Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. goldstandard
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    The gameplay is badass. Scouting a base and then planning your entry and exit give the player a great sense of autonomy in how they play the game. There's a decent variety of missions that you're given from extracting prisoners to stopping a convoy of trucks and other story driven missions. The story didn't interest me one bit but that's what movies are for, not video games. The repetitionThe gameplay is badass. Scouting a base and then planning your entry and exit give the player a great sense of autonomy in how they play the game. There's a decent variety of missions that you're given from extracting prisoners to stopping a convoy of trucks and other story driven missions. The story didn't interest me one bit but that's what movies are for, not video games. The repetition of earlier missions towards the end of the game is also pretty stupid. Overall though, highly recommended.… Expand
  2. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 25, 2023
    9
    MGS V is great, but it isn't classic Metal Gear. It's more like a Tom Clancy open-world game. On the plus side, "Phantom" is packed with content. It has amazing graphics and a good story. But the TV episodic structure doesn't work. Also Kiefer Sutherland is more Jack Bauer than Big Boss. Kojima made a big mistake replacing David Hayter. I also don't like that the backstory is revealedMGS V is great, but it isn't classic Metal Gear. It's more like a Tom Clancy open-world game. On the plus side, "Phantom" is packed with content. It has amazing graphics and a good story. But the TV episodic structure doesn't work. Also Kiefer Sutherland is more Jack Bauer than Big Boss. Kojima made a big mistake replacing David Hayter. I also don't like that the backstory is revealed through audio cassettes. Some fans will appreciate the emphasis on gameplay over cutscenes. Despite the flaws, the game is great. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  3. MestreSilva
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    A really good game. I played over 450 hours but I don't review a 10/10 score because the entire game is so repetitive and where is the mission 51? This game have a perfect gameplay and the buddies have a fantastic A.I, but the older MGS is better. R.I.P Konami.
  4. RCruey
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    Before I begin the story to MGSVTPP is very bland and it tries to tie too many games in a short amount of time. It feels rushed at points but considering Konami is a bunch of idiots working like a group of monkeys releasing all of their good game designers out the door it isn’t too surprising. So
    Konami is a crap box company. With that said…
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (A    Before I begin the story to MGSVTPP is very bland and it tries to tie too many games in a short amount of time. It feels rushed at points but considering Konami is a bunch of idiots working like a group of monkeys releasing all of their good game designers out the door it isn’t too surprising. So
    Konami is a crap box company. With that said…

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (A mouthful) is a fun game. An open world stealth action game where it benefits to either capture your foe or make him work for you, or kill everybody that is within plain eyesight. (ba dum dum) The fact that the game is an open world sandbox allows for you to take creative approaches on how you go about capturing a base. You can have a lot of fun making a bunch of noise and acting like some homicidal eye patch wearing maniac that is trotting through the desert killing every single person in their path (unless plot says otherwise). Or you can be some type of deformed James Bond. However which way you want to go about it, you can do it.

    Multiplayer isn’t great, capturing competitor bases and earning points that can be spent improving your base adds a challenge to the game. There is an assortment of weapons you can chose and develop. You have tiny fighting robots that make the game… interesting. The gameplay can be addictive once you get into it. But honestly there is a lot of good to the game. Considering it’s getting cheaper and cheaper by the day, it’s defiantly worth the pickup.

    There isn’t a whole lot to be said. The creator is a troll that made this game to be a horror title than said it was a joke and it became this pleasure. Then with the whole fiasco with P.T. Konami and Hideo Kojima just seem to have different viewpoints as what a game can be. When you see what Hideo can do with a horror title it makes me hope that Death Stranding is the P.T. we didn’t get. But considering he said the game isn’t going to be a horror genre and something along the lines of action whatever I have my doubts.

    Anyway, if you don’t care about inner game company politics and just want a good game to play, you cannot go wrong with this game.

    Happy Gaming.    … Expand
  5. jrdnnn
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    A truly freeing experience, unlike any other game I've played MGSV is yours to make what you want of it. Whereas older games in the series are literally impossible without stealthy kills and espionage, this installment allows you to approach each and every mission exactly how you want. Combine this with the massive world map, countless easter eggs, ridiculously expansive weaponA truly freeing experience, unlike any other game I've played MGSV is yours to make what you want of it. Whereas older games in the series are literally impossible without stealthy kills and espionage, this installment allows you to approach each and every mission exactly how you want. Combine this with the massive world map, countless easter eggs, ridiculously expansive weapon customisation, innovative base creation and gorgeous graphics, this is the best Metal Gear since the groundbreaking Metal Gear Solid, for me.

    The controls are tight, the difficulty is consistently tough but always managable, and as mentioned, every mission and side mission can be completed in whatever way you choose. You can sneak into a compound under shadow and slit every soldier's throat in the area. You can call an air strike to destroy entire regiments. You can call on allies to personally assist you in the field. You can set numerous traps and lure enemies to their death. Even when you appear to have messed up a mission, there is almost always a way to still reach your goal, and this is one of MGSV's best strengths - even if your careful planning collapses, nothing's there to stop you whipping out your emergency rocket launcher and blitzing enemies. It is FAR harder to go in all guns blazing, but the variety offered by the gameplay can suit your mood and you really can make movie-style moments appear from thin air in a rush of panicked decision-making or last-minute successes.

    The freedom and scale of the game is incredible, but returning home to your secret base floating in the middle of the deep ocean is so satisfying. As you progress in the game, loot raw materials, recruit any soldier you take down (via the amazing Fulton extraction balloons), and accrue reputation and money, you can expand your base physically and technically to suit your needs. Add med bays to keep your soldiers (which you can dispatch on missions real-time for extra materials), add research facilities to improve your equipment customisation. The base literally grows every time you helicopter in and is a solid tracker of your game and story progress, as you try to reform the world's first country-less army.

    The story is maybe the only thing lacking in this game, off the back of the fantastically convoluted prior games. MGS is known for its interesting characters and story twists, and MGSV steps back a little, with very few truly plot-driven moments. This is evident mostly at the end of the game, as the main storyline rounds off and only loose ends exist. One exception to this problem is Quiet, one of the coolest franchise characters in a while. But even she, with her ludicrous but amazing backstory, is underutilised. I guess the lack of story focus allows for the immersive gameplay experience, but I'm sure they could've squeezed in a bit more character development if they tried - it does feel like there's a DLC missing or something.

    Despite the narrative hiccup, MGSV is technically speaking probably the best-functioning game I've ever played. Allowing you to completely adhere to your own likes, dislikes and strengths, whether that be customising the hell out of your gear, slowly and tactically taking down enemies, destroying them completely with nuclear-grade mechas or exploring every inch of the equatorial landscape, there's something for you.

