Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2008
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Dperks
    Feb 23, 2019
    7
    First off a 7 is good in my book second this game is messy but enjoyable. The whole plot is dumb filled with callbacks exposition dumps unnecessary characters and way too many cutscenes like thats how metal gear games are but nearly half my game time was cut scenes but the game play is fairly fun although the aiming is a bit sluggish and I could talk about this game for awhile but justFirst off a 7 is good in my book second this game is messy but enjoyable. The whole plot is dumb filled with callbacks exposition dumps unnecessary characters and way too many cutscenes like thats how metal gear games are but nearly half my game time was cut scenes but the game play is fairly fun although the aiming is a bit sluggish and I could talk about this game for awhile but just give it a try if you have played a MGS game if not probably stay away.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. MasterGames
    Jan 8, 2019
    7
    This should have been the last Metal Gear. Overall it's a good game but it has too many cinematics and perhaps the amount of fanservice scenes is a little bit exagerated.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  11. canceRnya
    Oct 29, 2018
    7
    Первая и пока единственная моя игра в вселенной МГС, да и стэлз я не люблю. Долгие катсцэнки с теми кого я не знаю очень доставляли.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. Daze072401
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    A true masterpiece, worthy of being remembered decades from now. It is the pinnacle of cinematic games, not just because of it's nigh unparalleled production values and ingenious narrative, but also because it's got solid gameplay to back it up. I mean it; the gameplay in MGS4 is the best of the series. Aside from some awful boss fights, this game is exemplary.
  17. Empyrea
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    I have mix feelings about this game and I'll explain why: mainly because this game looks more like a movie than a game. This game is full of scenes that are always very long. Don't missunderstand me, graphics are really good for 2008 and voices are great as well but there is not much gameplay. About difficulty don't choose the easiest mode unless you are really really bad at games. ToI have mix feelings about this game and I'll explain why: mainly because this game looks more like a movie than a game. This game is full of scenes that are always very long. Don't missunderstand me, graphics are really good for 2008 and voices are great as well but there is not much gameplay. About difficulty don't choose the easiest mode unless you are really really bad at games. To understand the plot you have had played the previous games or get some information of the story. I only played the MGS 3 which for me is one of the best games for ps2 and better than this one. If this game whould have had less scenes and more gameplay I'd probably had rated it with a 9 or 10, but unfortunately it seems more a movie than a game. In any case it is a good game. It took me 16 hours in easy mode.… Expand
  18. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Mad underrated game and the graphics were probably the best that the PS3 had to offer. Follows that traditional format that the game excels at and excellent story telling.
  19. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    For this game I only have beautiful words in all aspects... 10/10 the best without a doubt!
  20. Coto
    Jan 24, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una kogimada al nivel del empire states y un buen cierre a una de las mejores franquicias de videojuegos de la historia.… Expand
  21. Gizmo-Guy
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This game is such a masterpiece. Whole emotion spectre i take only from this game. Gameplay is very unique and polished, a lot of mechanics and features and story, not STORY is out of this world
  22. Grichfive
    Nov 16, 2017
    8
    en si tiene demasiada acción y quería reseñar este juego desde hace 5 años, la historia aunque se conecte ya parece exagerar un poco y las armas a cierto tipo y modificaciones ya hacen ver esto como un call of duty en dificultad fácil.
  23. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Capolavoro assoluto , nettamente il miglior gioco Playstation 3 .. Trama , personaggi , gameplay , emozioni e grafica sempre al top come ci ha sempre abituati questa magnifica saga , la miglior saga di sempre
  24. MestreSilva
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    Since the first trailer of this game in 2006 my mind exploded. This is one of the best game on the PS3 system and I love that all aspects on this game. Has long, long cut-scenes and the level design is out-of-date, but this game just perfect. Good luck for the platinum trophy, is very hard to do, but you need this game if you have a PS3 and is a MGS Fan. Better game in this franchise.Since the first trailer of this game in 2006 my mind exploded. This is one of the best game on the PS3 system and I love that all aspects on this game. Has long, long cut-scenes and the level design is out-of-date, but this game just perfect. Good luck for the platinum trophy, is very hard to do, but you need this game if you have a PS3 and is a MGS Fan. Better game in this franchise. Thanks Kojima Produtions!!… Expand
  25. BillyMo
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    This is truly a remarkable game that stands tall even to this day - nearly 10 years later! I had never played a Metal Gear game before this one, and this game was so good that I ended up getting and playing the entire rest of the series. I first played it in 2008 shortly after it came out when I happened to buy the PS3 bundled with this game. The gameplay is amazing and unique, the storyThis is truly a remarkable game that stands tall even to this day - nearly 10 years later! I had never played a Metal Gear game before this one, and this game was so good that I ended up getting and playing the entire rest of the series. I first played it in 2008 shortly after it came out when I happened to buy the PS3 bundled with this game. The gameplay is amazing and unique, the story is emotional, engrossing, serious, and well told, and the graphics were great for the time and solid even today. I never experienced a single bug or glitch in my many hours of playing the game. This game made me a fan of Metal Gear for life, and is still my favorite game of all time.

    Unfortunately the online was shut down a few years ago, but it was a blast too!    … Expand
  26. raccoondaddy
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    Greatest Metal Gear game, ever. This is after playing MGSV, and I still love this more. Yeah, Snake is old in this, but well, it works for the story and finishes out on almost all high notes. Combat is fun and keeps a solid balance between stealth and not-so-much ;) Boss fights are still really cool, too.
    As a follower of the series since, DAY ONE, (As in, NES Metal Gear) the story    Greatest Metal Gear game, ever. This is after playing MGSV, and I still love this more. Yeah, Snake is old in this, but well, it works for the story and finishes out on almost all high notes. Combat is fun and keeps a solid balance between stealth and not-so-much ;) Boss fights are still really cool, too.
    As a follower of the series since, DAY ONE, (As in, NES Metal Gear) the story is, by far the most epic in gaming. Provided you are familiar with the story, you'll find that EVERYTHING IS WRAPPED UP with very few questions left open.

    For the vets, I recommend you play this bad boy on Hard or above.

    Gameplay wise, MGSV is better, but the final chapter in the story of Solid Snake MGS4, beats it out by LIGHT YEARS.    … Expand
  27. BDbloks12
    May 1, 2017
    9
    This was a very good entry to the series. The gameplay was fun, even if we got to play less then half of the game. The problem is that the game was half cutscene. It got a little boring at times. But, I still think this game is a good entry to the MG series and a fitting end to the solid snake and big boss story.
  28. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Yes, too much fan service but for me this is where Metal Gear Solid ended. The game is not perfect and is a bit too linear. But back in 2008 many of us bought a PS3 just for playing this. The game looked good even on CRT TV's. You can't understand how much we were hyped about this. This was the real goodbye. V is not.
  29. Jaleo
    Jan 13, 2017
    10
    Story-wise like, is the best of the saga. As for the whole gaming experience, maybe not (it's like watching a movie, more than gaming). Gameplay improved, compared to the previous games. Of course, a non-MGS fan would not understand a damn thing of what's going on in here. But every time I played it, the more I liked it. It has also the perfect mixture between corridor/tunnel and freedomStory-wise like, is the best of the saga. As for the whole gaming experience, maybe not (it's like watching a movie, more than gaming). Gameplay improved, compared to the previous games. Of course, a non-MGS fan would not understand a damn thing of what's going on in here. But every time I played it, the more I liked it. It has also the perfect mixture between corridor/tunnel and freedom (medium sized maps) and like usual, the many options to get to your goal. Also, for such an old game, it has one of the best visuals on PS3. And like always, a great script, acting, the voices... The last MGS with proper cutscenes and codec dialogues, after they died in MGSV. In addition, MGO was a game by itself too, and was one of a great online experience, who'd expected that. It took a while but then they added the trophies, which (sadly, or not!) made you replay the game another time to get them. An experiece to repeat once every 2 years or so.… Expand
  30. KayVen17
    Jan 4, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 94/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  31. LoBo2181
    May 8, 2016
    7
    juego entretenido, con un argumento interesante, como en todos los metal gear solid, te penalizan si no realizas las misiones en sigilo, el argumento se salta bastantes años de sus antecesores, por lo que metal gear solid rellena parte de la historia
  32. gingetsu
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    It is a masterpiece by the end of this legend.
    music, plot, the graphics are really bestial.
    the only thing I complain about this title is that the areas of juegon are very flat are limited that is very bad for videjos of today which is limited whole world can not go to open a clear example is the final fantasy XIII. the gear ps1 and ps2 metal are coarser wing when the areas to    It is a masterpiece by the end of this legend.
    music, plot, the graphics are really bestial.

