IGN’s Metal Gear Solid 4 Q&A

Posted by Talk Playstation

on Apr.07, 2008 at 4:36 pm

IGN had a session where you could send in your questions regarding Metal Gear Solid 4. Well, IGN has now answered your MGS4 questions and it’s up on the IGN site.

Below are the questions that got answered:

What resolution does MGS4 run at, and what kind of audio does it support?

How does the game control? Is there a way to change the control sequence to what it used to be in previous games?

I remember reading some articles in the past where Kojima stated you could play the entire game like an FPS. Did you attempt that?

How’s the weapon variety? Was the statement in another preview about 70+ weapons correct? If so, did that stretch to modifications like underbarrel grenade launchers and underbarrel shotguns?

How are the visuals? Are there any screen tearing or frame rate drop issues? What about the animation — did everything seem fluid?

Please elaborate on the ‘Drebin Points System.’ If you can, give us a brief explanation. Was it tedious or did it improve gameplay?

Any CGI cutscenes? Or are they all in-engine?

Is the grey-abstract Middle Eastern area the only color scheme we can expect or will the game be more vibrant?

How is the DualShock 3 feedback for the game?

What difficulty have the previews been shown on? What difficulties will be in the final game?

Is the CQC Counter from Portable Ops in the game?

Can the player change the HUD as they wish? Images in previews have shown a mix of displays.

Is MGS4 action focused or does it still retain an emphasis on stealth tactics like the previous games? Is it now a run and gun fest or is a certain amount of skill required to evade troops in order to clear each area?

How big do the battles between the PMC and Militia get?

How deep is CQC? MGS3 has about five moves. How many more does MGS4 have?

Is MGS4 funny? Does it include all the little odd MGS-style humour elements, like rare codec conversations (such as the one with Naked Snake & SIGINT about the box)?