Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6369 Ratings

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  1. JustinTheDivine
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    Konami can delete Kojima off the boxart, but they can't delete me. A Hideo Kojima Game. A Hideo Kojima Game. Rip off Kagemasa's arm so he can feel The Phantom Pain. A Hideo Kojima Game. A Hideo Kojima Game. Written by Hideo Kojima, directed by Hideo Kojima, produced by Hideo Kojima, loved by Hideo Kojima. And it's also the greatest game of all time.
  2. JPRADO
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    There was a few games that can make a perfect score. MGS V: TPP is one of these games.
    Wonderful visual, amazing history, awesome gameplay that give you many ways to play, The soundtrack has been carefully created to the smallest detail.

    The game does not have a single bad critic, in my opinion.
  3. Habachi
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    MGSV is, hands down, the best of the franchise gameplay wise, and a contender for best game all around as well.

    TPP takes a departure from previous titles (bar Peace Walker) in the sense that is no longer a linear, cutscene-plagued game. Cutscenes are less prominent than in previous games (except for the prologue, but it's expected for the introduction to ANY game to have plenty of    MGSV is, hands down, the best of the franchise gameplay wise, and a contender for best game all around as well.

    TPP takes a departure from previous titles (bar Peace Walker) in the sense that is no longer a linear, cutscene-plagued game. Cutscenes are less prominent than in previous games (except for the prologue, but it's expected for the introduction to ANY game to have plenty of cutscenes anyway), and missions are split. This means, no longer games where a single score was given to the whole playthrough. Each mission has it's individual score, and they can be redone if you're not sastified with the result, albeit with a reward reduction (half the GMP [money] reward).

    Main missions have the mandatory objectives to fulfill, and then hidden ones which are optional to complete but add up (either by score, or with personeel/gear). The game grants you total freedom on how to complete them. If the mission says "Eliminate x target", you can fulton him and it'll be fine (as a matter of fact, fultoning is preferrable to killing, as the targets are, more often than not, proficient at their job).

    Then you have side ops. These are missions which don't need to be completed to advance through the storyline, but whose rewards are so great that, in some cases, it's basically impossible to progress without doing them. Also, there are some side ops (tagged in yellow) which are still a must do anyway. Side ops are, imo, way more enjoyable than the main missions, since you have no scoring whatsoever for them, and you can do them the way you want without being punished.

    In terms of freedom, MGSV is a game which, albeit rewarding stealth over action, still allows you go guns blazing and get an S score anyway (happened to me so many times). You can also just explore the vast Afghan world (not to spoil anything, there's more to explore than just Afghanistan), and take on outposts and main bases for new recruits, diamonds (GMP source), vehicles, and resources to build up your motherbase. Random events (sandstorms, rains, etc) will make it easier to infiltrate, but also harder to spot the enemy if you haven't done that beforehand (you can scout enemy positions with your binocs).

    This game has more two unique features, when compared to previous titles; Motherbase, and buddies. While Motherbase isn't precisely a new one (already present in Peace Walker), here it's been reworked extensively. GMP is no longer obtained from recruits, but from sending them to Outer Ops, finding diamons, and doing Side Ops and Main Missions. It won't expand on it's own either; you need to order the construction of new facilities for it to expand, and such demands time, GMP, and resources. Unlike PW, you can also visit your MP, which is actually required because if you're away for too long, your soldiers will miss you and eventually fight amongst each other. While not mandatory to go back, some game events force you do it. You'll want to go anyway for allowing certain things to happen (there's a Main Mission which requires you to go back actually).

    Then, you have the buddy system. Basically, it's a companion which you can bring with you to combat. Only one is avaliable from start, with others being obtainable from certain events (if you don't do them, then you won't get them). They play a big role in helping you, so it's advisable to recruit all of them if possible.

    For story telling, the game largely reduced the cutscenes and replaced the info delivery with cassette tapes (also getting rid of the CODEC this way). I find this to be a god sent as you can listen to the tapes when exploring the world or just wandering around your base, meaning that no time is lost.

