Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. GoodApollo88
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    The swansong the Kojima's beloved series is a fine one. The gameplay and mechanics have been refined making for more fluid controls and movement. The game itself is vast and there is so much to do as you travel to Afghanistan, Angola/Zaire and Mother Base, using the fulton device on soldiers for your army, capturing guard posts, developing new weapons/outfits, the list goes on. The game isThe swansong the Kojima's beloved series is a fine one. The gameplay and mechanics have been refined making for more fluid controls and movement. The game itself is vast and there is so much to do as you travel to Afghanistan, Angola/Zaire and Mother Base, using the fulton device on soldiers for your army, capturing guard posts, developing new weapons/outfits, the list goes on. The game is very mission based, and you can approach a mission in multiple ways. Afghanistan is your playground and never has a game been so creative and inventive with items like the active decoy and the classic cardboard box. The story may lack focus to some but it is still a great plot dealing with dark themes from the conflict and effects of war to the treatment women and of child soldiers. It's the darkest MGS and certainly poses a few questions along the way. The cut scenes as usual are as polished and cinematic as ever.. Considering this is Kojima's last MGS, it is a bold and daring departure from the series formula but one that works. A modern day masterpiece.Game of 2015!… Expand
  2. 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.

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    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
  3. 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
  4. Abhaygamin2002
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was quite long and quite fun but I have the same query as the other gamers it's unfinished it's clearly not finished the real game is up to chapter 1 and then it's just a left over mess what about sahelanthropus with Eli and rest of the stuff it's unclear and I felt like till now I wasted my time on story but gameplay was worth it!… Expand
  5. S_Stone
    Aug 15, 2016
    7
    It's a great game. It's not a Metal Gear Solid game.

    The gameplay is stellar, Venom Snake controls very smoothly, and you feel the weight of the character. I don't know how they did it, but it feels like the game is an extension of your arm. The world is very well built, roaming from post to post and messing with guards is fun, and bases like OKB Zero and that oil one in Africa are    It's a great game. It's not a Metal Gear Solid game.

    The gameplay is stellar, Venom Snake controls very smoothly, and you feel the weight of the character. I don't know how they did it, but it feels like the game is an extension of your arm.

    The world is very well built, roaming from post to post and messing with guards is fun, and bases like OKB Zero and that oil one in Africa are very cleverly designed.

    I love the gadgets you can get from R&D and the crazy stuff you can do with them.

    But

    - It lacks crazy boss battles. That's what made a MGS. This game has only 3 (or 4 if you count Man on Fire) proper boss battles, and that is lacking. No, Skulls are not boss battles (except maybe the ones in Metallic Archaea mission).
    - The story is very disappointing
    - Lack of codec
    - Mother base could feel more "alive", like what was promised
    - There's no proper conclusion for some of the story arcs. Even then, I interpret Chapter 2 as an epilogue and not a true chapter. The real story of the game ends in Chapter 1 and it's ok by their own merits.

    To sum up, this games goes the way from Peace Walker and expands it, but removing even more classic Metal Gear Solid elements, and that's unforgivable. Even so, it's a fun game and it has lots of little details.    … Expand
  6. KWOW
    Aug 14, 2016
    1
    Ughhh!!! What an utter disappointment, Who ever says this game is good is lying to themselves. It seems as though Kojima and his team were just hating this franchise at this point. The open world is barren, the cut scenes are lackluster, the story was ridiculous. Not having David Hater as snake killed this game. The only thing good about this was the graphics. they where beautiful.Ughhh!!! What an utter disappointment, Who ever says this game is good is lying to themselves. It seems as though Kojima and his team were just hating this franchise at this point. The open world is barren, the cut scenes are lackluster, the story was ridiculous. Not having David Hater as snake killed this game. The only thing good about this was the graphics. they where beautiful. Playing this game really gave me a bad taste in my mouth and does not live up to its ps1, 2, or 3 counterparts.… Expand
  7. StealthBagel
    Aug 8, 2016
    9
    Now, I never give games 10 out of 10, but I would. this game has an amazing open world, incredible wonderful multiplayer, the gameplay never gets old, amazing graphics. It is worth a buy
  8. dypsomaniart
    Jul 30, 2016
    3
    I cant understand all the rave reviews for this game. I've put aboutt 40 hours of gameplay into it, and enjoyed only three hours of that tops. I kept going and going and going waiting for it to get better, but 90% of the game is just the same missions, literally in the same locations with pretty much the same enemies, over and over and over and over and over. The scenery is drab. TheI cant understand all the rave reviews for this game. I've put aboutt 40 hours of gameplay into it, and enjoyed only three hours of that tops. I kept going and going and going waiting for it to get better, but 90% of the game is just the same missions, literally in the same locations with pretty much the same enemies, over and over and over and over and over. The scenery is drab. The enemies are drab. The intro left me expecting amazing scifi crazy adventure, then the next 30 hours are spent crawling around a desert kidnapping the same soldiers over and over. WTF Kojima. The epic amazing story people go on about seems to be spread roughly 1 good mission for every 20-30 repetetive filler ones. I've given it a week of my life for two good missions. I have no love for this game or any of its characters. I kind of want to see what the heck is going on with the weird characters from the start, but theres no way I'm grinding through 100 hours of mind numbing, painfully time consuming, slow filler rubbish to get there. Sorry Kojima fans, I dont get it. I've got a ton of other games to play, all of which are more enjoyable than this.… Expand
  9. benjamm1n
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    Everything about this game is brilliant... except the story. Kojima's reversed what he's famous for. Lengthy dramatic cut scenes are no where to be found. It doesn't have that true Metal Gear feel to it. I only wish Kojima had full control and all the time he needed to complete this game the way he originally wanted to. still a great game!
  10. alzahhar
    Jul 24, 2016
    5
    Regardless of all the praise this game received, it has so many flaws that get overlooked in most subjective reviews. There is basically no story, no real narrative or ending, the game is one of the most repetitive games I have ever played. Missions actually repeat themselves on "harder" diffuclties and are considered one of the "main" mission. Most missions feel forced, meaningless andRegardless of all the praise this game received, it has so many flaws that get overlooked in most subjective reviews. There is basically no story, no real narrative or ending, the game is one of the most repetitive games I have ever played. Missions actually repeat themselves on "harder" diffuclties and are considered one of the "main" mission. Most missions feel forced, meaningless and unnecessary and there are about 5 different side missions that are repeated 150 times. Now what is good about the game ? The gameplay is phenomenal, smooth and I don't think I have seen better, and there is somewhat of a nice sense of progression. It is graphically and technically almost flawless but objectively the game has too many flaws to be an 10 or a 9 as many subjective reviewers gave it. If you're going to buy this game expect no story and repetitive missions, that way you'll enjoy it much more than I have.… Expand
  11. stamito
    Jul 22, 2016
    7
    As a game this is good stuff, as a metal gear it is a bit disappointing and I’ll explain why.
    The game is superb in a lot of ways, the graphics, music etc. is fantastic. I think it is also worth mentioning the gameplay mechanics have been polished and feel great, it is the funniest mgs to play in terms of mechanics. Gameplay wise the open world approach has done a lot of good to this    As a game this is good stuff, as a metal gear it is a bit disappointing and I’ll explain why.
    The game is superb in a lot of ways, the graphics, music etc. is fantastic. I think it is also worth mentioning the gameplay mechanics have been polished and feel great, it is the funniest mgs to play in terms of mechanics. Gameplay wise the open world approach has done a lot of good to this series, giving the player a lot of different ways to plan and perform a task.

    My main complain as a metal gear comes from the way the story is structured and told. I would say metal gear games have always been story driven games, meaning you play them more to see the next cutscene or codec conversation than because the gameplay is funny. The player was usually given a small chuck of story quite often. This is where MGSV fails in my opinion. The developers have given in to today’s game industry idea of an open world game both for the good stuff (as I mentioned above) and the bad. Basically, they’ve put an obscene amount of side missions and that affects a lot the rhythm of the story. Some people will say “I don’t understand the complaint, the side ops are optional, just play the story missions if you don’t like it”; normally I’d agree with that but for you to see all cutscenes and the real good ending you’ll necessarily have to spend a lot of time doing secondary stuff. Basically, some side ops need to be done to trigger specific cutscenes and, also, you need a lot of materials to improve mother base and make some cutscenes and ending stuff available. Only way to do this is playing online or doing side ops. Anyway, that means I found myself playing for days without getting any new piece of story information because I needed materials and stuff to unlock story stuff. Summarising, you want to see the whole story?, you’ll have to spend quite a lot of time doing pointless secondary stuff, it is not optional if you want to see everything. Now, the secondary mission stuff gets even worse and I’ll explain why. Some games, let’s say mass effect or dragon age, also have a lot of secondary missions; good thing about those games is that the side stuff usually has a context, mini-stories that motivate you to do it and maybe give you small pieces of nice, but not essential, info about the game’s universe. Well, MGSV fails quite badly again in this. There is only a very limited variety of missions in MGSV, maybe 6-7 different kinds of missions and these are repeated like 15-20 times. For example, one kind of mission is “free the prisoner” and there is around 15 of those and they are virtually identical, only thing that changes is the location of the prisoner. There are no context for the side ops whatsoever (for most a them, a few of them are actually story related but maybe only 5-10%), so, for me when I’ve done the exact same thing 12 times, it gets tedious.

    I’m not saying this is a bad game, it is decent and there are a lot of things to enjoy in it, but as a metal gear it is disappointing. As I said this is mainly related to the fact that you are forced to “farm” a lot in order to see the whole story. If you want to see the whole thing this game will probably take you between 60 and 100 hours to beat of which 70-80% will be pointless repetitive farming. In the end it is worth it just to see how Kojima explained/closed the story of the series, but be ready to potentially get bored quite a bit with the side ops.    … Expand
  12. 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.
  13. rrafemi
    Jul 9, 2016
    6
    Un juego bastante monótono, tengo la sensación de estar haciendo lo mismo una y otra vez. No veo que el mundo semi-abierto le haya sentado bien a la saga, o Kojima no ha sabido enfocarlo. Los anteriores MGS estaban muy bien planteados porque cada escenario era diferente y con ello diferente la forma de afrontar las áreas.

    La historia por descontando es poco o nada creíble. Kojima se    Un juego bastante monótono, tengo la sensación de estar haciendo lo mismo una y otra vez. No veo que el mundo semi-abierto le haya sentado bien a la saga, o Kojima no ha sabido enfocarlo. Los anteriores MGS estaban muy bien planteados porque cada escenario era diferente y con ello diferente la forma de afrontar las áreas.

