Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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  1. Chapa9dj
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Now this is how its done. This is quality port right here, no crashes, stuttering or unstable frame rate. Running it on the highest settings at 60 frames. Its looks fantastic and its graphically superb.
    It has full Keyboard+Mouse support or the 360 gamepad.
    The sound quality is amazing, same with the voice acting. Kiefer Sutherland does a great job voice acting Snake. It was a little    Now this is how its done. This is quality port right here, no crashes, stuttering or unstable frame rate. Running it on the highest settings at 60 frames. Its looks fantastic and its graphically superb.
    It has full Keyboard+Mouse support or the 360 gamepad.
    The sound quality is amazing, same with the voice acting. Kiefer Sutherland does a great job voice acting Snake. It was a little shocking at first because i'm so used to the voice of David Hayter, but i got along just fine and i believe Sutherland will live to everyone's expectation in this game and The Phantom Pain.

    The game might be a little bit short but the story is pretty good (If you played Peace Walker, you will understand). Besides, the pricing is perfect and the game offers some replay value. This is just a little slice of what we are going to get in The Phantom Pain and i cannot wait for it.
    I'm thankful for finally being able to play this on PC the way it was meant to be played. 9 months ago, i bought a PS4 for this game and i was about to order the game for the console, i'm so glad i've waited for the PC version.

    Hats off to one of the greatest developers of all time, Hideo Kojima. Thank you so much for this, thank you.    … Expand
  2. MySyntony
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Really, awesome intro and storyboard. I have bought nearly every game out of the Metal Gear Solid series but this one is by far one of the best. Nice graphics and game-play. KONAMI Team did really great on this one. And I can truly say: Snake is one more time back again!
  3. Breadbitten
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    This, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do a port.

    After spending nigh on 15 hours with the PS3 version, there was no doubt left in my mind that Ground Zeroes was worthy of being a Metal Gear Solid game. Say what you will about the length of the main mission, but this game clearly makes a case for the term "content" being much more nuanced than how most people refer to it. Camp Omega    This, ladies and gentlemen, is how you do a port.

    After spending nigh on 15 hours with the PS3 version, there was no doubt left in my mind that Ground Zeroes was worthy of being a Metal Gear Solid game. Say what you will about the length of the main mission, but this game clearly makes a case for the term "content" being much more nuanced than how most people refer to it.

    Camp Omega is the real star of the show in Ground Zeroes - it feels like an amalgamation of the best levels from Thief, Hitman, and the Splinter Cell series in their heyday - and reinforces how the stealth genre is more about the levels than anything else. Everything about Camp Omega feels like it was crafted by experts: The believable vantage points, the sparing-yet-dense use of both high and low grounds, the use of light and shadow, it's all there.

    The PC version (both surprisingly and unsurprisingly) is the definitive way to play this game. The FOX Engine truly shines when left to flex its muscles on superior hardware. My eyes almost popped out when I saw rain water drip down the face of one of the many nameless soldiers I would chokehold into submission later on!

    I feel like the bar has been raised impossibly high by Ground Zeroes as a prologue to the upcoming The Phantom Pain. If the levels in the full game can capture even a fraction of the craft seen on display in this game, it will be more than something special.    … Expand
  4. TNMK
    May 7, 2015
    10
    If not for Wolfenstein: TNO and Far Cry 4, this would have been GOTY. Despite being only a prologue, Ground Zeroes beats the crap out of modern games with its challenging, atmospheric and immersive gameplay. And one of the best optimized PC games of a freaking decade.

    Real smooth, Kojima. Hope The Phantom Pain will be exactly like this.
  5. joacko1990
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Best Port of 2014 : Hear me right

    1) No vram issues; No stuttering
    2) Full sli / amd support
    3) Super dinamic resolution work at it best
    4) Geforce 680 max out the game 1080p 60 fps at high settings
    5) Full controller support
    6) Dual audio with japanese and subtitles
    7) 13 usd on steam for 2 days

    What are you waiting for . Buy This game
  6. Garfoodle
    Dec 18, 2014
    10
    Whats this?A port from experienced port people that works? Whats this-Its $14 on sale for launch day, and $20 regular? Whats this?MGS on PC? I call BS. Oh wait, i dont. It works, its great, and scrubs need to love it.
  7. ici_chacal
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    Very good game and very good example how the game nowadays should look and work. Graphic and Optimalization are perfect. After having so much fun with Ground Zero I will definatelly buy Phantom Pain.
  8. erfanbasket
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    Wonderful game ...

