Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. Andy92
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    As a long time fan of MGS Kojima has created a true masterpiece in TPP there is strategic freedom that has never been seen in MGS before it takes tactical espionage to a whole other level. If this is really the end of Metal Gear Kojima has given us one hell of a ride in TPP with so many features free roam, base building, side ops, FOBs and more
  2. lgndsgn
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. To all the complaints I've read, the "objective" ones none of them really hold water. The AI is smart but it is not perfect. Perfect AI would be an unfun game. And if you want to see the AI and it's top game, play the FOD missions and invade a high-security base — their sensitivity range is way high.

    The story is a mixture of craziness and    One of the best games I've ever played. To all the complaints I've read, the "objective" ones none of them really hold water. The AI is smart but it is not perfect. Perfect AI would be an unfun game. And if you want to see the AI and it's top game, play the FOD missions and invade a high-security base — their sensitivity range is way high.

    The story is a mixture of craziness and accurate depictions of war and infiltration. I thought it was great. It's par for the course for Metal Gear games (and I've played them all).

    The attention to detail blew me away. The mountains and shadows are extremely life like. If you play with headphones you can tell how much thought was put into not just the visual but audio as well. Simply the best auditory experience I've ever had in a game.

    There is so much to do. Every mission has ranks for how well you do including mission objectives that often take multiple play-throughs (you can replay missions from in-game). There's also the online experience: Metal Gear online, where you team up with other players to complete certain objetives. As well as the FOB experience that lets you infiltrate online player bases. I particularly LOVE this mode. I'm near the very top of the charts for espionage ranking, so I can tell you it's a hell of a lot of fun and TRULY challenging (especially if you try to get the most esponage points through complete stealth). They are also constantly updating the online portion of the game.

    There is so much replay value (potentially hundreds of hours). The game always has something to do. If you're looking for more challenge play online. (but no honest person can complain about the game not being challenging, there's always a challenge). Some bad reviews I've read have called the game boring, but seriously I don't know wtf they're talking about. :-) Awesome game. Definitely the best game I've played in the past 5-10 years.    … Expand
  3. NostalgiaKing27
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    I have been a fan of the "Metal Gear" series since "Metal Gear" (NES) and have played MGS through MGS IV (PS1, 2, & 3). Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is absolute perfection! The gameplay, graphics, music, atmosphere, and story is simply wonderful. I can't remember a time I played a game that has all these elements click and flow as well as this one does. It's fun and intense! HideoI have been a fan of the "Metal Gear" series since "Metal Gear" (NES) and have played MGS through MGS IV (PS1, 2, & 3). Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is absolute perfection! The gameplay, graphics, music, atmosphere, and story is simply wonderful. I can't remember a time I played a game that has all these elements click and flow as well as this one does. It's fun and intense! Hideo Kojima-San, you and the rest of the team have created a masterpiece that deserves all the awards and recognition is has received thus far and in the future.… Expand
  4. Sceptic
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This is a Masterpiece.I've never been a MGS fan,though 4 was good,but this game,despite it's slowish start turned out magnificently.The options to play as you wish are all there.Want that S rank?Play slow and stealthy like a Ninja.Want to call in air support and bombardments and go in guns blazing?Go for it!.Want to go half 'n' half?Yep!Want to skip the annoying credits after eachThis is a Masterpiece.I've never been a MGS fan,though 4 was good,but this game,despite it's slowish start turned out magnificently.The options to play as you wish are all there.Want that S rank?Play slow and stealthy like a Ninja.Want to call in air support and bombardments and go in guns blazing?Go for it!.Want to go half 'n' half?Yep!Want to skip the annoying credits after each mission?You can!Online features are minimal at this stage,though I'd expect a Battle Royale or two in there hopefully.Some game systems can be opaque at first and it will take some time to get that weapon you're craving but it's all worth it in the end.It's not as masterful as The Witcher 3,but is a GOTY contender nonetheless.Play it!… Expand
  5. nezj29
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing point blank period. The attention to detail the replay value the story the side missons this game is the best next gen game period. There is so many different things and ways you can go about playing this game it just blows my mind. And it really puts your brains snd skills to the test. People giving this game average scores do not know a masterpiece if it slapped themThis game is amazing point blank period. The attention to detail the replay value the story the side missons this game is the best next gen game period. There is so many different things and ways you can go about playing this game it just blows my mind. And it really puts your brains snd skills to the test. People giving this game average scores do not know a masterpiece if it slapped them in the face and that is what this game truly is i rarely come on here to score games but this is a stand out and it needs to be treated as such… Expand
  6. Makaveli
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Many people like myself got the game a week in advanced and I have played for about 40 hours, I beat the main story along with some side ops , however I did not go back and replay certain missions on harder difficulty yet to unlock the other ending, but will do so in the future.

    The game is a masterpiece and the best MGS game to date. The ones who enjoyed the long cutscenes of older    Many people like myself got the game a week in advanced and I have played for about 40 hours, I beat the main story along with some side ops , however I did not go back and replay certain missions on harder difficulty yet to unlock the other ending, but will do so in the future.

    The game is a masterpiece and the best MGS game to date. The ones who enjoyed the long cutscenes of older games (especially MGS 4) might be a tad disappointed at the fact that The Phantom Pain does not have 30 minute cutscenes but it more than compensates with a lot more gameplay.
    I will admit that at times the missions got a tad bit repetative and the maps become somewhat uninteresting after awhile kind of like a "been there done that" thing , but the funny thing about that is the game never felt boring at all, which may not make sense but you would just have to play it to know what I mean.

    The game is beautiful and there is tons of content, you are definatly getting your moneys worth.

    Gameplay- 10
    Sound- 10
    Graphics- 9.5
    Story - 9.5
    Value- 10
    49/50    … Expand
  7. Rulshok
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Absolutely a must buy. Had never played a Metal Gear Solid title before Ground Zeroes and the Phantom Pain, and I'm still entirely in love with it. Pick it up, you won't regret it. If you like having free-flowing and innovative gameplay, this is the game for you.
  8. shm0
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The opening hour of the game is kind of weird - it's very illogical and feels like you're part of a movie. Once you get past this, you enter the open world which is what this game is all about. It is the best open world game I've ever played. Once you start horseback riding, you'll have memories of the Legend of Zelda, RDR, Skyrim. Every single element ofThis game is a masterpiece. The opening hour of the game is kind of weird - it's very illogical and feels like you're part of a movie. Once you get past this, you enter the open world which is what this game is all about. It is the best open world game I've ever played. Once you start horseback riding, you'll have memories of the Legend of Zelda, RDR, Skyrim. Every single element of this game works towards it's overall design. A masterpiece.… Expand
  9. JRG
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kojima has made a masterpiece......I feel like I'm watching a movie. I havent played all that much but from what I've seen I can tell this is a winner.… Expand
  10. sgtCooper
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Quiet is not quiet anymore. She is gasping softly when I am editing my emblem. But I cannot see what exactly she is doing during editing my emblem. If I quickly close my iDROID and look at her, she also stops something which she has been doing until then... 10/10
  11. Cstriker01
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    One of the best entries in the MGS series. Very impressive, and the new mechanics are a natural evolution of the tactical stealth genre that MGS help establish. It is too bad that this is Kojima's last title with MGS as I would love to see where he would go next.

    The Good: Graphical fidelity is fantastic with great skyboxes and vistas. Some buildings can look bland, but this is far and    One of the best entries in the MGS series. Very impressive, and the new mechanics are a natural evolution of the tactical stealth genre that MGS help establish. It is too bad that this is Kojima's last title with MGS as I would love to see where he would go next.

    The Good: Graphical fidelity is fantastic with great skyboxes and vistas. Some buildings can look bland, but this is far and few between. The use of lighting plays a huge role with the detection system and enemy vision cones (which is no longer visible), coupled with a camo system and noise system creates a nice marriage of mechanics to make sneaking more natural. Enemies do have patrol patterns, but they are a little less predictable, but patterns are there. The base building metagame is AWESOME, I enjoy it and it makes you feel apart of a PMC and the MGS universe, it makes your base feel like a base and alive. Story is interesting but a little light, not a bad thing as I believe the gameplay more then makes up for this. Solid shooting mechanics and a great buddy, weapon, helicopter customization system.

    Bad: Not a lot really but there are a few points. The open world is great, but as a first foray into open world, you can feel it. Not a lot of wild life and zero civilians to engage with. But there is TONS to do so this doesn't hamper things.

