Metal Gear Solid 4

I won't be playing MGO for a few weeks.


Playing on Solid Normal difficulty and it seems perfect for a first time playthrough for someone who's used to MGS.

The first hour or so is very intense and may discourage some people but don't give up, as soon as you progress and get the tranq gun it definitely eases up. Not because there are fewer enemies but because you are better equipped.

Just from playing about 2 hours last night, it's easily my favourite. Can't wait to see the upcoming cutscenes. Most of the beginning seemed very familiar because they've shown so much of it to us/the press. After Drebin though, that changes.

Just got my Limited Edition copy, lazy job on the cover (damn machines), I got air bubbles on it. Not liking the back of the box with the slip of paper, wish it was just printed on the actual box, now I gotta deal with it flappin around, it won't fit in the box. Anyways, currently installing ryt now, can't wait to play.

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Just got my Limited Edition copy, lazy job on the cover (damn machines), I got air bubbles on it. Not liking the back of the box with the slip of paper, wish it was just printed on the actual box, now I gotta deal with it flappin around, it won't fit in the box.

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I just threw that out. I prefer the clean black on the back of the box. I'm glad they didn't print it on. No bubbles for me but just poke the bubbles with a sharp knife and then press them down after. Works like a charm.

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Played for the first 20/30 minutes. I think i'm in love.


Octocam works x10 better then how i thought it would. A bit annoyed reading above that its that short, but i'm just going to be playing the game at a slow pace to soak it up.

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don't take it (length of the game) too litterally, i can complete MGS1 with ranking big boss in under 2 hours after all.

Definitely my favorite game as well. In the beginning of the game where you see two geckos I went up on a second story building to go stare at them. It noticed me, and I didn't really think anything of it since I was too high up for it to shoot me. Then I found out that they can jump in-game too >_>

One of the few OH **** moments I've had in a game.

Installing MGO update now. I'm on the checkpoint after you get the Drum (playing Solid Normal, and I can get a decent distance past that, but keep on being sent back to that checkpoint (damn snipers)). This is actually the best game I've ever played...

They didn't have any edition other than normal so I picked that up with the headset.
BTW, was that goodie bag for midnight launches or something? I got mine today, no free MGS3...

ahh, **** now I'm back at the start of act 1. DAMN YOU, lack of autosaving!

Spoiler for the little things:

Love the part when he meets up with MKII/Otacon. When Otacon gives Snake the weapons and as soon as Snake see's them he puts his AK safety on and sets it on the ground. nothing special, it's just how quickly/instinctively he does it. A lot of little things in this game that I love. Can't wait to get deeper.

the bundle didn't come with component cables. i am sad, now i have to go out and spend 25$ on them

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the bundle didn't come with component cables. i am sad, now i have to go out and spend 25$ on them

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You don't have them from your PS2?

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Just got it, installing screen now.

Anyone want to hit up MGO later?

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I'd love to, but I can't download the damn update. I'm on my 4th try now, and I keep getting "Server Error" problems at about 60%.

Also, when I try p2p downloading I get 0.00123kb/sec which doesn't help one bit.

Which handgun was the tranq?

@Slasher
I was getting that three hours ago as well. Doesn't sound like the fixed up their server issues, great.

I just met up with Drebin. I love how Snake seems to real with his reactions, especially in regards to the monkey. There are so many little things, like UF said, that make this game great.

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Which handgun was the tranq?

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Spoiler for infos:

The one Otacon gives you.

Sounds like everyone is enjoying the game. I've got my limited edition in hand, can't wait to get home and start installation.

I forgot how bad I am in stealth games. I always just want to rambo it, it doesn't work too well here
I can't even get passed the second level on NAKED NORMAL.

I love the cutscenes and atmosphere (those robots freaked the hell out of me), and definitly love the dualshock support.

BTW, can anyone explain the very start with the random videos? I was so confused and thought that I hit a button on my remote by accident. It was almost GTAesk comedy with some of the videos.


I'm probably going to end up selling this game soon since to me it feels like one of those games you would rather watch then play.

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I'd love to, but I can't download the damn update. I'm on my 4th try now, and I keep getting "Server Error" problems at about 60%.

Also, when I try p2p downloading I get 0.00123kb/sec which doesn't help one bit.

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I'm getting 130-160 with p2p with my 5mb connection

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BTW, can anyone explain the very start with the random videos? I was so confused and thought that I hit a button on my remote by accident. It was almost GTAesk comedy with some of the videos.

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Yeah, those are PMC ads. It caught me off guard at first and I'm sure a few people new to the series are going to wonder what the hell they just watched.

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I'm probably going to end up selling this game soon since to me it feels like one of those games you would rather watch then play.

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With all the weapon customization, I think I'll be replaying this at least 3 times.

Oops i meant my copy is coming on monday, argh this is killing me. I'll try and buy my DS3 tomorrow if i can. It's good that everyone is enjoying the game..

Game is way better than I had thought it would. After playing Portable Ops for the psp(first mgs I played for more than 10 mins), I was pretty sure I would not like this one. However, taking the fact it was on ps3 as opposed to psp and the previews for this looked sick, I went out and bought the limited edition. Graphics and sound both are top notch, as is the storytelling and gameplay.

