Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4356 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 3,750 out of 4356
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  3. Negative: 367 out of 4356
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  1. AdamAnonymous
    May 28, 2008
    6
    After going through the beta I found it to be a disappointment. The graphics are of a good standard but I wouldn't claim it as the best of the current gen, visually. I found the actual gameplay to be rather choppy and there was far too many cut scenes which can often be annoying. It reminds me some what of a movie experience, but unfortunately it didn't resemble the interactiveAfter going through the beta I found it to be a disappointment. The graphics are of a good standard but I wouldn't claim it as the best of the current gen, visually. I found the actual gameplay to be rather choppy and there was far too many cut scenes which can often be annoying. It reminds me some what of a movie experience, but unfortunately it didn't resemble the interactive masterpiece that I was hoping for. I am giving thbis game a six, it doesn't deserve lower because it isn't a bad game..it's just a bit average.… Expand
  2. mtdogg1
    Jun 23, 2008
    0
    Wow this place is filled with fanboys - you guys can't seriously think this game is that good. When you're done slogging through long boring mission briefings you get a few levels to sneak or shoot around that are good. Then another awful cut scene - then maybe a rail-shooting chase scene. This game is not that good, i can't believe what I'm reading here. I think Wow this place is filled with fanboys - you guys can't seriously think this game is that good. When you're done slogging through long boring mission briefings you get a few levels to sneak or shoot around that are good. Then another awful cut scene - then maybe a rail-shooting chase scene. This game is not that good, i can't believe what I'm reading here. I think you've all been hyping this so much, you can't be objective. Like Halo 3, all the hype causes these good reviews. In a year no one will be thinking about this game.… Expand
  3. CorrectionPen
    Dec 23, 2009
    2
    First of all, I have to say this is the most overrated game i have ever played. -More BORING cutscene than gameplay. -Not about being stealth anymore. just GO in and ambush. - Useless equipment - MK II, playboy magazine, a cardboard box. Most likely, you ll only use once/never in the entire game. - Pathetic joke. They try to make funny scene but is really annoying. But i have to give it First of all, I have to say this is the most overrated game i have ever played. -More BORING cutscene than gameplay. -Not about being stealth anymore. just GO in and ambush. - Useless equipment - MK II, playboy magazine, a cardboard box. Most likely, you ll only use once/never in the entire game. - Pathetic joke. They try to make funny scene but is really annoying. But i have to give it up for amazing graphics. They are very well done in many aspects. but overall the game is just disappointing.… Expand
  4. TomG.
    Jul 6, 2008
    1
    I've pissed better games than this. I give it a one because David Hayter is a good voice actor.
  5. mtdogg
    Jun 16, 2008
    0
    extremely long cutscenes (i've fallen asleep twice), poor controls (i stand when I want to crouch, i go prone when i want to stand), graphically not up to par with todays games (looks like Gears of War/Ghost Recon 2), must be a fan of the weird japanese humor or you won't get it. you'll either love or hate this one.
  6. DougGard
    Apr 10, 2009
    4
    I agree with everyone who says the cut scenes are too long. They are.... and they are boring. Sure you can skip them, but they do give you info on what the plot of the game is. The gameplay isn't good enough to live on its own either. I'm not sure why this game is so highly rated.
  7. samh
    Jun 16, 2008
    0
    I don't like hour long cutscenes with bad voice acting and scripting. I want to play a video game. not sit on my couch and watch corny sci-fi movie. I'm trading this in tommorow. they really should put on the game box, "caution: numerous hour long cut scenes contained within" and if you expect to understand what the heck is going on then you have to watch them and cannot skip I don't like hour long cutscenes with bad voice acting and scripting. I want to play a video game. not sit on my couch and watch corny sci-fi movie. I'm trading this in tommorow. they really should put on the game box, "caution: numerous hour long cut scenes contained within" and if you expect to understand what the heck is going on then you have to watch them and cannot skip them. I bought into the hype and I wish I didn't.… Expand
  8. PaulJ.
    Jun 12, 2008
    1
    Never liked snakes missions. Its fantasy Jap crap.
  9. RyanE.
    Jun 13, 2008
    0
    A terrible game compared to the glorious original titles. It lacks the punch of 1 and the finesse of 3. Even the graphics, specifically the textures, don't seem high quality.
  10. LordSadic
    Sep 23, 2009
    0
    There are a lot of fans who adore this game and consider it the best out of the series, but If you're the kind of person who buys a game to play it, enjoy it, and not to use as reference material for your compendium of Metal Gear trivia, then stay the fuck away from this shit.
  11. Non
    Jun 11, 2008
    3
    Movie, movie and movie.... I just cleard normal mode. Playtime were 16hours (include 9hours movie)
  12. Ape15
    Jun 13, 2008
    0
    The most disapointing game I have ever played more dissappointing than halo 3 ,which was pretty bad I stayed with Sony For my love of this franchise but having seen the end result I may as well have bought a wii.... at least it has games that don't call themselves the best game of all time and then turn out to be.... Garbage.
  13. JamesD.
    Jan 28, 2010
    10
    There are few games which I would consider a visual masterpiece, nearer to art than any other form of media. MGS 4 Guns of the Patriots, is one of the closest games (in my opinion) to actually succeeding that feat. The game is simply a gorgeously outstanding masterpiece. The cutscenes are top notch and the Music is ever so compelling, it's just awesome
  14. MSchmid
    Mar 17, 2010
    9
    A masterpiece. With the sole exception of there frequently being EXCESSIVELY cheesy and mindless cut scenes (which already ticked me off in older titles), and a fairly bad storyline, it is just great. Graphics, controls, sound, gameplay... all done to meet an extremely high standard. I also liked the fact that you are now not forced to sneak as much as in some of the other titles in the A masterpiece. With the sole exception of there frequently being EXCESSIVELY cheesy and mindless cut scenes (which already ticked me off in older titles), and a fairly bad storyline, it is just great. Graphics, controls, sound, gameplay... all done to meet an extremely high standard. I also liked the fact that you are now not forced to sneak as much as in some of the other titles in the series, though it still remains an option.… Expand
  15. KevinR.
    Apr 30, 2010
    10
    I hated the game at first. I got caught by enemies costantly and I died a lot. Then I finally understood how to play. I could sneak past hordes of enemies without them even noticing which is very satisfying. Then when I got a lot of weapons and got caught the shootouts were a lot of fun. There's a lot of replayability with the new game plus mode. A satisfying purchase in every way.
  16. LucaM.
    Jun 17, 2008
    2
    Very disappointed! It is a movie not a game! Just finished and, a part from some the technical issues, the in-game graphics looks horrible, very old gen with some horrible low texture. A part from that the interaction tooks approximatively 1/4 of the overal experience (let me say from 8 to 10 hours of real gameplay).
  17. PS3FAN
    Jun 30, 2008
    3
    Too long movies made me sleep and too short playing time .But it's on PS3 so I give a 3 if it on wii or pc or360 i'll give a 0 .PS3 IS BEST.
