Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. joaogiorno
    Nov 15, 2015
    9
    I've been waiting for this game since it was teased at the name of "The Phantom Pain". After 3 years of waiting and replaying Guns of the Patriots over and over again, I can confirm that this is a necessary acquisition for every fan of the series. When you finish the last actual mission (46), you'll know what I'm talking about.
    However, the game is not complete. A big amount of the game's    I've been waiting for this game since it was teased at the name of "The Phantom Pain". After 3 years of waiting and replaying Guns of the Patriots over and over again, I can confirm that this is a necessary acquisition for every fan of the series. When you finish the last actual mission (46), you'll know what I'm talking about.
    However, the game is not complete. A big amount of the game's content was already shown by the fantastic trailers we've watched... Actually, there are even some content in the trailer that isn't even in the final game like the scene where snake is walking through burned corpses and screams in anger.
    The game contains the best stealth mechanics I’ve ever seen and the gameplay is overall very satisfying.
    The story is one of the weakest points because it is obviously unfinished. Eli’s story doesn’t come to a conclusion because the development team didn't have enough time to do so. That's very upsetting to be frank.
    For all the Metal Gear fans this game will probably be considered one of the worst games from the franchise yet, but that doesn’t means that it is a bad game, just not as good as we were used to.    … Expand
  2. FrankyPuuSensei
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    A Hideo Kojima Game.

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

    Konami was stupid for firing Kojima.
  3. 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
  4. Calado
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    In a few words? The Last of Us meets open world.

    The freedom of approach, de mind blowing cutscenes and the addition of First Person Aim are amazing upgrades comparing to Ground Zeros. Even if you never played a Metal Gear game, even if third person stealth isn't you're style, you will still enjoy this game. It's a masterpiece worth your time.
  5. TheDude-
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    MGS V is a fantastic game that delivers on an enthralling story and characters that keep you interested while also giving us the classic metal gear solid gameplay that is so much fun.
  6. robh404
    Sep 3, 2015
    9
    Great game all around it's both fun and addictive. It gets both graphics and gameplay right. I especially love how each mission can be played using various methods. The only downsides to this game are the hard to navigate menus and controls, and the lack of much to do on Motherbase.
  7. CoNn3r_B
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    This game is great right out of the gate, it somehow balances story narrative with open world gameplay really well but there are one or two things that make it a awkward game. Here is a spoiler free breakdown of the game.

    Story: I haven't got far in the story yet but if the rest of it is like that opening then I'm in for a fun time. The story manages to take the more ridiculous aspects    This game is great right out of the gate, it somehow balances story narrative with open world gameplay really well but there are one or two things that make it a awkward game. Here is a spoiler free breakdown of the game.

    Story: I haven't got far in the story yet but if the rest of it is like that opening then I'm in for a fun time. The story manages to take the more ridiculous aspects of the Metal Gear games and wear it like a badge of pride, I think it tries too hard to be taken seriously though with certain pieces being too philosophical just after you saw a giant flaming whale eat a helicopter, but that is just Metal Gears charm. 10/10

    Graphics: The world is just plain sexy, I'm not a graphics buff I don't usually care for it but it was during a sandstorm I just stopped and thought "holy s**t! This looks awesome." The facial features of the characters are great, if you stop for too long Big Boss adopts a bored look on his face, during a fire fight he looks focused. There is just so much detail and it is great. It is a bit bare-bones though with most of the story happening in cassette tapes, its good to listen to them while you're roaming but they just become background noise over time and you miss details. 9.5/10

    Voice acting: The voice acting is where the game starts to slip, as most fans of the series know David Hayter was replaced with Kiefer Sutherland which at first made me hesitant about the game because the codex conversations were most of the previous games but Kiefer Sutherland does it well but the main issue is that he barely speaks, where in the other games Snake/Big Boss would chat until his lips fell off you don't hear more than a few direct words from Big Boss other than a question or a clarification and this can make conversations awkward, you'll have Ocelot (played by Troy Baker) chat for about half an hour and Snake will just stare with a blank look. Robin Atkin Downs the voice actor for Kazuhira Miller is a voice actor I've heard in several games and deserves more spotlight. 9/10

    Gameplay: Metal Gear V is probably the most gameplay orientated MGS so far (I haven't played MGS:1, so I might be wrong) the gameplay is smooth yet challenging but I get the felling that later on in the game as you get better weapons it becomes easy, for example when you get the silenced sniper rifle you'll never need to get close again and with all the mountains and high places it's easy to get a vantage point. Also with the scoring system I feel pressured to stealth and not kill but there are so many ways to kill people with interrogations and mortars and stuff what they should have done is what Splinter Cell did with different types of scoring systems and if you did a certain amount of things over another you would get scored for that. But other than those little things it is probably one of the best gameplay systems I've ever played. 10/10

    The world: From what I've seen of Afghanistan I would consider visiting it, I'm not sure how accurate it is but I think it will be close to real thing, I've only seen a small area so far though but it is a pretty sight, I'm glad there is no wait system but instead you have to wait in real time, there is something about sitting on top of a mountain overlooking an enemy encampment watching for guard patrols and gaps in their patrols it just reminds me of the real thing so much I'm impressed, The enemy AI is also very unpredictable, in a good way, if they see you some will immediately try to shoot you, some will panic and fumble and some might just ignore you. 10/10

    Things to do: Despite the epic size of the world there isn't much to do, there are side ops and missions but outside of that there is only resource collecting and random murder sprees, there needs to be more in the world to do, I like the way it's just a playground where you can mess with guards, blow up towers using Jeeps and so on so forth but that's just busy work which can get boring quickly depending on who you are. 7/10

