Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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  1. MattchewHawk
    Feb 9, 2020
    9
    A high point, and fitting end to the franchise.
    Hideo Kojima has always delivered a perfect blend of cinematic style and goofball antics to make his games feel unique from the rest of the competition. and although the final game in his Metal Gear legacy is more serious in tone, it still has those strange touches of magic to let you know it's still a Hideo Kojima game.
    Although the games    A high point, and fitting end to the franchise.
    Hideo Kojima has always delivered a perfect blend of cinematic style and goofball antics to make his games feel unique from the rest of the competition. and although the final game in his Metal Gear legacy is more serious in tone, it still has those strange touches of magic to let you know it's still a Hideo Kojima game.
    Although the games development and marketing was tainted by Konami's completely childish behavior, from not allowing Kojima to accept his awards, removing his name from all the packaging and posters, and trying to nudge him out before eventually forcing him to leave the company after the games release, the end product is still amazing.
    As a stealth game, it's everything you could want, from planning out your gear before each mission, to choosing how to best approach each objective. Sneaking feels natural and fluid. Choosing the silent approach will often lead to a cleaner outcome, but you may miss out on some of the loot you can pick up by clearing out all the enemies (although that can absolutely be done in total stealth it's easier to go guns blazing) The weapons and gadgets make you feel suitable bad ass as you take people out James Bond style.
    The story is what you would expect from a Metal Gear game although vastly bigger in scale than any other games in the series. There's also a new voice actor for Snake, Kiefer Sutherland, who adds a stronger foundation and nuance to the character than ever before.
    The larger than life characters, large scale set pieces and enormous open world areas all add to the vastness. Not to mention your home base which can be sizable in scale and population in itself if you're willing to put the effort in to expanding it and fultoning enemy soldiers, who can be turned to fight for your cause.
    The sound design is exceptional in general, although you may get a little bored of certain lines you'll hear over and over from your helicopter pilot or from Kaz.
    The open world also gives this game a totally different approach to missions. Everything is now episodic in nature rather than linear like the past games. You can approach missions and side missions in whichever order you choose. This is both a blessing and a curse, because as much fun as it is, it does somewhat disjoint the story slightly as you'll be heading back and forth to your helicopters mobile base of operations or Mother Base after most missions. But its the nature of the beast with the open world structure. It does mean that it can become a little repetitive over time. but if you can see through that, there is an exceptional piece of story telling here. I wont spoil the story as it's something better experienced first hand. But it's the best story in the franchise and will make you think about it long after its over.
    there's a ton of replayability here too as you can replay any completed mission to get an S-Rank and unlock extra XP and items.
    This was Hideo Kojimas unfortunate goodbye to a character he has developed and grown for most of his career, it's sad that it's come to an end, but I can't think of a better send off. I hope he manages to regain the franchise in the future with his new company, but if not at least this was a thrilling ride to the end.    … Expand
  2. CheeseLord
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    What this game lacks for with story, makes up for it with its fun and interesting gameplay.
  3. kyle20ellis
    Apr 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: Spoilers
    I got this game because I hugely enjoyed the previous entry (which was more of a preview) and acquired the taste. As a long time gamer, MGS5 will turn out much much much much more than you would expect and what you're to experience here can only be described as epic.

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

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

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

    Here's to you, Kojima-san.    … Expand
  4. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Just about everything about this game is phenomenal. Only problems lie in the narrative, but I would still definitely recommend it.
  5. PrinceWolf
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    PREGI
    - Il gameplay è semplicemente un sogno che s'avvera: non solo il migliore della saga, ma anche il più assuefante e profondo di sempre.
    - Immenso, maturo e speciale anche nelle più piccole cose. - Riesce ad inserirsi con maestria in una storia già spolpata e conclusa, reinterpretando e stupendo. - Questo è veramente l'addio, il saluto finale, della saga che per me va oltre il    PREGI
    - Il gameplay è semplicemente un sogno che s'avvera: non solo il migliore della saga, ma anche il più assuefante e profondo di sempre.
    - Immenso, maturo e speciale anche nelle più piccole cose.
    - Riesce ad inserirsi con maestria in una storia già spolpata e conclusa, reinterpretando e stupendo.
    - Questo è veramente l'addio, il saluto finale, della saga che per me va oltre il resto, una saga che racchiude tutto l'amore che ho per il videogioco. Grazie.

    DIFETTI
    - Avrebbe avuto il potenziale per essere oggettivamente un pilastro incrollabile nel mondo dei videogiochi, l'opera più grandiosa del passato, del presente e del futuro…alcune sbavature e mancanze inesorabili, limitano il tutto alla soggettività.    … Expand
  6. filip92
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    My favourite game ever...The mechanics,the cutscenes,the Kojima vibe...I don't want to explain a lot,everybody needs to play this masterpiece!
  7. Metayerju
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    Just for collection of the 80s tape this game is worth to play. A bit too long though a second part is just mission to be replayed again
  8. albodoin
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    I have had mixed emotions with this Metal Gears game...I loved the fluid gameplay, the open world, the upgrade system and the management of your army, but in the end most of it feels way too repetitive...it's like they copy pasted mission templates and added different objectives. Storywise? It's boring and complicated, most of it is based on intel you find and voice communication eitherI have had mixed emotions with this Metal Gears game...I loved the fluid gameplay, the open world, the upgrade system and the management of your army, but in the end most of it feels way too repetitive...it's like they copy pasted mission templates and added different objectives. Storywise? It's boring and complicated, most of it is based on intel you find and voice communication either before the mission or with casette tapes you find. I would have prefer cutscenes, because otherwise having to listen your breifing each time in the helicopter before your mission is boring and a waste of time! Send me to the mission already!! So honestly I have still played a lot but found myself loising interest after a couple of day, And one last thing, those sexy sequences around Quiet in almost every cutscenes is boring and made me lost most of my respect for Kojima; you can do better than beeing a pervert, adding this kind of content just make the game silly and childish...I would have like it to be more subtle than a woman walking around in bikini.… Expand
  9. gilb
    Aug 9, 2018
    8
    The gameplay is fun, but the story is not as good as in the other metal gear games.
  10. Empyrea
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    I've just finished this game so here goes my impressions: Graphics are excellent, as also are soundtrack, sounds, voices and cinematic. Story is ok. I mean, because MGS is a long saga you can get lost if you haven't played all of them, which is my case. For me MGS 3 for ps2 was perfect. MGS 4 had to much cinematic and very little gameplay. This game is more balanced although more cinematicI've just finished this game so here goes my impressions: Graphics are excellent, as also are soundtrack, sounds, voices and cinematic. Story is ok. I mean, because MGS is a long saga you can get lost if you haven't played all of them, which is my case. For me MGS 3 for ps2 was perfect. MGS 4 had to much cinematic and very little gameplay. This game is more balanced although more cinematic wouldn't bad. And the end, well, I won't say anything but I expected more. This game have a few weird things that at first can be funny but you'll get used to it pretty fast. Gameplay is good and smooth, you can try different tactics with different weapons although I normally used the same. Mostly I used weapons with mufflers. About the chicken helmet it can be funny in the battlefield but it looks really awkward when after a mission you see a long scene with Snake wearing it the whole time. Unnecessary, as it's also unnecessary the Hideo Kojima here and there. About sidequests at certain point of the game you'll have to do some of them to keep going with the story and they are not really interesting, same places than in the main missions and same kind of tasks. From episode 32 to 50 there are some missions that you've already completed. Now you can try to do it with high difficulty, although I tried two and I ended up quiting. Do sidequests and eventually you'll unlock more main missions. Although I was about to rate it with an 8 because of the end and for having to do sidequests to advance, the rest is excellent that's why I give it a 9. I guess it took me about 45-50 hours to beat.… Expand
  11. BDbloks12
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    This game got me into the entire series. As soon as I started playing it, I fell in love with the story and the game play and then decided to get the legacy collection in order to fully enjoy hideo kojima's masterpiece
  12. RafaelKaito
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    É visível que é um jogo incompleto nas missões principais, mas é uma obra-prima no gameplay. E isso é o mais importante em um jogo.
  13. xvvolf
    Feb 13, 2021
    5
    Picked this up on PS4's winter sale for $6. First and only metal gear game. I wish I got the enjoyment out of it that so many others do, but I found the story forgettable and most of the time I just drifted to my phone out of bordem, game play is clunky (even for a 2015 game). Graphically it's fine. It's not bad but also nothing special.
  14. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    Solid Snake 9

    This may be my entry to the Metal Gear franchise but it's one of my favorite game from the last generation. I can say it has a lot to do with Moby Dick book since i was reading prior playing this. I really immersed into the story.
  15. jiminyjazz
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    AN unbeatable masterpiece in gaming ....period. (non spoilerific analysis)
    This game is probably my favorite ever video game because of: its narrative and plot, profound stealth, intricate character design, through and fun game play and its connection to other stories in the metal gear series.
    My favorite aspect of this game is the plot. What makes it so good is that it is well    AN unbeatable masterpiece in gaming ....period. (non spoilerific analysis)
    This game is probably my favorite ever video game because of: its narrative and plot, profound stealth, intricate character design, through and fun game play and its connection to other stories in the metal gear series.

