Summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 12 reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3) from international magazines and websites.
Verdict: Experts rate this product 97/100. Comparing these reviews to 272804 other Video Games reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.

Summary: Everyone knows the Hideo Kojima, the brains behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise, is one meticulous person who wants to throw in nothing but the very best in his games. A recent interview with Mr. Kojima revealed that Metal Gear Solid 4 is too big to fit

Pros: An epic story, incredible opening Acts, Snake is cool as the proverbial cucumber
Cons: Some cutscenes can go on a little too long, a few bits of hokey dialogue
Verdict: As a game on its own, it's stunning in its own right. Ignore the naysayers who claim the story is dull and tedious, they're just fools. Metal Gear Solid 4 is simply fantastic

Summary: Solid Snake bows out in a blaze of glory.
Verdict: The cut-scenes are too long and portions of the gameplay feel antiquated, but this is a dazzling last stand for Solid Snake, and one of the most compelling action games you'll play this year.

Summary: metal gear solid 4: guns of the patriots review: Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.
Pros: A brilliant mixture of storytelling and gameplay, Mind-blowing audiovisual presentation, Tight and compelling shooting mechanics, Gratifying stealth mechanics, Lots of cool gadgets and weapons that you can tailor to your own style of play
Cons: Storytelling is heavy-handed, The single-player experience ends
Verdict: Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay.

Summary: if this is the end for Solid Snake, it sure isn't a bad way to go
Verdict: A brilliant game, with some ambitious but often relentless cut-scenes. It's a PS3 killer-app alright, but for all its qualities, it's a little way off perfect.

Summary: Before MGS4 hit the shelves, a flurry of gameplay videos hit the web, and I couldn't help but watch a couple of them. These videos left me deeply worried about the game. Reservedly excited, yo...
Pros: Very nice graphics, Great level design, Many hours of fun - high replayability, Nudie mags, Lockers, Dead baddies, What else do you need?,
Cons: Excessive cutscenes makes it feel like a director's cut, Game doesn't encourage sneaking as much as it could, Writing could be better (and boss fights, as noted),