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Basically Metal Gear Solid 4 is the worst thing to ever grace the surface of the entire Earth. EVER.
garison | 9:10 AM on 09.02.2008 28 comments




The first time I finished Metal Gear Solid 4, i was awestruck. Everything about the game was
(almost) perfect. From the engrossing worlds, to the Hollywood style cutscenes that could be
taken directly out of a triple-A movie. The developers just kept me completely drawn into the
game, and even when I wasn't playing it, I was playing it in my head. After the last cutscene,
I just sat on my bed feeling totally satisfied with the entire experience that the game gave
me. But there was one tiny thing that I didn't like about it...

Since I have never owned a Sony console before (until a few weeks ago), I have never been
able to play the Metal Gear Solid series. So the story made absolutely no sense. Don't get me
wrong, I loved the story line of MGS4, and i watched every cutscene, eyes glued to the screen
and creamed my undies when i saw the fight with Raiden and some other guy in some place.
They just threw all these characters at me so fast. Liquid, Raiden, Vamp, Major Zero, Big
Boss, The Boss, Grey Fox, Liquid Ocelot, Naomi, and so many more I can't even begin to
count.

Maybe I would have liked it better if they would have had a mode for younger people who
have never played the old games, then I would have liked it better. The game deserves every
ounce of praise it gets, and I completely get why everyone loves it so much. It was just so
confusing to try and follow everything happening. I guess the only thing to do now is to go out
and buy the MGS Essential Collection. Sigh...



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dephect's Destructoid Blog
Its called DATABASE.
garison's Destructoid Blog
@: DEPHECT

My PS3 doesn't have internet so I don't have access to downloads. Should have put that in the post.
dephect's Destructoid Blog
Doesn't have internet? What a waste =/
garison's Destructoid Blog
I know it sucks. LittleBigPlanet is going to suck for me.
Timmeh's Destructoid Blog
Umm... Hasn't it been pretty commonly noted on the interweb that MGS4 won't make that much sense without having played the previous installments? Did you expect anything different?

Also, it's called WIKIPEDIA, Have a link. come on, are you new to the internet or something?
garison's Destructoid Blog
i was just saying what i like and don't like about the game.
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
Nice way to try and draw comments. You should have waited a little alter in the day though. Plus, this controversial blog thing is already handled by our own Y0j1mb0...sorry.
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
*alter=later
BlindsideDork's Destructoid Blog
Wait, you liked it and then you didn't cause you played Part 4 in an epic series? They released that MGS Collection months before MGS4, do you not have a PS2?

So are you at school typing this? No innernetz at home?
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
There's no reason why you shouldn't have the Essential Collection if you have a console to play it with. You see, it's Essential.
Cataract's Destructoid Blog
"Maybe I would have liked it better if they would have had a mode for younger people who
have never played the old games, then I would have liked it better."

Metal Gear Solid isn't even 10 years old. And thats the orignal PSX version, not the Gamecube remake. Shitty excuse is shitty.
PappaDukes's Destructoid Blog
Holy shit, they released an MGS collection for the PS2!? *Runs to Goozex*
Char Aznable's Destructoid Blog
Please refrain from being a douche in the future. Do your homework, because this is one of the most epic storylines in the history of video games. You can't just waltz into the fourth one, expecting to know what's up.
AngelsDontBurn's Destructoid Blog
This kid looks like a Chee clone. He hates MGS4 too, wow. Hmm, I see a connection here. Could it be the extremely scene looking hair? :D
MaxVest's Destructoid Blog
Maybe he's joking because it's so good he'll have no choice but to buy and spend time playing three more games. And he writes in complete sentences using grammar and punctuation. What's with all the bitchy comments?

Although he should hate Sony for making him buy a PS3 that has pretty good odds of not being able to play the Metal Gear Solid Essential Collection.
Senisan82's Destructoid Blog
what a misleading title.
ZServ's Destructoid Blog
sometimes i have to wonder what people think before they post blogs like this.
Aziel13's Destructoid Blog
whats not to like
Mr Wilson's Destructoid Blog
From your sidebar.

"(sony finally got some good games on the platform) and am having a great time with MGS4. "

Im not even going to use an acronym here...

Get The Fuck Out.

Thanks!!!
EternalDeathSlayer's Destructoid Blog
I agree with MaxVest.
EternalDeathSlayer's Destructoid Blog
Seriously, if anybody is telling this guy to GTFO, they have to be a PS3 fanboy or a straight up jackass.

So, to all the people who made whiny comments or flame this guy:

GTFO.
Anus Mcphanus's Destructoid Blog
"Maybe I would have liked it better if they would have had a mode for younger people who have never played the old games, then I would have liked it better"

That's why they released the Metal Gear Database. Haven't got internet at home? Then check wikipedia or just google the metal gear story and you'll find plenty of video recaps. Also it was stressed that this is the final chapter in the Solid Snake story so how can you not know that knowledge of the previous games are required?

Wait a minute... you said you enjoyed the game...so why is this the worst thing ever?
MechaMonkey's Destructoid Blog
Ditto to MaxVest. It'd be nice if people would learn to read before commenting.
MaxVest's Destructoid Blog
@MechaMonkey: I think people saw the title and clicked on this looking for a fight, and weren't going to let the text stand in the way of that.
Mike D's Destructoid Blog
Oh duuude..... You must must must play through the other metal gear games to even begin to appreciate MGS4... Do yourself a favor and play the others in order and then give MGS4 a go and your level of appreciation will go through the roof!!!
mcbennet's Destructoid Blog
eh you shouldnt've even played mgs4 if you haven't tried the other ones. that's like seeing matrix revolutions before seeing any of those other movies.
Qraze's Destructoid Blog
mgs4 to me had the best story and gameplay elements but snake eater was the most phon to play, i must have beaten that game about 30 times on all difficulty levels.


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