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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots




  • + Very satisfying story + Incredible voice work + Incredible cinematics + Eagle eye attention to detail + A lot of gameplay elements + Memorable Music Soundtrack Cons : - Long cutscenes . To the point where you feel more like you're watching than playing . This goes a long way as you'll play for five seconds to be treated to cutscenes several minutes long - Some load times are really annoying - The Camera can sometimes be a pain After three and a half long years of waiting , Metal Gear Solid 4 finally drops down on the Playstation 3 . With a lot of questions to answer and some mighty big shoes to fill , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the most anticipated video games ever made . For the Metal Gear fan , the game is absolutely fantastic . Continuing an already mesmerizing story , Metal Gear Solid 4 proves to be one of this generations greatest games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the conclusion to Snake's story . The game is told through some gorgeous cutscenes . There's a lot of detail to the characters faces , their actions and it has some fantastic voice acting to boot . You'll want to grab some popcorn , though , because there are definitely a lot of cutscenes in Metal Gear Solid 4 , and some of them are really long . This is easily the biggest problem with Metal Gear Solid 4 and it's one that has often plagued the series . While the cutscenes are very dramatic and well written , and while they even shed some humor , some of them are just too long , some of them seeming almost useless . If a cutscene is getting a little long , though , it would be a grave mistake to skip it as you might miss some important parts of the story . And if there's any Metal Gear Solid game one should be playing for its story , it's this one . The other big problem with the cutscenes is how they come at you , even early on . There are moments where you'll play for a matter of seconds only to be sit through a cutscene that's several minutes long . At the very least , you can pause the game during the cutscenes . However , it's hard to get over the fact that some of them really drag on . When you get to play the game , though , Metal Gear Solid 4 is amazing . Metal Gear Solid has always been about stealth . The same is true of Guns of the Patriots . The difference being that you're also in the middle of a war and there are two sides fighting against one another , the PMCs and Militia . You're able to help the militia and doing so can have its rewards , such as characters being willing to give you items or being able to go through certain areas more easily . Although , you can also turn the Militia against you . There have been some improvements to sneaking around , though . The camouflage system has returned but it's much better . Rather than having to go into the menu constantly , Snake's camo will change automatically to blend in with the environment and help him evade enemies . You can also hold up enemies just like before , only this time you can perform body searches while holding them up rather than having to shake them down . You can also restrain them to the ground to knock them out . If you really need to get by an enemy and you're running out of options , you can always play dead . This also works when you get spotted and knocked down by an enemy . There's also the implementation of the Solid Eye . This is more vital to sneaking around than anything . It works very similar to the radar in Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops , showing you how much noise you or your enemy is making . Also new to here is the threat ring . The threat ring surrounds Snake at all times and will begin to act up depending on how close an enemy is to him . All of these seem like they'll take forever to get used to , but you'll quickly adapt . Just like previous games in the series , if you're spotted , you'll have to escape from the enemy and hide . There are also moments where you can take control of a Metal Gear Mk II , a very small version of Metal Gear that is controlled by Snake . This little guy allows Snake to scout out the area ahead . You can also use the Metal Gear Mk II to stun certain enemies . Lastly , Snake has a psyche gauge . This is very similar to the stamina gauge in Metal Gear Solid 3 . The gauge depletes depending on how stressed or exhausted Snake is . You can refill this by eating certain snacks like Rations or Noodles , but you can also refill it by resting for a while . But there are plenty of factors that affect Psyche . For example , if Snake has been in the sun too long , you'll have to move him into the shade . If he's been in cold water , you'll have to get him out of it . As his psyche gauge gets lower it becomes harder for him to perform certain actions , such as being able to aim properly . In other words , from time to time Snake will need to rest . Though there are also certain points in the game where his psyche gauge is restocked automatically . You won't always be in stealth mode forever , though . There will be times when you have to fight , and the shooting mechanic works much better in Metal Gear Solid 4 . When you're thrust into combat , the game plays very similar to a third person shooter . Allowing for more precise aiming and no longer forcing you to go into first person view to land a well placed shot . There's also a weapon shop where you can purchase , upgrade or customize weapons to your liking , another element that works to your liking and gives Metal Gear a lot of customization . All this variation in gameplay means that Metal Gear Solid 4 has several different ways to approach it . Combine it's various gameplay elements with a selection of difficulty levels to up the challenge , and Metal Gear Solid 4 , like the three before it , becomes a game you'll want to replay again and again . Sometimes it's just fun to mess around with your enemies or just to see how else you can go about a certain area . Visually , Metal Gear Solid 4 is incredible to look at . There's a ton of detail in the environment , and the atmosphere is also a good one . You're very much immersed in the world of Metal Gear Solid 4 . There are a couple of load times that can be annoying , especially the installation . The camera , while it's great , can sometimes be a pain . It's easy to control , but sometimes you'll find yourself fighting with it . Music wise , there's a memorable score to Metal Gear Solid 4 . There's a lot of voice work as well . Much of it is great , although at times you will get the feeling that some of the voice actors and over-acting . On the whole , Metal Gear Solid 4 is a beautiful looking , ( and sounding ) game . Metal Gear Solid 4 is an amazing experience . If you can handle lengthy cutscenes you'll be satisfied with the final results . If you can handle a couple of annoying load times , you'll be satisfied . The amount of gameplay here is incredible , and the fact that there are so many ways to go about each area is also a lot of fun . For Metal Gear fans , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily the reason to own a Playstation 3 .
    • 002 4  Hideo Kojima has done it again . MGS4 is the most detailed , convincing , and well-researched game I have ever played . It offers a compelling and imaginative glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare , a nuanced , intelligent storyline , vastly improved gameplay , and incredible graphics . The metal gear franchise has always pushed the boundaries of what a game could be , and challenged the preconceptions of the audience . MGS4 starts out with , of all things , a short live action film about marine fauna . The in-game store discounts weapons ( in real time ) on wednesdays and sundays . These are just a few examples , but there are many more . The story has both the philosophical and political musings as well as the bizarre humor and one of a kind characters that fans expect . The gameplay is more open and the action is more intense than in prior games . The environments seem much bigger and are bustling with npcs engaged in building to building warfare . Snake can join either side in the conflict or ignore them and sneak by . He has a ton of new weapons and gadgets as well . The graphics are among the most impressive I have seen in a game . The characters are solid physical presences with subtle , lifelike facial expressions . The mechs move with an animal grace and hunt with a keen intelligence that belies their artificial construction . Overall , the game is an experience that should not be missed by anyone with a PS3 . If you don't already own a PS3 , this game alone would justify its purchase . It is by far the most creative , original , and technically polished game to appear on the system to date .
    • 007 4  I will start with the obvious , the game looks beautiful . The graphical quality does not change between cutscenes and gameplay . Kojima and his team pulled out all the stops on the beauty of this game , as they have always striven to do . SPOILER ALERT Then there is the story . A lot of people harp on the Metal Gear Series because the story is full of twists . One person even said that the plot was twists and only twists . That person missed the point completely . Especially by the end of this game , it becomes apparent what Kojima had been pushing for . The message about humanity is clear . . . the MGS series has always been anti-war , anti-genetic determinism , anti-environmental determinism , every mistake that humanity has ever made with regards to war and control of the populous has been addressed in some way . Consider the history through which Kojima derives his inspiration . His home country of Japan experienced an apocalypse during WWII while causing an apocalypse in mainland Asia at the same time . In all situations of war no matter who begins the fight or where it starts or ends , the young will repeat the mistakes of the old , and the old will let the knowledge gained from their mistakes slip away with death . Even the most heinous actions , deception , murder , are a means to an end , and the end is all that really matters . SPOILERS OVER Gameplay was spectacular . The MGS franchise is one of very few that has made significant gameplay improvements with every subsequent release . Control of Snake feels much more fluid , yet at the same time you can feel his age in the way he performs . Though he is more agile and powerful than the average human could ever be , he isn't quite the same old Snake . He is THE Old Snake . Old Snake gets a lot of neat toys in this game , too . Most notably is his chameleon suit . If he lays flat , his suit will automatically adopt the pattern of the materials that are on the floor . By pressing the triangle button while up against a wall , he will adopt those coverings as well . The second great toy is Drebin's shop . Drebin is a weapons launderer who gives Old Snake full access to replacement ammo and other supplies . ID Locked weapons can be converted to old-world weapons that do not require nanomachine permissions . There are A LOT of weapons in this game . First time through you probably won't get to experience all of them , and that is okay . Just check them out on your next run . The game is only about 10 - 15 hours long depending on how you choose to play . Also , through Drebin's shop Old Snake can modify his weapon . The first weapon , the M4 Custom is a good all-purpose weapon . It packs a decent punch and holds 30 rounds . It can be modded with a shotgun attachment , grenade launcher , or foregrip for stability . Laser sights and scopes can also be added to the M4 and other select weapons . So play around and have fun . Toy #3 is the Metal Gear Mark II , Hal's minature Metal Gear Rex that is mostly harmless . . . mostly . When you need a buddy to turn the corner and remain unseen for you , Mark II can cast an invisibility cloak and make sure the coast is clear . If things get sticky , it has a shock wire function to incapacitate unsuspecting foes . The same tool can be used to knock on surfaces to distract your enemies and guide them away from Old Snake's true position . It is a neat little gadget that you may or may not find to be useful . Next up , the enemies . In this game , it is impossible to hate the enemies you fight ( except for Vamp ) because they are amazing , flat-out . Whether they are GECKOS ( bipedal beast machines ) , FROGS ( all-female supersoldiers ) , or Private Military Company militia-men ( remnants of their humanity will keep you grounded ) , or the Beauty and the Beast Corps ( best enemies in of all time in videogames ? ) , enemies are not just targets . Kojima and his crew made the enemies in this game characters to be admired . They neither have names nor faces , but they will f * * * your day up very quickly if you do not respect their power . From the top down , they are all capable killers . The humanity of this game lies within Snake's allies . Meryl , Eva , Hal , the Colonel , Mae Ling , Raiden , Rosemary , Naomi , and especially Sunny represent the other side of life . Old Snake is a manufactured product of war , the only life he has ever known . No machine can imitate or destroy the compassion that these individuals shared . This is passion . I won't go on , can't explain much else without major spoilers . Gameplay , people , visuals , this game is stunning . Metal Gear Sold 4 exemplifies why videogames deserve to be celebrated as art . It has the story worthy of novel publishing , breath-taking visuals , engrossing music , and an all-around realism that we celebrate in paintings such as the Mona Lisa . If only more videogame producers put this much time and effort into a game . Production for perfection . . . long hours , perspiration , and inspiration to produce the culmination of one's efforts . . . that is art . . . this is art . If you are a casual gamer , this is not for you . If you have never played the other MGS games , this is probably not for you . Play through MGS1 - 3 in order to get the story and gameplay straight , and then play MGS4 . For everyone who has been trying to compare this game to COD and HALO . . . come on . MGS4 is not a pure shooter . They put it nice and bold on the cover , Tactical Espionage Action . That means be sneaky and use force only as needed . Play a shooter and judge other shooters with it . MGS4 is NOT , I repeat , is NOT a shooter . Could this go down as one of the best games of all time ? Absolutely . Game of the Year ? For sure . It is in a league of its own . Nothing else plays like it . Few other games are as engrossed in the mystique of political / sci-fi conspiracy . Too few have such dedicated stories . In most games , the producer's passion is not as apparent . MGS4 had a 105 degree fever with Kojima's ardor for gaming perfection . The game feels like he and his team cared . Gameplay 5 Video 5 - Cutscenes are long but not at all boring Audio 5 Story 5
    • 011 4  Pros : + Very satisfying story + Incredible voice work + Incredible cinematics + Eagle eye attention to detail + A lot of gameplay elements + Memorable Music Soundtrack Cons : - Long cutscenes . To the point where you feel more like you're watching than playing . This goes a long way as you'll play for five seconds to be treated to cutscenes several minutes long - Some load times are really annoying - The Camera can sometimes be a pain After three and a half long years of waiting , Metal Gear Solid 4 finally drops down on the Playstation 3 . With a lot of questions to answer and some mighty big shoes to fill , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the most anticipated video games ever made . For the Metal Gear fan , the game is absolutely fantastic . Continuing an already mesmerizing story , Metal Gear Solid 4 proves to be one of this generations greatest games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the conclusion to Snake's story . The game is told through some gorgeous cutscenes . There's a lot of detail to the characters faces , their actions and it has some fantastic voice acting to boot . You'll want to grab some popcorn , though , because there are definitely a lot of cutscenes in Metal Gear Solid 4 , and some of them are really long . This is easily the biggest problem with Metal Gear Solid 4 and it's one that has often plagued the series . While the cutscenes are very dramatic and well written , and while they even shed some humor , some of them are just too long , some of them seeming almost useless . If a cutscene is getting a little long , though , it would be a grave mistake to skip it as you might miss some important parts of the story . And if there's any Metal Gear Solid game one should be playing for its story , it's this one . The other big problem with the cutscenes is how they come at you , even early on . There are moments where you'll play for a matter of seconds only to be sit through a cutscene that's several minutes long . At the very least , you can pause the game during the cutscenes . However , it's hard to get over the fact that some of them really drag on . When you get to play the game , though , Metal Gear Solid 4 is amazing . Metal Gear Solid has always been about stealth . The same is true of Guns of the Patriots . The difference being that you're also in the middle of a war and there are two sides fighting against one another , the PMCs and Militia . You're able to help the militia and doing so can have its rewards , such as characters being willing to give you items or being able to go through certain areas more easily . Although , you can also turn the Militia against you . There have been some improvements to sneaking around , though . The camouflage system has returned but it's much better . Rather than having to go into the menu constantly , Snake's camo will change automatically to blend in with the environment and help him evade enemies . You can also hold up enemies just like before , only this time you can perform body searches while holding them up rather than having to shake them down . You can also restrain them to the ground to knock them out . If you really need to get by an enemy and you're running out of options , you can always play dead . This also works when you get spotted and knocked down by an enemy . There's also the implementation of the Solid Eye . This is more vital to sneaking around than anything . It works very similar to the radar in Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops , showing you how much noise you or your enemy is making . Also new to here is the threat ring . The threat ring surrounds Snake at all times and will begin to act up depending on how close an enemy is to him . All of these seem like they'll take forever to get used to , but you'll quickly adapt . Just like previous games in the series , if you're spotted , you'll have to escape from the enemy and hide . There are also moments where you can take control of a Metal Gear Mk II , a very small version of Metal Gear that is controlled by Snake . This little guy allows Snake to scout out the area ahead . You can also use the Metal Gear Mk II to stun certain enemies . Lastly , Snake has a psyche gauge . This is very similar to the stamina gauge in Metal Gear Solid 3 . The gauge depletes depending on how stressed or exhausted Snake is . You can refill this by eating certain snacks like Rations or Noodles , but you can also refill it by resting for a while . But there are plenty of factors that affect Psyche . For example , if Snake has been in the sun too long , you'll have to move him into the shade . If he's been in cold water , you'll have to get him out of it . As his psyche gauge gets lower it becomes harder for him to perform certain actions , such as being able to aim properly . In other words , from time to time Snake will need to rest . Though there are also certain points in the game where his psyche gauge is restocked automatically . You won't always be in stealth mode forever , though . There will be times when you have to fight , and the shooting mechanic works much better in Metal Gear Solid 4 . When you're thrust into combat , the game plays very similar to a third person shooter . Allowing for more precise aiming and no longer forcing you to go into first person view to land a well placed shot . There's also a weapon shop where you can purchase , upgrade or customize weapons to your liking , another element that works to your liking and gives Metal Gear a lot of customization . All this variation in gameplay means that Metal Gear Solid 4 has several different ways to approach it . Combine it's various gameplay elements with a selection of difficulty levels to up the challenge , and Metal Gear Solid 4 , like the three before it , becomes a game you'll want to replay again and again . Sometimes it's just fun to mess around with your enemies or just to see how else you can go about a certain area . Visually , Metal Gear Solid 4 is incredible to look at . There's a ton of detail in the environment , and the atmosphere is also a good one . You're very much immersed in the world of Metal Gear Solid 4 . There are a couple of load times that can be annoying , especially the installation . The camera , while it's great , can sometimes be a pain . It's easy to control , but sometimes you'll find yourself fighting with it . Music wise , there's a memorable score to Metal Gear Solid 4 . There's a lot of voice work as well . Much of it is great , although at times you will get the feeling that some of the voice actors and over-acting . On the whole , Metal Gear Solid 4 is a beautiful looking , ( and sounding ) game . Metal Gear Solid 4 is an amazing experience . If you can handle lengthy cutscenes you'll be satisfied with the final results . If you can handle a couple of annoying load times , you'll be satisfied . The amount of gameplay here is incredible , and the fact that there are so many ways to go about each area is also a lot of fun . For Metal Gear fans , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily the reason to own a Playstation 3 .
    • 015 4  Very impressed with this game so far . The controls are MUCH better than I ever could have hoped for , and they finally caved and switched the X and O buttons so that they match every other game in existence as being confirm and cancel respectively . I can't speak to the storyline yet as I'm only a few hours in , but it seems solid so far although I'm sure there will be a few bumps in the road later on as with all MGS games after the first . Graphics are outstanding , controls are intuitive for the most part ( Stance changing can still be a pain , but improved from MGS3 ) , gameplay is intense and interesting , cutscenes are exciting , I really have very little to complain about . As far as complaints , the graphics can tend to break down a little bit in some of the larger environments , and you can see a little bit of texture artifacts in the distant walls and buildings . Nothing huge , but I noticed it . Also , the enemy AI can be a little sad at times , at least with generic PMC levels on the battlefield zones . I've found that just sniping at guys from a few streets away causes them to panic and take cover or call for backup , but not necessarily attempt to return fire or flank you .
    • 017 4  Without blowing any story details , I'm just going to get this out of the way : Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots is the conclusion to the Solid Snake era of the series and it has been done right , and better than what I had in mind . Simply , there's no way I could have asked for a better ending than this . I've always been a fan of the MGS story lines , and this is my favorite part of the story . I understand Hideo Kojima has talked about the series continuing but without him being directly involved anymore as well as the absence of the long-time protagonist Solid Snake , but after this game fans would be left to question where would the series go when MGS5 comes out ? Well , we won't know until then so let's enjoy MGS4 . MGS4 ' s gameplay shouldn't be a stranger to fans of the older titles , however there are some noticeable differences . The CQC ( Close Quarters Combat ) system button is now R1 instead of the O from MGS3 , you fire weapons with ( at least ) two buttons ( one to aim then another to fire ) , scope and camera zoom-ins are use the D-pad to magnify , the D-pad during the control of Snake does not move him , and the system of acquiring weapons is a bit different and the process is rather unusual for MGS games ( you do more than just picking up guns off the floor ) . There are additions to holding-up such as patting enemies down to steal items , there are TONS of weapons in this game , a great variety but you'll never need some of them , and there is a psyche meter ( similar to the Stamina from MGS3 ) and a stress meter which all take effect in Snake's performance . Aside from that the game is still no stranger to MGS fans as it still has the same feel after you get used to the new control system ( I do have to say firing the gun easily took some practice and patience because it was so frustrating at times , but auto-aim eases it up ) . If you were disappointed in the lack of radar in MGS3 , then the Solid-Eye is a nice welcome similar to a radar . Camera angles are totally free and can be controlled with the R-analog stick . After you get used to the controls , like I said , it's a breeze playing through like the old titles in the series . Metal Gear Solid 4 ' s playthrough is similar to the old MGS games - self-explanatory . Cut-scenes are one of the beauties of this game along with it's graphics despite the lengths of them . Be prepared for long cut-scenes and if you plan to watch them all , get ready for many ( and I mean MANY ) hours of gameplay . But in my opinion the scenes move the story along , and it's very engaging . I hardly noticed the lengths of them until I got my total play time at the end of the game , I was very engaged in everything going on in the game to every action and emotion , and I love the addition of flash-back images in the game that give me memories of playing the older titles and seeing how the story of MGS4 came about because of the previous events . So MGS4 , like the other titles , is very cinematic and the most cinematic taking advantage of the PS3 technology , but fans of the series shouldn't be burdened by this if they are intrigued by the storyline and the continuity . In a way I would consider this game mostly for people who are already fans of the series . The storyline wouldn't make as much sense if you hadn't played the previous titles and understand what happened and all . If you just played through without getting the stories on the older titles you'd enjoy the gameplay here as well . In conclusion , MGS4 is an amazing game taking advantage of being on the PS3 , the gameplay and gripping storyline should appeal to the fans of the series , and it's worth it to check out the conclusion of Snake's era in the series . 5 Stars , highly recommended !
    • 019 4  This game made me cry . No I didn't finish it yet , and there are no spoilers in this small review.It made me cry because of the fantastic visuals , gameplay , story ( atleast the 7 hours I've been playing it since I got it on midnight release ) . This game is just too epic . I am not even a true Metal Gear fan , and this game blows me away . A definite must buy if you own a PS3 , regardless of the fact that you are a Metal Gear fan or not . Even if you haven't played any of the previous Metal Gear games , you will still end up loving it , and you will truly enjoy this game . If you don't own a PS3 , I would definitely recommend picking one up just for this game , if you have the money , or at least wait until future price drop . Final words : Stunning ! Epic ! Legendary ! Majestic !
    • 020 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) What a great time for this game to come out , because I was just getting bored of Grand Theft Auto IV . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best exclusive PS3 game bar none . I only played the other Metal Gear games a couple of times years ago , but it didn't take me any time at all to get into this one . Sure you watch the game as much as you play it , but it's so nice to look at I didn't mind one bit . By the way , the graphics are probably the best I have ever seen . Ignore all the XBOX 360 reviewers on here who are just mad they can't play the game of the year .
    • 021 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) What a great time for this game to come out , because I was just getting bored of Grand Theft Auto IV . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best exclusive PS3 game bar none . I only played the other Metal Gear games a couple of times years ago , but it didn't take me any time at all to get into this one . Sure you watch the game as much as you play it , but it's so nice to look at I didn't mind one bit . By the way , the graphics are probably the best I have ever seen . Ignore all the XBOX 360 reviewers on here who are just mad they can't play the game of the year .
    • 028 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is one of the ( if not THE ) greatest achievement in gaming history . It creates a new standard for not only stealth & action games but for all genres period . This is the last game where Solid Snake will play the main protagonist in the MGS series , and this proves to be his most heroris mission yet . The MGS series has always been knowned for its presentation , and this ones no different . . . the presentation beats the hell out of movies these days and no game I know has the kind of presentation that MGS4 does . The gamplay has changed and probably for the better , the new over the shoulder shooting style fits the game very well and its the best thing that could have happened to the gameplay in my opinion . The graphics and sound are the best I have ever witnessed , even Mass Effect or Halo 3 can't beat this . The game may not sell millions of copies like Halo 3 or GTA IV but it beats those games in gamplay and presentation bar none . Things have changed , Solid Snake is aging super fast and has less than a year to live in the world . But B4 he dies he has one final mission to do and that is to stop Liquid Ocelot ( his brother ) from controlling the world . Snake cannot do it alone so characters new and old show up to his aid to help defeat Liquid once and for all . The Game is truly breathtaking and allows certain freedom that previous Metal Gear games didn't allow u to do . For example you can either choose to kill or not kill whoever you want and it effects the game completetly . The game is taking place in wartime between the PMC's and militia and if u so happen to help militia or the PMC's they will help you in favor . The game is so diverse in so many aspects that it is truly overwhelming , over 70 weapons and items at ur disposel , new gadgets like the Metal Gear Mk.II adds a new take on the game and allows players to strategize be4 they do anything else . The new weapon system is similar to Resident Evils system of weapons where you can purchase and sell items to a gun launderer named Drebin in real time whether ur in a boss battle or just walking around scouting the area , the new system really comes in handy . The Game is truly a masterpeice and will impact the gaming world without a doubt . PROS : PRESENTATION - The Metal Gear series has always been known for its gripping storyline and breathtaking cutscenes and this one is no different . From the minute you start playing you alrady feel like you are part of the game , thats how powerful it is . ( 10 / 10 GAMEPLAY - the game provides diverse gamplay for both practical and veteran players . The new over-the-shoulder aiming system to the new weapons system to the new gadgets like the Metal Gear Mk.II OctoCamo and even an IPOD the game is really fun to play and mess around with . ( 9.5 / 10 ) GRAPHICS - the game is BEAUTIFUL in every aspect . To the character models faces to the shadow and particle effects . This is the best looking game I have ever seen , it has one of the most realistic water effects in any game , the dirt and snow effects are surreal . Every little technical detail is amazing , this game beats the rest out of the park in graphics , I haven't yet seen a prettier game . ( 10 / 10 ) SOUND - This is where the game really shines , the voice acting is the best in the business . Long-time fans will never get enough of David Hayters voice ( Solid Snakes voice ) he improvises since Snake is now Old Snake emphasis on the Old part . The voice-acting is so natural that you would actually believe these characters were real-life people . The music by again Harry Gregson-Williams with Nobuko Toda is breathtaking , the orchaestra is masterful full of strings and piano and horns and really creates the atmosphere of the game . ( 10 / 10 ) MULTIPLAYER - I haven't played the full versio yet because Im still playin the campaign but I was involved in the beta couple mothes back and it is pretty damn good . If you play the campaign than the multiplayer should be second nature because the gamplay mechanics is the same , even the drebin point system is involved in the multiplayer . If you played the old MGO ( Metal Gear Online ) that came with MGS3 : Subsistence , it is nothing like that infortunately . Personally the old MGO was a lot more fun and faster with pretty simple mechanics but the new one is a little awkward . It is slower and a bit more complicated but technically its the same . . . kinda . Its fun thats all you need to know . ( 9 / 10 ) CONS - The hardcore fans ( like me ) will appreciate the lengthy cutscenes and the unveiling of the Metal Gear saga and story . . . but for newcomers I suggest you play the previous MGS games because you WILL get confused . The cutscenes are great and exciting but sometimes I wish I was more involved . - The game is 60% cutscenes and 40% percent gamplay , its not as bad as u would think but since this is the conclusion to possibly the greatest video game series of all time , you would expect this kind of thing . Its better than MGS2 ' s lengthy cutscenes because those were boring as f * * * . - The new weapons system is great and convinient but it makes the game a bit easy , but it is fun . - THE TRULY SAD PART ABOUT THIS GAME IS THE FACT THAT THIS IS POSSIBLY THE LAST METAL GEAR GAME AND IT REALLY BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYES . There really is no bad part to this game , but for newcomers they might find some flaws that they won't fully understand . The game is truly a masterpiece and for hardcore fans this is just as good as sex , this game summarizes the whole Metal Gear series and concludes it . Almost every question that has been asked in the MGS series is resolved and answered and it truly does conclude the series in a satisfying way where everybody has there somewhat happy ending . To Solid Snake you deserve a good salute FAREWELL SNAKE ITS BEEN FUN ! ! ! !
    • 030 4  Funny how the original ' Stealth Espionage Action ' game was born . Failed to create all-out action game due to the limited technology , video game auteur Hideo Kojima instead created a game where you avoid firefight and sneak around the enemy . Since the original inception of Metal Gear in 1987 , the series have always represented the best of the best the gaming industry can offer . Although loosely linked , each iteration was stand-alone game that requires no knowledge of the previous games . It all changed in MGS4 . If the past installments slowly build the background of one of the finest video game storyline , MGS4 not only creates an immensely excellent stand-alone plot , but also brings suddenly all previous story to the stratospherically mythological level . One must experience all past games to fully understand and appreciate the level of genius MGS4 provides . MGS4 interweaves all the story so clearly into one satisfying epic culmination and brings its story to a closure . In doing so , Kojima eradicated all the past shortcoming and confusion in the plotline of ' MGS2 : Sons of Liberty ' , and making Raiden the coolest video game character you wish you could play as . ( Never thought that was possible , did you ? ) The ultimate joke on us compliment of Sir Hideo Kojima and his far-out sense of humor for ridiculing him on MGS2 for so long . Close Quarter Combat ( CQC ) was improved upon MGS3 , and not only you have free-camera , the 3rd person perspective is now over the shoulder instead of over the head , you have the 1st person-like accuracy . Furthermore , you now can shoot and move around in the 1st person perspective . All the movement and combat mechanics have been vastly improved and refined here compared to MGS3 . MGS4 is a stealth action game first and foremost , but now you have freedom to choose how you go about your tactics . You can sneak around without killing , or you can sneak around killing everyone . But most of all , you can just go around killing everything that moves . With tons of high tech weaponry at your disposal , you no longer have to rely solely alone on stealth . Improved upon camoflouge suit from MGS3 , you now have octocamo suit . It adapts automatically to any environment you touch . You also have ' snake eye ' that replaced binocular and also works as infrared goggle . You also have a useful aid from miniature metal gear called ' MK II ' to survey the surrounding and even knock your enemy unconscious . All these do not mean the dynamic of the gameplay changes into all-out action like gears of war . You have to constantly monitor your psyche level . Continuosly shooting your way around will decrease your psyche level that directly affects your efficiency in combat so stealth is still your best course of action . Metal Gear Solid ( MGS ) series always pushes the envelope to the very end of bleeding technology of its time . But here deploys Hideo Kojima a truly amazing in-game cutscenes generated by in-game engine to the CGI level seen from Final ' Fantasy VII : Advent Children ' . All the staple camera techniques frequently seen in top Hollywood production is deployed here . They even use hand-held camera technique . We are talking about cutscenes directly generated by in-game engine itself , not pre-made cutscenes like CGI ( computer-generated imagery ) . Truly beyond amazing achievement if you ask me . Natunally , the gameplay itself also looks outstanding . Possibly the best looking video game to date . All the good looking graphics and techniques will mean nothing without excellent voice-actings headed by David Hayter as Old Snake . The music composed by Harry Gregson Williams is another area MGS4 matches on par with the top Hollywood production . Voice-actings and music enhance the overall cinematic experience to another level . Level design is nothing short of excellent . His near perfectionist attention to details is shown in every single rubble in each level . Maps are very large , although devided by small section and loading screen . One fact that always bothers me no matter which game it is . Loaging screen here is not as bothersome as ones in RPGs but bothersome nonetheless . There are so many hidden jokes , references to the previous games , and his usual far-out , often wierd sense of humors you need to find to fully appreciate how deep the game as whole truly is . Is this game perfect ? No game ever is . But in this case , I am more disappointed for what it doesn't have . * * * * * SPOILER WARNING * * * * * First of all , the game is still too short for game of this magnitude . Gameplay itself last about 14 - 15 hours if you attack everything in linear fashion . Cutscenes are about 7 - 8 hours ; total about 20 hours give or take a little . ' MGS3 : Snake Eater ' still stands as the longest game in the franchise . Next , Shadow Moses was a somewhat letdown gameplay-wise . First time I enter Shadow Moses , and I hear ' Best is yet to come ' from MGS1 in the background , it was a spine-tingling experience . Then I run into Gekkos and suicide Gekkos . In the plot sense , that was inarguably the best course , but I wanted to play more stealth action against soldiers and alarms and turrets as in MGS1 . I can only hope in the inevitable ' Special Improved Edition ' in the future , they give us a standalone mission set in Shadow Moses guarded by the FROGS , turrets , and alarms with boss fights at the end of each stage as bonus so they don't have to disturb the existing plotline . Next , we need cinema mode just like in MGS3 : Subsistence so we can watch all the cutscenes and concentrate in story alone . Right now we can watch all the briefings cutscenes but we need to play the game again to watch the rest . Next , VR ( Virtual Reality ) Mission is something you could use to finetune your techniques just like in MGS1 and MGS2 . Virtual Chamber in MGS4 just doesn't cut it . Give us VR Mission in the Special Edition . Finally , I would never thought I would say this . I want to play as Raiden . Give us Raiden , Kojima-San . Maybe Raiden's mission like Snake's Mission in MGS2 . Better yet , how about the alternative path like ' Ada Wong ' in Resident Evil 4 Director's cut so you can blend him in the existing plotline such as Battle with Vamp , etc . I humbly ask for your forgiveness for our ignorance of the past . Pretty Please with lots of sugar on top , Give us Raiden . Get the limited edition if you can by all means . It comes in excellent and cool-looking hardbound case . It contains the same original game disc in original Blu-ray case with artwork . But it also contains the second case that harbors two discs . One is Blu-ray disc contains about 150 minutes worth of documentaries from the history of MGS to the Making of MGS4 . The other is soundtrack of MGS4 . Must-have collector's item for the long time series fans . At last , Solid Snake's story comes to an immensely satisfying grand conclusion . This is one game that is meant to be thoroughly experienced ; you invest your time in characters and storyline so much , you feel attached to the avatar in your actual gameplay . MGS4 is as close to Hideo Kojima's envisioned Magnus Opus since the inception of Metal Gear in 1987 . At the end of the game ( Be sure to wait and watch until the very end title shows ) , you will know you just experience the most cinematic video game ever created . The emotional resonance will ringer long after the end credit rolls . MGS4 is man's game like ' Dirty Dozen ' , not a cheek flick like ' An Affair to remember ' . Just like all the previous MGS games , your heart will be filled up with such emotion that makes even grown men cry . Go ahead ! Stand attention . Give this soldier a proper respect and one last salute . He really deserves it with all your heart .
    • 034 4  The Good Things * Excellent gameplay . The controls are not too hard to master . The level designs are great . There are lots of weapons and items to use . Enemy AI seems pretty good and somewhat challenging . You can interact with the game in many ways ; you can even do stuff during cutscenes . * It's not all about shooting or killing . Much of the game involves sneaking and problem solving . * Graphic and sound quality are awesome ; probably the highest quality I know of . Lots of details , textures , reflections , lighting effects , etc , all in glorious HD quality ! * Storyline and characters are immersive , interesting , and told in a very cinematic way . Some scenes are visually striking . * Some good inside jokes . The Bad Things * The story may be confusing for those who are unfamiliar with the whole franchise ( like me ; I don't understand much of it ) . But it still makes some sense for the uninitiated , and is still worthwhile seeing . Fans of the series may pick up better on the history , characters , and homages throughout . * Not for kids ; contains bloody violence and swearing . * You seem to spend a lot of time watching cutscenes ( but in most cases , you are able to interact a little bit with them . Besides , some of them are totally awesome ) . This is the first game I've played on the PS3 , and I can't seem to stop playing it . The gameplay is fantastic , the storyline is addictive , and the graphics are beautiful . Highly reccomended to any gamer .
    • 037 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I suppose it's obvious I am not a big fan of the series , considering how long I waited to purchase this game . But I figure anyone sitting on the fence at this point is pretty much like me , so this review is for you . MGS4 is simultaneously the most amazing and underwhelming game I have played on the PS3 . It paradoxically sucks and rules , but let's go beyond that and break down what ( for me ) worked and what didn't . This game is incredible visually . . . the color pallette is a bit muted ( as one would expect from this type of game ) , and had too many Final Fantasy type player models in the supporting cast for my taste , but overall oustanding graphics . The gameplay is at times interesting and varied ; I particularly enjoyed the on rails sections . But . . . it does get more than a bit repetitive . Without spoiling anything , certain boss fights follow a similar pattern , and some just plain disappoint completely . Getting a load screen about every 300 feet of game area at times is more than a slight annoyance ( why all PS3 devs don't just go ahead and ask Naughty Dog for lessons on how to avoid large installs and lengthy load times is beyond me ) . And then there are the cut scenes . . . holy crap , the cut scenes . Don't get me wrong , some are well done , and a few characters turn in decent performances . But mostly the scenes are overlong , overly indulgent , and just plain boring . I found the sporadic attempts at high drama and humor to be mostly just silly . The majority of reviews indicate many people really like this game , but I wonder what kind of scores it would have gotten had it not come with the Metal Gear label . I would highly recommend renting this game and playing for a few hours to decide if this one is for you !
    • 048 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is a marvelous blend of video game and cinematic experience ! ! I have only played Sons of Liberty before and found it somewhat incomplete and limited in detail . But this game has combined cutting edge graphics , wonderful gameplay , endless weaponry options and a mesmorizing storyline beautifully complimented by one of the most moving and powerful musical scores ever in a videogame bar none ! ! This game not only captures the imagination but the flawless storyline and ending lift the human spirit through the rollercoaster of tragedy and triumph . I purchased the 80GB Playstation 3 Metal Gear Solid Package over the Motorstorm package and I have been absolutely blown away ! ! Marvelous Game ! ! Well Done ! !
    • 052 4  I'm not going to get into a detailed and thorough review of the game , since this has been done already . I just have a few points to mention . So you know where I'm coming from , I played through MGS1 and MGS2 , but only played MGS3 for a short period at a friend's house . This game has not been ousted from the PS3 since the day I bought it . I have found it to be almost infinitely replayable , which is pretty uncommon these days . I've completed the game 5 times so far , and I'm about halfway through my 6th run . I'm already looking forward to my 7th run and figuring out what I want to accomplish that time around . Sure , the cutscenes are sometimes long ( often with the standard helping of MGS cornball ) , but they are well done , and worth watching the first time around . You can easily skip them on subsequent playthroughs , as you already know what's going to happen . : ) At any rate , that particular complaint never really made sense to me - - I LIKE it when a game takes a while to get through . And I'm not so impatient that I get upset if I'm not pushing buttons every second . I have tried numerous methods to complete the game - - pure stealth , pure speed , and kill-everything-in-my-path , and they are all rewarding experiences in their own way . I think my 7th run will be Nothing But Knife . : - )
    • 054 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 ( MGS4 ) may well be one of the best games ever made . This isn't a gross overstatement , this is just a fact , a reality of the situation and the consequences are staggering . MGS4 has delivered on a gaming benchmark that really makes all other games fade in comparison . When I first got my PS3 , I got it boxed with a very popular action game ( no points for guessing ) . MGS4 was on the shelf and I remembered how well I enjoyed MGS3 : Snake Eater but the hype was about the game I had in the box . In reality , the boxed PS3 should have been sold with MGS4 and the real hype should have been about this ` final entry ' ( debatable ) in the Solid Snake series . So if you are thinking about a PS3 box then I say look not further than the new MGS4 one . MGS4 is an evolution in gaming . This is not just a development in tactical espionage games or a better story . This is an entirely new way to game . MGS4 makes abundant use of the PS3 ' s networking capabilities . Lots of content such as music for snake's iPod ( yeah it works like a real iPod also ) and his camouflage gear are released at intervals online by the MGS4 developers . There are even exclusive MGS4 podcasts . So MGS4 is not just limited to the extensive BD content , there is probably going to be years of content updates ahead . MGS4 is absolutely massive . You get approximately 30 hours of a game from start to finish . There are days of game play involved . There are several Acts where you can play with snake . You are advised to play MGS4 sneaking . This means less shooting , more hiding and you will enjoy the game more . The less you shoot or CQC the more fun you will have but you need the patients to maybe hang around a wall or bush for several minutes . In fact this game requires a lot of patients . It is the way it has been designed . It is full metal emersion in a stealth world . Act 1 - Liquid Sun This is urban war in a Middle Eastern city . Snake fights with or against local militia . You are introduced to new tech like a remote control robot , Metal Gear Mk . II , gun purchasing and gun unlocking . You also get to fight in a hotel . This map is gigantic and the stealth play is impeccable . Act 2 - Solid Sun Here you are on South American terrain . This is close to the sort of setting found in the Russian forests of MGS3 , however there is no snake eating or growling stomachs . There are more open areas and buildings to climb . You will enjoy the stealth play here a lot . Act 3 - Third Sun Prague , Czech Republic . Snake sneaks around this European city at night . This really challenges your ability to tiptoe and avoid detection . Snake in the city is a great idea and the execution is a lot of fun . Act 4 - Twin Suns Shadow Moses Island . This is from the first MGS . It is a huge industrial complex that Snake must penetrate . There is also lots of snow covered terrain and blizzards for snake to get through . Act 5 - Old Sun A submarine / battleship . Snake moves around inside this warship for the final showdown . He takes on more than one end boss here . It is very hard to play this as a sneaking mission and depends a lot on shooting . There are also dozens of boss fights and at least a few hours of cut scenes to get through . There are too many guns with adaptors to count as well as accessories galore . By the end of the game you have only experienced a fraction of what you could have used and will probably go back and play the game more than once and play it in a different way . For this reason MGS4 has a very nice long lifespan . Snake's moves have been made easier . The CQC is a little different than snake eater but offers some things new . There are multiple holds available as well as new ways to engage the enemy , but more importantly , these controls have been made easier than the steep learning curve that came with MGS3 . The graphics are impeccable . At times it is like playing a modern anime or Manga movie which is to say it is like playing the cut scenes in MGS3 . However some of the cut scenes in MGS4 are 3D animations that you can move around . The music and sound effects are top notch . To put it in perspective the closing credits run like the ending to the movie Titanic . That is how much work has gone into MGS4 . The story is very complex and often hard to follow so you will have to be on your toes . MGS developers released a back-story add-on you can download over the PS3 Sony Store . This will familiarize you with MGS1 to 3 . With that said , the story is a good one and has to do with the war economy and has a lot to do with Snake's family but be prepared to sit through it . Once you know the story you can skip them on your second or more play . MGS4 comes with multiplayer . That is a whole other game involving players in maps shooting it out with each other . There is not much stealth involved though as it is pretty much straight forward gun battling within complexes . And of course being on the PS3 multiplayer is free . Installing MGS4 can take some time . There are a few minutes of installation between each Act . However when done loading times are not bad and save times are instantaneous . Anyway the bottom line is that anyone with a PS3 is going to get this . You could say this was made for the PS3 or the PS3 made for this and you wouldn't be far wrong . It makes full use of the PS3 and quite frankly the only thing that can try to compete is a high end PC ( but with what game ? ) . So right now , as it stands , the PS3 offers quite possibly the best gaming experience with MGS4 . It simply blows away any and all games on other consoles and the PC . That is a blue moon event in the world of computer gaming . Pros The best stealth game ever Maybe the best game ever Makes full use of the PS3 Revolutionary graphics Huge levels and design iPod and podcasts Cons It ends Makes other PS3 games pale in comparison No snake eating
    • 061 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game is THE GAME OF THE YEAR I dont want too make a long review I just wanna say that's it's really the best PS3 game and for that matter best overall game on any current gen console I know I got all three wii ps3 and 360 and nothing comes close too this game . Graphically it's the best I have seen . ( I dont play pc games ) Gameplay is what you want it too be frantic non stop action or you could play defensevly most of the game , it really is what you want it too be action packed or suspenful sneaking game . Controls are the best in the Metal Gear series . Sound is the best in the series aswell the music and fx are top notch ( I dont have surround sound though ) If you have a PS3 this is the game too get if you wanna enjoy a videogame and if you are on the fence on a PS3 and you were waiting for this game well dont hesitate too buy into the hype because now that the game is on the retail shelfs there is no hype , it's a fact Metal Gear 4 is the GAME OF THE YEAR .
    • 062 4  This game is THE GAME OF THE YEAR I dont want too make a long review I just wanna say that's it's really the best PS3 game and for that matter best overall game on any current gen console I know I got all three wii ps3 and 360 and nothing comes close too this game . Graphically it's the best I have seen . ( I dont play pc games ) Gameplay is what you want it too be frantic non stop action or you could play defensevly most of the game , it really is what you want it too be action packed or suspenful sneaking game . Controls are the best in the Metal Gear series . Sound is the best in the series aswell the music and fx are top notch ( I dont have surround sound though ) If you have a PS3 this is the game too get if you wanna enjoy a videogame and if you are on the fence on a PS3 and you were waiting for this game well dont hesitate too buy into the hype because now that the game is on the retail shelfs there is no hype , it's a fact Metal Gear 4 is the GAME OF THE YEAR .
    • 068 4  Let me start by saying this game is not for everyone . The good news is , Kojima has crafted an incredible story for the game , tying up all of the loose ends and pulling together all of the prior games , all the way back to the beginning . They've taken all the best from the previous games and made the perfect Metal Gear Solid , with plenty of nods to previous games in the series . The music is , as always , inspiring , the graphics are incredible , and the controls are easily picked up by those of us who have played the previous installments in the series . But therein lies the bad news : the game can be hard to grasp for people who are new to the series . The controls take a little time to grow used to if you aren't already familiar with their general layout , and the story , though brilliantly told , can be hard to grasp for those who haven't played the previous games . I'd imagine it would be like watching the Matrix Revolutions before the original Matrix . All the graphics and cutscenes in the world won't make it easier to understand . Finally , the Metal Gear Solid series is known for it's movie-like feel , involving lots of cutscenes and extensive voice acting . It all makes for an incredible experience , but those of you who love to pop in a game and play it from start to finish will be disappointed . There are many cutscenes , some of which are incredibly long , and the Codec conversations can take a lot of time as well , slowing the pace of the game somewhat . These conversations and cutscenes can all be skipped ( thankfully ) , but doing so would obviously prevent you from understanding the story the first time you play through . On one final note : This is not a FPS . It does not say ' First Person Shooter ' on the cover of the game . It says ' Tactical Espionage Action ' . However you can use the First Person point of view while aiming if you'd like . All in all , this is an incredible game . It isn't a game for everyone , but this can be solved by simply playing the three other Metal Gear Solid games beforehand to prepare for it , all of which were re-released recently as a collection . For those of us who are already fans of the series , it would be a SIN not to get this game , and FoxDie is being specialized for your genetic code as we speak . = D
    • 071 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) One of the best PS3 or 360 games I have played . Picked it up at midnight release and have been playing it non-stop . Haven't been online yet , have account setup ready to play . Was in beta of Metal Gear Online and i'm excited to get back into the MGO . Amazing cutscenes , great story line and AWESOME action .
    • 077 4  As a person who has played all of the Metal Gear Solid games , I found MGS4 to be a worthy conclusion to the series . It's a fun , beautiful game that ties a lot of wild plotlines together . To start , if you haven't played any of the Metal Gear Solid games , or only 1 or 2 of them , you will not be able to fully appreciate the plot , and may find it difficult to understand it at all . A lot of old characters return , along with several new faces , and the game expects you to know certain parts of the plot . I saw the Metal Gear Trilogy for the PS2 on sale for $30 at the mall the other day , so if you want to get this game and pickup some great games for cheap , buy it . Anyhow , the game looks amazing in HD and plays very well . Tactical Espionage Action is a little bit deceiving if you play on one of the lower 2 difficulties - detection isn't a huge deal on them . If you play on Solid Snake or higher , stealth is key , more similarly to the older entries in the series . It's also good to note that the game is very much an interactive movie - there are a LOT of cutscenes in the game . The only way that this detracts from the game is that it isn't a game you can just sit down and play - you have to have a good hour . One cutscene in particular is about 45 minutes long , and you don't get an idea of how long it is until it ends . Audio and rumble usage in the game are also great . Metal Gear Online is also a worthy game , somewhat seperate from the single player game , but a lot of fun - and it's free with the game . What criticism do I have ? I can't really criticize the first player experience . - The Metal Gear Online registration system is horrendously bad . Once you're set up , it's much easier . Unlike other games , you need a seperate ID for Metal Gear online - this wouldn't be so bad , but you need two . A Konami ID , which has to have a password 8 or 10 - 32 characters long ( as I found out when I tried to use a 9 character password and it made me fill out the entire form again ) AND a Game ID , which is for use within Metal Gear Online , has to be different from your Konami ID , AND use a 6 - 10 digit PIN different from your Konami Online password . The ultimate silliness is that the name other players see is ANOTHER different name - your character , which you can only have one of per Game ID . - The online system is RIDICULOUSLY slow , much slower than matchmaking on Xbox Live , or online on other PS3 titles . It takes me a good 4 minutes to go into a match online . Patching is slow , finding a match is slow . In its defense , I find the matchmaking does tend to match me with players of similar skill pretty well . Overall , if you have a PS3 , you owe it to yourself to buy this game , and if you're considering getting one - this is a good reason .
    • 083 4  A major breakthrough in every sence . I've never seen a more though out and deep story in a videogame . The graphics are stellar , especially in a full HD screen . If you want to show off your 1080p TV , no other game looks as good as this . The gameplay is the funnest in the series , and adapts to your choice of play , either more tactical espionage or action . The online is really fun too , and has already taken hours and hours of my life = ) . No other game has moved me as much as this one . Buy it . Play it . And enjoy what is really the best gaming experience out there .
    • 099 4  I have never been so moved by a video game in my life . Considering my + 20 years of gaming experience that's no small statement . MGS4 has among the best graphics , sound and music of any game on consoles today . The controls are functional , the voice acting is great , the pacing is perfect . Where MGS4 really shines is the story and the characters . The entire Metal Gear saga is acknowledged , picked apart , and fused expertly into an epic tale that entertains every step through . The characters are phenomenal , I loved seeing old favorites appear , and was pleasantly surprised to see others I totally didn't expect . There's action , humor , drama , terror , surprises . . . everything you could want in a cinematic game . MGS4 shows incredible detail in every facet of it's being , rivaling most major Hollywood films in overall quality . The effort put forth here is staggering . You get the impression the developers poured their hearts and souls into it . On a side note , perhaps due to my oversensitivity , the music during the final end credits actually made me weep . If I HAD to take issue with anything , perhaps it would be the characters ' facial expressions ; they're a little flat . You'll notice they emote a little , but it's clear developers haven't totally mastered the art of moving hi-res model faces enough to convey convincing passion . . . yet . I only noticed it because everything else is so perfect . Also , the game is a little short , but that's in stride with the other games in the series . When you're taking your time through it ( which you should ) the game doesn't feel short . Thus far , Metal Gear Solid 4 is my reason for owning a PlayStation3 . If you enjoy games of epic quality it'll be yours , too .
    • 113 4  I've just played through the whole game , watched every FMV and listened every codec comms . I even sit through the whole credit screen ( 2 of them actually ) . Let me tell you what I think . . . First of all great presentation . Enough praise on that already , so let's look past that . Game play : this is a Metal Gear Solid game - every bit of it ! The gene has been defined 10 years ago and brought back to life again today . We all know how hard it is for a game to stick to its original game play and at the same time still be fun even to the veterans ( Alone in the Dark anyone ? ) . I'm confident to say that MGS4 has done it . Masterfully . ( You may argue about camera angles and such , but that's a problem with all the 3rd-person games in general , not specific to MGS4 ) Story & plot : I agree that Kojima is a little overdo on this department . ( Maybe he wants to make a movie ? ) However the story is consistent and not getting in the way . FMVs are a bit long but you can always skip them . The plot provides clear goals and is interesting enough to have me engaged through out the whole game . It also give every character enough background so you actually care about them , or hate them , depending on your tastes ( Johnny ! ) Level design : Brilliant ! Fun , unique & non-repeatitive , challenging enough to get your adrenaline pumping but not too difficult , stick to the story with clear goal . This is one of the hardest part for a game to make it right , and I have to say MGS4 pulled it off masterfully . All the other things : another area where this game shines - weapon design , in-game hints , control mechanics , menu & inventory system . . . every little pieces fits together smoothly to give you an over-all well polished feeling of a great game . Once in a while a game came alone , which seemed to do everything right , and it's a pleasure to play it . MGS4 is definitely one of them . For that I give it my 5 stars wholeheartedly .
    • 116 4  Prior to this game I had not played anything in this series since the first game on Nintendo in the late eighties to early nineties.I was a bit skeptical to buy so late as well thinking I would miss the plot and as such the experience would be for naught . Fortunately , I was wrong , the game was terrific.I initially got some problems , during the first hour or so but eventually got the hang of it . It was also of little concern joining the story line given the obviously long gap of time.The use of the downloadable guide was good enough to catch up with what I did not understand . I will not go into specifics but the game takes you to another level of gaming just as the first game in the eighties did to start my gaming experience . To the point where I am bored by replaying the other action games I currently own . As for the famous ( to some infamous ) cinematics , I find them enjoyable and necessary.After fighting through some of the scenes it was relaxing to sit back and take in the action without actually quitting the game.It made me set to continue battling on . All in all I recommend this game to any enthusiast or newcomer to gaming.Even my girlfriend who is not a gamer was intrigued by this game and asked me to play only if she was around so she could follow the story . Great job Kojima ! !
