Cut Scene Flashbacks

Metal Gear Solid 4 Guide - Cut Scene Flashbacks

Cut Scene 1:

Militia troops entering the city – None

Cut Scene 2:

Emerging from underneath the truck as more militia troops arrive – None

Cut Scene 3:

Snake moving up with the militia and seeing the Gekko units for the first time – None

Cut Scene 4:

Snake stealthily creeping through and finding a Gekko dripping blood on him. - Press L1 here to get a first-person view of the machine. Another bursts through the wall and reveals Old Snake in all his musky glory. It also introduces the OctoCamo suit for the first time. There is another L1 opportunity as the Gekko is about to crush the 'No Place for Hideo' crate.

Cut Scene 5:

After the save game opportunity a flashback occurs. Press X while Snake is saluting for a flashback during a flashback! Otacon is introduced here for the first time, as well as the reason why Snake is so old. Another X opportunity presents itself after Otacon suggests 'trying another doctor' about 2 minutes and 15 seconds in. The third X opportunity is just after this, about twenty seconds later as Snake walks to the helicopter. The colonel is then introduced. Once it is revealed that 'we've found him' at 4 minutes and 8 seconds in, another X opportunity is available.

Act 1

RED ZONE NW SECTOR

Cut Scene 1:

A codec conversation with Otacon plays out and reveals that our first objective is to find the Mk. II. – None

Cut Scene 2:

An APC arrives with more troops. – None

Cut Scene 3:

An introduction to the Mk. II and Solid Eye – There is an X interaction shortly after the Mk. II surfaces.

Cut Scene 4:

Drebin is introduced and explains about ID tags and his buying and selling routine - None

Cut Scene 5:

We get a glimpse of Akiba and receive an oil barrel to aid our mission of stealth. There is an L1 first-person opportunity as Snake looks into the barrel.

Cut Scene 6:

Rat Patrol is introduced. Press L1 to see Akiba in first person after about 50 seconds. Then X shortly afterwards for a flashback. Another X moment after 2 minutes to see a Meryl flashback. At around 3 minutes and 44 seconds, another X opportunity. L1 after 4 minutes 22 allows you to see the data in first person.

Cut Scene 7:

Akiba disarms the trip-mines – None

Cut Scene 8:

Rat Patrol jump down the lift shaft – None

Cut Scene 9:

More battles between Rat Patrol and enemy Troopers, as well as the location of Liquid – None.

Cut Scene 10:

A Militia tank enters the area – None

Cut Scene 11:

The terror of what lies ahead! After 2 minutes and 14 seconds you have a L1 chance to see GAP in midair.

Cut Scene 12:

We see Liquid and a strange weapon apparently unleashed on the troops. On the first sight of Liquid after about 1 minute and 15 seconds press L1 to see him through Snake's eyes. Press X about 5 seconds later for a Liquid-themed flashback. Press X after 7 minutes and 11 seconds just before Naomi syringes herself to see her in a flashback.

MISSION BRIEFING

Sunny is making some less-than-appetising eggs as Otacon outlines the mission ahead. There is an X flashback about 2 minutes 18 in, as Otacon mentions 'Meryl and her boys'. At around 3 minutes there is a Liquid flashback. Press X after 7 minutes 25 to see a Shadow Moses flashback, followed almost immediately by a Mei Ling one.

ACT 2

Cut Scene 1:

A guinea pig is eaten by a snake. Press X just after that (about one minute in) to see a flashback. The PMC base is then revealed, complete with Rebel hostages and Vamp. Press X after 3 minutes 51 to see a Vamp-themed flashback.

Cut Scene 2:

Another meeting with Drebin. Press L1 after 2 minutes and 10 seconds to look out of the top of his tank in first person. Press X after 5 minutes and 17 seconds while looking at the photos on Drebin's wall to see some flashbacks related to them. Press L1 just afterwards to go into first person and look over the images yourself. Then, straight after that, X will give you flashbacks of the various bad guys Drebin mentions. Next, at 6 minutes and 57 seconds, a Patriot X flashback.

Cut Scene 3:

A JCB crashes through the gates and bedlam occurs! – None

Cut Scene 4:

The JCB continues through the main defensive gate – None

Cut Scene 5:

Snake locates Naomi and reveals himself to her, also being assessed medically. Press L1 before they meet after 51 seconds to look through the window of her lab and see a first person view as he moves forwards. After 2 minutes and 44 you can see an X flashback. L1 after 3 minutes 15 to look around the room and see Octopus out of the windows in the corridor as a sign of things to come. L1 after 10 minutes allows you to see Snake's naked torso in the mirror. Press L1 for a first person view of going inside the scanning machine after 12 minutes 4 seconds. You can now save the game. Secret L1 chances: After losing Psyche when Naomi reveals Snake doesn't have long to live you can look at her chest and regain the lost Psyche. When Snake drops the cigarette he can look up her skirt.