    great optimization - great graphics - great game play

    don't miss it on PC. recommend it very much. Nice graphics and game-play. KONAMI Team did really great on this one. And I can truly say: Snake is one more time back again!
  9. theyoba
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Runs perfect on my old PC, good kb/mouse controls. Story, cutscenes direction and especially soundtrack are awesome, it much better than in any AAA projects apart from MG* series. Kojima please take my money again!
  10. mroger
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    IT. IS. AWESOME!
    I`m seriously, it`s the best Christmas gift that Kodzima and Konami could ever do. Everything is awesome - gameplay, graphics, story - everything. It costs every goddamn cent in it!
  11. Dionysus777
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    Why do people consider this a demo? If it were just the main op i would consider it a demo. Finish your first run on the main op than go back to the title screen. I guarantee you wont be more than 10% complete.This game is set up like peacewalker were you start missions from a main hub base and more than likely so is the phantom pain. Which is way better for me on replay than 1 longWhy do people consider this a demo? If it were just the main op i would consider it a demo. Finish your first run on the main op than go back to the title screen. I guarantee you wont be more than 10% complete.This game is set up like peacewalker were you start missions from a main hub base and more than likely so is the phantom pain. Which is way better for me on replay than 1 long campaign. The only possible reasons to call it a demo are because there is only 1 area or you paid over $20.You could call the story a demo caz theres not much. Call it a prologue if anything.Everything is excellent high quality stuff, besides Sutherland dialing it in like hes getting paid $20.Will try to acquire phantom pain as close to launch as possible, i will however make sure it is up to standard like i have to do with everthing else these days,even though i have no doubts. People and there 1 campaign throwaway games come on now this is mgs were talking about.… Expand
  12. logan_c
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    Try playing this game on hard with reflex turned off and in game icons off (markers) Its like being a navy seal on a mission by yourself. the AI is super intellegent on hard. you have to plan every action carefully and watch for enemys around any corner (or in a tower). if you can do the take out the anti-aircraft guns mission on hard with no reflex and no icons and get a S rank (hell evenTry playing this game on hard with reflex turned off and in game icons off (markers) Its like being a navy seal on a mission by yourself. the AI is super intellegent on hard. you have to plan every action carefully and watch for enemys around any corner (or in a tower). if you can do the take out the anti-aircraft guns mission on hard with no reflex and no icons and get a S rank (hell even an A) then you are a god at stealth action. I will give Konami all the moneys i can for Phantom Pain when it comes out April 1st(hope theres not a delay lol)… Expand
  13. apokalipto
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  14. oslo1
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami **** Konami
  15. Daiisen
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PC Version)

    - ¿Cuál es el objetivo de este juego? / Sencillo, este juego es una precuela de MGS V: The Phantom Pain; en pocas palabras, te prepara en: jugabilidad e historia para lo que continuará, algunas personas lo denominan incluso una demo (En ese caso sería una de las Demos más largas de la historia, ya que mínimo para terminarlo al 100%    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (PC Version)

    - ¿Cuál es el objetivo de este juego?

    / Sencillo, este juego es una precuela de MGS V: The Phantom Pain; en pocas palabras, te prepara en: jugabilidad e historia para lo que continuará, algunas personas lo denominan incluso una demo (En ese caso sería una de las Demos más largas de la historia, ya que mínimo para terminarlo al 100% deberás dedicarle 20 Horas).

    - Sinopsis

    / Ubicado en 1975 en algún tiempo después de los eventos de Peace Walker, el jugador controla nuevamente a Naked Snake (Big Boss) liderando su organización renegada Militaires Sans Frontieres (MSF), infiltrándose en un centro de detención estadounidense ubicado en Cuba, llamado Camp Omega. El objetivo principal de Snake es recuperar a la agente de Cipher, Paz Ortega, y al joven soldado sandinista, Chico, quienes estuvieron involucrados con Snake durante los eventos de Peace Walker.

