Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

 PSP
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 5, 2006
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 212 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 154 out of 212
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 212
  3. Negative: 20 out of 212
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  1. DanielPeled
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Though this game is probably not worth playing in 2022, it was a genre defining game that went to be implemented in later metal gear games.
  2. Onlyclassicvg1
    Jun 25, 2021
    5
    Portable Ops se siente como uno de los pocos juegos que está a la altura de la promesa de PSP, en parte porque traduce toda la experiencia de Metal Gear Solid en algo que se puede digerir fácilmente en pequeñas cantidades ... indiscutiblemente uno
  3. Lec
    Jun 11, 2021
    4
    Un salto a psp penoso una jugabilidad penosa mal hecha y en jefes desesperante una historia aburrida en muchas partes gráficos que se quedaron atrás ya en su salida el peace Walker a su lado es una obra maestra
  4. schwa3
    Nov 16, 2020
    4
    I think this should have gone back to the top down style of 1 &2, because as is this is a very compromised experience. It has a lot of cool ideas, like multiple playable characters and the recruitment system, but they're all done poorly and bog down the game. Environments are tiny, but enemies sight range hasn't been changed so you'll find yourself getting spotted by a dude on the entireI think this should have gone back to the top down style of 1 &2, because as is this is a very compromised experience. It has a lot of cool ideas, like multiple playable characters and the recruitment system, but they're all done poorly and bog down the game. Environments are tiny, but enemies sight range hasn't been changed so you'll find yourself getting spotted by a dude on the entire other side of the map and theres not a whole lot you can do about it. The story is boring and I'm not a fan of the random inclusion of the 3 codec crew.… Expand
  5. Solaris123
    May 14, 2020
    0
    Sorry Kojima ,games is boring story compare Metal Gear Solid Peace perfect Walker.
  6. gwemp
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    underrated game and very overlooked story in the series, sets up a lot of things for the game after and before it
  7. RASoub
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    If you are fan of metal gear , there alot of things that we dont know.
    for example how and why big boss made OUTER HEAVEN.
    and how the philosophers become to patriots. as a story its very great story and its very important. some poeple think that portable ops is a simple metal gear like ACID, well thats not true , portable ops has one of the most important story and you will find alot    If you are fan of metal gear , there alot of things that we dont know.
    for example how and why big boss made OUTER HEAVEN.
    and how the philosophers become to patriots.
    as a story its very great story and its very important.
    some poeple think that portable ops is a simple metal gear like ACID, well thats not true , portable ops has one of the most important story and you will find alot of answers.
    and you can see how Gray fox has joined big boss army of outer heaven.
    the boss of this game are important in metal gear story and they are fox hound unit.
    1- PYTHON : He joined the fox with jack together and he has been trained with the boss too.
    2-NULL : He is Gray Fox , here you can see how fox hound made frank to null and erase his memory and make him a perfect soldier.
    3-URSELA - ELISA : They are twin with big sorprise and they can read mind and see the future - and elisa tell big boss that he will made his oun metal gear and his children will save the world.
    4-CUNNIGHAM : He is Arms Specialist.
    5-GENE : He is the final boss and he is very faster , his power is mind washer.

    so if you are metal gear fan , you must play it and end it,I dont consider this game a spinoff    … Expand
  8. BasilZero
    Feb 16, 2019
    8
    Game: Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions Publisher: Konami System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2006 Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours Total Score: 75/100 Value Score: 7.5/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 6/10 • GamePlay: 7/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 8/10 • Music: 7/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player    Game: Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
    Genre: Action/Stealth
    Developer: Kojima Productions
    Publisher: Konami
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2006
    Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours

    Total Score: 75/100
    Value Score: 7.5/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 6/10
    • GamePlay: 7/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 7/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 7/10

    Pros
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Recruiting system with the ability to designate characters to certain roles that further change the outcome of gameplay depending on how you set up the roster of characters
    +Mission based story system with side missions for characters and items
    +Introduces a team based gameplay style along side the usual stealth mechanics of the MGS series
    +Cutscenes are in animated well drawn models with voice acting

    Cons
    -Levels are short and easy
    -Not as much voice acting content as past games
    -Story and cast not as strong as previous entries , game is more of a filler than a actual canon entry
    -Game is shorter than previous entries
    -Gameplay can be frustrating due to the fact that the controls of the PSP    … Expand
  9. jelikey
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    If you played MGS 3 & loved it you'll love Portabe ops, i personally liked the origianol MGS & MGS much more but make no mistake Portable ops is on standed with the console serices. my two biggest grips with this game are that one they left the stamina meter without leveing in wildlife. & two it's too short, you'll find yourself playing it all the time & beating it too
  10. AKthaBeast
    Mar 22, 2018
    8
    More of a strategy game than a classic stealth MGS game. Mechanics are different and it may take time to get used to.
