KONAMI

Your mission as Solid Snake is to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold, discover the Metal Gear superweapon, and destroy it. It's up to you to gather the information, weapons, and equipment you need to complete the mission.

1.

Select "START" from the title screen, then press to begin.

2.

You lose life when struck by an enemy or bullet. When you run out of life, the game is over.

3.

You start the game with nothing but a pack of cigarettes. More weapons and equipment can be found inside trucks and armories; it's up to you to find and acquire them.

4.

Opening doors requires the correct card.

5.

Use elevators to travel between building floors.

6.

Your codec can give you a variety of information about the enemy and their stronghold, as well as other hints. The type and quality of intel you receive depends on who you're talking to. Make the most use of it you can.

7.

Saving prisoners may help you learn more information.

8.

Your class will go up after rescuing a certain number of prisoners. Higher classes will extend your life bar and allow you to carry more items. If you kill a prisoner, your class will go down.