    All things considered (with my 30 hours worth of playing so far), this is my final score and pros-cons:

    Pros:

    Excellent Gameplay.

    Great Story (and it's delivery system. Not an overburden of cutscenes).

    Unparalleled customization capability for a MGS game.

    Open world, non-linear experience, with results in basically being different for each player.

    Mother base building (I love management, can be a con. Not too bothersome, just a two-minute browsing every now and then. You can do it while riding your chopper).

    Cons:

    Staff morale mechanics (you have to go and see EVERY SINGLE SOLDIER to raise their morale. When your base gets big, there's no point in doing it. The penalty isn't that bad either way).

    Shower isn't really needed to clean the blood. Just change your outfit and you're set. If the blood and it's cons were intended as a way to make you go back to MB, then it failed miserably.

    PS: Ignore the guy who gave a zero. He only did the prologue and failed miserably. **** gets great (if it didn't already) in mission 1.    … Expand
  4. chescone
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This is the best game of the last 5 years. it's a Masterpiece by a real craftsman, Hideo Kojima. Don't pay attention the the bad reviews from users, there is a review from a guy who didn't even get past the prologue.
    This is the most freedom you'll ever get in a video game. No other open world is like this. You can DO whatever you want to get the mission done. It's Amazing. Plus, you get    This is the best game of the last 5 years. it's a Masterpiece by a real craftsman, Hideo Kojima. Don't pay attention the the bad reviews from users, there is a review from a guy who didn't even get past the prologue.
    This is the most freedom you'll ever get in a video game. No other open world is like this. You can DO whatever you want to get the mission done. It's Amazing. Plus, you get to play Hideo Kojima's farewell to his greatest creation. Metal Gear Solid.    … Expand
  5. akakhalifa22323
    Sep 3, 2015
    10
    To get S in this game is really challenging and developing new weapons is really fun. You have many things to do in this game such as main mission, side ops, fob mission.
  6. Reinkaos
    Oct 2, 2016
    10
    Best gameplay of the series and one of the best games on the ps4 yet. Don't let the "no ending" stuff some people say to undermine this great experience. It's just MGS2 all over again, people don't get the message.
  7. Shoohart
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece from legend. This is amazing game. Stealth,action,strategy, very fun to play. The best game i've ever played, really. Wonderful game, just GotY.
  8. Heavy_Boab
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    A fitting installation to a crazy series. In my opinion they have got the game play right this time. I've always felt MGS was slow with is mechanics and you had to be very methodical with your approach, the more action orientated mechanic really works well and compliments the stealth mechanics nicely.

    Micromanaging your motherbase is a nice way to take a break from all the action. I    A fitting installation to a crazy series. In my opinion they have got the game play right this time. I've always felt MGS was slow with is mechanics and you had to be very methodical with your approach, the more action orientated mechanic really works well and compliments the stealth mechanics nicely.

    Micromanaging your motherbase is a nice way to take a break from all the action. I really enjoy assigning staff to particular roles and sending them out on missions to get more rewards.

    I could say more but I'd be rambling about my love for this game.

