Metal Gear Solid (PS4) Walkthrough, Secrets & Cheat Codes

1Game Basics

2Core Gameplay

Metal Gear Solid respects player skill: clean play is rewarded, sloppy play is punished, and the PS4 build captures the feel that made the game a reference point for the genre. Metal Gear Solid respects player skill: clean play is rewarded, sloppy play is punished, and the PS4 build captures the feel that made the game a reference point for the genre. Metal Gear Solid is an action game that rewards aggression balanced with control. Combos, dodges and resource management all matter, and the PS4 version is the smoothest way to play it today. Metal Gear Solid is an action game that rewards aggression balanced with control. Combos, dodges and resource management all matter, and the PS4 version is the smoothest way to play it today.

The single most important habit in Metal Gear Solid is consistency — the systems reward players who learn the core loop before chasing shortcuts, and almost every wall you hit is a sign to practice one mechanic, not to abandon the run.

Priority checklist (do these first):

• Farm the early mini-boss if the mid-game wall stops you.
• Spend upgrade points on health or a signature move early.
• Learn one combo string and confirm it before experimenting.
• Replay challenge rooms to perfect timing before the finale.
• Break enemies' posture/guard rather than chipping huge health bars.

Common beginner mistake: Players new to Metal Gear Solid ignore the dodge; learn it and the bosses open up instead of bullying you.

3Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow this order and you will clear Metal Gear Solid on PS4 without grinding for hours. Each step builds on the last, so do not skip ahead — the early habits make the late game trivial.

1. Farm the early mini-boss if the mid-game wall stops you.
2. Spend upgrade points on health or a signature move early.
3. Learn one combo string and confirm it before experimenting.
4. Replay challenge rooms to perfect timing before the finale.
5. Break enemies' posture/guard rather than chipping huge health bars.
6. Save big cooldowns for phase transitions in boss fights.
7. Master the dodge first; most bosses are won by avoiding, not trading.
8. Equip resistance gear for the elemental region you are entering.
9. Record your best run and study it for wasted inputs.

Once the campaign is done, replay on a harder setting or chase 100% completion; the systems you learned on the first run make the second feel completely different, and most Metal Gear Solid players agree the post-game is where the real depth lives.

4Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

These are the secrets the community has verified across years of play. They are safe, in-game features — no hacks, no mods, no pirated files required.

• A speedrun trophy hides a developer message in the credits.
• The 'no-hit' arena run unlocks an alternative boss phase.
• A hidden shrine in the overworld grants a permanent perk if prayed at thrice.
• A secret outfit appears if you clear the prologue without taking a hit.
• A reflection parry off the first mini-boss drops a secret crest.
• The true finale requires all substories completed beforehand.

5Cheats & Codes

Metal Gear Solid — legitimate codes & unlocks.

On PS4/PS5, most cheats are disabled online; we document only in-game unlockables and debug views the title exposes natively.

We list only legitimate, publisher-safe inputs above. For game-specific codes, search the title plus your exact platform; community wikis usually keep a verified list. Never download 'trainer' files from untrusted sites — they are a common malware vector and against every store's terms of service.

6Player Reviews & Tips

A top community tip: upgrade survivability before damage; living through a fight matters more than ending it a second faster on the PS4.

The Metal Gear Solid fan base agrees the dodge is the whole game — learn it and the bosses open up.

A top community tip: upgrade survivability before damage; living through a fight matters more than ending it a second faster on the PS4.