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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, MGS V: The Phantom Pain

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Release Date: September 1, 2015

Action, TPP, Science Fiction, Stealth, Cold War, Sandbox, Tactics, 80s, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Internet

A third person perspective stealth action game belonging to the famous Metal Gear Solid franchise. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was created by the Japanese studio Kojima Productions (formerly a subsidiary of Konami) led by Hideo Kojima. The story is set after the events presented in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, which served as a prologue. The main hero – Punished Snake – awakes in a hospital bed after having spent 8 years in a coma.

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is another installment in the popular Japanese series of stealth action games created by Konami. The Kojima Productions studio is responsible for the production. The origins of the cycle, the founder and director of which is Hideo Kojima, go back to 1987. It consists of several main parts and many side-titles. The story of all is connected and presents different perspectives on the events taking place over several years.

The main protagonist of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is Punished Snake (aka Big Boss), one of the key characters in the Metal Gear universe, which is well known to the veterans of the series, thanks to Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker among others. He wakes up after nine years in coma, which was a result of suffered wounds, including the loss of his left hand. The events that led him to this state are presented in the prologue of the game entitled Ground Zeroes. Shortly after regaining consciousness, the hospital in which Snake resides is attacked by armed attackers and the protagonist has to flee. He is helped by a mysterious patient with a veiled face, showing up as Ishmael.

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Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami

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Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-4460 3.40 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 650 or better, 28 GB HDD, Windows 7/8 64-bit.

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Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 760 or better, 28 GB HDD, Windows 7/8 64-bit.

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Game Ratings for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Video Game.

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Game is Recomended by 100% of Critics. There are 120 Critic Reviews.

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Kotaku: by Jason Schreier

Metal Gear Solid V is the best Metal Gear yet, and has immediately become one of my favorite video games of the last few years. It's an impeccable stealth-action game, clearly inspired in all the right ways by modern series like Far Cry, and it's got a level of moment-to-moment joyfulness that kept me satisfied even when I was slogging through harder versions of levels I'd already beaten just to see the "true" ending.

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Giant Bomb: 5 / 5 by Brad Shoemaker

Metal Gear Solid V practically redefines the notion of what open-world gameplay can be.

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TheSixthAxis: 9 / 10 by Stefan L

The Phantom Pain makes a major departure from the gameplay of the earlier home console games, but it’s brilliant for it. The story loses its momentum half-way through and the boss fights can fall flat, but those are minor points compared to the outstanding open world that has been created for you to play in and the freedom to do so.

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All Reviews: Very Positive (104,514)

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The main pros of the game

  • Gameplay Mechanics: The game is praised for its smooth controls, tactical freedom, and innovative stealth mechanics, making it one of the best in the series. Players appreciate the ability to approach missions in various ways, including stealth or direct combat.
  • Visuals and Presentation: The Fox Engine delivers impressive graphics, and the game is noted for its cinematic cutscenes and sound design, including a nostalgic soundtrack featuring 80s music.
  • Open World Design: The expansive open-world environment allows for exploration and offers a sandbox experience where players can experiment with different strategies and tactics.
  • Replay Value: Many reviews highlight the game's replayability due to the variety of mission approaches and the addictive nature of resource management and base-building mechanics.

The main cons of the game

  • Incomplete Story: A significant number of reviews express disappointment with the game's narrative, citing it as unfinished and lacking coherence. Key plot points are delivered through cassette tapes rather than cutscenes, which some players found frustrating.
  • Repetitive Missions: Several users noted that missions can become repetitive over time, with similar objectives leading to a feeling of monotony.
  • Forced Online Features: The requirement to connect to online servers for certain resources and features was criticized, as it limits the experience for offline players and can lead to frustration with disconnects.
  • Character Voice Acting: Some players were disappointed by the change in voice actor for Big Boss, feeling it detracted from the game's charm.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Deeper Narrative: Many players felt that the game lacked the engaging storytelling and character moments that defined earlier entries in the series. There is a desire for more cutscenes and a cohesive narrative arc.
  • Additional Content: Users expressed a wish for more diverse environments and missions, as well as the inclusion of cut content that could have enriched the story.
  • Quality of Life Improvements: Some players mentioned that the game could benefit from better UI design and mechanics that streamline gameplay, particularly regarding resource management and base operations.
  • More Engaging Side Activities: The open world was seen as somewhat empty outside of missions, with players hoping for more dynamic events or activities to enhance immersion.

Summary

  • Overall, while METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is celebrated for its gameplay and technical achievements, it is also marked by significant narrative shortcomings and repetitive elements that detract from the overall experience.

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