Avoiding detection governs movement through Metal Gear Solid: the player guides Solid Snake from a top-down view, and being spotted triggers an alarm that draws armed enemies to his location. Conversations with allies and cutscenes advance the story.
Snake is a retired special agent recalled to confront rogue members of the government anti-terrorist squad Foxhound. They threaten a nuclear strike on the White House unless they receive a $1 billion ransom. He has 24 hours to infiltrate enemy lines, rescue two hostages and stop their plan.
