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| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy Used: $32.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  365 reviews
Sales Rank: 91
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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 THE game of this generation December 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow! Were to start?
This game is FANTASTIC; it exceeded my pre-release hopes, expectations, and dreams by FAR! Let's dig into the details, shall we?
Visuals: Let us talk about VISUALS - the graphics on this game are SUPERB, yes I said it, SUPERB. Solid Snake looks so real that he could be a real person in real life! The camera angles are spot-on perfect, and the character development is AWESOME! The guys at Kojima really spent some time on this aspect of the game. The character interaction with the environment is something only found on the PS3, no other system can support this level of interaction, and it was developed with great care by those who developed it. No glitchy passing through walls, or other environment obstacles, no falling through "holes" in the environment, that says a lot about the quality of this game. The environments are very OPEN with plenty to explore, not linear like some games. Also no frame rate issues with this game, the visuals are as SMOOTH as partially melted butter!
Audio: How about serving up some Dolby Digital surround sound for ya? Yep, the sound is PHENOMENAL. If you've got the equipment to render surround sound *possibly not for the entry-level crowd* then you're going to love this game. The sound envelops, and immerses you in the game play, creating a visceral experience. The sound tracks are PERRRFECT for the surrounding situations, and on a high-end surround system - the sound bombards you from all directions. But even if you don't have a high-end system, you will not be disappointed with the quality inherent within.
Action: The AI is uber intelligent, if you're spotted, don't expect to readily get out of the situ... Most likely you'll have to RUN, RUN, RUN, and hope, or perhaps prey, to get away. Or alternately shoot all the PMC you want to and run, run, run. *minor spoiler alert* You can play it more than one way, I myself like to use the ol' 22 tranquilizer gun to swiftly and quietly silence enemies, but hey, use the RPG on `em if you like! *spoiler alert off*
Storyline: Here's where this game really excels (as if all the rest isn't enough). The story built into this game really takes its time, develops slowly and methodically, and explains everything in great detail; it's immersive, immense, and intense. It's sort of like reading a well-written book, or watching a well-made blockbuster movie. For those with a shorter attention span it may in some cases exceed comprehension. The way this game is made, it's almost like you're playing a character in a movie, the separation between game and movie is somewhat erased by this title.
Content: Due to the massive amount of content this game employs, it is probably only possible to publish it on BD. I don't want to add too many spoilers, so I'll leave it at that, but there is a HUGE amount of content in this game.
Game mechanics: SMOOTH is the word for this game. Snake moves fluidly throughout the environments, obstacles are easily navigated, and on-screen directions are easy to understand and execute. *another minor spoiler alert* Snakes "camouflage" suit is quite a technological achievement, the ability to hide in plain sight, it works very well. Don't expect to hide when you've already been spotted however, you'll stick out like a sore thumb. *spoiler alert off*
Controller mechanics: The controller scheme is solid *no pun intended*. It's easy to navigate through puzzles (that is if you're not spotted). Switching from one item to the next is as easy as it gets without having biofeedback, someday it may be easier, but right now it's as good as it gets and has been improved from previous versions.
Solid Snake... well what's to say that hasn't already been said, he's one of the best, and most recognizable characters in all of video games. Perhaps only Mario is more recognizable?
All in all this is THE GAME of this generation to date, no other game even comes close in terms of quality and storyline. My guess is this game may well end up as the game of the year in many venues. It get's a perfect 10 or is in the high 90's on most game web sites, including, but not limited to IGN.
 rent first! Looks good but it's just not fun, WAY over-hyped. December 26, 2008
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I really was hoping to like this game. I wanted to give it a fair shot. I tried the demo first and was left with neutral feelings about it. So then I decided to rent the game. Well after a couple days with the game I can say I am completely bored with it. The controls are tedious and the gameplay is not fun at all. Why tease me with all these weapons and then expect me to crawl around on my belly and not use them? I grew tired of watching my 60 year old snake character do the worm after about 10 minutes. After 30 minutes of gameplay i was so sick of the sneaking around that I just wanted to kill everyone. And there are way too many artificial barriers in the game, which takes away from any sense of realism.
This is the first MGS game I have played and I fail to see the draw. I would suggest that any casual gamer that is new to Metal Gear Solid series should rent this first before buying or you may be very disappointed. For a point of reference, some of the games that I really do like for the PS3 are:
Resistance: Fall of Man
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Uncharted Drake's Fortune
The Orange Box
Motorstorm
Saints Row 2
Little Big Planet
I highly recommend any of these games over MGS4.
 NOT for non-metal gear fans December 25, 2008
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
I wish I'd had my review to read before playing this game. IGN gave this a 10/10 (really rare rating) and said it would even be fun for people that had not played the first 3 games. WRONG
The visuals and gameplay are good, don't get me wrong. But what are these without a good story, especially for a game that is more than 50% movies. If you haven't played the first 3 games, you won't have more than a vague idea of what's going on, and you will therefore not want to suffer through cut scenes that can last for up to 45 minutes between gameplay (and about 2-3 hours at the end of the game). The ending was the worst: my friends who had played the first 3 basically orgasmed when they were watching it, but it had absolutely no relevance to me (since I knew none of the characters they were throwing in at the end). I wish MGS fans would admit that this is a good MGS game, but not necessarily a good game. To really claim a rating as high as 10/10, you have to be something like Rachet and Clank Futures: that anyone can enjoy, whether they played the rest of the franchise or not.
#1 Game of All Time December 24, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Hands down this game is the best video game ever created. Seriously. Buy it.
Metal Gear 4 is Spot On December 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having all the Metal Gear Solid games this game is "spot on". I understand people who do not understand this game if you have never played any of the series. At first I did have to learn the controls. But like any game I was able to master. The graphics are "wonderful." If you disagree I am sorry. Yeah there is quite a bit of cut scenes but that just makes it more enjoyable when you actually get to play again. I read some people saying that the scenes are boring. This game is the final chapter, it needs to explain everything from past to the present. Customizing the weapons were another treat. As I play more I learn more. Everything about this game is more than I would have imagined to be. The people who dislike it. Well all I can say GTA4 is crap. Graphics looks like they still belong on a PS2.
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