    Motherbase, the base building aspect...none of the facilities are enterable. This sucked, I totally wanted to enter the buildings I was pumping resources into!

    Solid 10/10. GOTY contender indeed.    … Expand
  12. Robertk
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    Having only just begun this account I will make this as short and to the point as possible. I am not in the habit of awarding any game with a perfect ten under usual circumstances. METAL GEAR SOLID: THE PHANTOM PAIN is the greatest stealth game I have ever played.

    The vast amount of time and energy it must have taken to make it so polished and smooth are mind boggling. Snake controls    Having only just begun this account I will make this as short and to the point as possible. I am not in the habit of awarding any game with a perfect ten under usual circumstances. METAL GEAR SOLID: THE PHANTOM PAIN is the greatest stealth game I have ever played.

    The vast amount of time and energy it must have taken to make it so polished and smooth are mind boggling. Snake controls better than any game character playable today IMO, except for maybe GTA V characters rendered with the Natural Motion tech.

    If you have a PS4 do yourself a favor and rend or play this for a few hours. and you really need to invest some time too. I just reached a point in the game where everything becomes much more fast paced and complex. That is usually the time the story starts to come together, but not in MGS Phantom Pain.    … Expand
  13. Kenmei
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Very fun and a wonderful ending to the MGS franchise, if that is the case. While the story itself is not as fluid as the past games, it still does a good job at conveying everything it needs to do to bridge the gap from the PSP games to the original Metal Gear games on the old NES. And while some people won't like a few decisions that were made in regards to Big Boss, he's still a goodVery fun and a wonderful ending to the MGS franchise, if that is the case. While the story itself is not as fluid as the past games, it still does a good job at conveying everything it needs to do to bridge the gap from the PSP games to the original Metal Gear games on the old NES. And while some people won't like a few decisions that were made in regards to Big Boss, he's still a good character to run around with. Overall, this is the best game of the year so far and, even if Fallout 4 ends up beating it out for GotY, there's no way that Kojima did MGS wrong with this title.… Expand
  14. burza1982
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    The Best stealth game yet. Perfect gameplay, outstanding mechanics, great music score, beautiful design.
    Truly masterpiece. Being in an open Metal Gear world is amazing experience.
  15. Gwyndolin
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    MGSV deserves each and every single perfect score it gets.
    Sure, the narrative isn't as good as previous MGS titles, and leaves much in the air in its conclusion. But to be honest, very MGS other than Snake Eater left me with more questions than answers anyway, I was used to it.
    That said, any flaw it may have in its new narrative, is more than made up by its gameplay. I am nearly 100    MGSV deserves each and every single perfect score it gets.
    Sure, the narrative isn't as good as previous MGS titles, and leaves much in the air in its conclusion. But to be honest, very MGS other than Snake Eater left me with more questions than answers anyway, I was used to it.

    That said, any flaw it may have in its new narrative, is more than made up by its gameplay.
    I am nearly 100 hours into the game, the completion screen is still in it's 60%.
    But the scary part is, I am not playing the game for the sake of completion, I am playing because even after 100 hours of game play, I still enjoy the hell out of it.

    I strongly suggest newcomers to pick up Piggyback's strategy guide, because it is more than a guide to tell you how to efficiently 100% the game, it tells you how to get the most enjoyment out of the game.

    The best part of the game is how it breaks away from the old games in the fact that it does not penalize you for using lethal weapons / nonstealth playstyles when you are outside Missions.
    For free roam / side ops, bring whatever weapon you like and play whatever style you want.
    Be creative, I test new weapons that I developed every time I play.
    Rocket Arm, Decoys, Sleep mine/grenades....are all very rewarding when mastered. Try combination attacks with your buddies too, its just so satisfying when I grab a guard while tranq'ing another guard with my pistol, all while my Dog goes and stuns the 3rd guard.

    Don't be intimidated by Mother Base staff management, there's really not much to micromanage, just press R3 and let AI assign your guys, gradually you will learn more and you will WANT to micromanage a bit here but it's not necessary.

    Enjoy this masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. Carlitoxic
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid is back, and it cames with important changes. The open world feels amazing and with the Fox Engine the graphics are so impressive. Phantom Pain has the better gameplay from any Metal Gear, not the better story but it is the more fun. A great goodbye of the Kojima´s work.
  17. boredthor
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    I don't usually play stealth games. But when I do – its MGS series. Every single one of those games possess immersive depth of the story that just puts you into the realm of master Kojima and keeps you going. Never doubt that masterpiece – just go and play it. No matter what. This is really a game that will be remembered well. I don't know about bad reviews, where did they come from,I don't usually play stealth games. But when I do – its MGS series. Every single one of those games possess immersive depth of the story that just puts you into the realm of master Kojima and keeps you going. Never doubt that masterpiece – just go and play it. No matter what. This is really a game that will be remembered well. I don't know about bad reviews, where did they come from, really. Don't you mind them – the game is absolutely great. Its just like watching an unbelievable story unfold before your eyes.

    So sit back, relax and have enough courage to know the history of the greatest military brotherhood of all times. Diamond Dogs.    … Expand
  18. Pandur
    Sep 11, 2015
    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.
  19. actionist83
    Jan 4, 2018
    10
    - The greatest gameplay mechanics that I have ever experienced in a stealth game.
    - Incredible gadgets and buddies that aid you throughout your missions
    - Upgrades and base building is very unique yet accessible; keeping things moving along. - Main missions and side ops can be tackled in many different ways - The Fulton extraction system! - 2 huge and beautiful open worlds to explore.    - The greatest gameplay mechanics that I have ever experienced in a stealth game.
    - Incredible gadgets and buddies that aid you throughout your missions
    - Upgrades and base building is very unique yet accessible; keeping things moving along.
    - Main missions and side ops can be tackled in many different ways
    - The Fulton extraction system!
    - 2 huge and beautiful open worlds to explore.
    - The story won’t blow you away as much as the gameplay, but is good none the less.
    - Finally...a MGS game that isn’t drowning in cut scenes!
    - Loading times are longer than they should be.
    - Chapter 2 is **** It’s just repeating the exact same missions on “hard mode”.
    - Too many “been there done that” moments.
    - Most of the games flaws can be overlooked entirely given how brilliant the game is.    … Expand
  20. mosessaur
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    The Phantom Pain for me is a Master Piece. Previously Snake Eater was my favorite in the serious. Phantom Pain brought all the goodness of Snake Eater and Guns of The Patriot together in an amazing tactical espionage within an open world.
    The game has really great content. Now I admit it gets repetitive! But because you do it each time with different approach and style; it feels fresh!    The Phantom Pain for me is a Master Piece. Previously Snake Eater was my favorite in the serious. Phantom Pain brought all the goodness of Snake Eater and Guns of The Patriot together in an amazing tactical espionage within an open world.
    The game has really great content. Now I admit it gets repetitive! But because you do it each time with different approach and style; it feels fresh! And when the situation gets messed up you got to improvise and adapt. Cause a diversion and come back.
    The game gives you the change to play action without punishing you. Or punish you with minimum. Still when you go into action in such type of a game you gotta be smart. This is not and FPS shooting game.
    There is no Right or Wrong! you plan your attack and you execute it the way you see it fit.
    Main missions got ranking. You go stupid and loud you still can rank an S if you do it well. However stealthy approach will reveal a lot and makes your task much more easier.
    Side Ops are fun. No ranking. So go loud or stealth isn't much of a big deal for your reward.
    Mother Base meta game is also fun. I liked it because it made me take a break from exploring and action. Enhance my team. Develop better gear and be ready for the next mission.
    Cut scenes are amazing. Characters are super cool. Voice acting is fantastic.
    Story side it is just another MGS great story. I loved it.
    It is really a great game.
    However I guess you get it if you are familiar with MGS. There is a lot of history here    … Expand
  21. Shahid646
    Jan 5, 2017
    10
    I've been waiting for such a nice game for long. I just play it again and again with different weapons and different techniques. and open world factor is also a very nice addition to MGS. I love it.
  22. Nathan1963
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    The best 8th game,a true masterpiece,gameplay easy the best on entire franchise,awesome graphics,in terms of stealth is the best game of all time,this is my GAME OF THE YEAR,but not the best MGS game,for me still MGS Snake Eater.
  23. killab1984
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Someone crank the ratings meter up to 15 we need it on this one. Best game ever made and I'll stand by that. If this is the end of Kojima and MG he went out with a earth shattering boom!
  24. JJota
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    The best game of this generation, and other masterpiece of the Master or Samurai Hideo Kojima...all the charisma and elements of the visionary producer are intact here, in your last game for Konami. Almost perfect, and serious candidate for the GOTY...on side of Batman Arkham Knight, of course.
  25. lukszu
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, from technical point of view through gameplay, story and visuals. Enjoying every minute of playing as Big Boss again. GOTY 2015
  26. jojo7yheng68
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    All those people who gave this game a bad score...only means every one is an individual, but true gamers sound OFF with a resounding 10. TRUE Candidate for GAME OF THE YEAR!
  27. OutlawTX
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    I've played a lot...I'm talkin A LOT of friggin games. I've been an avid gamer since the days of Legend of Zelda, Metroid and FF1 on Nintendo. Hell I even had an Atari 2600 and Intellivision before that. That being said, This game is one of the most amazing games I've played. Period. I've got around 60 hours into it and am only at 50% completion. I can already see that I'll still beI've played a lot...I'm talkin A LOT of friggin games. I've been an avid gamer since the days of Legend of Zelda, Metroid and FF1 on Nintendo. Hell I even had an Atari 2600 and Intellivision before that. That being said, This game is one of the most amazing games I've played. Period. I've got around 60 hours into it and am only at 50% completion. I can already see that I'll still be playing after 100%. Congrats to Kojima and his crew. They made a masterpiece, all while, fighting Konami every step of the way. That fight paid off.… Expand
  28. Quotidian
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    The best of the series, it's great. The coolness of MGS1, the greatness of MGS3 and a story that isn't stupid like MGS4's.

