Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2008
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8.8

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  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    In 2008, Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots was the most hyped PS3 game. A console exclusive that was deemed a system seller, it was the conclusion to hero Solid Snake's story. Now ten years old, it's easy to see why the game was considered a critical success; it's a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling with some innovative features. But unlike its predecessors, MGS IV is moreIn 2008, Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots was the most hyped PS3 game. A console exclusive that was deemed a system seller, it was the conclusion to hero Solid Snake's story. Now ten years old, it's easy to see why the game was considered a critical success; it's a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling with some innovative features. But unlike its predecessors, MGS IV is more movie than video game and that's where some of its flaws lie. While this concluding chapter follows the formula established by MGS 1, it also contains even longer cutscenes and some underwhelming sections. The game is also more comparable to Gears of War than Splinter Cell due to its third-person shooter mechanics. Stealth is more of an option since there is an overabundance of firearms, attachments and ammunition.

    Like Grand Theft Auto IV (also released in 2008), this entry was hailed by critics as being the franchise's best installment on its launch day. While that is certainly arguable, there's no denying that MGS IV took advantage of the PS3's technology. This entry is one of the most impressive looking games on the PS3. It's also loaded with all the nutty features, hidden Easter eggs and eccentric bad guys the series is well known for. Of course, it's not for everyone. But if you're a die-hard MGS fan, you will love it despite all its imperfections. Thought I never played the multiplayer and have issues with the campaign, I would still give this a 9.3 out of 10.    … Expand
  2. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    The first true big hitter PS3 exclusive, this game certainly does not disappoint. May even be the best MGS game as well.
  3. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Graphics: 8/10; Storyline: 10/10; Gameplay: 10/10; Atmosphere: 10/10; Music: 10/10; Summary rating: 10/10
  4. PabloSniffoBar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I don't need to detail, argue or explain what has already been said and repeated.

    I will just say for the umpteenth time that it is one of the greatest games in history, belonging to one of the greatest video game licenses. One of the best PlayStation 3 exclusives if not the best, and the best game of 2008 along with Grand Theft Auto IV. Thank you Kojima-San for all that, eternal    I don't need to detail, argue or explain what has already been said and repeated.

    I will just say for the umpteenth time that it is one of the greatest games in history, belonging to one of the greatest video game licenses. One of the best PlayStation 3 exclusives if not the best, and the best game of 2008 along with Grand Theft Auto IV.

    Thank you Kojima-San for all that, eternal gratitude for having delivered such a work to us with its emblematic characters, each more endearing than the other, and thank you for sharing with us all these musical and cinematographic references.

    Metal Gear Solid is one of those licenses that alone proves that video games are an art in their own right, a magnificent art that can combine the best of cinema, music and literature, but also painting, drawing and many other art forms.

    As Joan Baez and the late Ennio Morricone would say: "Here's to you Solid Snake; Rest forever in our hearts; The last and final moment is yours; That agony is your triumph".    … Expand
  5. RTCWFAN
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Not as good as the outstanding second part, but it is surely my number two. It is a typical Kojima experience - like a great long movie. Overall rating: 9.4.
  6. JoojConstantine
    May 29, 2023
    10
    É maravilhoso tanto em jogabilidade quanto em história cada detalhe é minucioso.
  7. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    8
    A wonderful end for Solid Snake, It's easy to see how much love Hideo Kojima has for his characters.
  8. TarasH
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Kojima is Kojima, with his angles, direction, music and game trifles, I went through it with joy, although the game is difficult for me... the plot is super fantastic and, in my opinion, with a mixture of nonsense (it's still Kojima), from the minuses it is optimization games.. and it is not clear what to do in a fight with Vamp)
  9. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  10. Supahgloo
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know what goes on inside Hideo Kojima's head but it doesn't get any better than this. Way ahead of its time.… Expand
  11. JrDouble
    Mar 6, 2023
    8
    This game is wacky, but in all the right ways. Good gameplay, but a bit stiff. Solid story and voice acting. Decent graphics. 100% Kojima. A must play on the PS3.
  12. supermalik987
    Feb 26, 2023
    10
    I do not care there a lot of fan service and if you think it was dumb well F you. I only played this game once and I can remember what happened . Seeming Snake a young here in the first Metal Gear to MGS4 in a short amount of time. A man who was created to inherit big boss legacy as the perfect son to a man who is going to be a weapon if he fails. Raiden child solider to someone whoI do not care there a lot of fan service and if you think it was dumb well F you. I only played this game once and I can remember what happened . Seeming Snake a young here in the first Metal Gear to MGS4 in a short amount of time. A man who was created to inherit big boss legacy as the perfect son to a man who is going to be a weapon if he fails. Raiden child solider to someone who captured by the patriots with lies . And its a shame there is on Remastered coming to PS5 or a PC because why would Konami think about making good quality games . Since they making money from MGS high remastered cutscenes pachinko and Castlevania pachinko… Expand
  13. trinovatic
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    "Nuca te he tratado como a un hijo, pero siempre te he respetado como soldado y como hombre"
  14. xXXADGamerXXx
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece by all means! The story, the characters, the gameplay, the music, EVERYTHING!
    I love everything in this game, Hideo Kojima really has made it perfect! But what made me really love this game is the ending, it was perfect to conclude Solid Snake's story along with Big Boss, where they finally meet!

