We still have to wait a few days before Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater officially releases, but the first reviews are already out – and things are looking good! Most critics agree: Konami pulled off a great remake. It sticks close to the 2004 original, keeps the vibe intact, and adds just enough modern polish thanks to Unreal Engine 5.
Review Scores So Far
- Eurogamer – 10/10
- GameSpot – 9/10
- Shacknews – 9/10
- Push Square – 9/10
- GameBlast – 9/10
- Game Informer – 9/10
- IGN – 8/10
- VideoGamer – 8/10
- And more:
Right now, Metal Gear Solid Delta is sitting at an 86 on Metacritic and 87 on OpenCritic – and that is just from critic reviews. Viewer scores are not available yet, so these numbers might still change a bit. For context: Metacritic averages scores per platform, while OpenCritic combines them into one overall rating.
What Critics Are Saying
- Faithful but New: The remake keeps the essence of Snake Eater intact, with its nice stealth systems, survival mechanics, camouflage, and even quirks like eating snakes to regain stamina. Everyone is praising how the game balances nostalgia with modern upgrades.
- Visual Overhaul: Unreal Engine 5 brings lush jungle environments, cinematic lighting, and smoother animations, giving the Cold War espionage thriller a new level of immersion.
- Voice Cast Returns: David Hayter (Snake), Lori Alan (The Boss), and the rest of the original cast took their roles, with some new lines to revive iconic moments.
- Modern Touches: Players can choose between classic controls or new ones with full camera movement and move-and-shoot mechanics. Some reviewers say the modern setup makes boss fights a little easier, but the option keeps things accessible for newcomers.
Overall, most outlets agree that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is one of the most respectful remakes ever done. It does not reinvent Kojima’s 2004 masterpiece, but instead acts like a “living museum piece”. It is preserving the soul of the original and introduces it to a new generation.
With review scores already hitting perfect 10s across multiple sites, this feels like a win for both longtime fans and newcomers who never played the original!
If you are curious about what else is coming to the remake, check out our post on the new Fox Hunt online mode arriving after launch.
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