Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms: PlayStation 3
- Developers: Kojima Productions
- Publishers: Konami
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
Introduction
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a stealth action game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami. It was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2008. The game is the sixth installment in the Metal Gear Solid series and the final canonical game to feature Solid Snake as the main character.
Story
The story of Metal Gear Solid 4 takes place five years after the events of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Solid Snake, now a grizzled old man, is suffering from a terminal illness. He is tasked with one final mission: to infiltrate a facility in Eastern Europe and assassinate Liquid Ocelot, a terrorist who is threatening to start a new war.
Snake is joined on his mission by a team of allies, including Otacon, Naomi Hunter, and Drebin 893. As they infiltrate the facility, they learn that Ocelot is planning to use a new weapon called the Patriots to control the world.
The Patriots are a secret organization that has been manipulating events behind the scenes for decades. They are made up of a group of powerful individuals who believe that war is necessary to control the population.
Snake and his allies must stop Ocelot and the Patriots before they can achieve their goals. Along the way, they must confront their own demons and come to terms with their past.
Gameplay
Metal Gear Solid 4 retains the core gameplay mechanics of the previous games in the series. Players control Snake from a third-person perspective as he infiltrates enemy territory and completes objectives. The game features a variety of stealth gameplay elements, such as sneaking, hiding, and using disguises.
New to Metal Gear Solid 4 is the ability to roll on your back and hide in bins scattered around the environment. These new moves give players more options for avoiding detection and completing objectives.
The game also features a complex multiplayer mode entitled Metal Gear Online. Metal Gear Online features a variety of game modes, including team deathmatch, capture the flag, and stealth missions.
Characters
- Solid Snake: The protagonist of the game. A legendary soldier who is suffering from a terminal illness.
- Otacon: Snake’s best friend and technical support.
- Naomi Hunter: A doctor who is helping Snake with his illness.
- Drebin 893: A weapons dealer who is helping Snake on his mission.
- Liquid Ocelot: The main antagonist of the game. A terrorist who is threatening to start a new war.
Themes
Metal Gear Solid 4 explores a number of themes, including war, peace, and the nature of heroism. The game also examines the relationship between the individual and the state.
Reception
Metal Gear Solid 4 was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its story, characters, gameplay, and graphics. It was also a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Metal Gear Solid 4 is considered to be one of the greatest video games of all time. It is a landmark title in the stealth genre and has had a significant impact on the industry. The game’s story, characters, and gameplay continue to be praised by fans and critics alike.
Conclusion
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a masterpiece of stealth action. Its story, characters, gameplay, and graphics are all top-notch. If you’re a fan of the series, or just a fan of great games, then you need to play this one.
Review Score
9.5/10
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