    A fitting swan song for Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear.    … Expand
  9. snick
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    Massive, complex, challenging, deep, ambitious and innovative, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is more than a mere video game, it's a life devoted to the medium. A game for the ages.
  10. AlexDuplex
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    I am going to tell you this right now, I LOVE THIS GAME. The game is masterfully grafted, and the pacing is perfect. The combat feels responsive and satisfying, while the stealth feels exciting and terrifying. This game has truly mastered both the action and stealth genre, and in the future games belonging to either of those genres will be compared with this masterpiece. Fans of the seriesI am going to tell you this right now, I LOVE THIS GAME. The game is masterfully grafted, and the pacing is perfect. The combat feels responsive and satisfying, while the stealth feels exciting and terrifying. This game has truly mastered both the action and stealth genre, and in the future games belonging to either of those genres will be compared with this masterpiece. Fans of the series will be pleased to hear that this game has Hideo Kojima written all over it. It is everything that we have come to love about the series. The game is full of symbolism and allusions relating to the previous games (specifically Snake Eater). The game is also beautifully optimized for all platforms so you can expect a smooth gaming experience. It goes without saying at this point that I rate the game 10/10, however this is not to say that the game is flawless. One of the main gripes i have with the game is the fact that once you are in the map, there is only two ways you can get from 1 end to another. 1: you can run/ride there 2: you can use your helicopter. however this issue with number 2 is that in order to use your helicopter to get from one end of the map to the next you will have wait through 2 loading screens. However this issue is something that can probably be patched in the future. The second issue that you may experience with the game is that it seems as though the over-arching storyline takes a backseat to the episodic storylines you play though. This is something that may dissuade the more "hard-core" metal gear fan, however i personally found every side mission to be fulfilling. I rate this game 10/10 because i wholeheartedly believe this game is the best stealth game and arguably one of the best action games out there right now.… Expand
  11. WilChurch103
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    In a gaming generation where games are normally sequels that are parallel the games before it, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain proves that old dogs can learn new tricks. As a longtime fan of the Metal Gear Solid franchise I have spent the past 3-4 years tracking the development of this game and hearing almost every news article to come out. Having waited that long, when I finally gotIn a gaming generation where games are normally sequels that are parallel the games before it, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain proves that old dogs can learn new tricks. As a longtime fan of the Metal Gear Solid franchise I have spent the past 3-4 years tracking the development of this game and hearing almost every news article to come out. Having waited that long, when I finally got my hands on the game I took my expectation and set the bar really high. From the very beginning mission the game has a deep deep feel for situational discomfort, you aren't comfortable with that's happening, but this is done in a way that both excites you and scares you. You don't want to run into an enemy base but you also wonder if there are any diamonds there so you can create a larger Mother Base. It's things like this that really make the game shine as a stealth simulation, an experience where you actually feel like you are infiltrating something much larger than yourself.

    What would a Metal Gear Solid game be without it's story? Although at the time I am writing this review I have yet to complete the story, I have already seen how this story is structured and polished. Some chapters don't matter as much as others, but they all play a role in where the story is going. Even some of the side ops that aren't part of the main story hold important answers to questions created from previous games, and some give the player a fun experience that differs from the main story. Along with this incredible story comes the character's that drive them. Big Boss isn't the soldier he used to be, Kaz Miller isn't the agent he was in 1975, and Ocelot is definitely not the same as in Snake Eater. Each of these characters play an important role in where this story goes and why this story is happening. With this characters come the voice actors. When I first heard that Kiefer Sutherland would be taking the place as Big Boss I was a bit skeptical, but after having player 15+ hours of this game I can see exactly why he was chosen. Troy Baker and Robin Atkin Downes both give powerful and emotional performances as Ocelot and Miller, and both actors put just as much, if not more, raw emotion into these characters.

    Overall, The Phantom Pain is nothing short of a masterpiece, something that will be looked upon by gamers in the coming years. If there is a game that reflects the improvement of franchises, this is the one that should be looked at.    … Expand
  12. Boss-Mc
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    Hideo Kojima Game, NUff said, amazing truly a master piece!'

