 "Masterpiece. Best Metal Gear Solid title to date." | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3EXS6ZFDNWWKM |
| A lot of hype surrounded this game prior to launch, as well as a lot of delays. But at last, Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid 4 arrived to the public. How to critique such a game is a challenge in itself. I'm going to start off by getting the "negative" out of the way. Quotes because "negative" is not how I would speak of this game, but I know anybody new to the series might find these things turn offs. br /br /First of all, yes. The cut scenes are very, very long. My first play through, I watched all of them, including the codec conversations. I clocked in the game time at about 21 hours when all was said and done. I have since played through the game 6 more times and when running through the game, it takes about 2.5 hours. Granted, even when you play the game without cut scenes, you won't be running through the game on your first play through. So with that said, I would put the actual game play right around 10 to 12 hours. Correct. Movie sequences will take up close to 6+ hours of your gaming experience. I found this to be very, very exciting, but like I said, if you have no idea what is going on in MGS land, you will most likely find this very, very disappointing. br /br /I actually can't remember ever struggling with the controls for any Metal Gear Solid game, so it is hard for me to comment on how "difficult" these controls are. I find it to be intuitive and was fine from the moment the game started. Of course, I was one of those crazy kids that actually enjoyed the controls for the first 3 Resident Evil games. I can only imagine that it would take some time for someone to get used to all the buttons you have to press to get where you want to go. I would hardly say it takes an hour, however. br /br /::Now for the good!::br /br /With the negative out of the way, I can focus on where this game really shines. br /br /Graphics: The graphics are top notch. There are very few games out right now that outperform this game in the graphics department. Very realistic facial animations; sometimes you can't tell weather it is real or not. The different settings are all done very nicely. From a desert wasteland to a lush African jungle, they all look great. br /br /Game play: What game play? Ha. I josh. When you break it down, there still is quite a bit of content within those 10 or so hours of game play. There are over 70 weapons, a multitude of unlockables, and several different ways to approach the game. You could go in guns a blazing, or take the silent approach and sneak your way to a no-kill victory. Like I said, I am on my 7th play through and I have yet to get bored. Many game play elements also makes this game a AAA title. Little nuances that show Kojima went the extra mile. For example, when you get knocked down, you can play dead. Or you can immediately sit up and shoot the enemy, while lying on your back. The MK.II is an excellent scout tool and can knock enemies unconscious. The Octocamo is a great addition with the ability to take your surroundings and turn it into camouflage. The Solid-Eye is also a great tool used to find items or find you way in the dark. br /br /Sound: I recently bought a surround sound system, but unfortunately have yet to test this game out on it. I am looking forward to it. The sound coming out of my TV speakers was great. I have always loved the music in Metal Gear Solid games and this installment is no exception. The small details in the sound are also great. David Hayter brought his A game to this A game! His 'Old Snake' voice is fantastic and instills you with the belief that he is actually dieing. All the voices are fantastic and believable.br /br /Multiplayer: For the few times I have played the multiplayer, it has been an okay experience. I never really got into the previous Metal Gear Online. Its not bad, mind you, just not my type of multiplayer game. Single player is where this game shines. br /br /Fun: This game is hella fun. For as many times as I've played it, I thought it might be a daunting task. But I have walked away each time just as impressed as I was the first time. With all the medals to unlock, you might be playing it for a while. br /br /Bottom Line: If you liked previous versions of the game, you will love this one. If you like games like Call of Duty and Halo and have never tried a Metal Gear game, give it a rent. You might be disappointed, you might not. I think it is well worth any money you pay for it. br / |
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| "Mgs4-amazing!" | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2JTTP0RYK5AP3 |
| I dont understand why alot of people complain about the cut scenes, its is the last installment so they have to tie up loose endings[ which were alot] MGS4 is and was one of the best games that i have played in my life. I was so drawn into the story, and this was the first time i played an MGS game. If you are a ps3 owner, this is a must have. I personally think that this game is better than COD4[ which is my all-time favorite game] |
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| "Masterpiece" | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By User: APXBGPSKD2KUR |
| Let me start by saying this game is not for everyone.br /br /The good news is, Kojima has crafted an icredible story for the game, tying up all of the loose ends and pulling together all of the prior games, all the way back to the beginning. They've taken all the best from the previous games and made the perfect Metal Gear Solid, with plenty of nods to previous games in the series. The music is, as always, inspiring, the graphics are incredible, and the controls are easily picked up by those of us who have played the previous installments in the series. br /br /But therein lies the bad news: the game can be hard to grasp for people who are new to the series. The controls take a little time to grow used to if you aren't already familiar with their general layout, and the story, though brilliantly told, can be hard to grasp for those who haven't played the previous games. I'd imagine it would be like watching the Matrix Revolutions before the original Matrix. All the graphics and cutscenes in the world won't make it easier to understand. Finally, the Metal Gear Solid series is known for it's movie-like feel, involving lots of cutscenes and extensive voice acting. It all makes for an incredible experience, but those of you who love to pop in a game and play it from start to finish will be disappointed. There are many cutscenes, some of which are incredibly long, and the Codec conversations can take a lot of time as well, slowing the pace of the game somewhat. These conversations and cutscenes can all be skipped (thankfully), but doing so would obviously prevent you from understanding the story the first time you play through.br /br /On one final note: This is not a FPS. It does not say 'First Person Shooter' on the cover of the game. It says 'Tactical Espionage Action'. However you can use the First Person point of view while aiming if you'd like.br /br /All in all, this is an incredible game. It isn't a game for everyone, but this can be solved by simply playing the three other Metal Gear Solid games beforehand to prepare for it, all of which were re-released recently as a collection. For those of us who are already fans of the series, it would be a SIN not to get this game, and FoxDie is being specialized for your genetic code as we speak. =D |