    My favorite aspect of this game is the plot. What makes it so good is that it is well thought out plot as well as it is extremely sophisticated,clever and intriguing (it reminds me of a western type of plot for some reason). The plot is executed well in the cut scenes as well as leaving the player with questions about what will happen next. overall plot/ narrative= 10/10

    the game is also paced wonderfully. Whether you like that or not is up to you as the player. It also has side missions that MAKE SENSE and are actually useful and enjoyable. pacing = 10/10

    the stealth is also another brilliant aspect. And is probably as good as its going to get in gaming. In every stealth mission you can DO ANYTHING!! You can choose the "rambo approach" or the " sneaky sneaky approach" or the "sneaky slightly loud approach", the choice is yours! stealth= 9/10

    the open world in this game is good, however it feels quite empty and devoid, however if you consider the context and the time period it is set in you will look over that.
    It does however have some well thought out details and its fun to ride in a car around the world.
    open world= 8/10

    This game does not have the same type of main menu such as metal gear 3 snake eater has. But, to be honest, IT DOES'NT MATTER!!

    the only flaw is that, people haven't recognized or understood its genius and plot, which is a huge shame as it has the BEST PLOT IN GAMING EVER.

    I GARGANTUAN-LY RECOMMEND THIS BRILLIANCE AND MASTERPIECE FOR ANY PRICE!!    … Expand
  16. SpartanSentinel
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Everything is perfect. The visuals are stunning, the voice acting, soundtrack are perfect, the story is wonderful, and the gameplay couldnt be better. The best stealth game ever created, and one of the best games ever released.
  17. reedeeculous
    May 17, 2017
    10
    A truly wonderful game that is all about the GAMEPLAY - which is exactly what I want. MGSV includes a bewildering array of tools and strategic options in how you approach your objectives, which range from short extraction missions to cinematic action set-piece sequences. Some complain about the relative "lack" of story cutscenes, but fans of gameplay-focused series like Dark Souls, ZeldaA truly wonderful game that is all about the GAMEPLAY - which is exactly what I want. MGSV includes a bewildering array of tools and strategic options in how you approach your objectives, which range from short extraction missions to cinematic action set-piece sequences. Some complain about the relative "lack" of story cutscenes, but fans of gameplay-focused series like Dark Souls, Zelda or Monster Hunter will at the very least be impressed with what has been done here, and will likely fall in love with it as I did. The missions are engrossing and pulling off an S-rank performance is a serious thrill. Technically the game is beautiful and oh by the way this is hands down one of the top 3 smoothest performing game I've ever played. I don't think I experienced a single instance of framerate dropping. Just a fantastic artistic and technical achievement. Don't believe the naysayers this is the best MG game and the best stealth-action game ever created! Easy and enthusiastic 10.… Expand
  18. BigBossToo
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    This game is flawed and I agree with many of the criticisms but the gameplay is so far beyond any other game ever released it far out weighs the negatives... if you can get past that damn plot twist it’s pribavly the greatest video game ever made.. at least from the game itself stand point
  19. huudis
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    This game is amazing with the amount of content it has, but most of the side quests are repetitive and second half of the game is basically doing same main missions again with harder difficulty. Overall very good experience with PS4 and the gameplay is superb.

    the good: + graphics + 60fps and can keep it + lots of content the bad: - storytelling wasn't like in other mgs titles -    This game is amazing with the amount of content it has, but most of the side quests are repetitive and second half of the game is basically doing same main missions again with harder difficulty. Overall very good experience with PS4 and the gameplay is superb.

    the good:
    + graphics
    + 60fps and can keep it
    + lots of content

    the bad:
    - storytelling wasn't like in other mgs titles
    - unfinished and left some things open in the story
    - Konami    … Expand
  20. nukachu
    Dec 7, 2017
    6
    The game is really good, physics, nearly cinematic graphics and details, but I found this game way more difficult than needed in terms of calling air attack, playing boring audio recordings, managing your army and so on. The game starts amazing, I thought it will be so until the end of the game. After reaching the mission in Afghanistan game became repetitive and boring, felt like I wasThe game is really good, physics, nearly cinematic graphics and details, but I found this game way more difficult than needed in terms of calling air attack, playing boring audio recordings, managing your army and so on. The game starts amazing, I thought it will be so until the end of the game. After reaching the mission in Afghanistan game became repetitive and boring, felt like I was playing in multiplayer mode. Also there are so many moments such as packing an enemy and pulling up to the air, wearing chicken mask and etc. is not suitable for this kind of games. I know in the end it's just a videogame, but at least i was expecting it will be more realistic than it is. Director of this game really wanted to add some fun moments to the game, but i personally didn't like this moments. Overall it's a good game, it's worth to give it a try.… Expand
  21. frederik1478
    Nov 15, 2020
    7
    It great and a fun game with a story you can skip. Feeling of excitement when you slowly get better to a stealth game and can begin to get S rank on every mission is amazing awesome. The amazing feeling of trying to knock an enemy out so you can defeat them without killing Them is also Amazing . Part mostly comes from the story which is supposed to be engaging if you are really long timeIt great and a fun game with a story you can skip. Feeling of excitement when you slowly get better to a stealth game and can begin to get S rank on every mission is amazing awesome. The amazing feeling of trying to knock an enemy out so you can defeat them without killing Them is also Amazing . Part mostly comes from the story which is supposed to be engaging if you are really long time fan but for me I just skipped it and have fun with the game play. It took me 25 hours and I enjoyed it… Expand
  22. MagicFingersIII
    Nov 10, 2017
    5
    I have no idea how this game gets so many of good scores. It's not well rounded.
    Story is abysmal
    Few events in game are like the worst events in whole gaming world (language thing to say and not spoil much)
    Gameplay is fun, but repetitive. If you strip this game from meh elements, not many elements left.
  23. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Well, when this game started, my expectation was high. The opening scene couldn't have the metal gear face anymore. A real spy film from the 80's was like seeing an old friend, the open world added to the new basic management mechanisms that but it could be a mini game for mobile phones, they didn’t manage to take away the shine of solid gameplay that gives us infinite options to completeWell, when this game started, my expectation was high. The opening scene couldn't have the metal gear face anymore. A real spy film from the 80's was like seeing an old friend, the open world added to the new basic management mechanisms that but it could be a mini game for mobile phones, they didn’t manage to take away the shine of solid gameplay that gives us infinite options to complete the missions. halfway thrilling but towards the end and ending abruptly, it seems that despite this game being triple the size of any metal gear kojima it didn’t manage to convince its message in a convincing way leaving the most ambitious work in the unfinished series.

    I imagine that if you have never played an MG this game will bring many new things that can please you without being too strange for taking a more modern model close to Far cry, now if you are a fan of the series like I say to lower expectations because unfortunately the part that suffered the most with the open world and being able to do the missions in any order was the story that seems often disconnected.

    The absence of big CG and the presence of only 1 really iconic boss fight and 2 others that are ok, this is undoubtedly a much better experience as a generic open world game than as a metal gear.    … Expand
  24. Malachi2017
    May 29, 2017
    10
    9.9
    Arguably, one of the best game of its generation. If not for the imperfect story presentation, MGSV TPP would have been the greatest game - without any debate.
    1. Game play is so immersive that you can spend more than 200 hours in it. Most of the time, you can control the pacing of the action, with a wide range of methods, weapons, etc to approach every mission - truly a    9.9
    Arguably, one of the best game of its generation. If not for the imperfect story presentation, MGSV TPP would have been the greatest game - without any debate.

