007 First Light vs METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
007 First Light wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version is $34.90 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 007 First Light | METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 56 |
| Quality | 89 | 73 |
| Value | 65 | 58 |
| Popularity | 38 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $49.59 | $11.19 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.7% positive | 90.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.6K | 116 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
007 First Light
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$49.59−29%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$52.56−25%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$69.99Buy METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Loaded Cheapest Authorized reseller$14.69−27%Buy Kinguin Key marketplace$17.05−15%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$19.99Buy Side by side over time
007 First LightMETAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Details and requirements
| Item | 007 First Light | METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 26, 2026 | October 24, 2023 |
| Developers | IO Interactive A/S | KONAMI |
| Publishers | IO Interactive A/S | KONAMI |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10/11, 64-BIT | Windows 10(64-bit OS required) |
| Processor (minimum) | INTEL CORE i5 13500, AMD RYZEN 5 7600 | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 TI, AMD RX 6700 XT, INTEL DISCRETE GPU EQUIVALENT | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 |
| Storage (minimum) | 80 GB available space | 17 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | SSD required | Xinput Controller required |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 007 First Light or METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version?
007 First Light won the comparison against METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is 007 First Light worth buying over METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version?
Based on the metrics, 007 First Light won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. 007 First Light currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC