Yawn...

andbraith from from London, 2nd November, 2009

Bad gameplay and boring.

Epic!

stevieguil from from Salford, 16th September, 2009

Metal Gear Solid 4 marks the series 21st year; it's promised to be Solid Snakes last mission, and Hideo Kojimas last in charge. So the big question is does Snake die? That's not to be spoiled, MGS4's revelations are better experienced first hand. There are some nicely done references to past games, like the Gekko trampling a cardboard box, enforcing the 'games nowhere to hide' approach. There's a beautifully done dream sequence that's a tribute to the PSOne classic. Snake still smokes. In fact there aren't many games that have its history woven so deeply. With so many loose ends to tie up, cut scenes are plentiful and long. Quite a few top 90 minutes. They are near perfect, and as good as anything I've ever seen. Not just in games, but any other media. They are just flawless. The only drawback is that on the first play-through, more time is spent watching cut scenes than actually playing the game. The opening is a typical example of the stop start gameplay. There are nice touches to offer some interaction, like controlling the MK2 during mission briefings and obtaining characters face camo. Or triggering flashback images when certain characters are mentioned, or offering first person viewpoints during certain moments. However, these can all be skipped for that second play-through, as the games clock doesn't pause. Essential for achieving higher emblems and unlocking special items. Like stealth camo and Altairs disguise from Assassins Creed. Almost everything is a unique experience. Graphics are fairly impressive; Snakes Octacamo suit provides some fancy graphical effects. The gameplay is more open than ever; encouraging experimental approaches and improvisation. For once, an aggressive approach is fun to play, with an over the shoulder perspective for aiming and shooting. Stealth remains just as challenging yet rewarding when done right. In terms of plot, it's safe to say that every fan will find closure from this. Every character is accounted for and nothing has been watered down or removed. Almost unnecessary plot details are included relentlessly. But surely necessary for Kojima to make a Metal Gear to please every fan. Even more impressive is that the game could be played and actually enjoyed by someone with no prior knowledge. An incredible game, one of the finest in a very long time.

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dont like it

Deejayy from , 1st September, 2009

one of the worsed metal gears i have ever played

Didnt have the energy to even play it

neewhom from , 23rd August, 2009

This game was he opposite of what i was expecting from a MGS title, i wanted the old retro sneaking and shooting, rather than a solo mission iraq like war game. I played the game for about 45 minuits before sending it back, and 30 minuits of that were cut scenes. I am no exagerating when i say, you have 2-3 minuits of gameplay in the begining before a 5 min cutscene begins, and this happens for about 4-5 times. Honestly i dont have a good word to say about the game, graphics werent even good. fail in my books but i guess my opinion is clearly unlike many others who rate this game.

oh no its not

Riadh from , 29th July, 2009

actualy for the uninformed first the grammer Mgs has been around since the nes, nintendo entertainment system had the first metal gear game, mgs4 wasnt on the ps1 that was mgs, skipping that, if your playing mgs your playing it for the story and stealth gameplay. Without 90 mins of cut scenes youll probebly not know whats going on, and also, if you cant sit for a few minutes without shooting something, YOUR PLAYING THE WRONG GAME!

As expected

A Customer from London, 29th July, 2009

As expected a great game with great handling and graphics. Not giving full 5 star just because i thought that, after a while, the long scenes/movies in between levels get too long and a bit boring (although the graphics is very good)

Poor.

ronbuddharocket from from Berwick-upon-Tweed, 17th July, 2009

Being a big fan of MGS1 I was hoping for a return to form after a very disappointing couple of sequels. Unfortunately my hopes have not been realised in this effort. Essentially there are the bare bones of a very enjoyable game in there somewhere but due to the unnecessarily long cut scenes our focus and ultimately our enjoyment, dwindles before we can really get the most out of it. If someone else is on hand to resuscitate you after the coma inducing cut scenes you may enjoy brief glimpses of an enjoyable shooter. Not quite a stealth masterpiece as intended as the stealth elements aren't as much fun as they should be and to be honest aren't really required. A pile of ammo and a decent grenade launcher usually gets much more satisfying results. I say usually as some of the gunplay is unusually clunky and makes for less fluid and satisfying gun battles than I would have hoped for. Still fun but not fulfilling its potential I'm afraid. There are definitely better shooters around and I'm sad to say there are better stealth games too. It does seem to be a love it or hate it game so give it a go. If you think you're enjoying it but you're waiting for it to 'get going' however. Give up. It's never going to 'get going' how you want it to and it's just not for you.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the patriots

A Customer from Mitcham, 6th July, 2009

spent more time watching the game than actually playing. If u've got a few hours to play, choose something else. If you want to watch a movie, get this one.

amazing

leovallum from , 24th June, 2009

the gameplay is amazing, found it really easy to manouver the character, unlike the previous metal gear games, the graphics, storyline and sound quality were great. would reccomend this game to anyone who is a fan of the metal gear series and the last 2 resident evil games.