Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

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  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2010
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 707 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 83 out of 707
  3. Negative: 34 out of 707
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  1. MGRDesperado
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    The greatest Metal Gear Solid Hideo Kojima has created and the best Video Game you can buy for the Sony PSP.

    MGS: Peacewalker is simply the best portable game I have ever played. Exciting story, excellent controls, deep base management, and tons of bonuses and extras to keep you playing, even after the credits roll. Almost every mission can be played co-op as well. The missions are    The greatest Metal Gear Solid Hideo Kojima has created and the best Video Game you can buy for the Sony PSP.

    MGS: Peacewalker is simply the best portable game I have ever played. Exciting story, excellent controls, deep base management, and tons of bonuses and extras to keep you playing, even after the credits roll. Almost every mission can be played co-op as well. The missions are actually quite carried, having you perform a large variety of tasks keeps it interesting. The cut scenes are somewhat interactive, and more so than simple QTE sequences; occasionally for hilarious results.    … Expand
  2. Andy92
    Jul 24, 2011
    9
    I thought this was a brilliant game as it gives players a chance to experience the tactical espionage that comes from all metal gear games by playing through the story and watching as Snake accepts his heritage as Big Boss and the birth of Outer Heaven. Also players have a chance to do extra missions gain weapons and capture enemy tanks and helicopter to use in your own army of soldiersI thought this was a brilliant game as it gives players a chance to experience the tactical espionage that comes from all metal gear games by playing through the story and watching as Snake accepts his heritage as Big Boss and the birth of Outer Heaven. Also players have a chance to do extra missions gain weapons and capture enemy tanks and helicopter to use in your own army of soldiers without borders… Expand
  3. navneet
    Jun 30, 2011
    9
    This game is really GOOD, but the one thing you need is a little bit of patience !! At the first i found it boring but when i started playing it, i found the plot really nice. For a PSP this game is like a pool of water in a desert. It has more than 70-80 hours of gameplay. The graphics are amazingly nice for a PSP and for a game this big in length of playing time. The controls are aThis game is really GOOD, but the one thing you need is a little bit of patience !! At the first i found it boring but when i started playing it, i found the plot really nice. For a PSP this game is like a pool of water in a desert. It has more than 70-80 hours of gameplay. The graphics are amazingly nice for a PSP and for a game this big in length of playing time. The controls are a little horrid compared to previous versions of MGS. I would recommend it - BUY IT !! Its worth the money.… Expand
  4. player4321
    Jan 28, 2014
    9
    As an intro MGS:PW sets a few years after MGS:PO , Big boss disappears and sets to make an army with the aid of KAZ. The presentation of the game is outstanding, the comic cutscene are nicely done and the story makes sense even if you aren't a follower of the Metal gear series.

    Graphics here are solid, it is very well done, the effects such as the rain and night in certain mission adds    As an intro MGS:PW sets a few years after MGS:PO , Big boss disappears and sets to make an army with the aid of KAZ. The presentation of the game is outstanding, the comic cutscene are nicely done and the story makes sense even if you aren't a follower of the Metal gear series.

    Graphics here are solid, it is very well done, the effects such as the rain and night in certain mission adds some taste for it.

    Sounds, music and voice acting are very well done too, you can also equip a radio and listen to music
    As for gameplay missions are divided into 2 missions, Main missions which follows the story of the game and side missions to help improve soldiers, make new weapons and items as well as unlocking further content.

    MGS also returns camouflage which has grown to be better and more real
    Another nice Add on is that you can now build your base assign soldiers, scientist, doctors and send soldiers to the battlefield.

    As your base grows it will expand and your army will become stronger to develop new weapons, items and even your very own metal gear

    The game also has multiplayer modes and coop missions

    Overall MGS:PW is a great psp game I know i may have not covered detailed stuff but you have a general idea about the game    … Expand
  5. T_Slice
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    One of the best titles on PSP. Looks good, gameplay is good. Every boss is hard, but not impossible to defeat. makes game challenging, but not frustrating. The enviorment falls apart in places ,so you cant hide from a tank eventually the wall your behind is destroyed. Enemy AI are pretty good espeacially for PSP. This title could be good on any system.
  6. JDConspirator
    Aug 17, 2010
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MGS Peace Walker is quite simply one hell of an achievement on the PSP. With gargantuan boss fights, a refined gameplay experience and a very solid Metal Gear brandishing, Peace Walker is simply incredible. The only gripe is with the controls being hit or miss and that some of the serious hallmarks didn't make the cut i.e hiding in lockers and movement whilst crawling. But in all this metal gear game is right up there with the series' greats and that is remarkable for a PSP game.… Expand
  7. oboehobo
    Aug 26, 2010
    10
    This game completely blew me away. Everything about was top notch. The graphics are on par with the PS2 and the game-play has nearly no problems. Aside from slightly clunky controls, there is absolutely nothing wrong with "Peace Walker". The thing I found most impressive was how involved you are in the role of "Big Boss". In between missions you have to organize your staff so you canThis game completely blew me away. Everything about was top notch. The graphics are on par with the PS2 and the game-play has nearly no problems. Aside from slightly clunky controls, there is absolutely nothing wrong with "Peace Walker". The thing I found most impressive was how involved you are in the role of "Big Boss". In between missions you have to organize your staff so you can develop weapons, keep morale up, discover new inventions, and even watch over soldiers in the brig and sickbay. This game has managed to combine stealth, shooter, and role-playing elements all into one package whilst still having a decent story from Kojima himself and keeping variety amongst levels, enemies and bosses. There is one thing newbies to this game should know though: this game is very difficult until you have truly mastered its controls ( three layouts to choose from) and gotten a feel for its unique style. After you have done that you wont be able to keep this game away from you. Its horribly addicting, especially for a "Solid" fan like myself. If you have a PSP buy this game. If you don't have a PSP, go buy a PSP and then get this game with it. It's that good. Not only is it fun, addicting, and innovative for the PSP, its length (15-20 hours), bonus missions and multi-player will have you playing this one for a long time to come. All I can hope is that a sequel is made, because Kojima has once again outdone himself.… Expand
  8. USG
    Nov 22, 2010
    9
    My favorite PSP game; it has hours of content, a good and lengthy story, and does not feel like it's just a portable game. The co-op mode is a great addition along with your home base. But the difficulty of Peace Walker can be a little intimidating at times especially with no difficulty settings. It could easily be up-scaled to a console installment because it has so much content.
  9. Canamavrick
    Jan 12, 2011
    9
    Great PSP game. Lots of content and fun missions. The only problems is that the missions are short, you can't save in-game and sometimes aiming can be a pain. Even with these flaws, its still a very fun PSP game.
  10. godWhisperer
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    i didn't get to play this game on a psp, but i got it on the psn store on my ps3 and am now playing it on my vita. this is the best handheld game i have ever played; awesome missions, amazing story and leveling up your team becomes incredibly addicting. i had read that the controls were bad, but mapping the controls to the vita's second analog stick makes controlling this game a dream. iti didn't get to play this game on a psp, but i got it on the psn store on my ps3 and am now playing it on my vita. this is the best handheld game i have ever played; awesome missions, amazing story and leveling up your team becomes incredibly addicting. i had read that the controls were bad, but mapping the controls to the vita's second analog stick makes controlling this game a dream. it feels great and truly is the best game on my vita right now. i liked unit 13, but it can't come close to MGSPW in amount of awesome things to do and depth of gameplay. it's been a long time since i have played a game this comprehensively fun. this is one of those games that just makes you glad to be a gamer.… Expand
  11. SnakeEater517
    May 25, 2011
    10
    I am personally the biggest metal gear fan I know, and i must say that this is my favorite metal gear game. I have played and beaten every metal gear game and Peace Walker is simply amazing. It has so many amazing features like the amazing story mode, hundreds of extra ops, managing mother base, sending troops to outer ops and even making your own Metal Gear! I think all these amazingI am personally the biggest metal gear fan I know, and i must say that this is my favorite metal gear game. I have played and beaten every metal gear game and Peace Walker is simply amazing. It has so many amazing features like the amazing story mode, hundreds of extra ops, managing mother base, sending troops to outer ops and even making your own Metal Gear! I think all these amazing features as well as the awesome weapon upgrade system make Peace Walker the best yet in the series. It was the legendary Hideo Kojimas first PSP game and I believe he gave it the traditional look and feel that any Metal Gear fan should love.… Expand
  12. DGDrocks7
    Aug 8, 2013
    9
    In the final days of the PSP, this masterpiece came about. This game is the ending fanfare to the great (albeit flawed) PSP.

