This, or the GOG version?

[Iantos]

I have both, and I haven't gotten around to playing either, so I'm curious - what does each version have that the other doesn't?

[Gonzo850]

The GoG version was made for pc and has been out longer so it probably has some good mods to pick from. The Steam version is a PS1 emulation.

[neon.wir]

GOG version is the PC port of MGS Integral, which includes stuff like VR missions and new enemy patterns with a completed save. There are differences though. I'll list the ones I'm aware of. There could be more. If anyone knows any feel free to mention them.

PC version has:
- The ability to skip codec calls
- The option to save without calling Mei Ling
- First-person mode unlocked by default and can be toggled on/off
- Support for higher resolutions
- English subtitles

PC version doesn't Have:
- Rumble support (no arm massage from Naomi)
- Psycho Mantis reading your memory card
- Meryl in a sneaking suit
- "BLACK OUT!" [BEEEEEEEP] HIDEO
- Japanese subtitles (I think?)

The Psycho Mantis fight is also a bit odd if you're using a gamepad. If you are, you are expected to switch over to mouse and keyboard in lieu of the controller port swap. If you are playing with only a mouse and keyboard then the gimmick is gone from the fight entirely.

[Deathraven13]

Originally posted by neon.wir:

GOG version is the PC port of MGS Integral, which includes stuff like VR missions and new enemy patterns with a completed save. There are differences though. I'll list the ones I'm aware of. There could be more. If anyone knows any feel free to mention them.

PC version has:
- The ability to skip codec calls
- The option to save without calling Mei Ling
- First-person mode unlocked by default and can be toggled on/off
- Support for higher resolutions
- English subtitles

PC version doesn't Have:
- Rumble support (no arm massage from Naomi)
- Psycho Mantis reading your memory card
- Meryl in a sneaking suit
- "BLACK OUT!" [BEEEEEEEP] HIDEO
- Japanese subtitles (I think?)

The Psycho Mantis fight is also a bit odd if you're using a gamepad. If you are, you are expected to switch over to mouse and keyboard in lieu of the controller port swap. If you are playing with only a mouse and keyboard then the gimmick is gone from the fight entirely.

You've forgot to add:

- Multiple versions of MGS1 (PAL version with multi language and NTSC)
- Achievements
- VR missions and Special mission (one in PAL and the other in NTSC)
- Master book (contain some neat secrets, artworks and lore)

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Some versions may be different as mentionned above, for exemple the JP version (not integral) have no difficulty setting (and once you beat the game you can turn the radar off in the special menu), I don't know if the PC version have a very easy mod but you also have that here (forgot the version) which you get a silenced famas right from the start.

There is a german version too :3

I've beaten the game in multiple versions and got all achievements in +30 hours, I did not beat the game on very easy and easy to see the differences (I'm a "hardcore" player so I prefer a challenge), the higher the difficulty the faster bosses are, plus you take more damage and you have less gear on you meaning that on extreme you do get a challenge......... "that ninja" kicked our rear back then and he can do it even more now.

Sadly unlike in MGS3 there isn't a second camera view, that would have been neat to have but it's not needed so I don't know if it's worth buying MGS1 pack unless you want to try other versions (the JP version is worth buying, it's the JP language pack one, that way you can see the changes made for non JP players even tho I did spoil a bit).

If you can't do a glitch that skip half the game on PC then get this, at some point we even did this:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3066438923

Huhuhu pretty neat huh ?

[Pierce Dalton]

GOG:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL9V2rySUzA

Master Collection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYPaVr4tCZQ

Originally posted by Iantos:

I have both, and I haven't gotten around to playing either, so I'm curious - what does each version have that the other doesn't?

Well, as you can see one has great mods and the other doesn't.

[DarkMachine]

Take note that the GoG version is the faux version of MGS Integral for PC released outside of Japan in 2000 but it wasn't the same as the original PSX MGS Integral released in 1999 which many considered the superior "definitive version of MGS" that was never released outside of Japan as it contains loads of contents that was never made available for the PC MGS Integral.

This Master Collection contains the original 1999 PSX MGS Integral that was released Japan not the 2000 PC MGS Integral which was not really MGS "Integral" to begin with.

