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In 2014, war has become so routine that it is at the core of the global economy. A rapidly aging Solid Snake picks up his gun and embarks upon his final mission in this epic tale of tactical espionage action -- the conclusion to the Solid Snake saga.
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"Metal Gear Solid 4 is a fitting coda to the series and the single best reason to own a PS3 so far."
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Nailed coffin

(Played as part of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 on Switch in English. 14 hours 28 minutes and 43 seconds to reach Kill Screen on Solid Normal difficulty.) After a long, long time, 2008’s… Read more

A Revolutionary Gaming Masterpiece

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots stands as a towering achievement in the realm of video games, marking a spectacular culmination of the Metal Gear Solid series' rich narrative and innovative g… Read more

I know writers who use subtext, and they're all cowards!

I've always felt that Hideo Kojima is a really talented man, but a poor writer. I wouldn't usually start a review talking about the story, but Metal Gear is just one of those series. MGS4 feels like a… Read more

This game offers just as many reasons not to play as it does to play it.

From its beginnings in 1987, the Metal Gear series has always had a notable presence in the video game community. This holds especially true for Guns of the Patriots, as it seeks to wrap up the Metal… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriot

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the most technically stunning video game ever made. It's also a fine example of storytelling prowess within its medium, combining gameplay and narrative so… Read more

Fitting end to Snake's story

I should start off by saying that this is not just my favorite PS3 exclusive, its also my favorite game of all time. I made the stupid decision of buying and playing this game before the others, that… Read more

An Experience to Remember

I played Metal Gear Solid (PS1) back in 1999. It was the greatest gaming experience I ever had. I remember calling my friend on the phone in panic after Meryl had been shot by Sniper Wolf. That's how… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review: Here's to you

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final instalment in the tale woven by Hideo Kojima and co over a period exceeding 20 years. The series which helped playstation to its success and has h… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review: Here's to you

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final instalment in the tale woven by Hideo Kojima and co over a period exceeding 20 years. The series which helped playstation to its success and has h… Read more

Arguably the best in the series

Metal Gear Solid 4 starts slow, but rapidly picks up and finishes with a glass-shattering slam dunk. The game has all of the components of the previous titles, with better cinematics, visuals, and gam… Read more

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Discussing Metal Gear has a lot in common with talking about religion or politics with extended family over Thanksgiving dinner: things start out amicably enough but quickly devolve into shouting, nam… Read more

Worth buying a PS3 for

I dont know how to even go about reviewing this game, I'm simply blown away in every aspect. I am a huge fan on the MGS series and MGS4 was just incredible. Possibly the greatest videogame story ever… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4.

I've been a fan of the Metal Gear series for as long as I remember, having played from Metal Gear Solid 1 to 4 and loved every over-dramatic, yet entertaining and well thought out, bit of it. I've bee… Read more

For what it needs to be, this game is perfect.

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review It is truly amazing that it’s been eight years since I last played a Metal Gear Solid I enjoyed. MGS3 just didn’t do it for me in the ways that MGS2 did and the PSP titles ha… Read more

MGS4 is the type of game worth owning a PS3 for

There are certain franchises that every gamer knows of. Final Fantasy is one of them, as is Metal Gear Solid, Hideo Kojima's intricate brainchild. However, as well-known as the name Solid Snake is, th… Read more

A decent game held back by its Plot Delivery Mechanism.

Having only recently been able to afford a PS3, i've spent the last week or so playing the exclusives that i'd looked forward to prior to Sony pricing me out the market. One such title is Metal Gear S… Read more

Remarkable synthesis of deep gameplay and captivating narrative.

The gameplay is vastly improved from previous games in the series, particularly the camera positioning, the control of Snake's movement and actions, which are more intuitive and tight, and the camoufl… Read more

If you have questions, Kojima has the answers.

I would like to start this review with a little description of my history or lack- thereof with the Metal Gear Solid series. I've always been interested in the plot and characters but the overall game… Read more

A strong title in which anyone with a PS3 should consider playing

Konami’s highly anticipated stealth game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, had a very large obligation to fulfill. For one, it needed to introduce a new audience to the universe, but while at… Read more

An amazing achievement. One of the best games ever made.

