Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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8.2

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  1. RealKing
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Posiblemente es la mejor jugabilidad que existe en un videojuego hasta la fecha, me parece simplemente sobresaliente, sinceramente no me canso de jugarlo, el control del personaje esta muy cuidado y se hace muy entretenido teniendo en cuenta que es un juego muy repetitivo y por ultimo el apartado técnico es sublime.
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  3. BrianDavid94
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    (-1) Unfinished Game

    This is my first and I guess final Metal Gear Solid game. Story is intriguing but unfinished due to the developer inhouse fight so just left still twiddling your thumbs trying to understand the story. Gameplay, upgrades, content, and characters are all great and this game could have easily been a masterpiece if it was finished. I wish they added a little more stealth mechanics since once you're spotted, it's hard to hide since there aren't many hiding spots in a camp which is weird since I thought this game focus was stealth. There is also a lot of empty space in this open world which isn't a bad thing since it makes it feel more realistic. A lot of developer fill up their open world with random events every mile and it's annoying.    … Expand
  4. JrDouble
    Aug 19, 2023
    7
    Definitely not as good as Metal Gear Solid 4, but ok overall. Something about this game feels very disconnected and the story feels like an afterthought. Like a series of online missions with way too many mechanics added in to feel like a true Metal Gear Solid game. Not Kojima's best work and definitely a struggle to get through while staying engaged, but fun to play the odd mission beforeDefinitely not as good as Metal Gear Solid 4, but ok overall. Something about this game feels very disconnected and the story feels like an afterthought. Like a series of online missions with way too many mechanics added in to feel like a true Metal Gear Solid game. Not Kojima's best work and definitely a struggle to get through while staying engaged, but fun to play the odd mission before turning it off out of boredom or frustration.… Expand
  5. trinovatic
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Entiendo perfectamente los conflictos que hubo con este juego entre Kojima y Konami por lo que intente ser generoso con este producto aunque aun asi hay cosas negativas que destacar. No se de quien de los dos fue la idea de que MGSV sea mundo abierto, lo entiendo perfectamente eran los tiempos donde este formato era una fiebre y aun a día de hoy lo siguen refinando o algunos hasta losEntiendo perfectamente los conflictos que hubo con este juego entre Kojima y Konami por lo que intente ser generoso con este producto aunque aun asi hay cosas negativas que destacar. No se de quien de los dos fue la idea de que MGSV sea mundo abierto, lo entiendo perfectamente eran los tiempos donde este formato era una fiebre y aun a día de hoy lo siguen refinando o algunos hasta los hacen iguales.

    Este juego tiene sus pros y sus contras, está lejos de ser obra maestra pero tambien esta lejos de ser una mier*$ de juego, de hecho es un juego muy bueno, de lo mejores AAA de la época pq en cuanto a aspecto técnico es una jodida maravilla, la mano de kojima se nota en todo, pero neta en todo, si esto no fuera MG seria un juego casi mediocre pq siento que Kojima logra poner ese estilo que siempre hace aunque aquí tambien falla en cosas y no se si sea su culpa o de Konami, y dudo de Kojima pq desde el 4 se llegaba a notar un poco de mediocridad, si el 4 no fuera fan service la verdad no se si me gustaría mucho.
    El gameplay también tiene sus pros y sus contra, el control es una maravilla, sin duda es el mejor que ha hecho, si le sacas mucho jugo puedes hacer cosas maravillosas y llega a ser muy divertido, gracias a dios, pq este juego tiene un tipo de misiones que da muuuucha hueva, y esa es una de sus fallas, cayó en la fiebre del mundo abierto del momento, muy pero muy repetitivo y vació, la verdad es muy ubisoft si se siente como un MG FARCRY, entiendo que esto en la época gustaba pero hoy en día cansa, también el menú es algo incomodo, y eso se relaciona con la historia, la manera de hacer misiones me decepcionó mucho, y no estoy en contra de las historias episódicas, pero aquí la neta no agrada tanto y también mancha mucho la historia la cual también falla mucho, MG es una saga que es sinónimo de calidad en cuanto a argumento, de hecho es la saga con unas de las mejores historias y momentos de los videojuegos, pero esta también falla mucho y esta muy incompleta, maldito Konami, personajes olvidables, villanos mediocres, incongruencias con otros juegos, misiones repetitivas, no es una mie#$ de historia pero si que es la peor de la saga, aparte también peca de fumadas, desde el 4 y este ( y tengo entendido que con Death Stranding también) se saca una japonesas que se les ocurrió con 5 porros encima, pero bueno mínimo el final me gustó mucho.

