Customer Ratings & Reviews

I didn't follow the game very much but the game play was fun.

Alright, I came into this game with an open mind. After reading a lot of forums on what people were expecting, I myself was somewhat dreading what the game will be like. Talk about the cut scenes being hours long, how the game was overhyped.... DO NOT BE TAINTED! Honestly, this game had the same kind of impact on my "gaming memories" that FFVII did. Even in the opening credits, I was blown away. Konami really pushed the PS3 graphics engine to the max in this one, and it surely does not disappoint (especially on those 1080p HDTV's). To me, the game itself seemed more like a movie that you could interact with then a game (due to those lengthy cut scenes). As the story progresses, they build on each other, which involves you more in the plot. This in itself seems like something that would make most people call it quits early, but the good thing is that if you do not care to follow the story, those scenes can be skipped. As far as the storyline goes, you do not have to be a fan of the MSG series to appreciate them. I myself have only played MSG 2, and was completely surprised at the amount of time and effort that was put into this installment. I was able to follow the game and understand it. ' *Key Pros to this game* 1) Top notch graphics and audio. I felt like I was watching real people on screen, and the audio reminded me of Saving Private Ryan 2) Very involved storyline could be turned into a film. The characterization and involvement of the main roles makes you remember and interact with the plot (like FFVII) 3) Innovative game play (FPS or third person) and the ability to interact with the environment you play in. Many, many times I found myself completely blown away with the epic battles and sequences the game puts you through. ' *Key Cons* 1) Lengthy cut scenes. As I said before, you can be prepared to sit (if you choose to) and watch some 45+ minute scenes. Once again though, all scenes can be skipped. 2) Game felt short. I purchased my game the day it came out, and finished it within 25 hrs (played time). Mind you I took my time with the game as well (exploring and testing out game play mechanics). All said and done, I wish it would have been more time where you were actually playing, not watching. ' This could last point could really be considered a pro or con, just depends on how you view it. After each section of the game is completed, you are prompted with a 1-3 minute installation for the next part. That isn't too bad time wise, but can get a little annoying if you have multiple saves and want to go back and replay. On the other hand, it does cut down the loading time between sequences in-game down to 10 seconds max. ' Overall, I would still rate this game among my favorite games played (Bioshock and FFVII being others). The pros for this game heavily outweigh the cons. Even though stuff can get a little lengthy and sometimes boring, the overall experience is a great one. For all you sports fan gamers out there as well, it would be a good pickup. I showed the key sequences of this game to buddies of mine (who were only Madden and FIFA heads), and they immediately said they would buy it if they owned a PS3. So in short, the experience of this game is definitely worth the purchase. I can see myself returning to replay this game over and over again. 2 thumbs up in my book.

If you like a good stealth game and sneaking and stealth missions this game is it.

Greatest hits edition. Good price. Good game series.

At this point Metal Gear Solid 4 is the best game I have played for the Playstation 3 so far. This also being the first in the series that I have ever played. As for many people I think this may be so. So the designer of the game has created a database that you can download that will get you up to date on what has happened in the previous entries of the game. The database also blocks all potential spoilers based on your saved content in the game you are currently playing. As far as the game itself goes this is a really great game. The controls are very easy to get into and work very well. I will admit I didn't like the pulling up of the screens to pick your weapons and items, but after a while it all becomes second nature. As far as weapons and items you have a very large array of them, more so than other games. You can also customize them with add-ons like scopes, flash lights, silencers, etc. All of this can be done through a connection you have with an illegal arms dealer name Drebin. You can access all of this through the pause screen. So if you're running out of bullets mid fight, you can easily pause and buy more barring you have enough funds to afford the ammo. I was originally scared by the idea that this is more of a tactical game then the COD4 type of single player that I prefer. However you are able to use whatever style of game play you choose. If you want to shoot up the bad guys you are free to do so, however if you choose to use stealth you are more likely to kill less and get through areas much more easily. So MGS4 lets you choose how you get through the levels. There are also multiple difficulty levels that are well done for beginners to those who like a very difficult challenge. The story itself is literally a movie in proportion to other games I have played. I have never seen such an involved storyline in a game before. Also, once you have caught up on the story it's actually a very well told and has a lot of interesting twists and turns. As many have said before me there is a lot of watching cut scenes. Also at times while cut scenes were being watched I said to myself why am I not actually fighting this fight. However, with all that in mind they are exceptionally well done, and do a great job at keeping you into the game, and completing the story. Without them included in the game, MGS4 isn't as good as it is. I would also suggest having at least an HD capable television for this game, as the visuals are exceptional, and it really would make watching the cut scenes a little more acceptable. As many people don't know this game also comes packed with a multiplayer portion of the game called MGO (Metal Gear Online). I have not used this feature that much so far, but it appears to be just as well done as the single player portion of the game. With gun customization, decent maps, and good choices in multiplayer game modes. I have also heard there will be a separate release of a more full blown multiplayer in the future, so things look to be even better for this portion of the game. Overall if you are a potential owner, or currently an owner of a PS3, and are into any form of shooter either FPS or 3rd person it doesn't really matter. You should purchase this game as it's a must have for the system.

