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Mini Review: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots – Master Collection Version (Switch 2) – Love It Or Hate It, It’s Better Than Ever
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This mini-review covers Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots as part of the Master Collection Vol. 2, now available on Switch 2. The reviewer praises the port highly, arguing that despite the 2008 original's divisive lengthy cutscenes, it remains an absorbing, bombastic conclusion to Solid Snake's story that rewards long-time series fans, though it is not recommended as an entry point for newcomers.
The Switch 2 version supports resolution up to 4K when docked (aided by DLSS) and 1080p in handheld mode, running at 60fps, which the reviewer says is a marked improvement over the original PS3 release. References to Sony hardware, including PS3 and PSP mentions, have been removed and replaced with generic platform dialogue, though the iPod easter egg remains intact. The reviewer's main criticism is the absence of gyro aiming, which they feel should be added via a future patch to improve control during firefights.
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In short
- MGS4 Master Collection Vol. 2 review praises the Switch 2 port highly.
- Runs at 4K docked/1080p handheld with 60fps, a big upgrade over PS3.
- PS3/PSP references removed; gyro aiming missing but wanted via patch.
How this story developed
- 3 months ago This mini-review covers Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots as part of the Master Collection Vol. 2, now available on Switch 2.
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The case for
The port’s higher resolution and 60fps performance make a much-loved, cinematic finale more enjoyable to play, while preserving the story and details that longtime fans value. For players already invested in the series, its lengthy cutscenes are part of the experience, and the missing gyro aiming is a limited flaw that could be addressed in a patch.
The case against
Improved performance cannot resolve the game’s divisive design: lengthy cutscenes and a story built on earlier entries may make it a poor fit for newcomers or players seeking more gameplay. The lack of gyro aiming also leaves room for better controls during firefights, so the port’s technical upgrades may not be enough to make it the best way to play for everyone.
Explained simply
Metal Gear Solid 4 is an action game released in 2008, starring Solid Snake, a veteran soldier in a world shaped by private armies and advanced weapons. It was made as a major conclusion to Snake’s story and continues plot threads from earlier games in the Metal Gear series.
The game mixes stealth and combat with long cinematic scenes, and its story and style have divided players. The Master Collection brings older Metal Gear games to newer platforms, giving returning players a way to revisit them while making the series’ history more widely available.
The Switch 2 edition is designed to run at higher resolutions and smoother frame rates than the original PlayStation 3 release. Its appeal may depend on whether players enjoy its story-heavy approach and already know the series.