    Overall though Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a must own game which has great gameplay, great story, great graphics and a great world I would gladly loose a few months of my life to this game and I believe I will.
    Verdict: 9.4/10 a true masterpiece!    … Expand
  8. MattchewHawk
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    A high point, and fitting end to the franchise.
    Hideo Kojima has always delivered a perfect blend of cinematic style and goofball antics to make his games feel unique from the rest of the competition. and although the final game in his Metal Gear legacy is more serious in tone, it still has those strange touches of magic to let you know it's still a Hideo Kojima game.
    Although the games    A high point, and fitting end to the franchise.
    Hideo Kojima has always delivered a perfect blend of cinematic style and goofball antics to make his games feel unique from the rest of the competition. and although the final game in his Metal Gear legacy is more serious in tone, it still has those strange touches of magic to let you know it's still a Hideo Kojima game.
    Although the games development and marketing was tainted by Konami's completely childish behavior, from not allowing Kojima to accept his awards, removing his name from all the packaging and posters, and trying to nudge him out before eventually forcing him to leave the company after the games release, the end product is still amazing.
    As a stealth game, it's everything you could want, from planning out your gear before each mission, to choosing how to best approach each objective. Sneaking feels natural and fluid. Choosing the silent approach will often lead to a cleaner outcome, but you may miss out on some of the loot you can pick up by clearing out all the enemies (although that can absolutely be done in total stealth it's easier to go guns blazing) The weapons and gadgets make you feel suitable bad ass as you take people out James Bond style.
    The story is what you would expect from a Metal Gear game although vastly bigger in scale than any other games in the series. There's also a new voice actor for Snake, Kiefer Sutherland, who adds a stronger foundation and nuance to the character than ever before.
    The larger than life characters, large scale set pieces and enormous open world areas all add to the vastness. Not to mention your home base which can be sizable in scale and population in itself if you're willing to put the effort in to expanding it and fultoning enemy soldiers, who can be turned to fight for your cause.
    The sound design is exceptional in general, although you may get a little bored of certain lines you'll hear over and over from your helicopter pilot or from Kaz.
    The open world also gives this game a totally different approach to missions. Everything is now episodic in nature rather than linear like the past games. You can approach missions and side missions in whichever order you choose. This is both a blessing and a curse, because as much fun as it is, it does somewhat disjoint the story slightly as you'll be heading back and forth to your helicopters mobile base of operations or Mother Base after most missions. But its the nature of the beast with the open world structure. It does mean that it can become a little repetitive over time. but if you can see through that, there is an exceptional piece of story telling here. I wont spoil the story as it's something better experienced first hand. But it's the best story in the franchise and will make you think about it long after its over.
    there's a ton of replayability here too as you can replay any completed mission to get an S-Rank and unlock extra XP and items.
    This was Hideo Kojimas unfortunate goodbye to a character he has developed and grown for most of his career, it's sad that it's come to an end, but I can't think of a better send off. I hope he manages to regain the franchise in the future with his new company, but if not at least this was a thrilling ride to the end.    … Expand
  9. platinummaster
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    I have been anticipating this game since ground zeroes was announced , and i have to say its well worth the wait, but it falls short of just what i wanted from this game.
    firstly , no one can argue that this games gameplay is spectacular , infact id say it was the best thing about the game , it feels great leveling up mother base and just completing outposts , but unfortunatly after the    I have been anticipating this game since ground zeroes was announced , and i have to say its well worth the wait, but it falls short of just what i wanted from this game.
    firstly , no one can argue that this games gameplay is spectacular , infact id say it was the best thing about the game , it feels great leveling up mother base and just completing outposts , but unfortunatly after the 50 hour point or so you will have established your prefered playstyle and from then on the game actually got annoying for me because i wanted to try all the crazy new **** i was developing but i wanted to stick with my no kills playthrough , thats probably just a nitpick for me but it was still annoying.

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

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

    go out now and just buy it

    GO !

    BUY IT!    … Expand
  10. Lazlo21
    Oct 3, 2015
    9
    Anyone who knows me in real life knows how much i obsess over metal gear. I always reference it to no end. Metal gear solid 4, 3, and 1 are some of my favorite games of all time, 4 actually being my #1. But then, i thought 4 was the end of the saga. But then Peace Walker happened, then Rising, and one thing led to another and now we have Metal gear solid 5: the phantom pain.

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

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

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

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

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

    (on a final note, at the time of the review, MGO has not launched yet, so i will not be talking about that.) Overall, Phantom Pain felt like a bigger version of peace walker, featuring better gameplay, but sacrificing some of the story. 9/10    … Expand
  11. JohnathanWells
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average. It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average.
    It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching that number. It's a REAL shame, I wanted this game to be the best game in the series, and to some extent it does have the best everything, but the story... it just didn't deliver.

    I hope Konami releases DLC with some if not all of the content that's clearly not in the game. I hope the game gets saved just like Mass Effect 3 did.    … Expand
  12. dominic242
    Sep 5, 2015
    9
    ive been gaming since ye olde amiga days and this is easily one of the best games of the year but my vote goes to the witcher 3 ..............as good as mgs5 is it does not deserve game of the year it is a close second to the witcher 3.
  13. RaidenH
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    Almost perfect.

    I would give it a perfect score if the story had more weight in the game. I was expecting it to be the greatest thing of all time, and obviously I was a little disappointed. Regardless, it is very good in that aspect, but there goes the point. Gameplay-wise it's PERFECTION. Even the new additions make it good, although I was a little reluctant at first. I really    Almost perfect.

    I would give it a perfect score if the story had more weight in the game. I was expecting it to be the greatest thing of all time, and obviously I was a little disappointed. Regardless, it is very good in that aspect, but there goes the point.

    Gameplay-wise it's PERFECTION. Even the new additions make it good, although I was a little reluctant at first.

    I really love this game, now to the side missions!    … Expand
  14. oldsnake4
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Just one word to sum this game up. BEAUTIFUL. Its a great game and should be treated as one. Its a mixture of Peace Walker and Ground Zeros. But why isnt Kojima metioned on the box art? Its his game he should have gotten credit for his work not just inside the game
  15. DrakeGarrison
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    Following the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima's first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.
  16. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Just about everything about this game is phenomenal. Only problems lie in the narrative, but I would still definitely recommend it.
  17. Vik1ng
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I haven't played a MGS game since Snake Eater and that was my favourite game for years. Well I think they've done it again, I can't see many games coming close for the foreseeable future (with maybe the exception of The Division).

    How can people rate this 0?! For someone that hasn't played the series in YEARS it's seamless to get back into it and doesn't leave you confused about what is    I haven't played a MGS game since Snake Eater and that was my favourite game for years. Well I think they've done it again, I can't see many games coming close for the foreseeable future (with maybe the exception of The Division).

    How can people rate this 0?! For someone that hasn't played the series in YEARS it's seamless to get back into it and doesn't leave you confused about what is happening (so no need for newcomers to worry about being lost). The controls are smooth, the graphics are good and Snake is still one sneaky son of a ****

    I'm not too far into it so of course it can change but i'll redo my review as, and when, I need too. But for now, I recommend this game to old and new players alike!    … Expand
  18. MagiCPSG
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    metal gear solid v phantom pain is not a bad game but i'm really disappointed by the very poor open world, the missions are very repetitive, the story is just a background not like the previous MGS.... I'm so bored playing that MGS 5 that I don't think I will reach the end...
  19. Sawako
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    metal gear solid 5 let you play as big boss as he turn from being a hero to iconic villain for metal gear series, this game trying to tell us how everything lead up to metal gear and onward but still left more question then trying to fix the story timeline, probably another kojima trolling lol but still, a great game with more then 100 hour worth of ur time with 2 big open world for you tometal gear solid 5 let you play as big boss as he turn from being a hero to iconic villain for metal gear series, this game trying to tell us how everything lead up to metal gear and onward but still left more question then trying to fix the story timeline, probably another kojima trolling lol but still, a great game with more then 100 hour worth of ur time with 2 big open world for you to explore and trying out different tactic , one of the most interesting part of the game is that there is a hidden difficulty in the game, shooting the enemy head continually will made them wear helmet, love to do stealth in night? they will start wearing night vision to counter you back as the longer you play. you will gain a buddy partner with you to help you on ur mission to stop skull, one of the them is called D-dog ( it not really a dog actually) who could snuff out enemy and the prisoner, quiet, a female sniper, a horse that can **** and a D- walker, a freaking machine that look like Metal Gear Mk. II. and pretty much everything about stealth and shooting is the same with ground zero and previous title.
    i have been saying the good part, is there a bad part? well the story is really not the same standard compare to the previous title, basically kojima spent more time on gameplay and the whole map then cinematic this time round, the story did try to show us how it happen before metal gear and onward but still lack a ton of cinematic scene xD blame kojima for spoiling his fan with lot of his long ass story but yea this time round it just lacking then previous title so yea that basically the only con i could think of o_O cause it is a good metal gear game, nothing much to talk about the con as much as i wan to
    so yea 9.5/10 from me    … Expand
  20. fallouts
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    This game surpassed my expectations. I wasn't a huge fan of story heavy MGS games, but this one is more focused on the gameplay and exploration than story, which I like. The sandbox is a joy to explore and missions are all very well done with multiple ways of tackling the objective. This is what gaming should be.
  21. Bilbur
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    Been playing this on PS4 all today and yesterday thanks to ShopTo, so here's my two pennies worth for what it's worth.