    the only thing I complain about this title is that the areas of juegon are very flat are limited that is very bad for videjos of today which is limited whole world can not go to open a clear example is the final fantasy XIII.

    the gear ps1 and ps2 metal are coarser wing when the areas to investigate but this title envargo maximum and deserves rate.    … Expand
  33. MetaKiller
    Mar 25, 2016
    6
    It's game play is simple and easy to get behind, but Metal Gear Solid 4's lengthy cut scenes and short amount of interactivity make it less of a game and more of a way to wrap up the complicated story line of the series.
  34. JuanLuisGG14
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Simply, an amazing game, a complete masterpiece with a lot of detail and perfect gameplay. Cutscenes are great too. Amazing storyline. Enough said.
    ****10/10****
  35. Termin8ter
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots is one of the best games on PS3, along with Last Of Us, and Uncharted 2, and I will explain exactly why. The gameplay, while moderately different, still clings on to the classic MGS1 mechanics. Instead of the square button to fire, you use the left and right triggers to aim and shoot, while using the left and right bumpers to cycle through yourMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots is one of the best games on PS3, along with Last Of Us, and Uncharted 2, and I will explain exactly why. The gameplay, while moderately different, still clings on to the classic MGS1 mechanics. Instead of the square button to fire, you use the left and right triggers to aim and shoot, while using the left and right bumpers to cycle through your inventory. Guns Of The Patriots still has the camouflage mechanic carried over from Snakeater. Guns Of The Patriots takes place 5 years after Sons Of Liberty, where The Patriots control the War Economy, where random PMCs do war against one another for no reason other than that the Patriots have ordered them to. This system allows the Patriots to put the war economy in the balance that they think it should be balanced. Solid Snake, who has changed his name to Old Snake, has been hired to assassinate Liquid Ocelot, who is Liquid Snake controlling Revolver Ocelots body. If Snake can finish this last job, then he can live in peace, so he heads to The Middle East, where most of the proxy wars are going on, with Otacon and Raiden, who is now an armored ninja. There is more cut scenes than gameplay throughout your playtime, so be wary of that. Metal Gear Solid fans will be happy because this game is chock full of nostalgia moments and flashbacks to previous Metal Gear games. If you only bought a PS3 to play The Last Of Us, then pick up this game too.… Expand
  36. joaopontesvaz
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    Graphics: 10 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 9.5 Fun/Story: 10

    A great game with nice movie touch by Hideo. Some of the longest cutscenes ever in a videogame could not be liked by everybody but i loved it. Amazing sound, voices, gameplay, graphics, ... A masterpiece.
  37. joshuadegreiff
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    The conclusion of the game I mean you felt you wanna more but Kojima wanted for a while do other projects. This game is absolutely amazing I know is a lot of cut scenes but is worth it! The 3D camera was something new in this game some gamers didn't like it some like it everything depends of the person. The game started doing kinda "micro transactions model" with fake points to unlockThe conclusion of the game I mean you felt you wanna more but Kojima wanted for a while do other projects. This game is absolutely amazing I know is a lot of cut scenes but is worth it! The 3D camera was something new in this game some gamers didn't like it some like it everything depends of the person. The game started doing kinda "micro transactions model" with fake points to unlock things in the game ~ weapons.
    Definitely worth it to playing to remember the old times!    … Expand
  38. potatoes351
    Nov 22, 2015
    8
    The Metal Gear Solid that shouldn't even really exist. As much as I refuse to warrant the existence of MGS4, seeing as it completely undermines the point of MGS2, it is still a well crafted and excellent addition to the franchise.
    Set five years after MGS2, Solid Snake has aged rapidly thanks to the nano-machines in his system. War has also become it's own economy and an extremely    The Metal Gear Solid that shouldn't even really exist. As much as I refuse to warrant the existence of MGS4, seeing as it completely undermines the point of MGS2, it is still a well crafted and excellent addition to the franchise.
    Set five years after MGS2, Solid Snake has aged rapidly thanks to the nano-machines in his system. War has also become it's own economy and an extremely profitable business venture at that. Metal Gear's are now standard military hardware and the plan of the Patriot's is going smoothly. It's up to you to change that in the final act to the Hideo Kojima MGS series.
    Being more of an action game than a stealth game, MGS4 often borders on 3rd person shooter, though the stealth is still there if you're persistent enough to play that way. With near limitless supplies of ammunition and a large arsenal however, it's all too easy just to blast your way through.
    Infamous for it's lengthy, highly detailed cutscenes (as well as the world record for the longest cutscene ever coming in at 21 minutes for the individual clip (part of a larger cluster of cutscenes over 70 minutes in length), MGS is heavy on story and pretty light on gameplay.
    If you're not an existing fan of MGS then MGS4 is a very very bad place to jump in at. But if you're a fan then MGS4 is a game worth playing, even if it only exists because needy fan's couldn't understand the point MGS2 was trying to make.    … Expand
  39. MaxPayneIsGod
    Nov 5, 2015
    8
    Played through this one a couple of years ago. Its the reason I picked up a PS3, in fact I owned the game before the console.
    That aside before playing it I felt I had to know how Snake's story ended, I had to know what Kojima was going to cook up.
    And cook up is what he did. Don't get me wrong this isn't a bad game, its just as convoluted as you'd expect. In all my years of playing    Played through this one a couple of years ago. Its the reason I picked up a PS3, in fact I owned the game before the console.
    That aside before playing it I felt I had to know how Snake's story ended, I had to know what Kojima was going to cook up.
    And cook up is what he did. Don't get me wrong this isn't a bad game, its just as convoluted as you'd expect. In all my years of playing MGS games this stays true to form, I know what's going on but I really don't care. Its hard to put my finger on it but effectively all the 3D MGS games are the same just set in different environments with upgraded graphics.
    To sum it up Kojima is the Tarantino of video games, his early work was his best and what he's been doing recently doesn't live up to his legacy and now he's past it.    … Expand
  40. yehdatguy
    Oct 24, 2015
    9
    is gud muvi, weres teh oscar at???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  41. Joker92
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Talk about a ride. In the conclusion of Solid Snake's story, I found myself with chills down my spine and holding my breath more than once. Does a wonderful job of really tying the whole series together, and the game play is spot on.
  42. Mirrored-G
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    This is quite possibly the greatest movie of all time. Hideo Kojima is a pioneer in film-making, right up there with legends such as Tommy Wiseau and Uwe Boll.
  43. fink1232
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Excelente Metal Gear, história complexa e emocionante, gráficos soberbos até hoje, jogabilidade precisa,um final simplesmente surpreendente, a unica coisa que falta é um equilibrio entre gameplay e cutcenes.
  44. LeftZer0
    Aug 26, 2015
    2
    First, the biggest problem with this game: this is hardly a video game. This is a movie. It was thought as a movie, but somehow someone somewhere said "nah, let's make it a video game". To make up for this media trouble they inserted, I kid you not, more than nine hours of cutscenes. NINE HOURS. It took me 20 hours to finish the game, not being a veteran of the series, and NINE of thoseFirst, the biggest problem with this game: this is hardly a video game. This is a movie. It was thought as a movie, but somehow someone somewhere said "nah, let's make it a video game". To make up for this media trouble they inserted, I kid you not, more than nine hours of cutscenes. NINE HOURS. It took me 20 hours to finish the game, not being a veteran of the series, and NINE of those were from cutscenes. This is simply unacceptable. This by itself throws my score to under 5. Doesn't matter if you do every other part wonderfully, if you have NINE HOURS of cutscene you have failed as a video game developer, you are a failed movie director who somehow got someone to give you money to make a video game. This is by far the major and most stupid problem with the game.

