Be warned, this game will ruin all other games for you because no other game can be this good. Kojima-san I salute you.

User Rating: 10 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (Platinum) PS3
By Mankind_Legend | Review Date:
When I first heard Hideo Kojima say in an interview on the Metal Gear Saga vol.2 DVD that MGS4 will conclude the story of MGS and explain everything that the fans ever wanted to know about the series, I was a little sceptical. If you've been a fan of the series since the PS1 or even MSX games, you know that there are so many loose ends in the story that it would seem near impossible to tie them all up in MGS4 and still have a coherent and enjoyable storyline. After playing the game, I can attest that Mr. Kojima meant what he said in that interview. The story of MGS4 provides one of the most satisfying conclusions you'll ever experience whether it be in a game, a book or a movie. The fact that the story has taken place over the course of 7 games, 5 consoles and 20 years, is an incredible feat in itself. No game in the history of gaming was even close to accomplishing something like that. This series is a truly one of a kind experience that every gamer should go through at least once.

The reason I bought this game was to see the conclusion of the story. I was hoping that the gameplay will be enjoyable but that wasn't my main concern. If the story was good, mediocre gameplay wouldn't have bothered me much. Thankfully, not only the game had one of the greatest stories of all time, the gameplay is absolutely stunning as well. Words can't accurately describe the rush you'll feel when you experience the game's intense action. No game has ever made me feel so immersed in the action like this one. It was like truly being there, fighting alongside snake in the battlefield.

All other elements such as the visuals, sound, ..etc; are masterfully done. This is simply one of the best looking, best sounding games ever, if not the best. The themes that the story touches on, the great feeling of nostalgia that the developer kept kindling in you through some segments in the game. This all made this game the best in the series. It has become my favorite game of all time and, if you play it, I'm sure it will be your favorite game, too. Kojima-san I salute you. Thank you for making this game as perfect as a game can be. You've made a truly unforgettable experience and, thus, you deserve your place as one of the greatest game developers and storytellers alive today.

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