    It's also one of the longest games I have ever played. I have played for 60 hours and only just got to another area besides Afghanistan. Although I have been doing stealth, getting S Ranks, doing all of the Side Ops, have a massive amount of resources and replayed    The best of the series, it's great. The coolness of MGS1, the greatness of MGS3 and a story that isn't stupid like MGS4's.

    It's also one of the longest games I have ever played. I have played for 60 hours and only just got to another area besides Afghanistan. Although I have been doing stealth, getting S Ranks, doing all of the Side Ops, have a massive amount of resources and replayed missions I have done, that's still a massive amount of time. I guess that this game will easily take me over 100 hours to get 100%.

    There is just so much to do. Fultoning soldiers, developing Mother Base, developing new equipment, managing your staff, messing around in free roam, etc.

    The graphics are excellent. The game uses the incredible Fox Engine that has some of the best lighting I have seen in a game. At times, it can look photo-realistic, while running at 60fps and extremely rarely dropping frames. The textures are much improved compared to Ground Zeroes, you can hardly tell this game is cross-gen.

    Animations are very professional. Not only are they realistic looking, (like Snake climbing realistically), they don't sacrifice control for realism. (The Witcher 3 feels so bad to control compared to this game.) The controls are fantastic. The only complaint I have would be the cover system, sometimes Snake will go where you don't want him to.

    It can be difficult as well. Not so much combat-wise, but if you want to stealth and get S Ranks you have to take a lot of things into account. For example, enemies will wise up and wear helmets eventually, which make getting tranquilizer head shots harder. Patrols on missions can make moving around less easy. Snipers will make you have to crawl.

    The game gradually gets more difficult. It starts off slow and you keep getting more and more abilities to use - this is one of the game's best points. You aren't thrust into a world of craziness straight away. In a way, it fits Snake's 9 year coma perfectly. You get more and more used to the war that is going on, back to your best.

    I probably haven't had as much fun with a stealth game since Hitman: Blood Money. As a stealth sandbox game, it is nearly perfect. There are many ways to complete missions with different loadouts.

    The sound design is impressive. The dynamic original score, the sound effects, the voice acting, all are great.

    If you are a big fan of stealth games, and if you liked GTA: Vice City's soundtrack, this is the game for you. Hall and Oates, Spandau Ballet, Billy Idol, the soundtrack on cassette tapes you get matches the 1984 setting perfectly.

    This is still a Metal Gear Solid game, however. There are plenty of humorous things you can do. minor gameplay spoilers: (using horse poop to spin a guard's vehicle out of control, the cardboard box, luring guards with girl posters on the cardboard box, etc.)

    Hideo Kojima and Kojima Productions have gone out with a bang. This game is meticulously crafted, with subtlety, minor details you wouldn't expect to find in an AAA game, attention to detail, freedom of gameplay, cinematic storytelling (the directing in the cutscenes is great.), incredible engine, making 60fps a priority. There are a massive amount of things to praise.

    However, there is one big problem with the game. The narrative, and the pacing. You no longer have 30 minute cutscenes like the previous games, and codec calls. You have cutscenes that aren't nearly as long, and cassette tapes you can listen to which fill in a lot of details. There are a lot of cassette tapes, which are longer than the cutscenes themselves.

    You can go for hours and hours without the story being moved forward. and when it is moved forward, it isn't by much.

    This isn't a massive issue though, because the gameplay is so great.

    One of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  29. porhawj
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    this game is amazing ever i playing on ps4.. visual is stunning. Top Notch Voice Acting by Kiefer Sutherland. Open World is very huge. i haven't find Quiet and Dog yet
  30. ghostliving
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Kojima-san made another masterpiece. Even the prologue of this game worth it for playing and cant explain the rest. Everyone must play this epic game.
  31. G0ddeity
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    The game is simply amazing! The stealth elements and the graphics are equally superb. The amount of hours to complete this game and the replay value is on top of my list of many games I had before.
  32. AhmadAlsumain
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    This is everything you would want in a metal gear game. Plus more. The only complaints I have about this is the lack of epic moments and long cutscenes.
  33. Lotfi09
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Not only is it the best game of 2015 but it is one of the best games of this generation. It is a masterpiece. Do not understand all the zero scores, if this is worthy of a zero from the idiots that have given it then what is worthy of a 10 ?
  34. RedRice
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Once again, Kojima has sneaked up on us with a perfect game. This game is well-balanced with an open world and mission-based gameplay that you can go at it on a series of sleepless nights or just casually play twice a week without losing the momentum and excitement. There is so much to do, so many possibilities and the franchise has evolved into perfection. I will shut up now, just play itOnce again, Kojima has sneaked up on us with a perfect game. This game is well-balanced with an open world and mission-based gameplay that you can go at it on a series of sleepless nights or just casually play twice a week without losing the momentum and excitement. There is so much to do, so many possibilities and the franchise has evolved into perfection. I will shut up now, just play it and you'll see!… Expand
  35. Renato_Otaga
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Ainda estou jogando e por enquanto está indo tudo muito bem, gráfico excelente, mecânica ótima, stealth ainda predomina com altíssima qualidade, NPCs agora não são mais "cegos", conseguem te enxergar a uma determinada distância e você precisa se adaptar bem a cada situação.
    O que me deixou muito empolgado, foi o fato de você poder fazer a mesma missão porém de várias maneiras diferentes,    Ainda estou jogando e por enquanto está indo tudo muito bem, gráfico excelente, mecânica ótima, stealth ainda predomina com altíssima qualidade, NPCs agora não são mais "cegos", conseguem te enxergar a uma determinada distância e você precisa se adaptar bem a cada situação.
    O que me deixou muito empolgado, foi o fato de você poder fazer a mesma missão porém de várias maneiras diferentes, não tornando o jogo repetitivo, quem deu zero é porque não jogou e sinceramente só pode ser um hater.    … Expand
  36. yazanalramlawi
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Great game. the story is a little on the shy side, but still the open world and the liberty to play as u like ( stealth, loud ) it is up to u to play the way u like.
  37. 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
  38. phoeniix23
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    MGSV is my first Kojima game ever, and so my first foray into the vast complex world of Metal Gear Solid. Having zero knowledge and experience of a Kojima production, I am now absolutely a Hideo fanboy, so much so I'm seriously considering buying a PS3 just to play all his games in the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection. I hope Konami will release a PS4 version or even better,MGSV is my first Kojima game ever, and so my first foray into the vast complex world of Metal Gear Solid. Having zero knowledge and experience of a Kojima production, I am now absolutely a Hideo fanboy, so much so I'm seriously considering buying a PS3 just to play all his games in the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection. I hope Konami will release a PS4 version or even better, remasters/remakes of MGS1-4 using the mind blowing Fox Engine.

    There is a certain style to the cutscenes, direction and characters that I personally find super intriguing and mysterious. I was glued to every frame, slackjawed at how awesome the graphics and seamless transition from cutscene to gameplay were. I've not experienced such a unique style in any other game I've played. It may have a touch of Japanese anime flair to it (but not too over the top a la Final Fantasy, etc), which is why it feels so different than all the western games I've played. Kojima mixes east and west masterfully.