    La historia por descontando es poco o nada creíble. Kojima se flipa cada vez mas con escenas que mas que surrealistas son totalmente rocambolescas y hasta forzadas.    … Expand
  14. LebronGames
    Jul 4, 2016
    5
    For anyone who is not a huge MGS fan coming in, you will probably love this. Gameplay is decent. The story for me was probably the most disappointing moment of 2015. I can't really blame Kojima as much as I blame the people around him who let him do this to the series.
  15. Greghead
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    Probably the best game on the PS4. It doesn't reach the dizzy heights of Snake Eater, but is equally as good as the other games in the series.
    At first it feels quite different to its predecessors which was an initial worry, but this soon disappears and normal service is resumed fairly early in the game.
    Almost a masterpiece, but does suffer slightly from a hint of repetition. But the    Probably the best game on the PS4. It doesn't reach the dizzy heights of Snake Eater, but is equally as good as the other games in the series.
    At first it feels quite different to its predecessors which was an initial worry, but this soon disappears and normal service is resumed fairly early in the game.
    Almost a masterpiece, but does suffer slightly from a hint of repetition. But the gameplay is that much fun, you can forgive it for that.
    A must buy for any metal gear fan, and a great end to the series.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. HyperBrid
    Jun 15, 2016
    0
    The worst metal gear solid game i've ever played so far! Im a die-hard fan for the metal gear series including classics, the games were good, getting better every moment, but the ending to this game was very disappointing, like crafting a diamond out of thin air for a century then throwing it in the dumpster, the graphics were good, the gameplay was good but the ending, the worst part isThe worst metal gear solid game i've ever played so far! Im a die-hard fan for the metal gear series including classics, the games were good, getting better every moment, but the ending to this game was very disappointing, like crafting a diamond out of thin air for a century then throwing it in the dumpster, the graphics were good, the gameplay was good but the ending, the worst part is that you have to upgrade your base to max in order to get the ending and what for what, to disappoint you so badly that you'd never play metal gear again… Expand
  18. ThunderRam
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    MGS V has claimed my #1 spot for best game of all time.

    Here's why: - Innovative gameplay design - Continuous surprises throughout the game - Constant upgrades from every angle (weapons, helicopter, mother base, etc) that you can upgrade for 150+ hours - Interesting Story Line (kinda falls off at the end but that's not a huge negative) - You really feel like you are Snake with    MGS V has claimed my #1 spot for best game of all time.

    Here's why:

    - Innovative gameplay design
    - Continuous surprises throughout the game
    - Constant upgrades from every angle (weapons, helicopter, mother base, etc) that you can upgrade for 150+ hours
    - Interesting Story Line (kinda falls off at the end but that's not a huge negative)
    - You really feel like you are Snake with your personal helicopter, photos, tapes to play, and custom helicopter music when picking up or dropping you off to your destinations
    - Fully immersive free roaming world with PLENTY to do.
    - iDroid is an awesome mechanic just of itself
    - Online options for FOB missions and upgrading your base and attacking other people is an awesome addition
    - Difficulty of the game is PERFECT - at times it can be easy and at times it can be really hard but its up to you how you want to play it.
    - Interesting Companions while doing your missions (very sensual Quiet is usually who I pick to go with me to missions) ;)
    - Weapons and customization is AWESOME
    - Music is AWESOME but seems a little limited
    - Using the Fulton to balloon mostly everything for your base is weirdly very satisfying (and funny sometimes)

    Now some CONs:

    - Some missions feel cheap when you die constantly due to AI flaws
    - Some weapons feel way less powerful and/or unstable due to recoil that cant be fixed
    - Again, story kinda just slowly dies near the end (and again, its not a huge con compared to the gameplay)
    - Travelling from one part of your Mother Base to another platform is REDICULUSLY SLOW (either by driving your jeep or flying a helicopter) that you might as well do a mission, finish it, then go back to mother base, and you will still be faster than local transportation...

    The Pros HEAVILY outweigh the cons to the point where it really doesnt matter with the overall game rating.

    10/10 - Best game of all time

    P.s. You know its an amazing game when you start comparing it to other games you played and they are just horrible in comparison (even though you thought they were good before)    … Expand
  19. Cask_Fix_Sir_Us
    Jun 2, 2016
    9
    The best stealth game ever made. The graphics are outstanding, the controls are smooth and responsive. The story just kind-of dies at the end. The micro-transaction on-line game is stupid and just a cash grab. You really should play this game at least once. Renting it is a good idea since Konami killed off the series, buy it later if you like it.
  20. YouMark_
    May 28, 2016
    7
    Its a good game if you think this is what Metal Gear Solid is..When in reality its a garbage game. The only reason they made this one is to appeal new fans and forget the old fans. The story was a complete cluster **** of a prequal. It did not make any sense what so ever. The open world is a thumbs up but the Cassette tapes and motherbase was a complete mess
  21. TurdBurgler
    May 27, 2016
    7
    At first i gave this game about a 9. Now its a 7 a year later because very little dlc has came out for single player. Most if not all dlc is for all thier ONLINE portion such as mgo and fobs. Another game lost to greedy corporations nickle and diming you for micro transactions and such. We cant get more sp missions? Expansions? Thanks konami
  22. jonasjb
    May 27, 2016
    9
    Que jogo maravilhoso! Não consigo parar de jogar! É completo em todos os quesitos: jogabilidade, ações, opções e trilha sonora(e QUE TRILHA SONORA!). O único ponto negativo são as missões repetidas, mesmo assim joguei novamente todas!
  23. Im_milord
    May 26, 2016
    7
    This was an excellent game until they started repeating missions and then it seemed like they ran out of ideas. Graphics are great, game feel and controls are great, story is decent but only thing that stung was repetition.
  24. HTGamer
    May 22, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a big MGS fan, but I have mixed feelings about The Phantom Pain. It's a highly ambitious game that sadly doesn't hit its goals, maybe because of the notorious fallout between Konami and Kojima.

    The story, one of the trademarks of the MGS series, is both the worst and most under-developed ever (even MGS 4 had a much better and more impactful one). After a good start in the Hospital escape and the Miller rescue, the storytelling becomes either irrelevant or bland, only to pick up in the final few missions (which end up with Skull Face's death and the destruction of Metal Gear). The almost silent Big Boss (who is too calm for a man supposedly hell bent on revenge) voiced by Kiefer Sutherland doesn't help matters, and most other major characters are disappointing (Ocelot and Skull Face in particular) and at times make no sense. Only Huey was a well written, complex and tragic character, and Miller to a lesser degree. Quiet is a mysterious and interesting figure who simply walks away in the end. The pre-release trailers set up a magnificent premise, but the story is, to put it frankly, totally different to what we would expect from Kojima.

    Another big issue is that the game is incomplete. There is the notorious Episode 51 which was cut from the game and is available on Youtube to watch, but I suspect there is more content which was cut. I don't understand why they cut this particular episode as it is awesome, and it ties Eli's (he's young Liquid Snake, but most people recognised him in the trailers anyway) loose end who in the game simply disappeared from Mother Base, his fate left unexplained.

    The story may be a disappointment, but gameplay is simply fantastic. Missions are designed in such a way that you can infiltrate enemy posts from whatever path you want, whichever method you see fit, and whatever time of day you wish. You have to choose from either stealth, Rambo-style-all-guns-blazing, or a mixture, and use whatever gadgets you have. Obviously the way to go is stealth, preferably at night, because the AI is competent enough to be a serious threat. If alerted, the enemy soldiers surround the player, and if you hide while being hunted they won't forget you easily as they keep searching for quite a time. Individual AIs aren't the smartest, but it's a game, not a military simulator. One of the best features is the inclusion of AI companions to aid you in the field (it's 100% optional, but I highly recommend using all the help you can get). You start with D-Horse, then add D-Dog (smells enemies from afar automatically and attacks them if ordered), Quiet (tracks enemies automatically and shoots/tranquilizes them if ordered), and D-Walker (a walking robot, which is both a transport vehicle and can track and shoot enemies automatically). You can ride a jeep or a tank, too, in order to travel between locations. There are 2 maps, Afghanistan and Africa, and both are huge in size and varied, even featuring animals and plants.

    Another big part of gameplay is Mother Base and the Fulton extraction balloon. You can extract enemy soldiers or prisoners of war via Fulton, and convince them to join your ranks so as to raise your army, or extract material containers in order to expand your Mother Base. The more and better troops you have, the more perks you get from Mother Base (mortar strikes, weather predictions, enemy reports, etc.) and you can unlock new weapons and gadgets to use on the field.

    The game has 2 online modes, FOB Missions and Metal Gear Online. The former is tied to the single player campaign, as you infiltrate (PvE style) the FOBs of other players and steal material containers or soldiers, and can be quite challenging when invading an FOB with fully armed troops and anti-theft devices. The latter is a standard PvP online game suite. Nothing outstanding (maybe except the newly added Survival mode), but not bad either.

    A few words about the graphics and sound. The game is powered by the Fox Engine. While the game's graphics aren't cutting edge (you can easily see polygon details everywhere), it's beautiful, with one of the best lighting models out there. And it runs at stable 60 fps, not bad for an open world game on consoles. The only downside is the small draw distance for foliage, shadows and textures, but it's handled carefully (they fade in/out, instead of abruptly popping in). As for the sound, the effects are great, but the soundtrack isn't memorable. The "Sins of the Father" song is awesome, though.

    Overall, it's a great game, non-MGS fans won't lose themselves to 60 minute cut-scens, but the diehards will feel disappointed. Anyway, buy the game and enjoy it as I did.

    MEGA SPOILER: The final and true ending, which links the entire saga in a not-so-perfect way, is the best thank you I have ever seen in a video game. At the same time, Kojima pulled another MGS 2 stunt on us. Even bigger than the previous one. That's all I will say about it.    … Expand
  25. maddmann99
    May 19, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hideo Kojima has done it again! Although it's a radical step forward and a break from tradition for the Metal Gear series, MGSV is a well-executed game that excels in almost every aspect of gameplay. It still has all of the quirks of a Metal Gear game, but the open-world maps usher in previously unheard of levels of freedom to the Metal Gear series.

    The graphics are beautiful and the game always runs smoothly, the story is great (though, honestly, not as deep as previous Metal Gear games like 2 or 4), and the style of gameplay keeps you on your toes! The only complaint I really have is how invasive the online features are; you can't construct any FOB's (extra bases) offline, and nuclear weapons are useless to offline players.

