Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Game » consists of 21 releases. Released Jun 12, 2008
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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5 (127) 4 (11) 3 (8) 2 (2) 1 (1) 4.7 starsAverage score of 151 user reviews
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I know writers who use subtext, and they're all cowards! 1
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 creation that wasn't given enough time, written by a man who is extremely tired of his creation. Meant to be an ending to the franchise, it tries to do everything and fails at most of the things.The story feels like a much more integral part of this game than even of previous games. The cutscenes of...
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Jaw Dropping 0
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 reason to justify their purchase of a PS3. It pretty much answers every question you had on its previous entries. Metal Gear solid 4 has been completely re hauled in the gameplay department. It plays very different from it's predecessors. Although at the same time it's more accessible to western audie...
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MGS4 blurs the line between cinematography and gameplay. 1
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 reaching this goal, but by blasting it into hyper-space. But what hasn't been done well in a Metal Gear Solid game is a perfect control system, an in-depth and varied gameplay and intense action, to which Metal Gear Solid 4 not only improves upon these elements, but perfects them.Snake's final chapter ...
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This game offers just as many reasons not to play as it does to play it. 6
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 Gear storyline with one last hurrah. In this light, the Metal Gear saga ends on a rather conflicted note. After all, Guns of the Patriots is not without its flaws. The story is needlessly drawn out and has a penchant for the absurd, and many of its side features are awkward, at best. In spite of the...
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Cinamatic Perfection 0
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 not be called anything other than epic. Given the story can at times seem a bit over the top it is so well presented it and a few movement / control shortcomings can easily be forgiven. This is single player experience any fan of the series ( or anyone new abet some brushing up on MGS history would b...
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Metal Gear Solid 4 0
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 Kojimi showed off the infamous ball-grab in the heat of the Middle East. By the time I got to the first big battle, I was floored. The intensity of trying to stay hidden in the midst of massive explosions had absolutely astounded me. From then on, I knew I was right where I wanted to be. The game con...
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The best game of 2008 0
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 PS2 when MGS2 was being release on the PS2 - I bought my PSP to play Metal Gear Acid and- I recently bought my PS3 MGS4 bundle I have no hesitation in calling myself an MGS fanboy and the latest game in the series is a vindication of my blatent fanboyism. The game is superb in all aspects and blends ci...
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Absolution and Impotence (Or the end of the conspiracy era) 0
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 about. Guns of the Patriots is the first Metal Gear game in about ten years where you actually play as Solid Snake. Yes, after ten years of having Solid Snake dangled in front of us, only to be baited and switched into playing the rest of the game as a more androgynous blonde cretin, or tricked into p...
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A strong title in which anyone with a PS3 should consider playing 0
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 the same time, keeping faithful fans of the franchise pleased with what they’ve become accustomed to from past releases. Meaning, it had to keep with its traditions, but also needed to expand on it in a way -- more specifically, in terms of gameplay -- that goes beyond the traditional ways of wha...
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MGS4 is the type of game worth owning a PS3 for 2
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, the series has always divided the audience: a story that can be hard to keep track of with its numerous twists and turns, as well as gameplay that hardly evolved in a meaningful way between the first Metal Gear Solid on PSX and Metal Gear Solid 3 on the PS2 have kept many a player at bay. With Metal G...
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Badly In Need of Editors 4
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 makes the battlefield stealth a blast to play and gives it tons of replayability.Unfortunately, that excellent game, that shiny nugget of fun, is smothered in layers of some of the most obnoxious, convoluted verbal feces to ever grace a visual medium. Not two hours into the game I was mashing the ...
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Metal Gear Solid 4: The best game ever made 0
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 about MGS4 is the graphics. These have been the best graphics for a year and a half (until Uncharted 2 came out), but still out shine most games today. My personal favorite part is the story. While it has had a lot of criticism for being 'boring' or 'more like a movie than a game', this isn't true....
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Snakes Final Mission 0
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 easily one of the most beautifully rendered games you have ever seen. From the impressive player models to the attention to detail in all the locations you will get to explore, much love has been put into this title and it shows. The story is complicated, so complicated that the final cutscene is ...
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A Fitting Final for an Old Hero 0
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 finishing up. The game is definitely for any body who likes Metal Gear and gives some fun gameplay for those who are just jumping in.GraphicsVery beauiful engine. The game runs smoothly majority of the time while showing great detail. This is a good flagship title for the PS3.SoundGreat music, great gu...
