Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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8.2

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  1. Erick-_-vidente
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de ação que já joguei, combado com uma ótima gameplay e uma excelente trilha sonora, consegue tornar fã mesmo quem não conhece a franquia inteira, um jogo que te faz querer saber mais sobre o passado dos personagens
  2. TheSkyOnFire
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal. imo the greatest game ever made. Played for the 1st time in 2020. Campaign Mode - 10
    Gameplay - 10
    Missions - 9
    Stealth - 10

    Graphics - 9.5
    Animations / Physics - 9.5
    Artificial Intelligence - 9

    Sound FX - 10
    Music - 9.5

    Characters - 7.5
    Story - 7
    Acting - 9

    Lifespan - 10
    Replay Value - 10
  3. JoeIssac
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V will be considered as a timeless masterpiece the uniqueness, creativity and smoothness of the gameplay is something I've never seen before in a video game. One of the best games I've ever played.
  4. khoitran101507
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    I have nothing to say ...............................................................
  5. Dinerofresco
    May 5, 2021
    10
    one of the best games i have ever played, i thought the story was great, the gameplay was awesome, the only flaw i saw was the lifeless open world , big open world yet not much to do but repetitive boring side missions. but the main story makes up for it
  6. BIGBOSS28
    May 9, 2021
    10
    The game has its own problems, because of the conflict with Konami, the game was not finished, but nevertheless it gave me a lot of emotions on a solid 10!
  7. Volgingae
    May 31, 2021
    10
    THİS GAME İS PRETTY GOOD YEAH İ KNOW THİS GAME İS UNFİNİSHED BUT MGSV TPP İS GOOD GAME AND MUST PLAY JUST TRUST ME
  8. LuisitoroX
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yeah, it's a cool game. btw you know that We're no strangers to love, You know the rules and so do I
    A full commitment's what I'm thinking of, You wouldn't get this from any other guy
    I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling, Gotta make you understand    … Expand
  9. 3nz0_spidey
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME AND THIS FRANCHISE , MY FAVORITE GAME FRANCHISE and MY FAVORITE METAL GEAR
  10. Jjkhoza_vi
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This is the first metal gear solid game I’ve played and I absolutely love it, I hope the previous games get a remake or remaster so I can see how it all began.
  11. Badr90s
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a PS4 masterpiece, the best in the series in terms of gameplay/mechanics, genius diversity of controls and choices, the base building and recruting is complicated and fun, which gives the multiplayer the meaning it needs, the intro is the best I’ve ever seen in a video game, the smart/shocking plot twost ending makes you relise the greatness of this game and it’s plot, the characters, bossfights, soundtrack were all badass and great, not to mention the cassette dialog, long but never bored of it
    The chapter 2 had some reptitive missions as an error that should’ve not happened    … Expand
  12. Itssshazams
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was actually perfect story perfect for a game in 2015 that was pretty good kojima put alot of time in the cinematics and the camera movement Metal gear never made me disappointed and the perfect series for anyone The story so far was so good the ending was really shocking but any other characters like skull face,ocelot,kaz,snake,big boss and quite was perfect i hope they get kojima back to complete the story and the series but the story wasn’t a disappointment Mgsv tpp made me thing about how many good games could we get in the future Thank u for spending time to read my review. … Expand
  13. Tvdor47
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This is some good stuff, the gameplay is just incredible and the story is good too... but the gameplay mmmmm the best, ya gotta play this (I like the cassette thing too cuz you can listen to the final countdown in the game while doing a mission)
  14. progamerjoe
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. probly the best game ive ever played. all you need to do is play it. the game has the most relistic sceens everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  15. MaxHONDA
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I love this game, it makes Snake complete.. He is a stealt action hero, and he makes the game one of the best. must buy!
  16. BraveRiot
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I love this game, it's a game that keeps me going back to play, it's always fun, I miss this series so much.
  17. Zizzi
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite titles of all time, even after some time since it’s first publishing, it sits amongst the most accurate tactical and espionage action shooters, the details in this gem are the real deal.
    Good story (don’t mock the game for the complexity of the story pls, if you can’t understand such things the kindergarten may suit you better) but would have liked more polished aspects    One of my favourite titles of all time, even after some time since it’s first publishing, it sits amongst the most accurate tactical and espionage action shooters, the details in this gem are the real deal.
    Good story (don’t mock the game for the complexity of the story pls, if you can’t understand such things the kindergarten may suit you better) but would have liked more polished aspects of it (as well as a complete ending, still I’m really happy and satisfied with the actual ending).
    Crazy good characters, both the voice acting and action scenes, the immagination and detailing in these are at movie levels.
    I hope Kojima sorts things out, as I would really love to see more titles of this phenomenal series, but only time will tell.

    Hope Snake won’t keep us waiting much more longer.    … Expand
  18. Lostintime09
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Beautiful ending to a legendary series, and the perfect sequel to Peace Walker. Hideo manages to do the unthinkable and actually pulls off a real love story in the Metal Gear universe. This game has some of the best cutscenes in the entire series without all the bloated backstory exposition and decadent 15 minute monologues. This is stealth gameplay at its best.
  19. Klausen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game that make you hang on to the story to the end.

    great game and one of the best
  20. 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
  21. Gatesman
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played, a must want for people who like good adventure games
  22. HollandSony
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is just fantastic, the games just blow your mind! best games in ages
  23. Carstenole
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best Metalgearsolid games out there and the ending is just touching.

    thank you kojima
  24. Magaroni
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Classic gmae that every action/adventure like gamers would like. This game is great
  25. brennenmorrow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is phenomenal! The gameplay is so much fun and there is so much creativity in all aspects of this game.
  26. Christianbale
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Wow great game, one of the best out there.
    Snake is always great and a great superstar
  27. Markussign
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Fun and a great game. Kojima is a genius and he deserves praise for this great game
  28. Bodybybrody
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    4th best game of the series and still a 10. At the time of release was so far ahead of everything else out.
  29. ZhuyVz
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, I spend lots of hours playing it!! Realism, great mechanics, one of the best game of MGS
  30. MrDeibus
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    MGSV is one the best games I’ve ever played. The controls are tight, the stealth is the best it’s ever been, but the obvious star of the show is the open world. The freedom you have in approaching missions is unparalleled, and it makes you want to go through every mission a million times just to see how many ways you can complete it. The story, in comparison to other entries in the series,MGSV is one the best games I’ve ever played. The controls are tight, the stealth is the best it’s ever been, but the obvious star of the show is the open world. The freedom you have in approaching missions is unparalleled, and it makes you want to go through every mission a million times just to see how many ways you can complete it. The story, in comparison to other entries in the series, is a little weak. it makes up for it with stellar voice performances and some thought provoking philosophical commentary. All in all, MGSV delivers where it counts. Great action, a liberating open world, and wacky, over the top set-ups.… Expand
  31. jkwon24
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    It was a hard decision choosing between giving this game a 9 or a 10. To me personally, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is THE PERFECT game. I can't name any other game where I had more fun and spent more hours on. Since launch, I still put in a couple of hours every other day at the very least. This timeless masterpiece will forever remain in my heart as the greatest game of allIt was a hard decision choosing between giving this game a 9 or a 10. To me personally, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is THE PERFECT game. I can't name any other game where I had more fun and spent more hours on. Since launch, I still put in a couple of hours every other day at the very least. This timeless masterpiece will forever remain in my heart as the greatest game of all time.

