Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots (PS3) is everything I have been waiting for and wanting in the game.
Let me just go ahead and get this out of the way: for those who rate this game lower than a "10" or say "rent first" obviously don't know what they are talking about or haven't played the game. DON'T LISTEN! the game is a METAL GEAR game and that means that if you enjoyed the classic from the beginning then you WILL enjoy this. The quality of this product is truly overwhelming. You can tell that Hideo Kojima and team really put alot of effort and passion into the game. Konami has always been about quality so this should come as no suprise to those who enjoy their games (which I have been for the past 10-20 years) RUN don't WALK to your nearest game outlet and PURCHASE this game.
The graphics blew me away! I mean it is on par with Sega Dreamcast's Shenmue. The amount of detail is staggering! the game really makes you feel that you are in the desolate heat of the Middle East (and I've been there) and it was right on the money. Facial expressions of characters really shine through as you can tell when Snake is in pain or amused at something said. Graphics in this game are really great.
The music is really fitting for this title. As a matter of fact the music is so good that it had me on edge for a couple of scenes in the game. Very appropriate for the action going on the music goes hand in hand with it.
The game is so full of suprises and I discover them at almost every turn. Like I said I'll reveal nothing that will give anything about this game away. Sure I said the game takes place (so far) in the Middle East but, hey it should be no shock right?
I am giving this game a 10 as I did with Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3). They have alot in common with me: I didn't finish either before writing a review. I played just enough of the game to know that the rest of the game will blow me away. I was dead correct on Grand Theft Auto IV so it leads me to believe that MGS4:GOTP will be the same. So, for those of you you haven't played a Metal Gear game go out and get the Metal Gear Solid Essentials (PS2) which includes Metal Gear Solid (PS1), Metal Gear Solid 2: The Sons Of Liberty (PS2), and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Then, after finishing those classics, play Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots (PS3) and you can tell me what I just told you and for those who didn't obviously don't know the real deal when they play it. I've played Metal Gear since the Nintendo 8-Bit. So, I DO know what I'm talking about. Go and play these masterpieces and I am sure you will agree. This game will be a GAME OF THE YEAR contender.