Metal Gear Solid review UK

[MadBryan]

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[D_Litch]

I have refused to read any reviews in depth, for fear of spoiling the story. But I couldn't help but look at that 9.9 and feel warm and fuzzy. If, and by "if" I mean "when", MGS4 is lauded as the best game of the year, GTA4 reviews are going to look silly.

[The Milk Man 09]

I believe it may soon be time for me to buy a ps3.

[MadBryan]

me to unfortunately

[BrewCityUpstart]

Originally Posted by MadBryan

me to unfortunately

Seriously, dude, its time for an intervention, because I know you're on the meth to be thinking that

BEST GAME IN THE WORLD EVER!

[BrewCityUpstart]

I just read it- another outstanding review. I think I'm ruined for gaming after this one. I damn near cried after I beat all the others- I just hate beating these games. Thats how effin good Kojima is...

[The Milk Man 09]

Yea I really want to play this game but I really dont want a ps3 for gaming I would really just use it for bluray but I think this would be worth it.

Hey brew I have a funny video to send you.

[KEEZY]

I sort of thought this game would convert you Bryan.

I still need to play through MGS 2 and 3! I'm running out of time.

[D_Litch]

Very Excite!

MGS4 will convert a lot of people, and a solid Q4 line-up will assure their loyalty.

[BrewCityUpstart]

I gotta find stuff to trade in. I'm so broke that I can't afford MGS4. I bent my damned valve covers n now I need new ones...

[D_Litch]

Originally Posted by BrewCityUpstart

I gotta find stuff to trade in. I'm so broke that I can't afford MGS4. I bent my damned valve covers n now I need new ones...

I'm in the same boat as you. I going to have to sell plasma or something to be able to buy it. I don't think I can wait 3 days to rent it!

[WILTRON]

Originally Posted by D_Litch

Very Excite!

MGS4 will convert a lot of people, and a solid Q4 line-up will assure their loyalty.

I have to disagree here. I played MGS(?) on the PSone and MGS2 on the PS2 and while I enjoyed them (Snake-eater was awful. I couldn't finish it), Hideo needs to give up his filmaker dream and just make fun games. The ridiculous story, teenage humor, and pseudo-political mini-movie cut-scenes have got to go.

I'd like to play it, but I won't buy a PS3 to do so. That's coming from a guy that has enjoyed some of the previous installments. The people buying PS3's for MGS already have them. That, coupled with the lack of advertising (Sony is promoting the crap-fest Haze more than MGS) tells me this is a game for the existing fanbase. It's not going to move many PS3s IMHO.

[The Milk Man 09]

I agree with you there that the game wont move as many ps3s as some xbox titles have moved xbox 360's but I bet you there have been some people waiting for this game to buy a ps3.

[D_Litch]

Originally Posted by WILTRON

I have to disagree here. I played MGS(?) on the PSone and MGS2 on the PS2 and while I enjoyed them (Snake-eater was awful. I couldn't finish it), Hideo needs to give up his filmaker dream and just make fun games. The ridiculous story, teenage humor, and pseudo-political mini-movie cut-scenes have got to go.

That's where I fly my "Different strokes for different folks" flag. I loved the first 3 MGS games, and I'll admit each had their flaws, but that still didn't keep me(and a bunch of others) from enjoying them. The Metal Gear franchise is an acquired taste, no doubt, but it is still a venerable franchise that is still relevant.

That being said, MGS4 will be a lot different from past titles. Better camera, more structured missions, and more freedom to play as you like. While this is alienating some fans(I liked the wide-open mission design), it will allow some newcomers the opportunity to experience Metal Gear in a more easy-to-digest form. The story might turn some people off, so might 90-minute cutscenes, but those things aren't for newcomers.

I've been a Metal Gear fan for well over 10 years, and this game is closure for me. While I'm heartbroken the Solid Snake storyline is ending, it would be even worse if the last iteration wasn't done correctly. The way the fans want it. The Metal Gear storyline is a convoluted one, no ones arguing that. But it would be a disservice to fans to deny them the right of a proper ending. Kojima won't allow that, and I respect him for it.

[The Milk Man 09]

I think that I would be able to watch the cut scenes just because they are so awesomely beautiful, but HALF of the game being cut scenes is a little much.

[GoatMother]

"(Sony is promoting the crap-fest Haze more than MGS)"

Well it's probably Ubisoft promoting Haze and Konami not doing much for MGS.


As for the game, this could be the first MGS I get into (I've played a little of MGS2 and 3) as it sounds like the gameplay is much better. One of my big hold backs for playing games like MGS and Splinter Cell games are the clunky controls. It sounds like now you can even play in first person mode and move around, etc which will be cool. Plus the stealth elements look much better than before.

[MadBryan]

Walmart is offering a $100 gift card if you buy a blu ray player (PS3 included) its tempting boys. My wife spends a hundo a week at Wally world and I loved me some MGS2 on the xbox