    After the confusing, slow paced and overly long intro, I'm settling into the gameplay and it really is sumptuous. I'm a real stickler for realistic horses in games and the horse here is very well done. In fact, in many ways it feels a lot like the horse from SotC,    Been playing this on PS4 all today and yesterday thanks to ShopTo, so here's my two pennies worth for what it's worth.

    After the confusing, slow paced and overly long intro, I'm settling into the gameplay and it really is sumptuous. I'm a real stickler for realistic horses in games and the horse here is very well done. In fact, in many ways it feels a lot like the horse from SotC, especially when you break off into a gallop and the wind rushes by your ears.

    The desert tundra filled with rocky escarpments is brilliantly realised, with a dazzling array of gameplay choices on offer. The controls feel tight, if a little bit janky with a couple of strange button choices and not really much customisation options (typical MGS fare, I guess, but it's a bit jarring after playing other slick third person games like TLoU). But it's the gameplay that's key here and it's got bucket-loads. It's just so much fun sizing up camps and outposts from the hills then sneaking in to steal gear, materials and personnel to send back to Motherbase for development. This element is superb, and easily as fun as base management in X-COM E.U. The sheer array of available research projects and upgrades is incredible and being able to physically watch the base expand and develop is highly satisfying. This is where the game actually races ahead of it's peers. Not only are we dealing with an almost open world here, with a similar level of mechanics to the very best third person games, but we're also getting a giant metagame on top which feeds into the experience in the form of Motherbase. The fact that this game performs at a rock solid 60fps on consoles is the cherry on the top and is almost mystical. To my mind, it really does set the bar very high for current gen.

    Personally, I absolutely loved Peace Walker and I disagree that tPP is totally unlike any other MGS game. For me, it feels like a very natural progression from PW. I know lots of people disliked PW for it's deviation from many MGS tropes. If you did, then don't just write-off tPP. It's much meatier in the gameplay dept and the corridor missions have been replaced with these vast open zones with total freedom and endless options. I particularly like the fact that you are part conservationist too, it actually made me chuckle with glee.

    I don't love MGS games for their story arc, however, and for me it's the weakest element of the series. I just think the characters and story haven't matured enough to keep pace with the progression of game mechanics and the entertainment industry as a whole (let alone those fans that have grown up with the series like me). When put in the context of some other games, films and box sets out there (ahem 24), I thought the beginning sequence in tPP felt positively low budget (albeit very shiny and good looking). It's a shame, because it sets things up in poor stead (in my opinion) and I feel many discerning gamers will just write it off as bollocks and send it to the swap-shop. There IS a damn fine game here buried underneath the waffle and quirky nonsense. I personally feel the series is moving in the right direction by altering the way in which the story takes centre stage, often at the cost of gameplay. If it was better written and easier to actually follow, I may feel differently.

    Snake is a great character, but the length and breadth of the military-industrialised nature of the series feels seriously at odds with many of the characters, especially when they start referring to one-another in gravelled action-movie voices as 'Rough Diamond Dogs' and 'Big Boss'. It just comes across as crass and poorly written and doesn't serve well to pastiche those 80's action movies as it would so like to. And for god's sake let me skip a cut scene if I choose, at the very least on the second visit to it. Jesus.

    That's my opinion, anyway, which I'm sure will rub up heavily against many stalwart fans, but know that I am a huge fan of MGS also. I just don't think it reached it's full potential in terms of vision. Do buy this game though. Just like playing around in Los Santos, at the very least it's a tour de force of what highly skilled programmers are capable of. At it's very best it's a superb lone-ranger military stealth game.    … Expand
  22. CharlesFBronson
    Sep 29, 2015
    9
    You can't write simple short review for this game.You just can't.There is so much stuff you can do its ridiculous.Some people say that GTA is definition for open world games.Think about MGSV:PP as a definition for stealth/espionage game...You can be stealthy you can be Rambo you can be pacifist and not kill anyone (why kill skilled soldier when you can bring him on your side!) butYou can't write simple short review for this game.You just can't.There is so much stuff you can do its ridiculous.Some people say that GTA is definition for open world games.Think about MGSV:PP as a definition for stealth/espionage game...You can be stealthy you can be Rambo you can be pacifist and not kill anyone (why kill skilled soldier when you can bring him on your side!) but everything is fun! If you are die hard fan of MGS like me- you going to love this.Maybe less story than previous but still more than enough for huge open world game like this.All in all - game that should be long remembered ;)… Expand
  23. Jokerkira
    Sep 1, 2015
    9
    I been played around 6 to 8 hours and I keep re-playing the missions to get the best score that is RANK S per mission, so sometimes is very difficult also to accomplish all the objectives in a single mission, however when you comply with the characteristics to fulfill the requirements is very nice to replay the mission, it gives a good replay value to the game and also a different way toI been played around 6 to 8 hours and I keep re-playing the missions to get the best score that is RANK S per mission, so sometimes is very difficult also to accomplish all the objectives in a single mission, however when you comply with the characteristics to fulfill the requirements is very nice to replay the mission, it gives a good replay value to the game and also a different way to accomplish the mission, cannot be done by the same way 2 times in a row, history so far is very good as previous games of Kojima is very tricky and you have to pay attention to the little details provided in all conversations, details of cinematics an so on. Graphics are stunning just gorgeous and weather system delivers (is hard to see in a sandstorm, even when you mark enemy soldiers), the only think that I feel forced and unnecessary was the microtransactions, they do not affect the game but really? Microtransactions to improve the speed of base construction, just feel bad and unnecessary.
    Regards to all    … Expand
  24. amotucalva
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    The game is exactly what and how I expected it to be, even when my hype was huge. One of the greatest games of 2015. Great story, great gameplay, and an amazing evolution in every aspect since the last game.
  25. Patrickc9330
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    Ponderously slow to get going to the point it makes you switch off. What's the point of endless crawling around a hospital floor effortlessly avoiding seemingly deaf and blind soldiers. Total stinker.
  26. AMMANN7
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the first MGS game I trully enjoy

    + Open world action
    + D-dog and D-horse
    + Opening act
    + Side missions
    + Mother base upgrade system