  11. MaxEagle
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    I liked it so much! In some aspects it's even better than the Peace Walker. I mean the story is very touching. The art is very cool and beautiful, and the mother base features are pretty awesome. I never expected from a psp MGS game such a great enjoyment.
    I recommend this game to every MGS fan!
  12. Termin8ter
    Feb 4, 2016
    6
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops is a very unnecessary and uninteresting entry into the Metal Gear franchise. The controls are finicky and hard to make comfortable, the story is unnecessary, only there to set the stage for Peacewalker. Don't buy this game, just skip to Peacewalker.
  13. Kaprawiec
    Oct 19, 2015
    9
    This game is still worth Your time (im writing this in 2015). The only downside comes from the nature of PSP and its the lack of second analog stick...
  14. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. 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
  15. DevilKaii
    Jul 7, 2014
    9
    I think that this is game is pretty great, the story and even the whole thing is great... though, the controls could be a little better or so. It's true that most of the new MGS games have kinda difficult-to-learn controls, but when you get used to it, you'll pretty much fully enjoy the game. It personally took me few minutes to learn the basics, such as CQC tricks and other things, I alsoI think that this is game is pretty great, the story and even the whole thing is great... though, the controls could be a little better or so. It's true that most of the new MGS games have kinda difficult-to-learn controls, but when you get used to it, you'll pretty much fully enjoy the game. It personally took me few minutes to learn the basics, such as CQC tricks and other things, I also like the cut-scenes... I like Manga after all... although, they could change few things... it's kinda hard to knock every soldier down and try to bring back soldiers to the truck so that you can recruit them, because don't forget that you have Stamina... and if you're using a soldier, but with low stamina; it will pretty much decrease 'till you pass out. The box/radio thing is neat, but still... some people find this kinda pissing... I do myself, not from those patience type and that's it. Also, even if you're mass-fan of the MGS series, you'll understand that they could of had made it better... that's my opinion.… Expand
  16. Thunder5555
    Feb 15, 2014
    1
    As a fan of metal gear series, this is the only metal gear game I haven't enjoyed. And there is only one reason for that: Worst controls in gaming history.
    I've spent few hours with this game and the issue just doesn't go away. Story line can be good and other mechanics can also be very enjoyable but controls being what they are, it's not even worth to play.
  17. Jouna92
    Dec 27, 2013
    8
    Portable Ops manages to meld the flavor of Snake Eater and some new features to make an impressive Metal Gear game. Strong story with amazing ost, cast of characters and more..
  18. DGDrocks7
    Feb 16, 2013
    9
    Although Kojima did not direct this game, it still feels as though he did. If you played any MGS game, then you know what to expect. But this time, you can kidnap enemy soldiers and convince them to join you. It's really cool. Gameplay is the same. Enemy soldiers see you? Alert Mode. Then Evasion mode. Then Caution Mode. And then Normal. Just like any MGS game. And, of course, that's aAlthough Kojima did not direct this game, it still feels as though he did. If you played any MGS game, then you know what to expect. But this time, you can kidnap enemy soldiers and convince them to join you. It's really cool. Gameplay is the same. Enemy soldiers see you? Alert Mode. Then Evasion mode. Then Caution Mode. And then Normal. Just like any MGS game. And, of course, that's a good thing. Believe or not, the story IS canon, that is, it IS part of the timeline. The story is set in 1970, six years after MGS3. The Special Force Unit FOX has rebelled against the USA, and is supposedly sided with the Soviets. Snake has been framed as the mastermind. It's his job to find out who's behind all this and clear his name. And it has its share of twists and heart-wrenching moments like its big-brother consoles. Unfortunately, they have shut down the online-component, but that was just the icing on the cake. As it is, the game can stand on its own. It's $9.99 on the PSN Store now, so if you have a PSP (or better yet, a PS Vita), buy it now.… Expand
  19. DasBaronne
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    This game is great! I do find the stamina meter extremely annoying, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying this.
