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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

2015 · Kojima Productions

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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.

The publisher’s description, from its Steam store page.

the trailer, then the store's own shots
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  • Rock Paper Shotgun

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the worst Metal Gear story ever told - but also the best stealth game ever made. Here's our PC review.

    Daniel Hindes

  • Eurogamer5/5

    Rich Stanton

Has it aged?

How does it hold up today? Based on recent reviews, how opinions have changed since launch, player activity and updates.

4½ / 5
Recent reviews
89%positive (91% all-time)
2,478reviews in the last 6 months

% positive each month, last 4 years.

Reviews via Steam ↗
Player activity
1.4kplaying at once, on average
−33%fewer than a year ago

Peak: 43k in Sept 2015.

Player counts via SteamCharts ↗
Since launch
88%positive in its first year
89%positive in the last 6 months

As well liked as at launch.

Last updatednot scored
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