Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2905 Ratings

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  1. lukidior
    Jul 23, 2023
    8
    Great game. I don't know why they included the second part of the game. There are only a handful of episodes and stories that seem fragmented and clearly unfinished. I prefer it to end at the moment where they defeat specific enemy and continue on DLC or part 2.
  2. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    How did you manage to make a game with such crappy mission design? The real question is why did I like this game so much...
  3. Bushido_DZ95
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Does the game deserve a 10? No.
    I really love this game and I can't be objective no matter how much I don't want to be. We all know the story behind MGS V. It could have been molded into something much better as the game has a skeleton, but the problem is that you can't replicate Kojima's style.
  4. Naked_Snakee
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    Just text (crutch) to save the game to the list. Such things. Maybe I'll do a review later.
  5. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Great game.
    Nice MGS. First time in open-world. its different.
    ++++++++++++
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    This game is incredible, the complexity and size of it was mind blowing, every speech of the npc and interactions between them, map size, administration of your base and its resources, the animations Perfect, the missions that can be done both in stealth and in "Rambo" mode.... Anyway wonderful game, only the beginning that Kojima was out of his mind to do that

    MY BRAIN IS GOING TO    This game is incredible, the complexity and size of it was mind blowing, every speech of the npc and interactions between them, map size, administration of your base and its resources, the animations Perfect, the missions that can be done both in stealth and in "Rambo" mode.... Anyway wonderful game, only the beginning that Kojima was out of his mind to do that


    MY BRAIN IS GOING TO EXPLODE, I CAN'T DESCRIBE HOW PERFECT THIS GAME IS!    … Expand
  7. StormDeath69
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Simplement le meilleur MGS !
    Un jeu à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie.
  8. ashthewolf
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    the game looks great, the guns are fun, I like the adaptive difficulty , the story is alright, and I can't decide if I like the ending plot wist or if I hate it.
  9. IX_MEHDI
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    یک شاهکار به تمام معنا، از همه نظر عالی، خدا کنه ریمیک نسخه های قبلیش رو بسازن
  10. Izoeros
    Sep 22, 2022
    8
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  11. petrkozak13
    May 3, 2022
    8
    This was my first MGS game and I played it for the first time in 2022. Damn, it's way better than i expected! It's sad to know that about half of the game was cut though, I feel like there was supposed to be at least 2 more areas and the last 20 missions are a mess. But even then it's one of the best open world games i've played.
  12. GregorRisenwald
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Created By Hideo Kojima
    Writed By Hideo Kojima
    Audio By Hideo Kojima
    Voices By Hideo Kojima
    Scenes By Hideo Kojima
    Gameplay By Hideo Kojima
    Microtransactions by Konami
  13. DankNemes
    Apr 9, 2022
    8
    Before I start this review, I wanna say the PC port is good, nothing more to say about it.
    Pros.
    One of the best gameplays in a game I've ever seen, truly the most freedom you can have in a game. Memes. Emmerich's getting wrecked. Good missions. Amazing soundtrack. Cons. The most braindead story I've ever seen, I don't understand a third of what's going on and a lot of the    Before I start this review, I wanna say the PC port is good, nothing more to say about it.
    Pros.
    One of the best gameplays in a game I've ever seen, truly the most freedom you can have in a game.
    Memes.
    Emmerich's getting wrecked.
    Good missions.
    Amazing soundtrack.

    Cons.
    The most braindead story I've ever seen, I don't understand a third of what's going on and a lot of the characters don't get explained, this is partially because of Konami being Konami and them being like "Cmon Hideo, we already gave you $2 to make this game, now you want 30 more cents to finish it? Get the hell outta here.".
    Mediocre missions after mission 31 because of the reason above ^.