    Second part, more than half of the rest of the game (that includes actual gameplay) is extremely scripted. Point-and-click scripted. Like, things appear in your screen, aim and shoot at them. And QTEs, of **** course. I didn't almost fell asleep in these parts, but I sure wasn't entertained either.

    And finally, the writing. I jump into this game head-first after all the glorious reviews I've read about it never having played another Metal Gear, so I thought this was just random crap put together. After finishing the game (only because I had bought it) I decided to look into the story. So it seems that it's not random crap put together, it's fanservice crap put together. So there's these guys, who are clones, and this guy got the arm of the other guy and so got "possessed" by the other guy, and there are these really old guys, and almost everyone dies, BUT WAIT THIS GUY ISN'T ACTUALLY DEAD, nvm he died now, the **** end. And loosely tied with straight out fanservice, they could have Kojima appear in-game and shout "THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT, RIGHT? LOOK, I GOT IT IN THE GAME!" from time to time. There are a lot of things that happen purely for fanservice reasons. Overall bad story, **** horrible dialogs, 2D characters, jokes on the level of kid's anime and a presentation that takes OVER NINE HOURS OF CUTSCENES to present all this ****

    If you are a die-hard fan of the series and you MUST know what happens next, well, play it. Why the **** not. Just don't expect much. If you aren't, stay away from this piece of crap.    … Expand
  45. Infinity_Gauntl
    Aug 20, 2015
    10
    Amazing game with absolutely no flaws. I can't even think of another game that shines so much in the way of game play, humor and graphics. You would be doing yourself a disservice by not playing this game.
  46. Avodeskorm
    Aug 12, 2015
    7
    I look and at the reviews and wonder... is this really what impresses the metal gear solid fans? A tedious, sub-par action game? This is not what Metal Gear is about. What we really have here is Kojima recognizing that all gamers want nowadays want is giant dumb robot battles, cool cybernetic robot ninja dudes, fan service, and comic relief characters? If you want a true metal gear gameI look and at the reviews and wonder... is this really what impresses the metal gear solid fans? A tedious, sub-par action game? This is not what Metal Gear is about. What we really have here is Kojima recognizing that all gamers want nowadays want is giant dumb robot battles, cool cybernetic robot ninja dudes, fan service, and comic relief characters? If you want a true metal gear game spun from Kojima's own personal direction and imagination, play MGS:2.… Expand
  47. VidyaBum
    Aug 9, 2015
    4
    I wanted to buy Metal Gear Solid 4, but where was the videogame?

    I tried to find it at a local retailer, but where was the videogame? I tried at a big entertainment store, but where was the videogame? I tried to find it on the internet, but where was the videogame? I got a copy from a friend, put it in my PS3, watched 10 hours of unskippable cutscenes, and I asked, where was    I wanted to buy Metal Gear Solid 4, but where was the videogame?

    I tried to find it at a local retailer, but where was the videogame?

    I tried at a big entertainment store, but where was the videogame?

    I tried to find it on the internet, but where was the videogame?

    I got a copy from a friend, put it in my PS3, watched 10 hours of unskippable cutscenes, and I asked, where was the videogame?    … Expand
  48. willyslayer
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    Master Piece.
    This is the best game I have ever played. It is.... words can't describe. It's so far beyond anything else out there that there is nothing to compare it to. Just play it.
  49. Golden-Chicken
    Jul 9, 2015
    1
    Disclaimer* I know most people aren't going to agree with me and think i'm trolling, but this is my honest opinion. And just a heads up, this review is also about both MG4 and MG3.

    I have played the third and the fourth installment of this franchise and for the longest time, i just didn't get why people loves this franchise so much. And to be completely honest with you, i think this    Disclaimer* I know most people aren't going to agree with me and think i'm trolling, but this is my honest opinion. And just a heads up, this review is also about both MG4 and MG3.

    I have played the third and the fourth installment of this franchise and for the longest time, i just didn't get why people loves this franchise so much.
    And to be completely honest with you, i think this entire franchise is simply awful in every way possible.
    Why you my ask, well let my break it down for you.

    First lets start off with the story.

    It's way to freaking complicated.
    Call me stupid or what ever, but i wasn't able to follow along with any part of the story.
    And the main reason for that is the cut-scenes are way to **** long! Every time somebody starts talking, i immediately notice the completely terrible voice acting, the god awful script, and bad pacing in the story.
    Every cut-scene almost made me fall asleep.
    The main character sounds so off, like the voice actor was trying too hard. It almost reminded me of Christian Bale's Batman voice. The worst part of his voice that is.
    It's all so very cringe worthy, when the characters are talking like they have to say every emotion possible.
    Making all kinds of awkward stuttering noises all the time, which makes the dramatic moments fall flat on it's face. Like they are forcing an emotion that they clearly want the player to feel, even though we all **** know what is happening on the screen. We used our freaking eyes. That's 50% of the dialog making "huh" and "hmmmmm" noises. Just **** stop it already!
    The story also interrupts the game-play constantly, And by constantly i mean all the **** time. Just when they are teasing you with a little bit of game-play, *BIiiib biiib*
    And you have to listen to this moron explaining every **** detail about every mechanic the game has to offer.
    (Why can't i just find out about some of that **** by my self huh?)

    There is all so a lot of filler with overreacted motions from the character, Like at the beginning of snake eater when he lands after jumping out of the plain, him landing in that ridiculously cringe worthy pose, and stretching it out for like 10 sec.. Wh.. why????? Why do you have to make it so freaking stupid?!

    Second, the game-play (Mostly aimed at Snake Eater.)
    It's just way to basic when it comes to combat.
    Go behind the guy, and snap his neck, or shoot him with the tranquilizing gun that makes them fall asleep.
    Crawl around all the time and hid in the grass, or out of sight.
    Don't kill or kill the endless spawning of enemies.
    I don't know man, i just don't find that fun. And don't get me wrong, i love stealth games, (Like Hitman, Splinter Cell, Dishonored etc.) Which i have play many many many many times before through out the years of my gaming life.
    But this **** just feel dated as heck and down right boring.
    It's all so very choppy when it comes to close combat, and aiming with weapons.

