Simply Outstanding

User Rating: 10 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Platinum) PS3
By catdadanddog | Review Date:
I spent awhile trying to figure out where to start and graphics are a good place. They are breath taking. In game and cut-scenes alike. I cannot think of a game that would rival MGS4 in the graphics department. Shadows look natural and the sky is beautiful. The buildings, pavement and dirt all look photo real. Watching the octocamo take on the color of the surface it is on is a treat.

The game play is about the same as in previous installments but it has been tweak for the better. There are two firing modes, aim down the iron sights and over the shoulder. Both work well but ADS gives a real world combat feel. Over the shoulder uses the laser sight which is great for pin point accuracy. Snake can still sneak up behind an enemy and slit his throat but this time around there is a lot of blood splatter. Remember this is a sneaking mission but you can still run and gun if you choose to.

MGS4 still uses icons to climb and jump over objects but I was hoping that it wouldn't because I wanted a fully cinematic experience. The icons do not hold the game back in any way, however.

There is a ton of cut scenes and I enjoy them but there is also a ton of game play. Areas are not that big but if you make the game your own you will find that there is a lot of different ways to complete a mission-including making friends that will cover your back.

From the menu options to the fluid gun play, this is the best edition in the MGS series. Enjoy.

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