Every Metal Gear Solid fan's dream.
You start off the game, of course, as Snake A.K.A "Old Snake" He is rapidly changing and I cannot say why because I do not want to spoil anything. Playing as Snake there have been sightings of Liquid in the middle east and you are essentially there to figure out whats going on. You later find out that he plans on taking over the world, once again, and you must stop him. I will not go any further than that because I don't want to ruin any part of the game. This is only because the game is so amazing because it pieces all the parts of the other MGS games that you were left saying; "wait what?" The plot is absolutely the best part of the game. It plays out the same just like other MGS game in he series with minor tweaks and different moves which make Snake more evasive. This games is just like all the other ones in which you fight a set of bad guys who want you dead and ultimately leading up to the final fight.
This game is very nostalgic and old and new characters appear in this game very frequent. I really have nothing to say that much about this game really. The graphics are amazing. The gameplay is amazing. The story is amazing. There is really nothing to get in depth about. The only thing I didn't like about the game was the set up of "Acts". The game is divided into five separate acts which seem more like different levels to me, and if you're a die hard MGS fan then this new setup of acts will leave you uneasy because it is far different from the other ones in which you are placed somewhere and the whole game is spent trying to survive. In this game it seems like no matter where you go you always seem to have a way out. Two new things I though were really cool was the ability to purchase weapons and ammo wherever and also the new camouflage system. At the beginning of the game you meet an arms dealer named Drebin who can sell you weapons and ammo, no matter where you are, via the menu screen. I know it seems out of place because normally in MGS if you want a weapon it requires back tracking to a certain location. But it falls into place just right and is very convenient. Also Otacon has created a new camouflage suit for you called "Octocamo". This specially designed suit works the same way the camo did in MGS3, except you don't have to constantly change your camo because it automatically adjusts to any area you are by. Also, just like all the MGS game series this one has great replay value. The game uses a set of medals you can achieve based on how you played and certain medals give you certain unlockables i.e. stealth camo, unlimited ammo ect.
Other than some minor new things this game is essentially like the rest in the series. This is good because it doesn't stray away from certain aspects and try to change up the gameplay to add variety. It knows what we like and it provides. So in conclusion, if you are a MGS fan then this is a definite must have. And if you haven't played a MGS game in your entire life then you'll have no idea whats going on. But it will entice you to go back and learn everything there is to know about it. Great game. Loved it.