Jump to content
Please support IVG when you shop at Amazon

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

CarbonCore

By CarbonCore,
in Games

Recommended Posts

CarbonCore Grand Master

CarbonCore

Posted
Posted

gametop_1743_metalgear.jpg

 

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Console: PlayStation 3

Developed by: Kojima Productions

Published by: Konami

Genre: 3rd person Action/Adventure Stealth

Director: Hideo Kojima

Co directors: Shuyo Murata, Yoji Shinkawa

Players: 1 offline, 16 online

Release Date: 16th june 2008

Confirmed Features: Use of tilt function, online play

 

Overview

 

The direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 4 is already being called the killer app for the PlayStation 3. Killer visuals, a promising storyline, the return of franchise favorite characters, and the supposed last game in one of the best game series of all time means the MGS4 will be one game every PS3 owner needs to buy.

 

Metal Gear Solid is a stealth action franchise that has mostly been exclusive to the PS platforms. The games have a heavy emphasis on single player gaming. In MGS4 you take the role of Solid Snake, a legend in the MG universe for stopping Metal Gears- walking tanks capable of launching nukes from anywhere. You are sent into battle for seemingly the final time in the series, in hopes of stopping Metal Gears once and for all.

 

Legendary producer Hideo Kojima once again takes the reigns in MGS4. With high expectations and hopes from fans, Kojima can hopefully once again deliver a stellar game that sets the benchmark for games to come

 

 

5/11 Update: The newest KP Report is out. It confirms, among other things, that over 300 people are working on the game. The comments section also confirms that the camera scheme is being worked on.

 

Plot Details

Solid Snake will be returning as the main character of the game once again. The game is set about 7 years after the Manhattan incident in MGS2, in the Middle East and other various locations. This future world is overrun by mercenaries and PMC (private military contractors) who rule over warfare. The five largest PMCs are run by a single company, Outer Heaven, which is operated by Liquid Ocelot. Outer Heaven has amassed enough nuclear weapons to rival the USs, and plans on launching an armed rebellion. Solid Snake is once again called into battle in hopes of ending the threat of mass warfare and the spread of Metal Gears.

 

Philanthropy seems to still be intact. If the organization itself is not, Snake and Otacon are once again working together to take down Metal Gear.

 

The new trailer shown at E3 states that this game is different than past games- the mission is not sanctioned by the US government. Rather, it's more of a personal favor to the Colonel, who asks Snake to kill Liquid once and for all

Many events seem to have taken place between MGS2 and MGS4. Raiden apparently was severly injured, leaving him only with a head and spine. Snake also has seemed to age a great deal. Metal Gears became much more widespread in use as well, to the point where even PMCs can use them

 

Exclusitivity: According to Kojima, the PS3 is like a movie theater while the 360 is like a DVD player. He said, ""But like I said, MGS4 is aimed for the movie theatre, it's aimed for the PS3, so the game's scenario and graphics need this theatre-type hardware. It's when a producer has a game that can work on the 'DVD level' that a game will go multiplatform"" Credit: Kotaku interview with Kojima

 

E3 2007 Updates

A new trailer was unvieled this past E3. To watch it, click here

 

The new trailer confirms a delay of the game until early 2008. That's not much of a delay, considering the game was due out late this year, but it has been pushed back by a couple of months. Konami recently stated that the latest the game would be out is March of 08. Exclusitivity was reconfirmed once again

 

Kojima also stated that this is the final game in the series, and the final game he will make. All the loose ends and story details will be wrapped up in this game, presumably so that no future game can be made.

 

The trailer also gives many new gameplay details. It was the first trailer so far to feature english voice overs, with both Snake and the Colonel sounding older. The game is confirmed via the trailer to take place 9 years after MGS1.

 

Snake is on this mission to kill Liquid, as a favor to the Colonel. This is not a government backed mission. It seems more like a favor. Snake is weary to take on this mission; he claims that he is not a hero, and is tired of war and of fighting. Meryl is also seen, seemingly either in command of or part of a group of soldiers called SOP- possible the Foxhound that was hinted at in the last trailer. Liquid is able to control Nanomachines, now in the third generation, and seems to affect everyone except one man, who has his face veiled. Snake tries to assassinate Liquid but falls. The other soldiers fall as well, some even foaming at the mouth. Liquid takes over the nanomachines and thus takes over the soldiers.