    • 125 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First of all , I want to say that I had VERY high expectations for this game . I bought a Playstation 3 just to play this , and so to me , I was looking for $500 worth of gaming . Saying that it delivered would be an understatement . Now , if you've never played a game in the series , I'd suggest holding off on playing this . You could probably follow along , but one of the greatest joys in the game is seeing everything coming full circle . I don't think it's possible to fully appreciate this game if you're not already a fan of the series . The ending , for example , was beyond amazing . . . but maybe it won't be that way to you if you've never played the games before . It's worth the time to play through the first three . . . or at the very least , read about everything that happened in them , in order to get the most out of Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's not going to mean much to you if [ Character ! ] returns if you didn't see them in another game and wonder what happened to them . Things like that are important to the story , and to the experience . . . . For me , this game could stand on its cut scenes alone . There's a lot of them , and a lot of them are long , but they're REALLY good and they further the story . Now , I'm of the opinion that if you're not a fan of things like that you probably shouldn't be playing the Metal Gear Solid series . . . it's part of the package . If you feel like they get in the way of the game , you're probably better off playing something else . Most of what stands out in my mind about the game isn't the actual running around killing people and hiding around corners part . I remember funny Codec conversations , what happens with Johnny and Meryl on Outer Haven , and Raiden delivering the most emo line ever said in a video game . If you've played it , I'm sure you know what I'm talking about . If not ? You'll know it when you hear it ( hint : you'll be laughing ) . The end of the game is what sealed it for me , however . I knew before then that I was playing something special . But the end ? It wasn't something that I saw . It was something that I witnessed . It was almost a spiritual experience . And if the game was worth its price just for the cut scenes , the ending is worth the price of a PS3 . The only word for it is EPIC . It was epic . And it inspired such awe in me , that once it was all over , the void left inside of me was almost overwhelming ! And it's hard to talk about this without sounding like a nut , but there's no other explanation for it . The question in my living room once the game ended was , Can anything be epic again after this ? The answer is no . Nothing will ever be epic again .
    • 126 4  First of all , I want to say that I had VERY high expectations for this game . I bought a Playstation 3 just to play this , and so to me , I was looking for $500 worth of gaming . Saying that it delivered would be an understatement . Now , if you've never played a game in the series , I'd suggest holding off on playing this . You could probably follow along , but one of the greatest joys in the game is seeing everything coming full circle . I don't think it's possible to fully appreciate this game if you're not already a fan of the series . The ending , for example , was beyond amazing . . . but maybe it won't be that way to you if you've never played the games before . It's worth the time to play through the first three . . . or at the very least , read about everything that happened in them , in order to get the most out of Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's not going to mean much to you if [ Character ! ] returns if you didn't see them in another game and wonder what happened to them . Things like that are important to the story , and to the experience . . . . For me , this game could stand on its cut scenes alone . There's a lot of them , and a lot of them are long , but they're REALLY good and they further the story . Now , I'm of the opinion that if you're not a fan of things like that you probably shouldn't be playing the Metal Gear Solid series . . . it's part of the package . If you feel like they get in the way of the game , you're probably better off playing something else . Most of what stands out in my mind about the game isn't the actual running around killing people and hiding around corners part . I remember funny Codec conversations , what happens with Johnny and Meryl on Outer Haven , and Raiden delivering the most emo line ever said in a video game . If you've played it , I'm sure you know what I'm talking about . If not ? You'll know it when you hear it ( hint : you'll be laughing ) . The end of the game is what sealed it for me , however . I knew before then that I was playing something special . But the end ? It wasn't something that I saw . It was something that I witnessed . It was almost a spiritual experience . And if the game was worth its price just for the cut scenes , the ending is worth the price of a PS3 . The only word for it is EPIC . It was epic . And it inspired such awe in me , that once it was all over , the void left inside of me was almost overwhelming ! And it's hard to talk about this without sounding like a nut , but there's no other explanation for it . The question in my living room once the game ended was , Can anything be epic again after this ? The answer is no . Nothing will ever be epic again .
    • 131 4  As simple as that , - A presentation with no equal . ( to date ) - Great gameplay = a lot of fun . . . I enjoyed every moment of it . - Interesting story and characters . ( Not perfect , but who cares ! ) - Comes with an online version that's quite fun as well . This game installs a considerable amount of data on your PS3 ' s Hard Drive . You should have no less than 6GB free for this game .
    • 137 4  First of all , let me start off by saying that I've never played a Metal Gear Solid game in my life . This is a review for Metal Gear newbies like myself that are wondering whether or not to plunk down some cash for the 4th ( or 6th ? ) installment in the series . ( In all good faith , I will disclose that I did play a few hours of the original Metal Gear 20 years ago on the Nintendo , but those memories are a blur and so don't count ! ) I had read a lot of the Amazon reviews before buying Metal Gear Solid 4 , especially the 3 - star reviews complaining about ' long cut scenes . ' I highly recommend reading through some of these , so that you know what to expect before you buy . I'll give you my take on it , and you can decide for yourself once you play the game . For a number of years there has been a trend of convergence between movies and video games . The two medias complement each other well . Movies ' strengths are story , content and drama ; video games ' strengths are interactivity , intense action and virtual digital worlds . Both are very creative mediums , both are critically evalutated , and consumers of both have high expectations and are very resistant to change . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the closest that anyone has come to merging a movie and a game into a single entertainment experience . And somehow Hideo Kojima ( video game designer and director of the Metal Gear series ) figured out a way to make it fun also ! This is the type of game that you pick up for a few minutes , and next thing you know 4 hours have gone by and you're trying to figure out how much sleep you REALLY need before that early meeting tomorrow morning . Needless to say , it is hard to put the controller down . For me , the experience is like watching a movie ( all drama and the main plot / storyline are handled during the cutscenes ) , but I get to be in control of all the action sequences . What more could one ask for ? ? I get to kick back and relax while the story develops , and when killin ' is a-called for , then I get to make the decisions . Personally , I believe this is the best game available for the PS3 . The graphics are nothing short of amazing , sound effects are accurate ( and necessary if you want to avoid trouble ) , and the game is a ton of fun . MGS4 is going to set the stage for many more big production games over the next several years . For those Metal Gear newbies like myself concerned about losing themeselves in the complex story . . don't fret ! The story is entertaining enough on it's own , and it's not hard to figure out the good guys from the bad guys without all the background . The storyline is also very linear , and your objectives at each stage are crystal clear . I recommend reading the Metal Gear primer here to catch up on all the people & organizations in past games : [ . . . ] The one downside to MGS4 is the plot . It's like watching a big summer blockbuster , where it starts off OK but gets overcomplicated about a third of the way in and spends the rest of the movie falling apart . Kojima begins things with some entertaining and somewhat relevant commentary on private military contractors , allusions to the permanent military industrial complex , and technological change in the way we wage war in the modern age . But then the story meanders into nano-machines , the mutating FOXDIE virus , and out-of-control AIs . In the end , I feel the movie elements of the game suffered from a lack of firm direction . Do you want sci-fi ? Action ? Drama ? Tie up loose ends from 2 decades of older games ? Well , MGS4 makes an ambitious attempt to do all of these , but ends up with a mediocre ' C ' effort from a hollywood movie critic perspective . Overall , I would rate this game a solid 10 / 10 , 5 / 5 , A , or whatever ' perfect score ' you prefer . It pushes the evolution of video games to the next level , play-wise it's great fun , and graphics / sound are better than anything I've seen . I can only hope that we'll see more efforts along the same lines of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the not-so-distant future . Now let's see who is bold enough to forge a partnership with a major movie studio that can bring a real script , improved acting , and some serious Hollywood production cash into the picture !
    • 139 4  This is , so far , one of the best ps3 titles available ( circa July 2008 ) . It has all things fans love and detractors hate . What do I mean ? A lot of people complain about the overtly cinematic nature of the game . Yes , like all other Metal Gear Solid Games ( except for Portable Ops for PSP , mainly because of the PSP's technical limitations ) , this is 30 - 40% gameplay and the rest is made from a whole bunch of dialogue and cutscenes . But Metal Gear Solid has always been that way ; and the kids just love it ! ( sorry for the KMFDM pun ) . It sure has an overtly complicated and sometimes absurd storyline ( like all oher MGS games , so this isn't really a drawback at this point ) . After a whole bunch of MGS titles being written , produced and directed by Hideo Kojima one can easily know what to expect ( and what not ) from a new chapter in the series . If you loved all the other mgs titles , you'll feel right at home with this one ( even with the stealth-in-the-battlefield tweaks , over the shoulder camera , and all that stuff they put in to appeal other gamers ) . If you hated all other chapters of Snake and Big Boss's history , you'll hate this one , too . It's just that simple . Of course , if you don't know a speck about the other MGS games , you should give them a try , in the order they were released . Konami has released a nifty trilogy pack ; or you can just rent the first one ; if you like it , go on with the others . If not , STOP RIGHT THERE ; you saw it , you disliked it , and the others are more or less the same in terms of structure and gameplay , with some minor tweaks here and there for each game ( but if you hated the first one , what's the point in playing the others ? Metal Gear is something you must enjoy to get the most of it ) . Long-long cutscenes and radio / codec sequences , absurd and needlessly complicated stories ( each one with its share of plot holes , we must admit ) , stealth-focused gameplay , Japanese references all over the place , blah blah blah , is what Metal Gear Solid has been all about since the very beginning ( since 1998 at least , the old-school Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 games are a slightly different story ) . And all that stuff is here , in MGS4 . So , if you are buying it , you should know what you're paying for . Nothing more , nothing less .
    • 143 4  Sorry I hate trying to figure out titles for these things . . . but anyways I will include a straight to the point review and a longer one . Short review : Pros : 1 . Plot : amazing if you like espionage games 2 . Graphics : incredible 3 . Gameplay : if your not familiar with mgs games or are rusty they are a little difficult at first but they do get easier ( there is also a practice mode at the title screen ) 4 . Sound : excellent Cons ( to me there are non but this is what many complained about ) : 1 . Long and many cutscenes but that's what mgs games are known for 2 . Like i said if you've never played or are rusty on mgs the controls can be hard there is a decent amount to remember Long review : I will start with the best and most obvious point the graphics . This game is a visual orgasm . I haven't seen detail this in depth and nicely done outside of a Square Onix cutscene . They definitely out did themselves with how beautiful they made the graphics in this game it is honestly a masterpiece ( which I never thought I would say about a video game ) . This game just looks incredible and I only have a 720p tv so if you have a 1080i do yourself a favor and get this game just for the graphics . One issue a lot of people have complained about is the cutscenes , many reviews state that it's more like watching a movie then playing a game because of length and how many there are . I don't deny the cutscenes are long and there are a lot of them but they are 1 . Crucial to the plot and 2 . Amazing to watch . If they just seem like they aren't ending I've read you can skip them by pressing start I don't personaly recomend it but I play games for the entire story not just gameplay . Metal Gear Solid games have had long cutscenes since the second one the first one had long codec conversations not cutscenes . I wasn't able to play the third one but I was told this is also true for it . I am going to leave out a plot summary because I don't want to ruin anything but basicaly you will find out the fates of many characters . The gameplay is really easy once you learn it or freshen up on it for us mgs vets . There is a lot to learn but as I had said before you are able to learn most of it in the v.r . training at the title screen . The octocamo is a great tool that alows you to blend in with your suroundings to better hide yourself when needed . The over the shoulder camera angle has become much better since the second one , it's easier to control and not as choppy . The sound is great once again keeping true to the series the musical score is intense and gets your blood pumping . The sound fx are very detailed from walking , crawling , accidently hitting glass bottles that get the enemies attention ( which I don't recomend doing they aren't happy about that ) , all the way to gun fire you hear in the background or your shells hitting the ground . If you are hooked up to suround sound you will love this . As far as I've heard it won't be released on the 360 at least no time soon , but take this from someone who loves both systems ( so you know my opinion is non bias ) if you have the option get it on Playstation 3 . Like I said I love both systems but you will not get the experience and graphics on XBox 360 that you will on Playstation 3 . Basicaly what it all comes down to is that this is an all arounding amazing game , it will keep you busy for hours and keep your eyes and ears very pleased in the process . If you get annoyed with long cutscenes or a lot of them then this probably isn't the game for but I would recomened renting it to be sure , also note that is a game based on patience . I usualy play fast paced games and first person shooters but it is great to have a change of pace evey now and then . Well I guess if my review or the other 95 people that say it's worth it don't change your opinion nothing will .
    • 145 4  This review is going to make an assumption : that you've played at least one installment of a previous Metal Gear Solid title on the legendary PS2 . In MGS4 , reportedly the last game of the series , you take on the role of Solid Snake , now known as Old Snake , and attempt to do what you've done before : save the world from twisted people with deeply convoluted motives for being so nasty . GRAPHICS The MGS series has always tried to push the boundaries of what's possible with each console , and this game certainly follows in those ( sneaky ) footsteps . This is notable during the cut scenes , which are beautifully rendered . Often times these sequences merge directly into gameplay , with the camera rolling behind your back and the data for Old Snake fading up . There's no notable degredation of image during the move , which is a neat effect and really throws you into the game . CONTROLS Some slight shifts of button assignments makes sense , but may offset diehard MGS vets for a few minutes . Namely changing the X to align with the North American tradition of it meaning ' confirm ' instead of the O button as is standard for the Japanese . Another huge change is that the L1 button ( not the Square ) is used to ready your weapon , while R1 functions as the trigger . Other than that , they should remain as familiar and slightly frustrating as in any of the old titles . But don't think that you can't teach an Old Snake new tricks . One new move is being able to roll onto your back from a prone position and fire almost any weapon . Also , Snake can now perform a slow , undulating crawl that preserves your camoflauge rating whilst moving . Another feature is being able to ' play dead ' . During one of my sessions I got pinned down close to the enemy line , and was hit by a random explosion that threw me out onto a road in view of enemy soldiers . To see what would happen I had Snake play dead . The enemy turned their attention to opposition forces , allowing me to equip a silenced sniper rifle and wreak havoc on them . Great fun ! GAMEPLAY All very familiar , especially if you played as the source of all clones , Big Boss / Naked Snake in MGS3 Snake Eater . A fully movable camera allows you to get a 360 degree view of your surroundings . As far as actual gameplay , you know how this works by now . Many familiar weapons return , along with a few new CQC ( close quarters combat ) techniques . Of course , MGS titles have always been about temptation - telling you to elude notice and make it through without confrontations , yet giving you a sweet arsenal of weapons just begging to be used . This title is no exception , and even ups the ante by increasing the amount of available firepower and allowing players to customize some of the weapons . Adding a shotgun or grenade launcher to my assault rifle ? Priceless . Numerous and lengthy cut scenes have been a staple of the series , and this is no exception . One nice feature added is being able to pause it by using the Start button , so if you need to use the bathroom after that boss battle you don't have to miss any of the labrynthian plot or blow out your bladder . A new ' interactive ' feature occasionaly featured during cut scenes is flashback memories , indicated by an X button prompt . Pushing the button repeatedly shows images of what he's thinking about , and awards Drebin Points at the end of each Act . Drebin Points ? Yep , you read that correctly . Drebin is a weapons dealer . After you first meet him , his shop can be accessed at any time through the menu . This is where you can go to buy weapons , ammo and upgrades using your Points . As enemies now drop their weapons , you can collect them to add to your arsenal . After the first time , Drebin automatically buys the duplicate weapon from you , and you get to keep the ammo . Woot ! SOUND As always , this is well done and really puts you into the action . Whether it's the explosions , gunfire and ricochets of a battle zone , or the wind and birds of a woodland , you'll feel immersed in the enviroment . A new item to start the game with is an iPod , which has numerous songs to listen to while making your way through the game . You can , of course , also acquire new songs by finding them during the game , some of which have an effect on gameplay while you're listening to them . OVERALL A great installment in the series and a perfect ending to the MGS series . Many familiar faces from previous titles show up , or get a mention , during this final curtain call . This game is just plain fun , whether on a no-kill sneak through or a full frontal assault . Not to mention it's unique and quirky sense of humor . And I didn't even touch on the sweet Metal Gear Online where you can battle other players in various game formats ( Team Deathmatch , Deathmatch , Sneaking Mission , etc . ) . If you're a Metal Gear fanboy , you're probably already own this game . If not , it's definitely worth checking out to enjoy what the PS3 can do .
    • 147 4  I'd love to point out that i never played any of the previous MGS before . The graphics on it are excellent . A well tought out game all around . I love the level of detail in each game play . This game has kept me busy all weekend . The story is very original and reaches unprecedented levels of detail . If I was to complain about something will be that one has to hit start or x to many times ( about 4 or 5 times ) to get to the actual game . Then play some , then hit start again to avoid more cutscenes in which you miss a lot of the history of the game . Then there are the installing of files every time you pass an act . more time waiting . Then there are the cut scenes itself , where strangely enough you could hit the X or the L1 button to see different views or what they call flashbacks . Useless . Although I just mention that I like the level of detail ( which I do ) but not to the point of annoying me . To kill a soldier you have to empty the entire magazine ( unless you shoot them in the head , of course ) . Just about any type of weapon there is out there , you can find it in this game . Love the octocamo , although sometimes seems useless to the stupid soldiers walking around . To get good at this game , you'll have to understand the stress levels that Snake goes through . The use of rations , medicines and other useful gadgets that he has at hand . I liked Drevins points for picking up weapons and trading for ammo or other weapons . The weapons id lock is an original idea that could be put to some use in the real world . The online mode is interesting altough confusing . The games are short in time and they need to work out the spawing issue , where you respawn and die suddenly for no reason , saying that so , or so , kill you . It is a great game after all , which I enjoy playing ( not my wife ) .
    • 152 4  After Two years of struggling to get Triple A titles , the PS3 finally gets its flagship game . Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots . But its not Triple A at all , in fact its Quadruple A . it is one of the greatest games ever made . Hideo Kojima has reset new standards on the action / adventure / stealth genre . The last time he did this was Metal Gear Solid 1 . For any Metal Gear Fan this is a dream come true . for anyone that is new to MGS4 , it is recommended to play the prior titles in the MGS universe in a time line ( MGS3 - - - > MGPO - - - - > ( MG1 [ not required ] - - - > MG2 [ not required ] - - - > MGS1 - - - - > MGS2 ) it would help you understand the storyline of this series . other than that , its easy to grab your dualshock controller and play . i cant give away any spoilers , all i can say is i cryed at the end . Yes it was that shocking and sad at the same time . it is defently the greatest game of all time on my top 10 list with Ocarina of time in second place for me . Pros - the line between video game and cinematics have blurred and its ALL IN-GAME thanks to the Power of the Playstation 3 with its RSX GPU and the Cell processor . the game is near CGI quality , its thats stunning ! - For any Metal Gear Fan all your questions have been answered surrounding the story - Sound is uncompressed , it is amazing , 5.1 / 7.1 digital surround sound speakers recommended - gameplay has been perfected with a first person view setting / over the shoulder 3rd person view setting and camera can freely be moved around like MGS3 : subsistance with right analog stick . - octocamo redefines how stealth is played . - Metal Gear Online adds more gameplay to an already spellbinding , amazing single player game by adding an addictive Multiplayer component which is not only superb , but it also add a lot of value to the Package , esecially with promised Downloadable content from Konami / Kojima Productions to add more value to this mode . cons - To play MGO you not only have to have a PSN account , but you must register for a unique Konami ID . its pretty simple to apply though . - the story of solid snake is over : ` ( If you dont buy this game , then you are the reason why PS3 games werent selling well in the Past 2 years , thus you dont deserve one . : )
    • 154 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 , i have never played any of the first ones , so this comes directly from the new one , I had no good games for my ps3 and when i heard about this i had to get it , i got the limited edition wich came with a blu ray disc film , and also a audio cd , and a awesome box , i got it at midnight and also got the limited edition guide , that was over a 100 bucks so i didnt want to be disapointed , Once the game got installed on my ps3 i nearly fainted , the graphics almost brought a tear to my eye , the attention to detail was spectacular , also the voice overs were soo real to me , Gameplay - its a third person , however when you go to aim your gun it goes into the resident evil 4 aiming , which i was praying for , its amazing how well this fits this game of the year , you have tons of weapons that you can all customize , Custom - early in the game about a hour in , you come acroos this neat Weapon dealer , you cant help but love LITTLE GREY the adorable monkey , the monkey always makes me crack up during the cut scenes , The monkey was a great touch , I have never had so much fun customizing guns ever , you can put red dot , scope , ect , its awesome and i love it cause i make the guns the way i would want to see it in a movie , when you have them in gameplay you can seee every little detail , ( In 1080p ) however i bet even with out high def you can see the detail , This game is amazing the graphics , story , gameplay its all put together to make game of the year , GAME OF THE YEAR
    • 156 4  Overall this is a great game but I only recommend this to fans of the series . . . . I use to have MGS2 which is my first one because I wanted to get into the series , I did not like that game at all , returned it the next game for something better . I wanted to give it another shot and bought MGS4 . Which happens to be a great improvement . Bad thing is I am lost in the story and don't know most of the characters . Cutscenes are fine , it's a purpose of the game . These are 3 things I really hate 1 . Knife technique - ( No F # $ % * way you would kill somebody with such gay kife moves , especially in Stealth ) 2 . Changing weapons on pause - ( This defeats any purpose when you are in a heated gun battle ) 3 . Can't jump - ( He can get low , run , seak around , but why can't he jump ? he only can climb over certain things . Awsome game for anything else . Highly Recommended for Metal Gear Fans ONLY ! ! ! . . . . .
    • 163 4  I have never really played any of the MGS games . I just have to say WOW This game has the best graphics to date of any I have played . I am truly speechless . At first I though this would be just too hard of game for me to adjust to . Needless to say I was wrong . I cought on very fast and have had a hard time not playng it . If you own a PS3 then this is a must have . This just a short review . I dont want give anything away . You must play it for yourself . I really do think this is the best game I have ever played .
    • 165 4  Came home with the game hours ago and I'm currently in the second Act . I know it's considered early to post a review this early into the game , but wow is it great . The camo integration is so seamless , and it adds a new gameplay mechanic into the strategy . I've been a big MGS fan since MGS2 : Sons of Liberty , so I may be biased in favor of it , but I can certainly say I love this game .
    • 171 4  MGS4 blew my mind . I am hard to impress but this game has the full package ; incredible story , graphics , long game-play time , and more . You will be blown away by the beauty and detail of the cut scenes , ( of which there are multiple hours worth ) . Surprising mini-games and plenty of humor and cameos for fans of the franchise .
    • 172 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I bought a ps3 mainly for this game . I had a respectable 360 game library with a lot of accessories . I then one day decided that metal gear is the only way to go . It was worth it . I bought the game from game stop the day i bought my ps3 and after 4 almost continuous days of playing after work , i will say i feel accomplished . My only complaint about the game is that it ended . There are tons of gags and references back to old games . It finishes off a lot of parts , but opens up the possibility for more . A must buy for anyone that as a ps3 .
    • 175 4  Ok to start this to each his own ! I love the versatility of this game . This game has a little something for everyone . Along with good graphics and good game play is a great story . I played Metal Gear Solid but missed MGS2 and MGS3 . MGS4 was still easy to follow and extremely satisfying when it touched on something I remember from the MGS . Rented this game , beat it on the normal setting ( 23.5 Hours , probably not a record but not awful either ) and I am dying to purchase this game so I can play through it again on the more difficult settings . The multiplayer I thought was good not great but for me , mutiplayer does not make the game .
    • 196 4  First and foremost I am writing this review as a huge fan of the series . I purchased the game the day it came out and I'm sorry I didn't write a review sooner . I bought the Playstation One back in the day because of this game . I read reviews for Metal Gear Solid and I just had to check it out . Now it's my favorite game of all time . A story that is remarkably innovative and that spans 4 games . ( 6 if you count the original two back in the eighties ) I would say it even rivals most movies in the way it unfolds the story . Let's get a few things out of the way about the criticism . A lot of gamers complain how the cut scenes are too long . Metal Gear Solid is known for that exact thing ! The story is the most important element of this game . It's everything in fact ! In other words , if you've never played the games before this one then don't play it . Pass the other games first . And yes , it matters . Besides , you get a movie and a game in one . So , what are you complaining about ? The other complaint is that people say this isn't Call Of Duty 4 . I say you're absolutley right . It's not COD4 and it's not trying to be . They are two different games and you can't compare them . It's not a run and gun game . It's a stealth game . Sneaking around and avoiding enemy contact is what it's about . If you don't like that then this isn't the game for you . If you have to compare it . . . maybe Splinter Cell comes close . I do agree that the online element could have been set up better then what they did but the game is not bad just different then what we are use too . It's fun and addictive and that's what we want anyway . A great ending to the greatest video game series ever put on a console . I salute you Snake !
    • 206 4  I am on my mothers account who purchased the bundle pack ( PS3 and MGS4 ) from fingerhut due to the fact that they were no longer in stock on Amazon . This game is with out a doubt one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life and THE best Metal Gear Solid game to date . If you are a fan of the Metal Gear games this is a must have . I realize that its only for ps3 and that they are quite expensive , But for me this game alone makes the ps3 worth buying and The Ps3 itself is a remarkable piece . I have been a huge fan of the games since I first played MGS on the original Playstation . The game was at the time unlike anything I had Ever played before . I spent hours and hours playing it . I must have played the game all the way through at least 20 times . When MGS2 came out I was in heaven . The only thing I really Disliked about that game was the fact that you could only be Snake for a little while before Raiden comes in and you become him for the rest and majority of the game . The graphics were big for me . With the new tech of the gaming industry and of the ps2 it made everything seem much more real . Same with MGS Snake Eater . But This time they really outdid themselves . If you have not played this game you should prepare yourself for a complete mind-trip when you do . Everything you think you know is about to change . I cant really say much more about the story because I really dont want to spoil it . The graphics of the new ps3 make you feel like you are watching an interactive movie rather then playing a game . It really is quite remarkable . If you have played all the other MGS games , then you NEED to play this one . It will blow your mind .
    • 211 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I got this game as part of PS3 80GB MGS4 package . I've never played any MGS series before and had absolutely no idea what was going on as soon as I started playing . I'm not going to make comments about how stunning the graphics look or how intense and fun the actual gameplay is cuz that's all you can see from other reviewers . And I do absolutely agree with them . It will take a heck of effort to beat MGS4 . I'm curious why some gamers complain cutscenes are long and boring . Personally for me after intense battling it's a relief to take a break watching movies . And the cutscenes are insanely realistic . Overall , a must-have for all PS3 owners . Too bad for 360 owners though .
    • 224 4  Why ? Because I don't think I'll ever play a game as good as this one . This game has everything . The story is on par with Star Wars , and don't be surprised if you get a bit choked up . There are a ton of weapons , many of which are customizable . Also , you often have to deal with unique situations where you aren't just sneaking around and then killing bosses - recall the torture chamber from MGS I . If you don't like long cut scenes , still don't skip them , especially if you are the slightest bit intellectual or artistic . There are often points where the game seems to stroke Sony's ego , but they provided nothing more than comic relief , which I welcomed . I can't blame them , this game was the one to save the PS3 , and it did . This game was well worth the cost of getting a PS3 , even if this is the only game you get for that system . It brought back memories of the Playstation's glory days , when Final Fantasy VII , Grand Turismo , Metal Gear Solid I , and God of War ruled the land .
    • 233 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Don't bother reading any more reviews . What was the point of buying a PS3 in the first place if you weren't planning on getting this game ? Well , if you are still hesitant , the only reason would be if you hadn't played any of the 3 previous installments . Well , I must say , it does seem like the full experience can only TRULY be had by playing them all at some point or another . Whether that's before or after MGS4 , I don't know . What I do know is MGS1 should almost be a requirement before playing this , because there is a ton you will miss out on without having played it first . You will see why come Act 4 . Thankfully , the Essential Collection is a bargain and it's not like there's any real rush to play a single player game like MGS4 anyways . You owe it to yourself , as a wise PS3 owner , much wiser than any 360 owner that is , to play this game . You deserve the full experience though , so buy the Essential collection and play them beforehand . Because this game is the finale , and it is the ultimate . Trust me , you'll want to be prepared . This is a once in a lifetime game , and you will want to have the best experience possible . This is no doubt the best game ever .
    • 242 4  Graphics , Gameplay , Audio , Cinematics . . . this game has it all . I was never much of a metal gear fan but this has restored my faith in gaming . My mind was blown the minute I started and it had me on the edge of my seats until the very last credit rolled . If you need to play one game in your lifetime , this is it . You will not play a better game .
    • 246 4  I must say that this is by far the BEST game ive ever played . This is the first time that a game has delivered EVERYTHING i wanted , and i do mean EVERYTHING . There isnt a ridiculous amount of profanity like in GTA4 , and there is no nudity ( if you want to count old Snakes ' bare naked chest as offensive nudity then be my guest ) . I have never in my life been so stuck on a game to the point where i have to seriously choose between putting the game on pause to pee , or continue playing a MASTERPIECE . Im not done with the game . And im soooooo happy about that . I've read the other reviews and i REFUSE to spoil any gameplay for you readers . Lets just say this . If you had ANY questions in previous installments , then dont miss ANY cut scenes because they all get answered . If you want to know why vamp refuses to die , then DONT SKIP CUT SCENES . Im not going to tell you where this is will be said , so DONT SKIP THROUGH THEM . I will say this , and hopefully it wont spoil anything but it WILL make you want the game . If you are like me and you found the online clip that had the two metal gears faced to face making you wish you could play as Rex to fight Liquid , then i HIGHLY suggest getting this game ; - ) . All exaggerations aside , the game is sick . Pure sickness . I was tripping while talking to my wife about them game . I was stunned and im STILL not finished and im soooooo excited.The bosses require you to think , well 2 / 4 do . Two of them are much less difficult to beat , but two of them do challenge your brains especially the last one ( thats why im still not finished , and im quite a gamer ) . Weapons - 10 / 10 Graphics - 10 ' s an understatement Cutscenes - besides length ( which actually if you wish to understand the why's and the who's ) is a 10 Overall - 10 / 10 The ONLY downside to this game is that it makes ALL other games seem incomplete . It raises the standard completely . I have no clue how GTA4 could come even close to being game of the year . After playing this i have no desire to play any other game for awhile . Reason being , its a new experience each time you play . literally . Characters never spawn in the same place twice in this game . So if you are looking to wait for a soldier walking to shoot him in the spot you saw him before you die , WOOPS try again because he'll probably pop up behind you and kill you again lol . Hope this review helped . God Bless and GAME ON ! ! ! ! ! ! !
    • 258 4  People always seem reluctant to call a game the greatest ever made . I like to think that every new game has the possibility of holding that title . Grand Theft Auto IV , just last month , was to me the greatest game game ever made . Don't get me wrong , they're are plenty of great games that have been made , it's just that some in the industry are constantly striving to make a better product and experience than anything that came before it . This is exactly what Kojima and his team have done here . MGS4 is , as some people have posted before me , An interactive movie . I don't think that says it though . I would call it a fu * * * * * bad * * * interactive movie . Notice how I just added those two words in the middle there , and suddenly it doesn't just seem like your run-of-the-mill interactive movie . I think I may have just sold a couple games with that line . Almost needless to say , but for the sake of persuading people to go out and buy this immediately , this game WILL get GOTY honors , and possibly an Oscar . MGS4 is in a genre of it's own . To this date , there has never been another game series ( except for maybe Final Fantasy ) that makes you care for the characters in a way that only the best movies of all time have done . What I mean to say is this is , to date , the greatest video game ever made .
    • 260 4  It has been a long time since I have felt this way about a videogame . Since I played it for the first time , all i can think about is getting back to it . First , I have never played a Metal Gear Solid game before . Therefore , I was very skeptical about picking this one up . After all the hype , I couldn't resist . After the game installed , my jaw immediately dropped at the first scene . The presentation is impeccable . I felt like I was in a movie . The story is masterful and the acting is engrossing . What can I say about the graphics and the sound other than they are the best I have ever seen and heard , and I have a 360 and a PS3 and have played gems such as Gears of War and Uncharted : Drake's Fortune ( Have a Wii too , but lets try to keep this serious : ) Pro's : 1 . Great AI 2 . Amazing Gameplay 3 . Engrossing Story that is very complex and serious 4 . Endless Customization of Weapons 5 . Ingenious game elements ( I love the cardboard box ! ) 6 . Tons of Extra's ( SNAKE HAS AN IPOD THAT YOU CAN LISTEN TO MGS PODCASTS AND MUSIC FROM PREVIOUS GAMES ON WHILE YOUR SNEAKING AROUND LEVELS ) . Con's 1 . Some may say that the long cut scenes are a con , but they are all extremely interesting and advance the plot . I love them , but I have to mention them because some people may not like that . 2 . Mandatory Install : There is an 8 minutes install before you can play the game and two more two minute installs before chapters . Hardly a pain , but need mention none the less . They are funny though , as Kojima gives you lots of hints and little information during the install . As I have tried to convey before , this game is a masterpiece and sets the standard for games of this generation . It has been a while since I have been glued to the screen like this . It should not be missed by ANYONE , even those who haven't played the series before like me ! 10 / 10 ( or 5 / 5 for Amazon's sake ) for being the defining title of this generation of gaming ( to date ) .
    • 279 4  The Metal Gear Solid franchise has arguably been one of the absolute best , if not THE best , of the video game franchises to emerge in the last decade and a half or so . While we don't get MGS games at a rapid rate , when a new one comes out , it is always a major event , and there are many reasons for this . Always pushing the Playstation's capabilities to its limits , these games continually break ground in their presentation and their immersiveness . There is no other game , franchise or not , that is stylistically comparable to these games in any way . They are peerless , epic games with an intensity that is both unique and unparalleled . Therefore , after finally getting my PS3 a few weeks ago , there was little doubt as to what my first purchase was going to be . I'm very happy to report that , after beating the game last night , Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots , maintains tradition of greatness that I've come to expect from MGS , and is a worthy conclusion to Solid Snake's 20 + years in the video game universe . Technically , the game is flawless . Commanding Snake through those glorious HD levels was a thrill . The graphics are vivid and detailed , and give the feel of the game a level of immersion that really wasn't possible before . The sound makes your heart race and the music score is as excellent as ever . Some of the action cut scenes we're just incredible , putting anything I've seen come out of Hollywood recently to shame . There were no glitches or bugs that I noticed . MGS has always been one of the best in the biz when it comes to presentation , and this one is no different . The gameplay , while taking more of a 3rd person perspective rather than the traditional overhead view , is slightly refined , but still feels very much like the other entries in the series . But with the PS3 ' s amazing technological capabilities , everything is kicked up a notch . I liked the fact that I was forced to do more shooting in this game . However , this is still primarily a stealth game , and to conquer the levels in the most efficient fashion ( and in my opinion , the most satisfying fashion as well ) , you will need to keep your noticibility down and your awareness up . The boss fights , once again , are epic & amazing . There was a battle against a flying boss in the Eastern Europe act that was just stunning in its scale . Metal Gear Solid has some of the greatest , most intense boss battles anywhere , and this entry is no different . Along the way , there are many useful gadgets and ways to customize your weapons that will aid you in your mission . Lots of reviewers have gone into detail on those , so I won't . But down to the very smallest details , this is a game that was a labor of love , and it always shows . And lastly , there is the story . Gamers can argue the various strengths and weaknesses of the MGS series , but to me , there is simply no dispute . . . Metal Gear has told the absolute best story in the history of video games . And this game draws together all the elements from the previous MGS games ( as well as the old school NES Metal Gear games and the ones for the portable systems ) and wraps it all up in a very satisfying fashion . In relation to this , I've seen a lot of talk as to whether this game would work for someone unfamiliar with the franchise . My vote would be no . There is simply too much here that ties back to the previous entries . It was those references and the way this game ties up and concludes it all , that contributed so much to its greatness for me . It's like reading The Return of the King without reading the first two Lord of the Rings volumes first . It can be done , but the amount that would be missed is just too great . MGS4 : Guns of the Patriots is a stellar offering to owners of the PS3 . I absolutely loved the game and couldn't wait to get home from work in the evenings to play it . The story was riveting and the conclusion was worthy of the franchise . The game was just as addicting and intense as ever , and seeing the evolution of the series into the world of high definition is a wonder . To any fan of the series , this is a no-brainer . I'm glad this was my first PS3 game . It will be a tough act to follow .
    • 280 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is a great game . all the reviews don't lie . After a couple hours of playing you will sink in and become attached to this great story . REASONS TO BUY THIS Amazing graphics Great story Weapon customization A stealthy fun expirience P.S . Have not tried online yet but I've heard it's great so this is another reason This is the best game overall for 30 $
    • 281 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is a great game . all the reviews don't lie . After a couple hours of playing you will sink in and become attached to this great story . REASONS TO BUY THIS Amazing graphics Great story Weapon customization A stealthy fun expirience P.S . Have not tried online yet but I've heard it's great so this is another reason This is the best game overall for 30 $
    • 282 4  This is a great game . all the reviews don't lie . After a couple hours of playing you will sink in and become attached to this great story . REASONS TO BUY THIS Amazing graphics Great story Weapon customization A stealthy fun expirience P.S . Have not tried online yet but I've heard it's great so this is another reason This is the best game overall for 30 $
    • 286 4  First , let me say that I'm an adult in my 30 ' s and I enjoy gaming without letting it rule my life . If you like a story you'll get a great one ; brilliant depth , returning characters from older titles , and a complex story . If you want to explore , enjoy free movement non-linear gameplay , MGS4 delivers . If you don't like story but demand a great shooter with authentic weapons , you shall have it ! The game has real weapons , with their real names , modeled after the actual devices , that sound like , reload like , and demonstrate stopping power like the real deal . What is great about this game is that you are not limited in your approach to completing stages . If you wish to sneak by the game you'll have that option with 90% of the stages . If you wanna see what the weapons do you can expend the entirety of your arsenal and eliminate everyone . And if you want to challenge yourself you can endeavor for the awards at games end . Like other games in the series the replay value is through the rafters ! On the first replay I realized I left areas unexplored . The choices you make to fight with the rebels impacts the availability of the stages afterward . Those that didn't fire a shot at the power station know what I mean . What's brilliant is that the camoflage method changes just a bit with each title , I should say , improves a bit with each title . You can use the suit and hide in shadows , hide in the cardboard box , or dress like locas ; giving you a pass so long as you don't attack the locas . With each replay the game is as different as you want it to be . Online is a new experience . Some of the stages you pass in the game are here . Midtown Maelstrom ( approach to advent palace ) , Virtuous Vista ( power station ) requires expansion pack @ $9.99 > , can't think of others right now . The games are not typical capture the flag , though that's there too . You've got TDM , basic eliminate opponents to zero , and base capture games . Flat out , the best shooter , best tactical , best online , and best story that I've played on PS3 . Also a better online experience than I've played on my brothers xbox with modern warfare . Buy it , if you don't wanna fork out 25 - 30 bucks for a game you'll likely never sell I don't know what to tell you .
    • 288 4  Hey folks , hope you all are doing well . I'm about half way through MGS4 ( I think ) . It has taken me almost 25 hrs so far . I have to say that this game is absolutely incredible and thorough and satisfying for ( I assume ) RPG , FPS , and TPS fans - excluding the beginning . Pros : 1 . Incredible story - very diverse , stunning , and mostly original 2 . Spooky enemies , hard bosses 3 . Vast variety of tons of weapons 4 . Ability to customize weapons heavily to your liking 5 . Mostly smart AI 6 . Very cool and useful gadgets 7 . Variety of game play - good mix of sneaking around and hard-core fire-fights . 8 . Ability to work with others against the unique PMC soldiers and gain respect and assistance , compliments in battle . 9 . Strong connection to the previous titles , but even if you haven't experienced them - MGS4 will be extremely enjoyable . 10 . Amazing innovative cut-scenes that contain better action than most Hollywood movies these days and blend in seamlessly with scenes levels you play . 11 . This game contains some of the best graphics I've seen in games ( maybe excluding Uncharted 2 ) . Occasionally you see little animals running around and they move and look very realistically . 12 . Very long game - you definitely get your monies worth . Cons : 1 . Weak intro - you start out not really knowing what to do or how to act . You get no teaching ( excluding the virtual range in the Menu - but in-game work doesn't tell you about it ) . Basically you start off running away from these freaky man-machine creatures . 2 . Some cut-scenes can be too long , especially if you're impatient . This may bother these people , but it didn't bother me - these scenes are still fun to watch - some do last over 20 minutes which is unusual . 3 . Occasional aliasing ( sp ? ) throughout the game if you have a 720p HD system , but the graphics are still stunning . 4 . The highly complicated in-game menu for changing weapons and customizing the weapons can be quite confusing at first . It'll take many hrs to get used to it . 5 . No trophies ? Overall - I'd say an A - game . All games do have cons - the cons in this title are not bother-sum at all and this title is extremely enjoyable and fun . Snake ( Old Snake in MGS4 ) is sweet and cool ! IF YOU HAVE A PS3 YOU NEED THIS TITLE - NO EXCEPTION . Hint : during mission briefings make sure to explore with the Mk2 ( I think that's what it's called ) . Peace .
    • 291 4  This game has won awards for game of the year etc . This game has a very strong online community ( but trust me , if you are going to make an account on Metal Gear Online , it will take you several minutes to an hour , it is very confusing and difficult ) and the online is very fun . The story line is strong and the control are very solid , the one complaint I have would have to be that the game actually needs 5 gigabytes of storage space ( to prevent long loading times ) , this is nothing if you have a playstation 3 SLIM because their harddrives are huge . The copy I got was supposed to be Greatest Hits but surprisingly it was a regular copy ( very satisfied regardless if it is Greatest Hits or not ) . Now . . . let's get to the graphics , the game is the only game in my library of PS3 games to go in 1080p , sadly I have a 1080i Television so I cannot enjoy it fully with my HDMI cable ( if you have not known this yet , to enjoy HD quality on your PS3 you need an HDMI cable directly to your HDTV and PS3 , I am sure amazon has 3 ' or 6 ' full HD 1080p HDMI cables that work fine for under 30 bucks ) , however I am not too picky on graphics , but for a game that is 2 years old ! It has some VERY impressive graphics ! Everything is realistic and so pretty ( even without HDMI it is gorgeous ! ) . Definitely one of the best games in the PS3 library ( second to Uncharted 2 Honor Among Thieves ) for 20 dollars you get a game that does not stop giving with a great story-line and some pretty impressive multi-player mechanics . Again , this game wouldn't be for a 5 year old but definitely , if you are old enough and want a game under 60 dollars . This is it , this is the game EVERY PS3 owner HAS to own , no excuses .
    • 303 4  Do not get me wrong , this is a fanstastic game , but it is not without it's flaws . And by flaws I mostly mean ridiculously long , tiring cutscenes and a pretty confusing story . Before the fan boys lash out at me for the previous sentence I should mention that yes , I HAVE played the first 3 games in the series . The problem is that it has been about 3 years since I played MGS3 , about 6 or 7 since I plaved MGS2 , and at least 8 since playing the original Metal Gear Solid . So needless to say , I was constantly struggling to remember all the little details about characters / events etc . that MGS4 constantly references . I feel like I got the bigger picture , but there are a lot of the fine details I could never completely figure out . I almost feel like the game tries to explain TOO MUCH . Hardly a single tiny detail goes unexplained which I suppose is ok for some people , but I kind of like films / music / games / art to be a little more open to interpretation . With this all aside , I still think the game is very , very good . The gameplay , visusals and sound are all rock solid and there are definitely some moments of nostalgia like I have never before experienced in a video game . In fact , I was set to give this game a full 5 / 5 stars until the very end of the game . What changed my mind was the fact that after beating the final boss you had to watch cutscene after cutscene after cutscene after cutscene , and then ANOTHER lengthy cutscene halfway through the freakin ' credits ! ! ! And they really started to cross that come on , this is waaay too cheesy line . It was overkill . IF you are a fan of any of the other MGS games you NEED to play this . Just don't expect to know exactly what is going on if it has been a while since you played the previous entries in the series . And for newbies , give it a try for the awesome gameplay , but I wouldn't try too hard to understand much else . . . You will probably just get a headache .

  • 085 4  Para todos los que hemos jugado MGS , MGS2 , MGS3 . . . este es definitivamente el broche que cierra cinturon . Hay muchas agradables sorpresas asi como tambien misterios resueltos de la saga . . . Muy buen video , sonido , y como siempre excelente historia .
    • 135 4  The game itself is good has many details that makes the game look very realistic . The graphic quality is impressive is almost like a movie . The game does see the superiority of the Playstation 3 on other video game consoles
    • 226 4  The most advanced game ever Hands down best : Graphics Gameplay Story best game ive ever played

  • 095 4  The chance to own a game that will affect how you look at video games and how you feel about them come few and far between . I am a fan of the series and please beat all the other games unless you won't get all the flashbacks in the game . It has amazing visuals and once again the story is so envolved that it seems to evolve as you reach the climatic ending to what is probably the best series ever in a video game .
    • 044 4  These was the big push I need to buy the ps3 console and of course I bought the bundle and I am still overwhelm I already finished and I am going to play the other levels and I am still not tired , best cinema , best plot best gameplay ever and again I said it the best game I have ever play , for those that are MGS fan and for those looking for a great game this is my best recommendation ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! .
    • 179 4  I didn't actually like the last one in the series so I was surprised how good MGS4 was . It has great graphics and story line and really immerses you in this imaginary world !
    • 184 4  I don't usually review items on Amazon , but I want to say - - this game is a masterpiece . I had goosebumps at so many points . The graphics and backdrops are beautiful . This game is a piece of art .
    • 188 4  I bought this game for my fiance and I really enjoyed watching him play the game . The story line is excellent for both genders . It's full of excitement and you get very attached to the characters . I think this is a great game . The graphics are also very detailed and look incredible .
    • 200 4  When I bought my PS3 I started out playing COD4 and thought that nothing could compare . Well this game surpasses . This game is a hoot to play and the story and graphics are fantastic . This is a must own game if you enjoy military / shooter games . I can't say enough good things about it .

  • 128 4  The game was amazing ! Incredible graphics and detail to every little thing . Wraps up the story in every sense possible . Straightens out all the twists and turns of the series . If you've ever played MGS before you need this one ! I've been a huge fan , played them all . And this is not one to be left out of the collection . Typical MGS style with cutscenes , but if you're a true fan you will appreciate them . Especially with the flashback scenes to previous games . Even if youre not a huge fan , the long cutscenes will give you the entire story line . Sad to see the story end , but this is one incredible way to do it ! Top 3 best games of all time !
    • 091 4  I have nothing but Great words to describe this game , even if you've never played a MG game before this game will grab you and with its story and game play and amazing visuals through out . You can go easy or normal mode and just run and gun or go Hard or Boss and sneak / strategize . what are you waiting for buy it !
    • 198 4  This is by far the best game I've ever played . It's complicated and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay fun . The plot in single player mode is amazing . If you like Lost or X-Files or Borne Identity , then you'll love the cut scenes . The online gameplay is fun too . The strategy guide is a must .
    • 256 4  First off I've never played a Metal Gear game before this one , so I'm not a long time fan . The only reason I got the game was because of all the hype surrounding it . Well this game lives up to the hype and more , I wish I could give it more stars . This is what the PS3 has been waiting for !

  • 212 4  I got this game as part of PS3 80GB MGS4 package . I've never played any MGS series before and had absolutely no idea what was going on as soon as I started playing . I'm not going to make comments about how stunning the graphics look or how intense and fun the actual gameplay is cuz that's all you can see from other reviewers . And I do absolutely agree with them . It will take a heck of effort to beat MGS4 . I'm curious why some gamers complain cutscenes are long and boring . Personally for me after intense battling it's a relief to take a break watching movies . And the cutscenes are insanely realistic . Overall , a must-have for all PS3 owners . Too bad for 360 owners though .
    • 089 4  there are so many refrences to mgs1 that make you laugh and the gameplay and graphics are top of the line . we all know this even the online is funny . just pick it up and be amazed .
    • 204 4  Probably THE best game ever . Incredible graphics , sound , story , and control makes this a must-own game for any PS3 owner who wants to know what the future of gaming is . So far I've only played MGS1 and now MGS4 . I plan on starting over form the beginning to really get deeper into the complex masterpiece that is the Metal Gear Solid story . Buy this game .
    • 312 4  This is a game worth buying a PS3 ! ! so much detailed graphics , superb sound and top notch game play ! ! I'll definitely recommend this game ! !

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) And what an era it is , it's only fair that an epic series such as MGS get a just as epic if not epic-er ( is that a word ? ) ending , and MGS4 is much more than i expected . First things first , graphics . Graphically , the game is beautiful to look at , everything from the enviroments to the character models to the tiniest details are great to look at , the differnt levels are all very different , each with it's own visual style and same goes for characters . The gameplay in MGS4 is very fun and fluid , and controls are tight , it's not hard at all to do much in the game , from hand to hand combat to gun fights to sneaking around , plus the gamplay gets mixed up a bit with some vehicle sections , and the gameplay gets another point due to it's always present , and always great , MGS style boss battles . The story is a typicle MGS story , characters a flushed out good enough , and even though it intrduces some characters new to the series , they seem like they've been there from the start . Almost every previous character from the series makes their grand reapperance in the game , from Meryl and Rose , to Mei Ling and Raiden , every characters story is wrapped up in the game with non left out . Online play can be fun at times , with team based combat , deathmatch , and a capture the flag mode , with a Kojima twist , along with an RPG style character skill system where you assign certain skill to your custom character , from better aim with rifles , to running faster . In all , MGS is the reason to own a PS3 , and should be in everyones library , and is a great way to end a legendary warrior's story
    • 014 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Very impressed with this game so far . The controls are MUCH better than I ever could have hoped for , and they finally caved and switched the X and O buttons so that they match every other game in existence as being confirm and cancel respectively . I can't speak to the storyline yet as I'm only a few hours in , but it seems solid so far although I'm sure there will be a few bumps in the road later on as with all MGS games after the first . Graphics are outstanding , controls are intuitive for the most part ( Stance changing can still be a pain , but improved from MGS3 ) , gameplay is intense and interesting , cutscenes are exciting , I really have very little to complain about . As far as complaints , the graphics can tend to break down a little bit in some of the larger environments , and you can see a little bit of texture artifacts in the distant walls and buildings . Nothing huge , but I noticed it . Also , the enemy AI can be a little sad at times , at least with generic PMC levels on the battlefield zones . I've found that just sniping at guys from a few streets away causes them to panic and take cover or call for backup , but not necessarily attempt to return fire or flank you .
    • 018 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game made me cry . No I didn't finish it yet , and there are no spoilers in this small review.It made me cry because of the fantastic visuals , gameplay , story ( atleast the 7 hours I've been playing it since I got it on midnight release ) . This game is just too epic . I am not even a true Metal Gear fan , and this game blows me away . A definite must buy if you own a PS3 , regardless of the fact that you are a Metal Gear fan or not . Even if you haven't played any of the previous Metal Gear games , you will still end up loving it , and you will truly enjoy this game . If you don't own a PS3 , I would definitely recommend picking one up just for this game , if you have the money , or at least wait until future price drop . Final words : Stunning ! Epic ! Legendary ! Majestic !
    • 023 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First before I start , remember MGS is NOT A FPS ! IT'S A SNEAKING GAME and this game is mainly for the fan base . So with that said I will now start the review . Storyline : Great story line I believe , plain and simple . Very detailed , thought out , and well executed . My best advise for is to research the story before you play , so we don't have to read more The story sucks type of pointless reviews . Cut scenes : Yes . . They are long , but remember its MGS . MGS is most of all a interactive story . And back to the point , the cutscenes are beautiful on both HD and Non-HD . Great use of in-game graphics . I love the alternate views and flashbacks with the R1 button . Game play : Nice tweaks with the controls and camera views . When the camera is in a bad spot , you can easily use the joystick to fix that . Other then that not too much else comes to mind . So all in all , this is my personal opinion , and I just hope with some of what I said would remove at least a few moronic reviews about this game . Also please , please stop comparing to COD ya idiots . Different game Genera . 1 last note : COD4 does rock = D
    • 033 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The Good Things * Excellent gameplay . The controls are not too hard to master . The level designs are great . There are lots of weapons and items to use . Enemy AI seems pretty good and somewhat challenging . You can interact with the game in many ways ; you can even do stuff during cutscenes . * It's not all about shooting or killing . Much of the game involves sneaking and problem solving . * Graphic and sound quality are awesome ; probably the highest quality I know of . Lots of details , textures , reflections , lighting effects , etc , all in glorious HD quality ! * Storyline and characters are immersive , interesting , and told in a very cinematic way . Some scenes are visually striking . * Some good inside jokes . The Bad Things * The story may be confusing for those who are unfamiliar with the whole franchise ( like me ; I don't understand much of it ) . But it still makes some sense for the uninitiated , and is still worthwhile seeing . Fans of the series may pick up better on the history , characters , and homages throughout . * Not for kids ; contains bloody violence and swearing . * You seem to spend a lot of time watching cutscenes ( but in most cases , you are able to interact a little bit with them . Besides , some of them are totally awesome ) . This is the first game I've played on the PS3 , and I can't seem to stop playing it . The gameplay is fantastic , the storyline is addictive , and the graphics are beautiful . Highly reccomended to any gamer .