    Pero bueno, no es mal juego aunque si me da coraje por lo que pudo ser, nos perdimos de otro gran titulo de esta saga pq la verdad este juego era para más, me considero hater #1 de Konami.    … Expand
  6. Mindurbidniss
    Aug 15, 2023
    3
    The level of repetition here will have you burnt out in this game within the first hour. Essentially keep visiting the same few maps with a different objective each time. There also seems to be a story somewhere in here, but it's so lackluster and threadbare that you'll be playing for the gameplay alone. Spoiler alert, this game plays like it's on the PS3. Stiff movement and controls breakThe level of repetition here will have you burnt out in this game within the first hour. Essentially keep visiting the same few maps with a different objective each time. There also seems to be a story somewhere in here, but it's so lackluster and threadbare that you'll be playing for the gameplay alone. Spoiler alert, this game plays like it's on the PS3. Stiff movement and controls break any sense of immersion you feel. Also the empty, open worlds offer nothing of interest but eye candy. Overall this game is such a disappointment and glaring step down from the established franchise. Finally, there's no true ending. It was cut content, so that pretty much gives you an idea of what you're getting here as far as quality.… Expand
  7. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    I really enjoy this game
    but be honest
    game was not complete
    specially at end
  8. Spox500
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    I have to start praising the incredible optimization of this game with extremely beautiful graphics, which runs on machines and consoles that just by looking at it, one is surprised to see that it runs on lighter devices. The script is great, especially the voice team and the game's memorable characters.
  9. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Its honestly pretty good!! I dont like some of the missions and the gameplay is kinda confusing. But the story and game in general is great and I am thankful for Hideo Kojima for creating the Metal Gear franchise!
  10. manoel-gomes
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    só tenho uma coisa pra dizer...
    metal gear solid 3 é melhor, más o gameplay mundo aberto e o gameplay diversificado com gráficos de nova geração por 84 reais merece no minimo um 7.
  11. otaconmybeloved
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    This game is pure immersive sim. Anything you want to approach, can be approached in almost infinite possibilities. I absolutely adored this game, from its side content, to the main story. Everything feels amazing to control aswell, and the game doesn't fail to succeed at base-building either. As base-building can sometimes be considered tedious, it feels like you are the (as implied) bigThis game is pure immersive sim. Anything you want to approach, can be approached in almost infinite possibilities. I absolutely adored this game, from its side content, to the main story. Everything feels amazing to control aswell, and the game doesn't fail to succeed at base-building either. As base-building can sometimes be considered tedious, it feels like you are the (as implied) big boss at a building company. This game's story, the bosses, and consideration put into the game is all truly something to marvel at. However, since Konami did what they did, I cannot put this game any higher than an 8. For more context, just search up why Konami fired Kojima after MGSV.… Expand
  12. Haktug
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    15 saat oynadım. Yapay zeka benden zeki. Hahahahajajhahajajajahahahhahahahaha
  13. tenmatt
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    Good game form Konami.Too bad it isnt fun.Looks awesome and very indepth but theres no fun.
  14. somovbiu
    Jun 30, 2023
    4
    First of all, if you have to play this game, then watch video guides for every mission, it's really not worth it to explore, this game doesn't reward you for exploration, and if you don't read guides, you are gonna be stuck.

    For a stealth-heavy game, it sucks: - Most of the missions are time-sensitive, you can't just sit back and make plans to take out enemies silently. The game    First of all, if you have to play this game, then watch video guides for every mission, it's really not worth it to explore, this game doesn't reward you for exploration, and if you don't read guides, you are gonna be stuck.

    For a stealth-heavy game, it sucks:

    - Most of the missions are time-sensitive, you can't just sit back and make plans to take out enemies silently. The game doesn't tell you about the time limit, but after a while, it will fail.
    - The dumbest way to take cover: face the camera to the wall and push forward. which leads to the next dumbest point
    - If you are close to an enemy, you need to take cover and then use binoculars. If you just prone and take out your binoculars you'll be seen. Makes no f-ing sense whatsoever.
    - You can't change equipment on the run. You have to stupidly wait for the supply drop. Not to mention choosing the supply is a pain the ass. What the F is the excuse for not pausing the game when using iDroid if we are playing offline?
    - sliding down the pipe will kill you, why the F implement it then?

    For non-stealth missions, it sucks even harder, most of the missions need one kind of gimmick or another. Nothing is intuitive and nothing makes sense.

    This game is developed by a Japanese freak, I don't even want to name him. You play one of his games, you play them all. They are all complicated in the same way, yet they are all wonky in the same way.    … Expand
  15. spaghettiwest
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    incredible masterpiece
    story 9
    gameplay 10
    sound and music 10
    graphics 10
    kojima 10
    this game is art
  16. 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
  17. JoseManuel10_
    Jun 11, 2023
    5
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a action-adventure stealth video game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami.

    + Good Graphics, The Cutscene looks great + Best Gameplay of the series - Boring Story - Skull Face Is A Weak Antagonist - Wasted Characters - There's nothing to do in Mother Base and it is boring to walk around it - Repeat Missions - Some Main    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a action-adventure stealth video game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami.