Cut Scene 6:

The conversation continues and Laughing Octopus is fully unveiled complete with cronies who take Naomi. A flashback at 02:05 is your first chance for more Drebin points. Again, at 6:55 for a Drebin flashback.

Cut Scene 7:

Laughing Octopus gets ready for a fight – None

Cut Scene 8:

The Octopus rejects its host and the human beneath is revealed - None

Cut Scene 9:

Laughing Octopus is defeated – None

Cut Scene 10:

Snake leaves the lab and investigates Naomi's footprints – press X at 1 minute 10 seconds to see her feet in flashback-form. Press L1 10 seconds later to look at the prints in the sand in first person and night vision.

Cut Scene 11:

Snake takes on Vamp to get Naomi back, with a little help from Drebin – None

Cut Scene 12:

Snake gets in position for the on-rails section to come – None

Cut Scene 13:

Drebin heads back towards the Confinement Facility – None

Cut Scene 14:

A tank is met and dealt with by Drebin – None

Cut Scene 15:

Drebin has to deal with another tank – None

Cut Scene 16:

Drebin heads to the marketplace – None

Cut Scene 17:

Entering the city using some unorthodox driving from Drebin and being confronted by more Gekkos – The first flashback is at 1 minute and 6 seconds. The next one is at 4 minutes 13 after Raiden makes his appearance.

Cut Scene 18:

Raiden takes on the seemingly-immortal Vamp as Snake and Naomi make a getaway – None

MISSION BRIEFING

More eggs from Sunny and we learn that Liquid is trying to get hold of Big Boss's corpse. Press X as Naomi is tarting up Sunny after 3 minutes and 30 seconds to see a flashback and get some Drebin points. At 10:10 there is another flashback too. Nearly a minute later at 11:01, as they are looking at Raiden you can press X again. One more at 17:17 as Otacon and Naomi are looking at the picture of his sister.

ACT 3

Cut Scene 1:

Snake arrives at the station and meets up with Meryl. - None

Cut Scene 2:

The resistance member emerges – None

Cut Scene 3:

The resistance member removes his disguise – None

Cut Scene 4:

Snake 'infiltrates' the facility and locates Big Mama – after 48 seconds press L1 to see a first person view of the human-shield situation.

Cut Scene 5:

Discussion of Liquid's plan with Big Mama as the PMC close on our position – After 8 minutes and 39 seconds you can press L1 for a first person op. X at 09:32 will give you a Big Mama flashback. Press L1 at 10:20 to see the Triumph motorbike in all its shiny glory. X at 10:52 gives a humorous 'first person shooters influence children' flashback. SECRET GAME IS MGS4.

Cut Scene 6:

The introduction to the motorcycle section and Gekkos are aiming to spoil the party – None

Cut Scene 7:

The van and motorbike move through the riverside with Raging Raven in pursuit - None

Cut Scene 8:

The opening to the Riverside East section - None

Cut Scene 9:

The van is turned over with a slider rocket and Big Mama is injured – The first flashback is after 1 minute 12 seconds. The second is 2 minutes 54 with a Big Mama/Snake flashback.

Cut Scene 10:

Snake climbs the tower and Raging Raven storms in - None

Cut Scene 11:

Raven sheds her suit – You can press L1 after 2 minutes and 5 seconds to look at her behind in first person.

Cut Scene 12:

Raven is defeated and Drebin explains her past – None

Cut Scene 13:

Snake gets back to Big Mama and they proceed through the sewers – Press X after 1 minute 49 to see a related flashback.

Cut Scene 14:

Snake and Big Mama stumble upon Liquid – Press L1 early in the scene after about fifteen seconds to peek round the corner in first person mode and see Liquid.

MISSION BRIEFING

Watch the Mk. II as it explores Liquid's boat and does its best to look up Naomi's skirt – Press X at 4:26 for a flashback. X again at 8 minutes 15 will give you a Metal Gear flashback.

Cut Scene 15:

Snake wakes from his daydream in the helicopter – None

ACT 4

Cut Scene 1:

Snake makes a less-than-graceful landing from the helicopter – None

Cut Scene 2:

A humorously familiar cutscene showing the security camera guarding the stairs - Press X a second in to see a flashback of it from MGS1.