I have to say, my 5 starts IS NOT exaggerated. This is one of the best games I've played in a while. For $20, this is worth every penny. Amazing graphics, story, boss fights, weapons, gameplay, ect. You could say it's almost perfect. You might be thinking the 15 minute cut scenes are too long; and I'll admit, I though that too before I played, but they're awesome. Such good graphics, and action. Like watching a movie. I'll say, I'm a fan of Splinter Cell, Uncharted 2, and Alpha Protocol. So I like stealth stuff, and you need to get this. Metal Gear Online is just another perfection addition to MGS4. Insane 3rd person shooter. Buy this.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a Masterpiece. This is the grand finale to a story/game series that has been 20 years in the making. Everything from the graphics (True, Native 1080p too), the story, the sound, everything is done incredibly well. That said, this game is not for everyone necessarily. If you're not at least a casual Metal Gear fan, the story might be a major turn off. Yes the cutscenes are long and the story deep, complicated, and sometimes hard to understand. But if you've been a longtime fan of the Metal Gear Solid games this is the game you've been waiting for. The gameplay has received a major overhaul making moving around and shooting a breeze, and it's really amazing how much Snake can do and that it all works so smoothly and easy on a controller. The ability to purchase guns and ammo has made this a truly flexible game. You can sneak in or go in guns blazing, there is no limit to the amount of ways you can play this game, which leads to infinite replayability. I'm on my fourth or fifth playthrough now. Online isn't too good but that's not why anyone should be buying this game anyways. I have to note you can't purchase the added online content from the PSN Store. They must be bought by credit card from the MGO Store which sucks. But online is just a bonus to one of the greatest achievements in video game history, not just from the story and gameplay but the technology and sound as well. This is one of the few games available on any console that runs at true, native 1080p (no upscaling). And with all the stuff going on onscreen and behind the scenes like physics and all it's amazing how smoothly this game runs and just how good it looks. The character models are incredible as well as the environment and guns. Just stop and take a good look around and at your character, you'll be amazed. And the sound is beleivable and incredible. Also, where all other Metal Gears keep you in one basic area (nuke base, jungle, Big Shell, etc.) this one takes you all around the world with one or two suprises as well. To all Metal Gear fans out there, this is the masterpiece you were hoping for and yes, Raiden can actually be cool. Seriously, when he shows up you know some crazy stuff is going to happen, and it's incredible. Just don't turn it off when the credits start, you will end up missing the most jaw dropping scene in the game. It really makes your jaw drop, unless someone ruined the suprise for you.

This is flat out the best game the PS3 has to offer. Everything about this game is near perfect. Even if you haven't played any of the previous games, it's worth picking up. Of course, you'll get more out of the game if you've been a fan of the others, but the story is told in a way that it recaps the previous games as well. I can't say enough good things about it. The graphics are phenomenal, the controls are great, the sound is very impressive, there are tons of weapons, and the story is very enveloping. If you have a PS3, you need to play this game. It's that simple.

Having played all the Metal Gears prior to buying this one I had a feeling that I wasnt gonna be let down in terms of getting a quality game. Im not disappointed MGS4 is an awesome game just like the previous Metal Gear games that have come out over the past ten years, but this one has many more features, items weapons, and unfortunately more cutscenes. The gameplay controls are done very well no problems there. The graphics are very impressive and near perfect and the sound is as well. The storyline is interesting. My only problem with the game is it has many many cutscenes (hours of them) that are intertwined with the story. You can skip them but then you may miss out on parts of the story. The best way to describe it is this game is like 60% movie and 40% gameplay. Fortunately most of the cutscenes are interesting and some of them you can even interact with but a lot of them can get downright boring at the pace and length of time that they are presented. So if youre the type who wants nonstop action like a Ninja Gaiden game then you might want to rent or borrow this game first as you might have to show a little patience through some of the extra long cutscenes between your gameplay. I still think this is a great game.

