10 Great Video Games You'll Never Play Again (And Why) - Commenter Edition

3. Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns Of The Patriots

Metal Gear Solid IV: Guns of the Patriots is either the dumbest entry in the entire series or the perfect swan song depending on who you ask, and I err on the side of the second opinion. This is a mad game, with a story that pays off decades of personal investment in sometimes ludicrously indulgent ways, and other times in a fashion that's genuinely emotional and resonant.

It's difficult to describe it as a game that's fun to 'play', though. Sure, the sneaking here is as freeform as ever, and there's a bunch of different routes and tactics to try, but the split between cutscenes and gameplay is the wonkiest in the series.

For that reason, it's not exactly a game that invites you to jump in and pick it up for a short stint. Each chapter is bookended by a lengthy cutscene, which can leave you not touching the controller for nearly an hour at a time.

Metal Gear Solid 3 isn't exactly light on cutscenes, but you always know when you pick up the controller you'll be able to enjoy an extended gameplay section that encourages experimentation. The same can't be said for MGS IV.

It also doesn't help that your only options to play it are on a PS3 or through PS Now, hardly making it all that accessible.