    • 043 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) These was the big push I need to buy the ps3 console and of course I bought the bundle and I am still overwhelm I already finished and I am going to play the other levels and I am still not tired , best cinema , best plot best gameplay ever and again I said it the best game I have ever play , for those that are MGS fan and for those looking for a great game this is my best recommendation ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! .
    • 100 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am a huge MGS fan and have been since the early days . I do not own a PS3 , I borrowed it from my buddy just for this experience , but I have to say that I am impressed . The game play is excellent and the storyline is as engrossing as ever . I got hooked out of the gate and even my wife who is not a fan of video games found herself engrossed right along with me . The only real complaint that I have is the lengthy cut scenes that appear throughout the game and at times are a bit annoying . The ending set of cut scenes are far too long and the explanations and story are a touch repetitive at times . Overall this game is a must have for any fan of MSG the throw backs are nostalgic and the revisiting of characters is fun and exciting . Excellent game ! !
    • 102 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is , without doubt , the best MGS game to ever exist . . . if you have just purchased your PS3 , you need a game that will push it to the limit . In fact , Otacon occasionally points out how awesome the PS3 is . Everyhing about it is awesome . Each act ( I think there are 8 in total ) has a different element of gameplay . Long cutscenes , but this time they're jam-packed full of action ! Trust me , you wont be skipping many cutscenes in this game . Cool gadgets , a great weapon system , occasional humor , etc . . . The story is gripping and intense . The climax at the end is incredible . . . it will leave you on the edge of your couch until the very end .
    • 110 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I loved this game all the way to the very end ! The cinematics were mind blowing , the gameplay was exciting , and the story was a great . Plus , the multiplayer will have you on your couch for weeks , avoiding phone calls , and skipping meals ! If you have a PS3 you need this game .
    • 129 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) As simple as that , - A presentation with no equal . ( to date ) - Great gameplay = a lot of fun . . . I enjoyed every moment of it . - Interesting story and characters . ( Not perfect , but who cares ! ) - Comes with an online version that's quite fun as well . This game installs a considerable amount of data on your PS3 ' s Hard Drive . You should have no less than 6GB free for this game .
    • 130 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) As simple as that , - A presentation with no equal . ( to date ) - Great gameplay = a lot of fun . . . I enjoyed every moment of it . - Interesting story and characters . ( Not perfect , but who cares ! ) - Comes with an online version that's quite fun as well . This game installs a considerable amount of data on your PS3 ' s Hard Drive . You should have no less than 6GB free for this game .
    • 162 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have never really played any of the MGS games . I just have to say WOW This game has the best graphics to date of any I have played . I am truly speechless . At first I though this would be just too hard of game for me to adjust to . Needless to say I was wrong . I cought on very fast and have had a hard time not playng it . If you own a PS3 then this is a must have . This just a short review . I dont want give anything away . You must play it for yourself . I really do think this is the best game I have ever played .
    • 176 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) An amazing game in terms of gameplay , graphics and story . There are a lot of cut scenes but I found them to be extremely interesting . Excellent boss fights and cool characters make this one of the greatest games of all time . However , the game is not for everyone . This is not a FPS per say . It is a third person action title that , at times , relies heavily on stealth . Immersive and addicting , Metal Gear Solid 4 is an experience that all PS3 owners should at least attempt .
    • 189 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I had never really played any of the MGS solid before ( except for a few hours of MGS3 ) , so I was totally new to the franchise . This is one of the deepest games I have ever played , with the best graphics on any console hands down .
    • 199 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) When I bought my PS3 I started out playing COD4 and thought that nothing could compare . Well this game surpasses . This game is a hoot to play and the story and graphics are fantastic . This is a must own game if you enjoy military / shooter games . I can't say enough good things about it .
    • 201 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 is quite a game . The graphics are superb , the gameplay is stellar , the sound is awesome , the replay value is high , it has a pretty good online component , and it's pretty damn fun . The only problem is the ridiculously long cut scenes . Some are great and others are boring as hell . They should have used better judgement and eliminated some of the needless filler and shortened the enite storytelling and added some more gameplay . This game is a technical masterpiece and it's obvious that a tremendous amount of effort went into this game . Could've been absolutely perfect if they just shortened the cut scenes . If you have a PS3 and you're a shooter fan , this is a must buy , period .
    • 215 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I've played quite a few PS3 games this year . Out of all the games I've played , this one is the best . Metal Gear Solid 4 has better in-game and cut scene graphics than Uncharted , more fun single player game play than any other shooter , and a fantastically compelling storyline . All told , it is the best I've seen so far .
    • 221 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game is certainly one of the best games that I have ever had the pleasure of playing . You do not have to have played the other metal gears in order to enjoy this particular game . It is a fantastic game as a stand alone . There are some benefits from having played some of the previous installments . This particular installment does use some of the previous ideas from the other installments but it tells you enough information as you go to make the plot followable even without all the installments . Keep in mind that Metal Gear Solid games are not like the average run and gun game . So please only buy it if you like the game type that it is . If you fear that you may not like it I would suggest you pickup MGS3 before you purchase this one since you can get that game to see if you like the style for a much cheaper price first . But if you understand that this game is not a fps and not purely a sneaking game and that it requires you to make the choice as to when and where you use these tactics you will trully enjoy it . I would say having beaten the game to completion that it does have replayability and is a must buy for PS3 owners .
    • 223 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Why ? Because I don't think I'll ever play a game as good as this one . This game has everything . The story is on par with Star Wars , and don't be surprised if you get a bit choked up . There are a ton of weapons , many of which are customizable . Also , you often have to deal with unique situations where you aren't just sneaking around and then killing bosses - recall the torture chamber from MGS I . If you don't like long cut scenes , still don't skip them , especially if you are the slightest bit intellectual or artistic . There are often points where the game seems to stroke Sony's ego , but they provided nothing more than comic relief , which I welcomed . I can't blame them , this game was the one to save the PS3 , and it did . This game was well worth the cost of getting a PS3 , even if this is the only game you get for that system . It brought back memories of the Playstation's glory days , when Final Fantasy VII , Grand Turismo , Metal Gear Solid I , and God of War ruled the land .
    • 255 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First off I've never played a Metal Gear game before this one , so I'm not a long time fan . The only reason I got the game was because of all the hype surrounding it . Well this game lives up to the hype and more , I wish I could give it more stars . This is what the PS3 has been waiting for !
    • 295 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Every level in this game is uniquely created to challenge and stimulate . The cut scenes are nothing short of mini movies . One of the last cut scenes lasted over an hour . What a blast to play the movie . MSG4 is basically a well thought out and executed video game / movie that involves you . There is little to no offensive language ( as most first person shooters on the PS3 contain today ) . And there is this cute little girl name Sunny that is involved throughout the game . At first I didn't know what to make of it but as the game continues , she becomes very helpful . Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish . My wife and kids watch me play almost the entire game and they had a blast watching the story unfold .
    • 299 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am a huge fan of the Metal Gear Solid series and conclusions can be made . . . . I , for once , have to admit a f @ ( / / $ % & ing thing : Kojima-san is a genius ! ! A game which can truly keep you entertained , can give you value for the price and gives you compelling , intuitive story in a action / adventure narrative . . . . . well is just what people are looking for ( is what I feel and like about the MGS series ) as well as REALLY rich graphics for a next gen game in an awesome console such as the PS3 ( every model ! ) . . . don't get me wrong , I have tried all of the consoles from this gen and had fun with the Wii ( Wii sports is hilarious ) and played halo in ( both ) Xbox , but it is the PS3 with this game that wins me and thats why I bought it plus some of the excellent games I have seen , caught my eyes and are now part of my collection !
    • 300 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am a huge fan of the Metal Gear Solid series and conclusions can be made . . . . I , for once , have to admit a f @ ( / / $ % & ing thing : Kojima-san is a genius ! ! A game which can truly keep you entertained , can give you value for the price and gives you compelling , intuitive story in a action / adventure narrative . . . . . well is just what people are looking for ( is what I feel and like about the MGS series ) as well as REALLY rich graphics for a next gen game in an awesome console such as the PS3 ( every model ! ) . . . don't get me wrong , I have tried all of the consoles from this gen and had fun with the Wii ( Wii sports is hilarious ) and played halo in ( both ) Xbox , but it is the PS3 with this game that wins me and thats why I bought it plus some of the excellent games I have seen , caught my eyes and are now part of my collection !
    • 304 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game is no question one of the best that I have ever played . I was somewhat skeptical ( since all of the previous MGS's were also good ) , but this one is the best so far . Beautiful game as well . Man , what an awesome job they did with this being their first on the PS3 ! ! Revised control scheme is a God send as well !
    • 308 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) And what an era it is , it's only fair that an epic series such as MGS get a just as epic if not epic-er ( is that a word ? ) ending , and MGS4 is much more than i expected . First things first , graphics . Graphically , the game is beautiful to look at , everything from the enviroments to the character models to the tiniest details are great to look at , the differnt levels are all very different , each with it's own visual style and same goes for characters . The gameplay in MGS4 is very fun and fluid , and controls are tight , it's not hard at all to do much in the game , from hand to hand combat to gun fights to sneaking around , plus the gamplay gets mixed up a bit with some vehicle sections , and the gameplay gets another point due to it's always present , and always great , MGS style boss battles . The story is a typicle MGS story , characters a flushed out good enough , and even though it intrduces some characters new to the series , they seem like they've been there from the start . Almost every previous character from the series makes their grand reapperance in the game , from Meryl and Rose , to Mei Ling and Raiden , every characters story is wrapped up in the game with non left out . Online play can be fun at times , with team based combat , deathmatch , and a capture the flag mode , with a Kojima twist , along with an RPG style character skill system where you assign certain skill to your custom character , from better aim with rifles , to running faster . In all , MGS is the reason to own a PS3 , and should be in everyones library , and is a great way to end a legendary warrior's story

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Before I start . . . I do my fair share of gaming , but I'am by no means a very obsessive gamer . So I never really knew about Metal Gear Solid until I bought this game . I'm a huge fan of first person shooter games like COD , Resistance , etc . So I saw the ads and thought it was another military type shooting game so I went out and spent the $59.99 and got the game . I put the game into the PS3 and after about an 8 minute wait ( becasue the game is so amazing that it needs time to load some stuff on to the PS , but you still need the disk to play the game ! ) the game started and I was completely blown away . I have played some really good games in my time and on many systems , but this has , by far , been THE best game that I have palyed on ANY system before . The quick down low on this game . . . the graphics . . . I give a 10 / 10 . The detailing of the all the characters , the details on the machinery and the surroundings , it was awesome . The thing that made is so spectacular was the fact that the developers did put so much attention to the details that they did a very good job of simulating real life as best as possible . Another big pet peeve of mine is the acting of the characters in the game . I feel like it plays a big part in the gaming experience and people don't give it much credit . So for the acting another 10 / 10 : the character voices fit the characters , and the voice acting was done superbly . The animation was also done extremely well , my only fuss about the animation is that you can't really read how the character is feeling by looking at thier face : the pretty much always put on the same face . . . but no game has ever done that really well either so I looked over that fact . Finally for game play I give 9 / 10 . I give it such a low rating because quite frankly this game is a bit tough to get accustomed to ( all though once you do . . . you're pretty much ready to kick some MAJOR BUTT ) . I guess a more crazy gamer would have managed to get all the controls down quickly . . . but for me it took me a while to figure out how to use all the controls . At first the menu that shows all your items , weapons , and an array of other things was very difficult to figure out . Once you got past that you had to actaully figure out how to use the items , weapons , etc . It took me the longest time to figure out how to use Med-packs . . . but that could also be due to my inabilities : - p . So basically thats why the gameplay is 9 / 10 . . . overall its just a confusing interface to get used to , but once you do it gets very fun . Also the interactions in the game is awesome . Like the bad guys can figure out when you are there just by bascially seeing you ( obviously ) , hearing you ( also obvious ) , and smelling you ( Yea . . . thats a new one on me too ) . So its really fun trying to sneak around all the levels w / o getting spotted . . . but fear not my first person shooter fans . . . there are thrills here for you too . . . if the baddies spot you , you're gonna ' be pulling out some very nifty guns to shoot them : my fav . is the p90 . Just before I end here , if you don't know about the Metal Gear Series ( like myself ) you won't really know what's going on in the game . In that sense it really sucks because you're just shooting and sneaking around w / o really knowing what's happening . The developers just assumed that you played previous versions so they just build on the stories of the last one's so you miss out a lot of the stories and things like that . But , I went on Wiki and basically read the story like a book so I was all set ! And lastly ( I promise this time ) the game does feel like its more of a movie with some player interaction becasue the cut scenes are ridiculously long . . . so if you are'nt a cut scene type of person . . . you might not like this game . As for me . . . . I loved it ! ! ! So basically this game is wicked fun and if you haven't bought it yet . . . you HAVE TO ! ! ! ! !
    • 003 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Before I start . . . I do my fair share of gaming , but I'am by no means a very obsessive gamer . So I never really knew about Metal Gear Solid until I bought this game . I'm a huge fan of first person shooter games like COD , Resistance , etc . So I saw the ads and thought it was another military type shooting game so I went out and spent the $59.99 and got the game . I put the game into the PS3 and after about an 8 minute wait ( becasue the game is so amazing that it needs time to load some stuff on to the PS , but you still need the disk to play the game ! ) the game started and I was completely blown away . I have played some really good games in my time and on many systems , but this has , by far , been THE best game that I have palyed on ANY system before . The quick down low on this game . . . the graphics . . . I give a 10 / 10 . The detailing of the all the characters , the details on the machinery and the surroundings , it was awesome . The thing that made is so spectacular was the fact that the developers did put so much attention to the details that they did a very good job of simulating real life as best as possible . Another big pet peeve of mine is the acting of the characters in the game . I feel like it plays a big part in the gaming experience and people don't give it much credit . So for the acting another 10 / 10 : the character voices fit the characters , and the voice acting was done superbly . The animation was also done extremely well , my only fuss about the animation is that you can't really read how the character is feeling by looking at thier face : the pretty much always put on the same face . . . but no game has ever done that really well either so I looked over that fact . Finally for game play I give 9 / 10 . I give it such a low rating because quite frankly this game is a bit tough to get accustomed to ( all though once you do . . . you're pretty much ready to kick some MAJOR BUTT ) . I guess a more crazy gamer would have managed to get all the controls down quickly . . . but for me it took me a while to figure out how to use all the controls . At first the menu that shows all your items , weapons , and an array of other things was very difficult to figure out . Once you got past that you had to actaully figure out how to use the items , weapons , etc . It took me the longest time to figure out how to use Med-packs . . . but that could also be due to my inabilities : - p . So basically thats why the gameplay is 9 / 10 . . . overall its just a confusing interface to get used to , but once you do it gets very fun . Also the interactions in the game is awesome . Like the bad guys can figure out when you are there just by bascially seeing you ( obviously ) , hearing you ( also obvious ) , and smelling you ( Yea . . . thats a new one on me too ) . So its really fun trying to sneak around all the levels w / o getting spotted . . . but fear not my first person shooter fans . . . there are thrills here for you too . . . if the baddies spot you , you're gonna ' be pulling out some very nifty guns to shoot them : my fav . is the p90 . Just before I end here , if you don't know about the Metal Gear Series ( like myself ) you won't really know what's going on in the game . In that sense it really sucks because you're just shooting and sneaking around w / o really knowing what's happening . The developers just assumed that you played previous versions so they just build on the stories of the last one's so you miss out a lot of the stories and things like that . But , I went on Wiki and basically read the story like a book so I was all set ! And lastly ( I promise this time ) the game does feel like its more of a movie with some player interaction becasue the cut scenes are ridiculously long . . . so if you are'nt a cut scene type of person . . . you might not like this game . As for me . . . . I loved it ! ! ! So basically this game is wicked fun and if you haven't bought it yet . . . you HAVE TO ! ! ! ! !
    • 239 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Everything that needs to be said about this game has already been said . It is the best interactive cinematic experience that is currently available anywhere . This is what video games were supposed to be : a living , breathing creature . When you shed a tear with the character on-screen , you know they've hit the right notes . That being said , this game should only be recommended for people who have played the series before , unless they want to be utterly confused . The MGS4 Database that was just released is a huge help in that aspect , but it is enormous enough to intimidate any newcomer . Instead , I recommend watching the [ . . . ] retrospectives to get a summary of what happened in the last three games . In any case , make sure you play Metal Gear Solid IV . We are all lucky to have such a game that everyone from political pundits to composers will consider Konami's masterpiece to be the cornerstone of digital art .
    • 257 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) People always seem reluctant to call a game the greatest ever made . I like to think that every new game has the possibility of holding that title . Grand Theft Auto IV , just last month , was to me the greatest game game ever made . Don't get me wrong , they're are plenty of great games that have been made , it's just that some in the industry are constantly striving to make a better product and experience than anything that came before it . This is exactly what Kojima and his team have done here . MGS4 is , as some people have posted before me , An interactive movie . I don't think that says it though . I would call it a fu * * * * * bad * * * interactive movie . Notice how I just added those two words in the middle there , and suddenly it doesn't just seem like your run-of-the-mill interactive movie . I think I may have just sold a couple games with that line . Almost needless to say , but for the sake of persuading people to go out and buy this immediately , this game WILL get GOTY honors , and possibly an Oscar . MGS4 is in a genre of it's own . To this date , there has never been another game series ( except for maybe Final Fantasy ) that makes you care for the characters in a way that only the best movies of all time have done . What I mean to say is this is , to date , the greatest video game ever made .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Do not get me wrong , this is a fanstastic game , but it is not without it's flaws . And by flaws I mostly mean ridiculously long , tiring cutscenes and a pretty confusing story . Before the fan boys lash out at me for the previous sentence I should mention that yes , I HAVE played the first 3 games in the series . The problem is that it has been about 3 years since I played MGS3 , about 6 or 7 since I plaved MGS2 , and at least 8 since playing the original Metal Gear Solid . So needless to say , I was constantly struggling to remember all the little details about characters / events etc . that MGS4 constantly references . I feel like I got the bigger picture , but there are a lot of the fine details I could never completely figure out . I almost feel like the game tries to explain TOO MUCH . Hardly a single tiny detail goes unexplained which I suppose is ok for some people , but I kind of like films / music / games / art to be a little more open to interpretation . With this all aside , I still think the game is very , very good . The gameplay , visusals and sound are all rock solid and there are definitely some moments of nostalgia like I have never before experienced in a video game . In fact , I was set to give this game a full 5 / 5 stars until the very end of the game . What changed my mind was the fact that after beating the final boss you had to watch cutscene after cutscene after cutscene after cutscene , and then ANOTHER lengthy cutscene halfway through the freakin ' credits ! ! ! And they really started to cross that come on , this is waaay too cheesy line . It was overkill . IF you are a fan of any of the other MGS games you NEED to play this . Just don't expect to know exactly what is going on if it has been a while since you played the previous entries in the series . And for newbies , give it a try for the awesome gameplay , but I wouldn't try too hard to understand much else . . . You will probably just get a headache .
    • 045 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) #1 game so far shows the power of the ps3 xbox your time is numbered
    • 046 4  #1 game so far shows the power of the ps3 xbox your time is numbered
    • 051 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I'm not going to get into a detailed and thorough review of the game , since this has been done already . I just have a few points to mention . So you know where I'm coming from , I played through MGS1 and MGS2 , but only played MGS3 for a short period at a friend's house . This game has not been ousted from the PS3 since the day I bought it . I have found it to be almost infinitely replayable , which is pretty uncommon these days . I've completed the game 5 times so far , and I'm about halfway through my 6th run . I'm already looking forward to my 7th run and figuring out what I want to accomplish that time around . Sure , the cutscenes are sometimes long ( often with the standard helping of MGS cornball ) , but they are well done , and worth watching the first time around . You can easily skip them on subsequent playthroughs , as you already know what's going to happen . : ) At any rate , that particular complaint never really made sense to me - - I LIKE it when a game takes a while to get through . And I'm not so impatient that I get upset if I'm not pushing buttons every second . I have tried numerous methods to complete the game - - pure stealth , pure speed , and kill-everything-in-my-path , and they are all rewarding experiences in their own way . I think my 7th run will be Nothing But Knife . : - )
    • 078 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Blending the best of film and gameplay , there is nothing that can compare to this flawless title for the PS3 .
    • 084 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Para todos los que hemos jugado MGS , MGS2 , MGS3 . . . este es definitivamente el broche que cierra cinturon . Hay muchas agradables sorpresas asi como tambien misterios resueltos de la saga . . . Muy buen video , sonido , y como siempre excelente historia .
    • 088 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) there are so many refrences to mgs1 that make you laugh and the gameplay and graphics are top of the line . we all know this even the online is funny . just pick it up and be amazed .
    • 106 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Game is awesome . Don't let the long cutscenes turn you off from it . You can pause them which helps a lot . Best game on the ps3 hands down .
    • 160 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) GO BUY THIS GAME ! IT IS AMAZING - TRULY SHOWCASES THE PS3 POWER - IF YOU HAVE AN XBOX GO BUY A PS3 ! CINEMATICS ARE AMAZING AND GAMEPLAY IS AMAZING !
    • 164 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Came home with the game hours ago and I'm currently in the second Act . I know it's considered early to post a review this early into the game , but wow is it great . The camo integration is so seamless , and it adds a new gameplay mechanic into the strategy . I've been a big MGS fan since MGS2 : Sons of Liberty , so I may be biased in favor of it , but I can certainly say I love this game .
    • 203 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Probably THE best game ever . Incredible graphics , sound , story , and control makes this a must-own game for any PS3 owner who wants to know what the future of gaming is . So far I've only played MGS1 and now MGS4 . I plan on starting over form the beginning to really get deeper into the complex masterpiece that is the Metal Gear Solid story . Buy this game .
    • 237 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have been a 360 owner for the last 2 years and said I would NEVER own a PS3 ! Well . . . . . . I got one for this game and let me tell you . . I DO NOT REGRET IT ! ! This game is the most graphic game I have ever seen . This game will definitely be game of the year ! I cannot wait til God of War 3 comes out now ! ! Im so glad I got a PS3 ! You cant go wrong !
    • 302 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Do not get me wrong , this is a fanstastic game , but it is not without it's flaws . And by flaws I mostly mean ridiculously long , tiring cutscenes and a pretty confusing story . Before the fan boys lash out at me for the previous sentence I should mention that yes , I HAVE played the first 3 games in the series . The problem is that it has been about 3 years since I played MGS3 , about 6 or 7 since I plaved MGS2 , and at least 8 since playing the original Metal Gear Solid . So needless to say , I was constantly struggling to remember all the little details about characters / events etc . that MGS4 constantly references . I feel like I got the bigger picture , but there are a lot of the fine details I could never completely figure out . I almost feel like the game tries to explain TOO MUCH . Hardly a single tiny detail goes unexplained which I suppose is ok for some people , but I kind of like films / music / games / art to be a little more open to interpretation . With this all aside , I still think the game is very , very good . The gameplay , visusals and sound are all rock solid and there are definitely some moments of nostalgia like I have never before experienced in a video game . In fact , I was set to give this game a full 5 / 5 stars until the very end of the game . What changed my mind was the fact that after beating the final boss you had to watch cutscene after cutscene after cutscene after cutscene , and then ANOTHER lengthy cutscene halfway through the freakin ' credits ! ! ! And they really started to cross that come on , this is waaay too cheesy line . It was overkill . IF you are a fan of any of the other MGS games you NEED to play this . Just don't expect to know exactly what is going on if it has been a while since you played the previous entries in the series . And for newbies , give it a try for the awesome gameplay , but I wouldn't try too hard to understand much else . . . You will probably just get a headache .
    • 310 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is a game worth buying a PS3 ! ! so much detailed graphics , superb sound and top notch game play ! ! I'll definitely recommend this game ! !
    • 311 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is a game worth buying a PS3 ! ! so much detailed graphics , superb sound and top notch game play ! ! I'll definitely recommend this game ! !

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First of all , let me start off by saying that I've never played a Metal Gear Solid game in my life . This is a review for Metal Gear newbies like myself that are wondering whether or not to plunk down some cash for the 4th ( or 6th ? ) installment in the series . ( In all good faith , I will disclose that I did play a few hours of the original Metal Gear 20 years ago on the Nintendo , but those memories are a blur and so don't count ! ) I had read a lot of the Amazon reviews before buying Metal Gear Solid 4 , especially the 3 - star reviews complaining about ' long cut scenes . ' I highly recommend reading through some of these , so that you know what to expect before you buy . I'll give you my take on it , and you can decide for yourself once you play the game . For a number of years there has been a trend of convergence between movies and video games . The two medias complement each other well . Movies ' strengths are story , content and drama ; video games ' strengths are interactivity , intense action and virtual digital worlds . Both are very creative mediums , both are critically evalutated , and consumers of both have high expectations and are very resistant to change . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the closest that anyone has come to merging a movie and a game into a single entertainment experience . And somehow Hideo Kojima ( video game designer and director of the Metal Gear series ) figured out a way to make it fun also ! This is the type of game that you pick up for a few minutes , and next thing you know 4 hours have gone by and you're trying to figure out how much sleep you REALLY need before that early meeting tomorrow morning . Needless to say , it is hard to put the controller down . For me , the experience is like watching a movie ( all drama and the main plot / storyline are handled during the cutscenes ) , but I get to be in control of all the action sequences . What more could one ask for ? ? I get to kick back and relax while the story develops , and when killin ' is a-called for , then I get to make the decisions . Personally , I believe this is the best game available for the PS3 . The graphics are nothing short of amazing , sound effects are accurate ( and necessary if you want to avoid trouble ) , and the game is a ton of fun . MGS4 is going to set the stage for many more big production games over the next several years . For those Metal Gear newbies like myself concerned about losing themeselves in the complex story . . don't fret ! The story is entertaining enough on it's own , and it's not hard to figure out the good guys from the bad guys without all the background . The storyline is also very linear , and your objectives at each stage are crystal clear . I recommend reading the Metal Gear primer here to catch up on all the people & organizations in past games : [ . . . ] The one downside to MGS4 is the plot . It's like watching a big summer blockbuster , where it starts off OK but gets overcomplicated about a third of the way in and spends the rest of the movie falling apart . Kojima begins things with some entertaining and somewhat relevant commentary on private military contractors , allusions to the permanent military industrial complex , and technological change in the way we wage war in the modern age . But then the story meanders into nano-machines , the mutating FOXDIE virus , and out-of-control AIs . In the end , I feel the movie elements of the game suffered from a lack of firm direction . Do you want sci-fi ? Action ? Drama ? Tie up loose ends from 2 decades of older games ? Well , MGS4 makes an ambitious attempt to do all of these , but ends up with a mediocre ' C ' effort from a hollywood movie critic perspective . Overall , I would rate this game a solid 10 / 10 , 5 / 5 , A , or whatever ' perfect score ' you prefer . It pushes the evolution of video games to the next level , play-wise it's great fun , and graphics / sound are better than anything I've seen . I can only hope that we'll see more efforts along the same lines of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the not-so-distant future . Now let's see who is bold enough to forge a partnership with a major movie studio that can bring a real script , improved acting , and some serious Hollywood production cash into the picture !
    • 136 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First of all , let me start off by saying that I've never played a Metal Gear Solid game in my life . This is a review for Metal Gear newbies like myself that are wondering whether or not to plunk down some cash for the 4th ( or 6th ? ) installment in the series . ( In all good faith , I will disclose that I did play a few hours of the original Metal Gear 20 years ago on the Nintendo , but those memories are a blur and so don't count ! ) I had read a lot of the Amazon reviews before buying Metal Gear Solid 4 , especially the 3 - star reviews complaining about ' long cut scenes . ' I highly recommend reading through some of these , so that you know what to expect before you buy . I'll give you my take on it , and you can decide for yourself once you play the game . For a number of years there has been a trend of convergence between movies and video games . The two medias complement each other well . Movies ' strengths are story , content and drama ; video games ' strengths are interactivity , intense action and virtual digital worlds . Both are very creative mediums , both are critically evalutated , and consumers of both have high expectations and are very resistant to change . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the closest that anyone has come to merging a movie and a game into a single entertainment experience . And somehow Hideo Kojima ( video game designer and director of the Metal Gear series ) figured out a way to make it fun also ! This is the type of game that you pick up for a few minutes , and next thing you know 4 hours have gone by and you're trying to figure out how much sleep you REALLY need before that early meeting tomorrow morning . Needless to say , it is hard to put the controller down . For me , the experience is like watching a movie ( all drama and the main plot / storyline are handled during the cutscenes ) , but I get to be in control of all the action sequences . What more could one ask for ? ? I get to kick back and relax while the story develops , and when killin ' is a-called for , then I get to make the decisions . Personally , I believe this is the best game available for the PS3 . The graphics are nothing short of amazing , sound effects are accurate ( and necessary if you want to avoid trouble ) , and the game is a ton of fun . MGS4 is going to set the stage for many more big production games over the next several years . For those Metal Gear newbies like myself concerned about losing themeselves in the complex story . . don't fret ! The story is entertaining enough on it's own , and it's not hard to figure out the good guys from the bad guys without all the background . The storyline is also very linear , and your objectives at each stage are crystal clear . I recommend reading the Metal Gear primer here to catch up on all the people & organizations in past games : [ . . . ] The one downside to MGS4 is the plot . It's like watching a big summer blockbuster , where it starts off OK but gets overcomplicated about a third of the way in and spends the rest of the movie falling apart . Kojima begins things with some entertaining and somewhat relevant commentary on private military contractors , allusions to the permanent military industrial complex , and technological change in the way we wage war in the modern age . But then the story meanders into nano-machines , the mutating FOXDIE virus , and out-of-control AIs . In the end , I feel the movie elements of the game suffered from a lack of firm direction . Do you want sci-fi ? Action ? Drama ? Tie up loose ends from 2 decades of older games ? Well , MGS4 makes an ambitious attempt to do all of these , but ends up with a mediocre ' C ' effort from a hollywood movie critic perspective . Overall , I would rate this game a solid 10 / 10 , 5 / 5 , A , or whatever ' perfect score ' you prefer . It pushes the evolution of video games to the next level , play-wise it's great fun , and graphics / sound are better than anything I've seen . I can only hope that we'll see more efforts along the same lines of Metal Gear Solid 4 in the not-so-distant future . Now let's see who is bold enough to forge a partnership with a major movie studio that can bring a real script , improved acting , and some serious Hollywood production cash into the picture !
    • 155 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Overall this is a great game but I only recommend this to fans of the series . . . . I use to have MGS2 which is my first one because I wanted to get into the series , I did not like that game at all , returned it the next game for something better . I wanted to give it another shot and bought MGS4 . Which happens to be a great improvement . Bad thing is I am lost in the story and don't know most of the characters . Cutscenes are fine , it's a purpose of the game . These are 3 things I really hate 1 . Knife technique - ( No F # $ % * way you would kill somebody with such gay kife moves , especially in Stealth ) 2 . Changing weapons on pause - ( This defeats any purpose when you are in a heated gun battle ) 3 . Can't jump - ( He can get low , run , seak around , but why can't he jump ? he only can climb over certain things . Awsome game for anything else . Highly Recommended for Metal Gear Fans ONLY ! ! ! . . . . .
    • 301 4  I am a huge fan of the Metal Gear Solid series and conclusions can be made . . . . I , for once , have to admit a f @ ( / / $ % & ing thing : Kojima-san is a genius ! ! A game which can truly keep you entertained , can give you value for the price and gives you compelling , intuitive story in a action / adventure narrative . . . . . well is just what people are looking for ( is what I feel and like about the MGS series ) as well as REALLY rich graphics for a next gen game in an awesome console such as the PS3 ( every model ! ) . . . don't get me wrong , I have tried all of the consoles from this gen and had fun with the Wii ( Wii sports is hilarious ) and played halo in ( both ) Xbox , but it is the PS3 with this game that wins me and thats why I bought it plus some of the excellent games I have seen , caught my eyes and are now part of my collection !

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Have you ever wanted to be in an action movie ? Well , unless you look like Brad Pitt and you have some good Hollywood connections , you'd better not quit your day job . On the other hand , there's Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's like an Anime action film where you have control over the lead character . While a little melodramatic at times , the story is a lot of fun . Importantly , there's no need to have played the previous Metal Gear games to be able to jump right into this continuing saga ( I can say this first-hand as I only started gaming last year ) . The difference between MGS4 and other action games that I've played is that you are rewarded for being stealthy and covert . You will go a lot further a lot faster in MGS4 by sneaking past some of your enemies versus blasting your way past . In fact , alerting the enemy to your presence in some areas will lead to certain death . There are many Weapons to choose from to put down the enemies that you can't just sneak by , in addition to all different kinds of Items that will help you heal , hide or just take some of the stress of play away ( like an adult magazine or an iPod ! ) . With all of the different weapons and stuff that can be used , and the stealth action style required throughout the game , I was little nervous before starting play that the controller schematics would be a pain to learn for all the different elements of the game . . . especially Close Quarters Combat . . . I'm terrible at hand to hand fighting games . But after the first minutes of the game , I quickly realized that the controls were as user friendly as the easiest game that I've ever played . There are 4 levels of difficulty to choose from ( and I think perhaps a 5th to unlock if you complete the game on the hardest difficulty ? ? ? ) , and I can say again first-hand that the easiest difficulty is way too easy . Unless you want almost no challenge whatsoever , I'd recommend starting the game on the second-easiest setting or normal setting if you've got good gaming experience . You've probably heard it everywhere already . . . there are some very long cutscenes in this game , but it really adds to the fun ; and it's essential if you care about understanding the history of the story going back to MGS1 . On the easiest setting I was given the option during every cutscene to skip if I wanted to ( which I never did ) , but I've heard that on some of the other difficulties the option to skip the cutscenes isn't available in your first play-through ( I'm not 100% sure about that though ) . The graphics are great . The Dolby Digital Surround plays beautifully through a 5.1 or better system . There's plenty here for gunners , hand to hand fighters , puzzle solvers and people who just love that challenge of finding the right road to the next level . But most of all , there's apx 18 hours of playtime that will have you sneaking around in some of the coolest environments that you've ever seen in a video game . MGS4 is a must for any PS3 owner .
    • 022 4  What a great time for this game to come out , because I was just getting bored of Grand Theft Auto IV . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best exclusive PS3 game bar none . I only played the other Metal Gear games a couple of times years ago , but it didn't take me any time at all to get into this one . Sure you watch the game as much as you play it , but it's so nice to look at I didn't mind one bit . By the way , the graphics are probably the best I have ever seen . Ignore all the XBOX 360 reviewers on here who are just mad they can't play the game of the year .
    • 112 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I've just played through the whole game , watched every FMV and listened every codec comms . I even sit through the whole credit screen ( 2 of them actually ) . Let me tell you what I think . . . First of all great presentation . Enough praise on that already , so let's look past that . Game play : this is a Metal Gear Solid game - every bit of it ! The gene has been defined 10 years ago and brought back to life again today . We all know how hard it is for a game to stick to its original game play and at the same time still be fun even to the veterans ( Alone in the Dark anyone ? ) . I'm confident to say that MGS4 has done it . Masterfully . ( You may argue about camera angles and such , but that's a problem with all the 3rd-person games in general , not specific to MGS4 ) Story & plot : I agree that Kojima is a little overdo on this department . ( Maybe he wants to make a movie ? ) However the story is consistent and not getting in the way . FMVs are a bit long but you can always skip them . The plot provides clear goals and is interesting enough to have me engaged through out the whole game . It also give every character enough background so you actually care about them , or hate them , depending on your tastes ( Johnny ! ) Level design : Brilliant ! Fun , unique & non-repeatitive , challenging enough to get your adrenaline pumping but not too difficult , stick to the story with clear goal . This is one of the hardest part for a game to make it right , and I have to say MGS4 pulled it off masterfully . All the other things : another area where this game shines - weapon design , in-game hints , control mechanics , menu & inventory system . . . every little pieces fits together smoothly to give you an over-all well polished feeling of a great game . Once in a while a game came alone , which seemed to do everything right , and it's a pleasure to play it . MGS4 is definitely one of them . For that I give it my 5 stars wholeheartedly .
    • 157 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 is , by itself , reason enough to get a PS3 . The game is truly amazing . The whole game itself is 1080p , not just a few scenes like some other games that claim to be 1080p , so it looks incredible on an HDTV . I don't have an XBOX so I can't say if any of the platform exclusive titles are as good or not , but it would have to be one heck of a game to beat MGS4 . I've played all the other games in the series and I've read the reviewers fussing about the long cut scenes and some of them are very long ( I think it was between acts 2 and 3 , counting the ending of one part and the mission briefing of the next part , the cut scene was nearly 50 minutes long ) . You can skip them , but you miss out on a big part of the story and the story is the main reason for playing MGS4 . MGS has never been a run-and-gun type game . It actually requires you to have patience , refrain from shooting any thing that moves , be stealthy and quiet , so it doesn't appeal to a lot of gamers , but if you liked the other games in the series , you will absolutely love this one . This is the best game I've played on the PS3 so far .
    • 158 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 is , by itself , reason enough to get a PS3 . The game is truly amazing . The whole game itself is 1080p , not just a few scenes like some other games that claim to be 1080p , so it looks incredible on an HDTV . I don't have an XBOX so I can't say if any of the platform exclusive titles are as good or not , but it would have to be one heck of a game to beat MGS4 . I've played all the other games in the series and I've read the reviewers fussing about the long cut scenes and some of them are very long ( I think it was between acts 2 and 3 , counting the ending of one part and the mission briefing of the next part , the cut scene was nearly 50 minutes long ) . You can skip them , but you miss out on a big part of the story and the story is the main reason for playing MGS4 . MGS has never been a run-and-gun type game . It actually requires you to have patience , refrain from shooting any thing that moves , be stealthy and quiet , so it doesn't appeal to a lot of gamers , but if you liked the other games in the series , you will absolutely love this one . This is the best game I've played on the PS3 so far .
    • 159 4  MGS4 is , by itself , reason enough to get a PS3 . The game is truly amazing . The whole game itself is 1080p , not just a few scenes like some other games that claim to be 1080p , so it looks incredible on an HDTV . I don't have an XBOX so I can't say if any of the platform exclusive titles are as good or not , but it would have to be one heck of a game to beat MGS4 . I've played all the other games in the series and I've read the reviewers fussing about the long cut scenes and some of them are very long ( I think it was between acts 2 and 3 , counting the ending of one part and the mission briefing of the next part , the cut scene was nearly 50 minutes long ) . You can skip them , but you miss out on a big part of the story and the story is the main reason for playing MGS4 . MGS has never been a run-and-gun type game . It actually requires you to have patience , refrain from shooting any thing that moves , be stealthy and quiet , so it doesn't appeal to a lot of gamers , but if you liked the other games in the series , you will absolutely love this one . This is the best game I've played on the PS3 so far .
    • 265 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Simple as that . Often times in-game you take a few steps only to watch a cinematic . Take a couple more , another cinematic . Gameplay is fun , you are just inandated with long . . . long . . . . long sequences of video . Between campaigns there is almost 30 mins of cinematic . At least you can skip through them . I get about 10 - 15 mins in , occasionally I've watched the entire thing , but I end up skipping . I bought the game to shoot stuff . Overall , its a pretty good game despite its long videos . The fact that you can skip them and get to the makes up for that flaw , but keeps this review from 5 stars .
    • 266 4  Simple as that . Often times in-game you take a few steps only to watch a cinematic . Take a couple more , another cinematic . Gameplay is fun , you are just inandated with long . . . long . . . . long sequences of video . Between campaigns there is almost 30 mins of cinematic . At least you can skip through them . I get about 10 - 15 mins in , occasionally I've watched the entire thing , but I end up skipping . I bought the game to shoot stuff . Overall , its a pretty good game despite its long videos . The fact that you can skip them and get to the makes up for that flaw , but keeps this review from 5 stars .
    • 271 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Have you ever wanted to be in an action movie ? Well , unless you look like Brad Pitt and you have some good Hollywood connections , you'd better not quit your day job . On the other hand , there's Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's like an Anime action film where you have control over the lead character . While a little melodramatic at times , the story is a lot of fun . Importantly , there's no need to have played the previous Metal Gear games to be able to jump right into this continuing saga ( I can say this first-hand as I only started gaming last year ) . The difference between MGS4 and other action games that I've played is that you are rewarded for being stealthy and covert . You will go a lot further a lot faster in MGS4 by sneaking past some of your enemies versus blasting your way past . In fact , alerting the enemy to your presence in some areas will lead to certain death . There are many Weapons to choose from to put down the enemies that you can't just sneak by , in addition to all different kinds of Items that will help you heal , hide or just take some of the stress of play away ( like an adult magazine or an iPod ! ) . With all of the different weapons and stuff that can be used , and the stealth action style required throughout the game , I was little nervous before starting play that the controller schematics would be a pain to learn for all the different elements of the game . . . especially Close Quarters Combat . . . I'm terrible at hand to hand fighting games . But after the first minutes of the game , I quickly realized that the controls were as user friendly as the easiest game that I've ever played . There are 4 levels of difficulty to choose from ( and I think perhaps a 5th to unlock if you complete the game on the hardest difficulty ? ? ? ) , and I can say again first-hand that the easiest difficulty is way too easy . Unless you want almost no challenge whatsoever , I'd recommend starting the game on the second-easiest setting or normal setting if you've got good gaming experience . You've probably heard it everywhere already . . . there are some very long cutscenes in this game , but it really adds to the fun ; and it's essential if you care about understanding the history of the story going back to MGS1 . On the easiest setting I was given the option during every cutscene to skip if I wanted to ( which I never did ) , but I've heard that on some of the other difficulties the option to skip the cutscenes isn't available in your first play-through ( I'm not 100% sure about that though ) . The graphics are great . The Dolby Digital Surround plays beautifully through a 5.1 or better system . There's plenty here for gunners , hand to hand fighters , puzzle solvers and people who just love that challenge of finding the right road to the next level . But most of all , there's apx 18 hours of playtime that will have you sneaking around in some of the coolest environments that you've ever seen in a video game . MGS4 is a must for any PS3 owner .
    • 272 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Have you ever wanted to be in an action movie ? Well , unless you look like Brad Pitt and you have some good Hollywood connections , you'd better not quit your day job . On the other hand , there's Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's like an Anime action film where you have control over the lead character . While a little melodramatic at times , the story is a lot of fun . Importantly , there's no need to have played the previous Metal Gear games to be able to jump right into this continuing saga ( I can say this first-hand as I only started gaming last year ) . The difference between MGS4 and other action games that I've played is that you are rewarded for being stealthy and covert . You will go a lot further a lot faster in MGS4 by sneaking past some of your enemies versus blasting your way past . In fact , alerting the enemy to your presence in some areas will lead to certain death . There are many Weapons to choose from to put down the enemies that you can't just sneak by , in addition to all different kinds of Items that will help you heal , hide or just take some of the stress of play away ( like an adult magazine or an iPod ! ) . With all of the different weapons and stuff that can be used , and the stealth action style required throughout the game , I was little nervous before starting play that the controller schematics would be a pain to learn for all the different elements of the game . . . especially Close Quarters Combat . . . I'm terrible at hand to hand fighting games . But after the first minutes of the game , I quickly realized that the controls were as user friendly as the easiest game that I've ever played . There are 4 levels of difficulty to choose from ( and I think perhaps a 5th to unlock if you complete the game on the hardest difficulty ? ? ? ) , and I can say again first-hand that the easiest difficulty is way too easy . Unless you want almost no challenge whatsoever , I'd recommend starting the game on the second-easiest setting or normal setting if you've got good gaming experience . You've probably heard it everywhere already . . . there are some very long cutscenes in this game , but it really adds to the fun ; and it's essential if you care about understanding the history of the story going back to MGS1 . On the easiest setting I was given the option during every cutscene to skip if I wanted to ( which I never did ) , but I've heard that on some of the other difficulties the option to skip the cutscenes isn't available in your first play-through ( I'm not 100% sure about that though ) . The graphics are great . The Dolby Digital Surround plays beautifully through a 5.1 or better system . There's plenty here for gunners , hand to hand fighters , puzzle solvers and people who just love that challenge of finding the right road to the next level . But most of all , there's apx 18 hours of playtime that will have you sneaking around in some of the coolest environments that you've ever seen in a video game . MGS4 is a must for any PS3 owner .
    • 273 4  Have you ever wanted to be in an action movie ? Well , unless you look like Brad Pitt and you have some good Hollywood connections , you'd better not quit your day job . On the other hand , there's Metal Gear Solid 4 . It's like an Anime action film where you have control over the lead character . While a little melodramatic at times , the story is a lot of fun . Importantly , there's no need to have played the previous Metal Gear games to be able to jump right into this continuing saga ( I can say this first-hand as I only started gaming last year ) . The difference between MGS4 and other action games that I've played is that you are rewarded for being stealthy and covert . You will go a lot further a lot faster in MGS4 by sneaking past some of your enemies versus blasting your way past . In fact , alerting the enemy to your presence in some areas will lead to certain death . There are many Weapons to choose from to put down the enemies that you can't just sneak by , in addition to all different kinds of Items that will help you heal , hide or just take some of the stress of play away ( like an adult magazine or an iPod ! ) . With all of the different weapons and stuff that can be used , and the stealth action style required throughout the game , I was little nervous before starting play that the controller schematics would be a pain to learn for all the different elements of the game . . . especially Close Quarters Combat . . . I'm terrible at hand to hand fighting games . But after the first minutes of the game , I quickly realized that the controls were as user friendly as the easiest game that I've ever played . There are 4 levels of difficulty to choose from ( and I think perhaps a 5th to unlock if you complete the game on the hardest difficulty ? ? ? ) , and I can say again first-hand that the easiest difficulty is way too easy . Unless you want almost no challenge whatsoever , I'd recommend starting the game on the second-easiest setting or normal setting if you've got good gaming experience . You've probably heard it everywhere already . . . there are some very long cutscenes in this game , but it really adds to the fun ; and it's essential if you care about understanding the history of the story going back to MGS1 . On the easiest setting I was given the option during every cutscene to skip if I wanted to ( which I never did ) , but I've heard that on some of the other difficulties the option to skip the cutscenes isn't available in your first play-through ( I'm not 100% sure about that though ) . The graphics are great . The Dolby Digital Surround plays beautifully through a 5.1 or better system . There's plenty here for gunners , hand to hand fighters , puzzle solvers and people who just love that challenge of finding the right road to the next level . But most of all , there's apx 18 hours of playtime that will have you sneaking around in some of the coolest environments that you've ever seen in a video game . MGS4 is a must for any PS3 owner .
    • 309 4  And what an era it is , it's only fair that an epic series such as MGS get a just as epic if not epic-er ( is that a word ? ) ending , and MGS4 is much more than i expected . First things first , graphics . Graphically , the game is beautiful to look at , everything from the enviroments to the character models to the tiniest details are great to look at , the differnt levels are all very different , each with it's own visual style and same goes for characters . The gameplay in MGS4 is very fun and fluid , and controls are tight , it's not hard at all to do much in the game , from hand to hand combat to gun fights to sneaking around , plus the gamplay gets mixed up a bit with some vehicle sections , and the gameplay gets another point due to it's always present , and always great , MGS style boss battles . The story is a typicle MGS story , characters a flushed out good enough , and even though it intrduces some characters new to the series , they seem like they've been there from the start . Almost every previous character from the series makes their grand reapperance in the game , from Meryl and Rose , to Mei Ling and Raiden , every characters story is wrapped up in the game with non left out . Online play can be fun at times , with team based combat , deathmatch , and a capture the flag mode , with a Kojima twist , along with an RPG style character skill system where you assign certain skill to your custom character , from better aim with rifles , to running faster . In all , MGS is the reason to own a PS3 , and should be in everyones library , and is a great way to end a legendary warrior's story
    • 313 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Yes really , ok so the second copy came with my 2nd PS3 MGS bundle . I gave the copy to a friend , but kept the 2nd PS3 . . Onto the game review , MGS4 was my first MGS game , and after changing my mindset that this game is not a Run and Gun , and more stealth I ended up loving this game . I LOVED the cutscenes . A perfect blend of story telling , and action . I've been gaming since 1977 , and MGS has moved up into the top 10 games of all times . Everything about the game was amazing , even if I didn't know all the back story . Sorta like walking in on a movie that started 10 minutes ago , you may not know all that happened , but can still love the movie . Seriously one of the few games I've liked enough to play through more than one time .
    • 314 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Yes really , ok so the second copy came with my 2nd PS3 MGS bundle . I gave the copy to a friend , but kept the 2nd PS3 . . Onto the game review , MGS4 was my first MGS game , and after changing my mindset that this game is not a Run and Gun , and more stealth I ended up loving this game . I LOVED the cutscenes . A perfect blend of story telling , and action . I've been gaming since 1977 , and MGS has moved up into the top 10 games of all times . Everything about the game was amazing , even if I didn't know all the back story . Sorta like walking in on a movie that started 10 minutes ago , you may not know all that happened , but can still love the movie . Seriously one of the few games I've liked enough to play through more than one time .
    • 315 4  Yes really , ok so the second copy came with my 2nd PS3 MGS bundle . I gave the copy to a friend , but kept the 2nd PS3 . . Onto the game review , MGS4 was my first MGS game , and after changing my mindset that this game is not a Run and Gun , and more stealth I ended up loving this game . I LOVED the cutscenes . A perfect blend of story telling , and action . I've been gaming since 1977 , and MGS has moved up into the top 10 games of all times . Everything about the game was amazing , even if I didn't know all the back story . Sorta like walking in on a movie that started 10 minutes ago , you may not know all that happened , but can still love the movie . Seriously one of the few games I've liked enough to play through more than one time .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am not sure exactly if some people have played earlier mgs games b / c my understanding and expectations would be this game is gonna have a lot of just movie time and not game play before I even played the game.After playing I still think the game is well balanced and the movie parts as another way of just telling the story.There is plenty of game play time though.I figured if you were familiar with earlier installments you would expect this bigger version to have movie time.This game does have a lot more of it though.I simply noticed people who hate the game usually had something to say about the non-interactive moments . I found myself just listening to the sound of the game and its amazing.The sound effects are phenomenal.The graphics are amazing.Flaws in this game are few and in between.Even from the 1st intro of Geckos I found my heart racing . Fans of the series odds are will love this game even if I did hate it.I am not a huge fan of the series but I have enjoyed playing them and following the story.This is the best so far for Playstation 3 and greatly needed to show off the system strength.I own a Xbox 360 as well so finally my PS3 is getting a lot of game time .
    • 047 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is a marvelous blend of video game and cinematic experience ! ! I have only played Sons of Liberty before and found it somewhat incomplete and limited in detail . But this game has combined cutting edge graphics , wonderful gameplay , endless weaponry options and a mesmorizing storyline beautifully complimented by one of the most moving and powerful musical scores ever in a videogame bar none ! ! This game not only captures the imagination but the flawless storyline and ending lift the human spirit through the rollercoaster of tragedy and triumph . I purchased the 80GB Playstation 3 Metal Gear Solid Package over the Motorstorm package and I have been absolutely blown away ! ! Marvelous Game ! ! Well Done ! !
    • 059 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am not sure exactly if some people have played earlier mgs games b / c my understanding and expectations would be this game is gonna have a lot of just movie time and not game play before I even played the game.After playing I still think the game is well balanced and the movie parts as another way of just telling the story.There is plenty of game play time though.I figured if you were familiar with earlier installments you would expect this bigger version to have movie time.This game does have a lot more of it though.I simply noticed people who hate the game usually had something to say about the non-interactive moments . I found myself just listening to the sound of the game and its amazing.The sound effects are phenomenal.The graphics are amazing.Flaws in this game are few and in between.Even from the 1st intro of Geckos I found my heart racing . Fans of the series odds are will love this game even if I did hate it.I am not a huge fan of the series but I have enjoyed playing them and following the story.This is the best so far for Playstation 3 and greatly needed to show off the system strength.I own a Xbox 360 as well so finally my PS3 is getting a lot of game time .
