| | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) |  | From: Konami
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Platform: Playstation 3
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Release Date: June 12, 2008
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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, is a next-gen experience complete with top-of-the-line graphics and surround sound designed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Featuring the most revealing display of Kojima Production's premier title, MSG4 details the world where Snake must under go his final mission. In a world overrun by private military companies (PMCs), wars are no longer fought over nations or ideologies. Instead, the wars of the future are micro-managed by overarching PMCs, right down to the bullet. New gadgets and abilities fuel Snake's journey deep into the enemy domains of the Middle East, South America, and beyond. New gear includes "Metal Gear Mk. II," the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and "Solid Eye," which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings. 
Old timer Snake returns for what is slated as the final installment in the Metal Gear series. View larger. | 
New and old characters abound in MGS4. View larger. | 
PMCs have run amok and the world is at war. View larger. | 
Octacamo will help Snake blend into surroundings. View larger. | Joined by a familiar cast of characters, Snake must once again return to the battlefield to confront his lifelong rival, Liquid Ocelot, who is manipulating the world's wars from the one world where soldiers will always have a place. But Liquid Ocelot is not the only one who will be able to manipulate the world's wars--Snake can destabilize opposing forces by working behind the scenes, supporting the local militia as they fight PMCs, creating a smokescreen that allows Snake to move freely within the war-zone. MGS4 is a next-generation adventure set in the aftermath of MGS2: Sons of Liberty. The concept behind the latest Metal Gear Solid project is "no place to hide," and this edition in the series will force Snake into unexpected circumstances with an all-new storyline that breaks away in some ways from the previous MGS franchise entries. We don't want to spoil it for you, but, producer Hideo Kojima did reveal some very juicy bits about the game and the storyline when it was first announced at E3 of 2006. "Until now," said Kojima, "we've released two entries of the MSX2 Metal Gear series, and three entries in the Metal Gear Solid series. Add to this Portable Ops, and you get a total of six titles. All mysteries will be cleared up in Metal Gear Solid 4." Kojima was very clear about the finality of MSG4, leaving gamers to wonder, "Will Snake die?!" When asked if the story will come to this sort of an end, Kojima responded without the slightest bit of vagueness, "It will come to an end." The MGS4 E3 trailer showed a number of characters from the Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid histories. This final instalment is sure to deliver loads of cameos, in fact, it is rumoured that nearly all the characters from the series will make an appearance. In addition to a return of classic Metal Gear Solid characters, the gameplay systems from part three are also expected to make a comeback. The camouflage system from part three will make it into MGS4, with the addition of "OctoCamo," Snake's most advanced stealth suit to date. The name appears to be formed from the words "Octopus" and "camouflage," and players will be awestruck by the chameleon-like camo that changes with the surroundings. OctoCamo allows Snake to blend in with his environment as it digitally manifests nearby textures in real time. Think if it this way, if Snake is standing next to a wall worn out with holes, he too will appear to be riddled with holes. It has also been revealed that MGS4 will have online play, but no specifics have been released. Although very little information is known about the game's visuals, rumour has it that MGS4 is expected to be the finest representation of console graphics on the PS3, and it is expected that they will just get better and better as the game nears its release date.
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 INCREDIBLE !!!! July 17, 2008
this is the best game ever created because there are many different ways to play it and it appeals to more people than other war games
Incredible July 16, 2008
This being the first Metal Gear Solid Game I've played (I know, terrible) I had to do a bit of research to get a feel for the MGS universe before I bought this game. And I would recommend that all others in my position do the same (if only to understand the story a bit better), because whether this is your first MGS or not, everyone should enjoy it!
There is so much to love about Metal Gear Solid 4, besides that fuzzy feeling inside that the PS3 has (if only this once) paid off you can marvel at the beautiful graphics and excellent sound quality which serves to make this game such a unique experience!
Right from the start you're plunged into a battle which is so intense, images of Call of Duty 4 spring to mind, something I'd never have expected from what I thought was a largely stealthy game. There really are opportunities to go trigger-happy in some parts of this game, with an impressively large collection of weapons to choose from for all occasions.
