I could not agree more

Iam still not sure whether to pick this up or GTA4, I know they are both great, but my fincances allow only 1 now. I played for 20 minutes in the ship, the only thing I hated same as the MGS3 is the colour gama everything is great so its hard to distingush enemies in a surrounding.

Get both games if you can... I was hyped about playing GTA4 and love it, still not completed it due to time constraints. Picked MGS4 up as an impulse buy, not played the series since the PSone. Trust me, I'm not going to play anything else now, it truly is an experience not to be miseed...

Have to agree with Limmex, if you can stretch to both do it... part ex some older games or something.  You wont be dissappointed with either!  I think MGS4 is the best game i have played on PS3 so far, the wait has been well worth while :-)

I have never played any of MGS games before. I was skeptical whether I should get it or not, being occupied with GRID. I got it and started playing. I have to admit, I was confused at the beginning and didn’t know what and how to do things. After ten min of trying, searching the menus and familiarizing myself with the controls I began to grasp the concept. MGS4 is amazing, it pulls you towards the story, action, music and graphics and never lets go. I totally lost any interest in any other game I own. I cannot stop playing it and thinking of the twists and characters it reveals. The game is great and on parallel with nothing I have ever played.

ive played and completed mgs a number of times now, (now i wish i played 2 and 3!) i swapped GTA4 for MGS4 for £15 @ GAME, got home, and ........................ i cant put the F*****G thing down!!!! im stuck at work now dammit! roll on 4pm so i can get back on!!! an amazing game, ive was in awe when i played the first level, deep in story, has really pulled me in!

buy it now anyone who is having second thoughts about it.

this is the first true next gen game to grace this planet. Amazing!!

well in my opinion this game is a Masterpiece of  a movie... cause you spend more time watching than playing... this game is excellent... in everyway... BUT! you play like 40% of the time and the other 60% you are watching a movie... thus making the actual game very short...and even with the movies the game is short... But i believe that is what next gen means.. better graphics + more detail + better gameplay = shorter games ;)  that is todays math.. So the 45 gig used by this game was spent on gameplay, detail, grafix (which i dont mind at all lol)...and we ended up with a game that you only play for about 10 hours...

This is the best game I ever played could not stop playing it and end up finishing it in 1 day.  

@ dj_sup3r1or 

Get Metal Gear SOlid 4 if you can't decide between GTA 4 or MGS4.

I've played all 3 previous MGS games and I have to say by far, that Guns Of The Patriots is the BEST game in  the series...No! make that THE BEST game I've ever played on the PS3!!

dj_sup3r1or hard to distingush enemies in the surrounding?? men don't pick GTA IV i could have fun with the game but u well get boring.. trust me i can't tell u more because i will spoile some things.. buy MGS4 is best gamer ever, nothing who release this year will be better then this don't loose this masterpiece

I have played every MGS game and loved every game. But this one just blew me away. Graphics, Story & Game. The online is not bad either except for the long process of just getting started with creating a konami ID, but besides that its the best game I played so far on the PS3 & the only game that makes me want to stop playing my COD4 & GTA4. Other Game Developers need to take note and step it up a notch, all the games for the PS3 should be this good. Lets make the 360 fans regret not having a PS3.

@ AURICOM

your joking aren't you? GAME had it up on posters that if you traded GTA4 for MGS4 it would be £15, and that offer ends on the 19th june, where did you trade yours?

@hesmanes

that  deals at blockbuster i was gonna take it but they were sold out so jus got it at tesco:D

@ heppy_2006

gamestation are doing the same but there asking for Race Driver: GRID and you'll get MGS4 for £10

I could not agree more.  This game (for fans especially) is nothing short of a masterpeice of offline gameplay.

This game is the ****, enough said.  I have had much more fun with this game, than GTA4.  I just couldn't put the game down this weekend.

the game was just simply spectacular. maybe some people will not like the cut scenes a bit lengthy a times but you know what, it fits with the character of the game. it ends the story of a old legend and it could get annoying that some characters that you think were dead from the last series just reappear again; or when such a character (*big boss*) was lead to beleive he was somewhere but in actuality he wasnt this whole time, that can turn many people away from what we are used to seeing (SHOOT AS MUCH BULLETS AS YOU CAN AND MAKE THEM COUNT)

i appreciate everything that was in this game, just in awe at how a studio could have such talent of making an epic game, series for that matter. for anyone that hasnt played any metal gear, you could be lost along in the story but they do a pretty good job at kinda speeding you up to understanding the plot. the game is truly amazing and after all this fuc.king typing i just wanted to say that hands down BEST GAME I HAVE PLAYED YET. so @dj_sup3r1or: having both gta4 and mgs4, i will recommend mgs4 without a doubt in my mind. you cant not play this game!!!!!!!