    The storyline is wonderful.
    Voice acting is SPLENDID! (David Hayter AND Steven Blum).
    The gameplay and graphics are sweet!
    I'd say get this if you can find it in a retail store or on PSN.
  20. Schnippshly
    Oct 10, 2011
    3
    The only thing better than the poopy-brown graphics is the horrible, Monster Hunter-esque controls, coupled with tons of dialogue with no voice acting and some kind of autistic army management system. This game has hours and hours worth of exciting gameplay, slowly trudging around the blocky levels, not being able to crouch-walk but still having a third person camera implying that youThe only thing better than the poopy-brown graphics is the horrible, Monster Hunter-esque controls, coupled with tons of dialogue with no voice acting and some kind of autistic army management system. This game has hours and hours worth of exciting gameplay, slowly trudging around the blocky levels, not being able to crouch-walk but still having a third person camera implying that you could. My favorite thing to do is to play as characters who aren't even Snake, such as guys who are in disguise, invalidating stealth.
    The team-based action really gets me going, too. What happens is, you get a bunch of guys and hide them in boxes all over the level, right? As if that wasn't awesome enough, you can switch between them by hiding whoever you're playing as in a box. That's not even the most exciting part! If you're ever in danger, your box-hiding comrades absolutely will not help you because box-hiding is just a way to make a team-based game with no teamwork and the developers were too lazy to program friendly AI. So cool!!!    … Expand
  21. ImUnavailable
    Sep 17, 2011
    9
    Stealth action and CQC adapt well to a portable console, with gameplay mechanics feeling similar but fresher thanks to the inclusion of teams. These teams add a new depth to planning and strategy, with the enticing ability to recruit more and more followers. The story is absorbing and fittingly complex and the graphic novel cutscenes look great . Voice acting is of a high quality as is theStealth action and CQC adapt well to a portable console, with gameplay mechanics feeling similar but fresher thanks to the inclusion of teams. These teams add a new depth to planning and strategy, with the enticing ability to recruit more and more followers. The story is absorbing and fittingly complex and the graphic novel cutscenes look great . Voice acting is of a high quality as is the soundtrack.… Expand
  22. ryannewell122
    Aug 20, 2011
    8
    Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
    Its a solid game, good story, good gameplay, good control, and good graphics and voice acting for a psp game, its generally better than most metal gears, though I sometimes find its story over soppy or far too much, this was good.
    Its multi-player is pretty well rounded if you get past the hackers, and I cant help but be addicted to getting the best soldiers    Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops
    Its a solid game, good story, good gameplay, good control, and good graphics and voice acting for a psp game, its generally better than most metal gears, though I sometimes find its story over soppy or far too much, this was good.

    Its multi-player is pretty well rounded if you get past the hackers, and I cant help but be addicted to getting the best soldiers possible. 8/10 My Opinion /Unbais 7.5    … Expand
  23. Andy92
    Jul 24, 2011
    8
    This instalment was very fun especially for players who closely follow the story as players once again take control of Big Boss as he is once again thrown onto the battlefield from retirement against a new enemy and through the story realises that the battlefield is where he belongs and must find his own calling if he is to find something which he can believe in and fight for. The gameThis instalment was very fun especially for players who closely follow the story as players once again take control of Big Boss as he is once again thrown onto the battlefield from retirement against a new enemy and through the story realises that the battlefield is where he belongs and must find his own calling if he is to find something which he can believe in and fight for. The game play is good as well for the system they provide as much of the fun as possible from other metal gear instalment.… Expand
  24. Watermelon789
    Jul 10, 2011
    9
    Very good, it cleared the fog that the MGS series has ( Mostly MGS3, it really explained and made everything soft too understand the series) it also make proud the PSP, there arent too many great games on the handheld, the cutscene are creative ( comic style). This is an important tittle for the PSP.
