Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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  1. DoUEvnLft
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    It's definitely not massive, but if the quality of this small demo is indicative of the quality we are going to see in The Phantom Pain - you can consider me sold. (Not that I wasn't already sold)
  2. lordsuarez
    Jun 30, 2015
    9
    Despite the the common theme that this game is just a "demo", I thoroughly enjoyed playing MGS Ground Zeroes. The missions are intense and engaging and are highly replayable. I can't stress enough that last part. You can literally replay a mission a 100 different ways. Furthermore, the sense of stealth is unbelievably awesome. Shooting gameplay is also excellent. All in all my onlyDespite the the common theme that this game is just a "demo", I thoroughly enjoyed playing MGS Ground Zeroes. The missions are intense and engaging and are highly replayable. I can't stress enough that last part. You can literally replay a mission a 100 different ways. Furthermore, the sense of stealth is unbelievably awesome. Shooting gameplay is also excellent. All in all my only complaint is that the game is rather short. Apart from that this game is a must-download considering it is currently free on PS Plus. Good work Kojima.… Expand
  3. PCR
    May 28, 2014
    8
    The agony of waiting for new Metal Gear content is finally over.

    The prologue to last summer’s reveal of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was released recently, along with some controversy to its price and length. Taking a similar approach to Sony with Gran Turismo 5, Konami and the team over at Kojima productions have previewed the latest entry in the Metal Gear franchise with    The agony of waiting for new Metal Gear content is finally over.

    The prologue to last summer’s reveal of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was released recently, along with some controversy to its price and length.

    Taking a similar approach to Sony with Gran Turismo 5, Konami and the team over at Kojima productions have previewed the latest entry in the Metal Gear franchise with Ground Zeroes.

    Snake’s most recent operation has him infiltrating a military base in Cuba to rescue two captured Militaires Sans Frontières agents. The game does a good job of setting up what will take place in The Phantom Pain, as well as recapping the events of Metal Gear Solid 3 and Peacewalker (so if you haven’t played them, their endings are spoiled).

    Along with the Ground Zeroes main mission, there are other assignments Snake can undertake. They are all centered around the same base, but the time of day, weather, and objectives change. These objectives range from taking out anti-aircraft guns, to document recovery.

    With the main campaign and side missions, I found there’s about 10 or so hours of gameplay. There is even more content if you attempt to take the game really stealthily and go for A ratings on missions.

    While I did very much enjoy the game, I would qualify it as a big demo that will do a lot for fans of the series, but newcomers will find that their 30 dollars may be better spent elsewhere. The game, like the others before, is fairly presumptuous. It assumes that you are familiar with what’s going on in the story.

    As for the actual game, I really enjoyed my time with it. Ground Zeroes’ missions take me back to the first levels of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and I thought it played very similarly to the Splinter Cell games, which I was a big fan of.

    I found Ground Zeroes a lot more user-friendly than previous Metal Gear installments. The clunky UI has been streamlined, the previously broken L/R menus are a thing of the past, and the D-Pad functions as a faux clickwheel. This was much easier to use. It performed smoothly in the heat of combat and allowed for a better experience.

    The UI has changed, but the combat and stealth options seemed more akin to the Metal Gear most will be used too. Your silencer will degrade as you fire the weapon its attached to, and Snake has his trusty tranquilizer gun as well. As with the other Metal Gear Solid games, it’s still up to you to find grenades and stronger weapons.

    The game makes the player want to stick to the shadows, hide from guards, and take precise shots to avoid raising and alarm.

    The stellar graphics and physics are powered by the Fox Engine, which can handle the most supreme details, and really add to cinematic experience that Kojima so loves to deliver. I never thought that the detail of rain on Snakes op’s suit would be a point of interest in a game. The game looks great and the Fox Engine helps with shadow and light physics, which adds depth to the stealth sections of the game.

    There were little graphical or gameplay errors, but my game experience, overall, was pretty well polished and I have no real complaints. I was glad to see that, along with solid story telling, that the game was very playable too.