The good: Amazing graphics and sound New and innovative gameplay Intelligent AI One of the best stories ever created in video games Extremely customisable Unique boss fights The bad: LONG cutscenes (c… Read more

BPReview: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3)

What I liked: Cutscenes - While there were too many of them and they were way too long, the cutscenes were nicely produced and they looked really good. Areas - There are numerous levels to explore in… Read more

Metal Gear Fan Service

The game visually is quite stunning. It blew me away at how visually deep it was. The attention to detail was insane. Then again, from the PS3 games I've been playing, all the games tend to be visuall… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: The best game ever made

This game is the reason I bought a PS3 and why others NEED to buy a PS3. This is the game that gives PS3 the title of most sophisticated next generation system out. The most oblivious great thing abou… Read more

MGS4: Review

Hey hey hey, it's Zabu and here be my MGS4 review...I'll post more of my (old) reviews as soon as my blog stops being a douche!! (As always all feedback is welcome) What can easily be touted as the be… Read more

The End (?)

I should preface this review with an admission. I never actually completed the original MGS completely (only about 3/4 as I never owned a PSX). I got in on MGS 2, and quickly caught myself up on the n… Read more

OMFG ENOUGH EXPOSITION. Where is the GAME in this GAME?

Jesus Christ on a pogo stick. I finally finished MGS 4 last night. After skipping the last 2 cut scenes and having to sit through the unskippable/fast forwardable end credits (which I ended up pausing… Read more

Cutscene 4: The Faux Game

I really, really wanted to enjoy this game as much as possible. However, when it comes down to it this isn't really a game at all, but more like a interactive cutscene. I'm not sure if it was the cult… Read more

On Metal Gear Solid 4

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a strange beast, but then, Metal Gear games usually are. In a lot of ways, it feels like a game designed for people who have been fans of the series at least since the first Meta… Read more

The greatest game of all time

This game is the and greatest game of all time!!! Hideo Kojima is a genius !! writing this review will be the biggest waste of time. Graphics: Best visuals I have ever seen in a game and no game will… Read more

Kojima delivers the final piece of a 20-year-old puzzle

Metal Gear Solid 3 is one of the hardest acts to follow in the history of videogames. An instant classic, it demonstrated how master game designer Hideo Kojima could come back from the many criticisms… Read more

Mgs 4 What ent yrong

Snake is too old to be an action zero and too young for a moustahe, and what appened to his eye, must of happen out after all the smokinh and wat not. And althought the had the sidekick robot thing wi… Read more

Great, but Disappointing

Originally posted on my blog It’s time for the moment many of you have been waiting for: my review of Hideo Kojima’s epic masterpiece: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. SPOILER ALERT: This rev… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review

Its time to salute this old warrior and hero for his final mission. Metal Gear Solid 4 is one of the best games ever made. This may sound like an overstatement, but it isn't. This game delivers an epi… Read more

The Best Example Of The Future Of Video Games

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is, in my opinion, the closest thing to perfection in a video game to date, and here are my reasons why. I will list it in the usual way with the categories of… Read more

The best game I have ever played!

This game is the single reason I own a PS3. I had been waiting 4 years for this game since finishing MGS3 and heard that 4 was in the pipeline. I have been a loyal follower of the MGS series since Sha… Read more

Check out gamefury.net for more reviews.

The Metal Gear Franchise has been claimed as the pinnacle of storytelling and even the best game of all time. Well from the first game to the fourth game in the franchise and this being the last, it's… Read more

Best game on the PS3, and of 2008? Absolutely. Best MGS? Almost.

Ten years ago, Metal Gear Solid was released, and gamers got to experience a game like no other. It had a deep story, memorable characters, state of the art gameplay, and beautiful graphics for its ti… Read more

Goodbye, old friend

The wait is finally over, and the final chapter of the Metal Gear Solid series has arrived. Since being shown at E3 2006, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been one of the most anticipated… Read more

Another Masterpiece from Kojima

This Review contains spoilers. Solid Snake made his gaming debut in 1987 on the original NES You can fight and kill your fellow Metal Gear fans in MGS4's online mode, Metal Gear Online.Metal Gear, and… Read more

The final epic installment of MGS is the one to remeber

The wait has finally arrived and Solid Snakes story finally comes to an epic close. Its been a few years and the gamer is finally once again in control of Solid Snake for one of the most amazing and g… Read more

Jaw Dropping

Metal Gear solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is without a doubt the ultimate Metal Gear experience for any fan of the series and an absolute must have for any PS3 owners looking for a good game and a reas… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Metal Gear series has been the reigning champ of stealth action games. Ever since the release of "Metal Gear" in 1987,game designer Hideo Kojima has been famous. The latest game in the series Meta… Read more

Best Ps3 Game So Far.

