MGS4 Guns of the Patriots PS3 FAQ

Initially released on the MSX2 console in 1987, the first Metal Gear title slowly but gradually gained a following but it was only the start of something big for the game franchise. Probably one of those games which innovated the movie-like experience, it made its first appearance on the original Playstation in 1998. And although the game has been home to Sony for the longest time, it has recently been introduced to other platforms like Microsoft's Xbox 360. And after selling a total of 6 million copies all over the world, it is back to offer fans an exciting new game in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

Before even its set release date, Metal Gear Solid 4 is already creating buzz all over the gaming community. Credit that to this year's E3 game show trailers and many are starting to believe that this game is so impressive, it could be the first title to be a PS3 'must-have'. Although still working along the tagline "No Place to Hide", the game maybe taking a turn towards a more gung-ho feel of action.

To keep up with the demands of the overall enhancements for MGS 4, the developers have also improved the gameplay to make defeating the enemies (specifically, Liquid Snake/Revolver Ocelot) much more attainable, if not easier. But no need to worry, Kojima have learned from previous Metal Gear Solid games and included some useful upgrades and enhancements for what seems to be Metal Gear's final installment. One of them is that complicated button set-ups just would not work for an action-packed game like MGS and action sequences that take only split seconds for you to adapt. You can be assured that you'll have none of these problems in MGS4 since all you need to press is the triangle button when doing simple tasks. There is just simply no use having to figure out complicated button combinations to carry out such a simple task.

Also getting enhancements is the combat mode, which is quite useful in the entire gaming adventure. You will find that in MGS4, using the auto-targeting option can help sharpen up your shooting skills. Now, you will no longer have to fire aimlessly at your enemies and you are sure to increase your hit percentage.

The alert system in previous MGS games can be quite distracting as you have to take your eyes off the action and check on a little radar screen located at the corner. First of all, the previous alert system was too distracting to your line of sight since you have to constantly check that little radar screen at the corner. Instead of that tiny screen, there is now an "invisible" ring that follows Solid Snake around, so you won't have to take your eyes off of him. When danger is coming, a cinematic soundtrack will erupt and you will find this to be a pulsating addition to the game.

As if that wasn't enough, there are two new features introduced in the MGS4: the psych and stress meters. These new features work around the premise that the more stressful you are, the less effective you become. Apparently, the more stressed you are, the less effective you become. The same also goes when your stress level is increased; you tend to lose your aim and you fail miserably. Also, you'd be more precise in your aiming capabilities if you have managed to calm yourself down. It gives a more tactical approach to the game, which makes fans look forward to playing the game when it is released for the PS3.

In terms of graphics, Metal Gear Solid is such a high-profile franchise that it's not even a question. It also got a soundtrack that's will fully immerse you into the game, with such explosive and blasting sounds. Although an online mode remains to be seen for the MGS4, it will be something that most fans would love to get their hands on. As of now, it still remains unconfirmed as to whether the MGS4 will be having an online mode but fans are not really sweating themselves out with that as they are raring to get their hands on MGS 4 as soon as it hits the market.

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