Is Metal Gear Solid appropriate for children?

# Metal Gear Solid - Parent Guide Metal Gear Solid is a mature action game featuring intense gunfights, strong language, and some sexual content that make it unsuitable for children. The game involves realistic violence and occasional disturbing imagery. It's designed for adult players and not recommended for anyone under the Mature rating of 17+.

What age is Metal Gear Solid suitable for?

Our verdict for Metal Gear Solid is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Metal Gear Solid safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action

Released

1998

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PC, Game Boy Color, PlayStation, PlayStation 3

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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