So, picture this: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of one of the most legendary stealth games ever, normally costs $70.
Pricey, but fair for a shiny AAA remake. Now imagine snagging it for just $1. Sounds like a Steam sale fever dream, right? Nope—it’s actually possible thanks to Fanatical’s new Mystery Box Bundle.
Yep. One dollar. Less than the price of a Red Bull at a gas station.
How the Mystery Box Works (AKA Gamer Loot Boxes Done Right)
Fanatical’s Mystery Bundle is kinda like pulling a loot drop in Destiny—sometimes you score a god roll, sometimes you get… well, let’s just say, “vendor trash.” For just $1, you get a mystery key that unlocks a random game.
That could be a hidden indie banger, a massive AAA release like Dune: Awakening or Metal Gear Solid Delta, or even—plot twist—a Steam Deck. Each key can contain up to 25 random Steam titles per purchase.
The odds of landing Metal Gear Solid Delta are RNG at its finest, but for $1? That’s basically a gacha pull where losing doesn’t hurt your wallet.
Metal Gear Solid Delta Reviews: Faithful, Polished, But Not Perfect
The hype train for the Snake Eater remake is real. Critics have already dropped their takes, and the game’s sitting pretty with an 86 Metacritic score.
Reviewers are praising how it stays loyal to the original masterpiece while giving us modern upgrades like smoother controls and quality-of-life tweaks.
That said, it hasn’t quite dethroned the OG Metal Gear Solid 3. But hey, even if it’s a notch lower, it’s still one of the most respected stealth games ever, now with fresh paint and updated mechanics.
Deals Beyond the Mystery Box
If RNG stress isn’t your vibe and you’d rather skip the gamble, Fanatical’s got you covered. They’re selling the PC version straight up for $52 (that’s 25% off the standard $70).
Want to go Deluxe? The Digital Deluxe Edition is $59 and comes with a Sneaking DLC pack plus 48-hour early access—so you can flex on your friends while they’re still waiting to boot up.
PS5 Players, Heads Up
Now, before PlayStation fans get too comfy, there’s some bad news. According to Digital Foundry, Metal Gear Solid Delta isn’t running as smoothly as we’d like on Sony’s console.
Weirdly, the PS5 Pro version performs worse than the base PS5, with frame drops and issues hitting that golden 60 FPS mark, no matter the graphics mode you pick. Yikes.
So if you’re planning to grab the remake on PS5, maybe wait for a patch—or just prepare to stealth through some performance hiccups along with enemy guards.
For PC players, this is a win-win situation: take a $1 gamble on the Mystery Box and maybe snag Metal Gear Solid Delta, or grab a guaranteed discounted copy. Either way, it’s a steal compared to dropping the full $70.
As for PS5 users… well, let’s just say Snake isn’t the only one sneaking around—frame rates are too.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The remake keeps the soul of the original Snake Eater but upgrades everything under the hood—think modern controls, higher-quality visuals, and smoother gameplay flow. It’s still the same legendary story, but polished for today’s gaming standards. Basically, it’s the OG but without the “PS2 clunk.”
As of now, Konami hasn’t confirmed a specific patch for PS5 Pro issues. Digital Foundry’s testing shows frame drops and performance hiccups, so chances are the devs will roll out fixes post-launch. If history tells us anything, AAA studios usually patch big releases fast once enough noise is made.
If you’re a gambler at heart (or just enjoy RNGesus memes), then yes—it’s a fun, cheap shot at scoring a $70 game for a buck. Worst case, you still get some solid indie games or another AAA title. If gambling isn’t your thing, you can skip the chaos and grab the discounted $52 deal directly.
Currently, PC seems like the safer bet, especially with Fanatical offering discounted copies. The PS5 version is struggling with frame consistency, while PC players can tweak settings for smoother performance. Unless Konami drops patches quickly, Snake slithers smoother on PC.
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