If you are wondering whether or not you should buy this game and you are looking at reviews to help you decide, just stop looking. the answer is yes you need to buy this game. this game is incredible if you enjoy a good game this is it. its for me one of the best 3rd person shooting games ever made. when it comes to the story it is really interesting and complicated great characters and storyline. what i like about this game is the controls you can practically do anything. you can hold a enemy at gun point, search them take weapons, ammo. you can run, crawl,(even crawl on your back) crouch jump, clime swim over and under water, roll etc. ther is alot of weapons i am not kidding this is probebly one of the games with most weapons. its INSANE HOW MANY WEAPONS THERE IS. it is awesome if you agree with me add me to your friends in PSN my account is Ra1den_91 JUST SEND ME A MESSAGE TELLING ME WHY YOU WANT ME TO ADD YOUR OR TO REMEINDE ME.

Personally, I have not finish the previous Metal Gear games. So it's best to familiarize yourself with the story first to get the best experience out of this game. Graphics- It's amazing, it's best to enjoy this on HD. Rarely any framerate drops, pretty sure it's 60fps. Full 3d Cutscenes not some pre-render 2d video. Sound - I don't have 5.1 dolby but from what i've heard, it's as good as some movies or better. Even on 2 speakers it's awesome. Gameplay - It's fun, it's not like many fps games where you run in and try to kill everyone. You can do it in this game but would advise playing easy mode if you want to do that. If you want to play the way it's meant to play, good old espionage action, i recommend normal or hard. The gameplay is definitely refreshing and does excerise patient. Online Play - it's not the best but it's something different. There are online ranks, clan, skill level, etc. I probably forgot to mention some stuff but all I have to say is all my friends who own the game and including me have loads of trouble letting go of the controller.

This is an epic game. The graphics are top notch, I didn't blink during the intro. It is hard to peel yourself away from this game. The detail is superb, all the weapons are fun to use. Close Quarters Combat is fun too. There's nothing better than sneaking up to somebody and silently dispatch them. You can check the bodies or hold up enemies and take items from them to replenish your stock. The Beasts are very intriguing and exciting to fight. While running around you can gain the support of the local militia. There are plenty of cutscenes in the game to keep the storyline moving. This game was made to reward fans of the series, and delivers a great end to Snakes part of the story. I've read people complaining that the cutscenes are too long, there are some that seem pretty long but each second of the scene flourishes the story. They weren't put there to waste space on a blu-ray. This game is a must. If you aren't interested in the series at all, even renting it should be a priority just to see how much effort went into making this game.

This really has to be my favorite game of all time. I know I might sound like a fanboy but I don't care. This game is incredible. This is the first game that showed my what the PS3 was really capable of. Heck, this game is the reason why I bought a ps3 in the first place. Everything about this game is amazing. Polished to perfection. The first thing you will notice is the visual quality of MGS4. This game is still one of the best looking games out there hands down. You literally cant tell between the cutscenes and the actual gameplay. Its that good looking. While I began playing I watched a cutscene. Snake hopped out of the back of a truck and just stood there. I was wondering why the cutscene was taking so long and why Snake was just standing there motionless. Little did I know that I was supposed to be controlling him in this instance. It might sound rediculous but it's true. The game blends everything together so seamlessly that gameplay graphics are the cutscene graphics as well. The story is brilliant as well and it is told brilliantly. There are many people that say that this is pretty much a movie. While there is some truth to that dont let it scare you away from playing this game. Also, I cant stress this enough: Don't expect to understand the story if you haven't played any of the other MGS games. Newcomers will just feel confused and not know what is going on. The cutscenes are perfectly done and move the story along. There are a lot of them but not so many that end up watching more than playing. There is definitely a lot of action to experience in this game. The action in this game has been pretty much perfected. In the other titles there has always been a fixed camera. Not anymore. You free to move it anywhere you please. Also, gone is the frustration of only being able to go prone and standing to move around. There is a crouching position included now. The gunplay has been refined as well. It feels a lot more natural being able to aim over the shoulder like in other 3rd person titles. There are so many refinements in the game that I can't name them all. Like the AI. It is incredible to watch the enemy and friendly npcs react to different situations in an intelligent way. They will use cover and squad tactics to stay alive. The bosses are fun as well. They are some of the best, not only in the MGS games, but in general. As you can tell, I love this game. It so engrossing and fun that its hard to put down once you start. The graphics, the story, the voice acting, the gameplay, everything is done so well in this game. For those that haven't played this game, you probably haven't played much of the others. If you haven't then definitely track them down in one of their many forms and play them. And be prepared to experience on of the coolest stories ever told in a videogame.

I haven't finished MGS4 yet, but so far it is incredible. I'm currently playing on a 22" LCD computer screen that is only 720p, but the graphics and sound (optical to Logitech 5.1 system) are awesome. I can only imagine how good it would look on a nice HDTV. The concept of the game is so innovative, and the camo suit and weapons are awesome too. I also agree with those who say this game's cutscenes are the best out there. There are quite a few of them, but they are so awesome to watch that it only adds to the effect of the game. If you just got a ps3 and you can't decide which game to buy first, this is the one.. no questions asked! If you don't have a ps3, go buy one so you can play this game.