    1. Game play is so immersive that you can spend more than 200 hours in it. Most of the time, you can control the pacing of the action, with a wide range of methods, weapons, etc to approach every mission - truly a tactical-action sandbox.
    2. Graphics are indeed next-gen level, even better than a number of games released in 2017.
    3. Controls and movement transitions are smooth and perfect.
    4. Mother Base management is a class by itself.
    5. Sounds, background music, and "sound track" are great, though I have other subjective preferences for the latter.
    6. The choice of conflict zones is very relevant and logical to the cold war era in the 1980s.
    7. By itself, the story is deep, dark, and psychological (such as Mission 43), with an intriguing espionage aspect (such as Zero's ruse). However, though story was great, it was not well presented. The insights are not spoon-fed to the player, everything is not revealed in between cutscenes either through dialogues and flashbacks. The player has to manually listen to the cassette tapes, which you'll usually do at a time when it has diminished relevancy to the immediate story. Lastly, that phantom episode should have been ours to experience.

    Bottom line: this game is a true masterpiece, a near-perfect creation except for the story presentation, and all other issues that players and reviews can come up with are just subjective matters.    … Expand
  25. Fruitylemon11
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I'll be honest it's not the best METAL GEAR but that METAL GEAR title putting it at a 10. The game is great while the unfinished thing can somewhat be seen visible for METAL GEAR fans it doesn't matter the game is enough for you to kill a lot of time occupied in MGS V. Add it to the METAL GEAR collection and keep it moving.
  26. daManne
    Mar 4, 2019
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game. I thought the franchise was dead after MGS4, which was a big disappointment to me.
    But I really liked the new Open World design of the game and the way you have to prepare for every mission yourself. Base management was fun. Developing your own gear was motivating too.
    I liked the story ok. It wasn't trying too much and I was very happy about    I was pleasantly surprised by this game. I thought the franchise was dead after MGS4, which was a big disappointment to me.
    But I really liked the new Open World design of the game and the way you have to prepare for every mission yourself. Base management was fun. Developing your own gear was motivating too.
    I liked the story ok. It wasn't trying too much and I was very happy about that.
    Up until the end of Chapter 1 this game was on its way to become my 2nd favorite after the first MGS. But Chapter 2 was really underwhelming. I didn't see any point in revisiting the old missions under more difficult circumstances. I didn't do any of those missions.
    But all in all a very good game. Too bad Kojima and Konami fell out.    … Expand
  27. KittyWhisky
    Oct 21, 2017
    6
    Hideo Kojima always made the game worthy of attention, games that were truly art. We've learned that he can't do a checkpoint or base. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was waiting. The more she appeared not only on the console from Sony. The prequel Ground Zeroes gave a good seed. We've been getting a typical representative games for srubaniya money on the popularity of the franchise.Hideo Kojima always made the game worthy of attention, games that were truly art. We've learned that he can't do a checkpoint or base. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was waiting. The more she appeared not only on the console from Sony. The prequel Ground Zeroes gave a good seed. We've been getting a typical representative games for srubaniya money on the popularity of the franchise. Our expectations, scandal Kojima with Konami resulted in an overestimation of both users and the press.

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain begins with a beautiful prologue. Hideo kojima is directing great videos. All the movies in the game is executed perfectly. After the prologue the expectations of the user on top, but then starts grindilka long hours in 100 (it at whom as). After a brilliant prologue and maybe the first mission to rescue Miller, begins an aimless romp in the sandbox. Many pointless and uninteresting additional missions diluted the plot. But the story missions sometimes are neither setting nor plot development. Rollers we all will indulge rarely. Buying this game you agree not to plot an adventure, not to play the movie with long rollers, and at long romp in the open world. The situation worsens more and that this open world (Afghanistan and Africa) completely empty and completely hostile. There is nothing but empty spaces and enemy bases.

    The game is really good. This is the best of STEL action in an open world! You have many opportunities to perform tasks. It is a pity that if you go through the game quietly, the arsenate will be only a tranquiliser gun. The lethal Arsenal of weapons is very extensive. Various gadgets are also set. With them, the game becomes infinitely replayable sandbox. Also, you have 4 partners: horse, cute dog, dog, d-walker, and sexy sniper Quiet. Each of the companions useful in their own way: with the horse's help you'll overcome the game miles, the dog will mark enemies and kill them, d-walker is generally a mini tank, a Quiet is to eliminate targets from afar.

    Those who will play Phantom Pain for the sake of the plot and stunning commercials will be disappointed. This game is about gameplay. Despite the fact that the story missions in the game a lot (50 pieces), but most can be written in extra, since there won't be anything interesting. They themselves do a few story missions are really good and are accompanied by stunning videos. But those missions are few (not more than 15, I think). Most of the story details we learn by listening to tapes, which is too much.

    In addition to performing the repetitive missions in the open world, we will equip our database (from people to animals). It's not very exciting, and extremely repetativly process.

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, unfortunately, does not deserve all these great ratings and positive reviews. This is the best prohodnyak. Go and forget. If you want to re-again, you would have to do all of these monotonous effects, to get to the plot. The game is like this not because of Kojima. It is already clear that Konami just welded on the famous brand. Kojima can understand. It is impossible to force to make a good creative product. And the story he had to suck from a finger, so at least something was. However, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain remains the best stealth action game in an open world. If you want to perform monotonous missions and play with the local sandbox, the game for you. Once the game you need to enjoy rare clips and great replayability sandbox.    … Expand
  28. ruben_rubio5
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    La ultima obra de hideo kojima para konami acabo por todo la alto pero con alguna que otra sombra, como ya sabemos metal gear solid siempre se basado en la infiltración con sigilo, pero estando en un mundo abierto como es este juego las posibilidades de completar una misión se multiplican ¿ eres cauteloso y no te gusta hacer ruido? pues silenciadores y mucho cuidado, pero si te gusta laLa ultima obra de hideo kojima para konami acabo por todo la alto pero con alguna que otra sombra, como ya sabemos metal gear solid siempre se basado en la infiltración con sigilo, pero estando en un mundo abierto como es este juego las posibilidades de completar una misión se multiplican ¿ eres cauteloso y no te gusta hacer ruido? pues silenciadores y mucho cuidado, pero si te gusta la acción directa e ir a lo loco como es mi caso, también lo vas a pasar muy bien, hablamos de un juego que cierra bien la saga pero que a nivel personal algunas partes de la historia se hicieron un poco pesadas, el juego también tiene algunos fallos que si afectan a la jugabilidad como misiones que no se guardaban problemas con la I.A enemiga y amiga y unos escenarios repetitivos.… Expand
  29. M1jaguar
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I love MGS 5! first game i got for my xbox one! Plot my be confusing for some however, i find this games plot just as good as all the metal gear games that i've player, therefore u should git it.
  30. fercaveri
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    The game is pretty good, but it falls in some things. The secondary missions are boring and repetitive in a long playthrough. The story is ok, some inconsistence but fine. Gameplay is very good and graphics too.
  31. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Es un excelente juego, muy largo, entretenido, visualmente hermoso, muy detallado, dificulta variada, lo he pasado de maravilla con este metal gear, y la verdad de disfruta mejor el juego en ps4 que en ps3
  32. MoistBread
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    A great game that is only ruined by it being incomplete. If Kojima had fully finished this game, it would have been a 10. Game runs smooth, and is engaging throughout.
  33. elotrofausto
    Nov 2, 2019
    9
    La jugabilidad táctica que llevábamos soñando desde Metal Gear Solid. Se nota que sd acabó aprisa y corriendo, sin embargo, es una suerte que exista.
  34. KoFChamp42
    Apr 24, 2017
    5
    The first half of the game was really good, it looked great, ran great, and played great, but the second half keeps the first two parts but completely forgets the 3rd. MGSV's not an awful game, but it could have been so much more.
  35. mariosgers
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    MGSV TPP has been an amazing experience that I was glad to experience. My only regret is that we all know deep inside us that there were more things to come from this game, had Konami given Kojima enough time and funds. More missions, a more concise story and chapter 3 of course. However, it is a magnificent game that I've waiting for since I was a child and first played MGS.
  36. hahaalan
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Its disadvantages are masked by its excellent gameplay, I give it 10 points, which is respect for the developer。 btw f uck you konami
  37. ECB19
    Feb 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i don`t have words to describe this masterpiece , and now i have VIH in the eyes, thanks FOX ENGINE!!!
    I LOVE THE MOMENT WHEN THIS GUY APPEARS , Ezio Auditore    … Expand
  38. Wodahs
    May 11, 2017
    7
    As an MGS fan for many years. I have all the main MGS games and completed them. I was anticipating this game back when ''Ground Zeroes'' was announced and ''Phantom Pain'' was still being speculated of its origins. I waited YEARS for this. With this in mind:
    Graphics: 9 (Beautifully optimized, natural flow from gameplay to cutscene)
    Story: 6 (So close, yet so far. Not what ''we'' wanted,    As an MGS fan for many years. I have all the main MGS games and completed them. I was anticipating this game back when ''Ground Zeroes'' was announced and ''Phantom Pain'' was still being speculated of its origins. I waited YEARS for this. With this in mind:
    Graphics: 9 (Beautifully optimized, natural flow from gameplay to cutscene)
    Story: 6 (So close, yet so far. Not what ''we'' wanted, but it's still serviceable, despite being unfinished)
    Gameplay: 7.5 (It can get old, I recommend turning off the radar and HUD)
    Sound: 7.5 (I miss Harry Gregson Williams)
    Controls: 9 (Very ''solid'', Snake feels fluid)
    Content: 6 (I didn't like replaying side missions over and over just to get the ending. I loved the paz side quest, the rest felt pretty forgettable. Where are all the goofy side quests from Peace Walker? No paz date?! I can customize weapons, I can get a cool Gray Fox skin, but most of the side quests beyond the mandatory ones are pretty bland. Loved those cassette tapes. Highly recommend you listen to them.)