  18. BobbyS.
    Jul 17, 2008
    0
    I had high hopes for this "game" but it turned out to be a boring movie with brief moments of interactivity. Everything you know and love about Metal Gear is DESTROYED by this rubbish. Don't waste your time with this, you think you're progressing through a story, but all it does is keep beating you over the head with a "War is bad" message. This game makes me ASHAMED to be PS3 owner.
  19. JW.
    Feb 20, 2009
    3
    There's barely a game here, 5 mins of gameplay followed by 20 mins of cutscene, the final cutscenes in particular are painfully overlong. Graphically it's OK and the music is great. They've obviously spent a lot of money developing it, but this clearly doesn't make it a great game. I can't recommend this to anyone but the most fanatical MGS fan. I returned my copy.
  20. MikeS
    Jan 17, 2010
    9
    It's Easy To See How The Cutscenes Can Drag On And On To Some People. But only the kind of people that don't care about the story and just want to shoot things. And The Online Takes About An Hour To Set Up The First time, With Updates Which last over an hour. But none of this matters If you're looking for a great story, amazing graphics, Interesting characters and Brilliant It's Easy To See How The Cutscenes Can Drag On And On To Some People. But only the kind of people that don't care about the story and just want to shoot things. And The Online Takes About An Hour To Set Up The First time, With Updates Which last over an hour. But none of this matters If you're looking for a great story, amazing graphics, Interesting characters and Brilliant Stealth action. And, If You Can be bothered, the online is great too.… Expand
  21. solfernandes
    Jan 20, 2010
    10
    great game one of the best out their and a dam good reason to own a ps3 although cutsceans are long and are around every corner they are intresting but like every mgs game you do need a basic knowledg of the other mgs games for any thing to make any scense havent played the online though scencse the updates take a fantastic amount of time to download
  22. AaronV
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The only thing I regret after playing is that I can't imagine a better piece of gaming or film coming for a decade. I think most of the people who have played it will agree that anyone who gives a blatantly bad review just doesn't really get it. Some are even claiming to be long time fans. Cutscenes are too long? Says who, the Pac-man dev team? There are Absolutely amazing. The only thing I regret after playing is that I can't imagine a better piece of gaming or film coming for a decade. I think most of the people who have played it will agree that anyone who gives a blatantly bad review just doesn't really get it. Some are even claiming to be long time fans. Cutscenes are too long? Says who, the Pac-man dev team? There are varying genres of games, the MGS series is one in it's own, bordering on film, but not restrained by time. There are plenty of lame first-person shooters being pumped out of the machine if you enjoy them more. I'd say most real fans were sad to see it end. Someone even said it is too difficult. If the difficulty options were not clear enough at the beginning then consult the manual, or better yet try a more "child friendly" product, this is a game for adults. Being a fanboy and praising something you love is one thing and lots of reviews are guilty of that but getting pissed and giving a 0 to a piece of art you didn't even try and appreciate is just disappointing. Popular review sites and magazines generally have a good view of what is good and bad in this generation of video games(the same can't be said for film reviewers sadly). MGS4 follows and in some areas exceeds the previous titles in the series. It's fun, smart, different, beautiful, emotional, and engaging.… Expand
  23. JoeR
    Jan 8, 2010
    9
    This was the first metal gear game I've ever played, and while it was a little hard to follow not knowing the back story to it, I thought the game was unbelievably entertaining, and well worth the full price. I would recommend this game to pretty much anyone who enjoys stealth games and anyone who enjoys 3rd person shooters. I think what I enjoyed the most was the option to either This was the first metal gear game I've ever played, and while it was a little hard to follow not knowing the back story to it, I thought the game was unbelievably entertaining, and well worth the full price. I would recommend this game to pretty much anyone who enjoys stealth games and anyone who enjoys 3rd person shooters. I think what I enjoyed the most was the option to either sneak around enemies, or, if you were feeling a little bored of that, to just blow through them with your absolutely enormous arsenal of weapons. Fantastic game.… Expand
  24. Randyb
    Apr 14, 2010
    10
    MGS has long been a outstanding franchise and guns of the patriots is the single exception, It is a masterpeice. This game could be no better, the conclusion to solid snakes legendary adventures is the best installment in the series and the rest falls in line. First of, metal gear solid 4 is fun to play! the weapon upgrade system is great and the gunplay itsel is addicting to the extreme. MGS has long been a outstanding franchise and guns of the patriots is the single exception, It is a masterpeice. This game could be no better, the conclusion to solid snakes legendary adventures is the best installment in the series and the rest falls in line. First of, metal gear solid 4 is fun to play! the weapon upgrade system is great and the gunplay itsel is addicting to the extreme. Of course stealth is a supreme option as well and it transcends my old standards of what stealth in a game means. The story never faulters and returning to shadow moses is more then nostalgic. Most interesting component however is the characters, Old snake is fascinating and raidens redmption story is awesome. sound has always been important in MGS-hearing the "youve been detected" excalmation point is just as heart-racing as ever and the score is wonderful, using an ipod found n the game world you can play tracks spanning the series 20 year history-including metal gear one and two tracks-nd theres even in-game podcasts to listen to. Its not often a game is annouced and i have no doubts that it will be a great game, but when that game is by kojima productions i know it will be more then great, and Guns of the pariots is proof to that.… Expand
  25. JackP.
    Jun 11, 2008
    4
    Games like this are just too slow paced for me. I'm more of a run in and kill everything type a guy. Not a hide and wait guy.
  26. BenW.
    Jun 12, 2008
    6
    Install times are annoying. Some cut scenes are way too long, and provide nothing to the MAIN plot. Controls could be a lot better.
  27. ElliottP.
    Jun 13, 2008
    6
    This game is a lot less than it could've been. I'm sorry to see that too, since it's the last game in the saga. Oh well.
  28. KeithC.
    Jun 13, 2008
    5
    The movement of the character is not smooth at all... I don't understand why this game must be on a blue ray disc.
  29. HarniqS.
    Jun 14, 2008
    5
    Good game but horribly overrated/overhyped. The biggest problem is it's niche market. Whilst it might cater to some people, it won't bring new people to the series nor be a huge system seller. After the most likely lackluster sales, it might even come to the 360 so no rush for a PS3.
  30. DanL.
    Jun 26, 2008
    0
    Awful, just awful. Boring and totally uninspiring gameplay. This game play style was ok last GEN but please it does not belong on any new Gen machine.
  31. SamB.
    Jun 20, 2008
    5
    I've never encountered a game that seems so intent on keeping the player from actually playing the game. "Immersion" does not involve taking the player out of the action for 30+ minutes at a time.
  32. BobR.
    Jul 11, 2008
    0
    You can't even molest Sunny, game was a let down.