    I enjoyed my time with Ground Zeros, and am still going back to finish the side missions. The game did a great job of getting you ready and excited for whats to come in The Phantom Pain. Sadly, we don’t yet have a release date for Phantom Pain, so this will just have to hold us over until then. I hope it will be holiday season, 2015, but, with E3 and TGS still to come, hopefully we will learn when we can have the full experience.

    Final Thoughts

    Gameplay: A more user friendly UI brings Ground Zeros into the realm of modern shooters, making for a more enjoyable experience. A well designed Fox Engine provides a smooth and tactical approach to level design and controls.

    Appearance: With stunning visuals and excellent camera work, Ground Zeroes has a great combination of cinematic flair, while keeping the gameplay looking just as great at all times. Shadows, character models, and even weather affects all look amazing.

    Sound: Borrowing from the legendary James Bond films, Kojima and Co. provide unforgettable opening cinematics. Be it with original themes, or music from popular culture. Credit must be given to Fox Team for taking such a grand approach to opening titles. While in-game, combat and in the field operations are those of the best spy thriller films. While the game’s dialogue is among some of the best story telling in video games.    … Expand
  4. Eithi007
    Mar 30, 2014
    8
    When i saw this game first i thought that it was going to be awesome and it is, the open world sister of mr kojima works perfectly i was getting myself playing a ton of times just trying to see how to get in and getting out, the control feels so good but a little stiff and yes i know this is a demo but i feel it more than a demo kojima wanted to make this and the phantom pain a single gameWhen i saw this game first i thought that it was going to be awesome and it is, the open world sister of mr kojima works perfectly i was getting myself playing a ton of times just trying to see how to get in and getting out, the control feels so good but a little stiff and yes i know this is a demo but i feel it more than a demo kojima wanted to make this and the phantom pain a single game but of i think technical issues he couldn't do that i hope the phantom pain is better than this, the side ops while a little short they are sometimes bad and others good the exclusive side ops are incredible jamais vu and deja vu are incredible especially deja vu.
    Good game but a little short.    … Expand
  5. Lordkarnge
    Apr 17, 2014
    10
    Disclaimer: I do love the mgs franchise but have played mgs 2 and 3 but not completed them and have only completed peacewalker. I have read the books though and love the story. I understand the story and kno who the characters are.

    First I wish to address the argument of this game being a rip off. People seem to think the game is to short but they are only including the main mission    Disclaimer: I do love the mgs franchise but have played mgs 2 and 3 but not completed them and have only completed peacewalker. I have read the books though and love the story. I understand the story and kno who the characters are.

    First I wish to address the argument of this game being a rip off. People seem to think the game is to short but they are only including the main mission during a speed run and speed runsare like watching the GodFather movies in 8 minutes by fast fowarding through it as in you can do that but if you do you will miss out on the story, secrets and small details that make it so good.

    Ground zeros is a special kind of game that is able to blend gameplay from other popular stealth games and creates the nicest smoothie I've ever tasted. Ground zeros is a new form of evolution for the series as mgs 3 was an evolution from mgs 1 and 2. It takes mgs to a whole new open world finally allowing the player to tackle the mission as he or she wants by going guns crazy and killing everyone in sight which is quicker and easier or take a silent and non lethal approach which does take longer but will give higher scores for not being detected. The brilliant thing is that no matter how you complete the mission you will have a fun time doing it because of how well kojima seemingly blends the transition between hiding, being found and escaping the enemy so well similar to the Arkam games. Not to mention the graphics look the best out of all the next gen games so far but thats not important

    Now I will talk about that value of the game and tell you if it`s worth it or not. Now the best way to do this is to compare it to other games and see how well it compares to higher priced AAA games. Now let's take CoD the once great an innovative franchise now a dying money cow being milked by Activision and compare it to ground zeros. CoD is £50 and it provides boring story along with a repetitive, idiot filled multiplayer that offers nothing new to the franchise. Ground zeros however provides an interesting story with lots of interesting lore that encourages the player to explore and find cassette tapes to find out the backstory of certain characters. The gameplay is well designed and the quote from kojima when he says "If you got ten different people to play the same mission you would have ten different stories" Couldn't be more true.