    + Good Graphics, The Cutscene looks great
    + Best Gameplay of the series
    - Boring Story
    - Skull Face Is A Weak Antagonist
    - Wasted Characters
    - There's nothing to do in Mother Base and it is boring to walk around it
    - Repeat Missions
    - Some Main Mission feels like side missions
    - Repetitive Side Missions
    - Clunky Boss Fights
    - Boring Open World
    - Fighting the Skulls are Clunky and Annoying    … Expand
  18. dreamnight
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    I love this game since childhood and amazing graphics and lot action and amazing graphic and good day
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    8
    I've never been that big a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series - I found the controls clumsy, the one-false-move-and-you're-dead trial and error formula exasperating and seemed to spend more time watching the games than actually playing them. This is still true of certain sections of MGS V but the more open world approach eliminates the worst of it, creating a sort of stealth version of RedI've never been that big a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series - I found the controls clumsy, the one-false-move-and-you're-dead trial and error formula exasperating and seemed to spend more time watching the games than actually playing them. This is still true of certain sections of MGS V but the more open world approach eliminates the worst of it, creating a sort of stealth version of Red Dead that makes for easily the best instalment in the franchise.… Expand
  23. Underpants
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Juegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de serJuegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de ser rambo o infiltracion las increíbles horas que horas de juego que te da este título y todo el tiempo estás desbloqueando y descubriendo nuevo contenido mejoras,armas,mecánicas… Expand
  24. 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
  25. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  26. 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
  27. SgtSocks
    May 11, 2023
    8
    Creative, Intense, and Fun, Makes you want to keep on playing to upgrade you stuff, story I kinda tuned out though
  28. 1056015395
    May 6, 2023
    10
    To make one thing clear: 0 point reviews are mainly "sponsored" by opposing industry which is why they are mainly pointless. Some of the 10 point reviews may be "sponsored" too – but in case of MGS V 10 points are fully justified from an objective point of view. Simple as that. A modern classic as for me.
  29. PhantomBuster
    May 5, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    - Amazing visuals.
    - Perfect performance (locked 60fps) - Gameplay is refined and satisfying. Cons: - Open world feels almost useless in the grand scheme of things. Empty aside from a few wandering animals and outposts. Makes travelling between objectives feel like a chore. - Story is very barebones. - The whole mother base thing is a cool concept but doesn't really bring a    Pros:
    - Amazing visuals.
    - Perfect performance (locked 60fps)
    - Gameplay is refined and satisfying.
    Cons:
    - Open world feels almost useless in the grand scheme of things. Empty aside from a few wandering animals and outposts. Makes travelling between objectives feel like a chore.
    - Story is very barebones.
    - The whole mother base thing is a cool concept but doesn't really bring a real benefit to the gameplay.
    This game is not bad. If you enjoy Metal Gear or stealth, you'll enjoy what this game has to offer. Smooth performance and great visuals complement the satisfying gameplay. However, the empty world, barebones story, and somewhat unnecessary mechanics (Mother Base) make it feel like it is FAR from its full potential.
    MGSV: TPP is a game that I found myself enjoying at times, and forcing myself to play at others.    … Expand
  30. 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
  31. 3nz0_spidey
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME AND THIS FRANCHISE , MY FAVORITE GAME FRANCHISE and MY FAVORITE METAL GEAR
  32. Supahgloo
    Mar 23, 2023
    0
    As a metal gear fan, the series ended at peace walker for me. Why Hideo Kojima decided to replace David Hayter with Keifer Sutherland will always be a disappointment for me. If I wanted to read an audio book then I would.
  33. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    This is Konami’s best swan song ever! Gameplay, setpiece, story, everything about this game is feel like is incredible as hell. This game is definitely a 100% masterpiece.
  34. juniortiger
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    I love this game and since day coming out back day and amazing story and amazing graphics and control speak u for mission cool and good day
  35. kb24224
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    Good story. Great missions. Cool environments for the sandbox approach. Weapons and items available are a lot of fun.
  36. Asparz
    Feb 10, 2023
    10
    i always loved the metal gear saga there is no game i hate (except metal gear survive i don't even want to try it) i love everything about this game there is nothing wrong with it it's perfect.
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  37. DieterfallCZE
    Feb 1, 2023
    7
    good :)
  38. sergioN22
    Jan 23, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un METAL GEAR en toda regla es extraño y ofrece esa acción que tanto nos gusta. lastima que no lo pude jugar en su lanzamiento por falta de dinero. Pero que vale la pena haber esperado.

    Soy gran fan de la saga y de las ideas de Kojima me parece un tipo único. Obviamente le falta para ser una obra maestra y algo mas por criticar es que de pronto la historia y los sucesos del juego pudieron haber sido un poco mas elaborados. el mundo me parece muy vacío. los npcs son super torpes parecen IA super sencilla las mas de 40 misiones principales algunas están hechas solo por rellenar pero eso aun así no quita su apartado grafico es brutal sus controles son super intuitivos y una estabilidad grafica en el ps4. lo hace un juego bueno pero o una obra maestra.

