Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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  1. Darth_Kane
    Aug 3, 2014
    0
    OK, so this is not a game, this is a demo at best. Don't spend any money on this. The game itself is good while it lasts, but I just still can't wrap my mind around the plain arrogance of releasing this one as a game, in a box. I really hope Konami will hurt itself with this move, and the sales of phantom pain will suffer, so this won't become a thing in the gaming industry.
  2. Jeid
    Mar 25, 2014
    0
    'Demo' has no qualification for 'Critic Score'.

    I'll just wait for 'full retail game'.
    and then, write review that 'full retail game' for critic score.
    So I have no criticism for 'this demo'.
  3. JoseTadeuChagas
    Mar 18, 2014
    0
    The gameplay is good as you would expected from a metal gear. but asking for $30,00 to a demo is a shame to konami who just want to cash in with their loyal fanbase, i advise to stay out of this game, it should be free, this is damaging the gaming industry, gamers do not buy this game.
  4. OpinativeGamer
    Mar 20, 2014
    0
    I made this account solely for the purpose of expressing my disappointment towards Kojima/KONAMI's attempted rip-off and franchise milking.
    I've been a MGS fan since MGS on the PS1 and back in the day MGS demos (or prequels if you prefer) were free and came along other KONAMI games, they didn't have a 30$ price tag in it! It's really a shame that such a credible developer/publisher tried    I made this account solely for the purpose of expressing my disappointment towards Kojima/KONAMI's attempted rip-off and franchise milking.
    I've been a MGS fan since MGS on the PS1 and back in the day MGS demos (or prequels if you prefer) were free and came along other KONAMI games, they didn't have a 30$ price tag in it! It's really a shame that such a credible developer/publisher tried to take advantage of the game's hype and fanbase (which gets smaller by the day) to make an easy cash-in...
    And for those of you that are saying: "Blah blah blah, they warned people that the main mission was only about 2 hours long so if you don't like it don't buy it" , let me tell you something, have you heard of a game called "Dead Rising 2: Case Zero"? It was a prequel to Dead Rising 2, just like Ground Zeroes. The only differences were the price (it cost 5$ instead of 30$), the content (it was longer and less buggy) and the people behind it; I mean, you could maybe expect a rip-off from the Dead Rising franchise but from the Metal Gear franchise? No way, that was too ridiculously greedy.
    SHAME ON YOU KONAMI... I just hope this doesn't sell well and other publishers start doing it, although for 30$ they don't need to sell that much to have a good profit.
    First it was Rockstar's constant attempts at milking more money out of what already is the best selling franchise ever, and now this? What was a respectful and trusted company is now turning into EA.
    They can pull off these "scams" and keep getting good revenues, but it's companies like Valve that don't need to worry about cashing-in easily and still have some of the best-selling franchises ever, due to the simple fact that they care about their consumers.    … Expand
  5. SportsareCrap
    Dec 27, 2015
    0
    Gameplay: 1 (Unplayable)
    Fun: 1 (You can't Have Fun)
    Story: 5 (Story is After World War 2)
    Cast: 7 (Great)
    Score: 0/10 (Due to no Easy Mode for me Only Hard Mode Unlocked from Start)

    Overrated By All should got less then 7.8s
  6. HenriquePlay
    Mar 19, 2014
    7
    Great game,its too short, but a big game! Excelent graphics, and i love stealth games, this is a excelent game !! The fox engine is not too god, i don't like the fox engine on the PES 2014, but $30.00 for a demo? Konami you want more money?
  7. adtrfanboy1
    Oct 14, 2015
    0
    This game was a MASSIVE dissappointment. I was having fun and i was like YEAAAAH ON TO MISSION TWO and then NOPE. HERES SOME DISGUSTING CUTSCENES AND SOME CREEEEDITTTS. No mission two. Nothing added to the story. A full-price game for ONE MISSION. SCREW THAT! IT WOULDVE BEEN GREAT IF NOT FOR ONLY HAVING ONE FREAKING MISSION (Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing / 10)
  8. Maxson
    Mar 18, 2014
    7
    Before I bought the game, I already knew the game was going to be super short. I didn't mind the price tag on the game because all I cared about was the experience. To be honest, the stealth in this game is very smooth thanks to the FOX engine. The environments and textures are beautiful, also I played the game on the xbox 360, surprisingly it looks great even on an old console. I beatBefore I bought the game, I already knew the game was going to be super short. I didn't mind the price tag on the game because all I cared about was the experience. To be honest, the stealth in this game is very smooth thanks to the FOX engine. The environments and textures are beautiful, also I played the game on the xbox 360, surprisingly it looks great even on an old console. I beat this game in a hour, bit disappointed but its alright because the game offers side ops..side missions.… Expand
  9. dpila33
    Apr 14, 2014
    9
    I've changed my mind after about week of playing this I find it hard to say its not worth $20. Be warned though; this is not a good buy for someone who isn't a hardcore stealth fan. I found further value in this games replay-ability. With +20 hours of messing around I can't complain.
  10. Epicfenix
    Mar 23, 2014
    9
    I am behind a bit on the Metal Gear games as I just finished Peace Walker recently. MGS1 and 3 are my favorites overall, but I dove right into Ground Zeroes because I heard it followed Peace Walker directly. I downloaded it for $20.00 on XBLA and I thought this price was high to be honest, but there is a good amount of side mission content and I have to say the gameplay is so tight that II am behind a bit on the Metal Gear games as I just finished Peace Walker recently. MGS1 and 3 are my favorites overall, but I dove right into Ground Zeroes because I heard it followed Peace Walker directly. I downloaded it for $20.00 on XBLA and I thought this price was high to be honest, but there is a good amount of side mission content and I have to say the gameplay is so tight that I have replayed the main mission several times and have found different approaches to be fun...for example finding charges and a shotgun in the armory and having a loud approach instead of stealthing my way through.