    - A bit overwhelming in terms of content
    - Trouble connecting to servers
  27. MorrisSHM
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    The game is excellent, has amazing graphics, addictive gameplay and stunning scenes. The game has some minor bugs, but generally I came across with few of them. Can't believe this is the last game to ever come out, I will miss the Metal Gear series.
  28. TanAlpha021
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    Hideo Kojima has done it once again, MGS V is a great game with a very interesting storyline and near perfect voice acting. The stealth is also a key factor to the game which makes it so good, be sure to grab this if you haven't already!
  29. xtabrisx
    Sep 7, 2015
    9
    People rating this game so low are just haters. Now, focusing on the game:
    This is probably one of the best games ever. It went directly to my top 5 of all time. The story it's not the best, games like MGS, MGS3 and MGS4 are way deeper in story terms, but the gameplay, the graphics, the sidequests, the characters, and many other things make this game REALLY HUGE.
    I've been playing for 55    People rating this game so low are just haters. Now, focusing on the game:
    This is probably one of the best games ever. It went directly to my top 5 of all time. The story it's not the best, games like MGS, MGS3 and MGS4 are way deeper in story terms, but the gameplay, the graphics, the sidequests, the characters, and many other things make this game REALLY HUGE.
    I've been playing for 55 hours and still wanting more.
    Thank you Mr. Kojima for such an amazing game. You're just too good for Konami ;)    … Expand
  30. damianpara
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Ending a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a fewEnding a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a few moments that allow the player some control, more so masked as a tutorial. After that it's straight game play, the first 20 hours left me asking for more cut scene! Which I'm sure is the inner MG fan asking for more clarification, as I'm definitely not used to this much game play, without a lengthy explanation about the absurd situation that had just occurred. Most of the game's extraneous story, is delivered to the player via recordings given in the form of cassette tapes. Given the vast amount of exploration and seem less control between the open world and Mother Base, it's actually a great medium to listen in on some of the on-goings in the background as you're trying to organise your Mother Base staff, initiate your men into war, locate resources etc. But if you're a die-hard MG fan, my advise to you is; put everything you know aside when playing this game. I'll give you ten bucks if you don't drop your jaw in awe for the environment that you explore, the animation of the characters that are almost lifelike, the gorgeous graphics and even the added Mother Base missions and extra Side Ops. Although as amazing as this all is, the game does have some niggles that at times required me to get off my seat, and inhale a sense of "I will not punch my screen", as the controls can sometimes become extremely frustrating, especially when handling D-Horse. But these minor issues aside, I am having the absolute time of my life with this game and you should too. Is it the best MG game for the fans? I'm actually not sure. Is it one of the best games I have ever played? Absolutely.… Expand
  31. Poringx
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chanceThis game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chance and I know you will fall in love with this game, just like I did! Brilliant, just brilliant...… Expand
  32. luckyMen
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    Nice game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  33. TheBiasedTruth
    Sep 13, 2015
    9
    Certain games have been released that, whilst they may not be the genre of game you generally enjoy, through sheer commitment, quality, budget or direction, are impossible to ignore. Ladies and gentleman, I give you MGSV.

    Boasting many hours of sandbox style mayhem, a plethora of gadgets and weapons, base building and the trademark Hideo touch, this game is an obvious choice for either    Certain games have been released that, whilst they may not be the genre of game you generally enjoy, through sheer commitment, quality, budget or direction, are impossible to ignore. Ladies and gentleman, I give you MGSV.

    Boasting many hours of sandbox style mayhem, a plethora of gadgets and weapons, base building and the trademark Hideo touch, this game is an obvious choice for either the budget conscious, metal gear fan, or those who love the freedom to tackle a game on their own terms. A fitting end to the series, whatever your thoughts on the change in direction.

    It's not all roses currently -- Sticky server issues continue to plague the online component (almost a standard these days), but it's a small hitch in an otherwise impeccable presentation.

    Oddly enough, my experience with the game so far, doesn't reflect the recognition of its quality. Burned out by consecutive releases of large-scale games, demanding a substantial time investment, I have only been able to drop in for a few hours, or missions, at a time. Repetition is always an element of open world/sandbox games, and you could argue that here as well, but the constant drip feed of "toys" combined with emergent game play elements, does better than most to stave this off throughout. Thankfully, the game avoids dotting the map with pointless, icon-based busywork to artificially extend the game length -- it doesn't need to.

    Let's face it, this generation of consoles has been slow to stir, leading to greater emphasis on those few quality titles that step forward to be scrutinized. MGSV doesn't just step forward, it races forward, punches the reviewer with a bionic arm, fultons their unconscious body into the air, whistles for its horse and rides off into the Afghani sunset.    … Expand
  34. blee088
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    The game is fantastic, and you should get it, and I won't bother with the pros since they have been numerated everywhere else. I haven't beat the game but have played 40 hours. I'm a huge MGS fan, i have multiple copies of every game. Here are some of the problems with the gameplay (everything else is perfect):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    basically, this game is a Big Boss simulator. it's not really an MGS game in terms of gameplay. it's a great game though, and i'm only half way through.    … Expand
  35. Jarbear28
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    This game is amazing. Anyone that says otherwise is looking for attention or needs to tell me what games they've been playing because this game, is nothing short of perfect. The story is intriguing, the fighting is awesome, the gathering is worth it, the base building has strategy. This game is worth $60 any day of the week. To me, it is a MUST OWN.
  36. anzasaleemi
    Sep 24, 2015
    9
    i have spent 50+ hours in this game and i am not even half done.This game is the best game i have played in a long time,the open world and gameplay is superb and micromanaging your base is addictive as hell,
    the story jumps between realistic and **** crazy without a second thought,this id my game of the year.
  37. GamingNinja
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    This game is pure perfection until you finish chapter one which will make you repeat previous missions with high difficulty to progress the story.. Not sure if they were lazy or didn't have enough time but this was a huge deal breaker for the pace of the game and story not to forget they cut the real ending not sure what's up with that, I guess Kojima was taking up too much time and KonamiThis game is pure perfection until you finish chapter one which will make you repeat previous missions with high difficulty to progress the story.. Not sure if they were lazy or didn't have enough time but this was a huge deal breaker for the pace of the game and story not to forget they cut the real ending not sure what's up with that, I guess Kojima was taking up too much time and Konami was losing more than it was making..
    But besides the set back this is the best Metal Gear Solid and the best open world gameplay I've ever Experienced.. This is a must buy for everyone who loves videogames really.. It's very varied and supports pretty much all play style, engaging cutscenes and lovable characters.. This game isn't one to pass up for sure..    … Expand
  38. AdeptaSororita
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Why are you reading this and not playing The Phantom Pain!

    Amazing game, one of the best in the series and even though the name kinda creeps me out - its a solid 9 out of 10
  39. ctvLS
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    After years of polishing the sandbox genre, we finally have a masterpiece. Don't read the reviews, just get it.
    The only low point its the Story, the characters are made from cardboard, and so unidimensional they could sing in parappa the rapper, but honestly, who cares, the world is amazing, the missions are wonderfully made, you don't get pushed around to finish things in a linear way,    After years of polishing the sandbox genre, we finally have a masterpiece. Don't read the reviews, just get it.
    The only low point its the Story, the characters are made from cardboard, and so unidimensional they could sing in parappa the rapper, but honestly, who cares, the world is amazing, the missions are wonderfully made, you don't get pushed around to finish things in a linear way, but story missions unlock more options, which is a great reward to follow the story. Its fun kidnapping enemies and then seeing them in your base. I've played hours and only have 20% done!    … Expand
  40. Derrik4999
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    I know this is something that sounds bad,but this game stands out from the other games,it's something different following the same universe. But let me tell you something

    The amount of Work and time that went into this game were worth it AI: 9/10 (can be wierd sometimes) Story: 5/10 (not finished,sadly,) Gameplay: 10/10 (amazing,pretty much falwless) Animations: 10/10 Voice    I know this is something that sounds bad,but this game stands out from the other games,it's something different following the same universe. But let me tell you something

    The amount of Work and time that went into this game

    were worth it

    AI: 9/10 (can be wierd sometimes)
    Story: 5/10 (not finished,sadly,)
    Gameplay: 10/10 (amazing,pretty much falwless)
    Animations: 10/10
    Voice acting: 10/10
    Graphics: 11/10
    Optimization: 10/10

    The only "large" setback was the story. It was unfinished sadly,i would have gone 10/10 easily.
    Still:One of the better games i have played in the last 5-6 years. Really proud of you Kojima