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 "A Good Game" | 2008-10-05 |
| - Reviewed By allenhah01 |
| I don't usually like giving negative reviews, but with all the hooplah surrounding this game, I thought I had to at least voice my opinion.br /br /I was a huge fan of the other MGS games on the PS3, so when I heard about this game and saw the previews for it, I was anticipating and expecting a lot. I went and bought it the weekend it came out and started playing it immediately. br /br /After finishing the game a few days later, I realized that I wasn't entirely satisfied. I'm not sure what it is, but it was a combination of a tired, drawn-out story, overly long cinematic sequences, and a lack of exciting gameplay.br /br /I hate to say it, but this was a GOOD game at best for me. |
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| "A Worthy End to the Greatest Espionage Series Ever" | 2008-09-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1KUHFMB2A8KO4 |
For those who have never played any of the Metal Gear games (you should go get them theres a collection out now) you might be alittle lost. You may also perhaps find fault with this game's seeminly relentless storytelling. For fans of the series you will absolutely love this game. Everything in this game gets it "just right". The cutscenes don't get rediculously preachy (MGS2 and 3 I'm looking at you) although they get close. The characters are ingenously portrayed and the story is the best since MGS1 since your not thrown too many unexplained curve balls. In fact one of the main reasons this game's story is so satisfying is that it actually answers the ludicrous number of twists thrown at us at the end of Metal Gear Solid 2, and we've been waiting a longgggg time for some resolve. Also, we finally get to play as Solid Snake again for the entire game, the soldier hero we've come to love over the years (Raiden stays nicely in the cutscenes).
Gameplay and graphics wise this game is incredible. While the graphics arent as impressive as Crysis' they are really close and are definitely some of the best anyone has ever seen, period (and I would know I'm a graphics whore). From the insanely realistic character animations to the presence of cloth that reacts realisticly, this game is truly a technological feat. Concerning gameplay this is definitely THE BEST game in the series, you are given a rediculous number of tricks up your sleeve to hide and fight from your awesome camoflauge suit to custom rifles. Every gameplay aspect that was good from the first three games is brought over (cqc, first person view, etc), and excellent new ones are brought in as well. In particular the fatigue bar is really immersive since it truly drives home the hard fact that Snake is dying. I can only give you an example of just one scenario that can play out; your caught, you go hide, a guard with a search team comes across you hiding behind a crate. You think your screwed but then you get up grab the guard by the neck and hold him hostage in front of his buddies while you whip out your pistol and procede to shoot the entire team in the head and then finally slit the hostage's throat. Also, the boss battles are incredible, best in the series.
Overall I would say this is the best game in the MGS line rivaled only by first Metal Gear Solid in terms of story. Go get it! |
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| ":D" | 2008-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1N0D8Z1GWLULF |
| Without a doubt a must have if you own a PS3. Simple to get the hang of and very fun to exploit Snakes strengths in this game. People will complain about the lengthy cutscenes, but in my opinion that just gets you deeper in the game. |
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| "A must-have for all ps3 owners" | 2008-09-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2S8U62GUJ5ZJ1 |
| I got this game as part of PS3 80GB MGS4 package. I've never played any MGS series before and had absolutely no idea what was going on as soon as I started playing. I'm not going to make comments about how stunning the graphics look or how intense and fun the actual gameplay is cuz that's all you can see from other reviewers. And I do absolutely agree with them. It will take a heck of effort to beat MGS4. I'm curious why some gamers complain cutscenes are long and boring. Personally for me after intense battling it's a relief to take a break watching movies. And the cutscenes are insanely realistic. Overall, a must-have for all PS3 owners. Too bad for 360 owners though. |
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| "Amazing game. Not going into detail." | 2008-09-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1WDKG9LAX9Q0Z |
| All I am going to say is that this game should not be missed by anyone. There are plenty of reviews out there that go into detail so I am not going to. You really shouldn't read a detailed review anyway. You should just get the game and play it without knowing too much about it. It is without a doubt one of the best gaming experiences ever. |
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| "You Better Buy It If You Own a PS3" | 2008-08-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A13GE6TO6ETRGB |
| People hate it because of the movie like length but that's what helps end the Metal Gear Saga. It's like an epic adventure and the length is definitely needed. I have been lucky enough to be at the end of movie scenes when I needed to leave or quit playing but who knows. I am going to play through a couple more times after I beat it(I'm on Act 4). |
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| "A Review From Somone Who Has Never Played Previous MGS Games" | 2008-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By jarenmusic |
| I didn't play Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, or 3. I just bought a PS3 and heard this game was amazing, so i took a chance and bought it. For the first 5 hours, this game is difficult to understand, and to be honest, not a lot of fun. But once you get the hang of the controls, and the weapon customization and item usage, it becomes a breeze. The plot line is fairly easy to follow, as the games developers explain everything to you as you go along. Therefor people that don't know any of the story lines have a pretty good idea of what's going on in this game. The second i finished this game, i immediately started it up again on a higher difficulty level. its' that good. you'll want to play it over and over. a must buy. |
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