    Easily the most fun game I've played in a decade.    … Expand
  6. MetaReviewer123
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    V has come to and for good. Kojima's final game is a wonderful journy that anyone calling himself a gamer must try. Playing as venom snake you must avenge the motherbase you lost in the previous game ground zeroes and stop skull face, leader of XOF, from unleasing a massive weapon to humanity.The open world Afghanistan and Africa is a great change. The freedom of style is an additionalV has come to and for good. Kojima's final game is a wonderful journy that anyone calling himself a gamer must try. Playing as venom snake you must avenge the motherbase you lost in the previous game ground zeroes and stop skull face, leader of XOF, from unleasing a massive weapon to humanity.The open world Afghanistan and Africa is a great change. The freedom of style is an additional perk of this game. Great characters,missions that keep me on the edge of my seat,additional fob missions and metal gear online,absence of any crashes or glitches and gameplay mechanics that respect gamers' intelligence, yet an unfinished story that keeps this game from getting a 10/10 so i give it a 9,5/10. A must owe in every gamer's collection… Expand
  7. spacebear1
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a near perfect concluding chapter of the Metal Gear series. The story is fantastic and I loved Venom Snake and Kiefer Sutherland did an amazing job playing him. I liked all of the characters and the graphics were flawless. The controls were perfect and the gameplay is still fantastic. I also really loved the open world and freedom in the game. In theMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a near perfect concluding chapter of the Metal Gear series. The story is fantastic and I loved Venom Snake and Kiefer Sutherland did an amazing job playing him. I liked all of the characters and the graphics were flawless. The controls were perfect and the gameplay is still fantastic. I also really loved the open world and freedom in the game. In the end, most people will disagree but this game is amazing.… Expand
  8. balding
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    ¿Serías capaz de llevar un ejército a tus espaldas en una historia de venganza? The Phantom Pain hace eso, te pone en esa situación para que juegues a ser el jefe, dotando al jugador de todo un arsenal que se expande desde la “Mother Base” hasta el propio mundo abierto, cimentado en un control y posibilidades pulidas hasta la saciedad. Plantea preguntas, da respuestas y sonre todo, apela¿Serías capaz de llevar un ejército a tus espaldas en una historia de venganza? The Phantom Pain hace eso, te pone en esa situación para que juegues a ser el jefe, dotando al jugador de todo un arsenal que se expande desde la “Mother Base” hasta el propio mundo abierto, cimentado en un control y posibilidades pulidas hasta la saciedad. Plantea preguntas, da respuestas y sonre todo, apela al propio jugador. Un juego brillante, aunque es cierto que algunas asperezas que tiene en el plabo argumental lo alejan de la grandeza.… Expand
  9. timmertams
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    God, I love this game, even with all its story issues and sh*tty ending. The story is a big downgrade from previous MGS titles, but the gameplay is one of the best. The 80s songs to the soundtrack was a strike of genius. Nothing will ever come close to the experience of taking out an entire enemy base with a sniper-rifle to the sound of Take On Me. Iconic.

    Of course, there's the big    God, I love this game, even with all its story issues and sh*tty ending. The story is a big downgrade from previous MGS titles, but the gameplay is one of the best. The 80s songs to the soundtrack was a strike of genius. Nothing will ever come close to the experience of taking out an entire enemy base with a sniper-rifle to the sound of Take On Me. Iconic.

    Of course, there's the big elephant in the room -- the story. No, it's not as good as the previous MGS games. The ending is... horrible, frankly. But if you can get past that, and really just get in to enjoy some stellar mechanics, this game is more than worth it.    … Expand
  10. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    I loved this game as it took a different approach at story telling towards MGS. The only downside to this is the repetitiveness of this game and the lack of innovative features and gameplay that made MGS such a staple franchise.
  11. mat-k
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Metal gear v is really good game but looks not finished the prologue is so terrifying, amolst a master piece.
  12. RedCometChar
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    A weaker story and change in gameplay pacing when compared to the rest of the MGS series doesn't stop MGSV from being one of the best games released in recent years.
  13. iOS
    Oct 11, 2018
    9
    The Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger worldThe Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger world to roam, or more little icons to chase on my minimap, but none have pushed me to plan, adapt, and improvise the way this one does. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain doesn’t just respect my intelligence as a player, it expects it of me, putting it in a league that few others occupy.… Expand
  14. Sakaa
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    This game is one of my favourite games. Its a must play and i have over 100 hours put in it. I always come back to it when I am bored. Only negative thing is the repetitive side ops. But with a great and fluid gameplay and a good story MGS V is a must have for any gamer.
  15. Alexqf22
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Is very good game , good gráficos , good Gameplay and good history , mi pika
  16. spantazi
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Fantastic gameplay, good story, great graphics. Never bothered that from a linear game it become open world. The best stealth game ever.
  17. Armin4
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Another Masterpiece from kojima
    Almost Everything is perfect and improved than older mgs games
    But story is perfect but not good as older mgs games
  18. LB_51
    Oct 1, 2019
    9
    9/10 great game awesome, but i missed a bit the classical MGS feeling also i missed german language localisation
  19. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Несмотря на объективную незавершённость проекта, в целом один из лучших игровых опытов. Скудость открытого мира компенсируется широкими возможностями "песочницы", которая не надоедает спустя десятки часов и микроменеджментом развития базы и вооружения. Даже в обрезанном виде сюжет радует своими поворотами и подачей в формате сериала. Возможно, глубина и вложенность повествования неНесмотря на объективную незавершённость проекта, в целом один из лучших игровых опытов. Скудость открытого мира компенсируется широкими возможностями "песочницы", которая не надоедает спустя десятки часов и микроменеджментом развития базы и вооружения. Даже в обрезанном виде сюжет радует своими поворотами и подачей в формате сериала. Возможно, глубина и вложенность повествования не сравнятся с предыдущими частями Metal Gear Solid, но игра радует тем, что безумно органично поднимает различные "острые" социальные и идеологические вопросы. Режиссура катсцен также на высоте. Не могу найти существенных минусов за исключением, к сожалению, скомканного окончания, но здесь игра стала жертвой обстоятельств. В целом, одна из самых интересных и продуманных игр на моей памяти.… Expand
  20. cradel
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    this was my first MGS game so i didn't know what to expect ,and although the beginning was very slow the more and more i played through the story the more hooked i was , the gameplay got improved the more you go deeper in the story , and thats my only problem with the game .. if you're not playing the story it'll get a bit stale as you dont really have anything that'll attach you to thethis was my first MGS game so i didn't know what to expect ,and although the beginning was very slow the more and more i played through the story the more hooked i was , the gameplay got improved the more you go deeper in the story , and thats my only problem with the game .. if you're not playing the story it'll get a bit stale as you dont really have anything that'll attach you to the side ops (aside from 1 or 2) .. there are hundreds of side ops in this game ... you wont even feel any need to play half of them !… Expand
  21. Ciboxes
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Muchas horas de diversión, me ha dado este juego, no le pongo más nota, por que al final, cuando tienen la ya ciertas armas, se hace demasiado fácil
  22. memokmo
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    +Super sandbox game play with a lot of details.
    +Long play time.
    -Chapter 2 is repetitive and story is not completed
  23. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Best MGS after Snake Eater, more open ended infiltration make MGSTPP the best MGS, story wise snake eater still hold the crown, but gameplay this topped snake eater
  24. notinrainbows_
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    MGSV is a great game, but the main story (the vocal cord parasite) doesn't feel as well paced as it should've been
  25. BuddhaX93
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    If it wasn't for the story it is the best Metal Gear solid game so far. I played over 80 hour before I got tired of this game. I would say this is the best sneaking stealth action game soo far, even by now at year 2020.
  26. ChesterField
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    For me is a surprise how they completely changed the game and still managed to make a master piece. Yes, i dont like this episodic missions system and the story end is not the best. But gameplay is perfect, performance and grapics are incredible, this new feature of building your own mother base is super fun in multiplayer. The amount of weapons, gadgets and stuff you can do to infiltrateFor me is a surprise how they completely changed the game and still managed to make a master piece. Yes, i dont like this episodic missions system and the story end is not the best. But gameplay is perfect, performance and grapics are incredible, this new feature of building your own mother base is super fun in multiplayer. The amount of weapons, gadgets and stuff you can do to infiltrate in enemy lines are endless, they bring vehicles, recruiting soldier system, open world feells so alive, lot of collectables, animals, resources...etc. Everything its just so perfectly well done. For me is a 9. Mandatory for the fans.… Expand
  27. Sitheral
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Flawed masterpiece. This is as good as it gets when it comes to stealth gameplay, some really cool ideas and huge scope of the game, but it does feel unfinished. I guess Kojima had too big ambitions on this one.
  28. ngeduardo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Es genial, aunque el final se siente incompleto