    PSDT: Es mi primera reseña espero este bien redactado.    … Expand
  39. 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.
  40. LML77
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    What are the best game? Please have a video game. Smooth and intuitive. Excellent graphics and great usability. Story left a little to be desired
  41. alanditsch
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Would have loved to see episode 51 finished and included. Still it's a masterpiece!
  42. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Great game of the new generation, mix the good stealth with all the classic and memorable gameplay.
  43. 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
  44. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  45. EasternUNO
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Very good game full of weapons, enjoyable looting system, buddies are great, missions are fun to play and you can easily spend more than 100 hours in this game. I strongly recommend it!
  46. 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
  47. Redman_07
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Screw the bad ratings, they are mostly hate on konami for the game not being finished! if you want an unforgettable experience with 1000 reasons to keep playing, this is the game for you! everything about it is almost perfect! gameplay, machanics, graphics, building mother base, characters, stroy, soundtrack, it is simply perfection in many aspects. it even has a story towards our societyScrew the bad ratings, they are mostly hate on konami for the game not being finished! if you want an unforgettable experience with 1000 reasons to keep playing, this is the game for you! everything about it is almost perfect! gameplay, machanics, graphics, building mother base, characters, stroy, soundtrack, it is simply perfection in many aspects. it even has a story towards our society and the world itself- i can´t praise this game enough and i played thousands of games in my life.

