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I was happy with the lack of cutscenes. MGS4's narrative basically collapsed under it's own weight in a (misguided, IMO) attempt to explain everything, which is

I was happy with the lack of cutscenes. MGS4's narrative basically collapsed under it's own weight in a (misguided, IMO) attempt to explain everything, which is a shame because the short gameplay segments in-between the cutscenes were quite fun. I think splitting the prologue mission off from the main game and releasing it as it's own game hurt TPP. The core game mechanics are polished and fun in MGSV, so I'm happy with that. It was obviously released in an incomplete state, but it looks like that wasn't Kojima's fault. Maybe in a few years he'll be able to do a "director's cut" of it.

talmand 11y ago
The cutscenes are there, sort of, and entirely optional. They are presented as cassette tapes (quite a few in fact) obtained throughout the game that tell the whole story.
cholantesh 11y ago
I think that balancing plot and gameplay segments has been a problem with the series as far back as the second entry - I seem to recall there being a half-hour long, unskippable cinematic fairly early on in that game. And the plot itself is kind of a mess, which sapped a lot of my motivation to commit to the series.
- rangibaby 11y ago
  At least MGS2 only has epic cutscenes at the beginning or end of each "chapter". That's actually bearable compared to MGS4. MGS2 is my favorite entry in the series. It certainly had the most ambitious plot (about information control, and how being a soldier in a game is nothing like being a real soldier.), the mixed reaction to which made Kojima dial it back for all of the subsequent games. It also has incredible production values, being one of the best looking games on the PS2 while holding an almost-solid 60FPS. The series certainly has it's ups and downs, but on the whole I enjoy it. The worst parts are a silly science fiction-themed soap opera, but the best parts are some of the most compelling and exciting gaming I've ever experienced.

talmand 11y ago

The cutscenes are there, sort of, and entirely optional. They are presented as cassette tapes (quite a few in fact) obtained throughout the game that tell the whole story.

cholantesh 11y ago

I think that balancing plot and gameplay segments has been a problem with the series as far back as the second entry - I seem to recall there being a half-hour long, unskippable cinematic fairly early on in that game. And the plot itself is kind of a mess, which sapped a lot of my motivation to commit to the series.

rangibaby 11y ago
At least MGS2 only has epic cutscenes at the beginning or end of each "chapter". That's actually bearable compared to MGS4. MGS2 is my favorite entry in the series. It certainly had the most ambitious plot (about information control, and how being a soldier in a game is nothing like being a real soldier.), the mixed reaction to which made Kojima dial it back for all of the subsequent games. It also has incredible production values, being one of the best looking games on the PS2 while holding an almost-solid 60FPS. The series certainly has it's ups and downs, but on the whole I enjoy it. The worst parts are a silly science fiction-themed soap opera, but the best parts are some of the most compelling and exciting gaming I've ever experienced.