Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition

 PlayStation 3
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 92
  3. Negative: 9 out of 92

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  1. Afrosheen
    Mar 23, 2014
    10
    If you played the PSP version, you can probably skip this one, but if you never did, and you're a Metal Gear fan, you must play it. The controls are better on PS3, graphics are nicer, and the depth of the game is incredible. Go read the PSP reviews to get a feel for what you're in for, I don't need to reinvent the wheel, but suffice to say, this game has everything. From shooting action,If you played the PSP version, you can probably skip this one, but if you never did, and you're a Metal Gear fan, you must play it. The controls are better on PS3, graphics are nicer, and the depth of the game is incredible. Go read the PSP reviews to get a feel for what you're in for, I don't need to reinvent the wheel, but suffice to say, this game has everything. From shooting action, to sneaking, to capturing soldiers, to endless challenges...beating the game is just the beginning of your journey in Peace Walker.

    Anyone who goes into Ground Zeroes and the upcoming Phantom Pain are missing out on the storyline if they don't play through this at least once. Chico and Paz are central characters here and the "what happened to them next" carries over into Ground Zeroes. It has been said that this game is the Metal Gear game Kojima wanted to make as a real sequel to MGS3, and it shows. It has all the trademark humor, collectibles, challenge, boss battles, etc. that MGS4 was missing.

    I really can't say enough good things about this. If you're a fan of the series and you feel like killing a LOT of time, there is plenty to do here. I believe it can be beaten up to 200% once all the final objectives and side ops are complete. There are even some insane arena battles ripped straight from Monster Hunter.

    Initially, it was designed around co-op (local multiplayer with nearby PSP players is baked in and expected for certain things) but the HD version is a little harder to get through since the game has "had it's day" already and has dropped off in popularity. Still, you may be able to find a few people in the middle of the night to join up with for co-op if you're going for total completion. This isn't necessary to "beat" the game, but it's useful and almost completely necessary to beat the extra ops.

    If you want to get a feel for what's next in the series, Peace Walker HD is the right place to start, because after I completed the initial mission in Ground Zeroes, PW HD is all I could think about.    … Expand
  2. SirOnion32
    May 28, 2013
    9
    With one of the simpler stories in the franchise, Peacewalker proves itself a worthy installment with its characters and unique art style, not to mention its often-brilliant sense of humor.
  3. SexyPCbuilder69
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    Pure artwork. This game may not have as much of an in depth story, but it puts together what I found were vital pieces to the whole MGS puzzle. coming from Metal Gear and Snakes Revenge, this is way more than I could have ever imagined. Its my second favorite MGS game, first being snake eater, which is an easy 10 for what they were going for. I give it a solid 9.
  4. Joker777
    Oct 21, 2016
    9
    Typical top tier quality on this Metal Gear title. Really, after all these years this is one of the few franchises that there is no worry that it will be pure quality time and time again, and Peace Walker keeps with that tradition.
  5. leo020992
    Jan 5, 2013
    0
    This game is **** just walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking overThis game is **** just walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,walking over there,kill with knife,… Expand
  6. BasilZero
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    Game: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2011 Length of Playthrough: 37 Hours Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 •    Game: Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions
    Publisher: Konami
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2011
    Length of Playthrough: 37 Hours

    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 10/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +HD improved graphics in 720p and game is in 60 fps - updated 2D textures and better menus/user interface
    +Dual analog controls enabled compared to the PSP original
    +Improved audio/sound
    +Trophies enabled
    +Additional DLC content from the PSP version included by default
    +Transfarring ability to transfer save files between PSP and PS3 versions
    +Great Story and character development
    +Mission based like Portable Ops but improves on recruitment and sorting out team members, gameplay focused around one character rather than a team
    +Online capabilities include co-op in single player and extra missions
    +30+ hours worth of content via main campaign missions and extra missions making this the longest MGS game in the series
    +Gameplay style can be based on Metal Gear Solid 3, 4 or original Peace Walker style gameplay

    Cons
    -Art style animation during cutscenes look a bit inferior to Portable Ops
    -Some missions and mission objectives are a grind
    -No character emotions/animations during cutscenes or voice acting scenes
    -Extra missions can be repetitive and at times boring    … Expand
  7. Steyraus
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    As someone who is not a big fan of MGS 1,2,3 or 4 I was very surprised that I loved Peace Walker. The controls and tight and you are never fighting for view of the enemy or having to crawl everywhere on your nuts, because you can crouch walk in this game, AMAZING. The story is also well told and has far less pretentious rambling, it stick to the important details and is told in veryAs someone who is not a big fan of MGS 1,2,3 or 4 I was very surprised that I loved Peace Walker. The controls and tight and you are never fighting for view of the enemy or having to crawl everywhere on your nuts, because you can crouch walk in this game, AMAZING. The story is also well told and has far less pretentious rambling, it stick to the important details and is told in very stylish animated slideshow. Peace walk and MGS 5 are so different from all the other MGS games I have a hard time believing that Kojima had much to do with these games.… Expand
  8. Fabricionet232
    Sep 15, 2018
    7
    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a game that was made to punish anyone who plays it solo, especially in the boss missions, that lack any sense of pattern or rhythm to them. The stealth sections are really fun, if a bit simple if one compares it to the previous entry, Guns of the Patriots.