    Other than those (admittedly minor) issues, Metal Gear Solid V is an overall wonderful game and deserves its spot in the Metal Gear series! Sure, there's a lot of content that got left out (I'm looking at you, Mission 51), but what's in the game now is more than enough to make up for it.

    I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a great stealth action or third person shooter game. MGSV delivers and it delivers well.    … Expand
  26. uRzu1115
    May 17, 2016
    7
    El juego tecnicamente es brillante, una obra perfecta. La jugabilidad y la tecnica, la accion, la fisica, perfecto.
    La historia, puede convencerte o no, ami desde luego me parece una autentica patada en la boca a todos los seguidores de la saga, pero es una gran historia bien contada y con ese aire de superproduccion de hollywood.
    El videojuego como tal, una gran decepcion, un juego en    El juego tecnicamente es brillante, una obra perfecta. La jugabilidad y la tecnica, la accion, la fisica, perfecto.
    La historia, puede convencerte o no, ami desde luego me parece una autentica patada en la boca a todos los seguidores de la saga, pero es una gran historia bien contada y con ese aire de superproduccion de hollywood.
    El videojuego como tal, una gran decepcion, un juego en el que solo te diviertes cuando pasas la historia principal, el resto terriblemente repetitivo, decenas de misiones exactamente iguales las unas a las otras y subiendo la mother base horas y horas para conseguir todo el arsenal.
    Platino en ps4, se de lo que hablo. Me empeñe en conseguirlo pero me arrepiento de haber perdido tanto tiempo repitiendo misiones sin parar.
    El PVP horrendo, aburrido.

    Los dos primeros dias de juego pense que estaba ante el quinto elemento de los videojuegos, pasado un mes, guardado en su caja triste.    … Expand
  27. Miguelxdz
    May 16, 2016
    10
    I won't make it long but this is one of the most polished and good looking games i ever played. The Fox Engine works like a charm and the gameplay is the top of the line in stealth games. I wouldn't said that the story is bad like a lot of people are saying but it definitely felt a little incomplete, and it let a lot of thing to the player to deduce. The only low point for this game in myI won't make it long but this is one of the most polished and good looking games i ever played. The Fox Engine works like a charm and the gameplay is the top of the line in stealth games. I wouldn't said that the story is bad like a lot of people are saying but it definitely felt a little incomplete, and it let a lot of thing to the player to deduce. The only low point for this game in my opinion is the lack of the classic boss fights that Metal Gear is so famous for, there is like two (which are fairly good) but there could have done a lot more. The multiplayer base system is really solid and it adds a lot of depth to the gameplay and the actual multiplayer is quite unique and original. Overall i think this is a great game and a definite buy for stealth fans or Metal Gear fans.… Expand
  28. aguarner11
    May 16, 2016
    9
    A perfect game. It is so well done! This is the best stealth game ever. Every mission is different, and maybe even better than the one before. The only thing I'll complain about it's its difficulty. I could easily complete the first 15 missions in only two attempts, but from then I had to at least try 4 times before I could complete the whole mission.
  29. Tbag115
    May 15, 2016
    4
    Metal gear solid V was a big disapointment, the gameplay is great and the first 10 hour were good, but it is always the same and really boring. The world is small and live less, the mother base is better than in peace walker but if you are walking around there you can't do a thing you even can't talk to your partners. The story is the worst on this game, it is very slowly progressing andMetal gear solid V was a big disapointment, the gameplay is great and the first 10 hour were good, but it is always the same and really boring. The world is small and live less, the mother base is better than in peace walker but if you are walking around there you can't do a thing you even can't talk to your partners. The story is the worst on this game, it is very slowly progressing and it is boring, I already knew after 10 hours what the big plot twist was.
    I would recommend you not to buy this game.    … Expand
  30. Archcrawley
    May 13, 2016
    7
    While the gameplay in Mgs5 is top notch, the variety to the way that the missions are given is always the same.
    Sneak in.
    Grab thing. Sneak out. And while the game may be a huge open world, it doesn't feel like a living open world. Within my first play-though I learned where the best place to harvest resources and where to find the best men to recruit. It doesn't take long to learn    While the gameplay in Mgs5 is top notch, the variety to the way that the missions are given is always the same.
    Sneak in.
    Grab thing.
    Sneak out.
    And while the game may be a huge open world, it doesn't feel like a living open world.
    Within my first play-though I learned where the best place to harvest resources and where to find the best men to recruit.
    It doesn't take long to learn the spawn times either, which normally spawn within half a hour.
    And while a few of the characters where great,(code talker, Huey, Quiet, Eli, Paz) the main stake characters of this beloved franchise felt like hollow representations of themselves from pervious game (Snake, Miller).
    The worst offender of this is by far ocelot.
    They completely butched ocelot within this game.
    While In other games he comes off as zany and a bit of nut job, in this instalment he comes off as a monotone soulless client Eastwood wannabe.
    And the story my god the story.
    I have one thing to say about this heap of **** story that makes me want to puke.
    Less is not more Kojima, more is more.
    As a long time Mgs fan I just can not express just how much of a disappointment the story was.

    While the game was overall a disappointment. I still enjoyed the gameplay and the companion system which was a nice welcome edition to this franchise.
    If you are a long time Mgs fan avoid this like the plague.
    If you new to this franchise and have just come off call of duty or hitman:absolution or the latest thief title, go for it!
    I'm sure it will be right up your alley!    … Expand
  31. Rocketman64
    May 13, 2016
    6
    The mechanics and tech of this game are amazing and unrivaled. The problem is that the levels kind of get repetitive and the game's difficulty doesn't ramp up much past the first quarter of the game. I was having fun with it but eventually it just became a slog. The story is **** something I never though I would say for a Metal Gear game. The game just doesn't make the most of it's gameThe mechanics and tech of this game are amazing and unrivaled. The problem is that the levels kind of get repetitive and the game's difficulty doesn't ramp up much past the first quarter of the game. I was having fun with it but eventually it just became a slog. The story is **** something I never though I would say for a Metal Gear game. The game just doesn't make the most of it's game play by switching up the mission structure and challenges. Side ops just suck, Main ops are a blast, and while it is far from a perfect game it is certainly worth playing. Kind of weird that I ultimately thought it was just a good game because it was the whole reason I even bought a new console.… Expand
  32. Internet_Enzyme
    May 13, 2016
    8
    This game makes you feel like a badass. It also makes you feel like a bumbling idiot (if you're like me and enjoy the stealth route far more). There is nothing more soul crushing than being spotted and being thrust straight into a firefight that can lost several minutes at a time. But, similarly there is nothing more rewarding than stealth-ing your way through an entire stronghold withoutThis game makes you feel like a badass. It also makes you feel like a bumbling idiot (if you're like me and enjoy the stealth route far more). There is nothing more soul crushing than being spotted and being thrust straight into a firefight that can lost several minutes at a time. But, similarly there is nothing more rewarding than stealth-ing your way through an entire stronghold without being seen. The potential for tension and fun is palpable, but so is the potential for misery and self-loathing. Those of you that love going all out guns blazing are serviced as well (although I don't get why you would want to take that route, you crazy bastards), with plenty of high power weapons sans suppressors for you to use. The game really emphasizes choice. Each mission starts you several hundred feet away from your objective (albeit with an annoyingly long, unskippable cutscene) letting you choose how you get to the objective, and from what angle you take it on. It's a very dynamic, reactionary game that lets you tackle things the way you want to tackle them. I'm not saying that choice is necessary in all games (linear games have their place), but it certainly works in this game. And that's the main difference between this game and Splinter Cell. Choice.
    This is my first MGSV. I hadn't played Ground Zeroes, so I was completely new to the franchise's convoluted (from what I've heard) story. The story in this game is very bare bones. Big Boss speaks incredibly rarely, and I had very little context to any of it. Psychomantis? FIre Guy? Skull Face? Sahelanthropus? The hell is all this? Unlike Witcher 3, this game's story is unfriendly to newcomers. But does it matter? Not really. I have a few other complaints such as a lack of variety in a few levels, challenge levels that serve to pad the game's length, etc, etc. But its a fun game. And that's really what matters the most.    … Expand
  33. Tazzy13
    May 12, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game , so deep in its mechanics and gameplay options . Addictive gameplay always want to play for that bit longer and unlock more things. Love mixing it up on the battlefield . This game will be remembered as a masterpiece for years to come. Even if Kojima has left konami i hope he makes more games as good as this. A must buy for any gamer!
  34. TheTrurth
    May 11, 2016
    9
    As you walk around in this gorgeous open world in the 1980's you find yourself hiding in a box packing enough heat to blow up a 60 ton tank. Enough said.
  35. LauraGg
    May 9, 2016
    0
    This game is captivating at first, it seems promising, but as you played through you'll notice that some of the game's event are utterly ridiculous, some of them seems forced, that ridiculous girl character Quiet barely wearing anything, final boss roars like some retard, disappointing
  36. felasi
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This game is a master piece. The graphics are excellent, the time and effort put into the little details shows exceptionaly, and the game play is king.

    So many ways to freely approach missions is a breath of fresh air. There is a story to be found, if you take the time to explore and fill in the details. The meta base game is a blast. Every true gamer should own a copy of this game. The    This game is a master piece. The graphics are excellent, the time and effort put into the little details shows exceptionaly, and the game play is king.

    So many ways to freely approach missions is a breath of fresh air. There is a story to be found, if you take the time to explore and fill in the details. The meta base game is a blast. Every true gamer should own a copy of this game. The online play is not half bad either. Yes, there are some gaps in explaining some of the functions in the game, but thats the fun in this game. Finding new cool stuff out yourself and not having it rammed down your throat in a tutorial.

    There is so much to develop and weapons/tools/items to use that isbalways fun to try out new stuff. You can be super stealthy and go for S rankings, but its completely fine to go in guns blazing.

    The game play really sets this game apart and is the most important factor. However, extra points for all the little details which are too numerous to mention here. I.e. blinding night vision opponents with flashlights, enemies adapting to your style of play, or encountering a bear in the wild!

    I even love how you have to consider your equipment load out to make sure it doesnt cost too much. Missions can also get more expensive if you call in a lot of supply drops, airstrikes or helicopter extractions.