Cut Scene 3:

Exploring Otacon's old office and entering the security code – Press X after 3 minutes 42 seconds to see an Octacon-related flashback. At 4:59 there is another one. Again at 6:26 and finally twenty seconds later at 46 for an old-fashioned security flashback.

Cut Scene 4:

A Gekko comes out of the lift to get you – None

Cut Scene 5:

The hangar door is opened – None

Cut Scene 6:

Crying Wolf is introduced, complete with Railgun – None

Cut Scene 7:

Crying Wolf sheds her suit to become Crying Beauty - None

Cut Scene 8:

Crying Wolf is vanquished and Drebin tells you her story – None

Cut Scene 9:

The Mk. III opens the door and the wolf mourns Crying Beauty – Press X for a flashback after 20 seconds.

Cut Scene 10:

Snake looks around the tunnel and Vamp and Naomi show up – X after 22 seconds will give you a Metal Gear flashback.

Cut Scene 11:

Suicide Gekkos come to help Vamp, Raiden comes to help you – None

Cut Scene 12:

Vamp and Naomi leave you – After 8 minutes 20 there is a flashback chance.

Cut Scene 13:

Time for some Rex on Ray action – None

Cut Scene 14:

Liquid makes his escape – None

MISSION BRIEFING

The plan is drawn up for the final battle – Press X after 6:29 to see a Naomi/Otacon flashback. Press it again after 8:07 to see another one. At 9:04 too. One minute later is a first-person L1 opportunity, allowing you to look around while dazed.

ACT 5

Cut Scene 1:

The strike team board the vessel – None

Cut Scene 2:

Incoming hostiles! - None

Cut Scene 3:

Snake is surrounded and Meryl is located – None

Cut Scene 4:

Mantis is controlling Meryl but Johnny arrives on the scene – 2 minutes in is a first person L1 opportunity. Straight afterwards you can press X for a Mantis flashback.

Cut Scene 5:

Mantis uses Meryl against you – None

Cut Scene 6:

Meryl turns the gun on herself – None

Cut Scene 7:

Mantis sheds her suit to become Screaming Beauty – None

Cut Scene 8:

Screaming Beauty is defeated and Psycho Mantis appears, and is defeated by the power of the PS3! – A memory-card flashback after 2 minutes and 9 seconds is the first here, followed by a SIXAXIS/DUALSHOCK 3 one at 2 minutes 56 and another at the 3 minute point. At 3:27 there is one more. Drebin then explains Screaming Mantis's backstory and Meryl makes a stand against the Haven Troopers.

Cut Scene 9:

Meryl and Johnny hold off the Haven Troopers and reveal their feelings for each other – X after 2 minutes 2 seconds will give an appropriate flashback, again at 2:53, this time relating to Johnny's apparent illness in the Middle East. At 3:14 there is a flashback looking at Meryl and Johnny's history in MGS1.

Cut Scene 10:

Snake suffers from the nanomachines as he enters the next corridor – Press L1 after 2 seconds to look through Snake's affected eyes. Raiden makes another day-saving appearance to allow you to continue.

Cut Scene 11:

Snake and the Mk. III reach GW and Otacon uploads the virus, and downloads a message from Naomi – None

Cut Scene 12:

Liquid keeps Snake alive for one last, epic duel – None

Cut Scene 13:

Stage two of the fight is about to commence – None

Cut Scene 14:

Stage three of the fight is starting! – None

Cut Scene 15:

The last stage is in the making – None

There are various short cutscenes in this last stage, all a couple of seconds long. There are also automatic flashbacks for anyone with eagle-eyes.

Cut Scene 16:

Liquid is vanquished and Snake leaves the area – None

EPILOGUE

Cut Scene 1:

Meryll and Johnny are married, but Snake is mysteriously absent – None

Cut Scene 2:

Raiden (Jack) and Rose make up and get back together, complete with their son ¬– None

Cut Scene 3:

Snake appears to kill himself – None

Cut Scene 4:

Drebin's back story is explained – X Flashback at 01:52

DEBRIEFING

Cut Scene 1:

Big Boss is back from the dead to tie up the loose ends – X Flashback at 05:54. 11:27 will also give you a Zero flashback, and another at 14:03. The next is at 14:54, about Drebin's influence in the game. At 15:11 you can see one more before a small recess then another at 19:31. You can see a flashback as Big Boss is saluting at 21:42.

Cut Scene 2:

Sunny gets the eggs just right and reveals that the sun 'is rising again' - None