I know this is 6-7 months old, but I had to write a review for this classic, and well made game. This is very different from the others before it. "The watergate scandel" joke is right out the window,… Read more

The best game in an already near-perfect series.

In 1998, Nintendo published The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64, to critical acclaim from critics and gamers alike, with many calling the game “perfect” and topping numerous lists… Read more

Absolution and Impotence (Or the end of the conspiracy era)

Metal Gear Solid 4 : Guns of the Patriots: The supposedly FINAL rendition of one of the most popular and bat**** insane franchises in the history of the industry. Story : Here’s something to think abo… Read more

MGS4 is this generation's most important game

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid. A series often associated with words like: amazing cutscenes, cinematic story, and revolutionary gameplay. Metal Gear Solid 4 is no exception… Read more

Wake Me When it's Over

Metal Gear Solid 4 is an interesting game to review because there really isn't anything quite like the Metal Gear series in the gaming world. It's a series with a rabid following and with moments of t… Read more

Being old rocks!!!

Some people bought a PS3 just for MGS4, and you won't be disappointed! I of course bought a PS3 for many other great games, but MGS4 is THE game, the best game! There is no better game on PS3 as of 20… Read more

Best Metal Gear Solid Game EVER!

Yes. This is the best MGS game ever. I am not exaggerating. Metal Gear Solid has been known for its amazing cutscenes, great gameplay, groundbreaking graphics, and awesome sound. This hasn't changed.… Read more

Something of a Beautiful Failure

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a beautiful failure for a game and an extremely average CGI Anime extravaganza. If it wasn't called Metal Gear Solid 4 or made by Hideo Kojima MGS 4 would be getting roundly booe… Read more

Changing the way we think of games today.

It seems that at any time during the year there is some massive hype for a game. People say that this game will ‘change how we think about video games’ and is ‘the best yet.’ This sets a standard that… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Review

I never beat games this fast, I usually never even beat games to begin with. The Metal Gear series has always been a different beast to me however. Ever since I played Metal Gear Solid back in the day… Read more

Marley's Adventure with Metal Gear Solid 4

Okay, here is my adventure with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. One day I just decided to live up to all the hype, and play the game. So I went over to my friend's, asked him if could play i… Read more

Badly In Need of Editors

There's a gem of a "stealth action on the battlefield" game buried deep within this title. It has an excellent amount of combat depth, an extensive moveset, and a complex weapon upgrading system that… Read more

Big Boss = Darth Vader

I am quite shocked that nobody (as far as I can tell or as far as I have read) has compared this game and its story arc to Star Wars. Ultimately this game is about the redemption of Big Boss and his r… Read more

Twenty Years Later, It Was Over

I wish I could say I've been on Metal Gear since day 1, but I would've been around 3 when the first game came out on a system America had never heard of, so no, I'm not. I can say that I played the de… Read more

More Metal Gear Sellout than Metal gear Solid

While I agree MGS4 is a fun game and well worth playing, it is not graphically that great and is plagued by incredibly small area's between loading (the city level being the prime example, little deta… Read more

Is solid snake's swan song the killer app for the ps3??

~Intro~ Metal Gear Solid 4 is the final chapter of Solid Snake's epic battle between his crazed brothers, the multitude of government conspiracies and even time itself. A lot can be said about Metal G… Read more

MGS4, solid game but its not perfect

Playing this game months after all the hype has died down, i can see how some people think it deserved a 10/10, but though this is a solid game, or should i say a die hard fan service, cause lets be h… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review, THE GAME IS AWESOME!!

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the fourth and final instalment in the Metal Gear Solid franchise. The game was developed by Kojima Productions, the development studio started by Hideo Koj… Read more

It leaves you wanting more

Metal Gear Solid 4, in a lot of ways, feels like more than a game. Its cinematic elements play a much greater role than any of the gameplay, which is easily substandard to the story-telling. The actio… Read more

Best game on the PS3, as simple as that!!!

