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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Kojima Productions, +1 more

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Initial Release: Sep 1, 2015

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8.6

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46 hrs

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82 hrs

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164 hrs

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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain Review

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EDITORS' CHOICE

masterpiece

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is a gameplay marvel, rewarding intelligence and creativity in a way few games do.

Summary

Part of the mysterious twin game projects that form part five in the Metal Gear franchise, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain continues the complex saga of the Snake soldier line.

Content Rating

Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content

Developers

Kojima Productions [2005-2015], Konami Los Angeles Studios

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Franchises

Features

Online Versus Multiplayer, Steam Deck Verified

Initial Release

Sep 1, 2015

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Genres

Action, Adventure, Stealth

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