[Deathraven13]

Originally posted by DarkMachine:

Take note that the GoG version is the faux version of MGS Integral for PC released outside of Japan in 2000 but it wasn't the same as the original PSX MGS Integral released in 1999 which many considered the superior "definitive version of MGS" that was never released outside of Japan as it contains loads of contents that was never made available for the PC MGS Integral.

This Master Collection contains the original 1999 PSX MGS Integral that was released Japan not the 2000 PC MGS Integral which was not really MGS "Integral" to begin with.

Oh the gog version got less content ? I didn't know about that, well since the collection is not even a month old mods will make it even more the better version.

[DarkMachine]

Originally posted by Deathraven13:

Originally posted by DarkMachine:

Take note that the GoG version is the faux version of MGS Integral for PC released outside of Japan in 2000 but it wasn't the same as the original PSX MGS Integral released in 1999 which many considered the superior "definitive version of MGS" that was never released outside of Japan as it contains loads of contents that was never made available for the PC MGS Integral.

This Master Collection contains the original 1999 PSX MGS Integral that was released Japan not the 2000 PC MGS Integral which was not really MGS "Integral" to begin with.

Oh the gog version got less content ? I didn't know about that, well since the collection is not even a month old mods will make it even more the better version.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8YhtYiWdKQ

[⛄]

The REAL Metal Gear Solid: Integral -- is only, and only available in the latest Master Collection. GoG does not have the true Integral from Japan and Hideo Kojima.

[Rialm]

Play this one in another language. It's worth it.

[solidap]

The GOG version is just as rough as this version. It doesn't even function without a fan patch. But that version is also over 20 years old, compared to this brand new product. So for MGS1, unfortunately this is the "best" official version available for PC

For the rest of the collection, just buy the original MGS HD Collection for like $10 on 360 or PS3 if you have those consoles. The 360 version is even backwards compatible with XSX.

[Pierce Dalton]

Originally posted by solidap:

The GOG version is just as rough as this version. It doesn't even function without a fan patch. But that version is also over 20 years old, compared to this brand new product. So for MGS1, unfortunately this is the "best" official version available for PC

You're confusing the GOG version with the original PC port. They're not the same.

[Duckilous]

Originally posted by Pierce Dalton:

Originally posted by solidap:

The GOG version is just as rough as this version. It doesn't even function without a fan patch. But that version is also over 20 years old, compared to this brand new product. So for MGS1, unfortunately this is the "best" official version available for PC

You're confusing the GOG version with the original PC port. They're not the same.

They technically are, it's just that the GOG version has been pre-patched to work on modern operating systems.

[Phuderoso]

Either version is better than this lame excuse for PSX emulation, WHAT THEY WERE THINKING!? I feel like their current staff of "wannabe decision makers" within Konami never got to know deep their own portfolio of products and have not realised that a extremely descent version of MGS already existed.

[Pierce Dalton]

Originally posted by Phuderoso:

Either version is better than this lame excuse for PSX emulation, WHAT THEY WERE THINKING!? I feel like their current staff of "wannabe decision makers" within Konami never got to know deep their own portfolio of products and have not realised that a extremely descent version of MGS already existed.

You have the mouse icon next to your username, so I'm quite sure you have the Master Collection, right?

Edit: nvm just checked your profile, you do.

[J4MESOX4D]

Originally posted by Phuderoso:

Either version is better than this lame excuse for PSX emulation, WHAT THEY WERE THINKING!? I feel like their current staff of "wannabe decision makers" within Konami never got to know deep their own portfolio of products and have not realised that a extremely descent version of MGS already existed.

The problem with a lot of developers these days is they were not old enough or even born when these classics existed so they do not have the appreciation or attachment with such products. Many aren't even gamers and they are just operating for the money men. So when tasked with re-releasing/mastering old titles, they just don't have the passion to deliver for the longstanding fans of such series.

If I worked for Grove Street Games for instance, I'd be utterly ashamed and humiliated with the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition yet it's clear many involved with the project didn't even play the original games back on the PS2. Konami is also a shell of its former selves now and has been for some time and whilst I appreciate some of the efforts made in this Collection with the extra content, everything else is really low effort and once again the modders steal the show and prove such things are possible.