just how good is the mgs4 story?

is mgs4 worth purchasing just for the story ,can i understand the story if u havnt played any of the previous games and is mgs4 gameplay actually any good?

It gets about 5 points out of 75 stars.

I thought the broad outline of the story was fine, but man the dialog is mega cheezy and overdone. Some of the cutscenes go on forever with endless jibberish. Its like watching a filibuster on CSPAN. Some parts are so cheezy, I actually wanted to punch hideo kojima in the face.

I think it was good on ideas, poor on writing, very poor on editing the script. If it were made into a movie with the same script, the movie would be known as one of the worst of all time.

I have no idea why so many gamers think the story is so great. Perhaps because they are culturally impoverished gamers who never finished a classic novel in their life.

Its still an awesome game though. One of the best ever.

its so good, i had never played any MGS games before and i still really enjoyed the game

I thought the broad outline of the story was fine, but man the dialog is mega cheezy and overdone. Some of the cutscenes go on forever with endless jibberish. Its like watching a filibuster on CSPAN. Some parts are so cheezy, I actually wanted to punch hideo kojima in the face.

I think it was good on ideas, poor on writing, very poor on editing the script. If it were made into a movie with the same script, the movie would be known as one of the worst of all time.

I have no idea why so many gamers think the story is so great. Perhaps because they are culturally impoverished gamers who never finished a classic novel in their life.

Its still an awesome game though. One of the best ever.

Its a great story. People say it is over done but I think it was done they way it needed to. These games are like a movie filled with drama and suspense. If anything was taken out then it would have felt like something was missing.

Its a great story. People say it is over done but I think it was done they way it needed to. These games are like a movie filled with drama and suspense. If anything was taken out then it would have felt like something was missing.

Ronin893

I thought the broad outline of the story was fine, but man the dialog is mega cheezy and overdone. Some of the cutscenes go on forever with endless jibberish. Its like watching a filibuster on CSPAN. Some parts are so cheezy, I actually wanted to punch hideo kojima in the face.

I think it was good on ideas, poor on writing, very poor on editing the script. If it were made into a movie with the same script, the movie would be known as one of the worst of all time.

I have no idea why so many gamers think the story is so great. Perhaps because they are culturally impoverished gamers who never finished a classic novel in their life.

Its still an awesome game though. One of the best ever.

ill describe it in one word....EPICreaver-x

yeah real good...

The story is trully EPIC. I would say yes that it is worth it.

ill describe it in one word....EPICreaver-x

Some parts are so cheezy, I actually wanted to punch hideo kojima in the face.I have no idea why so many gamers think the story is so great. Perhaps because they are culturally impoverished gamers who never finished a classic novel in their life.Its still an awesome game though. One of the best ever.Mr_Ditters

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Mr_Ditters

It was good, but I was really lost at times. That might be due to the fact that I haven't played previous MGS games.

If u haven't played 1-3 then u probably won't like it and will be lost.But it's an amazing story that raps up the MGS story nicely.

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Mr_Ditters

...You're comparing video games to novels? I'll just snag one of the most common clichés and apply it here and now. "That's comparing apples to oranges!" You're making an irrelevant comparison AND your contradicting yourself by relentlessly bashing the games plot, and story arc, then you continue to say that it's a good game.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

TheJoeyness

...You're comparing video games to novels? I'll just snag one of the most common clichés and apply it here and now. "That's comparing apples to oranges!" You're making an irrelevant comparison AND your contradicting yourself by relentlessly bashing the games plot, and story arc, then you continue to say that it's a good game.

[QUOTE="TheJoeyness"]

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

...You're comparing video games to novels? I'll just snag one of the most common clichés and apply it here and now. "That's comparing apples to oranges!" You're making an irrelevant comparison AND your contradicting yourself by relentlessly bashing the games plot, and story arc, then you continue to say that it's a good game.

Its better to play the previous games but you never know. It could have you hooked. I recommend playing 1, 2 and 3 first for the ultimate gaming experience. Believe me. Its one of the greatest stories ever told.ANIALATOR136

what the man said ^

The story is very very good and very long. For the full experience the previous MGS games are a "must", but there's a big chance you'll be charmed regardless.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

[QUOTE="TheJoeyness"]

...You're comparing video games to novels? I'll just snag one of the most common clichés and apply it here and now. "That's comparing apples to oranges!" You're making an irrelevant comparison AND your contradicting yourself by relentlessly bashing the games plot, and story arc, then you continue to say that it's a good game.