    • 060 4  I am not sure exactly if some people have played earlier mgs games b / c my understanding and expectations would be this game is gonna have a lot of just movie time and not game play before I even played the game.After playing I still think the game is well balanced and the movie parts as another way of just telling the story.There is plenty of game play time though.I figured if you were familiar with earlier installments you would expect this bigger version to have movie time.This game does have a lot more of it though.I simply noticed people who hate the game usually had something to say about the non-interactive moments . I found myself just listening to the sound of the game and its amazing.The sound effects are phenomenal.The graphics are amazing.Flaws in this game are few and in between.Even from the 1st intro of Geckos I found my heart racing . Fans of the series odds are will love this game even if I did hate it.I am not a huge fan of the series but I have enjoyed playing them and following the story.This is the best so far for Playstation 3 and greatly needed to show off the system strength.I own a Xbox 360 as well so finally my PS3 is getting a lot of game time .
    • 111 4  I loved this game all the way to the very end ! The cinematics were mind blowing , the gameplay was exciting , and the story was a great . Plus , the multiplayer will have you on your couch for weeks , avoiding phone calls , and skipping meals ! If you have a PS3 you need this game .
    • 134 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The game itself is good has many details that makes the game look very realistic . The graphic quality is impressive is almost like a movie . The game does see the superiority of the Playstation 3 on other video game consoles
    • 261 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) 2 Hours before the game was officially on sale I had the opportunity to experience the game on site during the launch party . The visuals are stunning , and show the true power of the Playstation 3 . The cinematic cut-scenes are just as beautiful as the regular in game footage . So far from the play , the game runs smoothly . There are no slow downs in frame rate , in fact the scenes become so intense they speed up during one of the best fight scenes I've yet witnessed . The story is engaging . I highly recommend this to any fan of stealthy games , that don't mind sitting through an entertaining cut scene .
    • 262 4  2 Hours before the game was officially on sale I had the opportunity to experience the game on site during the launch party . The visuals are stunning , and show the true power of the Playstation 3 . The cinematic cut-scenes are just as beautiful as the regular in game footage . So far from the play , the game runs smoothly . There are no slow downs in frame rate , in fact the scenes become so intense they speed up during one of the best fight scenes I've yet witnessed . The story is engaging . I highly recommend this to any fan of stealthy games , that don't mind sitting through an entertaining cut scene .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have been an avid and loyal fan of the Metal Gear series since it first began . This is important to note because others like me , who have experience with Hideo Kojima's unique approach to video games , are certainly more apt to appreciate Metal Gear Solid 4 , the culmination of Kojima's 20 - year Tactical Espionage Action epic . Conversely , those who are not familiar with the precepts of the Metal Gear series will most likely be lost when they pick up and play MGS4 . This makes the game ulikely to appeal to very many new fans . However , speaking purely from a quality and fun-factor perspective , Metal Gear Solid 4 is nothing short of legendary . Not only does the game build effectively on its storied and unique foundations , it continually innovates and inspires awe , exposing the player to new challenges and unprecedented gameplay mechanics at every turn . STORY - Solid Snake's harrowing saga of infiltration and espionage concludes at last , putting all the missing puzzle pieces in their place . Kojima's long , convoluted political / military plotline often confuses some , but nevertheless remains an engaging , even enriching experience to absorb and reflect upon . Naturally , a story with so many characters and undertones takes a lot of time to play out , so cutscenes are quite lengthy at times , but they can be paused or skipped at will . GRAPHICS - An amazing visual experience , tapping into the PS3 ' s immense graphics capabilities , MGS4 is really something to behold . Clods of dirt flung into the air from a grenade detonation , bullet holes in crates and concrete , crushed and twisted steel barricades , snow packing up on Snake's gear , then sluffing off in a subsiquent gust of arctic wind . . . all contributing to the overall sense of realism and immersion into Snake's operating environment . The cutscenes feature amazing facial detail and expression which , coupled with the game's mo-capped acting , project believable subtext and nuance from its characters . Kojima makes creative , yet respectfully judicious employment of motion blur and that oft-overused next-gen gloss make for a realistic , yet subtly stylized cinematic gaming adventure . A definite milestone in the evolution of video game visuals . SOUND - Following in the tradition of its series predecessors , MGS4 plays an excellent musical score , enhancing the action and suspense in real-time . Additionally , players are treated with hidden music tracks from their favorite Metal Gear titles , which are added to the fully-functional virtual iPod in their inventory , and can be played anytime the player chooses . A nice touch , especially for its nostalgic qualities . GAMEPLAY - This is where MGS4 truely shines . Combining frenetic combat pace in the vein of Call of Duty 4 , with the methodical steath-driven strategy that Metal Gear games have made famous , Kojima adds a dash of the Sandbox concept , allowing players to choose any of a number of ways to address the challenges set before them . Example : enemy soldiers are killing captured hostages one-by-one . Do you slip quietly in and try to save them from their fate ? Will you creep by , and keep the mission first instead ? Will you fire on the enemy directly and invoke chaos ? All are viable options that can yield success , depending on the player's preferred playing style , and each will render a different outcome for the future of the mission . This extends to the boss battles as well , where players can choose to hide from the bosses , striking with precision and surprise when the opportunity presents itself , or to challenge them openly , guns blazing . Widening the player's spectrum of options is the extensive weapons and items inventory , featuring dozens of existing and concept weapons , most of which are fully customizable . Employ anything from sniper rifles , to sleep gas mines , to missile launchers , to dirty magazines , to ramen noodles to circumvent and prevail against your many adversaries . Capture and control enemy mortars and gun turrets . Hold up and shake down your targets for all their items and weapons . Send in a recon robot to survey the area ahead , or even incapacitate enemy soldiers . Seize enemies as hostages or human shields . Utilize your wits and infrared gadgets to track down your quarry . Scan enemy transmissions for useful intel . Fake your own death to baffle your pursuers . Blend in seamlessly with your environment using the OctoCamo suit . Ease your back problems with a warm compress . Don a disguise to walk freely amidst the enemy ranks . Customize your quick-access inventory . Arm yourself with the fabled Cardboard Box . . . The possibilities are practically endless , and the replay value is immense . ONLINE - Metal Gear Online adds the dimension of competitive and cooperative tactics to MGS4 ' s formidable gameplay engine . Players can customize their online characters ' appearance and inventory , and take their place alone or with a team to take down their opponents . The online maps are vast and varied , where tunnels can be crawled , buildings climbed , and obstacles traversed . As the player achieves goals or kills enemies in a particular match , more weapons and items become available to use . Lobbies are arranged by skill level , allowing novices and veterans alike to jump in and enjoy the fray . OVERALL - A memorable and technically brilliant masterwork worthy of the Kojima moniker , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the greatest digital triumphs in video game history . A must-have , to be sure . 10 / 10
    • 008 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) well picked this up earlier today , and have not being able to put it down ! ! i am a huge MGS fan so i know alot about these games and you can trust me when i say this one is by FAR ! the best ! ! everything from the game play , wicked baddies , the sound effects and graphics ( amazing at 720p - not 1080p ) ! breath taking , heart pumping cut scenes that REALLY make you think that you are inside a movie ! MGS has always been very theatrical , but with how advanced this game is visually you almost can believe you are directing your own action movie ! Hideo and his bois at Konami have out done themselves again ! Same voice cast holds up fantastic again , MGS has always had a great english voice cast ( i dont care what anyone says ) ! David Hayter adds a few years to his voice which suits Old Snake very well ! ! Didnt have to wait very long for Snake to say my fav MGS line thats in all games , Metal Gear . . ? All the new gadets in this game are fantastic , Drebin's shop is a handy welcome to the series , taking a leaf outta Resi4 with collecting weapons and other pieces of gear to buy new imp weapons and ammo ! ! Great touch ! will not spoil plot details or anything coz if your like me and you play this for the story side too you will no doubt be on the edge of your seat with a great story ! action packed cut scenes to get the blood pumpin as you get thrust into the heat of some very big Skirmishes ! i dont see or can beilieve this game can have any haters ! ! it is a must for both old time fans to one of the greatest games ever made ! and for new fans lookin to get into the series ! ! No doubt , ' Metal Gear Solid : Guns of the Patriots ' is , the Game of the Year ! ! ! so do yourself a favour and buy MGS4 NOW ! ! ! ( back to the game for me XD )
    • 013 4  This is the first truly next-gen game to grace either console ( PS3 / 360 , the Wii is different ) . The sheer detail and feature sets are amazing . It's a singleplayer game with the benefit of multiplayer , unlike many games which are the reverse . This is crucial , as many modern games trend toward the opposite . The graphics are , to put it less than eloquently , HAWT . Controls are fluid and very deep ( the sheer volume of actions / interactions is staggering ) . This is a STORY-DRIVEN game , someting that this generation of games is often lacking imo . I haven't seen this much emphasis on this all-too crucial aspect since Lost Odyssey . The soundtrack is at times haunting and always appropriate , really accentuating the experience . The campaign is lengthy and rich . Warning , if you're not a fan of excessive cutscenes , you may be put off by MGS4 ( although you CAN skip them ) . I for one love the game for this reason . There are so many little details that cater to the player's enjoyment , such as the ability to play music in-game on your virtual ipod , the songs and extras scattered here and there , and the inside humor . Even if you're unfamiliar with the series ( I have experience only with the first Metal Gear Solid game ) it's definitely worth a purchase . This is a system-seller plain and simple . Every gamer who calls themself as such should own it . The first truly next-gen does not disappoint . Snakes last dance must be experienced .
    • 138 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is , so far , one of the best ps3 titles available ( circa July 2008 ) . It has all things fans love and detractors hate . What do I mean ? A lot of people complain about the overtly cinematic nature of the game . Yes , like all other Metal Gear Solid Games ( except for Portable Ops for PSP , mainly because of the PSP's technical limitations ) , this is 30 - 40% gameplay and the rest is made from a whole bunch of dialogue and cutscenes . But Metal Gear Solid has always been that way ; and the kids just love it ! ( sorry for the KMFDM pun ) . It sure has an overtly complicated and sometimes absurd storyline ( like all oher MGS games , so this isn't really a drawback at this point ) . After a whole bunch of MGS titles being written , produced and directed by Hideo Kojima one can easily know what to expect ( and what not ) from a new chapter in the series . If you loved all the other mgs titles , you'll feel right at home with this one ( even with the stealth-in-the-battlefield tweaks , over the shoulder camera , and all that stuff they put in to appeal other gamers ) . If you hated all other chapters of Snake and Big Boss's history , you'll hate this one , too . It's just that simple . Of course , if you don't know a speck about the other MGS games , you should give them a try , in the order they were released . Konami has released a nifty trilogy pack ; or you can just rent the first one ; if you like it , go on with the others . If not , STOP RIGHT THERE ; you saw it , you disliked it , and the others are more or less the same in terms of structure and gameplay , with some minor tweaks here and there for each game ( but if you hated the first one , what's the point in playing the others ? Metal Gear is something you must enjoy to get the most of it ) . Long-long cutscenes and radio / codec sequences , absurd and needlessly complicated stories ( each one with its share of plot holes , we must admit ) , stealth-focused gameplay , Japanese references all over the place , blah blah blah , is what Metal Gear Solid has been all about since the very beginning ( since 1998 at least , the old-school Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 games are a slightly different story ) . And all that stuff is here , in MGS4 . So , if you are buying it , you should know what you're paying for . Nothing more , nothing less .
    • 247 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have been an avid and loyal fan of the Metal Gear series since it first began . This is important to note because others like me , who have experience with Hideo Kojima's unique approach to video games , are certainly more apt to appreciate Metal Gear Solid 4 , the culmination of Kojima's 20 - year Tactical Espionage Action epic . Conversely , those who are not familiar with the precepts of the Metal Gear series will most likely be lost when they pick up and play MGS4 . This makes the game ulikely to appeal to very many new fans . However , speaking purely from a quality and fun-factor perspective , Metal Gear Solid 4 is nothing short of legendary . Not only does the game build effectively on its storied and unique foundations , it continually innovates and inspires awe , exposing the player to new challenges and unprecedented gameplay mechanics at every turn . STORY - Solid Snake's harrowing saga of infiltration and espionage concludes at last , putting all the missing puzzle pieces in their place . Kojima's long , convoluted political / military plotline often confuses some , but nevertheless remains an engaging , even enriching experience to absorb and reflect upon . Naturally , a story with so many characters and undertones takes a lot of time to play out , so cutscenes are quite lengthy at times , but they can be paused or skipped at will . GRAPHICS - An amazing visual experience , tapping into the PS3 ' s immense graphics capabilities , MGS4 is really something to behold . Clods of dirt flung into the air from a grenade detonation , bullet holes in crates and concrete , crushed and twisted steel barricades , snow packing up on Snake's gear , then sluffing off in a subsiquent gust of arctic wind . . . all contributing to the overall sense of realism and immersion into Snake's operating environment . The cutscenes feature amazing facial detail and expression which , coupled with the game's mo-capped acting , project believable subtext and nuance from its characters . Kojima makes creative , yet respectfully judicious employment of motion blur and that oft-overused next-gen gloss make for a realistic , yet subtly stylized cinematic gaming adventure . A definite milestone in the evolution of video game visuals . SOUND - Following in the tradition of its series predecessors , MGS4 plays an excellent musical score , enhancing the action and suspense in real-time . Additionally , players are treated with hidden music tracks from their favorite Metal Gear titles , which are added to the fully-functional virtual iPod in their inventory , and can be played anytime the player chooses . A nice touch , especially for its nostalgic qualities . GAMEPLAY - This is where MGS4 truely shines . Combining frenetic combat pace in the vein of Call of Duty 4 , with the methodical steath-driven strategy that Metal Gear games have made famous , Kojima adds a dash of the Sandbox concept , allowing players to choose any of a number of ways to address the challenges set before them . Example : enemy soldiers are killing captured hostages one-by-one . Do you slip quietly in and try to save them from their fate ? Will you creep by , and keep the mission first instead ? Will you fire on the enemy directly and invoke chaos ? All are viable options that can yield success , depending on the player's preferred playing style , and each will render a different outcome for the future of the mission . This extends to the boss battles as well , where players can choose to hide from the bosses , striking with precision and surprise when the opportunity presents itself , or to challenge them openly , guns blazing . Widening the player's spectrum of options is the extensive weapons and items inventory , featuring dozens of existing and concept weapons , most of which are fully customizable . Employ anything from sniper rifles , to sleep gas mines , to missile launchers , to dirty magazines , to ramen noodles to circumvent and prevail against your many adversaries . Capture and control enemy mortars and gun turrets . Hold up and shake down your targets for all their items and weapons . Send in a recon robot to survey the area ahead , or even incapacitate enemy soldiers . Seize enemies as hostages or human shields . Utilize your wits and infrared gadgets to track down your quarry . Scan enemy transmissions for useful intel . Fake your own death to baffle your pursuers . Blend in seamlessly with your environment using the OctoCamo suit . Ease your back problems with a warm compress . Don a disguise to walk freely amidst the enemy ranks . Customize your quick-access inventory . Arm yourself with the fabled Cardboard Box . . . The possibilities are practically endless , and the replay value is immense . ONLINE - Metal Gear Online adds the dimension of competitive and cooperative tactics to MGS4 ' s formidable gameplay engine . Players can customize their online characters ' appearance and inventory , and take their place alone or with a team to take down their opponents . The online maps are vast and varied , where tunnels can be crawled , buildings climbed , and obstacles traversed . As the player achieves goals or kills enemies in a particular match , more weapons and items become available to use . Lobbies are arranged by skill level , allowing novices and veterans alike to jump in and enjoy the fray . OVERALL - A memorable and technically brilliant masterwork worthy of the Kojima moniker , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the greatest digital triumphs in video game history . A must-have , to be sure . 10 / 10
    • 248 4  I have been an avid and loyal fan of the Metal Gear series since it first began . This is important to note because others like me , who have experience with Hideo Kojima's unique approach to video games , are certainly more apt to appreciate Metal Gear Solid 4 , the culmination of Kojima's 20 - year Tactical Espionage Action epic . Conversely , those who are not familiar with the precepts of the Metal Gear series will most likely be lost when they pick up and play MGS4 . This makes the game ulikely to appeal to very many new fans . However , speaking purely from a quality and fun-factor perspective , Metal Gear Solid 4 is nothing short of legendary . Not only does the game build effectively on its storied and unique foundations , it continually innovates and inspires awe , exposing the player to new challenges and unprecedented gameplay mechanics at every turn . STORY - Solid Snake's harrowing saga of infiltration and espionage concludes at last , putting all the missing puzzle pieces in their place . Kojima's long , convoluted political / military plotline often confuses some , but nevertheless remains an engaging , even enriching experience to absorb and reflect upon . Naturally , a story with so many characters and undertones takes a lot of time to play out , so cutscenes are quite lengthy at times , but they can be paused or skipped at will . GRAPHICS - An amazing visual experience , tapping into the PS3 ' s immense graphics capabilities , MGS4 is really something to behold . Clods of dirt flung into the air from a grenade detonation , bullet holes in crates and concrete , crushed and twisted steel barricades , snow packing up on Snake's gear , then sluffing off in a subsiquent gust of arctic wind . . . all contributing to the overall sense of realism and immersion into Snake's operating environment . The cutscenes feature amazing facial detail and expression which , coupled with the game's mo-capped acting , project believable subtext and nuance from its characters . Kojima makes creative , yet respectfully judicious employment of motion blur and that oft-overused next-gen gloss make for a realistic , yet subtly stylized cinematic gaming adventure . A definite milestone in the evolution of video game visuals . SOUND - Following in the tradition of its series predecessors , MGS4 plays an excellent musical score , enhancing the action and suspense in real-time . Additionally , players are treated with hidden music tracks from their favorite Metal Gear titles , which are added to the fully-functional virtual iPod in their inventory , and can be played anytime the player chooses . A nice touch , especially for its nostalgic qualities . GAMEPLAY - This is where MGS4 truely shines . Combining frenetic combat pace in the vein of Call of Duty 4 , with the methodical steath-driven strategy that Metal Gear games have made famous , Kojima adds a dash of the Sandbox concept , allowing players to choose any of a number of ways to address the challenges set before them . Example : enemy soldiers are killing captured hostages one-by-one . Do you slip quietly in and try to save them from their fate ? Will you creep by , and keep the mission first instead ? Will you fire on the enemy directly and invoke chaos ? All are viable options that can yield success , depending on the player's preferred playing style , and each will render a different outcome for the future of the mission . This extends to the boss battles as well , where players can choose to hide from the bosses , striking with precision and surprise when the opportunity presents itself , or to challenge them openly , guns blazing . Widening the player's spectrum of options is the extensive weapons and items inventory , featuring dozens of existing and concept weapons , most of which are fully customizable . Employ anything from sniper rifles , to sleep gas mines , to missile launchers , to dirty magazines , to ramen noodles to circumvent and prevail against your many adversaries . Capture and control enemy mortars and gun turrets . Hold up and shake down your targets for all their items and weapons . Send in a recon robot to survey the area ahead , or even incapacitate enemy soldiers . Seize enemies as hostages or human shields . Utilize your wits and infrared gadgets to track down your quarry . Scan enemy transmissions for useful intel . Fake your own death to baffle your pursuers . Blend in seamlessly with your environment using the OctoCamo suit . Ease your back problems with a warm compress . Don a disguise to walk freely amidst the enemy ranks . Customize your quick-access inventory . Arm yourself with the fabled Cardboard Box . . . The possibilities are practically endless , and the replay value is immense . ONLINE - Metal Gear Online adds the dimension of competitive and cooperative tactics to MGS4 ' s formidable gameplay engine . Players can customize their online characters ' appearance and inventory , and take their place alone or with a team to take down their opponents . The online maps are vast and varied , where tunnels can be crawled , buildings climbed , and obstacles traversed . As the player achieves goals or kills enemies in a particular match , more weapons and items become available to use . Lobbies are arranged by skill level , allowing novices and veterans alike to jump in and enjoy the fray . OVERALL - A memorable and technically brilliant masterwork worthy of the Kojima moniker , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the greatest digital triumphs in video game history . A must-have , to be sure . 10 / 10

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I must say that this is by far the BEST game ive ever played . This is the first time that a game has delivered EVERYTHING i wanted , and i do mean EVERYTHING . There isnt a ridiculous amount of profanity like in GTA4 , and there is no nudity ( if you want to count old Snakes ' bare naked chest as offensive nudity then be my guest ) . I have never in my life been so stuck on a game to the point where i have to seriously choose between putting the game on pause to pee , or continue playing a MASTERPIECE . Im not done with the game . And im soooooo happy about that . I've read the other reviews and i REFUSE to spoil any gameplay for you readers . Lets just say this . If you had ANY questions in previous installments , then dont miss ANY cut scenes because they all get answered . If you want to know why vamp refuses to die , then DONT SKIP CUT SCENES . Im not going to tell you where this is will be said , so DONT SKIP THROUGH THEM . I will say this , and hopefully it wont spoil anything but it WILL make you want the game . If you are like me and you found the online clip that had the two metal gears faced to face making you wish you could play as Rex to fight Liquid , then i HIGHLY suggest getting this game ; - ) . All exaggerations aside , the game is sick . Pure sickness . I was tripping while talking to my wife about them game . I was stunned and im STILL not finished and im soooooo excited.The bosses require you to think , well 2 / 4 do . Two of them are much less difficult to beat , but two of them do challenge your brains especially the last one ( thats why im still not finished , and im quite a gamer ) . Weapons - 10 / 10 Graphics - 10 ' s an understatement Cutscenes - besides length ( which actually if you wish to understand the why's and the who's ) is a 10 Overall - 10 / 10 The ONLY downside to this game is that it makes ALL other games seem incomplete . It raises the standard completely . I have no clue how GTA4 could come even close to being game of the year . After playing this i have no desire to play any other game for awhile . Reason being , its a new experience each time you play . literally . Characters never spawn in the same place twice in this game . So if you are looking to wait for a soldier walking to shoot him in the spot you saw him before you die , WOOPS try again because he'll probably pop up behind you and kill you again lol . Hope this review helped . God Bless and GAME ON ! ! ! ! ! ! !
    • 072 4  One of the best PS3 or 360 games I have played . Picked it up at midnight release and have been playing it non-stop . Haven't been online yet , have account setup ready to play . Was in beta of Metal Gear Online and i'm excited to get back into the MGO . Amazing cutscenes , great story line and AWESOME action .
    • 124 4  FANTASTIC GAME ! Great game play , very advanced , enjoy online play ( like Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare but with more stuff you can do ) , overall fun . I heard great things about this game before I got it and was told to get it . And I am glad I did ! The whole experience you get from the game is superb ! This is the conclusion of the fun MGS series so if you loved the other games like I do , you should get this game and see how it all ends !
    • 193 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots This game is truly a masterpiece . The gameplay is flawless ( I mean u can even grab a soldier's nuts ! ! ! ) , the graphics makes me wanna drool , and the story is just breath-taking . . . * SPOILER * I mean this game packs a wedding , the reunion of 2 lovers and a new beginning for them , a very memorable ending boss fight , and an old man running around battling deadly machines , VERY ANNOYING MACHINES ( those little things . . . I think they were called scrabs or scabs or something ) , fast , agile women soldiers , and big bosses which are really BEAUTIFUL women traumatized by treacheous war that they experienced as a child . . . a fitting end 4 a hero . . . a little girl being the 1 2 really save the world . . . and a very twisted plot involving a seemingly immortal vampire , a crazy psycho who pretends 2 b some1 he's not and a very intelligent scientist . . . * END OF SPOILERS * THIS GAME IS A MUST HAVE 4 FANS OF THE 1ST GAME ( many ppl enjoyed the 1st game but didn't keep up with the series ) AND SERIES AND NEWCOMERS ! ! !
    • 194 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots This game is truly a masterpiece . The gameplay is flawless ( I mean u can even grab a soldier's nuts ! ! ! ) , the graphics makes me wanna drool , and the story is just breath-taking . . . * SPOILER * I mean this game packs a wedding , the reunion of 2 lovers and a new beginning for them , a very memorable ending boss fight , and an old man running around battling deadly machines , VERY ANNOYING MACHINES ( those little things . . . I think they were called scrabs or scabs or something ) , fast , agile women soldiers , and big bosses which are really BEAUTIFUL women traumatized by treacheous war that they experienced as a child . . . a fitting end 4 a hero . . . a little girl being the 1 2 really save the world . . . and a very twisted plot involving a seemingly immortal vampire , a crazy psycho who pretends 2 b some1 he's not and a very intelligent scientist . . . * END OF SPOILERS * THIS GAME IS A MUST HAVE 4 FANS OF THE 1ST GAME ( many ppl enjoyed the 1st game but didn't keep up with the series ) AND SERIES AND NEWCOMERS ! ! !
    • 245 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I must say that this is by far the BEST game ive ever played . This is the first time that a game has delivered EVERYTHING i wanted , and i do mean EVERYTHING . There isnt a ridiculous amount of profanity like in GTA4 , and there is no nudity ( if you want to count old Snakes ' bare naked chest as offensive nudity then be my guest ) . I have never in my life been so stuck on a game to the point where i have to seriously choose between putting the game on pause to pee , or continue playing a MASTERPIECE . Im not done with the game . And im soooooo happy about that . I've read the other reviews and i REFUSE to spoil any gameplay for you readers . Lets just say this . If you had ANY questions in previous installments , then dont miss ANY cut scenes because they all get answered . If you want to know why vamp refuses to die , then DONT SKIP CUT SCENES . Im not going to tell you where this is will be said , so DONT SKIP THROUGH THEM . I will say this , and hopefully it wont spoil anything but it WILL make you want the game . If you are like me and you found the online clip that had the two metal gears faced to face making you wish you could play as Rex to fight Liquid , then i HIGHLY suggest getting this game ; - ) . All exaggerations aside , the game is sick . Pure sickness . I was tripping while talking to my wife about them game . I was stunned and im STILL not finished and im soooooo excited.The bosses require you to think , well 2 / 4 do . Two of them are much less difficult to beat , but two of them do challenge your brains especially the last one ( thats why im still not finished , and im quite a gamer ) . Weapons - 10 / 10 Graphics - 10 ' s an understatement Cutscenes - besides length ( which actually if you wish to understand the why's and the who's ) is a 10 Overall - 10 / 10 The ONLY downside to this game is that it makes ALL other games seem incomplete . It raises the standard completely . I have no clue how GTA4 could come even close to being game of the year . After playing this i have no desire to play any other game for awhile . Reason being , its a new experience each time you play . literally . Characters never spawn in the same place twice in this game . So if you are looking to wait for a soldier walking to shoot him in the spot you saw him before you die , WOOPS try again because he'll probably pop up behind you and kill you again lol . Hope this review helped . God Bless and GAME ON ! ! ! ! ! ! !
    • 276 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The story , graphics , weapons , online , customization , controls , and gameplay are aces . The cutscenes are HD and its like a movie . The graphics are better than Uncharted ! It took me over 25 hours to finish the game , but that was including hours ( yes many hours ) of cutscenes . ) But they're so breathtaking that you won't want to skip them from telling the great story . SPOILER WARNING ! ! ! The storyline in this game was awesome including locations in South America , Middle East of course , Europe , and Alaska at Shadow Moses . The only thing I didn't like about this game is Otacon ( he is really annoying when he falls in love with Naomi ) and the MGS1 part didn't seem like it fit in for me ( maybe for the previous fans ) . Graphics are the BEST on any console game thus far this generation until Killzone 2 releases , and the framerate is always stable except for the part when you're in Rex and you're escaping from the underground part of Shadow Moses . I have to say that the boss battles were not legendary like some other games make them to be , but I actually enjoyed them more because they seemed more realistic . Gameplay is solid , sound is incredibly well done . Buy this game now !

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) It has been a long time since I have felt this way about a videogame . Since I played it for the first time , all i can think about is getting back to it . First , I have never played a Metal Gear Solid game before . Therefore , I was very skeptical about picking this one up . After all the hype , I couldn't resist . After the game installed , my jaw immediately dropped at the first scene . The presentation is impeccable . I felt like I was in a movie . The story is masterful and the acting is engrossing . What can I say about the graphics and the sound other than they are the best I have ever seen and heard , and I have a 360 and a PS3 and have played gems such as Gears of War and Uncharted : Drake's Fortune ( Have a Wii too , but lets try to keep this serious : ) Pro's : 1 . Great AI 2 . Amazing Gameplay 3 . Engrossing Story that is very complex and serious 4 . Endless Customization of Weapons 5 . Ingenious game elements ( I love the cardboard box ! ) 6 . Tons of Extra's ( SNAKE HAS AN IPOD THAT YOU CAN LISTEN TO MGS PODCASTS AND MUSIC FROM PREVIOUS GAMES ON WHILE YOUR SNEAKING AROUND LEVELS ) . Con's 1 . Some may say that the long cut scenes are a con , but they are all extremely interesting and advance the plot . I love them , but I have to mention them because some people may not like that . 2 . Mandatory Install : There is an 8 minutes install before you can play the game and two more two minute installs before chapters . Hardly a pain , but need mention none the less . They are funny though , as Kojima gives you lots of hints and little information during the install . As I have tried to convey before , this game is a masterpiece and sets the standard for games of this generation . It has been a while since I have been glued to the screen like this . It should not be missed by ANYONE , even those who haven't played the series before like me ! 10 / 10 ( or 5 / 5 for Amazon's sake ) for being the defining title of this generation of gaming ( to date ) .
    • 153 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 , i have never played any of the first ones , so this comes directly from the new one , I had no good games for my ps3 and when i heard about this i had to get it , i got the limited edition wich came with a blu ray disc film , and also a audio cd , and a awesome box , i got it at midnight and also got the limited edition guide , that was over a 100 bucks so i didnt want to be disapointed , Once the game got installed on my ps3 i nearly fainted , the graphics almost brought a tear to my eye , the attention to detail was spectacular , also the voice overs were soo real to me , Gameplay - its a third person , however when you go to aim your gun it goes into the resident evil 4 aiming , which i was praying for , its amazing how well this fits this game of the year , you have tons of weapons that you can all customize , Custom - early in the game about a hour in , you come acroos this neat Weapon dealer , you cant help but love LITTLE GREY the adorable monkey , the monkey always makes me crack up during the cut scenes , The monkey was a great touch , I have never had so much fun customizing guns ever , you can put red dot , scope , ect , its awesome and i love it cause i make the guns the way i would want to see it in a movie , when you have them in gameplay you can seee every little detail , ( In 1080p ) however i bet even with out high def you can see the detail , This game is amazing the graphics , story , gameplay its all put together to make game of the year , GAME OF THE YEAR
    • 219 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The best MGS to date . Intense story line and great graphics make for real edge of your seat game play . Get you SOLID SNAKE ON ! ! !
    • 259 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) It has been a long time since I have felt this way about a videogame . Since I played it for the first time , all i can think about is getting back to it . First , I have never played a Metal Gear Solid game before . Therefore , I was very skeptical about picking this one up . After all the hype , I couldn't resist . After the game installed , my jaw immediately dropped at the first scene . The presentation is impeccable . I felt like I was in a movie . The story is masterful and the acting is engrossing . What can I say about the graphics and the sound other than they are the best I have ever seen and heard , and I have a 360 and a PS3 and have played gems such as Gears of War and Uncharted : Drake's Fortune ( Have a Wii too , but lets try to keep this serious : ) Pro's : 1 . Great AI 2 . Amazing Gameplay 3 . Engrossing Story that is very complex and serious 4 . Endless Customization of Weapons 5 . Ingenious game elements ( I love the cardboard box ! ) 6 . Tons of Extra's ( SNAKE HAS AN IPOD THAT YOU CAN LISTEN TO MGS PODCASTS AND MUSIC FROM PREVIOUS GAMES ON WHILE YOUR SNEAKING AROUND LEVELS ) . Con's 1 . Some may say that the long cut scenes are a con , but they are all extremely interesting and advance the plot . I love them , but I have to mention them because some people may not like that . 2 . Mandatory Install : There is an 8 minutes install before you can play the game and two more two minute installs before chapters . Hardly a pain , but need mention none the less . They are funny though , as Kojima gives you lots of hints and little information during the install . As I have tried to convey before , this game is a masterpiece and sets the standard for games of this generation . It has been a while since I have been glued to the screen like this . It should not be missed by ANYONE , even those who haven't played the series before like me ! 10 / 10 ( or 5 / 5 for Amazon's sake ) for being the defining title of this generation of gaming ( to date ) .
    • 274 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) From start to finish this game rocked . The graphics the story the game play everything . Now I compare all the other next gen games out right now to this and nothing really comes close . A def must have game .
    • 289 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game has won awards for game of the year etc . This game has a very strong online community ( but trust me , if you are going to make an account on Metal Gear Online , it will take you several minutes to an hour , it is very confusing and difficult ) and the online is very fun . The story line is strong and the control are very solid , the one complaint I have would have to be that the game actually needs 5 gigabytes of storage space ( to prevent long loading times ) , this is nothing if you have a playstation 3 SLIM because their harddrives are huge . The copy I got was supposed to be Greatest Hits but surprisingly it was a regular copy ( very satisfied regardless if it is Greatest Hits or not ) . Now . . . let's get to the graphics , the game is the only game in my library of PS3 games to go in 1080p , sadly I have a 1080i Television so I cannot enjoy it fully with my HDMI cable ( if you have not known this yet , to enjoy HD quality on your PS3 you need an HDMI cable directly to your HDTV and PS3 , I am sure amazon has 3 ' or 6 ' full HD 1080p HDMI cables that work fine for under 30 bucks ) , however I am not too picky on graphics , but for a game that is 2 years old ! It has some VERY impressive graphics ! Everything is realistic and so pretty ( even without HDMI it is gorgeous ! ) . Definitely one of the best games in the PS3 library ( second to Uncharted 2 Honor Among Thieves ) for 20 dollars you get a game that does not stop giving with a great story-line and some pretty impressive multi-player mechanics . Again , this game wouldn't be for a 5 year old but definitely , if you are old enough and want a game under 60 dollars . This is it , this is the game EVERY PS3 owner HAS to own , no excuses .
    • 290 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game has won awards for game of the year etc . This game has a very strong online community ( but trust me , if you are going to make an account on Metal Gear Online , it will take you several minutes to an hour , it is very confusing and difficult ) and the online is very fun . The story line is strong and the control are very solid , the one complaint I have would have to be that the game actually needs 5 gigabytes of storage space ( to prevent long loading times ) , this is nothing if you have a playstation 3 SLIM because their harddrives are huge . The copy I got was supposed to be Greatest Hits but surprisingly it was a regular copy ( very satisfied regardless if it is Greatest Hits or not ) . Now . . . let's get to the graphics , the game is the only game in my library of PS3 games to go in 1080p , sadly I have a 1080i Television so I cannot enjoy it fully with my HDMI cable ( if you have not known this yet , to enjoy HD quality on your PS3 you need an HDMI cable directly to your HDTV and PS3 , I am sure amazon has 3 ' or 6 ' full HD 1080p HDMI cables that work fine for under 30 bucks ) , however I am not too picky on graphics , but for a game that is 2 years old ! It has some VERY impressive graphics ! Everything is realistic and so pretty ( even without HDMI it is gorgeous ! ) . Definitely one of the best games in the PS3 library ( second to Uncharted 2 Honor Among Thieves ) for 20 dollars you get a game that does not stop giving with a great story-line and some pretty impressive multi-player mechanics . Again , this game wouldn't be for a 5 year old but definitely , if you are old enough and want a game under 60 dollars . This is it , this is the game EVERY PS3 owner HAS to own , no excuses .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying this game is not for everyone . The good news is , Kojima has crafted an incredible story for the game , tying up all of the loose ends and pulling together all of the prior games , all the way back to the beginning . They've taken all the best from the previous games and made the perfect Metal Gear Solid , with plenty of nods to previous games in the series . The music is , as always , inspiring , the graphics are incredible , and the controls are easily picked up by those of us who have played the previous installments in the series . But therein lies the bad news : the game can be hard to grasp for people who are new to the series . The controls take a little time to grow used to if you aren't already familiar with their general layout , and the story , though brilliantly told , can be hard to grasp for those who haven't played the previous games . I'd imagine it would be like watching the Matrix Revolutions before the original Matrix . All the graphics and cutscenes in the world won't make it easier to understand . Finally , the Metal Gear Solid series is known for it's movie-like feel , involving lots of cutscenes and extensive voice acting . It all makes for an incredible experience , but those of you who love to pop in a game and play it from start to finish will be disappointed . There are many cutscenes , some of which are incredibly long , and the Codec conversations can take a lot of time as well , slowing the pace of the game somewhat . These conversations and cutscenes can all be skipped ( thankfully ) , but doing so would obviously prevent you from understanding the story the first time you play through . On one final note : This is not a FPS . It does not say ' First Person Shooter ' on the cover of the game . It says ' Tactical Espionage Action ' . However you can use the First Person point of view while aiming if you'd like . All in all , this is an incredible game . It isn't a game for everyone , but this can be solved by simply playing the three other Metal Gear Solid games beforehand to prepare for it , all of which were re-released recently as a collection . For those of us who are already fans of the series , it would be a SIN not to get this game , and FoxDie is being specialized for your genetic code as we speak . = D
    • 067 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying this game is not for everyone . The good news is , Kojima has crafted an incredible story for the game , tying up all of the loose ends and pulling together all of the prior games , all the way back to the beginning . They've taken all the best from the previous games and made the perfect Metal Gear Solid , with plenty of nods to previous games in the series . The music is , as always , inspiring , the graphics are incredible , and the controls are easily picked up by those of us who have played the previous installments in the series . But therein lies the bad news : the game can be hard to grasp for people who are new to the series . The controls take a little time to grow used to if you aren't already familiar with their general layout , and the story , though brilliantly told , can be hard to grasp for those who haven't played the previous games . I'd imagine it would be like watching the Matrix Revolutions before the original Matrix . All the graphics and cutscenes in the world won't make it easier to understand . Finally , the Metal Gear Solid series is known for it's movie-like feel , involving lots of cutscenes and extensive voice acting . It all makes for an incredible experience , but those of you who love to pop in a game and play it from start to finish will be disappointed . There are many cutscenes , some of which are incredibly long , and the Codec conversations can take a lot of time as well , slowing the pace of the game somewhat . These conversations and cutscenes can all be skipped ( thankfully ) , but doing so would obviously prevent you from understanding the story the first time you play through . On one final note : This is not a FPS . It does not say ' First Person Shooter ' on the cover of the game . It says ' Tactical Espionage Action ' . However you can use the First Person point of view while aiming if you'd like . All in all , this is an incredible game . It isn't a game for everyone , but this can be solved by simply playing the three other Metal Gear Solid games beforehand to prepare for it , all of which were re-released recently as a collection . For those of us who are already fans of the series , it would be a SIN not to get this game , and FoxDie is being specialized for your genetic code as we speak . = D
    • 092 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) We all know that the Metal Gear series have been a breakthrough in gaming . Guns of the Patriots is not the exception . Once you get it , you will get one of the best gaming experiences ever made , complete with an extraordinary storyline , daring gameplay and beautiful visuals . If you've been a fan of the series , you know that this might be the case at least for all the previous games , but Guns of the Patriots raises the bar to a whole new level . Best of all , you'll finally see the conclusion of one the best story lines ever created .
    • 127 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The game was amazing ! Incredible graphics and detail to every little thing . Wraps up the story in every sense possible . Straightens out all the twists and turns of the series . If you've ever played MGS before you need this one ! I've been a huge fan , played them all . And this is not one to be left out of the collection . Typical MGS style with cutscenes , but if you're a true fan you will appreciate them . Especially with the flashback scenes to previous games . Even if youre not a huge fan , the long cutscenes will give you the entire story line . Sad to see the story end , but this is one incredible way to do it ! Top 3 best games of all time !
    • 185 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) You'll love it . One of the Best games I've played so far . I've played all the MGS versions ( from PSP to PS3 ) , and this one blows the roof ! Go get it !
    • 186 4  You'll love it . One of the Best games I've played so far . I've played all the MGS versions ( from PSP to PS3 ) , and this one blows the roof ! Go get it !
    • 197 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is by far the best game I've ever played . It's complicated and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay fun . The plot in single player mode is amazing . If you like Lost or X-Files or Borne Identity , then you'll love the cut scenes . The online gameplay is fun too . The strategy guide is a must .
    • 216 4  I've played quite a few PS3 games this year . Out of all the games I've played , this one is the best . Metal Gear Solid 4 has better in-game and cut scene graphics than Uncharted , more fun single player game play than any other shooter , and a fantastically compelling storyline . All told , it is the best I've seen so far .
    • 292 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Best game I've ever played . Fantastic plot . Great gameplay / controls . Loads of fun sneaking - much better than just a straight up shooting game . Not suitable for kids . Buy it ASAP and enjoy .
    • 293 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Best game I've ever played . Fantastic plot . Great gameplay / controls . Loads of fun sneaking - much better than just a straight up shooting game . Not suitable for kids . Buy it ASAP and enjoy .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Now , I'm not going to lie , I'm a huge Metal Gear fanboy . I've been playing this series since the old Nintendo days of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 . Since then the series has changed quite much I must say and it's changed for the better . Metal Gear Solid 4 might just be the best videogame I've ever played and the best movie I've ever watched . Best movie you might ask ? Well , Metal Gear Solid 4 covers about 4 hours of gameplay ( if rushed ) and enough cutscenes to equal two full lengthed feature films . Now you don't need to watch all the cutscenes but you'll be left in the dark as to what the hell is going on story wise . Now in my opinion , the best part of MGS4 is the cinematics . Metal Gear Solid 4 does what no game has and that's what makes it an experience . Story - MGS4 has one of the most memorable stories in any videogame , ever . This game is of legendary status and brought tears to my eyes . Gameplay - You'll see a lot of old mixed in with a lot of the new . Nothing has really changed gameplay wise with MGS4 , which in my opinion , is a very good thing . This game runs silky smooth during both the cutscenes and the gameplay . Visually - Metal Gear Solid 4 , is the most beautiful game out to date . Konami went to great lengths to make this game look as realistic as possible . The shadowing is great and the textures are breath taking . This game is by far , the best looking game I've ever seen . Sound - Play this game on a Bose surround sound system and you'll crap your pants . Different from past Metal Gear games , this videogame takes place in an urban war environment for the first half and theirs constant shooting and bombs dropping everywhere which really shreds through a sound system quite nicely . Now , the most important thing to me with videogames is that the game be memorable . Well . . . MGS4 was definitly the most memorable experience I've ever had with visual entertainment . Everything from the story to the visuals to the sound was captivating and breathtaking . Definitly the best game out to date . I'd definitly recommend this to anybody .
    • 082 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) A major breakthrough in every sence . I've never seen a more though out and deep story in a videogame . The graphics are stellar , especially in a full HD screen . If you want to show off your 1080p TV , no other game looks as good as this . The gameplay is the funnest in the series , and adapts to your choice of play , either more tactical espionage or action . The online is really fun too , and has already taken hours and hours of my life = ) . No other game has moved me as much as this one . Buy it . Play it . And enjoy what is really the best gaming experience out there .
    • 086 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I just got the ps3 and the first game I bought it metal gear 4 , of course it is 3rd person view . It has 5 levels of difficulty , I recommend you to star in level 1 if you have never played it before . If you played the game in ps2 you have to move up to ps3 , it is more fun and the images are neater . I played for almost 2 days and still halfway into the game . It is long but never get tired of it , you meet different people , missions , weapons . . heat seeking missiles , grenade launcher , etc . You'll like it .
    • 087 4  I just got the ps3 and the first game I bought it metal gear 4 , of course it is 3rd person view . It has 5 levels of difficulty , I recommend you to star in level 1 if you have never played it before . If you played the game in ps2 you have to move up to ps3 , it is more fun and the images are neater . I played for almost 2 days and still halfway into the game . It is long but never get tired of it , you meet different people , missions , weapons . . heat seeking missiles , grenade launcher , etc . You'll like it .
    • 122 4  MGS4 is the best PS3 game to date and my favorite Metal Gear game in the series . I am a huge Metal Gear fan , and I am thankful to Hideo Kojima for releasing a final Metal Gear that does the series the justice it deserves . I think we all knew MGS4 would be great , but the game blew me away . The implementation of Octocamo , the rehash of Metal Gear Online ( MGO ) , and the use of weapons and equipment in this game is flawless . One of my only gripes are that the cutscenes can be very long and sometimes repetitive . It seems like no one at Kojima Productions said to themselves I think the player gets the point of this cutscene by now . We don't need to make this scene 20 + minutes long . The other thing that gets me is that the gameplay significantly dumbs down towards the last few chapters . The first half of the game , in terms of gameplay , is pure genius and is something that only Kojima Productions could do . If you're a big MGS fan , you already own and have beaten this game several times like myself . If you're on the fence about it , I highly recommend it , and you just might find yourself wanting to play every Metal Gear game ever made ( I already have and I would recommend doing it ) . In conclusion MGS4 is awesome and is worth owning a PS3 to play it . It is a system seller in my opinion .
    • 168 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Now , I'm not going to lie , I'm a huge Metal Gear fanboy . I've been playing this series since the old Nintendo days of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 . Since then the series has changed quite much I must say and it's changed for the better . Metal Gear Solid 4 might just be the best videogame I've ever played and the best movie I've ever watched . Best movie you might ask ? Well , Metal Gear Solid 4 covers about 4 hours of gameplay ( if rushed ) and enough cutscenes to equal two full lengthed feature films . Now you don't need to watch all the cutscenes but you'll be left in the dark as to what the hell is going on story wise . Now in my opinion , the best part of MGS4 is the cinematics . Metal Gear Solid 4 does what no game has and that's what makes it an experience . Story - MGS4 has one of the most memorable stories in any videogame , ever . This game is of legendary status and brought tears to my eyes . Gameplay - You'll see a lot of old mixed in with a lot of the new . Nothing has really changed gameplay wise with MGS4 , which in my opinion , is a very good thing . This game runs silky smooth during both the cutscenes and the gameplay . Visually - Metal Gear Solid 4 , is the most beautiful game out to date . Konami went to great lengths to make this game look as realistic as possible . The shadowing is great and the textures are breath taking . This game is by far , the best looking game I've ever seen . Sound - Play this game on a Bose surround sound system and you'll crap your pants . Different from past Metal Gear games , this videogame takes place in an urban war environment for the first half and theirs constant shooting and bombs dropping everywhere which really shreds through a sound system quite nicely . Now , the most important thing to me with videogames is that the game be memorable . Well . . . MGS4 was definitly the most memorable experience I've ever had with visual entertainment . Everything from the story to the visuals to the sound was captivating and breathtaking . Definitly the best game out to date . I'd definitly recommend this to anybody .
    • 202 4  MGS4 is quite a game . The graphics are superb , the gameplay is stellar , the sound is awesome , the replay value is high , it has a pretty good online component , and it's pretty damn fun . The only problem is the ridiculously long cut scenes . Some are great and others are boring as hell . They should have used better judgement and eliminated some of the needless filler and shortened the enite storytelling and added some more gameplay . This game is a technical masterpiece and it's obvious that a tremendous amount of effort went into this game . Could've been absolutely perfect if they just shortened the cut scenes . If you have a PS3 and you're a shooter fan , this is a must buy , period .
    • 217 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This Metal Gear is the best Metal Gear . . In terms of story , game play , and presentation . The presentation in this game is the best I've seen this generation of gaming . The story ties the majority of the loose ends left by MGS1 , 2 , and 3 . Furthermore , the controls are fixed . If you've played older MGSs then you know how cumbersome the controls could be MGS4 fixes all this and makes it simple and makes it work . If you're a Metal Gear fan you should already have this game . If you're not a MGS fan this game is still Metal Gear , don't think that it doesn't have long cut scenes and that the game play has changed enough to make you love this game or the series . If you're interested this is a great place to start and play the other games as prequels . Have Fun ! ! ! and buy buy buy .
    • 218 4  This Metal Gear is the best Metal Gear . . In terms of story , game play , and presentation . The presentation in this game is the best I've seen this generation of gaming . The story ties the majority of the loose ends left by MGS1 , 2 , and 3 . Furthermore , the controls are fixed . If you've played older MGSs then you know how cumbersome the controls could be MGS4 fixes all this and makes it simple and makes it work . If you're a Metal Gear fan you should already have this game . If you're not a MGS fan this game is still Metal Gear , don't think that it doesn't have long cut scenes and that the game play has changed enough to make you love this game or the series . If you're interested this is a great place to start and play the other games as prequels . Have Fun ! ! ! and buy buy buy .
    • 222 4  This game is certainly one of the best games that I have ever had the pleasure of playing . You do not have to have played the other metal gears in order to enjoy this particular game . It is a fantastic game as a stand alone . There are some benefits from having played some of the previous installments . This particular installment does use some of the previous ideas from the other installments but it tells you enough information as you go to make the plot followable even without all the installments . Keep in mind that Metal Gear Solid games are not like the average run and gun game . So please only buy it if you like the game type that it is . If you fear that you may not like it I would suggest you pickup MGS3 before you purchase this one since you can get that game to see if you like the style for a much cheaper price first . But if you understand that this game is not a fps and not purely a sneaking game and that it requires you to make the choice as to when and where you use these tactics you will trully enjoy it . I would say having beaten the game to completion that it does have replayability and is a must buy for PS3 owners .
    • 243 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 is a great game with hour-long cut scenes . You can pause or skip them so I don't see the big issue . Many of the weapons are customizable . Gameplay is perfect . The graphics are phenomenal . Most of the bad reviews have no negatives about gameplay , just long cut scenes and too much dialog . Both of which you can skip . Did I mention this game has 16 man online play , with customizable characters , and no lag . If you have a PS3 and don't mind a challenge , this is not an easy game , just buy the game .
    • 244 4  MGS4 is a great game with hour-long cut scenes . You can pause or skip them so I don't see the big issue . Many of the weapons are customizable . Gameplay is perfect . The graphics are phenomenal . Most of the bad reviews have no negatives about gameplay , just long cut scenes and too much dialog . Both of which you can skip . Did I mention this game has 16 man online play , with customizable characters , and no lag . If you have a PS3 and don't mind a challenge , this is not an easy game , just buy the game .
    • 251 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) There is nothing bad to say about this game . I love the graphics , game mechanics , and the cut scenes ( in all their lengthy glory ) , but the story is what really sells this game . The cinematic feel really draws you in . Much like Uncharted , you feel as though you're playing a movie . I've only dabbled in the previous MGS games , but I can honestly say this one is the best . The online component is interesting in that you can customize your character , but the gameplay seems pretty standard to me ( that's not necessarily a bad thing ) . Overall , Guns of the Patriots is probably the best game to be released so far in 2008 . Resistance 2 , Killzone 2 , and Gears 2 have got their work cut out for them .
    • 252 4  There is nothing bad to say about this game . I love the graphics , game mechanics , and the cut scenes ( in all their lengthy glory ) , but the story is what really sells this game . The cinematic feel really draws you in . Much like Uncharted , you feel as though you're playing a movie . I've only dabbled in the previous MGS games , but I can honestly say this one is the best . The online component is interesting in that you can customize your character , but the gameplay seems pretty standard to me ( that's not necessarily a bad thing ) . Overall , Guns of the Patriots is probably the best game to be released so far in 2008 . Resistance 2 , Killzone 2 , and Gears 2 have got their work cut out for them .
    • 253 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I just finished Act 1 , and I have to say I am very impressed . The game has so much and it's just got started . The story line is easy to follow , even if you've never played MGS before . I'm a little rusty , so it took me 7 hours to complete Act 1 . From what I've read in the guide , you have to complete the entire game in under 5 hours , no kills , no continues , and with no alerts - - on big boss difficulty - - to get the best ending . If there are any godlike gamers out there that can do that , I want to see the video . Make sure you have plenty of time before you sit down to play because you can easily loose track of time .
    • 254 4  I just finished Act 1 , and I have to say I am very impressed . The game has so much and it's just got started . The story line is easy to follow , even if you've never played MGS before . I'm a little rusty , so it took me 7 hours to complete Act 1 . From what I've read in the guide , you have to complete the entire game in under 5 hours , no kills , no continues , and with no alerts - - on big boss difficulty - - to get the best ending . If there are any godlike gamers out there that can do that , I want to see the video . Make sure you have plenty of time before you sit down to play because you can easily loose track of time .