    Can you believe that the biggest MGS game is on the small PSP? And yes, this is everything you'd expect from an MGS game. The biggest addition is the management of your base. You may spent 60% of your time here, but trust me, it's FUN. You can also capture enemy    In the final days of the PSP, this masterpiece came about. This game is the ending fanfare to the great (albeit flawed) PSP.

    Can you believe that the biggest MGS game is on the small PSP? And yes, this is everything you'd expect from an MGS game. The biggest addition is the management of your base. You may spent 60% of your time here, but trust me, it's FUN. You can also capture enemy soldiers and recruit them (yep, just like Portable Ops). The story is also quite emotional. You however should play MGS3 before playing this, as the story is heavily based on it. See how Big Boss deals with and confronts his past, and how he created Outer Heaven.

    If you have a PSP, get it. If you don't have a PSP, then it's on the MGS Collection for PS3 and 360, so you have no excuse. That said, get the PS3/360 version as the controls are better.    … Expand
  13. Solid_Snake
    Aug 27, 2011
    10
    Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker takes place before metal gear and after MGS:portable ops , MGS Games or series is the game for every HARDCORE GAMER and MGS GAMES will really give you a great experience
    (@*"Review part"*@) ------> "This game has a really thrilling and amazing story it really clears the story of big boss and it's really exciting , Well for the gameplay you must really use    Metal Gear Solid : Peace Walker takes place before metal gear and after MGS:portable ops , MGS Games or series is the game for every HARDCORE GAMER and MGS GAMES will really give you a great experience
    (@*"Review part"*@) ------> "This game has a really thrilling and amazing story it really clears the story of big boss and it's really exciting , Well for the gameplay you must really use your brain in it because it's tactical or maybe you could just be on rampage play it with no stealth and it has many tactical movements , for the graphics it really amazing really detailed vivid and clear one of the best graphics on psp , For sounds all i can say with the sound effects is AMAZING!! when firing a gun booom really clear and plugging it with a speaker boom boom , the presentation very cool all i can say is another awesome and amazing same with the mechanics and value I'LL GIVE IT A PERFECT SCORE    … Expand
  14. Chap1977
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    What a great game, only too bad that it becomes more clear the PSP lacks a second analogue stick. But accept for that I really like this game and it keeps you going for a long time. Finally I got to know the story around big boss, I've not played the other big boss game yet. I think I would like to have this game for the PS3 in HD.
  15. RUST
    Mar 14, 2012
    9
    Falls short of a perfect score due to one, blatant, flaw; the choice of platform. Contorting the control system to make up for the limited functions of the PSP could have ruined this game, but thankfully Peace Walker more than makes up for it in all other departments. Makes you rue the idea of how amazing this game could have been if it had been developed on and for the PS3, like it'sFalls short of a perfect score due to one, blatant, flaw; the choice of platform. Contorting the control system to make up for the limited functions of the PSP could have ruined this game, but thankfully Peace Walker more than makes up for it in all other departments. Makes you rue the idea of how amazing this game could have been if it had been developed on and for the PS3, like it's direct ancestor Guns of the Patriots, instead.… Expand
  16. Alexwise
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    I spent 57:28 hours playing this beautiful game. That's something to tell about this game.
  17. bigboss2014
    May 19, 2012
    10
    a fantastic game, not only for portable devices. adding the gameplay mechanics of the previous metal gears, mixing it with portable ops mission mechanic for easy pick up and put down on the move gameplay. fantasti characters, story, music and gameplay, a must have for ant psp owner. a great insight into the legend of big boss
  18. Jouna92
    Jul 21, 2012
    9
    This game is the best PSP game with one of kojima's best stories yet. The story and graphics are incredibly detailed. The missions are fun with good level design and mixtures of stealth and action. This is a truly great game and should be bought by anyone with a PSP.
  19. Xavo24
    Aug 16, 2012
    8
    This game knows how to develop the hackneyed theme of the Cold War. The game-play is very good, the plot also, the environments are beautiful, and good action (within the standard action-stealth spy type). Overall a well done game that will keep us busy in preserving our lives and continue the mission.
  20. SnakeGovinda
    Sep 1, 2012
    10
    This game is hands down the best handheld game I've ever played. Gameplay,story, and characters all come together to make this game awesome. Buy it.
  21. StickBrush
    Nov 11, 2012
    8
    Not bad, but not so good. I've played most Metal Gear games (both the original for MSX2 and MG2: Solid Snake, MGS, MGS2, MGS3, MGS Twin Snakes, MGS 3D, MGA...) and well, this one is a good game. One of the best of PSP games? Yeah, but one of the worst Metal Gear games. Controls are aweful, graphics are a little strange, but the cinematic scenes were awesome. For the comic style, but evenNot bad, but not so good. I've played most Metal Gear games (both the original for MSX2 and MG2: Solid Snake, MGS, MGS2, MGS3, MGS Twin Snakes, MGS 3D, MGA...) and well, this one is a good game. One of the best of PSP games? Yeah, but one of the worst Metal Gear games. Controls are aweful, graphics are a little strange, but the cinematic scenes were awesome. For the comic style, but even more for the interactive ones. I recommend to play the PS3/360 HD Collection if you want to play this game at its best.… Expand
  22. McFranz
    Oct 29, 2013
    9
    Best... PSP... game... ever... made.

    The only reason I gave it a 9 is because: you will need to finish a mission before you can save the game and some levels are impossible to finish.

    This game is recommended for all third-person stealth games fans.
  23. ThatRetroGamer
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    Pretty good. Although it took me until the Xbox 360 and PS3 version to make me decide "this game is massive and brilliant!" It was mainly because of controls. Regardless, this is a great game despite some big flaws.
  24. wheels_of_fire
    Feb 8, 2014
    10
    Amazing game for PSP. Especially game play is really comfortable than the other games. You can easily get used to it. Also, it has a great storyline. It's very gripping like the other games in the series. If you are a hardcore PSP fan, you should try this game. I can easily say that it's much better than Portable Ops.
  25. Thehudthestud
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    The game is filled with content, gameplay has been improved compared to previous titles, the story is great and easy to follow ( somehow ) the base building system has kept me going and I'm well over 100 hours into this game and I bought it for my Xbox and psp like two weeks ago. This is outer heaven
  26. S3AN06
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Metal Gear is known as one of the many critical acclaimed franchises in the game industry all thanks to Hideo Kojima and the "support" of Konami. Though my first game was Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty back on the PlayStation 2 during its release, I only decided to return to the franchise with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker back in 2010.

    I'll be giving this game a score based on my    Metal Gear is known as one of the many critical acclaimed franchises in the game industry all thanks to Hideo Kojima and the "support" of Konami. Though my first game was Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty back on the PlayStation 2 during its release, I only decided to return to the franchise with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker back in 2010.

    I'll be giving this game a score based on my opinion and not what others think of it; I know there are many people who gave this game a certain review such as the following: love it with no explanation why, hate it with no explanation why, love it and judge gamers who never understood the plot of the franchise and finally hate it and judge gamers who have understood the plot. My review will be honest as it can be.

    The plot takes place ten years in 1974 after the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Naked Snake, or Big Boss, now runs his own small private army named MSF 'Militaires Sans Frontières' (Soldiers Without Borders) alongside Kazuhira Miller. They are given a small off-shore plant Mother Base which players can expand the more they play, more on that later; the base is given to them by a professor/CIA chief Ramón Gálvez Mena who plea for Big Boss to force an army out of Costa Rica as they are suspicious to carry weapons and nukes in what was once a peaceful country. I won't spoil the further of the story here but it gets better as you go along; flashbacks to MGS3 are shown constantly throughout the story so newcomers aren't left out of the plot.

    The game play is pretty basic and easy to use on the PSP; the analog stick to move, X to crouch and crawl, the left D-pad to bring up the items window while right is used to bring up the weapons window with Square and Circle to navigate, Triangle or D-pad up to attach against a wall or to reload. The left trigger is used to aim down the sights with the X, Square, Circle and Triangle buttons being used to control the camera and right trigger to fire. when not aiming, right trigger is used to hold up enemies or to use CQC (Close Quarters Combat).

