Need help (R2 or MGS4)

I just got a ps3 a few days ago and need help deciding between these two games. I've always loved MGS but R2 seems to be awesome aswell. So, I can't get both, what would you reccommend?fatzebra

Get MGS4 (MGS4 is in my top 5 games I've ever played) unless you have RFOM, although I warn you Konami did the worst job possible with Metal Gear Online, almost as if they didn't want people to play it. You should definitely play RFOM first, and if you have, get R2 with MGS4 next. Keep an eye out for some other titles as well, like the cute little LBP

I just got a ps3 a few days ago and need help deciding between these two games. I've always loved MGS but R2 seems to be awesome aswell. So, I can't get both, what would you reccommend?fatzebra

Both games are great, so either way, you'll come out a winner. How much background do you know about MGS series? If you've played all the previous game/are up to speed on the story thus far, I'd say MGS4 might be the way to go. Once I was able to get some backstory on the MGS series, I picked up MGS4 and was blown away.

If youre looking for just plain fun multiplayer game, R2 would be the way to go. It also is boasting an excellent single player experience, so that'll be a plus.

In conclusion, if youre looking for:

a great single player experience = MGS4

a great multiplayer experience = R2

the best of both worlds = tough one, but I'd lean more towards R2 on this one.

Hope that helps! :D

If you've played previous MGSs and liked them, definitely go for MGS4. If you haven't, I'd seriously recommend you to play the ones you're missing.

As for R2, I'd also seriously recommend getting it, because it's turning out to be a top class game. BTW, also get RFoM.

you'd really be missing out if you dont play both.

if you have budget constraints, then get R2 first, then you could play MGS4.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is the better game .

aliright do you want an interactive movie or a video game

MGS4 is one of the best (if not THE best) single-player game I have ever played. If you're a MGS fan, you really have no excuse not to get MGS4. But if you're in the market for an online game, Resistance 2 is the way to go. If you can afford it, you should get both.

Yeah, I'm thinking R2 would last longer, but I'm dying to get back into tactical espionage ughhhhhh I just don't know guys. I appreciate the comments so far though =)fatzebra

Well, to tell you the truth, MGS4 gameplay is anything like previous MGSs. Is not bad, but it's not the same, so you're probably a bit wrong on your MGS4 concept.

I know MGS4 is more action oriented and involves direct military battles, but I see that as diversity. But R2 looks like it has such good mp =(( dang it.fatzebra

The way I see it, you can't lose with either game... and FYI, I've said many times that R2 will be my GotY, even when most people here root for MGS4.

So yeah, I agree R2 is gonna be awesome.

MGS4 is already a proven success. Resistance 2 looks incredibly promising, but you probably shouldn't play it before Fall of Man. Regardless of which you choose to get, the other will still be there when you want to buy it. Although, MGS4 is emphasized on the solo experience, Resistance is more on the multiplayer side - as with all multiplayer experiences, you will most likely want to get in on that early as it will die down, or worse, everyone is tenfold better than you are due to lack of experience and little familiarity with the levels, spawns, weapons, etc.SuikoGremio

Great argument with R2's mp. I think that sold it. MGS4 will always be there with consistant SP. IF I'm gonna buy R2, get it while the gettin's good. Thanks man, and to all the others =).

And think about how popular MGS4...everyone knows who solid snake is, whereas not as many can tell you who nathan hale is...khoimichael

Wow, R2 is done!! :roll:

Why make it like this, it would be better if you just said "jump in the bandwagon"

If you want your everyday shooter, R2.

If you really do love the MGS series, thenyou would of never made this thread.

All I know is that I have played and unlocked everything in MGS4 (about 6 times through) and have put on 65 hours on the online, so yeah, it has great replay value.

An the gameplay is still excellent, probably the best in any MGS, but I DO miss catching stuff and eating them.

R2 will be great, but its not my cup of tea, while MGS4 is. well, MGS ****ing 4-