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GameSpot MGS4 Pack Review + Videos

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GameStop has this review up below videos.
Plus the trailer and 5 gameplay videos all avaliable in HD.
I found Youtube versions to make it easier for eveyone to see.

LBP-MGS4 Video Links

MGS4-INTRO
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MGS4-Mission
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MGS4-VR Training
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MGS4-Factory
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MGS4-Boss
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Trailer
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GameSpot Link (http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/littlebigplanet/news.html?sid=6202572&tag=topslot;title;1)

Little Big Planet Update: Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack Impressions

Sony and developer Media Molecule hinted at the potential ways Littlebigplanet would evolve in the weeks before the game's launch. There was vague talk of new content in the form of downloads that would keep the title fresh. The weeks that have followed the game's release haven't quite yielded anything that's been all that impressive; there have been new costumes and, most recently, seasonal objects to use in the level creator but nothing too exciting. A penguin costume is fun to look at but doesn't do much to affect the core game experience. However, with the upcoming Metal Gear Solid 4 content pack, Sony and Media Molecule are finally making good on their promises of new content for the game.

While fans may have been expecting the MGS content to consist of just the Solid Snake Sackboy costume, the upcoming MGS4 content pack offers a whole lot more. We had the chance to try out the upcoming pack and were genuinely impressed by what it's going to offer. While the pack will offer players four Metal Gear themed costumes--Old Snake, Meryl, Screaming Mantis and Raiden--you can also expect four levels with new items, stickers, and construction object as well as new trophies. Most significantly, you can expect a new gameplay twist: the Paintinator.

The four levels consist of four themed "acts" that offer a scaled back, tongue in cheek version of key MGS4 moments. The first act is a mildly interactive segment that sets up the MGS4 story and follows a truck, carrying you as Old Snake, across a battlefield with narrative text bubbles. The second act, VR Training, has you racing through a wire frame style VR course, guided by Otacon, in the same vein as the PlayStation One game. The unique hook to the level is the introduction of the Paintinator, a paintball gun you can wield to pelt things with blobs of paint.

The Factory

Watch Raiden make his way through the factory to put an end to Liquid's Trophy generators.

Watch Download This addition to the standard Little Big Planet gameplay becomes a key component through the remaining acts. You'll have to use it to trigger paintball specific switches and take out targets in the rest of the second act, which will get you comfortable with the new accessory. The third act, The Mission, morphs the action into one part shooter, one part stealth platformer, as you'll have to maneuver around moving spotlights to avoid detection, a la classic MGS, and take out enemy weapon emplacements. The fourth act, Level Factory, has you platforming and paintballing your way through a meaty level filled with paintball switches, tricky weapon emplacements, and moving enemies. The level winds down with what feels like the longest, most enemy-filled elevator ride ever. The final act is an alternately cute and challenging battle with Metal Gear Rex, done up in proper LBP style, that requires some careful paintball shooting and dodging.

Overall the levels have a good feel to them and manage to retain the spirit of LBP's story mode while mixing in some great Metal Gear flavor. The sound effects are all straight from the MGS series, from the alarm if you're discovered to the Codec beeps when Otacon chimes in with helpful info. The same is true of the score used for the levels which adds a hilarious bombastic complement to your adventuring. The paintball gun is fun addition to the LBP mix and the assorted items, which include paintball switches, that you can collect and use in the level creator open up a whole new world of possibility for budding creators.

If you're a fan of Little Big Planet you'll most definitely want to consider picking up the Metal Gear Content Pack. Above and beyond the novelty of the MGS character costumes, the new levels, construction materials, and paintball accessory, offer a clever new twist on the game's formula. The new trophies are a nice bonus as well. Fans of LBP and MGS will want to pick up the pack as soon as it hits the PlayStation Store, which we expect will be next week.
2008-12-19 14:25:00

Author:
BurlapSackBoy
Posts: 310


Just for clarification, it has been announced this pack will indeed be part of the December 23 update.2008-12-19 14:29:00

Author:
supersickie
Posts: 1366


... GAH! >_< Me wantsze!

Ah well, I'll probably ask for this to be an early christmas present...

And I wonder what MGS music will be in (at school, so can't check links, so can't see what's in videos...).

