back in the mid to late 90s (i can't remember exactly) when i first played through MGS, I thought it was one of the best games i ever played.
haven't played it since, so i'm not sure what i'd think of it today.
Metal Gear Solid 4 was pretty good, but i didn't think it was nearly as good as i remembered part 1 being. there was way way way too many cut scenes in it. it just dragged on at times.