    Now that my bias is out of the way, here is my raw, unfiltered review of this game. Metal Gear is such an amazing franchise, and a true inspiration to the gaming industry. To those who grew up playing all of the previous Metal Gear games, fans alike will all agree that this final installment of the Metal Gear series has the weakest story to date. Metal Gear has always been pretty vague when it comes to canonical fact or fiction. There is so much randomness, chaos, comedy, and tragedy when it comes to Metal Gear. It really exercises the player's imagination, and just putting together all of the pieces of story content is a challenge on its own.

    That being said, The Phantom Pain still has so much to offer. It is such a shame that Fox Engine has been put to waste, considering the incredible graphics that still hold up to today's standards (in 2022). The gameplay may seem complex to newcomers at first, but players will soon come to realize its intuitiveness. The actors all did a great job when it came to playing their respective characters. Personally, Kiefer Sutherland as "Big Boss" was a welcoming surprise, despite a lot of fans being disappointed in David Hayter not returning. The music is top notch, as per usual when it comes to Metal Gear games.

    Although Metal Gear will most likely not be making a return to the gaming industry, I'm still grateful to Kojima for giving us fans these incredible games. Metal Gear Solid V will forever be my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  32. Least_FrenchMan
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    For a little background, Metal Gear as a franchise is a stealth game where you play as different special operatives all with the codename "Snake", with a mission to infiltrate some location and destroy some superweapon that is called "Metal Gears". From this basic premise though, series creator Hideo Kojima, despite his many Hollywood troops and gratuitous scene selections still manages toFor a little background, Metal Gear as a franchise is a stealth game where you play as different special operatives all with the codename "Snake", with a mission to infiltrate some location and destroy some superweapon that is called "Metal Gears". From this basic premise though, series creator Hideo Kojima, despite his many Hollywood troops and gratuitous scene selections still manages to tell a compelling anti-war narrative in which a player has the choice to either slaughter his way through a base, or spare all of their foes. Motivated by the writer's desire for the player to understand the consequences of nuclear war and its horrors, which the Metal Gears are analogous to in the plot.
    What is most interesting to me about this game is how much it contrasts many of the other game franchises with similar demographics. Games such as GTA, Far Cry, Just Cause, and others allow the player to fulfill a fantasy of being a Hollywood action hero that gets to destroy buildings, commit gratuitous acts of violence, kill NPCs for no reason, and it all be framing you to be this "badass" (For lack of a better term). Whereas this game takes the same Mature rating that all of these games have and makes the arrogant kid who picks it up because he wants to play something fun sit with the consequences of his actions as the Narrative reminds you of your "sins" (A term the game uses throughout its dialog and is the central theme of one of its soundtrack pieces literally called "Sins of the Father"). It is admirable how well the writer understands and wishes to subvert his audience. Furthermore, the game incentivizes pacifism over gratuitous violence while also making it far more difficult. If you go through a mission without a single kill or the enemies never detected you at all (avoiding any confrontation at all), you get an S score, and the characters of the game congratulate you on a job well done, whereas those same characters will talk negatively if you score any less. I think this helps to add dignity to the human persons in the stories, even if they are just expressionless grunts. Overall, the gameplay alone is so good, that regardless of how bad you feel playing through the story, you need to play more of it. Almost as if the game is the drug that keeps you hooked so the writer can prove his point.
    On to the Narrative review. The story is, on the surface, a simple revenge quest. You are the leader of a mercenary company, and your base is destroyed by a mysterious rogue operative, and it is your job to avenge your comrades and get revenge on this mysterious man. So, you travel from warzone to warzone, witnessing the horrors of war (and for some players who elect to, participate in them), in search of this mysterious man. The game is incredibly well-researched. Since it takes place in 1984, the game brings light to actual conflicts that occurred, in particular, The Soviet-Afghan War and the conflict in Angola-Zaire. Using a bit of parody, it shows the inner workings of the "War Economy" and the military-industrial complex as you see how these nations interact with certain mercenary corps and how the powers of the world promote this. But most compelling with the story is the aftermath after you achieve the revenge central to the Narrative, you receive the thematic thesis that the main character has. All of your allies feel completely distraught after losing their reason for being (The aforementioned revenge), but your character explains that he wishes to turn his mercenary corps into a nation of soldiers with nothing left to fight for. He understands that revenge would never fulfill him, only by building something greater than himself can he cope with the tragedy of all that he has done and all that he has lost. This is a very unique approach for a game’s revenge quest, especially compared to something like Just Cause 3.    … Expand
  33. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This game is really great and kept me into the story. Sadly the story is not complete but for what it has it is quite the journey. It is unfortunate that the game could of been even better for Hideo's final Metal Gear game but, that would of just made fans' motivation to tie him down to it even more vicious.
  34. NowhereFast
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    If you love stealth games, this may be your favorite game. The gameplay may be a bit difficult to pick up at first, but once you do, then you’ll come to really love this game. The core stealth gameplay consists of a large number of moves and gadgets that allow for experimentation and freedom of gameplay. This was the game that got me into the metal gear solid series, and might get anyoneIf you love stealth games, this may be your favorite game. The gameplay may be a bit difficult to pick up at first, but once you do, then you’ll come to really love this game. The core stealth gameplay consists of a large number of moves and gadgets that allow for experimentation and freedom of gameplay. This was the game that got me into the metal gear solid series, and might get anyone else into the series as well after playing this. The only thing that doesn’t work about this game is the second act and the ending, but these are very minor grievances due to mgsv’s focus of gameplay over story.… Expand
  35. juniortiger
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I love this game and since day coming out back day and amazing story and amazing graphics and control speak u for mission cool and good day
  36. LML77
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    What are the best game? Please have a video game. Smooth and intuitive. Excellent graphics and great usability. Story left a little to be desired
  37. Asparz
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    i always loved the metal gear saga there is no game i hate (except metal gear survive i don't even want to try it) i love everything about this game there is nothing wrong with it it's perfect.
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    BRO I WANT TO **** WITH QUIET SO HARD
  38. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    This is Konami’s best swan song ever! Gameplay, setpiece, story, everything about this game is feel like is incredible as hell. This game is definitely a 100% masterpiece.
  39. 1056015395
    May 6, 2023
    10
    To make one thing clear: 0 point reviews are mainly "sponsored" by opposing industry which is why they are mainly pointless. Some of the 10 point reviews may be "sponsored" too – but in case of MGS V 10 points are fully justified from an objective point of view. Simple as that. A modern classic as for me.
  40. Underpants
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Juegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de serJuegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de ser rambo o infiltracion las increíbles horas que horas de juego que te da este título y todo el tiempo estás desbloqueando y descubriendo nuevo contenido mejoras,armas,mecánicas… Expand
  41. dreamnight
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    I love this game since childhood and amazing graphics and lot action and amazing graphic and good day
  42. spaghettiwest
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    incredible masterpiece
    story 9
    gameplay 10
    sound and music 10
    graphics 10
    kojima 10
    this game is art
  43. Haktug
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    15 saat oynadım. Yapay zeka benden zeki. Hahahahajajhahajajajahahahhahahahaha
  44. manoel-gomes
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    só tenho uma coisa pra dizer...
    metal gear solid 3 é melhor, más o gameplay mundo aberto e o gameplay diversificado com gráficos de nova geração por 84 reais merece no minimo um 7.
  45. Spox500
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I have to start praising the incredible optimization of this game with extremely beautiful graphics, which runs on machines and consoles that just by looking at it, one is surprised to see that it runs on lighter devices. The script is great, especially the voice team and the game's memorable characters.
  46. RealKing
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Posiblemente es la mejor jugabilidad que existe en un videojuego hasta la fecha, me parece simplemente sobresaliente, sinceramente no me canso de jugarlo, el control del personaje esta muy cuidado y se hace muy entretenido teniendo en cuenta que es un juego muy repetitivo y por ultimo el apartado técnico es sublime.
  47. RockmasteR
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    ok, first of all let's get something out of the way, I hate Stealth, I really do, waiting for 10 or 15 minutes just to make a move, is not my favorite thing to do, but here I am, playing MGSV, and oh GOD I'm loving it, the freedom this games gives you to do your missions is what makes this game shines, you can equip yourself with the deadliest weapons enter a base and start a killingok, first of all let's get something out of the way, I hate Stealth, I really do, waiting for 10 or 15 minutes just to make a move, is not my favorite thing to do, but here I am, playing MGSV, and oh GOD I'm loving it, the freedom this games gives you to do your missions is what makes this game shines, you can equip yourself with the deadliest weapons enter a base and start a killing spree, or you can choose a stealthy way and interrogate the enemy to get information and put them to sleep or extract them or even kill them, or you can do both, start stealthy and end in a killing spree, and what I'm talking about here is just missions and did not talked about free roaming which is freedom at its best, so if you are a stealth fan go grab the game, if you are a MGS fan you already grabbed the game, and if you really do hate stealth, try this game before and I think you'll like it and get it just like I did...… Expand
  48. 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
  49. DGDrocks7
    Aug 26, 2017
    9
    Well...here is the long awaited conclusion to the great MGS series. And this is really the last one as Kojima has left Konami. Sorry Konami, MGS is only MGS with Kojima. So is this the conclusion we wanted? Well...it's a good conclusion, but not a great one.