    Its amazing in every aspect, buddy, equipments, own mother base, own mercenary army, vehicles, items and all, i never wanted to buy ps4, but when this came i just had to get Phantom Pain edition of ps4 superb quality game, and truly worth the money!
  13. JKR
    Sep 4, 2015
    10
    I've been a fan of this series since 1998 and each iteration has imo brought something new to the table..but with MGSV kojima hasn't just outdone his previous work, he has obliterated it! MGSV is the MGS game I've been dreaming about.
    The Previous MGS games were all really for long time fans of the series. This however appeals to newcomers alike thanks to the new direction kojima took    I've been a fan of this series since 1998 and each iteration has imo brought something new to the table..but with MGSV kojima hasn't just outdone his previous work, he has obliterated it! MGSV is the MGS game I've been dreaming about.
    The Previous MGS games were all really for long time fans of the series. This however appeals to newcomers alike thanks to the new direction kojima took with this entry in the MGS universe. The trademark cut scenes which could span up to an hour in mgs4 are replaced with a great balance between game play and cut-scenes.
    All the people complaining the dead spaces in the game play should really check up on the core principle of MGSV which is TEO(tactical espionage operations), adding towns and civilians to such a game would completely destroy the immersion. So if you're going for this game thinking it's GTA then simply don't buy it, if you're however looking for one of the best gaming experiences in recent time the I highly recommend this!    … Expand
  14. hagworm
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    I have played almost every Metal Gear Solid game, and it's exciting to see how Mr. Kojima innovated the series and shaped it to create something so extraordinary like The Phantom Pain. The fullness and the freedom of gameplay, superb graphics, complicated yet amazing story, and lots of surprising details make MGS V: The Phantom Pain not only the best video game of all time, but also theI have played almost every Metal Gear Solid game, and it's exciting to see how Mr. Kojima innovated the series and shaped it to create something so extraordinary like The Phantom Pain. The fullness and the freedom of gameplay, superb graphics, complicated yet amazing story, and lots of surprising details make MGS V: The Phantom Pain not only the best video game of all time, but also the best entertainment product so far.… Expand
  15. MisterMansfield
    Sep 5, 2015
    10
    I always liked Metal Gear games but this game is insane! This is how you bring a game franchise into next-gen! Only negative reviews I see are ones that complain about prologue which yeah its kinda long but the game opens up a lot after the first 10%
  16. Be_Objective
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This game it's not perfect. The story is lacking on the first hours and the writting can be silly at times. However, when you consider how fun and polished the gameplay is and just how gut wrenching the story can get on its final hours, this is easy to forgive. If you are not a fan of the series you can substract a point (still a must buy though) but if you are, then you probably haveThis game it's not perfect. The story is lacking on the first hours and the writting can be silly at times. However, when you consider how fun and polished the gameplay is and just how gut wrenching the story can get on its final hours, this is easy to forgive. If you are not a fan of the series you can substract a point (still a must buy though) but if you are, then you probably have already bought it.… Expand
  17. fishandcheese
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    Best game ever! The freedom in this game greats the replay-ability to another level! Apart from the story keeping you gripped, the other side-ops and base activities are really really REALLY fun and is my fav part of this game and what makes this game from very good to super great.
  18. rvillodres
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    the game is a good open world game, but like most open world game like GTAV and Skyrim it suffers from the lack of things going to point A to point B, which is forgivable because when you do get to your destination you can tackle it anyway you want too, go ahead guns blazing or take short cuts or longer routes to finish an objective,which makes it the best open world game to date. The bestthe game is a good open world game, but like most open world game like GTAV and Skyrim it suffers from the lack of things going to point A to point B, which is forgivable because when you do get to your destination you can tackle it anyway you want too, go ahead guns blazing or take short cuts or longer routes to finish an objective,which makes it the best open world game to date. The best part here is that when it's your birthday is that you are given a treat by your soldiers. Controls are awesome very fluid and unmatched, graphics are superb with detail background and all character models, sound the music is fantastic you'll find playing either the MGS musics or the 80's music cassette tapes, story has a HUGE twist on the end which made it more interesting. Overall 10/10 Perfect game to date for anyone who loves open world, stealth and awesome gameplay. Also do not forget to go back to mother base from time to time for surprises and explore it.… Expand
  19. Achelexus
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    The sexist legbeards in gamerghazi and tumblr are already whining and giving negative reviews because this game is fueled by their mythical misogyny, according to them.

