Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. Totalhoney
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    One of the best stealth games this year, even though it doesn't even have to be a stealth game. There really is no boundries on how to complete a mission except for the later hard tier of missions you've done before. What why would say though is that the story could've been better. it just ends so abruptly and left me wanting more! guess we'll have to wait for all that cut out story untilOne of the best stealth games this year, even though it doesn't even have to be a stealth game. There really is no boundries on how to complete a mission except for the later hard tier of missions you've done before. What why would say though is that the story could've been better. it just ends so abruptly and left me wanting more! guess we'll have to wait for all that cut out story until they bring out DLC! all in all if you own a ps4, this game is a must!… Expand
  2. blee088
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    The game is fantastic, and you should get it, and I won't bother with the pros since they have been numerated everywhere else. I haven't beat the game but have played 40 hours. I'm a huge MGS fan, i have multiple copies of every game. Here are some of the problems with the gameplay (everything else is perfect):

    1. repetitive sneaking sometimes feels like it breaks the game. often times    The game is fantastic, and you should get it, and I won't bother with the pros since they have been numerated everywhere else. I haven't beat the game but have played 40 hours. I'm a huge MGS fan, i have multiple copies of every game. Here are some of the problems with the gameplay (everything else is perfect):

    1. repetitive sneaking sometimes feels like it breaks the game. often times the game just devolves into tranquilizing people in the head, and as others come to look at the bodies, tranq-ing them in the head until you have a big pile of bodies to extract. this has been an issue the entire series, not just this game.

    2. there isn't much to do at mother base, which sucks because the games wants you to go back often.

    3. the controls are pretty complex, and even after 20 or so hours, when the enemy starts shooting i have had very frustrating times where i couldn't get the right weapon out in time, or i freeze up trying to think of how to do something.

    4. CQC can be frustrating, especially trying to make it so not alert happens. sometimes i see a group of 3 guys, i walk up to them and try to do the chain-knock out and i may accidentally grab one, and then one gets alerted, and i get shot, or ill punch them once instead of throw them. the difference is very subtle related to the controller, between tapping, holding and pressing the joystick at an angle. also it doesn't seem you can cqc chain out of a cardboard box, and not get alerted which kind of sucks. and also, i notice when i grab a guy to use as a human shield while there is another enemy next to him, the slow down phase for some reason goes away and the guy starts shooting me alerting the base. it seems like i should be able to go up, grab a guy, use him as a shield and take the other guy out without getting shot at or alerted. it's just frustrating sometimes.

    5. you don't get to use the weapons very much. since you mostly want to stealth mission, for most the game you won't be using all the weapons. and even if you get caught, you don't really have time grenade laucnhing or shotgunning fools left and right. this isn't to say you CAN'T, but there's no real incentive to it. the series has always been like this, but this game definitely fixes it with its sandbox style, and missions where you have to blow things up or shoot people. ALSO, because you want soldiers back at your base, there is another incentive to not kill anyone. and because killing brings down your "heroism" and reduces your score (which i'm still not sure what that does). so basically, there's all sorts of incentive not to kill and just go around tranquilzing people in the head. it's an MGS game, i know.

    6. horse controls sort of suck. extremely frustrating getting stuck on the side of mountain while being chased by those weird gas mask freaks.

    7. i think i've said this before, but sometimes i just feel like im cheating when it comes to sneaking. that isn't to say the game isn't hard because it is. but a lot of times i just end up crawling around the perimeter of the base. this is only sometimes though because of certain base layouts

    8. lots of content that isn't really content. there's all sorts of things to get, and missions to get and do which you can't play (you just assign people), and there's all sorts of rating systems which i don't even understand. i'm not really complaining, and the ratings are sort of unsatisfying. like heroism for example, i don't know where the top is. it seems to fill up a circle and then start over again. is 20,000 heroism good? i dunno?

    9. i sort of don't want to say this but it is sort of repetitive. but so is every game if you think about it. especially games that get rated 10

    10. could use more life to the game. i love the dialogue at mother base, but there's only like 3 lines that i've heard. (the puppy paw pads was my favorite). i understand the game is different, but there also seems to be missing the MGS quirkiness and artistry. so far, i haven't come across any funny scenes or wacky characters or little monkeys to shoot. definitely doesn't feel like an MGS game but that's okay.

    basically, this game is a Big Boss simulator. it's not really an MGS game in terms of gameplay. it's a great game though, and i'm only half way through.    … Expand
  3. bluesoulreaper
    Sep 21, 2015
    9
    Can't give it a 10 but a 9 is right. Gameplay was beyond incredible one moment you could sneaking in perfect stealth then in one split second of complacency you find yourself in a firefight with an entire post. The story is perfect while a lot of people may complain about it and how doesn't do anything for the saga it actually finishes the saga. The big downside to that is you can'tCan't give it a 10 but a 9 is right. Gameplay was beyond incredible one moment you could sneaking in perfect stealth then in one split second of complacency you find yourself in a firefight with an entire post. The story is perfect while a lot of people may complain about it and how doesn't do anything for the saga it actually finishes the saga. The big downside to that is you can't actually understand or appreciate it unless you play all of the other metal gear games. I was pretty dumbfounded at first and frustrated that I couldn't get it but then I replayed a main mission and paid attention to the details and it hit me. Tons of easter eggs and hidden stuff that makes it worth replaying. If you are a fan or have been interested pick up a copy but be sure play the other games or read a wiki to jog your memory of the universe of metal gear. One quick tip just to help you out, the title means more than it seems.… Expand
  4. FrankyPuuSensei
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    A Hideo Kojima Game.

    All seriousness though, MGSV is actually really fun. Framerate is smooth, graphics are **** amazing, there's tons of detail everywhere you look. The open world is also really large, with tons of side-ops to do.

    Konami was stupid for firing Kojima.
  5. Pietar
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    Even though it has pacing and structural issues and lacks the narrative heft of it's predecessors it's still immensely fun and will have you hooked for hours on end.
  6. Colaflare
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    There is no such thing as a "perfect game" - Only one that can deliver tremendously on its genre, and with that MGS5 truly does. Constantly pushing innovation and sadly finally reaching its true potential (game mechanics) as a parting gift from Kojima. Those who have not played previous metal gears may get a little lost, but those who have played at least a few and who appreciate the genreThere is no such thing as a "perfect game" - Only one that can deliver tremendously on its genre, and with that MGS5 truly does. Constantly pushing innovation and sadly finally reaching its true potential (game mechanics) as a parting gift from Kojima. Those who have not played previous metal gears may get a little lost, but those who have played at least a few and who appreciate the genre - you owe it to yourselves to take your time with this masterpiece.

    Simply put - if people could easily find other games holding so much hidden detail, history and story combined with layers upon layers of stealth gameplay mechanics then MGS5 would NOT deserve the resounding rank of a gaming masterpiece. For all its shortcomings, that's always worth bearing in mind.    … Expand
  7. MyComicStyle
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily my most anticipated game in years and I'd say the wait was worth it. Mostly. For the most part this is an extremely polished, engaging, high quality adventure and pretty much perfect. There are some undeniable problems, though, most of which have to do with the story. I'll section this review into pieces.
    Gameplay: Let's start with the part that makes the game shine above everything. Gameplay in MGS V is absolutely amazing and easily makes it the best Metal Gear game to date. It's been a very long time since a game has captivated me this much with its gameplay. There's a lot to do, so many options of how to do those things and a whole bunch of replay value. There is a huge selection of weapons, gadgets, bionic arms and other tech that you can develop and use. Along with that you've also got tons of missions that can also be replayed many times to try out different routes, methods, weapons, to collect everything you missed the first time around or to finish the objectives that you've yet to do. The gameplay in the field, of course, is absolutely fantastic. As I said, there's an insane amount of options on how you can do things and the way Snake moves and controls is completely perfect. 10/10 for Gameplay.
    Graphics: Not gonna go too deep into this. The game is beautiful and looks exactly as good as in the trailers. Beautiful lighting and no framerate issues, nor any bugs that I noticed. 10/10 for Graphics.
    Story: Now, here's the part that's problematic. Metal Gear games have always been filled with story and this one is no exception. There's a ton of story, background information and more. Interesting is, is that the story is told through tapes rather than anything else. It's a good method to add more to the story, but it also somehow takes away a little from the story, because it makes you feel like some of the tapes should've been cutscenes. Anyway, that's not the actual problem with the story. The two biggest problems are that the story ends too abruptly. Mission 51 is missing, which means that Chapter 2 never truly ends, unless you watch the mission online or on the Collector's Edition Blu Ray. Not excusable, though. The bigger issue, though, is the fact that it really feels like Chapter 3 is completely missing. And that's not just coming from rumours. When you finish the game you just feel like there's something missing. Another Chapter, another location, another Support Buddy, name it, it all feels like it's missing. Just think of the storylines that weren't continued, like Kaz's apparent blindness, Big Boss' actual descent into a demon and so on. On top of that comes the fact that some of the cutscenes that were in the trailers didn't make it into the game. I don't know who's fault this is, whether it's Kojima or Konami, but it just feels like a third of the game is missing. No amount of audio-cassettes is going to make up for that omission. Chapter 1 was very focused and well done and all the cutscenes are beautiful and excellently directed, but Chapter 2 is quite unfocused, but not without its moments and the fact that there's an entire chapter missing is just a tragedy. On the one hand I hope we get it as DLC, but on the other hand I'm not so sure. Anyway, I'll give the story an 8/10.

    Altogether the game is still fantastic and nearly perfect, but the fact that a huge chunk is missing just sours it a little bit for me. 9/10.    … Expand
  8. WalterGirao
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    Adequately named.

    Just like it's protagonist, the game has chunks missing, is somewhat broken, doesn't feel like itself but still manages to be a legend.

    The players will be left with the pain of wondering just how perfect it could have been.
  9. Underpants158
    Oct 12, 2015
    9
    WHAT IS THIS GAME!?: An open world (ish) stealth action game that takes place in Afghanistan and Africa during 1984. For those of you not familiar with the type of story and characters of Metal Gear games they are ludicrously science fiction bordering on fantasy at times. Historical (science) fiction fantasy? Yeah, let's call it that.

    Pros: -Taking down guard posts/completing missions    WHAT IS THIS GAME!?: An open world (ish) stealth action game that takes place in Afghanistan and Africa during 1984. For those of you not familiar with the type of story and characters of Metal Gear games they are ludicrously science fiction bordering on fantasy at times. Historical (science) fiction fantasy? Yeah, let's call it that.

