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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperKONAMI
PublisherKONAMI
Release DateSep 1, 2015
$19.99
Peak Players91.0K
Metacritic91
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is widely considered to feature the most refined and in-depth stealth-infiltration mechanics in the genre, powered by the exceptionally optimized Fox Engine. While the gameplay offers unparalleled freedom and emergent storytelling, the narrative is frequently criticized for feeling unfinished and the second act for being repetitive.

Pros

  • Industry-leading stealth and infiltration mechanics that offer deep tactical freedom.100%
  • Exceptional optimization and visual fidelity via the Fox Engine that holds up years after release.95%
  • Incredible replay value with many players returning for multiple full playthroughs and 100% completion.90%
  • Emergent gameplay where player mistakes and triumphs create unique, unscripted narratives.85%

Cons

  • The story feels incomplete and lacks the narrative cohesion of previous series entries.90%
  • Act 2 relies heavily on modified rehashes of Act 1 missions and repetitive side objectives.85%
  • Tedious Mother Base management, such as manually dismissing hundreds of staff members, can be a chore.75%
  • Supernatural encounters like 'The Skulls' can feel frustrating and out of sync with the grounded stealth gameplay.70%

Notable Mentions

  • The game has a very active and accessible modding scene that can enhance the experience.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the 'Phantom Limb' feeling of the story, reflecting its famously troubled development.
  • Performance is remarkably stable across a wide range of hardware due to the efficiency of the Fox Engine.
Confidence: 57%
Based on the 176 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.6K
Peak · last 90 days
2.3K
All-time peak
91.0K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$17.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews107.8K
Positive: 99.0K (92%)Negative: 8.9K (8%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

127h

Avg Playtime at Review

89%

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