    7.5/10

    Newcomers will love it, veterans will be polarized. It's a fun game, but not enough by MGS standards.
    Rest in piece, Metal Gear.    … Expand
  39. kjatafoxhound
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    En varios aspectos es una obra maestra incontestable: jugabilidad, opciones, gráficos, doblaje, duración, armamento y opciones tácticas disponibles, diseño, climatología...es una gozada jugarlo, y casi todo lo que yo siempre había deseado en un juego de este tipo.
    Sin embargo, en cuanto a argumento y estructura, encuentro problemas. Es evidente que los conflictos internos perjudicaron    En varios aspectos es una obra maestra incontestable: jugabilidad, opciones, gráficos, doblaje, duración, armamento y opciones tácticas disponibles, diseño, climatología...es una gozada jugarlo, y casi todo lo que yo siempre había deseado en un juego de este tipo.
    Sin embargo, en cuanto a argumento y estructura, encuentro problemas. Es evidente que los conflictos internos perjudicaron este apartado. De no ser por ello, hablaríamos fácilmente de uno de los mejores juegos de la historia. El caso es que la trama es muy buena, original y se disfruta; pero no la dejaron desarrollarse todo lo bien que necesitaba.
    Juego grandioso aún con sus fallos. 100% recomendable.    … Expand
  40. goldstandard
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    The gameplay is badass. Scouting a base and then planning your entry and exit give the player a great sense of autonomy in how they play the game. There's a decent variety of missions that you're given from extracting prisoners to stopping a convoy of trucks and other story driven missions. The story didn't interest me one bit but that's what movies are for, not video games. The repetitionThe gameplay is badass. Scouting a base and then planning your entry and exit give the player a great sense of autonomy in how they play the game. There's a decent variety of missions that you're given from extracting prisoners to stopping a convoy of trucks and other story driven missions. The story didn't interest me one bit but that's what movies are for, not video games. The repetition of earlier missions towards the end of the game is also pretty stupid. Overall though, highly recommended.… Expand
  41. Rustaman
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    A great continuation of the legendary series. The game mechanics are flexible with many passing options. The development and recruitment play an important role in the success of the operations, all the elements are interrelated and affect the game. Recommend! It is really sad that this is the last Metal Gear from Kojima productions (
  42. 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
  43. MestreSilva
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    A really good game. I played over 450 hours but I don't review a 10/10 score because the entire game is so repetitive and where is the mission 51? This game have a perfect gameplay and the buddies have a fantastic A.I, but the older MGS is better. R.I.P Konami.
  44. RCruey
    Aug 17, 2017
    9
    Before I begin the story to MGSVTPP is very bland and it tries to tie too many games in a short amount of time. It feels rushed at points but considering Konami is a bunch of idiots working like a group of monkeys releasing all of their good game designers out the door it isn’t too surprising. So
    Konami is a crap box company. With that said…
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (A    Before I begin the story to MGSVTPP is very bland and it tries to tie too many games in a short amount of time. It feels rushed at points but considering Konami is a bunch of idiots working like a group of monkeys releasing all of their good game designers out the door it isn’t too surprising. So
    Konami is a crap box company. With that said…

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (A mouthful) is a fun game. An open world stealth action game where it benefits to either capture your foe or make him work for you, or kill everybody that is within plain eyesight. (ba dum dum) The fact that the game is an open world sandbox allows for you to take creative approaches on how you go about capturing a base. You can have a lot of fun making a bunch of noise and acting like some homicidal eye patch wearing maniac that is trotting through the desert killing every single person in their path (unless plot says otherwise). Or you can be some type of deformed James Bond. However which way you want to go about it, you can do it.

    Multiplayer isn’t great, capturing competitor bases and earning points that can be spent improving your base adds a challenge to the game. There is an assortment of weapons you can chose and develop. You have tiny fighting robots that make the game… interesting. The gameplay can be addictive once you get into it. But honestly there is a lot of good to the game. Considering it’s getting cheaper and cheaper by the day, it’s defiantly worth the pickup.

    There isn’t a whole lot to be said. The creator is a troll that made this game to be a horror title than said it was a joke and it became this pleasure. Then with the whole fiasco with P.T. Konami and Hideo Kojima just seem to have different viewpoints as what a game can be. When you see what Hideo can do with a horror title it makes me hope that Death Stranding is the P.T. we didn’t get. But considering he said the game isn’t going to be a horror genre and something along the lines of action whatever I have my doubts.

    Anyway, if you don’t care about inner game company politics and just want a good game to play, you cannot go wrong with this game.

    Happy Gaming.    … Expand
  45. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    Un mancato capolavoro assoluto dovuto alla lite tra il maestro e Konami , nonostante tutto un gioco con un gameplay fantastico . Centinaia di ore di gioco senza mai annoiarsi grazie anche ad una trama stupenda tipica dei Metal Gear
  46. wnsguddnjfem
    Sep 13, 2017
    10
    I couldn't put my controller down. I have been addicted since i had started this game...
    Perfect open world, perfect story, perfect characters...Just Awesome.
  47. zlatm
    Sep 13, 2017
    8
    Ok i admit it i m one of those crazy people about this series since 1998.. we talk about a very good game with amazing open world stealth gameplay,fairly good graphics and a story which goes very interesting but u feel like it comes to an end all of a sudden.The sudden end for those who know is the result of the Kojima-Konami differences. For the fans of the series its the 3rd better gameOk i admit it i m one of those crazy people about this series since 1998.. we talk about a very good game with amazing open world stealth gameplay,fairly good graphics and a story which goes very interesting but u feel like it comes to an end all of a sudden.The sudden end for those who know is the result of the Kojima-Konami differences. For the fans of the series its the 3rd better game of the series after MGS1 and MGS3.For a usual gamer is a must game but not the first choice at all.… Expand
  48. stryfee-rl
    Oct 14, 2017
    6
    I don't really understand the high scores for this game. I have never really been in to the hard core stealth games but I thought I would give this a try seeing as it was free. It started off with a cool prologue which was good, not amazing though and it wasn't until I got in to the main game that I realised how boring the game was. The missions were very repetitive extraction and destroyI don't really understand the high scores for this game. I have never really been in to the hard core stealth games but I thought I would give this a try seeing as it was free. It started off with a cool prologue which was good, not amazing though and it wasn't until I got in to the main game that I realised how boring the game was. The missions were very repetitive extraction and destroy the radar systems type stuff then occasionally some fantasy looking smoke warping dudes would chase you about. The world was really polished and there were hundreds of gadgets to use and everything like that but it just was not fun to play so I'm sorry Metal Gear fans, but highly overrated.… Expand
  49. KasaethaN
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    This game would be an unquestionable 10 if it was FINISHED. Omg, a game that is half-made!! I loved it but I ended up with this feeling of... and NOW??????? Incomplete project!!!!
  50. jrdnnn
    Oct 24, 2017
    9
    A truly freeing experience, unlike any other game I've played MGSV is yours to make what you want of it. Whereas older games in the series are literally impossible without stealthy kills and espionage, this installment allows you to approach each and every mission exactly how you want. Combine this with the massive world map, countless easter eggs, ridiculously expansive weaponA truly freeing experience, unlike any other game I've played MGSV is yours to make what you want of it. Whereas older games in the series are literally impossible without stealthy kills and espionage, this installment allows you to approach each and every mission exactly how you want. Combine this with the massive world map, countless easter eggs, ridiculously expansive weapon customisation, innovative base creation and gorgeous graphics, this is the best Metal Gear since the groundbreaking Metal Gear Solid, for me.