To put it simply if u have a PS3 then you should get this game. It could be debatable if u should buy a ps3 just for mgs4 but lets not go into that. So to start things off I hated playing mgs1 and 2 ,… Read more

Konami has taken the "game" out of "video game".

You know, I've thought about encouraging you, the “reader”, to actually sit down and read this entire review before passing judgment, but I won't do that. Why should I? After all, any die hard Playsta… Read more

Hideo Kojima made an icon out of Solid Snake, as simple as that.

It’s hard to believe, for a franchise running for over 20 years, so many innovations and controversial changes have made its way, but…..it only grew and grew and became the grand daddy of AAA games. M… Read more

The Perfect Way to End the Legendary Saga of Snake

Let me say one thing first, this is the best game of this console generation. Not only that, its also one of the very best games ever made. This may sound like hyperbole, but it isnt. If you love vide… Read more

Convoluted, but great fun

Fans of Hideo Kojima’s confusing, complex and downright compelling Metal Gear series will lap up every last overly cinematic second of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, although newcomers to t… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a work of Art

Let me start off by saying that this games is by no means perfect but its still up there and probably has exceded Halo 3 in everything that has to do with single-player. MGS4 has alot of things going… Read more

The old man and the C4

(This is a review from my own blog and podcast) There are three questions that a gamer needs to ask him or herself regarding Metal Gear Solid 4. The first is whether you enjoy stealth-action games. Th… Read more

Best game so far

OMG i love this game. Solid snake returns for his "final?" (yes) mission. If you've been following the metal gear series from start to finish, you will not be disappointed with this game. The closure… Read more

Outstanding in all ways.

MGS4 is arguably the best game of this era. I think that as well. The game just does so many things right it makes up for the few things it does wrong. (By the way, played this for somewhere between 4… Read more

A Perfect End

Since MGS4 is the culmination of a 21 year long series, a review of several paragraphs seems inadequate. My first impression of the game, on the other hand, spanned only three letters: Wow! Booting th… Read more

A great and fun game, even if you didn't play the other MGS games

*As a little disclaimer, this is the only MGS game that I've played all the way through. I played a little of the first one on PC, and from what I played it was pretty good. Also, I'm not going to tal… Read more

MGS4 is a great game, shame it's not it's own game.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a great game. Being the fourth game in the Metal Gear Solid franchise gives the game all of it's strengths, but ultimately ends up being it's biggest weakne… Read more

Old v. New

Metal Gear Solid 4 presents a potential vision of the future of the videogame medium; a future that demonstrates how truly cinematic videogames can be. At the same time, however, MGS4 is tied to trite… Read more

Best Stealth Game Out There

this Game is So Good But not as good as gta Evan if it made me stay up all night playing it but its the best stealth game i played it beats Hitman Blood Money i really like it that they are saying it… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4.

I had mgs4 in my grasp a lil late than most this time since i had some annoying complications with EMA and I had to start Old Snake's journey 6 days after release. Naturally watching all the video rev… Read more

Metal Gear Saga

Hideo Kojima – the man behind the Metal Gear Solid games – is someone who loves to cook up surprises. That much should be obvious if you’re a fan – with dozens of major and minor characters, each with… Read more

Thanks for (bringing back) the memories

I won't lie to you, I am a Metal Gear Solid fanboy. The original is my all-time favorite game, I could go on for months about how much I love everything about Snake Eater, and I still play Sons of Lib… Read more

JAWS WILL DROP!!

Probably the best game ive played all year , if you wanted justification for buying a playstation 3 this is just that. The Cinematic graphics are scary i actually had to remind myself that i was playi… Read more

The Last Stand

Metal Gear Solid 4 is in my book one of the greatest gaming experiences to be had, on any console, from any generation. The game ties up the story of so many unanswered questions from the previous gam… Read more

A game that should never be forgotten or lost.