    Pros
    -Permite afrontar de muchas formas cada misión
    -Gran variedad de armas para cada gusto
    -Los compañeros pueden agregar mucha variedad a las misiones

    Contras
    -Puede ser muy repetitivo
    -Llega a ser tedioso que ir de un extremo del mapa al otro
    -El multijugador es algo confuso al principio
  29. MieslMan
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    My favorite Metal gear game of all time. This game is a Masterpiece. It runs great looks great has a great story and a great Gameplay.
  30. strongswitch
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Коротко об игре, сначала минусы:
    - По факту она недоделанная, есть финт с повторением миссий во второй главе с усложнением
    - Мало сюжета: сюжетных миссий, кат-сцен и тд - Пустоватый мир - Некоторые вещи можно было сделать либо опциональными либо давать возможность их пропустить. Ждём вертолёт, улетаем на вертолёте на базу, подлетаем к базе, что-то сделали, ждём когда прилетит вертолёт,    Коротко об игре, сначала минусы:
    - По факту она недоделанная, есть финт с повторением миссий во второй главе с усложнением
    - Мало сюжета: сюжетных миссий, кат-сцен и тд
    - Пустоватый мир
    - Некоторые вещи можно было сделать либо опциональными либо давать возможность их пропустить. Ждём вертолёт, улетаем на вертолёте на базу, подлетаем к базе, что-то сделали, ждём когда прилетит вертолёт, вертолёт взлетает и тд, когда в сотый раз это происходит уже начинает подбешивать, учитывая что сама по себе игра очень большая. В общем хочется, чтобы она заботилась о сохранении времени)

    Теперь о плюсах:
    - Великолепная графика и оптимизация
    - Огромная вариативность прохождения миссий с генерацией уникальных ситуаций, целый арсенал возможностей
    - Как обычно у мгс - крутая постановка и операторская работа, внимание к деталям (диалоги, кассеты, отражение последствий на базе, снейке и тд)
    - Раскрытие последних пробелов в истории серии
    - Интересный менеджмент базы

    Итого - великолепная игра, которая может увлечь на несколько десятков часов. Но, которая совершенно не бережёт ваше время    … Expand
  31. Erring
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    9 коробок из 10. Целый ворох креативных и уникальных вещей и механик.
  32. iliapsi
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    This game is the best stealth game i have ever seen.gameplay is very extensive and i enjoyed it.story is good but not like the other game of the series.side_ops are repetitive and the whole map looks the same.
    At the end game is very ggoe and i recomend it.
  33. AlexTrashiboi
    May 2, 2022
    9
    Amazing game. The gameplay is unique and addictive while the story stays compelling throughout the game. The only complaint that I would have is that the game is way too short. I was 30 missions deep into the main missions and when i looked it up the total amount of missions were 31. It was pretty funny realizing that I was at the end of the game because I really didn't know if that wasAmazing game. The gameplay is unique and addictive while the story stays compelling throughout the game. The only complaint that I would have is that the game is way too short. I was 30 missions deep into the main missions and when i looked it up the total amount of missions were 31. It was pretty funny realizing that I was at the end of the game because I really didn't know if that was the case. I knocked out the main game at around 3 days of play and still haven't gone around to completing the side missions. The characters, voice acting, story, graphics, and overall game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  34. Cless
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    I love this game. I spent in its world. It really is fun how the mechanics are handled. While I like the mkre linearly designed MGS games, I was still able to have a blast with this entry. Story has its great moments, with the expected Kojima cheese sprinkled every now and then.
  35. Reyesarsenal9
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Best stealth-game ever made, period! If not for a lackluster story, it would have been a 10. Controversial ending and missing part of the game (Act 3).
  36. lordofflies92
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best intros in a videogame ever. As a longtime fan of Metal Gear, I think Kiefer Sutherland did a great job as Snake. The stealth gameplay is some of the best I've played, and I was invested in the story from beginning to end, but was caught off guard when it was over. If I had one complaint, it's that the game feels a little unfinished.
  37. WHITESIXOMAR
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    As a MGS fan, i hated the game during my 1st playthrough on launch date for ps4 . I was hooked with the gameplay mechanics and the cassette tapes, loved the big boss creating outer heaven setting, but when i was near the end I could see something wrong about the whole story and events. By the time i completed the story I was so disappointed that I wish I never even played it. Almost 4As a MGS fan, i hated the game during my 1st playthrough on launch date for ps4 . I was hooked with the gameplay mechanics and the cassette tapes, loved the big boss creating outer heaven setting, but when i was near the end I could see something wrong about the whole story and events. By the time i completed the story I was so disappointed that I wish I never even played it. Almost 4 years later, after watching some youtube videos about complex theory about the game plat, I came to terms with Kojima and his decisisions. During a second playthrough now in 2020 I loved the game, and accepted the ending.… Expand
  38. Svenom46
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The mechanics and game play are absolute perfection. The music is great. The story was fun. This game was just all-around excellent. There are so many ways to approach every mission and still be successful. Upgrades and such were satisfying and didn't just feel like checking boxes.

    The ONLY issue is that, toward the end, something just felt off. I feel like this game was supposed to    The mechanics and game play are absolute perfection. The music is great. The story was fun. This game was just all-around excellent. There are so many ways to approach every mission and still be successful. Upgrades and such were satisfying and didn't just feel like checking boxes.

    The ONLY issue is that, toward the end, something just felt off. I feel like this game was supposed to have several more chapters, but they just stopped. I know there were extra post-game chapters and some specifically that dealt with the kid (no spoilers), but they felt out of place with lots of filler missing in between. You'd repeat old chapters but they'd be stealth or higher difficulty, but then there would be new story chapters peppered in between. It was really odd.