    But some of the gadgets are really creative, and well thought out. Like the camo suit in 4, and the stamina/food meter or what ever it's called.
    But they never feel like they did anything to the game-play that made it fun for me.

    Third, Theme and Verdict.

    A big problem i have is the theme of the games.
    It's like it doesn't know what theme it's going for.
    In this game in particular it's trying to be all serious, but it never hit me emotionally in at all throughout the entire campaign.
    For example,(!!!Spoilers!!!) there was this woman that "died" near the end of the game. And the guy who talks to you through snakes eye-patch and that woman had a thing for each other i guess. But it just come out of nowhere, with no build up what so ever in the game. How am i going to feel any emotion if non of these to had any connection at all huh?
    And maybe i missed something, or maybe i just have to play the first two games to understand it, but **** that, people starting out on these games needs to know wtf happened between these to in order for this to work.
    I'm not gonna freaking waist 100.000.000.000 hours of cut-scenes of my life just to figure that out!!

    Look, i can go on on on but the think is, i know why i feel this way about basically all of these games.
    And i think the reason why i don't like these games is because i never grew up with them.
    And a lot people who did are praising all of them for that reason.
    They care about these characters, and know every little detail of the story.
    But for me, i just don't give a **** about any of this.
    And trust me i have tried so many times to get in to this franchise before, but i'm **** done trying now.
    Maybe these game just isn't for me, which really sucks because i really wanted these games to blow me away like they have been doing for millions of others.
    But i guess that's just not gonna happen.
    So my final verdict for Metal Gear Solid 4(And 3) is a 1.5/10    … Expand
  50. habibitheimpale
    Jun 23, 2015
    0
    when I played metal gear solid 4 I wanted to kill myself by hanging from the roof by a rope around my neck. it also made my brother want to kill himself the only difference is he actually did kill himself. rip. #ripmillsy
  51. xdhollywood
    Jun 8, 2015
    9
    Metal Gear Solid 4 has pretty much everything you need in Metal Gear. Funny moments, Customization, Gripping story, Stealth Action, and the final chapter in Snake's Life. How can you not love this game.
  52. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal gear. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it................… Expand
  53. AlienSpaceBats
    Apr 29, 2015
    8
    When it finally let me play, MGS4 was really enjoyable - from a MGS standpoint. Worthy of praise are the controls, graphics and general presentation, and it was a lot of fun - when I was in control. however by this point it's clear that Kojima needs to start showing restraint, or hire an editor. I have only a couple of hours to play a game in the evening, it's hugely disappointing when anWhen it finally let me play, MGS4 was really enjoyable - from a MGS standpoint. Worthy of praise are the controls, graphics and general presentation, and it was a lot of fun - when I was in control. however by this point it's clear that Kojima needs to start showing restraint, or hire an editor. I have only a couple of hours to play a game in the evening, it's hugely disappointing when an hour and forty minutes of that time is spent watching a cutscene, then the game has the gall during one of its extensive loading screens to tell me to take a break because I've been playing for a while. No, I've just been watching cutscenes and getting constantly interrupted by codec calls and coke-drinking, smoking monkeys.… Expand
  54. fijiboy
    Apr 8, 2015
    10
    the perfect ending to one of the greatest franchises of all time. I have nothing bad to say about this game it was a blast the whole way through. the only thing I will say is if you are not an invested fan of the series or are not a fan of cinematic games than you probably wont like this game because you probably spend more time watching cutscenes than you do actually playing. that's not athe perfect ending to one of the greatest franchises of all time. I have nothing bad to say about this game it was a blast the whole way through. the only thing I will say is if you are not an invested fan of the series or are not a fan of cinematic games than you probably wont like this game because you probably spend more time watching cutscenes than you do actually playing. that's not a bad thing because the story and cinematic storytelling is the main appeal of metal gear solid games and this one just happens to be the most cinematic yet. and when you do get to play, the gameplay is nearly perfect and some of the best in the series. Stealth is not as emphasized in this game as it was in previous entries but the change to a more action orientated style of gameplay works really well and fits the story well. this is one of the best games in the franchise and is one of the best games of its generation.… Expand
  55. umair_s51
    Mar 28, 2015
    9
    Amazing audio-visual presentation, tight gameplay, interesting but a little dense story makes this a true masterpiece. This is a benchmark in quality, and very few games are like it.
  56. stooovie
    Mar 25, 2015
    6
    Only two Acts out of five offer interesting gameplay. Stealth options are being increasingly taken away or not needed. I don't mind lengthy cutscenes, but there's just not too much game to talk about. Bad game design galore (Drebin's shop available mid-battles?).
  57. lilgnzlo
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    As a game was so good for that time, i recognize you hat there was better games like GTA 4 and Uncharted 1. But this was really good, i enjoy playing it, the CQC was really cool, the amounts of arms that you can use too, and i loved that you can help the terrorist and pass the missions in a different ways, something that we don't see on the metal gear saga before this game.

    For the    As a game was so good for that time, i recognize you hat there was better games like GTA 4 and Uncharted 1. But this was really good, i enjoy playing it, the CQC was really cool, the amounts of arms that you can use too, and i loved that you can help the terrorist and pass the missions in a different ways, something that we don't see on the metal gear saga before this game.

    For the graphics.....was else can i say, to this date (2015) it's so hard to find games with better graphics like this. By far the best game graphics by that time.

    And for the plot and the storyline, another BIG 10 for this. I REALLY LOVE ALL THE CUTSCENES, i remember people telling me if this was a game or a movie.

    This was amazing, and because it it's a game it's so much better than a overral movie, he can put codecs to additional information, the briefing flights, etc.

    Other thing that i love was that Kojima tried to put the most possibly characteres of the saga, even the dead characteres are mentioned, and put some more like Drebin or Sunny. And we know that in the Metal Gear saga there are sooooooooo many characters.

    There are so memorable cutscenes in only one game who it's hard to believe that we will see something like that them, and not to mention the emmotional means for every one of them.

    We have the death of Naomi, the Meryl reconcialition with Campbell, The Vamp history, etc.
    We have funny things too like the monkey of Drebin, he Akiba thing, the cigarretes of Snake, the eggs of Sunny.

    And we have very deep moments, when Snake returns to Shadow Moses (plus you can play the MGS1 game for 2 or 3 minutes), was the best moment on a PS3 for me, i put the console on pause and i remember when i was a child and play the MGS1 game, and the most amazing thing was that i was remembering everything, that was beautiful.

    The only thing I don't like was the bosses, i mean there was 1 or 2 good boss fighting, but the characters wasn't that good like the amazing cobra unit, fox-hound or even dead cell. I love the Psycho Mantis part btw.

    But the best reason to considerer this one of the best PS3 games ever, was for the final!!!!.

    if you was playing this since the PSOne days, or even the NES/MSX days. Goddamn you wait so much time for that moment, so many years for that **** happen, it's true that was very predictable, but i was soo much deep inmeerse on the game and like we know Kojima, like you don't thing of that, after it happen.

    Was very very beautiful. The Ocelot - Snake fight was on the same level too.

