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#1 Dan_Lero
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Metal Gear Solid 4 Discussion Thread


Basic Overview
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is set a number of years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2, and lets players once again reprise the role of series icon Solid Snake. The game will take Snake over a variety of locations over world including the Middle East, which has been the majority of gameplay and cinematics shown in the trailers.

In the tradition of Outer Heaven Mercenaries, the Zanzibar Mercenaries, FOXHOUND, Dead Cell, and the Cobra Unit, MGS4 features the Beauty and the Beast Unit, including "Screaming Mantis", "Crying Wolf", "Laughing Octopus", "Raging Raven". The bosses are all women who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and the player will have the choices to save the women or kill them when the opportunity arises.

With the new installment comes new weapons and items, these vary from Snakes new Octocamo, Metal Gear MK II and the Solid Eye. And an improved CQC (Close Quarters Combat) system from Metal Gear Solid 3 has been included.

The game will be released worldwide on June 12th 2008, and will be Solid Snakes "final mission".


Versions:

North American Cover Art:-

European Cover Art:-

Japanesse Cover Art:-

Limited Edition Art:-

Limited Edtion PS3:-



Links:

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Gamespace

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Forum - This board is not subject to the GS moderators, so if there are spoilers there, we're not responsible.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Launch Center --- Now Open!


Keep ALL discussion of Metal Gear Solid 4 in this thread, all others after this will be locked and could face possible moderation.

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#2 Dan_Lero
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Reviews:

IGN UK

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Still being updated....

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#4 poomonger613
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I cant wait for this game! Who is going to try to unlock the stealth suit the first time aound?

Here's the metel gear retrospective that gametrailers did, if you want to catch up on the story heres the links:

part 1

part 2

part 3

part 4

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#5 cifru
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the European Cover Art looks awesome!
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the European Cover Art looks awesome! cifru
It does! Id much rather have that one that the U.S. one but whatever, its the game that counts
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#7 zeeerrr
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Give me my game. I have been waiting for 4 YEARS!!!
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#8 Randy_Savage
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Only 2 more weeks!!!!!!!!!!!
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#9 adam_53
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the end is solid snake. a decade later, im ready to know wat happens
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#10 BigSandbags9
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does anybody know if the dualshock 3 controller that comes with the limited edition playstation 3 will be sold separately from the console to because I don't have a dualshock 3 yet and that one looks cool
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#11 adam_53
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does anybody know if the dualshock 3 controller that comes with the limited edition playstation 3 will be sold separately from the console to because I don't have a dualshock 3 yet and that one looks coolBigSandbags9
a limited eidtion dual shock 3 sold separately? i doubt it. a dual shock 3 in general? hell yes u can get that. idk if i answered ur question, i wasnt aware theres a limited ed. controller if there is, and if so, i doubt ull be able to get it separately, ull prolly hafta settle for a reg. DS3
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#12 BigSandbags9
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k thanks for the response
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#13 xxgabemxx
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man this game is gonna be off the chain do any of you guys know if raiden will be a playable character?
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#14 poomonger613
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you can always go here to get your controller cusomized, it costs a little extra but they make it look good

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#15 avataraang1
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Awesome
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#16 nerdydude
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I don't know if anyone else noticed this but the mgs4 street date delivery guarantee at gamestop.com says this.

Pre-order Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots by June 11th at 11am CST with overnight shipping and get guaranteed delivery on the street date of June 12th! If your product does not arrive on the street date, we will fully refund your shipping charge! Continental United States only. Must have Overnight Service available in your area. Offer void if you are unable to accept a delivery that was attempted. Not responsible for orders delayed due to incorrect address, credit card information, inclement weather or Octocamo malfunctions.

notice how it says "octocamo malfunctions" =D

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#17 poomonger613
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I don't know if anyone else noticed this but the mgs4 street date delivery guarantee at gamestop.com says this.

Pre-order Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots by June 11th at 11am CST with overnight shipping and get guaranteed delivery on the street date of June 12th! If your product does not arrive on the street date, we will fully refund your shipping charge! Continental United States only. Must have Overnight Service available in your area. Offer void if you are unable to accept a delivery that was attempted. Not responsible for orders delayed due to incorrect address, credit card information, inclement weather or Octocamo malfunctions.

notice how it says "octocamo malfunctions" =D

nerdydude
awsome. I wonder how it will malfunction
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#18 MadExponent
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I'm actually going to pick up a PS3 or this game so I will be getting the $500 80GB version of the PS3 that comes with it. Does anyone know if that bundle will be available on June 12?
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#19 coolasj19
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does anyone know of a midnight release at gamestop 4 this?
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#20 JordanKid
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I love all the art covers but im deffinately getting the limited edition, its MGS, I've had it preordered for awhile to so I'd like to think im safe for launch.
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#21 Dan_Lero
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The MGS4 Launch Center has now gone live!:D
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#22 eric252
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does anyone know of a midnight release at gamestop 4 this?coolasj19

Of the game, I couldn't see why not. Of the bundle, I called and they said not for the bundle. My advice would be to call every four days or so and see if they say no or yes. If they say no the first time, they might change their mind so always stay in contact.

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#23 king23_
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I cant wait for this game! Who is going to try to unlock the stealth suit the first time aound?