    5 years later i still get chills if i watch trailers or listen to the soundtrack. just another true masterpiece from Kojima, not finished but who cares?! play it, and you won´t be disappointed.    … Expand
  48. 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.
  49. NowhereFast
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    If you love stealth games, this may be your favorite game. The gameplay may be a bit difficult to pick up at first, but once you do, then you’ll come to really love this game. The core stealth gameplay consists of a large number of moves and gadgets that allow for experimentation and freedom of gameplay. This was the game that got me into the metal gear solid series, and might get anyoneIf you love stealth games, this may be your favorite game. The gameplay may be a bit difficult to pick up at first, but once you do, then you’ll come to really love this game. The core stealth gameplay consists of a large number of moves and gadgets that allow for experimentation and freedom of gameplay. This was the game that got me into the metal gear solid series, and might get anyone else into the series as well after playing this. The only thing that doesn’t work about this game is the second act and the ending, but these are very minor grievances due to mgsv’s focus of gameplay over story.… Expand
  50. Dannyex10
    Nov 8, 2022
    4
    very good missions, well done combat system and good graphics but the open world feels dead and can make you melancholy
  51. Abdulaziz1
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    the gameplay is so much fun. so many ways to go about and amazing how all systems interact
  52. Realistic123456
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    Game is ok at one point but then its absolute unrealistic garbage. Imagine things happens like when enemy sees you and shoot you threw tent and your tank flips over a fist size rock u get nerve break down.I really tolerate game bulls*it but this one got it to the top!!!!!!!!!!@
  53. videogamingtown
    Nov 3, 2022
    0
    I hate the mission select format it kills all immersion , this isn't a metal gear game that i loved through childhood.
  54. Azeemo99
    Oct 23, 2022
    6
    Core gameplay is incredible. Hands down the greatest and deepest stealth game ever made. However its confusing story, disturbing cutscenes, rather ugly aesthetics, and horrific fantasy elements rip it away from being a legendary action game.
  55. mcgillAHgorilla
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    Amazing game. Awful story. It story feels rushed. Very **** disappointed the final act is missing. The way Konami treated kojima was horrible **** Konami. But this game deserves game of the year and is one of my favourite games over the last decade. Not the Metal Gear Solid send off I was hoping for tho.
  56. 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.
  57. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This game is really great and kept me into the story. Sadly the story is not complete but for what it has it is quite the journey. It is unfortunate that the game could of been even better for Hideo's final Metal Gear game but, that would of just made fans' motivation to tie him down to it even more vicious.
  58. Carlos42
    Oct 4, 2022
    8
    I love the game. Its almost perfection from Kojima. The only reason it is a 8 and not a 10 is the game is unfinished due to Konami
  59. Andrew_T
    Oct 1, 2022
    5
    I knew a lot about MGS5 long before I started playing it. I have played all games in the MGS series including the portable Peace Walker, and I have delayed my MGS5 playthrough for several years after the initial reviews. Despite being a great open-world stealth action game, with flawless game design and military aesthetics, the game was said to be clearly unfinished, so I decided to skipI knew a lot about MGS5 long before I started playing it. I have played all games in the MGS series including the portable Peace Walker, and I have delayed my MGS5 playthrough for several years after the initial reviews. Despite being a great open-world stealth action game, with flawless game design and military aesthetics, the game was said to be clearly unfinished, so I decided to skip it and not get myself disappointed. But a couple of months ago I picked it up in a sale and finally decided to check it out. And oh god it is bad. The gameplay is enjoyable, yes, but what happened to MGS? Where is all the story? Why is Snake so silent most of the game? Why do the story missions just repeat themselves? You just feel like the devs had no time or money (Kojima? No time? No Money??) and they just ripped cutscenes and turned them into cassette messages. The new villain Skullface has no backstory or motivation except some anger against the English language (what?), colonel Volgin from MGS3 is back from the dead (what??), a naked sniper deprived of words can shoot a jet with a sniper rifle but can't write something down with a pen or kill a crippled wounded guy in a hospital (what???), a lot of useless hassle with kids that has no resolution whatsoever, and I can go on and on. The game literally ends with nothing as the final act with Solidus and a big mech is simply missing. That is clearly not what should be in an MGS game. Basically, it is just half a game - gameplay with little to no consistent story. And it deserves half of a score.… Expand
  60. ToniLevaner
    Sep 29, 2022
    5
    És una lástima que esta saga haiga terminado así! Un juego incompleto, repetitivo y un mundo tan vacío que aveces piensas porqué??? Aunque a mi me ha gustado, no és del todo un buen "Metal", y la trampa del "Ground Zeroe", eso de pagar un "DLC" antes de jugar al juego final.... Pues está feo. Así que 5 esta bién!
  61. Least_FrenchMan
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    For a little background, Metal Gear as a franchise is a stealth game where you play as different special operatives all with the codename "Snake", with a mission to infiltrate some location and destroy some superweapon that is called "Metal Gears". From this basic premise though, series creator Hideo Kojima, despite his many Hollywood troops and gratuitous scene selections still manages toFor a little background, Metal Gear as a franchise is a stealth game where you play as different special operatives all with the codename "Snake", with a mission to infiltrate some location and destroy some superweapon that is called "Metal Gears". From this basic premise though, series creator Hideo Kojima, despite his many Hollywood troops and gratuitous scene selections still manages to tell a compelling anti-war narrative in which a player has the choice to either slaughter his way through a base, or spare all of their foes. Motivated by the writer's desire for the player to understand the consequences of nuclear war and its horrors, which the Metal Gears are analogous to in the plot.
    What is most interesting to me about this game is how much it contrasts many of the other game franchises with similar demographics. Games such as GTA, Far Cry, Just Cause, and others allow the player to fulfill a fantasy of being a Hollywood action hero that gets to destroy buildings, commit gratuitous acts of violence, kill NPCs for no reason, and it all be framing you to be this "badass" (For lack of a better term). Whereas this game takes the same Mature rating that all of these games have and makes the arrogant kid who picks it up because he wants to play something fun sit with the consequences of his actions as the Narrative reminds you of your "sins" (A term the game uses throughout its dialog and is the central theme of one of its soundtrack pieces literally called "Sins of the Father"). It is admirable how well the writer understands and wishes to subvert his audience. Furthermore, the game incentivizes pacifism over gratuitous violence while also making it far more difficult. If you go through a mission without a single kill or the enemies never detected you at all (avoiding any confrontation at all), you get an S score, and the characters of the game congratulate you on a job well done, whereas those same characters will talk negatively if you score any less. I think this helps to add dignity to the human persons in the stories, even if they are just expressionless grunts. Overall, the gameplay alone is so good, that regardless of how bad you feel playing through the story, you need to play more of it. Almost as if the game is the drug that keeps you hooked so the writer can prove his point.
    On to the Narrative review. The story is, on the surface, a simple revenge quest. You are the leader of a mercenary company, and your base is destroyed by a mysterious rogue operative, and it is your job to avenge your comrades and get revenge on this mysterious man. So, you travel from warzone to warzone, witnessing the horrors of war (and for some players who elect to, participate in them), in search of this mysterious man. The game is incredibly well-researched. Since it takes place in 1984, the game brings light to actual conflicts that occurred, in particular, The Soviet-Afghan War and the conflict in Angola-Zaire. Using a bit of parody, it shows the inner workings of the "War Economy" and the military-industrial complex as you see how these nations interact with certain mercenary corps and how the powers of the world promote this. But most compelling with the story is the aftermath after you achieve the revenge central to the Narrative, you receive the thematic thesis that the main character has. All of your allies feel completely distraught after losing their reason for being (The aforementioned revenge), but your character explains that he wishes to turn his mercenary corps into a nation of soldiers with nothing left to fight for. He understands that revenge would never fulfill him, only by building something greater than himself can he cope with the tragedy of all that he has done and all that he has lost. This is a very unique approach for a game’s revenge quest, especially compared to something like Just Cause 3.    … Expand
  62. MaxieZeus
    Sep 22, 2022
    8
    Masterpiece gameplay, disappointing story, but it's worth a playthrough just for the gameplay.
  63. Jattaman
    Sep 20, 2022
    5
    Dopo 4 capitoli bellissimi, ecco il quinto capitolo della saga, stavolta open world.
    Anzichè una trama progessiva, qui è stato preferito un approccio a singole missioni, con elementi anche gestionali.
    Trama molto più piatta di quanto ci si potesse aspettare, mondo di gioco inutilmente vasto e vuoto. Missioni ripetitive e alla lunga noiose. Persino le boss fight sono molto meno ispirate    Dopo 4 capitoli bellissimi, ecco il quinto capitolo della saga, stavolta open world.
    Anzichè una trama progessiva, qui è stato preferito un approccio a singole missioni, con elementi anche gestionali.
    Trama molto più piatta di quanto ci si potesse aspettare, mondo di gioco inutilmente vasto e vuoto.
    Missioni ripetitive e alla lunga noiose.
    Persino le boss fight sono molto meno ispirate di un qualunque altro capitolo della saga.
    Deludente, droppato dopo una decina di ore.    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. MrDeibus
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    MGSV is one the best games I’ve ever played. The controls are tight, the stealth is the best it’s ever been, but the obvious star of the show is the open world. The freedom you have in approaching missions is unparalleled, and it makes you want to go through every mission a million times just to see how many ways you can complete it. The story, in comparison to other entries in the series,MGSV is one the best games I’ve ever played. The controls are tight, the stealth is the best it’s ever been, but the obvious star of the show is the open world. The freedom you have in approaching missions is unparalleled, and it makes you want to go through every mission a million times just to see how many ways you can complete it. The story, in comparison to other entries in the series, is a little weak. it makes up for it with stellar voice performances and some thought provoking philosophical commentary. All in all, MGSV delivers where it counts. Great action, a liberating open world, and wacky, over the top set-ups.… Expand
  66. Robephiles
    Jul 27, 2022
    3
    to be honest here, this is the only Metal Gear game I have ever played, and it probably isn't the place to start. However, I am going to say that the thing that killed this game for me was its pretentiousness. The opening segment in the hospital was one of the most tedious things I have ever been forced to play in a game, and the fact that it forces you to do it as the opening isto be honest here, this is the only Metal Gear game I have ever played, and it probably isn't the place to start. However, I am going to say that the thing that killed this game for me was its pretentiousness. The opening segment in the hospital was one of the most tedious things I have ever been forced to play in a game, and the fact that it forces you to do it as the opening is unforgivable.