    I found that the tension level is crazy in this game. I love the binoculars and tagging system overall. Also, the reaction mechanism is nice for a less skilled stealth player as myself. I admit whenever I play MGS I have had my share of running away as I got spotted. The game is great to play and looks awesome, even on 360 in my opinion. It is an indicator of the greatness that I feel is the Phantom Pain to come. I plan on grabbing a PS3 solely to catch up on MGS 4...the hardware has been my only hold back.

    I know this release has been getting mixed views, but I think Kojima succeeded in giving his audience a stealth playground. If every mission in Phantom Pain plays this way I am beyond excited to get a hold of it.

    In the end it comes down to your opinion, but I say this is game is worth your time.    … Expand
  11. ImJTHM
    Jul 12, 2014
    6
    Okay, first I would like to dispel some rumors.

    This game does not take 30 minutes to complete. That is an out-and-out lie. Now, I'm sure SOME people managed to beat it on the first try in 30 minutes. The main mission anyway. Out of eight. So they completed around 1/8th of the game in 30 minutes. Now that that's out of the way, let me explain the game. Metal Gear Solid 5 has taken a    Okay, first I would like to dispel some rumors.

    This game does not take 30 minutes to complete. That is an out-and-out lie. Now, I'm sure SOME people managed to beat it on the first try in 30 minutes. The main mission anyway. Out of eight. So they completed around 1/8th of the game in 30 minutes.

    Now that that's out of the way, let me explain the game. Metal Gear Solid 5 has taken a page out of Far Cry 3's book and has made a somewhat open world stealth game, complete with tagging enemies. While this works for the most part, when AI is left to roam in a base, naturally, you're going to get seen by accident by someone who turned a corner at the wrong time. MGS5 attempts to fix this problem by adding the "Reflex System". Essentially, when seen, you have about 5 seconds of slowed time to kill or knock out the offending person before he manages to shout for help.

    This issue here is that you don't always have the ability to control this. All bullets have drop (including your tranq pistol that all MGS fans will know from memory), so aiming at anyone more than ten feet away is annoying and unreliable. On top of this, shooting enemies with the tranq pistol doesn't seem to affect them nearly as much as in any other MGS game. It one point, it took FIVE shots to the chest to incapacitate a guard. Realistic? Maybe. However, MGS rules have always shown that one dart can knock a guard out, it just takes a few seconds. If this is true, then it takes entirely too long for this particular affect to work.

    Knocking enemies out as opposed to tranquilizing them seems to have been nerfed. In all of the other MGS games, there was a loading screen between every level. Therefore, if you were moving quickly, knocking guards out in close combat or with sleeper holds was an economical alternative to tranquilizing them with a finite amount of darts. However, because the game no longer has loading screens, knocking guards out seems to cause more harm than good. They get up after only a few minutes at most (and the main mission took me about an hour to get through). When they get up an alert is sounded instantly, for obvious reasons.

    This leads to another change that I dislike: the entire Alert system of MGS has been altered. Rather than the Caution (enemies are scared, but aren't sure if you're even there), Evasion (Enemies know you're there and are actively trying to find you) and Alert (you have been seen and are under fire), now there is Caution, Combat, and Alert. Alert has essentially taken the place of Evasion, which was never properly explained to me. Also, this is no longer expressed by color or by a HUD element, but is given by a small subtitle at the bottom of the screen with no timer, meaning that strategizing around your Alert ending is difficult. Combine this with longer enemy sight lines and reflex mode that seems to be actively attempting to infuriate you at times, and you have a recipe for "are you freaking serious" moments.

