METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

CQC (CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT)

Sneak up close to an enemy and hold without aiming a weapon

CQC is useful for engaging enemies at close range. Once the enemy has been restrained, a variety of actions can be performed.
Snake can only use CQC if he has no weapon equipped (the weapon icon reads "NONE") or if he equips a weapon with a "CQC" mark on its icon.

THROW TO GROUND

Press while tilting near the target to throw them to the ground and knock them out.

When the knockout mark above their head disappears, the target will regain consciousness.

KNOCK WEAPON AWAY

Release then press again just as Snake pulls the target toward him to knock the target's weapon away.

GRAB (WITH ONE-HANDED WEAPON EQUIPPED)

Hold down near the target to restrain them. From here, Snake can perform a number of maneuvers.

With a two-handed weapon equipped, Snake will knock the target over.

CHOKE

Press firmly while restraining the target to choke them and knock them out or kill them.

When the knockout mark above their head disappears, the target will regain consciousness.

THROW

Once you have restrained the target, press

while tilting

to throw them to the ground. Immediately aim Snake's weapon to hold-up the target.

CUT THROAT WITH KNIFE

Press

while restraining the target to cut their throat. If Snake is equipped with syringes or scanning plugs, he'll use those items on the target instead.

USE ENEMY AS SHIELD AND AIM WEAPON

Once you have restrained the enemy, press

to use them as a shield while aiming your weapon. Press

to attack with your weapon.

DRAG

Tilt

while restraining the target to drag them around with you.

FIRST-PERSON ATTACKS

While holding , press then : Manually aim then shoot

Use to aim for different places on the target and produce different effects.
If the weapon is equipped with a scope, use to change the zoom level.

HEADSHOTS

Aim for a target's head for a quick takedown. Headshots also speed up the effects of tranquilizer rounds.
If the target is wearing a helmet, the shot won't be as effective.

RELOADING

: Replace a gun's magazine

TIME YOUR RELOADS WISELY IN COMBAT

Weapons are automatically reloaded when they run out of ammo (as long as Snake has extra magazines). You can also press

to reload most weapons at any time.

WEAPON TYPES

Each weapon type has its own unique advantages

Handguns	Single-handed. Easy to use.
Submachine guns	Automatic. Rapid fire-capable.
Rifles	Assault rifles, sniper rifles, etc.
Other Firearms	Heavy firepower. Shotguns, rocket launchers, etc.
Explosives	Grenades, Claymore mines, etc.
Other	Miscellaneous weapons.