    The thing I couldn;t stand about the game is the incredible pretentiousness coupled with its utter vacousness. After playing this game, I pormised myself to never play a Kojima game again, though I sometimes get tempted to play Death Stranding, because ir looks so weird. The dude doesn;t know how to get out of his own way.

    I did love the actual stealth gameplay of the game, but the base part of the game made it unbearbale me, and I had to endure unskippable cutscenes and incredibly clueless sexiest treatment of female characters. I just couldn;t do it.    … Expand
  67. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 27, 2022
    8
    One of the few games I played back when i had a console. It was a challenging thrill with a story just as good if not better than the game play. The levels were reasonable and the graphics great for their time.
  68. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  69. 613th
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    I felt in different ways while playing this game. In the very beginning it seemed strange, then it looked great and interesting, after it became slow and a little boring, and then it agai became interesting and exciting.

    You should to understand, that it is a Japanese game, and there are people who likes such games, and there are people who not. Even if you are in the middle between    I felt in different ways while playing this game. In the very beginning it seemed strange, then it looked great and interesting, after it became slow and a little boring, and then it agai became interesting and exciting.

    You should to understand, that it is a Japanese game, and there are people who likes such games, and there are people who not. Even if you are in the middle between these two - you like it.

    I think that all of you know what is this game about, so I won't say anything about the gameplay, the characters and other things. I just can say that this game is very similar to that which I imagined in my childhood as the best game for me.
    But since the development of the game ended under certain circumstances and the whole game came out a little torn because of this, this very much undermines the legendary and cult status of this game, although it is still too multifaceted and different-sided.    … Expand
  70. 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
  71. jkwon24
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    It was a hard decision choosing between giving this game a 9 or a 10. To me personally, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is THE PERFECT game. I can't name any other game where I had more fun and spent more hours on. Since launch, I still put in a couple of hours every other day at the very least. This timeless masterpiece will forever remain in my heart as the greatest game of allIt was a hard decision choosing between giving this game a 9 or a 10. To me personally, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is THE PERFECT game. I can't name any other game where I had more fun and spent more hours on. Since launch, I still put in a couple of hours every other day at the very least. This timeless masterpiece will forever remain in my heart as the greatest game of all time.

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

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

    Although Metal Gear will most likely not be making a return to the gaming industry, I'm still grateful to Kojima for giving us fans these incredible games. Metal Gear Solid V will forever be my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  72. chrisdan23
    Jun 8, 2022
    6
    The Phantom Pain hat bei den meisten Rezensenten Traumwertungen erhalten. Und sicherlich, die Spielmechanik eines MGS5 ist die mit Abstand beste aller Metal Gear Teile. Zum Ende der PS3 Ära waren Open World Titel zudem noch lange nicht die Regel und MGS5 war hier mit seinen riesigen Arealen sicherlich sehr weit vorne.

    Doch trotz der Masse an Content, die The Phantom Pain zu bieten hat.    The Phantom Pain hat bei den meisten Rezensenten Traumwertungen erhalten. Und sicherlich, die Spielmechanik eines MGS5 ist die mit Abstand beste aller Metal Gear Teile. Zum Ende der PS3 Ära waren Open World Titel zudem noch lange nicht die Regel und MGS5 war hier mit seinen riesigen Arealen sicherlich sehr weit vorne.

    Doch trotz der Masse an Content, die The Phantom Pain zu bieten hat. Trotz der motivierenden Basenbastelei und der ausgefeilten Stealth Mechaniken - als tatsächliche Fortsetzungen des MGS Franchise enttäuscht Phantom Pain auch in vielerlei Hinsicht. So gibt es nach einem fulminanten Prolog erst einmal einen kompletten Story Abbruch. Weitere Storyelemente werden nur sporadisch in das meist eher repetitive "Missionen abarbeiten" eingestreut. Zudem wirkt die große Open World ziemlich leer und tot. NPCs, Zivilisten gibt es auf der Map nämlich keine. Auch die Metal Gear typischen Bossfights gibt es eher selten zu sehen und diese ziehen auch lange nicht so in den Bann, wie es vorige Titel oft ausgezeichnet hat.

