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Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
Konami
Release Date:
Metascore
87
Based on
54 Critics
User Score
8.2
Based on
127 Ratings
Summary Back to top
An all-new action game in Hideo Kojima's legendary Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops jumps into the stealth action genre on the PSP system with an original storyline that follows the events of "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" and innovative online play that lets gamers recruit their own comrades to form a unique fighting force. Providing the missing pieces to the puzzle of the Metal Gear saga, players learn more about their favorite characters and how the events ofAn all-new action game in Hideo Kojima's legendary Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops jumps into the stealth action genre on the PSP system with an original storyline that follows the events of "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater" and innovative online play that lets gamers recruit their own comrades to form a unique fighting force. Providing the missing pieces to the puzzle of the Metal Gear saga, players learn more about their favorite characters and how the events of later Metal Gear games were set into motion while experiencing breakthrough online play that lets gamers utilize all aspects of the PSP systems' infrastructure functionality. [Konami]… Expand
Starring: Nick Jameson, Steve Blum, Banjo Ginga
Developer: Kojima Productions
Genre(s): Modern
# of players: 6 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: M
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
49
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
100
GameSpy
Portable Ops feels like one of the few games to live up to the PSP's promise, in part because it translates the entire Metal Gear Solid experience into something that can be easily digested in small amounts...inarguably one of the best games to release on the PSP, let alone one of 2006's best.
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95
PGNx Media
Its excellent presentation and quick missions make it a perfect fit for the PlayStation Portable. There’s a rather steep learning curve, especially if you are new to the series, but it is worth diving into.
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90
My Gamer
This game will make you carry your PSP around with you wherever you go in hopes of finding a new random access point to unlock a new soldier.
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90
Eurogamer
The core gameplay is extremely well polished and considered, the storyline and presentation are fantastic, Kojima's addiction to cut-scenes appears to be on the mend, and the squad-based nature of the game adds a whole new dimension which no MGS game has tapped to date - all factors which contribute to make this into one of the finest games on the PSP.
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89
Digital Entertainment News
This is a truly excellent game whose only real flaws are caused by the platform it’s on. Still, as long as this is only on the PSP, it’s a must-have title for both Metal Gear series fans and PSP gamers looking for a great action game.
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83
GamingExcellence
The new twist on having allies to play as introduces a fair amount of replay value into the game (as there are secret characters to find), and the ability to obtain missions for each of the levels means you’ll be able to return to them again and again if you want to, though it’s possible just to move forward in the story.
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60
games(TM)
It may be light years behind even the original Metal Gear Solid, but as a standalone handheld effort it contains enough character and charisma to see it through...A fun videogame, but certainly not a great Metal gear game. [Feb 2007, p.112]
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
35
Mixed:
0
Negative:
3
10
DasBaronne
Jan 28, 2013
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.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.… Expand
10
AndrewB.
Jan 23, 2007
Its been the best game on psp i have to say the new recruit soldier thing makes the game tryin to find the best characters to take online an Its been the best game on psp i have to say the new recruit soldier thing makes the game tryin to find the best characters to take online an kick ass is amazing.… Expand
10
RoryL.
May 28, 2007
This game has so much depth and quality the grapics are amazing and the game is so well put together the konami team have cerated one of (if This game has so much depth and quality the grapics are amazing and the game is so well put together the konami team have cerated one of (if not the) best shooter games on psp. a good enough reason to buy a psp i think so.… Expand
9
MartyM.
Dec 26, 2006
Has a bit of a learning curve, but once you get past that it turns into an amazingly deep and rich game. The camera isn't as bad as Has a bit of a learning curve, but once you get past that it turns into an amazingly deep and rich game. The camera isn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be, its been fine for me so far.… Expand
9
BradM.
Feb 7, 2007
How GameDaily and games(TM) could give this game a 70 and a 60 rating blows my mind. These guys should not even be considered in the ratingHow GameDaily and games(TM) could give this game a 70 and a 60 rating blows my mind. These guys should not even be considered in the rating process. I think they're put there just to bring the overall score down. This game is the reason to own a PSP and is the best game to date on the system. Anything below a score of 85 is off the mark.… Expand
9
ImUnavailable
Sep 17, 2011
Stealth action and CQC adapt well to a portable console, with gameplay mechanics feeling similar but fresher thanks to the inclusion of teams.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 the soundtrack.… Expand
1
Thunder5555
Feb 15, 2014
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 inAs 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.… Expand
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