MGS4 now Famitsu’s eighth wonder of the gaming world

It’s official: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been given a perfect review score by Japanese publication Famitsu. This means that Hideo Kojima‘s latest offering is only the eighth game to receive that accolade, joining the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Final Fantasy XII atop the electronic entertainment tower. See the scan after the jump.

There’s been some unnerving news about Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots reviews as of late, but here’s something of a positive update: the game has been reviewed by popular Japanese game magazine Famitsu and has racked up a perfect score of 40/40.

This is quite an accomplishment for Konami and Kojima Productions. Only seven titles prior to MGS4 have received such a score. These “perfect” games include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Soulcalibur, Vagrant Story, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Nintendogs, Final Fantasy XII and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Publications like GamePro and and the Official PlayStation Magazine have likewise given MGS4 perfect scores. Hold your breaths, PS3 fans. This may very well be another early candidate for game of the year honors on a lot of other media bodies. Click on the image to view the scan in full.

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