Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

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

    (-1) Unfinished Game

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

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

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

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

    For a stealth-heavy game, it sucks:

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

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

    This game is developed by a Japanese freak, I don't even want to name him. You play one of his games, you play them all. They are all complicated in the same way, yet they are all wonky in the same way.    … Expand
  15. spaghettiwest
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    incredible masterpiece
    story 9
    gameplay 10
    sound and music 10
    graphics 10
    kojima 10
    this game is art
  16. GIMI3
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    loved this game. the gameplay of mgs5 is smooth and responsive. the stealth is a bit hard but when you complete it you feel rewarded. the story of this game is lackluster though
  17. JoseManuel10_
    Jun 11, 2023
    5
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a action-adventure stealth video game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami.

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

    + Good Graphics, The Cutscene looks great
    + Best Gameplay of the series
    - Boring Story
    - Skull Face Is A Weak Antagonist
    - Wasted Characters
    - There's nothing to do in Mother Base and it is boring to walk around it
    - Repeat Missions
    - Some Main Mission feels like side missions
    - Repetitive Side Missions
    - Clunky Boss Fights
    - Boring Open World
    - Fighting the Skulls are Clunky and Annoying    … Expand
  18. dreamnight
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    I love this game since childhood and amazing graphics and lot action and amazing graphic and good day
  19. Idk123456789
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Good story with a good plot twist at the end.
    Graphics look better than some games released today.
    Some of the best third person gameplay ever.
    Tons of weapon and tool variety giving the player lots of different ways of approaching a mission.
    Cinematography is 11/10
    I wish we got that "mission 51" to probably conclude the story
  20. elansadrake
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Phantom Pain foi meu primeiro contato com os jogos do Hideo Kojima e o quão ele me surpreendeu foi incrível, a começar pela historia com uma narrativa que tem o toque de Kojima, e todas as possibilidades que esse mundo oferece dentro da proposta de Steath militar está além de tudo que já vi, o jogo eleva o nível desse estilo de jogo muito além e lembrar que esse jogo poderia ter sido muitoPhantom Pain foi meu primeiro contato com os jogos do Hideo Kojima e o quão ele me surpreendeu foi incrível, a começar pela historia com uma narrativa que tem o toque de Kojima, e todas as possibilidades que esse mundo oferece dentro da proposta de Steath militar está além de tudo que já vi, o jogo eleva o nível desse estilo de jogo muito além e lembrar que esse jogo poderia ter sido muito mais, infelizmente nunca veremos o máximo potencial desse jogo graças a Konami.… Expand
  21. Alex_Pilgrim008
    May 25, 2023
    9
    MGS V is great, but it isn't classic Metal Gear. It's more like a Tom Clancy open-world game. On the plus side, "Phantom" is packed with content. It has amazing graphics and a good story. But the TV episodic structure doesn't work. Also Kiefer Sutherland is more Jack Bauer than Big Boss. Kojima made a big mistake replacing David Hayter. I also don't like that the backstory is revealedMGS V is great, but it isn't classic Metal Gear. It's more like a Tom Clancy open-world game. On the plus side, "Phantom" is packed with content. It has amazing graphics and a good story. But the TV episodic structure doesn't work. Also Kiefer Sutherland is more Jack Bauer than Big Boss. Kojima made a big mistake replacing David Hayter. I also don't like that the backstory is revealed through audio cassettes. Some fans will appreciate the emphasis on gameplay over cutscenes. Despite the flaws, the game is great. I would rate it with a 9.3 out of 10.… Expand
  22. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    8
    I've never been that big a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series - I found the controls clumsy, the one-false-move-and-you're-dead trial and error formula exasperating and seemed to spend more time watching the games than actually playing them. This is still true of certain sections of MGS V but the more open world approach eliminates the worst of it, creating a sort of stealth version of RedI've never been that big a fan of the Metal Gear Solid series - I found the controls clumsy, the one-false-move-and-you're-dead trial and error formula exasperating and seemed to spend more time watching the games than actually playing them. This is still true of certain sections of MGS V but the more open world approach eliminates the worst of it, creating a sort of stealth version of Red Dead that makes for easily the best instalment in the franchise.… Expand
