Metal Gear Online

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2008
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 72
  3. Negative: 10 out of 72

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  1. EvanB.
    Jun 14, 2008
    10
    Amazingly addictive!
  2. davidprice
    Aug 3, 2009
    4
    the game was good... until i kept on getting disconnected from the network and eventually i couldn't even get to the online menu. then everytime i picked MGO from the game menu my gam ended an i ended back on the PS menu. game is good but too long on getting it started and it has too many errors and glitchs.
  3. SamJ.
    Jul 1, 2008
    5
    Mgs4 single player was a success, but online is average, it's slow paced, and there are not many options. you should be able to create classes and there needs to be more guns and maps.more game modes would be great too.avoid this game till it has improved and buy battlefield bad company.
  4. MikaT.
    Aug 16, 2008
    6
    Today we have multiplayer games like CoD4 wich are superb. Then came this, what a dissapointment. MGS4 itself is a great game which deserves all the top rating it have, but this. No. Controls are poor, graphics are boring as are the maps too. And they try to sell this game separetely somewhere. Who would pay for this when you can choose something like CoD4?
  5. DanK.
    Jun 28, 2008
    1
    I don't see why this is getting high ratings. First of all, it's incredibly slow paced. You move around like you're walking. It's hard to aim and the recoil on the guns is too high (making it even harder to aim). The user interface looks like a Nintendo game. The form you sign at the beginning is annoying (why do I need 2 usernames and passwords?). You can't I don't see why this is getting high ratings. First of all, it's incredibly slow paced. You move around like you're walking. It's hard to aim and the recoil on the guns is too high (making it even harder to aim). The user interface looks like a Nintendo game. The form you sign at the beginning is annoying (why do I need 2 usernames and passwords?). You can't change the look of your character after you've created it. You can't play as a female. The skills take FOREVER to level up and there are only 3 levels for each. When you die, there's no replay of how you died. It just shows what your killer is doing now. It takes like 5 full seconds to kill someone from body shots but a single bullet to kill someone with a head shot. I can go on and on, but this is the most important detail: The game is amazingly nonaddictive and unrewarding. I have literally played free flash games that kept my interest longer than this.… Expand
  6. LeonR.
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    Really lives up to the metal gear series, loads of serious fun to be had here and not just for the online enthusiast either. With the addition of the expansion packs and the all new reward system to earn yourself some nice camo'd gear etc and possible more to come, it's a real worthwhile game to play, even if the sign up process is tedius..
  7. JohnH.
    Jun 22, 2008
    9
    This is almost like a demo of the completed version that Konami either plans to dish out with DLC over the PSN, or in a full disc version. Either way it is like purchasing a possible game of the year is MGS4 and getting a game for free. This is not supposed to be played like COD4, I think it provides a great contrast and is just a taste of what is to come.
  8. MustafaG.
    Jul 2, 2008
    9
    Does not quit match the single player part of MGS, but it still has fairly deep gameplay mechanics.
  9. MikeD
    Jul 7, 2008
    7
    The game itself is probably the best video game I've ever had the pleasure of playing, but the online action is lacking. The drebin points system in online play is a little annoying. You should be able to keep points at the very least so that you could "unlock" other weapons such as in Call of Duty 4 online. It would also be nice to view player stats in the lobby. Friend invites The game itself is probably the best video game I've ever had the pleasure of playing, but the online action is lacking. The drebin points system in online play is a little annoying. You should be able to keep points at the very least so that you could "unlock" other weapons such as in Call of Duty 4 online. It would also be nice to view player stats in the lobby. Friend invites should be made easier as well. Overall I give it a 7.… Expand
  10. WaldoW.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    Awesome game! I played the beta to death.
  11. BenT.
    Jun 15, 2008
    8
    When you first get to the screen, the game asks you to register a Game ID and Konami ID. After much nail biting and head banging, that was done and I was ready to roll
  12. PaulS.
    Jun 16, 2008
    7
    MGO is subpar. It shines in some areas but fall flat in others.
  13. DJ
    Jul 31, 2008
    9
    Great game, this is the first game I've played online on consoles since Ghost Recon on Xbox live. The slower pace is much more enjoyable and reminds me of GR where you need to plan your attack and defense. This is not a spray and pray, run around deathmatch game like the "meh" console CoD4 and UT3 (PC versions are amazing). Overall this is a very enjoyable free package although the Great game, this is the first game I've played online on consoles since Ghost Recon on Xbox live. The slower pace is much more enjoyable and reminds me of GR where you need to plan your attack and defense. This is not a spray and pray, run around deathmatch game like the "meh" console CoD4 and UT3 (PC versions are amazing). Overall this is a very enjoyable free package although the registration for this game was ridiculous. Looking forward to more content!… Expand
  14. JonathanL.
    Jul 8, 2008
    9
    Just about the only shooter with a stealth element on the market. Metal Gear Online is a terrific mix of a third-person shooter with tactical, teamwork oriented elements. MGO makes MGS4 one of the highest replay value games to date. Fun, exciting, tactical all with the outstanding graphics, audio and navigation menus of MGS4.
  15. ChaseL.
    Jan 29, 2010
    9
    very unique and fun. i really like the unique game modes and the strategy diffently not your usual spray and pray, its a great break from mw2. best part... ITS FREE
  16. DavidD.
    Jun 12, 2008
    10
    Outstanding achievement , metal gear online is the perfect play space for lovers of the franchise.
  17. WesM.
    Jun 25, 2008
    8
    Not bad -- stealth is unfortunately very pared down. Maybe it's just because I'm not very good. Fun diversion.
  18. MuhammedA.
    Nov 17, 2009
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is a great series and the online is good but can be improved, also some people says it is a slow pace game well i think they are incorrect because this game for action more than a shooter which in COD 6 (MW2) you can die in seconds just when you spawn because that is a war game but this game is more like action which you don't get killed when you spawn.
  19. LuisMatheus
    Sep 20, 2010
    10
    This game is extremely addictive, i play it every day and there is alot of fun! I just give this a 10 because i love the way its still a stealth game even on an online mode! The graphics are amazing too! This is a must have! (10.0)
  20. mearshall
    Aug 13, 2011
    6
    Before it was tortured by MAO and little **** that cant play without a switch this was a great online game....... a 9 easy. Now though. Its full of cheats and lag switchers lol i was a level B player and i struggle to get C+ and keep it. If your not level 16 plus you dont stand a chance... not that half the players aquired their grade A- to BB without a switch now days..... so its a 9Before it was tortured by MAO and little **** that cant play without a switch this was a great online game....... a 9 easy. Now though. Its full of cheats and lag switchers lol i was a level B player and i struggle to get C+ and keep it. If your not level 16 plus you dont stand a chance... not that half the players aquired their grade A- to BB without a switch now days..... so its a 9 without lag and a 4 with it. so my score is… Expand
  21. Dezuuu
    Apr 4, 2012
    9
    I'm the guy who has clocked 1000+ hours on this game, played Survival and Tournament mode every day, and practiced box-popping and instant headshots for hours. If you are new to this game, the newbie lobby can be fun. But prepare to be crushed once you're level 6. The community is mostly elites nowadays, and trust me, most are horrible kids and/or glitchers.