    What sealed a 10/10 for me was when I completed a side ops mission to the hypnotic music of David Oates' Maneater (a music tape collectible in-game). It was pure gaming nirvana for me. I had a HUGE GRIN on my face the whole time! Kojima has a superb taste in music!

    This game can be as simple or deep as you make it to be. I choose the middle road, and played a silent sniper/assassin the whole way. I can imagine someone who invests in all weapon/technology options to be able to let their creativity run wild when tackling missions. MGSV is so flexible in that regard. But me, I find it absolutely satisfying QUIETly taking out enemies and capturing outposts.

    I love the way the game makes use of cassette tapes to advance the story, on top of the amazing cutscenes in main story missions. Some might argue the game 'repetitive' but when you discover how fun the mechanics can be, each sideop/main mission becomes unique.

    I just only completed Chapter 1 (Mission 31), and getting started on Chapter 2, and boy oh boy am I enjoying the game. I normally count the days I play a game and kinda estimate how long more Im gonna take to finish the current game before moving on so I can reduce my backlog. But with MGSV, I just don't care, and I don't want it to end! The only other game this gen that did this for me was The Witcher 3.

    I am super stoked for Death Stranding now. Konami, Kojima, if you're reading this, THANK YOU for such a visceral gaming experience, despite whatever differences you may have. We have a saying where I'm from, "sometimes, even the tongue and the teeth may bite each other". Good luck with Death Stranding, I'm a new Kojima fanboy eagerly anticipating its release.

    And Konami, PLS PLS release all MGS games for the PS4!!    … Expand
  39. jumble
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I dont understand how anyone could have finished this game before they reviewed it on here. I took my time and did a third of the side missions before finishing chapter 1 and that took 45 hours. the game has only been out for 5 days. on steam currently only 0.1% of people have finished all the main missions. people should be waiting till they at least beat chapter one if not 2. having funI dont understand how anyone could have finished this game before they reviewed it on here. I took my time and did a third of the side missions before finishing chapter 1 and that took 45 hours. the game has only been out for 5 days. on steam currently only 0.1% of people have finished all the main missions. people should be waiting till they at least beat chapter one if not 2. having fun so far and will update when I finished.… Expand
  40. gisarts
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Besides multiplayer and some exaggerated powerful characters, Metal Gear hold still a great playability and i can't stop playing. This is the most important thing in a game so far.
  41. Thelolinator872
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    So far, really enjoyable, if story delivers like i hope, 10/10. The opening sequence is INTENSE and the gameplay is extremely deep and unbelievable. It has so much content that its almost overwhelming!
  42. SIPPIO
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    Review EDIT for FREE FOR PS4 PlayStationPlus~
    *THERE'S A REASON THIS IS THE 4th HIGHEST RATED PS4 GAME EVER!!!!
    *The game has the same fun open world concept of GTA V.. but it has something soooo fun & addicting that no other game has.. You have to purchase upgrades for EVERY WEAPON,Gadget,outfits,gear,vehicles etcetc in the game by spending resources..AND the upgrades are-NOT    Review EDIT for FREE FOR PS4 PlayStationPlus~
    *THERE'S A REASON THIS IS THE 4th HIGHEST RATED PS4 GAME EVER!!!!
    *The game has the same fun open world concept of GTA V..
    but it has something soooo fun & addicting that no other game has..
    You have to purchase upgrades for EVERY WEAPON,Gadget,outfits,gear,vehicles etcetc in the game by spending resources..AND the upgrades are-NOT instant. They start out 15 minutes,then tier 3 is 2 hours,,,then tier 4 is 6 hours,,,then tier 5 is 12,,,then 18 hours,,to finally tier 8,and 9 take 6-10 days....
    this is NOT a negative= it makes you feel excited to finally get that gun...
    **Hand of Jehuty~ Snake has a prostetic hand and the hand ALWAYS either makes u faster,,a weapon etc,,BUT the favorite is HandOfJehuty or "FORCE PULL" hand...lol
    *It is upgradeable just like everything in this game..And it starts out pulling 10m away but once you get it maxed out= it's sooo fun and impossible to not have it..
    **The best stealth weapon because they are stunned for 2 seconds after you pull them to you so you can kill/incapacitate and you maintain youre stealth..

    **This game gave me 6 straight months of pure addicting gameplay and still to this day I log in once a month as I still haven't maxed out the upgrades.....
    *FOB is the best online version because it's not PVP in the normal sense...it's you vs the base of a real person and that person gets notified and if they are online= they can defend it and kill you..
    They get respawns= you do not. so if they kill you=they successfully defended and all kinds of rewards etc......
    if you like "open world playgrounds,,,addicting games,,espionage,,stealth= this game is for you...
    Its the 1st Metal Gear game ive played since metal Geasr 1 on the NEW when I was a kid....
    *It passed Fallout Vegas for my #1 spot ALLTIME and it's also #1 alltime for most hours spent in any non MMO game passing Diablo games...........
    /end PlayStation Plus updated review.....from here down is my original review which I have no memory of what I typed .lol play this game you deserve it..I have Xboxone too and I tried it on there and it's inferior..That big button on ps4 controller is a must...plus the framerate LAGS on Xbox..

    ADD ME TO FOB - McSipp
    (I add/protect everyone who adds me)

    ~~This game is a perfect 10 and the best campaign/single player game ive ever played..
    And my 1st Metal gear game since the very 1st Metal Gear on old school Nintendo waaay back in the day..
    yeah I'm that OLD...

    ***F A C T = THE GREATEST THING ABOUT MGS V IS THE PURPOSE OF GRINDING MISSIONS AND FREE ROAM..
    ~Capturing soldiers instead of killing them is brilliant! just brilliant! it makes ALL OTHER CAMPAIGNS FEEL LAME AND STALE....

    ~~I'm just now starting to get bored. I'm 1140 hours deep!!!
    breaking my previous single player campaign record of 270 hours on Fallout Vegas,..

    ~Everyday for almost 5 months I would sign in, get the daily online bonuses and develop weapons,,gear, and then after 700 hours I discovered FOB...FOB sure is a brilliant way to add multiplayer without actually being PVP...
    **The person whos base you invade can and will defend it if they are online when you attack them. you can and will thrwart them and its a timer so you can respawn. they have to kill all you're guys and this gives the defender all the advantages....FUN TIMES YAH!!!

    **I owned this game for 6-8 months b4 I even played it...it really does get good once you get over the initial hump that ALL new games have...

    **The only bad news is = it raises the bar for all single player campaigns for me....
    I hated the Battlefield1 campaign. and I'm bored with run n' gun PVP.....

    MOST OF MY GENERATION who have Socom,,Halo 2 roots, and Modern Warfare PVP roots etc
    are bored with same ole same ole,,PVP is fun if it's not repetitive and boring...
    10/10 all day MGS!    … Expand
  43. maxi2723
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Muy pretensioso y extremadamente repetitivo lo que produce un juego que termina cansando por aburrimiento.
  44. Kraliestgamer
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    pretty phenomenal game, great sendoff to the metal gear series that while staying true to the rest of the games manages to feel completely different, a lot more serious than the previous games and that works out well in the end. easily my game of the year
  45. dasthomas
    Jan 14, 2017
    10
    10/10 this is one of these games.
    Game sometimes lacks in informing you what is important thing to do at the moment, for instance: how to manage your Mother Base, or what the hell is FOB mission. Don't get me wrong, if you don't know stuff, you are always able to figure things out, but MGS is not one of these games that automates everything for you, some things you have to figure out    10/10 this is one of these games.
    Game sometimes lacks in informing you what is important thing to do at the moment, for instance: how to manage your Mother Base, or what the hell is FOB mission. Don't get me wrong, if you don't know stuff, you are always able to figure things out, but MGS is not one of these games that automates everything for you, some things you have to figure out yourself, sometimes by trial and error.    … Expand
  46. Joshd
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    After spending 80 hours with the game and completing all missions and side ops, its safe to say that this is one of the best Metal Gear and open world games ever made. Unmatched freedom in its open world and the infiltration it offers. Limitless amounts of weapons, gadgets and costumes to choose from. Its rare nowadays that a game expects the player to be intelligent, games usually holdAfter spending 80 hours with the game and completing all missions and side ops, its safe to say that this is one of the best Metal Gear and open world games ever made. Unmatched freedom in its open world and the infiltration it offers. Limitless amounts of weapons, gadgets and costumes to choose from. Its rare nowadays that a game expects the player to be intelligent, games usually hold your hand through every step, TPP tells you your objective and walks away, letting you just go. Although it can be argued that the story lacks a little, it will differ form player to player, but, as always with Kojima he pulls off something amazing and special and something that everyone should play at some point.… Expand
  47. Howl
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    "What a disappointment, I hope I can get a refund."