    Pros:
    -Taking down guard posts/completing missions are satisfying and open to player agency. This means stealth and gung ho guns ablazing but most likely a mixture of the two.
    -Mother Base, your very own fortress! You can recruit soldiers for it via abducting enemy combatants (to be brainwashed) and building up enough of a reputation that they want to join you. These soldiers are divided into units based on their specialty. Each unit has a level based on the composition of its soldiers and you will see the effects of that level in game. Units include: medic, intel, development, fighting, etc.
    -A whole bunch of gadgets and upgraded weapons to be researched once you level up your development unit.
    -Buddy npcs that accompany you in the field such as a dog, a sniper, a horse, and a tiny metal gear! All of which can also be upgraded. There is something special about training your dog to stab a man to death.
    -Cinematic cutscnes
    -Beautiful graphics that the game screams at you to notice with the many helicopter take offs and landings whose true purpose, I suspect, is giving you a vista to appreciate.

    Cons:
    -REVENGE!!! How I hate the revenge plot and don't be fooled by any convolutions this is a story about revenge. One of the characters in particular goes on and on about it.
    -I have minor gripes with the story and characters but those are issues are not worth discussing because they are only issues if you are a fan boy and if you are a fan boy you are going to play this game anyways.

    Conclusion:
    -It's a game that can best be enjoyed after having played all other metal gear games. Understanding all the nuances and nods to past storylines (or future storylines) is hard enough for somebody who has played all the games yet alone to a newcomer. But at least now there is more game and a great game at that. I'd recommend it to anyone. Worst case scenario most of the story will go over your head (as it tends to for most) but unlike previous games you aren't sitting through a movie with pieces of game. You are playing a game with pieces of movie. So buy it. Enjoy it. Maybe become a fanboy.    … Expand
  10. GAMER01
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Metal Gesar Solid V : The Phantom Pain REVIEW (PS4/XBOX1/PC)

    +Story ? Boss Fights - Story evolves slow +Characters ? Custscenes +Gameplay +Customization = 9.9/10 EARNS= " 1# Best Ps4 +Graphics    Metal Gesar Solid V : The Phantom Pain REVIEW (PS4/XBOX1/PC)

    +Story ? Boss Fights - Story evolves slow
    +Characters ? Custscenes
    +Gameplay
    +Customization = 9.9/10 EARNS= " 1# Best Ps4
    +Graphics Game 2015"
    +Physics
    +Fox engine
    +NOT Bugs
    +Reward System
    +Multiplayer
    +Base Managment
    +Stealth    … Expand
  11. Lazlo21
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Anyone who knows me in real life knows how much i obsess over metal gear. I always reference it to no end. Metal gear solid 4, 3, and 1 are some of my favorite games of all time, 4 actually being my #1. But then, i thought 4 was the end of the saga. But then Peace Walker happened, then Rising, and one thing led to another and now we have Metal gear solid 5: the phantom pain.

    The story    Anyone who knows me in real life knows how much i obsess over metal gear. I always reference it to no end. Metal gear solid 4, 3, and 1 are some of my favorite games of all time, 4 actually being my #1. But then, i thought 4 was the end of the saga. But then Peace Walker happened, then Rising, and one thing led to another and now we have Metal gear solid 5: the phantom pain.

    The story opens with one of the greatest openings to a video game of all time, in my opinion. 9 years after the attack on mother base in 1975, Snake wakes up in a hospital, missing an arm, and has a large piece of shrapnel stuck in his head. Cipher (zero's organization) has just now tracked him down and invades the hospital, intending to kill Snake. With the help of a mysterious figure, Ishmael, Snake escapes from the hospital, after encounters with XOF soldiers, a floating child, a man on fire, and a flaming whale. (?) This entire sequence is so fun, and i will never forget my first time playing through it. Once we get out of the hospital, we rendezvous with Ocelot (Yes, THE ocelot), and save Miller from Russian soldiers in Afghanistan. After rescuing Miller, we learn he and Ocelot have created a replacement organization for MSF, Diamond Dogs.

    Now, i'm going to be frank, I didn't like the story of Phantom Pain. It all goes downhill after the first few missions. There is so many filler missions that have little to do with the plot, except a cutscene afterwards tying what you just did to Skullface's plans, just to make you feel what you just played was important to the plot. It lacks the true substance that made Metal gear what it is. Also, a lack of boss fights. I was really disappointed by this. But there are a handful of memorable missions, and the ending of the game was superbly handled, and surprised me more than Metal gear solid 2.

    The gameplay is the highlight of Phantom Pain, and is 90% of the reason i'm giving this game the score i am. You can approach a mission any way you choose, picking your guns, equipment, items, what buddy you take along, what vehicle you bring, what character you play as, what you are wearing, the options are endless. This makes the game endlessly replayable. There are some things that make this game feel more AAA, such as the regenerative health and open world. But the open world i don't mind, because this allows you to scout out and, literally, approach the objective as you please.

    The game also borrows a lot from Peace Walker. Like PW, one of the main features is building and managing your Diamond Dogs force, extracting soldiers, vehicles, animals and gun emplacements from the field. But unlike Peace Walker, you can actually visit and walk around Mother Base, checking in with your soldiers, and even the animals at your personal zoo. You can also develop new weapons and gadgets, upgrading them, along with making equipment for your buddies and helicopter. This, i really enjoyed, although I didn't really see a point in visiting mother base, aside in raising soldier moral and keeping fights from breaking out. Also, the FOB system is trash, i don't even go near that.

    (on a final note, at the time of the review, MGO has not launched yet, so i will not be talking about that.) Overall, Phantom Pain felt like a bigger version of peace walker, featuring better gameplay, but sacrificing some of the story. 9/10    … Expand
  12. Be_Objective
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This game it's not perfect. The story is lacking on the first hours and the writting can be silly at times. However, when you consider how fun and polished the gameplay is and just how gut wrenching the story can get on its final hours, this is easy to forgive. If you are not a fan of the series you can substract a point (still a must buy though) but if you are, then you probably haveThis game it's not perfect. The story is lacking on the first hours and the writting can be silly at times. However, when you consider how fun and polished the gameplay is and just how gut wrenching the story can get on its final hours, this is easy to forgive. If you are not a fan of the series you can substract a point (still a must buy though) but if you are, then you probably have already bought it.… Expand
  13. anzasaleemi
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    i have spent 50+ hours in this game and i am not even half done.This game is the best game i have played in a long time,the open world and gameplay is superb and micromanaging your base is addictive as hell,
    the story jumps between realistic and **** crazy without a second thought,this id my game of the year.
  14. kkstarfox
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    I have played this game for over 80 hours already, and still haven't completed this game 100%. Does doing all of the side ops get boring if you play them over and over and over again, yes but no one said you had to play the game all at once!

    The story missions, the ones that really matter, are really fun and varied. I never got bored playing this game. The on line aspect is also a ton    I have played this game for over 80 hours already, and still haven't completed this game 100%. Does doing all of the side ops get boring if you play them over and over and over again, yes but no one said you had to play the game all at once!

    The story missions, the ones that really matter, are really fun and varied. I never got bored playing this game. The on line aspect is also a ton of fun as well. I recommend this game to anyone. The game play is superb and the quirky funny parts are hilarious as well. The story is a bit complicated if you've never played Metal Gear game before though.    … Expand
  15. bakamonky
    Oct 8, 2015
    9
    First impression of this game is the graphic is really top notch which makes looking back at most game unbearable after this. There is enough little things in the game which keeps me interested and being unlocked and introduced as I kept going such as weapon upgrades, buddy system (different buddy for different situation), mother base upgrade (resource farming to unlock better equipmentFirst impression of this game is the graphic is really top notch which makes looking back at most game unbearable after this. There is enough little things in the game which keeps me interested and being unlocked and introduced as I kept going such as weapon upgrades, buddy system (different buddy for different situation), mother base upgrade (resource farming to unlock better equipment for mission) to the end.

    Although it is being branded as open world but it is by no way comparable to GTA series. The world of MGS5 is vast but empty so you probably won't be exploring it much as you will be using your chopper to go from one point to the other to start a mission.

    Unlike other MGS, you have a mission list this time around and side ops (side quest) to choose and progress. Mission wise, there are a lot of variation on how you wish accomplish the objective. You can be super stealth or you can just go in Rambo.

    I think the biggest let down of the whole game is the story. MGS being famous for its story sure didn't have much lines for Big Boss. It is no deal breaker but wish it could have been better at character development.

    There are 2 online features which was just launched. One being Online FOB mission where you can attack other players motherbase and loot their resources but I find there is no point doing this as it doesn't contribute anything to the main game apart from getting GMP(in game currency) and resources. Two being Metal Gear Online which honestly haven't been fun.

    Overall good fun, worth checking out but don't complain about the story.    … Expand
  16. silentspeed13
    Nov 12, 2015
    10
    "Kept you waiting huh?" After 160 hours of gameplay, 50 missions, 150 side ops and an overall completion of 82%. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an amazing experience that takes you on a long but satisfying journey through the deserts and mountains of Afghanistan and through the plains and jungles of Africa. The Phantom Pain takes place 9 years after the fall of the legendary hero"Kept you waiting huh?" After 160 hours of gameplay, 50 missions, 150 side ops and an overall completion of 82%. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is an amazing experience that takes you on a long but satisfying journey through the deserts and mountains of Afghanistan and through the plains and jungles of Africa. The Phantom Pain takes place 9 years after the fall of the legendary hero Big Boss and his mother base. Waking up from his 9 year coma and thirsty for revenge, Big boss rides off to seek his vengeance. The story of The Phantom Pain while not the main priority like previous installments it is still amazing ride and still manages to live up to the interesting story telling that series creator Hideo Kojima always manages to deliver. The gameplay however is the main focus in The Phantom Pain: with the Open world it allows you as the player to infiltrate on you're terms. To further let you go wild is the countless weapons, tools, items, supply drops, helicopter support, air strikes, and of course the cardboard box. the game also allows you to bring along four companions, D horse, D walker, D dog, and Quiet. Build up mother base by fulton extracting soldiers and resources you find in the open world. GMP allows you to develop weapons and tools, to outfits, to equipment for you're buddies, to supply drops to the field, to building platforms for mother base and ETC. All of this allows you to play the game how you want to play. Want to fly in on your chopper gunning down enemies, shoot your way in, call in an air strike and shoot your way out while Quiet picks of enemies from a distance with her sniper rife then jump on the chopper and ride off in the sunset while the air strike finishes the job? or sneak your way through using D dog to sniff out enemies and tag them for you as you slither your way through, unseen hiding the body of the soldier you just put to sleep in a dumpster or porta potty, and use the cardboard box to hide in plain side while you wait for a truck to hop in the back of while it drives you into the heart of the base? use D dog to distract, kill, stun or wound the guard in in your path? the possibilities are endless. The Phantom Pain is by far my favorite Metal Gear Solid. it is a masterpiece and is my Game of year of 2015. I you are a fan of the series like me or just getting in to it, you will love this game. 10/10… Expand
  17. Vikiquiz93
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    Great game.This is my 3rd Metal Gear solid game, the others being the first one and the 3rd one.
    Pros:
    1.Great gameplay.Best in the series. Lots of variety. 2.Great open world. 3.Motherbase. 4.Lot of variety and things to do. Cons: 1. Sub par story.Also Chapter 2 was completely unnecessary. 2. Repetitive missions structure especially side missions. 3. Lack of interior locations    Great game.This is my 3rd Metal Gear solid game, the others being the first one and the 3rd one.
    Pros:
    1.Great gameplay.Best in the series. Lots of variety.
    2.Great open world.
    3.Motherbase.
    4.Lot of variety and things to do.