    10/10 for this!!    … Expand
  58. JamesCannon
    Feb 21, 2015
    7
    I would easily give this game a 9 or possibly 10, if not for egregiously overlong cut scenes. This seems like a case of talented game maker and no one reeling him when has clearly gone a little overboard. This how this plays out. You go from checkpoint to checkpoint with about 10-15 mins of actual gameplay (which is excellent). Once you reach a checkpoint you are treated to then 10-15I would easily give this game a 9 or possibly 10, if not for egregiously overlong cut scenes. This seems like a case of talented game maker and no one reeling him when has clearly gone a little overboard. This how this plays out. You go from checkpoint to checkpoint with about 10-15 mins of actual gameplay (which is excellent). Once you reach a checkpoint you are treated to then 10-15 minute detailing you into the story. But the worst part is when you actual complete an act. At the end of the act lies a 10-15 minute cutscene then you have treated to a pre cut scene before your mission brief. Then you are given the mission brief. Then you are treated to another 10-15 minute before the next act starts. Then you must go through your codec briefing with ottocon. If you do not cut out any of the cut scenes you are literally not playing game for almost 30 minutes a stretch at times. Its mind boggling how someone thought this was a good idea. I do not buy a game to watch second rate actors read off second rate dialogue. That being the said the game itself is quiet addictive and all technology gizzmos you get are great..and the story itself is interesting.… Expand
  59. RMDsilva
    Jan 27, 2015
    3
    it's amazing how a lot of the professional reviewers acknowledge how bad the game is, namely in terms of storytelling and writing.
    I mean, beyond the game having more cutscenes than actual playing scenes, the story in itself just becomes so convoluted that nothing makes sense anymore.
    You also have the worst combinations of "anime" logic: grim ambiance mixed with "toilet humor", action    it's amazing how a lot of the professional reviewers acknowledge how bad the game is, namely in terms of storytelling and writing.
    I mean, beyond the game having more cutscenes than actual playing scenes, the story in itself just becomes so convoluted that nothing makes sense anymore.
    You also have the worst combinations of "anime" logic: grim ambiance mixed with "toilet humor", action scenes where the heroes NEVER DIE even if constantly out of cover and getting shot multiple times (unless they have cancer or something equally dramatic, so they can end with a long monologue). So you have a mix of attempting to portraying a grim future with nonsensical "action". And mechs vs swords.. let's not even get into that.
    Dialogue is even worse, as everyone is a philosopher and eager to share their generic insights as the great truths of the world. Great for the younger generations, I suppose.
    Another thing that was especially confusing was when they make a shocking revelation, the characters don't react much, only to appear terribly surprised when they go over the same topic AGAIN. I guess this is to make sure that those who fall asleep during cutscenes don't miss everything? So exasperating..

    Then, what about the game?
    You've got stealth mechanics that are as good as they were a decade ago, with enemies going from blind to omniscient and omnipresent in seconds.
    Snake, for the legend that he is, can barely climb over a box, so you're pretty much railroaded from A to B, not a lot of a freedom.
    I don't play a lot of console games, and this is a good reason why: aiming and moving is extremely awkward and slow, leading to "battles" that look extremely awkward.

    So yea.. I don't know. I remember loving MGS 1. MGS 3 I couldn't be bothered to suffer through the game parts. Now this. How can anyone put up with this, if not entirely blinded by the "coolness" factor?    … Expand
  60. an55192
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    How can someone even say something negative about this game. One of the best games I have ever played in my entire life. If you're fan of the MGS series and haven't played this game you have do that, believe me. Masterpiece!
  61. Underpants158
    Dec 2, 2014
    6
    I was a huge MGS fan back in the day and this game makes me scared to go back and play them because honestly I don't find the gameplay fun and trying to understand what is going on in the story is about as hard as reading 18th century literature when you're in American high school. The pacing of gameplay to cutscene is terrible. I don't mind the amount and length of cutscenes as much asI was a huge MGS fan back in the day and this game makes me scared to go back and play them because honestly I don't find the gameplay fun and trying to understand what is going on in the story is about as hard as reading 18th century literature when you're in American high school. The pacing of gameplay to cutscene is terrible. I don't mind the amount and length of cutscenes as much as other people but what gets to me is you watch a cutscene, walk down a hallway, and bam; another cutscene. Cutscenes are rewards for completing levels. These cutscenes are like giving trophies to kids who came in last place and declaring that we are all winners. I played about 10 hours. I probably won't play anymore. Maybe I'll watch the rest of youtube so I can have closure.… Expand
  62. beatlemnkyhuman
    Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Games this good should be celebrated!

    it's a master of the craft simply showing off.

    There's so many metaphors and meanings in this game that they begin to mock themselves, mock you for enjoying them then makes you cry when it comes to it's end.

    it can be played in any way you want and is still a classic.
  63. lagladiator
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is not much I can say about MGS4 that hasn't been said already; it is a masterpiece. Yes, there are hours upon hours of long cutscenes and explanation, but for Metal Gear fans, including myself, they are all very fun and entertaining to watch. MGS4 is also one of the most emotional games I have ever experienced, watching Solid Snake go to the ends of the Earth to get this final job done is heart-breaking and makes you love the character even more. The ending is perfect, any fan of the series who has played the previous games, is sure to shed the tear. Rest in Peace, Solid Snake. We salute you.… Expand
  64. bigusdicus1
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    Four letters for this stunningly amazing masterpiece: E-P-I-C. Literally this is the Godfather/Citizen Kaneof the PSN exclusives for PS3. Just play this game or play legacy colelction and then this to get this game fully nonetheless this is a visually impressive and story rich classic. Public enemy pun: BELIEVE THE HYPE.
  65. pesho_one
    Oct 27, 2014
    4
    While I was thinking what to write here for this score, I saw what one of the critics wrote. One called 'Kikizo'. He gave 10/10, but I was totally agreeing with his(her) words: Yes the game settings IS ridiculous and it doesn't make any sense. The acting is also absurdly bad... But then I lost the guy: No this is not MGS I remember (I played only the first one). MSG1 had very clean andWhile I was thinking what to write here for this score, I saw what one of the critics wrote. One called 'Kikizo'. He gave 10/10, but I was totally agreeing with his(her) words: Yes the game settings IS ridiculous and it doesn't make any sense. The acting is also absurdly bad... But then I lost the guy: No this is not MGS I remember (I played only the first one). MSG1 had very clean and well defined game-play, and this one is a mess. The story did matter then, and it's blown out of proportion now. The cut-scenes are uninteresting and absurdly long. Overall I am very disappointed with this one. But I hear many people like it... And while it might be overrated for what it is, you also may easily fall in the other camp of fans, who will actually enjoy the game. I did not.… Expand
  66. SolidSnake15220
    Oct 19, 2014
    10
    This is by far my favorite of the series! The length of the cutscenes are not surprising since MGS does have long cutscenes in general. Gameplay is a bit more like a shooter and a bit too easy. The story and characters and story are stronger then they have ever been. This game contains nostalgia, good characters, great story, an amazing final boss, and the perfect ending! 10/10
  67. CPD98
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    Es un buen juego que podría ser muchísimo mejor si no fuera por las interminables y cansinas escenas de vídeo y por el poco tiempo que pasamos jugándolo. Para ser de 2008 es un juego bastante grande a nivel técnico y no se le notan mucho los años.
    Un juego inclasificable y muy friki, que también se disfruta mas si se ha jugado a los anteriores, aunque esperemos que MGSV tenga menos    Es un buen juego que podría ser muchísimo mejor si no fuera por las interminables y cansinas escenas de vídeo y por el poco tiempo que pasamos jugándolo. Para ser de 2008 es un juego bastante grande a nivel técnico y no se le notan mucho los años.
    Un juego inclasificable y muy friki, que también se disfruta mas si se ha jugado a los anteriores, aunque esperemos que MGSV tenga menos cháchara y mas acción.    … Expand
  68. Caracue
    Oct 17, 2014
    9
    Una obra maestro de ps3 rejugable 1000veces y nunca deja de sorprender, si tuviera dialogos fuera del ingles seria la gran obra maestra de esta generacion, superando a the last of us
  69. AA99
    Oct 5, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WARNING: I will try to keep this review as spoiler free as possible. However, I may give away some story details so, SPOILER ALERT

    Metal Gear Solid 4 is a good game. Don't get me wrong, I like the game. But is it as good as that Metacritic score of 94/100 makes you believe? No.

