So, I got “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” a couple of weeks ago (even though I’ve never played any of the previous Metal Gear or Metal Gear Solid games).
And… it is awesome. Really is.
Although, not knowing the series, it is also a bit confusing at times! [would have been even worse if I hadn't brushed up on the series via Wikipedia and the Gametrailers Retrospective beforehand!]
Also, the recently released (yesterday, for Europe) MGS4 Database is invaluable, and completely packed with information on what seems to be pretty much everything to do with the series and its rather convoluted story. [just a pity we had the usual SCEE delay, of course... although I suppose at least it was only one week later than the US & Japan got it - I had expected worse].
Anyway. So yes – MGS4 is awesome.
Graphics, gameplay, story, everything – even the (at times very long!) cutscenes the series is apparently famous for. All awesome. Best PS3 exclusive for me, knocking the brilliant “Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune” down to 2nd place. And the whole thing is so well put together, so professionally made, so cinematic.
Bloody brilliant 