When does METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version get good?

The first 3 hours are a test. In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (53%); after 10h it's 1 in 14 (7%). Fully opens up by hour 10.

How many players finish METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version?

32% of players who start reach the ending.

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METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

Oct 24, 2023 Steam: Very Positive

The first 3 hours are a test

Gets good by 3h almost every game dips in hours 2–3

Fully opens up by 10h rated like by long-time players

Reach the ending 32% of players who started

Started playing 91% of owners

Steam reviews 83% positive of 6,272

What the data shows

In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (53%); after 10h it's 1 in 14 (7%).
Fully opens up by hour 10.
The opening is criticised more than in 81% of games we track.
32% of players who start reach the ending.
Most players drop off before “vs. Revolver Ocelot” (Defeat Revolver Ocelot): only 55% of starters get there.
90% of owners got the first achievement.

When it gets good

Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.

before it gets good opening up fully opened up

Based on all 6,304 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 299 reviews: 14.3h for positive, 10h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.

Where players quit

Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (90.5% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.

Started playing 100%
vs. Revolver Ocelot Defeat Revolver Ocelot Most players quit here 55% −45
vs. M1 Tank Defeat the M1 Tank 48% −7
vs. Ninja Defeat Ninja 44% −3
vs. Psycho Mantis Defeat Psycho Mantis 41% −3
vs. Sniper Wolf Defeat Sniper Wolf 39% −2
vs. Hind D Defeat Hind D 36% −3
vs. Sniper Wolf (Rematch) Prevail in the rematch against Sniper Wolf 35% −1
vs. Vulcan Raven Defeat Vulcan Raven 34% −1
vs. Metal Gear REX Defeat Metal Gear REX 32% −2
vs. Liquid Snake Defeat Liquid Snake 32%

story milestone ending biggest drop-off

Story milestones were labeled by AI from achievement names and descriptions; mistakes are possible.

All achievements (18)

story milestone ending side

Commencing Mission Begin a new game 100%
vs. Revolver Ocelot Defeat Revolver Ocelot 55%
vs. M1 Tank Defeat the M1 Tank 48%
vs. Ninja Defeat Ninja 44%
vs. Psycho Mantis Defeat Psycho Mantis 41%
vs. Sniper Wolf Defeat Sniper Wolf 39%
vs. Hind D Defeat Hind D 36%
vs. Sniper Wolf (Rematch) Prevail in the rematch against Sniper Wolf 35%
vs. Vulcan Raven Defeat Vulcan Raven 34%
vs. Metal Gear REX Defeat Metal Gear REX 32%
vs. Liquid Snake Defeat Liquid Snake 32%
Git Gud Complete a VR training mission 24%
Decked Out Obtain the bandana 23%
Cover-to-Cover Solid Read all the pages in the Screenplay Book 9.9%
Dress For the Job Obtain the stealth camo 8.6%
Ghostly Encounter Exorcise a ghost photo 4.3%
Elite Obtain the Fox or Big Boss codename 2.8%
Practice Makes Perfect Complete all VR training missions 2.8%

Steam page Updated: 2026-10-19.