Hideo Kojima's Gene
Hideo Kojima's Gene

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Hideo Kojima's Gene

2008
Movie
36 min
Japanese

Short documentary on the making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, included with the Limited Edition

Insights

IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes94% (based on critic reviews)
Metacritic94/100
Google Users94%
Director: Hideo KojimaGenres: Stealth Action, Action

Plot Summary

In a future where constant warfare has become the norm, Solid Snake, now older and weakened, embarks on a final mission to hunt down Liquid Ocelot. Snake must navigate a world dominated by private military companies and advanced technology, confronting his own mortality and the complex legacy of his past.

Critical Reception

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was met with universal critical acclaim, widely regarded as a masterpiece and a triumphant conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid saga. Reviewers lauded its complex narrative, cinematic presentation, refined gameplay mechanics, and emotional depth, though some found the lengthy cutscenes excessive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious storytelling and cinematic direction.

  • Lauded for its refined stealth gameplay and innovative features.

  • Felt to be an epic and emotional conclusion to Solid Snake's story.

Google audience: Players overwhelmingly loved the game's epic scope, deep storyline, and satisfying conclusion to Solid Snake's arc. Many appreciated the return of familiar characters and the advanced graphics and gameplay for its time. Some minor criticisms included the length of the cutscenes and occasional difficulty spikes.

Awards & Accolades

Won numerous 'Game of the Year' awards and 'Best Action Game' accolades from various publications and award ceremonies.

Fun Fact

The game's extensive use of lengthy cutscenes was a deliberate choice by Hideo Kojima to deliver a cinematic experience akin to a Hollywood film, with some cutscenes lasting over an hour.

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