Spoiler for Kinda stuck, not far in:

I just finished talking to the dreblin and I am at the point where I am supposed to climb some stairs and go northwest and jump. I do that but when i jump down I end up in the same are I started any tips? I only tried twice

Only an hour in though.

I have just completed the game (I can't stop thinking about it, So I thought i'd join in conversation), I did however get my game a day early from Play.com (UK) **Thank you so damn much!**. The game is hands down just a total masterpiece. I won't say anymore.

NYYFAN: I am trying to remember what bit you are on about. You know when you watch a movie, then again for the second time, you've totally forgotten some of the movie, its just like that. Sorry man. Met him for the first time you say???

The step up from Naked Normal to Normal Normal is quite big, and wow random intro movies lol.

EDIT: Yea prices in Britain are insane! But I don't regret the £425 I put in last year in March for the PS3 and MGS4 has made it even better. You know even 4 hours into the game, I was so damn glad with what Kojima and his team have done with the story so far.

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Spoiler for infos:

The one Otacon gives you.

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Spoiler for Figured it out:

yeah, he gave me 2 guns, just wasn't sure at the time as I started using different weapons and forgot which one was the tranq"

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Spoiler for Kinda stuck, not far in:

I just finished talking to the dreblin and I am at the point where I am supposed to climb some stairs and go northwest and jump. I do that but when i jump down I end up in the same are I started any tips? I only tried twice

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Spoiler for possible explanation:

You need to walk up the path the guard is patrolling, I took him out but you don't need to. There is an open door right after the dumpster on the right. Once you go through that it goes into the cutscene where you meet MKII/Otacon. When you get to the dumpster, two PMC's will start walking up the path you came down and you'll need to avoid them. Once they walk past, just go through the open door.

@ user friendly

Spoiler for Briefing Intermission:

Do you know how to shock the characters during the briefing intermissions? I wasn't able to shock them with the tentacle thing.

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@ user friendly

Spoiler for Briefing Intermission:

Do you know how to shock the characters? I wasn't able to shock them with the tentacle thing.

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Spoiler for tip:

I believe you press and hold L1 and then press R1 to zap em. Although I'm not sure what you mean by briefing intermissions. Maybe I haven't got that far yet. I only got to play about 2 hours last night. I think the button combination would be the same from general MKII use and the briefing intermissions.

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You don't have them from your PS2?

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no i never bothered to get them because i just play my ps2 on a tube set

Do they sell used cables at eb or places like microplay (Canadian only?) If so, I'd just grab a used one. I guess you could always go the ebay route if possible.

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Spoiler for possible explanation:

You need to walk up the path the guard is patrolling, I took him out but you don't need to. There is an open door right after the dumpster on the right. Once you go through that it goes into the cutscene where you meet MKII/Otacon. When you get to the dumpster, two PMC's will start walking up the path you came down and you'll need to avoid them. Once they walk past, just go through the open door.

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Yeah, i figured it out shortly after typing that. I probably should buy a strategy guide since I always get screwed up in games like this. Heck I just past that part, got the drum can and need to figure out what to do their. Having a lot of fun though so getting stuck now and again is not bad.

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Yeah, i figured it out shortly after typing that. I probably should buy a strategy guide since I always get screwed up in games like this. Heck I just past that part, got the drum can and need to figure out what to do their. Having a lot of fun though so getting stuck now and again is not bad.

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His reaction when he first looks at the drums potential is hilarious.

I just got to Act 4...

I wanna know if I'm the only one who is PISSED about certain things?

IGN's review is up!

10/10

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Closing Comments
Is it possible to give a game an 11? If so, this would be the game that would merit that score. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a title that exceeds all of the hype that was attached to the title. Regardless of whether you've seen every trailer and screenshot, read every preview and heard every interview, you won't get a full sense of how phenomenal this title is unless you sit down and experience it for yourself.

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Definitely deserving.

Though, does anyone else think this game is pitifully easy? I'm playing on the default setting, and I haven't died more than two times.

What's the default? Naked Normal? If so, you should have tried Solid Normal, it seems perfect. Big Boss hard next time for me.

Spoiler for Someone might think it's a spoiler:

Solid normal is the default. Right now I'm using a M4 custom and the D whatever sniper rife. All enemies except for the frogs fall in four or five body shots, and one to the head, but I last around ten shots. They could at least be consistent >_>

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Do they sell used cables at eb or places like microplay (Canadian only?) If so, I'd just grab a used one. I guess you could always go the ebay route if possible.

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the official sony brand ones are only 25$
i saw them at gamecrazy
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_id=64186

I went naked normal since I am new to the series. I have only died once.

More and more I play it/get use to the style the more and more I like it. I am def. getting better at knowing where to go/what to do, which of course makes it more fun. The amount of detail you notice as you progress is absurd. Even put playboy in the game lol.

Userfriendly, what act are you on?

Dam edit on here, meant that question for everyone not just User Friendly

I'm still on act one. I try to eliminate all the PMCs in a level if I can, and if they respawn I keep on killing them to rack up Drebin points.

I am probably going to finish act 1 today and then do an act a day

Does this game run on 720p or 1080p?

Both. Native IIRC it's 720P.