Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 707 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 590 out of 707
  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 ...
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89

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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