    Cons:
    1. Sub par story.Also Chapter 2 was completely unnecessary.
    2. Repetitive missions structure especially side missions.
    3. Lack of interior locations and good boss fights.    … Expand
  18. peepequod
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Some games rarely achieve the high point of a 10 out of 10 and deserve it. However this game, my god does it deserve it. I am going to say that I am a metal gear fan but even if I wasn't this game is... whoooah. Yes there are some flaws, but personally there is just to much good that over shines it. The game play is phenomenal, truly Kojima's metal gear swan song as the stealth is so wellSome games rarely achieve the high point of a 10 out of 10 and deserve it. However this game, my god does it deserve it. I am going to say that I am a metal gear fan but even if I wasn't this game is... whoooah. Yes there are some flaws, but personally there is just to much good that over shines it. The game play is phenomenal, truly Kojima's metal gear swan song as the stealth is so well done. But it surprisingly rewards players that go on full action as well. It deviates from previous metal gears by ditching the linear structure and creates and immersive, always tense open world. Yes the story wasn't engaging as much as the previous, but was still pretty engaging. It's clear that the main thing wasn't the story, but rather player choice, you can face any engagement with customized weapons, lethal, non lethal, crazy gadgets , or even just run away. It truly feels like I could do anything which is a major accomplishment. And the ending does make it even more obvious that the players are the most important part of the game. Multiplayer was pretty fun too, fultoning makes everything really tense and fob's are optional and really challenge you. So if you want a awesome looking, playing, sounding, fun, tense just anything this is really it.… Expand
  19. jmlzhd
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    It is truly a masterpiece. I haven't played any Metal Gear Series before so this was my first experience with this franchises and I'm glad I spend my money on it.
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a total stealth game that gives you limitless options on how can you complete your mission. It has 50 missions divided in 2 chapters. The story is not that strong, but the impact of each    It is truly a masterpiece. I haven't played any Metal Gear Series before so this was my first experience with this franchises and I'm glad I spend my money on it.
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a total stealth game that gives you limitless options on how can you complete your mission. It has 50 missions divided in 2 chapters. The story is not that strong, but the impact of each character like Big Boss, Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot, & Quiet builds a lot of emotional feeling and explain that where they are coming from and why are they making these decisions.
    Metal Gear Solid V respects your intelligence by providing powerful AI that can be unpredictable many times. First you have to tag enemies by using binoculars then move toward that place and complete the object. And if you get caught and escape then all the enemies change their shift and start looking for you. Sand storms & rains gives you leverage in which you can takeout your enemies more quickly.
    It's a 10 on 10 and a must recommended game that should be in your shelf.    … Expand
  20. CHEESEDBEEF
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    I waited a long time for this game and it was well worth it, although it didnt tick all boxes. Gameplay is perfect and very smooth, your equipment and playstyle is fully customizable and all missions can be approached from multiple angles. The story held up although it didnt have a big metal gear cinematic ending it was still satisfying. My only 2 gripes with the game are 1. Not being ableI waited a long time for this game and it was well worth it, although it didnt tick all boxes. Gameplay is perfect and very smooth, your equipment and playstyle is fully customizable and all missions can be approached from multiple angles. The story held up although it didnt have a big metal gear cinematic ending it was still satisfying. My only 2 gripes with the game are 1. Not being able to replay side missions 2. Losing the ability to use Quiet for no reason post game. For those 2 things it drops from 10 to 9 and i am a big metal gear fan, it held up well enough.… Expand
  21. MCFThousandCuts
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    An amazing game a master class in every way don't be put off by the negative reviews most complaints centre around the open world which is as good as any other game I played only difference is it has not be filled with pointless mini games and stupid boring side quests, while i am sure people will say the side quests do get boring I disagree the freedom this game give you while you play isAn amazing game a master class in every way don't be put off by the negative reviews most complaints centre around the open world which is as good as any other game I played only difference is it has not be filled with pointless mini games and stupid boring side quests, while i am sure people will say the side quests do get boring I disagree the freedom this game give you while you play is great you will be getting better equipment and staff all the time to tackle these missions a new way and the attention to detail is top class, the argument this game is barren and wasteland is a little silly bear in mind this game is set in Afghanistan and Deserty part of Africa so its true to life and if i can compare this to what people would call the king of open world GTA5 you would ague that a massive really fleshed out right well if you boil GTA down theirs only a few story related buildings you can go into all the time and most are bare apart from a mini game sure theirs plenty of buildings to look at but most i would say 96% are unavailable to go into and what i call the wild basically anywhere outside the main city is just a waste land with trees and water and the city itself isn't that big not hating just saying of course their is GTA online which makes the city feel more alive but MGS Online isn't out so unfair to compare online modes by the way also a massive fan of GTA 5.

    Sorry about the rant now onto the story for the slightly sorter rant the other thing wrong with this game apparently, this just has just me confused the game is very solid if you can excuse the pun the game builds on a already great story I believe from what i read the problem people seem to have with it is that it doesn't have a story like MGS4 yes guys it doesn't have the same scale of story that MGS4 has but MGS4 was a cut scene heavy game so much so that some negative reviews i read for that where calling it a film which is silly but fact it had so many meant it could deliver a more fleshed out story but on flip side while visited a few locations on that most where tiny and theirs only four areas i don't include the on rails Motorbike place as if you went for 100% on MGS 4 like me that place is basically like he who shall not be named from harry potter and MGS4 is my favourite Metal Gear game so i am not just saying it to hammer my point home, the story is a master class its just delivered in a different way and not as cut scene heavy as in other MGS games.

    Right my last rant is about the character Quiet don't get me wrong before i played this game i thought of her as some eye candy, bad ass sniper that hardly talks the developer put in their as fan service but i have to say by the end of the game she changed my mind don't get me wrong theirs no reason she wears so little, while they do a give a reason its a bit weak but still believable and the camera angles can be very suggestive but if you have actually played the game she becomes one of the strongest charters in it yes she doesn't speak and theirs a very sad reason in my opinion why she doesn't and also is seen as an outcast and freak by many characters for simply being different which made me like her more straight away and also she is the only human character that regularly goes on missions with the boss who doesn't speak a lot himself but you can see that silent respect build between them during game which think is very clever i wont mention any more about her as i don't want to ruin anything about the story but the fact that a few people have mentioned her as a negative is very stupid.

    I know haven't talked a lot about the game itself but to be honest games don't get much better than in this in terms of Gameplay,Story,Detail if for some reason haven't got this already drop what your doing and go and get a copy 10/10    … Expand
  22. fasihnho
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played hands down. The focus on gameplay is unbelievable and is what makes this game so good and re-playable, Hideo Kojima outdid himself on this one and as a fan of Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation 1 (which is the game I grew up with), I haven't played any other Metal Gear game as it didn't seem to be that good, but even someone like me who doesThis game is the best game I have ever played hands down. The focus on gameplay is unbelievable and is what makes this game so good and re-playable, Hideo Kojima outdid himself on this one and as a fan of Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation 1 (which is the game I grew up with), I haven't played any other Metal Gear game as it didn't seem to be that good, but even someone like me who does not know the back-story can play this game and love it for it's gameplay and you can get in to the story fairly quickly. The game let's you, decide how you play each mission, as an open world game they expect you to play every mission at your own pace. The amount of detail is amazing, every object/surface you touch, every step you make can determine whether the enemy spots you or not, it's a true stealth game. You can gather resources, extract soldiers and animals and you need to gather intel which helps completing the objective. You can strengthen your so called 'Mother Base', which is where you store all goods and resources you gathered to make medicine, (weapon)blueprints, and house animals and even soldiers with valuable skills (like translating Russian) whom you extracted from missions with your 'fulton'. There is too much to go through as there is a hell of a lot attention to detail to make this a hardcore stealth game.

    So if you're a fan of stealth games and/or want to have a nice, unique gaming experience with replayable content, do not hesitate, this is your game.    … Expand
  23. PrettyOkGuy
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Gr8 Gr8 Gr8 Game i never played anything better nor anything more challenging.
    some missions are jst snatch and grab whilst others are kill kill kill
    can you sense the irony.....
    gr8 Game still
    Cewl story bruh even though very confusing
    10/10 - IGN "It's Like Skyrim With Guns"
  24. PickledPepper
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    game play was really thought out as you can take a very technical approach to any situation, or you can go in guns blazing. so in a sense its only limited by your creativity and awareness. ending is a bit disappointing sooooo yeah
  25. Xx9VOLTxX_
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    inspiring video game first of its kind to ever break the fun factor of espionage action, Metal Gear Solid 5 the Phantom Pain very innovative and brilliant creation from Hideo Kojima. to me personal speaking its a master peace and a video game that could never be forgotten great job KONAMI
  26. dfxvader
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    I've been playing Video Games for over 25 years now, in fact I've been playing Metal Gear games for about 25 years now. I thought I hit a point in my life where I could no longer say what game is "My favorite" or "the best game"

    MGSV has changed all that, after completing it 100% and putting 250 hours into it I can say without doubt this game is a 10/10. I don't think I've ever cared    I've been playing Video Games for over 25 years now, in fact I've been playing Metal Gear games for about 25 years now. I thought I hit a point in my life where I could no longer say what game is "My favorite" or "the best game"

    MGSV has changed all that, after completing it 100% and putting 250 hours into it I can say without doubt this game is a 10/10. I don't think I've ever cared enough to 100% a game, but even after 250 hours I still want more of MGSV.    … Expand
  27. Noble_5
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    Best game on next gen hardware!

    Hideo Kojima really outdid himself on this game. The game play is challenging but more importantly fun and very immersive. I often start playing and next thing you know it's 3 hours later. You can jump into a mission on the fly and the completion time for most missions is entirely up to your personal game play. I've spent 40+ hours and only completed    Best game on next gen hardware!

