Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots

PS3
 
9.5
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final chapter in the saga of Solid Snake which sends him around the world in pursuit of his arch nemesis, Liquid Ocelot. Armed with new gadgets and abilities, Solid Snake must shift the tides of war into his favor, using the chaos of the battlefield to infiltrate deep into enemy territory.

The Good

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.

The Bad

Storytelling is heavy-handed, The single-player experience ends.

The Bottom Line

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a story-driven adventure game, with seasoned hero Solid Snake drafted for one final mission. Set across stages including the Middle East and South America, the now aged Snake has been asked to assassinate his old adversary, Liquid Ocelot. To do this, however, he must make his way through a series of battlefields, using his legendary stealth abilities and all-new OctoCamo suit to avoid detection and to reach his target. With series favorites such as Meryl Silverburgh, Raiden, Hal 'Otacon' Emmerich, Eva and Roy Campbell returning, and with all new gameplay features including a remote-controlled Metal Gear Mk. II and enhanced CQC (Close Quarters Combat) system, Metal Gear Solid 4 rounds out the Metal Gear saga with a fittingly cinematic and gripping final outing.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
100/100
score

For anyone who appreciates games that rise above the simple act of pushing a few buttons and pulling a few triggers, Metal Gear Solid 4 is a stimulating ride that you won't soon forget.

GameZone review logo
95/100
score

Game of the Year? Who knows. Experience of the Year? Almost certainly.

IGN review logo
100/100
score

Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a title that exceeds all of the hype that was attached to the title.

Character Profiles

Hal Emmerich

Hal Emmerich
Also known as: Dr. Hal Emmerich, Otacon Hal Emmerich is a character from the Metal Gear Solid videogame series. He doesn't usually go by his given name. On account of his roots as a die-hard Japanese animation fan -- an "otaku" in pan-Pacific geek-speak -- he's usually known by the nickname "Otacon," after the popular "Otakon" animation convention held every year in Baltimore.

Meryl Silverburgh

Meryl Silverburgh
Meryl Silverburgh is a character from the Metal Gear Solid videogame series. Though she had an opportunity to live a life of privilege -- her doting uncle, Colonel Roy Campbell, is very highly placed in the United States intelligence apparatus -- Meryl Silverburgh wasn't interested in a quiet life. In a move that didn't please her uncle one bit, she chose to prove herself by joining the elite special operations unit known as FOXHOUND.

Raiden (Metal Gear)

Raiden (Metal Gear)
Also known as: David, Iroquois Pliskin, Old Snake Hero of the extremely popular stealth/action series published by Konami. Enjoying a career spanning three decades, Solid Snake has managed to become one of the most popular espionage agents in the world.

Solid Snake

Solid Snake
Also known as: David, Iroquois Pliskin, Old Snake Hero of the extremely popular stealth/action series published by Konami. Enjoying a career spanning three decades, Solid Snake has managed to become one of the most popular espionage agents in the world.

Game Features

MGS4 pushes the power of the PLAYSTATION3 to its limits with cutting edge graphics and surround sound. It also aims to be the hallmark title for the new DUALSHOCK3 controller.
Command Snake in his final mission which spans the entire globe as he attempts to foil Liquid Ocelot and his massive army of PMCs.
Influence the tides of war through both passive and active means. Snake can directly aid local militia who engage invading PMCs soldiers, or encourage more fighting to slip past undetected amidst the commotion.
Unlock custom weapons and modifications as you trade weapons with your black market weapons dealer, Drebin.
Providing Snake with his most advanced stealth suit to date, OctoCamo, allows Snake to blend in with his environment as it digitally manifests nearby textures in real time.
Otacon is back to support Snake by providing new high tech gadgets, including Metal Gear Mk. II, the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and Solid Eye, which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings.
Metal Gear Solid 4 Game of the Year" Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of Patriots has received multiple gaming.

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p, HDTV 480p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller, Headset

Memory
4600 MB

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Online Deathmatch, Online Team Battle, Practice, Story

Online Features
Auto-Match, Clans, Content Download, Custom Match, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer, PS Network Compatible, Teams, Voice

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Move Camera

X Button
Crouch. Lie Down (Hold). Let Go From Ledge.

Square Button
Let Go From Ledge. Toggle Auto Aim.

Circle Button
Reload

 

Triangle Button
Wall Press (Next to Wall). Action (When Icon is Displayed). Play Dead (While Lying Down). Hang Down on Ledge. Climb Up Ledge. Steal Item. Body Check (During Hold Up).

L1 Button
Hold up (Near Enemy). Aim Weapon (Hold)

R1 Button
Knock Weapon Away (Behind Enemy). Choke (Hold, Behind Enemy). Fire.

Start Button
Pause Menu

 
METAL GEAR MK.II CONTROLS

Directional Button
Up/Down = Move Camera

Left Analog Stick
Move Mk.II

Right Analog Stick
Control Camera

X Button
Stealth Camo On/Off

 

Triangle Button
Action

L1 Button
Aim Manipulator

R1 Button
Electric Shock (With Manipulator Aimed)

R3 Button
Switch Views

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Crude Humor, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
 
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Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:6/12/2008
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Kojima Productions
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:M
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.5
Gameplay
9.5
Graphics
9.9
Sound
9.8
Concept
9.9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.5/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

Metal Gear Solid 4 - A Reason to Get a Playstation 3

Snake's last and final mission is a must play for diehard fans of the series.
Published 1276 days ago by t13monkeys

This game interface has to be the #1 game for PS3

I would recommend this game to everyone that possesses a Playstation 3. The game play, graphics,...
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Published 1390 days ago by gfaria123

Senile, jeriatric espionage

The best game of 2008...possibly ever.
Published 1391 days ago by wob1001

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