    The graphics are gorgeous on PSP, many consider the graphics as a weak point with PSP games but sometimes forget that the PSP isn't capable of enhanced graphics. The game is mainly stealth but the option for run and gun is there if the player is that kind; the main feature of the game is Mother Base itself, you manage the departments by placing soldiers into the departments they have a special skill towards ( S rank R&D soldier, B rank Intel team soldier, etc.) and through this you can expand Mother Base's size and capacity. Mother Base allows you to put your soldiers at work and have them produce weapons, food, intel, GMP (the game's currency) as well as deploying the soldiers into battle. You need to keep the GMP count high and own a lot of food by putting skilled members into the Mess Hall department otherwise soldiers will leave due to low morale and food or will fall ill and will be transported to the Sick Bay, sometimes they will die and you will lose some good soldiers due to this.

    You can play all missions alone but it is better when you play with another player; story missions and extra missions are up to two players while all boss battles are four players. The game will keep record of your results on all missions, single and multi, you can achieve four different ranks depending on how well you play: S, A, B and C.

    On the Mother Base screen, you can play multiplayer which is up to six players total; this version of multiplayer is similar to Metal Gear Online from MGS3 with all the game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Capture the Base, etc. with the maps being from the main campaign as well as some exclusives. Peace Walker's multiplayer is time consuming fun and is better than that of a Call of Duty game where skill actually counts and not everything is run and gun.

    I highly recommend this game to anyone, Metal Gear fan or not, you always get some enjoyment out of it whether it's sneaking past enemies in a cardboard box or using heavy weapons like a minigun or a sniper rifle to make potshots out of enemies from a distance. The ten in the score is really my given opinion, even if many users gave it the same and not explain much more why they give it the usual 10/10; some that give it a 0/10 would've never played a Metal Gear game before or don't know how to do a game review while some give it something like a 2/10 and explain deeply why and I accept that.    … Expand
  27. kaz123
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    Great game. Just great.The game itself looks really good and is one of the best games for the PlayStation.The missions are nice and playing with others is very nice. Took me a while to remember the controls tho.
  28. avaeragegamer31
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Wow! What a masterpiece! This game alone is worth buying a PSP. I haven't had this much fun or spent this much time playing a Metal Gear since the original for the PS1.
  29. tukumalu
    May 13, 2020
    10
    While the control took some time to get used to, the story telling and visual presentation were the best of that era
  30. KingAragorn
    Nov 29, 2011
    10
    Art in its purest form ....

    Story, design, sound, music, strategy, control, everything is perfect ... the perfect portable Metal Gear ....