    There is one problem that I had with the gameplay and that is the new reflex mode that has been added. Having this on is something I would recomend if you are new to mgs and want to ease into the franchise. But if your a fan of the games then turn it off. For me it takes away the panic and fright of being spotted along with that alerting sound that let's you know you dun-goofed. All of this is removed when reflex is on and I was originally only going to give it a 9 for this but kojima once again pleases all with the option to turn it off in the options.

    My overall opinion if this game is that it's a heart racing stealth game, wonderful action along vame with the help of the awesome CqC from peacewalker and a cool story that has already spawned many fan theories.

    Here's to you kojima for once again creating a masterpiece :)    … Expand
  6. iammike213
    May 2, 2014
    10
    This is a demo of an amazing game. People giving this demo bad reviews are simply mentally challenged. If you don't want to pay thirty dollars for the demo then don't. Just wait for the game. I hate you ConorCat or Hat. You my friend are palpable.
  7. StartSelectPlay
    May 10, 2014
    8
    As a huge fan of the Metal Gear franchise, I can honestly say that Ground Zeroes was a purchase worth getting. However, I must warn unfamiliar players to stay clear of this prologue and to wait for the Phantom Pain. This is due to the short play time, and only fans who have played previous titles can truly appreciate what little story is included.

    The game is nearly perfect, but it    As a huge fan of the Metal Gear franchise, I can honestly say that Ground Zeroes was a purchase worth getting. However, I must warn unfamiliar players to stay clear of this prologue and to wait for the Phantom Pain. This is due to the short play time, and only fans who have played previous titles can truly appreciate what little story is included.

    The game is nearly perfect, but it needs to have more content in order to justify its high retail price.    … Expand
  8. Amaerlyn
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    For the price I payed for this, I expected a bit more than this, even though I know it is a preparation-game for the Phantom Pain. With that said, everything else was superb.
  9. Boalzito
    Jul 10, 2014
    9
    If you speak english, go to the Google Translate (Portuguese to English)

    Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes é incrível! Sim, a missão principal é pequena (mesmo assim é foda!) mas você pode ser terminada de várias maneiras e além disso, tem vários desafios a serem cumpridos. E para melhorar, ainda tem as missões secundárias para dar uma maior vida ao jogo. O único problema é o preço, que    If you speak english, go to the Google Translate (Portuguese to English)

    Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes é incrível! Sim, a missão principal é pequena (mesmo assim é foda!) mas você pode ser terminada de várias maneiras e além disso, tem vários desafios a serem cumpridos. E para melhorar, ainda tem as missões secundárias para dar uma maior vida ao jogo. O único problema é o preço, que é absurdo para um game relativamente curto. MGS 5 GZ é ótimo e me deu muita vontade de jogar o Phantom Pain ;)    … Expand
  10. Shiftian_Be
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    I would give this game a 10 if not for its absurdly short playlength.

    Its easily the most stunning and engaging game but man, this-is-short.. They (konami) could have given a code along with it to give you a discount on the phantom pain when it does come out but as of now 30€/$ is just too expensive for this lengthy demo. I would advise everyone to play this , but pick it up from    I would give this game a 10 if not for its absurdly short playlength.

    Its easily the most stunning and engaging game but man, this-is-short..
    They (konami) could have given a code along with it to give you a discount on the phantom pain when it does come out but as of now 30€/$ is just too expensive for this lengthy demo.

