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METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-13.
What reviewers agree on
34 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“Don't be fooled by my time played on here. I have probably 150+ hours total on this game between the original PS2 and Xbox versions, as this was by far my favorite game as a kid. The Metal Gear series is masterful and…”
“MGS2 felt like a real upgrade from MGS1 in both gameplay and visuals. I actually liked Raiden, especially how he keeps questioning everything as the story goes on, which makes you feel just as lost as he is. The way…”
“This game was trying to warn people about a technocratic society of censorship and tailored algorithms, using VR for military training, Ai to control the flow of information in the digital age, its all here, from 2001..…”
18 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“let me preface this by saying mgs2 is a GREAT. this port is NOT. halfway through the game i get the playstation two disc error, on a pc game thats digitally downloaded as well as game speed being tied to fps. this port…”
“Don't be fooled by my time played on here. I have probably 150+ hours total on this game between the original PS2 and Xbox versions, as this was by far my favorite game as a kid. The Metal Gear series is masterful and…”
“MGS2 felt like a real upgrade from MGS1 in both gameplay and visuals. I actually liked Raiden, especially how he keeps questioning everything as the story goes on, which makes you feel just as lost as he is. The way…”
5 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“MGS2 felt like a real upgrade from MGS1 in both gameplay and visuals. I actually liked Raiden, especially how he keeps questioning everything as the story goes on, which makes you feel just as lost as he is. The way…”
“Kept you waiting a review of MGS2, huh? This game is amazing! The enemy AI is improved, the bosses are more complex and difficult (I hate you, Fatman!), and it looks sensational graphically. Even though it came out two…”
“Great gameplay, great story, looks great, and improves everything that was established in the first game. Playing as raiden only adds to the story and he is just as cool as snake imo. No other game comes to mind when…”
3 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“I'm playing it on Linux. I recommend it a lot. Game is running very smoothly. You can use some MODs if you want better textures and bug fixes, but they're not mandatory. But here is one fix you will probably need it.…”
“Dude...it's Metal Gear Solid 2. Of course it's a thumbs up. Solid port, runs just fine, game holds up very well. If you can't get down with the way some older games control, stealth, or tons of dialogue and cutscenes…”
“A post-modern triumph that continues to defy the passage of time Having experienced this game years ago via the HD Collection on PS3, returning to it now primarily on PS5 through the Master Collection feels like a…”
15 of the 102 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“let me preface this by saying mgs2 is a GREAT. this port is NOT. halfway through the game i get the playstation two disc error, on a pc game thats digitally downloaded as well as game speed being tied to fps. this port…”
“I'm playing it on Linux. I recommend it a lot. Game is running very smoothly. You can use some MODs if you want better textures and bug fixes, but they're not mandatory. But here is one fix you will probably need it.…”
“♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ port. The GOG version is better. Yes there are community fixes but the fact that issues like the disk loading ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ even happen at all is completely retarded (even then community mods don't fix everything).…”
7 of the 102 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Dude...it's Metal Gear Solid 2. Of course it's a thumbs up. Solid port, runs just fine, game holds up very well. If you can't get down with the way some older games control, stealth, or tons of dialogue and cutscenes…”
“I was beaten to death, shot , blown up a dozen times, I slipped on a seagull poop and fell to my death, and had a 1v1 duel with a jet(lol).There had been moments when I despised this stupid game for it's clunky…”
“Metal Gear Solid 2 is one of those games that feels both deeply flawed and utterly visionary. It’s clunky, awkward, occasionally boring, and yet absolutely unforgettable. Let’s start with the obvious: the controls and…”
5 of the 102 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“Kept you waiting a review of MGS2, huh? This game is amazing! The enemy AI is improved, the bosses are more complex and difficult (I hate you, Fatman!), and it looks sensational graphically. Even though it came out two…”
“Don't buy this. This port is total garbage; - Corrupts save data when using cloud save - Missing visual effects - Audio is busted - lackluster options And many many more... You're better off emulating it.…”
“Lost 4 hours if progress because the game crashed. It's a great game but I'm really pissed. I mean, am I wrong for expecting the game to run without issues like this when it wasn't a problem even for a ps vita??”
5 of the 102 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“The story, themes, moments, and attention to detail itself is fantastic, but unfortunately the gameplay itself is a little janky and dated. I found myself at moments a bit pissed off and just playing for the next…”
“Metal Gear Solid 2 is one of those games that feels both deeply flawed and utterly visionary. It’s clunky, awkward, occasionally boring, and yet absolutely unforgettable. Let’s start with the obvious: the controls and…”
“WORST and clunkiest gameplay I’ve ever experienced. ONE OF THE BEST story I’ve ever seen NEED A REMAKE!”
5 of the 102 reviews raise this.
“let me preface this by saying mgs2 is a GREAT. this port is NOT. halfway through the game i get the playstation two disc error, on a pc game thats digitally downloaded as well as game speed being tied to fps. this port…”
“♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ port. The GOG version is better. Yes there are community fixes but the fact that issues like the disk loading ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ even happen at all is completely retarded (even then community mods don't fix everything).…”
Counted across 102 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 89.7% positive rating · as of 2026-05-13
“After playing this game, I am now convinced the entire internet is mostly likely fake... and also a little gay.”
— a player, Steam review · 13 hrs played“Blonde twink falls for the AI slopfest propaganda and gets lectured by an autistic homosexual man about the importance of believing in yourself and forming your own opinions instead of getting a prefabricated one from a youtuber. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is a supposed…”
— a player, Steam review · 14 hrs played“This game literally predicted facebook, absolute masterpiece”
— a player, Steam review · 17 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.
| Genres | Action |
| Player tags | Action · Stealth · Action-Adventure · Adventure · Third-Person Shooter · Exploration · Cinematic · Story Rich · 3D · Third Person · Military · Tactical (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese * * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 51 |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS: Windows 10(64-bit OS required) Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7500 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 17 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible sound card Additional Notes: Xinput Controller required