    Hideo Kojima really outdid himself on this game. The game play is challenging but more importantly fun and very immersive. I often start playing and next thing you know it's 3 hours later. You can jump into a mission on the fly and the completion time for most missions is entirely up to your personal game play. I've spent 40+ hours and only completed about 33% of the game and enjoyed every minute.    … Expand
  28. gyigyo2
    Sep 23, 2015
    8
    I'm a big fan of MGS series I started when I was a child

    posiive:Game plot twist Punished snake (I'm not gonna spoiler here) gameplay soundtrack story negative: 1 too much focus on quiet,and the idiot parasite,zombies, 2 gray fox didn't even mentioned (Hideo Kojima stated he's personal favorite character) 3 Skull Face is underdeveloped character in TPP its like a c category    I'm a big fan of MGS series I started when I was a child

    posiive:Game plot twist Punished snake (I'm not gonna spoiler here)
    gameplay
    soundtrack
    story

    negative:
    1 too much focus on quiet,and the idiot parasite,zombies,
    2 gray fox didn't even mentioned (Hideo Kojima stated he's personal favorite character)
    3 Skull Face is underdeveloped character in TPP its like a c category movie, (unlike in GZ Skull face was a memoriable well developed! character!) Skull Face fate is ugly, and he never speaked in hungary language.
    4 no Solid Snake
    5 Eli is didn't get attention only little and disappointing ones
    6 cutted out story scenes from e3 2013/2014 trailers
    7 punished snake is look alike demon yet he never did any bad thing
    8 no solidus
    9 ocelot is pretty underdeveloped, like Skull Face was.

    Ahhh men? this is the LAST MGS game from KOJIMA? really? cant belive we waited so long for this game sometimes its a joke.. sometimes its pretty good.    … Expand
  29. GamingNinja
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    This game is pure perfection until you finish chapter one which will make you repeat previous missions with high difficulty to progress the story.. Not sure if they were lazy or didn't have enough time but this was a huge deal breaker for the pace of the game and story not to forget they cut the real ending not sure what's up with that, I guess Kojima was taking up too much time and KonamiThis game is pure perfection until you finish chapter one which will make you repeat previous missions with high difficulty to progress the story.. Not sure if they were lazy or didn't have enough time but this was a huge deal breaker for the pace of the game and story not to forget they cut the real ending not sure what's up with that, I guess Kojima was taking up too much time and Konami was losing more than it was making..
    But besides the set back this is the best Metal Gear Solid and the best open world gameplay I've ever Experienced.. This is a must buy for everyone who loves videogames really.. It's very varied and supports pretty much all play style, engaging cutscenes and lovable characters.. This game isn't one to pass up for sure..    … Expand
  30. xMaschine
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    Phenomenal. Haven't played the MGS since SoL. PP has brought the series back to life for me. Great gameplay and many failsafes in place for those that are rusty or don't have the hook of stealth gameplay mode. Also there for those that just want to go in guns ablazing and use every big gun in the arsenal. Only thing keeping me from placing a max 10 is how Konami pushed PP out of thePhenomenal. Haven't played the MGS since SoL. PP has brought the series back to life for me. Great gameplay and many failsafes in place for those that are rusty or don't have the hook of stealth gameplay mode. Also there for those that just want to go in guns ablazing and use every big gun in the arsenal. Only thing keeping me from placing a max 10 is how Konami pushed PP out of the door with an incomplete story and ran Kojima out of the company.… Expand
  31. Lord_Blacknemp
    Aug 21, 2016
    9
    The last installment of the saga as we know before the departure of its creator, Hideo Kojima, and barabaridades Konami is already planning to give the saga. It is a game that looks magnificent Graphically using the Fox Engine, which has the best gameplay of the series, that feels great world open and the management of the base, but it suffers from the eternal and permanent feeling of "The last installment of the saga as we know before the departure of its creator, Hideo Kojima, and barabaridades Konami is already planning to give the saga. It is a game that looks magnificent Graphically using the Fox Engine, which has the best gameplay of the series, that feels great world open and the management of the base, but it suffers from the eternal and permanent feeling of " they sold incomplete ", mainly in history. At one point (without detail in order not to give spoilers) ends up having missions pure filler which add nothing to the story, and the second chapter (of the two brings) note that was finished hastily, gathering what was done in the best way possible.

    Make no mistake, the story is magnificent, creates a new moment of importance to the saga, but it shows that much of the story was hastily discarded. Blame Konami pushing for launch in September ?, because of Hideo Kojima, tired of following in the saga ?. We can not say at this point.

    It's a game that I recommend if you are fans of Metal Gear, and want to know the end point of the saga created by Kojima. And if you do not care story mode, as will enjoy its incredible gameplay and spectacular graphics.

    ===================

    La ultima entrega de la saga tal como la conocemos antes de la salida de su creador, Hideo Kojima, y las barabaridades que Konami ya esta pensando hacerle a la saga. Es un juego que luce magnifico a nivel grafico con el uso del Fox Engine, que tiene la mejor jugabilidad de la saga, que le sienta genial el mundo abierto y la gestion de la base, pero que peca de la eterna y permanente sensacion de "lo vendieron incompleto", principalmente en la historia. En determinado punto (y sin detalle para no dar spoilers) termina teniendo misiones de puro relleno, que no aportan nada a la historia, y el segundo capitulo (de los dos que trae) se nota que fue acabado apresuradamente, juntando lo que se hizo de la mejor forma posible.

    No se equivoquen, la historia es magnifica, crea un nuevo momento de importancia para la saga, pero se nota que mucho de la historia fue descartado de forma apresurada. ¿Culpa de Konami presionando por lanzarlo en Septiembre?, ¿culpa de Hideo Kojima, cansando de seguir en la saga?. No lo podemos decir en este punto.

    Es un juego que recomiendo si eres fans de Metal Gear, y quieres conocer el punto final de la saga creada por Kojima. Y si te da igual el modo historia, igual disfrutaras de su increible jugabilidad y espectaculares graficos.    … Expand
  32. Spyros_spy
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Although they said the last chapter is missing this game is amazing. I've finished the story mode but the game has such re-playability that I believe I'll keep playing till next year. Simply amazing. I bought Destiny: The Taken King and Pro evolution Soccer 2016 but this game hasn't been out of the console yet! MGO and FOBs are great as well.
  33. sully22
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Good game, poor story, didn't live up to the hype unfortunately, combat is fun, no bosses. Worth a play!

    Not a patch on Mgs1 or Mgs2, but Its worth playing for sure.
  34. Spookitus
    Feb 9, 2016
    9
    A genre-defining epic with the deepest game-play in the series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a near perfect game. A massive open world with more detail and attention put into it than any game preceding, and game-play so expansive that hundreds of hours can be put into it and still be fun, challenging, and rewarding make this the best stealth action game to date. However, theA genre-defining epic with the deepest game-play in the series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a near perfect game. A massive open world with more detail and attention put into it than any game preceding, and game-play so expansive that hundreds of hours can be put into it and still be fun, challenging, and rewarding make this the best stealth action game to date. However, the story presented in this title is depressingly weak when compared to the previous entries, and will not live up to any expectations you have. While it is still interesting, the main story is not focused on enough, and leaves many strings untied. The few story centric missions that are presented are very intense, but are too few and far between. That being said, the mere fact that this game can still be enjoyed so greatly while having these narrative issues speaks leagues about it's game-play, which as previously stated, will keep you coming back for more hours and hours of tactical fun. Anywhere the story failed, the game-play succeeded.… Expand
  35. snowtiger65
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played and i literally have played most. Wasnt at all blown away by ground zeros , but this massive showcase of a game making genius is ,in one word, awesome.
  36. dablo77
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Despite the cut third chapter and "kingdom of flies" mission - one of the greatest mgs in series. Brave new breathtaking way of telling the story makes the game unique and memorable.
  37. AndreV87
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Finally, after final fantasy 7 , xenogears and few other games from the past i can fell emotions playing a game. Gameplay is perfect, music is fascinating, everything in the story plot match perfectly. Characters are awesome ,longevity is huge , 100 hours are not enough. The hole atmosphere finally it's really fascinating. Tons of things to do, tons of funny situations and moments thatFinally, after final fantasy 7 , xenogears and few other games from the past i can fell emotions playing a game. Gameplay is perfect, music is fascinating, everything in the story plot match perfectly. Characters are awesome ,longevity is huge , 100 hours are not enough. The hole atmosphere finally it's really fascinating. Tons of things to do, tons of funny situations and moments that will last forever. Even the trailer launch was perfect...ground zeroes was the perfect prologue for this game. Kojima is a genius, this game is perfect in almost every way, snake eater was surpassed. Thanks Kojima.… Expand
  38. evilexecutive
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I have ever played in my life, belonging right up there with Homeworld and Ocarina of Time. I'm currently on my second play through of this game, trying to do a Demon Run, and this is still amazingly fun. This was the best 60$ I ever spent, and **** all of the trolls that are intentionally trying to bring down the score.
  39. Hideo_Kojima
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    No matter who will take the reins, the Metal Gear Saga is finally over. Did you like it? I really hope so. And i have no regrets, even if Konami didn't let me to finish mission 51 and Act III. But still, i am happy. Big Boss is no more a character, it's an ideal spread around the world. Thank you for playing this.
  40. RabbidTaco
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I have been waiting so long for this game to come out. I am a long time MGS fan, ever since the first ones. I have been so excited for this game, I just knew it was going to be epic. I got it the minute it came out, and after putting 300 hours into it, I thought it was about time to write a review. I must admit, the game lacks story, but it is there, and it is epic. The gameplay is betterI have been waiting so long for this game to come out. I am a long time MGS fan, ever since the first ones. I have been so excited for this game, I just knew it was going to be epic. I got it the minute it came out, and after putting 300 hours into it, I thought it was about time to write a review. I must admit, the game lacks story, but it is there, and it is epic. The gameplay is better than ever, and the missions get somewhat repetitive, but that didn't stop me from having fun with it. It's a shame Konami cut chapter 3, however I would hope they release it as DLC in the future. I absolutely love the soundtrack in MGS, and this game maybe doesn't have memorable tracks such as Snake Eater or the MGS2 Main Theme, but it has some pretty awesome songs in it. The cutscenes are also awesome, I like when he punches the mirror out at the end of mission 46. MGO3 I've also had a lot of fun with. I've met my fair share of friends online so far, and I've had some great matches. Overall, 9/10. I wish I could give it a 10 but the story just lacks. Great game, though!… Expand
  41. ThatGuy007
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    A master piece and a must buy for any MGS fan. Hideo Kojima has done it again. Konami have lost one of the best developers in the business but Sony have gained an amazing talent and I can't wait for his next game.
  42. Cask_Fix_Sir_Us
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    The best stealth game ever made. The graphics are outstanding, the controls are smooth and responsive. The story just kind-of dies at the end. The micro-transaction on-line game is stupid and just a cash grab. You really should play this game at least once. Renting it is a good idea since Konami killed off the series, buy it later if you like it.
  43. Mogensen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece by Kojjima, i can´t thank him enough for this work.

