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June 2008
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One of the greatest games ever created
Satisfies in almost every way possible
A brilliant mixture of storytelling and gameplay
Mind-blowing audiovisual presentation
Tight and compelling shooting mechanics
Gratifying stealth mechanics
Lots of cool gadgets and weapons that you can tailor to your own style of play
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Stress concept is a bit confusing at first
A quick tutorial mode would have been handy The Final Word Absolutely brilliant. Buy it. Buy it now!
Abstract: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the culmination of 20 years worth of console-defining games. What makes it so incredible is that MGS4 actually lives up to those 20 years and does the entire series justice in spite of the massive hype, antic...
Abstract: Note: If you have yet to complete the full game, please be aware that reading this review may spoil some of the surprises that lie in wait. In particular, the criticism of the games ending, which begins on the third page, does delve into spoiler terri...
The cut-scenes are too long and portions of the gameplay feel antiquated, but this is a dazzling last stand for Solid Snake, and one of the most compelling action games you'll play this year....
Abstract: KonamiMetal Gear Solid 4 launched with great anticipation by fans and even non fans alike. There was so much at stake here: Everyone wanted to know how this unequaled 20 year old franchise will end, how the legend will go, and the final swan song of ou...
Abstract: Metal Gear Solid 4 has been a long-awaited title. We first heard word back in 2005, and drama has only built up from there. It's been touted by PS3 owners as a reason to own the system, and then claimed to be coming to the 360. Well, all of that can b...
Above excellence with graphics and sound; ties up all loose ends and closes with satisfaction; reinvented gameplay leaves you wanting more.
Not enough gameplay; cutscenes are a tad too long at times; that thing with the install time isn’t funny Kojima Productions (you’ll see what I mean).
That about does it for Metal Gear Solid 4, it’s an amazing achievement for the teams that worked on it and more than lives up to being a next-generation video game. Graphics, gameplay, voice work, and presentation are all mind-blowing good and despi...
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Published: 2008-06-13, Author: Will , review by: gamespy.com
Gorgeous visuals; excellent sound; OctoCamo and Solid Eye are great gameplay additions; presentation (including the long cut-scenes) is top-notch; finally, some answers!
Drebin fundamentally changes the core MGS experience; Metal Gear Online is hindered by a clunky interface and reliance on the PlayStation Network.
With the release of Konamis Metal Gear Solid 4, the moment millions of fans have been waiting for is finally here. As the final chapter in the Solid Snake saga, the game was supposed to bring closure (and, perhaps more importantly, answers) to the ser...
Published: 2008-06-13, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the most technically stunning video game ever made. Its also a fine example of storytelling prowess within its medium, combining gameplay and narrative so slickly and beautifully that its impossible to extr...