    The controls are tight, the difficulty is consistently tough but always managable, and as mentioned, every mission and side mission can be completed in whatever way you choose. You can sneak into a compound under shadow and slit every soldier's throat in the area. You can call an air strike to destroy entire regiments. You can call on allies to personally assist you in the field. You can set numerous traps and lure enemies to their death. Even when you appear to have messed up a mission, there is almost always a way to still reach your goal, and this is one of MGSV's best strengths - even if your careful planning collapses, nothing's there to stop you whipping out your emergency rocket launcher and blitzing enemies. It is FAR harder to go in all guns blazing, but the variety offered by the gameplay can suit your mood and you really can make movie-style moments appear from thin air in a rush of panicked decision-making or last-minute successes.

    The freedom and scale of the game is incredible, but returning home to your secret base floating in the middle of the deep ocean is so satisfying. As you progress in the game, loot raw materials, recruit any soldier you take down (via the amazing Fulton extraction balloons), and accrue reputation and money, you can expand your base physically and technically to suit your needs. Add med bays to keep your soldiers (which you can dispatch on missions real-time for extra materials), add research facilities to improve your equipment customisation. The base literally grows every time you helicopter in and is a solid tracker of your game and story progress, as you try to reform the world's first country-less army.

    The story is maybe the only thing lacking in this game, off the back of the fantastically convoluted prior games. MGS is known for its interesting characters and story twists, and MGSV steps back a little, with very few truly plot-driven moments. This is evident mostly at the end of the game, as the main storyline rounds off and only loose ends exist. One exception to this problem is Quiet, one of the coolest franchise characters in a while. But even she, with her ludicrous but amazing backstory, is underutilised. I guess the lack of story focus allows for the immersive gameplay experience, but I'm sure they could've squeezed in a bit more character development if they tried - it does feel like there's a DLC missing or something.

    Despite the narrative hiccup, MGSV is technically speaking probably the best-functioning game I've ever played. Allowing you to completely adhere to your own likes, dislikes and strengths, whether that be customising the hell out of your gear, slowly and tactically taking down enemies, destroying them completely with nuclear-grade mechas or exploring every inch of the equatorial landscape, there's something for you.

    Easily the most fun game I've played in a decade.    … Expand
  51. Yoshi_R
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Este Metal Gear Solid 5 es un muy buen juego, que mantiene en gran parte la esencia de sus predecesores de la misma saga. Tiene buena trama, soundtrack y cantidad tanto de ítems como armas.
    No recurrí al 10 directamente ya que no viene a mejorar el que es para mi, el mejor Metal Gear, el Metal Gear Solid 3. Contiene en parte sus caracteristicas y desde ese juego que quiero que la saga    Este Metal Gear Solid 5 es un muy buen juego, que mantiene en gran parte la esencia de sus predecesores de la misma saga. Tiene buena trama, soundtrack y cantidad tanto de ítems como armas.
    No recurrí al 10 directamente ya que no viene a mejorar el que es para mi, el mejor Metal Gear, el Metal Gear Solid 3. Contiene en parte sus caracteristicas y desde ese juego que quiero que la saga mejore para que haya un juego que esté al nivel de el 3 y haga a Metal Gear la mejor saga de videojuegos, pero lo veo imposible por la salida de Hideo Kojima de Konami, por lo que la saga de ahora en adelante será una mierda, ya que no tendrá la esencia especial que Kojima dejaba en sus juegos.    … Expand
  52. jptiamzon
    Dec 27, 2017
    7
    The game is great don't get me wrong but it doesn't have the charm of the previous titles. This game is a must buy specially with new comers.
  53. ppsim
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    It is certainly not for everyone! It is an endless game and with different phases and sometimes becoming heavy. Very original and odd! Of the best works of art ever made in the gaming world! It has everything. Action and stealth, strategy and military management very personalized.
  54. Macgaren
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece by Kojima. The game mechanics are just perfect. AI can learn based on your playstyle.
  55. ProNoob
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    My favourite gaming series ever, but to me, it ended in a whimper rather than a bang. A game filled with action, stealth and dialogue, although, the story isn't as seamless or as well put together as the older games. It's still an amazing action/stealth game with excellent controls and gameplay mechanics. The map is massive, but very empty, yet, there are a handful of really great areas toMy favourite gaming series ever, but to me, it ended in a whimper rather than a bang. A game filled with action, stealth and dialogue, although, the story isn't as seamless or as well put together as the older games. It's still an amazing action/stealth game with excellent controls and gameplay mechanics. The map is massive, but very empty, yet, there are a handful of really great areas to hone your stealth and skills. The story feels like a sidenote rather than seamlessly blending into each chapter, but that's partly due to the way the missions are set out. As great as this game could have been, it falls short in ways like repetitive missions and a load of them. Base building is quite cool and farming soldiers to defend your base and upgrade equipment. All in all it is a great action game, but I personally don't see it as a great Metal Gear. Still, it is quite fantastic for the most part.… Expand
  56. Strop77
    Sep 28, 2018
    8
    Another game that slots into my top 10 - but just.

    The only complaint I have with this game is that it’s kind of same old same with regards to missions after playing for about 50 hours or so. But that isn’t so bad really, I mean 50 hours of entertainment is good right?

    GRAPHICS +9/10
    GAMEPLAY +10/10
    ENTERTAINMENT +8/10
    VALUE FOR MONEY +10/10
  57. Cameroncoles
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    I'm embarrassed to say that this was my first MGS experience.

    But at least that gives me an open mind when playing this game, as i'm not comparing it to previous games in the series.

    The game looks great, the combat is fun but the story tails off toward the end (although it does have some brilliant sections).

    Gameplay 9/10
    Story 7/10
    Graphics 9/10
  58. MetaReviewer123
    Dec 3, 2017
    9
    V has come to and for good. Kojima's final game is a wonderful journy that anyone calling himself a gamer must try. Playing as venom snake you must avenge the motherbase you lost in the previous game ground zeroes and stop skull face, leader of XOF, from unleasing a massive weapon to humanity.The open world Afghanistan and Africa is a great change. The freedom of style is an additionalV has come to and for good. Kojima's final game is a wonderful journy that anyone calling himself a gamer must try. Playing as venom snake you must avenge the motherbase you lost in the previous game ground zeroes and stop skull face, leader of XOF, from unleasing a massive weapon to humanity.The open world Afghanistan and Africa is a great change. The freedom of style is an additional perk of this game. Great characters,missions that keep me on the edge of my seat,additional fob missions and metal gear online,absence of any crashes or glitches and gameplay mechanics that respect gamers' intelligence, yet an unfinished story that keeps this game from getting a 10/10 so i give it a 9,5/10. A must owe in every gamer's collection… Expand
  59. balding
    Aug 8, 2018
    9
    ¿Serías capaz de llevar un ejército a tus espaldas en una historia de venganza? The Phantom Pain hace eso, te pone en esa situación para que juegues a ser el jefe, dotando al jugador de todo un arsenal que se expande desde la “Mother Base” hasta el propio mundo abierto, cimentado en un control y posibilidades pulidas hasta la saciedad. Plantea preguntas, da respuestas y sonre todo, apela¿Serías capaz de llevar un ejército a tus espaldas en una historia de venganza? The Phantom Pain hace eso, te pone en esa situación para que juegues a ser el jefe, dotando al jugador de todo un arsenal que se expande desde la “Mother Base” hasta el propio mundo abierto, cimentado en un control y posibilidades pulidas hasta la saciedad. Plantea preguntas, da respuestas y sonre todo, apela al propio jugador. Un juego brillante, aunque es cierto que algunas asperezas que tiene en el plabo argumental lo alejan de la grandeza.… Expand
  60. teemz22
    Dec 27, 2017
    8
    First off, the game-play is excellent, really well done and addictive, it could be repetitive at times as you are basically doing the same thing over and over (but this can be applied to all games these days).

    60 fps on ps4 really helps, the graphics are good, but you can still see that the game was developed with last gen consoles in mind, there is some minor pop in every now and then    First off, the game-play is excellent, really well done and addictive, it could be repetitive at times as you are basically doing the same thing over and over (but this can be applied to all games these days).