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Liquefying the Solid Metal. 3
This, is a Sneaking Mission.Solid 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 game for a long while, and after watching all those teasers the game has finally come out. And it turns out that it definitely did live up to the expectations. The story of the game is everything everyone wanted it to be. All the loose ends are tied together, every little detail is covered, and all q...
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'Metal Gear Solid 4' is a masterpiece despite a few flaws 0
Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 - 2:00 am By Frank AndersonWRITING 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 hailed as the game that will make buying a PS3 worthwhile, and on many fronts it holds up to the hype. It has some of the most amazing production values of any game ever created. The "Metal Gear" series has created enough loose ends that it would take more than a few games to tie them all up satis...
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MGS4 is a great game, shame it's not it's own game. 0
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 weakness too.MGS4 is, mechanically, an improved, westernized version of Metal Gear Solid 3. They fixed up the previously horrible shooting controls, simplified the camouflage, and removed the survival elements. It's just a shame that they didn't think to transfer the greatest part of MGS3 - the amazing st...
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Best game on the PS3, as simple as that!!! 0
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 , I liked watching them but I found the gameplay just very anoying. But when I started it up I was like Is this a Metal gear game? The gameplay just feel so improved compared to the last games and everything feels like a giant step up from the old ones.The Level and environment designs look so great ...
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MGS4 is this generation's most important game 0
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 to the series and delivers on all fronts. The hours of cinematics are enthralling and touching, Snake and Otacons journey is full of emotional happenings and is sure to keep anyone hooked. The gameplay is of course, exceptional and often times had my mouth hanging open in surprise to the brilliant ...
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Goodbye, old friend 0
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 games this generation. After exploring Snake’s father, Big Boss, in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Kojima has returned to the original plot-lines started in previous games in an attempt to tie everything together into one cohesive story. With all the hype surroun...
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Great, but Disappointing 0
Originally posted on my blogIt’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 review may contain story spoilers. Read at your own risk! Operating mostly on the basis of a promised beautiful, cinematic, amazing future of games, the PS3 launched back in November of 2006 with many of its purchasers anxiously awaiting the arrival of one specific game: Metal Gear Solid 4. Arriving qui...
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MGS4: Review 0
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 best PS3 exclusive title and the game most wanted by 360 gamers, MGS4 is ready to tell the finale of the epic story that is Solid Snake.Hideo Kojima has been dispersing information about Snakes life for the past 12 years that, in the games world, has spanned over 5 decades…Do the long, convoluted pup...
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Wake Me When it's Over 3
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 true brilliance and gameplay nirvana sprinkled throughout its history starting back in 1998. Over the past several years the titles have veered off into wildly different directions with varying results - some good, some lacking. While the first game in the series was groundbreaking, the second was la...
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Intense Gameplay Steals the Show 0
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 debris, eliciting a wince. You keep going–after all, you’ve got a job to do. You continue your long, slow crawl through the muck. From the east comes a squadron of militia fighters who do not notice you hiding in some high grass. They push forward while you follow close behind, careful to not arouse susp...
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Kept You Waiting Huh? 0
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 track of time. All of your metal gear solid questions are definitely answered in this installment of metal gear. The game play itself is quite good the fact that you can go through the whole game without even killing anyone. Its the best of the series in my opinion and i love the online portion of t...
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An amazing achievement. One of the best games ever made. 2
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 (can be a good thing depending on the player) Scattered install and load times FaceCamo does not disappear during cutscenes For over ten years, the Metal Gear Solid series has told a compelling story with interesting characters. Metal Gear Solid 4 concludes the events of the first three games in ...
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is a game that will leave you speechless 2
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 killing bosses. Missions(acts) range from 2-5 hours eachControls: Easy controls to learn and make the game very easy to play. Standard FPS controls in a stealthy game.Features:Amazing Graphics and Audio,Conclusions to the story,Lots of weapons and customization optionsAI: The AI in this game is amazing...
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Yes it is that good 0
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 of times and just sitting and watching the game but if you buy a Metal Gear Solid game and complain about that is like buying a RTS game and complaining about you not being able to play it in first person mode.I think this game is as close to perfection we will come in a few years. (This is just how i...
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A game truly made to end the series with dropped jaws. 0
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 only gameplay is supurb but aswell the storyline. Aside from those two the graphics are astounding with beautiful to destruction scenery. The game would not be classified as a game but instead as a memorable experience that Old Snake and you have gone through together from the start and end.My review m...