    All the metalgearsolid games are great.

    enjoy
  44. Siontis
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece! This game is epic, finally a true next gen experience. I can't understand the users low ratings at all, maybe some people are used to play broken , rushed out, poor frame rate , glitchy titles and they get confused when perfection shows up. Perfect graphics, glitch free, amazing gameplay and solid mechanics, tons of missions and side ops that you'll need a lifetime toMasterpiece! This game is epic, finally a true next gen experience. I can't understand the users low ratings at all, maybe some people are used to play broken , rushed out, poor frame rate , glitchy titles and they get confused when perfection shows up. Perfect graphics, glitch free, amazing gameplay and solid mechanics, tons of missions and side ops that you'll need a lifetime to perfect. The only flaw of the game is that it is HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!… Expand
  45. TanAlpha021
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Hideo Kojima has done it once again, MGS V is a great game with a very interesting storyline and near perfect voice acting. The stealth is also a key factor to the game which makes it so good, be sure to grab this if you haven't already!
  46. JMont
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This is a master piece. A new way to enjoy Kojima's creations, it's really sad that this is probably the last MGS created by the Legend. And KONAMI, even though i'm helping you by getting this title, this is the last game i buy from you.. expect that many people won't buy a MGS that is not created by Kojima.
  47. zovanni
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Music is great, graphics and gameplay above real, i've been waiting for this for years. Who are the fools that gave to this piece of art a zero? They should be kicked out of mc, they're not from planet earth
  48. Malice-Flare
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    one of the best games this year...

    10 is the highest recommendation i reviewers can give, but it never means it's a perfect game. there's always room for improvement...

    however, anyone scoring this below a 6 is never to be taken seriously...
  49. Poringx
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chanceThis game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chance and I know you will fall in love with this game, just like I did! Brilliant, just brilliant...… Expand
  50. gaxxo99
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    I've been playing games for 20 years, Nothing before or most probably ever again will be as majestic as this quite stunning masterpiece of a game. I love my girlfriend but if had to choose between her and mgs5 I would have to leave her (as much as love her) i love this game just a little more. If you hate gaming but would like to give it a try make this the one for you!. Pure genius! hideoI've been playing games for 20 years, Nothing before or most probably ever again will be as majestic as this quite stunning masterpiece of a game. I love my girlfriend but if had to choose between her and mgs5 I would have to leave her (as much as love her) i love this game just a little more. If you hate gaming but would like to give it a try make this the one for you!. Pure genius! hideo please give us one more. x… Expand
  51. SnurgBurgler
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This game is literally one of THE best games I have ever played on earth. Now for me, this game is definitely in my top 10 favorite games of all time, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's an AMAZING game. The mechanics of the game are great and it's one of the shining things about this game. You have to use stealth and strategy to get your objective finished. The game isThis game is literally one of THE best games I have ever played on earth. Now for me, this game is definitely in my top 10 favorite games of all time, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's an AMAZING game. The mechanics of the game are great and it's one of the shining things about this game. You have to use stealth and strategy to get your objective finished. The game is really fun and the story is great. This game is a great open-world stealth strategy game. Riding around on your horse through the open-world and taking over enemy outposts. The story is also pretty great as well. It's a bit sparse and the gameplay is what really shines about this game. The graphics also look great, though, since it's an open-world game, it does have it's graphical glitches and some graphics that look a bit weird, but that doesn't take away from the game at all. This game is amazing, and this review doesn't even do it justice, but it's a great game and a gem of the year and definitely on my top 10 games of 2015.… Expand
  52. GORGMOARGORG
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    From a sheer graphic and game-play stand point this game is awesome...lots of actual fun things to do. I haven't really played anything like it.

    The story while enjoyable was lacking and the finish just can't carry it to the end. This is a great video game in itself but again the story was lacking and not up to par of the previous entries.
  53. jpettibone
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions -Excellent base management system -Free additional online mode (MGO) Cons: -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it What stood out: -"The Truth" main op,    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay
    -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality
    -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions
    -Excellent base management system
    -Free additional online mode (MGO)
    Cons:
    -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it
    What stood out:
    -"The Truth" main op, "Shining Lights, Even in Death" main op    … Expand
  54. hagworm
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    I have played almost every Metal Gear Solid game, and it's exciting to see how Mr. Kojima innovated the series and shaped it to create something so extraordinary like The Phantom Pain. The fullness and the freedom of gameplay, superb graphics, complicated yet amazing story, and lots of surprising details make MGS V: The Phantom Pain not only the best video game of all time, but also theI have played almost every Metal Gear Solid game, and it's exciting to see how Mr. Kojima innovated the series and shaped it to create something so extraordinary like The Phantom Pain. The fullness and the freedom of gameplay, superb graphics, complicated yet amazing story, and lots of surprising details make MGS V: The Phantom Pain not only the best video game of all time, but also the best entertainment product so far.… Expand
  55. camptownrangers
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Thief 2 is no longer the world's best stealth game.

    It held the title for so many years, but it simply cannot possibly compare to this masterpiece of design.
  56. JudasKiss12
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Best stealth game ever made? Best action game? Even better. This is, perhaps, the best game ever made. A rollercoaster story with tons of twists and turns, wrapped up with the best gameplay I've ever experienced. Bravo, Kojima.
  57. Teamflasher
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    I never had patience to play the MGS games. My last MGS game was on my PS2. But since I heard many positive stories about the last MGS of Kojima, I bought the game. Now, I'm older and I have the patience to play the game. I loved it. I can write a whole story about MGSV TPP but it'll take days about it. Thank you Hideo Kojima!
  58. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Fox Engine was created for Phantom Pain and they are really compatible, beautiful graphics, nice missions (even the secundary) and also an amazing and tipically gameplay for the Metal Gear franchise, you have a mother base to administrate, training, and also partners and tons of items and weapons to have success on your quest.
    Great stor and of course a Hideo Kojima Game quality, some fan    Fox Engine was created for Phantom Pain and they are really compatible, beautiful graphics, nice missions (even the secundary) and also an amazing and tipically gameplay for the Metal Gear franchise, you have a mother base to administrate, training, and also partners and tons of items and weapons to have success on your quest.
    Great stor and of course a Hideo Kojima Game quality, some fan service and hours of fun. Masterpiece    … Expand
  59. AdeptaSororita
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Why are you reading this and not playing The Phantom Pain!

    Amazing game, one of the best in the series and even though the name kinda creeps me out - its a solid 9 out of 10
  60. Jimmy_Rinser
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    So good. Game allows you to be very creative and play in what ever way you want. graphics and setting all look incredible. Even though it has gone away from the more linier MGS style of gameplay you can still find yourself in all sorts of situations which still feel like original MGS games. Story is a little lacking but it kind of stays true the time in the story of which it is set. AnySo good. Game allows you to be very creative and play in what ever way you want. graphics and setting all look incredible. Even though it has gone away from the more linier MGS style of gameplay you can still find yourself in all sorts of situations which still feel like original MGS games. Story is a little lacking but it kind of stays true the time in the story of which it is set. Any lover of the old MGS games will truly enjoy this. Well worth the wait… Expand
  61. Angeluca91
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    instructions for those who have rated this game 5 or less: 1) take your console 2)open the window 3)throw the console out 4)find a new hobby.
    seriously a game could be not be of your liking but to rating bad this game is impossible...
  62. 3ep1995
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    the game play mechanics are perfect, it's like all of the works and experiences from the last 10 games have led to this final top notch work of art in every aspect. there are so much to discover and to do in an open world setting.
    and it's not just about the game play, the stunning visuals, great voice acting, an awesome story, and many other things that exist in this game which can    the game play mechanics are perfect, it's like all of the works and experiences from the last 10 games have led to this final top notch work of art in every aspect. there are so much to discover and to do in an open world setting.
    and it's not just about the game play, the stunning visuals, great voice acting, an awesome story, and many other things that exist in this game which can easily bring it the game of the year(if not the generation) award.    … Expand
  63. gisarts
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Besides multiplayer and some exaggerated powerful characters, Metal Gear hold still a great playability and i can't stop playing. This is the most important thing in a game so far.
  64. AlexDuplex
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    I am going to tell you this right now, I LOVE THIS GAME. The game is masterfully grafted, and the pacing is perfect. The combat feels responsive and satisfying, while the stealth feels exciting and terrifying. This game has truly mastered both the action and stealth genre, and in the future games belonging to either of those genres will be compared with this masterpiece. Fans of the seriesI am going to tell you this right now, I LOVE THIS GAME. The game is masterfully grafted, and the pacing is perfect. The combat feels responsive and satisfying, while the stealth feels exciting and terrifying. This game has truly mastered both the action and stealth genre, and in the future games belonging to either of those genres will be compared with this masterpiece. Fans of the series will be pleased to hear that this game has Hideo Kojima written all over it. It is everything that we have come to love about the series. The game is full of symbolism and allusions relating to the previous games (specifically Snake Eater). The game is also beautifully optimized for all platforms so you can expect a smooth gaming experience. It goes without saying at this point that I rate the game 10/10, however this is not to say that the game is flawless. One of the main gripes i have with the game is the fact that once you are in the map, there is only two ways you can get from 1 end to another. 1: you can run/ride there 2: you can use your helicopter. however this issue with number 2 is that in order to use your helicopter to get from one end of the map to the next you will have wait through 2 loading screens. However this issue is something that can probably be patched in the future. The second issue that you may experience with the game is that it seems as though the over-arching storyline takes a backseat to the episodic storylines you play though. This is something that may dissuade the more "hard-core" metal gear fan, however i personally found every side mission to be fulfilling. I rate this game 10/10 because i wholeheartedly believe this game is the best stealth game and arguably one of the best action games out there right now.… Expand
  65. bw217904
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    game is so good I made an account to give my first review ever. My favorite games in the last 10 years are now: Skyrim, Mass Effect Series, Metal Gear Solid V (no particular order), the game is perfect, definitely the best game on next gen and I play A LOT of games. I haven't stopped playing since I bought last monday, definitely need to start an AA meeting for this game.
  66. KnucklesChaotix
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Amazing, there is (almost) nothing about this game I dislike. The only downside is that the story doesn't really feel like it has a definitive ending. Gameplay is perfect, story is great, characters are lovable, and the game is overall heart-wrenching and thrilling, just like all the others in the series.
  67. DrakeGarrison
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    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 Hideo Kojima's first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.
  68. damianpara
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Ending a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a fewEnding a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a few moments that allow the player some control, more so masked as a tutorial. After that it's straight game play, the first 20 hours left me asking for more cut scene! Which I'm sure is the inner MG fan asking for more clarification, as I'm definitely not used to this much game play, without a lengthy explanation about the absurd situation that had just occurred. Most of the game's extraneous story, is delivered to the player via recordings given in the form of cassette tapes. Given the vast amount of exploration and seem less control between the open world and Mother Base, it's actually a great medium to listen in on some of the on-goings in the background as you're trying to organise your Mother Base staff, initiate your men into war, locate resources etc. But if you're a die-hard MG fan, my advise to you is; put everything you know aside when playing this game. I'll give you ten bucks if you don't drop your jaw in awe for the environment that you explore, the animation of the characters that are almost lifelike, the gorgeous graphics and even the added Mother Base missions and extra Side Ops. Although as amazing as this all is, the game does have some niggles that at times required me to get off my seat, and inhale a sense of "I will not punch my screen", as the controls can sometimes become extremely frustrating, especially when handling D-Horse. But these minor issues aside, I am having the absolute time of my life with this game and you should too. Is it the best MG game for the fans? I'm actually not sure. Is it one of the best games I have ever played? Absolutely.… Expand
  69. Tgooding01
    Oct 22, 2015
    8
    The stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficultThe stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficult than if it was linear but I feel it could do more.… Expand
  70. Robertk
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Having only just begun this account I will make this as short and to the point as possible. I am not in the habit of awarding any game with a perfect ten under usual circumstances. METAL GEAR SOLID: THE PHANTOM PAIN is the greatest stealth game I have ever played.