    I would advise everyone to play this , but pick it up from ebay or so..    … Expand
  11. ashpeat
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    All the things metal gear solid should be... except your paying £25 for a demo.. literally. Its incredible the cheek of the makers to think people should pay £25 for literally 20 mins of gaming, you could make it last a little longer if you try but you won't really want to because you will be so pissed off that you spent £25 on a demo and will resent playing it. Wait and defiantly buy theAll the things metal gear solid should be... except your paying £25 for a demo.. literally. Its incredible the cheek of the makers to think people should pay £25 for literally 20 mins of gaming, you could make it last a little longer if you try but you won't really want to because you will be so pissed off that you spent £25 on a demo and will resent playing it. Wait and defiantly buy the full game!!… Expand
  12. mikemc1958
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    Well let me start off by saying i can't stand stealth games. But this is so polished and well done i keep coming back for one more time !! True master piece
  13. PeterParker
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Un gioco ottimo,sicuramente se fosse durata 5 o 6 ore l'intera trama pricipale,inserendo poi le missione secondarie presenti dopo aver finito la prima ed unica missione principale sicuramente sarebbe piaciuto a più persone,se siete amanti di Metal Gear non dovete lasciarvelo scappare.
  14. ShakySkeleton
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    Ground Zeroes is like an appetizer at a 5 star resturaunt. It's unfilling, you'll finish it quickly and you'll pay way more than you should for it, but it's a fantastic experience while it lasts and will leave you eagerly waiting for the main course.
  15. J5893
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    Nothing "short" of a masterpiece. The gameplay is the best of any Metal gear game by far. I dont know what to say other than it just works, and it realizes the reality of what you think a MGS mission would be.
    If youre at all invested in the Metal Gear storyline then I have no doubt you will find this piece of the puzzle incredible. The story had me stunned and all I could think at the    Nothing "short" of a masterpiece. The gameplay is the best of any Metal gear game by far. I dont know what to say other than it just works, and it realizes the reality of what you think a MGS mission would be.
    If youre at all invested in the Metal Gear storyline then I have no doubt you will find this piece of the puzzle incredible. The story had me stunned and all I could think at the end was "why would you do this to me Kojima, you beautiful bastard". 4 hours it took me to play the story mission and listen to the tapes, so it is rather a short game if you judge by when the end credits roll. If you think about it though, at the price of £10 (Ill admit it was more than that in the past and even now) 4 hours is just fine. And did I mention after that I am only 7% complete with the game? So yeah..."short".    … Expand
  16. Sookilala
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    I dont think that the price point should be taken into account when reviewing this game, rather a comment on the content should be provided (btw I chose to wait until the game came on sale for $13.50 rather than pay $40 at release). I think its a shame the poor pricing of this game has soured many people experiences, as short as this single level is, it is fantastic. Excellent graphics,I dont think that the price point should be taken into account when reviewing this game, rather a comment on the content should be provided (btw I chose to wait until the game came on sale for $13.50 rather than pay $40 at release). I think its a shame the poor pricing of this game has soured many people experiences, as short as this single level is, it is fantastic. Excellent graphics, the lighting and rain look amazing, seriously one of the best looking titles i have played so far on the ps4. The controls feel alot more fluid than the last metal gear i played (MS4), which i found clunky in the extreme. The narrative content is typical Kojima fare, which some people dont gel with and while im no fan boy i enjoy. Overall i think its excellent, as a preview for metal gear five, i have gone form being indifferent to the release to keenly anticipating it, i will def be purchasing it now based on this brief gaming experience. I would have been disappointed to spend $40 (here in australia) for a level i could blitz in 10 mins, but that cant detract from whats being presented, which is although short an excellent gaming experience, its a real shame to see the user score of this game drop to well below what it should be when reviewers only gripe by and large is the price they paid for the game and not the experience itself.… Expand
  17. JFstang
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    I've bought this game for 6.99$ on PSN. At this price it certainly deserve an 8, but I understand bad review for people who paid 30$.
