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my name is Nobody
05-24-2008, 08:09 PM
:pinky:The cover story is the review of MGS4. I'll type none spoilers from the review

Rob Smith's editorial is about the stages of the playstation phase two
starts with Mgs4 and says "when you get to see MGS4 sparkling cineamatic
interludes, it's clear that the true potential is starting to be unleashed with
the potentail for movie downloads in the near future, along music downloads into
the fourthcoming Singstar. it's all evidence of a maturing platform hitting
its stride. And just imagine what phase three will bring".

Previews: I'll put the preview for a game in that games thread.

Review

MGS4: 5 stars editors choice. written by Rob Smith
About the beasts Laughing Octopus,Raging Raven,Crying Wolf and Sceaming
Mantis provide unique challenges,and their backgound stories are invaraibly tragic and moving.
He said " I can guarantee that MGS4 will retain in my top ten (he's referring
to his alltime list of games)no matter which way the wind wind is blowing.
And I;m willing to guarantee that it'll be similarly revered by PS3 gamers the world over. Yes it's that special." MGS4 perfectly wraps up the story entrails
left swinging after all the previous games(and in doing so delivers perfectly pitched fan-service), it also has such an open gameplay delivery, and its presentation is so phenomenal,that any self-respecting PS3 owner should consider it their next purchase. The immediate stand out is the level of detail
in every scene. Whether it's the motion of soldiers reacting to the thud of bullets, the dust kicking up off trucks, or the jagged edges of buildings bearing the scars of urban warfare, this opening cinematic is sensational.
It's supported by positonal audio that refines the atmosphere with clinical precision. Pinch youself: This is in-engine gameplay, not video-and if the singular purpose is to grab you before you even pull the trigger in anger, congratulations, first misson accomplished. Noami Hunter is sensationally hot.
there are four difficulty levels a fifth opens after completing single player game the first time. 20 hours of gameplay all tracked by stats you can view at the conclusion of each mission. Mgs4 is one of the most significant game designs of all time: if you come to the game with no prior MGS knowledge,
you'll still uncover one of the most absorbing stories ever told in cutscene
vignettes, produced as brilliantly as the medium has ever witnessed. The didection acting displayed in each cutscene is quite simply outstanding. Wether it's the subtle twitch in Meryls lips or the unbuttoned shirt distracting every encounter with Naomi, every scene is compelling. It's true
that on occasion you could be watching,not playing for 30 minutes or more, a key gameplay device encourages you to remain focused on the job, hands on controller. The game remains stealth based the action quotient ramps up at time to spectacular levels, and MGS4 shines in each of these situations.
In eastern europe the architecture and gameplay moments packed into this
act will have you so convinced that you'll be callingover friends, keeping save games for do-overs, and making sure everyone witnesses the staggering visuals. While the sectacle of viewing each location is awe-inspiring, it's the sneak and action scenes that you'll remember. He ends by
saying "Ive finished it twice now, and I highly suyspect more playthroughs lie in my future. That, right there is the hallmark of a game deserving instant recognition on any all-time top 10 list.

masteratt
05-24-2008, 08:31 PM
http://forums.e-mpire.com/showthread.php?p=1889414

my name is Nobody
05-24-2008, 08:39 PM
I will put the other review in this post since they don't deserve to be with
Mgs4.

Other Reviews

Lego Indiana Jones: 3 and a half stars. by Gary Steinman
Lego Indy continues in the grand tradition of the star wars games, offering a flawed but compelling experience.

Condemned 2 Bloodshot: 3 stars. by Teresa Dun
The story is an inconsistent mishmash of conspiracy theories and personal demons, the dialogue is hopelessly forced, and the finasl battle is anticlimactic, but there are more than enough memorably twisted moments of bewilderment to keep any horror fan's eyes wide open through these ten warped hours of play.

Monster Madness: Grave Danger: 3 stars. by Teressa Dun
Grave Danger is a guilty pleasure enjoyable more for its tongue-in-cheek tone than for its actual gameplay.

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit:2 and a half stars. by Tyler Nagata
Gogeous graphics really do mimic the anime. But once your eyes adjust to the razzle-dazzle. You find that the gameplay isn't nearly as pretty.

Hellboy: the science of evil: 2 stars. by Teresa Dun
Formula for frustration. Hellboy fans witha glassfull mentality might garner some enjoymen out of the game; The voice overs and dialogue are well done. For the rest of us, getting to the little bit of original story just isn't worth the hours of tedious combat, frustrating level design, and finger-numbing R2-spamming. A co-op mode lets you play with a friend online or splitscreen.

LaLiLuLeLo
05-24-2008, 08:39 PM
lol. Thanks masteratt.

Bliss
05-27-2008, 10:42 PM
Can't wait for this GAME!

ddaryl
05-27-2008, 10:49 PM
It will be interesting to see how this game compares with IGN's perfect 10 for GTAIV.

GTAIV deserves some praise, but from what I have heard it doesn't deliver the perfect 10 score. Solid to high 9's yes, perfect 10 not from the reviews I have read

In comes MGS4... which hopefully lives past expectation... but I will be curious to see how IGN reviews MGS4 the exclusive compared to GTAIV the multi million dollar $50m upfront MS paid multi-platform game.

just curious, to see how this one unfolds.

drakkar
05-27-2008, 11:15 PM
Any rumours? And what about that one other mystery game that was supposed to be revealed? Or was that only in the Australian version.

EvilTaru
05-27-2008, 11:30 PM
FIVE STARZ!!!111!!!http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/angry.gif

*****

Jasonps3
05-28-2008, 02:06 AM
Rob Smith was the guest on the Bonus Round at Gametrailers this week about MGS4:

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34316.html