{"id":8753,"date":"2026-08-27T22:23:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mgs-master-collection-vol-2-out-now-reviews-singapore\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T22:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:23:49","slug":"mgs-master-collection-vol-2-out-now-reviews-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/mgs-master-collection-vol-2-out-now-reviews-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"MGS Master Collection Vol. 2 is Out Now \u2014 Critics Score It an 85"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After 18 years locked to PS3, <strong>Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots<\/strong> is finally playable on modern hardware \u2014 and from today, 27 August 2026, you can buy it right here in Singapore. <em>Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2<\/em> is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, and the critical reception is almost as strong as Naked Snake&#8217;s grip.<\/p>\n<p>As we covered <a href=\"\/blog\/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-mgs4-august-27-2026\/\">when Konami first announced the collection&#8217;s launch date<\/a>, the lineup centres on two titles that never made it out of the PS3 generation on Konami&#8217;s own terms.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-mgs4-gameplay.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots gameplay screenshot\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Konami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The collection bundles three titles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots<\/strong> \u2014 the 2008 PS3 epic, now running at native 4K and a locked 60fps with no installation breaks between acts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition<\/strong> \u2014 the acclaimed PSP co-op stealth game in full HD, with online multiplayer for up to six players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Gear: Ghost Babel<\/strong> \u2014 the Game Boy Color spin-off from 2000, rescued from aging handheld hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Extras include a Digital Soundtrack Vol. 2, Screenplay Books, Master Books covering story and characters, and the MGS4 Database. If you own save data from <em>Master Collection Vol. 1<\/em>, you unlock the Gold Camouflage for Snake in MGS4.<\/p>\n<h2>MGS4 at 4K\/60fps \u2014 18 Years Was Worth the Wait<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gt-video\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61SGMvsynus\" title=\"METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 - Announcement Trailer (4K) | KONAMI\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer;clipboard-write;encrypted-media;gyroscope;picture-in-picture;web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><figcaption>METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 &#8211; Announcement Trailer (4K) \u2014 via KONAMI\u516c\u5f0f on YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The headline feature is MGS4 running without the notorious chapter-end installation pauses that plagued the original PS3 release. Modern solid-state storage means the game loads as it should \u2014 and the bump to 4K\/60fps makes Snake&#8217;s farewell feel entirely new. DualSense haptic feedback is supported on PS5, adding another layer the original hardware never delivered.<\/p>\n<h2>What Critics Are Saying<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-peace-walker.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD gameplay\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Konami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The collection is scoring <strong>83 on OpenCritic<\/strong> (87% of critics recommend) and <strong>85 on Metacritic<\/strong> for the PS5 version. A selection of scores:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PlayStation Universe \u2014 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>DualShockers \u2014 9\/10<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Push Square \u2014 8\/10<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>COGconnected \u2014 85\/100<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hobby Consolas \u2014 74\/100<\/strong> (the outlier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/opencritic.com\/game\/20107\/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2\">COGconnected&#8217;s Jaz Sagoo<\/a> called it a masterpiece made better: &#8220;MGS 4 is without doubt a masterpiece, and this port improves on the original by adding a locked frame rate.&#8221; The Games Machine added that &#8220;the overall polish proves Konami is serious about preserving Kojima&#8217;s legacy,&#8221; while PlayStation LifeStyle summed up the value case simply: &#8220;If you&#8217;re looking for a way to play through two of the franchise&#8217;s best entries without emulators or aging hardware, it&#8217;s hard to object.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Is It in Singapore?<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-snake.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Snake sneaking in Metal Gear Solid 4\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Konami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-sg\/games\/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2\/\">PlayStation Singapore store<\/a>, the collection is priced at <strong>SGD 55.90<\/strong>. Individual titles are also available separately \u2014 MGS4 at SGD 35.60 and Peace Walker at SGD 20.30 \u2014 though the bundle works out cheaper if you want both. The global base price is USD 49.99.<\/p>\n<p>On PC, the game is live on <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3859630\/\">Steam<\/a> now. Switch 2 physical copies should be available at major game retailers and electronics chains in Singapore from today.<\/p>\n<h2>Should Singapore Fans Double-Dip from Vol. 1?<\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gametrader.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mgs-master-collection-vol2-cutscene.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Metal Gear Solid 4 cinematic cutscene\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><figcaption>Image courtesy of Konami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you played through <em>Master Collection Vol. 1<\/em> (MGS1, 2, 3 and Snake Eater), this is the natural completion of the set. MGS4 in particular has no legal digital alternative outside a PS3 \u2014 it never received a remaster, never made it to PC, and never left Sony&#8217;s ecosystem until now. For anyone who grew up with the PS3 era but no longer owns the hardware, this is the only way in.<\/p>\n<p>Peace Walker is also no slouch: the PSP co-op gameplay holds up well in HD, and online multiplayer for up to six players gives it a reason to revisit that solo runs never did. Ghost Babel is a bonus curiosity for series historians.<\/p>\n<p>At SGD 55.90 for three games \u2014 one of which is a genuine all-time classic finally liberated from aging hardware \u2014 <em>Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2<\/em> is hard to argue against for any Singapore fan of the franchise. Check <a href=\"\/blog\/category\/game-news\/\">our game news section<\/a> for more on what&#8217;s out this week.<\/p>\n<p><!--GT-SCOUT source=\"Web (English)\" theme=\"Video games\" flags=\"none\"--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 launches today on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC, bringing MGS4 to modern hardware for the first time. 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