    This game definitely deserves to be played. It has great graphics bad great mechanics.
  18. zopzoptomi
    Aug 20, 2015
    9
    Now, all the people saying this is a justified demo that is overpriced I agree with you on some degree. Now this game is overpriced. I missed the sale and bought it at full price. That was a huge mistake so I got a refund from steam. BUT if it was on sale I would have been happy with it. Anyway then I found out if you pre-ordered MGS: The Phantom Pain you get ground zeroes for free. NowNow, all the people saying this is a justified demo that is overpriced I agree with you on some degree. Now this game is overpriced. I missed the sale and bought it at full price. That was a huge mistake so I got a refund from steam. BUT if it was on sale I would have been happy with it. Anyway then I found out if you pre-ordered MGS: The Phantom Pain you get ground zeroes for free. Now the only games I was pre-ordered was MGS: The Phantom Pain and GTA: V. So I played it for basicly free. I completed the campgain in about 1:30 hours with stealth. I thought that it was worth 7 bucks. But then there were the 5 side-ops. And MAN they were fun. Don't listen to the guys saying it's all one tiny map because it's not. Sure you may see it as small if you were to look at it from above but there is so much detail and depth. I completed the side-ops with about 1 to 1:30 for each one except the VIP rescue sand that got me up to 8 hours with a replay of the main mission doing it loud. It also runs great on pc with not ONE lag spike. It also never went below 60 FPS with a GTX 770 an Intel i7 3770 3.2 GHZ and 8 GB of RAM on ultra. So get the game if it goes below 11 dollars. Or just pre-order the phantom pain.… Expand
  19. Dionysus777
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Really Dont get the complaining if you didn't pay more than $20. I paid $6.80 so maybe im not at the loss. Did i beat main op 1st play in around an hour? Yes. Did i go back to title screen and see i was 8% complete with everything? Yes. Do i master games if i like them? Yes. Replay value? Yes. Do i miss hayter? Yes. Sutherland dials it in like hes only getn paid $20. Do i think it lacksReally Dont get the complaining if you didn't pay more than $20. I paid $6.80 so maybe im not at the loss. Did i beat main op 1st play in around an hour? Yes. Did i go back to title screen and see i was 8% complete with everything? Yes. Do i master games if i like them? Yes. Replay value? Yes. Do i miss hayter? Yes. Sutherland dials it in like hes only getn paid $20. Do i think it lacks som of the metal gear charm?Yes. But theres not much story to judge. Do i think gameplay and controlls are excellent? Yes. Do i think ai is smart and fair? Yes. Back to the length. This game is set up like peace walker which is a whole different beast than 1 campaign and way better for replay value.More than likely so is phantom pain. Which i have a good feeling about after this. Am i happy to pay for anything? No.Would i have paid more for this if i hadn't listend to people? Yes.Way better than some of the games ive purchase over the past decade, hell sum of those full games dont even work after purchase. Im given a 10 since i waited so long to play and paid so little.… Expand
  20. SirPierreFun
    Mar 13, 2015
    8
    Metal Gear Solid V was a great addition to the already great franchise of games Kojima has released. I'm not sure why people have given this game such bad reviews. Yes the game is short. but there are still a solid 8 hours of gameplay. At least it looked wonderful. the lighting in this game was beautiful.
    I would suggest playing if your into Metal Gear Solid
  21. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An another good game from Kojima even if this game is a 20$ demo I like it and I spend lots of hours with it. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.… Expand
  22. logan_c
    Feb 25, 2015
    10
    When playing this game:
    1: realize its a demo(yes a demo thats not free)
    2:gameplay is amazing and if you think its too easy play one hard with no reflex, no map icons. 3:best graphics that run at a smooth 60fps on ps3. (not as good as The Order but for 60fps its the best) 4: Story line enough to get you hooked. Watch the multiple trailers out for the game. WATCH THEM!!! 5: Your not a    When playing this game:
    1: realize its a demo(yes a demo thats not free)
    2:gameplay is amazing and if you think its too easy play one hard with no reflex, no map icons.
    3:best graphics that run at a smooth 60fps on ps3. (not as good as The Order but for 60fps its the best)
    4: Story line enough to get you hooked. Watch the multiple trailers out for the game. WATCH THEM!!!
    5: Your not a fanboy? you better start or your gonna miss the best game of the year maybe even the decade! especially with the clash of clans meets stealth action pvp the game offers where you can build up your own base and deffend it/ attack others or steal rescources.