    Let's start off with the pros. First of all, this game looks great. Yeah some of the textures are a bit off, but if THAT is the decisive factor that makes you go "Ugh, this game sucks", then you need to get out of gaming. Now. The animations are very fluid, the character models are great, and even the lip sync isn't all that bad. Yeah, there are a few instances were you notice that the mouth doesn't move according to the word, but this game came out in 2008. It did a fantastic job with what it had. (Some of) The gameplay elements are worthy of commendation as well. Snake can (FINALLY) move while crouched, and a lot of the problems in MGS3 are greatly streamlined in MGS4. Camouflage is handled brilliantly in this game, with the new automatic OctoCamo system. No more fiddling around in menus in this one. The Solid Eye is also a great addition, combining multiple functions in one handy gadget. The enviroments are (for the most part) pretty creative and well realized, and even like the concept of the story. War has become a business that holds the global economy together, and through war The Patriots have essentially achieved world domination. It's a very good summary. Couple that with some interesting ideas, such as Snake's accelerated aging, and there is a lot to like about this game.

    Sadly, not everything is good. Let's start off with one of my biggest problems with the game: The Story. Im one of the people who play Metal Gear games for their story first and foremost. And unfortunately the story does not deliver on a lot of different levels. While some of the ideas are good, their execution is sloppy at best, and at worst it's just terrible. On top of that, there are several plot holes that really take away from the experience. For example, Meryl states that she can communicate with her team through the nanomachines in their bodies. However it is later revealed that Johnny does not have nanos. That's fair enough, but why does Meryl look so surprised? She should have known that Johnny didnt have nanos the mometn she couldn't communicate with him. While we're on the subject, why is Johnny even in the game? I mean, I understand that his inclusion is tradition at this point, but Jesus Christ, he doesn't need to be in the game to the extent that he is. This brings me to another topic I would like to discuss. A lot of the returning characters in MGS4 have no reason to be there. Im not talking about people like Raiden or Naomi, Im talking about the likes of EVA and Vamp. Think about it. The whole point of going to Eastern Europe in the first place is to get the equipement that can heal Raiden. However once you get there, Otacon calls you and says "Oh Raiden is fine. We got the equipement from this completely unecessary returning character, that most people don't even know to begin with. Still, go meet Big Momma, because... REASONS".

    Another thing that bothers me big time about this game is the fan service. It's one thing to be self referential (like the previous games were) but it's another to go all out and bring every character under the sun, and make every possible reference, and have ridiculous bits (like Snake going into Eastern Europe in a Young Snake disguise) just to please fans.

    Last but not least let's talk about the cutscenes. Before I get started, let me tell you that I LOVE the cutscenes of MGS1, 2 and 3. They are super entertaining, and I never skip them. MGS4 has a lot of cutscenes, yes, but that's not the problem. The problem is how BORING some of them are. Im giving Act 3 a hard time, but it's my review so shut up. Take the final cutscene of Act 3 for example. It is 72 minutes long. That's a very long time, but the problem isn't the 72 minutes, the problem is the fact that this thing could have been trimmed down by about 50/60 minutes, without any detrimental impact to the story. Another particular pet pieve of mine is the final "Epilogue" Act. It takes 75 minutes to wrap things up in a nice bow. The problem is that, by my estimative, it could have been trimmed down to around half an hour.

    So overall, MGS4 is a good game. It looks very good, It has some nice ideas, and the gameplay for the first two acts is very "Solid" (sorry, I couldnt resist). BUT, from Act 3 onwards, the gameplay takes a backseat to a poor story and a load of fan service, and it suffers because of it. It's a damn shame, because this could have been the best game in the series. As it stands though, it's a nice "tribute" with a few good ideas.

    VEREDICT: 7 out of 10    … Expand
  70. Carlitoxic
    Oct 2, 2014
    6
    Tengo un problema con esta saga. MGS y Snake Eater me parecen obras maestras, sin embargo cuando recuerdo MGS2 o este MGS4 veo muy poquito de esa genialidad. Hablando de esta cuarta entrega. La mayoría del juego se basa en abusar de personajes de otras entregas, que para colmo vuelven para fastidiar el buen recuerdo que tenías de ellos. Las cinemáticas larga, interminables y muchas vecesTengo un problema con esta saga. MGS y Snake Eater me parecen obras maestras, sin embargo cuando recuerdo MGS2 o este MGS4 veo muy poquito de esa genialidad. Hablando de esta cuarta entrega. La mayoría del juego se basa en abusar de personajes de otras entregas, que para colmo vuelven para fastidiar el buen recuerdo que tenías de ellos. Las cinemáticas larga, interminables y muchas veces pesadas. Momentos de vergüenza ajena o franco ridículo que pretenden ser emocionantes. Y en definitva una película- juego bastante rollo. Con cosas buenas, a veces brillantes, pero con mucha ida de olla de humor tonto y barato, desarrollo lento y pesado.… Expand
  71. hunnerjabroni
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    The greatest game i ever played. Gameplay is by far the best in any mgs. The stroy is also the most epic and closes in most of the gaps from the previous games. Cutscenes are long but i'm never bored when watching this. Also making snake old is a great addition since we were use to the prime snake who can kick any ones ass easily with no problem. Overall its my favorite game of all time.
  72. Frenchman
    Sep 12, 2014
    8
    Very good story, you might be confused if not familiar with the MGS series, don't hesitate to make some research before you play on what happened before this game, the characters...Gameplay is great, you can play through the game with a lot of stealth or just shoot a lot and there is a good choice of customizable weapons. Graphics were great when this game was released and are stillVery good story, you might be confused if not familiar with the MGS series, don't hesitate to make some research before you play on what happened before this game, the characters...Gameplay is great, you can play through the game with a lot of stealth or just shoot a lot and there is a good choice of customizable weapons. Graphics were great when this game was released and are still pleasant in my opinion. Great musics, great characters. A classic and one of my favorites on PS3.… Expand
  73. Gagerath
    Sep 12, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal Gear Solid 4 delivers a great gameplay and cinimatic experiance for those who are fans of the series. Mgs has a very nice story with amazingly polished cutscenes that are long, but persinally I love the long cutscenes because for me it makes the story not feel rushed and really takes time to explain alot of gaps in the story (and lore) of the MGS universe. The stoy has been taking hit after hit of people not liking the nano-machine explinations for everything, but personally I liked it, it felt right and bang on for the setting and time of the story where technology is very advance and nano machines are used for almost every perpose. For a gamer that poors alot of emotions into games I felt this was a great ending to the legendary Solid Snake! For gameplay it was great with alot of variation to combat. When putting people in a head lock you have so many differnt ways to end your enemy! There are alot of guns, but you may only find yourself using a few of the same but if you choose to use other it can change up gameplay alot! You will recieve neat gear from bosses that you can use in new game+ and are really fun to use. If you are planning to go for the platinum you will find yourself playing the game with alot of playstyles to get all the games emblems which need at least 8 playthroughs. Metal gear solid guns 4 from start to platinum is a blast with an amazingly told story and great stealth gameplay (if you choose to play like that) that will keep you engaged for as many playthroughs as you choose to play. That is why I give Metal Gear Solid 4 a 10/10 as a fan of the lore and series, I highly recommend Snakes last mission.… Expand
  74. JimbobDelly13
    Sep 10, 2014
    0
    Horrible game. Not much more to say about it really. All glitch and fiddly. Camera angles are horrible, combat is horrible. Storyline horrible and unclear. Hate it. Go play cod.
  75. CoyoteStarrk
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    For anyone who has played a metal gear solid game this is a must have. It is a perfect blend of action and adventure and the story is so great in its depth it will keep you playing "to see what happens next. Very few games deserve a perfect score but this is one of them. Even if you've never played metal gear solid you can't miss this. If you really want to play it I suggest getting twinFor anyone who has played a metal gear solid game this is a must have. It is a perfect blend of action and adventure and the story is so great in its depth it will keep you playing "to see what happens next. Very few games deserve a perfect score but this is one of them. Even if you've never played metal gear solid you can't miss this. If you really want to play it I suggest getting twin snakes on GameCube, and the metal gear solid 2 and 3 remake on the ps3 just to know the story before playing this. The metal gear series offers the best story telling of any game hands down.… Expand
  76. ThOneCleanHippy
    Aug 23, 2014
    0
    I was not brought up on Metal Gear Solid games. Therefore, I did not enter this game with any kind of nostalgia as many other gamers did. I found the controls to be incredibly clunky and frustrating and really did not enjoy the experience at all.
  77. skdlrkfka
    Jul 15, 2014
    0
    sometimes Boring, sometimes It makes me cringe. It's worst game in all of the MGS series(bestest is MGS3). DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME IT IS JUST SH*T......
  78. HononoSnake
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    Отличное завершение истории Солида Снейка. Разнообразие геймплея и кинематографичность заставок поражают.
  79. BigBiggo
    Jun 2, 2014
    4
    Considering the potential scope of the material, "wasted opportunity" is more than an understatement. Global conspiracies, mechs, mercenaries, a world embroiled in conflict etc. It's all familiar stuff but still effective; in theory.

