You are Solid Snake, a mercenary brought out of retirement to deal with what is potentially the greatest terrorist threat the world has ever seen. Your numerous enemies are watching for you, and you are encouraged to sneak rather than simply charge in.

The best game on the Playstation? A nuclear weapons disposal facility on one of Alaska's Fox Islands is attacked and captured by terrorists who seize an arsenal of weapons.

Every level brings new challenges. You fight snipers, invisible ninjas, psychic warriors and even an M-1 tank! As the father of the modern spy-game genre, this game is an instant classic.

Your allies and superiors speak to you via a cool, implanted radio, monitoring your progress, offering tips--but failing to give you the full story. The combination of a mysterious and engaging plot and high in-game tension makes this a thrilling ride. Campy humour also abounds as you rescue beautiful women, verbally spar with your allies and blow up your enemies.

A user-friendly control interface allows for sniping, hiding, crawling and running, and the graphics leave nothing to be desired. If you like espionage, spy movies, or just want to own and play a piece of gaming history, then this is a must-have.

Metal Gear Solid is one of the all-time great Playstation games.