    And **** you Konami    … Expand
  41. Totalhoney
    Sep 23, 2015
    9
    One of the best stealth games this year, even though it doesn't even have to be a stealth game. There really is no boundries on how to complete a mission except for the later hard tier of missions you've done before. What why would say though is that the story could've been better. it just ends so abruptly and left me wanting more! guess we'll have to wait for all that cut out story untilOne of the best stealth games this year, even though it doesn't even have to be a stealth game. There really is no boundries on how to complete a mission except for the later hard tier of missions you've done before. What why would say though is that the story could've been better. it just ends so abruptly and left me wanting more! guess we'll have to wait for all that cut out story until they bring out DLC! all in all if you own a ps4, this game is a must!… Expand
  42. darek79r19
    Nov 1, 2015
    9
    Nie jestem fanem serii, ani nie ogrywałem wszystkich metali ale cieszę się, że kupiłem tą grę. Sama rozgrywka i radość z gry jest wielka, może nie jest to gra idealna, może czasem wkurza powtarzalność czy banalność misji ale nie można grze odmówić wielkości i miana prawdziwego sandboxa.
  43. GrandMasterD
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    This is one of my favorite Metal Gears. The tone was different in this one, it was darker, and made you think about what you were doing at times. I still like snake eater the best, but altogether with all of the features, and replayability of mgs5, it's the better game. I haven't been into any ps3 games like I have this one, it'd make my top ten ps3-ps4 games easily.
  44. bakamonky
    Oct 8, 2015
    9
    First impression of this game is the graphic is really top notch which makes looking back at most game unbearable after this. There is enough little things in the game which keeps me interested and being unlocked and introduced as I kept going such as weapon upgrades, buddy system (different buddy for different situation), mother base upgrade (resource farming to unlock better equipmentFirst impression of this game is the graphic is really top notch which makes looking back at most game unbearable after this. There is enough little things in the game which keeps me interested and being unlocked and introduced as I kept going such as weapon upgrades, buddy system (different buddy for different situation), mother base upgrade (resource farming to unlock better equipment for mission) to the end.

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

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

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

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

    Overall good fun, worth checking out but don't complain about the story.    … Expand
  45. Madrez
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    This is a really good game, i waited so long for it and i enjoyed every moment of it! Gameplay is really really good. And i love Buddy system. I give it 9 because i expect more cutscenes and Game was not complete (Konami's fault) .
  46. GORGMOARGORG
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    From a sheer graphic and game-play stand point this game is awesome...lots of actual fun things to do. I haven't really played anything like it.

    The story while enjoyable was lacking and the finish just can't carry it to the end. This is a great video game in itself but again the story was lacking and not up to par of the previous entries.
  47. Dingo-_-2007
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    So... I bought this game a few weeks after release date. And I played it. And I played it some more. And I had fun because the game is for everyone. Literally anyone can play it. You don't have to be a stealth pro and to be honest you don't even have to have played all the others, I have played all of 2 and around 4 hours of 3 and 4. The amount of stuff you can do is amazing. Its fun andSo... I bought this game a few weeks after release date. And I played it. And I played it some more. And I had fun because the game is for everyone. Literally anyone can play it. You don't have to be a stealth pro and to be honest you don't even have to have played all the others, I have played all of 2 and around 4 hours of 3 and 4. The amount of stuff you can do is amazing. Its fun and theres loads of stuff to try out game play wise. All I have to say is sadly, don't expect a finished story.… Expand
  48. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    No soy muy de juegos de sigilo, pero la forma que este juego DE HIDEO KOJIMA da todas las posibilidades de infiltración, es que no sabría definir este juego ni en millones de caracteres, es simplemente increíble. Indispensable para cualquier persona que precie los juegos. Lo único que se le puede achacar es las "fumadas" en algunas partes de la historia, pero es HIDEO KOJIMA, así que se loNo soy muy de juegos de sigilo, pero la forma que este juego DE HIDEO KOJIMA da todas las posibilidades de infiltración, es que no sabría definir este juego ni en millones de caracteres, es simplemente increíble. Indispensable para cualquier persona que precie los juegos. Lo único que se le puede achacar es las "fumadas" en algunas partes de la historia, pero es HIDEO KOJIMA, así que se lo podemos permitir y apreciar el culo de Quiet mientras tanto.… Expand
  49. PickledPepper
    Oct 27, 2015
    9
    game play was really thought out as you can take a very technical approach to any situation, or you can go in guns blazing. so in a sense its only limited by your creativity and awareness. ending is a bit disappointing sooooo yeah
  50. RabbidTaco
    Oct 28, 2015
    9
    I have been waiting so long for this game to come out. I am a long time MGS fan, ever since the first ones. I have been so excited for this game, I just knew it was going to be epic. I got it the minute it came out, and after putting 300 hours into it, I thought it was about time to write a review. I must admit, the game lacks story, but it is there, and it is epic. The gameplay is betterI have been waiting so long for this game to come out. I am a long time MGS fan, ever since the first ones. I have been so excited for this game, I just knew it was going to be epic. I got it the minute it came out, and after putting 300 hours into it, I thought it was about time to write a review. I must admit, the game lacks story, but it is there, and it is epic. The gameplay is better than ever, and the missions get somewhat repetitive, but that didn't stop me from having fun with it. It's a shame Konami cut chapter 3, however I would hope they release it as DLC in the future. I absolutely love the soundtrack in MGS, and this game maybe doesn't have memorable tracks such as Snake Eater or the MGS2 Main Theme, but it has some pretty awesome songs in it. The cutscenes are also awesome, I like when he punches the mirror out at the end of mission 46. MGO3 I've also had a lot of fun with. I've met my fair share of friends online so far, and I've had some great matches. Overall, 9/10. I wish I could give it a 10 but the story just lacks. Great game, though!… Expand
  51. Lacoste18
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Simply amazing. But not without its detriments. Gameplay is more than solid, its superb. Story however is unfinished, and 70% of the missions do not pertain to the actual plot. Online is also a very welcoming experience, as it is unlike anything I have ever played. Another thing is just how weird some of the things are. It's a bit on the strange side(half-naked mute female assassins,Simply amazing. But not without its detriments. Gameplay is more than solid, its superb. Story however is unfinished, and 70% of the missions do not pertain to the actual plot. Online is also a very welcoming experience, as it is unlike anything I have ever played. Another thing is just how weird some of the things are. It's a bit on the strange side(half-naked mute female assassins, parachuting items to base, hiding in boxes) takes the sincerity out of the zenith of MGS. Kojima is a strange man, who built an amazing game, but I just wish for a more complete story and more Americanization. Still a definite buy though for any XB/PS owner.… Expand
  52. razerer
    Nov 5, 2015
    9
    This game is anything but extraordinary. I have played this game for over 50 hours and my completion is at 59%. Yet I find things to do that are as funny since the first day I had the game. The addition of metal gear online was a breath of fresh air as it allows some players to get away from the single player experience.

    That being said the story telling could have been better, which is    This game is anything but extraordinary. I have played this game for over 50 hours and my completion is at 59%. Yet I find things to do that are as funny since the first day I had the game. The addition of metal gear online was a breath of fresh air as it allows some players to get away from the single player experience.