    Your mother commenting on you SuperMe.

    The game is a master piece, easily the best saga that there is to date.
  48. Sobako
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A Hideo Kojima Game.

    Thx Hideo for great game, great gameplay, great story.
    Thx for greatest saga in the history of the gaming industry.

    MGS V - Game Of The Year.
  49. sircolten
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear 5 isn't just a game, its an experience. Whether you will be painting you base pink and playing the most absurd songs, its how you play which makes it fun.
  50. sgy0003
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    This is a stealth game at its finest. There is so many ways to complete your objective. Want to gather as much intel as possible before going in? You can do that. Want to charge in straight in with guns blazing? You can do that. Want to cause distraction to lure enemies away to get to your target? You can do that. Gathering your army is one of the best experience there is. You can recruitThis is a stealth game at its finest. There is so many ways to complete your objective. Want to gather as much intel as possible before going in? You can do that. Want to charge in straight in with guns blazing? You can do that. Want to cause distraction to lure enemies away to get to your target? You can do that. Gathering your army is one of the best experience there is. You can recruit enemy soldiers to your base, and assign them in different department of operation. Doing this with grant you new weapon/gadget development, gathering intel of an base your infiltrating, or bring in better support.

    The graphic is beautiful in its glorious 60 fps. The dynamic weather can affect how you infiltrate the base. For example, you may encounter sandstorm in Afghanistan. The sandstorm makes you harder to be detected, by your visibility also gets low. The weather, day/night cycle, and the location itself all affect how you want to complete each mission.

    If you are fan of MGS, this is must own. If you are a fan of open world, this is must own. If you are a fan of stealth game, this is a must own.    … Expand
  51. 1234marcos
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Bless this game, this game is bliss itself. The gameplay is super smooth and the game makes you feel connected to Snake and the characters unlike other open world games. Superb game, A MUST BUY.
  52. TisAFineBarn
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    As someone who went into this with 0% prior MGS knowledge, I've found that this is the best stealth game of all time, and easily one of the top 10 games of all time on any console.
  53. SShiekh11
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    A wonderful experience with all the bad things in the previous Metal Gear games have been changed to the best , Thanks to the amazing FOX engine......................................................................................................................
  54. 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!
  55. raiseralex21
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Me encanta este juego, llevo 6 hrs y ya no me quiero despegar de el.. pero bueno, tengo que trabajar ja ja ja... alta mente recomendable y una buena opcion para jugar durante septiembre je je.
  56. Jimmytwotimes
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    First of all I have been a Metal Gear Fan since 1987 . The series first appeared on the Nintendo entertainment system in the U.S. And on the Famicom entertainment system in Japan . The first metal gear game was a technical marvel back then . The game allowed you to do many things that were not possible before .

    This series is truly special and holds a place in my heart . Before I begin    First of all I have been a Metal Gear Fan since 1987 . The series first appeared on the Nintendo entertainment system in the U.S. And on the Famicom entertainment system in Japan . The first metal gear game was a technical marvel back then . The game allowed you to do many things that were not possible before .

    This series is truly special and holds a place in my heart . Before I begin my review of the phantom pain I'll tell you why . My father hated video games . He deemed them to be mindless and wastes of time . My father was a career military man . He was very strict and did not screw around . One night after attending a church group with neighbors I came home late . He didn't hear me come in the house ( I guess that metal gear stealth training paid off ) I walked out into the family room , and there was my dad . Perched in front of the TV NES controller in hand playing metal gear . I stood there and watched him for a couple minutes . He was having a lot of fun . I then said what are you doing ?. He hurriedly rushed and turned off the system . Unfortunately a few years later he passed .

    So now you know why this series is so special to me . It was a few years before I played metal gear solid on the playstation . I also played MGS2 MGS3 and 4 as well as VR missions . So basically I'm a metal gear veteran . I will not be revealing story or any kind of spoilers as you will want to experience it all yourself . Let me say this , just the prologue to this game is mind boggling and jaw dropping . Some of the most tense moments in gaming history are there . As I said I do not want to spoil it but it is nothing short of amazing .

    Presentation . The presentation on display here is simply astounding . The detail and love put into this game really shine through . The voice acting is top notch the animation is just ridiculously good . Sound and music are absolutely phenomenal. Graphically nothing else touches this game and as stated earlie the sound is great play with a good set of cans on .

    Gameplay . The gameplay is deep , varried and polished . It's simply a joy to play through this title . Whether traveling on foot , by steed, chopper or bipedal mech there is always a ton to see and do . The depth on display here is staggering and your options on how you approach combat or the lack thereof is simply staggering . While I would say that MGS4 had more fan service moments Phantom Pain still shines brighter . As for cutscenes Kojima is famous for them . So instead of doing away with them completely he's made you the star of them . The transition from cutscenes to gameplay is indiscernible and is absolutely seamless . The control scheme is excellent though if you're a hardcore metal gear fan it may throw you off just a little nothing terrible though . Combat is smooth and satisfying to say the least . You can upgrade your soldier and Mother Base (your staging area ) to your hearts content . Netting you some pretty sweet rewards .

    Again the prolougue is one of the best moments I've ever experienced in gaming and I'm an old man . It rivals that of GTA5 and the Last Of Us that is really saying something . A legendary gaming series got the retirement it deserved it truly sucks that Konami and Kojima will be going their separate ways . One more thing I'd like to mention . There was a young man during development of the title who received a cancer diagnosis . The young man was a California resident and by my understanding an outstanding young man . Unfortunately he was very very ill . This young man wrote letters to Hideo offering his messages of excitement love and support for one of his favorite series in gaming . Hideo sent him all kinds of autographed collectables and even made him an honorary member of the design team . Saying Sean's messages of support helped motivate the team to produce this masterpiece . Unfortunately Sean passed away before release . Video games don't often have the kind of power to transcend barriers in that capacity . This is something truly special . It's not a game it's a work of art , a work of love , and a thank you to all us fans from not only a great gaming mind but a true gentleman and honorable man . So Hideo and Konami the divorce is final but thanks for all the truly special memories I salute you both rest easy snake you've earned it your 28!year TDY is over honorable discharge :)    … Expand
  57. lordsuarez
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    An open world stealth game with a hundred different ways of playing each mission and a kickass, deep, symbolic story. And with the genius Hideo Kojima there to tie everything up, MGS:V is one of the greatest games ever released.
  58. Dyscordia
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Metal Gear Solid 5, or should I say Metal Gear Solid V , for me one of the best games and had the pleasure of playing , perfect gameplay and incredible plot that led to a certain superficiality even manages to surprise an a way that nobody expected .

    It's been one of the best experiences playing video games I could enjoy.

    and as to the end that so many criticisms raised only say that I find magnificent , Kojima once again breaks the fourth wall and wow once more . We are big boss , we have helped build his legend , we've been his ghost.    … Expand
  59. CiphirSol
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Welcome to the new generation of gaming. This is the 1st and best example of a next gen title I have seen so far. Hopefully more games learn from this one and take us even further!
  60. Gazombie
    Nov 18, 2015
    10
    This game deserves a 10 it's one of the best games available for PS4 right now.

    Graphically it is superb the detail is fantastic can't fault it one bit. The gameplay is where it shines you basically do the missions how you want to do them. Super stealth to all guns blazing whatever you feel like and it doesn't punish you for picking either. You can take stuff from other missions and    This game deserves a 10 it's one of the best games available for PS4 right now.

    Graphically it is superb the detail is fantastic can't fault it one bit.

    The gameplay is where it shines you basically do the missions how you want to do them. Super stealth to all guns blazing whatever you feel like and it doesn't punish you for picking either. You can take stuff from other missions and deploy them with you on future missions. Design your own emblems what colours you want it's your army and you decide how to fight this war.

    I also enjoy the metal gear online, my favourite match is cloak and dagger where one team has to take a disc and the other defends the vice versa.

