Should I get Metal Gear Solid 4?

Everyone, including gamespot, give MGS4 a really good write up and rating, and I was considering getting it, but I am not sure. On gamespot I have seen lots of gameplay movies, but I still can't understand what all the fuss is about. The graphics look fair and the stealth genre seems weird with barrels appearing out of thin air, then hiding in them. Anyone help me out please?

no... I would go for either Golden Axe or a wii game!!

Here is the Essentials collection.It is the first three MGS games all for 30 bucks on the PS2.If not download the MGS database off the PS store.It is in the game add on section of the store and it is free.It is a complete database filled to high heaven with MGS info.

Only get MGS4 if and ONLY IF you have played the three other MGS games.K1LLR3175

i played the demo its pretty good

there are lots of controls but after you get the hang of it its very enjoyable

i played the demo its pretty good

there are lots of controls but after you get the hang of it its very enjoyable

i played the demo its pretty good

there are lots of controls but after you get the hang of it its very enjoyable

get the game. the story mode is intense, you'll get sucked in quick, especially after plaiyng the other 3. The online mode is pretty sick. So yeah, get the game, you won't be disappointed. you are in a win/win situation

Playing MGS4 without any prior experience with the other games is like walking into a comedian's act half-way through. I mean, you might get some of the jokes and references he made before based on the context, but it won't be as funny. However, if you've been watching the comedian the e0ntire way through, it's probably some of the funniest stuff you've ever heard.hazelnutman

Well put :)

Anyway you could always download the MGS4 database from the Store but is quite hard to navigate.

If you are new to Metal Gear, like I was, it may take you about 2 or 3 hours to get into Metal Gear.

The first thing to realize is that the game is fiction, and that the people who made the game realize this. It is slightly fantastic, and the game is not presented as ultra-serious...I mean, it's a GREAT story, but there are moments of humor.

So be sophisticated. It's not a game for morons.

The second thing is the controls. Again, this is where the 2 hours or so may be required to really get to where the controls are second nature.

Finally,I would suggest youtake your time if you buy MGS4.Each moment of the game is loaded with details. It is a terrible idea to gun through a mission or skipcutscenes...

It would be like renting a great movie and only watching the credits.

Everyone, including gamespot, give MGS4 a really good write up and rating, and I was considering getting it, but I am not sure. On gamespot I have seen lots of gameplay movies, but I still can't understand what all the fuss is about. The graphics look fair and the stealth genre seems weird with barrels appearing out of thin air, then hiding in them. Anyone help me out please?

M0wen10

that depends on whether your in the mood for an awesome game. u dont have to have played the others for it to still be one of the top 3 games on ps3 right now. just hire it and then ur decision will be clear.....

Only get MGS4 if and ONLY IF you have played the three other MGS games.K1LLR3175

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Only get MGS4 if and ONLY IF you have played the three other MGS games.Mcortijo01

absolutely

I disagree ( now i have all the other MGS games) but i think that he would enjoy the game regardless although having played them all before helps the stroy drag you in. Anways to answer his question its just a great game....you cant go wrong with a game that received 9's and 10's across the board...

Only get MGS4 if and ONLY IF you have played the three other MGS games.K1LLR3175

You can play MGS4 even if you didn't play the first 3. With any sequel it just adds more info to the story and characters. In this case, a lot of story and characters. You have got to play this game.

[QUOTE="K1LLR3175"]Only get MGS4 if and ONLY IF you have played the three other MGS games.Mcortijo01