  23. Underpants
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Juegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de serJuegaso simplemente increíble lo original que es este juego con su jugabilidad tan exquisita lastima que no cuenta con una excelente historia como los otros metal gears pero sin duda sus cinematicas están llenas de emoción y momentos increíbles.fue un juego recortado lastimosamente pero aún así dejaron un título con jugabilidad de sigilo y que te transmite la verdadera sensación de ser rambo o infiltracion las increíbles horas que horas de juego que te da este título y todo el tiempo estás desbloqueando y descubriendo nuevo contenido mejoras,armas,mecánicas… Expand
  24. Hevox
    May 16, 2023
    9
    9, its too hard to explain. The Phantom pain is more than just a game, it's several years of waiting, speculation and broken promise. The whole behind the scene story with Konami, the missing chapter 3 and the promise of an uncompromising story that never happened...
    MGS V features the best TPS gameplay ever, a veritable sandbox of infiltration in a world so empty...
    But despite all that    9, its too hard to explain. The Phantom pain is more than just a game, it's several years of waiting, speculation and broken promise. The whole behind the scene story with Konami, the missing chapter 3 and the promise of an uncompromising story that never happened...
    MGS V features the best TPS gameplay ever, a veritable sandbox of infiltration in a world so empty...
    But despite all that it's one of the games where I had the most fun.
    This game cannot be rated for my whole experience.
    Play Time : 213h    … Expand
  25. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  26. newjks
    May 12, 2023
    9
    Best MGS after Snake Eater, more open ended infiltration make MGSTPP the best MGS, story wise snake eater still hold the crown, but gameplay this topped snake eater
  27. SgtSocks
    May 11, 2023
    8
    Creative, Intense, and Fun, Makes you want to keep on playing to upgrade you stuff, story I kinda tuned out though
  28. 1056015395
    May 6, 2023
    10
    To make one thing clear: 0 point reviews are mainly "sponsored" by opposing industry which is why they are mainly pointless. Some of the 10 point reviews may be "sponsored" too – but in case of MGS V 10 points are fully justified from an objective point of view. Simple as that. A modern classic as for me.
  29. PhantomBuster
    May 5, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    - Amazing visuals.
    - Perfect performance (locked 60fps) - Gameplay is refined and satisfying. Cons: - Open world feels almost useless in the grand scheme of things. Empty aside from a few wandering animals and outposts. Makes travelling between objectives feel like a chore. - Story is very barebones. - The whole mother base thing is a cool concept but doesn't really bring a    Pros:
    - Amazing visuals.
    - Perfect performance (locked 60fps)
    - Gameplay is refined and satisfying.
    Cons:
    - Open world feels almost useless in the grand scheme of things. Empty aside from a few wandering animals and outposts. Makes travelling between objectives feel like a chore.
    - Story is very barebones.
    - The whole mother base thing is a cool concept but doesn't really bring a real benefit to the gameplay.
    This game is not bad. If you enjoy Metal Gear or stealth, you'll enjoy what this game has to offer. Smooth performance and great visuals complement the satisfying gameplay. However, the empty world, barebones story, and somewhat unnecessary mechanics (Mother Base) make it feel like it is FAR from its full potential.
    MGSV: TPP is a game that I found myself enjoying at times, and forcing myself to play at others.    … Expand
  30. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    9
    This game affected me so much that I had to change my channel name. Now it's Furtividade Explosiva (Explosive Stealth in portuguese) because the game is about stealth but I always sucked at it and would end up getting found out and blowing everything up after an hour or two of dying, LOL! But the unanswered question is: How did Quiet, who was sent to kill the Boss twice, suddenly fall inThis game affected me so much that I had to change my channel name. Now it's Furtividade Explosiva (Explosive Stealth in portuguese) because the game is about stealth but I always sucked at it and would end up getting found out and blowing everything up after an hour or two of dying, LOL! But the unanswered question is: How did Quiet, who was sent to kill the Boss twice, suddenly fall in love with him? Anyway, the only defect of this game is that Quiet looks exactly like my ex-wife!… Expand
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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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