METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-01
- Smooth and polished gameplay
- Consistent 60 FPS performance
- Excellent keyboard and mouse controls
- Great on Steam Deck
- Audio quality and mixing issues
- Missing Metal Gear Online content
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows 8-11GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAMpositive
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 79%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 85%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 15%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 865
- Negative points
- 347
- Gameplay points
- 210
- Perf. points
- 229
- Rec. points
- 131
- Misc points
- 417
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Game is a masterpiece
| Many reviewers praise the game as one of the best ever made, highlighting its quality from start to finish and its status as a must-play classic. The game is described as an authentic masterpiece that holds up remarkably well. | 45% |
Smooth and polished gameplay
| The gameplay is consistently described as smooth, intuitive, and mechanically excellent, with no hitches or stutters. The port runs butter smooth on highest settings, providing a comfortable and pleasant experience. | 42% |
Excellent keyboard and mouse controls
| Keyboard and mouse controls are praised as tight, responsive, and flawless, with full support and configurable options. The game is playable and comfortable with both keyboard/mouse and controller. | 38% |
Great on Steam Deck
| The game runs perfectly on Steam Deck, with great performance and control scheme, even at max settings and 60 FPS. It is Steam Deck compatible without tweaks, providing an absolute joy to play. | 22% |
Better than PS3 version
| The PC port outperforms the original PS3 version, with more stable framerates, faster loading times, and no technical issues. It is a night and day difference compared to the stuttering PS3 release. | 16% |
MGS4 is a classic
| Reviewers consider MGS4 one of the greatest games and the best Metal Gear Solid, occupying a unique place in the series. It remains a masterpiece that should absolutely be experienced. | 16% |
Freed from PS3 exclusivity
| The game is finally released from PS3 exclusivity, now available on PC after being locked to the PlayStation 3. This is seen as a major positive, allowing more players to experience the game. | 16% |
Satisfying story conclusion
| The story provides a great wrap-up of Solid Snake's journey and acts as an epic conclusion to the Metal Gear Solid series. It is described as an eventful end that ties the timeline together. | 14% |
Aged gracefully
| The game holds up incredibly well after 18 years, looking better than most modern games despite its age. It was ahead of its time and still hits harder than before. | 14% |
Amazing series finale
| The game offers an amazing ending to the series, tying all loose ends and providing a perfect closing of the saga. It is an excellent finale for the franchise. | 12% |
Long cutscenes are engaging
| The cutscenes are extremely long but very engaging and enjoyable, with reviewers finding them charming and worth it. They are justified and add to the experience. | 12% |
Gorgeous on PC
| The game looks and runs beautifully on PC, with smooth performance and nice visuals. It is amazing to play on PC, and the port is well-received. | 12% |
Deep storytelling
| The game has deep and enthralling storytelling, with a great story and remarkable narrative. The story and lore are deep and expansive, making it one of the best storylines in the franchise. | 11% |
Graphics hold up well
| The graphics still hold up remarkably well, remaining very beautiful despite the game's age. They are top quality and compare favorably to modern games. | 10% |