METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

Mixed feelings on this one. I went into this having seen the trailers and not having played any previous Metal Gear games, so I thought this was going to be, more or less, a dark and unsparing examination of the nature of war and private military companies and the grey zone they operate in. It's not. In actuality, it's a basic revenge plot with a bunch of anime tropes thrown in, like the giant mech, skimpy-dressed woman motivated entirely by her love for the main character, and annoying child who doesn't serve the story at all. All the hype cutscenes are completely unearned and held together by the thinnest threads of non-animated exposition. I get it's a Japanese game so some whimsy is to be expected, but you cannot go into this thinking it has something meaningful to say like it wants you to believe. It doesn't. It has no interest in exploring the actual background conflict of 1980s Afghanistan, child soldiers, or the human cost of war even though all these things should be front and center. And as someone who took a few courses on linguistics in college, the game's discussion of language and its purpose and composition is so shallow that it's clear whoever wrote this did maybe 30 minutes of research on the subject total. It comes close to having something to say about how obsession with revenge breeds paranoia and distrust, but then makes the main characters justified all along. So the writing was a big letdown and kind of deceiving. All that being said, this game has probably the best gameplay I've ever encountered. The progression is so excellently designed on a moment to moment level and the amount of choice you have in approaching a situation is so in depth that it is just so satisfying. It takes a bit of time to figure out as with all stealth games, but it is well worth getting through the learning curve. I actually liked the barrenness of the maps and I think it added to that feeling that you're operating in a no man's land. The art design is great and the characters look great too. It's immersive and the presentation is immaculate. I don't think this game is incomplete because it just plays so well. MGS5 is a great video game with a bad story. Normally, this wouldn't be anything noteworthy, but I feel the need to point it out because it tries so hard to buck the trend and doesn't quite get there. It's fun and thought-provoking! Just maybe not in the way intended.

What can i say about this MASTERPIECE??? It's worth every second of playing and absolutely recommended to be played. Still haven't finished it yet so i haven't got the whole story yet the mechanics, the new gameplay features (companion, money system, remote missions with crew, vehicle driving etc) are so AWESOME!! The best part??? I dont even own a high-end machine and can still play it!

Fricking LOVE this game even if the story isn't finished.

MGS 5 brings a great stealth experience. All though in my opinion it doesn't compare to Metal Gear Solid 1 the original, it still holds its own for the style. This game is more for the NEW AGE mgs fans with smoother controls & gameplay with also the Open world aspect. There's ALOT you can do for side missions as well to keep your mind fresh & add more to your personal base. KEEP IN MIND.. for those who played the O.G... its NOTHING LIKE THAT as that came out for PS1. The only downside is MOST if not all voice coms from enemies are in "RUSSIAN" dialogue. BUT it gives the player English subtitles. This game will bring your stealthing gameplay to life in ways that will test you no matter how good you are at COD. If you are looking for awesome graphics, great gameplay, replay value & stealth testing .. THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU!!! Though IF you get the chance,.. you may want to play "GROUND ZERO" first.

2026 and still the best game and graphics still holds compare to newer games

My snake is so solid rn