    • 283 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Let me start of by saying that I beat this game . I'm not a troll that review's something he never owned . I really didn't mind the cutscenes . You can just skip them but I found them to be very enjoyable . I think that raiden's cutscene was the best . But other then that this game is not that great . I'm not saying that this was a bad game but it could had been better . This game is nothing amazing . But that's just me . If your a fan of metal gear solid then go ahead and buy this game . I played metal gear solid 2 - 4 and I didn't find 2 nor 3 to be good either . This game wasn't all that good because the gameplay is to short , if your a pro in metal gear solid your going to find this game way to easy , etc . So in my opinion this was a okay game .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Ok to start this to each his own ! I love the versatility of this game . This game has a little something for everyone . Along with good graphics and good game play is a great story . I played Metal Gear Solid but missed MGS2 and MGS3 . MGS4 was still easy to follow and extremely satisfying when it touched on something I remember from the MGS . Rented this game , beat it on the normal setting ( 23.5 Hours , probably not a record but not awful either ) and I am dying to purchase this game so I can play through it again on the more difficult settings . The multiplayer I thought was good not great but for me , mutiplayer does not make the game .
    • 105 4  Im been waiting this game for long time and now im very happy with it , the only things im gonna to say about the game are , the concept , the plot and the design are simply awesome , the creator ( Hideo Kojima ) , polished the basic ideas from the previus games and improved it almost to perfection i have no doubt MGS4 will be remebered for years like a great masterpiece .
    • 174 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Ok to start this to each his own ! I love the versatility of this game . This game has a little something for everyone . Along with good graphics and good game play is a great story . I played Metal Gear Solid but missed MGS2 and MGS3 . MGS4 was still easy to follow and extremely satisfying when it touched on something I remember from the MGS . Rented this game , beat it on the normal setting ( 23.5 Hours , probably not a record but not awful either ) and I am dying to purchase this game so I can play through it again on the more difficult settings . The multiplayer I thought was good not great but for me , mutiplayer does not make the game .
    • 190 4  I had never really played any of the MGS solid before ( except for a few hours of MGS3 ) , so I was totally new to the franchise . This is one of the deepest games I have ever played , with the best graphics on any console hands down .
    • 238 4  I have been a 360 owner for the last 2 years and said I would NEVER own a PS3 ! Well . . . . . . I got one for this game and let me tell you . . I DO NOT REGRET IT ! ! This game is the most graphic game I have ever seen . This game will definitely be game of the year ! I cannot wait til God of War 3 comes out now ! ! Im so glad I got a PS3 ! You cant go wrong !

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Prior to this game I had not played anything in this series since the first game on Nintendo in the late eighties to early nineties.I was a bit skeptical to buy so late as well thinking I would miss the plot and as such the experience would be for naught . Fortunately , I was wrong , the game was terrific.I initially got some problems , during the first hour or so but eventually got the hang of it . It was also of little concern joining the story line given the obviously long gap of time.The use of the downloadable guide was good enough to catch up with what I did not understand . I will not go into specifics but the game takes you to another level of gaming just as the first game in the eighties did to start my gaming experience . To the point where I am bored by replaying the other action games I currently own . As for the famous ( to some infamous ) cinematics , I find them enjoyable and necessary.After fighting through some of the scenes it was relaxing to sit back and take in the action without actually quitting the game.It made me set to continue battling on . All in all I recommend this game to any enthusiast or newcomer to gaming.Even my girlfriend who is not a gamer was intrigued by this game and asked me to play only if she was around so she could follow the story . Great job Kojima ! !
    • 041 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This game has beauty written all over it . This will probably be the most epic game for years to come . It is going to be a long time until something takes the title of Most Epic from Metal Gear Solid . No game has yet matched this game in sheer quality . Gameplay . . Story . . Graphics . . . . Beautiful . . . . Play it and you will see what I mean .
    • 063 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) this is the mother of all games this is by far the best game i ever have played in my life if you like the last games you will love this one i went into this game expecting it to be like all the others and it exceded all my expantaions best game ever
    • 090 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have nothing but Great words to describe this game , even if you've never played a MG game before this game will grab you and with its story and game play and amazing visuals through out . You can go easy or normal mode and just run and gun or go Hard or Boss and sneak / strategize . what are you waiting for buy it !
    • 094 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The chance to own a game that will affect how you look at video games and how you feel about them come few and far between . I am a fan of the series and please beat all the other games unless you won't get all the flashbacks in the game . It has amazing visuals and once again the story is so envolved that it seems to evolve as you reach the climatic ending to what is probably the best series ever in a video game .
    • 104 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Im been waiting this game for long time and now im very happy with it , the only things im gonna to say about the game are , the concept , the plot and the design are simply awesome , the creator ( Hideo Kojima ) , polished the basic ideas from the previus games and improved it almost to perfection i have no doubt MGS4 will be remebered for years like a great masterpiece .
    • 114 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Prior to this game I had not played anything in this series since the first game on Nintendo in the late eighties to early nineties.I was a bit skeptical to buy so late as well thinking I would miss the plot and as such the experience would be for naught . Fortunately , I was wrong , the game was terrific.I initially got some problems , during the first hour or so but eventually got the hang of it . It was also of little concern joining the story line given the obviously long gap of time.The use of the downloadable guide was good enough to catch up with what I did not understand . I will not go into specifics but the game takes you to another level of gaming just as the first game in the eighties did to start my gaming experience . To the point where I am bored by replaying the other action games I currently own . As for the famous ( to some infamous ) cinematics , I find them enjoyable and necessary.After fighting through some of the scenes it was relaxing to sit back and take in the action without actually quitting the game.It made me set to continue battling on . All in all I recommend this game to any enthusiast or newcomer to gaming.Even my girlfriend who is not a gamer was intrigued by this game and asked me to play only if she was around so she could follow the story . Great job Kojima ! !
    • 115 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Prior to this game I had not played anything in this series since the first game on Nintendo in the late eighties to early nineties.I was a bit skeptical to buy so late as well thinking I would miss the plot and as such the experience would be for naught . Fortunately , I was wrong , the game was terrific.I initially got some problems , during the first hour or so but eventually got the hang of it . It was also of little concern joining the story line given the obviously long gap of time.The use of the downloadable guide was good enough to catch up with what I did not understand . I will not go into specifics but the game takes you to another level of gaming just as the first game in the eighties did to start my gaming experience . To the point where I am bored by replaying the other action games I currently own . As for the famous ( to some infamous ) cinematics , I find them enjoyable and necessary.After fighting through some of the scenes it was relaxing to sit back and take in the action without actually quitting the game.It made me set to continue battling on . All in all I recommend this game to any enthusiast or newcomer to gaming.Even my girlfriend who is not a gamer was intrigued by this game and asked me to play only if she was around so she could follow the story . Great job Kojima ! !
    • 123 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) FANTASTIC GAME ! Great game play , very advanced , enjoy online play ( like Call of Duty 4 : Modern Warfare but with more stuff you can do ) , overall fun . I heard great things about this game before I got it and was told to get it . And I am glad I did ! The whole experience you get from the game is superb ! This is the conclusion of the fun MGS series so if you loved the other games like I do , you should get this game and see how it all ends !
    • 170 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 blew my mind . I am hard to impress but this game has the full package ; incredible story , graphics , long game-play time , and more . You will be blown away by the beauty and detail of the cut scenes , ( of which there are multiple hours worth ) . Surprising mini-games and plenty of humor and cameos for fans of the franchise .
    • 178 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I didn't actually like the last one in the series so I was surprised how good MGS4 was . It has great graphics and story line and really immerses you in this imaginary world !
    • 180 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Being a fan of the Metal Gear series , and of Hideo Kojima , I bought this game with high expectations and I was not disappointed at all . I've come to hold these games to a high standard , and it was what I expected and then some . Graphics were amazing , game play was good , and the plot was so thick you could cut it with a knife . I also enjoyed the fact that it fill all of the holes from the other games , and clears everything up . I highly recommend this game , and any of the other Metal Gear ( Solid ) Games .
    • 181 4  Being a fan of the Metal Gear series , and of Hideo Kojima , I bought this game with high expectations and I was not disappointed at all . I've come to hold these games to a high standard , and it was what I expected and then some . Graphics were amazing , game play was good , and the plot was so thick you could cut it with a knife . I also enjoyed the fact that it fill all of the holes from the other games , and clears everything up . I highly recommend this game , and any of the other Metal Gear ( Solid ) Games .
    • 182 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I don't usually review items on Amazon , but I want to say - - this game is a masterpiece . I had goosebumps at so many points . The graphics and backdrops are beautiful . This game is a piece of art .
    • 183 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I don't usually review items on Amazon , but I want to say - - this game is a masterpiece . I had goosebumps at so many points . The graphics and backdrops are beautiful . This game is a piece of art .
    • 187 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I bought this game for my fiance and I really enjoyed watching him play the game . The story line is excellent for both genders . It's full of excitement and you get very attached to the characters . I think this is a great game . The graphics are also very detailed and look incredible .
    • 191 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) while some people say the long cutscenes are a problem , id have to disagree the cutscenes are amazing theyre actually thought out and well written.if your an old metal gear fan it will take a while to get used to this one but after you do youl probably prefer this.overalll this game is the one of the best games ever made so get it
    • 225 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The most advanced game ever Hands down best : Graphics Gameplay Story best game ive ever played
    • 227 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Is there any other game like Metal Gear ? . . . NO . This is the best ever . . . don't waist your time . . . if you don't know it . . . just buy it . . . you won't regret it . . .
    • 241 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Graphics , Gameplay , Audio , Cinematics . . . this game has it all . I was never much of a metal gear fan but this has restored my faith in gaming . My mind was blown the minute I started and it had me on the edge of my seats until the very last credit rolled . If you need to play one game in your lifetime , this is it . You will not play a better game .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Sorry I hate trying to figure out titles for these things . . . but anyways I will include a straight to the point review and a longer one . Short review : Pros : 1 . Plot : amazing if you like espionage games 2 . Graphics : incredible 3 . Gameplay : if your not familiar with mgs games or are rusty they are a little difficult at first but they do get easier ( there is also a practice mode at the title screen ) 4 . Sound : excellent Cons ( to me there are non but this is what many complained about ) : 1 . Long and many cutscenes but that's what mgs games are known for 2 . Like i said if you've never played or are rusty on mgs the controls can be hard there is a decent amount to remember Long review : I will start with the best and most obvious point the graphics . This game is a visual orgasm . I haven't seen detail this in depth and nicely done outside of a Square Onix cutscene . They definitely out did themselves with how beautiful they made the graphics in this game it is honestly a masterpiece ( which I never thought I would say about a video game ) . This game just looks incredible and I only have a 720p tv so if you have a 1080i do yourself a favor and get this game just for the graphics . One issue a lot of people have complained about is the cutscenes , many reviews state that it's more like watching a movie then playing a game because of length and how many there are . I don't deny the cutscenes are long and there are a lot of them but they are 1 . Crucial to the plot and 2 . Amazing to watch . If they just seem like they aren't ending I've read you can skip them by pressing start I don't personaly recomend it but I play games for the entire story not just gameplay . Metal Gear Solid games have had long cutscenes since the second one the first one had long codec conversations not cutscenes . I wasn't able to play the third one but I was told this is also true for it . I am going to leave out a plot summary because I don't want to ruin anything but basicaly you will find out the fates of many characters . The gameplay is really easy once you learn it or freshen up on it for us mgs vets . There is a lot to learn but as I had said before you are able to learn most of it in the v.r . training at the title screen . The octocamo is a great tool that alows you to blend in with your suroundings to better hide yourself when needed . The over the shoulder camera angle has become much better since the second one , it's easier to control and not as choppy . The sound is great once again keeping true to the series the musical score is intense and gets your blood pumping . The sound fx are very detailed from walking , crawling , accidently hitting glass bottles that get the enemies attention ( which I don't recomend doing they aren't happy about that ) , all the way to gun fire you hear in the background or your shells hitting the ground . If you are hooked up to suround sound you will love this . As far as I've heard it won't be released on the 360 at least no time soon , but take this from someone who loves both systems ( so you know my opinion is non bias ) if you have the option get it on Playstation 3 . Like I said I love both systems but you will not get the experience and graphics on XBox 360 that you will on Playstation 3 . Basicaly what it all comes down to is that this is an all arounding amazing game , it will keep you busy for hours and keep your eyes and ears very pleased in the process . If you get annoyed with long cutscenes or a lot of them then this probably isn't the game for but I would recomened renting it to be sure , also note that is a game based on patience . I usualy play fast paced games and first person shooters but it is great to have a change of pace evey now and then . Well I guess if my review or the other 95 people that say it's worth it don't change your opinion nothing will .
    • 038 4  I suppose it's obvious I am not a big fan of the series , considering how long I waited to purchase this game . But I figure anyone sitting on the fence at this point is pretty much like me , so this review is for you . MGS4 is simultaneously the most amazing and underwhelming game I have played on the PS3 . It paradoxically sucks and rules , but let's go beyond that and break down what ( for me ) worked and what didn't . This game is incredible visually . . . the color pallette is a bit muted ( as one would expect from this type of game ) , and had too many Final Fantasy type player models in the supporting cast for my taste , but overall oustanding graphics . The gameplay is at times interesting and varied ; I particularly enjoyed the on rails sections . But . . . it does get more than a bit repetitive . Without spoiling anything , certain boss fights follow a similar pattern , and some just plain disappoint completely . Getting a load screen about every 300 feet of game area at times is more than a slight annoyance ( why all PS3 devs don't just go ahead and ask Naughty Dog for lessons on how to avoid large installs and lengthy load times is beyond me ) . And then there are the cut scenes . . . holy crap , the cut scenes . Don't get me wrong , some are well done , and a few characters turn in decent performances . But mostly the scenes are overlong , overly indulgent , and just plain boring . I found the sporadic attempts at high drama and humor to be mostly just silly . The majority of reviews indicate many people really like this game , but I wonder what kind of scores it would have gotten had it not come with the Metal Gear label . I would highly recommend renting this game and playing for a few hours to decide if this one is for you !
    • 142 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Sorry I hate trying to figure out titles for these things . . . but anyways I will include a straight to the point review and a longer one . Short review : Pros : 1 . Plot : amazing if you like espionage games 2 . Graphics : incredible 3 . Gameplay : if your not familiar with mgs games or are rusty they are a little difficult at first but they do get easier ( there is also a practice mode at the title screen ) 4 . Sound : excellent Cons ( to me there are non but this is what many complained about ) : 1 . Long and many cutscenes but that's what mgs games are known for 2 . Like i said if you've never played or are rusty on mgs the controls can be hard there is a decent amount to remember Long review : I will start with the best and most obvious point the graphics . This game is a visual orgasm . I haven't seen detail this in depth and nicely done outside of a Square Onix cutscene . They definitely out did themselves with how beautiful they made the graphics in this game it is honestly a masterpiece ( which I never thought I would say about a video game ) . This game just looks incredible and I only have a 720p tv so if you have a 1080i do yourself a favor and get this game just for the graphics . One issue a lot of people have complained about is the cutscenes , many reviews state that it's more like watching a movie then playing a game because of length and how many there are . I don't deny the cutscenes are long and there are a lot of them but they are 1 . Crucial to the plot and 2 . Amazing to watch . If they just seem like they aren't ending I've read you can skip them by pressing start I don't personaly recomend it but I play games for the entire story not just gameplay . Metal Gear Solid games have had long cutscenes since the second one the first one had long codec conversations not cutscenes . I wasn't able to play the third one but I was told this is also true for it . I am going to leave out a plot summary because I don't want to ruin anything but basicaly you will find out the fates of many characters . The gameplay is really easy once you learn it or freshen up on it for us mgs vets . There is a lot to learn but as I had said before you are able to learn most of it in the v.r . training at the title screen . The octocamo is a great tool that alows you to blend in with your suroundings to better hide yourself when needed . The over the shoulder camera angle has become much better since the second one , it's easier to control and not as choppy . The sound is great once again keeping true to the series the musical score is intense and gets your blood pumping . The sound fx are very detailed from walking , crawling , accidently hitting glass bottles that get the enemies attention ( which I don't recomend doing they aren't happy about that ) , all the way to gun fire you hear in the background or your shells hitting the ground . If you are hooked up to suround sound you will love this . As far as I've heard it won't be released on the 360 at least no time soon , but take this from someone who loves both systems ( so you know my opinion is non bias ) if you have the option get it on Playstation 3 . Like I said I love both systems but you will not get the experience and graphics on XBox 360 that you will on Playstation 3 . Basicaly what it all comes down to is that this is an all arounding amazing game , it will keep you busy for hours and keep your eyes and ears very pleased in the process . If you get annoyed with long cutscenes or a lot of them then this probably isn't the game for but I would recomened renting it to be sure , also note that is a game based on patience . I usualy play fast paced games and first person shooters but it is great to have a change of pace evey now and then . Well I guess if my review or the other 95 people that say it's worth it don't change your opinion nothing will .

  • Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The Metal Gear Solid franchise is a one of those where you either love it , or it simply is not really your thing . Considering it's my thing , I'll now review it , comparing this one with the previous releases . Metal Gear Solid 4 ( MGS4 from now on ) can be defined from the start as a private joke . That is to say that it is close to impossible to fully appreciate the game unless you've experienced the past masterpieces from Hideo Kojima . And when I say fully appreciate , I mean appreciate it the way it should be appreciated . So , for starters , I wouldn't advise anyone who hasn't played the prequels ( MGS , MGS2 , and MGS3 ) to try MGS4 . The game is undoubtably good , and it will feel like a good experience , but still extremely confusing . It's the exact same thing as watching the last movie from the Matrix , Lord of the Rings , or Star Wars franchises , without watching the other ones beforehand . It's not about admitting that the game is good in terms of gameplay , or graphically . It's about being unable to fully understand why the game IS the way it IS . With that out of the way . . I'll proceed with the review for those who have indeed played the other MGS games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is a good game . You can usually tell that without even playing it . But why is it a good game ? For starters , it shares the exact same type of gameplay as it's predecessors , and that is : It's a really long and well done movie , which tells an amazing story , and whom you are part of , by playing Snake . Not the RPG-esque type , but the linear type , where the story is simply told , while you get to experience it . That's a good way to put it . But as a game , how good is it ? In terms of gameplay , presentation , soundwise ? The gameplay has been different since the last iteration of Metal Gear ( MGS3 : S ) , which allowed the players to play in a 3rd person view instead of the usual Overhead view which we all knew and love from the first Metal Gear . I'll consider that a good move by Hideo and his team . In terms of game design , it's the best approach , since it allows players to watch what's in front of them without having to use the 1st Person View button every 5 seconds to re-check what's in front of you . Also , they managed to compensate the lack of overall awareness around the character , by creating the new Spidey Senses Ring . Basically , everytime you're not standing up ( when you crouch or prone ) , this ring shows up around snake , and it works a bit like a soundwave . It basically detects threats . The closer they are to Snake , or how much of a threat they represent to you , the higher the wave . It'll also change color depending on their state of awareness ( Caution or Alert ) . It's a good tool that'll basically save you the trouble of having to peek around corners or rotate your camera every second to check your surroundings . It'll also save your bottom more often than not when you least expect it . The other important introduction is the Octocamo . Basically , the theme from MGS3 was kept , where camouflage is indeed important to succeed on the sneaking mission , but this time around , you don't have to pause the game every time you get out of the grass , or when you get against a wall . Why ? Because snake's camo automatically changes it's texture to look similar to what you're leaned against . Although a good gameplay choice , it's obviously extremely irrealistic . But then again , if you're used to playing MGS , then you already know it's always a blend between realism , and other silly things ( like hiding under cardboard boxes ) . Again , a matter of taste . Take this game as a good Hide and Seek game , and not a Representation of a how a Real Sneaking Mission actually works . It's a game with a certain intent / goal , and it succeeds at that . I won't get into the Drebin Point system , but I can tell you that the game has a huge amount of weapons , all extremely well represented , and somewhat fun to use . It has one major flaw though , that it's predecessors had too . And that is that the game never rewards you for using them . Sure , it makes sense that ending the game without killing anyone promotes a non-violent way of completing the mission . Yet , this also makes it so that everyone that actually uses the weapons ( or goes through the trouble of buying them ) will feel like a fool . It's like Kojima's right next to you whispering : Hey , you're the Big Boss if you finish this game quickly and without alerting anyone nor killing a single person . Oh , but here's all these awesome weapons for you to buy and use . This bothers me for this simple reason : Snake's never seen wielding one of the non-lethal weapons in the cutscenes . Either the Operator or the M4 are in his hands during the cutscenes , and it obviously bothers anyone who's trying to play the game in a sympathetic way towards the virtual enemies . Although I enjoy turning my opponents to gibs with rockets in games like Unreal Tournament , I also love sneaking behind soldiers and putting them to sleep ( literally ) while playing Metal Gear Solid . I just feel bad when I do it , because it apparentely doesn't seem like Snake cares . When it comes to the graphics , I have to admit I enjoy them , but then again I'm used to PC graphics . That means I play games at much higher frames per second , and with much finer detail . Metal Gear Solid 4 looks good , but unfortunately it suffers from two major issues : 1 ) The facial animations are extremely weak ( and just so you have an idea , Half-Life 2 ' s facial animations beat it by FAR ) , which is only compensated by the incredible voice actors behind the faces ; 2 ) It has slowdowns throughout the whole game . Most of them you won't notice , simply because you'll be enjoying one constant slowdown along the whole experience . To play the game at 60fps ( to suit with the 60hz from the typical TV ) , just get go up some stairs befor meeting up with Rat Patrol 01 , and turn the camera to the wall and floor . Now move Snake a little bit . That's the real game speed . As soon as you turn the camera back , it'll turn into a choppy experience again . When you play computer games for 15 years , you happen to notice these things very easily . The common casual player won't notice a thing , probably , and even if he does , he definitely won't care . Basically , the slowdowns don't affect the experience . It's just something I personally dislike . When it comes to the Sound , it's extremely rich and well done . Music , sound effects , everything . The game feels alive , and that's what matters . Obviously you'll need a decent audio setup to feel in the zone , but for what it's worth , they did a fantastic job on it ( just like they have been doing since the first game ) . The Voice Acting is a world of its own in the MGS franchise . I personally lost interest in David Hayter since MGS1 ( his best piece was the now considered alternate ending where Meryl dies and he was absolutely amazing ) . But the rest of the voice actors do their job very well , considering they're not japanese ( who tend to be geniuses when it comes down to VA , from the Anime to Videogames ; they feel right at home ) . Otacon's voice actor , whose name I can't recall , hasn't really attracted me either since MGS2 . Something about him doesn't sound right in this last release , and I might not be alone in this . I guess after watching him suffer from a certain someone's death in MGS2 , he didn't quite do the job on this one . I still believe that the Japanese Voice Actor for Old Snake would fit him perfectly compared to David Hayter , but I guess there's nothing that can be done about it . David sounds exactly the same as if Snake was younger , and to me that doesn't make any sense . And no , Snake's vocal cords didn't change is not a plausible excuse . Overall , and before this reviews turns from big to herculean , the game is a good purchase to those have experienced the past games , but to all those who haven't , I can only advise you on experiencing the previous ones , and then getting MGS4 . It's definitely one of those franchises that even if you tried , you couldn't forget . It's a touching story , not because it's necessirely sad , but because it really makes you think even after you turn the console off . Much more than certain great flicks on the big screen . Thank you for the reading , raj
    • 001 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Hideo Kojima has done it again . MGS4 is the most detailed , convincing , and well-researched game I have ever played . It offers a compelling and imaginative glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare , a nuanced , intelligent storyline , vastly improved gameplay , and incredible graphics . The metal gear franchise has always pushed the boundaries of what a game could be , and challenged the preconceptions of the audience . MGS4 starts out with , of all things , a short live action film about marine fauna . The in-game store discounts weapons ( in real time ) on wednesdays and sundays . These are just a few examples , but there are many more . The story has both the philosophical and political musings as well as the bizarre humor and one of a kind characters that fans expect . The gameplay is more open and the action is more intense than in prior games . The environments seem much bigger and are bustling with npcs engaged in building to building warfare . Snake can join either side in the conflict or ignore them and sneak by . He has a ton of new weapons and gadgets as well . The graphics are among the most impressive I have seen in a game . The characters are solid physical presences with subtle , lifelike facial expressions . The mechs move with an animal grace and hunt with a keen intelligence that belies their artificial construction . Overall , the game is an experience that should not be missed by anyone with a PS3 . If you don't already own a PS3 , this game alone would justify its purchase . It is by far the most creative , original , and technically polished game to appear on the system to date .
    • 005 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I will start with the obvious , the game looks beautiful . The graphical quality does not change between cutscenes and gameplay . Kojima and his team pulled out all the stops on the beauty of this game , as they have always striven to do . SPOILER ALERT Then there is the story . A lot of people harp on the Metal Gear Series because the story is full of twists . One person even said that the plot was twists and only twists . That person missed the point completely . Especially by the end of this game , it becomes apparent what Kojima had been pushing for . The message about humanity is clear . . . the MGS series has always been anti-war , anti-genetic determinism , anti-environmental determinism , every mistake that humanity has ever made with regards to war and control of the populous has been addressed in some way . Consider the history through which Kojima derives his inspiration . His home country of Japan experienced an apocalypse during WWII while causing an apocalypse in mainland Asia at the same time . In all situations of war no matter who begins the fight or where it starts or ends , the young will repeat the mistakes of the old , and the old will let the knowledge gained from their mistakes slip away with death . Even the most heinous actions , deception , murder , are a means to an end , and the end is all that really matters . SPOILERS OVER Gameplay was spectacular . The MGS franchise is one of very few that has made significant gameplay improvements with every subsequent release . Control of Snake feels much more fluid , yet at the same time you can feel his age in the way he performs . Though he is more agile and powerful than the average human could ever be , he isn't quite the same old Snake . He is THE Old Snake . Old Snake gets a lot of neat toys in this game , too . Most notably is his chameleon suit . If he lays flat , his suit will automatically adopt the pattern of the materials that are on the floor . By pressing the triangle button while up against a wall , he will adopt those coverings as well . The second great toy is Drebin's shop . Drebin is a weapons launderer who gives Old Snake full access to replacement ammo and other supplies . ID Locked weapons can be converted to old-world weapons that do not require nanomachine permissions . There are A LOT of weapons in this game . First time through you probably won't get to experience all of them , and that is okay . Just check them out on your next run . The game is only about 10 - 15 hours long depending on how you choose to play . Also , through Drebin's shop Old Snake can modify his weapon . The first weapon , the M4 Custom is a good all-purpose weapon . It packs a decent punch and holds 30 rounds . It can be modded with a shotgun attachment , grenade launcher , or foregrip for stability . Laser sights and scopes can also be added to the M4 and other select weapons . So play around and have fun . Toy #3 is the Metal Gear Mark II , Hal's minature Metal Gear Rex that is mostly harmless . . . mostly . When you need a buddy to turn the corner and remain unseen for you , Mark II can cast an invisibility cloak and make sure the coast is clear . If things get sticky , it has a shock wire function to incapacitate unsuspecting foes . The same tool can be used to knock on surfaces to distract your enemies and guide them away from Old Snake's true position . It is a neat little gadget that you may or may not find to be useful . Next up , the enemies . In this game , it is impossible to hate the enemies you fight ( except for Vamp ) because they are amazing , flat-out . Whether they are GECKOS ( bipedal beast machines ) , FROGS ( all-female supersoldiers ) , or Private Military Company militia-men ( remnants of their humanity will keep you grounded ) , or the Beauty and the Beast Corps ( best enemies in of all time in videogames ? ) , enemies are not just targets . Kojima and his crew made the enemies in this game characters to be admired . They neither have names nor faces , but they will f * * * your day up very quickly if you do not respect their power . From the top down , they are all capable killers . The humanity of this game lies within Snake's allies . Meryl , Eva , Hal , the Colonel , Mae Ling , Raiden , Rosemary , Naomi , and especially Sunny represent the other side of life . Old Snake is a manufactured product of war , the only life he has ever known . No machine can imitate or destroy the compassion that these individuals shared . This is passion . I won't go on , can't explain much else without major spoilers . Gameplay , people , visuals , this game is stunning . Metal Gear Sold 4 exemplifies why videogames deserve to be celebrated as art . It has the story worthy of novel publishing , breath-taking visuals , engrossing music , and an all-around realism that we celebrate in paintings such as the Mona Lisa . If only more videogame producers put this much time and effort into a game . Production for perfection . . . long hours , perspiration , and inspiration to produce the culmination of one's efforts . . . that is art . . . this is art . If you are a casual gamer , this is not for you . If you have never played the other MGS games , this is probably not for you . Play through MGS1 - 3 in order to get the story and gameplay straight , and then play MGS4 . For everyone who has been trying to compare this game to COD and HALO . . . come on . MGS4 is not a pure shooter . They put it nice and bold on the cover , Tactical Espionage Action . That means be sneaky and use force only as needed . Play a shooter and judge other shooters with it . MGS4 is NOT , I repeat , is NOT a shooter . Could this go down as one of the best games of all time ? Absolutely . Game of the Year ? For sure . It is in a league of its own . Nothing else plays like it . Few other games are as engrossed in the mystique of political / sci-fi conspiracy . Too few have such dedicated stories . In most games , the producer's passion is not as apparent . MGS4 had a 105 degree fever with Kojima's ardor for gaming perfection . The game feels like he and his team cared . Gameplay 5 Video 5 - Cutscenes are long but not at all boring Audio 5 Story 5
    • 006 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I will start with the obvious , the game looks beautiful . The graphical quality does not change between cutscenes and gameplay . Kojima and his team pulled out all the stops on the beauty of this game , as they have always striven to do . SPOILER ALERT Then there is the story . A lot of people harp on the Metal Gear Series because the story is full of twists . One person even said that the plot was twists and only twists . That person missed the point completely . Especially by the end of this game , it becomes apparent what Kojima had been pushing for . The message about humanity is clear . . . the MGS series has always been anti-war , anti-genetic determinism , anti-environmental determinism , every mistake that humanity has ever made with regards to war and control of the populous has been addressed in some way . Consider the history through which Kojima derives his inspiration . His home country of Japan experienced an apocalypse during WWII while causing an apocalypse in mainland Asia at the same time . In all situations of war no matter who begins the fight or where it starts or ends , the young will repeat the mistakes of the old , and the old will let the knowledge gained from their mistakes slip away with death . Even the most heinous actions , deception , murder , are a means to an end , and the end is all that really matters . SPOILERS OVER Gameplay was spectacular . The MGS franchise is one of very few that has made significant gameplay improvements with every subsequent release . Control of Snake feels much more fluid , yet at the same time you can feel his age in the way he performs . Though he is more agile and powerful than the average human could ever be , he isn't quite the same old Snake . He is THE Old Snake . Old Snake gets a lot of neat toys in this game , too . Most notably is his chameleon suit . If he lays flat , his suit will automatically adopt the pattern of the materials that are on the floor . By pressing the triangle button while up against a wall , he will adopt those coverings as well . The second great toy is Drebin's shop . Drebin is a weapons launderer who gives Old Snake full access to replacement ammo and other supplies . ID Locked weapons can be converted to old-world weapons that do not require nanomachine permissions . There are A LOT of weapons in this game . First time through you probably won't get to experience all of them , and that is okay . Just check them out on your next run . The game is only about 10 - 15 hours long depending on how you choose to play . Also , through Drebin's shop Old Snake can modify his weapon . The first weapon , the M4 Custom is a good all-purpose weapon . It packs a decent punch and holds 30 rounds . It can be modded with a shotgun attachment , grenade launcher , or foregrip for stability . Laser sights and scopes can also be added to the M4 and other select weapons . So play around and have fun . Toy #3 is the Metal Gear Mark II , Hal's minature Metal Gear Rex that is mostly harmless . . . mostly . When you need a buddy to turn the corner and remain unseen for you , Mark II can cast an invisibility cloak and make sure the coast is clear . If things get sticky , it has a shock wire function to incapacitate unsuspecting foes . The same tool can be used to knock on surfaces to distract your enemies and guide them away from Old Snake's true position . It is a neat little gadget that you may or may not find to be useful . Next up , the enemies . In this game , it is impossible to hate the enemies you fight ( except for Vamp ) because they are amazing , flat-out . Whether they are GECKOS ( bipedal beast machines ) , FROGS ( all-female supersoldiers ) , or Private Military Company militia-men ( remnants of their humanity will keep you grounded ) , or the Beauty and the Beast Corps ( best enemies in of all time in videogames ? ) , enemies are not just targets . Kojima and his crew made the enemies in this game characters to be admired . They neither have names nor faces , but they will f * * * your day up very quickly if you do not respect their power . From the top down , they are all capable killers . The humanity of this game lies within Snake's allies . Meryl , Eva , Hal , the Colonel , Mae Ling , Raiden , Rosemary , Naomi , and especially Sunny represent the other side of life . Old Snake is a manufactured product of war , the only life he has ever known . No machine can imitate or destroy the compassion that these individuals shared . This is passion . I won't go on , can't explain much else without major spoilers . Gameplay , people , visuals , this game is stunning . Metal Gear Sold 4 exemplifies why videogames deserve to be celebrated as art . It has the story worthy of novel publishing , breath-taking visuals , engrossing music , and an all-around realism that we celebrate in paintings such as the Mona Lisa . If only more videogame producers put this much time and effort into a game . Production for perfection . . . long hours , perspiration , and inspiration to produce the culmination of one's efforts . . . that is art . . . this is art . If you are a casual gamer , this is not for you . If you have never played the other MGS games , this is probably not for you . Play through MGS1 - 3 in order to get the story and gameplay straight , and then play MGS4 . For everyone who has been trying to compare this game to COD and HALO . . . come on . MGS4 is not a pure shooter . They put it nice and bold on the cover , Tactical Espionage Action . That means be sneaky and use force only as needed . Play a shooter and judge other shooters with it . MGS4 is NOT , I repeat , is NOT a shooter . Could this go down as one of the best games of all time ? Absolutely . Game of the Year ? For sure . It is in a league of its own . Nothing else plays like it . Few other games are as engrossed in the mystique of political / sci-fi conspiracy . Too few have such dedicated stories . In most games , the producer's passion is not as apparent . MGS4 had a 105 degree fever with Kojima's ardor for gaming perfection . The game feels like he and his team cared . Gameplay 5 Video 5 - Cutscenes are long but not at all boring Audio 5 Story 5
    • 009 4  well picked this up earlier today , and have not being able to put it down ! ! i am a huge MGS fan so i know alot about these games and you can trust me when i say this one is by FAR ! the best ! ! everything from the game play , wicked baddies , the sound effects and graphics ( amazing at 720p - not 1080p ) ! breath taking , heart pumping cut scenes that REALLY make you think that you are inside a movie ! MGS has always been very theatrical , but with how advanced this game is visually you almost can believe you are directing your own action movie ! Hideo and his bois at Konami have out done themselves again ! Same voice cast holds up fantastic again , MGS has always had a great english voice cast ( i dont care what anyone says ) ! David Hayter adds a few years to his voice which suits Old Snake very well ! ! Didnt have to wait very long for Snake to say my fav MGS line thats in all games , Metal Gear . . ? All the new gadets in this game are fantastic , Drebin's shop is a handy welcome to the series , taking a leaf outta Resi4 with collecting weapons and other pieces of gear to buy new imp weapons and ammo ! ! Great touch ! will not spoil plot details or anything coz if your like me and you play this for the story side too you will no doubt be on the edge of your seat with a great story ! action packed cut scenes to get the blood pumpin as you get thrust into the heat of some very big Skirmishes ! i dont see or can beilieve this game can have any haters ! ! it is a must for both old time fans to one of the greatest games ever made ! and for new fans lookin to get into the series ! ! No doubt , ' Metal Gear Solid : Guns of the Patriots ' is , the Game of the Year ! ! ! so do yourself a favour and buy MGS4 NOW ! ! ! ( back to the game for me XD )
    • 010 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Pros : + Very satisfying story + Incredible voice work + Incredible cinematics + Eagle eye attention to detail + A lot of gameplay elements + Memorable Music Soundtrack Cons : - Long cutscenes . To the point where you feel more like you're watching than playing . This goes a long way as you'll play for five seconds to be treated to cutscenes several minutes long - Some load times are really annoying - The Camera can sometimes be a pain After three and a half long years of waiting , Metal Gear Solid 4 finally drops down on the Playstation 3 . With a lot of questions to answer and some mighty big shoes to fill , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily one of the most anticipated video games ever made . For the Metal Gear fan , the game is absolutely fantastic . Continuing an already mesmerizing story , Metal Gear Solid 4 proves to be one of this generations greatest games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is the conclusion to Snake's story . The game is told through some gorgeous cutscenes . There's a lot of detail to the characters faces , their actions and it has some fantastic voice acting to boot . You'll want to grab some popcorn , though , because there are definitely a lot of cutscenes in Metal Gear Solid 4 , and some of them are really long . This is easily the biggest problem with Metal Gear Solid 4 and it's one that has often plagued the series . While the cutscenes are very dramatic and well written , and while they even shed some humor , some of them are just too long , some of them seeming almost useless . If a cutscene is getting a little long , though , it would be a grave mistake to skip it as you might miss some important parts of the story . And if there's any Metal Gear Solid game one should be playing for its story , it's this one . The other big problem with the cutscenes is how they come at you , even early on . There are moments where you'll play for a matter of seconds only to be sit through a cutscene that's several minutes long . At the very least , you can pause the game during the cutscenes . However , it's hard to get over the fact that some of them really drag on . When you get to play the game , though , Metal Gear Solid 4 is amazing . Metal Gear Solid has always been about stealth . The same is true of Guns of the Patriots . The difference being that you're also in the middle of a war and there are two sides fighting against one another , the PMCs and Militia . You're able to help the militia and doing so can have its rewards , such as characters being willing to give you items or being able to go through certain areas more easily . Although , you can also turn the Militia against you . There have been some improvements to sneaking around , though . The camouflage system has returned but it's much better . Rather than having to go into the menu constantly , Snake's camo will change automatically to blend in with the environment and help him evade enemies . You can also hold up enemies just like before , only this time you can perform body searches while holding them up rather than having to shake them down . You can also restrain them to the ground to knock them out . If you really need to get by an enemy and you're running out of options , you can always play dead . This also works when you get spotted and knocked down by an enemy . There's also the implementation of the Solid Eye . This is more vital to sneaking around than anything . It works very similar to the radar in Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops , showing you how much noise you or your enemy is making . Also new to here is the threat ring . The threat ring surrounds Snake at all times and will begin to act up depending on how close an enemy is to him . All of these seem like they'll take forever to get used to , but you'll quickly adapt . Just like previous games in the series , if you're spotted , you'll have to escape from the enemy and hide . There are also moments where you can take control of a Metal Gear Mk II , a very small version of Metal Gear that is controlled by Snake . This little guy allows Snake to scout out the area ahead . You can also use the Metal Gear Mk II to stun certain enemies . Lastly , Snake has a psyche gauge . This is very similar to the stamina gauge in Metal Gear Solid 3 . The gauge depletes depending on how stressed or exhausted Snake is . You can refill this by eating certain snacks like Rations or Noodles , but you can also refill it by resting for a while . But there are plenty of factors that affect Psyche . For example , if Snake has been in the sun too long , you'll have to move him into the shade . If he's been in cold water , you'll have to get him out of it . As his psyche gauge gets lower it becomes harder for him to perform certain actions , such as being able to aim properly . In other words , from time to time Snake will need to rest . Though there are also certain points in the game where his psyche gauge is restocked automatically . You won't always be in stealth mode forever , though . There will be times when you have to fight , and the shooting mechanic works much better in Metal Gear Solid 4 . When you're thrust into combat , the game plays very similar to a third person shooter . Allowing for more precise aiming and no longer forcing you to go into first person view to land a well placed shot . There's also a weapon shop where you can purchase , upgrade or customize weapons to your liking , another element that works to your liking and gives Metal Gear a lot of customization . All this variation in gameplay means that Metal Gear Solid 4 has several different ways to approach it . Combine it's various gameplay elements with a selection of difficulty levels to up the challenge , and Metal Gear Solid 4 , like the three before it , becomes a game you'll want to replay again and again . Sometimes it's just fun to mess around with your enemies or just to see how else you can go about a certain area . Visually , Metal Gear Solid 4 is incredible to look at . There's a ton of detail in the environment , and the atmosphere is also a good one . You're very much immersed in the world of Metal Gear Solid 4 . There are a couple of load times that can be annoying , especially the installation . The camera , while it's great , can sometimes be a pain . It's easy to control , but sometimes you'll find yourself fighting with it . Music wise , there's a memorable score to Metal Gear Solid 4 . There's a lot of voice work as well . Much of it is great , although at times you will get the feeling that some of the voice actors and over-acting . On the whole , Metal Gear Solid 4 is a beautiful looking , ( and sounding ) game . Metal Gear Solid 4 is an amazing experience . If you can handle lengthy cutscenes you'll be satisfied with the final results . If you can handle a couple of annoying load times , you'll be satisfied . The amount of gameplay here is incredible , and the fact that there are so many ways to go about each area is also a lot of fun . For Metal Gear fans , Metal Gear Solid 4 is easily the reason to own a Playstation 3 .
    • 012 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This is the first truly next-gen game to grace either console ( PS3 / 360 , the Wii is different ) . The sheer detail and feature sets are amazing . It's a singleplayer game with the benefit of multiplayer , unlike many games which are the reverse . This is crucial , as many modern games trend toward the opposite . The graphics are , to put it less than eloquently , HAWT . Controls are fluid and very deep ( the sheer volume of actions / interactions is staggering ) . This is a STORY-DRIVEN game , someting that this generation of games is often lacking imo . I haven't seen this much emphasis on this all-too crucial aspect since Lost Odyssey . The soundtrack is at times haunting and always appropriate , really accentuating the experience . The campaign is lengthy and rich . Warning , if you're not a fan of excessive cutscenes , you may be put off by MGS4 ( although you CAN skip them ) . I for one love the game for this reason . There are so many little details that cater to the player's enjoyment , such as the ability to play music in-game on your virtual ipod , the songs and extras scattered here and there , and the inside humor . Even if you're unfamiliar with the series ( I have experience only with the first Metal Gear Solid game ) it's definitely worth a purchase . This is a system-seller plain and simple . Every gamer who calls themself as such should own it . The first truly next-gen does not disappoint . Snakes last dance must be experienced .
    • 016 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Without blowing any story details , I'm just going to get this out of the way : Metal Gear Solid 4 - Guns of the Patriots is the conclusion to the Solid Snake era of the series and it has been done right , and better than what I had in mind . Simply , there's no way I could have asked for a better ending than this . I've always been a fan of the MGS story lines , and this is my favorite part of the story . I understand Hideo Kojima has talked about the series continuing but without him being directly involved anymore as well as the absence of the long-time protagonist Solid Snake , but after this game fans would be left to question where would the series go when MGS5 comes out ? Well , we won't know until then so let's enjoy MGS4 . MGS4 ' s gameplay shouldn't be a stranger to fans of the older titles , however there are some noticeable differences . The CQC ( Close Quarters Combat ) system button is now R1 instead of the O from MGS3 , you fire weapons with ( at least ) two buttons ( one to aim then another to fire ) , scope and camera zoom-ins are use the D-pad to magnify , the D-pad during the control of Snake does not move him , and the system of acquiring weapons is a bit different and the process is rather unusual for MGS games ( you do more than just picking up guns off the floor ) . There are additions to holding-up such as patting enemies down to steal items , there are TONS of weapons in this game , a great variety but you'll never need some of them , and there is a psyche meter ( similar to the Stamina from MGS3 ) and a stress meter which all take effect in Snake's performance . Aside from that the game is still no stranger to MGS fans as it still has the same feel after you get used to the new control system ( I do have to say firing the gun easily took some practice and patience because it was so frustrating at times , but auto-aim eases it up ) . If you were disappointed in the lack of radar in MGS3 , then the Solid-Eye is a nice welcome similar to a radar . Camera angles are totally free and can be controlled with the R-analog stick . After you get used to the controls , like I said , it's a breeze playing through like the old titles in the series . Metal Gear Solid 4 ' s playthrough is similar to the old MGS games - self-explanatory . Cut-scenes are one of the beauties of this game along with it's graphics despite the lengths of them . Be prepared for long cut-scenes and if you plan to watch them all , get ready for many ( and I mean MANY ) hours of gameplay . But in my opinion the scenes move the story along , and it's very engaging . I hardly noticed the lengths of them until I got my total play time at the end of the game , I was very engaged in everything going on in the game to every action and emotion , and I love the addition of flash-back images in the game that give me memories of playing the older titles and seeing how the story of MGS4 came about because of the previous events . So MGS4 , like the other titles , is very cinematic and the most cinematic taking advantage of the PS3 technology , but fans of the series shouldn't be burdened by this if they are intrigued by the storyline and the continuity . In a way I would consider this game mostly for people who are already fans of the series . The storyline wouldn't make as much sense if you hadn't played the previous titles and understand what happened and all . If you just played through without getting the stories on the older titles you'd enjoy the gameplay here as well . In conclusion , MGS4 is an amazing game taking advantage of being on the PS3 , the gameplay and gripping storyline should appeal to the fans of the series , and it's worth it to check out the conclusion of Snake's era in the series . 5 Stars , highly recommended !
    • 025 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I would like to start off with a comment on the newbie reviews which have criticized this game for playing more like an interactive movie than a game . Such criticism would be just fine , except it is the frequently expressed philosophy of its developers - they market their games based on the movie aspect , and remarks by Hideo Kojima and much of his staff + company to that effect can be found on the Internet . Complaining that this plays more like an interactive movie is like going to Iron Man and complaining it about it being a Super-Hero movie . Nobody tricked you , and if you'd done adequate research before buying it ( which you're supposed to do for any costly product ) , then you would have known it wasn't the game for you . Now , there are some sophisticated reviews by old-timers that also criticize this for playing more like an interactive movie , and while I don't agree with them completely , I have some respect for their judgment . First , the storyline . Well , like all the Metal Gear Solid games , it includes scenes that other developers would have only included in the out-takes , that is , the funny actor goof-ups they show after a movie . Basically I mean scenes which break the fourth-wall or seem too ridiculous to actually be apart of a serious commentary on genetic engineering , living in the Age of Information , and warfare and its effects on the economy and world culture . Similar to the negative comments about this playing like an interactive movie , this is kind of the signature mark of both the game series itself and the developers in general - thematically speaking , Metal Gear Solid is very postmodern in both style and focus , and these disruptive scenes are consistent with that spirit . As for the plot : it is a masterful conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid series as a whole , synthesizing bits and pieces from all the old games to create a finale which leaves all the mysteries explained . I did feel it betrayed ( completely reversed ) some of the spirit of MGS1 , but I suppose that makes since considering MGS1 and Shadow Moses was the beginning and MGS4 the end . Some will complain the story is presented in a fragmented manner which makes it difficult to comprehend , but that's in the eye of the beholder - to dedicated fans who supplement our playtime with whatever information we can learn about the Metal Gear Solid universe on the Internet , understanding should come easily . Bear in mind , then , that this storyline will only be fully appreciable to someone who has played other games in the series first and enjoyed the experience . If you fall short of that mark , I recommend putting off MGS4 until later . Now , the gameplay . It reminds me of the rest of the series . It is frustrating in some respects , but still a unique and worthwhile experience you won't find in any other series in the market . That by itself elevates MGS4 ' s gameplay to a high status - if it is unique , worthwhile , and you can't get it in any other series , then it assumes a value higher than its shortcomings would otherwise make it . There is still nothing better than sneaking your way past armed squadrons or hacking away at their numbers in your preferred manner . The freedom of movement and style in Metal Gear Solid is part of its appeal . Now , a few complaints tempered with some positive remarks : . . . the Psyche Bar had potential , but it wasn't the best subsidiary health bar we've ever had . It fell short of what I experienced in Metal Gear Solid 3 . On Normal Mode , it didn't influence my playing at all until quite late in the game , and even then , it was only a minor inconvenience . That is the mark of its overall ineffectiveness to me . . . . I liked how each of the bosses had a back story , as opposed to the Cobra Unit , two of which had essentially no back story ( The Fear and The Pain ) . I didn't like how the back stories felt generic both substance ( they were all pretty much the same , although I guess it was inevitable considering their tragic pasts were a common tie ) , and in presentation - Snake should have interacted more with the Beauty and the Beast Unit , as he did during MGS1 , Raiden did in MGS2 , and Big Boss did to a lesser extent in MGS3 . That would have fleshed out their personalities better . . . . while it was a masterful ending for the series as a whole , the ending of MGS4 in-itself for-itself was a bit of a let down in some ways , though my mouth was open ( figuratively speaking ) from beginning until end , so I can't complain too much . That said , 5 out of 5 for : 1 . A storyline which masterfully concludes an epic series I felt certain couldn't be concluded in a way that didn't feel forced or contrived . Flaws aside , wow . 2 . A gameplay experience which , in spite of its shortcomings , nonetheless offers something special that can't be found anywhere else . Oh . . . graphics and other special effects . . . well , this review is long enough and other people have covered those things in greater detail than I would .
    • 026 4  I would like to start off with a comment on the newbie reviews which have criticized this game for playing more like an interactive movie than a game . Such criticism would be just fine , except it is the frequently expressed philosophy of its developers - they market their games based on the movie aspect , and remarks by Hideo Kojima and much of his staff + company to that effect can be found on the Internet . Complaining that this plays more like an interactive movie is like going to Iron Man and complaining it about it being a Super-Hero movie . Nobody tricked you , and if you'd done adequate research before buying it ( which you're supposed to do for any costly product ) , then you would have known it wasn't the game for you . Now , there are some sophisticated reviews by old-timers that also criticize this for playing more like an interactive movie , and while I don't agree with them completely , I have some respect for their judgment . First , the storyline . Well , like all the Metal Gear Solid games , it includes scenes that other developers would have only included in the out-takes , that is , the funny actor goof-ups they show after a movie . Basically I mean scenes which break the fourth-wall or seem too ridiculous to actually be apart of a serious commentary on genetic engineering , living in the Age of Information , and warfare and its effects on the economy and world culture . Similar to the negative comments about this playing like an interactive movie , this is kind of the signature mark of both the game series itself and the developers in general - thematically speaking , Metal Gear Solid is very postmodern in both style and focus , and these disruptive scenes are consistent with that spirit . As for the plot : it is a masterful conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid series as a whole , synthesizing bits and pieces from all the old games to create a finale which leaves all the mysteries explained . I did feel it betrayed ( completely reversed ) some of the spirit of MGS1 , but I suppose that makes since considering MGS1 and Shadow Moses was the beginning and MGS4 the end . Some will complain the story is presented in a fragmented manner which makes it difficult to comprehend , but that's in the eye of the beholder - to dedicated fans who supplement our playtime with whatever information we can learn about the Metal Gear Solid universe on the Internet , understanding should come easily . Bear in mind , then , that this storyline will only be fully appreciable to someone who has played other games in the series first and enjoyed the experience . If you fall short of that mark , I recommend putting off MGS4 until later . Now , the gameplay . It reminds me of the rest of the series . It is frustrating in some respects , but still a unique and worthwhile experience you won't find in any other series in the market . That by itself elevates MGS4 ' s gameplay to a high status - if it is unique , worthwhile , and you can't get it in any other series , then it assumes a value higher than its shortcomings would otherwise make it . There is still nothing better than sneaking your way past armed squadrons or hacking away at their numbers in your preferred manner . The freedom of movement and style in Metal Gear Solid is part of its appeal . Now , a few complaints tempered with some positive remarks : . . . the Psyche Bar had potential , but it wasn't the best subsidiary health bar we've ever had . It fell short of what I experienced in Metal Gear Solid 3 . On Normal Mode , it didn't influence my playing at all until quite late in the game , and even then , it was only a minor inconvenience . That is the mark of its overall ineffectiveness to me . . . . I liked how each of the bosses had a back story , as opposed to the Cobra Unit , two of which had essentially no back story ( The Fear and The Pain ) . I didn't like how the back stories felt generic both substance ( they were all pretty much the same , although I guess it was inevitable considering their tragic pasts were a common tie ) , and in presentation - Snake should have interacted more with the Beauty and the Beast Unit , as he did during MGS1 , Raiden did in MGS2 , and Big Boss did to a lesser extent in MGS3 . That would have fleshed out their personalities better . . . . while it was a masterful ending for the series as a whole , the ending of MGS4 in-itself for-itself was a bit of a let down in some ways , though my mouth was open ( figuratively speaking ) from beginning until end , so I can't complain too much . That said , 5 out of 5 for : 1 . A storyline which masterfully concludes an epic series I felt certain couldn't be concluded in a way that didn't feel forced or contrived . Flaws aside , wow . 2 . A gameplay experience which , in spite of its shortcomings , nonetheless offers something special that can't be found anywhere else . Oh . . . graphics and other special effects . . . well , this review is long enough and other people have covered those things in greater detail than I would .