    The vast amount of time and energy it must have taken to make it so polished and smooth are mind boggling. Snake controls    Having only just begun this account I will make this as short and to the point as possible. I am not in the habit of awarding any game with a perfect ten under usual circumstances. METAL GEAR SOLID: THE PHANTOM PAIN is the greatest stealth game I have ever played.

    The vast amount of time and energy it must have taken to make it so polished and smooth are mind boggling. Snake controls better than any game character playable today IMO, except for maybe GTA V characters rendered with the Natural Motion tech.

    If you have a PS4 do yourself a favor and rend or play this for a few hours. and you really need to invest some time too. I just reached a point in the game where everything becomes much more fast paced and complex. That is usually the time the story starts to come together, but not in MGS Phantom Pain.    … Expand
  71. realtonit
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    This game, like the previous Kojima games, tries to be a mix between a movie and a video game. Few can accomplish this in the industry with such quality as Kojima, and he did it yet again.

    The gameplay is just FLAWLESS. That`s it. You will feel like you`re Snake, specially with the open world concept. You will progress as you desire, and this makes that much diference when getting into    This game, like the previous Kojima games, tries to be a mix between a movie and a video game. Few can accomplish this in the industry with such quality as Kojima, and he did it yet again.

    The gameplay is just FLAWLESS. That`s it. You will feel like you`re Snake, specially with the open world concept. You will progress as you desire, and this makes that much diference when getting into the character. Also, MGS5 is a game that is made of several games. You are gonna be the CEO of your mother base, deciding which staff is better for each job, design your base, decide which upgrades to research, etc. This is you building the Mother Base you would invade years later, as Solid Snake. This is too cool (for a MGS fan at least).

    The story could be better (the game feels like its not finished) but thats why its not a full 10.

    All in all, if you like good games, get this one. If you like MG games, you are already late in getting this.    … Expand
  72. HarlanSaysSo
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Just an absolute blast to play. The amount of detail in this game is simply staggering. The overwhelming options on which to tackle any situation is also amazing. If this is the way to go out, then bravo Kojima-San. I absolutely love this game. There is a bit of a learning curve but after a couple of hours, everything starts to fall into place and becomes a little more smooth. If this isJust an absolute blast to play. The amount of detail in this game is simply staggering. The overwhelming options on which to tackle any situation is also amazing. If this is the way to go out, then bravo Kojima-San. I absolutely love this game. There is a bit of a learning curve but after a couple of hours, everything starts to fall into place and becomes a little more smooth. If this is indeed the last run for Metal Gear Solid, you just absolutely MUST MUST MUST buy this game. Do not miss out on playing one of the best games ever made. It truly is as simple as that . 10/10… Expand
  73. Hunter1534
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Extremely fun game. Don't listen to the whiny vocal minority. Some of the best stealth mechanics in the stealth genre. The story is also much more subtle than the previous game which I like.
  74. JohnathanWells
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average. It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average.
    It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching that number. It's a REAL shame, I wanted this game to be the best game in the series, and to some extent it does have the best everything, but the story... it just didn't deliver.

    I hope Konami releases DLC with some if not all of the content that's clearly not in the game. I hope the game gets saved just like Mass Effect 3 did.    … Expand
  75. BOXTiger
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Kojima is perfect once MORE.

    You can enjoy this game even if it's your first metal gear.

    Don't afraid of it. You'll be Real **** Absorbed in Metal gear V.

    Thank you Kojima
  76. CR2803
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Simply, Game of the Year.

    One of the few game where I don't understand how someone could give a negative score. I know you're entitled to your own opinions, but you have to be completely deluded to give this game a zero. If you were ever even slightly a fan of the previous games, you'd appreciate how much better this is. If you weren't a fan, don't give the game a negative score just    Simply, Game of the Year.

    One of the few game where I don't understand how someone could give a negative score. I know you're entitled to your own opinions, but you have to be completely deluded to give this game a zero. If you were ever even slightly a fan of the previous games, you'd appreciate how much better this is. If you weren't a fan, don't give the game a negative score just because it's not your type of game. The story is the best yet, the gameplay is one of the smoothest you'll play and as good as bug-free as you could get for what's on the verge of an open world RPG. Visually stunning, really makes use of the PS4's capabilities.

    There is so much to do in this game you'll struggle to 100% it, but it's definitely worth the struggle if you could even class it as one. Re-masters aside, the best Playstation 4 game yet for me, a game you'll really lose track of time when you're playing.    … Expand
  77. jingQ
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    + high quality graphic
    + Not boring call sign
    + kojima Induced steel interesting story of metalgear series + sound track + interesting Collectibles + interesting boss battle,enemy character ~ i can't see lot of 'kojima sense(and humor)' - similar composition of a side ops - I did not finish the game. by the way, i heard a lot of time about incomplete story. finally, I could not    + high quality graphic
    + Not boring call sign
    + kojima Induced steel interesting story of metalgear series
    + sound track
    + interesting Collectibles
    + interesting boss battle,enemy character
    ~ i can't see lot of 'kojima sense(and humor)'

    - similar composition of a side ops
    - I did not finish the game. by the way, i heard a lot of time about incomplete story.
    finally, I could not concentrate on the story. Because I heard these news. but Every time i relly injoy this game.    … Expand
  78. Zidane_Mina
    Mar 22, 2016
    9
    Only so often i come across a videogame with such a deligthful gameplay, but the Phantom Pain surely holds one of the best gameplay designs i have ever experienced. The mission design, the open world, the Rock Solid controllers, MGS V has made its way into the videogame pantheon as an example of how a Stealth-Action game should be. That being said, what holds this game from achieving aOnly so often i come across a videogame with such a deligthful gameplay, but the Phantom Pain surely holds one of the best gameplay designs i have ever experienced. The mission design, the open world, the Rock Solid controllers, MGS V has made its way into the videogame pantheon as an example of how a Stealth-Action game should be. That being said, what holds this game from achieving a perfect score its the story, which surely reflected Konami's and Kojima's affairs, specially by the second half of the game. Regardless, no Metal Gear has ever been this polished, and the staggering amount of content will surely give players hundreds of hours worth of entertainment.… Expand
  79. Mudgee
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    There is obviously a lot of thought that has been poured into this game. I've never seen so much detail poured into the little things,that you just shake your head in disbelief. MGS5 is one of those few wonders that you'll look back on in ten years and wonder why others did not follow its lead. Personally, I've never been a huge MG fan and so the storyline from the get-go simply perplexedThere is obviously a lot of thought that has been poured into this game. I've never seen so much detail poured into the little things,that you just shake your head in disbelief. MGS5 is one of those few wonders that you'll look back on in ten years and wonder why others did not follow its lead. Personally, I've never been a huge MG fan and so the storyline from the get-go simply perplexed me. I was fine not knowing because of the sheer enjoyment of it. As the later missions rolled around I started to lose the urgency to come back to it. This is a must-play game for anyone that loves the history and lore of MG, also a must for the stealth fans out there. Unfortunately, I simply can't bring myself to keep returning to it, despite all its successor attributes.… Expand
  80. dasthomas
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    10/10 this is one of these games.
    Game sometimes lacks in informing you what is important thing to do at the moment, for instance: how to manage your Mother Base, or what the hell is FOB mission. Don't get me wrong, if you don't know stuff, you are always able to figure things out, but MGS is not one of these games that automates everything for you, some things you have to figure out    10/10 this is one of these games.
    Game sometimes lacks in informing you what is important thing to do at the moment, for instance: how to manage your Mother Base, or what the hell is FOB mission. Don't get me wrong, if you don't know stuff, you are always able to figure things out, but MGS is not one of these games that automates everything for you, some things you have to figure out yourself, sometimes by trial and error.    … Expand
  81. fijiboy
    Jun 26, 2016
    9
    This is easily the hardest review I have ever had to write. Let me start by saying that metal gear solid 5 is definitely an incredible game, and is unlike any other game ever made and probably unlike anything that will ever be made. the gameplay is undoubtedly the strongest and most incredible part of the game. No other game uses an open world environment as a part of the gameplay asThis is easily the hardest review I have ever had to write. Let me start by saying that metal gear solid 5 is definitely an incredible game, and is unlike any other game ever made and probably unlike anything that will ever be made. the gameplay is undoubtedly the strongest and most incredible part of the game. No other game uses an open world environment as a part of the gameplay as well as the phantom pain. exploring the beautiful open deserts of Afghanistan and the wet jungles and barren plains of Africa is fun but what makes the open world so great is how its terrain, weather, time of day and enemy bases placed in the world plays a huge role in how you decide to go about your missions and the enormous amount of resources and gadgets you have at your disposal gives an endless amount of gameplay styles and options while in the field. the game leaves everything up to you and does not hold your hand at all, allowing you create your own war stories unique to you. I genuinely feel that any one else who plays this game will have a completely different experience than I did when it came to how they went about completing their missions and that's pretty freaking awesome, in fact this has alot to do with the games key themes that are reveled at the end of the game, which I will not spoil for you. every mission is memorable and well directed and realized and are extremely enjoyable, until you get into the post game, which is my biggest issue of the game. unfortunately the director of the game hideo kojima did not get all the time he needed to finish the game how he intended, and the game was rushed by the publishers of the game. This left the last ten or so missions being recycled missions from earlier in the game with the difficulty of the missions being ramped up. this is extremely disappointing because the meat of the story is in these final chapters of the game and the narrative doesn't flow at all because the missions don't translate into whats going on near the end and its such a shame that we couldn't play the missions kojima could have made if he was given the time. The story of the game is the most controversial topic it seems when it comes to the game, which I wont spoil, but I will say the main story until the post missions start is pretty straight forward and easy to follow. The cut scenes are beautifully directed and the voice acting is superb, and the main story is actually quite compelling even though it doesn't have the amount of revelations and plot twists fans may have expected, but the incredibly profound ideas and themes the franchise is known for is still all there in spades, especially in the post game. The post game and ending are where people are really divided on this game, and when I played through the ending of this game, I was dumbfounded by the twist and to be honest quite angry, but after a day or two thinking about it and trying to figure out what kojima was trying to do with this ending, I ended up loving it and I feel that much like metal gear solid 2, people are going to be really upset about it for a while, but as the years go by and people think about it more, people are going to appreciate what the ending was trying to do and I think people will start seeing how incredible of a game and a work of art this game is. I would love to give this game a 10 but because of the recycling of older missions by the end and how it breaks up the flow of the narrative, I cant, but I do believe this game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  82. Emilerules97
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    This game is excellent because it is designed to favor creative thinking and planning, but REALLY this time. I know reviewers often say "This game let's you play as you want" for any given game, but then you play the game and you are heavily restricted by the number of enemies and the such. MGSV is the exception, as it let's you play however you want and still have fun. I found the storyThis game is excellent because it is designed to favor creative thinking and planning, but REALLY this time. I know reviewers often say "This game let's you play as you want" for any given game, but then you play the game and you are heavily restricted by the number of enemies and the such. MGSV is the exception, as it let's you play however you want and still have fun. I found the story to be excellent and the gameplay and unlocking system satisfying.

