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| From: Konami
Category: Video Games
List Price: $59.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (317 reviews)
Sales Rank: 56
Platform: Playstation 3
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
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 312 more reviews...
 The Best Game I Have Ever Played October 15, 2008
I am on my mothers account who purchased the bundle pack (PS3 and MGS4) from fingerhut due to the fact that they were no longer in stock on Amazon.
This game is with out a doubt one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life and THE best Metal Gear Solid game to date.
If you are a fan of the Metal Gear games this is a must have. I realize that its only for ps3 and that they are quite expensive, But for me this game alone makes the ps3 worth buying and The Ps3 itself is a remarkable piece.
I have been a huge fan of the games since I first played MGS on the original Playstation. The game was at the time unlike anything I had Ever played before. I spent hours and hours playing it. I must have played the game all the way through at least 20 times.
When MGS2 came out I was in heaven. The only thing I really Disliked about that game was the fact that you could only be Snake for a little while before Raiden comes in and you become him for the rest and majority of the game. The graphics were big for me. With the new tech of the gaming industry and of the ps2 it made everything seem much more real. Same with MGS Snake Eater.
But This time they really outdid themselves. If you have not played this game you should prepare yourself for a complete mind-trip when you do. Everything you think you know is about to change. I cant really say much more about the story because I really dont want to spoil it.
The graphics of the new ps3 make you feel like you are watching an interactive movie rather then playing a game. It really is quite remarkable.
If you have played all the other MGS games, then you NEED to play this one. It will blow your mind.
 Not sure I "get" it October 15, 2008
I will admit going in that I have never played Metal Gear Solid I, II, or III. That being said, if this is the greatest one of all than I haven't been missing much. I can't write a 15 paragraph review because honestly I only played this one for approximately 3-4 hours in total. The things I found very irritating and soured the entire game for me:
1) The main guy moves entirely too slow. Yes, I understand this is a "stealthy" game where the idea is not being noticed. BUT.....I should be able to run when I'm getting my --- kicked. How old is this guy exactly? If I have been spotted and am being shot at, I want to run away. Snake just slowly jogs all hunched over like a 75 year old. Once the stealth is lost why do they forbid you from running? Especially when you're being attacked by those robots in the beginning. I mean come on man, run!
2) There are way too many types of grenades. Normally, I enjoy a game that gives you options when it comes to weaponry, BUT.....honestly give me 3 or grenades that explode in different ways, not 35 slightly different ones that I will not use anyway. Every two steps I was picking up a different box of grenades.
3) Switching weapons is annoying and slow. You practically have to pause the game to change guns. That is stupid, and it is done far better in Call of Duty Modern Warfare. When you're on the fly in a battle you should change guns only when you're behind cover, not fully stop the game and spend 15 minutes deciding what you need.
4) The barrel. This one takes the cake. People keep ranting about realism with this game, yet......I found an empty barrel to hide in and walk/roll around in, and I was able to carry it with me for the rest of the game?? How exactly are you fitting that into your bag? I found it oh so stupid that I could whip out my barrel any time I wanted to and hide from enemies. I actually laughed and put the controller down at that point.
Overall I have been spoiled by Modern Warfare, and don't tell me "they're two totally different games." I am aware of that, but does that mean I have to completely sacrifice realism and a good control scheme?? If this wins game of the year I'll be shocked.
GREAT GAME!!! and stop whining about the cutscenes... October 14, 2008
This game comes with the highest recommendation i can give, everything from the graphics to the gameplay is as perfect as any game i have ever played. Granted, the cutscenes are ridicoulusly long, but if you appreciate the game and the plotline then you'd find that they are much more interesting.
I never write reviews for anything, but the world must know about this game. If you appreciate a great gun game that isnt just run and gun, you MUST buy this game.
Fox Hound October 13, 2008
This is just, a great game. I started by playing the original on the Nintendo Entertainment System and remembering the cool espionage background story even back then when it came out. Now we have the finale coming into play.
I have to say that, everything positive of this game is given at face value, you really don't have to look very far to see its incredible quality. Whether it be the graphics, the story or gameplay, its all there.
The one thing most people won't like about this game is the cutscenes and story itself. The cutscenes are what take up most of the game and for someone not prepared for its rather fantastical backdrop, may be finding the story and scenes to be rather overbearing to the overall game. That being said, it can still be enjoyed to the fullest and you can still find yourself being emotionally pulled into the cast of characters just waiting to see what happens next.
Farewell Metal Gear Solid, it was a good run.
Amazing October 13, 2008
This game is nearly a work of art. I wouldn't advise someone to just buy a ps3 for it, but I'd certainly advise people to make friends with someone who owns one and play through it.
It's not very playable if you aren't already a big fan of the series and the constant cutscenes get a little tiring. You CAN pause them in this game though, which is nice. It's just frustrating to have a ten minute movie every five minutes of walking.
Either way, the story line is epic, fantastic, and it's a stunning 'conclusion' to the MGS series.
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