So the only Metal Gear game I've ever actually played was the 1998 Metal Gear Solid for the PS1 when I was a kid. I've not played a single other game in the series since.
Which ones would you recommend? Would it be better to play them in chronological order to get the full overarching story, or do they work ok independent of one another?
There's some things that might go over your head, but they're not really story important, just insight into the world of Metal Gear and the character of Raiden. There's also some fan-service, like another characters outfit and sword being unlockable.