Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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  1. ITZZZPERRY
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is an exciting prequel to The Phantom Pain. It sets up an interesting premise for the story. Although short, this game has a lot of replayability.
  2. TheFredinator
    Jun 20, 2014
    8
    The game play is really good! I really liked the open world stealth mechanics. The controls are also a lot better even though they do take some getting used to. However pushing yourself up against a wall or hanging over a ledge can get unreliable. Its clear that there are many ways to get to your objective. This allows the player to experience more ways to play and I like the new slowThe game play is really good! I really liked the open world stealth mechanics. The controls are also a lot better even though they do take some getting used to. However pushing yourself up against a wall or hanging over a ledge can get unreliable. Its clear that there are many ways to get to your objective. This allows the player to experience more ways to play and I like the new slow motion reaction mechanic when you get spotted. I had a lot of fun while playing it! That being said DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. The main stuff took about an hour, the added stuff took about another hour and there isn't much reason to go back to play unless you want to get a higher rank on the leader boards. Also if you're looking for story there barely is any. The game play is really good but DO NOT BUY IT. Borrow it, rent it, or wait for it to be on sale for $7 or less but DO NOT BUY IT. Based on game play alone, I give Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes an 8/10… Expand
  3. DownByTheRiver
    Mar 28, 2014
    8
    I'm a pretty big fan of the MGS franchise and I'm leased to say that for fans of it, you're going to like or love this game. Graphically it looks amazing and it plays excellently. The story of GZ is interesting enough and geys you ready for the eventual Phantom Pain. The side ops are also very fun (for the most part). Now the downside is that yes it is very short, and my not warrant 30$I'm a pretty big fan of the MGS franchise and I'm leased to say that for fans of it, you're going to like or love this game. Graphically it looks amazing and it plays excellently. The story of GZ is interesting enough and geys you ready for the eventual Phantom Pain. The side ops are also very fun (for the most part). Now the downside is that yes it is very short, and my not warrant 30$ for people who aren't big fans of the series, and yes it does get repetitive playing the same missions over and over again. However going for achievements or trophy's does add some extra fun and trying to do better each time is fun too. The one side op that I wasn't fond of involved destroying anti aircraft guns. All in all if you're a fan of the series I'd say buy it, if not, wait till a price drop/right before pp as I do feel like it is integral to the story.… Expand
  4. DarkWolf1991
    May 22, 2014
    8
    A lot of people have been giving a really bad score for this game just because it is apparently "too short". That might be so but that doesn't stop it from being a good game, nice opener to Phantom Pain and gives you an insight on how the game plays.

    For cheap price tag, there is actually A LOT more content than you think, For example if you collect all the audio tapes then there is A    A lot of people have been giving a really bad score for this game just because it is apparently "too short". That might be so but that doesn't stop it from being a good game, nice opener to Phantom Pain and gives you an insight on how the game plays.

    For cheap price tag, there is actually A LOT more content than you think, For example if you collect all the audio tapes then there is A LOT of back-story between the events of Peace Walker and Ground Zeroes, There are 5 extra side missions which are fun and challenging, plus the trails such as completing it quickest time with no alerts and kills!

    If you're one of those type of gamers who enjoy speed-running, beating scores and experimenting with different playing methods then I can recommend it. If you're a HUGE fan of Metal Gear Solid then I highly recommend that you add it to your collection since it does include some important story assets which I will not spoil for this review.    … Expand
  5. zamora117
    Apr 14, 2014
    8
    Firstly, if you bought this and didn't realise it was a short prologue then I have no sympathy for you. If you love MG then the money is worth it. Visuals were great, textures were gorgeous in most parts - the odd 'draw distance' pop up bush but otherwise very good.
    Game play is dynamic and intuitive, the audio is also top notch.
    The replayability is good at 6ish hours if you want to    Firstly, if you bought this and didn't realise it was a short prologue then I have no sympathy for you. If you love MG then the money is worth it. Visuals were great, textures were gorgeous in most parts - the odd 'draw distance' pop up bush but otherwise very good.
    Game play is dynamic and intuitive, the audio is also top notch.
    The replayability is good at 6ish hours if you want to perfect everything. Its not a full game, and if you thought it was you should do some reaserch before buying it. Its a tasty starter before what looks like a mouth watering main course    … Expand
  6. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 29, 2014
    8
    This game is short on content but for what's there its really good. The stealth is tense and rewarding the enemy A.I is quite cunning and the story is very good.
  7. Hell3oy
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    MGS GZ Yes its is short. But it is to show case the " Graphics and " Game Play ". The game quality is amazing... I just found out that there is an app, that makes your phone screen like a GPS.. All these trolls, that say its 10 or 20 minutes are crazzzzy... Well is not !!! The guards are very smart... Not like the old days
    It is a very good game for sure... is it worth $20... maybe not    MGS GZ Yes its is short. But it is to show case the " Graphics and " Game Play ". The game quality is amazing... I just found out that there is an app, that makes your phone screen like a GPS.. All these trolls, that say its 10 or 20 minutes are crazzzzy... Well is not !!! The guards are very smart... Not like the old days
    It is a very good game for sure... is it worth $20... maybe not !!! But i spend that much to go to the movies.
    And many times i go home feeling like i did not get my monies worth...
    Please let's give a true review.... if you do not like a game or some parts... just say so !!!
    But give a game a zero... because you said it's 20 minutes is wrong!!