    If the game had been 100% completed or just ended after the final boss battle, this would be one of maybe 5 games that I'd ever give a 10/10.    … Expand
  39. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    9
    9, its too hard to explain. The Phantom pain is more than just a game, it's several years of waiting, speculation and broken promise. The whole behind the scene story with Konami, the missing chapter 3 and the promise of an uncompromising story that never happened...
    MGS V features the best TPS gameplay ever, a veritable sandbox of infiltration in a world so empty...
    But despite all that    9, its too hard to explain. The Phantom pain is more than just a game, it's several years of waiting, speculation and broken promise. The whole behind the scene story with Konami, the missing chapter 3 and the promise of an uncompromising story that never happened...
    MGS V features the best TPS gameplay ever, a veritable sandbox of infiltration in a world so empty...
    But despite all that it's one of the games where I had the most fun.
    This game cannot be rated for my whole experience.
    Play Time : 213h    … Expand
  40. Bamdark
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely must play but why?
    What beter than a good story about saving countrys from nuclear attack. What is beter than a real open world game play hah?
    What is beter than have base that you can customize it and defend it.?    … Expand
  41. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    جزء أخير من سلسلة جميلة ولو أنني لم ألعب سوى هذا الجزء لكن لا ينكر عاقل على روعة السلسلة
    جزء قدم عالم مفتوح وحرية في التجسس أو الهجوم المباشر وقصة متعلقة بالأجزاء السابقة
  42. nexus151196
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Монструозная по масштабу игра, просто титанически огромная и проработанная. Фантастически вариативный геймплей с кучей интересных механик и мелочей. Шикарные персонажи , крутой и молчаливый Снейк. За начальную миссию уже можно в ноги целовать маэстро Кодзиму. Режиссура - просто лучшая в индустрии , каждый ролик заставляет сидеть с отпавшей пачкой. Минус 1 балл за повторяющиеся миссии вМонструозная по масштабу игра, просто титанически огромная и проработанная. Фантастически вариативный геймплей с кучей интересных механик и мелочей. Шикарные персонажи , крутой и молчаливый Снейк. За начальную миссию уже можно в ноги целовать маэстро Кодзиму. Режиссура - просто лучшая в индустрии , каждый ролик заставляет сидеть с отпавшей пачкой. Минус 1 балл за повторяющиеся миссии в конце, жаль что все так вышло , была бы игра на 10/10.… Expand
  43. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    MGS 5 is a very polished game. Upgrading your mother base and equipment is very rewarding. Missions can be played out in numerous ways which adds a lot of replay value. The controls are intuitive and graphics are amazing. Overall a great game.
  44. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Тот момент когда ты не ожидаешь от игры ничего, а получаешь одну из крутых игр и вселенный с кучей оригинальных идей
  45. claevimanus
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    I loved the game but I am only not fan of area design it's desert and bit boring.
  46. Manziflex
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    it felt a bit read at first. the movie part of the hospital was a little too slow. after a while I started to get up, it is from the first hours I can say that pleasure begins.
  47. Harjot-sadhra
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    I wont spoil anything but the story is a bit incomplete in second chapter but it has a great chapter 1
    And it has the best gameplay, i dont think one can get a gamplay better than this, it is bugless and actually gives a feeling of tactical espionage operations Great game so 9 of 10.

    It is a must buy if you play games on the basis of gameplay rather than srory
  48. MartinAZ
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Martin A.- What can't be said about Hideo Kojima's Phantom Pain?

    As I've had time to sit and let the game age like wine, it still holds up strong today and puts realistic black ops into gameplay. The story, doesn't matter and I believe that it is intended this way to ask the player, what are you willing to do to be the grate legendary mercenary commander: Big Boss? What I hated,    Martin A.- What can't be said about Hideo Kojima's Phantom Pain?

    As I've had time to sit and let the game age like wine, it still holds up strong today and puts realistic black ops into gameplay.

    The story, doesn't matter and I believe that it is intended this way to ask the player, what are you willing to do to be the grate legendary mercenary commander: Big Boss?

    What I hated, It's fun. Why is that bad? Because I killed allot of people and not only did I have fun, I kidnaped some of them and then realized the war economy works the same way in real life.

    What I loved, everything from the scenery to the mission is taken into gameplay. The characters are well designed and every gun has it's unique feel and the story is all kinds of bonkers. Best part of this game is that you don't need to play the previous games at all to understand anything being said.

    I just didn't think the grate Hideo Kojima had it in him to create another golden egg. Go in knowing as little as possible and get sucked in the the wonderful world of Metal Gear Solid! - 9 out of 10    … Expand
  49. elansadrake
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Phantom Pain foi meu primeiro contato com os jogos do Hideo Kojima e o quão ele me surpreendeu foi incrível, a começar pela historia com uma narrativa que tem o toque de Kojima, e todas as possibilidades que esse mundo oferece dentro da proposta de Steath militar está além de tudo que já vi, o jogo eleva o nível desse estilo de jogo muito além e lembrar que esse jogo poderia ter sido muitoPhantom Pain foi meu primeiro contato com os jogos do Hideo Kojima e o quão ele me surpreendeu foi incrível, a começar pela historia com uma narrativa que tem o toque de Kojima, e todas as possibilidades que esse mundo oferece dentro da proposta de Steath militar está além de tudo que já vi, o jogo eleva o nível desse estilo de jogo muito além e lembrar que esse jogo poderia ter sido muito mais, infelizmente nunca veremos o máximo potencial desse jogo graças a Konami.… Expand
  50. GIMI3
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    loved this game. the gameplay of mgs5 is smooth and responsive. the stealth is a bit hard but when you complete it you feel rewarded. the story of this game is lackluster though
  51. Gatesby
    Jun 5, 2021
    9
    The ending almost made me cry. Game is fun, similaor to Peace Walker, but I'd like Peace Walker on MGSV engine better
  52. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Un puto juegazo de principio a fin expecacular sólo superado por mgs4 y mgs3
  53. LoveDeath
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    No matter of Kojima likes the choices you make within the game or not, the extent of freedom you have gave a lot of inspiration.
  54. LiveFox
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Epic gameplay. Would be a 10/10, but I think it’s missing an ending… ;P
  55. Milad1234
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Artificial intelligence 9/10
    10/10 graphics were the best that year
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 8/10
    Compared to the previous version 9/10
    My score for the game is 9.5 / 10
    Score mlgame_news (total) 9.25 / 10
  56. TenAdrian
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Good stealth game(but you can play it without it sometimes which is good.)
    But the story should've had a little more cutscenes. That is about it. For now i'm still in the middle of playing it so I will see if my opinion will change. But if not this review will stay the same.
  57. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  58. Trollfac
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Sin duda Metal gear solid 5 es un gran juego, una historia interesante (que sea buena es otra cosa conociendo a Kojima actualmente), un apartado gráfico que actualmente se deja mirar, y un gameplay renovado respecto a los anteriores metal gear con un mundo abierto que nos permite desenvolvernos como queramos en las misiones que acompañan a la extensa historia, eso si el mundo abierto soloSin duda Metal gear solid 5 es un gran juego, una historia interesante (que sea buena es otra cosa conociendo a Kojima actualmente), un apartado gráfico que actualmente se deja mirar, y un gameplay renovado respecto a los anteriores metal gear con un mundo abierto que nos permite desenvolvernos como queramos en las misiones que acompañan a la extensa historia, eso si el mundo abierto solo brilla en las misiones principales, cuando decimos ir por nuestra cuenta nos encontramos un mundo vacío con misiones secundarias poco inspiradas que se repiten hasta el cansancio.… Expand
  59. IronWolf6677
    Oct 10, 2022
    9
    The only reason it’s not a 10 is because a big portion of the ending is missing, all thanks to Konami.
  60. aczinoepc
    Dec 18, 2022
    9
    I have so many contradictions with this game. For one side is one of the best gameplay that i have ever played in a 3rd person shooter game in my life. The story has ups and downs but its cinematics are incredible and the scenes are incredible(Thanks Kojima). But at the same time, the structure of the game is so strange for a Metal Gear game. Is an open world that should have been a linearI have so many contradictions with this game. For one side is one of the best gameplay that i have ever played in a 3rd person shooter game in my life. The story has ups and downs but its cinematics are incredible and the scenes are incredible(Thanks Kojima). But at the same time, the structure of the game is so strange for a Metal Gear game. Is an open world that should have been a linear one, it doesn't make sense the side missions, the time you spend listening to a cassette everytime you want to understand the story and the fact that every character has a good construction, has his moments, and the main character is like a dumb guy that does'n talk near the entire game. So disappointed for that one… Expand
  61. pimentayy
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    9/10