    So here I am, fixing this.
  20. screwlicious
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a great game which. This it totally next gen and what PS4 is all about. No other games can be compared to this, period. I get half of my money back within the first 5 minutes. lol. Thank you Kojima!… Expand
  21. Asellia
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    Absolutely stunning beyond words! I came into this expecting it to be good, but it's.. it's beyond that. Surpassed my expectations of not only this game, but any game in every possible way just about! I am grateful to have gotten the chance to play this!
  22. Pwnographyz
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    I've never ever had a Gameplay like this in any Game ever, the extremely many possibilities u're offered finishing a Mission. This was the first MGS for me, didn't played any others, I've never been gripped that hard into a Story like this one. There are so many 'wait, don't tell me this is poss... THIS IS POSSIBLE?!' moments. Also the hundreds of small details put in the Game gets a smileI've never ever had a Gameplay like this in any Game ever, the extremely many possibilities u're offered finishing a Mission. This was the first MGS for me, didn't played any others, I've never been gripped that hard into a Story like this one. There are so many 'wait, don't tell me this is poss... THIS IS POSSIBLE?!' moments. Also the hundreds of small details put in the Game gets a smile into my face. By far the most fun game I've ever played. 120 hours into currently. 81% Finished.… Expand
  23. zovanni
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Music is great, graphics and gameplay above real, i've been waiting for this for years. Who are the fools that gave to this piece of art a zero? They should be kicked out of mc, they're not from planet earth
  24. jules1964
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    I will keep it short and sweet. I sold Witcher 3 to buy this game and boy oh boy i'm glad i did. To me Witcher 3 open world didn't seem life like enough for me but when i play mgs5 i forget about everything in real life and i am actually in the game. This is one game i will never sell or tire of.
  25. TheGamer5543
    Sep 7, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. There is no other way to say it. Easily the best gameplay in any Metal Gear game, hands down. The graphics are SPECTACULAR, and I played it on Xbox 360. On PS4, the game obviously looks beautiful. Same goes for Xbox One and PC. The story is intriguing.

    I have nothing but good things to say about this game. It is a must own for any platform.
  26. Slash_wisdom
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    The long anticipated MGSV is a nice blend of all 5 MGS titles in one with a new open world freedom to explore and gives you the player the freedom to infiltrate however you like. Big Boss tale of revenge is very fun to see what and how Big Boss became a villain, he's quiet and has a new voice in (Sutherland) when he does speak I personally miss David Hayter but that does not effect theThe long anticipated MGSV is a nice blend of all 5 MGS titles in one with a new open world freedom to explore and gives you the player the freedom to infiltrate however you like. Big Boss tale of revenge is very fun to see what and how Big Boss became a villain, he's quiet and has a new voice in (Sutherland) when he does speak I personally miss David Hayter but that does not effect the game as a whole. This game is hands down the perfect storm to old and new generations of MGS fans and g=gamers alike and has game of the year written all over it. A must buy.… Expand
  27. Obiwanmark
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was the first Metal Gear game I've played, and it is one of, if not the best game I've played this generation. Game play is spot on, brilliant mechanics, great sound track and a great story with! Wasn't a fan of the true ending, and also thought the missions which you replay under certain circumstances post 30 were a bit cheap, however, this in no way hinders this game being a masterpiece.… Expand
  28. VicViper1984
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is without a doubt a modern classic. It is a game that dares to push boundaries and to be truly ambitious where far too many developers and their series are far too comfortable stagnating with each iteration of their respective series. Whether you are a long time fan of the series, a newcomer, or even someone who found previous titles in the seriesMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is without a doubt a modern classic. It is a game that dares to push boundaries and to be truly ambitious where far too many developers and their series are far too comfortable stagnating with each iteration of their respective series. Whether you are a long time fan of the series, a newcomer, or even someone who found previous titles in the series weren't really your thing, or just outright disliked them, I implore you to try this game, really try it. I say this because it is one of the only instances in gaming history where a series has made such an incredibly and surprisingly massive leap forward, not only for the series itself, but more importantly for gaming as a whole. This is the kind of game that sets a standard, this is the kind of game that's merits can not be simply measured by the sum of it's parts. I can only hope, and pray that other gamers will look at this game as a shining example of the difference between a game that is produced with true care and creativity, with ambition behind it and innovation pushing it forward and making it a reality, and games that are just yearly releases of the same old **** running on dated engines, with barely any real change save for new maps and a new generic story, pushed out too early and often buggy and incomplete, with withheld content planned as DLC's right from the start.

