Introduction:
The MGS Series is one full of elaborate plot twists and cinematic storytelling. MGS4 gives the series a proper ending and sufficient explanations to what has happened in the past three games and how it relates to the final mission of Snake.

Story:
MGS4 starts in the middle east as shown in all the trailers and teasers and jumps all around the world. Sadly it is difficult to write a review on MGS4 because of all the spoilers the game has, but the story is told at a brisk pace with all the seriousness and humor of a MGS game.

Gameplay:
MGS4 has reworked controls that take some time to get used to but is very responsive once you master them. Snake now has over the shoulder aiming along with optional first person aiming for precision. The old hassle of laying down or crouching when you are in a gunfight is resolved. Most of the time I found myself in crouch walk most of the time.

Two new elements that help Snake sneak around are the "Octocamo" and "Threat Ring." The Octocamo can be set in auto or manual. With the octocamo you can literally be hidden in plain view. Since Snake will not be aided by HUD enabled map, you can rely on his Threat Ring, which only appears when a life form appears in close proximity of snake. A wave will appear in direction of the life form. THe higher the wave the closer it is and vice-versa.

Music:
Impressive music by Harry Gregson-Williams gives the game's most exciting moments a whole new level of presentation. Voice work is high quality (Personally I found Sunny's stuttering to be very impressive and believable).

Graphics:
The best the PS3 offers. Impressive shadow and lighting effects.