    I guarantee that nobody did it in 20 minutes here their first play through!!!

    "Let not be trolls" Collapse    … Expand
  8. jaycrashjc
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    This is a great game for the price. It's true, the main story is very short but since when is that the only factor that defines a game? There is a ton of replay value here as well as multiple side missions upon completion. The game lures back into the main quest with a great deal of variability in every play through. I've been through the story 4-5 times and I still keep coming back forThis is a great game for the price. It's true, the main story is very short but since when is that the only factor that defines a game? There is a ton of replay value here as well as multiple side missions upon completion. The game lures back into the main quest with a great deal of variability in every play through. I've been through the story 4-5 times and I still keep coming back for more. If you're the type of player that puts the controller down and walks away after the main quest then don't waste your time as you will be disappointed. But if you long to clear every side mission, collect every collectible, and get the most out of your games this purchase is a no-brainer. I've already pulled 6 hours of playtime without touching one side mission or playing on hard. With at least 12 hours of gameplay it is easily worth $30 and not to mention the best looking game on the system.… Expand
  9. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 2, 2015
    9
    What initially looks like a bite-sized glimpse into what awaits gamers in "The Phantom Pain," quickly opens up into a game that actually has quite a bit of content to sink your teeth into. The main mission goes by quickly, but with a surprising amount of unlockable content scattered across it and it's six side-missions (the missions that were originally console exclusive are now availableWhat initially looks like a bite-sized glimpse into what awaits gamers in "The Phantom Pain," quickly opens up into a game that actually has quite a bit of content to sink your teeth into. The main mission goes by quickly, but with a surprising amount of unlockable content scattered across it and it's six side-missions (the missions that were originally console exclusive are now available for both systems) there are enough hours of gameplay here to keep you coming back.

    It's an all around excellent slice of stealth gameplay. Some fickle mechanics get in the way from time to time, but for the most part all of the systems work well together. It's a game that rewards intelligence as well as freedom as to how you approach situations. The game also isn't afraid to shy away from action. Combat is smooth, but is still meant to be used as a last resort. Getting through levels with no kills and rarely being spotted is still the focus. Going in guns blazing will reduce your score/ranking at the end of the level. Still, it's nice to not feel helpless.

    The side-ops add a nice bit of diversity to the experience. They give you new objectives to complete and rely on different styles. They'll keep you coming back after you beat the main mission, however they are ultimately just as brief. That's the real issue with this package. Completing the main objectives for the missions is going to take you almost no time at all. It's a controversial issue for many, however those people have yet to dive fully into all the content that is actually offered here. Doing everything to 100% the game will take you longer than you would expect. The amount of time you spend with the game all depends on just how much of it you want to see.

