Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6369 Ratings

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  1. Pandur
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    To make one thing clear: 0 point reviews are mainly "sponsored" by opposing industry which is why they are mainly pointless. Some of the 10 point reviews may be "sponsored" too – but in case of MGS V 10 points are fully justified from an objective point of view. Simple as that. A modern classic as for me.
  2. deongun
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting for MGS 5 : TPP for more than 3 years. I was worried too much expectation could give the same amount of disappointment. However, that was groundless fear. Hideo Kojima exerted all of his talent, which makes the game exceed my expectation. I dare to say I respect Hideo Kojima as the best game director in the world. If you are having trouble deciding whether to play thisI've been waiting for MGS 5 : TPP for more than 3 years. I was worried too much expectation could give the same amount of disappointment. However, that was groundless fear. Hideo Kojima exerted all of his talent, which makes the game exceed my expectation. I dare to say I respect Hideo Kojima as the best game director in the world. If you are having trouble deciding whether to play this game or not, YOU MUST DO IT MORE THAN ONCE… Expand
  3. AngryRoach
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Great framerate, smooth gameplay, decent graphics. By far the best mgs yet. Kojima did a great job with this one, it's sad that he will probably never make an another mgs game.
  4. Tf-81
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    The best game I've ever played.
    All in this game is perfect.
    It's not just a fanboy's point of view, this game will change your future.
    Thanks Mister Kojima for this jewel.
  5. MadGear25
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    MGS v is a masterpiece, the prologue is so terrifying and great, the voice acting is awesome, and the visual is really excellent. You have many ways to finish the mission, many things to do besides doing mission, like collecting materials, animals and more. Upgrading your mother base and equipment also feels satisfying and rewarding. the day and night cycle made the mission feel differentMGS v is a masterpiece, the prologue is so terrifying and great, the voice acting is awesome, and the visual is really excellent. You have many ways to finish the mission, many things to do besides doing mission, like collecting materials, animals and more. Upgrading your mother base and equipment also feels satisfying and rewarding. the day and night cycle made the mission feel different and sometimes more challenging. This game is almost perfect for an open-world infiltration with the great action gameplay and nice story, MGS V is obviously the best MGS ever made by Kojima.… Expand
  6. 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 genre or metal gear solid. RIGHT NOW
  7. YakubXen
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Just say thx for Kojima... this is amazing game... action,stealth, strategy , and make me fun for play..... se yaa later kojima for ur next game......
  8. SWERY_51
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    It takes it's time to really begins, but it's just freaking awesome. The gameplay is just the best you can find in that kind of game, the possibilities are incredible. The graphics are great, and the story is, if you reach the real final, just mind blowing. Whatever you are fan or not of the MGS franchise, it's a must buy. Certainly GOTY, it's gonna be one of the most memorable game ofIt takes it's time to really begins, but it's just freaking awesome. The gameplay is just the best you can find in that kind of game, the possibilities are incredible. The graphics are great, and the story is, if you reach the real final, just mind blowing. Whatever you are fan or not of the MGS franchise, it's a must buy. Certainly GOTY, it's gonna be one of the most memorable game of this new generation. Thank you Hideo Kojima !… Expand
  9. Regginrellik
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This game honestly started off like a horror game. The atmosphere almost felt like dead space 2 and man was it awesome. The graphics of course are absolutely stunning and the controls are responsive as ever. Definitely a day one buy in my opinion.
  10. heisenberg88
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Ive never been so captivated by the start of a game.. It was like entering a movie that you were apart of.. not actually part of it ofcourse because that would horrifying added with extreme anxiety. But something Kojima does to turn a game into a whole cinematic experience has always been impressive. The graphics are the best ive seen but even if they weren't, everything about theIve never been so captivated by the start of a game.. It was like entering a movie that you were apart of.. not actually part of it ofcourse because that would horrifying added with extreme anxiety. But something Kojima does to turn a game into a whole cinematic experience has always been impressive. The graphics are the best ive seen but even if they weren't, everything about the experience adds to the game being a thrilling ride. Ground Zeroes was a sick little tease when it happened, and really left most of us disappointed, but I guarantee after people play this, you will never hear about that again.… Expand
  11. goga12309s
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This game is perfect! MGS 5 The Phantom Pain is my favorite Metal Gear Solid. I recommend this game to all. If you like excellent games, then do not pass by Mgs 5.
  12. Sobako
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A Hideo Kojima Game.