    First. the gameplay. It's the best in the series. It's like Peace Walker improved in almost every aspect. Micromanagement,    Well...here is the long awaited conclusion to the great MGS series. And this is really the last one as Kojima has left Konami. Sorry Konami, MGS is only MGS with Kojima. So is this the conclusion we wanted? Well...it's a good conclusion, but not a great one.

    First. the gameplay. It's the best in the series. It's like Peace Walker improved in almost every aspect. Micromanagement, recruiting soldiers, etc. etc. Also, I love how the enemy learns your style of play. Like to do missions at night? They'll start wearing NVGs. Like to use the sniper rifle? They'll start wearing helmets (and send they're own snipers too!). It blows PW out of the water...at least in gameplay.

    Now for the negatives. And that is in, you guessed it: the story. It is poorly-paced. Hope you enjoyed the first hour of the game, as that's the only intense moment of the game for a while. You'll have to do 15-20 missions before the story picks up again. By this moment you lose interest. This is so unlike MGS. Plus the bulk of the story is told via cassette tapes, so unless you listen to them, you'll have no idea what's going on. They are interesting, but I don't understand why they couldn't be cutscenes. I understand the controversy of this MGSV as we expected more from Kojima, but it still has its moments. And there will be a moment that will blow you're mind. A moment only Kojima can pull off. Some will like it. Some won't.

    And the weapons...are fictional. Really? This was one of the things which made MGS appealing to me. I was looking forward to using Cold War weapons in the FOX engine. Granted, they're all based on real-world weapons but still, the immersion is ruined.

    Despite all the problems, I would be lying if I gave this game anything below a 9. It is worthy to be played, especially for the MGS fans. Was it unfinished? Yes. Could it be better? Absolutely. But still, MGSV does bridge the gap to the very first Metal Gear. Granted, it's may not be the bridge we wanted, and it should have been built better, but at least you can cross it. And you'll still have fun doing so!    … Expand
  50. 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
  51. Velsuan
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Best gameplay ever in a MGS game! The main plot is ridiculous (as expected), but the game is just awesome! Take your time, sneak around, don't kill anybody. Big Boss is a ninja, so... act like it should be!

    Be warned that the "base" part of this game is time consuming and sometime tedious, and the online "invasion" in the middle of a main mission will probably put you off. If that's the    Best gameplay ever in a MGS game! The main plot is ridiculous (as expected), but the game is just awesome! Take your time, sneak around, don't kill anybody. Big Boss is a ninja, so... act like it should be!

    Be warned that the "base" part of this game is time consuming and sometime tedious, and the online "invasion" in the middle of a main mission will probably put you off. If that's the case, just go offline.

    Some people said there was no boss fight in this game.... but the thing is you will have the choice to fight some main enemies as boss fights... Just keep your cool, don't run, and face the heat! ;)    … Expand
  52. dharma
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    A Hideo Kojima game....They tried to remove it...but when you pop in the disc, nobody can deny it. It is Kojima at his best, and while this review is based on the early hours of the game, Metal Gear Solid V gives me the same feeling it did with the original MGS many years ago on PSOne....a sense of awe and a true justification..HELL YEAH..this is the a game worthy of the next generation ofA Hideo Kojima game....They tried to remove it...but when you pop in the disc, nobody can deny it. It is Kojima at his best, and while this review is based on the early hours of the game, Metal Gear Solid V gives me the same feeling it did with the original MGS many years ago on PSOne....a sense of awe and a true justification..HELL YEAH..this is the a game worthy of the next generation of consoles. Other developers may have promised it...but here Kojima delivers, what may be Konami's 'last great game' after firing his chief developer and focusing on mobile gaming (?). No more rough mechanics...everything is smoothed out. Graphics are beautiful beyond belief...and of course, the crazy MGS plotline...still present. A candidate for game of the year...for sure. Bravo.… Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. Malprodigy
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Excellent so far. They are a few small things preventing me from rating it at a full 10. I will write a more detailed review once I've completed the game; I just wanted to post early to counteract the jerks who are giving this game a 0.
  56. 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
  57. AngryRoach
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Great framerate, smooth gameplay, decent graphics. By far the best mgs yet. Kojima did a great job with this one, it's sad that he will probably never make an another mgs game.
  58. KnownOperative
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    The game is good, i give it 9 / 10 for Innovation out of the MGS Series.
    Its incorporated a number of Features from other games, mixed in Kojima's world.
    Reasons for upvote: 1: Your decisions impact outcome to a certain degree 2: Actual challenge in sneaking a scoring 3: Lots of time to waste with many things to do and not enough time to do it all 4: Great Music, cutscenes and    The game is good, i give it 9 / 10 for Innovation out of the MGS Series.
    Its incorporated a number of Features from other games, mixed in Kojima's world.
    Reasons for upvote:
    1: Your decisions impact outcome to a certain degree
    2: Actual challenge in sneaking a scoring
    3: Lots of time to waste with many things to do and not enough time to do it all
    4: Great Music, cutscenes and gripping storyline - Following the other MG series.
    5: Mildly political and realistic content adds to the immersion and environment of the game, does it well.
    6: Child soldiers mentioned in the game, appealing to a more mature audience expressing realism of the game.

    All in all, great, fun game to play, with lots of hours to be spent in.

    Downside:
    1: Pricing, - Expensive purchase of 45£
    2: Controls - Ported to PC however still usable and bearable.
    3: How to ( Mini tutorials ) missing in game allowing things such as Customizing weapons ( I still dont know how to customize my weapons 18% completion )

    Its worth it.    … Expand
  59. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Game is very pretty, gameplay is true king, very addictive, story is standard Kojima nonsense.
  60. 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
  61. GrandScale
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    This review is based off of the 50 hours I've spent with the game. After 50 hours I've only completed 50% of the main story missions. Just goes to show how big this game is. Not to mention, there are a lot of side contents too.