    • 027 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is one of the ( if not THE ) greatest achievement in gaming history . It creates a new standard for not only stealth & action games but for all genres period . This is the last game where Solid Snake will play the main protagonist in the MGS series , and this proves to be his most heroris mission yet . The MGS series has always been knowned for its presentation , and this ones no different . . . the presentation beats the hell out of movies these days and no game I know has the kind of presentation that MGS4 does . The gamplay has changed and probably for the better , the new over the shoulder shooting style fits the game very well and its the best thing that could have happened to the gameplay in my opinion . The graphics and sound are the best I have ever witnessed , even Mass Effect or Halo 3 can't beat this . The game may not sell millions of copies like Halo 3 or GTA IV but it beats those games in gamplay and presentation bar none . Things have changed , Solid Snake is aging super fast and has less than a year to live in the world . But B4 he dies he has one final mission to do and that is to stop Liquid Ocelot ( his brother ) from controlling the world . Snake cannot do it alone so characters new and old show up to his aid to help defeat Liquid once and for all . The Game is truly breathtaking and allows certain freedom that previous Metal Gear games didn't allow u to do . For example you can either choose to kill or not kill whoever you want and it effects the game completetly . The game is taking place in wartime between the PMC's and militia and if u so happen to help militia or the PMC's they will help you in favor . The game is so diverse in so many aspects that it is truly overwhelming , over 70 weapons and items at ur disposel , new gadgets like the Metal Gear Mk.II adds a new take on the game and allows players to strategize be4 they do anything else . The new weapon system is similar to Resident Evils system of weapons where you can purchase and sell items to a gun launderer named Drebin in real time whether ur in a boss battle or just walking around scouting the area , the new system really comes in handy . The Game is truly a masterpeice and will impact the gaming world without a doubt . PROS : PRESENTATION - The Metal Gear series has always been known for its gripping storyline and breathtaking cutscenes and this one is no different . From the minute you start playing you alrady feel like you are part of the game , thats how powerful it is . ( 10 / 10 GAMEPLAY - the game provides diverse gamplay for both practical and veteran players . The new over-the-shoulder aiming system to the new weapons system to the new gadgets like the Metal Gear Mk.II OctoCamo and even an IPOD the game is really fun to play and mess around with . ( 9.5 / 10 ) GRAPHICS - the game is BEAUTIFUL in every aspect . To the character models faces to the shadow and particle effects . This is the best looking game I have ever seen , it has one of the most realistic water effects in any game , the dirt and snow effects are surreal . Every little technical detail is amazing , this game beats the rest out of the park in graphics , I haven't yet seen a prettier game . ( 10 / 10 ) SOUND - This is where the game really shines , the voice acting is the best in the business . Long-time fans will never get enough of David Hayters voice ( Solid Snakes voice ) he improvises since Snake is now Old Snake emphasis on the Old part . The voice-acting is so natural that you would actually believe these characters were real-life people . The music by again Harry Gregson-Williams with Nobuko Toda is breathtaking , the orchaestra is masterful full of strings and piano and horns and really creates the atmosphere of the game . ( 10 / 10 ) MULTIPLAYER - I haven't played the full versio yet because Im still playin the campaign but I was involved in the beta couple mothes back and it is pretty damn good . If you play the campaign than the multiplayer should be second nature because the gamplay mechanics is the same , even the drebin point system is involved in the multiplayer . If you played the old MGO ( Metal Gear Online ) that came with MGS3 : Subsistence , it is nothing like that infortunately . Personally the old MGO was a lot more fun and faster with pretty simple mechanics but the new one is a little awkward . It is slower and a bit more complicated but technically its the same . . . kinda . Its fun thats all you need to know . ( 9 / 10 ) CONS - The hardcore fans ( like me ) will appreciate the lengthy cutscenes and the unveiling of the Metal Gear saga and story . . . but for newcomers I suggest you play the previous MGS games because you WILL get confused . The cutscenes are great and exciting but sometimes I wish I was more involved . - The game is 60% cutscenes and 40% percent gamplay , its not as bad as u would think but since this is the conclusion to possibly the greatest video game series of all time , you would expect this kind of thing . Its better than MGS2 ' s lengthy cutscenes because those were boring as f * * * . - The new weapons system is great and convinient but it makes the game a bit easy , but it is fun . - THE TRULY SAD PART ABOUT THIS GAME IS THE FACT THAT THIS IS POSSIBLY THE LAST METAL GEAR GAME AND IT REALLY BRINGS A TEAR TO MY EYES . There really is no bad part to this game , but for newcomers they might find some flaws that they won't fully understand . The game is truly a masterpiece and for hardcore fans this is just as good as sex , this game summarizes the whole Metal Gear series and concludes it . Almost every question that has been asked in the MGS series is resolved and answered and it truly does conclude the series in a satisfying way where everybody has there somewhat happy ending . To Solid Snake you deserve a good salute FAREWELL SNAKE ITS BEEN FUN ! ! ! !
    • 029 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Funny how the original ' Stealth Espionage Action ' game was born . Failed to create all-out action game due to the limited technology , video game auteur Hideo Kojima instead created a game where you avoid firefight and sneak around the enemy . Since the original inception of Metal Gear in 1987 , the series have always represented the best of the best the gaming industry can offer . Although loosely linked , each iteration was stand-alone game that requires no knowledge of the previous games . It all changed in MGS4 . If the past installments slowly build the background of one of the finest video game storyline , MGS4 not only creates an immensely excellent stand-alone plot , but also brings suddenly all previous story to the stratospherically mythological level . One must experience all past games to fully understand and appreciate the level of genius MGS4 provides . MGS4 interweaves all the story so clearly into one satisfying epic culmination and brings its story to a closure . In doing so , Kojima eradicated all the past shortcoming and confusion in the plotline of ' MGS2 : Sons of Liberty ' , and making Raiden the coolest video game character you wish you could play as . ( Never thought that was possible , did you ? ) The ultimate joke on us compliment of Sir Hideo Kojima and his far-out sense of humor for ridiculing him on MGS2 for so long . Close Quarter Combat ( CQC ) was improved upon MGS3 , and not only you have free-camera , the 3rd person perspective is now over the shoulder instead of over the head , you have the 1st person-like accuracy . Furthermore , you now can shoot and move around in the 1st person perspective . All the movement and combat mechanics have been vastly improved and refined here compared to MGS3 . MGS4 is a stealth action game first and foremost , but now you have freedom to choose how you go about your tactics . You can sneak around without killing , or you can sneak around killing everyone . But most of all , you can just go around killing everything that moves . With tons of high tech weaponry at your disposal , you no longer have to rely solely alone on stealth . Improved upon camoflouge suit from MGS3 , you now have octocamo suit . It adapts automatically to any environment you touch . You also have ' snake eye ' that replaced binocular and also works as infrared goggle . You also have a useful aid from miniature metal gear called ' MK II ' to survey the surrounding and even knock your enemy unconscious . All these do not mean the dynamic of the gameplay changes into all-out action like gears of war . You have to constantly monitor your psyche level . Continuosly shooting your way around will decrease your psyche level that directly affects your efficiency in combat so stealth is still your best course of action . Metal Gear Solid ( MGS ) series always pushes the envelope to the very end of bleeding technology of its time . But here deploys Hideo Kojima a truly amazing in-game cutscenes generated by in-game engine to the CGI level seen from Final ' Fantasy VII : Advent Children ' . All the staple camera techniques frequently seen in top Hollywood production is deployed here . They even use hand-held camera technique . We are talking about cutscenes directly generated by in-game engine itself , not pre-made cutscenes like CGI ( computer-generated imagery ) . Truly beyond amazing achievement if you ask me . Natunally , the gameplay itself also looks outstanding . Possibly the best looking video game to date . All the good looking graphics and techniques will mean nothing without excellent voice-actings headed by David Hayter as Old Snake . The music composed by Harry Gregson Williams is another area MGS4 matches on par with the top Hollywood production . Voice-actings and music enhance the overall cinematic experience to another level . Level design is nothing short of excellent . His near perfectionist attention to details is shown in every single rubble in each level . Maps are very large , although devided by small section and loading screen . One fact that always bothers me no matter which game it is . Loaging screen here is not as bothersome as ones in RPGs but bothersome nonetheless . There are so many hidden jokes , references to the previous games , and his usual far-out , often wierd sense of humors you need to find to fully appreciate how deep the game as whole truly is . Is this game perfect ? No game ever is . But in this case , I am more disappointed for what it doesn't have . * * * * * SPOILER WARNING * * * * * First of all , the game is still too short for game of this magnitude . Gameplay itself last about 14 - 15 hours if you attack everything in linear fashion . Cutscenes are about 7 - 8 hours ; total about 20 hours give or take a little . ' MGS3 : Snake Eater ' still stands as the longest game in the franchise . Next , Shadow Moses was a somewhat letdown gameplay-wise . First time I enter Shadow Moses , and I hear ' Best is yet to come ' from MGS1 in the background , it was a spine-tingling experience . Then I run into Gekkos and suicide Gekkos . In the plot sense , that was inarguably the best course , but I wanted to play more stealth action against soldiers and alarms and turrets as in MGS1 . I can only hope in the inevitable ' Special Improved Edition ' in the future , they give us a standalone mission set in Shadow Moses guarded by the FROGS , turrets , and alarms with boss fights at the end of each stage as bonus so they don't have to disturb the existing plotline . Next , we need cinema mode just like in MGS3 : Subsistence so we can watch all the cutscenes and concentrate in story alone . Right now we can watch all the briefings cutscenes but we need to play the game again to watch the rest . Next , VR ( Virtual Reality ) Mission is something you could use to finetune your techniques just like in MGS1 and MGS2 . Virtual Chamber in MGS4 just doesn't cut it . Give us VR Mission in the Special Edition . Finally , I would never thought I would say this . I want to play as Raiden . Give us Raiden , Kojima-San . Maybe Raiden's mission like Snake's Mission in MGS2 . Better yet , how about the alternative path like ' Ada Wong ' in Resident Evil 4 Director's cut so you can blend him in the existing plotline such as Battle with Vamp , etc . I humbly ask for your forgiveness for our ignorance of the past . Pretty Please with lots of sugar on top , Give us Raiden . Get the limited edition if you can by all means . It comes in excellent and cool-looking hardbound case . It contains the same original game disc in original Blu-ray case with artwork . But it also contains the second case that harbors two discs . One is Blu-ray disc contains about 150 minutes worth of documentaries from the history of MGS to the Making of MGS4 . The other is soundtrack of MGS4 . Must-have collector's item for the long time series fans . At last , Solid Snake's story comes to an immensely satisfying grand conclusion . This is one game that is meant to be thoroughly experienced ; you invest your time in characters and storyline so much , you feel attached to the avatar in your actual gameplay . MGS4 is as close to Hideo Kojima's envisioned Magnus Opus since the inception of Metal Gear in 1987 . At the end of the game ( Be sure to wait and watch until the very end title shows ) , you will know you just experience the most cinematic video game ever created . The emotional resonance will ringer long after the end credit rolls . MGS4 is man's game like ' Dirty Dozen ' , not a cheek flick like ' An Affair to remember ' . Just like all the previous MGS games , your heart will be filled up with such emotion that makes even grown men cry . Go ahead ! Stand attention . Give this soldier a proper respect and one last salute . He really deserves it with all your heart .
    • 031 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) It's finally here . After what has seemed like an eternity of waiting , Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is here , and not only is it a stunning achievement in terms of technical aspects ( this game utilizes what the PS3 is capable of like nothing you have ever seen before ) , but it also conveys one of the deepest and most engrossing storylines that you will ever come across in a video game . Yes , as you have no doubt heard by now , the game features some quite lengthy cut-scenes that seemingly pop up out of nowhere in the middle of gameplay . While this can get annoying , nearly everything else about Metal Gear Solid 4 is simply flawless . The storyline , what little can be mentioned without giving away a barrage of spoilers , finds an aging Snake in the middle of Liquid Ocelot's new , destructive plans . Familiar faces are abound as well , which will lead to many surprises and shocks , even for the most hardcore of Metal Gear Solid fans . As said before , Metal Gear Solid 4 boasts the best audio and visual presentation you will ever see in a video game . Quite frankly , this game is a gorgeous sight to behold . Gameplay wise , the game offers up some equally impressive shooting and stealth mechanics , while the boss fights are nothing short of epic . Online multiplayer modes seem to be the only aspect of MGS4 that don't conjure up the awe-inspiring moments that the rest of the game does , but they are fun on their own regardless . Words alone can't do this game justice though . Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is by far and large the best game to come out on the PS3 thus far , and without a doubt is one of the finest video games to ever see the light of day . Yes , it really is that good , and if you have been waiting for that PS3 killer app , your wait is over .
    • 032 4  It's finally here . After what has seemed like an eternity of waiting , Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is here , and not only is it a stunning achievement in terms of technical aspects ( this game utilizes what the PS3 is capable of like nothing you have ever seen before ) , but it also conveys one of the deepest and most engrossing storylines that you will ever come across in a video game . Yes , as you have no doubt heard by now , the game features some quite lengthy cut-scenes that seemingly pop up out of nowhere in the middle of gameplay . While this can get annoying , nearly everything else about Metal Gear Solid 4 is simply flawless . The storyline , what little can be mentioned without giving away a barrage of spoilers , finds an aging Snake in the middle of Liquid Ocelot's new , destructive plans . Familiar faces are abound as well , which will lead to many surprises and shocks , even for the most hardcore of Metal Gear Solid fans . As said before , Metal Gear Solid 4 boasts the best audio and visual presentation you will ever see in a video game . Quite frankly , this game is a gorgeous sight to behold . Gameplay wise , the game offers up some equally impressive shooting and stealth mechanics , while the boss fights are nothing short of epic . Online multiplayer modes seem to be the only aspect of MGS4 that don't conjure up the awe-inspiring moments that the rest of the game does , but they are fun on their own regardless . Words alone can't do this game justice though . Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is by far and large the best game to come out on the PS3 thus far , and without a doubt is one of the finest video games to ever see the light of day . Yes , it really is that good , and if you have been waiting for that PS3 killer app , your wait is over .
    • 035 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 is the first game i've bought as a pre-order , and i admit , i fell into buyers remorse as soon as i got it . Bare in mind though that this is before i placed the game into my ps3 . Having opened the box and actually placing the game into the system you are welcomed by a installation screen , it was a bit of a wait ( suggest you snack as the messages in this part tend to just repeat themselves , so you wont miss much ) I was unhappy for the wait at first , but as soon as the game started , all was forgiven . The visuals in this game are the best I've seen to date . Konami really brings out the power of the ps3 here . There's intricate detail , from facial features like Snakes chapped and old lips , to his old wrinkly skin . Besides Snake the enviroments are done exceptionally well too . Decaying residential areas scarred from battle , you can see walls cracking , falling , etc . Bottles on the floor . Even the enemies and other characters get the ps3 visual treatment . You wont be disappointed at all . Plus it runs at 1080i / p for those of you who have old school hdtvs like i do which is just awesome , and completely appreciated these days due to the lack of 720p compatibility , we're usaully stuck at 480p . Thanks Konami ! The Sound is just as every bit of amazing as the visuals , you get immense detail here too . From the cicada sounds of a nearby Gekko . To the communicating enemies near the hall you're at . To the chicken , birds and other animals that are going about life near you . The music is killer too , but it's just as expected from the Metal Gear Solid series . The gameplay controls are great , you've got fps aiming L1 and Triangle ( the game control screen says just hold Circle for FPS , but it's not working for me ) and auto aiming just holding L1 . The trigger is R1 and underneath those two are L2 and R2 which are there for your equipment and gun setup . You've got your movement / aiming and camera control on the two analog sticks , simple right ? Triangle to stand or lean at an object and x to crotch ( light button push ) or lay on the floor ( hard button push ) . The Start button brings up you're equipment menus , codec , and save options . Everything flows in terms of controls . Now for the plot , well that I won't ruin , but it won't fail you in that department . Many people complain about the too many cutscenes in this game , this is a clear sign it's their first experience with the Metal Gear Series , it's always been like this since day 1 . I've always digged them , granted though some are a little too long to watch , but people have their own opinion , regardless if you just want a game to play , use the online option instead , it's pretty good in it's own right . ( just don't expect to go in running and gunning or you'll be on the floor dead like i was the first one hundred times : ) ) The beta had a few lag issues , but I'm pretty sure they've probably ironed most of the bugs out . If you have a ps3 Metal Gear Solid 4 is a must own ! . . . . or atleast a rent ( if you're that cheap . . . ) you shouldnt skip it out even if you're one of those people who avoid games due to hype , you will only be missing out on what will be the game of the year for sure and probably hurting yourself from a masterfully done experience . * * A funny tidbit : This is probably the first Metal Gear to utilize skin pores lol , don't believe me ? Just check it out play Metal Gear Solid 3,2,1 and compare it to 4 .
    • 036 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 is the first game i've bought as a pre-order , and i admit , i fell into buyers remorse as soon as i got it . Bare in mind though that this is before i placed the game into my ps3 . Having opened the box and actually placing the game into the system you are welcomed by a installation screen , it was a bit of a wait ( suggest you snack as the messages in this part tend to just repeat themselves , so you wont miss much ) I was unhappy for the wait at first , but as soon as the game started , all was forgiven . The visuals in this game are the best I've seen to date . Konami really brings out the power of the ps3 here . There's intricate detail , from facial features like Snakes chapped and old lips , to his old wrinkly skin . Besides Snake the enviroments are done exceptionally well too . Decaying residential areas scarred from battle , you can see walls cracking , falling , etc . Bottles on the floor . Even the enemies and other characters get the ps3 visual treatment . You wont be disappointed at all . Plus it runs at 1080i / p for those of you who have old school hdtvs like i do which is just awesome , and completely appreciated these days due to the lack of 720p compatibility , we're usaully stuck at 480p . Thanks Konami ! The Sound is just as every bit of amazing as the visuals , you get immense detail here too . From the cicada sounds of a nearby Gekko . To the communicating enemies near the hall you're at . To the chicken , birds and other animals that are going about life near you . The music is killer too , but it's just as expected from the Metal Gear Solid series . The gameplay controls are great , you've got fps aiming L1 and Triangle ( the game control screen says just hold Circle for FPS , but it's not working for me ) and auto aiming just holding L1 . The trigger is R1 and underneath those two are L2 and R2 which are there for your equipment and gun setup . You've got your movement / aiming and camera control on the two analog sticks , simple right ? Triangle to stand or lean at an object and x to crotch ( light button push ) or lay on the floor ( hard button push ) . The Start button brings up you're equipment menus , codec , and save options . Everything flows in terms of controls . Now for the plot , well that I won't ruin , but it won't fail you in that department . Many people complain about the too many cutscenes in this game , this is a clear sign it's their first experience with the Metal Gear Series , it's always been like this since day 1 . I've always digged them , granted though some are a little too long to watch , but people have their own opinion , regardless if you just want a game to play , use the online option instead , it's pretty good in it's own right . ( just don't expect to go in running and gunning or you'll be on the floor dead like i was the first one hundred times : ) ) The beta had a few lag issues , but I'm pretty sure they've probably ironed most of the bugs out . If you have a ps3 Metal Gear Solid 4 is a must own ! . . . . or atleast a rent ( if you're that cheap . . . ) you shouldnt skip it out even if you're one of those people who avoid games due to hype , you will only be missing out on what will be the game of the year for sure and probably hurting yourself from a masterfully done experience . * * A funny tidbit : This is probably the first Metal Gear to utilize skin pores lol , don't believe me ? Just check it out play Metal Gear Solid 3,2,1 and compare it to 4 .
    • 039 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I will have to start out by saying I am a MGS fan from NES days . That simple statement is to warn people that while I try to be as honest as possible I do have some bias towards the game and series . If you don't own a PS3 yet MGS4 is the reason to buy one . This is the fitting end of an era for Solid Snake and the game is a master piece of art , story and gameplay . That said this is Hideo Kojima's story and he is going to make damn sure you see it . While I am not sure of the percentage I would guess at least a third of the game is made up of cut scenes . You will watch through entire stages of cuts scenes , only to save and watch another one before getting to a playable stage . For the less than total MGS fan this can be quite annoying . Luckily you are able to skip the scenes if you want , though you will lose all understanding of the story in the process . And like all previous MGS titles on the PS systems this is a complex and convoluted story . But for the fan it will answer so many of the questions that have up to this point been unresolved in the series . The gameplay is typical MGS but even more refined and precise than before . While I thought it would be hard to top the control available in MGS3 this game has done it . Snake moves with amazing precision , but with a real world weight to him . Snake is an old soldier and it shows . But while any other person his age would be home watching TV , Snake is out to save the world one last time . The years of hard live come across clearly in the gameplay while not being an unnecessary hindrance . The fact that Hideo Kojima was able to pull this off is amazing . The amount of Easter Eggs and homages to the series and his past game means several play through are in order for the fan . The amount of gear and weapons also means most players will play through several times just to make sure they have experience all the action . You can not go wrong with this game , be it for the hardcore MGS fan , or the fan of action games in general . This is the fitting end of Hideo Kojima run on this amazing series and it ends with every bit as much emotional investment as Lord of the Rings or Star Wars . There may be Metal Gear games in the future , I hope there are , but this is the fitting end of Snakes tale .
    • 040 4  I will have to start out by saying I am a MGS fan from NES days . That simple statement is to warn people that while I try to be as honest as possible I do have some bias towards the game and series . If you don't own a PS3 yet MGS4 is the reason to buy one . This is the fitting end of an era for Solid Snake and the game is a master piece of art , story and gameplay . That said this is Hideo Kojima's story and he is going to make damn sure you see it . While I am not sure of the percentage I would guess at least a third of the game is made up of cut scenes . You will watch through entire stages of cuts scenes , only to save and watch another one before getting to a playable stage . For the less than total MGS fan this can be quite annoying . Luckily you are able to skip the scenes if you want , though you will lose all understanding of the story in the process . And like all previous MGS titles on the PS systems this is a complex and convoluted story . But for the fan it will answer so many of the questions that have up to this point been unresolved in the series . The gameplay is typical MGS but even more refined and precise than before . While I thought it would be hard to top the control available in MGS3 this game has done it . Snake moves with amazing precision , but with a real world weight to him . Snake is an old soldier and it shows . But while any other person his age would be home watching TV , Snake is out to save the world one last time . The years of hard live come across clearly in the gameplay while not being an unnecessary hindrance . The fact that Hideo Kojima was able to pull this off is amazing . The amount of Easter Eggs and homages to the series and his past game means several play through are in order for the fan . The amount of gear and weapons also means most players will play through several times just to make sure they have experience all the action . You can not go wrong with this game , be it for the hardcore MGS fan , or the fan of action games in general . This is the fitting end of Hideo Kojima run on this amazing series and it ends with every bit as much emotional investment as Lord of the Rings or Star Wars . There may be Metal Gear games in the future , I hope there are , but this is the fitting end of Snakes tale .
    • 053 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 ( MGS4 ) may well be one of the best games ever made . This isn't a gross overstatement , this is just a fact , a reality of the situation and the consequences are staggering . MGS4 has delivered on a gaming benchmark that really makes all other games fade in comparison . When I first got my PS3 , I got it boxed with a very popular action game ( no points for guessing ) . MGS4 was on the shelf and I remembered how well I enjoyed MGS3 : Snake Eater but the hype was about the game I had in the box . In reality , the boxed PS3 should have been sold with MGS4 and the real hype should have been about this ` final entry ' ( debatable ) in the Solid Snake series . So if you are thinking about a PS3 box then I say look not further than the new MGS4 one . MGS4 is an evolution in gaming . This is not just a development in tactical espionage games or a better story . This is an entirely new way to game . MGS4 makes abundant use of the PS3 ' s networking capabilities . Lots of content such as music for snake's iPod ( yeah it works like a real iPod also ) and his camouflage gear are released at intervals online by the MGS4 developers . There are even exclusive MGS4 podcasts . So MGS4 is not just limited to the extensive BD content , there is probably going to be years of content updates ahead . MGS4 is absolutely massive . You get approximately 30 hours of a game from start to finish . There are days of game play involved . There are several Acts where you can play with snake . You are advised to play MGS4 sneaking . This means less shooting , more hiding and you will enjoy the game more . The less you shoot or CQC the more fun you will have but you need the patients to maybe hang around a wall or bush for several minutes . In fact this game requires a lot of patients . It is the way it has been designed . It is full metal emersion in a stealth world . Act 1 - Liquid Sun This is urban war in a Middle Eastern city . Snake fights with or against local militia . You are introduced to new tech like a remote control robot , Metal Gear Mk . II , gun purchasing and gun unlocking . You also get to fight in a hotel . This map is gigantic and the stealth play is impeccable . Act 2 - Solid Sun Here you are on South American terrain . This is close to the sort of setting found in the Russian forests of MGS3 , however there is no snake eating or growling stomachs . There are more open areas and buildings to climb . You will enjoy the stealth play here a lot . Act 3 - Third Sun Prague , Czech Republic . Snake sneaks around this European city at night . This really challenges your ability to tiptoe and avoid detection . Snake in the city is a great idea and the execution is a lot of fun . Act 4 - Twin Suns Shadow Moses Island . This is from the first MGS . It is a huge industrial complex that Snake must penetrate . There is also lots of snow covered terrain and blizzards for snake to get through . Act 5 - Old Sun A submarine / battleship . Snake moves around inside this warship for the final showdown . He takes on more than one end boss here . It is very hard to play this as a sneaking mission and depends a lot on shooting . There are also dozens of boss fights and at least a few hours of cut scenes to get through . There are too many guns with adaptors to count as well as accessories galore . By the end of the game you have only experienced a fraction of what you could have used and will probably go back and play the game more than once and play it in a different way . For this reason MGS4 has a very nice long lifespan . Snake's moves have been made easier . The CQC is a little different than snake eater but offers some things new . There are multiple holds available as well as new ways to engage the enemy , but more importantly , these controls have been made easier than the steep learning curve that came with MGS3 . The graphics are impeccable . At times it is like playing a modern anime or Manga movie which is to say it is like playing the cut scenes in MGS3 . However some of the cut scenes in MGS4 are 3D animations that you can move around . The music and sound effects are top notch . To put it in perspective the closing credits run like the ending to the movie Titanic . That is how much work has gone into MGS4 . The story is very complex and often hard to follow so you will have to be on your toes . MGS developers released a back-story add-on you can download over the PS3 Sony Store . This will familiarize you with MGS1 to 3 . With that said , the story is a good one and has to do with the war economy and has a lot to do with Snake's family but be prepared to sit through it . Once you know the story you can skip them on your second or more play . MGS4 comes with multiplayer . That is a whole other game involving players in maps shooting it out with each other . There is not much stealth involved though as it is pretty much straight forward gun battling within complexes . And of course being on the PS3 multiplayer is free . Installing MGS4 can take some time . There are a few minutes of installation between each Act . However when done loading times are not bad and save times are instantaneous . Anyway the bottom line is that anyone with a PS3 is going to get this . You could say this was made for the PS3 or the PS3 made for this and you wouldn't be far wrong . It makes full use of the PS3 and quite frankly the only thing that can try to compete is a high end PC ( but with what game ? ) . So right now , as it stands , the PS3 offers quite possibly the best gaming experience with MGS4 . It simply blows away any and all games on other consoles and the PC . That is a blue moon event in the world of computer gaming . Pros The best stealth game ever Maybe the best game ever Makes full use of the PS3 Revolutionary graphics Huge levels and design iPod and podcasts Cons It ends Makes other PS3 games pale in comparison No snake eating
    • 055 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I bought this on it's release day along with a DS3 controller . The very beginning of the game through me for a loop as there were several abstract videos played that I couldn't seem to skip . I didn't mind at all that the game had an up front installation . It was actually pretty quick . On to playing the game . I did mind that it has an install between every act and that if two people are playing it you'll constantly be re-installing the current act for that person . It's full of story . Most of which is a bit overblown japanese oddness but it kind of grows on you . The acting is well done for a game and Snake is a very interesting character to follow . I'm the type who likes a good amount of cut scene and story . I like to relax a bit between gaming . To me the perfect amount of this was done in Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank Future : TOD . MGS4 goes well beyond the amount of cut scenes in those games and they are a bit less compelling to watch . Don't get me wrong , I still enjoy them . The game play is pretty incredible . It's easy to control snake , it's a ton of fun sneaking up on bad guys and the camo suit never gets old . There are a few short comings . Moving your gun 180 degrees in a fire fight takes awhile . It's understandable that Snake is old but it seems just a little too slow . Also it seems very easy to just shoot everyone with the tranq gun and sneak past . So the game is not perfect , why did I give it a 5 ? It's because the game does so many things so well and has such a great attention to detail in so many areas it definitly deserves it . The graphics are really great but beyond that the sound is AMAZING . The camera work is one of the best I've seen in a video game . Not once did I get dizzy and only when on my belly in the dark under something is it difficult to see what you're doing . Technically the game is one of the most impressive things I've seen in gaming . For those of you concerned , it is also a lot of fun . I personally like Uncharted better but that takes nothing away from this game given Uncharted is one of my favorite games of all time .
    • 056 4  I bought this on it's release day along with a DS3 controller . The very beginning of the game through me for a loop as there were several abstract videos played that I couldn't seem to skip . I didn't mind at all that the game had an up front installation . It was actually pretty quick . On to playing the game . I did mind that it has an install between every act and that if two people are playing it you'll constantly be re-installing the current act for that person . It's full of story . Most of which is a bit overblown japanese oddness but it kind of grows on you . The acting is well done for a game and Snake is a very interesting character to follow . I'm the type who likes a good amount of cut scene and story . I like to relax a bit between gaming . To me the perfect amount of this was done in Uncharted and Ratchet & Clank Future : TOD . MGS4 goes well beyond the amount of cut scenes in those games and they are a bit less compelling to watch . Don't get me wrong , I still enjoy them . The game play is pretty incredible . It's easy to control snake , it's a ton of fun sneaking up on bad guys and the camo suit never gets old . There are a few short comings . Moving your gun 180 degrees in a fire fight takes awhile . It's understandable that Snake is old but it seems just a little too slow . Also it seems very easy to just shoot everyone with the tranq gun and sneak past . So the game is not perfect , why did I give it a 5 ? It's because the game does so many things so well and has such a great attention to detail in so many areas it definitly deserves it . The graphics are really great but beyond that the sound is AMAZING . The camera work is one of the best I've seen in a video game . Not once did I get dizzy and only when on my belly in the dark under something is it difficult to see what you're doing . Technically the game is one of the most impressive things I've seen in gaming . For those of you concerned , it is also a lot of fun . I personally like Uncharted better but that takes nothing away from this game given Uncharted is one of my favorite games of all time .
    • 057 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Metal Gear Solid 4 is all the triumphs and shortcomings of the entire Metal Gear series writ large . The game is beautifully made , with the best cut-scenes ever made for a videogame , and breathtaking sound and level design , especially in the first stages of the game . Hideo Kojima , the mastermind behind the series , couldn't care less about any criticisms : it is his baby , and to play the game to the end you have to accept the short game , long cut-scenes and occasionally unresponsive controls . As the Metal Gear series ostensibly ends with this instalment of Kojima's epic and often convoluted conspiracy series , there is a lot of explaining and tying up of loose ends to do before the final credits roll . Kojima's avowed love of cinema has never been more evident than in MGS4 : ultra-lengthy cut-scenes often mean the player can put the controller down for a good twenty minutes at a time . The cut-scenes themselves are the best ever made for a game : character modelling and the hi-def rendering are amazingly detailed , with only some of the myriad plot twists letting the side down in spots . The sheer amount and duration of these in no ways lessens their quality as the game progresses . Of course , critics of the games in the past will repeat what they have said in the past : games are to be played , not watched . The occasional quick-time button pressing during these scenes ( in order to trigger comic-book flashbacks ) and the ability to move around during the briefing scenes only emphasises the passivity that comes from these scenes , which take up roughly sixty percent of the entire game experience . As one of these critics in the past , I would answer that the cut-scenes are of such quality and add so much to the Metal Gear universe that they largely mitigate the relative lack of gameplay in the MGS4 experience . Gameplay itself is very similar to previous iterations of Metal Gear Solid . The responsiveness of the player character ( an aged version of famous Snake Plissken ) is generally good , but my gripes about his slowness to turn , stand after executing rolls , and lie down flat still stand . The game engine - including enemy A.I . - is essentially the same as Snake and Raiden's debut on the PlayStation 2 in 2001 . The engine is ageing , like Snake himself , and this sometimes lets down the otherwise diamond polish of the graphical and sonic production . However , the central issue with gameplay is that there is simply not enough of it . The first two acts , with their innovative Faction system , are probably the best in the game , with technically stunning chase sequences involving a bicycle and a Metal Gear mech later on too short-lived to really imprint themselves in the mind after the game is over . Furthermore , an almost-wonderful stealth mission based on a foggy doppelganger of Prague is too on-rails to be truly satisfying . The question remains , as it has since MGS2 : does Kojima have enough confidence in the ( now ageing ) game engine of Metal Gear Solid to expose it more to scrutiny ? Or is he just so in love with his self-made myth to switch off his cinema blinkers ? A promising online game comes with MGS4 , which will add hours to the overall Metal Gear milieu . But replay value comes with the knowledge that the best the game has to offer comes early on , with sizable dialogue scenes coming to edge out the generally excellent stealth and shooting action . Of course , lovers of Metal Gear Solid won't care , and detractors will find little to really switch them on to Kojima's baby this late on . MGS4 ' s biggest recommendation is it is a Metal Gear game , par excellance ; its biggest criticism is it is a Metal Gear game , par excellance . Now go enjoy !
    • 058 4  Metal Gear Solid 4 is all the triumphs and shortcomings of the entire Metal Gear series writ large . The game is beautifully made , with the best cut-scenes ever made for a videogame , and breathtaking sound and level design , especially in the first stages of the game . Hideo Kojima , the mastermind behind the series , couldn't care less about any criticisms : it is his baby , and to play the game to the end you have to accept the short game , long cut-scenes and occasionally unresponsive controls . As the Metal Gear series ostensibly ends with this instalment of Kojima's epic and often convoluted conspiracy series , there is a lot of explaining and tying up of loose ends to do before the final credits roll . Kojima's avowed love of cinema has never been more evident than in MGS4 : ultra-lengthy cut-scenes often mean the player can put the controller down for a good twenty minutes at a time . The cut-scenes themselves are the best ever made for a game : character modelling and the hi-def rendering are amazingly detailed , with only some of the myriad plot twists letting the side down in spots . The sheer amount and duration of these in no ways lessens their quality as the game progresses . Of course , critics of the games in the past will repeat what they have said in the past : games are to be played , not watched . The occasional quick-time button pressing during these scenes ( in order to trigger comic-book flashbacks ) and the ability to move around during the briefing scenes only emphasises the passivity that comes from these scenes , which take up roughly sixty percent of the entire game experience . As one of these critics in the past , I would answer that the cut-scenes are of such quality and add so much to the Metal Gear universe that they largely mitigate the relative lack of gameplay in the MGS4 experience . Gameplay itself is very similar to previous iterations of Metal Gear Solid . The responsiveness of the player character ( an aged version of famous Snake Plissken ) is generally good , but my gripes about his slowness to turn , stand after executing rolls , and lie down flat still stand . The game engine - including enemy A.I . - is essentially the same as Snake and Raiden's debut on the PlayStation 2 in 2001 . The engine is ageing , like Snake himself , and this sometimes lets down the otherwise diamond polish of the graphical and sonic production . However , the central issue with gameplay is that there is simply not enough of it . The first two acts , with their innovative Faction system , are probably the best in the game , with technically stunning chase sequences involving a bicycle and a Metal Gear mech later on too short-lived to really imprint themselves in the mind after the game is over . Furthermore , an almost-wonderful stealth mission based on a foggy doppelganger of Prague is too on-rails to be truly satisfying . The question remains , as it has since MGS2 : does Kojima have enough confidence in the ( now ageing ) game engine of Metal Gear Solid to expose it more to scrutiny ? Or is he just so in love with his self-made myth to switch off his cinema blinkers ? A promising online game comes with MGS4 , which will add hours to the overall Metal Gear milieu . But replay value comes with the knowledge that the best the game has to offer comes early on , with sizable dialogue scenes coming to edge out the generally excellent stealth and shooting action . Of course , lovers of Metal Gear Solid won't care , and detractors will find little to really switch them on to Kojima's baby this late on . MGS4 ' s biggest recommendation is it is a Metal Gear game , par excellance ; its biggest criticism is it is a Metal Gear game , par excellance . Now go enjoy !
    • 065 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I bought a Playstation 3 and an Xbox360 at launch . I've played every single AAA game that has come on both platforms upto date , but this is the first game that truly takes it to the next level ! Metal Gear Solid 4 is simply the best piece of software that I've played up to date . The game is a thrill ride from start to finish and constantly keeps you at the edge of your seat . You'll laugh , cringe , cry and sigh . But most importantly , you'll think ! If you're a MGS fan , you OWE it to yourself to pick up this game . Trust me , you will not be disappointed ! The production value is bar none ; best of the best .
    • 066 4  I bought a Playstation 3 and an Xbox360 at launch . I've played every single AAA game that has come on both platforms upto date , but this is the first game that truly takes it to the next level ! Metal Gear Solid 4 is simply the best piece of software that I've played up to date . The game is a thrill ride from start to finish and constantly keeps you at the edge of your seat . You'll laugh , cringe , cry and sigh . But most importantly , you'll think ! If you're a MGS fan , you OWE it to yourself to pick up this game . Trust me , you will not be disappointed ! The production value is bar none ; best of the best .
    • 073 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I've been playing games ever since i was about 13 years old . I'm a female video gamer and i'm almost 23 now , but i've never ran into a game like THIS . Yes i've played the other metal gears , but nothing like this ! ! ! I dont even know where to begin . To start off with the Graphics in this game , its fantastic , its almost as if youre watching a movie . everything is perfect and neat , even movements of their mouths in coversations . everything just about looks as real as it can get . The Bosses are just like your normal Metal Gear bosses like Raven , Mantis , Sniper Wolf , Fortune , Vamp , The End , The Fear etc . . . Only this time you'll get a blast out of these new bosses . I must admit , the bosses were challenging . like for example , when i fought Laughing Octopus , i was having a hard time finding her , but i was also like crap , this is a good boss fight ! ! and when i fought Crying Wolf I spend most of most of my time hiding under the truck becuase i was getting a bit freaked out , but it was fun as heck ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The cutscenes are a bit longer then the past metal gears , there's ALOT of explaining and you have to pay attention and try not to doze off . I did not understand everything they said , but there were times where i wish they had'nt exaggerated some points in the game . but the majority of the cutscenes were actually pretty good Metal gear fans get to do ALOT more in this game then you could in other Metal Gears . one of the first events i enjoyed doing was trying to find Naomi's footprints , then afterwards being chased by the GECKOs while Snake had protect the tank from being attacked , i loved being on the bike with old Eva and seeing slow-motion scenes . and * * * * * * * Spoilers , i enjoyed that they brought Snake back to shadow moses . It brought back memories , i enjoyed that mission more than anything in this MG4 plus getting to ride the very thing that tried to Kill snake , the Rex . * * * * * * * * * Thats another thing thats awesome about this game , you'll have reappearing characters . bascially MG4 will answer all the remaining questions you have . In this Metal Gear you can buy weapons , or more like buy the license for it . when you pick up stuff or depending how youre doing in battle , you get points for it . so yea , now you have a little shop The ending is the richest I've ever seen . I've never seen a game that had an ending that was almost an hour long . * ~ Bad Parts about the game * ~ The only bad parts about the game is that 1 ) they did mix up the controls a bit , but its pretty tolerant . I was still use to O being the confirm button but they changed it to X 2 ) Everytime youre in a different chapter the game has to install everytime , no matter how many times you've played the game 3 ) Snake reloads TOOO slow . I didnt like the new Codec actually . I do give points up for the amazing movements of the characters on the screen , but i actually prefer the old fashion codec . If you've been a metal gear fan for a long time , Please i suggest you buy the last part of the story . i loved it ALOT !
    • 074 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I've been playing games ever since i was about 13 years old . I'm a female video gamer and i'm almost 23 now , but i've never ran into a game like THIS . Yes i've played the other metal gears , but nothing like this ! ! ! I dont even know where to begin . To start off with the Graphics in this game , its fantastic , its almost as if youre watching a movie . everything is perfect and neat , even movements of their mouths in coversations . everything just about looks as real as it can get . The Bosses are just like your normal Metal Gear bosses like Raven , Mantis , Sniper Wolf , Fortune , Vamp , The End , The Fear etc . . . Only this time you'll get a blast out of these new bosses . I must admit , the bosses were challenging . like for example , when i fought Laughing Octopus , i was having a hard time finding her , but i was also like crap , this is a good boss fight ! ! and when i fought Crying Wolf I spend most of most of my time hiding under the truck becuase i was getting a bit freaked out , but it was fun as heck ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The cutscenes are a bit longer then the past metal gears , there's ALOT of explaining and you have to pay attention and try not to doze off . I did not understand everything they said , but there were times where i wish they had'nt exaggerated some points in the game . but the majority of the cutscenes were actually pretty good Metal gear fans get to do ALOT more in this game then you could in other Metal Gears . one of the first events i enjoyed doing was trying to find Naomi's footprints , then afterwards being chased by the GECKOs while Snake had protect the tank from being attacked , i loved being on the bike with old Eva and seeing slow-motion scenes . and * * * * * * * Spoilers , i enjoyed that they brought Snake back to shadow moses . It brought back memories , i enjoyed that mission more than anything in this MG4 plus getting to ride the very thing that tried to Kill snake , the Rex . * * * * * * * * * Thats another thing thats awesome about this game , you'll have reappearing characters . bascially MG4 will answer all the remaining questions you have . In this Metal Gear you can buy weapons , or more like buy the license for it . when you pick up stuff or depending how youre doing in battle , you get points for it . so yea , now you have a little shop The ending is the richest I've ever seen . I've never seen a game that had an ending that was almost an hour long . * ~ Bad Parts about the game * ~ The only bad parts about the game is that 1 ) they did mix up the controls a bit , but its pretty tolerant . I was still use to O being the confirm button but they changed it to X 2 ) Everytime youre in a different chapter the game has to install everytime , no matter how many times you've played the game 3 ) Snake reloads TOOO slow . I didnt like the new Codec actually . I do give points up for the amazing movements of the characters on the screen , but i actually prefer the old fashion codec . If you've been a metal gear fan for a long time , Please i suggest you buy the last part of the story . i loved it ALOT !
    • 075 4  I've been playing games ever since i was about 13 years old . I'm a female video gamer and i'm almost 23 now , but i've never ran into a game like THIS . Yes i've played the other metal gears , but nothing like this ! ! ! I dont even know where to begin . To start off with the Graphics in this game , its fantastic , its almost as if youre watching a movie . everything is perfect and neat , even movements of their mouths in coversations . everything just about looks as real as it can get . The Bosses are just like your normal Metal Gear bosses like Raven , Mantis , Sniper Wolf , Fortune , Vamp , The End , The Fear etc . . . Only this time you'll get a blast out of these new bosses . I must admit , the bosses were challenging . like for example , when i fought Laughing Octopus , i was having a hard time finding her , but i was also like crap , this is a good boss fight ! ! and when i fought Crying Wolf I spend most of most of my time hiding under the truck becuase i was getting a bit freaked out , but it was fun as heck ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! The cutscenes are a bit longer then the past metal gears , there's ALOT of explaining and you have to pay attention and try not to doze off . I did not understand everything they said , but there were times where i wish they had'nt exaggerated some points in the game . but the majority of the cutscenes were actually pretty good Metal gear fans get to do ALOT more in this game then you could in other Metal Gears . one of the first events i enjoyed doing was trying to find Naomi's footprints , then afterwards being chased by the GECKOs while Snake had protect the tank from being attacked , i loved being on the bike with old Eva and seeing slow-motion scenes . and * * * * * * * Spoilers , i enjoyed that they brought Snake back to shadow moses . It brought back memories , i enjoyed that mission more than anything in this MG4 plus getting to ride the very thing that tried to Kill snake , the Rex . * * * * * * * * * Thats another thing thats awesome about this game , you'll have reappearing characters . bascially MG4 will answer all the remaining questions you have . In this Metal Gear you can buy weapons , or more like buy the license for it . when you pick up stuff or depending how youre doing in battle , you get points for it . so yea , now you have a little shop The ending is the richest I've ever seen . I've never seen a game that had an ending that was almost an hour long . * ~ Bad Parts about the game * ~ The only bad parts about the game is that 1 ) they did mix up the controls a bit , but its pretty tolerant . I was still use to O being the confirm button but they changed it to X 2 ) Everytime youre in a different chapter the game has to install everytime , no matter how many times you've played the game 3 ) Snake reloads TOOO slow . I didnt like the new Codec actually . I do give points up for the amazing movements of the characters on the screen , but i actually prefer the old fashion codec . If you've been a metal gear fan for a long time , Please i suggest you buy the last part of the story . i loved it ALOT !
    • 076 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) As a person who has played all of the Metal Gear Solid games , I found MGS4 to be a worthy conclusion to the series . It's a fun , beautiful game that ties a lot of wild plotlines together . To start , if you haven't played any of the Metal Gear Solid games , or only 1 or 2 of them , you will not be able to fully appreciate the plot , and may find it difficult to understand it at all . A lot of old characters return , along with several new faces , and the game expects you to know certain parts of the plot . I saw the Metal Gear Trilogy for the PS2 on sale for $30 at the mall the other day , so if you want to get this game and pickup some great games for cheap , buy it . Anyhow , the game looks amazing in HD and plays very well . Tactical Espionage Action is a little bit deceiving if you play on one of the lower 2 difficulties - detection isn't a huge deal on them . If you play on Solid Snake or higher , stealth is key , more similarly to the older entries in the series . It's also good to note that the game is very much an interactive movie - there are a LOT of cutscenes in the game . The only way that this detracts from the game is that it isn't a game you can just sit down and play - you have to have a good hour . One cutscene in particular is about 45 minutes long , and you don't get an idea of how long it is until it ends . Audio and rumble usage in the game are also great . Metal Gear Online is also a worthy game , somewhat seperate from the single player game , but a lot of fun - and it's free with the game . What criticism do I have ? I can't really criticize the first player experience . - The Metal Gear Online registration system is horrendously bad . Once you're set up , it's much easier . Unlike other games , you need a seperate ID for Metal Gear online - this wouldn't be so bad , but you need two . A Konami ID , which has to have a password 8 or 10 - 32 characters long ( as I found out when I tried to use a 9 character password and it made me fill out the entire form again ) AND a Game ID , which is for use within Metal Gear Online , has to be different from your Konami ID , AND use a 6 - 10 digit PIN different from your Konami Online password . The ultimate silliness is that the name other players see is ANOTHER different name - your character , which you can only have one of per Game ID . - The online system is RIDICULOUSLY slow , much slower than matchmaking on Xbox Live , or online on other PS3 titles . It takes me a good 4 minutes to go into a match online . Patching is slow , finding a match is slow . In its defense , I find the matchmaking does tend to match me with players of similar skill pretty well . Overall , if you have a PS3 , you owe it to yourself to buy this game , and if you're considering getting one - this is a good reason .
    • 080 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The real reason to own a PS3 is this game right here . Konami has done it again with MGS4 being the GOTY contender in my book plus the greatest game of all time . I had doubts about MGS4 mainly because Snake has age alot since MGS2 and time has passed by since the events of MGS2 . Old characters return from MGS1 , MGS2 , and MGS3 bringing the events of what happened in the previous games together in this awesome game . You also get new characters who are introduced in MGS4 that feel as they should of been in the previous games included . The graphics push the PS3 to the max almost and the voice acting is amazing plus the controls have gotten a makeover from the previous games . The online mode is better than MGS3 and old maps and new ones return . You should really check out MGS4 if you are new to the series or a fan of the series because you won't be disappointed .
    • 081 4  The real reason to own a PS3 is this game right here . Konami has done it again with MGS4 being the GOTY contender in my book plus the greatest game of all time . I had doubts about MGS4 mainly because Snake has age alot since MGS2 and time has passed by since the events of MGS2 . Old characters return from MGS1 , MGS2 , and MGS3 bringing the events of what happened in the previous games together in this awesome game . You also get new characters who are introduced in MGS4 that feel as they should of been in the previous games included . The graphics push the PS3 to the max almost and the voice acting is amazing plus the controls have gotten a makeover from the previous games . The online mode is better than MGS3 and old maps and new ones return . You should really check out MGS4 if you are new to the series or a fan of the series because you won't be disappointed .
    • 093 4  We all know that the Metal Gear series have been a breakthrough in gaming . Guns of the Patriots is not the exception . Once you get it , you will get one of the best gaming experiences ever made , complete with an extraordinary storyline , daring gameplay and beautiful visuals . If you've been a fan of the series , you know that this might be the case at least for all the previous games , but Guns of the Patriots raises the bar to a whole new level . Best of all , you'll finally see the conclusion of one the best story lines ever created .
    • 096 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) A lot of hype surrounded this game prior to launch , as well as a lot of delays . But at last , Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4 arrived to the public . How to critique such a game is a challenge in itself . I'm going to start off by getting the negative out of the way . Quotes because negative is not how I would speak of this game , but I know anybody new to the series might find these things turn offs . First of all , yes . The cut scenes are very , very long . My first play through , I watched all of them , including the codec conversations . I clocked in the game time at about 21 hours when all was said and done . I have since played through the game 6 more times and when running through the game , it takes about 2.5 hours . Granted , even when you play the game without cut scenes , you won't be running through the game on your first play through . So with that said , I would put the actual game play right around 10 to 12 hours . Correct . Movie sequences will take up close to 6 + hours of your gaming experience . I found this to be very , very exciting , but like I said , if you have no idea what is going on in MGS land , you will most likely find this very , very disappointing . I actually can't remember ever struggling with the controls for any Metal Gear Solid game , so it is hard for me to comment on how difficult these controls are . I find it to be intuitive and was fine from the moment the game started . Of course , I was one of those crazy kids that actually enjoyed the controls for the first 3 Resident Evil games . I can only imagine that it would take some time for someone to get used to all the buttons you have to press to get where you want to go . I would hardly say it takes an hour , however . : : Now for the good ! : : With the negative out of the way , I can focus on where this game really shines . Graphics : The graphics are top notch . There are very few games out right now that outperform this game in the graphics department . Very realistic facial animations ; sometimes you can't tell weather it is real or not . The different settings are all done very nicely . From a desert wasteland to a lush African jungle , they all look great . Game play : What game play ? Ha . I josh . When you break it down , there still is quite a bit of content within those 10 or so hours of game play . There are over 70 weapons , a multitude of unlockables , and several different ways to approach the game . You could go in guns a blazing , or take the silent approach and sneak your way to a no-kill victory . Like I said , I am on my 7th play through and I have yet to get bored . Many game play elements also makes this game a AAA title . Little nuances that show Kojima went the extra mile . For example , when you get knocked down , you can play dead . Or you can immediately sit up and shoot the enemy , while lying on your back . The MK.II is an excellent scout tool and can knock enemies unconscious . The Octocamo is a great addition with the ability to take your surroundings and turn it into camouflage . The Solid-Eye is also a great tool used to find items or find you way in the dark . Sound : I recently bought a surround sound system , but unfortunately have yet to test this game out on it . I am looking forward to it . The sound coming out of my TV speakers was great . I have always loved the music in Metal Gear Solid games and this installment is no exception . The small details in the sound are also great . David Hayter brought his A game to this A game ! His ' Old Snake ' voice is fantastic and instills you with the belief that he is actually dieing . All the voices are fantastic and believable . Multiplayer : For the few times I have played the multiplayer , it has been an okay experience . I never really got into the previous Metal Gear Online . Its not bad , mind you , just not my type of multiplayer game . Single player is where this game shines . Fun : This game is hella fun . For as many times as I've played it , I thought it might be a daunting task . But I have walked away each time just as impressed as I was the first time . With all the medals to unlock , you might be playing it for a while . Bottom Line : If you liked previous versions of the game , you will love this one . If you like games like Call of Duty and Halo and have never tried a Metal Gear game , give it a rent . You might be disappointed , you might not . I think it is well worth any money you pay for it .
