METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

August 31, 2015
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
4.7/5.0(93,779 reviews)
~22h playtime
Metacritic 91
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PlayStation 4 · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Mixed

Overall, players highly appreciate the gameplay mechanics and the freedom of approach in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. While many highlight its fun, immersive qualities, there are notable criticisms regarding its convoluted story and certain game elements that feel unfinished or frustrating, particularly related to recent updates and microtransactions.

About This Game

Kojima's stealth-action open world is a sandbox for improvisation. Dropped into open regions of Afghanistan and Africa, players crack bases through any combination of stealth, sabotage, and the Fulton system that extracts enemies into a growing private army. Moment to moment, few games offer this much tactical freedom, with base-building and research through Mother Base adding a management layer between deployments.

That is exactly where reception splits. Players celebrate the mechanics and the freedom as career-best stealth design; the criticisms target a fragmented, unfinished story and a mission structure that recycles its maps. It is the pick here for open-world stealth and improvisation, best for players who prize the systems over the narrative. Rated Mature.

Highlights

  • Expansive open-world environment with diverse locations
  • Deep storytelling intertwined with player choices
  • Robust base management and Mother Base system
  • Dynamic weather and day-night cycles affect gameplay
  • Varied mission designs allowing multiple approaches
  • Innovative use of AI in enemy behavior
  • Multiplayer mode offering cooperative and competitive play

Themes

militarywarrevengepoliticalpsychologicaldarkmodernepic

Mechanics

open-worldstealthreal-timecombatranged-combatmelee-combatcustomizationweapon-craftingbase-buildingresource-managementai-companionsexplorationhidden-secretsstory-drivencutscenes

Platforms

PlayStation 4
PC
Xbox One
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

Multiplayer

Online Players:16

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapanesePortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish
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Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, players highly appreciate the gameplay mechanics and the freedom of approach in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. While many highlight its fun, immersive qualities, there are notable criticisms regarding its convoluted story and certain game elements that feel unfinished or frustrating, particularly related to recent updates and microtransactions.

Pros

  • • Excellent gameplay mechanics and fluid controls
  • • High replayability and player freedom
  • • Engaging stealth systems
  • • Strong open-world design and tactical options
  • • Memorable moments and character interactions

Cons

  • • Convoluted and fragmented story
  • • Perception of unfinished content
  • • Recent updates negatively affecting the game experience
  • • Grinding and microtransaction frustrations
  • • Some missions can feel repetitive or dragged out

Based on 101 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

(PS5) Metal Gear Solid V GAMEPLAY | Ultra High Graphics [4K HDR]

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN — Frequently Asked Questions

Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN worth playing?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 93,779 reviews.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN single-player or multiplayer?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN supports single player and multiplayer. Online play supports up to 16 players.
What platforms is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN available on?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is available on PS4.
When did METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN release?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN released on August 31, 2015.
What is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN's age rating?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.