Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  • Summary: Following the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director HideoFollowing the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima's first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. 3DJuegos
    Aug 24, 2015
    100
    Kojima redefines the stealth-action genre showing a V for Victory. Good decisions, clear direction, deep gameplay, extremely polished... MGSV writes one of the most important chapters in the Metal Gear franchise.
  2. Digital Spy
    Sep 8, 2015
    100
    Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is the apex of the series and a fitting way for Kojima et al to bow out: as one, as best, as Big Boss.
  3. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    100
    The holy grail of world-building games, it’s argued, is a black box that lets players do as they like with minimal handholding. Pliability with just the right measure of accountability. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a tactical stealth simulation wrapped in a colossal resource management puzzle inside a love letter to theatrical inscrutability, comes the closest of any game I’ve yet played to realizing that ideal.
  4. Critical Hit
    Aug 24, 2015
    92
    The Phantom Pain is an unusual Metal Gear experience, one that not everybody may enjoy if they cling to systems of old. If they’re willing to adapt and accept this new way of exploring Kojima’s world however, they are going to be blown away, absolutely, and one hundred percent guaranteed. This new open world is one that is begging to be played with, in whatever way a player wishes.
  5. VideoGamer
    Sep 22, 2015
    90
    Still, I'm confident in calling Metal Gear Solid 5 the best game of the year, a vast undertaking where Kojima's reach hasn't exceeded his grasp, a game where a big story doesn't happen to you. Instead, you happen to it, slowly but surely. You may be surprised who you end up becoming.
  6. Game Rant
    Sep 7, 2015
    90
    The game is a triumph in more ways than one, and while it’s not without flaws, it’s safe to say that Hideo Kojima and company have successfully adapted the core of Metal Gear Solid for an open world.
  7. GameCritics
    Sep 22, 2015
    60
    It's kind of insane that the spiritual follow up to Peace Walker and easily the most ambitious Metal Gear title to date somehow winds up as arguably the least interesting entry overall, but there it is.

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  2. Mixed: 214 out of 1121
  3. Negative: 101 out of 1121
  1. Mojitality
    Dec 1, 2016
    10
    Well done master Kojima.i still enjoy the side ops because of the superb gameplay and graphics.unlimited stuff with bandana is great fun.afterWell done master Kojima.i still enjoy the side ops because of the superb gameplay and graphics.unlimited stuff with bandana is great fun.after game update,i had framerate issues on win 8. I installed win 7 and most games ran better with better framerates.if u r using hdtv for your pc,a high quality hdmi cable also gives smoother game experience.developing nuclear power seemed useless in offline mode.still wonder if there would be a third act with a snowy and cold environment.the main story seemed unfinished.down with Konami if they have been the cause of this discontinuation. Any gamer must play this game.… Expand
  2. fishandcheese
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Best game ever! The freedom in this game greats the replay-ability to another level! Apart from the story keeping you gripped, the otherBest game ever! The freedom in this game greats the replay-ability to another level! Apart from the story keeping you gripped, the other side-ops and base activities are really really REALLY fun and is my fav part of this game and what makes this game from very good to super great.… Expand
  4. Kujoman
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    V has come and so have I. Excellent presentation, amazing gameplay and a great soundtrack. Pick this up if you're a fan of the stealth genreV has come and so have I. Excellent presentation, amazing gameplay and a great soundtrack. Pick this up if you're a fan of the stealth genre or metal gear solid. RIGHT NOW… Expand
  5. OneLifeLeft
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    The compelling narrative, that has long characterized the Metal Gear series, is disappointingly absent in this latest entry.

    Nevertheless,    The compelling narrative, that has long characterized the Metal Gear series, is disappointingly absent in this latest entry.

    Nevertheless, a combination of excellent stealth mechanics, and a diverse arsenal of problem-solving approaches, makes this game a very enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  6. archaim
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Несколько противоречивая игра.

    С одной стороны великолепный геймплей. Стелс выполнен на высшем уровне. Игрока всегда предупреждают, когда    Несколько противоречивая игра.

    С одной стороны великолепный геймплей. Стелс выполнен на высшем уровне. Игрока всегда предупреждают, когда он находится под угрозой обнаружения, что практически исключает раздражающие ситуации, когда тебя замечает какой-нибудь случайный солдат, поставленный в неудобном месте и ломает тебе прохождение. Интересная механика разведки, когда можно заранее отметить через бинокль позиции охраны. Множество механик, позволяющих разбираться с врагами разными способами: ближний бой, усыпляющие и оглушающие гранаты, средства отвлечения врагов, бесшумные убийства, средства маскировки, возможность угрожать солдатам оружием, допрашивать и разоружать их. Куча девайсов и оружия. Напарники!

    С другой стороны, открытый мир не даёт разнообразия активностей. Игра выглядит недоделанной. По сути, в ходе игры нам предлагают просто зачищать аванпосты. Это интересно, но со временем надоедает. Менеджмент базы весьма детальный, но недостаточно увлекательный, он скатывается в банальный гринд ресурсов.

    Сюжет не доделан, игра просто обрывается в какой-то момент.

    Сетевые функции тоже завязаны на гринде и понравятся только тем, кому мало основной игры и хочется ещё того же, но на соревновательной основе.

    Резюмируя, хочу сказать, что игра не плоха. Она определённо стоит внимания. Огромное количество деталей и Кодзимовских "фишек" способствуют погружению, что отчасти компенсирует однообразие активностей. Как минимум пройти игру будет интересно, а вопрос заниматься ли гриндом побочек и развитием базы остаётся на ваше усмотрение.    … Expand
  7. dancingmind
    Nov 5, 2015
    7
    [+] Polished controls; Lots of extras to unlock; some cool sidekicks in Dhorse, Ddog, and Quiet, Great Soundtrack.

    [-] Unlocking starts to    [+] Polished controls; Lots of extras to unlock; some cool sidekicks in Dhorse, Ddog, and Quiet, Great Soundtrack.

    [-] Unlocking starts to become a chore more than fun, certain missions present giant difficult spikes and can only be completed a certain way (omitting point of open world environment); Keifer's voice acting leaves a lot to be desired; Miller/Ocelot/Snake all sound similar in codec and lack the distinguished sounds of SolidSnake/Campbell/Miller/Otacon for example; becomes a grind to get anywhere; online mode is annoying; microtransactions, not as cinematic or epic moments as previous entries in series.

    This game was fun at first but I don't think it has the same impact or long lasting appeal as the older titles in the series. Moments have caused me to rage quit and hate gaming entirely. It's a miracle it turned out as well as it did with the turmoil of development, but in the end the game feels more like a job than fun.    … Expand
  8. xG4M3R4LYF3x
    Nov 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The twist sucks alot. Like alot alot. Its really bad. So bad i don't even know what to say… Expand

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