    After a terrific intro the game will slow down a bit. And it takes some time until it picks up again. But once it does, it's getting really good! The missions    This review is based off of the 50 hours I've spent with the game. After 50 hours I've only completed 50% of the main story missions. Just goes to show how big this game is. Not to mention, there are a lot of side contents too.

    After a terrific intro the game will slow down a bit. And it takes some time until it picks up again. But once it does, it's getting really good!

    The missions so far (after some dry ones at the beginning) are really entertaining and are the reason that keeps me playing.

    The core stealth mechanic is rock solid with different flexible options. If you happen to get caught in a hairy situation, you can always call in your chopper for air support to take out the enemies one by one.

    Your buddies are your irreplaceable comrades during missions. Each one will have his benefits and are better suited for certain missions than others. They also give variety to the gameplay.

    And building your mother base is complex enough to keep you entertained.

    The only negative thing so far for me is the narrative, or the lack thereof. The game compromises story with gameplay and flow. Which is fine by me, though I wish it wasn't to this extend.    … Expand
  62. Fu_l_-_-_l_
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    The only thing missing was octocamo from mgs4. This mgs doesn't use camouflage at all. The enemies see you when they see you. Other than that is has aspects of destiny, mgs 1 and 2 and of course ground zeros.
  63. unluckydice
    Jul 10, 2016
    9
    Hideo Kojima 's Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain has exceeded expectations by creating flawless gameplay perfection that most open world games fail to exceed in, with some of the most mind boggling and controversial moments that we've become accustomed to from Mr Kojima from past to present. MGSV is a true AAA game experience with true innovation while still keeping Metal Gear at its soul.
  64. 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
  65. renirules
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Where do I start? On the surface, the phantom pain is an extremely fantastic game. The mechanics are good, the graphics and the voice acting are top notch and the part of the story that is there is good, outlandish but good.
    But there are problems here, firstly and most importantly incredibly important details in the plot are relegated to cassette tapes, this just doesn't work, and even    Where do I start? On the surface, the phantom pain is an extremely fantastic game. The mechanics are good, the graphics and the voice acting are top notch and the part of the story that is there is good, outlandish but good.
    But there are problems here, firstly and most importantly incredibly important details in the plot are relegated to cassette tapes, this just doesn't work, and even the most religious players would have trouble listening to about fifty 4-minute tapes. People just don't have that patience.
    There are small problems here and there, like having to watch a cutscene of the chopper landing before every single deployment and admittedly some of the side ops become extremely repetitive after a while.

    But by far the worst and most irritating part of the game comes in the second chapter. The story padding and pacing issues make the game feel extremely disjointed and it would have arguably been a better game if some of the missions had just been cut.

    To conclude, The Phantom Pain is an superb game but a deeply flawed one, It feels unfinished and lacks the finesse of its predecessors but it still shines thanks to its mechanics, gameplay, prologue and its first chapter.    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. Holyhesk
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Some of the reviews I have read on here are quite baffling. One guy says the game is "a total stinker" yet rates it 9/10? am I missing something?

    Excellent game. Is this a game of the year contender ? absolutely. Have played the MGS franchise since the first game on the PS1. Memorable charactors , rich storyline and superb gameplay have always been the strong points, and this one is no    Some of the reviews I have read on here are quite baffling. One guy says the game is "a total stinker" yet rates it 9/10? am I missing something?

    Excellent game. Is this a game of the year contender ? absolutely. Have played the MGS franchise since the first game on the PS1. Memorable charactors , rich storyline and superb gameplay have always been the strong points, and this one is no different.

    The story could use an ounce more which would be my only gripe so far, however am only about 20% through the main story so my opinion of this could change in a few days.

    Sutherland does a good job with Snake,, obviously we are all missing Haytar's legendary voice acting but I'm ok with Snake's new vocals.

    2nd best game of the year so far behind Witcher 3. Sorry it's going to take a miracle to beat Witcher for Game of the Year.    … Expand
  68. brandog0
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    wow, this game has so much content it blows my mind, the graphics are fantastic, and it even has weather affects. I don't know how well the ps3 and 360 versions run but I doubt it looks as pretty as the current gen versions because there is just so much going on at once in this game. Also voice acting is fantastic i mean im one of the few who love/prefer Keifers voice for Big Boss overwow, this game has so much content it blows my mind, the graphics are fantastic, and it even has weather affects. I don't know how well the ps3 and 360 versions run but I doubt it looks as pretty as the current gen versions because there is just so much going on at once in this game. Also voice acting is fantastic i mean im one of the few who love/prefer Keifers voice for Big Boss over Davids even tho David is better when it comes to young boss and solid snake. I havent gotten far story wise but i can already tell this is a 10/10 already and I just beat the prologue. if you're a true metal gear fan, you have to get this game! also its a Hideo Kojima game, just in case you didn't know ;)… Expand
  69. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    Story: 8, Gameplay: 10, Graphics: 10. This game could be perfect if not for the story
  70. Slevin310
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    28 years of Metal Gear... 28 years of Hideo Kojima. All that has come to close as Kojima has left Konami. He leaves his us, his fans, with Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain. Regardless of our thoughts on the game, we should at least respect the work this man has put into his games. He treats Metal Gear as his pride and joy. The effort is seen in the extensive stories and innovation that28 years of Metal Gear... 28 years of Hideo Kojima. All that has come to close as Kojima has left Konami. He leaves his us, his fans, with Metal Gear Solid 5 The Phantom Pain. Regardless of our thoughts on the game, we should at least respect the work this man has put into his games. He treats Metal Gear as his pride and joy. The effort is seen in the extensive stories and innovation that comes with Metal Gear games. Even today when games seem to enjoy rehashing items, textures, designs and mechanics, Phantom Pain introduces new ideas not seen in games before.

    Lets start off with the bad things. The open world aspects and your main base (Mother Base) seem to lack consistency. There's not much to do at Mother Base and the open world doesn't have much other than enemy bases. Side Missions can become repetitive and the story is not quite on par with the previous Metal Gear games. Snake barely talks and there's not as many cutscenes. This may not bother other players but fans of the Metal Gear franchise will definitely notice those differences.

    The gameplay is flawlessly created to provide you with nonstop entertainment. The stealth and enemy placement can be difficult, but to me that's a good thing. The game is challenging and requires you to use some tactical plans in order to get to your objectives. If you enjoy running down corridors shooting mindlessly at enemies, this isn't your game. If you expect to just crouch down in a shadow and expect enemies not to see you in other stealth games... this is not the game for you. You must be very careful around enemies.

    Enemies have been programmed with sufficient AI. They're smart during combat, observant during stealth and they'll mix up their path every so often. Luckily you have a massive list of different items, weapons, tools and support options to handle them. You have to develop your base in order to create better gear. Collecting resources and recruiting team members is vital to your progress. You have the option of being a blood thirsty killer or an honorable soldier who only resorts to killing as a last ditch effort. There are multiple ways to take down enemies without killing. Unlike other games this would usually be done with stealthfully choking out enemies or tranq darts, which can be kind of boring when you have so many badass guns. In Phantom Pain you can upgrade a lot of your favorite weapons to shoot rubber bullets that will stun enemies and still provide you the fun shoot outs.