    I really enjoyed this game. This was my first entry in the Metal Gear universe and I was in love with it. The open world worked fine for me, the story is very well written and the mission design is just amazing. I loved every single time that I had to prepare myself to go to the open world according to the mission that I was going to do, taking different equipments and    9/10

    I really enjoyed this game.

    This was my first entry in the Metal Gear universe and I was in love with it.

    The open world worked fine for me, the story is very well written and the mission design is just amazing. I loved every single time that I had to prepare myself to go to the open world according to the mission that I was going to do, taking different equipments and weapons throughout the game    … Expand
  62. Idk123456789
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Good story with a good plot twist at the end.
    Graphics look better than some games released today.
    Some of the best third person gameplay ever.
    Tons of weapon and tool variety giving the player lots of different ways of approaching a mission.
    Cinematography is 11/10
    I wish we got that "mission 51" to probably conclude the story
  63. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    9
    This game affected me so much that I had to change my channel name. Now it's Furtividade Explosiva (Explosive Stealth in portuguese) because the game is about stealth but I always sucked at it and would end up getting found out and blowing everything up after an hour or two of dying, LOL! But the unanswered question is: How did Quiet, who was sent to kill the Boss twice, suddenly fall inThis game affected me so much that I had to change my channel name. Now it's Furtividade Explosiva (Explosive Stealth in portuguese) because the game is about stealth but I always sucked at it and would end up getting found out and blowing everything up after an hour or two of dying, LOL! But the unanswered question is: How did Quiet, who was sent to kill the Boss twice, suddenly fall in love with him? Anyway, the only defect of this game is that Quiet looks exactly like my ex-wife!… Expand
  64. Tgooding01
    Oct 22, 2015
    8
    The stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficultThe stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficult than if it was linear but I feel it could do more.… Expand
  65. xMaschine
    Oct 23, 2015
    8
    Phenomenal. Haven't played the MGS since SoL. PP has brought the series back to life for me. Great gameplay and many failsafes in place for those that are rusty or don't have the hook of stealth gameplay mode. Also there for those that just want to go in guns ablazing and use every big gun in the arsenal. Only thing keeping me from placing a max 10 is how Konami pushed PP out of thePhenomenal. Haven't played the MGS since SoL. PP has brought the series back to life for me. Great gameplay and many failsafes in place for those that are rusty or don't have the hook of stealth gameplay mode. Also there for those that just want to go in guns ablazing and use every big gun in the arsenal. Only thing keeping me from placing a max 10 is how Konami pushed PP out of the door with an incomplete story and ran Kojima out of the company.… Expand
  66. Viciouslight
    Oct 20, 2015
    8
    For a game that has been given so many 10's, I expected more.

    A series well known for it's crazy story combined with intricate gameplay Phantom Pain has sacrificed story for an open-world experience that begins to fall flat after hours of repetition. This is not a bad game in the slightest but the game is obviously incomplete and becomes apparent in the second act. There is no sense of    For a game that has been given so many 10's, I expected more.

    A series well known for it's crazy story combined with intricate gameplay Phantom Pain has sacrificed story for an open-world experience that begins to fall flat after hours of repetition. This is not a bad game in the slightest but the game is obviously incomplete and becomes apparent in the second act. There is no sense of real threat in the game which is sadly the point of the game and makes your accomplishments feel less purposeful.

    Pros
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Diverse tools to complete mission
    + Open-World

    Cons
    - Story! (Especially the second half)
    - The ending is beyond rushed (For those who fully completed the game look up phantom mission on youtube it will give you a more complete ending that never made it to the game).
    - Open-world (yes, its both a positive and a negative)
    - Repetitive missions
    - Feels incomplete

    Far from a bad game, but no way a perfect game.    … Expand
  67. Ossy_King_99
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    Absolutely amazing, A true Hideo Kojima game.
    Please take my advice and ignore the user reviews, haters are spamming negative reviews and are probably making extra accounts to give this game a lower rating.
    Phantom Pain is easily 10/10 material.
    A MUST OWN.
    If you don't have this in your collection then you should be ashamed of yourself!
  68. Tubey
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    A fantastic game, but not quite the masterpiece some make it out to be, as an increasingly dysfunctional narrative draws the player out of the experience towards the end game.

    That said, the gameplay is top drawer, the series' trademark humour is present and it feels like a MGS game in most respects, specifically in respect to the truly best-in-genre stealth mechanics rather than the    A fantastic game, but not quite the masterpiece some make it out to be, as an increasingly dysfunctional narrative draws the player out of the experience towards the end game.

    That said, the gameplay is top drawer, the series' trademark humour is present and it feels like a MGS game in most respects, specifically in respect to the truly best-in-genre stealth mechanics rather than the slightly less impressive open world environment - but it just dropped the ball massively on the story, and for Metal Gear fans from the beginning this is a really big deal and sours the experience.

    It's a Game of the Year candidate; but not a best game ever candidate. Naturally, I'll get downvoted for saying that, but it's true. It feels like a game that could have set up a truly remarkable MGS6 in a few years time, as the base work for a proper masterpiece is firmly set with this title, but unfortunately we probably won't get to see that.    … Expand
  69. WalterGirao
    Sep 21, 2015
    8
    Adequately named.

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

    The players will be left with the pain of wondering just how perfect it could have been.
  70. RaidXT
    Sep 12, 2015
    8
    a great game, allot of content gameplay wise.
    but pretty much half the story is missing/cut.
    the game feels incomplete and the missing scenes on the collectors disc proves that.
    still a good game if you want to do some infiltration gameplay and build/manage your motherbase.
  71. Orangeknockout
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    truly a solid game! I haven't played a fun game in such a long time! hideo kojima is still one of the few developers making fun games nowadays! great story, fun gameplay, fun missions, great character development, great everything! wonderful graphics as well! the missions are varied and give you the option to tackle them multiple ways. the story is interesting and you will be playintruly a solid game! I haven't played a fun game in such a long time! hideo kojima is still one of the few developers making fun games nowadays! great story, fun gameplay, fun missions, great character development, great everything! wonderful graphics as well! the missions are varied and give you the option to tackle them multiple ways. the story is interesting and you will be playin mission after mission, to see what happens next! you meet great characters along the way, who you form a bond with over the course of the story! quiet, master miller, ocelot, etc! the story is unpredictable and will have you guessing what is goanna happen next! the bosses will throw you for a loop and leave you frantically guessing on what to do and how to overcome them! great game! I was a little upset actually when I found out the game was almost over! few games are able to do that to me!

