Dash Bomber writes, "Metal Gear Solid V released last year to thunderous applause. It was the anxiously awaited sequel to the movie Metal Gear Solid 4 which boasted an incredible amount of cinematics. Because of this fact, I did not share the same enthusiasm as my fellow gamers did. But, Metal Gear Solid V completely changed my opinion on this matter. The Phantom Pain deserves every accolade it received and aside from the controversial fan service (and overly long intro) it is a masterpiece."
The Metal Gear series, led by Kojima, pioneered the stealth genre, creating a masterclass in storytelling and gameplay.
No. But MGS5: Ground Zeroes might actually be one of the greatest Game Demo ever, if not the best.
Meh
Great stealth gameplay but the game was just average.
Bland open world that felt lifeless, the story felt shoehorned in, unfinished story etc. The whole thing was just average to me compared to the other main titled games.
I would have rather preferred it if they kept Ground Zeroes for the main game as the opening and the rest of the game turns into a Metal Gear 1 & 2 remake to bring things full circle.
Like hell it is. That was the first time I became aware of being sold an unfinished game and was blown away about blind fanboys saying it was some perfect game.
Yea, the first few chapters were great until they do that thing halfway and make you replay all the missions again. Then little things like capturing animals but only seeing a JPEG unlike 3 where everything was modeled out. Areas were massive, desolate, and boring to look at.
Game was a massive let down for me and the potential was so high for it. Honestly, this was one of the most disappointing games I ever played. What’s worse is it starts off brilliant. You literally play through until you get to the point where you could tell they just stopped developing and then quickly used glue and construction paper to “finish” it and then sold it. Quite frankly, that’s insulting to consumers and fans.
Yes and no. In many ways in was a great game; there's a very strong argument that it has the best gameplay of any MGS game, and that it is one of the more interesting open world "playgrounds" we have gotten, in terms of how the world operates. But as an MGS narrative, it is pretty far down the list, for many reasons.
Whether it's showcasing damage realistically or simulating fractures and conditions, these games are worth checking out.
The Metal Gear series has sold 60.2 million copies, as of September 2023.
...and yet, they couldn't give more respect and effort into the collection.
What a terrible company.
It was unfinished. Like, that right there is enough to disqualify it as being a "masterpiece" without even getting into the total betrayal it was story and story presentation wise to the MGS series as a whole.
Nope.
Unfinished fetch-quest with missing features and unfinished story is a masterpiece now ?
Good stealth game ? Perhaps.
Good overall MGS game with interesting narrative ? Nope.
Best intro ever, Worst ending ever.
Most confused MGS game out of the bunch, fun as hell but certainly isn't up there with any of the previous games plot or characters. Not a masterpiece sadly. MGS1, 3 and PW are.
Masterpiece? I strongly disagree. I wouldn't even call it a good game. 6/10 I'd say. It has some great moments, and the core mechanics are impeccable, but overall it felt soulless and bland. MGS 1-4 are some of my favourite games of all time, but TPP is just "some game."
And for anyone who pulls the ridiculous "you just have nostalgia goggles on" card, I played Peace Walker for the first time only a FEW MONTHS before I played TPP, and I enjoyed it considerably more. I also played Ground Zeros only ONE WEEK before playing TPP, and enjoyed it considerably more. (The level design in GZ was far beyond TPP, as was the tense story moments) But sure. I'm just "addled with nostalgia." *eye roll*
Most perfect game I've ever played! Gameplay is a 10/10