    The open world is set in the deserts of Afghanistan, you get around by horse or vehicles. It almost feels like a western but with futuristic qualities. You can go it alone or have a support unit help out with missions. Could either be a specialist soldier or D-Dog (Wolf). Online features base fighting, you can assault online player's bases to steal their resources and players can also assault your base. You'll need to upgrade your bases defense and make sure your army is well equipped. Assaulting player's bases is a lot of fun, easily my favorite thing about this game.

    Right off the bat this game throws you into an extremely intense intro. This is one game that does NOT have a slow start. Although the game does have a lot of features that will be locked off till you progress far enough into the game, this actually makes the experience better. You're constantly being given new things to try out so there's never a dull moment. The graphics and music are breath taking. The game's presentation is incredible, cinema worthy experience.

    I know the issues fans have pointed out and I understand, as a hardcore fan myself, but look at the current state of games. New games like Resident Evil 5 and 6, Silent Hill Homecoming and Downpour, Battlefield 4 and Hardline, Elder Scrolls Online, Sonic and Sim City they have all circum to the changes in the mainstream gaming industry. Features and gameplay dwindle as games slowly become less and less challenging. Entire gameplay mechanics are stripped to provide more mass appeal. In this era I can only hope games try to do their best and improve as times go on. Yet they're all taking big steps back and now all we can hope is that a game will be worth their prices. It would have been so easy to take this franchise and turn it into yet another Call of Duty clone. But Kojima cares about his games and fans. He genuinely tries to make a video game masterpiece, he wouldn't sacrifice quality for money. While it might not be MGS, Snake Eater or Peace Walker... Phantom Pan is amazing in its own way. Definitely worth buying!

    Farewell Kojima, thanks for the awesome games!    … Expand
  71. apoe
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Good:

    Amazing voice acting, characters, and story. Probably has the best intro section to a game I've ever seen. Very satisfying shooting mechanics that greatly rewards careful aim and headshots. Enemies do not feel dumb, and will do things like check your last known position or try to smoke you out with mortar fire. Enemies do not feel like they can see you through walls.    Good:

    Amazing voice acting, characters, and story.

    Probably has the best intro section to a game I've ever seen.

    Very satisfying shooting mechanics that greatly rewards careful aim and headshots.

    Enemies do not feel dumb, and will do things like check your last known position or try to smoke you out with mortar fire. Enemies do not feel like they can see you through walls.

    Stealth is reliable, but you can also play rambo mode if you have good aim.

    Bad:

    Many things feel needlessly inconvenient. For example, your helicopter will take off right as you land on Motherbase, so you end up needing to call it back 20 seconds later when you want to leave Motherbase. Why doesn't the helicopter just stay landed until I want to leave?

    An option to manually save would have been nice, sometimes you forget when the last autosave happens so you are scared to exit the game and lose progress.

    Usage requirements are annoying and kind of ridiculous. For example, lvl 3 helicopter costs ~16 times more money to call down than the lvl1 helicopter, even though they do the same thing.

    A lot of the missions feel repetitive. Many of them are "kill this target at this outpost" or "rescue these prisoners at this outpost" with a few lines of story dialogue added in. Since it's an open world game, there will be more filler content than previous linear MGS games.    … Expand
  72. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    9
    One of the greatest games I've played. Pretty big Metal Gear Solid fan, having played Metal Gear Solid, Snake Eater, Peace Walker & Ground Zeroes. I always loved how crazy and bizarre the story gets while yet maintaining this strong sense of realism. The story is action-packed and always kept me interested. The game-play has great mechanics and interconnected systems which allow you heapsOne of the greatest games I've played. Pretty big Metal Gear Solid fan, having played Metal Gear Solid, Snake Eater, Peace Walker & Ground Zeroes. I always loved how crazy and bizarre the story gets while yet maintaining this strong sense of realism. The story is action-packed and always kept me interested. The game-play has great mechanics and interconnected systems which allow you heaps of freedom in these semi open world maps to how you carry out objectives. You have a base you can upgrade and fill with staff by recruiting them while on missions, and let me tell ya, nothing will ever beat fulton ballooning people to the sky. I feel if you enjoy previous Metal Gear Solid games or stealth action games this one could be for you. Hands down in my top games ever. My only complaint is the ending and tiny parts of the story and it is because the story wasn't actually finished and part were cut to make the release.… Expand
  73. LudwigSteiner
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    First of all, its realy good, not the best game, but better than most AAA titles. There is a lot to do and you get your 60 bux worth of it. It does not matter if you are new to the series, the story will be a **** non the less.

    What matters: YOU GOT THINGS TO DO !!! A lot of things, Build a private army, go sneak breaky like, build FOBs, invade enemy FOBs, defend your FOB, build an even    First of all, its realy good, not the best game, but better than most AAA titles. There is a lot to do and you get your 60 bux worth of it. It does not matter if you are new to the series, the story will be a **** non the less.

    What matters: YOU GOT THINGS TO DO !!! A lot of things, Build a private army, go sneak breaky like, build FOBs, invade enemy FOBs, defend your FOB, build an even bigger Army, fight against other armys, go more sneaky breaky, go even cheeki breeki ! Its just great. The bossbattles are a bit lame but...god customisation is wonderful !    … Expand
  74. Turbodowg
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    As someone who has previously disliked all metal gear games, this game appeals to me as a non metal gear fan. The game can be payed in the classic stealth style or as an all out action game. I Like using a bit of both, but due to my lack of skill in stealth games I often end up having to shoot my way out of a situation.

    One of my favorite features is the Fulton device that allows you to    As someone who has previously disliked all metal gear games, this game appeals to me as a non metal gear fan. The game can be payed in the classic stealth style or as an all out action game. I Like using a bit of both, but due to my lack of skill in stealth games I often end up having to shoot my way out of a situation.

    One of my favorite features is the Fulton device that allows you to attach people, animals and vehicles to a balloon that shoots them up into the sky and takes them to mother-base (a tactical base that you build up during the game). The Fulton is often useful and can be hilarious when extracting animals.

    Metal gear V feels more like an RPG (which is my favorite genre), the open world sandbox feels perfect for the stealth genre and imo makes metal gear a much better game for it. The world is nicely designed and graphically very pleasing on the eyes. Sometimes it felt a little empty (in terms of life) but that that didn't distract to much. The missions so far have been exciting and the amount of weapons, tools, items and buddies you can create make them varied each time you play a new mission.

    The soundtrack is fantastic, being an 80's kid it really appeals with songs like A-ha Take Me On and electro versions of Man Who Sold The World make for great songs to roam the Afghan desert.

    The story is intriguing and at times quite scary like you're playing a horror game. The opening really is disturbing and sets the story up in a fantastic way. Gone are the extra long (and again imo) unnecessary cut-scenes that put me off previous metal gear games. The cut-scenes are much more relevant and few, they add more intrigue to what is happening giving you more reason to play on.

    I'm only maybe 10 hours in so I only scraped the surface but I can safely say this is a very very good game and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.    … Expand
  75. 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...
  76. HaloFever
    Jul 13, 2017
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V is darn near perfect and a masterpiece in its own right. Writing about this game's flaws is almost a waste of my time. The quantity of this game is massive and the quality is surprisingly excellent this generation.

    Lets start with some amazing facts about MGSV. It has its own in-game soundtrack that mixes pop songs with the game's score. It also has hours worth of    Metal Gear Solid V is darn near perfect and a masterpiece in its own right. Writing about this game's flaws is almost a waste of my time. The quantity of this game is massive and the quality is surprisingly excellent this generation.