  33. BluntH.
    Jul 19, 2008
    1
    This game sucks big time man! What the f*&k these idiot fanboy on about giving this crap 10/10. Yeah maybe for the box art but this game is just piss water. Same shite from the series over and over again but with day long cut scenes. Yeah I can cut them, but I preferred to cut this shite out of my collection. Even if this game was a minute long, those thicko fanboys would have gave it This game sucks big time man! What the f*&k these idiot fanboy on about giving this crap 10/10. Yeah maybe for the box art but this game is just piss water. Same shite from the series over and over again but with day long cut scenes. Yeah I can cut them, but I preferred to cut this shite out of my collection. Even if this game was a minute long, those thicko fanboys would have gave it 10/10. Sad bastards.… Expand
  34. MichaelC.
    Jul 4, 2008
    3
    Unlike many of the so-called reviews of this "game", I'm going to be completely objective. I don't give a damn what IGN, Gamespot, and the few other sites and countless fanboys say; as a hardcore gamer, and as a fan of Metal Gear Solid, MGS4 is a total waste of five years worth of waiting. Where to begin? First off, the game still plays like it's from 1998. Why should we be Unlike many of the so-called reviews of this "game", I'm going to be completely objective. I don't give a damn what IGN, Gamespot, and the few other sites and countless fanboys say; as a hardcore gamer, and as a fan of Metal Gear Solid, MGS4 is a total waste of five years worth of waiting. Where to begin? First off, the game still plays like it's from 1998. Why should we be forced to pull two triggers and then a third button just to be able to fire a gun in this day in time? Secondly, for all this bullshit about the graphics being great, not too many "reviewers" mention exactly how limiting these environments truly are; I don't want a sandbox-style stealth game, but when the game uses a myriad of invisible walls and "blocking in" techniques as well as the cheap respawning ideas forcing your hand to complete it just the way Kojima wants you to, it's a little ridiculous. Which brings me to the final failure of MGS4, a lot of reviewers have complained about a lot of the game and then given it a perfect score because it's a Kojima game; I'm not going to bite, Kojima, you are a failed video game developer and a failed movie director if you ever became one. Terrible dialogue and a heavy amount of redundancy throughout many of the cutscenes make what little inspiration that could be taken from them seem trite and when you, as the player, are taken out of control of the game and are forced to WATCH all the great action sequences, it makes me wonder how they can call this a "game" at all. When games like Mass Effect, Bioshock, Halo 3, or even Resistance are out there, it is completely inexcusable to lack such a sense of immersion in a game that's taken this long to create.… Expand
  35. JohnR.
    Aug 1, 2008
    5
    I will start out by saying that I've been a fan of this series since the first iteration of it on NES. With each passing game I've found the story to get more and more confusing. Now, after playing 4, to me it is an outright mess. It's hard to gauge how much I enjoy a game (or series for that matter) when I feel I have such a weak grasp on what is going on. I am a college I will start out by saying that I've been a fan of this series since the first iteration of it on NES. With each passing game I've found the story to get more and more confusing. Now, after playing 4, to me it is an outright mess. It's hard to gauge how much I enjoy a game (or series for that matter) when I feel I have such a weak grasp on what is going on. I am a college graduate with a Masters degree, so I'm not some illiterate person who doesn't have the ability to grasp ideas and or things I read. Gameplay wise, to me it was fun, but I really don't see myself playing this game again like I've done with Metal Gear Solid several times. And I honestly challenge anyone to please explain to me the story from start to finish. Maybe then I'll gain a new respect for the series. Until then, I will be lost. Anyone else out there feel the same way? … Expand
  36. GP
    Aug 6, 2008
    5
    Boring. Terrible AI. Too Easy. Too Short. Too much loading. Too much product placement. A clever game, with beautiful cinematic, but this isn't a film its a game. Pretty cut scenes do not make up for shitty gameplay. Very much a fan game. Big warning here readers, If you're new to the series don't play MGS4. Play MGS1 and if you like it go from there. Newcomers will likely Boring. Terrible AI. Too Easy. Too Short. Too much loading. Too much product placement. A clever game, with beautiful cinematic, but this isn't a film its a game. Pretty cut scenes do not make up for shitty gameplay. Very much a fan game. Big warning here readers, If you're new to the series don't play MGS4. Play MGS1 and if you like it go from there. Newcomers will likely to be nothing but disappointed with their purchase.… Expand
  37. GregO.
    Sep 30, 2008
    0
    not a fan of this game at all, its the slowest paced game you will ever play in your life, online mode is not fun at all - slow paced and the weapons suck, graphically it is pretty good and the cut scenes are nice as well but then the gameplay starts - worst controls i have ever used and its is too slow paced! I wouldn't buy this if i were u - I'm trading it.
  38. Val
    Dec 8, 2009
    10
    No way can anyone not buy this if they have a PS3. That said, many people don't like it for no apparent reason. I think they are wrong in every way. This is quite honestly too good to be true.
  39. CeeQue
    Mar 5, 2009
    3
    Cut-scenes are well done. But the game is DIFFICULT!!! Maybe I'm not a "gamer" compared to most of the individuals who've rated the game already. I prefer a game with a challenge just but this is overkill...too hard. Will trade it for a different game. Ugh!!!!
  40. Tim
    Feb 23, 2010
    10
    At last I manage to buy a PS3 and what else could be my 1st game other than MGS? before start playing I have always in my mind that this will be the last MGS this make me really sad but on the other make me expect a lot from this title, my expectations was not even half of what I have see and experience while playing this game.. HIDEO KOJIMA is a true Genius this guy manage to create the At last I manage to buy a PS3 and what else could be my 1st game other than MGS? before start playing I have always in my mind that this will be the last MGS this make me really sad but on the other make me expect a lot from this title, my expectations was not even half of what I have see and experience while playing this game.. HIDEO KOJIMA is a true Genius this guy manage to create the most crazy-fun-badass game this generation have witness he did it before with MGS1 and he did it again with MGS4 this game is truly a MASTERPIECE it's the MONA LISA of PS3 it's really hard to express with words how great this game is.. for the ones that didn't play it yet i am really sorry for you.… Expand
  41. Dustin
    Apr 25, 2010
    10
    Anyone who gives this game a negative rating has never played it, or just knows nothing about video games. It combines great weapons and gadgets with an AMAZING storyline that fits well into the series.
  42. saasaasas
    Oct 11, 2008
    0
    Piece of sh*t game. It's all made of hours of cut-scenes,the gameplay itself is medicore and boring. Don't spend your money on this trash.
  43. LeventeP.
    Nov 5, 2008
    5
    I really found this to be the worst metal gear yet by far. Most of the cutsceens are really boring and too long, its actually longer than the playable part of the game. The guns look horrible in the the game and the AI is just laughable ,worst i seen in a game. I still give it a 5 because it is worth playing through once and there are some ok joke in some of the cutsceens. Finally the I really found this to be the worst metal gear yet by far. Most of the cutsceens are really boring and too long, its actually longer than the playable part of the game. The guns look horrible in the the game and the AI is just laughable ,worst i seen in a game. I still give it a 5 because it is worth playing through once and there are some ok joke in some of the cutsceens. Finally the online aspect is the worst online game i ever played i have no idea that people are still playing this garbage. I tried every game type for no longer than 5 minutes just sad.… Expand
  44. MikeW.
    Jun 12, 2008
    3
    The story relies on a convoluted plat and paper thin characters with extrenous backstories, rather then relying on the sotry it self. Game looks great but there's nothing there that hasn't been done before.
