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. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    A Good Game With Some Lingering Issues

    I've been playing Metal Gear Solid since Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, I'm not as old school as Metal Gear for the NES and I wasn't really old enough to play Metal Gear Solid 1 on the PS1 but I've been following the franchise since more or less 2004, so I know what to expect out of a Metal Gear game for the most part. Firstly, Metal Gear    A Good Game With Some Lingering Issues

    I've been playing Metal Gear Solid since Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, I'm not as old school as Metal Gear for the NES and I wasn't really old enough to play Metal Gear Solid 1 on the PS1 but I've been following the franchise since more or less 2004, so I know what to expect out of a Metal Gear game for the most part.

    Firstly, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is probably the best third person stealth game currently on the market, in terms of stealth and I'm really stressing that word here. The AI is good enough so that if you're being stupid you'll get caught but if you're smart you'll definitely feel like you've earned it.

    The story takes place after the events of Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, which was a strange little piece of a game where it was more or less a demo but acted more as a prologue to the story that is the Phantom Pain. Although overall the story is the same as what we've grown to expect. "Nukes Bad, Russia Bad, America kinda good but also bad." The story is good enough to keep you going but like most Kojima games, there are times where cutscenes take a bit too long and exposition becomes tedious.

    As said before, the stealth in this game is great, infiltrating bases and outposts and taking people out stealthily or just being a ghost is absolutely the best way to experience this game. It's one of the few stealth games you can play where it actually makes you feel like a proper commando.

    However the gunplay is also very tight, getting into shootouts is fun in this game, even though you might not want to be doing that; it's good that its satisfying and not clunky and weird like in previous installments. If you want to play the game guns-blazing, absolutely go for it.

    You have a base to manage to get upgrades, different pods as well, Intel can give you more intel as you're on the move, such as telling you where enemies are, R&D so you can make cool new weapons and gadgets to make things easier for situations, Medical Bay to help make tranq weapons as well as discharge your men from the sick bay earlier. It's a fun little mini game and luckily the game doesn't throw it all at you at once and introduces it bit by bit so that you're not overwhelmed. I feel this is definitely a positive as there are some games that just throw all their gimmicks and services at you right at the beginning and you find yourself ignoring them.

    The buddy system is great, for me, Quiet and D-Dog are absolutely the two best you can take, the best part about the buddy system is that unlike some stealth games, having someone with you doesn't mean they'll be seen if you move too quickly. Quiet (Sniper) tends to perch up way out of sight and D-Dog doesn't get seen at all when he's with you unless you're super close, but even then, the soldiers just treat him like a dog and tell him to shoo. Your stealth experience will absolutely not be hindered by taking a buddy. This is a massive bonus to bringing people along with you, more games should do it like this.

    A major criticism I have of the game is the ranking system per mission and there are a few reasons why. You get a higher rank the stealthier you are, that makes sense and that's totally fair but it does mean that if people want to go in guns blazing, they lose rank.

    Furthermore the stuff in the R&D development, for guns and other gadgets, all the really cool stuff is all Lethal weapons. There are so few choices for going non-lethal that it's absurd, it's at least 80:20 in favour of lethal. This means you'll end up using a similar loadout for most of the game. Don't get me wrong, I understand from a realistic standpoint Revolver Ocelots pistols should be lethal, but I feel every single gun in the game (Excluding maybe rocket launchers) should have a stun or tranq alternative. All the gun stuff means you need to go loud and lethal and thus, get a lower rank at the end of the mission.

    However it's not all bad in that sense, what I did discover is that rank for missions (Which I'd recommend getting an A or an S as you get rewards for doing so) only counts for actual story missions or "Episodes." So the way I had my gun was. If it's a story/episode mission, full stealth, I am Venom Snake, I am unseen and when I might get seen, I take them down slowly and put them to sleep. If it's a side mission? Use all your fun stuff. You're not ranked on a side op, so just go in with all the stuff you want to use, the revolvers, the light machine guns, the rocket launchers, the assault rifles. It's definitely the best way to make use of the lack of tranq and stun weapons if you're wanting to use lethal weapons.

    7/10, enjoyed the stealth aspects and story but wouldn't play it more than once, and in all honesty I'd probably tell someone to play Snake Eater instead.    … Expand
  3. ulvido
    May 20, 2023
    0
    Expected a realistic spy game found spiritual hooly woolies. not for me. refunded.
  4. 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...
  5. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    5
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    Great game.
    Nice MGS. First time in open-world. its different.
    ++++++++++++
  9. 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
  10. jonu86
    Dec 30, 2022
    7
    Excellent sneak gameplay!
    But also weird story, not really motivating weapon upgrade system, sometimes frustrating boss fights, too often at the same locations, slightly empty openworld...
  11. skeksis
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    It's a very good game, but storywise I've no idea whats going on...
    Recommended for the Steam Deck!
  12. StormDeath69
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Simplement le meilleur MGS !
    Un jeu à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie.
  13. 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.
  14. ulufarkas
    Nov 6, 2022
    4
    People were recommending this game a lot. I started playing it but could not resist after 2 hours. Boring.
  15. IX_MEHDI
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    یک شاهکار به تمام معنا، از همه نظر عالی، خدا کنه ریمیک نسخه های قبلیش رو بسازن
  16. Izoeros
    Sep 22, 2022
    8
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  17. CoolBR
    Jul 8, 2022
    5
    This game has the best stealth mechanics I've ever seen and the combats mechanics aren't bad either, but all of this greatness has been eclipsed by the repeatability and lack of history. The map seems small plus you always do the same type of mission, or extract a soldier or kill a guy or steal something on the same place. In a nutshell: if you don't bother getting yourself doing the sameThis game has the best stealth mechanics I've ever seen and the combats mechanics aren't bad either, but all of this greatness has been eclipsed by the repeatability and lack of history. The map seems small plus you always do the same type of mission, or extract a soldier or kill a guy or steal something on the same place. In a nutshell: if you don't bother getting yourself doing the same stealth missions 50h you can like this game otherwise no.… Expand
  18. Antohadance
    Jun 22, 2022
    6
    Кодзима конечно гений, но игру стоило бы закончить, жаль этого мы наверно никогда не увидим
  19. PrincessRose
    Jun 15, 2022
    4
    The start of the game was interesting. But after that it's just boring, repetitive missions that all seem the same. It feels like such a boring and empty world, it's not at all interesting. I hate games like this, I should've stayed away when people have said it's like Far Cry as I also dislike Far Cry. This game is over rated.
    A very disappointing game. Not fun for me.
  20. Shadowxxx
    May 16, 2022
    0
    Pathetic useless trash Idgaf about ur stupid missions lol pathetic trashhhh
  21. rezo_21
    May 11, 2022
    7
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME RANK : 73 IIIIIIIIII====================
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Yaav13
    Apr 7, 2022
    7
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 7.
  26. 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
  27. 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..
  28. 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
  29. 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?
  30. 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
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#4 Best PC Game of 2015
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#14 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#24 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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  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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