    60 fps on ps4 really helps, the graphics are good, but you can still see that the game was developed with last gen consoles in mind, there is some minor pop in every now and then and some models lack polygons.

    what really pissed me off is chapter 2, the game clearly wasn't finished the way it's supposed to, I had to do my own mini research on google just to make sense of the story (I'm not really into MGS lore mind you).

    overall the game is solid =) you should get it, but if you are new to the series please keep in mind that the game is Japanese through and through so some westerners may find it really strange at times.    … Expand
  61. MirronPL
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    Very very very good game , but vey very very vey very very vey very very Really difficult for me
  62. whitewulf
    Dec 19, 2019
    6
    GOD F***IN DAMN IT. In the end this is my reaction. I wish Kojima and Konami kept a good relationship to finish this game properly because the first 5 hours of this game is just euphoric and nostalgic and it just pushed all my buttons in the correct way. but the more you play it the more you realize how much Kojima and Konami's relationship started to deteriorate. Gameplay-wise the game isGOD F***IN DAMN IT. In the end this is my reaction. I wish Kojima and Konami kept a good relationship to finish this game properly because the first 5 hours of this game is just euphoric and nostalgic and it just pushed all my buttons in the correct way. but the more you play it the more you realize how much Kojima and Konami's relationship started to deteriorate. Gameplay-wise the game is excellent and I felt like I could do whatever I wanted. Customization of this game is excellent and you can spend hours just planning out what you tech you're going to develop next. Gameplay is superb, it's not the problem. The problem is that lack of "Kojima Cinema" that I miss, I know a lot of people aren't fans of how many cutscenes there were in MGS4 but I honestly miss it. I can remember everything that has happened in MGS1, MGS2, MGS3 and MGS4 but when I try to remember everything that happens in MGSV the details get a bit fuzzy. If you want the game just for gameplay it's a 10 out of 10 but if you are expecting that Kojima experience just trend lightly.… Expand
  63. Reubensj
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    The game is very good. It has the best gameplay in a Metal Gear game by far. It also has a very good story however it is one of the worst stories in a Metal Gear game but that is because Metal Gear games have a very high story standard.
  64. Coto
    Jan 24, 2018
    7
    No hacia tanta falta pero es una buena evolución de las mecánicas vistas en peace walker. La historia es una tontería mostrada en cuatro cinemáticas.
  65. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    8
    Graphically spectacular, playability the best I've seen. But comparing it with the previous deliveries it is noticeable that it is an incomplete game and with lack of affection... the story could have been better, recommended 100%
  66. DenX
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    It may be uncomplete but the outstanding gameplay and visuals really stands out !
    The story is not as great as what you could expect from that kind of game but Kojima managed to give to the fans a solid intrigue like only him can imagine and rounds-off 30 years of Metal Gear !
    The perfect ending to a lifetime of playing that amazing franchise.
  67. HubraPvo
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    The tacticals and enjoyable enjoyable enjoyable enjoyable enjoyable enjoyable
  68. network_scroll
    Dec 22, 2018
    8
    Время игры: около 95 часов.
    Примечание: сюжет пройден полностью, прочее на 69%.
  69. timmertams
    Mar 9, 2018
    9
    God, I love this game, even with all its story issues and sh*tty ending. The story is a big downgrade from previous MGS titles, but the gameplay is one of the best. The 80s songs to the soundtrack was a strike of genius. Nothing will ever come close to the experience of taking out an entire enemy base with a sniper-rifle to the sound of Take On Me. Iconic.

    Of course, there's the big    God, I love this game, even with all its story issues and sh*tty ending. The story is a big downgrade from previous MGS titles, but the gameplay is one of the best. The 80s songs to the soundtrack was a strike of genius. Nothing will ever come close to the experience of taking out an entire enemy base with a sniper-rifle to the sound of Take On Me. Iconic.

    Of course, there's the big elephant in the room -- the story. No, it's not as good as the previous MGS games. The ending is... horrible, frankly. But if you can get past that, and really just get in to enjoy some stellar mechanics, this game is more than worth it.    … Expand
  70. madcritic_
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is a gameplay marvel, rewarding intelligence and creativity in a way few games do.
  71. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    I loved this game as it took a different approach at story telling towards MGS. The only downside to this is the repetitiveness of this game and the lack of innovative features and gameplay that made MGS such a staple franchise.
  72. feather7
    Dec 18, 2019
    6
    10/10 Nooo way!!! What perfect is on this game? Good shooting, perfect stealth action. Good physic, graphic, on ps4 60FPS. And super intro. But this is all !!! Game has lot of similar missions. Edit/upgrade motheboard is boring. You have to choice mission and then do it. About story? Sorry... but what perfect is on this story? Last bonus on this game is, that if you are not familiar with10/10 Nooo way!!! What perfect is on this game? Good shooting, perfect stealth action. Good physic, graphic, on ps4 60FPS. And super intro. But this is all !!! Game has lot of similar missions. Edit/upgrade motheboard is boring. You have to choice mission and then do it. About story? Sorry... but what perfect is on this story? Last bonus on this game is, that if you are not familiar with stealth, this game is playable without use them. You can use rambo style, "there I am....bum bum" :-D.… Expand
  73. RastasTheRascal
    May 5, 2019
    10
    What can I say that isn't already said? Game mechanics are **** brilliant. Many games claim and are, in essence, "Open world". But rarely is that compensated with "Sandbox fun" often attributed to "Open world" games. Nowadays, games that are "Open world" are confused with "Sandbox Games", when in actuality, they are more restrictive than ANY linear game experience I've ever experienced.What can I say that isn't already said? Game mechanics are **** brilliant. Many games claim and are, in essence, "Open world". But rarely is that compensated with "Sandbox fun" often attributed to "Open world" games. Nowadays, games that are "Open world" are confused with "Sandbox Games", when in actuality, they are more restrictive than ANY linear game experience I've ever experienced. Red Dead Redemption 2, while a great game, is so restrictive in mission design and ways of interacting with the open world, that sometimes it turns a linear experience with a really big backdrop to it. MGSV: TPP sorts all that **** out and scratches that itch of "Do whatever the **** you want, EVEN WHEN YOU'RE ON A MISSION". There's nothing you can or can't do, and on top of that, the story is intriguing, and well directed, despite the game itself not necessarily being story driven.

    The story will satisfy most, with tapes that are completely optional to listen to fleshing out the story and lore further. Even better, is that you can listen to these cassettes WHILE ON MISSIONS, giving them a "Audiobook feel" as you just soak in every word while you kick the **** out of highly trained and equiped soldiers and shooting them back to base with your Fulton all undetected. All these "Hardcore" MGS fans who are butt hurt are simply salty because it breaks up the formula of the classic MGS games. Well **** that. If you are in 2 minds about this game, go with the mind of "I want that game" because you SERIOUSLY won't regret it. Also, make sure you get the definitive experience, as it comes with the start of the story with Ground Zeroes. A great tutorial level for the main game. Although be careful. Going from full control of Snake in Ground Zeroes right into frustratingly slow crawling and cutscene land can be jarring. If you want to play the game as soon as possible, start right from the get-go in the main game. Or just do whatever you want, however you want it. (Just like the game!)