    - Conclusión

    / Es un muy buen juego, a pesar de ser solo una introducción a lo que vendrá luego, me parece acertado a nivel de gráficos, jugabilidad e historia, además si te tomas el tiempo de terminarlo al 100% y escuchar todos los cassettes que te dan más inmersión; pues de verdad le tendrás un gran aprecio y lo recordarás positivamente.    … Expand
  16. Joe_Friday
    Dec 28, 2014
    9
    People may call this a demo, but I've already put 15 hours into this game. That's longer some some overpriced 'full size' games. I've never played MGS before, but it's similar to Splinter Cell, which is a good thing. Graphics are great and it runs smoothly on my aging system. I'll definitely be getting the full version of The Phantom Pain when it's released.
  17. Xon
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    Like Far Cry 4, the main campaign can be finished in less than an hour. But both games have loads of content beyond that. Both provide a sandbox in which you can let your imagination run wild.

    On my MSI GT70 Ground Zeroes runs miles and miles better than Watchdogs and Far Cry 4 and looks much more beautiful.

    I highly recommend you pick this up, especially at a 33% discount on day 1.
  18. suneater
    Dec 27, 2014
    9
    Ground Zeroes has been accused of being a paid demo, a single mission shipped to simply hype MGS5's eventual release. However, I found it to much more than that; My most recent MGS game being 4 at it's release in 2008, I felt quite rusty going into this. Ground Zeroes is a good warm-up for MGS5, consisting of six missions that take place in the same ficticious Cuban military base, CampGround Zeroes has been accused of being a paid demo, a single mission shipped to simply hype MGS5's eventual release. However, I found it to much more than that; My most recent MGS game being 4 at it's release in 2008, I felt quite rusty going into this. Ground Zeroes is a good warm-up for MGS5, consisting of six missions that take place in the same ficticious Cuban military base, Camp Omega. The "Ground Zeroes" mission is the meat of the story, involving the rescue of two minors on opposite sides of the base that were apparently major characters from Peace Walker. Interspersed cutscenes and collectible cassette tapes flesh out the character's back stories and their experiences on the base. The extra missions provide vastly different approaches and playstyles to infiltrating (or assaulting) the base, ranging from a helicopter ride providing covering fire to an assassination mission that fails easily if you are even spotted. After you finish each mission there's still plenty of unlocks and time trials for purists, along with the last two missions for waxing nostalgia.

    Ground Zeroes helps to connect the events of Peace Walker with MGS5 and acts as a catalyst for the time jump been the two games. Overall, this probably won't win over any new fans but is a thoroughly fleshed out "VR Mission"-style side game that provides a solid intro to The Phantom Pain.    … Expand
  19. Stevensan
    Dec 28, 2014
    9
    Metal Gear Solid is in my top 3 if we talk about the best games or stories.
    But I was against this game at the time of the console release, because i didnt wanted to support a one and a half hours "long" game. Well,I was wrong.
    Maybe the main story mission is short (around 90 minutes at first try), but there are 6 more missions takes another 50-90 minutes to complete each. At this time    Metal Gear Solid is in my top 3 if we talk about the best games or stories.
    But I was against this game at the time of the console release, because i didnt wanted to support a one and a half hours "long" game. Well,I was wrong.

    Maybe the main story mission is short (around 90 minutes at first try), but there are 6 more missions takes another 50-90 minutes to complete each. At this time I have 14+ hours in this game and haven't completed all of the content, so i will go back again and continue this great game.

    The open world setting and the very polished gameplay mechanics makes the thing so great. You can go from any direction, with any weapon, using any tactics from killing all, to sleep/stun the guys or just avoid them.

    The various missions taking place different times of a day, and the camp's layout offers many possibilities to take on or fool those guards, who are present in different numbers and walking on different patrol routes in each mission.

    An the top of that there is a real big replay value in this game. I am really not the guy, who likes to repeat the same thing all over again, but the rating system at the mission's end, and the unlockable weapons, skins, or easter eggs made me having great fun with this game.

    Playing this game is the more fun from actual gameplay aspect than any other previous MGS title.

    9/10 where the 9 means that this game is one of the best games in the genre if not.