    That being said the story telling could have been better, which is the only reason this games receives a 9 from me. Apart from that this game is a true masterpiece.    … Expand
  53. Tyger44
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Metal Gear Solid 5 is a fun, addictive, and extremely deep experience, and I have enjoyed my 70 + hours with it. Which makes it even more disappointing that the story isn't given much attention, and doesn't act as a satisfying conclusion to this incredible series.
  54. jpettibone
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions -Excellent base management system -Free additional online mode (MGO) Cons: -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it What stood out: -"The Truth" main op,    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay
    -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality
    -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions
    -Excellent base management system
    -Free additional online mode (MGO)
    Cons:
    -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it
    What stood out:
    -"The Truth" main op, "Shining Lights, Even in Death" main op    … Expand
  55. InternetEnzyme
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Fantastic gameplay. That's all you need to know. I came into this game never playing a Metal Gear game before. Definitely a good purchase. There's so much content and the gameplay is so good that I found myself not caring if I didn't know what was happening in the story. There are some annoyances such as D-Horse being super finicky and pointless timers on Base Facility upgrades, but itFantastic gameplay. That's all you need to know. I came into this game never playing a Metal Gear game before. Definitely a good purchase. There's so much content and the gameplay is so good that I found myself not caring if I didn't know what was happening in the story. There are some annoyances such as D-Horse being super finicky and pointless timers on Base Facility upgrades, but it definitely worth a purchase.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  56. RealLeather
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    MGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The time you spend stealing materials and knocking out guards is endlessly entertaining but I did have some gripes. I loved MGS3 but I am definately not a fan of the series as a whole, for me the ideas behind MGS are much better than how they're executed...MGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The time you spend stealing materials and knocking out guards is endlessly entertaining but I did have some gripes. I loved MGS3 but I am definately not a fan of the series as a whole, for me the ideas behind MGS are much better than how they're executed... kind of like Bob Dylan. This was however a great experience overall. The story is minimal and a bit ropey but not without it's charm. Voice acting is a bit wooden and the script has some real cringe dialogue but Kiefer Sutherland puts on a good show even if he doesn't talk so much. There are a ton of missions although most are clones of each other with slight variations and the open world is pretty lifeless... Then there is Quiet which is Kojima's way of informing us of his sexual fantasies, a really bizarre character and a wasted opportunity.… Expand
  57. patbateman
    Nov 12, 2015
    9
    +Beautiful world
    +Fine game mechanics
    +A lot to do
    +Graphics and frame rate is good so the game is a pleasure to play
    +Story is quite interesting and compelling
    -Too much recycling of missions
  58. squid_77
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll say that I liked Guns of the Patriots (my personal favourite of the series) more than The Phantom Pain, but it's still a really good game. Graphics are great and the passage of time is a nice addition of gameplay dynamic. I’ve been playing this game consistently since it came out. Which says a lot as I’m finally getting around to writing a review this long after release and still not tired of it.

    Cons:

    1. The side quests are incredibly repetitive and you tire of doing the same thing over and over again.
    2. Start of the story is a little slow and annoying at first, though that is over with soon enough.
    3. Some things cost way too much to upgrade.
    4. Sending crew out on missions, you will always have a percentage of failure, no matter what level of troops you send. Example would be sending a crew of A+ against E’s, you could still lose guys or have them injured. I guess that add a level of realism, but I personally get irritated to lose high level soldiers against low level grunts
    5. Actually, I don’t have many things to say in the Cons section. It’s really a solid game.

    Pros:

    1. Story picks up quickly and Hideo Kojima doesn’t disappoint you, just like the others installations. You get a dose of nostalgia as you see the beginning of so many stories we had windows to from the previous games, which is a nice treat.
    2. As an open world game, you have the absolute freedom to do what you want and when you want to.
    3. There is a decent amount of challenge presented to the user in the Main Quests
    4. The online aspect is a nice addition (if you opt-in), as you need to ensure you are defended from other users. Not to mention if you need to go “recruiting” from their camps. ;)
    5. The addition of “Buddies” is an interesting choice. Each has their merit and you will find the one that suits your game style best. Though I’ll put money on you using DD more. ;)
    6. Rocket arm?!?! Corny as $#!#, but it’s sure handy. (Pun not intended)

    Completists will have loads of time to purchase all items and upgrade them. Not to mention the loads of side missions. Casual players will still be required to do a lot of both to progress otherwise you will start to get your ass handed to you later on.

    Personally, in the previous instalments, I’ll admit I always leaned to just dropping everyone with a headshot and leave ‘em for the buzzards. This game actually has me assessing each soldier to see if I should stun or kill.

    !!!SPOILER ALERT (kinda)!!! - There are users that will simply capture every soldier you come across. This can lead you to a fair bit of irritation later on, as there is some management required. Trust me when I say, be smart about your choices. ;)    … Expand
  59. Vikiquiz93
    Nov 22, 2015
    9
    Great game.This is my 3rd Metal Gear solid game, the others being the first one and the 3rd one.
    Pros:
    1.Great gameplay.Best in the series. Lots of variety. 2.Great open world. 3.Motherbase. 4.Lot of variety and things to do. Cons: 1. Sub par story.Also Chapter 2 was completely unnecessary. 2. Repetitive missions structure especially side missions. 3. Lack of interior locations    Great game.This is my 3rd Metal Gear solid game, the others being the first one and the 3rd one.
    Pros:
    1.Great gameplay.Best in the series. Lots of variety.
    2.Great open world.
    3.Motherbase.
    4.Lot of variety and things to do.

    Cons:
    1. Sub par story.Also Chapter 2 was completely unnecessary.
    2. Repetitive missions structure especially side missions.
    3. Lack of interior locations and good boss fights.    … Expand
  60. iarujin
    Nov 24, 2015
    9
    It is being the best game of this generation. The game is so perfect in almost all subjects. The only thing that made me not give 10, was the history... i expected some like the prologue more times during the gameplay.
  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. Sharingan-Udog
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    I am a long time fan of MGS series. MGSV is a visual masterpiece and the game mechanics are superb. Every nuanced detail of snake and the environment is a joy to behold. I am enjoying every second of my experience, however with the good also comes the bad. Although Kiefer Sutherland does an exceptional job at bringing snake to life, David Hayter is still the snake we want. The story is notI am a long time fan of MGS series. MGSV is a visual masterpiece and the game mechanics are superb. Every nuanced detail of snake and the environment is a joy to behold. I am enjoying every second of my experience, however with the good also comes the bad. Although Kiefer Sutherland does an exceptional job at bringing snake to life, David Hayter is still the snake we want. The story is not as flushed out as one would hope but still has that characteristic Kojima charm and the "WTF is going on" factor... I would highly recommend this game to anyone who is a lover of the MGS series, but Snake eater, Peace walker and MGS4 still hold the number one spots in my heart.… Expand
  63. 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
  64. Kakarot26
    Mar 21, 2017
    9
    It´s truly hard to understand why they decided to make the last MG an open world game which, by the way, is empty for the most part. It´s probably because of the trend, people consume this kind of game a lot, so it is probably just a commercial decision.

    The stealth, infiltration and action aspects are great and improve upon earlier installments with many new options. Graphics are state    It´s truly hard to understand why they decided to make the last MG an open world game which, by the way, is empty for the most part. It´s probably because of the trend, people consume this kind of game a lot, so it is probably just a commercial decision.

    The stealth, infiltration and action aspects are great and improve upon earlier installments with many new options. Graphics are state of the art as usual in a MG game, as well as the music, which is epic. But the open world simply adds nothing to the gameplay or overall experience, more than anything it makes the game lose focus, both in terms of gameplay and storytelling. This is extremely annoying because it makes you miss the earlier MG which were much shorter, true, but felt much more cohesive and well thought as a whole.

