{
  "id": 2324381,
  "title": "I've played every Metal Gear Solid multiple times, and Master Collection Vol.2 feels like the best way to experience two of the series’ most legendary games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ive-played-every-metal-gear-solid-multiple-times-and-master",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/gaming/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has become a legendary game, as it never left its original platform, the PlayStation 3. The new Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 finally brings this classic to various platforms, including PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.\n\nAlthough Peace Walker in this collection has only one bonus title, the collection offers a better value than the first collection, which included three of the greatest games ever made, four bonus titles, and two graphic novels. Metal Gear Solid 4 is the standout title in this collection, with a phenomenal port on PS5, running at 4K and 60 frames per second with improved loading times.\n\nThe game features a strong start with Middle Eastern and South American chapters, providing incredible stealth gameplay and unique battlefield mechanics. However, the game does start to deteriorate in the latter chapters, with a messy plot, lengthy cutscenes, and gameplay segments. Despite these flaws, Metal Gear Solid 4 is still a great game that is highly recommended.",
  "summary": "Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection.",
  "key_points": [
    "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots remains on PlayStation 3.",
    "Master Collection Vol.2 brings the game to PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.",
    "Collection offers better value than the first collection with improved Metal Gear Solid 4 port."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots-review",
        "published": "2026-08-21T07:01:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Review Roundup: All Hail the Return of MGS4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-review-roundup-all-hail-the",
        "published": "2026-08-21T09:21:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}