Metal Gear Solid is a critically acclaimed action-adventure stealth video game series created by Hideo Kojima and developed by Konami. It follows the story of special forces operative Solid Snake as he attempts to infiltrate and neutralize threats from rogue military organizations and superweapons known as Metal Gears. The series is renowned for its cinematic storytelling, complex characters, and innovative gameplay mechanics. It has become a pivotal influence in the gaming industry.