Here's the metel gear retrospective that gametrailers did, if you want to catch up on the story heres the links:

part 1

part 2

part 3

poomonger613
Cool, I'm gonna check that out right now.
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#24 poomonger613
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The MGS4 Launch Center has now gone live!:DDan_Lero
I love the background design, it wallpaper worthy
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#25 hazelnutman
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Already pre-ordered the Limited Edition.

Assuming EB Games is having a midnight launch, I'm going to be one of those people, freezing their butts off while waiting in line at midnight :)

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#26 DealRogers
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If this official discussion thread is spoiler free and we want to create another thread with spoilers will it be locked as well?
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#27 deactivated-5c35826ea3913
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thank you for making a sticky thread for this :)
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#28 5FingersOfDeath
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Why is there user reviews on metacritic? man that sux! "some people" are lowering the score.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/metalgearsolid4gunsofthepatriots

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#29 coolasj19
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excuse me anyone. does anyone know if MGO will be part of MGS4 in the sense that they will both count as one game. because IGN just gave MGS4 a 9.5 in Lasting Appeal but never mentioned MGO. i kinda have a bet going on here with a friend
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#30 ANIALATOR136
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weve waited ages for this to arrive
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#31 Sokol4ever
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Thank you Dan for making the thread and a sticky.
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#32 1uP_OnYou
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Dan_Lero you sir are by far the coolest MOD here! I can't wait for MGS4! YAY!!
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#33 aka_aj03
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IGN UK review MGS4 9.9
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#34 Solid_Cobra
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YEEAAAHH! I preordered the limited edition, and plan to take the day off. This is the first time I've done that in years.
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#35 CrytekSamuel
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I bought myself MGS2 and 3 today, and will be picking up MGS1 in a few days time (hopefully). I'm dying to play, will I be fine if I play MGS in chonological order? I know it's meant to be played starting with MGS1, but that would mean waiting a few days. Keep in mind that I almost completed MGS1 (Twin Snakes) quite a while ago, but never finished it, same goes for MGS2. I can't remember any of the story mind, and I will be playing them on the easiest difficulties.

So will playing it in 3, 1, 2 order be fine?

I've never made myself play through 3 games, two of which I nearly completed before, just for preparation for an upcoming game. Cain't wait for MGS4.

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#36 Sokol4ever
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You should not be playing 3, 1, 2.

The proper order of the game releases are MGS1, MGS2, MGS3. That's the order you should be playing them, the story time line doesn't matter.

I understand that MGS3 is set before MGS1. But that's not the recommended way of playing it.

Unless you have no other choice, you have to play Metal Gear Solid in order, which is MGS1, 2 and then 3.

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If this official discussion thread is spoiler free and we want to create another thread with spoilers will it be locked as well?DealRogers
Yes. Go to the MGS4 board if you want to deal with spoilers.
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#38 king23_
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Those Retrospective videos are really cool. When will part 4 be up?
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#39 CoreoVII
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1) Awesome Sticky and thread.

2) The 80GB Bundle will be avalaible on June 12th I believe.

3) Raiden'z the best.

4) I'm glad to see it will have awesome replay value in the 1-player mode itself.

5) Someone above me said you can unlock a stealth suit. Kinda ruined a little surprize for me.

6) Hope everyone enjoy'z the game as much as I will and cheer's for a new PS3 beginning.

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#40 swamplord666
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the thanks goes to killzonedabes for this but jeuxvideo.com gave MGS4 a 17/20. Even though people might get riled up, This is very good for the site as very rare games get more than 18, only a handful of games got 19 and no games have gotten 20. They are extremely critical and unbiased. Just trying to douse the flames i may have caused ;) .
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#41 coolasj19
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1) Awesome Sticky and thread.

2) The 80GB Bundle will be avalaible on June 12th I believe.

3) Raiden'z the best.

4) I'm glad to see it will have awesome replay value in the 1-player mode itself.

5) Someone above me said you can unlock a stealth suit. Kinda ruined a little surprize for me.

6) Hope everyone enjoy'z the game as much as I will and cheer's for a new PS3 beginning.

CoreoVII

thats not really confirmed at all but COMEON every MG so far has had a Stealth Camo.

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#42 americahellyeah
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So far the reviews have been fairly good, Eurogamer aside.

predictions for GS? mine is 9.0 :(

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the European Cover Art looks awesome! cifru

NOT, the American cover looks much more better :(

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#44 hardcore_nate
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Is it going to have online? How good do u think it will be?
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#45 adamski500
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Not long to go looks great
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Is it going to have online? How good do u think it will be?hardcore_nate

i think it comes with the MGO starter pack.

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Has anybody seen this on N4G? it says games spot have given metal gear solid 4 10/10 but for some reason the review was taken down http://www.n4g.com/ps3/NewsPending-151495.aspx

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can't wait for this piff
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#49 Dnadolny
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Has anybody seen this on N4G? it says games spot have given metal gear solid 4 10/10 but for some reason the review was taken down http://www.n4g.com/ps3/NewsPending-151495.aspx

aka_aj03

Looks kinda fake. But if not...

HOLY CRAP! TWO 10s IN TWO MONTHS!

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#50 Dan_Lero
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Has anybody seen this on N4G? it says games spot have given metal gear solid 4 10/10 but for some reason the review was taken down

aka_aj03
Dunno what that's all about, they haven't even got the game through yet:?