    Some people will find a bit odd the control, but with practice it becomes very comfortable ... believe me .... Only the legendary Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater and Metal Gear 4 outgrow it .... cool ...
  31. dangerclose
    Jan 22, 2012
    8
    This game is pretty genius. Controls work great, the storyline is intricate and amazing as always, the graphics are flawless, and with headphones on, you could swear that the sound is coming from a Boss theatre sound system. These things kept me playing the game for quite sometime. However, I personally found the game difficulty becoming increasingly easier as the story progressed.This game is pretty genius. Controls work great, the storyline is intricate and amazing as always, the graphics are flawless, and with headphones on, you could swear that the sound is coming from a Boss theatre sound system. These things kept me playing the game for quite sometime. However, I personally found the game difficulty becoming increasingly easier as the story progressed. This was due to all the weapons and items I kept unlocking, and also due to the vast amount of health recovery items and supply markers I could carry all at once. The enemy alert system has also become much more forgiving this time around. Alot of times, I found myself able to beat a mission pretty easily even if I purposely tripped a crap load of alarms. Even if I did get out flanked a heated firefight, as long as I kept using rations, curry and supply markers, I was damn near invincible. Hell, there was one time that I got so tired of not dying, I just layed there and let the enemy shoot me, yet I still wouldn't die! JUST DIE SNAKE!!! I mean, what's the point of trying to sneak around if it's so easy to progress through all the levels? The long over dramatic cut scenes are nice, and I love a good story line, but those are not the only things I look for in a game. I WANT TO BE CHALLENGED! And that does NOT mean that I want to fight another tank with a ridiculously long life span on extra ops! Because that doesn't make the game more challenging either! It just makes it so that I have to spend about 45 minutes to kill this particular boss instead of the regular 10 minutes. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that after I beat the game the first time, I had no reason to keep playing due to the easy difficulty. The only other way to find some form of challenge after that was to restart the game completely from scratch. This problem could have been solved if they added a difficulty selection option. This is why the game gets an 8 from me. Great game overall...but just not for me, because I am a gamer who is always looking for variety and challenge- something that this game cannot deliver.… Expand
  32. BIGREESE
    Jan 11, 2011
    10
    oh my god... this game has sooo much content... like 80 hr of content.... its all great, more of a console game than a handheld game. the most bang for your buck. the only problem is initially overcoming the controls, once u get used to them tho its all amazing. teh best psp game avaliable
  33. Jagkid007
    Sep 3, 2010
    9
    This game is a really good game with one of kojima's best stories yet. The story and graphics are incredibly detailed. Especially for a PSP game. The controls can be a little bit clunky at times but once you'll get used to it, and then its not noticeable anymore. The missions are fun with good level design and mixtures of stealth and action. Again this is a truly great game and should beThis game is a really good game with one of kojima's best stories yet. The story and graphics are incredibly detailed. Especially for a PSP game. The controls can be a little bit clunky at times but once you'll get used to it, and then its not noticeable anymore. The missions are fun with good level design and mixtures of stealth and action. Again this is a truly great game and should be bought by anyone with a PSP.… Expand
  34. Schnippshly
    Oct 10, 2011
    10
    How do they expect me to play this? The controls are perfect instead of being all awkward and stupid like Monster Hunter, the stealth and action are both effective and fun, and there isn't nine hours of cutscenes! Just awful. Do not buy.
  35. murut87
    Dec 4, 2011
    10
    Another Metal Gear Solid games,but in result,it was awesome,i can`t even describe it......the sound effects,the graphics,the gameplay,all of them was impressive.....and of course there`s a lot things we can do.And i think the fans of Metal Gear Solid would like this game,and of course,Monster Hunter,OMG.....
  36. Tubie
    Apr 12, 2011
    9
    The controls are horrible. Just like 90% of PSP games. The game itself is amazing in every other aspect. Story, graphics even some moments where the controls aren't so horrible the gameplay feels good.
  37. NooneE
    Jun 12, 2010
    9
    I would have given it a ten, but the time between save points is too long for a portable device -- up to an hour at my skill level. Also, why get rid of the trucks and then only give me nine fultons? Not enough! Especially when i can't drag them out of sight of other guards anymore. Got the gam? with the big boss psp which is much easier to ho?d into than my old Star wars PAP which I would have given it a ten, but the time between save points is too long for a portable device -- up to an hour at my skill level. Also, why get rid of the trucks and then only give me nine fultons? Not enough! Especially when i can't drag them out of sight of other guards anymore. Got the gam? with the big boss psp which is much easier to ho?d into than my old Star wars PAP which was awfully slick.… Expand
  38. ADIL
    Aug 28, 2010
    10
    I bought my eyes closed,
    Because the game is very, very do not need any comment
    O & photography and the story, and cartoons, sounds and review of music and at the beginning of the game when it started
    Frankly, everyday to be on 3 and Sony high-definition
    by / adil khojah - saudi arabia jeddah city
  39. DeadshotCRYSIS
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    This is one of the best looking games on the PSP. Although there is no revolutionary gameplay here, it is the metal gear solid we all know and love brought to Sony's portable system. It is a instant classic. This game is up there with the likes of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the patriots for being one of the best games on the platform and indeed, one ofThis is one of the best looking games on the PSP. Although there is no revolutionary gameplay here, it is the metal gear solid we all know and love brought to Sony's portable system. It is a instant classic. This game is up there with the likes of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the patriots for being one of the best games on the platform and indeed, one of the best of all time. PSP owners should check this out.… Expand
  40. BobM.
    Jun 8, 2010
    3
    I think critics, in their respective spheres, give praise to games made for their spheres since nothing comes their way. This game is horrible. The controls are annoying-they do not work on the psp. Story? Nothing special, but it is better than most psp titles (which is not saying much.) Not worth full retail price and already overrated. Had the control scheme been made more player I think critics, in their respective spheres, give praise to games made for their spheres since nothing comes their way. This game is horrible. The controls are annoying-they do not work on the psp. Story? Nothing special, but it is better than most psp titles (which is not saying much.) Not worth full retail price and already overrated. Had the control scheme been made more player friendly, this could have been a fun title. Sadly, all the control options simply make this game a bore, taking all the fun out of "stealth," causing a run and gun game instead. Buy the siphon filter games for better graphics and better controls.… Expand
  41. Flint
    Aug 20, 2010
    6
    Im a fan of the metal gear solid games. So I expected the polish that come with this series. The story was also far simpler and therefore better but you could sense this was forced apon kojima by the systems limitations hence the comic book cut-scenes. The controls however let the whole thing down, I can't explain anymore than saying they just feel wrong which is something that the gameIm a fan of the metal gear solid games. So I expected the polish that come with this series. The story was also far simpler and therefore better but you could sense this was forced apon kojima by the systems limitations hence the comic book cut-scenes. The controls however let the whole thing down, I can't explain anymore than saying they just feel wrong which is something that the game developers must have noticed. The fact your are PSP also doesn't help and this game can't help the troubled platform.… Expand
  42. DanM
    Jun 10, 2010
    3
    I wanted to like this game...it has its moments. Problem is, the controls are horrid. Playing this made me want to play Monster Hunter or Logan's Shadow, both superior games for enjoyability and controls. Sadly, when Monster Hunter has better controls, you know you are in for trouble. What could have been a great (for PSP standards) game, turns into an overrated heap of critic vomit. I wanted to like this game...it has its moments. Problem is, the controls are horrid. Playing this made me want to play Monster Hunter or Logan's Shadow, both superior games for enjoyability and controls. Sadly, when Monster Hunter has better controls, you know you are in for trouble. What could have been a great (for PSP standards) game, turns into an overrated heap of critic vomit. Save your money folks, at least wait till it is 20-$15 cheaper, then it would be worth buying. Metal Gear is a game for fanboys. I love stealth games, liked the original MGS, and loved every Splinter Cell game. This is no stealth game. This is a micromanaging farming simulator with horrid controls and elements of stealth. Pass.… Expand
  43. v00d00m4n
    Feb 25, 2012
    1
    This game should be called SNAKE'S REVENGE 2: Big Boss Revenge, because this is game as bad as 1st version of Metal Gear 2, known as Snake's revenge was.
    Before blind fanboys started to drop bricks out of their body and yelling that im not a fan of MGS and should GTFO let me introduce myself: I played Metal Gear since 1990 year, when most of you, kids, not even existed in this word, i    This game should be called SNAKE'S REVENGE 2: Big Boss Revenge, because this is game as bad as 1st version of Metal Gear 2, known as Snake's revenge was.
    Before blind fanboys started to drop bricks out of their body and yelling that im not a fan of MGS and should GTFO let me introduce myself: I played Metal Gear since 1990 year, when most of you, kids, not even existed in this word, i started from both Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake on MSX, and i played every freaking game of series on every platform during 22 years, i know every detail about story better than Kojima knows his story, in Russian fan community im a well known as "alive walking bipedal MGS encyclopedia" and i could tell you whole story better than MGS database or wikia, in addition to this im admin and co-owner of most popular russian MGS community site and biggest social network group dedicated to Metal Gear series and Hideo Kojima... but im not a fan, I am a true connoisseur of Metal Gear series (some people call us hardcore orthodox fans), and i hate been called a fan. Because there is a difference - fan is usually a blind brainless zombie who will buy and love automatically everything with favorite title on the box, and true connoisseur have brains, not blind, can see whats good and whats bad in fav ttitle, and isnt tied to title, but tied to the core of awesomeness of this title and do not accept everything with title, especially if this everything have nothing else but title, and the core of awesomeness of original is lost.
    This is what happened to Snake Revenge and BigBoss Revenge aka PeaceWalker - despite this game have Metal Gear Solid title and shares some character and tries to glue MGS3 and MG1, its lost core of awesomeness of original MG and MGS, and its totally not acceptable as MGS game!
    Why? 1st the story (MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD) - its adds nothing but a nonsense far-fetched slapstick in best tradition of the cheapest and most stupid commercial anime, whole Outer-Heaven and Patriots idea was already explained in Portable ops, and back then it was more like a traditional MGS game story-wise, not its explains unnecessary things so stupid way so it adds nothing but frustration and ocean of plot-holes. Metal Gears in 1974 have AI that sings a songs, and they looks tech-more advance than any metal gear from 1995-2015 era (MG1-MGS4 - why the heck the pilot needed for it they had AI in 1974?), add to this stupidity of Boss ghost in this machine, loli-teen-super-double-agent-girl Paz, gay looking Miller with wrong age and face of Liquid (while in MG2 he was asian brunet), and more stupid RETCONs, metacritic dont have enough of space to explain this full... but trust me this game story should be totally retconed out of MGS timeline and forgotten just like Snake's Revenge.
    Not gameplay: THIS IS ISNT STEALTH GAME! AI is dumber than in original MGS1 on PSone, they are blind, deaf, stupid and rushing like tanks, u cant crawl anymore, cant move when pushed yourself to wall, cant move bodies, instead you can shoot stupid baloons into their asses so they can fly high through the ceiling like some ghost (how come Kojima could not prevent usage of fulton indoors?), stupid love, tank, ambulance and other weird boxes, stupid motherbase managment, tinny boring levels, awful controls (which was much better in portable ops btw), terrible frustrating akwardk, clunky and fuzzy action oriented gameplay, totally unrealistic and too conditional gameplay (oh lets pretend that this heavy-armored Snake is silent and invisible like a ninja ghost! lets pretend nobody hear they heli when we use fultons, lets pretend nobody hear sound of explosion, lets pretend you cant crawl and do most of things you was able to do since Metal Gear 2) - after Splinter Cell, Hitman, Riddick and Thief - this utter crap doesnt even smell like stealth and makes me want to puke and burn PW UMD (btw google for it, we actually going to burn PeaceWalker disk in fire for all the frustration it gave us)... this game lost everything good most of us love MG1-2 and MGS1-2 for! This is poorly designed, poorly written awkward unnecessary sequel to a finished Metal Gear story (which also screws up storyline pretty bad by many plot holes and stupidity that should not be in MGS time line) by a tired Kojima, who already jumped the shark and really needs to stop making unwanted MGS sequels after MGS 4 and should move on to something else. Konami gone Activision and turned MGS into their Call of Duty and milking that dead cow every year now, and this milk smells and tastes more and more like a rotten dead body, which should have been buried few years ago and rest in peace now, instead of peace walking . And Peace walker is that poisonous milk that makes me sick and forces me to puke!
    MGS & MGS 2 was real masterpieces, while PeaceWalker exploits their success just like Snake's Revenge and casts the shadow of shame on entire series, it should not exist at all as well as MGS 5!    … Expand
  44. DaGleese
    Apr 8, 2011
    1
    !NOTE: this review applys to MGS fans only, anyone else will probably find this game refreshing and new

    i got this game a long time ago, and i think ive only just come to terms with the solid fact: hideo kojima has failed us all i am baffled.... simply baffled at how highly this game is reviewed, i am a hardcore mgs fan, and ive loved every metal gear game to ever come out (even the acid    !NOTE: this review applys to MGS fans only, anyone else will probably find this game refreshing and new

    i got this game a long time ago, and i think ive only just come to terms with the solid fact: hideo kojima has failed us all
    i am baffled.... simply baffled at how highly this game is reviewed, i am a hardcore mgs fan, and ive loved every metal gear game to ever come out (even the acid ones! D:) up until this one....

    i dont understand how portable ops scored lower than this game, since this game essentially feels like a majorly trimmed down version of it (as far as actual gameplay goes)

    the campaign is much much larger than mgs:po... but that in itself is a bad thing, its like asking would you rather eat a bar of chocolate or a huge pile of feces?