    Such a well polished game with a lot of care and attention gone into it.    … Expand
  37. John-Doe
    May 1, 2016
    7
    if you are a metal gear fan then you will love what this game has to offer: Fantastic game play, great musical score and amazing production value. If you aren't a metal gear fan then you will love for what this game has to offer: fantastic game play, great musical score and amazing production value. However, i myself found that this game lacks in story and because of that it leaves moreif you are a metal gear fan then you will love what this game has to offer: Fantastic game play, great musical score and amazing production value. If you aren't a metal gear fan then you will love for what this game has to offer: fantastic game play, great musical score and amazing production value. However, i myself found that this game lacks in story and because of that it leaves more questions than answers and the ending of the game will either cause you to love it or hate it. Multilayer is no prize for its bugs and glitches but its still fun to play but the same can't be said for the F.O.Bs for i felt that it was tacked on so people would have something to play with before Metal gear online (the multiplayer) came out. In this year 2016, i would recommend people to go out and buy this game, even if you aren't a metal gear fan.… Expand
  38. Sky-Line___
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    Very pleasant in the first gaming hours, it quickly becomes boring: 2 big (but still overused) maps.
    However, voices sound great, I love the cinematics but I would have liked seeing more of them!
    Gameplay is pretty satisfying (just one thing: the main base & resources-and-personel system is boring & takes too much time to manage although it's nothing about infiltration), but IA is    Very pleasant in the first gaming hours, it quickly becomes boring: 2 big (but still overused) maps.
    However, voices sound great, I love the cinematics but I would have liked seeing more of them!
    Gameplay is pretty satisfying (just one thing: the main base & resources-and-personel system is boring & takes too much time to manage although it's nothing about infiltration), but IA is sometimes very dumb unfortunately.
    Graphically it looks good, but there isn't enough variation, you always see the same environments.
    Scenario was acceptable, I never played MGS before so I suggest you first get yourself up to date concerning MGS's background like I did if you are new in MGS universe.

    graphics, sounds, animations, etc : 4/5
    gameplay : 3/5
    content : 2/5

    I forgot to mention the multiplayer mode, well it is totally bad. Way too simple, 0 content, there are like 3 modes and it's nothing about infiltration.    … Expand
  39. ASGunvolt
    Apr 28, 2016
    7
    Oh god, I've got a Phantom Pain writing this review, the pain that isn't there.Where do I begin?
    Well, one, the game didn't really turn out to be as epic as I've viewed it. And the missing link the've promised isn't really there, with all the cut content controversy, there is a feeling of something missing.
    The soundtrack as well isn't really memorable, QUITE(no pun intended) a lot of    Oh god, I've got a Phantom Pain writing this review, the pain that isn't there.Where do I begin?
    Well, one, the game didn't really turn out to be as epic as I've viewed it. And the missing link the've promised isn't really there, with all the cut content controversy, there is a feeling of something missing.
    The soundtrack as well isn't really memorable, QUITE(no pun intended) a lot of unnecessary characters which aren't really developed upon later in the game. The plot uncovers so quickly you won't have an idea of what's happened.
    The gameplay though, is a completely different thing! Yes, missions may be copy-paste, but the game FLOWS and is perfected!
    Love this game or hate it, this is a definite must-buy and is easily the best game of 2015.    … Expand
  40. nezj29
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing point blank period. The attention to detail the replay value the story the side missons this game is the best next gen game period. There is so many different things and ways you can go about playing this game it just blows my mind. And it really puts your brains snd skills to the test. People giving this game average scores do not know a masterpiece if it slapped themThis game is amazing point blank period. The attention to detail the replay value the story the side missons this game is the best next gen game period. There is so many different things and ways you can go about playing this game it just blows my mind. And it really puts your brains snd skills to the test. People giving this game average scores do not know a masterpiece if it slapped them in the face and that is what this game truly is i rarely come on here to score games but this is a stand out and it needs to be treated as such… Expand
  41. LinkTriforce
    Apr 22, 2016
    7
    el juego es muy bueno y disfrutable hasta cierto punto ya que se hace muy largo y aburrido, mas o menos por la mitad no estoy seguro pero realmente me cansa este juego o me cansaba porque ya lo pase pero creo que pudo ser mejor es mi simple opinion
  42. sorastrife2890
    Apr 21, 2016
    9
    an excelent game of Hideo Kojima. this game is very full. you will enjoy it even if you are not metal gear fan. nothing more to say, buy this game without thinking twice.
  43. orkinen
    Apr 21, 2016
    3
    Yo tenía muchas espectativas sobre éste juego , pero se me cayeron al suelo cuando comencé a jugarlo.. lo que menos me gustó fué la jugablidad , una gran dificultad para controlar al personaje muy duficultoso , aunque los gráficos sean espectaculares la jugab lo es tanto.. prefiero el MGS 4 o el Metal gear rising
  44. JS99
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    Game play and graphics are top notch. If you like stealth games this is probably the best ever. The whole defend your base micro-transaction thing is stupid and greedy. The story's a little wonky. Still one of my favorite games to play and replay. Not sure why Konami nuked the franchise.
  45. Carlitoxic
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is back, and it cames with important changes. The open world feels amazing and with the Fox Engine the graphics are so impressive. Phantom Pain has the better gameplay from any Metal Gear, not the better story but it is the more fun. A great goodbye of the Kojima´s work.
  46. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    This game as a game is a great one, but is not metal gear, they forced the open world mechanic on it, and lack of the story, it's supposed to be the final piece of a large set of happenings, but it doesn't tell you how big boss turned into the villain for Metal Gear. even that the game has no bugs or glitches, and stands out from the others for its technical effots, great game
  47. mitchellpeters
    Apr 4, 2016
    10
    Hideo Kojima made a master piece with this metal gear the last
    one but the best, in my opinion. Making an open world game very complete ,congratulations Hideo Kojima
  48. 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
  49. Redeadhood
    Mar 28, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gamelpay is masterful, but the game itself doesn't really feel like Metal Gear. The story isn't what we have come to expect from Kojima. Apart from the prologue (which is one of the best missions in all of gaming), the game doesn't really have anything that stands out in terms of narrative. And the fact the second act of the game is a repeat of the first act but at a higher difficult just seems pure lazy. Since Konami had interfered with the production of the game and really didn't allow Kojima to tighten the game, I can forgive this misstep. This game should've been a masterpiece but is just a great entry in a franchise that has been firing on all cylinders since the start. I just can't help but feel sad that Kojima was not able to go out with a bang.… Expand
  50. Khrimm
    Mar 27, 2016
    5
    As a big fan of the MGS franchise, this installment is a big disappointment. Yes, the gameplay is very good, yes you have a lot to do, yes there are many things you can discover. But all in all it is not a MGS game.

    Positives first. The stealth gameplay is brilliant. You have a incredible amount of possibilities how you solve situations. From more realistic mechanics to the expected    As a big fan of the MGS franchise, this installment is a big disappointment. Yes, the gameplay is very good, yes you have a lot to do, yes there are many things you can discover. But all in all it is not a MGS game.

    Positives first.
    The stealth gameplay is brilliant. You have a incredible amount of possibilities how you solve situations. From more realistic mechanics to the expected insane slapstick mechanics (nude poster).

    The mother base mechanics are fun. Upgrading several things and buying new stealth or combat technology will keep you motivated. But on the other hand, the resource gathering can be very annoying and repetitive.

    Unfortunately the quality of the story is nowhere near its predecessors. It really feels like it was rewritten some times and also cut at some points. The potential it had is huge but wasted. While Kojima shows his directing strength in the few cut scenes you encounter, you will see very poor storytelling by an ridiculous amount of audio log usage to explain important story elements. In my opinion audio logs and similar mechanics should only be used to explain unimportant background information but in this case you have to listen to almost every audio log. The most shocking thing was, that it felt like you saw basically every cutscene if you watched the 2 or 3 trailers in the past years, which is something a dedicated fanboy does :)

    Mission design will keep you interested for a while, but in the end there is simply no variety in what you do. There are about 150 side missions and you do always the same things, which in the end is very exhausting. Even more exhausting than any generic Ubisoft Open World game. There are some special side missions that are very good but the most part is just the same thing over and over.

    I think, the project was simply too big for Kojima Productions to handle and that is the reason why it lost the spirit of MGS. Many people say that the game is perfect. In my opinion its flaws are just too big and too visible.    … Expand
  51. omair1999rockzz
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    got it during Christmas sale..Played it in the Christmas weekend..its just a masterpiece..if u love stealth and adventure and want several approach for a mission..u must buy this game..it works perfectly fine on ps4..loved it..every body must try it out..
  52. PeterParker
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best Metal Gear video games ever. With a gameplay very similar to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, an epic story and charismatic characters this is one of the best video games ever.
  53. 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
  54. illphil
    Mar 19, 2016
    9
    i havent even touched a metal gear game since the ps1 days and i didnt really enjoy that to be honest, but this is an experience u really should not miss. great graphics and sound, great gameplay and decent story for the most part. only drag is that the end of the game seems like a bit of a building site. repeated levels, weak ending and the game is more or less finished when progressi havent even touched a metal gear game since the ps1 days and i didnt really enjoy that to be honest, but this is an experience u really should not miss. great graphics and sound, great gameplay and decent story for the most part. only drag is that the end of the game seems like a bit of a building site. repeated levels, weak ending and the game is more or less finished when progress indicator is nowhere near 100 percent- so pay it no mind as u work ur way through. despite its flaws u cannot argue with the gameplay and the feeling of the game. when u fly in on ur chopper with ur beats on and the mission kicks off u feel like ur in a movie. must buy, even if u dont like stealth games.… Expand
  55. bryan016
    Mar 17, 2016
    5
    Am I playing the same game as everyone else?

    The game isn't even finished and even though there are well over a hundred missions, they are all the same, literally. This game is very similar to MGS2 except for time period and your character undergoes spoiler plastic surgery. The character is never given a chance to develop and become evil or venom snake. The gameplay is great yes, but it    Am I playing the same game as everyone else?

    The game isn't even finished and even though there are well over a hundred missions, they are all the same, literally. This game is very similar to MGS2 except for time period and your character undergoes spoiler plastic surgery. The character is never given a chance to develop and become evil or venom snake. The gameplay is great yes, but it is the same as MGS4 gameplay so I don't see what all the hype is about. Also, this game's open world idea should have never been created. Just wasn't met to be for this game, what a waste of 5 years of development this game was and I had such high expectations for this game.

