The NES version of Metal Gear. It differs from the original MSX2 release in level layout and enemy differences, including an alternative final boss.
The game revolves around Solid Snake, an operative of the special forces unit FOXHOUND, who goes on a solo infiltration mission into the fortified state of Outer Heaven to destroy "Metal Gear", a bipedal walking tank capable of launching nuclear missiles from anywhere in the world, as well as rescue a number of fellow agents who have been captured by the enemy.
This version was later released inside the Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes - Special Disc, along with other extras.
DeveloperKonami
PublisherUltra Games, Playtronic
ReleasedDecember 22, 1987
StatusReleased
GenresShooterTacticalAdventure
ThemesActionStealth
PlatformsDOS DOSCOM Commodore C64/128/MAXNIN Nintendo Entertainment SystemFAM Family Computer
ModesSingle player
SeriesMetal Gear
Community ScoreMixed Reception68/100