    This is the pinnacle of fan-servicing. I have never seen such bad writing in a game of this caliber. Hideo Kojima was always a terrible writer but the    Considering the potential scope of the material, "wasted opportunity" is more than an understatement. Global conspiracies, mechs, mercenaries, a world embroiled in conflict etc. It's all familiar stuff but still effective; in theory.

    This is the pinnacle of fan-servicing. I have never seen such bad writing in a game of this caliber. Hideo Kojima was always a terrible writer but the stuff he's come out with here is just beyond words. Somebody should have broken the man's fingers or at least put him into cryogenic freezing for 200 years in the hope that when he would reawaken Konami would be long gone, and there would be no company that would have his repugnant brain in employ. Some cutscenes go on for twenty minutes... some go on for two. It doesn't make any difference because by the time they get to the point you have already forgotten what you wanted to find out. The characters (protagonist(s) and antagonists) are all repugnant and two dimensional. I do not care about their hopes, dreams, desires, fears; they can all go jump in the lake.

    Oh yeah and 'uncompressed audio?' **** you.

    Gameplay mechanics are still as faulty as ever in true lovable MGS style. Restrictive environments aplenty and horrible control scheme. Movements are too jerky and unrefined to produce a smooth and subtle stealth experience. Stick to Splinter Cell (or Dishonored etc). The game also looks like garbage and this is inexcusable considering how long it was in development for... This is the same year that we had Dead Space and Far Cry 2 and they still hold up today. The biggest visual problem is that amount of really cheap cover ups, 90% of the textures are smeared and the brick walls look like an armada of pasta bakes lined up next to each other.

    The MGS series was groundbreaking at one point in time, although the golden years have long since passed. MGS might have been the first human to ever take a dump in a toilet but it missed the bowl completely. If you love Hideo Kojima then go right ahead and disregard what I have said but if you want to play an actual game then steer clear    … Expand
  80. FrankXG
    Apr 5, 2014
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, BUT you need to play MGS 1,2,3 to understand the story...if you played the other 3, you'll love this game, it's awesome from the start menu to the after credits
  81. Vicjo
    Mar 31, 2014
    8
    Metal gear solid 4, is the culmination the one of the most important franchise of games. The ambientation of the game is really good, in sometimes we believe that we are in war. The gameplay is typical of the franchise, and we choose if we want stealth or accion. The game have many weapons and customization options.

    The history is very good, and conects all the loose ends of the saga    Metal gear solid 4, is the culmination the one of the most important franchise of games. The ambientation of the game is really good, in sometimes we believe that we are in war. The gameplay is typical of the franchise, and we choose if we want stealth or accion. The game have many weapons and customization options.

    The history is very good, and conects all the loose ends of the saga offering epics moments, special mention the end, that is amazing.

    As I said before, the history is very good, but is difficult follows, especially if you aren't fan of the saga.

    another point that I didn´t like is that scenes video are very very longs, and we can desperate, we spend more time waching scenes video than playing.    … Expand
  82. Eithi007
    Mar 30, 2014
    10
    F''''ng incredible, so much depth the soundtrack, the plot, snake, the easter eggs, the characters, the control, the boxes, the bosses, the final boss with that you will cry buy it now if you like metal gear solid.
  83. archonome
    Mar 30, 2014
    6
    Honestly i don't mind cutscenes as long as they are ALL about being EPIC(kojima style) and are very important. The problem however is this game has so many cutscenes where there is pointless chatter about technical details of no utmost importance... considering they are 90% of all cutscenes and that the game is itself 90% cutscenes = tedious game.

    I was disapointed as MGS1 was truly    Honestly i don't mind cutscenes as long as they are ALL about being EPIC(kojima style) and are very important. The problem however is this game has so many cutscenes where there is pointless chatter about technical details of no utmost importance... considering they are 90% of all cutscenes and that the game is itself 90% cutscenes = tedious game.

    I was disapointed as MGS1 was truly epic and there were maybe 3-4 cutscenes with this kind of pointless ramblings about sciencific facts. In contrast, this game, the whole experience is like this!!
    I find myself being unmotivated to start after taking 1 day breaks.

    Also, the game has turned from being stuck in the middle of nowhere trying to infiltrate bases....into a boring action game where there's too much action on the screen going on at the same time... it killed the whole espionage aspect that I liked the most about this series.

    I hate developpers these days, they keep changing things that weren't broken to begin with and end up changing everything I liked about the series.    … Expand
  84. chrisjones914
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 4 is an absolutely phenomenal game! This along with Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us should be the measuring stick to which all other games compare not only their quality but their stories as well!
  85. GrizzlyKuma
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    This is an amazing installment in the Metal Gear franchise with the return of the lovely hero, Solid, or now known as "Old Snake". The story may be a bit over-complicated at times but it still holds of atrociously well, one of my gripes though, is that the boss battles aren't as good or memorable as in the previous games.
  86. drlowdon
    Mar 19, 2014
    6
    I’ll be honest, after about an hour or so of playing Metal Gear Solid 4 I decided I was just going to skip all the cut scenes. Maybe I just don’t have the patience I used to but I just couldn't face sitting through hour after hour of Hideo Kojima’s ramblings. Of course it meant that I had virtually no idea what was going on most of the time but I could at least get on with actually playingI’ll be honest, after about an hour or so of playing Metal Gear Solid 4 I decided I was just going to skip all the cut scenes. Maybe I just don’t have the patience I used to but I just couldn't face sitting through hour after hour of Hideo Kojima’s ramblings. Of course it meant that I had virtually no idea what was going on most of the time but I could at least get on with actually playing the game and, for the most part.