    If there was any score higher than 10, I would gave it easily to this game!    … Expand
  15. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Absolut MGS masterpiece.
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  16. Gemprus_
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Отличное завершение серии MGS. Ради неё можно и целую пс3 купить)
  17. LML77
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Excellent masterpiece that is easily one of the best games, if not the best game ever made. I just came delivers more to the PlayStation then any game
  18. Boogiman64
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Me gusto mucho el juego, pero lo largas y agobiantes que son las cinemáticas hacen que no pueda darle un 9 :(
  19. hector_bcn98
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Tenía que haber sido el final de la saga. La avaricia rompe el sago y eso pasó con la quinta parte, además de un catastrófico desarrollo.
  20. TheMacarroni
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A wonderful experience, this is the perfect ending for solid snake, and the franchise overall, the game play feels like a evolved-new generation metal gear, the story is nostalgic and incredible, the characters conflicts are fantastic, and I also the story arc for snake, the fact that he is dying is sad, and is a nice touch, 10/10
  21. Alialsayegh
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hope there will be a remastered or remastered.. the game is very beautiful as a game, story and soundtrack.. and like many things.. I played it from 2008 to this year MGS 4 without exaggeration.. so I keep to this day the Blistine 3.. Just to play MGs4 I was surprised by Konami She succeeded with mgs 4, 3, 2. But I lost and flipped with mgs5! The game will not be at a high level… Expand
  22. mcgillAHgorilla
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    Love it or hate it Metal Gear Solid 4 is objectively one of the best games on the 7th Generation of Consoles. It's ashame the only way you can play it is on the Playstation 3 I hope somehow they re release it on the PS5 and port it to PC but I doubt they will. Alot of cinematics, maybe too many but a great story and improved gameplay.
  23. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Quite a deep and lovely game. The more you play the other games before in the series the more references and final ties you see it make in this game. This was supposed to be the last Metal Gear Hideo made and it pulled all the correct stops. Unfortunately the community attacked him to make more and we got Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain in which Hideo’s story was far and beyond whatQuite a deep and lovely game. The more you play the other games before in the series the more references and final ties you see it make in this game. This was supposed to be the last Metal Gear Hideo made and it pulled all the correct stops. Unfortunately the community attacked him to make more and we got Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain in which Hideo’s story was far and beyond what Konami had the budget for.… Expand
  24. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 4, 2022
    9
    The Little Mermaid is one of my top 5 favorite princess movies, one of my top 10 favorite romance movies, one of my favorite Disney and animated movies, one of my favorite musical movies, and one of my favorite movies of all time. The soundtrack is stupendous especially the songs Pa
  25. Jattaman
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Altro splendido capitolo, che merita un 9.
    Forse un pelino inferiore al terzo episodio, ma comunque degno capitolo di una saga storica.
  26. Dnische
    Sep 4, 2022
    8
    Unlike other MGS games Guns of the Patriots focuses solely on story and characters, gameplay plays the minor role. Though game is stuffed through and through with new cool mechanics, features and so on, it just not enough time for them to be shown properly: for every 30 minutes of gameplay we have an hour of cutscenes. That's the reason why MGS 4 has the smallest replayability in theUnlike other MGS games Guns of the Patriots focuses solely on story and characters, gameplay plays the minor role. Though game is stuffed through and through with new cool mechanics, features and so on, it just not enough time for them to be shown properly: for every 30 minutes of gameplay we have an hour of cutscenes. That's the reason why MGS 4 has the smallest replayability in the series for me.
    BUT... the first playthrough was so great, i can still remember how emotionally shocked (in a good way) i was when i saw the ending for the first time. Still one of the best moment in vidya.

    So... 8/10    … Expand
  27. Phantom_Wolf
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Much like the titles that preceded it, MGS 4 has become a landmark in the video game sphere through its transformative uses (and sometimes, even instances co-dependence) in regards to in-game cinematics. It's exceptionally hard to find a game that could justify such an overwhelming amount of non-playable segments when compared to your average gameplay, but because of the attention toMuch like the titles that preceded it, MGS 4 has become a landmark in the video game sphere through its transformative uses (and sometimes, even instances co-dependence) in regards to in-game cinematics. It's exceptionally hard to find a game that could justify such an overwhelming amount of non-playable segments when compared to your average gameplay, but because of the attention to detail and genuine love for the series pouring out of every proverbial pixel, you can't help but admire what the team at Kojima Productions has created here. Through countless development troubles (and even death threats) they managed to create one of the most beautiful send-offs to such a legendary character. There may have been some rough points gameplay-wise or narrative-wise, but when looked at as a whole, this game is a product of its time... and a legendary one at that. It serves as a reminder of simpler times in the gaming industry, when creativity could still shine through. Where it wasn't about blindly following trends, but sticking to your vision and trusting that the team you're in will make something worthwhile. Nostalgia is certainly playing a significant role here, but even as a stand-alone title, MGS 4 is a remarkable example of unyielding ambition that resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you Kojima Productions. Best of luck in your future endeavours.… Expand
  28. Vzhik
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    Первая игра в серии. И надо сказать я на какие "отсылки" еще ни разу не попадал в играх, хоть и не с начала обычно серии начинаю.

    "Что же мы сделали с миром" , "Это наша вина, наш долг исправить". И так всю игру. А я хз че они там натворили и почему считают себя монстрами . :-) И первая игра Кодзимы кстати. Интересно было че все так с ним носятся. Так бы наверно и не взялся (не мой    Первая игра в серии. И надо сказать я на какие "отсылки" еще ни разу не попадал в играх, хоть и не с начала обычно серии начинаю.