Nephilim83

MGS is my favorite video game saga. It has the most epic story in video games... period. From the very first game to the very end you'll find some great characters/ villians each with their own overwhelming personality and characteristics. The first game is especially endearing with its awesome villians and their backstories. There are so many questions that arise as you play through each game. MGS4 not only answers those questions it also tells a story of its own. But I'll admit, though you will undoubtably enjoy MGS4 on its own you won't really understand what makes it so awesome without having played the other three. I love the MGS story and its the real thing that sucked me into the series for all these years. And that's not to mention the awesome innovative stealth gameplay. Each game is like a cinematic experience, but when the reels stop spinning its time to cut some throats. Good story... No... Its EPIC!!!!Nephilim83

you have to play the 1st three since this raps up snake's story. its a final chapter of a saga. just like a movie trilogy if you dont watch the others you will be lost on the last one. tust me play the series in order. the series is on par with hollywood movie. action, humor, emotion and a great cast. the final chapter is really powerful. i really think there was no better way to end one of the greatest videogame storylines of all time

Here's an opinion from a guy who didn't play the first 3 games. I didn't like the story. I didn't understand anything to do with this Big Boss guy or all these different snakes or the patriots or anything. As a result, I found the storyline to be confusing, boring and long winded.

However, the game is worth the money on gameplay alone, and the stealth aspect of it and all of the bosses still make it a fun experience.

If I were you, I'd buy the game, but skip a lot of the cutscenes.

[QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

Nephilim83

true,100% agreed with you man.

And to the people that like to criticise for watever reasons, you must understand that just like Farscape or Firefly or Slumdog millionaire or Grave of the Fireflies or Berserk or Evangelion or any other work that is the vision of an 'auteur', it is not for everybody.

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Oh, and btw, in the context of the story, the line "I cooked them right" carries an immense weight and significance for both Naomi and the overal events. It is an ingeniously alegorical coded message from the prodigy child Sunnyand has more than one hidden meaning.

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"] Read my post. I said I get annoyed when other make those comparisons or act like MGS4 was some sort of life changing story (yes I heard that). I said the story wasnt that great. The sci-fi ideas were good. I can say its a good game because even if you ignore the cut scenes or just skip them, its still fun--very fun in fact, even if the story makes me want to waterboard Kojima.

Mr_Ditters

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"]

Here is an example of some cheese for you:

Tell Naomi, "I cooked them right."

Gimmie a break...

Or how about the whole wedding thing. I have no doubt in my mind that Hell is an eternity spent watching that abominable scene.

I guess Im expecting too much from a video game story line. After all, it is just a video game. Since when did a game really have a good story. I don't expect much, but it annoys me how everyone acts as if mgs4 were written by Twain or Dostoevsky, when in fact it the writing isn't even par with some of the worst stuff that hollywood puts out.

el_rika

true,100% agreed with you man.

And to the people that like to criticise for watever reasons, you must understand that just like Farscape or Firefly or Slumdog millionaire or Grave of the Fireflies or Berserk or Evangelion or any other work that is the vision of an 'auteur', it is not for everybody.

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Oh, and btw, in the context of the story, the line "I cooked them right" carries an immense weight and significance for both Naomi and the overal events. It is an ingeniouslyalegorical coded message from the prodigy child Sunny which has more than one hidden meaning.

The plot was all right but I agree that the diaologue was not all that great. It didn't hurt the game too much but I thought the first MGS and the the third were better written.

Meryl I think did a great job in MGS4. However, Snake, Otacon, Raiden, Noami, and Drebin just didn't bring enough to the table so to speak. They could have done better but as everyone else says you can't compare games to novels. Though I would say Uncharted, Heavenly Sword, and Prince of Persia did really well on diaologue.

It's as good as it can be after being tasked with fixing the mess MGS2 created.

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"][QUOTE="Mr_Ditters"] Read my post. I said I get annoyed when other make those comparisons or act like MGS4 was some sort of life changing story (yes I heard that). I said the story wasnt that great. The sci-fi ideas were good. I can say its a good game because even if you ignore the cut scenes or just skip them, its still fun--very fun in fact, even if the story makes me want to waterboard Kojima.

lol Anyway, the MGS story is far superior to a lot of hollywood garbage. I prefer it to almost any Sci-fi movie I've seen in the past 20 years. Seriously, who are you kidding?Nephilim83

true,100% agreed with you man.

And to the people that like to criticise for watever reasons, you must understand that just like Farscape or Firefly or Slumdog millionaire or Grave of the Fireflies or Berserk or Evangelion or any other work that is the vision of an 'auteur', it is not for everybody.

---------

Oh, and btw, in the context of the story, the line "I cooked them right" carries an immense weight and significance for both Naomi and the overal events. It is an ingeniouslyalegorical coded message from the prodigy child Sunny which has more than one hidden meaning.

A bit random, but am I the only one who thinks Kojima looks like Otacon?

it is by far the greatest story in any game i have ever played

the mgs4 story is like a good movie with a lot of "oscars"