    Lets start with some amazing facts about MGSV. It has its own in-game soundtrack that mixes pop songs with the game's score. It also has hours worth of audio logs. You can play all of these in the background while conducting missions. The game features celebrity voice talent and spot-on perfect motion capture. There are a couple of hours worth of cutscenes here. The game has the traditional "trippy" Metal Gear storylines the themes of revenge, loss, language, and atonement run deep. The toolkit is massive and after 40-some missions I have not come close to using it all. The game has two enormous open world maps in addition to a few linear mission segments. I've read that this game was an $80M venture and I believe it.

    For, the gameplay feature that sets MGSV apart from other games is the Fulton recovery system. You attach a balloon to something or someone and it then flies them into the air to disappear and return to your base. Thus your army can go from dozens to hundreds. Cleanup of sleeping bodies is also simple if you don't mind recruiting subpar soldiers. My favorite use is capturing vehicles while the drivers are still in them. Sorry, getting off track. The use the Fulton recovery system to capture soldiers and materials is part of the metagame of building your base and unlocking new weapons and support abilities. You finally start to care about these grunts because keeping them alive might let you unlock that silenced sniper rifle.

    My few complaints, which by the way are not worth the time it takes to write this paragraph, are the seemingly aimlessness of Chapter 2, weapons switching, visiting the same bases too often, and that one mission where you are swarmed by tanks and those tank drivers can spot you no matter how much your are crouched or how far you are away. Maybe I should have used the cardboard box more often.    … Expand
  77. PhilippovPavel
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Безумно красивая и отличная игра-песочница в своём жанре!
  78. 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
  79. SeanGamerDays
    Sep 8, 2015
    9
    Love what Kojima done to the franchise. But Konami just throw his ass off the game. As you know, Snake unit got eliminated & wasted. The fun ways in this game was to, freeroamingly go everywhere the $%&@ you want, finding easter eggs, and surprise the bad guy!
  80. GamergodsFail
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    This is the greatest gaming experience I have ever had this whole generation so far. Name one other game that implemented "open world" and "stealth" as flawlessly as this game did. None. This is a groundbreaking achievement. I'd give it a 10 if the story wasn't as slow and if you could abort mission 45 for gods sake.
  81. claytastic
    Oct 31, 2015
    9
    Easily one of the biggest open world games I've ever played, and it's one of the smallest files on my PS4. This is most certainly Kojima's greatest achievement, and it saddens me every time I think about how he won't be joining the team for future games. But it is a damn fine goodbye to all of the fans of the franchise. I love how much there is to do, the challenge of the missions, theEasily one of the biggest open world games I've ever played, and it's one of the smallest files on my PS4. This is most certainly Kojima's greatest achievement, and it saddens me every time I think about how he won't be joining the team for future games. But it is a damn fine goodbye to all of the fans of the franchise. I love how much there is to do, the challenge of the missions, the variety of the weapons and outfits, the complexity of the world, and the fact that this is the only game on my PS4 that I can tell is running at 60 FPS that isn't a remaster. My only complaints are that story is lackluster at times, and online is very mediocre unless you're playing with friends. Otherwise, thank you, Kojima. This was worth the wait.… Expand
  82. Kawai
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    Finally.
    An amazing must-have game for next-gen.
    Rare to see a game that's NOT over-hyped & then NOT pushed out the doors early.
    They took their sweet time. And they nailed it on the head.
    WIN!
    (and i've only ever played Snake Eater & the prequel last year (didn't care much for it)
    This game, however, is a solid bet for GotY.
    -Only giving a 9 because nothing is perfect. :)
  83. tybyrd93
    Jan 12, 2016
    9
    As far as the gameplay goes, The Phantom Pain is flawless. The controls and stealth gameplay are very intuitive and incredibly polished. The enemy AI is incredibly advanced, and each area you infiltrate is distinct and very well designed. My only complaints are the weak story and the somewhat empty open world, but these do not detract much from the overall experience. It's easy to see whyAs far as the gameplay goes, The Phantom Pain is flawless. The controls and stealth gameplay are very intuitive and incredibly polished. The enemy AI is incredibly advanced, and each area you infiltrate is distinct and very well designed. My only complaints are the weak story and the somewhat empty open world, but these do not detract much from the overall experience. It's easy to see why this is a game of the year contender.… Expand
  84. Takumi81
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    I love MGS from MGS1 to Guns of Patriot. This MGSV is really different from the past (more freedom, open world, MB - equipment - allies development etc ...); but this is really a masterpiece of MGS : TACTICAL (yes tactic is how to use things inside a battle), ESPIONAGE (yes , mission are really close to espionage) and ACTION (during your really quiet mission, things should goes WRONG!).I love MGS from MGS1 to Guns of Patriot. This MGSV is really different from the past (more freedom, open world, MB - equipment - allies development etc ...); but this is really a masterpiece of MGS : TACTICAL (yes tactic is how to use things inside a battle), ESPIONAGE (yes , mission are really close to espionage) and ACTION (during your really quiet mission, things should goes WRONG!).
    My feeling in the past (when i bought the released MGS game) was "i'am actively WATCHING MGS", in this MGS5 release my feeling is "i'm playing MGS".
    So, a different perspective that in my opinion should "complete" the vision about MGS.
    Have a nice infiltration !    … Expand
  85. MaximumD
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I'll have to say that this game does feel like more of a Metal Gear Spinoff that a true Metal Gear game. However, that's great for me, because my 2 favorite in the series were Peacewalker (the remake for ps3) and MGS3. This game is more along the lines of those two, offering much more freedom than the standard MSG formula of moving through a room and watching a 30 minute cutscene followedI'll have to say that this game does feel like more of a Metal Gear Spinoff that a true Metal Gear game. However, that's great for me, because my 2 favorite in the series were Peacewalker (the remake for ps3) and MGS3. This game is more along the lines of those two, offering much more freedom than the standard MSG formula of moving through a room and watching a 30 minute cutscene followed by a 15 minute codec conversation. Don't get me wrong, all MGS games have been stellar, but I found MGS4 and 2 to be the worst as it offered the most limited gameplay and terribly long cutscenes.

    That being said, for 60$ or less depending on when you get it, the bang for your buck is astounding. Go on missions, free roam, or do side ops while building up your base, with an option to further things with the online portion which is also pretty robust. The story is fleshed out with long casette tape recordings so if you want in on it, play the tapes. Or don't, it's up to you. I love the freedom. After completing about a 2 hour session of missions and free roaming (extracting specialists for my base and scrouging for precious supplies) I sat and listened to a few tapes on the way back to Mother Base to fill in the story a bit. Everything you do in the field has an impact on your base and while the world is a little sparse, it's really all about infiltrating outposts and finding stuff to extract and build your resources. The amount of weapon variations and gadgets is huge and once you start cruising with R&D you won't even know what to do with all the possibilities at hand. Also, having buddies come with you on missions to build trust is also essential and really enhances the gameplay. Any hey, if you don't feel like stealthing it and just want to blow **** up, you can do that too. The controls are as tight as any game I've played on new gen thus far, so you can shoot it out with high caliber weapons if you so desire. Or go ahead and call in that support chopper to rain hell as you sit back and enjoy the view from a hilltop with your horse.