    • 097 4  A lot of hype surrounded this game prior to launch , as well as a lot of delays . But at last , Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4 arrived to the public . How to critique such a game is a challenge in itself . I'm going to start off by getting the negative out of the way . Quotes because negative is not how I would speak of this game , but I know anybody new to the series might find these things turn offs . First of all , yes . The cut scenes are very , very long . My first play through , I watched all of them , including the codec conversations . I clocked in the game time at about 21 hours when all was said and done . I have since played through the game 6 more times and when running through the game , it takes about 2.5 hours . Granted , even when you play the game without cut scenes , you won't be running through the game on your first play through . So with that said , I would put the actual game play right around 10 to 12 hours . Correct . Movie sequences will take up close to 6 + hours of your gaming experience . I found this to be very , very exciting , but like I said , if you have no idea what is going on in MGS land , you will most likely find this very , very disappointing . I actually can't remember ever struggling with the controls for any Metal Gear Solid game , so it is hard for me to comment on how difficult these controls are . I find it to be intuitive and was fine from the moment the game started . Of course , I was one of those crazy kids that actually enjoyed the controls for the first 3 Resident Evil games . I can only imagine that it would take some time for someone to get used to all the buttons you have to press to get where you want to go . I would hardly say it takes an hour , however . : : Now for the good ! : : With the negative out of the way , I can focus on where this game really shines . Graphics : The graphics are top notch . There are very few games out right now that outperform this game in the graphics department . Very realistic facial animations ; sometimes you can't tell weather it is real or not . The different settings are all done very nicely . From a desert wasteland to a lush African jungle , they all look great . Game play : What game play ? Ha . I josh . When you break it down , there still is quite a bit of content within those 10 or so hours of game play . There are over 70 weapons , a multitude of unlockables , and several different ways to approach the game . You could go in guns a blazing , or take the silent approach and sneak your way to a no-kill victory . Like I said , I am on my 7th play through and I have yet to get bored . Many game play elements also makes this game a AAA title . Little nuances that show Kojima went the extra mile . For example , when you get knocked down , you can play dead . Or you can immediately sit up and shoot the enemy , while lying on your back . The MK.II is an excellent scout tool and can knock enemies unconscious . The Octocamo is a great addition with the ability to take your surroundings and turn it into camouflage . The Solid-Eye is also a great tool used to find items or find you way in the dark . Sound : I recently bought a surround sound system , but unfortunately have yet to test this game out on it . I am looking forward to it . The sound coming out of my TV speakers was great . I have always loved the music in Metal Gear Solid games and this installment is no exception . The small details in the sound are also great . David Hayter brought his A game to this A game ! His ' Old Snake ' voice is fantastic and instills you with the belief that he is actually dieing . All the voices are fantastic and believable . Multiplayer : For the few times I have played the multiplayer , it has been an okay experience . I never really got into the previous Metal Gear Online . Its not bad , mind you , just not my type of multiplayer game . Single player is where this game shines . Fun : This game is hella fun . For as many times as I've played it , I thought it might be a daunting task . But I have walked away each time just as impressed as I was the first time . With all the medals to unlock , you might be playing it for a while . Bottom Line : If you liked previous versions of the game , you will love this one . If you like games like Call of Duty and Halo and have never tried a Metal Gear game , give it a rent . You might be disappointed , you might not . I think it is well worth any money you pay for it .
    • 098 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I have never been so moved by a video game in my life . Considering my + 20 years of gaming experience that's no small statement . MGS4 has among the best graphics , sound and music of any game on consoles today . The controls are functional , the voice acting is great , the pacing is perfect . Where MGS4 really shines is the story and the characters . The entire Metal Gear saga is acknowledged , picked apart , and fused expertly into an epic tale that entertains every step through . The characters are phenomenal , I loved seeing old favorites appear , and was pleasantly surprised to see others I totally didn't expect . There's action , humor , drama , terror , surprises . . . everything you could want in a cinematic game . MGS4 shows incredible detail in every facet of it's being , rivaling most major Hollywood films in overall quality . The effort put forth here is staggering . You get the impression the developers poured their hearts and souls into it . On a side note , perhaps due to my oversensitivity , the music during the final end credits actually made me weep . If I HAD to take issue with anything , perhaps it would be the characters ' facial expressions ; they're a little flat . You'll notice they emote a little , but it's clear developers haven't totally mastered the art of moving hi-res model faces enough to convey convincing passion . . . yet . I only noticed it because everything else is so perfect . Also , the game is a little short , but that's in stride with the other games in the series . When you're taking your time through it ( which you should ) the game doesn't feel short . Thus far , Metal Gear Solid 4 is my reason for owning a PlayStation3 . If you enjoy games of epic quality it'll be yours , too .
    • 103 4  This is , without doubt , the best MGS game to ever exist . . . if you have just purchased your PS3 , you need a game that will push it to the limit . In fact , Otacon occasionally points out how awesome the PS3 is . Everyhing about it is awesome . Each act ( I think there are 8 in total ) has a different element of gameplay . Long cutscenes , but this time they're jam-packed full of action ! Trust me , you wont be skipping many cutscenes in this game . Cool gadgets , a great weapon system , occasional humor , etc . . . The story is gripping and intense . The climax at the end is incredible . . . it will leave you on the edge of your couch until the very end .
    • 108 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) For those who have never played any of the Metal Gear games ( you should go get them theres a collection out now ) you might be alittle lost . You may also perhaps find fault with this game's seeminly relentless storytelling . For fans of the series you will absolutely love this game . Everything in this game gets it just right . The cutscenes don't get rediculously preachy ( MGS2 and 3 I'm looking at you ) although they get close . The characters are ingenously portrayed and the story is the best since MGS1 since your not thrown too many unexplained curve balls . In fact one of the main reasons this game's story is so satisfying is that it actually answers the ludicrous number of twists thrown at us at the end of Metal Gear Solid 2 , and we've been waiting a longgggg time for some resolve . Also , we finally get to play as Solid Snake again for the entire game , the soldier hero we've come to love over the years ( Raiden stays nicely in the cutscenes ) . Gameplay and graphics wise this game is incredible . While the graphics arent as impressive as Crysis ' they are really close and are definitely some of the best anyone has ever seen , period ( and I would know I'm a graphics whore ) . From the insanely realistic character animations to the presence of cloth that reacts realisticly , this game is truly a technological feat . Concerning gameplay this is definitely THE BEST game in the series , you are given a rediculous number of tricks up your sleeve to hide and fight from your awesome camoflauge suit to custom rifles . Every gameplay aspect that was good from the first three games is brought over ( cqc , first person view , etc ) , and excellent new ones are brought in as well . In particular the fatigue bar is really immersive since it truly drives home the hard fact that Snake is dying . I can only give you an example of just one scenario that can play out ; your caught , you go hide , a guard with a search team comes across you hiding behind a crate . You think your screwed but then you get up grab the guard by the neck and hold him hostage in front of his buddies while you whip out your pistol and procede to shoot the entire team in the head and then finally slit the hostage's throat . Also , the boss battles are incredible , best in the series . Overall I would say this is the best game in the MGS line rivaled only by first Metal Gear Solid in terms of story . Go get it !
    • 109 4  For those who have never played any of the Metal Gear games ( you should go get them theres a collection out now ) you might be alittle lost . You may also perhaps find fault with this game's seeminly relentless storytelling . For fans of the series you will absolutely love this game . Everything in this game gets it just right . The cutscenes don't get rediculously preachy ( MGS2 and 3 I'm looking at you ) although they get close . The characters are ingenously portrayed and the story is the best since MGS1 since your not thrown too many unexplained curve balls . In fact one of the main reasons this game's story is so satisfying is that it actually answers the ludicrous number of twists thrown at us at the end of Metal Gear Solid 2 , and we've been waiting a longgggg time for some resolve . Also , we finally get to play as Solid Snake again for the entire game , the soldier hero we've come to love over the years ( Raiden stays nicely in the cutscenes ) . Gameplay and graphics wise this game is incredible . While the graphics arent as impressive as Crysis ' they are really close and are definitely some of the best anyone has ever seen , period ( and I would know I'm a graphics whore ) . From the insanely realistic character animations to the presence of cloth that reacts realisticly , this game is truly a technological feat . Concerning gameplay this is definitely THE BEST game in the series , you are given a rediculous number of tricks up your sleeve to hide and fight from your awesome camoflauge suit to custom rifles . Every gameplay aspect that was good from the first three games is brought over ( cqc , first person view , etc ) , and excellent new ones are brought in as well . In particular the fatigue bar is really immersive since it truly drives home the hard fact that Snake is dying . I can only give you an example of just one scenario that can play out ; your caught , you go hide , a guard with a search team comes across you hiding behind a crate . You think your screwed but then you get up grab the guard by the neck and hold him hostage in front of his buddies while you whip out your pistol and procede to shoot the entire team in the head and then finally slit the hostage's throat . Also , the boss battles are incredible , best in the series . Overall I would say this is the best game in the MGS line rivaled only by first Metal Gear Solid in terms of story . Go get it !
    • 117 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I was reluctant to purchase this game because A ) Sneak games like Hitman , Splinter Cell , and Thief are not for me and B ) I heard it was mostly cut scenes . Four hours in and I am completely hooked . This game has something special going for it and I am not sure what it is . It could be the painstaking attention to detail . It could be the quirky Japanese influence . It could be the tight controls , beautiful graphics , storytelling . To tell the truth , I don't know what it is , but what I do know is there's nothing quite like the Metal Gear series . This is a must buy for all PS3 owners .
    • 118 4  I was reluctant to purchase this game because A ) Sneak games like Hitman , Splinter Cell , and Thief are not for me and B ) I heard it was mostly cut scenes . Four hours in and I am completely hooked . This game has something special going for it and I am not sure what it is . It could be the painstaking attention to detail . It could be the quirky Japanese influence . It could be the tight controls , beautiful graphics , storytelling . To tell the truth , I don't know what it is , but what I do know is there's nothing quite like the Metal Gear series . This is a must buy for all PS3 owners .
    • 119 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Trailers and screenshots come up which send fans into a frenzy about the next installment in the long-running and successful Metal Gear Solid franchise . With new hardware , more ambitious storyline and gameplay changes , many heavily hyped up the next chapter in the series . However , the game in the end became known as being graphically beautiful but ridiculous in its plotline and over-the-top to the extreme . That game was Sons of Liberty , the second game in the series released for the Playstation 2 . Its sequel / prequel Snake Eater improved some of the storyline indulgences and introduced some key gameplay ideas and it ended up being my favorite of the 3 on the Playstation systems . How does the fourth , Guns of the Patriots fare ? Well it repeats many of the blunders the second one did but it's even more epic and ambitious than any of them so go figure . Story : Taking place a few years after the Plant Incident of Sons of Liberty , we find Snake has been aging rapidly thanks to some unknown problem . He's been hunting for Liquid , now completely taking control of Revolver Ocelot's body . With military companies at his disposal and new and powerful threats , Snake has to join up with old friends in order to finally take down Liquid and the control over the group known as the Patriots . To spoil any more than that would cause a great disservice since , by completely avoiding plot spoilers and explanations , the storyline's many changes and twists were all the more shocking and thrilling . Similar to the second game , the trailers and screenshots showing the Middle East is just tip of the iceberg as there is way more locales and things to do where you'll go around the world to track down and stop Liquid . While there's moments are thrilling , it's the inbetween that will make one recall the chattiness of Sons of Liberty and you'll literally at times put down your controller and not pick it up for at least 20 minutes to half an hour . While anyone who's played any of the previous games aren't in for a surprise that way , be warned this game is quite lengthy in its storyline and just as ambitious / excessive as before . Graphics : Guns of the Patriots was one of the first games that I played on the Playstation 3 hooked up to an HDTV and even running at 720p , I have to say this game is absolutely gorgeous . From remarkably detailed character animation to the direction of the cutscenes , anyone hooked up to a high end set will be in for a real treat . And it's no longer burdened by jungles or industrial plants in its locales and many look quite stunning . The in-game graphics look just as well as they're more polished and beefed up though if you've played Snake Eater , imagine a more enhanced look of that . Sound / Music : It's often been said that the MGS series has always been in line with Hollywood blockbusters so of course we get Harry Gregson-Williams to provide the score , who did scores Spy Kids , Shrek 2 , Team America : World Police and Kingdom of Heaven . With heavy orchestral numbers and big bombast in its sound , anyone with their machine hooked up to a stereo will be in for a good one . And of course we have the voice acting which continues its top form ( though Otacon's whining is still grating ) and the frequent voiceovers and even ingame flashback clips are quite welcome . Gameplay : This is that part where I say MGS has always been more watched than played most of the time . The gameplay is relatively unchanged from the rations to the weapons to CQC so it's quite easy to just go and play . Introduced though is the Drebin Store where the character you meet in the game provides your own weapon and ammo purchases where they can be customized or restocked with ammo . While some feel this makes the game easier , it works well when you're taking on a big beast ( such as the Metal Gear offshoots Gekko ) and have to get more missiles for your launcher . But it sucks you can't purchase noodles or rations and when you're in the middle of a big boss fight and you haven't come across any health items in awhile , it gets a bit annoying . Similar to the camouflage in Snake Eater , Snake this time has what's called the OctoCamo which basically acts as a chameleon-like suit that mimics the pattern of whatever you press up against or lie down on . It's a lot more handy than changing your suit in the menu and isn't quite as burdensome . There's many more gameplay changes from just controlling Old Snake in its familiar form though I'll leave that to you to uncover . One thing I always never liked about the series is the times when playing borders on frustration and you're sent a trip to the Continue screen because of some little mistake you didn't even think would get you caught . A couple of other times I'd get very annoyed since I knew what to do but actually pulling it off was a thing in of itself . The storyline and presentation are certainly high-caliber but the gameplay can get seriously patience-trying . With many , many secrets to unlock from FaceCamo to dolls to iPod songs to emblems , MGS will keep many a fan busy who are into 100% completion . While I still find Snake Eater my favorite , Guns of the Patriots is certainly one of the best games available for the PS3 .
    • 120 4  Trailers and screenshots come up which send fans into a frenzy about the next installment in the long-running and successful Metal Gear Solid franchise . With new hardware , more ambitious storyline and gameplay changes , many heavily hyped up the next chapter in the series . However , the game in the end became known as being graphically beautiful but ridiculous in its plotline and over-the-top to the extreme . That game was Sons of Liberty , the second game in the series released for the Playstation 2 . Its sequel / prequel Snake Eater improved some of the storyline indulgences and introduced some key gameplay ideas and it ended up being my favorite of the 3 on the Playstation systems . How does the fourth , Guns of the Patriots fare ? Well it repeats many of the blunders the second one did but it's even more epic and ambitious than any of them so go figure . Story : Taking place a few years after the Plant Incident of Sons of Liberty , we find Snake has been aging rapidly thanks to some unknown problem . He's been hunting for Liquid , now completely taking control of Revolver Ocelot's body . With military companies at his disposal and new and powerful threats , Snake has to join up with old friends in order to finally take down Liquid and the control over the group known as the Patriots . To spoil any more than that would cause a great disservice since , by completely avoiding plot spoilers and explanations , the storyline's many changes and twists were all the more shocking and thrilling . Similar to the second game , the trailers and screenshots showing the Middle East is just tip of the iceberg as there is way more locales and things to do where you'll go around the world to track down and stop Liquid . While there's moments are thrilling , it's the inbetween that will make one recall the chattiness of Sons of Liberty and you'll literally at times put down your controller and not pick it up for at least 20 minutes to half an hour . While anyone who's played any of the previous games aren't in for a surprise that way , be warned this game is quite lengthy in its storyline and just as ambitious / excessive as before . Graphics : Guns of the Patriots was one of the first games that I played on the Playstation 3 hooked up to an HDTV and even running at 720p , I have to say this game is absolutely gorgeous . From remarkably detailed character animation to the direction of the cutscenes , anyone hooked up to a high end set will be in for a real treat . And it's no longer burdened by jungles or industrial plants in its locales and many look quite stunning . The in-game graphics look just as well as they're more polished and beefed up though if you've played Snake Eater , imagine a more enhanced look of that . Sound / Music : It's often been said that the MGS series has always been in line with Hollywood blockbusters so of course we get Harry Gregson-Williams to provide the score , who did scores Spy Kids , Shrek 2 , Team America : World Police and Kingdom of Heaven . With heavy orchestral numbers and big bombast in its sound , anyone with their machine hooked up to a stereo will be in for a good one . And of course we have the voice acting which continues its top form ( though Otacon's whining is still grating ) and the frequent voiceovers and even ingame flashback clips are quite welcome . Gameplay : This is that part where I say MGS has always been more watched than played most of the time . The gameplay is relatively unchanged from the rations to the weapons to CQC so it's quite easy to just go and play . Introduced though is the Drebin Store where the character you meet in the game provides your own weapon and ammo purchases where they can be customized or restocked with ammo . While some feel this makes the game easier , it works well when you're taking on a big beast ( such as the Metal Gear offshoots Gekko ) and have to get more missiles for your launcher . But it sucks you can't purchase noodles or rations and when you're in the middle of a big boss fight and you haven't come across any health items in awhile , it gets a bit annoying . Similar to the camouflage in Snake Eater , Snake this time has what's called the OctoCamo which basically acts as a chameleon-like suit that mimics the pattern of whatever you press up against or lie down on . It's a lot more handy than changing your suit in the menu and isn't quite as burdensome . There's many more gameplay changes from just controlling Old Snake in its familiar form though I'll leave that to you to uncover . One thing I always never liked about the series is the times when playing borders on frustration and you're sent a trip to the Continue screen because of some little mistake you didn't even think would get you caught . A couple of other times I'd get very annoyed since I knew what to do but actually pulling it off was a thing in of itself . The storyline and presentation are certainly high-caliber but the gameplay can get seriously patience-trying . With many , many secrets to unlock from FaceCamo to dolls to iPod songs to emblems , MGS will keep many a fan busy who are into 100% completion . While I still find Snake Eater my favorite , Guns of the Patriots is certainly one of the best games available for the PS3 .
    • 121 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) MGS4 is the best PS3 game to date and my favorite Metal Gear game in the series . I am a huge Metal Gear fan , and I am thankful to Hideo Kojima for releasing a final Metal Gear that does the series the justice it deserves . I think we all knew MGS4 would be great , but the game blew me away . The implementation of Octocamo , the rehash of Metal Gear Online ( MGO ) , and the use of weapons and equipment in this game is flawless . One of my only gripes are that the cutscenes can be very long and sometimes repetitive . It seems like no one at Kojima Productions said to themselves I think the player gets the point of this cutscene by now . We don't need to make this scene 20 + minutes long . The other thing that gets me is that the gameplay significantly dumbs down towards the last few chapters . The first half of the game , in terms of gameplay , is pure genius and is something that only Kojima Productions could do . If you're a big MGS fan , you already own and have beaten this game several times like myself . If you're on the fence about it , I highly recommend it , and you just might find yourself wanting to play every Metal Gear game ever made ( I already have and I would recommend doing it ) . In conclusion MGS4 is awesome and is worth owning a PS3 to play it . It is a system seller in my opinion .
    • 140 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) My first reaction towards this game was wow ! The game was awesome , and the story line was great . I will first cover the thing that really made this a 4 out of 5 stars , the cinematic scenes . This game was literally 50% gameplay and 50% cinematic scenes . I was really hoping to play as much as snake eater or sons of liberty . Nevertheless , this game really doesn't make that a bothersome . The first thing that was great was the graphics . The graphics were absolutely amazing . I played it on a regular tube and on HD . They are both great . Especially the way which fighting scenes had taken place . You can literally see where the world of technology has come to . The next great thing was snake . Even though snake is now known as old snake , the way he moves and does things doesn't affect the legend whatsoever . The most greatest thing that really made this a truly great game was the explanation of everything ! Everything you have not understood , MGS4 made the extra initiative to make sure you were left knowing what everything meant . The story line was specatular . This game literally throws so many curveballs at you that you can never predict what you're going to do in this game . The new octocamo was another great thing . Snake has this uniform that is able to camoflaugh itself into anything snake touches . That was pure brillance by Knoami . I know I should've added this into the understanding portion , but Knoami does an excellent way to bring back the characters and point out there purpose . I can literally write a huge essay , but I'm writing some of the basics . I think many should buy or rent the game to know what I'm talking about . This game has left me breathless . Knoami's brilliance really stood out while making this final saga . I recommend every metal gear solid fan to play this final saga !
    • 141 4  My first reaction towards this game was wow ! The game was awesome , and the story line was great . I will first cover the thing that really made this a 4 out of 5 stars , the cinematic scenes . This game was literally 50% gameplay and 50% cinematic scenes . I was really hoping to play as much as snake eater or sons of liberty . Nevertheless , this game really doesn't make that a bothersome . The first thing that was great was the graphics . The graphics were absolutely amazing . I played it on a regular tube and on HD . They are both great . Especially the way which fighting scenes had taken place . You can literally see where the world of technology has come to . The next great thing was snake . Even though snake is now known as old snake , the way he moves and does things doesn't affect the legend whatsoever . The most greatest thing that really made this a truly great game was the explanation of everything ! Everything you have not understood , MGS4 made the extra initiative to make sure you were left knowing what everything meant . The story line was specatular . This game literally throws so many curveballs at you that you can never predict what you're going to do in this game . The new octocamo was another great thing . Snake has this uniform that is able to camoflaugh itself into anything snake touches . That was pure brillance by Knoami . I know I should've added this into the understanding portion , but Knoami does an excellent way to bring back the characters and point out there purpose . I can literally write a huge essay , but I'm writing some of the basics . I think many should buy or rent the game to know what I'm talking about . This game has left me breathless . Knoami's brilliance really stood out while making this final saga . I recommend every metal gear solid fan to play this final saga !
    • 144 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This review is going to make an assumption : that you've played at least one installment of a previous Metal Gear Solid title on the legendary PS2 . In MGS4 , reportedly the last game of the series , you take on the role of Solid Snake , now known as Old Snake , and attempt to do what you've done before : save the world from twisted people with deeply convoluted motives for being so nasty . GRAPHICS The MGS series has always tried to push the boundaries of what's possible with each console , and this game certainly follows in those ( sneaky ) footsteps . This is notable during the cut scenes , which are beautifully rendered . Often times these sequences merge directly into gameplay , with the camera rolling behind your back and the data for Old Snake fading up . There's no notable degredation of image during the move , which is a neat effect and really throws you into the game . CONTROLS Some slight shifts of button assignments makes sense , but may offset diehard MGS vets for a few minutes . Namely changing the X to align with the North American tradition of it meaning ' confirm ' instead of the O button as is standard for the Japanese . Another huge change is that the L1 button ( not the Square ) is used to ready your weapon , while R1 functions as the trigger . Other than that , they should remain as familiar and slightly frustrating as in any of the old titles . But don't think that you can't teach an Old Snake new tricks . One new move is being able to roll onto your back from a prone position and fire almost any weapon . Also , Snake can now perform a slow , undulating crawl that preserves your camoflauge rating whilst moving . Another feature is being able to ' play dead ' . During one of my sessions I got pinned down close to the enemy line , and was hit by a random explosion that threw me out onto a road in view of enemy soldiers . To see what would happen I had Snake play dead . The enemy turned their attention to opposition forces , allowing me to equip a silenced sniper rifle and wreak havoc on them . Great fun ! GAMEPLAY All very familiar , especially if you played as the source of all clones , Big Boss / Naked Snake in MGS3 Snake Eater . A fully movable camera allows you to get a 360 degree view of your surroundings . As far as actual gameplay , you know how this works by now . Many familiar weapons return , along with a few new CQC ( close quarters combat ) techniques . Of course , MGS titles have always been about temptation - telling you to elude notice and make it through without confrontations , yet giving you a sweet arsenal of weapons just begging to be used . This title is no exception , and even ups the ante by increasing the amount of available firepower and allowing players to customize some of the weapons . Adding a shotgun or grenade launcher to my assault rifle ? Priceless . Numerous and lengthy cut scenes have been a staple of the series , and this is no exception . One nice feature added is being able to pause it by using the Start button , so if you need to use the bathroom after that boss battle you don't have to miss any of the labrynthian plot or blow out your bladder . A new ' interactive ' feature occasionaly featured during cut scenes is flashback memories , indicated by an X button prompt . Pushing the button repeatedly shows images of what he's thinking about , and awards Drebin Points at the end of each Act . Drebin Points ? Yep , you read that correctly . Drebin is a weapons dealer . After you first meet him , his shop can be accessed at any time through the menu . This is where you can go to buy weapons , ammo and upgrades using your Points . As enemies now drop their weapons , you can collect them to add to your arsenal . After the first time , Drebin automatically buys the duplicate weapon from you , and you get to keep the ammo . Woot ! SOUND As always , this is well done and really puts you into the action . Whether it's the explosions , gunfire and ricochets of a battle zone , or the wind and birds of a woodland , you'll feel immersed in the enviroment . A new item to start the game with is an iPod , which has numerous songs to listen to while making your way through the game . You can , of course , also acquire new songs by finding them during the game , some of which have an effect on gameplay while you're listening to them . OVERALL A great installment in the series and a perfect ending to the MGS series . Many familiar faces from previous titles show up , or get a mention , during this final curtain call . This game is just plain fun , whether on a no-kill sneak through or a full frontal assault . Not to mention it's unique and quirky sense of humor . And I didn't even touch on the sweet Metal Gear Online where you can battle other players in various game formats ( Team Deathmatch , Deathmatch , Sneaking Mission , etc . ) . If you're a Metal Gear fanboy , you're probably already own this game . If not , it's definitely worth checking out to enjoy what the PS3 can do .
    • 146 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I'd love to point out that i never played any of the previous MGS before . The graphics on it are excellent . A well tought out game all around . I love the level of detail in each game play . This game has kept me busy all weekend . The story is very original and reaches unprecedented levels of detail . If I was to complain about something will be that one has to hit start or x to many times ( about 4 or 5 times ) to get to the actual game . Then play some , then hit start again to avoid more cutscenes in which you miss a lot of the history of the game . Then there are the installing of files every time you pass an act . more time waiting . Then there are the cut scenes itself , where strangely enough you could hit the X or the L1 button to see different views or what they call flashbacks . Useless . Although I just mention that I like the level of detail ( which I do ) but not to the point of annoying me . To kill a soldier you have to empty the entire magazine ( unless you shoot them in the head , of course ) . Just about any type of weapon there is out there , you can find it in this game . Love the octocamo , although sometimes seems useless to the stupid soldiers walking around . To get good at this game , you'll have to understand the stress levels that Snake goes through . The use of rations , medicines and other useful gadgets that he has at hand . I liked Drevins points for picking up weapons and trading for ammo or other weapons . The weapons id lock is an original idea that could be put to some use in the real world . The online mode is interesting altough confusing . The games are short in time and they need to work out the spawing issue , where you respawn and die suddenly for no reason , saying that so , or so , kill you . It is a great game after all , which I enjoy playing ( not my wife ) .
    • 148 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) All I can say is wow . . . I was kind of leery to get this game because I thought it would be like Splinter Cell . I know , I know , Splinter Cell was a favorite to many but it was too slow for me & it emphasized stealth too much . I'm also going to tell you I'm probably older than allot of you . The last Metal Gear installment I played was on the 8 bit Nintendo Entertainment system back in 1989 . Wow , allot has changed since then . . The graphics in this one are AMAZING ! ! This game is much more fun because you can get in the middle of battle if you choose to which is more action . The weapons store is also a big plus because there is a large array of weapons you can buy . I love the shotgun by the way LOL . . The cut scenes are long , but entertaining . The plot is good & the voiceovers are good , so the lengthy scenes are ok to sit through . It's pretty cool how when a character is introduced in the game how it states their name & the name of the voice actor / actress . Just like a movie . The controls are tight , but to a person picking up the game they might be a little slow accessing the menu & the items if you are in the heat of battle . I fumbled around a bit , but it will get better as I get through the game . The only thing I don't like is there is no jump button , but you have to use the special action button to climb up on things instead . But no biggie , I'll get used to that too . I wish there was a sprint button like in COD4 , because Snake moves kind of slow . Maybe it's because of his illness . I must add that was a great addition to the story too . It makes the game more realistic that the hero of the game isn't some super human soldier , but a weakened tough & gritty old war hero that is smart & calculating . . He actually will stop every once in a while & have arthritis attacks & grunt in pain & grab his lower back . How cool is that ? To sum it up , I have played allot of games on this console , but this is one that I can't put down . It will get game of the year as far as I am concerned .
    • 149 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) All I can say is wow . . . I was kind of leery to get this game because I thought it would be like Splinter Cell . I know , I know , Splinter Cell was a favorite to many but it was too slow for me & it emphasized stealth too much . I'm also going to tell you I'm probably older than allot of you . The last Metal Gear installment I played was on the 8 bit Nintendo Entertainment system back in 1989 . Wow , allot has changed since then . . The graphics in this one are AMAZING ! ! This game is much more fun because you can get in the middle of battle if you choose to which is more action . The weapons store is also a big plus because there is a large array of weapons you can buy . I love the shotgun by the way LOL . . The cut scenes are long , but entertaining . The plot is good & the voiceovers are good , so the lengthy scenes are ok to sit through . It's pretty cool how when a character is introduced in the game how it states their name & the name of the voice actor / actress . Just like a movie . The controls are tight , but to a person picking up the game they might be a little slow accessing the menu & the items if you are in the heat of battle . I fumbled around a bit , but it will get better as I get through the game . The only thing I don't like is there is no jump button , but you have to use the special action button to climb up on things instead . But no biggie , I'll get used to that too . I wish there was a sprint button like in COD4 , because Snake moves kind of slow . Maybe it's because of his illness . I must add that was a great addition to the story too . It makes the game more realistic that the hero of the game isn't some super human soldier , but a weakened tough & gritty old war hero that is smart & calculating . . He actually will stop every once in a while & have arthritis attacks & grunt in pain & grab his lower back . How cool is that ? To sum it up , I have played allot of games on this console , but this is one that I can't put down . It will get game of the year as far as I am concerned .
    • 166 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The Metal Gear Solid franchise is a one of those where you either love it , or it simply is not really your thing . Considering it's my thing , I'll now review it , comparing this one with the previous releases . Metal Gear Solid 4 ( MGS4 from now on ) can be defined from the start as a private joke . That is to say that it is close to impossible to fully appreciate the game unless you've experienced the past masterpieces from Hideo Kojima . And when I say fully appreciate , I mean appreciate it the way it should be appreciated . So , for starters , I wouldn't advise anyone who hasn't played the prequels ( MGS , MGS2 , and MGS3 ) to try MGS4 . The game is undoubtably good , and it will feel like a good experience , but still extremely confusing . It's the exact same thing as watching the last movie from the Matrix , Lord of the Rings , or Star Wars franchises , without watching the other ones beforehand . It's not about admitting that the game is good in terms of gameplay , or graphically . It's about being unable to fully understand why the game IS the way it IS . With that out of the way . . I'll proceed with the review for those who have indeed played the other MGS games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is a good game . You can usually tell that without even playing it . But why is it a good game ? For starters , it shares the exact same type of gameplay as it's predecessors , and that is : It's a really long and well done movie , which tells an amazing story , and whom you are part of , by playing Snake . Not the RPG-esque type , but the linear type , where the story is simply told , while you get to experience it . That's a good way to put it . But as a game , how good is it ? In terms of gameplay , presentation , soundwise ? The gameplay has been different since the last iteration of Metal Gear ( MGS3 : S ) , which allowed the players to play in a 3rd person view instead of the usual Overhead view which we all knew and love from the first Metal Gear . I'll consider that a good move by Hideo and his team . In terms of game design , it's the best approach , since it allows players to watch what's in front of them without having to use the 1st Person View button every 5 seconds to re-check what's in front of you . Also , they managed to compensate the lack of overall awareness around the character , by creating the new Spidey Senses Ring . Basically , everytime you're not standing up ( when you crouch or prone ) , this ring shows up around snake , and it works a bit like a soundwave . It basically detects threats . The closer they are to Snake , or how much of a threat they represent to you , the higher the wave . It'll also change color depending on their state of awareness ( Caution or Alert ) . It's a good tool that'll basically save you the trouble of having to peek around corners or rotate your camera every second to check your surroundings . It'll also save your bottom more often than not when you least expect it . The other important introduction is the Octocamo . Basically , the theme from MGS3 was kept , where camouflage is indeed important to succeed on the sneaking mission , but this time around , you don't have to pause the game every time you get out of the grass , or when you get against a wall . Why ? Because snake's camo automatically changes it's texture to look similar to what you're leaned against . Although a good gameplay choice , it's obviously extremely irrealistic . But then again , if you're used to playing MGS , then you already know it's always a blend between realism , and other silly things ( like hiding under cardboard boxes ) . Again , a matter of taste . Take this game as a good Hide and Seek game , and not a Representation of a how a Real Sneaking Mission actually works . It's a game with a certain intent / goal , and it succeeds at that . I won't get into the Drebin Point system , but I can tell you that the game has a huge amount of weapons , all extremely well represented , and somewhat fun to use . It has one major flaw though , that it's predecessors had too . And that is that the game never rewards you for using them . Sure , it makes sense that ending the game without killing anyone promotes a non-violent way of completing the mission . Yet , this also makes it so that everyone that actually uses the weapons ( or goes through the trouble of buying them ) will feel like a fool . It's like Kojima's right next to you whispering : Hey , you're the Big Boss if you finish this game quickly and without alerting anyone nor killing a single person . Oh , but here's all these awesome weapons for you to buy and use . This bothers me for this simple reason : Snake's never seen wielding one of the non-lethal weapons in the cutscenes . Either the Operator or the M4 are in his hands during the cutscenes , and it obviously bothers anyone who's trying to play the game in a sympathetic way towards the virtual enemies . Although I enjoy turning my opponents to gibs with rockets in games like Unreal Tournament , I also love sneaking behind soldiers and putting them to sleep ( literally ) while playing Metal Gear Solid . I just feel bad when I do it , because it apparentely doesn't seem like Snake cares . When it comes to the graphics , I have to admit I enjoy them , but then again I'm used to PC graphics . That means I play games at much higher frames per second , and with much finer detail . Metal Gear Solid 4 looks good , but unfortunately it suffers from two major issues : 1 ) The facial animations are extremely weak ( and just so you have an idea , Half-Life 2 ' s facial animations beat it by FAR ) , which is only compensated by the incredible voice actors behind the faces ; 2 ) It has slowdowns throughout the whole game . Most of them you won't notice , simply because you'll be enjoying one constant slowdown along the whole experience . To play the game at 60fps ( to suit with the 60hz from the typical TV ) , just get go up some stairs befor meeting up with Rat Patrol 01 , and turn the camera to the wall and floor . Now move Snake a little bit . That's the real game speed . As soon as you turn the camera back , it'll turn into a choppy experience again . When you play computer games for 15 years , you happen to notice these things very easily . The common casual player won't notice a thing , probably , and even if he does , he definitely won't care . Basically , the slowdowns don't affect the experience . It's just something I personally dislike . When it comes to the Sound , it's extremely rich and well done . Music , sound effects , everything . The game feels alive , and that's what matters . Obviously you'll need a decent audio setup to feel in the zone , but for what it's worth , they did a fantastic job on it ( just like they have been doing since the first game ) . The Voice Acting is a world of its own in the MGS franchise . I personally lost interest in David Hayter since MGS1 ( his best piece was the now considered alternate ending where Meryl dies and he was absolutely amazing ) . But the rest of the voice actors do their job very well , considering they're not japanese ( who tend to be geniuses when it comes down to VA , from the Anime to Videogames ; they feel right at home ) . Otacon's voice actor , whose name I can't recall , hasn't really attracted me either since MGS2 . Something about him doesn't sound right in this last release , and I might not be alone in this . I guess after watching him suffer from a certain someone's death in MGS2 , he didn't quite do the job on this one . I still believe that the Japanese Voice Actor for Old Snake would fit him perfectly compared to David Hayter , but I guess there's nothing that can be done about it . David sounds exactly the same as if Snake was younger , and to me that doesn't make any sense . And no , Snake's vocal cords didn't change is not a plausible excuse . Overall , and before this reviews turns from big to herculean , the game is a good purchase to those have experienced the past games , but to all those who haven't , I can only advise you on experiencing the previous ones , and then getting MGS4 . It's definitely one of those franchises that even if you tried , you couldn't forget . It's a touching story , not because it's necessirely sad , but because it really makes you think even after you turn the console off . Much more than certain great flicks on the big screen . Thank you for the reading , raj
    • 167 4  The Metal Gear Solid franchise is a one of those where you either love it , or it simply is not really your thing . Considering it's my thing , I'll now review it , comparing this one with the previous releases . Metal Gear Solid 4 ( MGS4 from now on ) can be defined from the start as a private joke . That is to say that it is close to impossible to fully appreciate the game unless you've experienced the past masterpieces from Hideo Kojima . And when I say fully appreciate , I mean appreciate it the way it should be appreciated . So , for starters , I wouldn't advise anyone who hasn't played the prequels ( MGS , MGS2 , and MGS3 ) to try MGS4 . The game is undoubtably good , and it will feel like a good experience , but still extremely confusing . It's the exact same thing as watching the last movie from the Matrix , Lord of the Rings , or Star Wars franchises , without watching the other ones beforehand . It's not about admitting that the game is good in terms of gameplay , or graphically . It's about being unable to fully understand why the game IS the way it IS . With that out of the way . . I'll proceed with the review for those who have indeed played the other MGS games . Metal Gear Solid 4 is a good game . You can usually tell that without even playing it . But why is it a good game ? For starters , it shares the exact same type of gameplay as it's predecessors , and that is : It's a really long and well done movie , which tells an amazing story , and whom you are part of , by playing Snake . Not the RPG-esque type , but the linear type , where the story is simply told , while you get to experience it . That's a good way to put it . But as a game , how good is it ? In terms of gameplay , presentation , soundwise ? The gameplay has been different since the last iteration of Metal Gear ( MGS3 : S ) , which allowed the players to play in a 3rd person view instead of the usual Overhead view which we all knew and love from the first Metal Gear . I'll consider that a good move by Hideo and his team . In terms of game design , it's the best approach , since it allows players to watch what's in front of them without having to use the 1st Person View button every 5 seconds to re-check what's in front of you . Also , they managed to compensate the lack of overall awareness around the character , by creating the new Spidey Senses Ring . Basically , everytime you're not standing up ( when you crouch or prone ) , this ring shows up around snake , and it works a bit like a soundwave . It basically detects threats . The closer they are to Snake , or how much of a threat they represent to you , the higher the wave . It'll also change color depending on their state of awareness ( Caution or Alert ) . It's a good tool that'll basically save you the trouble of having to peek around corners or rotate your camera every second to check your surroundings . It'll also save your bottom more often than not when you least expect it . The other important introduction is the Octocamo . Basically , the theme from MGS3 was kept , where camouflage is indeed important to succeed on the sneaking mission , but this time around , you don't have to pause the game every time you get out of the grass , or when you get against a wall . Why ? Because snake's camo automatically changes it's texture to look similar to what you're leaned against . Although a good gameplay choice , it's obviously extremely irrealistic . But then again , if you're used to playing MGS , then you already know it's always a blend between realism , and other silly things ( like hiding under cardboard boxes ) . Again , a matter of taste . Take this game as a good Hide and Seek game , and not a Representation of a how a Real Sneaking Mission actually works . It's a game with a certain intent / goal , and it succeeds at that . I won't get into the Drebin Point system , but I can tell you that the game has a huge amount of weapons , all extremely well represented , and somewhat fun to use . It has one major flaw though , that it's predecessors had too . And that is that the game never rewards you for using them . Sure , it makes sense that ending the game without killing anyone promotes a non-violent way of completing the mission . Yet , this also makes it so that everyone that actually uses the weapons ( or goes through the trouble of buying them ) will feel like a fool . It's like Kojima's right next to you whispering : Hey , you're the Big Boss if you finish this game quickly and without alerting anyone nor killing a single person . Oh , but here's all these awesome weapons for you to buy and use . This bothers me for this simple reason : Snake's never seen wielding one of the non-lethal weapons in the cutscenes . Either the Operator or the M4 are in his hands during the cutscenes , and it obviously bothers anyone who's trying to play the game in a sympathetic way towards the virtual enemies . Although I enjoy turning my opponents to gibs with rockets in games like Unreal Tournament , I also love sneaking behind soldiers and putting them to sleep ( literally ) while playing Metal Gear Solid . I just feel bad when I do it , because it apparentely doesn't seem like Snake cares . When it comes to the graphics , I have to admit I enjoy them , but then again I'm used to PC graphics . That means I play games at much higher frames per second , and with much finer detail . Metal Gear Solid 4 looks good , but unfortunately it suffers from two major issues : 1 ) The facial animations are extremely weak ( and just so you have an idea , Half-Life 2 ' s facial animations beat it by FAR ) , which is only compensated by the incredible voice actors behind the faces ; 2 ) It has slowdowns throughout the whole game . Most of them you won't notice , simply because you'll be enjoying one constant slowdown along the whole experience . To play the game at 60fps ( to suit with the 60hz from the typical TV ) , just get go up some stairs befor meeting up with Rat Patrol 01 , and turn the camera to the wall and floor . Now move Snake a little bit . That's the real game speed . As soon as you turn the camera back , it'll turn into a choppy experience again . When you play computer games for 15 years , you happen to notice these things very easily . The common casual player won't notice a thing , probably , and even if he does , he definitely won't care . Basically , the slowdowns don't affect the experience . It's just something I personally dislike . When it comes to the Sound , it's extremely rich and well done . Music , sound effects , everything . The game feels alive , and that's what matters . Obviously you'll need a decent audio setup to feel in the zone , but for what it's worth , they did a fantastic job on it ( just like they have been doing since the first game ) . The Voice Acting is a world of its own in the MGS franchise . I personally lost interest in David Hayter since MGS1 ( his best piece was the now considered alternate ending where Meryl dies and he was absolutely amazing ) . But the rest of the voice actors do their job very well , considering they're not japanese ( who tend to be geniuses when it comes down to VA , from the Anime to Videogames ; they feel right at home ) . Otacon's voice actor , whose name I can't recall , hasn't really attracted me either since MGS2 . Something about him doesn't sound right in this last release , and I might not be alone in this . I guess after watching him suffer from a certain someone's death in MGS2 , he didn't quite do the job on this one . I still believe that the Japanese Voice Actor for Old Snake would fit him perfectly compared to David Hayter , but I guess there's nothing that can be done about it . David sounds exactly the same as if Snake was younger , and to me that doesn't make any sense . And no , Snake's vocal cords didn't change is not a plausible excuse . Overall , and before this reviews turns from big to herculean , the game is a good purchase to those have experienced the past games , but to all those who haven't , I can only advise you on experiencing the previous ones , and then getting MGS4 . It's definitely one of those franchises that even if you tried , you couldn't forget . It's a touching story , not because it's necessirely sad , but because it really makes you think even after you turn the console off . Much more than certain great flicks on the big screen . Thank you for the reading , raj
    • 169 4  Now , I'm not going to lie , I'm a huge Metal Gear fanboy . I've been playing this series since the old Nintendo days of Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 . Since then the series has changed quite much I must say and it's changed for the better . Metal Gear Solid 4 might just be the best videogame I've ever played and the best movie I've ever watched . Best movie you might ask ? Well , Metal Gear Solid 4 covers about 4 hours of gameplay ( if rushed ) and enough cutscenes to equal two full lengthed feature films . Now you don't need to watch all the cutscenes but you'll be left in the dark as to what the hell is going on story wise . Now in my opinion , the best part of MGS4 is the cinematics . Metal Gear Solid 4 does what no game has and that's what makes it an experience . Story - MGS4 has one of the most memorable stories in any videogame , ever . This game is of legendary status and brought tears to my eyes . Gameplay - You'll see a lot of old mixed in with a lot of the new . Nothing has really changed gameplay wise with MGS4 , which in my opinion , is a very good thing . This game runs silky smooth during both the cutscenes and the gameplay . Visually - Metal Gear Solid 4 , is the most beautiful game out to date . Konami went to great lengths to make this game look as realistic as possible . The shadowing is great and the textures are breath taking . This game is by far , the best looking game I've ever seen . Sound - Play this game on a Bose surround sound system and you'll crap your pants . Different from past Metal Gear games , this videogame takes place in an urban war environment for the first half and theirs constant shooting and bombs dropping everywhere which really shreds through a sound system quite nicely . Now , the most important thing to me with videogames is that the game be memorable . Well . . . MGS4 was definitly the most memorable experience I've ever had with visual entertainment . Everything from the story to the visuals to the sound was captivating and breathtaking . Definitly the best game out to date . I'd definitly recommend this to anybody .
    • 195 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First and foremost I am writing this review as a huge fan of the series . I purchased the game the day it came out and I'm sorry I didn't write a review sooner . I bought the Playstation One back in the day because of this game . I read reviews for Metal Gear Solid and I just had to check it out . Now it's my favorite game of all time . A story that is remarkably innovative and that spans 4 games . ( 6 if you count the original two back in the eighties ) I would say it even rivals most movies in the way it unfolds the story . Let's get a few things out of the way about the criticism . A lot of gamers complain how the cut scenes are too long . Metal Gear Solid is known for that exact thing ! The story is the most important element of this game . It's everything in fact ! In other words , if you've never played the games before this one then don't play it . Pass the other games first . And yes , it matters . Besides , you get a movie and a game in one . So , what are you complaining about ? The other complaint is that people say this isn't Call Of Duty 4 . I say you're absolutley right . It's not COD4 and it's not trying to be . They are two different games and you can't compare them . It's not a run and gun game . It's a stealth game . Sneaking around and avoiding enemy contact is what it's about . If you don't like that then this isn't the game for you . If you have to compare it . . . maybe Splinter Cell comes close . I do agree that the online element could have been set up better then what they did but the game is not bad just different then what we are use too . It's fun and addictive and that's what we want anyway . A great ending to the greatest video game series ever put on a console . I salute you Snake !
    • 205 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I am on my mothers account who purchased the bundle pack ( PS3 and MGS4 ) from fingerhut due to the fact that they were no longer in stock on Amazon . This game is with out a doubt one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life and THE best Metal Gear Solid game to date . If you are a fan of the Metal Gear games this is a must have . I realize that its only for ps3 and that they are quite expensive , But for me this game alone makes the ps3 worth buying and The Ps3 itself is a remarkable piece . I have been a huge fan of the games since I first played MGS on the original Playstation . The game was at the time unlike anything I had Ever played before . I spent hours and hours playing it . I must have played the game all the way through at least 20 times . When MGS2 came out I was in heaven . The only thing I really Disliked about that game was the fact that you could only be Snake for a little while before Raiden comes in and you become him for the rest and majority of the game . The graphics were big for me . With the new tech of the gaming industry and of the ps2 it made everything seem much more real . Same with MGS Snake Eater . But This time they really outdid themselves . If you have not played this game you should prepare yourself for a complete mind-trip when you do . Everything you think you know is about to change . I cant really say much more about the story because I really dont want to spoil it . The graphics of the new ps3 make you feel like you are watching an interactive movie rather then playing a game . It really is quite remarkable . If you have played all the other MGS games , then you NEED to play this one . It will blow your mind .
    • 207 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) In short : Metal Gear Solid 4 is a great game . It is visually superb , the controls are solid , and the gameplay is fun . The cut-scenes are quite long , but suitably so , seeing as how the game is wrapping up the stories around Solid Snake . Now , to go into a little more depth . Again , the game is visually superb . Even though I only played the game on standard definition , it looked amazing . I look forward to seeing this on an HDTV when I finally get one . Textures , animations , camera angles - - basically , this game looks as good or better than 95% of its contemporaries . The controls are a bit different from older MGS titles , but not so much so that it would alienate an MGS veteran . I was not used to it at first , but using L1 to ready your weapon and R1 to fire makes it a lot more natural to use a gun in the game , which makes the game a lot easier for gamers who are used to shooters . CQC ( close quarter combat ) is developed more from Metal Gear Solid 3 , and it generally is a little easier to do the more complicated actions . By the end of the first Act , you are pretty well adjusted to the controls . The gameplay is fun . Sneaking up on folks and using CQC on them is my favorite . However , the change of controls from the older MGS controls to MGS4 ' s L1 to ready and R1 to fire makes MGS4 a lot more shooter-friendly . MGS4 can basically play as a third person shooter , if you're good enough ( or the difficulty is set low enough ) and you don't even have to try sneaking around . This allows for some versatility . Personally , I try to sneak around as much as possible . And when there are large firefights I keep a distance from the enemy and use my sniper rifle . Good times . Be warned , though , if you do not improve your third person shooting skills , it will be difficult to be very good in Metal Gear Online . Finally , the cut-scenes . . . Long cut-scenes , and heaps of dialogue - - this is a huge part of the Metal Gear Solid series . If you've played any of MGS4 ' s predecessors , you would know what to expect . Actually , MGS4 might have even more than its predecessors , but it is entirely suitable . The game really does wrap up a lot of loose ends from the previous games and provides closure for those interested in the story and characters of the series . There are a lot of dramatic scenes , and many of them are much more enjoyable if you have played through the previous Metal Gear Solids . If you want to fully enjoy MGS4 , you really should play through the first Metal Gear Solid on the PSOne , 2 and 3 on the PS2 , Portable Ops on the PSP , and maybe even the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 ( available one way or another , look it up ) . Conclusion : Everything about the game is of a very high quality . Visuals , controls , gameplay , plot and story . The game is good .
    • 208 4  In short : Metal Gear Solid 4 is a great game . It is visually superb , the controls are solid , and the gameplay is fun . The cut-scenes are quite long , but suitably so , seeing as how the game is wrapping up the stories around Solid Snake . Now , to go into a little more depth . Again , the game is visually superb . Even though I only played the game on standard definition , it looked amazing . I look forward to seeing this on an HDTV when I finally get one . Textures , animations , camera angles - - basically , this game looks as good or better than 95% of its contemporaries . The controls are a bit different from older MGS titles , but not so much so that it would alienate an MGS veteran . I was not used to it at first , but using L1 to ready your weapon and R1 to fire makes it a lot more natural to use a gun in the game , which makes the game a lot easier for gamers who are used to shooters . CQC ( close quarter combat ) is developed more from Metal Gear Solid 3 , and it generally is a little easier to do the more complicated actions . By the end of the first Act , you are pretty well adjusted to the controls . The gameplay is fun . Sneaking up on folks and using CQC on them is my favorite . However , the change of controls from the older MGS controls to MGS4 ' s L1 to ready and R1 to fire makes MGS4 a lot more shooter-friendly . MGS4 can basically play as a third person shooter , if you're good enough ( or the difficulty is set low enough ) and you don't even have to try sneaking around . This allows for some versatility . Personally , I try to sneak around as much as possible . And when there are large firefights I keep a distance from the enemy and use my sniper rifle . Good times . Be warned , though , if you do not improve your third person shooting skills , it will be difficult to be very good in Metal Gear Online . Finally , the cut-scenes . . . Long cut-scenes , and heaps of dialogue - - this is a huge part of the Metal Gear Solid series . If you've played any of MGS4 ' s predecessors , you would know what to expect . Actually , MGS4 might have even more than its predecessors , but it is entirely suitable . The game really does wrap up a lot of loose ends from the previous games and provides closure for those interested in the story and characters of the series . There are a lot of dramatic scenes , and many of them are much more enjoyable if you have played through the previous Metal Gear Solids . If you want to fully enjoy MGS4 , you really should play through the first Metal Gear Solid on the PSOne , 2 and 3 on the PS2 , Portable Ops on the PSP , and maybe even the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 ( available one way or another , look it up ) . Conclusion : Everything about the game is of a very high quality . Visuals , controls , gameplay , plot and story . The game is good .
    • 209 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Without a doubt a must have if you own a PS3 . Simple to get the hang of and very fun to exploit Snakes strengths in this game . People will complain about the lengthy cutscenes , but in my opinion that just gets you deeper in the game .