    It's a brilliant game and everyone should play it enough said really.    … Expand
  61. peteraff1
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Masterpiece. Best stealth game of all time. An example of a pefert game to be followed by generations, showing that gameplay details should always be above graphical details. MGSV is not only the best game of the genre ever created, it also has the best AI ever for a game. The depth in gameplay and immersion in the world is extreme and almost flawless. I finished MGSV twice,Masterpiece. Masterpiece. Best stealth game of all time. An example of a pefert game to be followed by generations, showing that gameplay details should always be above graphical details. MGSV is not only the best game of the genre ever created, it also has the best AI ever for a game. The depth in gameplay and immersion in the world is extreme and almost flawless. I finished MGSV twice, first time with 100% and the other with 96%. 379 hours.… Expand
  62. ason313
    Jan 26, 2016
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and probably the best overall PS4 game so far. A must own for fans of series and ps4 owners in general. Amazing graphics, story, music, fluid gameplay... it really just has it all. Kojima left with a bang.
  63. rhaegar9
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Please ban for Witcher's trolls. This game is absolutely fantastic. Great atmosphere, gameplay, graphics, sounds. Everything is lovely. 10/10!!! Kojima is genius!!!
  64. Closeremperor16
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Review in progress.

    So I have sunk about 10 hours in to Phantom since it came out yesterday and I am loving every minute of it. The graphics are beautiful the character models are great and everything looks super fluid. All of the gameplay systems mesh together in a way that truly encourages freedom and exploration and its just super fun I reserve the right to change my score    Review in progress.

    So I have sunk about 10 hours in to Phantom since it came out yesterday and I am loving every minute of it.

    The graphics are beautiful the character models are great and everything looks super fluid.

    All of the gameplay systems mesh together in a way that truly encourages freedom and exploration and its just super fun

    I reserve the right to change my score at a latter date, but as of now I’m giving it ten out of ten as it is truly outstanding and I can literally only think of a few minor niggles with it.

    Awesome! Recommended for stealth fans, action fans and MGS fans. (the story is less involved so no half hour cut scenes here but its still pretty bonkers as the prologue will show you)    … Expand
  65. LunevZlodei
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    10 ИЗ 10 ГОСПОДИ!!! МОЛЧУНЬЯ ФОРЕВА! ПОШЕЛ ПОКУПАТЬ ЕЁ ФИГУРКУ! И на самом деле игра стоит на ровне как минимум с witcher 3, и для меня большая интрига, какая же из игр которых забрали у меня более ста часов моей жизни станет игрой года. (я кончил) MGS V MASTERPIECE!10 ИЗ 10 ГОСПОДИ!!! МОЛЧУНЬЯ ФОРЕВА! ПОШЕЛ ПОКУПАТЬ ЕЁ ФИГУРКУ! И на самом деле игра стоит на ровне как минимум с witcher 3, и для меня большая интрига, какая же из игр которых забрали у меня более ста часов моей жизни станет игрой года. (я кончил) MGS V MASTERPIECE!
  66. joaopontesvaz
    Oct 7, 2015
    10
    Graphics: 10 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 10 Fun/Story: 10

    A huge game. Directly to my all time top 10 games, if not top 5... It deserves the number 10 like Ocarina, RE4, Metroid Prime, GTA V or Goldeneye. In my opinion the open world favored this type of game. The infiltration feeling and freedom is near perfection. The guns and the amount of items to develop, missions, side ops, Mother Base,    Graphics: 10 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 10 Fun/Story: 10

    A huge game. Directly to my all time top 10 games, if not top 5... It deserves the number 10 like Ocarina, RE4, Metroid Prime, GTA V or Goldeneye. In my opinion the open world favored this type of game. The infiltration feeling and freedom is near perfection. The guns and the amount of items to develop, missions, side ops, Mother Base, post end missions, partners, ..., give a great dimension and replay value. Thanks H. Kojima.    … Expand
  67. XjuLius89
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Hideo Kojima Game. You got it? It's a Hideo Kojima game! You will see "A Hideo Kojima game" at opening of the game. Opening every missions! also after complete every missions!

    Even see his face in game!    … Expand
  68. HenriqueV
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    MGSV is a controversial Metal Gear game. Some gamers will find it the best MG ever made, while others will see it as a big disappointment.

    No doubt its not a typical Metal Gear game, and fans are complaining about the story (or the lack of it) and some changes made by Kojima. Its not a secret that Kojima wanted to move away from Metal Gear games. MGSV feels more like a spin-off, or a    MGSV is a controversial Metal Gear game. Some gamers will find it the best MG ever made, while others will see it as a big disappointment.

    No doubt its not a typical Metal Gear game, and fans are complaining about the story (or the lack of it) and some changes made by Kojima.

    Its not a secret that Kojima wanted to move away from Metal Gear games. MGSV feels more like a spin-off, or a side story. Make no mistake, its not Metal Gear Solid 5, its actually V. V might stands for Venon, the major character in the game, or for peace sign, and indicates this game actually a sequel to Peace Walker.

    So, in Metal Gear Solid V Kojima actually moves away from the traditional concepts of previous games. The story is not in front of you, if I can put this way, but its a disservice to say the game has a poor storytelling, or even doesn't have a story at all. Its more like 2001, Space Odyssey, or like the first Alien, where there is a big plot behind whats happening in the screeen, but requires interpretation from the audience, very different from last games where you can just sit and watch long cutscenes.

    That was a change I believe came for good. Metal Gear games always had a b-movie flavor, with ridiculous lines, over the top anatogonists and some way too silly moments, that made impossible to take serious all the topics about death, loyalty, sacrifice, nuclear ploriferation. The more serious topics sounded way too pretentious and made the whole thing sound as cheesy as cheesy can be.

    In Ground Zeroes, it was already clear Kojima was changing MG's tone to a more darker and let's say mature tone. Paz, a screaming young lady that happend to be the final boss in Peace Walker, returned as a tragic character. The cartoonish David Hayter was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland, and that alone make a huge difference. David Hayter performance was always unnatural, forced and theatrical, and was one of the reasons for MG games silly and cheessy tone. He was the perfect snake for a polygonal snake from ps1 and ps2 era, but with games getting closer and closer of movie's language, a new Snake was required, and Kiefer was the perfect fit for a tragic character like Venon.

    Some over the top moments are still here and there, like main villain Skullface and Quiet's outfit (she happens to be a strong character, despite the juvenille approach in her presentation during the whole game), but MGSV is a pretty strong game in terms os story. Its a tragic one, that won't suit a happy ending. Its a story about loss and revenge, about buddies departing and neve returning, about your own identity getting stolen, about living as a phanton of someone else. The main character of the game is called "Punished". The Paz side story in this game give us one of the most powerful moments in video games story.

    The plot twist in the end of the game is Kojima not playing for the gallery, as he did in Metal Gear Solid 4, a game that actually ended Big Boss and Solid Snale story.

    The gameplay is stellar, but don't approach MGSV as an rpg or GTA V game, so you won't find civillians around the world. You are playing in large areas controlled by military groups. Every single mission you can approach the way you want. There is so much to develop, the game hardly gets boring even after hours and hours of gameplay. You can go full rambo, or you can have a 100% stealth experience. Few games got companions right as MGSV. Your buddies are part of the experience, and support coming from Quiet e D-Dog are crucial for completing some missions.

    Developing itens, armor and weapons are more complex than many rpg games around, since requires rational manegement of resources.

    Graphics are superb. There is no game around with better facial animations coming from characters. The landscapes, specially in Afganhistan, are amazing. Fox engine improved a lot since Ground Zeroes, and its almost flawless here. The shooting experience is as funny as possible, and a big for me was the 1st person perspective while pressing R1 button.

    Fulltoning soldiers and everything else seems something ridiculous at first, but after a while, believe me, you will miss that feature in other games.

    The open world adds an element of unpredictabilty here. If you wait too long to make decisions, the sun might appear and make everything more difficult for you, even though you can speed up the time by somoking weird cigar. A sand storm might save the day and hide you enough time to complete an objective, or a truck full of soldiers might appear in the base and force you to activate a plan B. Even of you capture an outpost, that doesn't mean everything is safe, since the soldiers of the next shift might be just arriving.

    The game's structure is a problem, though, since the "Chapter 2" is actually a epilogue, and most of main missions are actually repeated ones, while some os best momensts are hidden as side ops.