  45. RaulR.
    Jun 13, 2008
    1
    Hmm... Too many cut scenes.... And in-game advertising is lame for this kind of games... I mean, snake promoting Blu-ray, using a Sony Ericcson, and a 30 GB iPod, seems that Kojima is sold.
  46. JohnS.
    Jun 18, 2008
    1
    Meh, boring, uninspired.
  47. JohnsonP.
    Jun 21, 2008
    3
    Boring, poor graphics/textures, no surprise I didn't play more than 15 minutes like all others previously released Metal Gear, such hype, nothing to deliver, could have been released on PS2, too many videos, and too many fanboys giving it 10.
  48. EddieH.
    Jun 20, 2008
    10
    Cinematically wonderful, and stealth/action has never been so great. This is the type of game that all its moments will live in your head for days to come. If there is one game you can only play, make it Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. You will not be disappointed!
  49. Jimbo
    Jun 28, 2008
    5
    Could have been soo good but it turned out to completely ridiculous.
  50. KimN.
    Jun 7, 2008
    1
    MGS4 is receiving Mixed Reviews with scores far lower than what Sony, Konami, and PS3 fans had hoped for. The most common review score is only 8 out of 10. As a result, it is not an exaggeration to say that MGS4 is the Biggest Disappointment of the Year. Even the games developer, Hideo Kojima specifically said that he was disappointed with the final version of the game. He specifically MGS4 is receiving Mixed Reviews with scores far lower than what Sony, Konami, and PS3 fans had hoped for. The most common review score is only 8 out of 10. As a result, it is not an exaggeration to say that MGS4 is the Biggest Disappointment of the Year. Even the games developer, Hideo Kojima specifically said that he was disappointed with the final version of the game. He specifically said that the game had problems with graphics (low-resolution textures), gameplay problems (areas with nothing to do), and storlyine problems (cutscenes that are poorly written and last over 90 minutes). There actually needed to be longer cutscenes, but the PS3 Blu-ray discs didn't have enough space. MGS4 really did disappoint a lot of people. Stores are reporting that many of their pre-orders are cancelled, and most people will rent the game before buying it.… Expand
  51. ZeroG.
    Jul 8, 2008
    6
    Limited control of the character, small environments, incredibly tightly constrained and scripted plot and dated character capabilities make this feel like a modern technology remake of MGS1. Sure, it's pretty and the fanboys will love all the plot devlopment through endless moody cutscenes, but it's still dull and rather frustrating. There are a great many better stealth games Limited control of the character, small environments, incredibly tightly constrained and scripted plot and dated character capabilities make this feel like a modern technology remake of MGS1. Sure, it's pretty and the fanboys will love all the plot devlopment through endless moody cutscenes, but it's still dull and rather frustrating. There are a great many better stealth games than this.… Expand
  52. GaruM.
    Aug 1, 2008
    1
    Utter rubbish - actually ejected the disc after the fourth episode and took the game back for a refund - wanna buy a plane ticket to Tokyo to go and slap Hideo Kojima for this one - Ever since MGS1 the series has taken a down hill slope to garbage and this just proves it. If Kojima wants to be a film director, fine, just not on my dime - I wanna game not have to spend hours skipping Utter rubbish - actually ejected the disc after the fourth episode and took the game back for a refund - wanna buy a plane ticket to Tokyo to go and slap Hideo Kojima for this one - Ever since MGS1 the series has taken a down hill slope to garbage and this just proves it. If Kojima wants to be a film director, fine, just not on my dime - I wanna game not have to spend hours skipping through mindless monologue!!… Expand
  53. DavidF.
    Aug 12, 2008
    5
    Don't look at it as a game, because it isn't. Splendid graphics, boring cinematics, poor story, null gameplay.
  54. ChadS
    Aug 9, 2008
    5
    I agree completely with 8ballz wilson. I just couldn't get into this game with the looooooong cutscenes, learning curve, and not even an ability to jump. Maybe because I had no interest in the drawn out, complex story that didn't help my opinion, but I just had no fun playing this game, nor the time to sit through the long cutscenes. I know I could skip through every one, but I agree completely with 8ballz wilson. I just couldn't get into this game with the looooooong cutscenes, learning curve, and not even an ability to jump. Maybe because I had no interest in the drawn out, complex story that didn't help my opinion, but I just had no fun playing this game, nor the time to sit through the long cutscenes. I know I could skip through every one, but there were just so MANY cutscenes, hitting start then skip got old real quickly. Sorry MGS4 fanboys, I'll stick with my opinion of Uncharted: Drakes Fortune being the best game on the PS3 so far.… Expand
  55. CyrilS.
    Sep 10, 2008
    1
    This is the first MGS game I've played and I must say it's a game for geeks, I don't need to mention the misery of hours of boring story (even skipping it all takes at least 10 minutes to actually play the game!) then obviously you don't really know what the hell your doing. Who wants to play a decrepid old man with a bad back who can't jump and moves about as This is the first MGS game I've played and I must say it's a game for geeks, I don't need to mention the misery of hours of boring story (even skipping it all takes at least 10 minutes to actually play the game!) then obviously you don't really know what the hell your doing. Who wants to play a decrepid old man with a bad back who can't jump and moves about as fast as a disabled snail. The 1 is for the fit birds in the cut scenes.… Expand