Still... nice to see that it's as good as the story mode. Although I thought there were five acts, not four... ah well.
2008-12-19 14:50:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


I think the 9.0 is the score for LBP, not for the level pack 2008-12-19 14:52:00

Author:
Gilgamesh
Posts: 2536


I was wondering what those extra trophies were, this pack sounds sweet. Cannot wait!! 2008-12-19 14:54:00

Author:
Crusha_aa
Posts: 48


Next week can't come soon enough 2008-12-19 14:55:00

Author:
OCK
Posts: 1536


Well, nevermind. Seems there is five acts...

1. MGS4 Act 1
2. Virtual Simulator
3. The Mission
4. The Factory
5. MG REX

... Can't wait to see how that Rex boss works! =D
2008-12-19 15:04:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


I think the 9.0 is the score for LBP, not for the level pack

Your probably right so I changed the title. Thanks.
2008-12-19 15:08:00

Author:
BurlapSackBoy
Posts: 310


Watched the videos, and...

loved the ending to the thing. LOL. I love how the story is about stopping a "trophy level machine"... really funny stuff.
2008-12-19 18:36:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882


This is a must-have purchase for all. I don't care if you don't like MGS, get it.2008-12-19 20:21:00

Author:
Voltiare
Posts: 646


AWESOME! I can't freaking wait for this pack! It will breath a new life into LBP for sure! And I haven't even made 100% on the standard story yet!2008-12-19 20:40:00

Author:
Tellus-CR1
Posts: 40


Just so everyone knows, clicking the video link to the trailer and then looking at the list on the right will show videos of all the levels. The REX battle looks pretty cool, but could of been a bit more active 2008-12-20 02:22:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767


I'm sooooo playing as mantis!2008-12-20 05:20:00

Author:
Pinkcars
Posts: 380


Just so everyone knows, clicking the video link to the trailer and then looking at the list on the right will show videos of all the levels. The REX battle looks pretty cool, but could of been a bit more active

Actually, it's pretty reminiscent of some old school shooters but I too was disappointed it...

wasn't walking... C'mon Mm.

But after watching it, I can probably replicate it. ^^
2008-12-20 05:24:00

Author:
gevurah22
Posts: 1476


Actually, it's pretty reminiscent of some old school shooters but I too was disappointed it...

wasn't walking... C'mon Mm.

But after watching it, I can probably replicate it. ^^

Yeah i wish it was, like it chased you or something. oh well. Still cool.
2008-12-20 05:30:00

Author:
ryryryan
Posts: 3767


This looks great, thanks for posting2008-12-20 06:44:00

Author:
Defaultsound
Posts: 137


Oh man, I am still so pumped over this. I can not wait to get my hands on it.2008-12-20 08:43:00

Author:
Voltiare
Posts: 646


I want the gun :o2008-12-20 10:27:00

Author:
Boomy
Posts: 3701


I hate how I can't put money on my PSN account

I FRIGGIN WANT THAT OR I'LL SUICIDE.
no really.
2008-12-20 18:17:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824


it looks so cool but is there a way to get it for free im a cheap person as is my family2008-12-20 20:24:00

Author:
wiseguy193
Posts: 2


I just noticed the steam or smoke effect in the intro video. Is this being done with a jet pack or something else? You can see it at the end to the right but I'm still not sure. 2008-12-20 22:01:00

Author:
BurlapSackBoy
Posts: 310


This is a must-have purchase for all. I don't care if you don't like MGS, get it.

Lol, yeah, I seriously hope the Paintinator is usable in created levels. Personally I can't wait to see some Metal Slug levels if they are made right.
2008-12-22 04:46:00

Author:
Hexagohn
Posts: 335


im very excited about this. 2008-12-22 07:14:00

Author:
xbriandeadx
Posts: 134


I hate how I can't put money on my PSN account

I FRIGGIN WANT THAT OR I'LL SUICIDE.
no really.

Why is that?
2008-12-22 07:23:00

Author:
Unknown User


Wow, can't wait. The paintinator is so cool. And the new levels looks awesome!2008-12-22 08:25:00

Author:
Rhcpmikey
Posts: 120


I'd get it if the PSN cards were released here in the UK. God **** it...2008-12-22 10:04:00

Author:
kobrakai15
Posts: 52


great level pack the fun never stops2009-01-01 23:44:00

Author:
hiyo38
Posts: 20


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