    Luckily there are plenty of reasons to want to see all it has to offer thanks to the excellent core gameplay. Stealth has rarely felt tighter. It's a tense game that can be quite difficult at times. With content this entertaining it does a great job of doing what it sets out to do; giving us a glimpse into what awaits us in the real MGS V, as well as being a fantastic game on it's own.    … Expand
  10. Lingurfuzzen
    Mar 19, 2014
    8
    Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes gives us a glimpse of what to expect from The Phantom Pain, and from this sadly all too brief glimpse, I am even more excited than when I was when it was announced. The gameplay is fantastic, streamlining the controls of past Metal Gear Solid games extremely well, and stealth is a blast, with intelligent, alert enemy AI and tons of ways to complete yourMetal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes gives us a glimpse of what to expect from The Phantom Pain, and from this sadly all too brief glimpse, I am even more excited than when I was when it was announced. The gameplay is fantastic, streamlining the controls of past Metal Gear Solid games extremely well, and stealth is a blast, with intelligent, alert enemy AI and tons of ways to complete your objectives, with many collectibles to find and POWs to rescue. The graphics on PS4 are astounding. It is not hyperbole when I say it is the best looking game I have ever seen. The story is minimal, serving as a bridge between 2010's Peace Walker and the upcoming Phantom Pain, but what it does show has me extremely interested. The impact of what happens is huge, and the new villain leaves a MASSIVE impression. I eagerly await how the events will be followed upon. However, there are some criticisms I have, and the length is a big one. The game is indeed short, and while highly replayable and with 5 other side missions to occupy your time, by 6 hours you will have seen almost all the game has to offer unless you take your time, and unlocking the final side mission requires collecting XOF patches, which artificially increases your time played. Unless you are a big Metal Gear fan, I would not advise buying it at retail price, or for next gen unless you really want to see it look and play it's best. The PS3 and 360 versions may not look as good, but they function pretty much the same. Overall, the game is very enjoyable, and a tantalizing first taste of what to expect in The Phantom Pain, but if you are not a big fan, wait for a price drop.… Expand
  11. Sceptic
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    I spent a lot of time playing this.Yes,it is a teaser of what's to come and very expensive,but it has some of the best stealth ever seen.Slow,purposeful and difficult at times,I really have enjoyed it,but cannot wait for the real thing.
  12. madmad90
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    Awesome game, perfect length. the amazing graphics are really cool and i really really like the new snake. Bought it digitally to prepare for the phantom pain.
  13. xRGxS1nestr0
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    People are just dumb and don't think in the real purpose of this game. Apart from being a preview of an awesome game , its kinda of a beta, kojima want people to try the new changes of the MGS gameplay , just because the phantom pain is a huge game and he doesn't t want to create a game people just bash on how bad changes are , this is the time to fix anything wrong on ground zeroes andPeople are just dumb and don't think in the real purpose of this game. Apart from being a preview of an awesome game , its kinda of a beta, kojima want people to try the new changes of the MGS gameplay , just because the phantom pain is a huge game and he doesn't t want to create a game people just bash on how bad changes are , this is the time to fix anything wrong on ground zeroes and apply them to The Phantom Pain..plus i really like the game even if it was short.… Expand
  14. SenshudoTV
    Mar 21, 2014
    8
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a short but challenging game, offering many hours of replayability. Ground Zeroes represents a new, more sophisticated era of Metal Gear playing much better than its predecessors, with stunning graphics. Delivering an incredible promise for its big brother in The Phantom Pain. For its price it’s a must buy for any new or existing Metal Gear fans.
  15. garland_spqr
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Although this game is basically just one mission, it is so incredibly well done that it raised my expectations of The Phantom Pain to absurd levels.
    The mission, the setting, the cutscenes and the music are so mind blowingly amazing and epic that I played though it 4 times.
    Even the writing of the background info and its music is so superb I would just let the music run in the    Although this game is basically just one mission, it is so incredibly well done that it raised my expectations of The Phantom Pain to absurd levels.
    The mission, the setting, the cutscenes and the music are so mind blowingly amazing and epic that I played though it 4 times.
    Even the writing of the background info and its music is so superb I would just let the music run in the background. I hope that someday a company can make such a game in full lenght in this quality. Sadly The Phantom Pain is not that game.    … Expand
  16. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    This prologue to The Phantom Pain is a nice introduction to the new gameplay. It's also very short and feels more like a $20 demo than an actual game. A direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, it continues the story of Big Boss and his cronies that will eventually form Outer Haven. Unfortunately, voice actor David Hayter was been replaced with Kiefer Sutherland. The result is thatThis prologue to The Phantom Pain is a nice introduction to the new gameplay. It's also very short and feels more like a $20 demo than an actual game. A direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, it continues the story of Big Boss and his cronies that will eventually form Outer Haven. Unfortunately, voice actor David Hayter was been replaced with Kiefer Sutherland. The result is that Big Boss now sounds a lot like Jack Bauer. In terms of gameplay, Ground Zeroes seems inspired by Splinter Cell. It features an open-world level set on a small U.S. military base in Cuba. The setting is the early 70's and Big Boss must rescue his friends by infiltrating the compound. Once you finish the story mission, side missions are unlocked. The graphics are impressive, although the stealth mechanics aren't as smooth as you'd hope. But MGS fans will still love every minute of it. Although the story mission is short, the replayability is high. Overall, I would rate this with an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  17. mlnsn
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    Gameplay : 9/10
    Design (video + audio) : 8/10
    Story : 9/10
    Technical aspects : 9/10
    Repeatability: 8/10
  18. CloudStrife05
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    MGSV: Ground Zeroes is a quick fun demo-like game. If you know that going into it you may like it. Those who paid full price at released, well, LOL... this is why you wait until the price drops.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 28, 2014
    80
    The coolest stealth game in months, maybe even years – and not only for MGS fans. It shows how good MGS V: The Phantom Pain will be. [05/2014, p.56]
  2. Impulsegamer
    Apr 7, 2014
    70
    If you're a fan of this series, you'll probably be picking this up but for newcomers, it may be a difficult choice!
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  3. AusGamers
    Apr 1, 2014
    70
    It’s a terrific little package brimming with options to replay, but it’s not a large play-space by any measure, and there’s not a huge amount of variation on scenery or tone. This one boils down to preference...Just hurry up with The Phantom Pain already, Hideo.
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