  56. ErrolD.
    Sep 8, 2008
    0
    Plain horrible, the controls were bad enough. They had to make it even worse. This is not a game, its a movie... 90 minutes of mindless story that does not make any sense. Do yourself a favor and never buy this game, save your money. Not to mention that the japanese version was better, and once you finish it, there is online, which felt boring and less than what you can expect on Plain horrible, the controls were bad enough. They had to make it even worse. This is not a game, its a movie... 90 minutes of mindless story that does not make any sense. Do yourself a favor and never buy this game, save your money. Not to mention that the japanese version was better, and once you finish it, there is online, which felt boring and less than what you can expect on multiplayer games. Disappointing.… Expand
  57. michaelk
    Oct 21, 2009
    5
    i really struggle to understand how everyone rates this game so highly i found the controles clunky and uncomfortable i thought the graphics while good wasn't up to the standard set by other AAA games and the whole premis was dated the stealth gameplay used in mg4 hasn't really evolved much from the ps1 your still dealing with poor ai gaurds with a cone of vision that follow pre i really struggle to understand how everyone rates this game so highly i found the controles clunky and uncomfortable i thought the graphics while good wasn't up to the standard set by other AAA games and the whole premis was dated the stealth gameplay used in mg4 hasn't really evolved much from the ps1 your still dealing with poor ai gaurds with a cone of vision that follow pre scripted paths but far and away the worst thing about this game is the terrible story and the crazy amount of time you spend watching these none interactive (well you can move the camera) cutscenes i almost began to feel embarressed for the team who made this game as they increasingly went to more and more insane ways to try and past over the cracks in the story until the finnal cutscene that last an almost an hour ok i'm sorry i ranted on more than i intended to with this but i really think there needs to be a conflicting opinion to all the gushing and imao unjustified fan service this game is getting… Expand
  58. TyeS
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    There is no way around it. This game is amazing. You can literally feel the love that Kojima put into this game seeping out of every gorgeous cutscene and every amazing boss fight. If the gameplay of previous MGS bothered you then sorry to say that not much has changed. But if you love the MGS series and embrace all of its game mechanics as simply part of the experience than get ready for There is no way around it. This game is amazing. You can literally feel the love that Kojima put into this game seeping out of every gorgeous cutscene and every amazing boss fight. If the gameplay of previous MGS bothered you then sorry to say that not much has changed. But if you love the MGS series and embrace all of its game mechanics as simply part of the experience than get ready for not only one of the greatest games on the PS3, but one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  59. DaveN
    Apr 18, 2009
    0
    This is the worst Metal Gear Solid yet by far! It isn't a game, it's a movie! There's WAAAYYY too many cutscenes! Why are all these dumb fanboys giving this trash a 10?!?! There's like 3 hours of gameplay and 9 hours of cutscenes! The gameplay itself is boring! The original games were infinitely better, because they had sensible cutscene lengths and a lot more fun This is the worst Metal Gear Solid yet by far! It isn't a game, it's a movie! There's WAAAYYY too many cutscenes! Why are all these dumb fanboys giving this trash a 10?!?! There's like 3 hours of gameplay and 9 hours of cutscenes! The gameplay itself is boring! The original games were infinitely better, because they had sensible cutscene lengths and a lot more fun gameplay - MGS1 was the absolute best, MGS2 was very good and MGS3 was excellent; but this?! Ridiculous!! When I buy games, I want to actually play them, not sitting on my couch watching day-long cutscenes! I do that to watch a movie!… Expand
  60. casej
    May 1, 2009
    6
    I think kojima failed to do what he wanted to do this game He made it very dialogue heavy but they dialogue is VERY poorly written. it isnt cool, doesnt develop character or keep us intersted in the story with questions that we want answered or anything useful really. It just yaks on and on with military jargon about random military stuff. it is way to overly focused on the setting. which I think kojima failed to do what he wanted to do this game He made it very dialogue heavy but they dialogue is VERY poorly written. it isnt cool, doesnt develop character or keep us intersted in the story with questions that we want answered or anything useful really. It just yaks on and on with military jargon about random military stuff. it is way to overly focused on the setting. which was already handled fairly well BEFORE they started talking. Compare that to metal gear solid where it does all of those things well. shoulda tried to be more cheezy action action movielike, 4 went overly serious and it didn't have the writers for it. The characters actually had intersting stuff to say back then, i wanted to talk to all of the codec people to see what interesting things they had to say, now i just want them to shut up and let me play. The stealth elements of the game are done well in game, but the number and length of cut scenes reduces the intensity of the sneaking. it gives you too many breaks and totally destroys the pacing and numbs alot of the excitement of the game. They also shouldnt have made old snake seem so old, like senile old. not appearance wise that was ok, but dialogue wise, it felt like everyone was looking down on him like he didn't understand anything. it was sad. I can kinda see what he wanted to do but kojima had the wrong writer and cutscene people for that, this game is a below average game at best and I cant give it any more than that.… Expand
  61. AnonymousMC
    May 25, 2009
    2
    I've given it two for the graphics - the gameplay gets a zero as there isn't really any.

    For those who haven't played it here is the game in a nutshell: over-the-top (and tediously long) cut-scene followed by five minutes of out-dated 'stealthy' gameplay (which also features the worst enemy AI since enemy AI began). Repeat until end. Yawn. Even the    I've given it two for the graphics - the gameplay gets a zero as there isn't really any.

    For those who haven't played it here is the game in a nutshell: over-the-top (and tediously long) cut-scene followed by five minutes of out-dated 'stealthy' gameplay (which also features the worst enemy AI since enemy AI began). Repeat until end. Yawn.

    Even the 'acting' in the cut scenes is terrible!!! When there are so many fantastic games on the market don't waste you money on this one - even on Platinum.    … Expand
  62. EddieM
    Jun 4, 2009
    1
    Thought I should give it a one for an original gameplay and a plot. However in my opinion they tried WAY too hard on something like this. For crying out loud, they have a virtual in-game music player installed in the actual game... The game isn't even about stealth anymore... I feel like I'm playing something from an arcade, only thing missing is the "insert more coins!" sign, Thought I should give it a one for an original gameplay and a plot. However in my opinion they tried WAY too hard on something like this. For crying out loud, they have a virtual in-game music player installed in the actual game... The game isn't even about stealth anymore... I feel like I'm playing something from an arcade, only thing missing is the "insert more coins!" sign, then it would be complete and maybe would have given this a better score. Another thing... A game is a game, not a damn 4 hour movie with a couple of interactions here and there. I mean yes, occasionally we all like cinematics that look as stunning as this game's, but wow, cut scenes that last 40min? What were they thinking? I want to know about the story, but then forced to skip all of it because it is so long and boring. Sorry for saying this, but I believe graphics do not make a great game. I thought MGS 3 was MUCH better than this one. I have 360, PS3 but sadly not a WII (yet). This is the reason why I spent $500 on... WOW for this? Sad.... really really sad.… Expand
  63. TimG
    Jun 7, 2009
    5
    It's not even a bad game; it's barely a game, and it aspires to badness. While the disc is in your PS3, you will spend the vast majority of your time watching endless boring cutscenes with terrible dialogue. The game allows you to play for only brief moments before it gets back to cutscenes that go on and on with nothing interesting to say. Most of the time, you will want Snake It's not even a bad game; it's barely a game, and it aspires to badness. While the disc is in your PS3, you will spend the vast majority of your time watching endless boring cutscenes with terrible dialogue. The game allows you to play for only brief moments before it gets back to cutscenes that go on and on with nothing interesting to say. Most of the time, you will want Snake to just stop grunting and shoot whatever is appearing in a drawn-out sequence with an eye-bleedingly awful pixel shader "bleach" effect.… Expand
  64. PatrickM.
    Jan 15, 2010
    10
    Greatest game ever
  65. MikeB.
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    I think that this is one of the greatest games of all time. Some games suck, some are fun, some are a work of art, but this is truly a masterpiece. Even with the risk of overgeneralizing, I am going to say that anyone who says that this game is less than an 8 is full of crap - it's just not their type of game.