It's hard to say farewell to certain things in life or to let go of somthing you care about but Metal Gear Solid 4 is defindently somthing that you would want to say just wow. Kojima has been delaying… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4

Metal gear solid 4 is an outstanding game. Pure and simple. I mean pure and simple in the outstanding sense but that doesnt necessarily mean that the story itself is simple. You will need to play the… Read more

This Metal Gear really is Solid

The word masterpiece tens to fall short of what this journey through Kojima's world. This experience is so heartfelt, dynamic, aw inspiring and totally mind blowing that if you were to not play this g… Read more

An Epic Conclusion to Solid Snake's Saga!

Wow! If I were to sum this game up with one word, it would be wow! This game is visually stunning, amazingly epic and the best reason to own a Playstation 3 so far. Everything about this game is amazi… Read more

GGTL: Metal Gear Solid 4

I feel like I must start this review by stating that I have never played a Metal Gear Solid game to completion before (got about 90% through MGS3) and that this may have had a negative or even positiv… Read more

MGS1 Times 4

People lets get one thing straight before we continue. Stop posting stuff that isn't a direct review of the game, and stop posting reviews when you haven't played the game. It is so demeaning to peopl… Read more

MGS4 Almost Perfect

Story: Well as a lot of you guys probably know Metal Gear is not the easiest story to follow and this one really ties everything up nicely, I never thought, but what about this and that, everything ge… Read more

Metal………………..Gear?

Metal Gear Solid 4, allegedly the final Metal Gear game to feature Solid Snake, is a staggering artistic achievement, unique in narrative ambition and cinematic excess. It follows Snake, now an old ma… Read more

KOJIMA AT THIS BEST

Hideo Kojima was quoted about a couple months ago as saying that MGS4 was a disappointment for him.That the game turned out to be 1/10th as good as the one he had envisioned. This had all the gaming w… Read more

Medal Gear Solid 4

For my first review on this site I coulndn't have picked a better title. I want to start by saying This is the one of the best games I have had the honor of playing in the 25 plus years games I have p… Read more

Not a great game

I know a ton of people like this game. To be honest I am not sure why. I guess people have different taste in games. You wont really be "playing" this game much. There are TONS of cut scenes. TONS!!!!… Read more

Otacon, where am I?

THIS REVIEW HAS SOME MODERATE SPOILERS. The MIddle East Otacon: Snake, you're in the Middle East. You're surrounded by good guys. There are bad guys. Snake, shoot the bad guys. Snake: But my gun's jam… Read more

'Metal Gear Solid 4' is a masterpiece despite a few flaws

Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:00 am By Frank Anderson WRITING FOR LINK Related clicks: 'Mario Kart' for Wii is fun for all gamers (07/11/08) "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" has been… Read more

Very good, but great?

I was late finishing this one - finally got to the end after over a month. This is a very good game - the game mechanics are polished, visual effects stunning, enemies smart enough but not 'psychic' w… Read more

MGS4 GotP

Everything in this game is incredibly done; cinematics, gameplay, weapons, music, graphics, voice acting, boss fights, customization, multi-player, etc. If you own a PS3 you really should do yourself… Read more

What? Like You Didn't Love This Game!

There are parts when you play that make you feel like Kojima is a genius, which we kinda already knew. There are some parts that could annoy you, maybe because I was only able to carry 5 Rations and S… Read more

"The only justification for owning a PLAYSTATION 3 you need"

"The only justification for owning a PLAYSTATION 3 you need" - Gameplay - Awesome. (period). With tons of new mechanics and very welcome improvements (moveable camera, moving while in first person, Ge… Read more

Amazing

This game is amazing. From start to finish. You've probably heard all the hyperbole going around this game, but don't let that or the fact it's on the PS3 scare you away. It's the reason the PS3 exist… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 Review

Alright guys, here we go with my review of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Let me just start off by saying that this is probably one of the best games I have ever played. I have always been… Read more

Tactical Espionage? Felt more like a shotter to me..

I really enjoyed MGS 4, but what I dislike was the whole buying weapons with the whole debrin point system. The past MGS games had you conserving ammo, sneaking around enemies and obtacles. Of course,… Read more

Believe the Hype this game is what you heard about it above GOOD,

Difficulty: Hard Time Spent: 10 to 20 Hours "All it's cracked up to be" You are the player (Old Snake) and must navigate the game world in order to progress, using stealth and cunning this where where… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Amazing

Metal Gear Solid 4, the latest, and perhaps final, chapter in director Hideo Kojima's storied series, has been saddled with impossible expectations, tasked with closing out every aspect the labyrinthi… Read more

A satisfying conclusion to a beloved series

In Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, fans will find everything they have come to expect from a Metal Gear game. Long and beautiful cutscenes, deep and interesting NPCs, bizarre bosses, and eno… Read more

Liquefying the Solid Metal.