    if the ending wasn't so anti-climatic, I would've definantly gave this game a higher score! I'm sure its not kojima's fault and I'm pretty sure konami shut the production down before the game could be fully finished! for what it is though, it is truly a wondrous game! game of the year for me!    … Expand
  72. SK747
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    I got a chance to play and finish this early in my country. The only negative points were pacing issues, some repetition and inconsistencies with gameplay, and not as much development as I'd like for Big Boss. I like the base management and dark themes but I can understand these things aren't for everyone. Other than that it's a fantastic game with great presentation and insane gameplay.I got a chance to play and finish this early in my country. The only negative points were pacing issues, some repetition and inconsistencies with gameplay, and not as much development as I'd like for Big Boss. I like the base management and dark themes but I can understand these things aren't for everyone. Other than that it's a fantastic game with great presentation and insane gameplay. It merges the best stuff from all MGS and improves on all of them.… Expand
  73. gyigyo2
    Sep 23, 2015
    8
    I'm a big fan of MGS series I started when I was a child

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

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

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

    Ahhh men? this is the LAST MGS game from KOJIMA? really? cant belive we waited so long for this game sometimes its a joke.. sometimes its pretty good.    … Expand
  74. Mudgee
    Oct 18, 2015
    8
    There is obviously a lot of thought that has been poured into this game. I've never seen so much detail poured into the little things,that you just shake your head in disbelief. MGS5 is one of those few wonders that you'll look back on in ten years and wonder why others did not follow its lead. Personally, I've never been a huge MG fan and so the storyline from the get-go simply perplexedThere is obviously a lot of thought that has been poured into this game. I've never seen so much detail poured into the little things,that you just shake your head in disbelief. MGS5 is one of those few wonders that you'll look back on in ten years and wonder why others did not follow its lead. Personally, I've never been a huge MG fan and so the storyline from the get-go simply perplexed me. I was fine not knowing because of the sheer enjoyment of it. As the later missions rolled around I started to lose the urgency to come back to it. This is a must-play game for anyone that loves the history and lore of MG, also a must for the stealth fans out there. Unfortunately, I simply can't bring myself to keep returning to it, despite all its successor attributes.… Expand
  75. p1menta
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    triste nao dar um 10 pra um metal gear, mas tem falha demais, tem muita ideia boa mas mal executada, li que teve altas tretas entrekonami e kojima, vai ver o problema ta ai.
    mas ainda assim o jogo é fantastico, a historia é ótima, graficos lindos etc etc
  76. LSTF
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    I've played 20 hours. It is a splendid mixture of PW and GZ. Such varied gameplay what want to replay the missions over and over again. Improvement platforms are at the highest level. No time explain, I have to get back into this game again. ^_^
  77. askeptic
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    There is no denying that this game is worth your time and money. With that said, a 10/10 is simply over rated due to hype. Graphics are amazing, acting is spot on, but missions get repetitive. Be prepared for a lot of down time as you set up the mission, and play it out. There is a massive amount of things you can do in this game, but for 80% of it, you will find yourself either crouchedThere is no denying that this game is worth your time and money. With that said, a 10/10 is simply over rated due to hype. Graphics are amazing, acting is spot on, but missions get repetitive. Be prepared for a lot of down time as you set up the mission, and play it out. There is a massive amount of things you can do in this game, but for 80% of it, you will find yourself either crouched or prone. You will be infiltrating a camp just to be seen and run out to reset. Don't expect any part of the "stealth" game to be realistic either. When it is all said and done, it puts together a fun to play package, but the last appear isn't fully there. Enjoy it for what it is.… Expand
  78. blopho
    Mar 23, 2017
    8
    I'll try to keep this short. It's a good game, but the story feels a bit rushed/incomplete. The chance to use stealth in this game is actually fun, and the game doesn't punish you as much as other stealth games for going right into combat. The controls are complicated, even for a PS4 game, but you can become adjusted to it. When fans heard there was going to be an open-world Metal GearI'll try to keep this short. It's a good game, but the story feels a bit rushed/incomplete. The chance to use stealth in this game is actually fun, and the game doesn't punish you as much as other stealth games for going right into combat. The controls are complicated, even for a PS4 game, but you can become adjusted to it. When fans heard there was going to be an open-world Metal Gear game, I'm sure a lot of them thought it might be like Grand Theft Auto. Which it sort of is, but it has enough unique stuff about it to differentiate it from the gta clone pack when it comes to gameplay. Good stuff.… Expand
  79. hhhhojeihsu
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    This game fuse many new elements, but it also lack of the spirit of the series. Oh, and I played MGS2,3,MGSR, MGS5GV before.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    And many of them, but I don't want to spoiled the fun. I strongly suggest this game for you, no matter you are a MGS fan or not. This is definitely one of great titles in 2015.    … Expand
  80. TurboDog777
    Mar 5, 2016
    8
    MGS The Phantom Pain is a work of art. Although lacking the story and hours of cut scenes that previous MGS games provided (I know a lot of people actually think that's a plus), It more then makes up for this with game play. The open world aspect to it is a welcome addition allowing you to choose your plan of attack and execute it the way you want to do it.So I guess your wondering why IMGS The Phantom Pain is a work of art. Although lacking the story and hours of cut scenes that previous MGS games provided (I know a lot of people actually think that's a plus), It more then makes up for this with game play. The open world aspect to it is a welcome addition allowing you to choose your plan of attack and execute it the way you want to do it.So I guess your wondering why I gave it an 8/10. Well the truth is I was going to give it a 9/10, maybe even a 10/10 but there's one thing I can't get over. The unwanted, unnessessary, and impossible to opt out of in game multiplayer. At a certain point you are FORCED to build this thing called an FOB (forward operating base). Once you build this FOB, people can start attacking you and stealing your stuff. At first I was like "sure fine whatever, its Clash of Clans" but the thing is you can NOT get away from it, EVER. People can take your stuff when you are off line. There is no way to say "I don't want an FOB, I just want to play MGS". If they wanted to put in game multiplayer I would have been fine with Peacewalker style co-op even though it made the game easy as hell but this is something no one wanted. If you can get past the **** multiplayer them this game is friggin amazing. Possibly the best MGS game I have ever played and I have played all of them.… Expand
  81. 670Gamer
    Dec 27, 2015
    8
    This is a great game. A lot to keep the player involved: Mission list, side ops list, base development, weapon development, etc. I'm a first time Metal Gear game player so excuse me if I sound too excited. I have only 2 cons for this game: 1) I wished I was going up against a more factual or realistic enemy and 2) I wish I could do more in the mother base rather than running around andThis is a great game. A lot to keep the player involved: Mission list, side ops list, base development, weapon development, etc. I'm a first time Metal Gear game player so excuse me if I sound too excited. I have only 2 cons for this game: 1) I wished I was going up against a more factual or realistic enemy and 2) I wish I could do more in the mother base rather than running around and upgrading it. I don't mind more cutscenes too, but it's fine.
    Overall very good game.    … Expand
  82. GOODFELLA87
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    Could have been the best game ever but the story is utter tripe and there are too many missions that are repetitive in the same areas and it all starts to look the same and gets boring pretty fast. That said it did entertain me for countless hours until the poor ending
  83. DrZomboid
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Super good game but very bad MGS. Episode feature sucks, missions can be boring and repetitive. Dog is better buddy than quiet. Controlls issue, some bad boss idea.
  84. herrmoekl
    Sep 17, 2015
    8
    Even if i think MGSV is a really good game i think it´s still hugely overrated by critics. I enjoyed the game a lot till the end of the first chapter. Now it really starts getting boring. I think it´s incredibly repetitive and annoying if you have to play story missions that you´ve already played again just to move forward in the story which is never really present anyways. But even thoseEven if i think MGSV is a really good game i think it´s still hugely overrated by critics. I enjoyed the game a lot till the end of the first chapter. Now it really starts getting boring. I think it´s incredibly repetitive and annoying if you have to play story missions that you´ve already played again just to move forward in the story which is never really present anyways. But even those new story missions really don´t bring something new to the table. Playing this Game i start to see the huge advantage a non open world stealth game has. Games like Chaos Theory never got repetitive as this game does because you didn´t have to go back to the same area over and over again. For me the open world takes away the feeling of importance and freshness doing these missions. I´m not saying that it doesn´t have advantages too. The big areas and many opportunities it gives me are just amazing. This is actually something i missed since games like Chaos Theory and blood money. I think this Game was a great experiment while i don´t think that a fully open world like this game has is the best way to make a stealth game. As a big fan of stealth games i want to see games that take the advantages from both concepts. I think a linear game with sandbox areas for each mission and as many different infiltration options as MGSV gives you would be really great.… Expand
  85. Kaprawiec
    Apr 13, 2017
    8
    I started my adventure with MGS from part 3, Snake Eater. What a brilliant game that was.
    After playing every other game from the solid series Im amazed that Kojima was able to create Snake Eater - every other game in the series is well below this, I hated MGS4 and those idiotic fight between Raiden and VAMP but MGS 5 by far is the worst game in the series. Lets write this in some order:    I started my adventure with MGS from part 3, Snake Eater. What a brilliant game that was.
    After playing every other game from the solid series Im amazed that Kojima was able to create Snake Eater - every other game in the series is well below this, I hated MGS4 and those idiotic fight between Raiden and VAMP but MGS 5 by far is the worst game in the series. Lets write this in some order:
    What I like:
    - The story. Its good. But only, when I read it on WIKI. Its badly shown in game, if I didin't read what the hell is going on. Its presentation is chaotic.
    - Overall gameplay and base management. Its really fun manager game, the best I played in recent years. And there is so much content that its overwhelming.