  66. JulianB
    Jan 24, 2010
    10
    An incredibly engaging and memorable game. As a precaution to those who are unfamilar with the MGS franchise I would definately encourage you to play the previous MGS games first (because MGS4 sticks to the established formula of long cutscenes intertwined between gameplay) so you'll know what to expect. It's not for those with short attention spans (waah..long cut scenes..waah. An incredibly engaging and memorable game. As a precaution to those who are unfamilar with the MGS franchise I would definately encourage you to play the previous MGS games first (because MGS4 sticks to the established formula of long cutscenes intertwined between gameplay) so you'll know what to expect. It's not for those with short attention spans (waah..long cut scenes..waah. I want to play a game, not watch a movie..wahh). Personally I was perfectly entertained by the cut scenes. And as an MGS fan they were to be expected. The production value of the game is through the roof. Amazing graphics, great voice acting and great sound design (the weapons sounds are great). This game definately gives you the feeling of being a bad ass, battle hardened soldier. If you're a fan of the MGS series and don't have the attention span of a 5 year old then...Buy..this...game.… Expand
  67. Nuno
    Feb 11, 2010
    10
    Ignore all the xbots comments. Anyone who gives a rating bellow 7 hasn't played MGS4 and all he's seen are some trailers or are jealous of not having this on the 360/PC. If you are new to the series, then it might be a bit hard to catch up the plot, even tho you don't need to know it exactly. Case you're interested, you have wikipedia and Metal Gear Solid Database Ignore all the xbots comments. Anyone who gives a rating bellow 7 hasn't played MGS4 and all he's seen are some trailers or are jealous of not having this on the 360/PC. If you are new to the series, then it might be a bit hard to catch up the plot, even tho you don't need to know it exactly. Case you're interested, you have wikipedia and Metal Gear Solid Database avaiable, for free, in the psn. Anyway, the graphs are still one of the best of this generation, few can top it, and it's simply epic. "If i wanted to see a movie I'd go to the cinema" -> This is the most retarded sentence of all time. OF ALL TIME. Just go play MW you 12 years-old. Don't think, just buy this game if you don't have it. The Online will also give you many, many hours of gameplay as well.… Expand
  68. BennyG
    Feb 12, 2010
    10
    This is absolutely the greatest game in the mgs series period. It wraps up all the questions and just gives the best performance over anything out today. Not to mention i've logged like 600 hours on the online mode, which is just another plus to get me to keep coming back to the game.
  69. AkashK.
    Apr 25, 2010
    10
    For me this is the 2 best game i have ever played,1 is uncharted 2. This is the best metal gear solid, and a master piece. I love the cut scene, it feels like im watching a movie. I hate that a lot of xbox 360 fanboys commented on this giving it a 6, or 7, they did this cause they a jelious cause they dont have such a great game, that kicks all of 360 exclusives butts. halo can't For me this is the 2 best game i have ever played,1 is uncharted 2. This is the best metal gear solid, and a master piece. I love the cut scene, it feels like im watching a movie. I hate that a lot of xbox 360 fanboys commented on this giving it a 6, or 7, they did this cause they a jelious cause they dont have such a great game, that kicks all of 360 exclusives butts. halo can't beat this , gear of war cant beat this. anyay best game ever 1000000000 out to 10.… Expand
  70. Josh
    May 17, 2010
    9
    So many people have said its a bad game, i would have to disagree. The main point of complaint was how there were 8 hours of cutscenes (which is actualy how many there are) when realy 6 hours grips you by the balls and keeps you interested while 2 do actualy bore you. Gameplay flows nicely and works well, and the array of weapons that you get to use is amazing. Also many people said that So many people have said its a bad game, i would have to disagree. The main point of complaint was how there were 8 hours of cutscenes (which is actualy how many there are) when realy 6 hours grips you by the balls and keeps you interested while 2 do actualy bore you. Gameplay flows nicely and works well, and the array of weapons that you get to use is amazing. Also many people said that they were going through it like nothing and how there was no more stealth unlike the other games, when that happens put it on a harder difficulty and then we will see how run and gun it is! Most people should buy this game and everyone should atleast play once. Also everyone who says that 8 hours of cutscenes is a waste, they were trying to draw you more into the game with it, if you dont like it skip it easy as 1,2,3.… Expand
  71. DavidKeyworth
    Sep 14, 2006
    1
    I voted 1 to balance out votes. Quite frankly, from all that is seen this game deserves a 1. I know, it shouldn't make sense, but hear me out. All we have seen is graphics and a little plot, and no gameplay. I have not seen a HUD, I have not seen the gun you use, I have only seen graphics, and graphics aren't what makes a game. I realize MGS has always been awesome, but wait forI voted 1 to balance out votes. Quite frankly, from all that is seen this game deserves a 1. I know, it shouldn't make sense, but hear me out. All we have seen is graphics and a little plot, and no gameplay. I have not seen a HUD, I have not seen the gun you use, I have only seen graphics, and graphics aren't what makes a game. I realize MGS has always been awesome, but wait for a GAME to review, not hopeful footage.… Expand
  72. didodido
    Oct 24, 2008
    0
    Sorry but I thought I was purchasing a video game... I guess I must have been confused because this turned out to be a long boring pretentious movie. Seriously when you have to sit through 20 minutes of cut-scenes before the actual gameplay starts you know something is off balance. Some of the dialog was just so ridiculous and laughable that I had to remove the game from my PS3. I wish I Sorry but I thought I was purchasing a video game... I guess I must have been confused because this turned out to be a long boring pretentious movie. Seriously when you have to sit through 20 minutes of cut-scenes before the actual gameplay starts you know something is off balance. Some of the dialog was just so ridiculous and laughable that I had to remove the game from my PS3. I wish I could meet the people who wrote this and tell them to just give up. Anyway I might be able to forgive this if the gameplay was actually fun. It just left me with a been there done that feeling. Unless your a die-hard MGS fan then just pass on this game. It will leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth.… Expand
  73. JamesO'Reilly
    Jun 13, 2008
    6
    Not the game I expected it to be. The cutscenes are long and annoying, and the gameplay is a bit outdated. It follows the MGS standard, but doesn't really improve on it, and the series did need to improve on it's gameplay a bit to keep up with the times. It's a good game, but not great.
  74. JacobP.
    Jun 14, 2008
    10
    Amazing is the only word to describe this game!
  75. MegaL.
    Jun 24, 2008
    2
    METAL GEAR SOLID 4 has got to be the WORST Metal Gear game in the series since Metal Gear Solid 2. I wanted to play the game but after crawling and sneaking my way through a few small maps in several areas, I found myself having to suffer through countless hours of boring movie scenes. Even the ending didn't help redeem it in any way. The only redeeming factor of this game was the METAL GEAR SOLID 4 has got to be the WORST Metal Gear game in the series since Metal Gear Solid 2. I wanted to play the game but after crawling and sneaking my way through a few small maps in several areas, I found myself having to suffer through countless hours of boring movie scenes. Even the ending didn't help redeem it in any way. The only redeeming factor of this game was the boss battles which I hoped would only get better after facing off with Octopus but they actually seemed to get easier and more uninteresting until the major faceoff with the two metal gears beating the crap out of each other which was definitely the highlight of the game and I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was but let's be honest, the play control on the REX metal gear sucked. The last stand between Snake and Liquid where you are punching the crap out of each other was so horrible when it came to play control that I wanted to take my six axis controller and boomerang it at the programmers of this game. I am glad that Kojima will never make another Metal Gear title. What ever happened to the GREATNESS of Metal Gear Solid 3? Metal Gear Solid 3 was definitely the defining moment of the series and we should just leave it at that. If you want to not be disappointed, don't buy MGS4, it will only drain your wallet and leave you with a bad taste in your mouth of buyer's remorse. Borrow this title from any fool who was dumb enough to buy it.… Expand
  76. FelipeC.
    Jun 25, 2008
    3
    Great game, but only one more in the battle of this generation.