    go figure

    >you cant crawl
    >you cant move while flattened on walls
    >sneaking is VERY difficult without making noise because of the fail analogue stick sensitivity
    >the whole game is based around coop
    >the coop is terrible
    >the entire control scheme has been messed up, and i mean messed up, beyond how you could even imagine it!
    >the soldier recovery system is cheap (yeah they managed to make lifting a soldier into a truck actually look good compared to it)
    >the bosses are generic and boring, more resemblant of devil may cry bossfights
    >it is almost impossible to hide and evade alert
    >'CQC' is highly focused on, one problem, it pretty much doesnt exist
    >the story is boorish, i began playing desperate to find out the missing plot to outer heaven, but it made me actually stop caring...
    >when you are detected (and you will be many times due to bad controls) the only way to evade death is to knock out all emenies in the area, and the only effective way to do that in this game is to throw them multiple times, so basically this 'SNEAKING' game consists of snake, or as i like to call him 'SUPER THROW MAN 200000'en desu!' with a snake costume sprinting through small linear areas and simply throwing every poor soul who gets in his way to the ground.

    this is not a metal gear solid game.
    dont let the title fool you.
    mgs is dead as of mgs4.
    what a sad way to end it all :(    … Expand
  45. andyc
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    If u like monster hunter or pokemon and u r also a MGS fan,then get out of the chair you r sitting on and rush to your nearest gameshop and buy this game,even if u don't even have a Psp....it is a masterpiece and it must be appreciate my many =D btw seriously go buy it if u r a mgs fan.
  46. Stealthgear
    Mar 23, 2015
    6
    The controls for MGS are not good on PSP. The setting is in a lot of open forest area which isn't good for sneaking, the AI realism, or the size of the PSP screen, and the darker color scheme. The levels are like MGS:3 which were not tight. This removed a lot of the pre-programmed camera angles forcing you to move the camera yourself. Camera control is a contant hindrance in the game. YouThe controls for MGS are not good on PSP. The setting is in a lot of open forest area which isn't good for sneaking, the AI realism, or the size of the PSP screen, and the darker color scheme. The levels are like MGS:3 which were not tight. This removed a lot of the pre-programmed camera angles forcing you to move the camera yourself. Camera control is a contant hindrance in the game. You can be right in front of guys and they barely see you. You can walk out in front of someone and not know whats going on because of the camera. I'm going to be honest, I can barely aim my gun. The story doesn't start out strong and cut scenes are like an animated graphic novel. Here we have another MGS set in a time that doesn't have a lot of advanced technology, which was half the point of MGS1 and 2. This game also has an annoying menu system. You can't just play through, but you need to equip several things and switch characters and gear ahead of time. So far, MGS: Acid2 has been my favorite PSP game. I don't think MGS was meant to be on the PSP like the console games. This is a non-essential game.… Expand
  47. Zerilos
    May 5, 2013
    3
    First MGS game I didn't like, and had to delete it after 2 hours of play. I've been gaming for 20 years, and I have never seen a game with worse controls. It's a nightmare! I'm sure the story is as good as everyone says, but I hated every minutes I put in. Also, the zones are stupid tiny.
  48. mostruash
    May 25, 2014
    6
    This comes from a MGS fan. This game is not MGS at all. It smells very Japanese, RPG elements that tries to make you grind, silly co-op, silly boss battles similar to Monster Hunter (fighting mechanic monsters) and most of the time, stupid cutscenes. Cutscenes are stupid not because of the cartoonish style but the way characters are written and voiced over (in English). If you are lookingThis comes from a MGS fan. This game is not MGS at all. It smells very Japanese, RPG elements that tries to make you grind, silly co-op, silly boss battles similar to Monster Hunter (fighting mechanic monsters) and most of the time, stupid cutscenes. Cutscenes are stupid not because of the cartoonish style but the way characters are written and voiced over (in English). If you are looking for more MGS, avoid this game and instead see a Youtube all story video.… Expand
  49. saladass
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    One of my favourite games out there. It's missions and motherbase system while its new to the franchise, is the strongest point of this game. The story as always is stunning and immersive but kind of short. However, we have a ton of extra ops to complete and trust me, you will need to spend a lot of time to complete them or to developed all types of weapons and objects in the R&D team. MyOne of my favourite games out there. It's missions and motherbase system while its new to the franchise, is the strongest point of this game. The story as always is stunning and immersive but kind of short. However, we have a ton of extra ops to complete and trust me, you will need to spend a lot of time to complete them or to developed all types of weapons and objects in the R&D team. My save file has over 120 hours of playtime I haven't finished it yet!… Expand
  50. magitekman
    Jul 20, 2017
    7
    A good game. The presentation is ok and I like the drawn cutscenes. The voice-acting is good and the story is enjoyable. The gameplay was great and I adored mother base. I liked how replayable it is because of the missions. The soundtrack is probably one of the best in MGS. Now, my problems is that nothing is explained, you can't change weapons during missions, the bosses are uninspiredA good game. The presentation is ok and I like the drawn cutscenes. The voice-acting is good and the story is enjoyable. The gameplay was great and I adored mother base. I liked how replayable it is because of the missions. The soundtrack is probably one of the best in MGS. Now, my problems is that nothing is explained, you can't change weapons during missions, the bosses are uninspired and it's **** that you have to do busy work to unlock the final chapter… Expand
  51. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 31, 2020
    6
    The missions which come in chunks don't immerse the player enough in the game. Compared to the home console titles in the series, Peace Walker feels like a downgrade. The laborious post game also should have been cut down to give a present a tighter game.
  52. FromTheBonfire
    May 31, 2020
    7
    I love how the story is told through illustrations and the plot is actually insteresting and captivating.
  53. AdamW.
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    I am a long time MGS fan. And this is the seconds best game after MGS3 for me. Everybody owning a PSP or liking MGS shouldn't miss this one.
  54. ShaneB
    Jun 10, 2010
    10
    Possibly the greatest handheld Metal gear Yet and defintley one of the top three PSP games of ALL time. From the graphics, all the things you can do, production value, and the multiplayer. This is the COMPLETE handheld package. Buy this if you have a PSP at all. You won't regret it.
  55. JonathanW.
    Jun 11, 2010
    9
    Wonderful game. It was just so much fun with the stealth, the occasional action, managing my recruits, and playing co-op. It is by far the best game on the PSP.
  56. AaronD
    Jun 12, 2010
    10
    Great game worthy of the MGS name. It has tons to do and hours and hours of game play. Controllers are not perfect but couldn't be better for the psp. Great game!
  57. [Anonymous]
    Jun 14, 2010
    9
    Simply the best portable game I have ever played. Exciting story, excellent controls, deep base management, and tons of bonuses and extras to keep you playing, even after the credits roll. Almost every mission can be played co-op as well. The missions are actually quite carried, having you perform a large variety of tasks keeps it interesting. The cut scenes are somewhat interactive, and Simply the best portable game I have ever played. Exciting story, excellent controls, deep base management, and tons of bonuses and extras to keep you playing, even after the credits roll. Almost every mission can be played co-op as well. The missions are actually quite carried, having you perform a large variety of tasks keeps it interesting. The cut scenes are somewhat interactive, and more so than simple QTE sequences; occasionally for hilarious results. The story however feels extremely Japanese for better and for worse. At times it's serious cometary on nuclear proliferation and deterrence, other times it's singing robots and nonsensical conspiracy theories about the CIA trying to toast The Boss with cosmic rays. The story focuses on the events at the end of MGS3, as Snake is quite shaken by the experience tries to figure out if The Boss' decision at the end was because it was her mission, or her own personal goal. It has several parts that are quite moving, but ultimately draws no meaningful conclusion.… Expand
  58. timothyd
    Jun 10, 2010
    10
    This game is amazing. i love the rpg elements and the progression, it just feels so hands on so immersive. very few games hook me from the start and i am happy to say this game is amazing right from the start and gets better and better as you progress. also the number of things you can do in this game is crazy. this game is pure Hideo through and through.
  59. Osporioli
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    I'm not that metal gear solid fanboy, i just like stealth/action games like mgs. i tell you this game rocks, at first it took me a while on getting to the controls but after that epicness comes in. :D it's very deep, very long, i already played the full english one, so don't come into my face and tell me... " YOU HAVEN'T EVEN PLAYED THE WHOLE GAME ".
