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GamesRadar Reviews MGS4

Linkin Park Fan | June 02, 2008 | Reviews | Playstation 3 
GamesRadar has put up their review of the Metal Gear Solid 4. And like many other reviews out there. They praise the game, but hate the long cutscenes. Its true the cutscenes are long and docked the game points.

Final Score=9/10
Metal Gear Solid 4 is a masterpiece, arguably the best in the series and – though many will fiercely disagree – ever so slightly disappointing. About 40% through, our notepad was scarred with breathless superlatives like 'Genius', 'Amazing' and 'Wow!!!' but by the game's conclusion, they'd given way to considered criticism and stark cries of 'WTF?'. Will you enjoy it? Yes, definitely, but while most hardcore fans will adore it, a tiny minority may be left slightly deflated by the weight of their expectations, despite the game's unarguable quality.

First, a disclaimer: this isn't a 'standard' review. Kojima Productions are so obsessed with spoilers, there's a two page document outlining what we can't say, covering basic plot developments, plus a bullet-point list of forbidden items. Restrictive? Certainly, so excuse the lack of detail. There's also insufficient room, or merit, in explaining control nuances, or button presses. Note that we've finished MGS4 twice: once on 95% complete code in Japan, and again on retail code – trust us, no one's played it more.

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  • 1 thumbs!
    Red 9 | June 02, 2008
    GamesRadar.com: "MGS4 is slightly disappointing."

    Wait for the fanboys.
  • 1 thumbs!
    kazad | June 02, 2008
    9/10 is a good score and the only reason people are feeling disappointed is because of the cutscenes, but at the end of the day its all about gameplay and this game sounds like its gonna come up trumps.
  • 1 thumbs!
    kspiess | June 02, 2008
    Two page reviewers guide? Man that's lame.
    • 0 thumbs!
      Existenz | June 03, 2008
      Indeed, its not a review if the makers are so focused on stopping freedom of speech, this is more of a preview with a score at the end.
  • -2 thumbs!
    Final Blade | June 02, 2008
    Am I the only who doesn't really care what they say about the reviews?

    They can say its disappointing all they like, I know MGS4 will be one stellar game for my library.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Gothic Girl | June 03, 2008
    It's hard to take these pre-release reviews seriously since they are so restricted. >_>
  • 0 thumbs!
    On Vacation | June 03, 2008
    I for one will not take the point they deducted for the long cutscenes into account, because always loved watching them so it won't detract from my enjoyment of the game at all like they seem to think it will.
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    Rinkydink | June 03, 2008
    Some people are always going to feel a little disappointed since they'll over-hype the game, but MGS4 is still going to be absolutely fantastic nonetheless. The main debate seems to be about the long cutscenes, but I for one don't mind the extra long cutscenes..

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