  77. JustinJ.
    Jun 25, 2008
    0
    Nuff said. horrible game, wait for gears of war 2 later on this year.
  78. TeddyS.
    Jun 27, 2008
    0
    When I bought this I was expecting a game not a movie.
  79. JeffF
    Jun 27, 2008
    4
    This "game" is quite frustrating. There are more cutscenes than there is gameplay. The story makes no sense, the controls are clunky. I had very little fun with this game.
  80. GregW
    Jul 23, 2008
    6
    Graphics, gameplay and music are fantastic, but the story and voice acting is flat out terrible. The character development is lacking and it reeks of cheap anime forumulas. (Japanese schoolgirl in charge of the USS Missouri? Please.) Tell me, what's the point of having an arms dealer who provides you a large variety of ammo and weapons for purchase, if you're not supposed to use Graphics, gameplay and music are fantastic, but the story and voice acting is flat out terrible. The character development is lacking and it reeks of cheap anime forumulas. (Japanese schoolgirl in charge of the USS Missouri? Please.) Tell me, what's the point of having an arms dealer who provides you a large variety of ammo and weapons for purchase, if you're not supposed to use any of them in the game? It's a stealth game so you lose points for killing and being noisy. They tried to add underlying story to MGS1 and there were several pieces that caused huge plot holes. They do not attempt to bring newcomers to the series up to speed on the story. And the 300 different endings are so boring I feel asleep twice on two different nights trying to watch it. There are a lot of fanboys out there who will eat anything Hideo throws out there, but this is not the case. Fun game, but is nowhere close to the critical acclaim it received.… Expand
  81. 8ballzwilson
    Jul 31, 2008
    6
    I rented this and am new to the series. This game seems suited for the MGS fanboys. Not something you will pick up and play well the first couple hours. my main gripes are .. why can't Snake jump ? I constantly was held up by 18 inch boxes or crates. Also why is Snake sooo slow ? He runs slower than most game avatars walk. And why oh why is there so many lengthy drawn out cut scenes I rented this and am new to the series. This game seems suited for the MGS fanboys. Not something you will pick up and play well the first couple hours. my main gripes are .. why can't Snake jump ? I constantly was held up by 18 inch boxes or crates. Also why is Snake sooo slow ? He runs slower than most game avatars walk. And why oh why is there so many lengthy drawn out cut scenes ???? you will sit for 5 to 10 minutes some time to listen to a non sensical story. oh and double why do I have to load so much to my hard drive ? it still seems slow and you will be loading often. The graphics are killer but for me the action is slow and there are many options and features. So if you like this stuff go for it but if your new to this game I say rent it first.… Expand
  82. Rich
    Sep 22, 2008
    3
    Hours upon hours of boring (and increasingly ridiculous) interludes make this game pretty annoying... The gameplay is good but too short in comparison.
  83. JoeyDigital
    Dec 10, 2009
    10
    If every game was this intense, I think the gaming community would be even stronger. It mixes alot of new things in, and keeps gameplay fresh. There is really no equal to it, maybe Uncharted 2, but NONE ELSE!! A must get for any gamer. If you dont like this game youre either a hater or you just dont know games.
  84. ZaherH
    Dec 27, 2009
    10
    I am not an mgs fan boy. I never even played the first three mgs games . but after playin the mgs 4 I can only say... BEST GAME EVER
  85. aaront
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    One of the best games ever made! Both visually and from a gameplay standpoint. Makes every penny of the ps3 purchase price worthwhile.
  86. BillA
    Oct 24, 2009
    1
    Metal gear solid 4 is the worst of the Metal gear series. Extremly long ,pointless and boring cutscene is all you can sum it up for this game,and the actual gameplay is like 2hours.If you desire to play a good next gen game,Metal gear solid 4 is clearly not for you.If you could stand watching shitty movie,then you may considering buying Metal gear solid 4. The reason why Metal gear solid Metal gear solid 4 is the worst of the Metal gear series. Extremly long ,pointless and boring cutscene is all you can sum it up for this game,and the actual gameplay is like 2hours.If you desire to play a good next gen game,Metal gear solid 4 is clearly not for you.If you could stand watching shitty movie,then you may considering buying Metal gear solid 4. The reason why Metal gear solid 4 was getting good review scores is because Sony paid them,dirty trick that tries to lie consumer.… Expand
  87. samellison
    Dec 18, 2008
    0
    i would like to know how much these reviewers are being bribed because there is absolutely no way that this boring piece of junk can even get above a 3. this game SUCKS all you do is just walk around and try NOT to get into a gun fight. WTF? the whole purpose of a shooter is to shoot everyone and everything down. if i could have seen how awfully reduntant this game was i would personallyi would like to know how much these reviewers are being bribed because there is absolutely no way that this boring piece of junk can even get above a 3. this game SUCKS all you do is just walk around and try NOT to get into a gun fight. WTF? the whole purpose of a shooter is to shoot everyone and everything down. if i could have seen how awfully reduntant this game was i would personally expect this game to have a $100,000 check inside to apologize for the junk it is.… Expand
  88. SzymonC
    Dec 13, 2009
    10
    Absolutely the best game of the current generation. Maybe my judgement is clouded by the fact that I'm a MGS fan, but personally I can't find any flaws on the diamond called Metal Gear Solid 4. The great story brings closure to all the pivotal questions. Raiden redeems himself in my eyes: earlier I considered him to be a fag, now this character is more humanlike. The gameplay Absolutely the best game of the current generation. Maybe my judgement is clouded by the fact that I'm a MGS fan, but personally I can't find any flaws on the diamond called Metal Gear Solid 4. The great story brings closure to all the pivotal questions. Raiden redeems himself in my eyes: earlier I considered him to be a fag, now this character is more humanlike. The gameplay finaly is built in a way that we can choose between rambolike shooting and stealh killing - it's simply superb and has much replayability. I could go on and on with superlatives, but I will only say: I salute to you Solid Snake, you gave me many hours of fun and adventure but now your time has come to an end and you can rest in peace. I guess the only bad thing about MGS4 is the fact that after a year and a half it still didn't get trophies and that the saga had to end. Of course, soon Peace Waker will come out but it's not the same big MGS, it's just a spin-off. Btw. Sorry for the errors, but I'm from Poland so this isn't my mother tongue.… Expand
  89. BigBoss
    Dec 14, 2009
    10
    Alright first of all if your not a fan of the series and have not played or liked the other games then don't even bother because it will most likely lose anyone dumb enough not to play the others. Second the long cut scenes explain the other games just in case you were dumb enough not to play the others so don't complain. Third this game emphasizes stealth even though it lets Alright first of all if your not a fan of the series and have not played or liked the other games then don't even bother because it will most likely lose anyone dumb enough not to play the others. Second the long cut scenes explain the other games just in case you were dumb enough not to play the others so don't complain. Third this game emphasizes stealth even though it lets you go all out and blast your way through the levels. Fourth if you don't like the story game play and cut scenes go make your own damn game, mass produce it, sell it and make one of the top ranked games in the world. Otherwise stop hating because the game was to difficult for your tiny mind to handle. On another note I think Snake deserved something better than what happened and It would have been fine if they turned him back to his original age. Its also very sad this is the last time we shall see very important characters such as : Solid Snake, Big Boss, Ocelot, Liquid and others. This game deserves a 10 because it has phenomenal game play, cut scenes, dialog, action and story.… Expand
  90. TylerDurden
    Dec 18, 2009
    10
    This is not so much a game, as an awesome interactive movie experience. All these people who are dogging it for too little gameplay and too much move time are definitely exagerrating (360 owners probably). The cutscenes are AWESOME (I was BLOWN AWAY by the Raiden vs. Vamp in South America), and the gameplay is great. My only complaint, if you could even call it that, is that the bosses This is not so much a game, as an awesome interactive movie experience. All these people who are dogging it for too little gameplay and too much move time are definitely exagerrating (360 owners probably). The cutscenes are AWESOME (I was BLOWN AWAY by the Raiden vs. Vamp in South America), and the gameplay is great. My only complaint, if you could even call it that, is that the bosses were too easy, but I'm about to play through it again on a harder setting! Although the boss fights were easy, they were fun and the characters were really cool. I like how the producers realized how MSG1 was the best one, and incorporated much of what made that games so great into MSG$. A triumph.… Expand
  91. MakgSnake
    Aug 17, 2010
    10
    I could go on and on about how amazing and completely flawless this game is, but all I am going to say is Kojima himself predicted that "The Best Is Yet To Come" - And so here it is, the best video game to date. From story to graphics to gameplay to characters to soundtrack - Completely flawless. A masterpiece!