    6: Everything was perfected. everything... not one thing wrong with this except how much i want the Phantom Pain NOWWWW!!!!!
    Im willing to bet that this games going to get more 9.5-10/10 than any game in last decade. If not then I have worries about the gaming comunity.    … Expand
  23. WaterBottle234
    Jun 1, 2015
    9
    In my opinion this was great. A lot of people complain that the game is short and is "a demo" but there is a lot of replay value. Granted the main mission is 10 mins at least but with the game so far I have 30+ hours.
    The gameplay is fantastic I love the new reflex addition to the game as it gives you time to correct a mistake you made. This all being said I was upset they got ride of    In my opinion this was great. A lot of people complain that the game is short and is "a demo" but there is a lot of replay value. Granted the main mission is 10 mins at least but with the game so far I have 30+ hours.
    The gameplay is fantastic I love the new reflex addition to the game as it gives you time to correct a mistake you made. This all being said I was upset they got ride of the knocking on walls and boxes but the controls are very fluid and I liked them a lot more than previous metal gear games. Its a great game and if at anytime it gets cheaper I suggest you buy it.    … Expand
  24. MCFThousandCuts
    Aug 6, 2015
    8
    This a solid game no pun intended and must have for a MGS fan provides a little sneak peak at what to expect from the phantom pain, i downloaded this on PS+ which is great if you have PS+ i may have a different view if i paid full price which is what this game was for a long time which is ridicules given the length of the game but we shouldn't be too surprised given Konami recent stuntsThis a solid game no pun intended and must have for a MGS fan provides a little sneak peak at what to expect from the phantom pain, i downloaded this on PS+ which is great if you have PS+ i may have a different view if i paid full price which is what this game was for a long time which is ridicules given the length of the game but we shouldn't be too surprised given Konami recent stunts this game always should have been £15-20 pounds at most when it came out don't get me wrong the fact that the game is short doesn't mean its rubbish this isn't a shallow on rail experience like the Order 1866 their is plenty of replay value here you can tackle missions using different methods and navigation find secrets and hidden hostages and while subject of hostages i believe some of these carry over into the phantom pain so theirs a good incentive to play on it basically give it a go if nothing else for the staff you will gain for the phantom pain.… Expand
  25. mrayzor
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    Yes, it is overpriced and yes it is short, BUT this game manages to execute a perfect stealth gameplay which is better than every single stealth game I have played. The AI is very smart allways checks twice. You have variety of weapons and you are forced to use everything you have on you which is excellent. Sound design, athmosphere and graphics are absolutely amazing. But I expected more,Yes, it is overpriced and yes it is short, BUT this game manages to execute a perfect stealth gameplay which is better than every single stealth game I have played. The AI is very smart allways checks twice. You have variety of weapons and you are forced to use everything you have on you which is excellent. Sound design, athmosphere and graphics are absolutely amazing. But I expected more, the game is dissapointingly short with a storyline that I beat for 55 minutes. Of cource there are side missions which are another 4 hours. If you are willing to pay 20 dollars for its current price and put up with its short lenght, you will be suprised with the very best stealth gameplay you have ever seen and one of the best cutscenes ever. Amazing, do not miss this… Expand
  26. StanRezaee
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    A sample of Kojima's new vision and what is to be expected in The Phantom Pain. It's only short if you play it wrong, there is more to it then finishing the game once. Also comes with many mini games that are fun to play.
  27. stamito
    Apr 26, 2016
    9
    First things first, some people complain it is a really short game and that it is not worth the money. Well, for me it was free as a PSN plus game so I don’t really feel that way, I must say though that if you just want to focus on the main story it will last you a couple of hours tops (quite a bit more if you do secondary pointless stuff), so I guess that is not great and some of theFirst things first, some people complain it is a really short game and that it is not worth the money. Well, for me it was free as a PSN plus game so I don’t really feel that way, I must say though that if you just want to focus on the main story it will last you a couple of hours tops (quite a bit more if you do secondary pointless stuff), so I guess that is not great and some of the criticism is justified.