    + Exemplary optimalization and port quality. Best of 2014
    + Very nice graphics and performance
    + Hell lots of ways to complete any mission
    + Perfect dark tone story, great execution
    + Tons of easter eggs for the fans
    + Lots of unlockable bonuses
    + Save game carries over to the Phantom Pain

    - If it would be 40 hours long, i would say it is short    … Expand
  20. MOJOFG
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    Best port of the year MGS: GZ is better on PC than on ps4 , the control a perfect for keyboard and mouse and the graphic are awesome the only problem with it is the short story .
  21. noeltoh98
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    One of the major complaints about this game when it came out last year was the short storyline. Yes, the game is relatively short, but this was only compared to games at that price range. This game on steam, is cheap, and for the new price, it is well worth it.

    The game looks amazing, and plays amazing. The one year wait is reasonable considering the fact that the game has been ported    One of the major complaints about this game when it came out last year was the short storyline. Yes, the game is relatively short, but this was only compared to games at that price range. This game on steam, is cheap, and for the new price, it is well worth it.

    The game looks amazing, and plays amazing. The one year wait is reasonable considering the fact that the game has been ported very well. My computer does not have the top of the range specs, but can handle the game at its maximum graphics settings, which looks great.

    In conclusion, anyone who likes stealth games should definitely get this game. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  22. kdkade
    Jul 1, 2015
    9
    I love the irony of Ground Zeroes. This is a very short game when you look at the main mission, but a very long game when you look at all it has to offer. After all, for me it is great, because replay value in this game is worth more time and quality than a lot of AAA titles have to offer.

    The only reason I didn't give it a perfect score is that I expect Phantom Pain to be a lot better    I love the irony of Ground Zeroes. This is a very short game when you look at the main mission, but a very long game when you look at all it has to offer. After all, for me it is great, because replay value in this game is worth more time and quality than a lot of AAA titles have to offer.

    The only reason I didn't give it a perfect score is that I expect Phantom Pain to be a lot better and bigger. It seems like Kojima is bringing it all out in main MGSV, I'm so glad then that the engine it runs on is, by all means, one of the best engines on PC. It looks amazing and runs smoothly, I didn't even dare to expect something like that was possible nowadays. Especially for a series that were good in avoiding PC for so many years. The irony continues, as does my love for it.

    But what is the best thing in the game is that it does not guide the player by gently holding his hand through all. It encourages to explore the possibilities and to simply have fun with all the tools it gives you. Yet another cute irony is that even though Camp Omega is not a friendly place, after spending few dedicated hours in it, it started to feel like home.

    Bottom line, this is not a game that one plays for the story, but a game that one plays for fun. If you think you can get over one location and one quick main mission and focus on getting 100% or at least some incredible sandbox fun, go and buy it. Once you pass the 5 hours mark in this game, you will start to catch the irony of most people reacting to it :)    … Expand
  23. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Awesome gameplay, great music and story. If you like this game you MUST play the phantom pain.
  24. Jetpil0t
    Dec 22, 2014
    9
    While admittedly short in it's run time, it is an excellent showcase for the evolution of the Metal Gear formula and an all round high quality PC product.

    So the game is a single sandbox area wherein the game guides you through a primary mission padded along with some excellent albeit brief cut-scenes. The initial mission is quite brief, but once you have beaten it several more missions    While admittedly short in it's run time, it is an excellent showcase for the evolution of the Metal Gear formula and an all round high quality PC product.

    So the game is a single sandbox area wherein the game guides you through a primary mission padded along with some excellent albeit brief cut-scenes. The initial mission is quite brief, but once you have beaten it several more missions open up to take place in the same area. The missions design is excellent, especially for this type of game and offer some really serious replay value with lots of different options and strategies to explore each time.

    I would estimate several hours of content here, which is more than acceptable for the price and the quality level of what is here is outstanding.

    Tons of visual options, optimized really well and KB+Mouse controls I found surprisingly better than the controller. This is a top to bottom polished PC version of a really top notch Metal Gear experience. We will be waiting for some time for the Phantom Pain to be released on PC, but Ground Zeroes demonstrates with almost certainty that the wait will be worthwhile.    … Expand
  25. sscott0829tw
    Dec 20, 2014
    9
    A really Great MGS game from Konami
    the graphics in this game is totally fantastic,the shadows and model looks gorgeous,
    and the enemy's AI is also very good,enemy will do different action due to different situation,
    the stealth system and the classic MGS shooting style are improved from the last game.
    Also I am so glad they made this on PC,so more people can experience the fun of MGS
  26. Treeboy
    Dec 20, 2014
    9
    This would be a 10/10 game if it wasn't for a couple problems i have with it

    Firstly the price is a bit high for what essentially is a long demo but the game play that is here is some of the best i have seen in the MGS series. There is no mouse control in the menus and you cannot invert the camera for the mouse but it works fine on a controller. My PC is actually below the system    This would be a 10/10 game if it wasn't for a couple problems i have with it

    Firstly the price is a bit high for what essentially is a long demo but the game play that is here is some of the best i have seen in the MGS series.

