Metal Gear Solid 4 is a stealth video and computer game, many fans around the world had been waiting for. The sequel to MGS2 is finally here, and it was on my mind for a long time since it was announced in 2005.

I can confidently say that the Metal Gear Solid series is the best ever. It is my all time favorite and one that has impacted my life. This is the sort of effects Metal Gear Solid can have on people.

Metal Gear Solid was a class act. I never thought any video game would surpass it at all. Metal Gear Solid 2 was a sequel and even though it was played as Raiden it had an adrenaline pumping setting. Metal Gear Solid 3 was also a beautiful game, with awesome commentary about the Cold War era and the way people lived then.

The Playstation Video Game Metal Gear Solid 4 is the Game of the Year, no question about it. There doesn’t seem to be anymore games coming up that can surpass it.

The Graphics:

Visually the game is simply beautiful. I looks simply amazing, especially the Middle Eastern cities and the Shadow Moses. The landscape is so well laid out one can gets the impression that it is real. The sky is amazing and the way the environment and setting looks is incredible. The characters look like real people, which make you feel sorry, happy or even angry with them. It has a smooth texture which is sharp.

The Sound:

The sound is incredible. The use of great voice, great surround sound brings life to the game while fighting the Gekko. It surprising when the Gekko that is hidden somewhere suddenly spots you and attacks. The sound track is simply beautiful like with the other games and the new IPod feature is great to use in many situations especially if you like nostalgia.

The Game play:

Game play in Metal Gear Solid 4 is extremely brilliant. You have the options of Stealth or Cunning to get past enemies or go trigger happy. Snake is so controllable which make it fun to use the MK.22 to scout ahead or even use the Octocamo or engage in gun battles.

Even the Boss battles are great in this Playstation video game, and continue on from Metal Gear Solid 1 and 3’s Boss battles, now using Dolby Digital 5.1 for enhanced psychological effects. The bosses are in-depth so you can learn from them like the previous Metal Gear Solid video games. You actually get to pilot a Metal Gear in the game, which just feels great. You can customize the guns and weapons you need to get Drebin Points which is explained in great detail in the game itself. You can even change your appearance, from Young snake with a Bandanna to MGS1 Snake, all with the Octocamo.

The Story:

The story though emotional is great. As with the three previous ones which were unbelievable, using great script, plot twists, drama, voice acting and settings. In addition to being fantastic, the game reveals all the secrets of the previous Metal Gear Solid games.

Replay ability:

The Drebin Points, uniforms, items and dolls that you obtain on previous play thoughts transfer into new ones, it gives a fresh feeling starting the game over again numerous times. You can unlock the weapons, which beats the game on all of its difficulties while trying to understand the interesting story.

The effects on other games:

In my estimation, if you play any Playstation 2 video game after Metal Gear Solid 4, that is not a Metal Gear game will feel obsolete and you will not want to play them anymore especially when you find out how fun Metal Gear Solid 4 is. If you are a true Playstation 2 Video Gamer, I guarantee you’ll love Metal Gear Solid 4 and you will start caring about the storyline of games and not become desperate to invest in mindless games.