  60. spok22
    Jun 9, 2010
    9
    Actually i would give this game a 9.5 if that were possible. The only reason why i didnt give this game a perfect ten is because of the lack of online play. Maybe they couldnt fit it in. Maybe their trying to get more people to buy more ps3s. Who knows but it is not very easy to find someone else with a psp with the same game as you nowadays. Maybe they can add online in a patch hmm?
  61. LeeW
    Jun 9, 2010
    10
    Okay, I have played every Metal Gear game that exists and I've always had a PSP. My Honda Fit is covered in MGS and Foxhound logos. While I did enjoy Acid 1 & 2 and Portable Ops, I have been waiting on the next console game. And this IS MGS5. I really can't believe that more developers don't take advantage of the PSP's power like this game does. I am so stoked about Okay, I have played every Metal Gear game that exists and I've always had a PSP. My Honda Fit is covered in MGS and Foxhound logos. While I did enjoy Acid 1 & 2 and Portable Ops, I have been waiting on the next console game. And this IS MGS5. I really can't believe that more developers don't take advantage of the PSP's power like this game does. I am so stoked about carrying a solid Metal Gear game everywhere I go. Hideo Kojima's oversight of this game is evident in every aspect of this game and I am thoroughly impressed!… Expand
  62. JacobP
    Jun 8, 2010
    10
    Perfect. Remember how much better MGS3 was than MGS2? That's the quantum leap of quality MGS:PW has taken after Metal Gear's first outing on the PSP, 'Portable Ops'. Highly, highly recommended. This is a true MGS game, loaded with content and layered like the proverbial onion. It only serves to make me wonder: why wasn't it called MGS5? It's certainly a Perfect. Remember how much better MGS3 was than MGS2? That's the quantum leap of quality MGS:PW has taken after Metal Gear's first outing on the PSP, 'Portable Ops'. Highly, highly recommended. This is a true MGS game, loaded with content and layered like the proverbial onion. It only serves to make me wonder: why wasn't it called MGS5? It's certainly a worthy successor to MGS4. The only thing about this game are the boss battles. They require strategy, but most of the time it just boils down to a 'blast away' mentality. The bosses here are a bit too tough, but hey. MGS:PW still gets a ten. Plus it's one of the most addictive games I've played in a long while- have fun figuring out Mother Base.… Expand
  63. LoganB
    Jun 11, 2010
    10
    While I will agree that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker would greatly benefit being on a console (mainly it's controls and cutscenes), I find the trade off on certain aspects, such as the exquisite story and new gameplay additions, are an equal trade off. I would absolutely recommend this for any who's looking for, in my opinion, the greatest game on PSP. But, In order to fully While I will agree that Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker would greatly benefit being on a console (mainly it's controls and cutscenes), I find the trade off on certain aspects, such as the exquisite story and new gameplay additions, are an equal trade off. I would absolutely recommend this for any who's looking for, in my opinion, the greatest game on PSP. But, In order to fully get the story, I recommend people get a very basic understanding of the franchise and play Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, if you haven't already.… Expand
  64. plotlesviolence
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    OVERALL:10
    Peace Walker is my favorite Metal Gear game, The Phantom Pain included. I could not stop playing it.
    PRESENTATION:10 It has the best music of the series, one of the best stories (presented in excellent monochrome motion comics, which I prefer to CGI), and David Hayter's (the actual Big Boss) voice. Unlike TPP, audio cassettes are organized by mission, and aren’t where PW puts    OVERALL:10
    Peace Walker is my favorite Metal Gear game, The Phantom Pain included. I could not stop playing it.
    PRESENTATION:10
    It has the best music of the series, one of the best stories (presented in excellent monochrome motion comics, which I prefer to CGI), and David Hayter's (the actual Big Boss) voice. Unlike TPP, audio cassettes are organized by mission, and aren’t where PW puts its most critical plot points. My favorite line, though, (“Revolution or no revolution, you pick up a gun, and sooner or later you're going to hell. Are you prepared for that?”) isn’t in a cutscene.
    Kojima had intended PW to be MGS5 before relegating it to a device few own. Whereas TPP was a disorganized side-story adding little to the cannon, PW is integral and delivered linearly. It presents Snake heroically, but he crosses the moral thresholds (i.e. forcible drafting, child soldiers, ironically endorsing nuclear deterrence) that set up Metal Gear 1.
    Kojima's games (ZOE:2nd Runner) always push the limits of Playstation systems, and PW looks gorgeous for a PSP game. Individual leaves on a snipers’ ghillie suits hid them in the foliage and added to gameplay. The interface both in the field (damage readouts per hit) and in menus are works of art.
    CONTROL:6
    PW is a third person shooter with stealth options and close-range grab/throwing.
    Controls are always awkward in MGS games, and the fewer buttons of a PSP isn't helping. I like half-pushing the joystick to walk silently. But with only one analog nub, PW resorts to “tank” controls (left and right turn instead of strafe) so I ran in alot of accidental circles. Aiming is stilted by relying on the D-pad (or buttons). Autoaim (the "off" option just means "less") helps, but I never like autoaim. There’s not enough buttons to go around comfortably, but try “shooter” control in the menu to at least move and shoot simultaneously.
    Supposedly the PS4 version in the Metal Gear HD Collection solves these problems with dual analog controls, so I recommend that. If the HD collection didn't exist, PW would justify buying a PSP.
    Movement while prone or against a wall is absent, but was never useful in past games. The dodgeroll cancels the reload animation and is great when missiles start raining. Inexcusably, the game doesn’t pause while switching weapons/items (which controls awkwardly), limiting your ability to react in time.
    Some of the motion comics have QTE's, a horrible idea (especially the impossible torture bit). But there are 2 comic sequences with gameplay (albeit simple)--aiming at the kidnapper and horse-galloping between missiles; more of those would have been nice.
    Stealth improves as you unlock items. My favorite trick is tossing a smoke grenade, running in with nightvision goggles, and chain-throwing a whole group.
    The E3 2013 trailer for MGS:TPP intermittently sped up, and I wish there was a 3x-normal "speed-up button" in PW (not just 12-hr-blocks like the TPP Phantom Cigar) while sneaking, to relieve the annoyance of waiting for guards to turn around and walk away.
    The key selling point is the boss battles. The mechanical behemoths have various patterns and multiple targets, so combat involves prioritizing either weak points or specific parts to stop different attack patterns. Cocoon is almost a "Shadow of the Colossus" with guns. Missions where a tank/helicopter is protected by soldiers best integrate all the gameplay elements.
    DESIGN:10
    TPP lifted its best elements from PW, primarily Fulton extraction, which ties the upgrade system to motivation to play stealthily. "Auto-assign" and signposting which upgrades are ready streamline what would otherwise be a chore. PW isn't open-world, but I like that: missions are short enough to play in bursts.
    Multiplayer is amazing, the one time I could find someone to try it with. There's nothing like taking on a boss or sneaking through a level co-op.
    Others have complained of onerous requirements to beat PW (Chapter 5), but it's just that many things are hidden (Google the Straw Box, Monster Hunter levels, and the last Zadornov). I never felt like I had to "farm" levels since I didn’t care about trying out every gun.
    Some of its coolest items are locked until the late game, when the necessary missions are available. What’s the point of new ways to extract after your base is maxed out? Or of newer guns after you’ve beaten every boss? You do unlock enough, at a steady enough stream, to get everything you really need just from the main missions. And there's little motivation to switch out the M16 and LAW. I appreciate that PW lets you take the lower-level versions into battle to preserve challenge on easy missions. Similarly, you shouldn’t skip to the hardest Extra Ops until you have the better guns.
    PW is enormous, 20 hrs+ even without unlocking everything, and it never got boring. Even if you didn’t like previous Metal Gears or already saw the cutscenes on Youtube, get PW for the boss battles alone. But get the HD Collection on PS3.    … Expand
  65. lilgnzlo
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    I don't play PSvita or PSP, because in this platform you can put some greats storylines on the games (and i love the story on games). this was the reason that i am a Metal Gear fan.

    I don't put a 10 on all the metal Gear games bacause i am a fan, i am a fan because i considered the games deserved a 10. And i guess this deserves a 10 too. I mean if you compared this to a overall    I don't play PSvita or PSP, because in this platform you can put some greats storylines on the games (and i love the story on games). this was the reason that i am a Metal Gear fan.

    I don't put a 10 on all the metal Gear games bacause i am a fan, i am a fan because i considered the games deserved a 10.

    And i guess this deserves a 10 too.