I could go ahead and say that this is the Best Game I've ever played in my life. Bar none, a great game and a great movie. What more could you ask for. MGS4 spoiled me, I kinda feel bad for all the games I'll be playing after this game because I will always compare it to this magnificent game. Bar has has just been raised.

anyone else think that achiba (johnny) will be the next main character in mgs5 would make sense as he doesnt have any nano machines in him and he had constantly survived i also think that raiden will make a appearance and might even be playable after the countless times he could have died but didnt in mgs4 and i think snake will make a appearance just like big boss did in this one in mgs5 seeing as tho he ddint die. anyone else think this or is it just me. best game ver made simple as that

its a miracle how they managed to make the game so satisfying for mgs addicts, and at the same time so inticing and accessible for newcomers

also, i hope the next game is 'metal gear liquid', and focusses on where liquid was since he was born till mgs1

This is by far the best next-gen game i ve played so far. Kojima did it again

This game should be game of the year so far, GTAIV was a loss of interest after awhile...

i finished the game in 19 hours, 10 of those hours were cut scenes. I do feel short changed however the online makes up for the lack of gameplay in the story. the game is much better than gta iv however replaying the story just feels a bit boring once u have finsihed it. mgs1 was the best in the series they should remake that.

I havent played it yet god damn it stop rubbing it in my face

Anyone agree at the end of Act 3 johnny looks like young snake?

@bnolan56 that just backs up my point that he is the most suitable and probable candiate for the next main character in the next mgs hope raiden is also playable in parts within the game.

9 hours of gameplay and 10 hours of movies? That's not too bad. MGS 1 & 2 were shorter than that. If I was to choose between MGS4 and GTAIV, I'd pick MGS.

goty !

I beat this game on medium in 25 hours. It's an amazing game that deserves the 10.0 many reviewers have given it.

easily the best game of all time right here

yeah this game is amazing. The Cutscenes were long but they were amazing..probably one of the best games i've played and it tops most movies ive seen as well. GOTY IMO

Is this review spoiler free?  I haven't got the game yet so I want to be sure before I read.

@ InfernoReaper yup, whatever's on the review should be no more than what you could find out from trailers.   

Anyways, MGS4 and GTA4 are both superb games. Anyone who can afford both should get them though I would recommend MGS4 first if you can't. It showcasses the awesome capabilities of the PS3 and pushes gaming experience to a whole new level.

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Awsome game.... Some of the worst blood though.. Looked like a ps2 attempt at blood.

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All I can say is that this a great chapter in the already outstanding epic saga that is Metal Gear.  By far the best game that I have played on PS3.  I have been playing this series since it originally came out on the NES, and honestly don't think there is another series out there on any system that comes close to comparing in terms of the masterful storyline of this franchise. 

In my opinion this is one of the few games that deserves a 10, living up to the hype unlike other recently released games.  It's unfortunate that in today's world there doesn't seem to be any unbiased reviews being done anymore by various gamesites because for this game to be scoring less than the multi platform, less than stellar, GTA4 is completely laughable.

This game in now way deserve's a 10, Flak me all you want i don't care. I beat the game in 11 hours first time on medium. One of my major gripe's with the game the A.I. is awful and it is very short. I would give it a 8 top's, course that's my view such as the guy reviewing it.

Nice pros and cons d-bags......I can wait to get the game but with a pro such as "unprecedented" audio/visual quality, and then your con is minor vramerate/"VISUAL" inconsistancies......makes me wonder what you are talking about.  Good thing good ole IGN (worst reviewers on the planet) gave it a 10 as well....  :/  Still buyin this ISH.....I just wish I knew that my reviewers knew what they spoke of.  Lakers are getting stomped, too bad.  KOBE!!!!!

@bignasty  I'm on my second playthrough and I believe the "minor framerate/visual inconsistencies" that they're talking about is a very slight framerate drop for one or two seconds; usually just when things get incredibly active on screen. Most would probably not notice anything wrong unless you're really looking for those moments.

