Right i will start off by saying that i have avoided spoliers to the plot in this review, since i know theres still people who are yet to pick up this game.

The game which Fan’s have been waiting for is here, and boy it doesn’t disapoint i’ve never felt this way about a game since Final Fantasy VII, all your emotions will get a run for their money, the way the great gameplay mixed with the fantastic story line will keep you hooked and will make you play it back again. However these are mere words along with the review which follows, no review will ever justify this game enough, only by experiencing it for yourself will you see what a masterpiece this is.

Gameplay

The gameplay is much improved than ever before. You really can choose how you want to play this game, whenever you play it using the First Person mode and as more of a shooter in places, or you can sneak around and try not to get spotted at all costs. The latter is recomended as it really shows what this series has been about over the last couple of decades. The octocamo allows you to blend into your surroundings, and great map design ensures that you can find many paths to achieve your missions.

Theres also plenty of guns (around 80 for those looking for a figure) which are all customisable, most guns can be brought using the dreblin Points obtainted from collecting guns on the battlefield. A target range can be loaded up allowing you to practice using these weapons agaisnt targets.

Being true to the series the game also features some great boss fights while i wouldn’t say they reach the level of the ‘The End’ boss fight, (which i reguard as the best boss fight in any game ever) all are unique in there own little ways and none will leave you disapointed.

The controls have been refined, the menu system works great and is easily accessable using the R2,L2 triggers.

Presentation

The Presentation in this game is simply unbelievable, you can see the effort put into this game from the start. The game supplies us with some of the best visuals avaible this generation, and provides a new standard for what we have come to expect from a cutscene in a game, this game will send all you emotions flowing freely. The voice acting and sound effects in a game are good enough to rival hollywood movie’s and that statement applies to how well the cutscenes have been directed as well.

Story

This is by far the greatest achivement of this game, its told in such a way that all loose ends are explained and fan’s of the series will be thankfull of this, however the second half of the game does give the story priority and this means less gameplay that the first few act’s (however the gameplay which is in the second half of the game is some of the best which i have ever played) so newcomers may feel a little Miffed, but those who have been loyal to the series over the years won’t moan one bit.

Metal Gear Online is also included with the game, however i will review that after i’ve spent more hours on it.

Conclusion

This really is a game which every gamer needs to experience at some point or another, its really that good. Not only is it one of the best games ever created, its also one of the best films created as well, with a stunning Story and extremly well directed cutscenes. Its a game which is pushing gaming as a medium and a work of art at that. Its a game which is unlike no other, and is a game which i can’t see being topped for a long long time. Snake Old Friend, you’ve given me some of the best game experiences of my life and now its time for you to enjoy you rest.