    Pros:
    Great gameplay even though it is exactly like MGS4
    Great soundtrack
    Great variety of weapons
    Great introduction
    Beautiful graphics

    Bad:
    Where is the story?
    Short and repetitive missions
    The bloody chopper rides are just tiring
    Is there even a story worth mentioning here
    Where is the rest of the game
    Characters are never given a chance to develop
    Same missions that are repetitive    … Expand
  56. Blaxpupas
    Mar 16, 2016
    9
    Boss, congratulations! One Metal Gear that strikes with an assom gameplay and open world, but story, performaance... aren't very good but, i just think its assom.
  57. Naveen196
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    One of the best games made this generation.
    Gameplay: Absolutely incredible. The best stealth action gameplay you can get right now. Limitless possibilities in a non-linear environment. The controls are highly responsive and shooting mechanics are absolutely tight. Tons of ways to infiltrate an enemy base, thanks to open world. Recon is more important than ever, and you should put your    One of the best games made this generation.
    Gameplay: Absolutely incredible. The best stealth action gameplay you can get right now. Limitless possibilities in a non-linear environment. The controls are highly responsive and shooting mechanics are absolutely tight. Tons of ways to infiltrate an enemy base, thanks to open world. Recon is more important than ever, and you should put your binoculars to good use. This gameplay never gets boring, because of the different play styles you can adopt to your liking.

    Mother base management also plays a huge part, as you need to develop and improve your weapons, gear, buddy gear, and other items. And the way you expand your base is by abducting enemy soldiers from the battlefield!

    So, whenever you're faced with an enemy, you must think along multiple lines. If you kill him, you can't extract him, but killing is usually faster and easier. Taking out opponents non-lethally is usually the superior, more difficult option, as it let's you interrogate your enemy for useful information, or extract him.

    You have 4 options for buddies, your trusty D-Dog, Horse, Quiet and Walker gear, which are useful in completely different situations. Quiet for fast recon and Sniper support, D-Horse for long travels and distractions, Walker gear is to go Guns Blazing, as it has a Gatling gun and good armor. D-Dog, my personal favourite, can sniff out enemies and prisoners and mark them on your map, making him super useful. Of course, all of your buddies have upgradable gear options.
    You can also call your Chopper for fire or ammo support if you find any mission too grueling.

    Story: Minimalistic. There are very few cutscenes for the huge amount of gameplay. Of course, there are many audio logs which flesh out the story, so the detail is there. The cinematography is excellent though. The story definitely delivers some incredibly powerful moments, but too few, not to an extent as much as the previous games in the series. Veterans will instantly recognize most of the characters. Newcomers won't be too lost, but I recommend playing or reading up on the Les Enfants Terribles project and the plot of MGS3.

    Online: I haven't played enough to judge it, but from the 4-5 hours I've played online, it is quite fun. You're usually kept on the edge of your seat, as the tide could turn quickly, and YOU can be the one to do it. Balance could be a bit better though.

    Also, i have to mention how good this game is technically. Literally zero bugs or glitches, buttery smooth 60 FPS with very rare drops. Graphics are probably the most photorealistic on the PS4.

    All in all, an absolutely solid game that would definitely be worth your time and money, it gave me around 100 hours (45% completion).
    You DON'T wanna miss this game.    … Expand
  58. JoyStikEnt
    Mar 11, 2016
    9
    Metal Gear Solid 5 Review

    Editor’s Opinions: Metal Gear Solid had a lot of hype to live up to. The Metal Gear series has been one for the ages. They will never been forgotten, and will never stop getting played. Metal Gear Solid 5 does a great job of rounding out the series as a whole. They could have taken the safe route and kept everything the same, but that isn’t Konami’s style.    Metal Gear Solid 5 Review

    Editor’s Opinions:

    Metal Gear Solid had a lot of hype to live up to. The Metal Gear series has been one for the ages. They will never been forgotten, and will never stop getting played. Metal Gear Solid 5 does a great job of rounding out the series as a whole. They could have taken the safe route and kept everything the same, but that isn’t Konami’s style. Although Snake wasn’t really Snake without David Hayter’s voice, they did an great job are sticking to the series roots while creating an open world nobody expected from a MGS game.

    Sound:

    Music does wonders for a game, and music has been exceptional in Metal Gear Solid, adding to the drama of the story. Also, gun play sounds incredible in this game. While playing on surround sound, I could feel the power behind a gun just by the sound of it. Voice acting was great, but based on the standards set by past Metal Gear Solid games, MSG 5 ranks lower in voice acting compared to its “ancestors”.

    Graphics:

    Metal Gear Solid is one of the best looking games on the console to date. The fluent movement of characters, the surrounding environments, and bright explosions make Metal Gear Solid 5 an experience, rather than a game. Cut scenes nearly look real with the right lighting and expensive televisions. Good luck topping these graphics!

    Gameplay:

    Metal Gear Solid has always had great gameplay. The controls are easy to learn but so complex at the same time. I beat the original Metal Gear Solid without the knowledge of using CQC. But that is the glory behind MGS gameplay. You learn more and more while gaining experience. You literally feel like a training soldier, while “winging it” on a mission with so many different approaches. If you want to sneak around and not shoot a single bullet, go for it! If you want to shoot every enemy you see, that’s an option too! Splendid gameplay Metal Gear Solid 5. Bravo.

    Replay Value: Very High

    Story:

    Although they did not continue the deep and rich storytelling before the past games, the story keeps you engaged throughout the experience. They do a great job of filling in gaps of the Metal Gear series, while keeping gameplay as its main focus. Metal Gear Solid has always been rich in storytelling. MGS 5 traded that in for deeper gameplay, customization, and an open world. Hat’s off to Konami for doing so. Doing this did not destroy the game at all. It certainly made it different than before, but it worked and I was excited to experience it all the way through.    … Expand
  59. epicmick
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    metal gear solid 5 the phantom pain wow! if you have not played this game what are you waiting for. this game its a must for anyone who like or does not like stealth game it is also a must for people who like good story driven game though you will be lost if you have never played a metal gear solid game in the past listen to some tape and watch some video on youtube like big boss story inmetal gear solid 5 the phantom pain wow! if you have not played this game what are you waiting for. this game its a must for anyone who like or does not like stealth game it is also a must for people who like good story driven game though you will be lost if you have never played a metal gear solid game in the past listen to some tape and watch some video on youtube like big boss story in 5 minute by ign and then you will understand everything about the story the game is very good plus there is so many side op and main op. you will definitly pass more than two hundred hours. the thing that i don't like about the game is konami yes what i do not like about the game is the company. yes what i do not like about the game is konami i do not understand how they can be that bad to hideo kojima which is keeping that company alive. But that annother story for annother day. Did you know that you could customize your weapon see how i say that this game is masive. So the final verdict for metal gear solid 5 the phantom pain is a ten in my opinion it is a masterpiece the gameplay day and night cycle is amazing. The gameplay is outstanding literally everything about this game is great. you can even be as loud as you want. Even if konamy was not being such of a pain im sure the game would have been greater but for what it is it is surely a ten out of ten… Expand
  60. andri21
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    I really love this game had good story, great gameplay also good stealth game open world Fob mission is not fun but you will invade other player's mother base and captured they''re guard and other think but you also have to defense your base from other player for capture your people or other I will rate this game 910
  61. GILTELES
    Mar 8, 2016
    9
    This game is almost perfect.
    I just dind't take score maximun because some mission are repetitives, mainly the secondary missions.
    Besides, the story is so so.
    However, you should buy it.
  62. Fedismo14
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    Esta obra puede ser amada por muchos y odiada por otros, dando mucho revuelo en la búsqueda de la verdad, si era malo o bueno el juego. Con suerte, su servidor esta con los primeros y pienso que es uno de los mejores juegos del año 2015. Sin embargo, no lo considero que este a la altura de sus predecesores.

    El apartado técnico de este juego es excelente, de los mejores que he visto. Su    Esta obra puede ser amada por muchos y odiada por otros, dando mucho revuelo en la búsqueda de la verdad, si era malo o bueno el juego. Con suerte, su servidor esta con los primeros y pienso que es uno de los mejores juegos del año 2015. Sin embargo, no lo considero que este a la altura de sus predecesores.

    El apartado técnico de este juego es excelente, de los mejores que he visto. Su "Gameplay" es variado, dando la posibilidad de hacer la misión a tus gustos, y ayuda que su diseño de nivel sea flexible, consiguiendo un conjunto de situaciones excepcionales e increíbles. Los gráficos son increíbles, siendo solo pasados por los del "Battlefront", y el sonido esta perfectamente implementado. La IA es lo desafiante y tiene un auto-aprendizaje que le viene de maravilla, no obstante, esta es afectada por la demasiada libertad que tiene el jugador.

    Sin embargo, su apartado artístico no esta a la altura y sus fallos pueden afectar a los mas aferrados de la saga. La historia es interesante, pero su narrativa y la carencia de momentos en la trama hacen que pierdas el hilo y resulte aburrido. La música es apreciada en los momentos que sale, pero nada mas en los momentos que sale, la mayoría del tiempo estas solo y no hay melodías que te acompañen dando así una falta de inmersión total. Estos dos aspectos resultaban clave para los juegos de Metal Gear y de allí el porque tanta desilusión.

    A pesar de los pecados que esta obra cometió, me resulto excelente y haciendo de lado las quejas tenemos uno de los juego mas importantes del 2015.