    Metal Gear Solid 5 ist sicherlich eine Spielwiese für Stealth begeisterte Action Gamer und ein Feuerwerk an verrückten Kojima Ideen. Doch man merkt dem Spiel seine Überambitioniertheit durchaus an. Auch, dass Kojima sein Mammut Projekt vielleicht nicht zu der Perfektion und dem Ende hat führen können, dass er sich für seine letzte Arbeit für Konami vielleicht gewünscht hätte.

    Viele Spielmechaniken sind großartig. Die KI der Gegner sucht bis heute ihresgleichen. Was andere Metal Gear Titel aber oft so speziell gemacht hat, nämlich abgedrehte Charaktere, spannende Storymissionen und eine herausragende Regie, da vermag ein Phantom Pain am hohen Niveau der Vorgänger nicht so recht anzuknüpfen. Wer also eher dies von einem Metal Gear Titel erwartet, wird vermutlich enttäuscht werden. Wer primär an gutem Gameplay interessiert ist, erhält mit Phantom Pain jedoch einen hervorragend ausbalancierten Titel, mit dem man vor allem eines kann, nämlich verdammt viel Zeit verbringen.    … Expand
  73. benyamxn
    May 13, 2022
    6
    The game runs so well, and plays and looks very decent. But I couldn't manage to make myself enjoy the game and not get tired of the gameplay loop.

    I haven't played any other games of the franchise and as a result, don't have any memories coming from Kojima games. I'm unfortunately the type of player that can't help himself but to explore and do everything a game has to offer. In the    The game runs so well, and plays and looks very decent. But I couldn't manage to make myself enjoy the game and not get tired of the gameplay loop.

    I haven't played any other games of the franchise and as a result, don't have any memories coming from Kojima games. I'm unfortunately the type of player that can't help himself but to explore and do everything a game has to offer. In the case of MGSV, that'll be all missions, side missions and practice challenges. I find the gameplay loop of calling a chopper, selecting the research stuff, crafting upgrades, listening to mission briefing, selecting the mission gear, etc. a bit too lengthy and tedious. I'm only 20ish hours into the game but I already feel kinda tired of checking mostly generic objectives off of a single map.
    I find it strange that every one of these generic missions has a director, and the list of characters featured in it; again, I'm not familiar with Kojima and how he does things, but this aspect of the game didn't appeal to me. Seemed to me they're too proud of every aspect of the game.
    I tried to give the game another chance by playing fast and crazy; but the first side mission I selected to do this, I crossed a specific part of the map that triggered the introduction sequence of the assassin girl. The fight wasn't good and I spent the whole rest of the session watching cutscenes.

    I might desperately try playing the game again, but it's really unlikely to happen.    … Expand
  74. 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
  75. maxpain9999
    Apr 30, 2022
    4
    Very disappointing, was glad to uninstall it and move on to another game. Developers missed the point on this, seemed like a confusing bunch of ideas thrown together. Completely UNFUN.
    Buy only if under $10. Issues -
    Controls are so so Missions are very similar and monotonous Graphics are monotonous, same scenery all the time Many ideas in this game seem to have little or no real    Very disappointing, was glad to uninstall it and move on to another game. Developers missed the point on this, seemed like a confusing bunch of ideas thrown together. Completely UNFUN.
    Buy only if under $10. Issues -
    Controls are so so
    Missions are very similar and monotonous
    Graphics are monotonous, same scenery all the time
    Many ideas in this game seem to have little or no real purpose. Game is over complicated with extra's(tapes, base building, extra units, missions behind the scenes by your units)
    Not linear
    Pacing is slow
    Structure is completely absent
    Just a bunch of similar missions
    REALLY monotonous. The worst menu ever for a pc game.    … Expand
  76. kyle20ellis
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    I got this game because I hugely enjoyed the previous entry (which was more of a preview) and acquired the taste. As a long time gamer, MGS5 will turn out much much much much more than you would expect and what you're to experience here can only be described as epic.

    Easily the best action game I have ever played. This world is so rich and missions have so many variations, I could play it for a month at least. MGS5 truly deserves the high rating it has.

    Hideo Kojima outdid himself with this one. A perfect game!!!

    Can't wait for his next. I am now a big fan.