  92. Leonix7791
    Aug 22, 2010
    10
    Metal gear solid 4 is the perfect game that tells that ending of the legendary hero Solid Snake and this game completely pull down the curtain on MGS Saga.If you have been following MGS Franchise.You won't regret about getting this game at all.

    PS:This game almost made me shed a tears T_T
  93. ADIL
    Sep 2, 2010
    10
    Ratified
    I still play the game until today!
    And to whom I can never do without! The network also play a very awesome and sweet and beautiful and long. Means surprised at some of the public are selling the game on internet sites! ..? Important to the game must be preserved whatever be due to the strength and beauty of the game in the network and in the story. Thanks by / adil khojah    Ratified
    I still play the game until today!
    And to whom I can never do without!
    The network also play a very awesome and sweet and beautiful and long.
    Means surprised at some of the public are selling the game on internet sites! ..?
    Important to the game must be preserved whatever be due to the strength and beauty of the game in the network and in the story.
    Thanks
    by / adil khojah - saudi arabia jeddah city    … Expand
  94. Pixarlover
    Oct 23, 2012
    10
    Need I say more about this game other than it being a complete masterpiece? Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is one of the few games that have a truly cinematic experience that works equally with the gameplay.

    Too many games nowadays take the cinematics for granted and they start to lose their charm when abused. When done right with games like Uncharted, Zelda, Mass Effect or    Need I say more about this game other than it being a complete masterpiece? Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is one of the few games that have a truly cinematic experience that works equally with the gameplay.

    Too many games nowadays take the cinematics for granted and they start to lose their charm when abused. When done right with games like Uncharted, Zelda, Mass Effect or Metal Gear Solid, the games are just absolutely gorgeous and are visual and playable treats.

    Solid Snake, even as an old guy, is still a badass.

    This was the first MGS game I ever played, and it is still the best, followed closely by MGS3.    … Expand
  95. nop
    Mar 3, 2013
    9
    PS3 is worth buying for this single game. For me at least. Production values, quality of storytelling, character designs are top-notch. One must be warned though that every Metal Gear game contains many references to previous games in the series and you are losing a lot of fun if not playing them in correct order.
    As other reviewer said, this game is made for fans. Yes, it is over the    PS3 is worth buying for this single game. For me at least. Production values, quality of storytelling, character designs are top-notch. One must be warned though that every Metal Gear game contains many references to previous games in the series and you are losing a lot of fun if not playing them in correct order.
    As other reviewer said, this game is made for fans. Yes, it is over the top, story is extremely convoluted and only works if you are familiar with characters already. Yes, I admit that I didn't have patience for some stealth segments because I just wanted to see story unfold or get to next awesome boss battle. Yes, this is a game where story makes up for all the minor flaws and quirks in core gameplay.
    And those who complain about realism should just grow up. Yes, games are not real, get over it.    … Expand
  96. TheDarkPersian
    Sep 18, 2010
    10
    There's shooting, and shooting for a reason. If you just wana shoot to waste time, there is kinda stupid games like left4dead. But if you want to know WHY you're shooting, then there is MGS4 (and the 3 elders). If you want a smart-close-to-real story witch will stick u to your couch till the end, and when you've finished it, it make you THINK about what you did, what you didn't or what youThere's shooting, and shooting for a reason. If you just wana shoot to waste time, there is kinda stupid games like left4dead. But if you want to know WHY you're shooting, then there is MGS4 (and the 3 elders). If you want a smart-close-to-real story witch will stick u to your couch till the end, and when you've finished it, it make you THINK about what you did, what you didn't or what you should have done, there's MGS4. I bought my PS3 only for this game, and i still play near 2 years after my purchase this a Monumental Gaming Story => this is M G S.… Expand
  97. Treima
    Sep 23, 2010
    10
    The latest entry in the Metal Gear Solid series brings the age of Solid Snake to a fitting and beautiful conclusion. Not only the best game in the series, but far and away one of gaming's true masterpieces, a testament to the vision of Hideo Kojima and the dedication of his crew to letting one of gaming's all-time greatest characters go out with an earthshattering bang.
  98. Tubie
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    This is not just a regular game. You need to come to this game prepared for an "experience" think of it as a conclusion to a series of books/movies/games/media you have been awaiting for a long time. If you take all of this into consideration you will appreciate it for what it is and it's a masterpiece at what it does.
  99. Idontknow84
    Oct 6, 2010
    10
    Considering MGS4 just a game is a pretty limitative point of view: in fact, it is so absorbing that its fruition will broaden your gaming horizons up to a new level. Those who rated this game with negative votes didn't understand this work of art. This is actually the best multimedia experience I've had in my whole life.
  100. zman
    Oct 18, 2010
    10
    Wow, I can't believe people are complaining about the cutscenes. I mean, there is a skip button!!!!!! The graphics are still up to par and this is 2010. What are you people playing? It's a classic MG game for this generation's console! If you didn't know you were going to be playing a true Hideo Kojima game, then take it back because you truly get your money's worth with MGS4!!
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Awards & Rankings

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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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