    Calificacion:
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - 9.3    … Expand
  63. TurboDog777
    Mar 5, 2016
    8
    MGS The Phantom Pain is a work of art. Although lacking the story and hours of cut scenes that previous MGS games provided (I know a lot of people actually think that's a plus), It more then makes up for this with game play. The open world aspect to it is a welcome addition allowing you to choose your plan of attack and execute it the way you want to do it.So I guess your wondering why IMGS The Phantom Pain is a work of art. Although lacking the story and hours of cut scenes that previous MGS games provided (I know a lot of people actually think that's a plus), It more then makes up for this with game play. The open world aspect to it is a welcome addition allowing you to choose your plan of attack and execute it the way you want to do it.So I guess your wondering why I gave it an 8/10. Well the truth is I was going to give it a 9/10, maybe even a 10/10 but there's one thing I can't get over. The unwanted, unnessessary, and impossible to opt out of in game multiplayer. At a certain point you are FORCED to build this thing called an FOB (forward operating base). Once you build this FOB, people can start attacking you and stealing your stuff. At first I was like "sure fine whatever, its Clash of Clans" but the thing is you can NOT get away from it, EVER. People can take your stuff when you are off line. There is no way to say "I don't want an FOB, I just want to play MGS". If they wanted to put in game multiplayer I would have been fine with Peacewalker style co-op even though it made the game easy as hell but this is something no one wanted. If you can get past the **** multiplayer them this game is friggin amazing. Possibly the best MGS game I have ever played and I have played all of them.… Expand
  64. Joker92
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, and I've thoroughly played over two hundred over the years. This is a masterpiece, so do yourself a favor and pick it up. Internet recommended because I found the online functions to be really enjoyable. On top of single player online functions there's also your multiplayer call of duty style, which it's much better in this game because of theOne of the best games I've ever played, and I've thoroughly played over two hundred over the years. This is a masterpiece, so do yourself a favor and pick it up. Internet recommended because I found the online functions to be really enjoyable. On top of single player online functions there's also your multiplayer call of duty style, which it's much better in this game because of the sneaking and hand to hand combat aspects. It's too bad politics came into play and the Witcher 3 won game of the year, because this game far outshines that one.… Expand
  65. 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
  66. Lokidos
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    Start is similar with other games it wont get u in that much ull think its a kind of game that goes on like this...But it has so much inside of it to unlock as u go throught the story.Its a really good game , much better than any other I played lately.No wonder why this game took so many good critics...Thinking to buy the HD collection of PS3 as well of the previous games that I haven'tStart is similar with other games it wont get u in that much ull think its a kind of game that goes on like this...But it has so much inside of it to unlock as u go throught the story.Its a really good game , much better than any other I played lately.No wonder why this game took so many good critics...Thinking to buy the HD collection of PS3 as well of the previous games that I haven't played yet (other than MGS 2)..I wish there was a remake of MGS 1 on HD on PS4 ^^… Expand
  67. Oreoking
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played. The game play was mind blowing. Best part was that we could make our own way of mission completion which gives us gamer great joy. People who have not played previous installments of mgs are gonna be confused so i recommend them to either know the story well or play previous mgs games before you play this because the story may seem confused andThis is the best game i have ever played. The game play was mind blowing. Best part was that we could make our own way of mission completion which gives us gamer great joy. People who have not played previous installments of mgs are gonna be confused so i recommend them to either know the story well or play previous mgs games before you play this because the story may seem confused and incomplete otherwise. I would say this was the best game ever made and next to it stands the Witcher 3.. Hoping to see more of mgs in the future… Expand
  68. Dead-Pixel
    Feb 26, 2016
    6
    This is such an unfinished overhyped game it's not even funny. If the main character didn't look like Snake and had a different name and this game was only called "The Phantom Pain" I'd never even know it was supposed to be a Metal Gear game.

    -Snake is practically mute -David Hayter IS Snake, yet they replaced him with Keifer Sutherland who has like 3 lines the whole game -No rations    This is such an unfinished overhyped game it's not even funny. If the main character didn't look like Snake and had a different name and this game was only called "The Phantom Pain" I'd never even know it was supposed to be a Metal Gear game.

    -Snake is practically mute
    -David Hayter IS Snake, yet they replaced him with Keifer Sutherland who has like 3 lines the whole game
    -No rations
    -No codec calls other than a quick tip during battle
    -Camouflage really doesn't make a difference anymore
    -Only TWO open, lifeless areas. Spending 80+ in the same two areas gets old real quick
    -Several missions reuse the same bases leading to severe repetition
    -Takes way too long to unlock and build new gear
    -So many fluff missions. If this was an anime it would be on Naruto level of fillers
    -You have to buy the Tuxedo. No longer is this a reward for beating the **** game.
    -Game literally just leaves the story unfinished

    Final thoughts:
    Other than that the stealth is actually solid and controls feel tight. It's a decent game, just not a good Metal Gear game. It's Metal Gear in name only. The two boring areas with reused bases for several missions really make this feel more like a tech demo of what a next gen MGS could be rather than a finished $60 game. If you can slog through the painfully slow process of making new weapons, you can eventually get some pretty cool gear. The payoff just doesn't seem worth it, however.

    F*ck you Konami.    … Expand
  69. GamerZero
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    MGSV is amazing and have loved every moment of it. This time around it is open world which is new for a MGS game but it works in my opinion. Playing the game it feels like it's you vs the world and I get a lot of pleasure from planning out my strategy as to how I am going to attack and take over outposts...honestly I have so much fun in the open world free roam that I am very slowlyMGSV is amazing and have loved every moment of it. This time around it is open world which is new for a MGS game but it works in my opinion. Playing the game it feels like it's you vs the world and I get a lot of pleasure from planning out my strategy as to how I am going to attack and take over outposts...honestly I have so much fun in the open world free roam that I am very slowly progressing through the game missions. You get to develop your own base of operations, develop your weapons and "recruit" your own staff for your base.

    The characters are awesome (assuming your not a SJW feminist prude), the story is great, the game play is great and lots of fun. My one complaint with this game is the multiplayer...it freezed on me in several spots and just not very good...could be without the bugs though. Ultimately I want the game for it's single player mode and it delivers big time.    … Expand
  70. matdevine21
    Feb 23, 2016
    7
    I have played all the metal gears, hell even dragged myself through Metal Gear Ac!D which was a chore and a half but MGS V in terms of story is the least needed chapter in the MGS saga.

    The problem is that other games have told the story of big boss after he left the USA at the end of snake eater far better which leaves MGS V out in the cold. I though that this would be the story of    I have played all the metal gears, hell even dragged myself through Metal Gear Ac!D which was a chore and a half but MGS V in terms of story is the least needed chapter in the MGS saga.

    The problem is that other games have told the story of big boss after he left the USA at the end of snake eater far better which leaves MGS V out in the cold.
    I though that this would be the story of how Big Boss takes over Fox Hound and sets up the original metal gear game.
    I can see the story strands are sets up to answer some lingering plot threads but fails to deliver which leaves the player in a state of limbo with even more unanswered questions and an even murkier mess of MGS lore.

    Maybe it was Kojima being pushed out of the project but everything after the first 20 main missions feel like repeats of the the first 20 levels except on a higher difficulty, hell they even make you go back and replay the hospital stage from the beginning on higher difficulty.

    There are so many positives on this game in terms of variety to tackle a mission along with upgrades that are both military based and also a fair few that are based purely in the MGS universe.

    MGS V will always feel compromised by the internal politics of Konami and the removal of the father of the MGS universe, this should have been Kojima's MGS masterpiece but instead will live on as the last real MGS game that is half finished and a shadow of what it could have been.

    Story is important but in MGS it is vital but how the game finished left me wondering where the rest of the game is, why didn't Konami allow the half finished third chapter be created and let the game end as it should have been.

    Looking back at what this game is and what it could/should have been, I cannot give it a score above average as Konami have stolen from both Kojima and the fans what should have been the perfect end to the Kojima led series.    … Expand
  71. Viet_Le_Kyur
    Feb 22, 2016
    6
    To me it's not a true MGS game. I believe Hideo wanted to jump into the open world genre which disconnects this with the other MGS games. The mechanics, game play, graphics, etc are superb but me being a die hard fan, I was highly disappointed. It just didn't feel like MGS.
  72. NJMC_
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Kojima has done it again. The story at times is a little far fetched but that is the work of Kojima. Introducing MGS into an open world has turned into a successful ambition. If you haven't played an MGS before, no worries, the story provided here will immerse you in the situation just enough. I also suggest playing the other games.
  73. Here4aMoment
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    I nearly gave up on this game when I had such a difficult time getting into it, it's not very Metal Gear for a Metal Gear game, but then I met Quiet. Let me just say this: even though there was a phenomenal amount of controversy over her design she turned out to be the best character in the game, and maybe even in recent MGS history. I can't say too much without getting hidden for spoilersI nearly gave up on this game when I had such a difficult time getting into it, it's not very Metal Gear for a Metal Gear game, but then I met Quiet. Let me just say this: even though there was a phenomenal amount of controversy over her design she turned out to be the best character in the game, and maybe even in recent MGS history. I can't say too much without getting hidden for spoilers but I can say it is a breath of fresh air to see a character who is dressed like her actually go above and beyond simple eye candy. Quiet's story is deep and interesting, she has the best of the best action scenes in the game, and she can make Snake look like a chump if you take her along with you on missions-- she wipes out entire camps of enemies before you even knew they were there. Quiet saved this game for me.… Expand
  74. THECucho
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    MGSV is in another level of gameplay, the controls and the mechanics are really a fantastic work. I mean you can feel every muscle of Venom Snake while you control him, the responsiveness is awesome.
    The core gameplay is majestic! Kojima created a world of infinite possibilities and very very enjoyable, you can play and replay this game as an another whole different game.
    Excellent game.
  75. hhhhojeihsu
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    This game fuse many new elements, but it also lack of the spirit of the series. Oh, and I played MGS2,3,MGSR, MGS5GV before.

    Graphics (7) - The game looks great but the terrain and the scenes lack variation. Story (6) - Well, the entire mission select thing, open world, and side ops let you feel the story isn't continuous. And they contain too much information in cassette tape rather    This game fuse many new elements, but it also lack of the spirit of the series. Oh, and I played MGS2,3,MGSR, MGS5GV before.

    Graphics (7) - The game looks great but the terrain and the scenes lack variation.

    Story (6) - Well, the entire mission select thing, open world, and side ops let you feel the story isn't continuous. And they contain too much information in cassette tape rather than computer graphics or mission intel. Also the story feels uncompleted at last(rumors that they deleted the last mission). And unlike the other series I played before, I am not touched. Since I don't want to leave spoiler here, I won't say too much. The previous games always give me a big advice to my life, but this time I just feel empty.

    Gameplay(9) - The fusion of open-world and development of mother base is what makes me feel fresh this time. A single item or weapon can be used at many situations, terrains, and individuals. The devs really poured many time into this part. I keep finding new things about gameplay for like three months. I just need to say I love the game mechanic so much. A few gameplay videos can give you a rough idea about that.

    Music (9) - You have to admit that Kojima really good at choosing music, and the soundtracks are also good too. And that's also an important key to make MGS success.

    Performance (8) - Stable frame rate, the loading time between mother base and mission area is a little long. But you won't notice when you free roam. And I didn't encounter bugs that need to mention here, also the game is well optimized.

    Let me mention a few things I haven't written down.
    //The impression of prologue is same as Ground Zeroes(MGSV:GV) let the other part of game feels nothing.

