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thekitchensink on 06 May 2008

I've never played the others, but I'll likely be getting this in a few months. I'm thinking of picking up that triple pack soon to catch myself up.



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Majin-Tenshinhan on 06 May 2008

A lot of people in here are going to be severely disappointed :P



jasonnc80 on 06 May 2008

I'll be buying MGS4. I played the first on PS1 and loved it. It was the first "cinematic" game I had played and remains one of my favorite games of that generation.

I skipped most of last gen (PS2/Xbox/GC) because of college so I only played a few of the big titles of that time. I did pick up MGS2 and loathed it. I felt the story was a huge letdown from the first and never finished the game. I didn't like Raiden at all either and was a big turnoff that you play most of the game as him. Because of the bad taste it left I skipped #3 altogether. I heard 3 was much better then the second and some even say better then the original but I never did get the chance to play it.

The story and gameplay looks incredible in this newest game so I'm excited about picking this one up.



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Magnific0 on 06 May 2008

If you want to delve deep into the story you're not too late, just go to Gamefaqs and read some plot summaries.

From Metal Gear to Metal Gear Solid 2
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/197909/11377

Metal Gear Solid 3
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/914828/34140

There's also a nice timeline of events :

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/197909/43403



*bleu-ocelot* on 06 May 2008

I strongly suggest to everyone to buy the MGS-Essential bundle if you want to get the most out of MGS 4.

Only $30.00-http://vgchartz.com/astore.php



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Squilliam on 06 May 2008

Its a rental for me, im probably not going to buy it... i'll only play it once and ill gamefly it. I hated the controls on MGS2 so im wary of this one, no matter how good it looks.



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|_emmiwinks on 07 May 2008
*bleu-ocelot* said:
Who here is buying MGS 4 despite not playing the first three games in the series and why?

Im buying it because I played the first 3 in the series.

 



I own all three current consoles and a great gaming rig, now thats out of the way.

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makingmusic476 on 07 May 2008

MGS4 helps out those who have no knowledge of the previous games. During cutscenes you'll have the option to view flashbacks from previous games that will help you understand what's going on.



Musouka on 07 May 2008

If you haven't played the first three, the most important element of the game, imho (the story) won't be as rewarding. Do yourselves a favor and buy MGS: The Essential Collection. 3 games for $30 is a steal.



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limelight022 on 15 May 2008

Ive only played 10 min of the 3rd one, and immediatly got sick of sitting there waiting for the characters for stop talking. Havent touched it since.