    But MGO itself is so good. The    I'm the guy who has clocked 1000+ hours on this game, played Survival and Tournament mode every day, and practiced box-popping and instant headshots for hours. If you are new to this game, the newbie lobby can be fun. But prepare to be crushed once you're level 6. The community is mostly elites nowadays, and trust me, most are horrible kids and/or glitchers.

    But MGO itself is so good. The skill-system, rewards, character customization, controls (though they take some getting used to) are great. The way you can run your clan is very well done, most games don't include a special clan room or page (I'm looking at you, CoD, where you can only add a 'clan tag', LOL). Team Sneaking is the best mode in ANY game, EVER. The specials characters and their own skill sets are awesome.
    Survival and Tournament will keep you playing for hours.

    Metal Gear Online is the best online game I have ever played.
    I highly recommend you try it out. The community is **** but the game is GREAT.    … Expand
  22. Jonn
    Apr 28, 2013
    10
    Best shooter ever. This game had the best game-play mechanics, communication functionality, maps, game modes, and skilled players... I wouldn't trade my experience with this game for anything in the world. It was unfortunate when the servers were shut down, but I'll never forget the joy I had playing MGO.
  23. Termin8ter
    Feb 22, 2016
    8
    Metal Gear Online is a great online spin-off of MGS4: Guns Of The Patriots. The game requires skill and tactics to win, not emptying AK47's across the map. MGO runs on the MGS4 engine, so it plays more or less the same. You can also play as all sorts of different characters, like Raiden, Vamp, and Liquid Ocelot. Though the servers a down now, there is a petition going so we can play thisMetal Gear Online is a great online spin-off of MGS4: Guns Of The Patriots. The game requires skill and tactics to win, not emptying AK47's across the map. MGO runs on the MGS4 engine, so it plays more or less the same. You can also play as all sorts of different characters, like Raiden, Vamp, and Liquid Ocelot. Though the servers a down now, there is a petition going so we can play this great game again.… Expand
  24. hocineDZ
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    12 years have passed since the launch of this amazing online game it's so addictive the gameplay is the same as mgs4 +the codecs are so fun to listen to and use them in match the inbuilt text chat the gameplay mechanic the challenge teamwork, - rage quit laggers leaving hosts mao lagswtchers kick team killing kill stealing these negative things were part of the game unfortunately but it is12 years have passed since the launch of this amazing online game it's so addictive the gameplay is the same as mgs4 +the codecs are so fun to listen to and use them in match the inbuilt text chat the gameplay mechanic the challenge teamwork, - rage quit laggers leaving hosts mao lagswtchers kick team killing kill stealing these negative things were part of the game unfortunately but it is what make this game so unique it was 4 years of pure fun.… Expand
  25. Jc23of2002
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    This is an underrated game. It wasn’t like call of duty. You would have to level up your shooting, blade,cqc ect. It was that fun. There was survival mode, tournament modes. Very underrated game. Had lot of fun with this game. Only negative was glitchers

Awards & Rankings

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#41 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#44 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#75 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Games Master UK
    92
    A brilliant game youi get for free with "MGS4." What's to complain about? [July 2008, p.64]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    The slower pace might frustrate those used to COD4's adrenaline-soaked battles or Warhawk's arcadey clashes, but it's still a thrill. As a Metal Gear game it works beautifully, capturing the series' essence perfectly. [July 2008, p.108]
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    If, however, Konami plans to turn this into an ongoing spin-off with commercial potential then it needs serious work to either shape it into something outlandish that could only be done online with the Metal Gear series, or to better blend the Metal Gear elements into the established tropes of the multiplayer action genre.
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