    //The personal participate in each mission is mentioned at the start of mission which spoiled the surprised.

    //You literally own an army that supports you, the more effort you pay the easier the mission are.

    //Body systems give the stealth game noob like me a big help, but made the game too easy for pro.

    //Although they are dynamic difficulties, but they can actually merge three difficulties option into a single mission.

    And many of them, but I don't want to spoiled the fun. I strongly suggest this game for you, no matter you are a MGS fan or not. This is definitely one of great titles in 2015.    … Expand
  76. DanielG
    Feb 15, 2016
    6
    MGS5 without question has the best game play in the entire MGS franchise. A shame it loses all of Metal Gears good traits along the way in the process. I'm a big Metal Gear fan. I've played every Metal Gear game at least twice (except this one). Each and every Metal Gear game I've enjoyed greatly. My personal favorite being MGS3 mostly because of the characters. Thats one thing in thisMGS5 without question has the best game play in the entire MGS franchise. A shame it loses all of Metal Gears good traits along the way in the process. I'm a big Metal Gear fan. I've played every Metal Gear game at least twice (except this one). Each and every Metal Gear game I've enjoyed greatly. My personal favorite being MGS3 mostly because of the characters. Thats one thing in this game you wont be seeing...anyone with any real personality or interesting traits. They all seem so stock and stiff with everything they do. Snake in this title is border line a silent protagonist which is beyond insane giving the amount of dialogue and cut scenes this series is known for. The story in this title is without doubt put on the back burner which is a huge disappointment to any true Metal Gear fan. MGS5 is a first for the series in that its an open world title. The open world in this game is.....a boring empty hollow husk with reused environments over and over again. This is one thing wrong with the title....repetition. Its shocking how stale and boring this game can become, whether its the same old boring stock missions you rinse and repeat multiple times just to get to be able to play a story mission. Or seeing the same old reused bases that you infiltrated fifty times over in the past ten hours. You will surely be in shock at how boring you will find this game to be after a good 10 hours of play time. Its so strange because its intro is one of the strongest I've seen in the series...then it all goes downhill from there. Getting into the game play though this title truly does have the best game play I've seen in really any shooter series. Its so fluent and satisfying to shoot an enemy and there is so much to do game play wise its hard to name everything off. More or less if you are a game play fanatic and don't care for much of anything else this title is for you. Metal Gear fans however were put in the back burner I'm afraid due to how much content was taking out. I find that all of these near perfect reviews whether its from professionals or just users. I imagine them mostly to be from people who never were fully invested into the series like I was and many others. If you are a real Metal Gear fan you in no way shape or form could give this title anything beyond a 7/10. For example if you were to remove the Metal Gear title, get rid of Snake and turn this game into a stand alone title I'd probably give it a strong 8.5/10. The problem is this is a Metal Gear title! Its lost so many of its traits that I just can't enjoy it. To put into perspective how mediocre the story is here is a brief example. Remember Skull Face from Ground Zeros and all of the amazing trailers from Phantom Pain? You get to see him for maybe 10+ minutes out of the entire game....and let me tell you his fate is beyond laughable.

    To recap

    MGS5:The Phantom Pain is a great title game play wise. Story wise its border line Call of Duty tier. As a Metal Gear fan this game truly is skippable in my opinion. You wont lose or gain anything by playing or skipping this title. Rent it and see how it works for you.    … Expand
  77. elyh
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    For me this is the best game in the franchise. I had very very high expectations and the game actually exceeded my expectations by a huge margin. Great game. One of the best I have ever played.
  78. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V was my favorite game of 2015. Now, I may be a bit biased saying that because I'm a huge Metal Gear fan-boy myself, but this game truly blew me away. I will admit that the story is not exactly as detailed or lengthy like MGS4, but it's good enough to get by. What really sets this game apart from the rest is the new open world and stealth combo Kojima has put together.Metal Gear Solid V was my favorite game of 2015. Now, I may be a bit biased saying that because I'm a huge Metal Gear fan-boy myself, but this game truly blew me away. I will admit that the story is not exactly as detailed or lengthy like MGS4, but it's good enough to get by. What really sets this game apart from the rest is the new open world and stealth combo Kojima has put together. It's truly in a world of its own by basically being able to do missions in any way you want, however you want. In my personal opinion, it is the BEST stealth game I have ever played and is a must buy for any video game junkie to buy. It blew me away, and I'm sure it will do the same to you.… Expand
  79. al1en
    Feb 12, 2016
    10
    hideos masterpiece is my all-time favorite, never had so much fun playing a Video game.

    the game design is second to none...u can Play stealth or like rambo/one man army. both styles are incredibly fun plus it has the coolest characters, story and artwork ever

    really the BEST GAME EVER MADE !!!

    i just hope we will get another gem like this in the future from grandmaster kojima.
  80. ToneSilvis
    Feb 12, 2016
    9
    The gameplay mechanics are great. It rewards intelligence and creativity as the mission design offers players multiple pathways to completion without restricting their choice of weapons or equipment.
    My only criticism is the fact that some missions can be a little bit repetitive. 9/10
  81. 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
  82. aneudy
    Feb 7, 2016
    7
    This is a pretty good game overall, but while playing I kept thinking it will somehow turn into the classic MGS games I love. It did not, which made me hate this game. As a game, it was cool, but as a MGS game, it is a big disappointment. This game will be great for those who have not played MGS. It is basically a spit in the face to the MGS fans. I love MGS from PS1 to PS3 Guns of theThis is a pretty good game overall, but while playing I kept thinking it will somehow turn into the classic MGS games I love. It did not, which made me hate this game. As a game, it was cool, but as a MGS game, it is a big disappointment. This game will be great for those who have not played MGS. It is basically a spit in the face to the MGS fans. I love MGS from PS1 to PS3 Guns of the Patriots. All are classics to me. Even Peace Walker stayed true to the cannon. You can enjoy this game if you don't try to compare it to other MGS games.… Expand
  83. RealisticCritic
    Feb 5, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. coming from a metal gear veteran i have to say,sadly Metal gear solid 5 is nothing like it's predecessors The Gameplay is good BUT the game just sticks to all the problems with modern video games for example Regenerating health in a mg game?!?!?! the open world is empty except for bases it isn't alive at all ,the boss battles suck ass. THE AI sucks ass, even if you are in front of them (WITHOUT THE CHICKEN HAT) they won't see you so let's get Down to The Story,the thing that is the essence of mg.IT IS garbage for starters the main villain slkullface just comes then gets killed by metal gear Ocelot is out of character The Only Times I was Into the story was the hospital stage and the stage where you have to kill your men And Chapter 2 was Garbage,The Game Is padded beyond belief

    So In the end Is it Worth buying? if you are a mg Fan Then hell no

    but if you are a newcomer then yes it is worth buying    … Expand
  84. Lupa999
    Feb 4, 2016
    7
    MGSV is a.... Decent game. It has great graphics and Audio, The 80s soundtrack fits the game so well and I feel like a badass infiltrating an enemy base while listening to " a phantom pain" or laughing a little when I snipe some Russians when " She blinded me with science" is playing. It has a great vibe to it as well, set in the 80's from Afghanistan to Africa, both Areas being vast openMGSV is a.... Decent game. It has great graphics and Audio, The 80s soundtrack fits the game so well and I feel like a badass infiltrating an enemy base while listening to " a phantom pain" or laughing a little when I snipe some Russians when " She blinded me with science" is playing. It has a great vibe to it as well, set in the 80's from Afghanistan to Africa, both Areas being vast open areas to explore. This game has a great sense of humor despite its grim and dark setting, From a wolf companion with an eye patch that wields a knife, to using fulton to extract soldiers, animals, gun emplacements and specials and brutally smashing my fellow soldiers in the face with a bionic fist only to have them thank me and have moral go up.

    Gameplay is great as well. Whenever you are spotted by an enemy, time slows down and gives a short period to react, like getting spotted by an enemy soldier and using this short period to get off a head shot before he or anyone else can react. This game is all about improvising and rolling with your mistakes, which means no manual save or load options to fall back on if you screw up stealth. You also have multiple "buddies" that help you if you want them to. each have different purposes that support different play styles. Weather and time of day also factor greatly in this game. You could be be trying to get into a enemy base and a sandstorm rolls in, reducing both your and the enemies visibility. Guards change depending on the time and depending on how bright it is during the day can affect how easily enemies can see you. even your clothes affect your stealth

    However I am surprised how much praise this game gets. This game feels empty. Afghanistan and other areas are huge with weather and day and night cycles, but apart form side ops, clearing enemy bases and hunting for herbs and animals there isnt really much else to do. Just going from point A to point B over long distances. These areas feel empty as well. there are no native populace, just animals and enemy soldiers.The game get stale after a dozen hours or so, with a lack of variety for missions.

    Also the game feels like it needs to be like a T.V series. For some reason every story missions is called an episode with its own pre and post credits. This is annoying for several reasons. One is that they give spoilers about who is in the mission. I want to be surprised when I fight the Skulls like the first time I met them, not have the game say " special guest starring: The skulls parasite unit." And for some god forsaken reason, Kojima puts his name IN EVERY MISSION. "Written by Hideo Kojima", " Directed by Hideo Kojima". We get it. And Motherbase feels empty. apart from smacking your own troops around and taking a shower or driving to other parts of the base there is nothing to do with mother base. You can build more bases sure, but for a small bonus. This was a missed opportunity to add more substance to the game with Mother base.