 

Finally, the trailer ends with an amazing duel between Vamp and Raiden. Both seem to not fear death (Vamp can't die), as Raiden willingly stabs himself in order to harm Vamp. Vamp questions if Raiden will be the one to finally kill him

 

Playstation Premiere Event Update- 7/18

Kojima showed off a real time demo of the game. Gamespot has a great write up of it, and to save me a ton of space retyping it, check it out here

 

The demo showed that the interface and camera were similar to past games. However, it does not specify whether the camera was the tranditional bird's eye view or the new Subsistence camera.

 

The whole game can be played in first person view, as well.

 

Snake will be:

 

able to pick up weapons from dead soldiers

able to disarm soldiers using CQC

able to disarm while holding up

taking ammo from soldier by frisking them instead of making them shake

able to access more than one camo pattern (besides octo-cam)

control the MKII remotely using a controller that looks ike the Sixaxis

 

July Update

Gameplay from the game was shown for the first time this past week. You can view it here; it is also available to download on the PS Store, as well

 

The gameplay revealed many new things. The default camera is similar to the one in Subsistence. There is an over the sholder view for shooting, and the game can also be played through in a first person mode

 

Enemies appear to be much smarter. They move cautiously and travel in groups. When asleep and knocked out, the game retains the traditional "ZZZ" and stars, respectively. New flying enemies were shown in the demo. It isn't clear if these are machines, animals, or something else.The two sides fighting in the demo were a civilian rebel group and PMCs. Kojima decided to help the civilians, and after killing the PMCs, the rebels showed thier thanks by giving Snake a thumbs up. The psychological warfare was also showed off- one rebel in particular appeared frightened and was shaking during the fight

 

The environment appears to be very interactive. Shots fired kicked up dust and debris. Explosions rain down even more debris and clouds of smoke. Snake can lean over broken floors and attack enemies in that position. Guns and ammo no longer float, as well. When Snake holds up an enemy, their gun falls to the floor and is accessible to the player. Snake searches the guards while he holds them up, and drop rations on the floor as well

 

Many of Snake's weapons and gadgets were also displayed.The MK II is completely controllable by Snake. It has a battery and distance limit, however, and is limited to stunning enemies. The Solid Eye system allows Snake to use thermal, night, and zoom vision. The Mosin Nagant returns with a similar scope interface. Kojima also used the tranquilizer, an RPG, and AK, amongst others. The more Snake moves while shooting, the less accurate the shots become, and the interface reticule becomes more erratic. Snake is able to throw grenades behind him while he is lying down, as shown in the TGS trailer

 

The game has a new, streamlined menu system. From the menu, the octocam, face masks, and other camoflauges can be equipped and used. The on-screen display uses the traditional interface, with the bottom left and right corners displaying weapons and items.

 

Snake suffers from back pain

 

Eva was revealed to be in the game, as well.

 

A Metal Gear Online game was also announced. It is a separate game and not part of MGS4, however

 

Screens

926596_20070724_screen001.jpg

926596_20070724_screen013.jpg

926596_20070724_screen009.jpg

926596_20070724_screen003.jpg

 

Reviews

IGN-

Gamespot-

1up-

CVG-

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KnackChap Grand Master

KnackChap

Posted
Posted

Konami has said that the games Convention in Leipzig later this week will play host to Hideo Kojima unveiling his new, undisclosed in-game themes for Metal Gear Solid 4 on PS3 and a new trailer will also be shown.

 

The event will also be a platform for the firm to showcase PES 2008 title, Castlevania The Dracula X Chronicles and Silent Hill Origins for PSP, Dewy's Adventure on Wii.

 

Plans will also be revealed for the recently-announced Silent Hill V (working title), although we haven't got a clue what.

 

"Leipzig is an incredibly important show for Konami, more so than ever this year," said Martin Schneider, sales and marketing director Germany for Konami. "These are exciting times for Konami's European operations, and the titles and presentations we have on offer showcase this perfectly. With the likes of MGS4 and PES 2008 on display for the first we have two of the most anticipated games on the horizon."

source-CVG

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CarbonCore Grand Master

CarbonCore

Posted
  • Author
Posted
let me tease you guys

(vulcan)raven,(Sniper) wolf,(decoy) octopus,(pshyco) mantis ALL BACk

this really is crazy

 

Check the General section, you're already late ;) . This is really crazy

*looking for napkin to wipe the tears*

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Snake Grand Master

Snake

Posted
Posted

hhehe,me beats KC and OnE by 10 mins...but whatever..this is the gr8est news to come outta the convention...now onto the ShockAxis news!!

 

WE ARE GONNA OWN THEM ALL!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

×
×
  • Create New...