    "Что же мы сделали с миром" , "Это наша вина, наш долг исправить". И так всю игру. А я хз че они там натворили и почему считают себя монстрами . :-)

    И первая игра Кодзимы кстати. Интересно было че все так с ним носятся. Так бы наверно и не взялся (не мой жанр все-таки). Объективно - имхо просто хорошая игра. Не более. А субъективно - первая игра почти за год которую я прошел до конца. Все остальное заброшено, хоть и даже больше нравились (Ларка, Горизонт, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Halo, например).

    Где-то на форуме прочитал "Spec Ops: The Line единственный шутер. который мне зашел." Я тоже так считал. Но теперь MGS4 можно поставить рядом. Добротная история.    … Expand
  29. McTJRus
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This it's good game, Hideo Kojima nice game derected. It's game it's so perfect.… Expand
  30. Juancazamo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi favorito de toda la saga y lo llevo jugando desde sus versiones msx2 un final concluyente y al mismo tiempo nostálgico no fue fácil despedirnos de la leyenda de old sale… Expand
  31. chrisdan23
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    Metal Gear Solid 4 ist gewissermaßen schon eine Art Zumutung. Denn es gibt vermutlich kein anderes Spiel mit solch ausladenden Cut Scenes und Zwischensequenzen. Diese können gerne einmal 30 bis 45 Minuten einfach am Stück laufen. Von der tatsächlichen Spielzeit des Games, etwa 20h bei einem ausgedehnten Durchgang, sitzt man so gefühlt mehr als die Hälfte der Zeit einfach da und schautMetal Gear Solid 4 ist gewissermaßen schon eine Art Zumutung. Denn es gibt vermutlich kein anderes Spiel mit solch ausladenden Cut Scenes und Zwischensequenzen. Diese können gerne einmal 30 bis 45 Minuten einfach am Stück laufen. Von der tatsächlichen Spielzeit des Games, etwa 20h bei einem ausgedehnten Durchgang, sitzt man so gefühlt mehr als die Hälfte der Zeit einfach da und schaut einen Metal Gear Film. (wtf?) Dass Kojima's "Geschenk an die Fans", so kann man den vierten Teil der Reihe sicherlich wohlwollend beschreiben, dennoch ein sehr gutes Spiel geworden ist, verdankt es einmal mehr der großartigen Story, der es tatsächlich gelingt, alle losen Fäden des mittlerweile hochkomplizierten MGS Universums noch einmal in die Hand zu nehmen und zu einem spannenden Ende zu führen, zum Anderen der herausragenden Charakterzeichnung und den damit verbundenen großartigen Bossfight, die letztlich auch den Kern des Gameplays von "Guns of the Patriots" ausmachen.

    Im Gegensatz zu einem "Snake Eater" bietet MGS4 so auch nur vereinzelt die typischen Schleichpassagen, die, wenn sie denn stattfinden, sich allerdings hervorragend spielen. Dominanter sind beim eigentlichen "Abschlusstitel" der Serie aber die gescripteten Action Passagen und eben die fulminanten Bossbattles, die teils in riesigen Arealen ausgetragen werden und mitunter sehr langwierig und tricky ausfallen können. Für Fans der Serie ist "Guns of the Patriots" so sicherlich ein Fest, gespickt mit verrückten Kojima Ideen und einem überbordenden Metal Gear Pathos, dass es nur so eine Freude ist. Wer Metal Gear jedoch noch nicht kennt, sollte sich vielleicht erst einmal an der HD Collection der Klassiker versuchen. Von 0 auf 100 ist das Metal Gear Universum nämlich kaum zu bewältigen. Zumindest ein "Sons of Liberty" und "Snake Eater" sind als Prolog eigentlich Pflichtprogramm, möchte man an "Guns of the Patriots" letztlich seine Freude haben.    … Expand
  32. kyle20ellis
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    Metal Gear Solid 4 is a fantastic experience that combines the medium of game and film in a never before seen way. It tops its predecessors in audio/visual quality as well as in story telling and dialogue, making the whole experience not only more intense and captivating, but also more accessible to a broader audience. It is impossible to compare Metal Gear Solid 4 to any game out to date, and it will surely take a long, long time until anything as good as this comes along again - if it ever happens.

    Even more so than the previous Metal Gear Solid games, this last installment rises above its medium, and becomes more than just a game. People have debated over the question whether games can be considered as "art", and while this is all in the eye of the beholder, Metal Gear Solid 4 comes as close to art as any game before. In my view, Metal Gear Solid 4 isn't just art, but it's also one of the finest pieces of art I've ever encountered. It's a masterpiece, a complex and layered experience that will move you on so many levels, in so many ways, and even manages to be unique, new and refreshing. And isn't that what art is all about?

    Metal Gear Solid 4 has its minor issues, and surely not everyone will be happy with the directions the story takes. But it is impossible to discard all the fantastic moments this game has to offer because of these (minor) issues.

    Metal Gear Solid 4 will forever mark gaming history. It's sad to see the series come to an end, but what an end it is. Thank you mister Kojima, for more than twenty years of incredible and groundbreaking entertainment.    … Expand
  33. MartinAZ
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Martin A. - A masterpiece! A work of Art in the form of a game!

    This game had the whole weight of the world on it's shoulders and still proceeded to make Metal Gear Solid Online as a free game mode (at the time). There is nothing to say about 10/10 games. Go in knowing as little as possible about this game and have the time of your life!