    The game also has added a positively infuriating rating system at the end of each mission, that confused me more than it improved my experience. I managed to sneak through a level, killing no one, never raising an alarm, and performing every single side objective, and it gave me a B ranking. Meanwhile, my friend, who had never played it, killed every single enemy he saw with an unsilenced rifle for an identical ranking. Your rank also goes down if you ever go back to a checkpoint for any reason. On top of this, the game makes you unlock more missions by performing well in previous ones. For a game as short as this to lock out content in such an aggravating way is ridiculous and should have never made it passed the drawing board. I'm all for ranking system in games, but this game seems to go out of its way to irritate and frustrate, and I hope that it doesn't make it into Phantom Pain.

    Now the game isn't all bad! Not by any means! The graphics are awesome, the writing is good (if a bit goofy, but it's also Japanese), grabbing enemies now gives instructions on how to perform actions (as opposed to MGS3 and MGS4, where performing CQC, cutting throats, interrogation, etc, were never explained and required memorization for their somewhat complex inputs), performing complicated plans such as hiding in the bed of a truck to sneak into an area you want to go to is freeform and feels amazing when you pull it off, and the controls are...serviceable, let's say.

    If it wasn't for the mostly-open map, adherence to realism, insulting ranking system, and reuse of content, Ground Zeroes would have been excellent. However, it's only about 5-8 hours total, and only about half of the missions are even fun, for various reasons such as "destroy the tank, but we won't tell you where the explosives are". If you want to wet your whistle for Phantom Pain, I can recommend it. However, some of you aren't going to like the changes, for sure.

    Wait for a sale before you buy, and try to keep an open mind.    … Expand
  12. crazayman123
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    now here is a message to the people who bought the game and complained about it being too short. Hideo Kojima told us before the game came out that the game was going to be short. the gameplay is GREAT and the game actually has replay value. you get to explore a military base with TONS of secrets that can unlock secret missions, adding replayability. the graphics on the 360 version arenow here is a message to the people who bought the game and complained about it being too short. Hideo Kojima told us before the game came out that the game was going to be short. the gameplay is GREAT and the game actually has replay value. you get to explore a military base with TONS of secrets that can unlock secret missions, adding replayability. the graphics on the 360 version are amazing. this game is not crysis or the witcher but the game looks good. the textures are really muddy though. the game runs at a very smooth 30 fps. the cutsenes do lag but are great and the gameplay is solid. the A.I is amazing and the new reflex mode makes the game go into slow-mo whenever you get caught allowing you to kill or tranquilize the enemy with a headshot before he sets off the alarm. this makes the game easier and more forgiving. but the game does sometimes glitch making your bullet go right through the enemy. but to those mgs fan boys if you dont like the reflex mechanic, you can turn it off in the options menu. also another change to the game is that it now has regenerative health. but if you take a big hit, your health won't regenerate until you spray it with medical spray. overall the game was a nice prologue showing off the game's mechanics and kept me enjoyed for about 15 hours. also if you are able to, get the downloadable version of the game from xbox live. it is cheaper than the $30 retail version. instead it is $20 plus tax.… Expand
  13. iowna1
    Mar 19, 2014
    9
    With this game, you have to be aware of what you are diving into. The campaign doesn't take long and the ending can lead to some more unresolved questions, but this game is worth the $20-$30. The gameplay is really awesome with a strong focus on freedom. This isn't an open world but it is an open format game which means if you want to blow stuff up and run in with guns blazing, you canWith this game, you have to be aware of what you are diving into. The campaign doesn't take long and the ending can lead to some more unresolved questions, but this game is worth the $20-$30. The gameplay is really awesome with a strong focus on freedom. This isn't an open world but it is an open format game which means if you want to blow stuff up and run in with guns blazing, you can do that, but if you want to be quiet and stealthy, you can do that. It is more fun to stealth through however. These missions are also highly re-playable with a different experience each time you play. Despite the fact that this game is essentially an appetizer to the main course, this is a really delicious appetizer that makes me even more pumped for the main course. Since the Phantom Pain is allegedly 200x the size of this, i think its safe to say we have another amazing Metal Gear Solid game to look forward to.… Expand
  14. Cosmonaut_Zero
    Mar 21, 2014
    7
    It's been a while since a game has left me this conflicted. On the one-hand, it's a mean-spirited move to charge £25-ish for what really should be a pre-order bonus for The Phantom Pain, and on the other, I can't deny I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. The controls are much smoother, the graphics held up well on my Xbox 360 and the attention detail with the sound is genuinely impressive. IIt's been a while since a game has left me this conflicted. On the one-hand, it's a mean-spirited move to charge £25-ish for what really should be a pre-order bonus for The Phantom Pain, and on the other, I can't deny I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. The controls are much smoother, the graphics held up well on my Xbox 360 and the attention detail with the sound is genuinely impressive. I finished the main 'mission' feeling that series is going in the right direction again (MGS IV was all over the place imo) and was encouraged by the more sophisticated tone/mood of the small story contained within it.