    Whats ok:
    - A/V - not great but ok, environments seems dead and level design is idiotic, snake is super soldier who cant climb small rocks, mother base is confusing shiet - I never know what to do there and how to get from where I am to where I want to go, it gets so tedious so I instantly go to the chopper,

    What I dont like:
    - LOADINGS!! All i friggin see are loading screens!!! Example of completing a mission from start on mother base. Open the idroid - 3 sec loading (if it opens and not the options menu which is quite random - so fkin hate it!!!). Call the chopper. Wait till it arives - 20 seconds. Get to the chopper - wait till it takes you up 20 seconds. Loading 30 seconds. Chopper menu. Open idroid (wait as above). Select some misc stuff like dispatch mission, manage squad and mb - from 1 to 10 minutes with loong loading times between options. Select mission - equipment sellect screen ~1 minute. Loading ~30 sec. Chopper landing ~2 minutes. Mission starts (in which are also loading if You need to open this stupid iDroid to micromanage **** which Youll do more often than You want to and it is also timed - dispatch missions which lasts 5 days? Oh, You can pay with real money to end them sooner - REALLY?!?!?!?! WTF!!!!). Go to the designed point - with horse/car 2 minutes, without everything from 2 to 20 m. Finally action (from 30 seconds to 1,5 hour depending your playstyle and mission type - thats fine). And mission end - call the chopper wait for couple of minutes for liftoff and then again loading AND EPISODE END SCREENS??!!! DAMN SO MUCH TIME WASTED TO ACTUALLY PLAY 30 SECONDS ON SHORTER MISSIONS (I just ended mission 38, the one with microfilm, actually it took me about 2 minutes to get it and get to safety)?

    Ending note - the first mission was excellent. And what really sucks - the same mission is the last mission! And its tutorial mission with "pres x" to crouch **** After playing over 50h of the game the last mission I play is tutorial again? This is the end of Metal Gear by Kojima and I play tutorial? Really? I understand that there is twist in the story but come on, You didnt had to make me to play the WHOLE tutorial mission again, I almost fell asleep..and its not a big climax I was hoping it to be.    … Expand
  86. sully22
    Nov 13, 2015
    8
    Good game, poor story, didn't live up to the hype unfortunately, combat is fun, no bosses. Worth a play!

    Not a patch on Mgs1 or Mgs2, but Its worth playing for sure.
  87. Big_Bear
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    My god there are a lot of morons on here. To anyone reading this, as usual pay no attention to the stupid 0/10 'reviews', these idiots don't seem to understand a 0-10 scoring system. One particularly idiotic review comes from 'FullMcintosh', check it out if you want a laugh, he always gives games 0/10, so again, cannot even grasp the scoring system.

    The game is at the very least an    My god there are a lot of morons on here. To anyone reading this, as usual pay no attention to the stupid 0/10 'reviews', these idiots don't seem to understand a 0-10 scoring system. One particularly idiotic review comes from 'FullMcintosh', check it out if you want a laugh, he always gives games 0/10, so again, cannot even grasp the scoring system.

    The game is at the very least an 8/10, excellent gameplay, and graphics. If you are an mgs fan you will love it. If not, then try it anyway, its a very good game. The new open world (ish) setting adds something new and gives way more freedom and choices than previous mgs games.

    On the down side the story is pretty awful and the 'twist' at the end is one of the worst pieces of writing I have ever seen, truly awful. Other than that I'm very pleased with it. 8/10    … Expand
  88. ZambieGuy
    Sep 18, 2015
    8
    This is a solid game and I really loved the gameplay. I just feel so disappointed about the story not because its not that its not good, its just unfinished! 1/3 was the story is missing from the game called chapter 3 peace and it never made it into the final game! The story just feels incomplete now and the game really doesn't have a true ending to the plot at hand, and there was a finalThis is a solid game and I really loved the gameplay. I just feel so disappointed about the story not because its not that its not good, its just unfinished! 1/3 was the story is missing from the game called chapter 3 peace and it never made it into the final game! The story just feels incomplete now and the game really doesn't have a true ending to the plot at hand, and there was a final boss mission planned for this game but got cut because Konami being cheap and will probably be sold later in dlc if we are lucky to even get it.… Expand
  89. Shamidelost
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    this game is a master piece by kojima.. but few things shouldn't be there repetition of the locations and skulls thing really spoil the realism. rest its one of the best games ever.. would love to play again and again..
  90. Brendon6446
    Sep 19, 2015
    8
    Good game, MGS lived up to the hype it was surrounded by. Gameplay (while sometimes repetitive) is very good. If your into story driven stealth gamed then this is the game for you
  91. tsakiym
    Oct 5, 2015
    8
    ok..the gameplay was fantastic, the mechanics of these game was superb. i will definitely rate it 10/10 but... in one hand we have a grate gameplay and the other this stupid-unfinished-unexplainable-open world but just kilometres of nothing-bad acting-no sense story.. Im huge fan of mgs series but this game was a joke.. i understand why kojima doesn't bother of the disappear of "A Hideook..the gameplay was fantastic, the mechanics of these game was superb. i will definitely rate it 10/10 but... in one hand we have a grate gameplay and the other this stupid-unfinished-unexplainable-open world but just kilometres of nothing-bad acting-no sense story.. Im huge fan of mgs series but this game was a joke.. i understand why kojima doesn't bother of the disappear of "A Hideo Kojima Game". i have two reasons why this game published unfinished 1. No funds 2. No time to finished before the deadline...or this game is a big **** you" from kojima to the fans. i can write for hours about the "bads" of this game but im just another angry fan and i want to be objective about my rate. so 8 is a fair score.