This, is a Sneaking Mission. S olid snake is on another sneaking mission and this time, he is determined to settle everything. Many gamers around the world have been waiting to get their hands on this… Read more

A Fitting Final for an Old Hero

Wow, 10 years ago a game from Konami arrived at US shores a game called Metal Gear Solid for Playstation. This game was to pioneer cinematic fusion of game and movies. Now ten years later its finishin… Read more

Amazed...

Amazed by how perfect this game is. I simply can't find any flaws with it. No bugs. No glitches. No dumb AI. Just all round perfect... Presentation This game is nothing short of stunning when it comes… Read more

The best game of 2008

The Metal Gear Series are the reason to buy any playstation hardware: - I actually bought a Sony TV for my dorm room when my roomate decided to buy a Playstation just so we could play MGS - I bought P… Read more

An emotional rollercoaster ride of a video game

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a game that will split many people. The series way of telling a story has always been strange, but compelling for those that really get into it, and with MGS4 it's no different.… Read more

A perfect masterpiece.

From the cooky intro video to the ending this is an amazing game.I never thought I would be able to classify a game as a real "masterpiece",but that game has come.I'm really happy to find a game that… Read more

Takes the artform to new heights. A stunning gaming evolution.

Where do one begin to review this game? I dont know where to begin and where to end. You could write a whole book only about the society references, the military opinions, the future prophecies and th… Read more

My MGS4 Review

I bought Metal Gear Solid 4 June 19th and ended up finishing it around 4AM (6AM if you count the hours of footage after the final boss) on June 21st. I just could not put it down and was drawn into it… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 is an amazing end to an ok series

How to easily read: my review is split up into 4 basic parts at the end of my description i will give it a rank out of 5 ex: I give my instructions on how to read my review a 2/5 because most people p… Read more

perfect in any way

Metal gear solid 4 is the best action and adventure game ever created on this planet. I liiked the series from the first metal gear i ever played to the best game ever. even if you are not a metal gea… Read more

An amazing experiene, Game of the Year for 2008

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is easily the best gameplay experience in the metal Gear Solid frachise. It also includes many great little touches that any fan of the series will love. The b… Read more

PS3 has finally received its Game of the Year candidate.

It is finally here. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is in the hands of every raging fanboy in a 3,000,000 mile radius. This game has been shown by Kojima in E3 and TGS' for years and we are f… Read more

A Fitting End

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a magnum opus for one of the boldest game series in history. Despite the lengthy cutscenes (which I love) the game is as much movie as it is game. The controls have been refined… Read more

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Metal Gear Solid 4 has up to this point been one of the biggest titles of 2008. This most anticipated sequel in a year of big anticipated sequels has come, and unfortunately, has gone for the most par… Read more

Best MGS game yet.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is by far the best mgs game to date. Anyone who is a fan of the series will really enjoy playing this game. Not only is the gameplay much improved but the story finally delivers som… Read more

REVIEW - Metal Gear Solid 4

http://patricknguyen.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/review-metal-gear-solid-4-guns-of-the-patriots/ Metal Gear. Two words that make hearts jump. Two words that have become synonymous with ’stealth action’ a… Read more

Snake has changed.

The Good: The plot is easier to follow than past games; Gameplay is actually action oriented; Well crafted cutscenes; Many many easter eggs; Loaded with customizable weapons; Great cast of characters;… Read more

Amazing!

This has to be one of the greatest games I have ever played in my time. The combination of the beyond words storyline and great game play scores this a 5 for me. Some see the story as a little over th… Read more

Got a PS3? - Get this

This is everything you could ever want from a Metal Gear game ... and then some. Start to finish, it grabs you by the balls and refuses to let go until the credits roll (and even after that it takes y… Read more

Easily one of the most impressive experiences this generation.

