I don’t think there’s ever been a more iconic sound than the ‘!’ noise that triggers when you’re spotted in Metal Gear Solid. Even when I was a little kid, my first exposure to the franchise was through the Mesal Gear Solid: Snake Escape minigame in Ape Escape 3. That’s not really relevant, besides the fact that it shares a similar name with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater , a remake and an absolute blast that’s now cheaper than ever, with all DLC included. If you ask anyone who has played the series, there’s a good chance that Snake Eater might be their favorite. Personally, I’m a sucker for The Phantom Pain and, of course, Metal Gear Rising—but a majority of fans love this one, and I can’t blame them. A prequel to the rest of the series, meaning it’s a perfect jumping-on point for interested newcomers, you play as Naked Snake, sent to Tselinoyarsk, USSR, to complete Operation: Virt