    • 213 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Pros : - Story and storytelling is better than most movies - Look and feel is absolutely superb - Online experience is rich and satisfying - Soundtrack and voice acting are unrivaled Cons : - Online has some lag issues - No trophies - The game eventually ends Gameplay : For those that have played a Metal Gear Solid game before , the gameplay comes as no surprise . In the single-player campaign , you are given the role of Solid Snake , a mercenary who lives his life trying to do what is right . As in the previous games , Metal Gear Solid 4 is full of storytelling and there is a lot of time spent developing the story through cutscenes and other various methods . Throughout the game , Snake will adventure through 5 different chapters all in completely different areas with many enemies , action / stealth sequences and bosses as well . By the end of the game , it is hard not to have a great liking for Snake and the battle for survival becomes as fierce as ever before . It is safe to say that just about every emotion is drawn out of a player throughout the course of the game , and it is also safe to say that the conclusion of the game and the series itself is one that is incredibly memorable . Controls : Surprisingly , Konami has finally hit the nail on the head with the control scheme for this latest installment . While the core mechanics remain , the rotational action camera and cover system have given the game a whole new level of depth . Previous games had fixed cameras which a player would have to fight with to see in the direction desired . This time around , the controls feel cohesive and responsive , and it really helps setup a solid multi-player experience as well . Graphics : Whether in the deep jungle or in the snow , the graphics of Metal Gear Solid 4 have really turned out to be something special . Seeing the Metal Gear world in such rich detail for the first time is an experience to be unforgotten for many Metal Gear fans . The character models within the game have proven to be some of the highest quality models of any console game to date . On the other hand , the wall and ground textures have been comprimised and are low-resolution . Thankfully , the terrific lighting effects and atmosphere help hide this little smudge on what is otherwise a masterpiece . Sound : Metal Gear has gained notoriety for its deep storytelling and voice casting , and Metal Gear Solid 4 really helps solidify that statement . The voice acting is as good as ever before with returning and new cast including David Hayter as Snake and Quinton Flynn as Raiden . Also , the music has once again been orchestrated marvelously with a soundtrack similar to an action movie . There is also a built in iPod where you can play whichever song you'd like while playing with many unlockable songs throughout the game . Not to mention that the sound effects are well-done and really help the setting of the game and draw out intense emotions during firefights . Replay Value : With a roughly 20 hour single-player campaign with many unlockables , the single-player alone justifies the pricetag . Also included is Metal Gear Online which is a very competitive and popular online experience with teamwork and stealth elements fully utilized . The online portion has 2 expansion packs which include a variety of content but come at a cost . Thankfully , neither of them are required but are definitely recommended if a player wants to get the full experience out of the game . The online has tournaments , tracked stats , gear unlocks and many other implementations that make it one of the most complete online experiences in quite some time . With the online portion of Metal Gear Solid coupled with the deep and emotionally-ridden single-player campaign , Metal Gear Solid 4 is one of the better console purchases to date . Rating : Story : 10.0 Gameplay : 10.0 Graphics : 9.5 Controls : 9.5 Sound : 10 Replay Value : 10 Overall : 10.0 Own , rent or avoid : Own . The single-player campaign has unlocks and reasons to come back for more . The multi-player is full of competition and customization to give any player a very rich experience . Closing Statement : If you haven't played this game then you are really missing out . Metal Gear Solid 4 is hands down one of the highest quality and overall greatest games ever made .
    • 214 4  Pros : - Story and storytelling is better than most movies - Look and feel is absolutely superb - Online experience is rich and satisfying - Soundtrack and voice acting are unrivaled Cons : - Online has some lag issues - No trophies - The game eventually ends Gameplay : For those that have played a Metal Gear Solid game before , the gameplay comes as no surprise . In the single-player campaign , you are given the role of Solid Snake , a mercenary who lives his life trying to do what is right . As in the previous games , Metal Gear Solid 4 is full of storytelling and there is a lot of time spent developing the story through cutscenes and other various methods . Throughout the game , Snake will adventure through 5 different chapters all in completely different areas with many enemies , action / stealth sequences and bosses as well . By the end of the game , it is hard not to have a great liking for Snake and the battle for survival becomes as fierce as ever before . It is safe to say that just about every emotion is drawn out of a player throughout the course of the game , and it is also safe to say that the conclusion of the game and the series itself is one that is incredibly memorable . Controls : Surprisingly , Konami has finally hit the nail on the head with the control scheme for this latest installment . While the core mechanics remain , the rotational action camera and cover system have given the game a whole new level of depth . Previous games had fixed cameras which a player would have to fight with to see in the direction desired . This time around , the controls feel cohesive and responsive , and it really helps setup a solid multi-player experience as well . Graphics : Whether in the deep jungle or in the snow , the graphics of Metal Gear Solid 4 have really turned out to be something special . Seeing the Metal Gear world in such rich detail for the first time is an experience to be unforgotten for many Metal Gear fans . The character models within the game have proven to be some of the highest quality models of any console game to date . On the other hand , the wall and ground textures have been comprimised and are low-resolution . Thankfully , the terrific lighting effects and atmosphere help hide this little smudge on what is otherwise a masterpiece . Sound : Metal Gear has gained notoriety for its deep storytelling and voice casting , and Metal Gear Solid 4 really helps solidify that statement . The voice acting is as good as ever before with returning and new cast including David Hayter as Snake and Quinton Flynn as Raiden . Also , the music has once again been orchestrated marvelously with a soundtrack similar to an action movie . There is also a built in iPod where you can play whichever song you'd like while playing with many unlockable songs throughout the game . Not to mention that the sound effects are well-done and really help the setting of the game and draw out intense emotions during firefights . Replay Value : With a roughly 20 hour single-player campaign with many unlockables , the single-player alone justifies the pricetag . Also included is Metal Gear Online which is a very competitive and popular online experience with teamwork and stealth elements fully utilized . The online portion has 2 expansion packs which include a variety of content but come at a cost . Thankfully , neither of them are required but are definitely recommended if a player wants to get the full experience out of the game . The online has tournaments , tracked stats , gear unlocks and many other implementations that make it one of the most complete online experiences in quite some time . With the online portion of Metal Gear Solid coupled with the deep and emotionally-ridden single-player campaign , Metal Gear Solid 4 is one of the better console purchases to date . Rating : Story : 10.0 Gameplay : 10.0 Graphics : 9.5 Controls : 9.5 Sound : 10 Replay Value : 10 Overall : 10.0 Own , rent or avoid : Own . The single-player campaign has unlocks and reasons to come back for more . The multi-player is full of competition and customization to give any player a very rich experience . Closing Statement : If you haven't played this game then you are really missing out . Metal Gear Solid 4 is hands down one of the highest quality and overall greatest games ever made .
    • 229 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Since MGS4 is the culmination of a 21 year long series , a review of several paragraphs seems inadequate . My first impression of the game , on the other hand , spanned only three letters : Wow ! Booting the game on my HDTV , I was greeted by a stunning rendering of Solid Snake , casually puffing a smoke as the game performed its initial install . I have to pause here to mention that since so many PS3 games have hard drive installs , I consider it a characteristic of the platform . Therefore any praise or criticism should be paid to the system , not the individual games . This game begins , as one would expect , with a cutscene . The cutscenes use the game's engine so I almost didn't notice when actual play began . I say almost because unlike MGS3 : Snake Eater , which deposited you in an area devoid of enemies , Snake starts this chapter feet first into a war zone . This point is subtle , but important - especially to the criticism the series has endured from people who simply aren't fans of the sneaking genre . While this game's heart still beats in tune with the stealth genre it spawned , there is plenty of action . The game's new over-the-shoulder mechanic makes this possible . Gunplay is smooth and very intuitive . Not once did I experience the frustrating , wonky alert phases of previous titles . If there is still any room for improvement , I sure don't know where it is . The implementation of the new shooting mechanic , in turn , paved the way for other gameplay options that helped add some spice to the MGS recipe and effectively prevented monotony from rearing its ugly head . Entire sections of action , with several enemies charging a room at once felt natural and fluid . Even vehicle chases , with Snake manning the weaponry , functioned so smoothly that the player was able to be immersed in the tension of the moment . And speaking of tension , there is no shortage here . One of my favourite levels challenged Snake to follow an NPC to his hideout , which sounds simple . Of course you must avoid being seen by the guards , but to add a layer of complexity , the NPC can't be detected either ! You also can't let the NPC see you or he will be spooked and run off - possibly into the waiting arms of the enemy . So you must move through the area , incapacitating ( or killing ) enemy soldiers and clearing a path for the NPC , all the while staying out of his way until he eventually makes it to his hideout . In most games , levels like the one I just described could easily drag on and on , but not in MGS4 . Here , each area lasts long enough to allow you to get comfortable , but not to the point of boredom . Just when I started to feel like I was finished with an area , I was finished with that area . To have such perfect pacing was truly a refreshing feeling . All of the game's play elements are flawless , from graphics to sound , even the new Octocamo , which automatically matches your camo to your surroundings like a chameleon . But the glue that holds it all together is the storytelling . With this game , Hideo Kojima has outdone himself . Sure , there were beautiful , moving ( and long ! ) cutscenes but the icing on the cake was how he managed to tie the entire series together in such creative fashion . I was personally tickled by the ipod that allows you to play music from previous games instead of the normal background music . Beyond that there were flashbacks in the cutscenes , visits from familiar but forgotten characters , trips to previous locales , and even a few very satisfying surprises like . . . no , I won't ruin them for you . During the 25 hours it took me to reach the end , I was so captivated that I had little desire to play anything else . The ending itself was moving and bittersweet . I found myself hoping that this was not the final chapter for Solid Snake , but it is true that all good things must come to an end - and what an end ! If you have any love at all for the stealth genre or the Metal Gear series , this is an absolute must-play game . In every way , it is a perfect end to a truly outstanding series .
    • 230 4  Since MGS4 is the culmination of a 21 year long series , a review of several paragraphs seems inadequate . My first impression of the game , on the other hand , spanned only three letters : Wow ! Booting the game on my HDTV , I was greeted by a stunning rendering of Solid Snake , casually puffing a smoke as the game performed its initial install . I have to pause here to mention that since so many PS3 games have hard drive installs , I consider it a characteristic of the platform . Therefore any praise or criticism should be paid to the system , not the individual games . This game begins , as one would expect , with a cutscene . The cutscenes use the game's engine so I almost didn't notice when actual play began . I say almost because unlike MGS3 : Snake Eater , which deposited you in an area devoid of enemies , Snake starts this chapter feet first into a war zone . This point is subtle , but important - especially to the criticism the series has endured from people who simply aren't fans of the sneaking genre . While this game's heart still beats in tune with the stealth genre it spawned , there is plenty of action . The game's new over-the-shoulder mechanic makes this possible . Gunplay is smooth and very intuitive . Not once did I experience the frustrating , wonky alert phases of previous titles . If there is still any room for improvement , I sure don't know where it is . The implementation of the new shooting mechanic , in turn , paved the way for other gameplay options that helped add some spice to the MGS recipe and effectively prevented monotony from rearing its ugly head . Entire sections of action , with several enemies charging a room at once felt natural and fluid . Even vehicle chases , with Snake manning the weaponry , functioned so smoothly that the player was able to be immersed in the tension of the moment . And speaking of tension , there is no shortage here . One of my favourite levels challenged Snake to follow an NPC to his hideout , which sounds simple . Of course you must avoid being seen by the guards , but to add a layer of complexity , the NPC can't be detected either ! You also can't let the NPC see you or he will be spooked and run off - possibly into the waiting arms of the enemy . So you must move through the area , incapacitating ( or killing ) enemy soldiers and clearing a path for the NPC , all the while staying out of his way until he eventually makes it to his hideout . In most games , levels like the one I just described could easily drag on and on , but not in MGS4 . Here , each area lasts long enough to allow you to get comfortable , but not to the point of boredom . Just when I started to feel like I was finished with an area , I was finished with that area . To have such perfect pacing was truly a refreshing feeling . All of the game's play elements are flawless , from graphics to sound , even the new Octocamo , which automatically matches your camo to your surroundings like a chameleon . But the glue that holds it all together is the storytelling . With this game , Hideo Kojima has outdone himself . Sure , there were beautiful , moving ( and long ! ) cutscenes but the icing on the cake was how he managed to tie the entire series together in such creative fashion . I was personally tickled by the ipod that allows you to play music from previous games instead of the normal background music . Beyond that there were flashbacks in the cutscenes , visits from familiar but forgotten characters , trips to previous locales , and even a few very satisfying surprises like . . . no , I won't ruin them for you . During the 25 hours it took me to reach the end , I was so captivated that I had little desire to play anything else . The ending itself was moving and bittersweet . I found myself hoping that this was not the final chapter for Solid Snake , but it is true that all good things must come to an end - and what an end ! If you have any love at all for the stealth genre or the Metal Gear series , this is an absolute must-play game . In every way , it is a perfect end to a truly outstanding series .
    • 231 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) This IS the game of the year . But a few things do hold it back . I have played all other Metal Gears like a religion , and loved them all . To me they are all classics and the ultimate video game experience . But without the other games in the series , Metal Gear Solid 4 loses it's value considerably . If you never played a metal gear game I suggest you do before you play MGS4 . The cut-scenes are heavy , but they mean a lot if you've played all the other games . To me , and most Metal Gear fans , this game's value is in the plotline . And It does a great job of tying up all loose ends before the finale . And you will see many familiar faces ( and voices ) and even visit some familiar places . But With all the hype about the PS3 ' s graphics I was a little disappointed . It looks a lot better than any PS2 game , but it does not look as good as CGI I've seen in some major films . But The coreography is mindblowing and the cinematography is stunning , and the Extras are bountiful . The controls have changed slightly . There are many new features that add to the game-play and replay value . Although , it was challenging through many parts , I personally found the game a little too easy on normal for a first run play-through ( but I consider myself an expert player ) . This is what it boils down to : - If you've never played any Metal Gear game , please do yourself a favor , before you play MGS4 , first play Metal Gear Solid ( PS ) and Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty ( PS2 ) . The Prequel to the series Metal Gear Solid 3 : Snake Eater ( PS2 ) is also one of the best games ever . - If you played 1 other Metal Gear Solid game , and enjoyed it , Rent this game . - If you beaten at least 2 other Metal Gear Solids and enjoyed it , Buy this game . - If you've beaten every Metal Gear Game many times , It's worth buying a PS3 to play this game . - If you Hate the Metal Gear Series , why are you even reading this ? My final ( bias ) score for this game 9.8 It's Near Perfection .
    • 232 4  This IS the game of the year . But a few things do hold it back . I have played all other Metal Gears like a religion , and loved them all . To me they are all classics and the ultimate video game experience . But without the other games in the series , Metal Gear Solid 4 loses it's value considerably . If you never played a metal gear game I suggest you do before you play MGS4 . The cut-scenes are heavy , but they mean a lot if you've played all the other games . To me , and most Metal Gear fans , this game's value is in the plotline . And It does a great job of tying up all loose ends before the finale . And you will see many familiar faces ( and voices ) and even visit some familiar places . But With all the hype about the PS3 ' s graphics I was a little disappointed . It looks a lot better than any PS2 game , but it does not look as good as CGI I've seen in some major films . But The coreography is mindblowing and the cinematography is stunning , and the Extras are bountiful . The controls have changed slightly . There are many new features that add to the game-play and replay value . Although , it was challenging through many parts , I personally found the game a little too easy on normal for a first run play-through ( but I consider myself an expert player ) . This is what it boils down to : - If you've never played any Metal Gear game , please do yourself a favor , before you play MGS4 , first play Metal Gear Solid ( PS ) and Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty ( PS2 ) . The Prequel to the series Metal Gear Solid 3 : Snake Eater ( PS2 ) is also one of the best games ever . - If you played 1 other Metal Gear Solid game , and enjoyed it , Rent this game . - If you beaten at least 2 other Metal Gear Solids and enjoyed it , Buy this game . - If you've beaten every Metal Gear Game many times , It's worth buying a PS3 to play this game . - If you Hate the Metal Gear Series , why are you even reading this ? My final ( bias ) score for this game 9.8 It's Near Perfection .
    • 235 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I just finished the game this morning . Once again Snake is back , and Kojima's Snake swan story is complete . Did it live up to the hype ? Yes . It was an incredible experience , with moments that knocked my breath away . The locations are varied , the AI is great , and the control mechanics are more fluid than they have ever been in a MG game . This is the best game of the series , hands down . There is always something new to find , game play never feels old , and you will see things that haven't been done before . The graphics are incredible , as well , one of the prettiest games I have ever played . Without a doubt , if you own a PS3 , this is one of the reasons to have it . Unless you only play sports or racing games . You'll just be disappointed . Cut scenes take up the majority of the game . This IS a Metal Gear game . Most of the moments are incredible , better than almost any action movie out there . However sometimes the dialogue almost seems to fall in love with itself , and the pacing isn't well done ( sometimes you just want to play the game ) . Bring popcorn . The only other thing that held this game from a 5 star rating was the product placement . Some is subtle , but the outright worship of the PlayStation and blu-Ray get to be a bit much ( how exactly are 3 - 8 minute installations every 2 - 3 hours better than switching a disc ? ) . This wouldn't have been so bad except that they are actually part of the gameplay , not just posters along a wall , or a different subtle form that so many games take these days . That being said - buy this game . It is a great one , and will probably define the PlayStation 3 experience for some time to come . Pros - Great blend of shooting and tactics , huge environments , varied game play experiences that do not get old , compelling story , incredible graphics , heat pounding moments of adrenaline soaked anticipation . . . Cons - compelling story might be a little too . . . long . . . sometimes , a bit self-indulgent , worshipful product placements that interrupt game play Verdict - Still a must buy .
    • 236 4  I just finished the game this morning . Once again Snake is back , and Kojima's Snake swan story is complete . Did it live up to the hype ? Yes . It was an incredible experience , with moments that knocked my breath away . The locations are varied , the AI is great , and the control mechanics are more fluid than they have ever been in a MG game . This is the best game of the series , hands down . There is always something new to find , game play never feels old , and you will see things that haven't been done before . The graphics are incredible , as well , one of the prettiest games I have ever played . Without a doubt , if you own a PS3 , this is one of the reasons to have it . Unless you only play sports or racing games . You'll just be disappointed . Cut scenes take up the majority of the game . This IS a Metal Gear game . Most of the moments are incredible , better than almost any action movie out there . However sometimes the dialogue almost seems to fall in love with itself , and the pacing isn't well done ( sometimes you just want to play the game ) . Bring popcorn . The only other thing that held this game from a 5 star rating was the product placement . Some is subtle , but the outright worship of the PlayStation and blu-Ray get to be a bit much ( how exactly are 3 - 8 minute installations every 2 - 3 hours better than switching a disc ? ) . This wouldn't have been so bad except that they are actually part of the gameplay , not just posters along a wall , or a different subtle form that so many games take these days . That being said - buy this game . It is a great one , and will probably define the PlayStation 3 experience for some time to come . Pros - Great blend of shooting and tactics , huge environments , varied game play experiences that do not get old , compelling story , incredible graphics , heat pounding moments of adrenaline soaked anticipation . . . Cons - compelling story might be a little too . . . long . . . sometimes , a bit self-indulgent , worshipful product placements that interrupt game play Verdict - Still a must buy .
    • 249 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The first Metal Gear Solid game is an iconic and legendary piece of software . Mention of it sends fans and critics in an all out fit . It's a game that is on everyone's favorite list . It solely defined the 32 bit era along with the Playstation 1 console , and after one direct squeal and one prequel later we the finally get the last installment of the Soild games . Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is a fantastic game it is the game of the summer and one of the must own games of the year . It's easily in contention for game of the year even with the rest of the year to come . MGS4 follows Solid Snake , now old and awaiting death , as he terminates his long running foe Ocelot who is now under the influence of Liquid after graphing his arm on to his own body . The story is much deeper then this and involves all counts of shocking revelations to plot twist after plot twist . But if you a first time player of the MGS universe you will not be missing anything as everything is explained to you . The story is what makes this game because sadly , more the running time relies on watching the story unfold in front of you . At lest they cut down on the Codec message with static pictures of people talking with text and more of it happens in real time now . The game play of the MGS has progressed but not by much . With newer technology come different gadgets , but for the most part the game plays just the same as any others . You could not know a thing about swapping items , the OctoCamo , or buying weapons and still get through the game just fine . It's better off if you knew a thing or two about these new features but for the most part their simple improvements of existing features . For example , Drebin , is a new person that sells weapons but in actuality he's just a menu . If there's one thing about MGS it's always been the graphics . All the games in the series have pushed the boundaries of their respectful console , and MGS4 is no different . Everything is textured nicely to the huge backdrops and detail of models on screen this game blows everything we've seen before it on a console . Anyone looking to impress their friends with graphics look no further . MGS4 is a great game . Even if it has a few hiccups in development decisions like the long cut-scene , it's a game that everyone must play and experience .
    • 250 4  The first Metal Gear Solid game is an iconic and legendary piece of software . Mention of it sends fans and critics in an all out fit . It's a game that is on everyone's favorite list . It solely defined the 32 bit era along with the Playstation 1 console , and after one direct squeal and one prequel later we the finally get the last installment of the Soild games . Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots is a fantastic game it is the game of the summer and one of the must own games of the year . It's easily in contention for game of the year even with the rest of the year to come . MGS4 follows Solid Snake , now old and awaiting death , as he terminates his long running foe Ocelot who is now under the influence of Liquid after graphing his arm on to his own body . The story is much deeper then this and involves all counts of shocking revelations to plot twist after plot twist . But if you a first time player of the MGS universe you will not be missing anything as everything is explained to you . The story is what makes this game because sadly , more the running time relies on watching the story unfold in front of you . At lest they cut down on the Codec message with static pictures of people talking with text and more of it happens in real time now . The game play of the MGS has progressed but not by much . With newer technology come different gadgets , but for the most part the game plays just the same as any others . You could not know a thing about swapping items , the OctoCamo , or buying weapons and still get through the game just fine . It's better off if you knew a thing or two about these new features but for the most part their simple improvements of existing features . For example , Drebin , is a new person that sells weapons but in actuality he's just a menu . If there's one thing about MGS it's always been the graphics . All the games in the series have pushed the boundaries of their respectful console , and MGS4 is no different . Everything is textured nicely to the huge backdrops and detail of models on screen this game blows everything we've seen before it on a console . Anyone looking to impress their friends with graphics look no further . MGS4 is a great game . Even if it has a few hiccups in development decisions like the long cut-scene , it's a game that everyone must play and experience .
    • 263 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) To review this game without spouting hyperbole like ' best game ever ' or ' simply amazing ' is something which I fear may not be possible , so forgive me if I deviate into such territory in the course of this review , but having just finished this game less than an hour ago , I find myself still feeling a tad emotional about the experience I have had the past couple of days . Needless to say , the experience has been a good one , and likely one I'll never forget for the rest of my gaming life . There isn't a lot that can be said about MGS4 without spoiling something , and I for one strived to spoil nothing before I played it myself , which made the game all the more delicious I can promise you , so I'll keep things simple . The game chronicles the last mission of a rapidly aging Solid Snake as the ( now retired ) Colonel Campbell begs him to hunt down and kill the psychopathic Liquid Snake ( Still in control of Revolver Ocelot's body following the events of MGS2 ) before he instigates a bloody insurrection starting in the middle east using his new found resources as part of a large private military company ( Or PMC , about which you'll be hearing a lot in this game ) . Snake , with help from the faithful Otacon and his new sidekick Sunny ( A little girl with ties to previous games , as you'll discover ) , heads to the middle east for what he believes is his last act as a soldier , but events soon spiral out of control as Liquid's plan proves to be far more grand than anyone could possibly imagine , and Snake must travel the globe to put together a conspiracy that will reveal the long hidden secrets of the Patriots , the ' Big Shell ' incident from MGS2 , and Snake's own murky origins and past at long last , all told in the single most masterfully crafted piece of storytelling I have ever encountered in a videogame . It takes in the usual MGS themes of war and loss and expands them to show how these things can affect the characters we've come to know and love on a far more personal level than before , with some truly heartbreaking scenes that show the humanity behind the characters in ways no other game could possibly manage . The trademark MGS sense of humour is still present of course , with some hilarious fourth wall breaking laughs on offer ( Like when Otacon wonders when it's time to switch to disc 2 , or Campbell wonders where the PS3 ' s controller ports are so Snake can try switching to port 2 during a boss fight ) , there's lots in there , with some gags fairly well concealed to boot . It's a funny game , and if you've played past titles , you'll know what to expect . Everything about MGS4 just oozes the highest possible quality really . The visuals first and foremost simply have no equal that I have seen . The level of detail present in every location is just so unbelievably stunning , I often found myself just wandering around admiring the scenery on offer and looking for various details that are easy to miss , like prairie dogs roaming freely around in grasslands or rats skulking in corners of abandoned warehouses to more simple thins like just how realistically water flows around your character when you walk through a stream . Everything here looks incredible , and that's before you even get to the amazing cutscenes , which 99 percent of the time use the actual in game engine ( A couple of larger scale battle / group scenes seem to be pre rendered , and there are even a couple of live action footage scenes thrown in too ) to show facial expressions and clothing details like nothing I've ever seen . From a simple bead of sweat running down someone's face to the realistic movements of their fingers ( Check any game you have and you'll see how rare realistic finger movement actually is ) when fiddling with something small to someone's jacket fluttering in the wind . The level of detail is just a massive leap ahead of anything else on the market . There are minor imperfections here and there of course , like enemies still don't take realistic visible body damage when shot or stabbed and the like , but such things are comparatively minor when everything else is so goddamn close to perfection . The soundtrack again excels as with previous games , with music stalwart Harry Gregson Williams turnng in another fantastic score for the game , and regular voice actors David Hayter , Christopher Randolph and Paul Eiding among others returning to their most famous roles in fine style , considering Hayter was the only one not to get left out of MGS3 . The voice acting is again on a level all it's own , and seeing Meryl back in the MGS universe after such a long time being forgotten is more than welcome . Nostalgists will no doubt be glad to hear that a large number of past game tunes get reused in here as well , and not only when listened to through Solid Snake's in game iPod ( No fooling , you have a fully working iPod in here loaded with MGS related tunes and podcasts ) . The gameplay is where MGS4 shines brightest in my opinion though , with a perfectly constructed control scheme that utilises the best features from MGS3 and expands on them with a myriad of new options on offer . Want to play in first person ? Go ahead . Wan to simply lock on and fire at enemies for easiness sake ? That's here too . Want to just play it like you have all the other MGS games ? You can . Everyone is catered for here , and with the shear size of some of the gaming areas on offer , there are potentially countless ways to approach any given situation put in front of you to the point it can sometimes be overwhelming . This is not a game that is shallow or can be approached like any other bog standard third person shooter . You NEED to use your brain for this game , and the freedom with which you can let the ideas flow will spoil so many other games for you in future . Lastly , Metal Gear Online . The fully realised online game included on MGS4 ' s disc is a joy to play . True , I've only tried it for a couple of hours so far , but I had an absolute riot finding new and inventive ways to sneak up on opponents for the kill . That cardboard box has never been more useful . The online is superb , with 16 players at a time possible on any game / map , and an inventive system that utilises points you earn for performance being used to purchase better and more useful equipment . It perhaps doesn't innovate on any levels as much as the single player game , but as far as online third person versus gaming goes , you'd struggle to find much better than Metal Gear Online . Complaints wise . . . with this game I have few , but I can see how some people might . The game requires a hefty amount of installing to the HDD for one , with an initial 8 minute install being followed at the opening of every chapter of the game by another install between 1 - 3 minutes in length . It's distracting I guess , but I had no real issue with it , especially as it keeps you amused with some messages accompanied the sight of Snake slowly smoking a cigarette as he waits for the install to finish . The install also eats up 4.6 gigs of memory space too , which I can see being a real stinger for those with a 20 or 40 gig PS3 . Only other real issue I would note with the game is cutscene length . The cutscenes are pretty long and frequently appear , they can be anywhere from 5 to 35 minutes in length , with the ending clocking in at around an hour long , but breaks are provided often for them , and they're all fully skippable , but given just how amazing the story is and how these scenes look , coupled with the fact you are given some measure of interactivity with a lot of them , makes me wonder why you'd want to skip if it's your first time through the game . So all in all , this , the most anticipated PS3 game of them all is a rousing success in my eyes , providing everythng I could have wanted or expected from it and then some to leave me with what will easily go down as one of the greatest , most rewarding games I have ever played , and it honestly saddens me that some people will never play this masterpiece for such idiotic reasons as what console it is on . It's like nothing you'll have experienced before in a game , and sadly , you'll likely never see it's kind again .
    • 264 4  To review this game without spouting hyperbole like ' best game ever ' or ' simply amazing ' is something which I fear may not be possible , so forgive me if I deviate into such territory in the course of this review , but having just finished this game less than an hour ago , I find myself still feeling a tad emotional about the experience I have had the past couple of days . Needless to say , the experience has been a good one , and likely one I'll never forget for the rest of my gaming life . There isn't a lot that can be said about MGS4 without spoiling something , and I for one strived to spoil nothing before I played it myself , which made the game all the more delicious I can promise you , so I'll keep things simple . The game chronicles the last mission of a rapidly aging Solid Snake as the ( now retired ) Colonel Campbell begs him to hunt down and kill the psychopathic Liquid Snake ( Still in control of Revolver Ocelot's body following the events of MGS2 ) before he instigates a bloody insurrection starting in the middle east using his new found resources as part of a large private military company ( Or PMC , about which you'll be hearing a lot in this game ) . Snake , with help from the faithful Otacon and his new sidekick Sunny ( A little girl with ties to previous games , as you'll discover ) , heads to the middle east for what he believes is his last act as a soldier , but events soon spiral out of control as Liquid's plan proves to be far more grand than anyone could possibly imagine , and Snake must travel the globe to put together a conspiracy that will reveal the long hidden secrets of the Patriots , the ' Big Shell ' incident from MGS2 , and Snake's own murky origins and past at long last , all told in the single most masterfully crafted piece of storytelling I have ever encountered in a videogame . It takes in the usual MGS themes of war and loss and expands them to show how these things can affect the characters we've come to know and love on a far more personal level than before , with some truly heartbreaking scenes that show the humanity behind the characters in ways no other game could possibly manage . The trademark MGS sense of humour is still present of course , with some hilarious fourth wall breaking laughs on offer ( Like when Otacon wonders when it's time to switch to disc 2 , or Campbell wonders where the PS3 ' s controller ports are so Snake can try switching to port 2 during a boss fight ) , there's lots in there , with some gags fairly well concealed to boot . It's a funny game , and if you've played past titles , you'll know what to expect . Everything about MGS4 just oozes the highest possible quality really . The visuals first and foremost simply have no equal that I have seen . The level of detail present in every location is just so unbelievably stunning , I often found myself just wandering around admiring the scenery on offer and looking for various details that are easy to miss , like prairie dogs roaming freely around in grasslands or rats skulking in corners of abandoned warehouses to more simple thins like just how realistically water flows around your character when you walk through a stream . Everything here looks incredible , and that's before you even get to the amazing cutscenes , which 99 percent of the time use the actual in game engine ( A couple of larger scale battle / group scenes seem to be pre rendered , and there are even a couple of live action footage scenes thrown in too ) to show facial expressions and clothing details like nothing I've ever seen . From a simple bead of sweat running down someone's face to the realistic movements of their fingers ( Check any game you have and you'll see how rare realistic finger movement actually is ) when fiddling with something small to someone's jacket fluttering in the wind . The level of detail is just a massive leap ahead of anything else on the market . There are minor imperfections here and there of course , like enemies still don't take realistic visible body damage when shot or stabbed and the like , but such things are comparatively minor when everything else is so goddamn close to perfection . The soundtrack again excels as with previous games , with music stalwart Harry Gregson Williams turnng in another fantastic score for the game , and regular voice actors David Hayter , Christopher Randolph and Paul Eiding among others returning to their most famous roles in fine style , considering Hayter was the only one not to get left out of MGS3 . The voice acting is again on a level all it's own , and seeing Meryl back in the MGS universe after such a long time being forgotten is more than welcome . Nostalgists will no doubt be glad to hear that a large number of past game tunes get reused in here as well , and not only when listened to through Solid Snake's in game iPod ( No fooling , you have a fully working iPod in here loaded with MGS related tunes and podcasts ) . The gameplay is where MGS4 shines brightest in my opinion though , with a perfectly constructed control scheme that utilises the best features from MGS3 and expands on them with a myriad of new options on offer . Want to play in first person ? Go ahead . Wan to simply lock on and fire at enemies for easiness sake ? That's here too . Want to just play it like you have all the other MGS games ? You can . Everyone is catered for here , and with the shear size of some of the gaming areas on offer , there are potentially countless ways to approach any given situation put in front of you to the point it can sometimes be overwhelming . This is not a game that is shallow or can be approached like any other bog standard third person shooter . You NEED to use your brain for this game , and the freedom with which you can let the ideas flow will spoil so many other games for you in future . Lastly , Metal Gear Online . The fully realised online game included on MGS4 ' s disc is a joy to play . True , I've only tried it for a couple of hours so far , but I had an absolute riot finding new and inventive ways to sneak up on opponents for the kill . That cardboard box has never been more useful . The online is superb , with 16 players at a time possible on any game / map , and an inventive system that utilises points you earn for performance being used to purchase better and more useful equipment . It perhaps doesn't innovate on any levels as much as the single player game , but as far as online third person versus gaming goes , you'd struggle to find much better than Metal Gear Online . Complaints wise . . . with this game I have few , but I can see how some people might . The game requires a hefty amount of installing to the HDD for one , with an initial 8 minute install being followed at the opening of every chapter of the game by another install between 1 - 3 minutes in length . It's distracting I guess , but I had no real issue with it , especially as it keeps you amused with some messages accompanied the sight of Snake slowly smoking a cigarette as he waits for the install to finish . The install also eats up 4.6 gigs of memory space too , which I can see being a real stinger for those with a 20 or 40 gig PS3 . Only other real issue I would note with the game is cutscene length . The cutscenes are pretty long and frequently appear , they can be anywhere from 5 to 35 minutes in length , with the ending clocking in at around an hour long , but breaks are provided often for them , and they're all fully skippable , but given just how amazing the story is and how these scenes look , coupled with the fact you are given some measure of interactivity with a lot of them , makes me wonder why you'd want to skip if it's your first time through the game . So all in all , this , the most anticipated PS3 game of them all is a rousing success in my eyes , providing everythng I could have wanted or expected from it and then some to leave me with what will easily go down as one of the greatest , most rewarding games I have ever played , and it honestly saddens me that some people will never play this masterpiece for such idiotic reasons as what console it is on . It's like nothing you'll have experienced before in a game , and sadly , you'll likely never see it's kind again .
    • 267 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I was never into Metal Gear Solid before , simply because I could not play stealth games . Usually these games where you try to sneak around would always play out the same way for me . Sneak Get Spotted Get Shot Run Get Shot some more Die horribly Repeat 100 times Take the disk out and play Mario instead But I got the PS3 bundle with MGS4 because it was the backwards compatible one , and I figured that if all these sites were giving the game perfect 10 reviews then I could give it a shot . This is the perfect game for someone who's not great at these kind of games . It's got variable difficulty settings , and different ways to play through it . So if you just want a 3rd person action shooter you can get that , and if you want your usual stealthy not kill anyone game , you've got that too . I started off just going through it like I would any other shooter . And throughout the course of the game I slowly started learning how to avoid beeing seen and use more stealth when moving around the levels . I'm on my second time through and now I'm actually playing it like people used to play the older Metal Gear Games - not getting caught , not killing anyone , avoiding suspicion , stuff like that . People like to complain that this takes away from what the series is supposed to be . But if you like stealth oriented gameplay like the older games , you can just ignore all the other options . I think is a very smart move on Kojima's part . He's not only made a game that everyone can enjoy , but he's also made kind of a portal for newbs like myself to get into the series . I personally went out and bought the Metal Gear Solid : The Essential Collection and am playing through it now . The online component isn't bad per say , but it's not great . Sometimes it'll take quite awhile to look for a lobby that's open . And half the time it'll just kick you back out to the main screen to start again . And the gameplay itself just doesn't seem like the type that meshes well with online gameplay . But it's still fun . It just takes awhile to get used to going slower , taking your time , and relying on teammates to get your kills . Having a headset definately makes this 20x easier . So basically , if you've got a PS3 , buy the game . Odds are with all the options available to you , you'll be able to find some way to play it that you like . And you might just find some way to get into the rest of the series . I'm really glad I did .
    • 268 4  I was never into Metal Gear Solid before , simply because I could not play stealth games . Usually these games where you try to sneak around would always play out the same way for me . Sneak Get Spotted Get Shot Run Get Shot some more Die horribly Repeat 100 times Take the disk out and play Mario instead But I got the PS3 bundle with MGS4 because it was the backwards compatible one , and I figured that if all these sites were giving the game perfect 10 reviews then I could give it a shot . This is the perfect game for someone who's not great at these kind of games . It's got variable difficulty settings , and different ways to play through it . So if you just want a 3rd person action shooter you can get that , and if you want your usual stealthy not kill anyone game , you've got that too . I started off just going through it like I would any other shooter . And throughout the course of the game I slowly started learning how to avoid beeing seen and use more stealth when moving around the levels . I'm on my second time through and now I'm actually playing it like people used to play the older Metal Gear Games - not getting caught , not killing anyone , avoiding suspicion , stuff like that . People like to complain that this takes away from what the series is supposed to be . But if you like stealth oriented gameplay like the older games , you can just ignore all the other options . I think is a very smart move on Kojima's part . He's not only made a game that everyone can enjoy , but he's also made kind of a portal for newbs like myself to get into the series . I personally went out and bought the Metal Gear Solid : The Essential Collection and am playing through it now . The online component isn't bad per say , but it's not great . Sometimes it'll take quite awhile to look for a lobby that's open . And half the time it'll just kick you back out to the main screen to start again . And the gameplay itself just doesn't seem like the type that meshes well with online gameplay . But it's still fun . It just takes awhile to get used to going slower , taking your time , and relying on teammates to get your kills . Having a headset definately makes this 20x easier . So basically , if you've got a PS3 , buy the game . Odds are with all the options available to you , you'll be able to find some way to play it that you like . And you might just find some way to get into the rest of the series . I'm really glad I did .
    • 269 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) I've been an avid fan of video games since I was six . That was well over 20 years ago . I first caught wind of the Metal Gear Series back in 1988 on the Nintendo Entertainment System . While all other games established a run-and-gun play style , this series was bent on rewarding gamers for doing the exact opposite ( playing in a sneak fashion ) . The story of Snake being a clone of the legendary Big Boss was a little far-fetched for its time , but with the technology of today , seems a little more believable . As time went on , I've seen over 4 sequels in this storyline . Each addition to the story added more plotlines and far more questions to the forefront . With the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 , all loose ends have been tied off , and every question that has boggled Metal Gear fans for decades are now answered . The lengthy cutscenes provide enough backstory to satisfy the gamers that have followed this story from the beginning . Hideo Kojima has , once again , pulled out the stops on Stealth Action gameplay , creating an experience that is definitely unforgettable . This game is cinematically breathtaking , surpassing every game that is currently on the market . The storyline quality rivals Hollywood movies . I've played through the single-player mode a total of 9 times so far , and I'm currently going through my tenth playthrough on Big Boss Extreme , which is the hardest difficulty . Multiplayer mode has typical gametypes that you'd find in games that rely on team-based strategy ( Deathmatch , Team Deathmatch , and Capture the Flag ) . One game variant that stands out from the rest is Team Sneaking , which is a game variant similar to the action you'd see in-game : two warring factions ( PMCs and Militiamen ) are constantly at war with each other , while one player takes control of Snake and has an objective of his own . Games in this variant are usually lengthy , and hours can pass by before you realize that you should step away from the PS3 . I highly suggest playing all of the previous titles in the Metal Gear Saga before touching this one . After all , you wouldn't watch the last movie in a trilogy without watching the first and second films , right ? If you did , you can't blame the movie for not making sense . This game is exactly the same way . For the followers of the game's 20 year plot , this game was the answer that all Metal Gear fans were looking for . For the newcomers , this game will provide a great play experience , but the story might be a little too farfetched . Old and new fans alike , this game will definitely raise the bar on gaming standards for years to come .
    • 270 4  I've been an avid fan of video games since I was six . That was well over 20 years ago . I first caught wind of the Metal Gear Series back in 1988 on the Nintendo Entertainment System . While all other games established a run-and-gun play style , this series was bent on rewarding gamers for doing the exact opposite ( playing in a sneak fashion ) . The story of Snake being a clone of the legendary Big Boss was a little far-fetched for its time , but with the technology of today , seems a little more believable . As time went on , I've seen over 4 sequels in this storyline . Each addition to the story added more plotlines and far more questions to the forefront . With the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 , all loose ends have been tied off , and every question that has boggled Metal Gear fans for decades are now answered . The lengthy cutscenes provide enough backstory to satisfy the gamers that have followed this story from the beginning . Hideo Kojima has , once again , pulled out the stops on Stealth Action gameplay , creating an experience that is definitely unforgettable . This game is cinematically breathtaking , surpassing every game that is currently on the market . The storyline quality rivals Hollywood movies . I've played through the single-player mode a total of 9 times so far , and I'm currently going through my tenth playthrough on Big Boss Extreme , which is the hardest difficulty . Multiplayer mode has typical gametypes that you'd find in games that rely on team-based strategy ( Deathmatch , Team Deathmatch , and Capture the Flag ) . One game variant that stands out from the rest is Team Sneaking , which is a game variant similar to the action you'd see in-game : two warring factions ( PMCs and Militiamen ) are constantly at war with each other , while one player takes control of Snake and has an objective of his own . Games in this variant are usually lengthy , and hours can pass by before you realize that you should step away from the PS3 . I highly suggest playing all of the previous titles in the Metal Gear Saga before touching this one . After all , you wouldn't watch the last movie in a trilogy without watching the first and second films , right ? If you did , you can't blame the movie for not making sense . This game is exactly the same way . For the followers of the game's 20 year plot , this game was the answer that all Metal Gear fans were looking for . For the newcomers , this game will provide a great play experience , but the story might be a little too farfetched . Old and new fans alike , this game will definitely raise the bar on gaming standards for years to come .
    • 277 4  The story , graphics , weapons , online , customization , controls , and gameplay are aces . The cutscenes are HD and its like a movie . The graphics are better than Uncharted ! It took me over 25 hours to finish the game , but that was including hours ( yes many hours ) of cutscenes . ) But they're so breathtaking that you won't want to skip them from telling the great story . SPOILER WARNING ! ! ! The storyline in this game was awesome including locations in South America , Middle East of course , Europe , and Alaska at Shadow Moses . The only thing I didn't like about this game is Otacon ( he is really annoying when he falls in love with Naomi ) and the MGS1 part didn't seem like it fit in for me ( maybe for the previous fans ) . Graphics are the BEST on any console game thus far this generation until Killzone 2 releases , and the framerate is always stable except for the part when you're in Rex and you're escaping from the underground part of Shadow Moses . I have to say that the boss battles were not legendary like some other games make them to be , but I actually enjoyed them more because they seemed more realistic . Gameplay is solid , sound is incredibly well done . Buy this game now !
    • 278 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) The Metal Gear Solid franchise has arguably been one of the absolute best , if not THE best , of the video game franchises to emerge in the last decade and a half or so . While we don't get MGS games at a rapid rate , when a new one comes out , it is always a major event , and there are many reasons for this . Always pushing the Playstation's capabilities to its limits , these games continually break ground in their presentation and their immersiveness . There is no other game , franchise or not , that is stylistically comparable to these games in any way . They are peerless , epic games with an intensity that is both unique and unparalleled . Therefore , after finally getting my PS3 a few weeks ago , there was little doubt as to what my first purchase was going to be . I'm very happy to report that , after beating the game last night , Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots , maintains tradition of greatness that I've come to expect from MGS , and is a worthy conclusion to Solid Snake's 20 + years in the video game universe . Technically , the game is flawless . Commanding Snake through those glorious HD levels was a thrill . The graphics are vivid and detailed , and give the feel of the game a level of immersion that really wasn't possible before . The sound makes your heart race and the music score is as excellent as ever . Some of the action cut scenes we're just incredible , putting anything I've seen come out of Hollywood recently to shame . There were no glitches or bugs that I noticed . MGS has always been one of the best in the biz when it comes to presentation , and this one is no different . The gameplay , while taking more of a 3rd person perspective rather than the traditional overhead view , is slightly refined , but still feels very much like the other entries in the series . But with the PS3 ' s amazing technological capabilities , everything is kicked up a notch . I liked the fact that I was forced to do more shooting in this game . However , this is still primarily a stealth game , and to conquer the levels in the most efficient fashion ( and in my opinion , the most satisfying fashion as well ) , you will need to keep your noticibility down and your awareness up . The boss fights , once again , are epic & amazing . There was a battle against a flying boss in the Eastern Europe act that was just stunning in its scale . Metal Gear Solid has some of the greatest , most intense boss battles anywhere , and this entry is no different . Along the way , there are many useful gadgets and ways to customize your weapons that will aid you in your mission . Lots of reviewers have gone into detail on those , so I won't . But down to the very smallest details , this is a game that was a labor of love , and it always shows . And lastly , there is the story . Gamers can argue the various strengths and weaknesses of the MGS series , but to me , there is simply no dispute . . . Metal Gear has told the absolute best story in the history of video games . And this game draws together all the elements from the previous MGS games ( as well as the old school NES Metal Gear games and the ones for the portable systems ) and wraps it all up in a very satisfying fashion . In relation to this , I've seen a lot of talk as to whether this game would work for someone unfamiliar with the franchise . My vote would be no . There is simply too much here that ties back to the previous entries . It was those references and the way this game ties up and concludes it all , that contributed so much to its greatness for me . It's like reading The Return of the King without reading the first two Lord of the Rings volumes first . It can be done , but the amount that would be missed is just too great . MGS4 : Guns of the Patriots is a stellar offering to owners of the PS3 . I absolutely loved the game and couldn't wait to get home from work in the evenings to play it . The story was riveting and the conclusion was worthy of the franchise . The game was just as addicting and intense as ever , and seeing the evolution of the series into the world of high definition is a wonder . To any fan of the series , this is a no-brainer . I'm glad this was my first PS3 game . It will be a tough act to follow .
    • 285 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First , let me say that I'm an adult in my 30 ' s and I enjoy gaming without letting it rule my life . If you like a story you'll get a great one ; brilliant depth , returning characters from older titles , and a complex story . If you want to explore , enjoy free movement non-linear gameplay , MGS4 delivers . If you don't like story but demand a great shooter with authentic weapons , you shall have it ! The game has real weapons , with their real names , modeled after the actual devices , that sound like , reload like , and demonstrate stopping power like the real deal . What is great about this game is that you are not limited in your approach to completing stages . If you wish to sneak by the game you'll have that option with 90% of the stages . If you wanna see what the weapons do you can expend the entirety of your arsenal and eliminate everyone . And if you want to challenge yourself you can endeavor for the awards at games end . Like other games in the series the replay value is through the rafters ! On the first replay I realized I left areas unexplored . The choices you make to fight with the rebels impacts the availability of the stages afterward . Those that didn't fire a shot at the power station know what I mean . What's brilliant is that the camoflage method changes just a bit with each title , I should say , improves a bit with each title . You can use the suit and hide in shadows , hide in the cardboard box , or dress like locas ; giving you a pass so long as you don't attack the locas . With each replay the game is as different as you want it to be . Online is a new experience . Some of the stages you pass in the game are here . Midtown Maelstrom ( approach to advent palace ) , Virtuous Vista ( power station ) requires expansion pack @ $9.99 > , can't think of others right now . The games are not typical capture the flag , though that's there too . You've got TDM , basic eliminate opponents to zero , and base capture games . Flat out , the best shooter , best tactical , best online , and best story that I've played on PS3 . Also a better online experience than I've played on my brothers xbox with modern warfare . Buy it , if you don't wanna fork out 25 - 30 bucks for a game you'll likely never sell I don't know what to tell you .
    • 287 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) Hey folks , hope you all are doing well . I'm about half way through MGS4 ( I think ) . It has taken me almost 25 hrs so far . I have to say that this game is absolutely incredible and thorough and satisfying for ( I assume ) RPG , FPS , and TPS fans - excluding the beginning . Pros : 1 . Incredible story - very diverse , stunning , and mostly original 2 . Spooky enemies , hard bosses 3 . Vast variety of tons of weapons 4 . Ability to customize weapons heavily to your liking 5 . Mostly smart AI 6 . Very cool and useful gadgets 7 . Variety of game play - good mix of sneaking around and hard-core fire-fights . 8 . Ability to work with others against the unique PMC soldiers and gain respect and assistance , compliments in battle . 9 . Strong connection to the previous titles , but even if you haven't experienced them - MGS4 will be extremely enjoyable . 10 . Amazing innovative cut-scenes that contain better action than most Hollywood movies these days and blend in seamlessly with scenes levels you play . 11 . This game contains some of the best graphics I've seen in games ( maybe excluding Uncharted 2 ) . Occasionally you see little animals running around and they move and look very realistically . 12 . Very long game - you definitely get your monies worth . Cons : 1 . Weak intro - you start out not really knowing what to do or how to act . You get no teaching ( excluding the virtual range in the Menu - but in-game work doesn't tell you about it ) . Basically you start off running away from these freaky man-machine creatures . 2 . Some cut-scenes can be too long , especially if you're impatient . This may bother these people , but it didn't bother me - these scenes are still fun to watch - some do last over 20 minutes which is unusual . 3 . Occasional aliasing ( sp ? ) throughout the game if you have a 720p HD system , but the graphics are still stunning . 4 . The highly complicated in-game menu for changing weapons and customizing the weapons can be quite confusing at first . It'll take many hrs to get used to it . 5 . No trophies ? Overall - I'd say an A - game . All games do have cons - the cons in this title are not bother-sum at all and this title is extremely enjoyable and fun . Snake ( Old Snake in MGS4 ) is sweet and cool ! IF YOU HAVE A PS3 YOU NEED THIS TITLE - NO EXCEPTION . Hint : during mission briefings make sure to explore with the Mk2 ( I think that's what it's called ) . Peace .
    • 297 4  This review is from : Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots ( Video Game ) First let me state what I said in the title - I have never played the other Metal Gear Solid titles before I played this game . I didn't know any of the back story other than that Snake is a bad MOFO . I knew it was very stealthy and would have lengthy cut scenes to flesh out stories and connect the action sequences together . That being said , this game is fantastic . Don't go into this game expecting little story and being able to just run and gun for 10 straight hours . Instead , think of this more of an Interactive Action Movie Game , instead of a shooter or even action game . If you go into it with that on your brain , I think the chances are high that you will LOVE Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots . The cutscenes are long , but are done perfectly . Great graphics and voice acting add to the atmosphere and the flashbacks and everything else makes the longer scenes worth it . PLUS , after my heart is racing as I sneak through the levels , killing guys and trying to not get killed , I need a brief break to let me calm down and relax . This game will have your heart racing . So give it a try . Especially for less that 30 bucks you can't buy a better gaming experience on any console . I've had my PS3 for only three months , and besides Motorstorm , Buzz and Madden 10 , this is the first real game I've played . I hope I didn't set the bar too high when I get into playing the other standout titles on PS3 !
    • 298 4  First let me state what I said in the title - I have never played the other Metal Gear Solid titles before I played this game . I didn't know any of the back story other than that Snake is a bad MOFO . I knew it was very stealthy and would have lengthy cut scenes to flesh out stories and connect the action sequences together . That being said , this game is fantastic . Don't go into this game expecting little story and being able to just run and gun for 10 straight hours . Instead , think of this more of an Interactive Action Movie Game , instead of a shooter or even action game . If you go into it with that on your brain , I think the chances are high that you will LOVE Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots . The cutscenes are long , but are done perfectly . Great graphics and voice acting add to the atmosphere and the flashbacks and everything else makes the longer scenes worth it . PLUS , after my heart is racing as I sneak through the levels , killing guys and trying to not get killed , I need a brief break to let me calm down and relax . This game will have your heart racing . So give it a try . Especially for less that 30 bucks you can't buy a better gaming experience on any console . I've had my PS3 for only three months , and besides Motorstorm , Buzz and Madden 10 , this is the first real game I've played . I hope I didn't set the bar too high when I get into playing the other standout titles on PS3 !

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