    let the online be our final blow to this masterpiece series.    … Expand
  92. Termin8ter
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    Metal Gear Solid V is the very definition of a mixed bag. While the stealth and gameplay mechanics are practically superb and fantastic, the story suffers heavily, is structured very poorly, and has bland characters. The game opens right where Ground Zeroes left off, Big Boss wakes up from a 9 year coma in 1984. The opening is puzzling, interesting and quite nightmarish, and it reallyMetal Gear Solid V is the very definition of a mixed bag. While the stealth and gameplay mechanics are practically superb and fantastic, the story suffers heavily, is structured very poorly, and has bland characters. The game opens right where Ground Zeroes left off, Big Boss wakes up from a 9 year coma in 1984. The opening is puzzling, interesting and quite nightmarish, and it really introduces people to the Metal Gear universe and Kojima's wild imagination and style. From there, you build up your Mother Base under a new PMC called Diamond Dogs and take revenge on Skullface. But to best honest with you, If you are a newcomer to the Metal Gear Solid franchise, or even a fan who hasn't bought the game yet, I would not recommend you buy this game for the story. If you wanna buy it for the perfect and expertly-crafted stealth mechanics, go ahead. But do not buy this game if you want to enjoy a great story because you will not find one here. Why? A few reasons. 1. Kojima being bored of making MGS games. He has been forced by Konami to continually make them, and felt he had to because he couldn't find anyone who could succeed him, and the one person who could, died of cancer. No joke. So, with MGSV Kojima decided to focus only on making a good STEALTH game, and barely gave any interest to the story. 2. Konami mucking around and getting needlessly involved with Kojima Productions' development process, which caused chunks of the game to be unfinished when they shouldn't have been. 3. Konami pushing the game out the door when the story wasn't truly finished. So there. You can find heaps of videos and comments on YouTube criticizing the game's plot. I'll repeat myself one more time to hit the nail through the plank of wood. Do not buy this game for the story. Overall, MGSV is a great stealth action game but has a lackluster story, which Is a shame because MGS has always espoused great stories. But I guess It's a testament to what happens if a man is forced to make something he was finished with decades ago. Now that Kojima has established his new Kojima Productions and partnered with Sony, and has announced his next ambitious project, Death Stranding, I'm quite glad his involvement with the franchise is over.… Expand
  93. Gatchaman49
    Oct 16, 2015
    8
    The beginning is amazing, the graphics are great. The soundtrack is one of the best, but you have to collect every song one by one. To much filler in the the game. After you clear chapter 1 they reassign old missions which seems lazy, and the ending is very unsatisfying. The Online doesnt feel very fluid. Little replay value. Even with all its flaws (and there are many) I still loved it.
  94. Dat_One_Critic
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    I am having mixed feelings. Gameplay is by far amazing. Graphics are awesome. And me being new to the series i thought the story was fun, thrilling and amazing. But the ending. The ending felt like Destiny. To finish the cliffhanger of the story it seems like your going to have to pay for the rest of the story.
    Story 8/10
    Graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  95. VmsCritic
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    This is the first MGS game I've played until the end. At the beginning I was extremely surprised by the graphics, storytelling, dramatic fiction. Secondly, I was also astonished by how SMOOTH this game is, constantly performing at 60 fps, perfect. Than, I started to notice that the missions and the scenario are near the same every time. There is only Afghanistan and Africa fields,This is the first MGS game I've played until the end. At the beginning I was extremely surprised by the graphics, storytelling, dramatic fiction. Secondly, I was also astonished by how SMOOTH this game is, constantly performing at 60 fps, perfect. Than, I started to notice that the missions and the scenario are near the same every time. There is only Afghanistan and Africa fields, stealth/rescue/kill missions. The cutscenes feels like a movie, it's impressive. The last missions are the best. It's a great game, but for those with patience.… Expand
  96. Redeadhood
    Mar 28, 2016
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gamelpay is masterful, but the game itself doesn't really feel like Metal Gear. The story isn't what we have come to expect from Kojima. Apart from the prologue (which is one of the best missions in all of gaming), the game doesn't really have anything that stands out in terms of narrative. And the fact the second act of the game is a repeat of the first act but at a higher difficult just seems pure lazy. Since Konami had interfered with the production of the game and really didn't allow Kojima to tighten the game, I can forgive this misstep. This game should've been a masterpiece but is just a great entry in a franchise that has been firing on all cylinders since the start. I just can't help but feel sad that Kojima was not able to go out with a bang.… Expand
  97. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    Well the wait is over for another MGS game directed by Hideo Kojima. The open world aspect of this game really was refreshing. I feel like the story was really good, but there wasn't really much there, which has now become clear Hideo wasn't given enough time to flesh it out. The combat is superb and the best in the series. Still an extremely enjoyable memorable game.
  98. thomasnichols
    Nov 6, 2015
    8
    The gameplay is really makes this game great. Sure the story isn't the best and felt unfinished, and the ending was disappointing. But besides all of that, I found the gameplay very fun and addictive. It's stealth at it's finest. The game is far from perfect, but if you enjoy the Metal Gear series and enjoy stealth games then this is highly recommended.
  99. CheeseLord
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    What this game lacks for with story, makes up for it with its fun and interesting gameplay.
  100. AbstractCat
    Sep 4, 2015
    8
    Why Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a disappointment:
    1. Story is sparse.
    2. The world is empty and there's not much to do aside from infiltrate bases.
    3. Lethal weapons are useless and non-lethal weapons are only developed in late game.
    As a Metal Gear Solid fan, I'm disappointed.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 86
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 86
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  1. Polygon
    Dec 3, 2015
    90
    If this is where Kojima does finally leave the series he created, it will be a bittersweet send-off, both for Big Boss and one of gaming's most intriguing auteurs.
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  2. Time
    Nov 10, 2015
    100
    The holy grail of world-building games, it’s argued, is a black box that lets players do as they like with minimal handholding. Pliability with just the right measure of accountability. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a tactical stealth simulation wrapped in a colossal resource management puzzle inside a love letter to theatrical inscrutability, comes the closest of any game I’ve yet played to realizing that ideal.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 5, 2015
    91
    There’s no denying the Game of the Year potential of The Phantom Pain. The campaign is absolutely massive, it’s almost too much to cope. That being said, Chapter II is a huge let-down and feels like artificial padding. Still, this is about as good as tactical espionage operations can get in a video game. [Oct 2015]
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