    Here's to you, Kojima-san.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. yurivital
    Mar 25, 2022
    3
    Not a metal gear game...is a peace of **** open world. Please...bring back the real metal gear.
  79. ZhuyVz
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Incredible game, I spend lots of hours playing it!! Realism, great mechanics, one of the best game of MGS
  80. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    MGS 5 lacks severely in story, which was difficult for me because I loved the MGS series as a kid. But then again, this is Metal Gear Solid. The story is so goofy and incomprehensible that people have to explain in 2 hour videos online how the games even line up chronologically. Other than the story, the only other bad aspect I see in this game is the fact that it was released unfinished,MGS 5 lacks severely in story, which was difficult for me because I loved the MGS series as a kid. But then again, this is Metal Gear Solid. The story is so goofy and incomprehensible that people have to explain in 2 hour videos online how the games even line up chronologically. Other than the story, the only other bad aspect I see in this game is the fact that it was released unfinished, and that the true endings are hidden behind a reskin of every mission in the game. Besides those few qualms, MGS5 is mechanically the best stealth game to be released since Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory.… Expand
  81. Xpem
    Mar 10, 2022
    4
    A primeira parte é até boa, daria uns 7 para ela. Mas a segunda parte é uma repetição da segunda, só que mais difícil. Isso torna as missões que já sao meio limitadas em voce invadir um determinado lugar, ainda mais cansativas e frustrantes. O mapa aberto é morto, e toda vez que voce quer se deslocar, equipar outra arma ou ir para uma próxima missão, tem que chamar um helicóptero e esperarA primeira parte é até boa, daria uns 7 para ela. Mas a segunda parte é uma repetição da segunda, só que mais difícil. Isso torna as missões que já sao meio limitadas em voce invadir um determinado lugar, ainda mais cansativas e frustrantes. O mapa aberto é morto, e toda vez que voce quer se deslocar, equipar outra arma ou ir para uma próxima missão, tem que chamar um helicóptero e esperar a boa vontade dele vir te pegar. Em resumo: Inicio bom, 8 horas boas jogando, mas depois é só enrolação. Não entendo como elogiam tanto um jogo tão cheio de falhas.… Expand
  82. Bodybybrody
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    4th best game of the series and still a 10. At the time of release was so far ahead of everything else out.
  83. brennenmorrow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is phenomenal! The gameplay is so much fun and there is so much creativity in all aspects of this game.
  84. Juanoldead
    Feb 25, 2022
    8
    Me encantó, Kojima. Pero no tiene un final. ¿Como no le vas a poner un final?
  85. Markussign
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Fun and a great game. Kojima is a genius and he deserves praise for this great game
  86. Christianbale
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Wow great game, one of the best out there.
    Snake is always great and a great superstar
  87. Magaroni
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Classic gmae that every action/adventure like gamers would like. This game is great
  88. Carstenole
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    One of the best Metalgearsolid games out there and the ending is just touching.

    thank you kojima
  89. HollandSony
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This game is just fantastic, the games just blow your mind! best games in ages
  90. Gatesman
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games i have ever played, a must want for people who like good adventure games
  91. Mogensen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece by Kojjima, i can´t thank him enough for this work.

    All the metalgearsolid games are great.

    enjoy
  92. Klausen
    Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game that make you hang on to the story to the end.

    great game and one of the best
  93. Lostintime09
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Beautiful ending to a legendary series, and the perfect sequel to Peace Walker. Hideo manages to do the unthinkable and actually pulls off a real love story in the Metal Gear universe. This game has some of the best cutscenes in the entire series without all the bloated backstory exposition and decadent 15 minute monologues. This is stealth gameplay at its best.
  94. Zizzi
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite titles of all time, even after some time since it’s first publishing, it sits amongst the most accurate tactical and espionage action shooters, the details in this gem are the real deal.
    Good story (don’t mock the game for the complexity of the story pls, if you can’t understand such things the kindergarten may suit you better) but would have liked more polished aspects    One of my favourite titles of all time, even after some time since it’s first publishing, it sits amongst the most accurate tactical and espionage action shooters, the details in this gem are the real deal.
    Good story (don’t mock the game for the complexity of the story pls, if you can’t understand such things the kindergarten may suit you better) but would have liked more polished aspects of it (as well as a complete ending, still I’m really happy and satisfied with the actual ending).
    Crazy good characters, both the voice acting and action scenes, the immagination and detailing in these are at movie levels.
    I hope Kojima sorts things out, as I would really love to see more titles of this phenomenal series, but only time will tell.

    Hope Snake won’t keep us waiting much more longer.    … Expand
  95. my1metacritic
    Jan 16, 2022
    8
    I'm so sad to say this but mgs5 had potential of being a masterpiece and they wasted it. I don't think we've ever seen such good enemy AI before. Mgs5 is a brilliant stealth game, but is also an excellent action-adventure game and its mechanics are pretty good. If only the story was complete...
  96. Catharsiuse
    Jan 6, 2022
    7
    An absolute masterpiece, from the writing, to the graphics, it's some of the best
  97. BraveRiot
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I love this game, it's a game that keeps me going back to play, it's always fun, I miss this series so much.
  98. MaxHONDA
    Dec 31, 2021
    10
    I love this game, it makes Snake complete.. He is a stealt action hero, and he makes the game one of the best. must buy!
  99. Jjkhoza_vi
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This is the first metal gear solid game I’ve played and I absolutely love it, I hope the previous games get a remake or remaster so I can see how it all began.
  100. keshudioo
    Dec 6, 2021
    8
    This game has left a hole in my heart. I wish I could meet the characters again. We miss Snake and Quiet.
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Universal acclaim - based on 86 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 86
  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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