Metal Gear is a stealth action-adventure game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), released in 1987. The game, created by Hideo Kojima, is known for pioneering the stealth genre. Players control Solid Snake, a soldier tasked with infiltrating a military base to destroy the title's namesake weapon, Metal Gear. Gameplay involves avoiding visual contact and direct confrontation with patrolling guards. It encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and patience. The story blends military realism with science-fiction elements, establishing a rich lore that persists in its sequels.