    MGSV is my 2015 Game of The Year. A masterpiece. MGSV is Kojima at his best.    … Expand
  69. Naveen196
    Mar 13, 2016
    10
    One of the best games made this generation.
    Gameplay: Absolutely incredible. The best stealth action gameplay you can get right now. Limitless possibilities in a non-linear environment. The controls are highly responsive and shooting mechanics are absolutely tight. Tons of ways to infiltrate an enemy base, thanks to open world. Recon is more important than ever, and you should put your    One of the best games made this generation.
    Gameplay: Absolutely incredible. The best stealth action gameplay you can get right now. Limitless possibilities in a non-linear environment. The controls are highly responsive and shooting mechanics are absolutely tight. Tons of ways to infiltrate an enemy base, thanks to open world. Recon is more important than ever, and you should put your binoculars to good use. This gameplay never gets boring, because of the different play styles you can adopt to your liking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    All in all, an absolutely solid game that would definitely be worth your time and money, it gave me around 100 hours (45% completion).
    You DON'T wanna miss this game.    … Expand
  70. Paranoik
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Basically on of the best games I played in my entire life. It may sound weird and suspicious, but damn, this game raise the plank so high that I don't think anyone can beat it. And if they can - I would be damn happy about game industry evolving so fast and becoming so great. Thank you, Kojima Productions and Konami. Keep doing a great job.
  71. Shiftian_Be
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    I dont throw around points easily. I've been playing games since Alex The Kid back on Sega. Have been a MGS-fan since Ps1 (although I know its not nearly the first MG) and have enjoyed virtually all of them, even the cinematic last 'conclusion' of the series.
    Although MGSV feels more like an ultimate Peacewalker rather than ultimate (classic) MGS, it's an amazing experience.. Im yet to    I dont throw around points easily. I've been playing games since Alex The Kid back on Sega. Have been a MGS-fan since Ps1 (although I know its not nearly the first MG) and have enjoyed virtually all of them, even the cinematic last 'conclusion' of the series.
    Although MGSV feels more like an ultimate Peacewalker rather than ultimate (classic) MGS, it's an amazing experience.. Im yet to conclude the game and although the game, up untill now, has not yet moved me or gripped me storywise like it did before, the gameplay that is to be experienced is amazing. Maybe not as big of an open world as some other titles but the shear amount of gadgets, wepons, buddies, vehicles and tactics provide an unparralelled sandbox-experience.

    Get this!    … Expand
  72. MickMiko
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Como cada Metal Gear es un juego increible, le falta la historia de los demas pero en jugabilidad es la mejor , el mejor juego del año y de muchos años , gracias Lord Kojima
  73. JarrodVoo
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    All the things you can do in this game, all the different approaches. I never write a review and I never give anything 10/10, but MGSV deserves it 100%.
  74. KokeFunky
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Una obra maestra con todas sus letras. El titulo te ofrece un nivel de inmersion altisimo, probablemente uno de los mejores en la historia en este aspecto. Un mundo hermoso y misiones muy epicas. El sistema jugable es solido y la inteligencia artificial de los enemigos es lo mejor que tiene actualmente la industria.
  75. Countdown
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    A masterpiece in the eyes of those who game! I strongly recommend this game because of its thrilling story and in depth gameplay! Every second you are reading this review is another second that you are missing out on playing MGSV: The Phantom Pain!
  76. Spyros_spy
    Oct 22, 2015
    10
    Although they said the last chapter is missing this game is amazing. I've finished the story mode but the game has such re-playability that I believe I'll keep playing till next year. Simply amazing. I bought Destiny: The Taken King and Pro evolution Soccer 2016 but this game hasn't been out of the console yet! MGO and FOBs are great as well.
  77. Abhigyanparasha
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Releasing without bugs and having so much content to do at all times. Not only is this the best game of this year, but also it is the best AAA release in the past few years. This is a must buy.
  78. SWERY_51
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    It takes it's time to really begins, but it's just freaking awesome. The gameplay is just the best you can find in that kind of game, the possibilities are incredible. The graphics are great, and the story is, if you reach the real final, just mind blowing. Whatever you are fan or not of the MGS franchise, it's a must buy. Certainly GOTY, it's gonna be one of the most memorable game ofIt takes it's time to really begins, but it's just freaking awesome. The gameplay is just the best you can find in that kind of game, the possibilities are incredible. The graphics are great, and the story is, if you reach the real final, just mind blowing. Whatever you are fan or not of the MGS franchise, it's a must buy. Certainly GOTY, it's gonna be one of the most memorable game of this new generation. Thank you Hideo Kojima !… Expand
  79. miguel5293
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V:The phantoin pain is by far the best metal gear game, it also is the one of the best action open world game ever, it has the best gameplay ever in a videogame. A masterpiece
  80. DanDanReviews
    Oct 9, 2015
    10
    Play it any way you want. Play it upwards, leftwards, rightwards, downwards. Play it as an explosive 80's action movie. Play it as a tactical game filled with plenty of tools to distract and misdirect enemies. Play it with Reflex Mode off and no alerts for the most tense stealth game you've ever played. Play it as a troll. Play it however it's fun to you, that's the genius of this game.
  81. szszsz
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    never played any metal gear before. im not very familiar with stealth genre
    BUT
    i cant stop playing it. the feeling of freedom of approach is great.
    also im amazed by how smooth this game runs, how fast it loads and how huge it is.
    will be a hard time to decide whether witcher 3 or mgs5 is the GOTY
  82. Quenouille
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This game doesn't feel like a metal gear game, but the gameplay is awesome! You always have something to do and after 40 hrs I'm at 20% of completion. it's the best 60$ I have spend!
  83. camptownrangers
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Thief 2 is no longer the world's best stealth game.