    10 out 10.
  34. BatmanTheNr1
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    absolutely fantastic game, must own for every ps3 owners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  35. Markussign
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Great movie and a great ending to one of the best games of the history.

    Insane story and great action
  36. Christianbale
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, and very emotional as well

    This is a masterpiece by Kojima, and a great game
  37. Carstenole
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This is just an amazing game, without a doubt one of the best games in history.
  38. Gatesman
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best metalgearsolid games, you wust want more and more of the story and you are hooked ot it! Kojima is a genius!
  39. Klausen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    fantastic game that have it all.. you are in the story to the end.. it is like controlling a movie.

    I recommend this 100%
  40. MaxHONDA
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    Another classic byt kojima, this man is a genius! Metal gear solid is one of the best games out there and you have to buy it and try it.

    Snake and Raiden are very good and this gmaei s very emotional.

    buy it
  41. Drugelis
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Llegue 13 años tarde pero aún así quiero opinar sobre dicho juego, porque la verdad merece la pena. el trabajo esta muy pulido mas allá de que sea un juego de una consola salida en el año 2006.
    La historia es asombrosa, obviamente se salio de eje debido a que hay cosas que no son partes del entorno metal gear, pero aún mantiene el espíritu que se merece, la verdad es uno de los mejores    Llegue 13 años tarde pero aún así quiero opinar sobre dicho juego, porque la verdad merece la pena. el trabajo esta muy pulido mas allá de que sea un juego de una consola salida en el año 2006.
    La historia es asombrosa, obviamente se salio de eje debido a que hay cosas que no son partes del entorno metal gear, pero aún mantiene el espíritu que se merece, la verdad es uno de los mejores juegos que saco kojima tanto su historia como jugabilidad. muy buen trabajo.

    El final fue extraordinario y concluye de una manera muy sana la saga que tanto jugué.    … Expand
  42. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  43. TheCockCritics
    Nov 12, 2021
    9
    Un juego por el cual vale la pena comprar o desenpolvar la ps3, sin duda un festival de emociones. Algunos errores de guion y fanservice por ahi, pero no hay nada tan exagerado como dicen algunos. Vale la pena totalmente.
  44. Ivor
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    ooh soo good 2nd to last game in the time line and the end to solid snakes story it really is amazing
  45. jelikey
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    Hideo Kojima does it again. This game is a true masterpiece, and I don't say this lightly.
    If you are a fan of The Metal Gear Solid franchise you know what I mean when I say that most games directed by Hideo Kojima feels like an interactive movie and this one is not the exception.
    The graphics were at the top the gaming industry when this game came out and I can say it's still better…
  46. Badr90s
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Ladies and gentlemen.. the best game ever made in the history of video games, 11 out of 10, name something that isn’t perfect here ? Yeah you, cuz this one delivers an epic finale for the series with a story that exceeds any entertainment media work, all the legendary characters face each other or cooperate, the epic clash it’s finally happening, Solid snake tells everyone why he is stillLadies and gentlemen.. the best game ever made in the history of video games, 11 out of 10, name something that isn’t perfect here ? Yeah you, cuz this one delivers an epic finale for the series with a story that exceeds any entertainment media work, all the legendary characters face each other or cooperate, the epic clash it’s finally happening, Solid snake tells everyone why he is still the man and the best character in video games history, genuis gameplay and mechanics that it’s ahead of it’s time, heart touching all feelings story plot with perfect pacing, bossfights, guns and dejavous soundtrack/cinamatics perfection and next gen graphics, addictive multiplayer as the icing on the cake, it’s good .. isn’t ?… Expand
  47. yangfanhong
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Wonderful infiltration, amazing story telling, excellent game system, it is perfect for series funs.
  48. Nareva_Fuyu
    Jul 17, 2021
    8
    I got a lot of pleasure during the passage, but damn, after MGS 2 and 3 the game feels weaker. But the bosses are great here.
  49. HadiZaghir
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    I’ve recently finished this game and it’s nothing but unforgettable and extraordinary. It’s an emotional conclusion to the Metal Gear saga which holds a special place in my heart and it’s simply amazing.
  50. soahknam
    May 25, 2021
    10
    As incredible as it sounds, this is my first metal gear solid to play, I was fascinated with the story, the gameplay, the visuals all seemed amazing, this game is a masterpiece that is mandatory to play.

