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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4)

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Developer: Kojima Productions Moby Dick Studio
Publisher: Konami
Game Details: Following the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Following the prologue METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima's first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.
Developer: Kojima Productions Moby Dick Studio
Publisher: Konami
Genre(s): Modern Action Adventure Modern Open-World
Number of players: Up to 16
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Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.metalgearsolid.com/
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Critic Reviews
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93
Metascore Universal acclaim
84 Positive Ratings 97%
2 Mixed Ratings 2%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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3DJuegos
Aug 24, 2015
"Kojima redefines the stealth-action genre showing a V for Victory. Good decisions, clear direction, deep gameplay, extremely polished... MGSV writes one of the most important chapters in the Metal Gear franchise." ... Read full review
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Digital Spy
Sep 8, 2015
"Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is the apex of the series and a fitting way for Kojima et al to bow out: as one, as best, as Big Boss." ... Read full review
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Time
Nov 10, 2015
"The holy grail of world-building games, it’s argued, is a black box that lets players do as they like with minimal handholding. Pliability with just the right measure of accountability. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, a tactical stealth simulation wrapped in a colossal resource management puzzle inside a love letter to theatrical inscrutability, comes the closest of any game I’ve yet played to realizing that ideal." ... Read full review
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Critical Hit
Aug 24, 2015
"The Phantom Pain is an unusual Metal Gear experience, one that not everybody may enjoy if they cling to systems of old. If they’re willing to adapt and accept this new way of exploring Kojima’s world however, they are going to be blown away, absolutely, and one hundred percent guaranteed. This new open world is one that is begging to be played with, in whatever way a player wishes." ... Read full review
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VideoGamer
Sep 22, 2015
"Still, I'm confident in calling Metal Gear Solid 5 the best game of the year, a vast undertaking where Kojima's reach hasn't exceeded his grasp, a game where a big story doesn't happen to you. Instead, you happen to it, slowly but surely. You may be surprised who you end up becoming." ... Read full review
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Game Rant
Sep 7, 2015
"The game is a triumph in more ways than one, and while it’s not without flaws, it’s safe to say that Hideo Kojima and company have successfully adapted the core of Metal Gear Solid for an open world." ... Read full review
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GameCritics
Sep 22, 2015
"It's kind of insane that the spiritual follow up to Peace Walker and easily the most ambitious Metal Gear title to date somehow winds up as arguably the least interesting entry overall, but there it is." ... Read full review
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User Score Generally favorable reviews
4,376 Positive Ratings 76%
748 Mixed Ratings 13%
603 Negative Ratings 10%
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Hollowfied
Nov 4, 2015
i love metal Gear solid Franchised i first placed first on on ps1 i loved it now 5 came out its awesome i only played 2 hours into it and ii love metal Gear solid Franchised i first placed first on on ps1 i loved it now 5 came out its awesome i only played 2 hours into it and i got hook on it

the Graphic is awesome voice acting incredible stealth mechanic tops

i cant wait for 6th installment if the will be one fingers crossed but if ur not metal gear fan i suggest picking it up u wont be disappointed… Expand
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JDSan24
Sep 2, 2015
This is definitely not just the best game in the MGS saga, but one of the best action games ever created, period. It's a sublime masterpieceThis is definitely not just the best game in the MGS saga, but one of the best action games ever created, period. It's a sublime masterpiece that should be taken as a reference of how games can evolve without hurting its core feeling. Props to Hideo Kojima and his awesome team!… Expand
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Kujoman
Sep 1, 2015
V has come and so have I. Excellent presentation, amazing gameplay and a great soundtrack. Pick this up if you're a fan of the stealth genreV has come and so have I. Excellent presentation, amazing gameplay and a great soundtrack. Pick this up if you're a fan of the stealth genre or metal gear solid. RIGHT NOW… Expand
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RealLeather
Nov 11, 2015
MGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The timeMGSV has fantastic and fluid gameplay which is highly addictive, it performs incredibly well (60fps 99% of the time) and looks great. The time you spend stealing materials and knocking out guards is endlessly entertaining but I did have some gripes. I loved MGS3 but I am definately not a fan of the series as a whole, for me the ideas behind MGS are much better than how they're executed... kind of like Bob Dylan. This was however a great experience overall. The story is minimal and a bit ropey but not without it's charm. Voice acting is a bit wooden and the script has some real cringe dialogue but Kiefer Sutherland puts on a good show even if he doesn't talk so much. There are a ton of missions although most are clones of each other with slight variations and the open world is pretty lifeless... Then there is Quiet which is Kojima's way of informing us of his sexual fantasies, a really bizarre character and a wasted opportunity.… Expand
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YoloMcSwag
Sep 28, 2015
Not a perfect game, but a SOLID one (reviewed on PS4)

The Good: +Outstanding Prologue +Well-optimised, butter-smooth most of the timeNot a perfect game, but a SOLID one (reviewed on PS4)

The Good:
+Outstanding Prologue
+Well-optimised, butter-smooth most of the time
+Huge maps
+Buddy system
+Controversial but most memorable character - Quiet
+Base, Resources and Staff management
+Decent graphics, (but not the best in the market)
+D-Horse is better than Roach
+Solid gunplay and stealth
+Memorable licensed 80s music
+Wild animals
+Enemies adapt to your tactics, eg. wear helmets if you headshot too often
+Tackles real world issues, eg. child soldiers
+Very open-ended, non-linear mission design, tackle it however you want

The Bad:
-Lackluster story
-Disappointing villain and boss fights
-Bosses lack character, unlike the Cobra Unit from MGS 3 for example
-Chapter 2 filler missions
-Missing Chapter 3
-Nothing much to do on Mother Base
-Voice acting: Kiefer Sutherland
-Snake rarely speaks
-Difficult to differentiate Kaz's and Ocelot's voices sometimes
-Missions get repetitive, especially Side Ops
-Most Main Ops (Episodes) don't feel important to story-telling
-Can't use weapons on 4WDs or trucks
-Alternate costumes with no additional abilities cost more GMP
-Attempts to tell most stories via Cassette tapes, no Codec
-FOB microtransactions
-Difficult to capture all wild animals without consulting guides
-Tackles world issues, but has nothing much to say about them
-Uninteresting open world, lots of emptiness in between outposts
-Texture pop-in
-Framerate dips occationally, but not to the point of hindering gameplay

Bottom line, MGSV: The Phantom Pain is an excellent, but not perfect game. It does a good job in crafting an open-world experience for the franchise, but falls short in terms of quality content. While players won't be talking about the huge maps, decent graphics, or boss fights in years to come, each player's unique approach to every mission may be the thing that keep conversations going, and may be what Kojima-san has been trying to accomplish in his Tactical Espionage Operations swan song.

How the series is moving forward without Kojima-san remains to be seen, but if you're a fan of MGS since Snake's rookie days of rescuing Gray Fox 28years ago, you'll definitely wanna support Kojima-san by picking this up!… Expand
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OrionPax
Nov 22, 2015
Everything is fine until to Chapter 2. After that you do the same missions over and over again. There's just 8 new missions in Chapter 2. ButEverything is fine until to Chapter 2. After that you do the same missions over and over again. There's just 8 new missions in Chapter 2. But deep stealth gameplay, customization, expanding Mother Base and music's are very good.… Expand
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xG4M3R4LYF3x
Nov 1, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The twist sucks alot. Like alot alot. Its really bad. So bad i don't even know what to say… Expand
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