Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. Poringx
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chanceThis game is a must buy for any gamer looking for that fresh and innovative gameplay, story, graphics and music. This game is an all in one given to you for the same price as other games that do not even compare, don't look at what the people that are giving it a bad score, they are only whining because it's open world and you are not babied through a linear story anymore. Give it a chance and I know you will fall in love with this game, just like I did! Brilliant, just brilliant...… Expand
  2. gaxxo99
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    I've been playing games for 20 years, Nothing before or most probably ever again will be as majestic as this quite stunning masterpiece of a game. I love my girlfriend but if had to choose between her and mgs5 I would have to leave her (as much as love her) i love this game just a little more. If you hate gaming but would like to give it a try make this the one for you!. Pure genius! hideoI've been playing games for 20 years, Nothing before or most probably ever again will be as majestic as this quite stunning masterpiece of a game. I love my girlfriend but if had to choose between her and mgs5 I would have to leave her (as much as love her) i love this game just a little more. If you hate gaming but would like to give it a try make this the one for you!. Pure genius! hideo please give us one more. x… Expand
  3. SnurgBurgler
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This game is literally one of THE best games I have ever played on earth. Now for me, this game is definitely in my top 10 favorite games of all time, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's an AMAZING game. The mechanics of the game are great and it's one of the shining things about this game. You have to use stealth and strategy to get your objective finished. The game isThis game is literally one of THE best games I have ever played on earth. Now for me, this game is definitely in my top 10 favorite games of all time, but that doesn't take away from the fact that it's an AMAZING game. The mechanics of the game are great and it's one of the shining things about this game. You have to use stealth and strategy to get your objective finished. The game is really fun and the story is great. This game is a great open-world stealth strategy game. Riding around on your horse through the open-world and taking over enemy outposts. The story is also pretty great as well. It's a bit sparse and the gameplay is what really shines about this game. The graphics also look great, though, since it's an open-world game, it does have it's graphical glitches and some graphics that look a bit weird, but that doesn't take away from the game at all. This game is amazing, and this review doesn't even do it justice, but it's a great game and a gem of the year and definitely on my top 10 games of 2015.… Expand
  4. GORGMOARGORG
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    From a sheer graphic and game-play stand point this game is awesome...lots of actual fun things to do. I haven't really played anything like it.

    The story while enjoyable was lacking and the finish just can't carry it to the end. This is a great video game in itself but again the story was lacking and not up to par of the previous entries.
  5. jpettibone
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions -Excellent base management system -Free additional online mode (MGO) Cons: -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it What stood out: -"The Truth" main op,    Pros:
    -Visually stunning, plus 1080p@steady 60fps
    -Incredibly open-ended stealth gameplay
    -Cutscenes are all well directed and ooze production quality
    -Voice acting is excellent with one or two exceptions
    -Excellent base management system
    -Free additional online mode (MGO)
    Cons:
    -Story is far more sparse than any other MGS game before it
    What stood out:
    -"The Truth" main op, "Shining Lights, Even in Death" main op    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. JudasKiss12
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Best stealth game ever made? Best action game? Even better. This is, perhaps, the best game ever made. A rollercoaster story with tons of twists and turns, wrapped up with the best gameplay I've ever experienced. Bravo, Kojima.
  9. Teamflasher
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    I never had patience to play the MGS games. My last MGS game was on my PS2. But since I heard many positive stories about the last MGS of Kojima, I bought the game. Now, I'm older and I have the patience to play the game. I loved it. I can write a whole story about MGSV TPP but it'll take days about it. Thank you Hideo Kojima!
  10. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Fox Engine was created for Phantom Pain and they are really compatible, beautiful graphics, nice missions (even the secundary) and also an amazing and tipically gameplay for the Metal Gear franchise, you have a mother base to administrate, training, and also partners and tons of items and weapons to have success on your quest.
    Great stor and of course a Hideo Kojima Game quality, some fan    Fox Engine was created for Phantom Pain and they are really compatible, beautiful graphics, nice missions (even the secundary) and also an amazing and tipically gameplay for the Metal Gear franchise, you have a mother base to administrate, training, and also partners and tons of items and weapons to have success on your quest.
    Great stor and of course a Hideo Kojima Game quality, some fan service and hours of fun. Masterpiece    … Expand
  11. AdeptaSororita
    Sep 15, 2015
    9
    Why are you reading this and not playing The Phantom Pain!

