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#1 Allen212
Member since 2007 • 25 Posts

now i finally got my ps3 but i dont know if i should get GTA IV or Mgs 4?

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#2 Rich1631
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Have you played Metal Gear Solid 1-3? If no, then get GTA4, if yes, then get MGS4. You can't play MGS4 and understand the masterpiece it is without playing the first 3. MGS4 is a much better game on every front but it is very story heavy.
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#3 LozPR
Member since 2008 • 57 Posts

Hi,

I think it could be more difficult to follow MTG4, but not impossible, especially if you read the backstory.

But if it is a direct choice as is, I'd opt for GTA4. The reviews it has are excellent, and the one I've linked there is an example from IGN.

ASDA has it for £38.73, which is a good deal in my opinion.

Hope I've helped.

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#4 GootHimp
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GTA4, MGS4 is you played previous
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#5 nobodylive
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If you havent bought the other MGS games has others has said here you have to buy them to understand the story. But IMO i like MGO better then gta online
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#6 thekodaman
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Well, everybody who owns GTAIV that i've spoken to said that after a month or so it just turned out to be a really big disappointment, doesn't live up to the hype apparently. Just be careful that if you buy MGS4 be aware of what you're buying.

MGS4 is absolutely not a third person-shooter, it is what it says - Stealth Espionage Action, you can't get through the game without focussing on not being found rather than running & gunning like you would a proper shooting game. Don't expect large gameplay segments in it either, the story of MGS4 is integral to the action and vice versa, on their own they wouldn't mean half as much as they do put together. And Lastly I'd advise buying Metal Gear Essentials for the PS2 if you haven't played the previous three games (ignore the Acid series and The Twin Snakes, they aren't canon)

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#7 smeags11
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If you havent played the first 3 metal gears then get GTA, even though GTAIV=worst one in series IMO
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#8 CookieGoat
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I don't agree on the point that you should've played the first MGS's to be able to understand MGS4, i can know it as i did so+i also have GTA4. My advice is to buy MGS4 anyway, but really, GTA4 is such a great game that that should be your second game to buy (H).
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#9 metalgear-solid
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MGS4.

Everyone should know what a disappointment GTA4 was.

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#10 SonyMarksman70
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Man I gave GTA4 a 10, but it's true, after a month you will leav the game there, put it back in the PS3 every 2 weeks & take it out after 10 minutes.GTA 4 suked after first play.And of course you shouldn't miss MGS4.After MGS4 came out I personally thought GTA4 wasn't that good anymore.
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#11 SonyMarksman70
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Man I gave GTA4 a 10, but it's true, after a month you will leav the game there, put it back in the PS3 every 2 weeks & take it out after 10 minutes.GTA 4 suked after first play.And of course you shouldn't miss MGS4.After MGS4 came out I personally thought GTA4 wasn't that good anymore.
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#12 sanpreet8
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GTA4
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#13 DNChan
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Tough choice, but I say get GTA4. Personal preferance though. Get both you if get the chance or enough cash.
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#14 MaForce
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mgs4 definetly. Gta4's cool but its just the same old thing. I only played mgs3 and i got most of mgs4 with some help from reading the mgs database.
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#15 metalgear-solid
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Look at the general feedback on GTA4. Most felt it was a disappointment.
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mgs4
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#17 xxxMoreBeerxxx
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GTA IV. MGS4 sucked. Hard. Seriously. No gameplay.
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#18 comeon123987
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MGS4 is way better

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#19 mezzo20
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get mg4.got to youtube and searct mgs history.know the story and get on playing the awesome game of all time.
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#20 itwiz90
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Get Metal Gear Solid 4

It is the best game ever. Definately game of the year. The graphics are excellent and the story line will have you immersed in this epic saga. YOu will not be disappointed. 8)

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#21 OoItsJohn
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I bought GTA lV as soon as it came out. Likewise, as soon as I played it..( after an hour or so ) I was dissapointed. It sucks.

GET MSG4