    Story: 10
    Game play: 10
    Music: 9
    Visuals: 10

    Personal Score: 10 A MASTER PIECE !!
  51. Jgtyt
    May 6, 2021
    10
    El juego me parece muy bueno por todo en general. Buenos gráficos, buena historia y buenas mecánicas. Lo tiene todo
  52. kempo24
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Legendary masterpiece perfect conclusion to the best video game series of all time. Still very playable and fun as when it came in 2008.
  53. Coreinsade
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра для PS3. Просто попробуйте и вы уже не оторветесь. Одним словом КОДЗИМА ГЕНИЙ!
  54. TushNB
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    My favourite game. Perfect blend of story telling and game play. With each play through I discovered hidden features I had previously missed. Even the cut scenes are interactive. Definitely a “guys” game, female players might be offended lol.
  55. AleEspanhol
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    O melhor Metal Gear de todos os tempos. É melhor que o MEGS5 até porque o 5 é repetitivo e esse é um show de coisas diferentes e história pra se combater e se entender junto com a mudança que a jogabilidade deste teve em relação aos anteriores. O MGS5 não tem nada de mais a não ser um mundo aberto, mas repetitibo pra poder ser um mundo aberto com centenas de grupinhos de soldados, esteO melhor Metal Gear de todos os tempos. É melhor que o MEGS5 até porque o 5 é repetitivo e esse é um show de coisas diferentes e história pra se combater e se entender junto com a mudança que a jogabilidade deste teve em relação aos anteriores. O MGS5 não tem nada de mais a não ser um mundo aberto, mas repetitibo pra poder ser um mundo aberto com centenas de grupinhos de soldados, este aqui não ele é UM SHOW , um espetáculo para a época que foi lançado sem nenhum erro! Só vi um cara falar mal dele aqui comparando com game do xbox?!?!? Se liga, esse MGS4 fez milhares de pessoas comprarem o PS3 por ser exclusivo dele e ser muito legal!… Expand
  56. storygamer
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Kojima did it again! History showed again and again, that this stealth series is more than just gaming. It´s an aesthetic and philosophical experience. Just as Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots. This game is so well narrated and designed, that you sometimes loose touch weather it´s a game or a thrilling movie. One of the best games for the PlayStation 3!
  57. esdrasfera
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Depois de 12 anos de lançado, tive a oportunidade de jogar esse jogo. Comprei PS4, mas resolvi voltar uma geração pra jogar os títulos que não tinha jogado (mais precisamente, por causa do Metal Gear 4, e olha VALEU A PENA CADA CENTAVO). Que obra prima! Várias referências e partes nostálgicas (principalmente em Shadow Moses). A baita história que o jogo apresenta aliada a um gráfico bom até mesmo para os dias de hoje. Jogabilidade também é boa, mas pra quem está acostumado com a jogabilidade dos jogos atuais, acaba estranhando um pouco. Esse jogo veio pra emocionar e fechar com chave de ouro a série Metal Gear e reafirmando o que já era cravado: Hideo Kojima é um gênio.… Expand
  58. James2020
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Excellent game that follows the same pattern of the previous metal gear, only improved. Without adding, it is the best ending to give a saga as long and emotional as this one is.
  59. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing conclusion to the series. I didn't mind the cutscenes one bit as it offered balanced segments of great gameplay and deep story. I think the game looked stunning for its time and it's still one of the best spectacles to behold in gaming. This IS my favorite MGS game.
  60. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Sons of Liberty never seems to have a dull moment when it comes to it's story, or it's gameplay. It's truly worth having a PS3 for. It's real shame it's not on other platforms. It simply is a must own for any fan of the series.
  61. ChesterField
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Great MGS but i feel its a little bit under his predecesors. Still mandatory for the fans.
  62. luisbortolaso
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Metal Gear 4 é o jogo mais impressionante do Playstation 3, com gráficos extradimencionais e angulos de câmera de tirar o fôlego, ação e estória se unem perfeitamente criando um ambiente fluido para gameplay com uma jogabilidade que só a série Metal Gear proporciona, o elixir dos deuses para os gamers de verdade.
  63. vitassablino
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Top game. Best end of the kojima's story. Excellent graphics, excellent gameplay.
  64. mansojax
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Jogo inesquecível! Uma experiência incrível de gameplay e história. Aquisição obrigatória para proprietários de ps3
  65. c300g97
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    No jokes, this game literally changed my life, an amazing piece of art that goes way beyond the simple term of "videogame".
  66. FrySP
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    La mejor exclusiva de Play Station uno de los mejores juegos de PS3 , una jugabilidad genial y una gran historia el fin de una gran serie como lo es metal gear solid.
  67. Patrick73
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Il finale perfetto per una della più grandi saghe videoludiche di sempre. Non è un gioco perfetto ma merita tutti i complimenti.
  68. Solid_dante
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Best Game of all time.Bought PS3 because of this game.Fan of Metal Gear Solid Series. Story is amazing,music beautiful, best choreography in video games.Great ending of all saga.Thanks Hideo Kojima! Also got platinum trophy back in 2012 when trophy patch was released.
  69. BigBossToo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A ridiculous game on many levels but extremely complex and ahead of the curve in all areas for its time ... great replay value .. only real issue is there are a lot!! Of cutscenes ... and some of the combat areas could have been longer
  70. INU4SH4
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The perfect ending for an almost flawless series. MGS truly is Kojima's baby and it shows all of his dedication and genius.

    MGS was revolutionary in both gameplay and story for its time period. MGS 2 made tons of improvements gameplay-wise and also delivered a brilliant story. MGS 3 proved how good this series is and gave the perfect start for the chronology of MGS. And MGS 4 comes to    The perfect ending for an almost flawless series. MGS truly is Kojima's baby and it shows all of his dedication and genius.

    MGS was revolutionary in both gameplay and story for its time period. MGS 2 made tons of improvements gameplay-wise and also delivered a brilliant story. MGS 3 proved how good this series is and gave the perfect start for the chronology of MGS. And MGS 4 comes to close the curtains and deliver one of the most powerful and emotional stories in the series.

    The gameplay was probably the most polished, deep, and interesting I've ever played apart from maybe Dark Souls and Bloodborne. I loved the OctoCamo and all the options you could use to pass through your enemies unnoticed. This game also makes you think about your enemies, as the story doesn't imply they are bad, giving you the choice to not kill them like in the previous entries. But that's completely optional, although if you decide to go for the "Rambo" and kill everyone, your character feels the consequences and that was a very smart and cool detail. There are so many secrets to be found and different ways to play the game. It's incredible.

