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Metal Gear Solid 4 | 
| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $38.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  266 reviews
Sales Rank: 42
Format: Playstation
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): 6.7 x 6.5 x 0.5
MPN: 20160
Model: 20160
UPC: 083717201601
EAN: 0083717201601
ASIN: B000FQ2D5E
Release Date: June 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: hottest game of the year
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| Features:
| • | 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 20 more reviews...
 game of the year August 8, 2008
this is the best game i ever played since ocarina of time. superb graphics, really nice gameplay... some people complain about the cutscenes being too long, but i think that's really important for the gamer who wants to get all the answers that was left hunging from previous metal gear games. if you don't like the cutscenes just press start and skip them, stop complaining or just don't play the game.
p.s. i'm having lots of fun playing mgo
Solid Gold Gaming August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Good Things
*Excellent gameplay. The controls are not too hard to master. The level designs are great. There are lots of weapons and items to use. Enemy AI seems pretty good and somewhat challenging. You can interact with the game in many ways; you can even do stuff during cutscenes.
*It's not all about shooting or killing. Much of the game involves sneaking and problem solving.
*Graphic and sound quality are awesome; probably the highest quality I know of. Lots of details, textures, reflections, lighting effects, etc, all in glorious HD quality!
*Storyline and characters are immersive, interesting, and told in a very cinematic way. Some scenes are visually striking.
*Some good inside jokes.
The Bad Things
*The story may be confusing for those who are unfamiliar with the whole franchise (like me; I don't understand much of it). But it still makes some sense for the uninitiated, and is still worthwhile seeing. Fans of the series may pick up better on the history, characters, and homages throughout.
*Not for kids; contains bloody violence and swearing.
*You seem to spend a lot of time watching cutscenes (but in most cases, you are able to interact a little bit with them. Besides, some of them are totally awesome).
This is the first game I've played on the PS3, and I can't seem to stop playing it. The gameplay is fantastic, the storyline is addictive, and the graphics are beautiful. Highly reccomended to any gamer.
Every other game has been bumped down a notch... August 6, 2008
I've been an avid fan of video games since I was six. That was well over 20 years ago. I first caught wind of the Metal Gear Series back in 1988 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. While all other games established a run-and-gun play style, this series was bent on rewarding gamers for doing the exact opposite (playing in a sneak fashion). The story of Snake being a clone of the legendary Big Boss was a little far-fetched for its time, but with the technology of today, seems a little more believable.
As time went on, I've seen over 4 sequels in this storyline. Each addition to the story added more plotlines and far more questions to the forefront. With the release of Metal Gear Solid 4, all loose ends have been tied off, and every question that has boggled Metal Gear fans for decades are now answered. The lengthy cutscenes provide enough backstory to satisfy the gamers that have followed this story from the beginning.
Hideo Kojima has, once again, pulled out the stops on Stealth Action gameplay, creating an experience that is definitely unforgettable. This game is cinematically breathtaking, surpassing every game that is currently on the market. The storyline quality rivals Hollywood movies.
I've played through the single-player mode a total of 9 times so far, and I'm currently going through my tenth playthrough on "Big Boss Extreme," which is the hardest difficulty.
Multiplayer mode has typical gametypes that you'd find in games that rely on team-based strategy (Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the "Flag"). One game variant that stands out from the rest is "Team Sneaking," which is a game variant similar to the action you'd see in-game: two warring factions (PMCs and Militiamen) are constantly at war with each other, while one player takes control of Snake and has an objective of his own. Games in this variant are usually lengthy, and hours can pass by before you realize that you should step away from the PS3.
I highly suggest playing all of the previous titles in the Metal Gear Saga before touching this one. After all, you wouldn't watch the last movie in a trilogy without watching the first and second films, right? If you did, you can't blame the movie for not making sense. This game is exactly the same way. For the followers of the game's 20 year plot, this game was the answer that all Metal Gear fans were looking for. For the newcomers, this game will provide a great play experience, but the story might be a little too farfetched. Old and new fans alike, this game will definitely raise the bar on gaming standards for years to come.
The Metal Gear series just got a new fan! August 5, 2008
I was reluctant to purchase this game because A) Sneak games like Hitman, Splinter Cell, and Thief are not for me and B) I heard it was mostly cut scenes. Four hours in and I am completely hooked.
This game has something special going for it and I am not sure what it is. It could be the painstaking attention to detail. It could be the quirky Japanese influence. It could be the tight controls, beautiful graphics, storytelling. To tell the truth, I don't know what it is, but what I do know is there's nothing quite like the Metal Gear series.
This is a must buy for all PS3 owners.
my openion August 5, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
i think its one of the most vedio games that near to trouth.
if you realy like action, just try it.
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