    Don't get me wrong The Phantom Pain is not a "perfect game" nothing is of course. It has it's fair share of issues, could have a better fast travel system, missions could be a bit more varied, has a few bugs that could be cleared up, vehicles could have been made to preform better. But overall, in the grand scheme of what the game offers, and also compared to the faults of MOST modern games, it's flaws are negligible at their worst. And that is impressive considering how technically advanced the game is, the fact that it's on every console and PC barring the Wii/Wii U, and that it's running on an entirely new engine on unfamiliar consoles. That's almost always a recipe for a whole lot of technical glitches that this game is surprisingly lacking in all things considered.

    The one really major "flaw" that may turn some people off from this game is how it approaches it's story. Due to the extensive length of the game, and also due to the fact that it's both a Prequel and a Sequel to a long running timeline (which is a writing nightmare) the game has a relatively slow pace that won't grab a good number of people. This is amplified by the fact that Kojima made a strong attempt at shifting the focus in storytelling to be more action and expression based than dialogue based, which for any film freaks like myself, is great. The cinematography is second to none, but I fully understand how it would be hard for many to really take in. The game does provide exposition in the form of cassette tapes you can play whenever you'd like. But still I can see how the story may not click with a good deal of people. That said it is quite a violent and often times grim game, so it's great for those who are interested games that are a bit more on the mature side.

    Gameplay and presentation are where the game really shines though. As the focus has shifted from what was a cut scene heavy series, MGSV is in nearly every way, the most amazingly detailed game-play experience yet in gaming, the beauty behind it is the level of depth in it's mechanics which is what Hideo Kojima is known for, although it's always been on such a small scale. George Weidman from Super Bunnyhop once said "If The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is an ocean that's a foot deep, the Metal Gear Solid 3, is the Mariana Trench." Which is something that I would agree with. And now, Kojima has taken that depth that warranted such a statement and has applied it to an "ocean" of his own, no longer confined to such a limited scale or game length, MGSV is one of the very few games where you can do just about anything you could ever want to do and more, and more importantly, where it all feels good, where it's all natural and applicable, where any choice you make is a valid choice that isn't penalized or ineffective. But what's more it may be the ONLY game I have ever played that grows and adapts to how it's being played and then works to counter it and forces the player to grow and adapt, all thanks to it's multitude of features that all work in tandem to make each time you replay a mission, or replay the game unique, and unpredictable.

    If you have any doubts about purchasing MGSV, I implore you to throw caution to the wind and buy this game, it is without a doubt, the best game purchase you'll have made in the last decade. And it will serve to send a message to developers that this is the level of quality we expect from our games, and that we as gamers are done being shoehorned in to only having a steady stream of rehashed bull**** available for us to play. Support quality, not marketability and profit margins.    … Expand
  29. bw217904
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    game is so good I made an account to give my first review ever. My favorite games in the last 10 years are now: Skyrim, Mass Effect Series, Metal Gear Solid V (no particular order), the game is perfect, definitely the best game on next gen and I play A LOT of games. I haven't stopped playing since I bought last monday, definitely need to start an AA meeting for this game.
  30. justdoit
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    That moment when you create a Metacritic account just to say how good a game is
    If you are on the fence get it now

    GOTY of 2015 no doubt no question
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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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