    I always find it hard to decide which one I love the most: MGS 3 or 4. I will have to replay this game in the future and decide once and for all.    … Expand
  71. hocineDZ
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    this game caused my ps3 YLOD 4 years of gameplay the disc was living inside the console for almost all the time "war has changed" just the beginning of the game alone is so epic old snake is now using the octocamo technology and holding the siaxixs dualshock 3 to control the Mk. II robot when needed in battle the gameplay is so rich the controller was exploited to the max here there arethis game caused my ps3 YLOD 4 years of gameplay the disc was living inside the console for almost all the time "war has changed" just the beginning of the game alone is so epic old snake is now using the octocamo technology and holding the siaxixs dualshock 3 to control the Mk. II robot when needed in battle the gameplay is so rich the controller was exploited to the max here there are different types of cqc with and without weapon depending on the position of old snake, switching the weapon view from left and right shoulder depending on the situation in battle, laying on your back throwing nades, side rolls standing up or laying down, sensitive L1 touch for throwing nades, knife stunning, 3 slots for weapons inventory and 3 others for items and the use of different kind of traps or magazines you can take side with guerilla fighters if you want to you have the choice to go all lethal or using non lethal weapons and cqc against pmc soldiers or deafeat bosses with non lethal way to get their octocamo, all the classic characters are here, revisiting the shadow moses and hearing the ost "the best is yet to come" playing in the background was one of the best part of the game along with psycho mantis controlling your dualshock 3 cutscene so much nostalgia in this game and they've included the online mode wich kept me playing for 4 years non stop until the servers shutdown and doing the final salute to the game causing my ps3 to die, it was so addictive, this game is by far the best ps3 game of all time hands down.… Expand
  72. Nevilkas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Thinking back on what this game was at it's time and what it did, it was fantastic. I've heard a lot of people complain about the amount of cinematics against the amount of gameplay, there are sections of the game where you can take your time and immerse yourself if you want, but at it's core it's the best gameplay we had in a metal gear game with a story unlike any other, wrapping up aThinking back on what this game was at it's time and what it did, it was fantastic. I've heard a lot of people complain about the amount of cinematics against the amount of gameplay, there are sections of the game where you can take your time and immerse yourself if you want, but at it's core it's the best gameplay we had in a metal gear game with a story unlike any other, wrapping up a saga that many will have spent hundreds of hours playing and replaying. It's sad that MGSV didn't quite reach the same levels and we will probably never get a better Metal Gear game.… Expand
  73. FromTheBonfire
    May 31, 2020
    8
    I loved to play with old and "rusty" Snake, also I loved the bosses in this game.
  74. TheHussarSnake
    May 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, a must buy for a Metal Gear fan.
    The gameplay is probably tied with Snake Eater and the gameplay in that game was a 10/10.
    The great animations, CQC, the stuff you could mess around with and soo much more.
    The story has it's flaws but it's worth the wait for the fantastic and emotional moments.
  75. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    9
    Wow this game has a lot of cutscenes. The stealth in this game is very fun. Just like the other MGS games, this one is no different. The amount of references to the first game was kind of jarring, otherwise, the boss fights in this game are good as well. The story is kind of a mixed bag, combined with the other MGS games, the story is very confusing.
  76. TheeDannyB
    May 5, 2020
    9
    metal gear solid 4 guns of the la-lei-loo-lei-lo best in series in my oppinion so many memroable moments so many throwbacks this to me is when the metal gear series ended.
  77. Michael_Brooks
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This same is nothing short of a masterpiece. The gameplay is without equal, surpasses only by its successor, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The narrative and characters are perfectly crafted, with a mature and emotional story that will have you constantly on the edge of your seat.
  78. Neco-
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Craziest scenario i’ve ever seen! I played other mgs games too but this one is the one that i fell in love to this serie. Thnx Kojima-san :)
  79. Vikn01776
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    My true first entry into the series (aside from portable ops, but thats a different thing kinda) and this game is amazing! I read a lot of groups/fans that say this was a low point or a disappointment and I could not disagree more. Its f**king lunacy in about half of the story but it is earned and has charm. All around classic that still holds up.
  80. Solaris123
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    The best ps3 game the best ending of the saga ever made, the rest of the games uncharted or the last of us can shoes clean this masterpiece
  81. williammckay
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was the most anticipated game ever for me, and it didn't disappoint. Every single part of the game is brilliant and requires multiple playthroughs and experimentation to truly uncover the game's brilliance. The game's cutscenes are the longest in the series, and that's saying something, but the gameplay is always waiting for, and the game has enough confidence to know this.

    This was the true sendoff for one of the most legendary games series of all time, and Kojima delivered a timeless masterpiece that's still head and shoulders above all action adventure games today    … Expand
  82. SolidSovereign
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    In one word "Masterpiece".

    This is hands down the greatest game to ever be created. Congratulations on creating something so perfect and memorable, Hideo Kojima. This game excels in every possible way. Story 10/10 (perfect conclusion to the series) Game-play 10/10 (the best the series has ever had, welcomes replay-ability) Graphics 10/10 (pushed the PS3s hardware to the absolute    In one word "Masterpiece".

    This is hands down the greatest game to ever be created. Congratulations on creating something so perfect and memorable, Hideo Kojima.