Other items in your arsenal include the Metal Gear MKII - something which I admit I didn't really use much, perhaps on my next play! Still its a nice little addition which I'm sure could be put to better use. More prominent is the OctoCamo suit, another fine graphical achievement with its camo abilities. The Solid Eye is an all purpose visual aid allowing the player to view in Night Vision (important for some boss battles or certain enviroments)and also in a binocular fashion. All welcome aids to your gaming experience.
Finally the cutscenes and loading times. I'm not an especially patient person, so this kind of this should bother me, but it doesn't - though the first act is a little cutscene heavy the game's amazing cutscenes add a depth to the story and give it an almost cinematic feel - I've just finished the game and I was so absorbed that I can tell you the final cut scenes (which I assume are the famed 90 minute ones) were far less daunting and a lot more enjoyable than they may seem.
So, an all round amazing piece of work which has surely inspired me to play the other Metal Gear Solid games - if you buy one game for the PS3, make this it - its something you can't afford to miss out on!
Snake leaves the arena with one hell of a bite July 13, 2008
I'll keep it very short......buy it. It's like playing a full length blockbuster with graphics, sound and gameplay to die for. Any owner of a PS3 must not hesitate in purchasing. Why? This is what the PS3 was meant for. I've been telling all COD4 maniacs at work to try it. Metal Gear Online is also top notch. I don't normally enter these arenas for fear of failure.....but you enter at the skill level you are, not into a Lions Den of head popping marksmen. It's a fitting end to a great genre.
As close to perfection as a game can get July 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"War has changed."
Those grim words, delivered by a world-weary Solid Snake as he prepares to embark on his final mission, mark the beginning of one of the biggest and most important games that the PS3 is likely to see for a very long time. Yes, Metal Gear Solid 4 is here at last. After months of waiting and speculation, delays and rumours, it's finally available for us all to enjoy. But was it worth the wait? Has it lived up to the hype? Does it provide resolution for one of the most beloved characters in the history of gaming? The answer, strangely enough, is a resounding yes.
I've been a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series since the original was released back in 1998. With its complex narrative, solid voice acting, revolutionary (for its time) graphics and movie-style cut scenes, MGS took gaming to new heights. The series has had its ups and downs since then - MSG2 was hampered by a meandering, over-complicated plot and an unlikeable protagonist, while MGS3 was a welcome return to form.
And so we're back to the present, ready to join Solid Snake on another mission to save the world. But this is a very different Snake than the one we saw at the end of MGS2. As those familiar with the games will know, Snake is a genetic clone of legendary soldier Big Boss. Now approaching the end of his projected lifespan, he's suffering from rapid ageing - greying hair, wrinkled skin, stiff joints etc. His appearance isn't the only thing to have changed, however - this is a man wearied and embittered by the changes in the world around him; a man at the end of his rope, both physically and emotionally.
Set several years in the future, the world economy has changed, with war now the primary driver of big business. Proxy wars are being fought all over the globe, with Private Military Companies now providing the bulk of the manpower for this seemingly endless conflict. As if this wasn't bad enough, it turns out that the several largest PMC's are all run by one parent company - Outer Heaven. A sinister face from the past (and Snake's former nemesis) is planning to unite these scattered armies and launch an armed invasion of the United States. Added to this, a shadowy group called the Patriots appear to be pulling strings from behind the scenes. As Snake delves deeper into what exactly is going on, his adventures take him from the Middle East to South America, Eastern Europe and Alaska.
That's about as concisely as I can describe the plot while still keeping this review of tolerable length. Needless to say, nothing and no-one is quite what they seem, and by the end most players will be scratching their heads more than a school child suffering from a rampant lice infection. Characters change sides and switch loyalties so often that it often becomes difficult to remember who you're actually fighting against, or why.