    Thx Hideo for great game, great gameplay, great story.
    Thx for greatest saga in the history of the gaming industry.

    MGS V - Game Of The Year.
  13. Countdown
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece in the eyes of those who game! I strongly recommend this game because of its thrilling story and in depth gameplay! Every second you are reading this review is another second that you are missing out on playing MGSV: The Phantom Pain!
  14. KsEgianma
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A wonderful game that touches the heart of every metal gear fan out there. Great soundtrack, outstanding gameplay, a giant open world to take on in infinitely different ways. Kojima's last Metal Gear Solid is the game next in line to become not only a "game of the year" , but "game of the decade". This is a Day One Must-buy. Thank you Hideo.
  15. Stillmatic
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    There should be a rule about people giving a score of 0 because they are obviously made up. Seriously do some people have nothing better to do. Kojima has saved the best til last. Perhaps this is how he wanted it from the start but its been a journey. For Mgs fans and real gamers, this feels like the end of an era. Enjoy and as Naomi hunter once said. Live snake. Thank u Mr Kojima for allThere should be a rule about people giving a score of 0 because they are obviously made up. Seriously do some people have nothing better to do. Kojima has saved the best til last. Perhaps this is how he wanted it from the start but its been a journey. For Mgs fans and real gamers, this feels like the end of an era. Enjoy and as Naomi hunter once said. Live snake. Thank u Mr Kojima for all the years of Metal Gear.… Expand
  16. Solidosnake
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Fainaly METAL GEAR SOLID 5 I my hand - I played a great open world and stealth game but mgs v was a legend - exelant missons - legend story - great open world - great gameplay .
    Best MEATL GEAR SOLID EVER
  17. Crisis7
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. KONAMI! Reflect on yourself about your mistake
    look at this! This is KOJIMA game.
    Socrates left a famous saying, "The unexamined life is not worth living."    … Expand
  18. OttomanEmpire
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    An amazing game through and through. Kojima's last hurrah really proves to be his best one. Never have I played a game that pays this close attention to detail.

    The gameplay is unique and challenging. If you want to make change in your series, take a page from metal gear solid's book. Everything feels so new yet familiar at the same time. Sutherland's performance as Big Boss is    An amazing game through and through. Kojima's last hurrah really proves to be his best one. Never have I played a game that pays this close attention to detail.

    The gameplay is unique and challenging. If you want to make change in your series, take a page from metal gear solid's book. Everything feels so new yet familiar at the same time.

    Sutherland's performance as Big Boss is fantastic as is Troy Baker's as Ocelot.

    Play this game, it's amazing and proof that Kojima still has it.    … Expand
  19. zairthebear
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Best Game of all time! Magnificent, immersive story that pull you along at a perfect pace. The gameplay is open, fluid and fun at all times, with many variables to play with and infinite replayability. At the ending of the game: Snake dies of bronchitis.