    Overall great game and I highly encourage you to play it.    … Expand
  14. JackPlack
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    7.5/10
    Game has lot of satisfying things.
    Could be better with some more normal Story. SF/Fantasy is ok but not this way. Maybe too chaotic without any logic. Feels little like in "Lost" series - secrets which finally are bad ideas. Here i see little to much bad ideas or bad ideas organization at beginning. Mostly i wish have more RPG/perks, base building possibilities. Was little too    7.5/10
    Game has lot of satisfying things.
    Could be better with some more normal Story. SF/Fantasy is ok but not this way. Maybe too chaotic without any logic. Feels little like in "Lost" series - secrets which finally are bad ideas. Here i see little to much bad ideas or bad ideas organization at beginning.
    Mostly i wish have more RPG/perks, base building possibilities. Was little too boring/repetitive after some early hours. Could be less repetitive with good fast travel system. This is so hidden or helicopter so useless.    … Expand
  15. MozdaDA
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    This is my first MGS game so I was entertained. There's just so many ways you can do a mission, the replayability is great..
  16. perrypulus
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    I find it extremely entertaining while at the same time feel the game's kinda boring and feel it like a joke. The excitement of playing MGSV: TPP make me to try another of its installment
  17. Jackenstein
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    As I become more present now
    I can't see through the pain
    A Hollow cut through my veins
    And did you leave me anything?
    You're a phantom of my past
    Do you expect me to last this way?
  18. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Jugablemente este juego es un 10, la cúspide de la saga en cuanto a mecánicas y posibilidades se refiere. El simulador de espionaje por excelencia. Casi infinitamente rejugable y con una cantidad de contenido increíble. Por otro lado la historia es por lejos la peor de la saga, y aunque se deja buscar de otras formas por medio de una narrativa no convencional prestándole atención alJugablemente este juego es un 10, la cúspide de la saga en cuanto a mecánicas y posibilidades se refiere. El simulador de espionaje por excelencia. Casi infinitamente rejugable y con una cantidad de contenido increíble. Por otro lado la historia es por lejos la peor de la saga, y aunque se deja buscar de otras formas por medio de una narrativa no convencional prestándole atención al entorno y a los personajes el juego esta literalmente incompleto y el final inconcluso deja muy mal sabor de boca.… Expand
  19. Bushido95
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Геймплейно игра одна из лучших, что когда либо выходили. Графика даже на 2022 год выглядит отлично. Оптимизация (слово которое уже долгие годы игнорируют студии) выше всяких похвал.
    Музыка 10/10 и много треков уже в моем плейлисте, а некоторые треки даже открылись по новому с другой стороны.
    Наиграл огромное количество часов и она никогда мне не надоедает это место в которое я готов    Геймплейно игра одна из лучших, что когда либо выходили. Графика даже на 2022 год выглядит отлично. Оптимизация (слово которое уже долгие годы игнорируют студии) выше всяких похвал.
    Музыка 10/10 и много треков уже в моем плейлисте, а некоторые треки даже открылись по новому с другой стороны.
    Наиграл огромное количество часов и она никогда мне не надоедает это место в которое я готов возвращаться снова и снова.    … Expand
  20. EmirhanSahin
    Feb 1, 2022
    8
    Amk oyununun combatı çok iyi. Harbi sandbox. Savaşlara farkli farklı şekillerde yaklaşım olayı çok çeşitli ve sağlam yapılmış. Ancak ve ancak oyunda hikaye namına hiçbirşey yok. Ve görevler birbirinin klon kopyası. özellikle oyunun ikinci yarısı rezalet. Ama oynanış tek başına kurtarmaya yetiyor.
  21. KevLooney
    Jan 22, 2022
    8
    It is an 8/10 game. It reminds me of death stranding. The controls, camera settings, and gunplay are inferior. My review may change in the future.
  22. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    스토리만 완성되었다면 잠입계의 명작이 되었을 작품...코지마에게는 분명히 유치한 요소인데 이걸 진지하게 받아들이게 만드는 능력이 있다.
  23. NicoBellicRules
    Jan 6, 2022
    9
    The game play is absolutely awesome in this game. You can totally immerse yourself in the game. My only complaint is I feel like the story was half a story. Had they made a game with a complete end to end story that was serious, this would have been one of the best games in history. It is still worth buying and playing though. I had actually returned from the hospital and had to spendThe game play is absolutely awesome in this game. You can totally immerse yourself in the game. My only complaint is I feel like the story was half a story. Had they made a game with a complete end to end story that was serious, this would have been one of the best games in history. It is still worth buying and playing though. I had actually returned from the hospital and had to spend a week or so in bed and this is the game I played. Don't laugh, but it made going to the hospital one of the highlights of my life. The painkillers didn't hurt either.… Expand
  24. lesiuML
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Simply the best stealth game. Story is very unique but also very intriguing. My first play through was without any contact with previous metal gear games. But it soaked me so damn well that I've decided to finish all those games. MgsV is a masterpiece. Everything about this game is so well polished... Except for the ending but it's only a Konami's fault.
  25. shadows1
    Dec 26, 2021
    10
    I would like to point out that I'm a newcomer to the franchise having only ever played this one. and for the most part, MGSV is, a excellent game. Story could be better but i prefer awsome openworld more.
  26. Mezu5
    Dec 23, 2021
    8
    + Stealth is great and fluid
    + A lot of toys to play with for those who like a sandbox
    + Technological marvel

    - LONG unskippable cutscenes aimed only at MGS nuts
    - Long intro sequence that ruins replayability
    - Weak and repetitive second half
    - All sections that aren't regular missions just don't work as they take away stealth mechanics to a degree or completely
  27. Steyraus
    Nov 29, 2021
    10
    A Masterpiece of game design ..War in a way we have never seen . Loved the characters , especially Quiet.
  28. ErkilPoaro
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    As someone who hasn't played a MGS game before, this was really entertaining. The gameplay is very diverse, there are so many ways you can play a mission, so replay value is very high. As for the unfinished story, Kojima was too ambitious I guess. There are incomplete cinematics and storyboards on YouTube of the mission where you have to retrieve the Sahelanthropus from the kids who stole it.
  29. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    Геймплей - 10/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 8/10
    Сюжет - 9/10
    Саундтрек - 10/10
    Общая оценка - 9/10
  30. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    9
    Before you read this review, I would like to point out that I'm a newcomer to the franchise, having only played Ground Zeroes before this. I only judge the game itself as a whole and not how well it fits within the Metal Gear franchise.
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#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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91

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Riot Pixels
    Oct 8, 2015
    77
    Metal Gear Solid V is amazing at times, and I enjoyed playing it, but there are so many embarrassing blunders and contradictions. Rich tactical gameplay vs an almost dead world. Fun HQ management and interesting characters vs an unfinished narrative and boring side quests. In some regards, this is a huge step back from previous Metal Gear games.
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  2. PC Gamer
    Oct 6, 2015
    93
    A generous stealth sandbox masterpiece that will delight both new and existing fans of the long-running series. [Dec 2015, p.50]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Sep 30, 2015
    90
    It might not be the best Metal Gear Solid game ever released, but it's certainly the bravest and most interesting. [Oct 2015, p.53]
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