    The good thing about this one, basically is that for me it feels like an old MGS with improved gameplay. The mechanics are quite clever and I think it is really fun to play. And this game is story driven, what do I mean by this?, well MGS have always been games where you spent a lot of time looking at cut-scenes or listening to conversations over the codec/radio etc. This one feels like that, and I don’t think it has lost that essence. I am commenting this, because at the moment I am half way through MGSV and I must say that one has lost that story-driven game essence MGS used to have, and in my opinion is a shame. Well, you won’t find that in this one.

    I liked this prologue game a lot more than MGSV; it is well worth some money if you find it cheap.    … Expand
  28. arostislavna
    Dec 1, 2021
    9
    This is a playable teaser even before teasers were a thing, story wise a prequel to the Phantom Pain, and solid, FINISHED content.
  29. varoluk
    Jun 26, 2016
    10
    The best game of the series, maybe one of the best games of the world. Tactical at the best, one of the best tactical games. Worth the order, buy this game. Metal Gear is one of the best series in game history.
  30. cheopulin
    Jul 4, 2016
    8
    Una notable demostración jugable, gráficos buenos y continuidad a una de las mejores sagas de los videojuegos. Kojima lleva más allá la jugabilidad y la combina perfectamente con la narrativa. Deja un sin sabor la duración, aunque su rejugabilidad es algo sorprendente.
  31. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Es un excelente prologo, lo malo es que te lo cobren por aparte del juego completo, pero no deja de ser un excelente juego, lo disfrute mucho como abre bocas para el the phantom pain
  32. Rustaman
    Jul 10, 2017
    8
    The epilogue of the main game. The game has a well done stealth mechanics, even without revelation. Remember the stunning setting of the two scenes. One minus is still there - very short
  33. DenX
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    The price sounds outrageously high knowing it's only a prologue with few extra content but what a mission !
    Camp Omega is the best level design in ages and there are as many ways to go through it as you can imagine !
    The extra missions are not included in the story line but let you discover the many possibilities of the gameplay. A very good introduction to Phantom Pain that will be    The price sounds outrageously high knowing it's only a prologue with few extra content but what a mission !
    Camp Omega is the best level design in ages and there are as many ways to go through it as you can imagine !
    The extra missions are not included in the story line but let you discover the many possibilities of the gameplay.
    A very good introduction to Phantom Pain that will be better appreciated if played after finishing Peace Walker.    … Expand
  34. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    8
    Same game mechanics as MGSV Phantom Pain however basically a very short demo version of the game.
  35. Madara333
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    Apesar de ser o MGS mais curto, serve muito bem ao seu propósito, ser um prólogo fantástico do melhor Metal Gear de todos. Tem várias missões variáveis pra manter sua vida útil, muito bom.
  36. Oldjedi
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Um exelente prólogo para um jogo ótimo como TPP, uma pena ser tão curto, mas compensa em sua qualidade e profundidade narrativa.
  37. Albertwesker959
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Despite it's main campaign shortness, ground zeroes provide so many beautiful content and interesting story perspective and an awesome polished gameplay that it became one of the best entry in the series... I spend more than 30 hours in this game, it's definitely a must play
  38. Frandukk
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, pero lo que no me gusto mucho es que un prologo, debieron haber ahorrado el tiempo para lanzar un solo MGSV mas completo.
  39. iMahyar77
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    As short as it was, loved all it had to offer. And the bigger story comes in Phantom Pain and you realize why it was better to separate the two.
  40. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    No compre este juego. Alquílalo por un día. Soy dueño de todos los MGS y todos los juegos que Kojima ha hecho (incluidos Policenauts, Snacher, etc.) Ahora que hemos cubierto el hecho de que se trata de una demostración de $ 30 y una desvergonzada toma de efectivo que sin duda será un gran empaño para lo que de otro modo sería increíble reputación de nuestro amado Kojim
  41. xandypandy
    Sep 11, 2021
    9
    The perfect stealth experience. The Phantom Pain being a awful makes this game every bit better. the open world doesnt work, while ground zeroes created the perfect formula for a mission in a stealth game.
  42. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    this is a demo to a game but in itself is a completley different game with different characters from it's parent
  43. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    Sadly this game was not really worth what they were selling it at. Even though this is true I really adore games that take less than 12 hours to finish that I can play over and over again. I had a lot of fun with what little it has.
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#65 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#15 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#33 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Thunderbolt
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    There might be an interesting game in this engine, but it’s not here, not yet, and as a result Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is at best a very expensive demo that should only be approached with the lowest expectations.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 16, 2014
    60
    Newbies will be lost, veterans not satisfied. It’s firing on all cylinders but the rounds don’t last. Nice showcase of the new engine, though. [Issue#241]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    85
    Short but oh so sweet! [Apr 2014]
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