Metal Gear Survive

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1.3

Overwhelming dislike- based on 316 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 316
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 316
  3. Negative: 275 out of 316

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  1. hentailord44
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    It's a Metal Gear spin-off, and it's surprisingly good from my experiences up to this point. If you are into a somewhat demanding survival experience with a Metal Gear base to it, this is for you. It's a fun game on it's own. Will that change the fact many have a vendetta against the game? Nah. Fun co-op though, too.
  2. Sentinel82
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    It's a Metal Gear spin-off, and it's surprisingly good from my experiences up to this point. If you are into a somewhat demanding survival experience with a Metal Gear base to it, this is for you. It's a fun game on it's own. Will that change the fact many have a vendetta against the game? Nah. Fun co-op though, too.
  3. ghandimcfarland
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Wow! Despite the controversy, I had very high expectations for this game. I'm a HUGE fan of Metal Gear V and the team who worked on Survive is made up of mostly the same people (minus Kojima of course). My expectations have been surpassed. If you enjoy slow-paced, survival games, then you must try Survive. If you enjoy zombie games (even though these aren't techically zombies) then IWow! Despite the controversy, I had very high expectations for this game. I'm a HUGE fan of Metal Gear V and the team who worked on Survive is made up of mostly the same people (minus Kojima of course). My expectations have been surpassed. If you enjoy slow-paced, survival games, then you must try Survive. If you enjoy zombie games (even though these aren't techically zombies) then I highly recommend this game.

    There have been so many tense moments that have kept me immersed and entertained. Some might be frustrated by the constant need for food and water. It is far more forgiving than say "Don't Starve" or "The Long Dark", but scavenging and hunting for food and water are a key part of the gameplay so if that is not your thing, you might want to stear clear of Survive. Another source of tension is the "dust" which covers most of the games open world. You have limited oxygen which adds yet another challenge. Not to mention the possiblity of getting lost in the dust, or overrun by Wanderers. The games systems are plentiful and intricate and produce a great experience.

    The story is actually pretty darn good. In edition to a few good cutscense, "codec style" conversations as well as audio logs you find that can be listened to as you play (simular to MGSV). It's simple and leaves you alone for long periods of time in favor of focusing on gameplay, but the plot is well thought out. It has many referances to the Divine Comedy which is fun as well as some real-world conspiricies like the Philadelphia Experiment. My main complaint is the A.I. Virgel being deadpan and slow-talking.

    The co-op tower-defense mode is a complete change of pace. It is an absolute blast with friends! I'm uncertain of the replayability of it, but my friends and I played upwards of 14 hours in the beta on just 2 maps! The full game has quite a bit more so I'm willing to bet theres quite a bit of fun to still be had.

    Now the downside...The menus and controls. They aren't "terrible", but they take a LOT of getting used to. Particularly if you're on keyboard/mouse like myself. Do yourself a favor and use a controller. I've already adjusted and the percision of the mouse has its advantages, but Survive was obviously designed with controllers in mind.

    Overall, great game and amazing value at 40 bucks on release!    … Expand
  4. Natan455
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    It looks great and i know this is a spin off of the Metal Gear Solid V, but its just MGS V with zombies and aspect of trying to survive like another zombie-survival game. Don't auto diss and just try it yourself.
  5. phaculie
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Well well well. I wish Konami did not send Kojima away, I wish they respected his progress and what he has done for the gaming world. I wish they supported him all the way. Metal Gear series is his biggest achievement everyone admired and now here we are playing Metal Gear survive with such heavy feelings. All things aside if you play this game just to have a different experience you mightWell well well. I wish Konami did not send Kojima away, I wish they respected his progress and what he has done for the gaming world. I wish they supported him all the way. Metal Gear series is his biggest achievement everyone admired and now here we are playing Metal Gear survive with such heavy feelings. All things aside if you play this game just to have a different experience you might enjoy it a lot like me. If you are a working person who doesn't have a lot of time to kill a single monster for hours(like monster hunter), and if you are a person who like survival horror games, both online co-op and single player campaign is really upbeat and fun, and if you are looking for a new hype just for $39 instead of $59, I totally recommend this game. Fox engine used in this game is amazing, killing zombies with variety of ways feels awesome, game mechanics work perfect and feels like you are actually hitting/stabbing the zombie literally. Yes it is repetitive, yes first few hours is really hard to survive, yes it has flaws such as having very few kind of enemies, yes having an extra save slot shouldn't cost that much game points, yes online co-op needs to have more new maps, and the off game screen interfaces(crafting items screen, healing yourself) are not easy to navigate. But in the end I play this game everyday for half an hour or so, sometimes co-op sometimes continuing the story and it still entertains me a lot since I got it a month ago.… Expand
  6. Veridiano03
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    A nice Metal Gear spin-off, with some survival stuff throw into the mix (a bit annoying sometimes) and with (SPOILER) Nano machines zombis, an overall nice game with the FOX engine, which is one of the best engines ever created, with a great combat and a PvE that can be great once Konami puts some content into it (right now it's just horde mode but there's more types of PvE on the way,A nice Metal Gear spin-off, with some survival stuff throw into the mix (a bit annoying sometimes) and with (SPOILER) Nano machines zombis, an overall nice game with the FOX engine, which is one of the best engines ever created, with a great combat and a PvE that can be great once Konami puts some content into it (right now it's just horde mode but there's more types of PvE on the way, already in march we're going to get rescue mode). An ejoyable game, not a masterpiece but worth playing, and worth the 40 bucks it costs.

