Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

1. Jjkhoza_vi

   Dec 11, 2021

   10

   This is the first metal gear solid game I’ve played and I absolutely love it, I hope the previous games get a remake or remaster so I can seeThis is the first metal gear solid game I’ve played and I absolutely love it, I hope the previous games get a remake or remaster so I can see how it all began.… Expand

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2. daytoneous

   Sep 9, 2015

   10

   This game has been receiving quite a bit of hate for the lack of story and the massive change in gameplay. Critics scores are high yet userThis game has been receiving quite a bit of hate for the lack of story and the massive change in gameplay. Critics scores are high yet user scores are low. As a self professed huge Metal Gear Solid fan (seriously guys I have every game, as well as put over 500 hours into each) I must say that I was massively excited for this game. I have never been more excited for anything in my life. They day it came out was euphoric for me, I could not believe that the day had finally come where I would not only get another Metal Gear Solid, but the final Metal Gear Solid. I was expecting massive story which would be highly emotional and mind-bending. I was expecting a gigantic world with smooth gameplay, and a game which is overall fun and a masterpiece... and you know what, thats exactly what I got.
   Gameplay
   It goes without saying that the gameplay is the best in the series. This is the only part of the game that everyone agrees on. The game feels so smooth it must be illegal. The shooting from all guns feels firm like a real gun, but light making it easy to shoot. The sneaking feels like you are in your own movie and most of the time the mission will play out like a grand action sequence in a movie where you are the star. Everything ties together and feels magnificent. There isn't much more to say other than, this game is worth it's 60 dollars alone for how fun it is and there is so much content on top of that. I can easily see myself putting hundreds of hours into it. As a final statement on the gameplay, I must say I felt completely in control the entire time. These grand action sequences were on par with something like Uncharted's scenes of grand mayhem and cinematic glory, except, in Metal Gear Solid V, the scenes were because of my choices, and my choices would have to get me out. This is something extraordinary which I have never seen a game do before. Suffice to say gameplay blew me away.
   Story
   This is the controversial one, the one that some people makes or breaks the game. For me, it made it. At first I was very disappointed at how after that glorious opening, the cutscenes calmed down and frankly left me without a story for about 3 hours. I almost hated it for what had happened, I almost gave this game a 7/10, but the game's story started to kick up dust again, and it was glorious. The games story really start to rank up at the end of the first part of Afghanistan, most people say there are less cutscenes and subsequently less story, but this is simply not true. If you look at the amount of cutscenes altogether, its the same as something like MGS 3 but just more spread out since the game is longer, and the story is not told as much through cutscenes (which are beautiful by the way) and more through audio peaces after missions telling you what happened and cassette tapes which give that famous MGS dialogue and deliver gut punching revelations. Some people think this was a stupid way of doing but I disagree. Yes I miss the extremely cinematic cutscenes but this new way of doing it makes it so if you don't like cutscenes and are new to the MGS franchise, you are not burdened with a huge amount of them, and the cassette tapes can be listened to while on long horseback rides giving you insight into the story while you ride. And the twist, oh the twist, it is game changing and it will make you scratch your head while you ponder it.
   Tone
   The tone is extremely dark while keeping that signature Metal Gear silliness. It as always, handles heavy topics like child soldiers with grace. Sometimes the more serious moments make the silly moments seem a little to silly but this is the case with every Metal Gear game.
   Conclusion
   The game is presented very cleanly and feels and looks incredible if any game deserves praise it is this one. This game is incredible in every way and deserves your money.
   10/10… Expand

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4. Kujoman

   Sep 1, 2015

   10

   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

   • 192 of 298 users found this helpful
5. claytastic

   Oct 31, 2015

   9

   Easily one of the biggest open world games I've ever played, and it's one of the smallest files on my PS4. This is most certainly Kojima'sEasily one of the biggest open world games I've ever played, and it's one of the smallest files on my PS4. This is most certainly Kojima's greatest achievement, and it saddens me every time I think about how he won't be joining the team for future games. But it is a damn fine goodbye to all of the fans of the franchise. I love how much there is to do, the challenge of the missions, the variety of the weapons and outfits, the complexity of the world, and the fact that this is the only game on my PS4 that I can tell is running at 60 FPS that isn't a remaster. My only complaints are that story is lackluster at times, and online is very mediocre unless you're playing with friends. Otherwise, thank you, Kojima. This was worth the wait.… Expand

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6. Kreemkrackered

   Sep 17, 2015

   8

   Its been a long time coming and it's finally here - and its awesome! Graphics, sound and gameplay are all top-notch. However, me being ableIts been a long time coming and it's finally here - and its awesome! Graphics, sound and gameplay are all top-notch. However, me being able to whinge about anything means its got a couple of minor problems.
   
   Firstly - the disk based version. If you think the game is going to install once then forget it - after the prologue you get the inevitable 'game data installing' message - and it takes around 8 minutes before you're allowed to continue. Me personally I sold my copy and paid the extra for the digital version - problem solved.
   
   Whinge number 2 - the constant credits! At the start of every mission it's like starting the game from scratch again - you get the names of the developers and characters - just start the game for gods sake!
   
   Whinge number 3 - not being able to skip the notices at the start of the game - I'm not interested in any of that rubbish.
   
   Final whinge - a horse?? It's almost like playing Red Dead Redemption.
   
   Apart from that it's a great game… Expand

   • 2 of 4 users found this helpful
7. Nath6349

   Dec 7, 2016

   7

   This game is very fun and entertaining with a lot of attention to detail. The open world however felt restrictive and repetitive with littleThis game is very fun and entertaining with a lot of attention to detail. The open world however felt restrictive and repetitive with little character or interesting places to explore. The storyline is good, but one of the first games were I think the story was too long and became monotonous. The sci-fi elements were pretty ridiculous, a common but painful pitfall. The amount of depth, soundtrack and humour within the game make it entertaining, though it is not a game world I expect I will return to.… Expand

   • 1 of 3 users found this helpful
8. xG4M3R4LYF3x

   Nov 1, 2020

   0

   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

   • 0 of 10 users found this helpful

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