When the nations of the world rely upon private military companies to fight their battles for them, renegade Liquid Ocelot emerges as the head of a potent coalition of mercenary powers. Solid Snake returns to save the world once again. In the near future, the nations of the world rely upon private military companies to fight their battles for them. When renegade super-soldier Liquid Ocelot emerges as the head of a potent coalition of mercenary powers, an aging Solid Snake returns to save the world one last time. MGS 4 is one of the best games I've played. Everything in it was so well done, the story , the characters, the voice acting and the gameplay. I really enjoyed it because it gives such a cinematic experience! I didn't give 10 because there's only one thing that I thought that was wrong: there are more cutscenes than gameplay. The characters were so well made, they have deep personalities. Loved Rat PT 01 and The B&B Corps. The story is so epic, there were moments in the game where I almost cried ( I'm a sentimental girl :'D ). The story is great, although a bit confusing sometimes, and for those who haven't played the other Metal Gear Solid games, I recommend you do, 'cause they're great too. If you like action, some strategy and a good plot, you will definitely like this game. Congrats for Hideo Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa for such a great game ! PS: I'm Portuguese, so if I have done any grammar mistakes, my apologies xD If you're not too familiar with Hideo Kojima (director of MGS series), then you're missing out. He's been working on the Metal Gear Solid Series since around 1987, which means it's took 21 years to create this. And it is absolutely fantastic. MGS4 is without a doubt the greatest video game I've ever played. Nothing can compare to it. Visually superb even now 3 years on, it has one of the most compelling stories that's often more entertaining than most films. That said, people have complained of Kojima's will to place huge cut-scenes throughout, which culminates in around the same viewing time as playing time. Thus, it's been known for people to skip the cut-scenes in eagerness, and miss out on the complex storyline and key information regarding the history of series. So I must say that if you're simply a fun-loving, adventure-seeking so-called casual gamer', then this may not be for you. However, I'd still advise any PS3 owner to play the game.<br/><br/>The voice acting is also superb, perhaps second only to Naught Dog's Uncharted series. Gameplay-wise, the caption on the case reads 'Tactical Espionage Action' which perfectly defines the aims of the game; the option of tactical stealth is always open yet the availability of more direct, FPS-esque action is there for newcomers. Perhaps the two most outstanding contents of the game however, are a) the music score, and b) the ideas, concepts and theories it brings in question.<br/><br/>Firstly, the music score is something that no doubt every other dev team must envy. Consisting of mostly alternative, opera and traditional style, it leaves the player reeling in pure amazement. There is no better example here when Snake returns to Shadow Moses (from earlier games), and upon entering the base, a culmination of abandonment of the base, the harsh weather, Snake's memory of the past and a truly inspirational song results in a genuine high, and personally, I consider it as perhaps the greatest moment in my gaming history.<br/><br/>Secondly, the philosophy is something not to be ignored. At the beginning, Snkae unleashes a gruff speech of how 'war has changed'. Again, one of the highlights of the game. Nanomachines implanted inside soldiers worldwide affect the soldiers' emotions,fighting ability, will etc., and thus can be controlled and manipulated. I won't say much more than that regarding this topic, I think it's perhaps the most important aspect of the game, but should be experienced by the player.<br/><br/>All in all then, it's a genuine class act, with very few, if any, flaws. Kojima manages to bring together modernity and originality to create a modern masterpiece. Understandably, a very much niche game, but if you're eager to play the finest games around, are new to PS3, or want to impress your x-box owning buddies, then this is the game for you.
Okalgisse replied
347 weeks ago