23. "Metal Gear Solid" (franchise)

Release date: October 21, 1998

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

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The pioneer of stealth gaming, Hideo Kojima's "Metal Gear Solid" franchise is considered one of the best of all time. The game's protagonist is Solid Snake, a legendary soldier-spy who is often charged with disarming and destroying giant nuclear weapon-armed mechs known as "Metal Gear." But the core skills needed are stealth and infiltration — you must hide under objects, sneak around walls, and use gadgets like infrared goggles to avoid, distract, or take out enemies.