  25. SmoshCelt
    Nov 4, 2010
    9
    A worthy addition to the MGS series. Interesting (and comprehensible) story, good stealth, decent controls. Dragging guys around to recruit gets a little tiresome, but the team-building aspect is fairly cool and fits well with the story & MGS canon. There are some control issues and the camera is far from perfect, but neither are debilitating and the gameplay and story are worth it.A worthy addition to the MGS series. Interesting (and comprehensible) story, good stealth, decent controls. Dragging guys around to recruit gets a little tiresome, but the team-building aspect is fairly cool and fits well with the story & MGS canon. There are some control issues and the camera is far from perfect, but neither are debilitating and the gameplay and story are worth it. The stylized cut scenes may not please everyone, but I got to like them. Missions are a good length for a portable game too.… Expand
  26. AnonymousMC
    Jul 8, 2009
    3
    personally, i cant stand metal gear solid games. i haven't played 4 or 1, but by spending hours on metal gear solid 2,3, and portable ops, i could never find the game exciting or fun. maybe its just me, but the controls ruined the ENTIRE game for me. i just could not get how the game's controls were so horrible. the game is cool in terms of variety and graphics, but its notpersonally, i cant stand metal gear solid games. i haven't played 4 or 1, but by spending hours on metal gear solid 2,3, and portable ops, i could never find the game exciting or fun. maybe its just me, but the controls ruined the ENTIRE game for me. i just could not get how the game's controls were so horrible. the game is cool in terms of variety and graphics, but its not immering and is a waste of money… Expand
  27. DanC.
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    Its not as good as MGS3 (of course) but its better than MGS1 and MGS2, seeing as how it has a great story, fully 3D camera, great, superb sound/voices/characters and the amazingly good gameplay of MGS3, complete with the CQC system and the option to create and play as your own version of the Cobra Unit. Its a long, fun and replayable adventure, and its getting an expansion pack this Its not as good as MGS3 (of course) but its better than MGS1 and MGS2, seeing as how it has a great story, fully 3D camera, great, superb sound/voices/characters and the amazingly good gameplay of MGS3, complete with the CQC system and the option to create and play as your own version of the Cobra Unit. Its a long, fun and replayable adventure, and its getting an expansion pack this November. If you've got a PSP and you like the MG series, please, please- at least try this game.… Expand
  28. JacobP.
    Oct 4, 2007
    10
    I really can't get over how much I like MPO. I've had it for almost two years now and its still the game I play the most on that system; and I use the system more than my GC or PS2. It really is a complete package and a bargain at any price.
  29. ZemZ.
    Jul 2, 2007
    9
    If you played MGS 3 & loved it you'll love Portabe ops, i personally liked the origianol MGS & MGS much more but make no mistake Portable ops is on standed with the console serices. my two biggest grips with this game are that one they left the stamina meter without leveing in wildlife. & two it's too short, you'll find yourself playing it all the time & beating it too If you played MGS 3 & loved it you'll love Portabe ops, i personally liked the origianol MGS & MGS much more but make no mistake Portable ops is on standed with the console serices. my two biggest grips with this game are that one they left the stamina meter without leveing in wildlife. & two it's too short, you'll find yourself playing it all the time & beating it too fast, but the multiplayer experiance is still a fun diversion from the real world.… Expand
  30. JoshD.
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    honestly if nothing else this is one of the best vgames for a modern portable gaming systems, although people the psp has more console ports/rehashs then it should, at the very least this game is a shinning example of how to translate a console series onto the psp... after all snake eater/subsistance had an almost identical control layout and it worked well for that game, this takes it a honestly if nothing else this is one of the best vgames for a modern portable gaming systems, although people the psp has more console ports/rehashs then it should, at the very least this game is a shinning example of how to translate a console series onto the psp... after all snake eater/subsistance had an almost identical control layout and it worked well for that game, this takes it a step further by making it a portable gamer friendly game by breaking the story/levels into segments...i can explain all day on how this game is (almost) worth getting a psp for, but for anyone who has a psp this game and syphon filter are must have games even if you dont like the stealth genre.… Expand
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3
#3 Best PSP Game of 2006
3
#3 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
12
#12 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. IGN
    90
    The GPS and WiFi scanning feature is excellently implemented, the online and single player modes are deep, and there are plenty of things to do by tracking down and recruiting new soldiers from various places.
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  2. Yahoo!
    80
    As a single-player game, Portable Ops can't match the scope and drama of its predecessors. Of course, with its bite-sized style and team aspect, it doesn't really try to. This is one of the PSP's best multiplayer titles, giving you essentially a two-for-one experience.
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  3. 1UP
    95
    A game that essentially pushes the PSP in all of its features: graphics, portability, Internet, extra hardware doohickeys, and multiplayer. Sure, it might have hiccups (occasional ghosting, quirky A.I., the one analog nub), but Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops is not only a fine MGS title -- it's also a damn good showcase for the PSP.
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