    This game excels in every possible way.
    Story 10/10 (perfect conclusion to the series)
    Game-play 10/10 (the best the series has ever had, welcomes replay-ability)
    Graphics 10/10 (pushed the PS3s hardware to the absolute edge, both the in-engine game-play and cut-scenes of MGS4 were the best to date on any console)
    Setting/Level Design 10/10 (well thought out level designs from SA to the Middle east, very distinct levels, great replay-ability).
    Music 10/10 (a beautiful and well composed soundtrack with tons of throwbacks from the series)

    This game brought me to tears multiple times, this is a phenomenal piece of art.    … Expand
  83. Rashid05
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Я удивлён, mgs4 лучшая игра в истории!я считаю что это своего рода искусство
  84. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece! The gameplay is great and the action levels are very well designed.
  85. dantah
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    One of the greatest games to be released, MGS4 is the pinnacle of video game storytelling and high-octane action. Absolutely brilliant, loads of fun, and heart-wrenching.
  86. ningky
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is totally awesome!!!! Graphics, Story, Cut scenes and Game play are great.
  87. xpedromx
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    Incredible fantastic graphics for the time and ends the metal gear timeline with a Incredible moment
  88. AlexandrosSenpa
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    One of the best games in PS3 library a must have for all owners of PS3 console!!!
  89. BasilZero
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    Game: Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2008 Length of Playthrough: 18 Hours Total Score: 94/100 Value Score: 9.4/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 9/10 • Replay Value: 8/10    Game: Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions
    Publisher: Konami
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2008
    Length of Playthrough: 18 Hours

    Total Score: 94/100
    Value Score: 9.4/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 9/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Great Story and character development
    +Control system has been modified to become more action oriented and like a shooter but still retaining stealth and other elements that made the series great
    +Fantastic cutscene and storytelling alongside great audio and OST

    Cons
    -Cutscenes were very long and some to the point of being 15 min or somewhere around that length
    -Codec scenes were not as detailed or as many as in previous games    … Expand
  90. RASoub
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    HAVE PS3 JUST FOR THIS GAME, COMPLETLY WORTH IT

    every one know that this game dont need to a review or waiting some one to recomend you this game. metal gear solid 4 is one of the best game of all time best action and story best stealth, best of every thing. the bad thing is that there is too much cut scenes more then ever, and the game is very easy i end it in extreme easily. and    HAVE PS3 JUST FOR THIS GAME, COMPLETLY WORTH IT

    every one know that this game dont need to a review or waiting some one to recomend you this game.
    metal gear solid 4 is one of the best game of all time
    best action and story best stealth, best of every thing.
    the bad thing is that there is too much cut scenes more then ever, and the game is very easy i end it in extreme easily.
    and the most great thing that you can have all kind of weapons more then what you think, all metal gear weapons are on this game all of them except the ak45
    and offcurse this is the last metal of the series there is no more metal gear after this story, the story ending here, if there more metal gear it will be about the past like peace walker,
    now about mgs online, its very cool but not the best online game, if you are very good in the story you can be good in the online, not like other games that you can be good in the campaign but not in online.
    first you need to create a soldier make him as you want and you can make his voice like yours.
    will after all i really recommend every one to buy metal gear solid.
    if you dont buy metal gear solid 4 then why you buy PS3 !!!    … Expand
  91. HTGamer
    Feb 7, 2019
    8
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the apotheosis of the MGS series.

    Historically speaking, MGS4 was a very important game for the PS3 and Hideo Kojima. When MGS4 launched in mid-2008, it was a time when generation-defining games such as Assassin's Creed 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4 hadn't launched yet. It was also the time when PS3 games were infamously worse than Xbox 360    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the apotheosis of the MGS series.

    Historically speaking, MGS4 was a very important game for the PS3 and Hideo Kojima. When MGS4 launched in mid-2008, it was a time when generation-defining games such as Assassin's Creed 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4 hadn't launched yet. It was also the time when PS3 games were infamously worse than Xbox 360 versions, and even Naughty Dog had launched a messy Uncharted game. On top of it all, Hideo Kojima stated MGS4 would be his last MGS game, but no-one ever believed him LOL. In any case, not only did MGS4 launch in a very good technical shape despite the PS3's Cell chip making it difficult for everyone to code games, but Hideo Kojima and his team had delivered on all of their promises, too.

    MGS4 is divided in 5 chapters, with the maps being far more open than before, especially in the Middle East and Latin America chapters. It's no open world game by any means, but it's got no linear corridor-like gameplay either, nor any need for backtracking. You still have to go from point A to point B, but there are multiple routes and ways to do that. You can sneak in, openly take on enemies, or mix the two strategies.

    MGS4 improved upon the stealth-based design of previous MGS games and also paid homage to the series' long history and lore. Who can forget the emotional return to Shadow Moses, the place where the series really took off? Or that surprise fighting game-like final battle against Liquid Ocelot? Or the unexpected appearance of Big Boss?

    MGS4 is far from being perfect as it's got its fair share of issues. The psyche bar was an interesting concept in theory but ended up being just as superfluous and useless as MGS3's hunger meter and wound-healing menu (no wonder why Hideo Kojima never brought any of these mechanics back in later MGS games). Most of the boss fights against the Beauties were actually lame (the Crying Wolf fight can easily be won by simply hiding under a vehicle that can't be moved even by a rail gun shot while shooting at the boss without it being able to harm you), and even their names are derived from past games' baddies. The mini Metal Gear robot from Otacon was of very little use. The concept of buying ammo and guns in real time from a store via the mini robot was awful and impractical. But most of all, Kojima was so obsessed with tying every loose story thread across all the past MGS games that he forgot to focus on telling a good and cohesive main story. MGS4's plot ended up being a messy mix of conspiracies and deceptions without any good foundation to back it up, and the side-stories were mostly lame (the Johnny-Meryl out-of-nowhere romance especially standing out as pretty bad).