MGS1 on the PS was my favorite game of all time followed by FF7. I never thought I'd say this but MGS4 is so amazing it has become the best game I have played in all my years as a gamer. Must buy for any PS3 owner!

absolutley best game on ps3. nothing will beat it this year. also since most games become popular by there online, it's good to show what truly amazing games can be made offline since mgo isn't particualy great

this should be great...but guys is there anyone who can assist me to download and install themes on my Ps3 I have been trying for months now plz plz plz

I really didnt have any frame rate inconsistance, but the only -con- i would give the game is that if you want to go back and play a act that already past, you have to intall it.

@ultakin2me - How the h*ll could have you beaten the game in 11 hours if the game has slightly 10 hours in movies. If you skiped them, then you didn't focus on the story nor did you even try to enjoy the experience.

One of the best games ever!

Well, I just finished beating this game.  It was two days of totally awesome entertainment.  I have to say that this was totally worth waiting 4 years and I don't think I could have asked for more.  Here's looking to the future with MGS5 and hopefully Raiden back in the driver's seat.

this is probably one of the bestest game i've ever played,im totally hooked to the story mode,i love this game,its totally a must have collector's item,and for anybody that just luvs metal gear solid...my #1 ps3 game!

To Unlock The Corresponding Emblem, You Have To Successfully Complete The Indicated Task Below:

Assassins: Complete The Game In Single Player Mode. You Must Have Killed More Than 50 Enemies With The Knife, Or Have More Than 50 Cqc Holds, Or Not Get Discovered For More Than 25 Times.
Big Boss: Complete The Game In Single Player Mode On The Hardest Difficulty Setting Without Using Any Continues, Instigating No Alerts, No Enemies Killed (which Includes Bosses), Making Use Of No Life Recovery Items, Making Use Of No Stealth Suits Or Special Bandanna Items (you May Possess The Item But Not Use It). Lastly, You Should Have Completed The Game In Not More Than 5 Hours.
Fox: Complete The Game In Single Player Mode On The Naked Normal Or Higher Difficulty Setting Without Using Any Continues, Instigating At Least Five Alerts, Without Killing Any Enemies (including The Bosses), Making Use Of No Life Recovery Items, Making Use Of No Stealth Suit Or Bandanna Special Items (you May Possess The Item But Not Use It). Lastly, You Should Have Completed The Game In Not More Than 6 Hours.
Fox Hound: Complete The Game In Single Player Mode On The Big Boss Hard Or Higher Difficulty Setting Without Having To Use Any Continues, Instigating At Least Three Alerts, Without Killing Any Enemies (including The Bosses), Making Use Of No Life Recovery Items, Using No Stealth Suit Or Special Bandanna Items (you May Possess The Item But Not Use It). Lastly, You Should Have Completed The Game In No More Than 5 Hours And 30 Minutes.
Hound: Complete The Game In Single Player Mode On The Naked Normal Or Higher Difficulty Without Using Any Continues, Instigating At Least Three Alerts, Without Killing Any Enemies (including The Bosses), Making Use Of No Life Recovery Items, Using No Stealth Suit Or Special Bandanna Items (you May Possess The Item But Not Use It). Lastly, You Should Have Completed The Game In No More Than 6 Hours And 30 Minutes.

A great ending to an outstanding saga...

MGS4 is more than i expected, and has deffinately lived up to the hype.

Rumors have already started circulating on the internet about a "prequal" MG... I say this: Mr. Kojima, you have provided the public with an unforgettable saga, along with the perfect ending. Everything came together...everything was just so clear at the end. Dont ruin it. stop while you're way ahead.

Thank you Mr.Kojima....for all the Metal Gears :)

Looking forward to the movie!

Its the best game of all time.

GOTY of 2008 already.

this game deserves nothing but a perfect score.

i coukd not agree more, but i got some bad news MGS 4 is comeing out for xbox360 why is that happening why why why i hate this day i seen it in google why they are copying the game! for xbox360

This is the best game I've ever played by a longshot the size of the universe, and I own GTA IV. There is no experience quite like MGS4, but it can be appreciated even more if you've played through the series.

this game was a true masterpiece but truthfully i already knew this was gonna be epic i laugh at those xbox fanboys who said this game would fail LOL!!!!!!!!

If ur a ps3 owner, then its a must buy!

plz dont avoid it

This is the best game any console has to offer. With the best protagonist ever made. This game's character development and story development is simply amazing. It has perfect graphics, sound, game play. You name it this game dishes it out. My only wish is that there will be more Metal Gear Solids. A fitting ending to one of the best series ever made.