    The only downside is that the side ops are repetitive as there are 157, of course there is alot of variety on those 157, but if you do each single one you will see the same ones coming back.

    Also, every time you deploy you must suffer an unskipable cutscene with the chopper getting to the objective.

    Keep in mind that these 2 small negative points are not enough to make this even close to being just an average game. Truly a masterpiece for newcomers and veterans of the series.    … Expand
  83. bigboss1964
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V : The Phantom Pain

    Game-play:The game-play in this game is excellent i really love it ,the new mechanics works great with the open-world scenario that is new to the series .You can take any approach to the game as you see fit and play with a ton of new and old weapons and items. Story:This is the part that the game lose some points because the story is good but the    Metal Gear Solid V : The Phantom Pain

    Game-play:The game-play in this game is excellent i really love it ,the new mechanics works great with the open-world scenario that is new to the series .You can take any approach to the game as you see fit and play with a ton of new and old weapons and items.

    Story:This is the part that the game lose some points because the story is good but the game throws at you so many distractions that you can not enjoy it properly but still is a really good story with interesting characters and plot also at the end game the game force you to play some same missions only in a harder difficulty to progress to the story witch i would really appreciated if it could be just optional.The story takes around 40 to 45 hours to complete.

    Graphics:The graphics are awesome I really enjoy looking at the game.

    Notes:The game is fantastic I know a lot of people hated because it does not follow the classic MGS style and they where waiting the best game of the series witch i did too but because it is not the best game in the series that does not making it a bad game.This game is a masterpiece and you should buy it even if you have not play any other metal gear .This game deserves the full price.    … Expand
  84. DrZomboid
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Super good game but very bad MGS. Episode feature sucks, missions can be boring and repetitive. Dog is better buddy than quiet. Controlls issue, some bad boss idea.
  85. Odogreviews
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is conflicting game to review. During the development of The Phantom Pain there was great conflicts between Kojima Productions, the developer of the game, and Konami, the game publisher. This lead to aspects of the game never being fully finished. The game features some of the best graphics and gameplay I have ever seen but suffers from a poorly toldMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is conflicting game to review. During the development of The Phantom Pain there was great conflicts between Kojima Productions, the developer of the game, and Konami, the game publisher. This lead to aspects of the game never being fully finished. The game features some of the best graphics and gameplay I have ever seen but suffers from a poorly told unfinished story.
    MGSV has amazing graphics that really make it stand above the crowd. The game uses the FOX engine a brand new engine that was created in house by Kojima Productions. The engine is able to create some of the most photorealistic graphics to date. The character models are very detailed and look amazing during cutscenes and show a variety of facial expressions. The environments are also extremely detailed. Especially the map of Afghanistan which is full of detail from the sun soaked desert to the small but detailed military compounds that are spread throughout the map. On the other hand the map of Central Africa lacks that same detail. The areas are dull looking and have savanna grass lands that lack the detail of Afghanistan's desert. It would have been better if the game took place on one map so the graphics could be much more consistent. The game does feature a day and night cycle as well as dynamic weather effects that are quite beautiful. For an open world game made for current and last gen consoles MGSV is a graphical treat.
    MGSV sadly tells a poor story. Due to the fact Kojima and his team were rushed in development the story does not end on a complete note. The intro of the game is amazing and really hyped me up for the story the game would tell but it only ends in disappointment. MGS games are known for telling amazing stories that are complete and contain much social commentary. MGSV does contain social commentary such as revenge, the effects of war on individuals, child soldiers, the Cold War, bioterrism, and the theme of language and how it affects our society but lacks a complete narrative arc to tell them completely. To avoid spoilers I will only give a very basic summary of the story. In MGSV you play as the legendary soldier Big Boss(aka Snake) who has been in a coma for 9 years after the destruction of his military base. The player must help Snake build his base back up and take revenge on the man who destroyed his base. Overall the story is basic and very common for a series that has created some of gaming’s best narratives. The game contains very little story due to the game’s episodic structure. Most of the story is hidden in cassette tapes the player can listen to. It would have been to see this conversions in cutscenes rather than these cassette tapes. The MGS series is known for using cinematic storytelling and uses lots of heavily detailed long cutscenes. Sadly MGSV contains very little of these but the few that are there are very well done. MGSV is story also ends with a bad plot twist that further weakens the experience.
    MGSV on the other hand has the best gameplay of the series. The game gives the player many ways to tackle each mission in the game. The player can sneak into the enemy base and play it stealthy or they can go guns blazing and murder everyone at the base. MGSV also has many cool gadgets and tools the player can use to tackle each mission. The first chapter has the best missions of the game while the second one is weak and forces the player to replay old missions on harder difficulties to unlock new ones. The guns in the game have a real punch to them and so does the close corridors combat. MGSV is an open world game and is spread out between the two maps of Afghanistan and Central Africa. The open world is barren and barely populated with people or things that interesting to do besides the missions. Kojima should have had the game be a linear experience like his previous games. The open world sadly adds nothing to the game and should have been scrapped. In between missions the player can stop at Mother Base where the player can customize. On the battlefield troops can be knocked out and ballooned to Mother Base to help you with missions. The occasional boss fights are a refreshing break from the sneaking missions but them uninspired. Overall MGSV offers the best gameplay of the series.
    MGSV is an amazing game despite the complaints I have mentioned. The gameplay and graphics are really something special but the story is saddly underwhelming. If Kojima opted for a more linear story based style the game would have been 10. MGSV is still an excellent game and is must buy for what it does right. Kojima Production is now working on a new game on a new game called “Death Stranding” which will be an open world action game. This worries me a bit but I hope that he is able to learn from the lessons of MGSV by giving Death Stranding a better plot and using his new Decima engine to create photorealistic graphics that improve upon the FOX engine.

    9/10: Excellent    … Expand
  86. Nalbor
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This is the first MGS game I've ever played and I'm simply blown away by its scale and complexity. I was expecting it to be another stealth game with decent story and solid game play. I got positively surprised though when I realised how perfectly balanced this game is and how much more depth into the game play brings the mother base management aspect.
    Except main story missions you can    This is the first MGS game I've ever played and I'm simply blown away by its scale and complexity. I was expecting it to be another stealth game with decent story and solid game play. I got positively surprised though when I realised how perfectly balanced this game is and how much more depth into the game play brings the mother base management aspect.
    Except main story missions you can play side op missions and later in the game invade other player's mother bases online. You can also send you troops to complete online missions and deployment missions which takes a lot of weight away from having to earn money and collecting resources only on your own.
    You do this all not only to proceed with the main story but also to be able to develop weapons and items that will compliment your play style as it is entirely up to you how will your kit look like.
    There is so much more that you can do on in this game that I would need probably at least an hour to list it all here. I will just say one thing: all stealth games fans should play this game, you will not be disappointed!    … Expand
  87. THECucho
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    MGSV is in another level of gameplay, the controls and the mechanics are really a fantastic work. I mean you can feel every muscle of Venom Snake while you control him, the responsiveness is awesome.
    The core gameplay is majestic! Kojima created a world of infinite possibilities and very very enjoyable, you can play and replay this game as an another whole different game.
    Excellent game.
  88. TheKillCamCrew
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal Gear Solid V is the second Metal Gear Solid game I have ever played so I am no fanboy of this franchise but this game has turned me into one. I will review this game in a few parts :
    GRAPHICS
    GAMEPLAY
    STORY
    LEVEL DESIGN
    ONLINE.