This being a Kojima game, the graphics and cut scenes are a grade above anything you'll have seen before. Like most people, I don't know what the PS3 is really capable of graphically, but MGS4 certainly goes some way towards proving that it's not just an insanely expensive doorstop. Character models are masterfully detailed and expressive, and the voice cast as always is top notch. David Hayter works his usual gravel-voiced magic as Snake - portraying him not just as a legendary soldier, but as a flesh and blood man facing the end of his life. It's a stirring performance, but by no means the only one.
Speaking of characters, fans of the series will be pleased to know that just about everyone who isn't dead (and a few who are) make a comeback in this final instalment, helping to tie up just about all the loose ends. Indeed, despite its best efforts to recap the story up to this point, a decent knowledge of the series will yield a far more enjoyable gaming experience. MGS4 is littered with in-jokes and references to previous games, and some later stages evoke genuine feelings of nostalgia.
But how does it actually play? Well, this is where a few of my gripes are going to creep in. As Snake said, war has indeed changed - at least for MGS players. Previous games have placed great emphasis on stealth, favouring avoidance and infiltration over pitched battles. This approach was necessitated by the player's limited arsenal of weapons. Not so here - Snake practically trips over weapons, equipment and ammunition everywhere he goes, and he's encouraged to use them frequently. Unfortunately this eliminates much of the tension inherent to the stealth genre - never will you find yourself crouched behind a crate with only a half-empty pistol to defend yourself, wondering whether to take on a passing guard or try to sneak by. The Drebin Points system, while initially satisfying, only really serves to exacerbate the problem - often you'll find yourself running around after firefights like some kind of battlefield vacuum cleaner.
It's not just the weapons that suffer from overkill, either. By the end, you'll be staggering under the mountains of useless equipment and items that Snake gradually amasses. A good example of this is the Metal Gear Mark II - a small remote controlled drone that allows Snake to stay in touch with his buddies back at base, but which you can also take control of to perform recon missions. At least, that's the idea. Never in the entire game was I able to use this feature successfully, making me wonder why it was even included. Introducing new features to a gameplay formula that is already close to perfect is admirable, I suppose, but then so is jumping into an empty swimming pool.
Still, in most other respects, the gameplay is pretty competent. The controls are tight and intuitive, if a little fiddly at times. More than once you'll find yourself backing against a wall when what you really wanted to do was climb a nearby ladder. The weapon and equipment management screens are rather cumbersome as well. And despite the greater emphasis on action, the trusty tranquiliser pistol is still around for those preferring the classic stealth approach.
But despite a few niggling complaints, I really can't mark MGS4 down. The sheer love and dedication that's gone into making it shines through from the action-packed opening to the poignant and moving finale. MGS4 is the crowning achievement in a series that has always strived to be more than it is, and if you are in any way passionate about computer games as a story-telling medium, buy this one. You won't regret it.
GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS! July 9, 2008
What a game! I must say this is a very marmite game. People will either love it or hate it, i havent heard of many people that are in between. This is mainly because of Kojima's very long cutscenes, some people think it is more of a movie than a game, which is true at certain points but it is the final of Solid Snakes journey, so it is tying up loose ends from the previous metal gear games.
Having played MGS2 and 3 i couldnt wait to play MGS4. And i wasnt dissapointed. Im trying to avoid spoilers so i wont mention what actually happens in game. But lets just say, the gameplay and graphics are amazing! I wasnt sure if i was going to enjoy MGS4 as im not amaizng at stealth games, (i had rented MGS2 and was rubbish at it but i loved the game so i bought 3 and was a bit better t stealth). But from trailers i knew i was set in a war zone so i went for it, this matches most peoples playing style - stealth or guns blazing, especially with the FPS mode.
With 5 acts, each of about an hour each, depending on how quick you want to play through the game i cant give you a rough timing. However i find MGS4 has very good re playablity. Im on my 4th or 5th playthrough and i still love the game.
I havent really played online, i was too engrossed with the campaign.
So do you buy it? Simple answer (and saves you money, i suppose) rent it. If you like it buy it. If not youve saved 40.
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