    In all honesty the basic mechanics have generally changed very little since the Playstation One days and, while many would argue that it hasn't really needed to, it does mean that it is behind other stealth games like Deus Ex or Dishonored in terms of the level of freedom offered. Fortunately Kojima’s ability to conceive ideas and set pieces that very few other game designers can, means there are always surprises just around the corner and this is largely what kept me playing all the way to the end. If Kojima can accept he is a game designer not a film director then maybe we’ll be treated to a true classic again one day but for now this will do.    … Expand
  87. moshpitacceso
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    awesome, gamme ,long cinematics, good conclusion, i cryed alot, is one of the best ends ever, the graphics where good for being 2008 graphics , and kojima just take all the metal gears and mixed it, love this game
  88. carlosbeatdown8
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    awesome game all the feels on thata, th best way to close the saga is that. i love how kojima write the history, and old snake oh god is so sad is a mature game and a nostalgic game i love it remeber me metal gear 1
  89. Seansy00
    Mar 2, 2014
    10
    One of the must own exclusives, and games period for the Ps3. Sure the cut scenes can be a bit long, but they help make the game the masterpiece that it is. This is a great game, and should be played by anyone who owns a Ps3. Would definitely buy this as a collector.
  90. robomination
    Mar 1, 2014
    10
    People give this game such a bad reputation because there are a Lot of cutscenes in this game however if you are a fan of the games universe this is perfect for you because this game series has been going on for near 20 years at the point this game was released and in that time there had been about 7 other games released which covered content from the cold war onwards to the games presentPeople give this game such a bad reputation because there are a Lot of cutscenes in this game however if you are a fan of the games universe this is perfect for you because this game series has been going on for near 20 years at the point this game was released and in that time there had been about 7 other games released which covered content from the cold war onwards to the games present day. This game fills almost all the gaps that were there before the game was released.

    Now the game itself is amazing for numerous reason such as its graphics, camouflage system, different environments and enemy diversity. The game is made so that stealth is more rewarded but not completely necessary, that surveying the area gives better rewards in ways such as better weapons,drebin points or better vantage points. The graphics for the year are amazing and to this day has only small differences to the 'next gen' graphics from some military franchise or other which is released every year. The variety weapons and equipment gives not only stealth or offensive options but options inside those options which does help when faced with a very secure location.    … Expand
  91. Khajiit2
    Feb 24, 2014
    10
    A true masterpiece and a great ending to Solid Snake's legacy. The graphics, story and gameplay are all extremely well crafted. A definite must buy for any PS3 owner.
  92. crysis-shadow-7
    Feb 23, 2014
    10
    this game is just one big piece of awsome .....and sadness the final part of the mgs saga mgs4 has old snake coming out of retirement and has to go kill liquid ocelot but there is one problem snake has accelerated aging this game has so man cutscenes but i could not decide whether this was a good thing or abad thing this game has less a focus on stealth and more a sense of action and thethis game is just one big piece of awsome .....and sadness the final part of the mgs saga mgs4 has old snake coming out of retirement and has to go kill liquid ocelot but there is one problem snake has accelerated aging this game has so man cutscenes but i could not decide whether this was a good thing or abad thing this game has less a focus on stealth and more a sense of action and the ending this is the sort of ending you cry at and anyone who says they didnt is either lying or a haertless ****… Expand
  93. Breikzer
    Feb 10, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome, the perfect end to the story of Solid Snake. MGS's fans is necessary have this game, if you unknown Metal Gear Solid's saga, get away from this game, and best begin with Metal Gear Solid 1 for PSX.
  94. abraham_b
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    I don’t care what some critics say; this is a worthy sequel to a worthy series. It is just as indispensible as the other Metal Gear games and the final scenes leading up to, and including, the final boss battle are some of the most well-designed, emotional and memorable scenes in a videogame.
  95. Empyreance
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    I finish this game, so I believe I can write a review. This game is OK. I don't think it deserves above 8 on the User Score because the graphics is at 1080 but it looks like 720. I think the cut scenes are way way too long and If I want to watch a movie, I will watch a Blu-ray movie; not MGS4 movie. I game play is very good if you like single players.
  96. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    Story: 9 out of 10
    Graphics: 10 out of 10
    Fun: 8 out of 10
    Controls: 7 out of 10
    Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10
    Length: 10 out of 10
    Re-play: 6 out of 10
    Value: 10 out of 10
  97. guitarguy001
    Jan 8, 2014
    10
    The best Metal Gear Solid game to date and easily the best Playstation 3 exclusive (The Last of Us comes close though). Everything about this game is just perfect: the visuals are great, the soundtrack is awesome, the story is amazing and the characters are extremely memorable. I just love what they did to Raiden after how he was in Metal Gear Solid 2, they made him into an awesome cyborgThe best Metal Gear Solid game to date and easily the best Playstation 3 exclusive (The Last of Us comes close though). Everything about this game is just perfect: the visuals are great, the soundtrack is awesome, the story is amazing and the characters are extremely memorable. I just love what they did to Raiden after how he was in Metal Gear Solid 2, they made him into an awesome cyborg and a character with a very interesting back story. This is one of best games ever made and one of my personal favorites of all time.… Expand
  98. LostNexusGamer
    Jan 1, 2014
    9
    For fans of the stealth genera, you will want to buy this game. This game can be hard at times, but for hardcore players this is a good thing. The boss fights are amazing, and the story goes along perfectly. There are some flaws, and some aspects are overrated. One of the biggest points is that there are a lack of checkpoints throughout the game. Overall though for a $10 pre-owned MGS4,For fans of the stealth genera, you will want to buy this game. This game can be hard at times, but for hardcore players this is a good thing. The boss fights are amazing, and the story goes along perfectly. There are some flaws, and some aspects are overrated. One of the biggest points is that there are a lack of checkpoints throughout the game. Overall though for a $10 pre-owned MGS4, this game would be worth your time with its tactical-stealth experience.… Expand
  99. Areyouahuman
    Dec 31, 2013
    9
    Pros:

    -Amazing story and ending (4+)
    -Nice Graphics (2+)
    -Fun Gameplay (2+)
    -Great soundtrack and voice acting (2+)

    Cons:

    - 90 minute cutscene crap (0.3-)
    - Clunky controls (personal opinion)
    - Cheesy (-0.1)

    Overall Score: 9.6/10. Extremely Awesome
  100. Jouna92
    Dec 23, 2013
    10
    "Legends die hard and deserve a heroic story that lives on when they are gone. Metal Gear Solid 4 is such an ending for the legendary warrior Solid Snake. Not only does it sum up the full franchise of Metal Gear, its depth and its complexity, coupled with its technical prowess, make it one of the best games of the year and, indeed, one of the best games ever made. Get some well earned"Legends die hard and deserve a heroic story that lives on when they are gone. Metal Gear Solid 4 is such an ending for the legendary warrior Solid Snake. Not only does it sum up the full franchise of Metal Gear, its depth and its complexity, coupled with its technical prowess, make it one of the best games of the year and, indeed, one of the best games ever made. Get some well earned rest, Snake. You've earned it. We salute you."… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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