    However MGS4 's core quality is the gameplay. Sneaking past enemy guards can be tricky even with all the gadgets and expanded moveset at your disposal, and at higher difficulties it's a real challenge to remain undetected for long. The gunplay is also significantly upgraded from past games, and it's up there with the best of the 3rd person shooters of the PS3/Xbox 360 generation.

    Overall, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a pinnacle for the MGS series, both in good ways and bad ones. Hideo Kojima would later release the excellent MGS Peace Walker and the disappointing MGSV The Phantom Pain, but MGS4 is still a reminder of Kojima's ambition at its highest - even if the game's a bit flawed in retrospect.    … Expand
  92. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - Emotivamente il videogioco più irripetibile, un paradiso conclusivo somministrato con epicità ineguagliabile e quel pizzico di nostalgia. Un regalo palese ai più accaniti fan della saga.
    Il finale leggendario di una saga leggendaria. - Gameplay unico ed incredibilmente ricco di possibilità, la guerra non è mai stata così personalizzabile. DIFETTI - I neofiti avranno    PREGI
    - Emotivamente il videogioco più irripetibile, un paradiso conclusivo somministrato con epicità ineguagliabile e quel pizzico di nostalgia. Un regalo palese ai più accaniti fan della saga.
    Il finale leggendario di una saga leggendaria.
    - Gameplay unico ed incredibilmente ricco di possibilità, la guerra non è mai stata così personalizzabile.

    DIFETTI
    - I neofiti avranno difficoltà nel gustarlo appieno poichè è una creazione al 99% indirizzata a chi ha vissuto tutti i Metal Gear Solid.    … Expand
  93. ethanspeed
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    For many reasons, people see this game as the weakest in the series and a bad ending to the series, but in my opinion, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is possibly my favourite. Sure, some of the jokes are a little off. Sure, there's a LOT of fan service, but I don't care, because it is deserved. Simply, it's a perfect conclusion to a perfect series.
  94. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    The culmination of a saga (until then). Guns of the Patriots was undoubtedly the end of MGS, and that led Kojima to saturate the plot with information, trying to close the cycle, not leaving loose ends and leaving the fans happy, which was too much for this title. A good gameplay despite the fact that at moments I want to look like a third person shooter, some interesting mechanics andThe culmination of a saga (until then). Guns of the Patriots was undoubtedly the end of MGS, and that led Kojima to saturate the plot with information, trying to close the cycle, not leaving loose ends and leaving the fans happy, which was too much for this title. A good gameplay despite the fact that at moments I want to look like a third person shooter, some interesting mechanics and others to spare. Another major flaw is the excessive duration of the cinematics, and the amount of these.… Expand
  95. KungFuIndian
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    A beautiful tale that comes to a fantastic conclusion. Fun boss battles, and a story that leaves you with tears.

    9.5/10
  96. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  97. balding
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    La despedida de una leyenda y el final de un capítulo de la historia de los videojuegos llamado Metal Gear Solid. Cierto que las escenas son más largas que en otros juegos de la saga (también se ha reducido el Códec considerablemente) y hay alguna que otra cosa que se podían haber ahorrado... pero aún así. Un juego por y para los fans, lleno de guiños y respuestas, con un puñado de clímaxLa despedida de una leyenda y el final de un capítulo de la historia de los videojuegos llamado Metal Gear Solid. Cierto que las escenas son más largas que en otros juegos de la saga (también se ha reducido el Códec considerablemente) y hay alguna que otra cosa que se podían haber ahorrado... pero aún así. Un juego por y para los fans, lleno de guiños y respuestas, con un puñado de clímax que ponen la piel de gallina y capaz de sacar una lágrima al más duro de los jugadores, todo ello cimentado en una jugabilidad sensacional, con niveles genialmente diseñados, llenos de opciones, un ritmo que no decae y un control depurado hasta la saciedad. Un juego de Hideo Kojima, en definitiva… Expand
  98. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    Grandioso, Kojima lo hace de nuevo, y cierra de la mejor forma que podría hacer con la saga, el único pero es que redujo bastante la cantidad de jefes, pero lo sabe recompensar con la nostalgia e historia.
  99. spacebear1
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is an amazing concluding chapter for Solid Snake and his story. The story is almost flawless and the writing is fantastic. I love the characters and the gameplay is a lot more action focused this time. In the end, this is an amazing game that I recommend.
  100. stgrunu
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    It's supposed to give the story an ending and it worked amazing at doing so. The game is fun but some cutscenes go on forever.
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#4 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#2 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    100
    Guns of the Patriots is almost intimidating in the consistent quality of its ideas, invention, and execution...Even by the series' stratospheric standards, MGS4 is a remarkable high point. [June 2008]
  2. IGN UK
    99
    If you've ever loved any one of the Metal Gear games, or any moments from the series, there will come a moment when MGS 4 will send your spirits soaring. If you've loved them all, well then there'll be many, many more. It’s a masterpiece.
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  3. Eurogamer
    80
    Guns of the Patriots is a frustrating, fractured game that turns Metal Gear Solid's world upside down several times over, but never changes it.
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