    Nevertheless, the game is saved by it's great storyline. Big Boss's motivations are simpler and    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a game that was made to punish anyone who plays it solo, especially in the boss missions, that lack any sense of pattern or rhythm to them. The stealth sections are really fun, if a bit simple if one compares it to the previous entry, Guns of the Patriots.

    Nevertheless, the game is saved by it's great storyline. Big Boss's motivations are simpler and introduced from the get-go, and the story builds upon it instead of branching-off to numerous subplots like many other Metal Gear games do.    … Expand
  9. arostislavna
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    The best overall story in the metal gear franchise. Must play.

    (seventy-five characters)
  10. raccoondaddy
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    For those who've never played a MGS game - Its a pretty easy stealth/action game to pick up and play. It has a little bit of a learning curve, especially with some missions. The game can be challenging in later missions and a pain in the ass when trying to complete the side ops. The comic cinematics aren't too long but can make for a pretty entertaining experience. If you are lookingFor those who've never played a MGS game - Its a pretty easy stealth/action game to pick up and play. It has a little bit of a learning curve, especially with some missions. The game can be challenging in later missions and a pain in the ass when trying to complete the side ops. The comic cinematics aren't too long but can make for a pretty entertaining experience. If you are looking to jump into the series, you are going to be pretty lost. I recommend you either start with Metal Gear Solid 1 or 3 (your choice)

    For the fans - Gotta admit, this game caught me by surprise! The comic cinematics hold up almost as good as the regular ones. Codec calls are still here, but in the form of tapes; which does allow it to be optional, vice having to skip a lot of cutscenes.

    In terms of sneaking and challenge, it does lack a good challenging AI. Search teams simply spot check an area and leave, instead actually searching for you. Which should've been implemented as its been used since MGS2. There is a lot of depth in terms of content to unlock and research, it is cool to actually see the weapons that existed from the post Vietnam era. (Although a few are fictional) Missions do get repetitive and if you got addicted to playing the game in order to complete, like I did. It is a full-on grind. Not only that, you have to use a guide to figure out WHICH missions to beat just to progress. (Just like MGSV)

    The story is awesome and is respectful canon to the rest of the series. The AI weapons were pretty unbelievable and didn't seem to fit in the time period, but were really challenging to go up against in the harder missions. Fultoning gets old, but nothing in comparison with MGSV's system.

    This is a must play for fans of the series. Seriously, it is.    … Expand
  11. egoBorder
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    This game was a surprise to me. Somehow, I hadn't heard much about it despite being a Metal Gear fanatic. It was probably that I haven't had a portable console since the GBA. anyway, when this released on PS3 I knew very little about it and almost didn't play it. I am so glad I did, because it's phenomenal. And it's still viable on PS3 today, I played it recently and the servers areThis game was a surprise to me. Somehow, I hadn't heard much about it despite being a Metal Gear fanatic. It was probably that I haven't had a portable console since the GBA. anyway, when this released on PS3 I knew very little about it and almost didn't play it. I am so glad I did, because it's phenomenal. And it's still viable on PS3 today, I played it recently and the servers are still up and you can find co-op on weekends.… Expand
  12. BeboFett
    Dec 19, 2018
    7
    A rather unnecessary game, perhaps, a sequel to the no-canon Portable Ops. It takes its mechanics to improve the experience, which continues to become somewhat tedious. With a very vague history and without memorable characters (especially villains, something characteristic of the a saga). Being a PSP port, it's understood that its graphic quality is poor but acceptable. In the end thisA rather unnecessary game, perhaps, a sequel to the no-canon Portable Ops. It takes its mechanics to improve the experience, which continues to become somewhat tedious. With a very vague history and without memorable characters (especially villains, something characteristic of the a saga). Being a PSP port, it's understood that its graphic quality is poor but acceptable. In the end this non-numbered title leaves a bittersweet taste.… Expand
  13. sebastianali
    Aug 2, 2019
    4
    Los gráficos no se adaptaron bien a la maquina y el esquema de controles tampoco. Si quieres jugar un port mierdoso, este es tu juego.
  14. Scarlet_Knight
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    I've only played up until TPP in chronological order, but I can say this is the best Metal Gear game I've played so far! It's got an emotional and well-paced story, fun (although mostly easy) gameplay, a great soundtrack and it gives Big Boss much more of a personality. Characters overall are great, some are outstandingly written. This game's underrated by MG fans and deserves much more praise!
  15. MajorNPC
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    A MASTERPIECE i don't even know how did they put all that creative into the PSP

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