    Overall, great gameplay and audio, but lacks variety and feels like an empty sandbox with a few tacked on features like base building and a annoying mission " T.V episode " structure.    … Expand
  85. RIsky4Heart
    Feb 3, 2016
    6
    Hello!. This is my + and - of MGS V.
    I'm a fan of old MGS1/2/3 .
    + very good gameplay ( the Best in the series). + good music. + Hideo Kojima direction cutscene. - very bad boss development ( in MGS is one of the important things). - story is very dissapoint. - not have codec (cassete is not so good designe chose). - cutscene too short compared to other MGS (2-5 min max. compared    Hello!. This is my + and - of MGS V.
    I'm a fan of old MGS1/2/3 .
    + very good gameplay ( the Best in the series).
    + good music.
    + Hideo Kojima direction cutscene.
    - very bad boss development ( in MGS is one of the important things).
    - story is very dissapoint.
    - not have codec (cassete is not so good designe chose).
    - cutscene too short compared to other MGS (2-5 min max. compared to MGS4 with 90min in the ending).
    - bad character development.
    - sandbox boring ( Far Cry 2 hello!).
    - game not completed and overused the same boring missions over and over.
    - this is not MGS anymore.
    - a Hideo Kojima happy farm game - need to write in every boring mission and it be in many missions.
    - he played us like a damn fiddle.    … Expand
  86. BatmanB
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Literally one of the best video games I've ever played in my entire life and I recommend this to everyone, it has everything you want in a video game:

    Variety of weapons
    action
    stealth
    tactics
    open-world
    story rich
    etc.

    this game is a 10/10 game and it is really really perfect.
  87. ason313
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and probably the best overall PS4 game so far. A must own for fans of series and ps4 owners in general. Amazing graphics, story, music, fluid gameplay... it really just has it all. Kojima left with a bang.
  88. Darrus_
    Jan 25, 2016
    9
    This game is outstanding, and IMO should have won game of the year.
    What I love about this game is that missions can be approached in any way possible.
    If you want to fly a helicopter into the objective, cutting enemies in half with your minigun and blasting Ride of the Valkyries on your speakers, you can TOTALLY do that. Pretty much everything about the game is solid. Gameplay,    This game is outstanding, and IMO should have won game of the year.
    What I love about this game is that missions can be approached in any way possible.
    If you want to fly a helicopter into the objective, cutting enemies in half with your minigun and blasting Ride of the Valkyries on your speakers, you can TOTALLY do that. Pretty much everything about the game is solid. Gameplay, graphics, cutscenes, character development, everything...BUT...
    -I'm kind of against quiet being so oversexualized
    -Skull face was a very underwhelming villain.
    -The story is very lacking, especially since Big Boss never talks.
    Anyways, hats off to Konami and Kojima for this masterpiece. I secretly hope that they'll make more MGS games.    … Expand
  89. RodSal
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    Honest opinion.

    First of all, this is my first Metal Gear game, so i wont bias. The game is GREAT, its NOT perfect and i dont think it deserves a 10/10. Not at all! 9/10 maybe? But a 8/10 for sure! Graphics are awsome, sounds, and the gameplay is superb. Story is a little bit boring and there is no character that i got attached for. The open world seemed a lillte bit empty and also    Honest opinion.

    First of all, this is my first Metal Gear game, so i wont bias. The game is GREAT, its NOT perfect and i dont think it deserves a 10/10. Not at all! 9/10 maybe? But a 8/10 for sure! Graphics are awsome, sounds, and the gameplay is superb. Story is a little bit boring and there is no character that i got attached for. The open world seemed a lillte bit empty and also boring. Missions are repetitives specially when doing side quests for money. But theres a lot of good stuff, like tons of weapons to choose, crafts, improve the helicopter, companions and so on. Mother base is also fun to deal with. IA is awsome and you can complete missions the way you prefer, be stealth agent or a gun maniac shooting everybody. Overall its a great game and you should pick it if you like spy games and on how to elaborate your next move to take an enemy down.

    Graphics: 9
    Sound: 9
    History: 6
    Gameplay: 10
    Fun:8    … Expand
  90. willandrades
    Jan 23, 2016
    10
    Talvez uma obra prima, eu não sei. Teve momentos que me marcaram tanto pela maneira como o Kojima constrói suas cenas de ação geniais quanto pelo arco dramático da Quiet (minha personagem favorita). Mas o final apesar de ter uma ideia inovadora pelas intenções do Kojima, deixa a desejar por toda a caminhada de Boss até Phantom Pain, que tem uma conclusão um tanto insatisfatória, mas todo oTalvez uma obra prima, eu não sei. Teve momentos que me marcaram tanto pela maneira como o Kojima constrói suas cenas de ação geniais quanto pelo arco dramático da Quiet (minha personagem favorita). Mas o final apesar de ter uma ideia inovadora pelas intenções do Kojima, deixa a desejar por toda a caminhada de Boss até Phantom Pain, que tem uma conclusão um tanto insatisfatória, mas todo o resto, nossa...… Expand
  91. Mustas798
    Jan 23, 2016
    5
    Game play And Graphics Are Very Good The Music and the soundtracks are also good but The story is disgusting and I have never felt that I was playing MGS first I thought it was another game which hideo kojami made with same engine.in conclusion I didınt like it at all.
  92. Bayonetwork1989
    Jan 22, 2016
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one hell of a game. If this is the final Metal Gear game, then this is the best way for this franchise to go out (although if anymore are made without the mastermind Hideo Kojima behind it, then I'll just pretend they don't exist). If you haven't had any previous experience with Metal Gear prior to The Phantom Pain, you will still have a great timeMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is one hell of a game. If this is the final Metal Gear game, then this is the best way for this franchise to go out (although if anymore are made without the mastermind Hideo Kojima behind it, then I'll just pretend they don't exist). If you haven't had any previous experience with Metal Gear prior to The Phantom Pain, you will still have a great time playing it, although I'd definitely advise watching a few recap videos before hand. MGS has adapted to the Open World genre perfectly and by having full control of how to approach a mission with just the end objective to given to you, this means that when you finish that mission you will be one satisfied gamer. Just like the previous 4 Metal Gear games, this story is extremely in depth and complex, but it all makes sense (in some bizarre way) which means it never ends up being pretentious. Along with these positives, there are a few negatives... I feel that the MGS Online aspect is a bit tacked on and even though the micro transations aren't needed and not even that noticeable, it still taints the game. Alongside this, the female characters are very sexualised when there is no need for them to be at all. Negatives aside, I had a lot of fun with this game and it is one of the best Metal Gear games and one of the best games of 2015. Thank you, Hideo Kojima. I can't wait to see what you do next.… Expand
  93. kwstas
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    i was always ignored about the first person view in shooting games but everyone tells that is the way it must be . but finally this game can give the good feeling to see my hero and totally prove that the first person view is **** i have play a ton of shooting games but this is the most completely perfect shooting game . .
  94. ket
    Jan 17, 2016
    7
    I've played MGS1,2,3,4, and now 5. TPP, unfortunately, is the worst of the lot. I have no problems with having to "level up" gear but the GMP cost for 99% of it is outrageous, which basically means you will never level up all of the gear unless you spend like 1000 hours on the game. I would of thought that if you find a weapon in the field and have it on you come the time you return toI've played MGS1,2,3,4, and now 5. TPP, unfortunately, is the worst of the lot. I have no problems with having to "level up" gear but the GMP cost for 99% of it is outrageous, which basically means you will never level up all of the gear unless you spend like 1000 hours on the game. I would of thought that if you find a weapon in the field and have it on you come the time you return to mother base you would at least unlock the first level of that weapon so you at least have some variety to choose from, but nope.

    MGS being open world has also resulted in a utter failure, not least because just by generally exploring you can bungle in to a story mission WAY before you have the gear unlocked to do it. Naturally, this can lead to gameplay problems and at the very least story continuity issues. For me MGS has always been about infiltration of a big base, things going south and dark ulterior motives coming to light. All something MGS1,2, and 3 did, departed from a bit for MGS4, but theres really nothing like that in MGS5 you might as well be running around playing one of those terrible COD or MW games.

    Lastly, I have to mention what a annoyance it is having to collect so many troops for mother base to "level up" that department never mind the fact theres really no visual way to tell what soldier is good at what you have to monotonously "scan" EVERY NPC to find out, its trite, repetitive, and dull.

    These are all big parts of the game so to see them so poorly executed is astonishing. A lot of it could be fixed with a patch, but will it? Of course not.

    That all said there are a lot of positives about the game, but it certainly doesn't deserve all the 9s and 10s its been getting. The game is good, with some glaring oversights and missteps, but a "masterpiece" or "perfect game" it is not.    … Expand
  95. Bontee
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    As someone who did NOT play any previous Metal Gear games, my review is not biased in either direction. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is not a bad game. It definitely isn't the best game of the year, but it does deserve some merit.

    Gameplay is fun, basically what anyone would expect from a third-person shooter. Aim, shoot, and absorb bullets like you're on so much cocaine, Tony    As someone who did NOT play any previous Metal Gear games, my review is not biased in either direction. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is not a bad game. It definitely isn't the best game of the year, but it does deserve some merit.

    Gameplay is fun, basically what anyone would expect from a third-person shooter. Aim, shoot, and absorb bullets like you're on so much cocaine, Tony Montana would cringe, all the while either stealth-killing or all-out-guns-a-blazing massacring any who dare repopulate the various bases around the map.

    The controls can be a little finicky at times, but are acceptably solid overall. Sound is alright, not bad, but nothing special.

    My biggest issue is that the game gets very old, very quickly. Missions are repetitive, and constructing your base (Building 4 rooms, then upgrading them) consists of grinding for materials that respawn in the same locations, daily. The story is hit-or-miss, being extremely melodramatic and having many clichés, if you'd rather play something that is bound to make you laugh than a serious or tense story, The Phantom Pain may be for you!    … Expand
  96. Drakej24
    Jan 15, 2016
    6
    If you fell in love with MGS1-2-or-3, I advise caution for this game. The game play is fun and fluid but after the story is completed, it feels there isn't much incentive to keep playing (And this is coming from a Peace Walker fan) . The story is par. If you are new to the MGS franchise, this game will seem amazing. But to die hard MGS fans (At least I felt this way), It feels like itsIf you fell in love with MGS1-2-or-3, I advise caution for this game. The game play is fun and fluid but after the story is completed, it feels there isn't much incentive to keep playing (And this is coming from a Peace Walker fan) . The story is par. If you are new to the MGS franchise, this game will seem amazing. But to die hard MGS fans (At least I felt this way), It feels like its missing some of its Hideo charm. Alot of this game falls to person preference and will be the best of Metal Gear to some, and the worst to others. Play it for yourself and decide.… Expand
  97. Girioro
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    MGSV:TPP es sin duda el mejor juego al que he jugado en PS4, un sandbox enorme con una jugabilidad tremenda. No es fácil cansarte cuando lo juegas con ganas y vas poniendo atención a la historia. Eso sí, la única pega es que acaba.
  98. DrZomboid
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Super good game but very bad MGS. Episode feature sucks, missions can be boring and repetitive. Dog is better buddy than quiet. Controlls issue, some bad boss idea.
  99. 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
  100. ThatGuy007
    Jan 5, 2016
    10
    A master piece and a must buy for any MGS fan. Hideo Kojima has done it again. Konami have lost one of the best developers in the business but Sony have gained an amazing talent and I can't wait for his next game.
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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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