    This could have been a master piece, just like basically any other game in the series, at least 1 through 4, but falls short for lack of conviction in its own ideas and a desire to widen the targeted public. Still very worth playing and excellent in many of its aspects.    … Expand
  65. Metayerju
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Just for collection of the 80s tape this game is worth to play. A bit too long though a second part is just mission to be replayed again
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. chrisjb1983
    Feb 16, 2017
    9
    Phantom Pain is a great entry into the series. The Stealth elements are unquestionably the best to date of any game in existence. The gunplay is realistic, giving the player a test of concentration. A.I is among the best in todays video games. Level designs and strategic base building implements really add to the longevity of the game giving the player a reason to come back and playPhantom Pain is a great entry into the series. The Stealth elements are unquestionably the best to date of any game in existence. The gunplay is realistic, giving the player a test of concentration. A.I is among the best in todays video games. Level designs and strategic base building implements really add to the longevity of the game giving the player a reason to come back and play repeatedly for a different approach to the game.

    With all that said, the game is not perfect. Boss battles are among the weakest in the series, :(. Cut scenes (while there are just as many in every other MG game, about 5 hours worth), are simply present for WOW factor. Only about 20% of the cut scenes have any true relevance to the story dialogue of the game. Rest of the story is tied to cassette tapes (which there are A LOT OF), to fill in plot holes. Ending could have been better presented, but was still satisfactory overall. Instead of giving the player an option to select harder difficulties, it's up to the player to turn off options such as marking and go into battle bare bones with no buddy (just like MGS games of old).

    TL:DR - I loved Phantom Pain overall, but not the best in the series. Must buy for vets of the series.    … Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. Empyrea
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I've just finished this game so here goes my impressions: Graphics are excellent, as also are soundtrack, sounds, voices and cinematic. Story is ok. I mean, because MGS is a long saga you can get lost if you haven't played all of them, which is my case. For me MGS 3 for ps2 was perfect. MGS 4 had to much cinematic and very little gameplay. This game is more balanced although more cinematicI've just finished this game so here goes my impressions: Graphics are excellent, as also are soundtrack, sounds, voices and cinematic. Story is ok. I mean, because MGS is a long saga you can get lost if you haven't played all of them, which is my case. For me MGS 3 for ps2 was perfect. MGS 4 had to much cinematic and very little gameplay. This game is more balanced although more cinematic wouldn't bad. And the end, well, I won't say anything but I expected more. This game have a few weird things that at first can be funny but you'll get used to it pretty fast. Gameplay is good and smooth, you can try different tactics with different weapons although I normally used the same. Mostly I used weapons with mufflers. About the chicken helmet it can be funny in the battlefield but it looks really awkward when after a mission you see a long scene with Snake wearing it the whole time. Unnecessary, as it's also unnecessary the Hideo Kojima here and there. About sidequests at certain point of the game you'll have to do some of them to keep going with the story and they are not really interesting, same places than in the main missions and same kind of tasks. From episode 32 to 50 there are some missions that you've already completed. Now you can try to do it with high difficulty, although I tried two and I ended up quiting. Do sidequests and eventually you'll unlock more main missions. Although I was about to rate it with an 8 because of the end and for having to do sidequests to advance, the rest is excellent that's why I give it a 9. I guess it took me about 45-50 hours to beat.… Expand
  77. 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!
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. Tselel
    Nov 2, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story - Story-wise, the game's plot is the weakest of the Main series of Metal Gear (MGS 1-4). The advancement of the story is weak and so many non important details has been focused on. The main story continued from GZ, "Big Boss" is alive and together with Ocelot and Miller will start to build the new group Diamond Dogs to defeat and get revenge against XOF and its leader Skull Face. It really is a good setting for a plot but my issue are its lack of relevant or good cutscenes which really shows the sense in its story. and the endings doesnt really show any closure.In addition, It also has a weak cast of characters overall, the main antagonist Skull face is cool but his inspirations and reasons to play his part is weak and unreasonable. Quiet's character is another dissapointment, Kojima obviously wants her to be that tragic heroine but that never occurred to me since we have so little cutscenes to know and understand the character. The "Big Boss" of this game is TOO Quiet too. Miller's voice is irritating and annoying. Eli is meh. While Ocelot, Code Talker and D-Dog are the only good characters in-game. Hell, I even liked Huey than most of the character in game. Ill give this part a 7/10.

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

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

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

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

    Total Average = 9.0

    I could really see how Kojima wanted Phantom Pain the best and final entry of the series and give us fans the most epic MGS game of all time. However, due also to the staggering amount of money he uses to complete the game, Konami had no choice but to pull the trigger and decide to make Kojima stop to cause more expenses to the game of which resulted to the incomplete and dissapointing campaign and story of the game (Mission 51). For me, i cant pick sides since both has their point, one side wants to make the best game he can ever do while the other just cant give more if it would hurt their business. But as a fan of the series, i am really dissapointed of Konami and Kojima separation since we wont now know the missing link of the big boss arc and the solid snake arc. However, I can say that MGS is one of the most and best series ever released in the gaming industry. I salute both Kojima and Konami for the love and support they gave to this franchise and for its fans. I hope Konami would take care of MGS now without Kojima.    … Expand
  84. 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!
  85. RafaelKaito
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    É visível que é um jogo incompleto nas missões principais, mas é uma obra-prima no gameplay. E isso é o mais importante em um jogo.
  86. 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
  87. echobase2002
    Dec 31, 2016
    9
    Great game. Finally Kojima gave us a fun story that isn't so convoluted that it loses my interest. Weapon upgrades are balanced and push you to grind the meta game just to unlock things. The base expansion dynamic is fun, balanced, and keeps you going. The side-ops are fun. I love the free roam feel with episodes spread across the map. It's a great blend of wandering and missions.Great game. Finally Kojima gave us a fun story that isn't so convoluted that it loses my interest. Weapon upgrades are balanced and push you to grind the meta game just to unlock things. The base expansion dynamic is fun, balanced, and keeps you going. The side-ops are fun. I love the free roam feel with episodes spread across the map. It's a great blend of wandering and missions. Some of the end missions are VERY hard at first, but still fun. The only thing keeping it from being a 10 is menu load times and some of the creepy voyeurism that Kojima is unfortunately known for.… Expand
  88. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Solid Snake 9

    This may be my entry to the Metal Gear franchise but it's one of my favorite game from the last generation. I can say it has a lot to do with Moby Dick book since i was reading prior playing this. I really immersed into the story.
  89. Lewis-Angelo
    Feb 10, 2017
    9
    el último Metal Gear de Kojima, otro más de la saga para lo bueno y para lo malo

    todo es marca de la casa, la obsesión por la historia, la calidad de las cinemáticas, robots que gritan, personajes con personalidad hasta para ir al baño, poderes y demás virus que quieren acabar con todo, y con los detalles que no se aprovechan de anteriores juegos, todo ello es Metal Gear zonas por    el último Metal Gear de Kojima, otro más de la saga para lo bueno y para lo malo

    todo es marca de la casa, la obsesión por la historia, la calidad de las cinemáticas, robots que gritan, personajes con personalidad hasta para ir al baño, poderes y demás virus que quieren acabar con todo, y con los detalles que no se aprovechan de anteriores juegos, todo ello es Metal Gear

    zonas por capítulos, pudiendo rejugarlos al gusto siguiendo a Peace Walker, los codecs ahora en cintas para escucharlos en cualquier momento, misiones secundarias que nos dejan elegir y aprovechar mucho más las herramientas que podemos crear en la Mother Base

    la pega es que el juego no está terminado, esa misión 51 perdida en el limbo, y la ansiada escena que interconectase MGSV y MG1 que jamás veremos

    MGS3>Peace Walker>MGSV>MGS2>MGS4>MGS1    … Expand
  90. Damian_roar
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    I have sort of mixed feelings at the moment i write this review, as a lover of MGS since the days of psOneFat.
    This was a must play for me, because i always wanted to fill the missing piece between the story of the boss and solid snake. And it should be a must if you're on the same situation.
    This being said, now to the harsh part, the game itself it's very well made, it adapts on the    I have sort of mixed feelings at the moment i write this review, as a lover of MGS since the days of psOneFat.
    This was a must play for me, because i always wanted to fill the missing piece between the story of the boss and solid snake. And it should be a must if you're on the same situation.