    I mean if you compared this to a overall PS2 or PS3 game, maybe it deserve a 7 or 8. But this was for PSP. I can really imagine another great game on the PSP console.

    Kojima adapted the gameplay and the scenarios of metal Gear for this platform, and this was bigger on graphics than portable Ops.

    The bosses fights was really good, even than the bosses are only machines was really goods.

    At the beggining i wasn't to interested on the Mother Base thing, but even that it's so catchy i send my army to fight and was cool fight with tanks and helicopters for your army can use on the war.

    The thing that i most like, (like all the Metal Gear saga it's the history). How Kojima can create such a great storyline and put it in the PSP was incredible, the only way to do it was on the comic thing.

    I love the fact than the story is on LatinAmerica, the return of the Cold War thing, the importance of master Miller and for Huey.

    The end of The Boss storyline. The cassetes tapes too.

    And the final battle with Peace Walker, i didn't have development the Supply box from Miller, and was out of ammo 2 times after playing something like 30 minutes, and then when i kill Peace Walker i didn't press the triangule button....Really good experience playing this game.

    never expect to have so much funny with a PSP game and for that i give this a 10!    … Expand
  66. Steyraus
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    As someone who is not a big fan of MGS 1,2,3 or 4 I was very surprised that I loved Peace Walker. The controls and tight and you are never fighting for view of the enemy or having to crawl everywhere on your nuts, because you can crouch walk in this game, AMAZING. The story is also well told and has far less pretentious rambling, it stick to the important details and is told in veryAs someone who is not a big fan of MGS 1,2,3 or 4 I was very surprised that I loved Peace Walker. The controls and tight and you are never fighting for view of the enemy or having to crawl everywhere on your nuts, because you can crouch walk in this game, AMAZING. The story is also well told and has far less pretentious rambling, it stick to the important details and is told in very stylish animated slideshow. Peace walk and MGS 5 are so different from all the other MGS games I have a hard time believing that Kojima had much to do with these games.… Expand
  67. DevilKaii
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Two things: First of all, this game... is amazing. Why? Because you can do many things... you can even put on some camo, upgrade weapons, recruit soldiers and many other things. Second of all: To all those fans and other people who dislike this game... even if you can't crawl or even if the controls are messed up, you can still play and enjoy it. It takes some practice and skill... youTwo things: First of all, this game... is amazing. Why? Because you can do many things... you can even put on some camo, upgrade weapons, recruit soldiers and many other things. Second of all: To all those fans and other people who dislike this game... even if you can't crawl or even if the controls are messed up, you can still play and enjoy it. It takes some practice and skill... you have to be smart, but think about it before rushing... it's a tactical espionage game for God's sake... but one thing is for sure... the story is amazing, the system and graphics (for PSP) are simply the best and the side-mission are a-lot and fun. People should focus on it and play for some time, get to know the controls and you're OK! Hideo Kojima simply creates the best games... every MGS that he and his team made so far are just simply amazing. Nothing is impossible in this game, you can hide to evade the enemy alert, you can knock them out before they realise it... and so many other things. Simply amazing!… Expand
  68. jelikey
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    As an intro MGS:PW sets a few years after MGS:PO , Big boss disappears and sets to make an army with the aid of KAZ. The presentation of the game is outstanding, the comic cutscene are nicely done and the story makes sense even if you aren't a follower of the Metal gear series.

    Graphics here are solid, it is very well done, the effects such as the rain and night in certain mission adds
  69. Soldier23
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    This game is one that everyone who buys it will either keep or rage to. The controls are pretty easy ( X to fire, analog stick to move, etc...) and killing enemies are pretty easy.... unless they are alerted of your presence and every bad guy comes to kill you. The story is easy to follow, and the graphics are awesome! The cut scenes are done in a graphic novel, which is awesome, but areThis game is one that everyone who buys it will either keep or rage to. The controls are pretty easy ( X to fire, analog stick to move, etc...) and killing enemies are pretty easy.... unless they are alerted of your presence and every bad guy comes to kill you. The story is easy to follow, and the graphics are awesome! The cut scenes are done in a graphic novel, which is awesome, but are sometimes boring to watch. A lot of times, you have to fight huge bosses (mostly machines) and losing to them will make you restart the level. This game also lets you knock out bad guys and recruit them by using a Fulton system. Overall, This game is one of my favorite PSP games. If you like stealth games that you can play for a long time, give this game a try and see if it fits your criteria.… Expand
  70. axristotomari
    Dec 30, 2014
    10
    This game is EPIC.. I literaly ended my psp life with this game. First of all its huge!!! The things they have puted inside is mindblowing... The graphics are perfect for psp... i dont think that any game could do beter with that device and with that gameplay. You can do almost anything... buld a base, recruit soldiers, steal helicopters, tanks, literaly every venicle you encounter. YOUThis game is EPIC.. I literaly ended my psp life with this game. First of all its huge!!! The things they have puted inside is mindblowing... The graphics are perfect for psp... i dont think that any game could do beter with that device and with that gameplay. You can do almost anything... buld a base, recruit soldiers, steal helicopters, tanks, literaly every venicle you encounter. YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN METAL GEAR!! You can upgrade your metal gear with cards from boss batles. Replayability to 200 hr. And its freaking hilarious... inside jokes. funny dialogues. I wish to remaster it for a pc with fox engine someday.… Expand
  71. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorite games. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it..… Expand
  72. Nikoback
    Aug 25, 2015
    9
    There's so many things to do in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. It's story isn't the best in the series, and the bosses are really annoying to fight alone, but because it's a great continuation of MGS3 with intelligent game design that's comparable to Monster Hunter AND with a wealth amount of content, it's a game I'm still playing.
  73. geo333
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    One of my favorite PSP games and definitely one of the best M.G.S games I played. The story is great the only downfall is the graphics as i played it on the P.S Vita on a Oled screen, so it look outdated. If they remake it with the current engine i might replayed it again .
  74. xAndrewx
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    this is a psp masterpiece stealth game,awesome graphics for the psp,awesome gameplay system,awesome controls and a major story,i don't see any bugs playing it,i recommend to everyone that likes stealth games.
  75. Xbox1Guy
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    Brilliant game. It doesn't compare to other Metal Gear Solid games like MGS3 or MGS but still, really really good. At first, the story is boring but the more you play it, the more interesting it gets. However, I disliked the fact that boss battles were only machines or "metal gear" bosses instead of human bosses. Still, great game, definitely in my top 10 of best games of all time.
  76. Nakura
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    I find it to be a great game, an easy to understand gameplay (even having 3 different set-ups), a great story that you can understand even without playing or knowing much of the other games, and great quantity of content. And all of that ONLY on the single player, having double the fun on multiplayer.
    The only thing i find it lacking, was that the guards and enemies were nothing special.    I find it to be a great game, an easy to understand gameplay (even having 3 different set-ups), a great story that you can understand even without playing or knowing much of the other games, and great quantity of content. And all of that ONLY on the single player, having double the fun on multiplayer.
    The only thing i find it lacking, was that the guards and enemies were nothing special. You could go gun blazing naked with the lowest powered pistol and still be able to pass the whole game (except bosses).
    Now, the bosses, they were great battles. Each with a different feeling to it and each has at 3 different versions, the last ones being hair tearing.

