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
  2. Mixed: 239 out of 4356
  3. Negative: 367 out of 4356
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  1. MacAree
    Jun 1, 2022
    7
    Revisited this game in 2022. I bought it on day 1 but only played it these days. As an MGS fan I think a lot of its value comes from nostalgia. I appreciated that, but a person who is not that familiar may not enjoy it.

    Storywise it was good, I enjoyed understanding BB history and the characters are fun. The story like some others MGS is about the future wars and soldiers. It will    Revisited this game in 2022. I bought it on day 1 but only played it these days. As an MGS fan I think a lot of its value comes from nostalgia. I appreciated that, but a person who is not that familiar may not enjoy it.

    Storywise it was good, I enjoyed understanding BB history and the characters are fun. The story like some others MGS is about the future wars and soldiers. It will surely attract SiFi fans but others not so sure.

    Like other MGS there are two ways to play MGS , the pro sneaking stealth way and the casual friendly just kill everything with your guns, Drebin make the casual gameplay more accessible.

    I can say that I liked the game more before shadowmosses. Once I reached Shadowmoses it felt like the devs had to rush everything and it lost little of its fun.

    I will rank it as my least favorite MGS game, MGS2 being the most favorite.    … Expand
  2. Klausen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    fantastic game that have it all.. you are in the story to the end.. it is like controlling a movie.

    I recommend this 100%
  3. Gatesman
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best metalgearsolid games, you wust want more and more of the story and you are hooked ot it! Kojima is a genius!
  4. Carstenole
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This is just an amazing game, without a doubt one of the best games in history.
  5. Christianbale
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Great game, and very emotional as well

    This is a masterpiece by Kojima, and a great game
  6. Markussign
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Great movie and a great ending to one of the best games of the history.

    Insane story and great action
  7. Juancazamo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi favorito de toda la saga y lo llevo jugando desde sus versiones msx2 un final concluyente y al mismo tiempo nostálgico no fue fácil despedirnos de la leyenda de old sale… Expand
  8. Phantom_Wolf
    Aug 24, 2022
    10
    Much like the titles that preceded it, MGS 4 has become a landmark in the video game sphere through its transformative uses (and sometimes, even instances co-dependence) in regards to in-game cinematics. It's exceptionally hard to find a game that could justify such an overwhelming amount of non-playable segments when compared to your average gameplay, but because of the attention toMuch like the titles that preceded it, MGS 4 has become a landmark in the video game sphere through its transformative uses (and sometimes, even instances co-dependence) in regards to in-game cinematics. It's exceptionally hard to find a game that could justify such an overwhelming amount of non-playable segments when compared to your average gameplay, but because of the attention to detail and genuine love for the series pouring out of every proverbial pixel, you can't help but admire what the team at Kojima Productions has created here. Through countless development troubles (and even death threats) they managed to create one of the most beautiful send-offs to such a legendary character. There may have been some rough points gameplay-wise or narrative-wise, but when looked at as a whole, this game is a product of its time... and a legendary one at that. It serves as a reminder of simpler times in the gaming industry, when creativity could still shine through. Where it wasn't about blindly following trends, but sticking to your vision and trusting that the team you're in will make something worthwhile. Nostalgia is certainly playing a significant role here, but even as a stand-alone title, MGS 4 is a remarkable example of unyielding ambition that resulted in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thank you Kojima Productions. Best of luck in your future endeavours.… Expand
  9. trinovatic
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    "Nuca te he tratado como a un hijo, pero siempre te he respetado como soldado y como hombre"
  10. Gemprus_
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    Отличное завершение серии MGS. Ради неё можно и целую пс3 купить)
  11. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Quite a deep and lovely game. The more you play the other games before in the series the more references and final ties you see it make in this game. This was supposed to be the last Metal Gear Hideo made and it pulled all the correct stops. Unfortunately the community attacked him to make more and we got Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain in which Hideo’s story was far and beyond whatQuite a deep and lovely game. The more you play the other games before in the series the more references and final ties you see it make in this game. This was supposed to be the last Metal Gear Hideo made and it pulled all the correct stops. Unfortunately the community attacked him to make more and we got Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain in which Hideo’s story was far and beyond what Konami had the budget for.… Expand
  12. Alialsayegh
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hope there will be a remastered or remastered.. the game is very beautiful as a game, story and soundtrack.. and like many things.. I played it from 2008 to this year MGS 4 without exaggeration.. so I keep to this day the Blistine 3.. Just to play MGs4 I was surprised by Konami She succeeded with mgs 4, 3, 2. But I lost and flipped with mgs5! The game will not be at a high level… Expand
  13. Supahgloo
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know what goes on inside Hideo Kojima's head but it doesn't get any better than this. Way ahead of its time.… Expand
  14. TheMacarroni
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A wonderful experience, this is the perfect ending for solid snake, and the franchise overall, the game play feels like a evolved-new generation metal gear, the story is nostalgic and incredible, the characters conflicts are fantastic, and I also the story arc for snake, the fact that he is dying is sad, and is a nice touch, 10/10
  15. xXXADGamerXXx
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece by all means! The story, the characters, the gameplay, the music, EVERYTHING!
    I love everything in this game, Hideo Kojima really has made it perfect! But what made me really love this game is the ending, it was perfect to conclude Solid Snake's story along with Big Boss, where they finally meet!

    If there was any score higher than 10, I would gave it easily to this game!    … Expand
  16. Boogiman64
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Me gusto mucho el juego, pero lo largas y agobiantes que son las cinemáticas hacen que no pueda darle un 9 :(
  17. LML77
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Excellent masterpiece that is easily one of the best games, if not the best game ever made. I just came delivers more to the PlayStation then any game
  18. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  19. TarasH
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Kojima is Kojima, with his angles, direction, music and game trifles, I went through it with joy, although the game is difficult for me... the plot is super fantastic and, in my opinion, with a mixture of nonsense (it's still Kojima), from the minuses it is optimization games.. and it is not clear what to do in a fight with Vamp)
  20. JoojConstantine
    May 29, 2023
    10
    É maravilhoso tanto em jogabilidade quanto em história cada detalhe é minucioso.
  21. PabloSniffoBar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I don't need to detail, argue or explain what has already been said and repeated.

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

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

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

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

    As Joan Baez and the late Ennio Morricone would say: "Here's to you Solid Snake; Rest forever in our hearts; The last and final moment is yours; That agony is your triumph".    … Expand
  22. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Graphics: 8/10; Storyline: 10/10; Gameplay: 10/10; Atmosphere: 10/10; Music: 10/10; Summary rating: 10/10
  23. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    The first true big hitter PS3 exclusive, this game certainly does not disappoint. May even be the best MGS game as well.
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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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