    Incredibly, ANY negatives about this game are so small and lacking in consequence over the experience of the game that there virtually ARE no negatives. Despite the background development problems between Konami and Kojima, the game is not incomplete. It is complete, and worth every **** MINUTE OF PLAY AND CENT YOU SPEND ON IT. GET IT NOW, IT'S MORE WORTH IT NOW THAN WHEN IT WAS RELEASED.    … Expand
  74. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 9, 2020
    7
    MGSV mechanically is the best stealth game ever made. But theres more to gamepkay than just mechanics and the way a game feels. And in that sense this game fails at every other aspect of game design. The open world is unnecessary and empty. Rather than being a full open world it should've just been a linear game with more open level design. The story is incomplete, boring and unnecessary.MGSV mechanically is the best stealth game ever made. But theres more to gamepkay than just mechanics and the way a game feels. And in that sense this game fails at every other aspect of game design. The open world is unnecessary and empty. Rather than being a full open world it should've just been a linear game with more open level design. The story is incomplete, boring and unnecessary. Side content is all repetitive. And the second chapter is just lazy. Many missions sre just altered versions of the ones in chapter 1. If this game didnt have such amazing gameplay mechanics than this game would be a 5 at best.… Expand
  75. mat-k
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    Metal gear v is really good game but looks not finished the prologue is so terrifying, amolst a master piece.
  76. mmarkk3
    Sep 9, 2018
    8
    Hideo Kojima is the Christopher Nolan of gaming, but on acid and steroids. This man's creativity is incomparable and Snake is back, better than ever! What a compelling story
  77. KenshinX
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    The game is great, The game-play, graphics, combat are just great but as MGS fan the incomplete story was very disappointing, it leave you wondering : why did they chose wait for years just to not let Kojima finish it....
  78. sowestcoast22
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Loved this game on PS4 and now playing it again on PC in 2018. And it's like riding a bike. As previously stated that this is Kojima's best work to date. I can't wait for what he has under his sleeve for us next.
  79. JagWarr
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A small step short of a masterpiece. Metacritic will not allow for a 9.5 but a 9 will not do it justice. This is simply the Metal Gear Solid that I have always wanted. Sad to see it end the way that it did.
  80. Lupitayoh
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Muy buen juego, entretenido y detallista... una obra de kojima que si la hubiera terminado...sería mucho mejor...
    Pros: Divertido, relajante, DD es bellisimo, gameplay
    Contr: Como Fan de metal gear en realidad estoy un poco desilucionada, Metal gear jamas debió dejar de ser lineal,.. le sentó mal el mundo abierto, la historia no esta completa...y lo que mas me hizo enojar es que nos    Muy buen juego, entretenido y detallista... una obra de kojima que si la hubiera terminado...sería mucho mejor...
    Pros: Divertido, relajante, DD es bellisimo, gameplay
    Contr: Como Fan de metal gear en realidad estoy un poco desilucionada, Metal gear jamas debió dejar de ser lineal,.. le sentó mal el mundo abierto, la historia no esta completa...y lo que mas me hizo enojar es que nos vendieran el DEMO...    … Expand
  81. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    7
    Не сказал бы, что это шедевр. Есть много спорных моментов, которые сильно раздражают.
  82. RedCometChar
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    A weaker story and change in gameplay pacing when compared to the rest of the MGS series doesn't stop MGSV from being one of the best games released in recent years.
  83. SplitMind
    Apr 30, 2020
    4
    This game is simply awful. I have my grievances with all MGS games but I played them all the way through. In this one I rage quit before I even finished the hospital section. I spent more time looking at loading screens and cut scenes than I did playing the game. Plus my character kept walking forward of his own volition, rendering the game near unplayable in itself. Avoid this wastelandThis game is simply awful. I have my grievances with all MGS games but I played them all the way through. In this one I rage quit before I even finished the hospital section. I spent more time looking at loading screens and cut scenes than I did playing the game. Plus my character kept walking forward of his own volition, rendering the game near unplayable in itself. Avoid this wasteland of disappointment, even though it looks nice.… Expand
  84. SandroTevez
    Oct 24, 2018
    10
    No one that have played metal gear 1 2 & 3 can rate this game 10 if u do u lie. I deleted after 3 hours gameplay.
  85. Chreas
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    The gameplay is very nice, a good evolution from the earlier Metal Gear Solid versions into an open worldish design. It feels unfinished though, the ending does not feel like a real one, so only 8 out of 10.
  86. superpyro296
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    This game is way overrated by critics. It is far from being a masterpiece. I bought this game because of all the good reviews but I am disappointed and ended up playing after Episode 16. I tried to get into this game but I never got hooked. I'm a newcomer in the metal gear franchise and have no background about the story which didn't helped also...I was also a newcomer for the WitcherThis game is way overrated by critics. It is far from being a masterpiece. I bought this game because of all the good reviews but I am disappointed and ended up playing after Episode 16. I tried to get into this game but I never got hooked. I'm a newcomer in the metal gear franchise and have no background about the story which didn't helped also...I was also a newcomer for the Witcher franchise but I still gave the Witcher 3 a 10/10 here.

    I found many weaknesses in this game:
    1. The Open World is so empty and boring...It seems that this franchise doesn't know how to use properly an open world. Far Cry 4 was way better for this aspect.

    2. The episodic structure is a problem. It seems this game was cut in different parts and the game as a whole lacks something, some cohesion...

    3. I found that the upgrade system is a mess (weapons, equipment, Mother base, etc...) I found it not user friendly...

    I give this game a fair 6,5/10 because I acknowledge the mechanics, the gameplay and the graphics are top notch. I'm not a good at stealth games also. I decided to quit after around 25 hours in this game...I didn't want to invest another 50-75 hours to finish the story.

    To conclude, I would only recommend this game for MGS fans or players who love stealth games. Don't buy this game only because of the 93/100 score we see from critics. I had a better experience with other games who are not considered as masterpieces (Mad Max, Far Cry 4, Deus Ex...)

    That's the problem with MGS V. It's really well done on a technical level but it's just not fun    … Expand
  87. jaimej1195
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    Un juego con una gran calidad técnica, muy bien pulido y prácticamente sin fallos, con unos gráficos impresionantes, pero no llega a ser perfecto. Es un juego fantástico en muchos apartados pero sobre todo destaca su jugabilidad, muy bien implementado el sistema de infiltración y las misiones del modo historia, son de mucho nivel poniéndote a prueba en todas. Pero algunos de los puntosUn juego con una gran calidad técnica, muy bien pulido y prácticamente sin fallos, con unos gráficos impresionantes, pero no llega a ser perfecto. Es un juego fantástico en muchos apartados pero sobre todo destaca su jugabilidad, muy bien implementado el sistema de infiltración y las misiones del modo historia, son de mucho nivel poniéndote a prueba en todas. Pero algunos de los puntos flacos que tuvo este juego y que pudo mejorar, son el mundo abierto, propuesta interesante pero vacía, mas allá de puestos enemigos y animales los dos mapas son grandes pero sin mucho que hacer. Las misiones secundarias son repeticiones de lo mismo salvo contadas excepciones. Y el juego esta incompleto no se termina de entender la historia. Tiene una gran armas, objetos y la idea de implementar tu propia base que puedes mejorar es muy buena pero el tema de esperar horas y horas para desarrollar lo que quieras es bastante molesto. Otro tema son los micropagos, que empeoran la experiencia. En conclusión es un juego que su jugabilidad es de 10 y el resto de sus apartados muy mejorables.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. Faxthtax
    Oct 13, 2019
    5
    Welcome to the most overhyped and overated game of 2015. Sometime i wonder if reviewer ever played this game properly AT ALL?
    Remember that this is Kojima´s first Open World game. It is a daring attempt with a beloved franchise.. It goes ok but with a certain amount of failure as well.
    Probably the worst part is the story in the game. It throws you off from the very beginning.    Welcome to the most overhyped and overated game of 2015. Sometime i wonder if reviewer ever played this game properly AT ALL?
    Remember that this is Kojima´s first Open World game. It is a daring attempt with a beloved franchise.. It goes ok but with a certain amount of failure as well.

    Probably the worst part is the story in the game. It throws you off from the very beginning. Obviously you "are" chasing a bad guy called Skull Face that we got familiar with in Ground Zeroes. But it takes so many twist and turns and leaves more questions answered that solved.
    SPOILER:
    Who saved you at the Hospital?
    What is it with this kids?
    The oddball storytelling of Kojima is going overboard in this game. Lot of zooms and slo-mo cutscenes that rolls your eyes. "God all mighty what it the point??". And the overall sexualisation of Quiet in every cutscene involving her. Close up of boobs and crotch.. come on. Is Kojima a little perv?
    It sometimes gets very comedic in places.

    The open world is nice looking but is already dated and preceded by many games since then. Stealth and open world CAN work, and this game still holds crown since there have not been any games in this style since. but it limits itself of too many revisits to the same spots over and over again. In the end it all smells burnt.

    The Buddy system is a good addition. D-Dog is probably the best companion here, The D-Horse is good for start but gets shelved as soon as you can take cars to your mission. (Go technology eh?)
    Quiet is most fun, but she sometimes are dumb and can not keep her finger of the trigger when you go in all stealth. Sometimes i can grab a soldier and she just opens fire on him as i grab him. It gets annoying. She can be dumb at times. But a lifesaver when the heat rises in battle.

    But at times you just wished the game could be more sandboxed in, and focused more on a story rather than having it all-over the place. Metal Gear Solid is the true classic, how this should be. But Kojima took it to a way to big scale and made it very very messy.