    Gameplay is emergent and things happen that you would not expect. You can do things that seem logical and they work, like shining a flash light at a guard with night vision which will blind them. Leave an unconscious guard on a bed and no one will notice, or they stop and complain that they are lazy, lol. I recently had an incident where I deeply infiltrated a base to extract a specialist, but as I pick him up to carry him out I was spotted. I booked up a cliff under heavy fire I noticed he got clipped a couple of times by his buddies. I thought nothing of it, except that when I tried to extract him out he was dead, lol. That sucks but at least it makes sense. Stuff like this that you don't expect frequently happens during gameplay. For instance, guards can clearly see you from a long distance during the day, but they have rely on spotlights and flashlights at night, so doing missions in the dark is logically much easier. Other times they will shoot flares out in an effort to spot you. Simply put, things feel natural and if you think you can do it, you probably can actually. If you put on green camo, you hide better in tall green grass. Put on the yellow camo and you hide better in the desert. It makes sense and the game doesn't need to explain it to you.

    The one thing that detracts from all this though is the addition of boundaries at certain places. You can climb a cliff as long there is a crack, but sometimes you can't traverse up a 5 foot high stone for instance. It's kind of distracting when it happens. Another thing, for some reason soldiers sometimes act really dumb and I'm wondering if they don't all have there own hidden skill levels. Every once in a while you will see them make some stupid decisions. Also, sneaking around in a box has always been ludicrous, but it's a staple of series at this point but I choose not to use it too much. I guess no game is perfect, but overall gameplay wise this might be the deepest game I've come across yet.

    Tell ya what, if you liked Peacewalker just get the game and you won't regret. The lack of major cutscenes in the game is a little jarring if your a fan of MGS4, but otherwise the game is superb. It's not like there are no cutscenes, it's just that they are not as developed and snake barely says anything in them.

    My one ohter disappointment is that there a clear lack of boss battles like some of the legendary ones in games past. Those were the highlights of previous games but they are almost non-existent here or are completely underwhelming. You won't any find battles like the one against Psycho mantis or The end,etc. So I have to knock the game down a notch to 9 because of that, but hey it's already got plenty of straight 10s    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. thegadfly44
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    I had to scale my initial review back a bit. This game is absolutely amazing, worth every penny of 60 bucks. the graphics are awesome, it's a lot of fun to play, the story is engaging it's just about perfect.

    The reason I had to scale my initial review of a 10 out of 10 back is because of the repeated story missions. They literally force you to replay missions you've already beat at    I had to scale my initial review back a bit. This game is absolutely amazing, worth every penny of 60 bucks. the graphics are awesome, it's a lot of fun to play, the story is engaging it's just about perfect.

    The reason I had to scale my initial review of a 10 out of 10 back is because of the repeated story missions. They literally force you to replay missions you've already beat at harder difficulties to progress. This was a really dumb design choice and I have no idea what Kojima was thinking. What they should have done instead is just allowed you to go back and replay those missions on harder difficulties if you wanted to. With the way it is this was an obvious ploy to extend the amount of missions available and pad out game time. Something that wasn't even needed as the game without these "extra" missions would have been amazing anyway.    … Expand
  89. ice05
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Just beyond fun. Wish Multiplayer was a little better, but couldn't ask for a better game single player game.

    Side note: Farming for materials is kind of a pain but forgivable once you start to invade people.
  90. 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
  91. tormentor55
    Dec 21, 2015
    9
    MGSV is a game that changes its tones so often that it's ridiculous. From talking about the brutalities of war and then showering us with fan-service from the scantily clad Quiet, you already know it's a Hideo Kojima game. It has GORGEOUS graphics and the gameplay is really fun as well. There is a new "reflex-mode" that allows players unfamiliar with MGS games to correct their mistakeMGSV is a game that changes its tones so often that it's ridiculous. From talking about the brutalities of war and then showering us with fan-service from the scantily clad Quiet, you already know it's a Hideo Kojima game. It has GORGEOUS graphics and the gameplay is really fun as well. There is a new "reflex-mode" that allows players unfamiliar with MGS games to correct their mistake should they get caught and can be turned off by those who don;t want it. There is a surprising amount of different weapons for a game focused on stealth and several buddies offering diverse gameplay styles. You get your own Mother base that essentially becomes a simulation of having your own private army, a pretty fun mini-game that adds several hours into an already large game. The map is thankfully detailed with lots of secrets as the maps aren't that big and unfortunately sends you to similar locations when playing side ops. The biggest problem this game has is that compared to previous games with HOURS of cutscenes and story, this game has a lot less. Depending on your previous stance you may or may not welcome this change as it is clearly meant to make the game more accessible to franchise newcomers. What story that is there is still engaging however. MGSV is a game that should be played by all, even if you haven;t played any previous games.… Expand
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. Muzzle131
    Oct 5, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. By far a GOTY contender, but here's the hard truth it's somewhat disappointing. That's not really saying much because it's still great and this little 'critique' is just that, a focus on many of the negatives with few positives, and there are a lot of negatives but compared to the positives there minor. First off the story isn't what (at least I expected), I was expecting Big Boss maybe meeting his match with Skull Face who pushes Boss to his breaking point by making him question who to trust ,as he places sleeper agents destroying you from the inside out. Forcing Snake to make drastic changes into becoming a more misunderstood anti-hero even by his own men, who begin questioning his leadership when he's making outrageous decisions making more of them betray him, but Skull Face using you by blaming everything on Zero so you'll fight against him and when this is found it is too little too late as now the entire world is against Diamond Dogs who change them selves into Outer Heaven. That's what I expected, what I got was downright a poorly paced story that ends too quickly. Gameplay wise this is the best in the series since MGS3, MGS4 didn't really have a satisfying sneaking system since it seemed combat was everywhere and they kept giving you cool gadgets that are lethal. Here however you can choose your own play style and no matter what you'll be satisfied, levels or environments are intelligently made to approach stealthily and it's amazing to have the feeling of completing a main mission with no detection or kill satisfying. And it becomes more amazing when the game intelligently makes it harder for you by studying your behavior and setting up 'barriers' (i.e. claymore placed on routes you take when sneaking, or combat armor on soldiers if your too violent) making it so you have to experiment more with different items that you research, and if becomes too difficult for you, you can send combat units from your staff to stop an enemy line of supply (send them on a mission to destroy supplies for mines and if successful you won't see mines for while).

    Here's the bad parts though: the online system is terrible, until MGO3 is released the FOB system is absurd and forced. FOBs are basically other player's Mother Base that you can either support (meaning you'll stop any invaders) or invade them stealing staff and resources, cool concept like the Souls' series invasion system, but just executed poorly. FOBs don't serve any grand purpose other than to increase the number of staff you can have and let you deploy 2 more combat units so in total you would get 4 which is basically all you need, getting more staff increases their unit level but after level 50 there's nothing to research that requires say a level 73 R&D team. And unlike the Souls' invasion there's no way to 'opt' out, once you have an FOB built (forced on you) everything is saved and can be stolen so the next time you log in you'll lose those resources, only way to ignore this is not to log in but when you do you'll lose perhaps all your resources impacting the main game. Other design decisions I also have to question (spoilers ahead...)