I have played four of the MGS series games and they keep getting better. Its not just the amazing graphics or very intricate story that grabs you and keeps you playing all night, but all of the stuff that you may not expect from a "shooting", really a sneaking, game that is hidden or maybe something that is overtly funny. The writing has always been phenomenal and this game is no exception. Well over fifty different types of weapons and the detail on each is almost perfection. If you are not into the story and just want to play the game you can always skip past the long cut scenes but they are so action packed and informative once you're playing you want to know whats going on and what happens and it sucks you in. The only thing missing are the hidden frogs...MGS 3.

Turned out to be a perfect game, once more, as expected from every game of the Metal Gear franchise. Graphics were, overall, the best I've seen so far, very competitive with Crysis. The new gameplay style, which is slightly different from the old one, is now close to perfect, the only thing that can get on its way is the sometimes unhelpful camera angles. The storyline (one of the most anticipated attributes of a game from the Metal Gear saga) was most brilliant, as usual. A must have, if you own a PS3.

If there was ever a reason to pick up a ps3 this is it! This game has an amazingly well told story, which is extremely rare for a video game. The graphics are fantastic. Your available choice of weapons is really cool as well, and the game is a real challenge. There is also a really fair amount of game play so you will spend lots of time playing the game. The only complaint is that there are a few load times when new chapters load that can seem to take for ever. This is a small price to pay though. It combines call of duty like action with a thinking mans challenge. In short it's a masterpiece!

This game is my favorite MGS game yet. It ties everything together, so if you are a fan of even one or two of the series- you won't be disappointed. The graphics are some of the best I've seen. Storyline is awesome, A.I is awesome, its just mind-boggling how deep this game is. From inside jokes (for MGS veteran gamers) to the direction and production of the game, it's a must for the avid gamer. The fights are great and cut scenes make you feel like you're not just playing a game, but watching a movie. This might turn off some people that want to cut to the chase, but this is the type of game you experience, not play- if that makes sense. Even when you finish the game, you are set with goals and can recieve awards for completing the game certain ways (i.e 25 CQC/stealth kills, no lethal attacks, time spent on your stomach crawling, time spent crouching, how many times used the side-roll or forward-roll action, etc.) That kind of ups the replay value, the awards having the similar essence of Ps3 trophies. I have beaten the game twice, and still play it in between all the other games I am playing, just because of how good it is. You'll probably come across something new each time.. a new crawl space to get somewhere, new items you currently didn't have or even minor details within the cut scenes you never noticed the first time through. If this isn't your type of game, of course you won't like it. But if you have enjoyed games such as Splinter Cell, or previous MGS titles, you'll love it. Almost similar over-the-shoulder shooting like in RE4. I will recommend this game to everyone. So if you do read this and end up buying it, give yourself a few hours in the evening, grab a four pack of energy drinks, and maybe even some milk duds. You'll probably want to stay up, and beat the next level to see what happens next. As for those who have played MGS games before and are playing this for the first time, I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up re-visiting the older MGS games after playing this.

This game rocks. A must have if you have played Metal Gear Solid from the original PSone release. Also if you have never played Metal Gear Solid before you'll love it, easy to learn controls and great story though if you are new you'll be lost at times. The story is genius with game play to match. Being stealthy is just so much fun and the combat is just as impressive. Also if you have 5.1 surround sound this game really shines. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot is truly a masterpiece and a great end to a story that took over ten years to tell.

Hideo Kojima has done it again. MGS4 is the most detailed, convincing, and well-researched game I have ever played. It offers a compelling and imaginative glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare, a nuanced, intelligent storyline, vastly improved gameplay, and incredible graphics. The metal gear franchise has always pushed the boundaries of what a game could be, and challenged the preconceptions of the audience. MGS4 starts out with, of all things, a short live action film about marine fauna. The in-game store discounts weapons (in real time) on wednesdays and sundays. These are just a few examples, but there are many more. The story has both the philosophical and political musings as well as the bizarre humor and one of a kind characters that fans expect. The gameplay is more open and the action is more intense than in prior games. The environments seem much bigger and are bustling with npcs engaged in building to building warfare. Snake can join either side in the conflict or ignore them and sneak by. He has a ton of new weapons and gadgets as well. The graphics are among the most impressive I have seen in a game. The characters are solid physical presences with subtle, lifelike facial expressions. The mechs move with an animal grace and hunt with a keen intelligence that belies their artificial construction. Overall, the game is an experience that should not be missed by anyone with a PS3. If you don't already own a PS3, this game alone would justify its purchase. It is by far the most creative, original, and technically polished game to appear on the system to date.