Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots | 
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| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  342 reviews
Sales Rank: 163
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 20160
Model: 20160
UPC: 840356969299
EAN: 0083717201601
ASIN: B000FQ2D5E
Release Date: June 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | Although little is known, MGS4 is being touted as the final installment in the Metal Gear Solid series. | | • | Chameleon-like camouflage system, Octacamo, blends Snake into his surroundings. | | • | Loads of characters from previous Metal Gear Solid installments will return in this final chapter. | | • | Slated for simultaneous worldwide release in June 2008, Konami has released very few details about MGS4. | | • | Built for the PS3, the game is expected to be the finest representation of the console's graphics |
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Product Description
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3
Amazon.com Product Description
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, is a next-gen experience complete with top-of-the-line graphics and surround sound designed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Featuring the most revealing display of Kojima Production's premier title, MSG4 details the world where Snake must under go his final mission. In a world overrun by private military companies (PMCs), wars are no longer fought over nations or ideologies. Instead, the wars of the future are micro-managed by overarching PMCs, right down to the bullet. New gadgets and abilities fuel Snake's journey deep into the enemy domains of the Middle East, South America, and beyond. New gear includes "Metal Gear Mk. II," the ultimate reconnaissance tool, and "Solid Eye," which gives Snake real-time information on enemies and his surroundings. 
Old timer Snake returns for what is slated as the final installment in the Metal Gear series. View larger. | 
New and old characters abound in MGS4. View larger. | 
PMCs have run amok and the world is at war. View larger. | 
Octacamo will help Snake blend into surroundings. View larger. | Joined by a familiar cast of characters, Snake must once again return to the battlefield to confront his lifelong rival, Liquid Ocelot, who is manipulating the world's wars from the one world where soldiers will always have a place. But Liquid Ocelot is not the only one who will be able to manipulate the world's wars--Snake can destabilize opposing forces by working behind the scenes, supporting the local militia as they fight PMCs, creating a smokescreen that allows Snake to move freely within the war-zone. MGS4 is a next-generation adventure set in the aftermath of MGS2: Sons of Liberty. The concept behind the latest Metal Gear Solid project is "no place to hide," and this edition in the series will force Snake into unexpected circumstances with an all-new storyline that breaks away in some ways from the previous MGS franchise entries. We don't want to spoil it for you, but, producer Hideo Kojima did reveal some very juicy tidbits about the game and the storyline when it was first announced at E3 of 2006. "Until now," said Kojima, "we've released two entries of the MSX2 Metal Gear series, and three entries in the Metal Gear Solid series. Add to this Portable Ops, and you get a total of six titles. All mysteries will be cleared up in Metal Gear Solid 4." Kojima was very clear about the finality of MSG4, leaving gamers to wonder, "Will Snake die?!" When asked if the story will come to this sort of an end, Kojima responded without the slightest bit of vagueness, "It will come to an end." The MGS4 E3 trailer showed a number of characters from the Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid histories. This final installment is sure to deliver loads of cameos, in fact, it is rumored that nearly all the characters from the series will make an appearance. In addition to a return of classic Metal Gear Solid characters, the gameplay systems from part three are also expected to make a comeback. The camouflage system from part three will make it into MGS4, with the addition of "OctoCamo," Snake's most advanced stealth suit to date. The name appears to be formed from the words "Octopus" and "camoflauge," and players will be awestruck by the chameleon-like camo that changes with the surroundings. OctoCamo allows Snake to blend in with his environment as it digitally manifests nearby textures in real time. Think if it this way, if Snake is standing next to a wall worn out with holes, he too will appear to be riddled with holes. It has also been revealed that MGS4 will have online play, but no specifics have been released. Although very little information is known about the game's visuals, rumor has it that MGS4 is expected to be the finest representation of console graphics on the PS3, and it is expected that they will just get better and better as the game nears its release date.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 337 more reviews...
 great November 18, 2008
I just got the ps3 and the first game I bought it metal gear 4, of course it is 3rd person view. It has 5 levels of difficulty, I recommend you to star in level 1 if you have never played it before. If you played the game in ps2 you have to move up to ps3, it is more fun and the images are neater. I played for almost 2 days and still halfway into the game. It is long but never get tired of it, you meet different people, missions, weapons..heat seeking missiles, grenade launcher, etc. You'll like it.
 Game or Long Cartoon??? November 14, 2008
I felt like I was watching a cartoon, and once a while playing the game. The "cut scenes" should have been named "scenes", and "game play" should have named "cut game play". This is not a joke! In the beginning I was watching all the cut scenes; then, I tried to skip them ... guess what there were multiple cut scenes in a row ... when it was over, I had to wait for "loading" ... after loading, cut scenes again!!! Even after I was done with the game I had to watch once again multiple cut scenes for almost 40 minutes. I'm pretty sure that I spent more time watching cut scenes and waiting for the game to load than playing the actual game. Now, when you actually play the game, it's fun; therefore, I gave 3 stars.
p.s. So far, Resistance, Ucharted, and Heavenly Sword were the best games I had on PS3.
The best game of 2008 November 14, 2008
This is by far the best game I've ever played. It's complicated and provided hundreds of hours of gameplay fun. The plot in single player mode is amazing. If you like Lost or X-Files or Borne Identity, then you'll love the cut scenes. The online gameplay is fun too. The strategy guide is a must.
 Got Game???????? Not Here!!!! November 13, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Where's the game. This is more like watching a movie. If I wanted to watch a movie I would go buy a movie. This game is way to easy. You call this a 17+ game but you made it for a 9 year old to play. I for one would much rather the game have HALF the graphics with double the game play. That is because I buy a game to PLAY it not watch it play itself. I just hope the new tomb raider is not done this same way. Because Drakes was a great game but way to short to play and to many movie moments. I sure hope someone that makes games reads this or someone that has a friend that makes games get them to read this. Game makers spend so much time on the movie moments that if they just spent the time on the game they could release new versions more often. I know if tomb raider made a new one every year I would buy it. Even every 6 months. Instead of making the latest greatest hair, water, clouds and plants (lets not forget snakes a$$ i mean comeone its guys that play this game i do not need to see that mabe on laura but thats it). anyway final thought MORE GAME LESS MOVIE. thanks hope this helps.
 Disappointing...not nearly as good as COD4 November 9, 2008
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you like the action and game play of games such as Call of Duty 4, this is NOT the game for you. The game play is nothing like COD4 (especially online.) However the story line is interesting, but if I wanted that I'd just rent a DVD. I guess COD4 just spoiled me too much.
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