    Why a 10? Actuall, the game is a 6-7, I just give it a 10 rating to contrast with the false 0 ratings this game has for all of those Kojima whores saying false stuff and lies about microtranscations (I have not even look in the store yet and my character is OP as hell with a minimal farming and a few rounds to Co-op) and idiotc stuff about inestability or server issues, or even glitches (something the game has not, at all).    … Expand
  7. angus31
    Mar 12, 2018
    10
    What a GREAT game!!! I was planning on getting this game for just a basic fun game to play. Well I was pleasantly suprised! This game is AMAZING! It takes your typical "survival" game and BLOWS it up times 10! There are SO many aspects and things to do that are different and aren't the same ole same ole in survival games! Plus - they do an exceptionally good job on releasing the featuresWhat a GREAT game!!! I was planning on getting this game for just a basic fun game to play. Well I was pleasantly suprised! This game is AMAZING! It takes your typical "survival" game and BLOWS it up times 10! There are SO many aspects and things to do that are different and aren't the same ole same ole in survival games! Plus - they do an exceptionally good job on releasing the features to you "one by one" and explaining how and what each feature is! Instead of here is the game, and go. It's integrated into the story/game play very well! It is the perfect combo of RPG, survival, FPS, action, adventure - all mixed into one! Very well worth it! As for the "micro-transactions" Eh - they are NOT needed to do anything different than someone who does pay for them. There are only a select few items you can buy. Basically XP boosters. So someone who buys one isn't getting an advantage from someone who did. That said - the game is only $40 as opposed to the normal $50 or $60 of a game like this. So there is your "discount" to spend on the boosters if interested! Hats off tho Konami!… Expand
  8. Banane60
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Un très bon spin-off au MGS V, niveau gameplay aucun rapport aux précédents opus mais c'est pas le but de celui là. Très bon jeu de survie, à la fois angoissant et captivant, la durée de vie est très longue, on débloque toujours plus de contenu une fois la moitié du jeu alors qu'on croit avoir fini le jeu ! Une pépite mal connue des joueurs car c'est pas Kojima, mais honnêtementUn très bon spin-off au MGS V, niveau gameplay aucun rapport aux précédents opus mais c'est pas le but de celui là. Très bon jeu de survie, à la fois angoissant et captivant, la durée de vie est très longue, on débloque toujours plus de contenu une fois la moitié du jeu alors qu'on croit avoir fini le jeu ! Une pépite mal connue des joueurs car c'est pas Kojima, mais honnêtement heureusement que ce n'était pas lui quand on voit la daube de Death stranding....… Expand
  9. TheDuckyOne
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    I don't think this game is a 10 but I don't think this game deserves a 1 either, so here is my 10. This game is basically State ot Decay 0.5, so if you like zombie games like State of Decay where you build your base up you'll enjoy this game too. Amazing story and nice cutscenes like MGSV.

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#58 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    Survive rather than a full-featured Metal Gear reminds of a fanfiction, which wants to honour the series. Unfortunately, it gets repetitive very quickly and certainly does not take the right example from its predecessors. [Issue#284]
  2. Worth Playing
    May 22, 2018
    60
    The concept is solid, even if the characters can't deliver the tale appropriately. The sneaking and quick item construction elements slightly make up for a weak combat system that makes killing Wanderers a chore. The base-building and crafting is fine, but the other survival elements are overdone to the point of tedium. It isn't a great survival game, and it's not something that Metal Gear fans would flock to, making it a title that can be best described as niche.
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  3. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    40
    Metal Gear Survive’s underlying concept is not bad and the game has a couple of good moments, but I can’t recommend it to anyone. It’s best to steer clear of it. [04/2018, p.54]
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