Usually these things come out in Japan and stay in Japan. But Konami had other plans for their musical tribute to theMetal Gearfranchise’s 25th anniversary. TitledMetal Gear 25th Anniversary ~ Metal Gear Music Collection, the commemorative album is intended to be a companion piece to the20th anniversary arrange album, with this edition coveringMetal Gear Solid 4,Metal Gear Online, andMetal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
The album contains a few original tracks but focuses on new arrangements, medleys, and vocal themes that get the full orchestral treatment. Anyone who enjoyed the music in the latestMetal Gearoutings may want to check it out on theiTunes storewhere it’s available for $7.99 (much more affordable than the whopping $38 USD it costs toimport the physical CDfrom Japan).
Can you believe it’s been 25 years since the originalMetal Gearwas released on the NES? Do you have a favorite musical moment from the series that you’d like to share?
