The 25 Best Military Games of All Time

4. Metal Gear Solid

Platform(s): PlayStation
Year: 1998
Recognized as the pioneer of action-stealth gaming, the original Metal Gear Solid wasn’t just a video game: it was an event. PlayStation owners found themselves entrapped in MGS for its revolutionary contributions best attributed to its cinematic style, engrossing story, and redefining gameplay. While military authenticity might be in question as we can’t tell what spies really do, the attention to detail in most areas including modern gadgetry and counter terrorism are just some of the spots that KCEJ nailed to perfection. Plus the ingenuity presented in some of the game’s memorable boss fights, specifically the battle against Psycho Mantis where he reads your memory card and scrambles the screen during combat, solidified the MGS place on the Mount Rushmore of military games.—IF