    Also, Monster hunter    … Expand
  77. PS2FAN1181
    Mar 28, 2016
    10
    The PSP is ready to explode with the quality of this game...
    In a good way.
    The weapon ammount is massive, you can recruit Kojima, paint ZEKE pink and go on dates. Simply put, the best MGS game since the PSX.
  78. Leoka
    May 21, 2018
    9
    Simplemente el mejor juego de PSP, el único problema es que algunos jefes toman mucho mas tiempo de eliminar de lo que duran las baterías y es mejor jugar con la consola conectada a una PC
  79. church1556
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    I thought this was a brilliant game as it gives players a chance to experience the tactical espionage that comes from all metal gear games by playing through the story and watching as Snake accepts his heritage as Big Boss and the birth of Outer Heaven.
  80. Chris5667
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    A unique masterpiece that can be easily the best PSP game ever created. Amazing story, great graphics, fantastic gameplay, etc etc. MGS Peace Walker has everything we can ask to a Metal Gear game. One of the best in the series and as I said before, by far the best PSP game, even better than GOW Chains of Olympus or Ghost of Sparta (and that says everything).
  81. AbagofScouts
    Jan 31, 2017
    8
    The game seems to me like a prototype Metal Gear Solid 5 the Phantom Pain. It plays like it and since I played MGSV as my first Metal Gear game it was welcome. The base building and combat teams were similar .The story was great and made me understand the plot of Ground Zeroes. My only peeves with the game are the crappy controls. I found the mission before the second peace walker battle aThe game seems to me like a prototype Metal Gear Solid 5 the Phantom Pain. It plays like it and since I played MGSV as my first Metal Gear game it was welcome. The base building and combat teams were similar .The story was great and made me understand the plot of Ground Zeroes. My only peeves with the game are the crappy controls. I found the mission before the second peace walker battle a nightmare that gave me cramps and tight muscles from the left trigger being so vertical unlike an Xbox controller where they are out. The game also assumes you happen to have a pal with a PSP and this game with four player coop on boss battles and 2 on some stealth making the bosses a difficult grind and often taking me hours of time and trying to find someone at my school with a PSP and this game which is like finding a hint of politeness in the presidential debates. Other than the controls the game has beautiful stealth with pretty great AI of the soldiers. Pick this game up if you have a PSP and love metal gear and have a pal to play with you through the game.… Expand
  82. MaxEagle
    Feb 19, 2017
    10
    Well, I didn't play so much psp games, but I've managed to look through all the AAA games and I can say with all the surety - It's the biggest PSP game. The most advanced and absolutely full of content! If you want to beat all the side missions you'll have to spent more than 30-40 hours of your life! And I'm speaking only about the single missions content!
    I am a big fan of the series and    Well, I didn't play so much psp games, but I've managed to look through all the AAA games and I can say with all the surety - It's the biggest PSP game. The most advanced and absolutely full of content! If you want to beat all the side missions you'll have to spent more than 30-40 hours of your life! And I'm speaking only about the single missions content!
    I am a big fan of the series and my favourite from back in the days till now on is the Metal Gear Solid! I've beated the Snake Eater just recently and I can say with no hesitation - although MGS3 for PS2 is the chicken considering the plot and mechanics, but MSS Peace Walker (being the egg) is far more beautiful, deep, fun and various! I also like it's graphics and storytelling! Not to mention all those side quests and whole chapter, that is only available only if you are a true fan and geek)
    I played this game on the PC via emulator, and I'll tell you that even in 2017 it still does the trick!    … Expand
  83. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    Grandioso juego lanzado para la famosa portatil PSP, tiene una historia increíble, incluyendo las misiones secundarias que son divertidas y bizarras, una jugabilidad muy buena y banda sonora fenomenal, y con un buen online. Recomendado si puedes jugarlo con algún amigo.
  84. Godslayer79
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    The best and most complete game made for the PSP. It pushes every boundary of the handheld system. Amazing story, amazing graphics, amazing gameplay.
  85. spacebear1
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is another great game in this amazing series. This game continues the story of Big Boss and I liked that. The story is great as well as the writing. Overall it's what you'd expect from the series, except it's also not. The controls could've been way better and I wasn't a big fan of the comic-book type style of the cut scenes. It just didn't fit. In the end,Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is another great game in this amazing series. This game continues the story of Big Boss and I liked that. The story is great as well as the writing. Overall it's what you'd expect from the series, except it's also not. The controls could've been way better and I wasn't a big fan of the comic-book type style of the cut scenes. It just didn't fit. In the end, this is a great game.… Expand
  86. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    Game with a lot of content and a lot of variety accompanied by a great story and essential to follow the saga metal gear.
  87. ASTURK
    Mar 18, 2020
    8
    Negative:
    -Characters are really boring
    -Kojima didnt put a lot of stealth missions, is this game GEARS OF WAR?? -Controls -Bullet Sponge boss fight Positive: -Ending of this story -Combat -Gears Of War mechanics -Stealth mechanics -Frame Rates are really great -Graphics For me Peace Walker was a really good experience and I know there is a lot of mistakes about this game but    Negative:
    -Characters are really boring
    -Kojima didnt put a lot of stealth missions, is this game GEARS OF WAR??
    -Controls
    -Bullet Sponge boss fight
    Positive:
    -Ending of this story
    -Combat
    -Gears Of War mechanics
    -Stealth mechanics
    -Frame Rates are really great
    -Graphics
    For me Peace Walker was a really good experience and I know there is a lot of mistakes about this game but PSP is limited technology
    82/100    … Expand
  88. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    8
    For a PSP game this is one of the best however when it comes to overall MGS franchise this game falls withing the lower end of my favorite MGS games. The game mechanics are new and sets up for what you can expect in MGS V.
  89. navyvet84
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Best PSP game. Was in Japan when this came out and it made the long train rides fun. Sunk Probably 200 hours into the game. I have 100 percent beat MGS 1, 4, 5 and this game. Got the Big Boss medal in 4 before they patched it, had to reset ps3 1000 times. Anyways. I give the game a 10 because it is in the top 1 percent of PSP games. Soo addicting.
  90. HazretiBjorn
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best game on PSP. Characters, story, boss fights, everything is great. One of the best games ever.
  91. fernadoJadan
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Un acertado cambio para la saga sabiendo las limiticaciones del psp. Aunque presenta la historia mas sencilla de la saga, esto se compensa por un gran diseño visual con mucho estilo, la Mother Base que llega a ser muy gratificante mejorarla, ademas de un control facil de manejar pero completo a la vez.
    Lo negativo se puede decir que el diseño de niveles es muy basico, que despues de    Un acertado cambio para la saga sabiendo las limiticaciones del psp. Aunque presenta la historia mas sencilla de la saga, esto se compensa por un gran diseño visual con mucho estilo, la Mother Base que llega a ser muy gratificante mejorarla, ademas de un control facil de manejar pero completo a la vez.
    Lo negativo se puede decir que el diseño de niveles es muy basico, que despues de conseguir el primer final el juego se vuelve repetitivo y que las peleas contra los Jefes Finales son ineccesariamente largas. Pero el resto un juego notable.    … Expand
  92. dangyosabyss
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    It is a great nostalgic journey through MGS folklore. By far the best game on the psp. A 9/10 taking into consideration the limitations of the psp. Its intelligent design using limited resources. A real old school approach. And if youre not dancing along to the music during THAT fight then you have no soul.
  93. Madara333
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Um jeito novo de fazer um Metal Gear, garante horas e horas de jogatina, maravilhoso.
  94. Solaris123
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Are you blind people? this games only 8.7 ? 9.0 this is real score for this masterpiece ,much more better story than boring Death Stranding HALO PEOPLE WAKE up and high score this brilliant game.
  95. Montes6384
    Sep 16, 2020
    8
    La historia es muy buena y el gameplay es muy bueno también, siento que fue bastante tedioso llegar al segundo final pero de todas formas fue muy divertido.
  96. ChesterField
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    A great game but not as good as his predecesors in almost every aspect. Still. Recommended for the fans.
  97. Juveleo
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Best portable Metal Gear Solid game of all time! It still holds up well and is incredibly fun to play!
  98. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jun 24, 2021
    9
    METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER lleva la serie en una nueva dirección emocionante con imágenes increíbles, ya que arroja nueva luz sobre adversarios y aliados conocidos, junto con una gran cantidad de nuevos personajes. En la verdadera tradición de METAL GEAR SOLID, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER deja al jugador en u
  99. FrySP
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Un viedeo juego muy entretenido no me parece que sea el mejor metal gear sin embargo tiene una historia muy buena y es una buena entrada en la serie.
  100. gamingmachinery
    May 21, 2021
    10
    so much fun, a more linear MGS V, though not as sandbox-y.
    I wish you could aim like in MGS 2 and 3 though.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 18, 2011
    80
    From the top-notch characterizations to the ethical indecision of its cast, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a significant step forward for the series's maestro.
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  2. TotalPlayStation
    95
    Do not wait for the PSP2. Buy a copy of this game and the hardware necessary to play it as soon as is humanly possible. You're not going to see a better marriage of technical know-how, narrative inventiveness and holy-crap-I'm-playing-a-console-game-on-a-handheld-level awe on the system.
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  3. Game Chronicles
    95
    Fans of the series will like this installment and newcomers to Metal Gear Solid like me will enjoy it as well.
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