Metal Gear Solid is a stealth action game developed by Konami and released for the PlayStation in 1998, where players control Solid Snake on infiltration missions. Its title screen became a familiar starting point for players, and the brief cue heard when starting the game has since been shared as a short clip by fans and editors. It spread through gaming compilations, memes and reaction videos, where its brevity makes it easy to drop at the start of a scene. Decades later it still signals the beginning of a stealth mission to longtime fans.
About this sound
The brief electronic start cue from the Metal Gear Solid title screen, heard when a new game begins. Creators use it for retro gaming and stealth edits.
This is the short, sharp cue that plays when you start Metal Gear Solid from its title screen, lasting under a second. It is a clean electronic blip with a slightly metallic edge, instantly recognisable to anyone who grew up with the PlayStation classic. Because it is so brief, it works as a signal that something is about to begin, creating a small jolt of anticipation. In edits it often lands just before a reveal, a mission start or a stealth sequence, giving the moment a retro gaming feel without needing any dialogue or explanation.
