MGS4 - Who's playing it?

BeaverC32

Since there was a thread about GTA4, I figured I would create one for MGS4. I just picked up my copy today and will be skipping the housework tonight

Finally a game PS3 owners can be proud of, from the looks of it.

Pash

I havent even completed gta4 yet and im playing Age of conan on PC currently. Too many games/films to watch, so little time when mixed in with other stuff.

Let us know if its good!

dynamik

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

93/100 thus far for reviews and 9.0/10 for user reviews.

This seems interesting:

1up wrote:

The MGS4 conundrum is this: The further you play into the game, the less you actually play. Surrendering so much control to make way for movie sequences is galling, especially when the dialogue makes such a big deal about freedom and free will...Despite this gradual decay, though, MGS4 is absolutely a great game. The second half may lack sorely in comparison to the innovative, immersive brilliance of the first, but only because those early portions reach such inspiring heights.

I typically play games for the story anyway. I feel like some drag out game play through boring, repetitive tasks. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

I was going to pick up a PS3 for this, but I might be getting squeeze out of this job in the next couple of months, so I'm going to be a little conservative and responsible (for once). I don't know if I could muster up the necessary strength to abstain from a Final Fantasy game though

Enjoy your game and let us know what you think!

snadam

dynamik wrote:

Looks solid:

not just solid, Metal Gear Solid


i LOVE the metal gear series. I will be picking up a ps3 just for this game. Finally a good reason to shell out some dough for a PS3.

BeaverC32

Buy the bundle!

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Metal-Gear-Solid-Pack/dp/B0014WJ78E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1213289807&sr=8-2

snadam

BeaverC32 wrote:

Buy the bundle!

http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-Metal-Gear-Solid-Pack/dp/B0014WJ78E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1213289807&sr=8-2

it has crossed my mind. However, I was going to get the 40GB model. Since I own a twice used new generation PS2 for backward compatibility, and the hard disks swappable (right?); i figured I save some money. I cant remember ALL the differences between the 40 and 80GB models.

If not, then yea Ill go for the bundle!

BeaverC32

Let's assume the bundle comes with a 40GB PS3 instead. You still get MGS4 and a Dual Shock 3. That alone makes the bundle worth it:

40GB PS3 ($400) + MGS4 ($60) + Dualshock 3 controller ($55) = $515.


But in actuality you get an extra 40GB and backward compatibility. I would trade in the PS2 or sell it on eBay.

dynamik

It looks like they only have other sellers available at this point, and the cheapest is $638

snadam

BeaverC32 wrote:

Let's assume the bundle comes with a 40GB PS3 instead. You still get MGS4 and a Dual Shock 3. That alone makes the bundle worth it:

40GB PS3 ($400) + MGS4 ($60) + Dualshock 3 controller ($55) = $515.


But in actuality you get an extra 40GB and backward compatibility. I would trade in the PS2 or sell it on eBay.

very true, but the hard disk is strictly storage right? and swappable might I think. So I could theoretically throw in a 500GB drive for about the price difference for the 80GB bundle, correct?

to be honest, I have to sit down and work the numbers, then the wife for approval :P

dynamik

snadam wrote:

to be honest, I have to sit down and work the numbers, then the wife for approval :P

Try this technique (just swap the HD-DVD player for a PS3): http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/4/19/

jscimeca715

I have mine at my desk right now, I have to work until 8 before I get the gaming goodness!!!!!!!!

BeaverC32

Played it for 5 hours yesterday and love it so far! I've only completed the first act but the gameplay and story are both great. I loved the part where you are in a dilapidated building and you need to escape while fighting off Liquid's elite soldiers....I was able to really practice headshots using the 1st person view

ally_uk

Incredible game I have just got past the section where you meet the arms dealer everything about this game is jaw dropping the graphics , the gameplay you actually feel like your at war it's brilliant!

KGhaleon

meh, too busy playing God of war and Crisis core on my brand new PSP.
Bought it with Daxter and recently purchased Brave story. Thinking of picking up Silent hill: origins.