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I thought Metal Gear Solid 4 had aged badly

Five outlets review Metal Gear Solid 4, 12 years after its initial release.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 15:29 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: eGamers.io · GAMINGbible · PC Gamer · GameSpot · Video Games Chronicle · Polygon.com · Creative Bloq.

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Quick answers

What is the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2?

The Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is a compilation of classic Metal Gear Solid games. It includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, as well as other titles in the series.

Why are outlets reviewing Metal Gear Solid 4 now?

Outlets are reviewing Metal Gear Solid 4 as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which was recently released.

What are the main criticisms of Metal Gear Solid 4?

The main criticisms of Metal Gear Solid 4 are related to its aging graphics and controls. Some reviewers note that these aspects of the game have not held up well over time.

The brief

Five outlets have published reviews of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The game is being re-evaluated as part of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which includes several classic titles in the series. The reviews are largely positive.

PC Gamer and Video Games Chronicle both praise the game's unique qualities, with the latter noting that players may come for Metal Gear Solid 4 but stay for the other titles in the collection. Polygon.com argues that the game's singular qualities make it unlikely to be replicated. However, Creative Bloq notes that the game has aged badly.

The game's graphics and controls have not held up well over time. The game's narrative and themes, however, remain compelling.

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