    This being said, now to the harsh part, the game itself it's very well made, it adapts on the new engine pretty well. It has some of the kojima's magic, but someway arround the middle of the game it's starts to evaporate. As if someone would like it to end soon. The story itself is great and somewhat fills the gap correctly, its intense just like expected. But for me, there's still this little piece missing.
    You can still get the idea of what happends next but coming from kojima, the one that always finish what he starts, there's just that special sensation that you get by the end of any metal gear that i didn't got here.

    Anyaways, its still a no brainer and a must buy if you like the previous ones because it has tons of it, and made great changes to an open world enviroment. I just give it a 9 because of that feeling that i got by the end.    … Expand
  91. Mollozoman
    Oct 10, 2016
    9
    In terms of story, I had no idea what was going on. This was my first Metal Gear experience so newcomers to the series may feel overwhelmed with the story at first. In fact, I didn't care much for the plot of Phantom Pain and yet I continued to play it because of its excellent gameplay. Sneaking and crawling around the open world whilst trying to avoid detection from guards felt tense andIn terms of story, I had no idea what was going on. This was my first Metal Gear experience so newcomers to the series may feel overwhelmed with the story at first. In fact, I didn't care much for the plot of Phantom Pain and yet I continued to play it because of its excellent gameplay. Sneaking and crawling around the open world whilst trying to avoid detection from guards felt tense and rewarding if things went to plan. The world of the phantom pain may feel a little bare bones, especially compared to titles like the Witcher 3. But the game plays so good and is a lot of fun to play. There are plenty of missions and side-ops to do and the customisation options in this game are varied.… Expand
  92. liontamer
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    No complaints regarding the gameplay, the graphics or the visual fidelity, but the second half of the game is remarkably bland compared to the first half. The second portion of the main missions are basically a repeat of tasks that you've already performed, and it totally takes a lot out of the immersion and is one of the reasons why a perfect 10 isn't justified here.

    It is still an    No complaints regarding the gameplay, the graphics or the visual fidelity, but the second half of the game is remarkably bland compared to the first half. The second portion of the main missions are basically a repeat of tasks that you've already performed, and it totally takes a lot out of the immersion and is one of the reasons why a perfect 10 isn't justified here.

    It is still an amazing game, however. Arguably the best stealth game I've ever played.    … Expand
  93. DreamEaglr
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Финальное слово Хидео Кодзимы в жанре стелс-экшенов и последняя его работа под гнётом Konami. Итак, что же есть в этой игре? А в ней есть: Две огромные локации со своими базами, блокпостами, патрулями, фауной и миссиями, и казалось бы такое небольшое количество главных составляющих превращает ее в настолько огромную и разнообразную игру, что просто не веришь своим глазам, что такоеФинальное слово Хидео Кодзимы в жанре стелс-экшенов и последняя его работа под гнётом Konami. Итак, что же есть в этой игре? А в ней есть: Две огромные локации со своими базами, блокпостами, патрулями, фауной и миссиями, и казалось бы такое небольшое количество главных составляющих превращает ее в настолько огромную и разнообразную игру, что просто не веришь своим глазам, что такое творение появилось в свет, а учитывая что игру разрабатывали как всегда 6-7 лет и все те проблемы внутри Konami, то, что она не превратилась в манную кашу, уже показатель. Сюжетно игра продолжает события Piece Walker и поэтому комментарии по поводу сюжета MGSV излишни. О гениальных и красиво срежиссированных кат сценах много писать не буду, тут и так все ясно. MGSV - революционный Metal Gear и одна из главных игр года.… Expand
  94. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Kojima has done a great job in this great game in general I think one of the best metal gear so far and a great farewell to kojima for his fans with this incredible game.

    My review is 9/10 as it is a great game
  95. ZicX
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    A fantastic gameplay , a decent story , and have much much replayability.
    But its not a finished game maybe because of a **** konami. I played it around 50-60 hours and very happy.
    Go get this game cheap if you dont already have it.
    I rate it 8.5
  96. OneLifeLeft
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    The compelling narrative, that has long characterized the Metal Gear series, is disappointingly absent in this latest entry.

    Nevertheless, a combination of excellent stealth mechanics, and a diverse arsenal of problem-solving approaches, makes this game a very enjoyable experience.
  97. ElYousstaro
    Mar 18, 2017
    9
    One of the best games ever, there is a lot of ways to finish a mission.

    One mistake is that the game isn't really finished ... the second part is clearly not finished properly ... But this game is just amazing ! It's a master piece for every TPS and infiltration style games. Clearly not the best, clearly not the more innovative game from KOJITRON but it's clearly a well designed    One of the best games ever, there is a lot of ways to finish a mission.

    One mistake is that the game isn't really finished ... the second part is clearly not finished properly ...

    But this game is just amazing ! It's a master piece for every TPS and infiltration style games.

    Clearly not the best, clearly not the more innovative game from KOJITRON but it's clearly a well designed game that can fit for every kind of players ! AND THE PLOT TWIST ! THE PLOT TWIST IS **** GOOD !

    Another thing for every haters that are shouting that the game is weak ... How many games can concentrate a large scale of players that are trying to solve every mysteries surrounding it 5 years after the release? Think about it ! Kojima know what he is doing and obviously ... Every thing is calculated !    … Expand
  98. davidplays3
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I played this game for like 200 hours i got the 100% completion. i really liked the stealth and all the tools you can have and working with a buddy and the graphics are really good
  99. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 19, 2017
    9
    Best next-gen tactical stealth games. Easily. It is, however, not up to scratch when compared with the original MGS, MGS3, and MGS: PW. The nature of the story is flawed, but the gameplay more than makes up for it. Fantastic game in its own right.
  100. elotrofausto
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    La jugabilidad táctica que llevábamos soñando desde Metal Gear Solid. Se nota que sd acabó aprisa y corriendo, sin embargo, es una suerte que exista.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 86
  3. Negative: 0 out of 86
  1. Polygon
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    If this is where Kojima does finally leave the series he created, it will be a bittersweet send-off, both for Big Boss and one of gaming's most intriguing auteurs.
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  2. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    100
    The holy grail of world-building games, it’s argued, is a black box that lets players do as they like with minimal handholding. Pliability with just the right measure of accountability. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a tactical stealth simulation wrapped in a colossal resource management puzzle inside a love letter to theatrical inscrutability, comes the closest of any game I’ve yet played to realizing that ideal.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 5, 2015
    91
    There’s no denying the Game of the Year potential of The Phantom Pain. The campaign is absolutely massive, it’s almost too much to cope. That being said, Chapter II is a huge let-down and feels like artificial padding. Still, this is about as good as tactical espionage operations can get in a video game. [Oct 2015]
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