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War May Have Changed But Kojima's Vision Sure Hasn't 0
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 has been pushing the bounds of the story driven genre since his first introduction into the field. His works are truly a testament for just how blurred the line between movie and game can be pushed. The latest example, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, has truly become the definitive inter...
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New ways of doing things and shiny graphics, but same old MGS. 0
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 vastly improved, but underneath that, all that gamers have come to expect from the Metal Gear Solid series remains. Convoluted plot lines, unbelievable twists, out of this world characters and nanomachines are all still present in MGS4. Despite being fundamentally the same as its predecessors, MGS4 get...
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Metal Gear Masterpiece 2
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 categories. Metal Gear Solid 4 not only meets all of these requirements, it obliterates them without hesitation. Metal Gear Solid 4 is the greatest game I have ever played, period. Snake could not ask for a more fitting sendoff. As a MGS fan I remember having to listen to the boring codecs between snake...
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"Kept you waitin' huh?" 0
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-telling in games would not be what it is today. Metal Gear needed a final chapter fitting of its great legacy and that's exactly what Hideo Kojima has given to it. From the very beginning you get that special atmosphere only a Metal Gear game can create, starting with the familiar gunshot echo upon selec...
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Perfect game for a growing console 0
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, but I didn't know how special this game was until I really got stuck into the deep and rich story that is hard to follow in some parts but entertaining nevertheless. This is more accessible than other games in the series, this really helps newcomers get into the game.MultiplayerThe multiplayer compo...
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Some legends are meant to die 0
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 to 20-hour game will be spent watching, not playing. Even for series veterans, this is a surprisingly large amount. However, MGS 4 is improved from its forebears in a number of important ways.The first major improvement to the series' blueprint is in the controls and gameplay mechanics. In previous...
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The Definitive Metal Gear 1
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 place.The previous metal gear solid games presented a similar excellent story, but the gameplay never felt like it was the best it could be and it was really far from it, shown by the huge refinements made by MGS4. By greatly improving the controls and camera, it allows the player to play the game ...
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Fulfilling conclusion to an otherwise convulted franchise 0
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 share lead has dwindled, and with a last-place-in-the-standings ranking (at least in the American market), MGS4 presents to the public the first major title that cannot be bought on a rival system. Well...yet.Gone are the clumsy stealth mechanics that made immersion a chore. The core of MGS4's gamep...
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Holy Hyperbole, Bat... er... Snake... man? 0
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 hyena eyeballing a lion's leftovers. But, I'll be the first to admit the series had not produced a perfect entry, until now.Of course this all my opinion. If you're among the many that can't stomach watching cut scenes or being handed heavy doses of philosophy with your games then this entry in the...
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Kojima san, thank you for this masterpiece! 0
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 sure kept us waiting, but Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is out, and it does not disappoint. For me, it's the most fun I've had on my PlayStation 3 this year. Graphically, you've got to see it to believe it. Kojima went for a truly cinematic approach to telling the story, so most of the ...
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Metal Gear!? 0
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 came unique gameplay, amazing storytelling and top of the line visuals. But how do you end a series that is beloved by so many? You do it in style and Hideo Kojima with his amazing development team have proved once again how great this series is. You will be absolutely overwhelmed with emotions as ...
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MGS4 is like the cherry on top of the MGS sundae. 1
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 highly anticipated game for the Playstation 3 since before the console was even announced. All over the internet and magazines, plenty of gamers and MGS nerds wondering when we will see the next installment in the famed franchise. Luckily, in June 2008, it is finally here. Even better, what is her...
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A perfect end to the series 0
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 me just say, it is great. It is not quite as a complex story like in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty, but it aint simple either. Perhaps you might want to have some knowledge about the series before you play it, or else it could be become a tad confusing. But I would say that, even if you have no...
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Balancing act done right. 0
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 stresses me during a review is people saying I and me. Personal OpinionMy personal first impression of the game was how complete it felt, when you started it didn't feel as if any of the idea's where half done or unpolished and everything worked how you would expect. I was surprised at the change i...
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Best PS3 game so far 0
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 top of the line. If you own a PS3 then you have to give this game a try. I did find the story to get a bit nuts at times but thats what makes Metal Gear unique. The game just gives you a style you wont find anywhere else and alot of epic moments. At the end of the day Metal Gear Solid 4 is a must ...
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