List of SSBU Music (Metal Gear series)

This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the universe in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. All tracks listed here are available to play on Shadow Moses Island, and, as of the 8.1.0 update,, Small Battlefield, , and.

Origin
This track is a remix of the main theme of the MSX2 game Metal Gear, so named for its distinctive rhythm ("ta-rah"). The track begins with a remixed version of the opening jingle Operation Intrude N313, which played during Snake's aquatic infiltration into Outer Heaven. The overall track is remixed in an orchestral style with a heavy drumbeat and muted electric guitar.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear

Arrangement Supervisor: Takahiro Nishi

Composition: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement: GAME ARTS Co., Ltd.

Composition Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: THEME OF TARA

Origin
This track is a remix of the intro theme of Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Similar to the original track, the track has a electronic, synthesized feel, but also incorporates electric guitar and more orchestral elements.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake

Arrangement Supervisor: Masami Ueda

Composition: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement: PlatinumGames Inc.

Composition Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: THEME OF SOLID SNAKE

Trivia

 * This remix replaces the now removed version that was used in Brawl, which was taken directly from the original game.

Origin
This track originally played in Metal Gear Solid when Snake emerges from the ocean to enter the nuclear disposal facility on Shadow Moses.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Origin
This track is a remix of a music piece from Metal Gear Solid that plays during the 'Alert Phase' when Snake is spotted and pursued by enemies. The instrumentation is faithful to the original song's cinematic style, being a hybrid of orchestral and electronic instruments. This arrangement is taken directly from Brawl.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid

Arrangement: Yasufumi Fukuda

Composition: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Composition Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Other uses
This track was used in 's character trailer on the official website.

Origin
This track is a slightly altered version of the theme in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty that is used during certain boss fights. For example, it plays when Raiden battles a member of the Dead Cell terrorist unit, hence the name. It also plays when fighting the Harrier. It originates from Metal Gear Solid 2's official soundtrack, which uses a slightly different mix compared to the original game.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Unlock methods

 * Purchase from the Shop for 300 gold.
 * Obtain as a random drop from.

Origin
This track is a remix of the main theme of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. The overall arrangement is similar to the original song, albeit without vocals and in a faster tempo; strings and electric guitar are used in place of the original's lyrics and the track is given a James Bond style bassline.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Arrangement Supervisor: Nobuko Toda

Composition: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement: FILM SCORE LLC

Composition Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Origin
This track is taken directly from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where it served as the main theme. This specific instrumental version plays during the second half of final battle of that game.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Origin
This track is taken directly from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where it serves as the 'Alert Phase' theme that plays when Snake gets spotted in indoor areas, such as Groznyj Grad.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Origin
This track is a faster-paced, instrumental remix of the "Love Theme" from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Whereas the original song was a somber ballad featuring viola and Hebrew lyrics, the remix is a bombastic, cinematic variation that barely resembles the original; however, it retains the viola lead.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Arrangement Supervisor: Akihiro Honda

Composition: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Arrangement: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Japanese title:, MGS4 ~Theme of Love~

Other uses
This track is used in 's Classic Mode credits.

Trivia

 * This remix first appeared in Brawl which was released five months before Guns of the Patriots. Despite this, the remix still appears in the original game as Love Theme (action version).

Origin
This track is taken directly from Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, where it played during the ending credits. The vocals are performed by Natasha Farrow.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Unlock method

 * As Snake, clear Classic Mode on intensity 5.0 or higher without using any continues.

Origin
This track is taken directly from Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker where it plays during the opening movie and during the boss fight against the Peace Walker. A remixed version also appears in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain when preparing for missions.

Composition & Arrangements
Source: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Composition and arrangement Copyright Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: METAL GEAR SOLID PEACE WALKER MAIN THEME

Trivia

 * The original version of is the only previous Metal Gear song not to be included in Ultimate.
 * Not counting DLC and, which have no unlockable music in the base game, Metal Gear is the third-party series represented by playable characters with the least unlockable music in the game, with only 2 unlockable music tracks.
 * Unlike most remixes in Smash, "MGS4 ~Theme of Love" is owned by the original game developers instead of Nintendo themselves, in this case being Konami. This trait is shared with the remixes from the, and  universes, as well as "" and "" from , which are respectively owned by SEGA, Square Enix, Toby Fox, and Capcom U.S.A.