Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Review

Metal Gear Solid is easily Konami’s crown jewel in a multitude of recognizable IPs, and the developer has done a mostly great job of consistently delivering memorable experiences that continue to introduce new and interesting mechanics into the fold.

The latest mainline entry in the series, Metal Gear Solid 5, is arguably the series at its mechanical peak, but many of the elements that made it so great can be traced back to Peace Walker, a game that was released on the PSP back in 2010. With this video, we will be revisiting the game from the perspective of it being released in 2024 and analyze how well it has aged and how it would be received in the modern gaming landscape.

[Samtagri]

The fact that this level of graphics was achieved on the PSP, which is a watered down PS2, is a miracle. A 4 generations old hardware.

[xbilly_vedovelli]

Best psp game ever made.
And a masterpiece of its own.
The story was amazing .i still lesten to those tapes from time to time

[markw.loughton]

Peace walker has the most brutal QTE button mashing ever during the torture sequence.

[shush]

Needs to be remade so other ppl who missed out can get involved in the story

[alexandernilssonmusic]

Just started Peace Walker TODAY. What a coincidence!

[mccormickja]

Never played this because I never got a PSP but, watching this, I can’t believe how impressive this game is for a 14-year old handheld-console game!

Also interesting to note how many of the mechanics transferred to MGSV.

[psychotzar]

This is my favorite metal gear game! Definitely encountered at a tough time in my life when I played around 2016 on the vita, I honor it's memory by playing on my phone since it's really quick and easy to jump back into and runs really well on newer devices!

[johnmchugh]

I remember being all cosy in bed playing this....ahh good times

[dothackjhe]

MGS: Peace Walker to be remade in Unreal Engine 5 (could have been FOX Engine) would be amazing.

[OmniNexuz]

Personally I think Peace Walker is UNIQUE in the MGS Series for the fact that it has Full Multiplayer CO-OP Story & High Replayability. ✨

It's the only MGS Game that has a CO-OP experience, Has Easy Replayability, Lots of Collecting, & Monster Hunter Style Boss Battles which resonates with Fans of MH-Likes.

Consequentially because it's Great as a Multiplayer experience I've seen many who thought it was "Just Okay" or "Good but not as Good compared to the Others" by those who primarily played it Solo or aren't Fans of the Monster Hunter-like Setup, which is still fine if that's not your thing. 🤔

But I see playing Peace Walker as something no other Metal Gear Game can offer specifically because of the CO-OP Component & if you find a Good Group of Friends or Folks to play with it then it can be a really enjoyable & fun experience. 👍

[edward]

I had this game in 2010 and there was nothing to play at the time. Had exhausted my Pokemon HG/SS/Platinum games, Halo Reach was cool but got repetitive, hated COD, and was never into Rockstar games.
That summer I bought this game bc I always wanted to play the MGS games but they were typically on Sony or some other console. After going through the motions and sticking with the game it blew me away with the CQC sequences and story. Keep in mind, all of this was on the PSP? What?! If I had to choose the most memorable sequence in this game it to be Donna Burke’s “Heaven’s Divide” playing while low on ammo going against attack helicopters and enemies.
I’m grateful for the experience I had with this game and thankful it saved me a lot of boredom that summer. Easily one of the best handheld games I ever played

[ElricSowrd]

The Master Collection better include the game in Volume 2 of the Collection.
I remember first hearing about the game around the same time Metal Gear "Solid: Rising" was announced.
I never played the PSP Version until a year after getting my PSVITA. I first played the game on the HD Collection.
I was disappointed that we never got an official PSVITA Version after it was announced. Not only for the use of the Right Analog Stick complete with pressure sensitivity, but for Higher Resolution and updated Frame-Rate and Gameplay.

[doomslayer]

I'm stuck to this day in the second version of the second phase of peace Walker Boss battle

[chicken-zepk]

Man don't get my hope up I thought a remake just came out.

[ScientificZoom]

this is the game I've played for many many hours and still i loved the stealth movements of snake

[Ajax-]

It's definitely can be a little overwhelming at first with all the varied base management, but it really becomes super addicting once you get into it

[anthonydef]

Konami should already be working on a remake using Snake Eater’s assets…don’t keep us waiting

[jeromelevesque]

MY personal favorite MG, ever... So damn good... 😍😍😍

[TheDas]

all the elements have stood the test of time. this is a sleeper masterpiece.

[bobmclovinelectricboogaloo]

Not only is it a great PSP game it's a great game in general.