    P.S: A Hideo Kojima Game
  20. ghostliving
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Kojima-san made another masterpiece. Even the prologue of this game worth it for playing and cant explain the rest. Everyone must play this epic game.
  21. Dimov
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I've been playing Metal Gear since the PSX, so undoubtly I had a great hype for the game. At firts, I thought it was going to be a bad thing, that the game would not be able to reach those expectations. I was so goddamn wrong. This game is AMAZING. It's a masterpiece. Though I'm very into the Metal Gear Saga lore, what really shines on this one is the gameplay. Everything seems conected,I've been playing Metal Gear since the PSX, so undoubtly I had a great hype for the game. At firts, I thought it was going to be a bad thing, that the game would not be able to reach those expectations. I was so goddamn wrong. This game is AMAZING. It's a masterpiece. Though I'm very into the Metal Gear Saga lore, what really shines on this one is the gameplay. Everything seems conected, and I always wished for a Metal Gear that put you in a real war situation, where mistakes can happen and you have to work things out. You can go shooting the hell out of enemies If you need to, meanwhile it gives a couple obvious negative scores, it rewards the feeling of a "Bad Ass Moment" on finding a way out of trouble alive. This game asks you to be smart and use clever maneuvers. So buy this freaking game, If you like challenges (the game itself and those that you make on your own, for fun), try **** just go buy it!!!… Expand
  22. NicoleCativa
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Perfect!! V has come to! Metal Gear Solid is the best game franchise ever! This is epic! My long wait is over and I'm loving the game!! In the first 12 minutes I got shocked, almost cried, got crazy and excited so much stuff, so much emotion!! GOTY no doubts!
  23. dharma
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    A Hideo Kojima game....They tried to remove it...but when you pop in the disc, nobody can deny it. It is Kojima at his best, and while this review is based on the early hours of the game, Metal Gear Solid V gives me the same feeling it did with the original MGS many years ago on PSOne....a sense of awe and a true justification..HELL YEAH..this is the a game worthy of the next generation ofA Hideo Kojima game....They tried to remove it...but when you pop in the disc, nobody can deny it. It is Kojima at his best, and while this review is based on the early hours of the game, Metal Gear Solid V gives me the same feeling it did with the original MGS many years ago on PSOne....a sense of awe and a true justification..HELL YEAH..this is the a game worthy of the next generation of consoles. Other developers may have promised it...but here Kojima delivers, what may be Konami's 'last great game' after firing his chief developer and focusing on mobile gaming (?). No more rough mechanics...everything is smoothed out. Graphics are beautiful beyond belief...and of course, the crazy MGS plotline...still present. A candidate for game of the year...for sure. Bravo.… Expand
  24. Paranoik
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Basically on of the best games I played in my entire life. It may sound weird and suspicious, but damn, this game raise the plank so high that I don't think anyone can beat it. And if they can - I would be damn happy about game industry evolving so fast and becoming so great. Thank you, Kojima Productions and Konami. Keep doing a great job.
  25. vZeqk___
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Honestly one of the best games i have ever played beautiful in depth story that respects the other Metal Gear Solid games but still manages to completely new and fresh.
  26. Bboy23
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    All you gotta know its that this is not a GTA game, its an open world military infiltration game with awesome story, infinite replayability and lots of stuff to do, the reviewers who say the game is crap have rated the game crap already 3 times in a row within 3 hours, they are obviously trying to change peoples minds, but, please, give it a try, you won't regret it
  27. Thomabaddon
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Been playing for almost a week and the game is really really good. I don't get how anybody can give it 0 scores, come on get real.

    It is not perfect, as no game can be, sometimes the missions get a little repetitive, but you can do them in so many different ways, there is so much content, the gameplay is absolutly wonderful and the game is so polished that i believe it deserves a 10.
  28. nathanben20
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    If you don't like mgs games don't give this game a bad rating just because its not your type. Play the game first then give the game a review. If you wanna play the mgs series for the first time, this is a good place to start
  29. lord_ahmad1912
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Some of the best gameplay in videogames and while TPP has fewer cut scenes than previous games, there is enough story in this game. Listen to tapes and do important side ops. I have reached Africa (second area in the game ) yesterday and so far, MGS V is one of the best games I have ever played.
  30. NostalgiaKing27
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I have been a fan of the "Metal Gear" series since "Metal Gear" (NES) and have played MGS through MGS IV (PS1, 2, & 3). Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is absolute perfection! The gameplay, graphics, music, atmosphere, and story is simply wonderful. I can't remember a time I played a game that has all these elements click and flow as well as this one does. It's fun and intense! HideoI have been a fan of the "Metal Gear" series since "Metal Gear" (NES) and have played MGS through MGS IV (PS1, 2, & 3). Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is absolute perfection! The gameplay, graphics, music, atmosphere, and story is simply wonderful. I can't remember a time I played a game that has all these elements click and flow as well as this one does. It's fun and intense! Hideo Kojima-San, you and the rest of the team have created a masterpiece that deserves all the awards and recognition is has received thus far and in the future.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. Polygon
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    If this is where Kojima does finally leave the series he created, it will be a bittersweet send-off, both for Big Boss and one of gaming's most intriguing auteurs.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 5, 2015
    91
    There’s no denying the Game of the Year potential of The Phantom Pain. The campaign is absolutely massive, it’s almost too much to cope. That being said, Chapter II is a huge let-down and feels like artificial padding. Still, this is about as good as tactical espionage operations can get in a video game. [Oct 2015]
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