    Amazing game, one of the best in the series and even though the name kinda creeps me out - its a solid 9 out of 10
  12. 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
  13. Angeluca91
    Sep 4, 2015
    9
    instructions for those who have rated this game 5 or less: 1) take your console 2)open the window 3)throw the console out 4)find a new hobby.
    seriously a game could be not be of your liking but to rating bad this game is impossible...
  14. 3ep1995
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    the game play mechanics are perfect, it's like all of the works and experiences from the last 10 games have led to this final top notch work of art in every aspect. there are so much to discover and to do in an open world setting.
    and it's not just about the game play, the stunning visuals, great voice acting, an awesome story, and many other things that exist in this game which can    the game play mechanics are perfect, it's like all of the works and experiences from the last 10 games have led to this final top notch work of art in every aspect. there are so much to discover and to do in an open world setting.
    and it's not just about the game play, the stunning visuals, great voice acting, an awesome story, and many other things that exist in this game which can easily bring it the game of the year(if not the generation) award.    … Expand
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. HanShot1st
    Dec 4, 2015
    4
    This game is over hyped, and the worst in the Metal Gear Solid series.

    It's unfinished. Lacks story. Lacks "character" in the characters, and has a really silly twist in who Big Boss is in this game. The graphics are beautiful. However the game play is boring and repetitive. Its literally doing the same missions over and over about 15 times, going back to the same locations about 15    This game is over hyped, and the worst in the Metal Gear Solid series.

    It's unfinished. Lacks story. Lacks "character" in the characters, and has a really silly twist in who Big Boss is in this game.

    The graphics are beautiful. However the game play is boring and repetitive. Its literally doing the same missions over and over about 15 times, going back to the same locations about 15 times. The landscape is devoid of any life...only enemy soldiers and occasional animals.

    It also has the worst iteration of Metal Gear Online. MGO3 is garbage compared to MGO2.

    And it's almost laughable people calling this a masterpiece, when clearly, it isn't. If you want to play an epic MGS game... pick up Guns of the Patriots.    … Expand
  19. OskarAndersson2
    Apr 6, 2017
    4
    This game have great graphics, good game-play and good voice acting. The 1st problem I have with MG SV is that the story is basically non existing. In the others games there is so much story in them. And the 2nd problem I have with the game is the open world because there's barely anything in it. The 3rd and final problem is this game is so BORING because I do the same missions over andThis game have great graphics, good game-play and good voice acting. The 1st problem I have with MG SV is that the story is basically non existing. In the others games there is so much story in them. And the 2nd problem I have with the game is the open world because there's barely anything in it. The 3rd and final problem is this game is so BORING because I do the same missions over and over so I don't see why I should continue . So to sum it all up, this game is so boring.… Expand
  20. KnucklesChaotix
    Nov 11, 2015
    9
    Amazing, there is (almost) nothing about this game I dislike. The only downside is that the story doesn't really feel like it has a definitive ending. Gameplay is perfect, story is great, characters are lovable, and the game is overall heart-wrenching and thrilling, just like all the others in the series.
  21. DrakeGarrison
    Sep 11, 2015
    9
    Following the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima's first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.
  22. damianpara
    Sep 9, 2015
    9
    Ending a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a fewEnding a huge franchise such as MG is not an easy thing to do, nor is evolving and progressing the series as each game goes by. For the record MGSV is the most evolved entry in the series, and fans who have stuck close to Snake and co. all these years may feel a sense of hallow and misguidance after the first few hours into this game. Yes the intro is long, a-la MGS4 cut scene with a few moments that allow the player some control, more so masked as a tutorial. After that it's straight game play, the first 20 hours left me asking for more cut scene! Which I'm sure is the inner MG fan asking for more clarification, as I'm definitely not used to this much game play, without a lengthy explanation about the absurd situation that had just occurred. Most of the game's extraneous story, is delivered to the player via recordings given in the form of cassette tapes. Given the vast amount of exploration and seem less control between the open world and Mother Base, it's actually a great medium to listen in on some of the on-goings in the background as you're trying to organise your Mother Base staff, initiate your men into war, locate resources etc. But if you're a die-hard MG fan, my advise to you is; put everything you know aside when playing this game. I'll give you ten bucks if you don't drop your jaw in awe for the environment that you explore, the animation of the characters that are almost lifelike, the gorgeous graphics and even the added Mother Base missions and extra Side Ops. Although as amazing as this all is, the game does have some niggles that at times required me to get off my seat, and inhale a sense of "I will not punch my screen", as the controls can sometimes become extremely frustrating, especially when handling D-Horse. But these minor issues aside, I am having the absolute time of my life with this game and you should too. Is it the best MG game for the fans? I'm actually not sure. Is it one of the best games I have ever played? Absolutely.… Expand
  23. Tgooding01
    Oct 22, 2015
    8
    The stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficultThe stealth mechanics of MGSV are pretty much spot on and not getting spotted or killing anyone is a pretty big challenge. The only think that disappoints me is the story, while I won't give anything away... and I'm yet to finish the game I don't feel attached. Most missions don't seem to drive the story they just "happen". I know that driving a story in an open world is more difficult than if it was linear but I feel it could do more.… Expand
  24. 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
  25. realtonit
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    This game, like the previous Kojima games, tries to be a mix between a movie and a video game. Few can accomplish this in the industry with such quality as Kojima, and he did it yet again.