    You get buddies that help you in missions and in free roam one of these is Quiet, now I'm not going to obsess over what she wears because I don't care only thing I can really say is the excuse for her to wear what she wears is poor if they didn't say anything I would of ignored it but anyway, Quiet is extremely useful and became one of my most used buddies since she'll scout enemies at outposts and give you ammo resupplies, but out of nowhere she'll leave... Forever. Even though you invested perhaps a million GMP into her weapons making her feel like an essential part of your team and when she leaves it just feels like an empty hollow feeling near the end of the game too, which by then I didn't feel like picking up the game again. Which adds to no real replay value once you S rank all the missions and complete all optional tasks there's no point of playing the game again, nothing like a NG+ mode, once it's done it's done. And that's how I felt at the end with the story portion an empty disappointing feeling, the gameplay filled this void but once that's done there's not much left. I can only guess the game was rushed by Konami and Kojima couldn't finish what he started and now he can't.    … Expand
  95. WARCHILD
    Nov 10, 2015
    9
    Can't say enough about how good this game is. Just think of the worst aspect of the game as at least 5 - 10 "Good" or "Average." Then for the vast majority of the games features I would regard them as 8+ without reservation. I'm new to Metal Gear so this was my first entry into the series. I can't compare to previous versions, but some of the features seemed strange like the oil platformCan't say enough about how good this game is. Just think of the worst aspect of the game as at least 5 - 10 "Good" or "Average." Then for the vast majority of the games features I would regard them as 8+ without reservation. I'm new to Metal Gear so this was my first entry into the series. I can't compare to previous versions, but some of the features seemed strange like the oil platform where you beat up your comrades, or the cardboard box thing, but they were silly to me, not annoying. I loved the stealth options as opposed to a shoot-em-up type game. The option to go in guns blazing or ninja mode was a huge plus for me. I particularly liked the walkman thing (aka. the ipod of the 80's) it was a nice touch. Overall the detail and polish of the graphics held up through thick and thin. The gunplay and animations were top notch. I can't really think of anything that I hated...… Expand
  96. TheLastColossus
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    With over 40 hours played and still not finishing the game, this is Kojima's best MGS since MGS3, too bad its really his last MGS game, and playing it knowing that is worse, but in the same time its the best way to go out for the greatest stealth action franchise in video game history.

    without Kojima, MGS will become a worthless piece of garbage that will be played on smartphones.    With over 40 hours played and still not finishing the game, this is Kojima's best MGS since MGS3, too bad its really his last MGS game, and playing it knowing that is worse, but in the same time its the best way to go out for the greatest stealth action franchise in video game history.

    without Kojima, MGS will become a worthless piece of garbage that will be played on smartphones.

    "You can erase the markings, but the memories will never disappear."    … Expand
  97. JayLightBar
    Sep 29, 2015
    9
    The Phantom Pain is the finale send off for my favorite games director of all time. And what did we get out of his finale big bang? We got, in technicality, the most expansive and deep game I've seen in the past few years. The story is enjoyable, the gameplay is so amazingly fun that I haven't wanted to put it down for any other game in the past few weeks. With all of this in mind, youThe Phantom Pain is the finale send off for my favorite games director of all time. And what did we get out of his finale big bang? We got, in technicality, the most expansive and deep game I've seen in the past few years. The story is enjoyable, the gameplay is so amazingly fun that I haven't wanted to put it down for any other game in the past few weeks. With all of this in mind, you might be wondering why it isn't a ten. Simple. Konami literally tore the third act of the game out of the game. And due to this, the game feels unfinished. And it is. So while this is one of the best games I've ever had the pleasure of playing, Konami is Konami, and Konami is the worst. ****… Expand
  98. GamerJosh0137
    Aug 20, 2016
    9
    I realize I am way late in my review, but at the time The Phantom Pain released I had only ever played Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on ps2. I wouldn't be able to tell you one god damned thing I remembered about it either. All I can say is I enjoyed the gameplay but had no idea what was going on, I digress. A friend suggested to play all of the MGS games just so that I couldI realize I am way late in my review, but at the time The Phantom Pain released I had only ever played Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty on ps2. I wouldn't be able to tell you one god damned thing I remembered about it either. All I can say is I enjoyed the gameplay but had no idea what was going on, I digress. A friend suggested to play all of the MGS games just so that I could fully appreciate Phantom Pain. So after many months I have finally completed my journey. I can honestly relate to some of the die hard MGS fan's gripes about Kojima taking the more mainstream approach with TPP, I still consider this game to be ONE of the best. If you are a die hard fan you will see that TPP definitely lacks that "kojima weird" writing style, imo this is easily forgivable due to the immensely entertaining gameplay. I would honestly say that even if you haven't played any MGS games this is still worth your time and money. Kojima found a way to make resource gathering a lot of fun. I have been in several situations where I didn't have time to properly play certain missions, I could still hop on for a few minutes to gather all necessary resources to upgrade me base of operations and develop new weapons. With hundreds of different weapons, a respectable amount of different tools, and vehicles TPP gives you the opportunity to experiment with several different play styles, and THOUSANDS of different ways to complete missions. I believe this helps the game stay "fresh". One thing I noticed about this game which imo is super underrated is the A.I. Your enemies are super smart. After a while you will see enemies start to adapt to your certain play style. For instance, if you clear out an enemy camp by shooting each one of them in the head with the tranq gun, the next time you visit a camp they will be wearing helmets. There are several other factors as well but I don't want to give too much away. After playing all the MGS games I gotta say that Sons of Liberty is still my favorite, TPP is a super close 2nd.… Expand
  99. GuywiththeGames
    Feb 29, 2016
    9
    I have spent a lot of time on this game. It has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time. The guys at Konami had turned Metal Gear into an open world game and it works beautifully. You have a great deal of variety from weapons and other tools you receive (Rocket Arm has to be one of the coolest). The game doesn't force you to be stealthy. While it is rewarding to do so, it doesI have spent a lot of time on this game. It has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time. The guys at Konami had turned Metal Gear into an open world game and it works beautifully. You have a great deal of variety from weapons and other tools you receive (Rocket Arm has to be one of the coolest). The game doesn't force you to be stealthy. While it is rewarding to do so, it does get more replay value because of the ability to approach most missions how you see fit. I would say, game-play alone, it would be a 10/10 game. However, where the game suffers is with its story. Its not that it is bad, it just doesn't really compare that well to what i have heard from other Metal Gear Games (Especially in Chapter 2). Also, it has been pretty much confirmed that an ENTIRE CHAPTER of this game has been cut out. Because of this, i kind of got this emptiness feeling. I never got to figure out what truly happened with a specific character that I promise not to spoil. Yes,Yes, you can see a partially completed ending on the Special Edition of the Version, but it makes a huge difference that it actually isn't in the game. But at the same time, I did still get a lot of time and enjoyment out of this game. Also, i did feel satisfied at the end of my play through So, if there is ever another Metal Gear like this one with a better story, I think it could easily reach a 10/10. But let me just say this, I have come to greatly appreciate cardboard boxes.… Expand
  100. TEDD95
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Kojima and his team have never made a metal gear that doesn't deserve full marks, lovers of the peace walker and MGS3 games would know why this game was crafted as such. So people giving bad ratings should just go back to playing COD or something they are use to or understand. This is a BRILLIANT game and is a fitting title for the series. The things that grab your attention the most isKojima and his team have never made a metal gear that doesn't deserve full marks, lovers of the peace walker and MGS3 games would know why this game was crafted as such. So people giving bad ratings should just go back to playing COD or something they are use to or understand. This is a BRILLIANT game and is a fitting title for the series. The things that grab your attention the most is the dynamic day and night systems and the fluency in movement of the things in the world and the character, this makes the gameplay very smooth. The way open world works in this title is fitting for a stealth/tactical game (this is not GTA nor witcher people). This is most definitely one of the must plays for 2015 and on PS4, for all gamers. Don't let a few negative reviews keep you from playing MGS5… 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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