    There is no mouse control in the menus and you cannot invert the camera for the mouse but it works fine on a controller.

    My PC is actually below the system requirements in a couple of places (i5 2400 3.1GHz quad core, HD 6850 1gb) but it runs locked at 60fps with everything on high.

    All things said this is a fantastic port of a very good game and has helped me make the decision of getting MGS5 on PC when it releases    … Expand
  27. BigBossReviews
    Feb 3, 2015
    9
    First off, I am a BIG MGS fan, so there might be a little bias going into this. I just finished the main mission of the game, and I gotta say, it's great. GREAT performance, GREAT game, overall, and for $20 bucks, its more than justified, HOWEVER, I don't recommend this game to people who have never played MGS before, or aren't familiar with the series. You'll just be setting yourself upFirst off, I am a BIG MGS fan, so there might be a little bias going into this. I just finished the main mission of the game, and I gotta say, it's great. GREAT performance, GREAT game, overall, and for $20 bucks, its more than justified, HOWEVER, I don't recommend this game to people who have never played MGS before, or aren't familiar with the series. You'll just be setting yourself up for disappointment if you go into this game, not playing any others before it. But, I do recommend this game to anyone who has played and liked any other MGS in the series, before hand.

    10/10- "Walkman Simulator"    … Expand
  28. rosnk30
    Apr 27, 2015
    9
    Great game! Not 'cause this game belongs a great series but this game shows up a new gameplay dinamics (for the series), with amazing graphics showtime!

    This game is a short game, like a demo, but if you'll try do 100%, prepare yourself for 30~40 hours..... The main mission campaign has only one short mission (that you can beat in 30 minutes), and after this the game unlocks other 4    Great game! Not 'cause this game belongs a great series but this game shows up a new gameplay dinamics (for the series), with amazing graphics showtime!

    This game is a short game, like a demo, but if you'll try do 100%, prepare yourself for 30~40 hours.....
    The main mission campaign has only one short mission (that you can beat in 30 minutes), and after this the game unlocks other 4 missions including JAMAIS VU (raiden protagonist) and DEJA VU (playable with PSX Solid Snake).

    If you like gunshot games with cinematic storytelling, Ground Zeroes is for you.    … Expand
  29. Tagirix
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is able to demonstrate how cool MGS V: TPP is compared to its presequel. If you haven't played any MGS games, GZ is a key to start. Why? Well, it doesn't requires knowledge of the plot. You will love it, belive me. I did, and you will, too.
  30. Vasot
    Dec 24, 2014
    8
    BEST PC PORT OF THE YEAR !

    POSITIVES
    - Pretty good graphics and runs like butter with old PC hardware
    - Interesting drama story
    - Some pretty good ideas for a stealth game

    NEGATIVES
    - Extremely short game with only one stage
    - Artificial intelligence is a bit stupid
    - Way too easy...
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 18, 2015
    82
    Ground Zeroes is a technically competent PC version of an entertaining, but unsatisfyingly short commercial demo level for the upcoming Phantom Pain, which leaves you wanting the whole thing. [Feb 2015]
  2. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2015
    90
    If you’re looking for a linear, cinematic experience, it’s not a game for you, but if you value freedom in approaching the challenge and find joy in tackling it in different ways to see what happens, Ground Zeroes is a must-have for you. Especially that the PC port’s quality is superb. [02/2015, p.67]
  3. PC Games
    Jan 26, 2015
    76
    It’s more a playable Demo than a full-flavored game. Gameplay itself offers much stealth-variety and a fantastic atmosphere with great graphics and sound. The replay-value is nice and let the player try various playstyles. It’s a good appetizer for upcoming Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. Menus and are not optimized for pc, gamepad is recommended.
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