The winner of the Grand Prix and Operator's Choice awards at the 2008 IMG Awards, Metal Gear Solid Mobile features "never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work that greatly surpass the current standard of mobile games" according to Konami, allowing players to shift the viewpoint from first to third person and to control a variety of weapons.

The game also takes advantage of the camera functionality, with Verizon Wireless customers able to use their camera phones to capture images which are incorporated into the players' camouflage system.

The title has been designed by the same team behind the Metal Gear Solid console games, Kojima Productions, and developed in conjunction with Ideaworks3D and utilizing its Airplay 3.5 SDK.

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase Metal Gear Solid Mobile in the Get Fun & Games shopping aisle in the Get It Now virtual store. and the game is available for $4.99 monthly access or $10.99 for unlimited use purchase on Get It Now-capable phones.