5-Word Game Preview: Metal Gear Solid 4

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Final Thoughts: On June 12th, video gamers around the world will pause for a moment to celebrate the release of Hideo Kojima’s magnum opus Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the final installment in his highly acclaimed series. 

For almost four years, fans have been waiting with baited breathe for what will undoubtedly prove to be one of the most controversial and talked about endings to a video game ever. 

Will Solid Snake, the series’ main protagonist, die? Will Raiden, his feminine-looking sidekick turned cyborg, stop being insanely lame (signs point to ‘yes’)? Will Big Boss, the father from which he was cloned, make a grand return for one final onslaught of badassery? 

Even if I knew the answers, you probably wouldn’t want me to ruin it for you anyway. All I can say is expect a whole lot of hidden goodies (replay value up the wazoo), some epic confrontations and tons of cutscenes that will satisfy any true fan of the franchise. 

I’m probably the biggest fanboy of the series ever. I own every game, including all the limited editions, and I sleep in MGS pajamas at night (OK, maybe not, but I wish). So trust me when I say that you should believe the hype. Both the OPM (10/10) and Famitsu reviews (40/40) got it right. 


Side-Note: Hideo Kojima, the series creator and director, will be in New York on June 12th signing autographs at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. If you have a mancrush on the man like I do, get yourself in line!