As someone who was extremely disappointed with MGS2 and MGS: Portable Ops, I went into MGS4 with some trepidation. I've seen the good reviews of this series before. I've seen the rabid fan adulation b… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a Story Driven Masterpiece

This game is a landmark in the industry of gaming it prospers as a true form of art. Everything about is simply amazing. This storied franchise has been through a lot. From its begginning in the nes e… Read more

MGS4 has smashed "the bar" to bits and is now dancing on it.

Finishing Metal Gear Solid 4 was an overwhelming experience for me. It's flawless in meshing story and game-play together – something that the series had been superb at doing, but has now perfected. T… Read more

Rides the line between genius and fanservice well

It just seems like a massive undertaking to write about this game because of all my wildly diverse opinions about it. It’s not cut and dry like most other games or even the other Metal Gears. This one… Read more

An amazing finale to an awesome series

Metal Gear Solid 4 is the answer to all the problems you could ever have with an MGS game. The controls have been streamlined and a 3D camera has been implemented. The over the shoulder aiming mechani… Read more

Kept You Waiting Huh?

After waiting several years for this game it was definitely worth it. The game stunning visuals and in depth cut scenes make it a joy to sit down and play. The plot is so involving sometimes you lose… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

I've been enjoying my Playstation 3 since I got it, but some people insist MGS4 is the only game possibly worth getting the system for. It is one of the reasons I made the purchasing decision I did, a… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Metal Gear Solid games have been one of the honored franchise’s in the video game industry. Starting with Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, both for the MSX2, the gameplay was like nothing… Read more

Cinamatic Perfection

Metal Gear Solid is one of those single player experiences that anyone who calls themselves a gamer would be crazy to miss. Hideo Kojima has ended the tale of Solid Snake with an experience that can n… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4

There are numerous reasons why Metal Gear Solid 4 is not only the best game on the ps3 but also frankly one of the best games of this generation. From it's dynamic story to its' high production values… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4

Damn! That was pretty much my initial reaction to playing Metal Gear Solid 4. I was all hyped, but I had it in the back of my mind that I might be disappointed. We all remember that first demo, where… Read more

You've done well Snake

Ahh MGS$, where to start? How bout this game is awesome. Everything about this game is awesome. And everything that bothered me in past MGS games is now awesome. From the moment you put the disc in, t… Read more

War has changed... and so has the landscape of gaming in 2008!

This game was everything I wanted it to be and more. The cutscenes were long but so well done it can easily be forgiven. This was Kojima's finest moment. Putting an end to a legend is never an easy th… Read more

2008 GOTY!!!

Everybody is familiar with Kojima's Metal Gear series. Metal Gear Solid 4 is the final chapter in Snake's epic journey on the Playstation 3. I won't go into too many details in this review because mos… Read more

Otacon, have you seen my cellphone?

Story: You basicly play Old Snake on his final mission taking him around the world in his quest to stop his Twin from basicly talking over the world. The game is presented in a very cinematic style wi… Read more

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Presentation - 10 Everything in this game has a real nice polish to it, and the presentation is no different. The cinematics are front and center once again but this time they mean business with the s… Read more

MGS 4: Guns of the Patriots Review

It is games like this that make me proud to be a PS3 gamer. I cannot believe the amount of detail and precision that went into creating this game. This is Snakes final mission and I am upset that this… Read more

Solid snakes finest romp?

An interviewer once asked Producer/Director Hideo Kojima before the premiere of Metal Gear Solid – a decade ago now – if he named the new branch of the Metal Gear lore “Metal Gear Solid” because the p… Read more

Best single player experience available - but not for everyone.

In this game you play as Old Snake, an aging war veteran who sneaks, crawls and rolls (and shoots!) his way through the battlefield. Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best single player experience I have ever… Read more

Best PS3 game so far

Metal Gear Solid 4 may be the best in the series. Some people may not be a fan of Hideo Kojima's brand of storytelling, but will still enjoy this game. The action is gripping and fun. The visuals are… Read more

Balancing act done right.

Seeing as this is my first review I will probably sound overly critical, its how I am and how I view anything when I first come into it. I will throw my personal opinions in first, the one thing that… Read more

A perfect end to the series

First of, I am not going to write much (if anything) about the story, there is simply too much to cover, and neither should I write much about it, cause it could ruin the experience for you. But let m… Read more

MGS4 is like the cherry on top of the MGS sundae.