    Apart from the price/length, the only thing that irked me was a cut-scene that is trying to be quite shocking and just comes off as being a bit gross. Even slightly funny if you've seen a certain animated tv show. ;D    … Expand
  15. ArmandoB27
    Apr 1, 2014
    9
    If your a long standing MGS fan then you'll love this, the HUDS are gone and animation is smooth. The gameplay is exciting and tests your ability to plan ahead, sneak around, kill and use information to get the upper hand. The graphics are amazing alone, and the cinematic experience is satisfying! If you are the type of gamer that picks up games, beats them and never touches them again-If your a long standing MGS fan then you'll love this, the HUDS are gone and animation is smooth. The gameplay is exciting and tests your ability to plan ahead, sneak around, kill and use information to get the upper hand. The graphics are amazing alone, and the cinematic experience is satisfying! If you are the type of gamer that picks up games, beats them and never touches them again- STAY AWAY! This is for those who thoroughly enjoy a game and all of its content/production. Lets just say this, I will be pre-ordering The Phantom Pain just because of this game here!… Expand
  16. PlatinumChip89
    Apr 11, 2014
    8
    Even if the main mission is very short, the game gives you a lot of choices and you are able to make strategies on how you want to deal with every situation. Sometimes it feels like a technical brag by Kojima, but its Metal Gear SOLID in all of what the game is. Also, for what this game is, proves that the Phantom Pain will be probably one of the best games ever made. And probably moreEven if the main mission is very short, the game gives you a lot of choices and you are able to make strategies on how you want to deal with every situation. Sometimes it feels like a technical brag by Kojima, but its Metal Gear SOLID in all of what the game is. Also, for what this game is, proves that the Phantom Pain will be probably one of the best games ever made. And probably more features will be added to the PP.

    Hard more is very challenging and gives the game lots of replay value. For some people, the game might be boring or short, but I think true Metal Gear Solid fans will appreciate what GZ and how it leaves you waiting for the PP. And there are lots of hidden stuff, like the cassettes or the emblems, it might be short in its main mission, but the extras make it worth

    The good:

    Amazing graphics engine, for current gen looks to good, lighting at night is spectacular.
    Deep infiltration choices.
    Hard more, very challenging for purists.
    Great immersion, voice acting and lore.
    Can use any vehicle and drive anywhere in the base.
    Lots of hidden weapons in the map.
    More mature approach that older MGS titles give the game a feeling of seriousness and cruelty.

    The bad:

    Main mission could be longer.
    Missions in other type of maps are needed.
    2 missions are rather dull and replaceable for something more appealing, one of them being Raiden mission.
    More cut scenes would have been awesome.
    An small online mode with a few modes and to be able to choose more characters would have been amazing.
    Not the best soundtrack. Where is "Not Your Kind of People" or "Sins Of The Father"?    … Expand
  17. gamingcentral
    May 26, 2014
    7
    Rich in depth and quality, if not quantity, this prologue provides an exciting peek into a potential classic. Ground Zeroes is excellent, it really is :)
  18. NekaMinage
    Jul 15, 2014
    10
    Im MGS game series fan. This new MGS is awesome. I on 100% will buy Phantom Pain, because i want to know what will be in future (1984 year in Afganistan).
  19. Post_Cursed
    May 2, 2022
    4
    Historia: 0/10
    Sonido: 2/10
    Jugabilidad: 10/10
    Graficos: 10/10
    Duración: 1/10
    Total: 4.6
  20. T_G_R
    Feb 11, 2016
    1
    Absolute trash! This is free content sold to the unsuspecting public, cashing in on the franchises rep. I will never buy any Metal Gear merch again, ever. And this is from someone who's played from the 1st rendition on PS one.

    Those who support this should realise they are fueling a possible trend by developers. Absolutely shocking! I gave it One coz I did have fun on the one    Absolute trash! This is free content sold to the unsuspecting public, cashing in on the franchises rep. I will never buy any Metal Gear merch again, ever. And this is from someone who's played from the 1st rendition on PS one.

    Those who support this should realise they are fueling a possible trend by developers.

    Absolutely shocking! I gave it One coz I did have fun on the one solitary mission for about an hour.Couldn't be bothered with pointless side ops and going over the mission again. No wonder Hideo Kojima has left Konami.

    Disgraceful and a slap in the face to loyal supporters of the franchise.    … Expand
  21. CloudStrife05
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    MGSV: Ground Zeroes is a fun quick demo-like experience. Take it for what it is.

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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 20, 2014
    80
    Betting on depth of mechanics over breadth of content is a gamble, but one that massively pays off. This is a muscular, versatile slice of stealth, and a great indicator of things to come.
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