    The gameplay is just FLAWLESS. That`s it. You will feel like you`re Snake, specially with the open world concept. You will progress as you desire, and this makes that much diference when getting into    This game, like the previous Kojima games, tries to be a mix between a movie and a video game. Few can accomplish this in the industry with such quality as Kojima, and he did it yet again.

    The gameplay is just FLAWLESS. That`s it. You will feel like you`re Snake, specially with the open world concept. You will progress as you desire, and this makes that much diference when getting into the character. Also, MGS5 is a game that is made of several games. You are gonna be the CEO of your mother base, deciding which staff is better for each job, design your base, decide which upgrades to research, etc. This is you building the Mother Base you would invade years later, as Solid Snake. This is too cool (for a MGS fan at least).

    The story could be better (the game feels like its not finished) but thats why its not a full 10.

    All in all, if you like good games, get this one. If you like MG games, you are already late in getting this.    … Expand
  26. HarlanSaysSo
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Just an absolute blast to play. The amount of detail in this game is simply staggering. The overwhelming options on which to tackle any situation is also amazing. If this is the way to go out, then bravo Kojima-San. I absolutely love this game. There is a bit of a learning curve but after a couple of hours, everything starts to fall into place and becomes a little more smooth. If this isJust an absolute blast to play. The amount of detail in this game is simply staggering. The overwhelming options on which to tackle any situation is also amazing. If this is the way to go out, then bravo Kojima-San. I absolutely love this game. There is a bit of a learning curve but after a couple of hours, everything starts to fall into place and becomes a little more smooth. If this is indeed the last run for Metal Gear Solid, you just absolutely MUST MUST MUST buy this game. Do not miss out on playing one of the best games ever made. It truly is as simple as that . 10/10… Expand
  27. Hunter1534
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Extremely fun game. Don't listen to the whiny vocal minority. Some of the best stealth mechanics in the stealth genre. The story is also much more subtle than the previous game which I like.
  28. JohnathanWells
    Sep 16, 2015
    9
    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average. It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching    The gameplay is glorious, the sound is sweet, the graphics are beautiful. It's almost a perfect game.
    Almost.
    The story, one of the most important elements of a Metal Gear game is... average.
    It's not bad, it's not like it isn't interesting either, it's just that the pacing, the unfinished arcs and the cut content make this game so close to be a 10/10 just to fall right before reaching that number. It's a REAL shame, I wanted this game to be the best game in the series, and to some extent it does have the best everything, but the story... it just didn't deliver.

    I hope Konami releases DLC with some if not all of the content that's clearly not in the game. I hope the game gets saved just like Mass Effect 3 did.    … Expand
  29. BOXTiger
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Kojima is perfect once MORE.

    You can enjoy this game even if it's your first metal gear.

    Don't afraid of it. You'll be Real **** Absorbed in Metal gear V.

    Thank you Kojima
  30. CR2803
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    Simply, Game of the Year.

    One of the few game where I don't understand how someone could give a negative score. I know you're entitled to your own opinions, but you have to be completely deluded to give this game a zero. If you were ever even slightly a fan of the previous games, you'd appreciate how much better this is. If you weren't a fan, don't give the game a negative score just    Simply, Game of the Year.

    One of the few game where I don't understand how someone could give a negative score. I know you're entitled to your own opinions, but you have to be completely deluded to give this game a zero. If you were ever even slightly a fan of the previous games, you'd appreciate how much better this is. If you weren't a fan, don't give the game a negative score just because it's not your type of game. The story is the best yet, the gameplay is one of the smoothest you'll play and as good as bug-free as you could get for what's on the verge of an open world RPG. Visually stunning, really makes use of the PS4's capabilities.

    There is so much to do in this game you'll struggle to 100% it, but it's definitely worth the struggle if you could even class it as one. Re-masters aside, the best Playstation 4 game yet for me, a game you'll really lose track of time when you're playing.    … Expand
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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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