    PROS:
    - Excellent graphics
    - Good controls (except crawling)
    - Buddy system.
    - Quiet and her cleavage.. (yeah why not)
    - Fun stealth but the dumb AI at times makes your job too easy.

    CONS:
    - A large open world sandbox that offer no variation.
    - Off-the chart and nonsensical storyline with little dialogue
    - Awful AI at times.
    - Homebase is a joke, lifeless and terribly designed
    - Hard to take the game seriously at time.    … Expand
  90. iOS
    Oct 11, 2018
    9
    The Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger worldThe Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger world to roam, or more little icons to chase on my minimap, but none have pushed me to plan, adapt, and improvise the way this one does. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain doesn’t just respect my intelligence as a player, it expects it of me, putting it in a league that few others occupy.… Expand
  91. Sakaa
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    This game is one of my favourite games. Its a must play and i have over 100 hours put in it. I always come back to it when I am bored. Only negative thing is the repetitive side ops. But with a great and fluid gameplay and a good story MGS V is a must have for any gamer.
  92. coolwali
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Mechanically, this game is pretty much perfection. You have more tools, options and tactics than most other franchises combined. But with a story that's unfinished, tons of rather tedious missions that don't take full advantage of the setup and few surprises, it hurts the experience
  93. Ahlgren
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Love this game. Sucks that where not going to get a sequel.
    Stunning and brave. 10/10..........
  94. skthegreat
    Jan 6, 2019
    8
    After putting in a 120 hours, I feel I've played a reasonable amount to be able to review the game. This is a very difficult game to rate. If you can get through my rambling, I hope you'll see why.
    I remember not being able to afford MGS: Snake Eater, so instead I watched a walkthrough from start to finish on Youtube. I remember watching my friend play MGS 4, and wishing I owned a PS3.    After putting in a 120 hours, I feel I've played a reasonable amount to be able to review the game. This is a very difficult game to rate. If you can get through my rambling, I hope you'll see why.
    I remember not being able to afford MGS: Snake Eater, so instead I watched a walkthrough from start to finish on Youtube. I remember watching my friend play MGS 4, and wishing I owned a PS3. The first MGS game I did get to experience was Peace Walker on the PSP. A fantastic game. It still is one of my favorites. - You might wonder what any of this has to do with MGS5, and I'll tell you. In all these games I've mentioned, each had consistent mechanics that made it an MGS game. While MGS V has added and improved upon most of them, such as the stealth gameplay, graphics, the buddy-system and bringing over the base management system from peace walker, it has missed out on a crucial area which really defines and shines in an MGS game. The narrative.
    The opening hours are the only time this game feels like an MGS game, the cinematic feel, the incredibly over the top yet magnetic action on screen, and paranormal entities I know I'll be facing in future levels. After that however, the story flatlines. Nothing happens. You go to Afghanistan, then you go to Angola. Very interesting biomes, but after a few hours they feel sparse. There are some interesting plot-lines such as child soldiers and biological warfare, but none of it really connects on a deeper level. It could have been replaced with another plot-line such as conventional warfare and it wouldn't have made a difference, other than alter a few missions. Boss fights are non-existent, and the few that are there are a chore. Run, dive, shoot missile. Run, dive, shoot missile. Repeat. Peace-walker had better, more interesting and varied boss-fights, and that game came out in 2010 for the PSP!
    Not only is the story weak, it's pacing is abysmal, and this affects the gameplay as well. I have a hunch that this is due to Kojima and Konami's less than amicable breakup. This game has the most story padding I've ever encountered in my life. I'm not exaggerating. You can not progress with the main story unless you repeat certain missions on a higher difficulty. Reading Critic reviews where none of this is brought up makes me wonder if the reviewers actually got that far in the game before publishing their review....
    While the characters are interesting as ever, there were no memorable story moments. Since this game is a prequel, Kojima might have been limited in scope and ambition, but I don't see how that's enough of a reason for the story to be lackluster. The gameplay is phenomenal, but the game painfully lacks an MGS story.
    The reason for my high rating is the exceptional stealth gameplay.
    While this game is undoubtedly great, it is not worth the "Best PS4 Game of 2015" . The 10/10s for this game confuse me. Honestly, reading the reviews, both Critic and User, shows me people didn't finish the game, or even got far into the campaign.
    While you usually wouldn't find so much focus on the negatives on a game rated 8/10, you have to understand the lost potential. This could have been the best MGS game of all time. But it's only the best in some departments. I haven't played 1 and 2, but Snake Eater, Guns of the Patriot, and even Peace Walker had a more engaging and flowing narrative. I had no problem with Phantom Pain's segmented mission structure, where you return to Mother Base (or the ACP) in between missions. But the lacking conjunction of story between the missions is what killed me.
    While originally playing the game for the very first time, I gave it a 10/10. Now, my rose-tinted glasses have fallen off, and I'm realizing that this is not the best MGS game.

    My reasons include:
    - Lack of a story
    - Boss fights
    - Immense story padding
    - No variety in missions
    - Two interesting, but albeit empty biomes

    The game, while improving on gameplay aspects, falls disappointingly short of its predecessors in many regards. Personally, I am certain it would've been the perfect send-off to the series if Kojima could have had more time to finish the game. It is an incomplete game in terms of narrative. The story is mutilated, and different missions are too far spread apart, and too few.
    The collectors edition has a documentary, where you can see another chapter of the game title "Peace". This would've been the actual ending, but alas, it is missing from the game. This is because the game is not complete. I would've given a rating of 9/10, but the lack of variety in missions combined with having to repeat missions to progress bought it down to a 8/10.
    Konami robbed us of this game, truly.    … Expand
  95. 613th
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    I felt in different ways while playing this game. In the very beginning it seemed strange, then it looked great and interesting, after it became slow and a little boring, and then it agai became interesting and exciting.

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

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

    I think that all of you know what is this game about, so I won't say anything about the gameplay, the characters and other things. I just can say that this game is very similar to that which I imagined in my childhood as the best game for me.
    But since the development of the game ended under certain circumstances and the whole game came out a little torn because of this, this very much undermines the legendary and cult status of this game, although it is still too multifaceted and different-sided.    … Expand
  96. VicMiyamoto
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Great stealth game with amazing gameplay, graphics, soundtrack, and everything else. But as a Metal Gear game, probaly one of the weakest, Konami and Kojima beefs didn't help on this game development, besides this, some characters are forgotten, the main villain is pretty wacky, and the rest of the missions are the same first missions with harder difficult.
  97. Infoabend
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is a gameplay marvel, rewarding intelligence and creativity in a way few games do.
  98. goodmanjoe
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    GOOD GAME too bad you are not big boss or a "story" the one thing metal gear solid was good at
  99. continue
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    The Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger worldThe Phantom Pain is the kind of game I thought would never exist - one where every minute gameplay detail has true purpose. Its lack of story focus is sure to be divisive for the Metal Gear faithful, but the resulting emphasis on my story, my tales of Espionage Action, easily make it my favorite in the series. There have certainly been sandbox action games that have given me a bigger world to roam, or more little icons to chase on my minimap, but none have pushed me to plan, adapt, and improvise the way this one does. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain doesn’t just respect my intelligence as a player, it expects it of me, putting it in a league that few others occupy.… Expand
  100. ShreevathsaGP
    Dec 22, 2019
    5
    The beginning of this game is very promising, and for people who are familiar with / are fans of the metal gear franchise, there are a lot of subtle reminders of Snake's past, with Ocelot in the beginning and then finding Kaz shortly after. This sets up to a pretty motivated first couple hours where the missions are still new to the player, and sneaky combat mechanics are

    However, these    The beginning of this game is very promising, and for people who are familiar with / are fans of the metal gear franchise, there are a lot of subtle reminders of Snake's past, with Ocelot in the beginning and then finding Kaz shortly after. This sets up to a pretty motivated first couple hours where the missions are still new to the player, and sneaky combat mechanics are

    However, these missions get extremely repetitive, extremely quickly. And the reason is, all the previous Metal Gear games always had a reason to why Snake was doing the mission, thus giving the player also a reason to do it. But most of the mission in Phantom Pain, there is no genuine reason and no real connection of the missions with the storyline, as Ocelot asks you to do them because someone else instructed to, or because it for some reason has to be done.

    All in all,
    This is a very sub-optimal game at best, and will only satisfy people looking for good combat experience, but will disappoint anyone who is looking for a story to go with it, or anyone who has played the previous Metal Gear games.    … 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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