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25 awesome features of Metal Gear Solid 4

StarJet | April 11, 2008 | Blog | Playstation 3 
GamePro has got their hands on Metal Gear Solid 4 for PS3, and prepared a list of the most awesome things that are to come packed in the box. Some of these aren't that surprising, considering what Kojima has told us about.
Metal Gear Solid 4 is a huge game, but most previews have only scratched the surface. GamePro senior editor Sid Shuman has played the game: here are 25 gameplay features that surprised and delighted him...


MGS4 voices real social concerns:

A socially relevant storyline: Private military companies (or "PMCs") are a key threat in Metal Gear Solid 4 because they've escalated combat into a never-ending war economy. But in a case of truth being stranger than fiction, PMCs are a serious concern in modern-day Iraq. Ever heard of Blackwater? I was pleasantly surprised to see how MGS4 tackles these tough topics in a mature, yet entertaining, manner.

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    X_MANBEARPIG_X | April 11, 2008
    It's actually the 25 biggest surprises, but I don't think 'Upgraded Graphics' is a real surprise for a debut on a new gen console..
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      Xenctuary | April 11, 2008
      You obviously haven't played Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on the PlayStation 3 then!
      • 1 thumbs!
        tidus04 | April 11, 2008
        Its not that bad, the gameplay was just what made it rather poor.

        This was a great read. Im personally wanting to try out the FPS so bad as it looks incredible ^-^
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        slumpy monkey | April 11, 2008
        Pro-evo has always had terrible graphics. Fifa is the "graphic" one
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      StarJet | April 12, 2008
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      It's actually the 25 biggest surprises,
      I titled it "features" instead of "surprises" because most of those cannot be actually called "surprises".
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    jmac353 | April 11, 2008
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    But Metal Gear Solid 4 is a different beast, drawing its look and feel from gritty films like Children of Men
    AMAZING. The first time I saw Children of Men it became an instant all time favorite. That movie is simply amazing from start to finish. The fact that it's being compared here in MGS makes me all the more excited for GotP.

    Also, it sounds like the FPS mode is just as polished as any dedicated FPS game. That is huge to me. I love MGS and I love FPS. I will definitely have to play this game entirely from the first person perspective at least once.
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    tallteen86 | April 11, 2008
    Cool list.

    I'm not a huge MGS fan, but hearing about all the stuff on the list, makes me more interested...

    I hope I'll have the money to get this game when it comes out!
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    Final Blade | April 11, 2008
    As much as I like MGS i don't think MGS4 will be as huge as Kojima is making it out to be. We've seen what games plays and what they turn into when trying to make it epic, FF12 anyone.

    But im still going to enjoy it though.
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      jmac353 | April 12, 2008
      Final blade are you deaf dumb and blind? The gameplay additions they're making here aren't huge leaps of faith. Konami is playing it safe with tried and true control schemes that just plain work. There's nothing to fear.

      You're crazy if you think it's not going to be the best MGS of all time. I'm guaranteeing you right here right now that it will be the best MGS of all time, and just from the way that it controls.

      It'll be like MGS2 all over again, you'll go back to play MGS1 and be like, "holy crap, I need first person aiming." MGS4 is going to make playing MGS1-3 a chore because you're going to wish you had all the new moves and control scheme. Trust me.
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    Dark Dom | April 12, 2008
    Tbh the new style is going to be AMAZING.
    That typical CoD4 war-style environment makes for an interesting and detailed environment, allowing gamers to jump into an war situation, but now with familiar characters rather than random soldiers.

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