    It held the title for so many years, but it simply cannot possibly compare to this masterpiece of design.
  84. pt122781
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    I will start by saying I have never played any other MGS games due to the complexity and linearity and cut scenes that I have ready about. However I did try the original one for PS way back in the day and made it only maybe halfway. I am a new comer to the series, and I kept hearing all about it and finally had to try the game out for myself and WOW am I blown away. I have been playing itI will start by saying I have never played any other MGS games due to the complexity and linearity and cut scenes that I have ready about. However I did try the original one for PS way back in the day and made it only maybe halfway. I am a new comer to the series, and I kept hearing all about it and finally had to try the game out for myself and WOW am I blown away. I have been playing it for weeks and I only have 25% of the game completed. It is a massive game with so much to do and it is incredibly addicting. No long cut scenes that were going to be my fear also. The graphics, combat, world building, everything about it is amazing. Kojima really is a genious, the game is so innovative and entertaining, there is steep learning curve but once you learn the game and undestand it, its incredible. I could not put the controller down, very few and far between since last year have games come out that keep you imerssed and thinking about the game for days to come and wanting to do nothing but play it and think about it all day. Truly unreal game. Now in my top 10 games of all time. Fantastic game and revolutionary in my opinion. I can only imagine what Kojima does next with Death Stranding. And go figure I am new to the series and lore of MGS but that doesnt even matter because the game is so fantastic!!! Get this game now you have no idea what you are missing if you havent played it since its release.… Expand
  85. Jimmy_Rinser
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    So good. Game allows you to be very creative and play in what ever way you want. graphics and setting all look incredible. Even though it has gone away from the more linier MGS style of gameplay you can still find yourself in all sorts of situations which still feel like original MGS games. Story is a little lacking but it kind of stays true the time in the story of which it is set. AnySo good. Game allows you to be very creative and play in what ever way you want. graphics and setting all look incredible. Even though it has gone away from the more linier MGS style of gameplay you can still find yourself in all sorts of situations which still feel like original MGS games. Story is a little lacking but it kind of stays true the time in the story of which it is set. Any lover of the old MGS games will truly enjoy this. Well worth the wait… Expand
  86. Miguelxdz
    May 16, 2016
    10
    I won't make it long but this is one of the most polished and good looking games i ever played. The Fox Engine works like a charm and the gameplay is the top of the line in stealth games. I wouldn't said that the story is bad like a lot of people are saying but it definitely felt a little incomplete, and it let a lot of thing to the player to deduce. The only low point for this game in myI won't make it long but this is one of the most polished and good looking games i ever played. The Fox Engine works like a charm and the gameplay is the top of the line in stealth games. I wouldn't said that the story is bad like a lot of people are saying but it definitely felt a little incomplete, and it let a lot of thing to the player to deduce. The only low point for this game in my opinion is the lack of the classic boss fights that Metal Gear is so famous for, there is like two (which are fairly good) but there could have done a lot more. The multiplayer base system is really solid and it adds a lot of depth to the gameplay and the actual multiplayer is quite unique and original. Overall i think this is a great game and a definite buy for stealth fans or Metal Gear fans.… Expand
  87. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    I first played this on PlayStation and now playing it again on PC. This game is so incredibly awesome, I cannot describe it!
  88. slim1985
    Sep 21, 2015
    10
    Game of this gen no doubt impressive gameplay and deep story AMAZING -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------10/10
  89. spidi8666
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Probably game of the year. Don't listen to the idiots giving it 3 and below. The gameplay and varaties in which you can do all tasks with is just amazing. Had the game for 4 days now have at least 20h into it and I'm only at like 10% completion which suggests the game is definetly very long. CQC is as good as it never was before. Lots of guns to pick from, diffrent tactics, interestingProbably game of the year. Don't listen to the idiots giving it 3 and below. The gameplay and varaties in which you can do all tasks with is just amazing. Had the game for 4 days now have at least 20h into it and I'm only at like 10% completion which suggests the game is definetly very long. CQC is as good as it never was before. Lots of guns to pick from, diffrent tactics, interesting characters and the story line so far has been amazing and very suprising. Lots of moments which will sink you into the game almost instantly. Most importantly it runs 1080p and 60fps and looks absolutly amazing. Some of the best graphics I have seen this year and probably the best graphics you will find on consoles. This game is a must have.… Expand
  90. PeterParker
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best Metal Gear video games ever. With a gameplay very similar to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, an epic story and charismatic characters this is one of the best video games ever.
  91. RealDarthWeeder
    Nov 15, 2015
    10
    The game is great but if you are a MGS fan be prepared for incomplete story and so many changes in the gameplay that are good for gameplay but very bad for storytelling. By the way FU*K Konami for not letting Hideo Kojima complete this game it should be completely epic but now it is just epic.
  92. Nathaniel_Wu
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    The best Metal Gear entry ever, and the best way to close this series.
    Whatever other Metal Gear game Konami will make, this, is the last one to me.
    Long live Hideo Kojima.
  93. jakeman25
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    "Kept you waiting huh?"... These words at the beginning of Ground Zeroes marks the beginning of an epic game, that is MGS V - The Phantom Pain. Not only is it one of the best mgs games ever made, but to me its also one of the best games ever made. The game play is flawless, the graphics beautiful, the story is great though you gotta invest some serious time in it. Big boss is one of my"Kept you waiting huh?"... These words at the beginning of Ground Zeroes marks the beginning of an epic game, that is MGS V - The Phantom Pain. Not only is it one of the best mgs games ever made, but to me its also one of the best games ever made. The game play is flawless, the graphics beautiful, the story is great though you gotta invest some serious time in it. Big boss is one of my favorite characters and if this is the last mgs game with Hideo Kojima... then sir "I Salute You!" Thank-you for this awesome series I got to grow up with!… Expand
  94. OwnagePS3
    Sep 10, 2015
    10
    MGSVTPP has finally come and I can definitely say it was worth the wait , this game is a marvellous example of how to make a good game and it surpasses almost all of the games that have come this year . While the game is troubled by a not so great second part of the game ( when you reach Africa ) it's still fun enough to guarantee a purchase , Afghanistan is the thief of the show with aMGSVTPP has finally come and I can definitely say it was worth the wait , this game is a marvellous example of how to make a good game and it surpasses almost all of the games that have come this year . While the game is troubled by a not so great second part of the game ( when you reach Africa ) it's still fun enough to guarantee a purchase , Afghanistan is the thief of the show with a great opening in Cyprus leading into the war torn Afghanistan where Russia is fighting the Muhajideen , it's a good way to begin the game . Once you get your own Mother Base things get a lot more interesting but as I said once you reach Africa it dials back down a little . The gameplay is probably the best part of this game , the stealth is extremely fun and even going in guns blazing Is surprisingly fun for a game based on stealth . I loved the buddy system and being able to level up you partner , my favourite being Quiet as she can scout a base and inform you where all the important items are ( enemies , prisoners , turrets etc. ) . The Graphics are also phenomenal , it's a beautiful version of the Fox Engine and I wouldn't want the graphics any other way . Overall this is a fantastic experience that at the same time has a lot of flaws , you might be wondering why I didn't lower the score even though I had some major complaints and the simple answer is , everything else in the game is done so well the flaws are surpassed and forgotten , this game is a straight 10/10 with a fantastic everything besides as I said the few flaws .… Expand
  95. Thehudthestud
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    okay haters coming here who haven't even touched the god damn game and **** about minor issues that they read online from news and websites just to drop the average user review score, well to them i say **** you THE GAME IS A GODDAMN MASTER PIECE. The gameplay story and openworld plus building your own pmc side ops and extensive **** to do that i have a hard time trying to remember willokay haters coming here who haven't even touched the god damn game and **** about minor issues that they read online from news and websites just to drop the average user review score, well to them i say **** you THE GAME IS A GODDAMN MASTER PIECE. The gameplay story and openworld plus building your own pmc side ops and extensive **** to do that i have a hard time trying to remember will keep you playing for hours and hours, the game is a competitor of GOTY… Expand
  96. Dukemang
    Feb 13, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V was my favorite game of 2015. Now, I may be a bit biased saying that because I'm a huge Metal Gear fan-boy myself, but this game truly blew me away. I will admit that the story is not exactly as detailed or lengthy like MGS4, but it's good enough to get by. What really sets this game apart from the rest is the new open world and stealth combo Kojima has put together.Metal Gear Solid V was my favorite game of 2015. Now, I may be a bit biased saying that because I'm a huge Metal Gear fan-boy myself, but this game truly blew me away. I will admit that the story is not exactly as detailed or lengthy like MGS4, but it's good enough to get by. What really sets this game apart from the rest is the new open world and stealth combo Kojima has put together. It's truly in a world of its own by basically being able to do missions in any way you want, however you want. In my personal opinion, it is the BEST stealth game I have ever played and is a must buy for any video game junkie to buy. It blew me away, and I'm sure it will do the same to you.… Expand
  97. KJosey
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    Figured this game was going to be a little polarizing with the open world aspect and the reduction of cut scenes...me included in that. However, I've spent over 50 hours with this game so far. I'm tired. My eyes hurt. My hands are near deformity. Yet, I still want to play more. The game play is unbelievable, the amount of REAL content is fantastic (not running around opening randomFigured this game was going to be a little polarizing with the open world aspect and the reduction of cut scenes...me included in that. However, I've spent over 50 hours with this game so far. I'm tired. My eyes hurt. My hands are near deformity. Yet, I still want to play more. The game play is unbelievable, the amount of REAL content is fantastic (not running around opening random treasure chests or "animus" fragments), the visuals are impressive...I could go on and on.

    The low scores are from idiots. It's that simple. If you're not a Metal Gear fan, you might not get the inside jokes and the peculiar oddities that crop up during the game, but I highly recommend this game to anyone with the cash to afford it. You can adjust practically any setting to make your play-through as easy or as difficult as you want and you can replay your missions over and over at any point (The Witcher 3 could learn from this) to improve your score, find all the goodies, and get that S-rank.

    I can't tell you if the story is good or not. This is a story that has been continuing for almost 30 years. You can accept the great parts with the cheesy parts or not. I will say that I enjoyed the story in this game better than any other MGS game, except maybe MGS1 (and I think that's due to nostalgia more than anything). The voice acting is absolutely terrific all around.

    PRO TIP: Turn off the camera shake under options. I was seriously getting a headache from it and it's my only true complaint.

    Seriously, play this game. Then send me hate mail because you spent money buying other Metal Gear games because I got hooked on the series. Happy gaming.    … Expand
  98. BatmanB
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    Literally one of the best video games I've ever played in my entire life and I recommend this to everyone, it has everything you want in a video game:

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

    this game is a 10/10 game and it is really really perfect.
  99. Joker92
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, and I've thoroughly played over two hundred over the years. This is a masterpiece, so do yourself a favor and pick it up. Internet recommended because I found the online functions to be really enjoyable. On top of single player online functions there's also your multiplayer call of duty style, which it's much better in this game because of theOne of the best games I've ever played, and I've thoroughly played over two hundred over the years. This is a masterpiece, so do yourself a favor and pick it up. Internet recommended because I found the online functions to be really enjoyable. On top of single player online functions there's also your multiplayer call of duty style, which it's much better in this game because of the sneaking and hand to hand combat aspects. It's too bad politics came into play and the Witcher 3 won game of the year, because this game far outshines that one.… Expand
  100. felasi
    May 4, 2016
    10
    This game is a master piece. The graphics are excellent, the time and effort put into the little details shows exceptionaly, and the game play is king.

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

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

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

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

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

    Such a well polished game with a lot of care and attention gone into it.    … Expand
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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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