War has changed. So has the Metal Gear Solid franchise with its fourth installment. Thankfully, it's all for the better, culminating in one of the best games ever. Metal Gear Solid 4 has been the most… Read more

Metal Gear!?

From Metal Gear Solid on the Playstation to Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater on the PS2 the MGS franchise has always been one of the most highly regarded in the video game industry. With this franchise… Read more

Kojima san, thank you for this masterpiece!

Alright, my first review for this truly new awesome site. Jeff, Ryan, Brad, Vinny, I salute you. The first true great PS3 exclusive is a little late in the game, but it's finally here. Hideo Kojima su… Read more

MGS4 Review

This game doesn't need need too much words to describe how respectfully awesome this game is. It has 1. Great Story. 2. Great Gameplay 3. Best cutscenes- length is no problem here. 4. Good voice actin… Read more

Holy Hyperbole, Bat... er... Snake... man?

I'll come right out and say it, I've been a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series since it's debut on Sony's first PlayStation back in 1998. I've eagerly awaited each new entry in the series like a rabid… Read more

Fulfilling conclusion to an otherwise convulted franchise

The crux of the issue with a triple A title such as Metal Gear Solid 4 is that fan expectations intersect violently with Sony's need to bring more casual gamers to the fray. Sony's immense market shar… Read more

If you own a PS3 you owe it to yourself to buy this game.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the latest title to come out the deranged mess that is Hideo Kojima’s mind and once again it raises the bar for storytelling in video games. Following on fr… Read more

The Definitive Metal Gear

After 20 years of the metal gear franchise, Metal Gear Solid 4 is able to nearly perfect the gameplay elements, while still delivering an amazing story that made the series so well known in the first… Read more

Some legends are meant to die

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a stealth action game, just like its predecessors. Also much like its predecessors, it contains many, many lengthy cut scenes. About half of this roughly 15… Read more

Perfect game for a growing console

i had only played numerous parts of all of the metal gear series, my favorite game in the series being MGS 2, until now.Of course I had high hopes coming into this game, from praise across all press,… Read more

"Kept you waitin' huh?"

Over the last twenty years the Metal Gear series has influenced and changed the action / adventure genre with every new entry in the series. Without it, stealth-action would not exist and story-tellin… Read more

Metal Gear Masterpiece

It is not often that a video game blends cinematic flair, eloquent story telling and superb game play into one package. Many great games thrive on the latter while few find a way to excel in all categ… Read more

Snakes Final Mission

Solid (Old) Snake is back in MGS4 in what will be his final mission. I want to clear up something right from the start, this game is amazing, however it is not a game for everyone. Visually MGS4 is ea… Read more

New ways of doing things and shiny graphics, but same old MGS.

Although Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots introduces a variety of new ways to kill your enemies, at heart, it’s still the same game it’s always been. The gameplay has been tightened up and vas… Read more

War May Have Changed But Kojima's Vision Sure Hasn't

It was once said that video games are not works of art, nor could they ever hope to be considered as such. These naive individuals have obviously never seen a game made by Kojima Productions. Hideo ha… Read more

A game truly made to end the series with dropped jaws.

Metal Gear Sold 4 is by far a noble prize winning game of the century in my books. The game quickly pulls you in close and together you both share a special bond with each other. The fact that not onl… Read more

Yes it is that good

5/5 So far the best game this year. Easy better than GTA4. I really cant find that much to complain about. I can seep and understand that people complain about not being able to play for long period o… Read more

Intense Gameplay Steals the Show

Bullets whiz over your prone body as you sneak through the forest. Mortar fire can be heard in the distance, screeching above. The mortar strikes the ground with force, kicking up dust, dirt and debri… Read more

MGS4 blurs the line between cinematography and gameplay.

Metal Gear Solid has always been praised (and sometimes bashed) by it's long cutscenes, movie-style cinematography and mind bending plot twists. Metal Gear Solid 4 continues this trend by not only rea… Read more

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a game that will leave you speechless

Story: Your Solid snake or old snake which ever you wish. Your back to stop liquid from enslaving humanity and launching his nukes. Missions: 5 acts split into sectors. Range from driving a mech to ki… Read more

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