    GRAPHICS:
    Let's start of with graphics now I played this game on the PS4 so the game runs at 1080p 60 FPS which means this is a incredibly smooth game and it is filled to the brim with detail and it is incredibly focused on making this game realistic like when I was looking through my goggles and it was a warm day in the game so in the distance there was a blur just like in real life. The physics are also great though sometimes do a few funny glitches but it's not annoying it's instead funny so in all the graphics score a 10/10
    GAMEPLAY:
    The gameplay in this game is incredibly varied on one side we have incredible deep and rich stealth mechanics and on the other side we have explosions and guns and havoc so let's look at the stealthy approach first before The Boss snaps my neck. Boss has at his disposal an array of ways of eliminating his enemies silently. There's the hilarious cardboard box which can be equipped with posters to ensue different reactions from the enemy. You can put a target to sleep kill him or punch him in the face you can also interrogate enemy's for useful bits of information. Now on the explosion side. Boss has so many lethal weapons it's hard to chose sniper rifles, machine guns, handguns freaking rocket launchers and all of these weapons can be customized to either be more quite or more loud and deadly you also have your companions like D-Walker who can be equipped with non-lethal or lethal weapons and so can the other companions like D-Dog and Quiet but not D-Horse because you can't exactly give a RPG to a horse and hope he kills a few guys but there's even more stuff to do than missions let's talk about the coolest of all the gameplay options and that is running Diamond Dogs. You see Boss has a private military force who will develop new weapons for him and he can send soldiers on missions for money in this case GMP and resources which you can use to upgrade Mother Base your main HQ this is feels instantly fresh and new and plus your staff get's cool and funny names like Flying Mantis or something. There are also side ops which can be done at your leisure but you want to do them because you can find rare soldiers and resources during the side ops so they are Worth it and they are also story side ops that will advance the story but only when you want it so the gameplay is rich and is Worth a 10/10
    STORY: Let's talk about the story now for people who haven't played the previous metal gear solid games you will have trouble following some of the characters tales but after a few videos about some of the characters I loved the characters way more and they became way more important to me but that was at the beginning but at the end and after the actions they perform they would have stilled have been important to me without the lore videos. The game starts in a mental hospital in Cyprus where Big Boss but I call him Boss like the other characters wakes up after a 9 year coma with his left arm missing he then is attacked by the PF Cipher but with the help of a mysterious stranger he escapes the hospital and is brought to Afghanistan with Revolver Ocelot where the Boss must save his old friend Kaz Miller. This game touches on some adult themes like the physiological impact of losing limbs, it also talks about child soldiers and also has a central theme concerning languages and nuclear weapons but let's talk controversy which concerns the character Quiet she is almost naked but in my opinion this is explained as she was burned and the language parasites saved her life but she breathes through her skin which means she doesn't like wearing clothes because it makes it difficult for her to breath and after in the story her ending is bitter sweet and it actually made me cry which proves she is well developed and she inspired emotions in me even if she can't talk her actions make her who she is. The campaign lacks lengthy cuteness but the few cutscenes they are well made and are great to watch. So the campaign scores a 9/10
    LEVEL DESIGN: The level design in this game allows for both action and stealth gameplay without punishing the other the first half of the game has a variety of scenarios which allow for a great variety of approaches but the second half of the story missions feel repetitive from the last ones so the level design scores a 9/10
    ONLINE: The online part of this game was delayed a while but it has been finally released and it is pretty fun the mode allows you to use your custom avatar you created at the beginning of the game and allows you to change him with armor hats and loadouts they are some balancing issues like my level 10 butt getting destroyed by level 38 players and a connection issue with the first mode but the other modes are fun so 8/1    … Expand
  89. Brendon6446
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Good game, MGS lived up to the hype it was surrounded by. Gameplay (while sometimes repetitive) is very good. If your into story driven stealth gamed then this is the game for you
  90. joaogiorno
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I've been waiting for this game since it was teased at the name of "The Phantom Pain". After 3 years of waiting and replaying Guns of the Patriots over and over again, I can confirm that this is a necessary acquisition for every fan of the series. When you finish the last actual mission (46), you'll know what I'm talking about.
    However, the game is not complete. A big amount of the game's    I've been waiting for this game since it was teased at the name of "The Phantom Pain". After 3 years of waiting and replaying Guns of the Patriots over and over again, I can confirm that this is a necessary acquisition for every fan of the series. When you finish the last actual mission (46), you'll know what I'm talking about.
    However, the game is not complete. A big amount of the game's content was already shown by the fantastic trailers we've watched... Actually, there are even some content in the trailer that isn't even in the final game like the scene where snake is walking through burned corpses and screams in anger.
    The game contains the best stealth mechanics I’ve ever seen and the gameplay is overall very satisfying.
    The story is one of the weakest points because it is obviously unfinished. Eli’s story doesn’t come to a conclusion because the development team didn't have enough time to do so. That's very upsetting to be frank.
    For all the Metal Gear fans this game will probably be considered one of the worst games from the franchise yet, but that doesn’t means that it is a bad game, just not as good as we were used to.    … Expand
  91. platinummaster
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    I have been anticipating this game since ground zeroes was announced , and i have to say its well worth the wait, but it falls short of just what i wanted from this game.
    firstly , no one can argue that this games gameplay is spectacular , infact id say it was the best thing about the game , it feels great leveling up mother base and just completing outposts , but unfortunatly after the    I have been anticipating this game since ground zeroes was announced , and i have to say its well worth the wait, but it falls short of just what i wanted from this game.
    firstly , no one can argue that this games gameplay is spectacular , infact id say it was the best thing about the game , it feels great leveling up mother base and just completing outposts , but unfortunatly after the 50 hour point or so you will have established your prefered playstyle and from then on the game actually got annoying for me because i wanted to try all the crazy new **** i was developing but i wanted to stick with my no kills playthrough , thats probably just a nitpick for me but it was still annoying.

    Now the big problem , this games story ,
    i liked it actually , infact i thought it was better than peace walker even though there isnt reallymuch of one present in phantom pain it is still satisfying to play and the ending is just.............WOW

    not the best game ever made , but the best game of this year so far !

    go out now and just buy it

    GO !

    BUY IT!    … Expand
  92. ZiltonReviews
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    Perfect Gameplay. I really don't know how else to really explain this. Everything about this game ran very smoothly and shove the series so much further.
  93. Dingo-_-2007
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    So... I bought this game a few weeks after release date. And I played it. And I played it some more. And I had fun because the game is for everyone. Literally anyone can play it. You don't have to be a stealth pro and to be honest you don't even have to have played all the others, I have played all of 2 and around 4 hours of 3 and 4. The amount of stuff you can do is amazing. Its fun andSo... I bought this game a few weeks after release date. And I played it. And I played it some more. And I had fun because the game is for everyone. Literally anyone can play it. You don't have to be a stealth pro and to be honest you don't even have to have played all the others, I have played all of 2 and around 4 hours of 3 and 4. The amount of stuff you can do is amazing. Its fun and theres loads of stuff to try out game play wise. All I have to say is sadly, don't expect a finished story.… Expand
  94. AlchemistOfCaos
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    This game dont have the best story of all MGS games, but this have the perfect gameplay, perfect replay value, great Online, and other things. You must play and replay this master piece.
  95. JaggerE
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A riveting gameplay experience that is so deep and well made you can't help but be in awe of it.

    Pros: + MASTERFUL gameplay. Every encounter is unique to the way you play/approach it. + SO. MUCH. CONTENT. + Incredible Visuals and animation + Wonderful story that ties up all loose ends in the series + Metal Gear Online is just as deep and rewarding + Build your mother base +    A riveting gameplay experience that is so deep and well made you can't help but be in awe of it.

    Pros:
    + MASTERFUL gameplay. Every encounter is unique to the way you play/approach it.
    + SO. MUCH. CONTENT.
    + Incredible Visuals and animation
    + Wonderful story that ties up all loose ends in the series
    + Metal Gear Online is just as deep and rewarding
    + Build your mother base
    + Fantastic Opening Sequence

    Cons:
    - Konami

    10/10    … Expand
  96. RealLeather
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    MGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The time you spend stealing materials and knocking out guards is endlessly entertaining but I did have some gripes. I loved MGS3 but I am definately not a fan of the series as a whole, for me the ideas behind MGS are much better than how they're executed...MGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The time you spend stealing materials and knocking out guards is endlessly entertaining but I did have some gripes. I loved MGS3 but I am definately not a fan of the series as a whole, for me the ideas behind MGS are much better than how they're executed... kind of like Bob Dylan. This was however a great experience overall. The story is minimal and a bit ropey but not without it's charm. Voice acting is a bit wooden and the script has some real cringe dialogue but Kiefer Sutherland puts on a good show even if he doesn't talk so much. There are a ton of missions although most are clones of each other with slight variations and the open world is pretty lifeless... Then there is Quiet which is Kojima's way of informing us of his sexual fantasies, a really bizarre character and a wasted opportunity.… Expand
  97. patbateman
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    +Beautiful world
    +Fine game mechanics
    +A lot to do
    +Graphics and frame rate is good so the game is a pleasure to play
    +Story is quite interesting and compelling
    -Too much recycling of missions
  98. iarujin
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    It is being the best game of this generation. The game is so perfect in almost all subjects. The only thing that made me not give 10, was the history... i expected some like the prologue more times during the gameplay.
  99. elyh
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    For me this is the best game in the franchise. I had very very high expectations and the game actually exceeded my expectations by a huge margin. Great game. One of the best I have ever played.
  100. Tselel
    Nov 2, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story - Story-wise, the game's plot is the weakest of the Main series of Metal Gear (MGS 1-4). The advancement of the story is weak and so many non important details has been focused on. The main story continued from GZ, "Big Boss" is alive and together with Ocelot and Miller will start to build the new group Diamond Dogs to defeat and get revenge against XOF and its leader Skull Face. It really is a good setting for a plot but my issue are its lack of relevant or good cutscenes which really shows the sense in its story. and the endings doesnt really show any closure.In addition, It also has a weak cast of characters overall, the main antagonist Skull face is cool but his inspirations and reasons to play his part is weak and unreasonable. Quiet's character is another dissapointment, Kojima obviously wants her to be that tragic heroine but that never occurred to me since we have so little cutscenes to know and understand the character. The "Big Boss" of this game is TOO Quiet too. Miller's voice is irritating and annoying. Eli is meh. While Ocelot, Code Talker and D-Dog are the only good characters in-game. Hell, I even liked Huey than most of the character in game. Ill give this part a 7/10.

    Campaign - This game is divided between two main chapters. The first one is its strength, It consists of 31 missions that are all unique, fun and challenging in their own way. While the second one really takes the overall fun in the game. It has 19 missions overall of which 12 are only reused missions with a twist, the other 7 are the only unique ones of which are all good and fun. But really, you cant enjoy a game with repeating mission all over again. A score of 8/10.

    Gameplay - Now this is the real gem of the game. Its gameplay is one of the most creative ever made. It has A LOT of gameplay of which you will not see in other games. Its recommended to do stealth for you to obtain high rank but the game really gives you freedom of how you play through your missions, you could go all bazooka if you want, or you could just snipe everyone from a distance, you could call in your base to start bombardment on a place on your choice or you could go the classic MGS style stealth of doing your missions without anyone knowing you are there. Damn, The gameplay of this entry is the best in MGS universe. A deserving score of 10/10

    Graphics - It is a Kojima productions game. So of course its graphics will be top notched. the environments of both afrika and afghanistan are detailed and spot on, I love the different weather conditions you can encounter like the sandstorms in afghanistan, rains and thunders in afrika and the fog in the Mother base. It is really smooth and rarely i see any framerate drops in game even during combat time. No issues for me in this part so a 10/10 will be enough.

    Music - ITS GREAT. It has its own original soundtrack and thos classic ones. yeah, i love listening to them all while im just sitting in the support chopper waiting for my development periods. 10/10

    Total Average = 9.0

    I could really see how Kojima wanted Phantom Pain the best and final entry of the series and give us fans the most epic MGS game of all time. However, due also to the staggering amount of money he uses to complete the game, Konami had no choice but to pull the trigger and decide to make Kojima stop to cause more expenses to the game of which resulted to the incomplete and dissapointing campaign and story of the game (Mission 51). For me, i cant pick sides since both has their point, one side wants to make the best game he can ever do while the other just cant give more if it would hurt their business. But as a fan of the series, i am really dissapointed of Konami and Kojima separation since we wont now know the missing link of the big boss arc and the solid snake arc. However, I can say that MGS is one of the most and best series ever released in the gaming industry. I salute both Kojima and Konami for the love and support they gave to this franchise and for its fans. I hope Konami would take care of MGS now without Kojima.    … Expand
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  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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