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MGSV is one of the best games ever made...
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Jangowuzhere
Banned
What?
Either positive or negative, this is probably the most discussed game this gen. It's not exactly a game that someone can be neutral on. People will love this game for what it is or absolutely despise it for what it isn't. The emotional passion that this game has wrought will echo for years to come.
On gaf, Bloodborne is easily the most discussed game by number of OTs and LTTP threads.
Crazy Diamond
Member
You can skip cutscenes. There aren't many relative to the size of the game. The overarching story elements don't really come into play until Chapter 2. I wouldn't worry about it. Plenty of people got into the series with TPP.
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
Truly is. 100%'d it twice on PS4 and PC. Multiplayer I didn't care much for, but that's never been an important factor for Metal Gear games.
Smooth Operator
Member
MGO2 was probably one of the best multiplayer games of the previous generation. That's not the reason why the majority of gamers play the Metal Gear Series, but it was great.
MGO3 is one of the worst games i've ever played tho', it's a shame because it could have been amazing with the MGSV gameplay.
Jangowuzhere
Banned
I don't think it's worth the effort to care about the story unless you've played all of the previous games. Most of the more subtle references will be completely lost on you.
I think the game is best experienced in its original vanilla state as a first playthrough. The mods make the experience of replaying the game a lot better.
KyanMehwulfe
Member
in terms of views, vistas, and just picture esque shots, I hesitate to boldly pick one without better considering witcher 3
but when Sahelanthropus stands up right at Mother Base and the helis do a flyby...
probably the 'shot' of the generation for me haha
(well, either that or something Keith Parkinson/Larry Elmore esque from Kaer Mohan or Skellige... that river with the siege tower nearby would be a respectable shot to tie with heheh)
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
I have no experience with the multiplayers prior to this one, so I can't comment on them. Aren't your numbers off, though? First MGO was in MGS3, then MGS4 had the second one, and MGSV had the third one.
Real_Madrid
Member
Gameplay wise it's probably the best game I played in years. The game is very repetitive and you need to grind a lot, but I didn't mind it since it's just so fun.
I also really liked the quirky details.
But as a newcomer to the series, the story was just plain bad. They don't introduce characters, leave a whole chapter out and is just overall incomprehensible.
Also forcing players to replay missions on hard mode is weird.
Like OP said, mods make the game so much better, especially for players who already completed the game.
I also really liked the quirky details.
But as a newcomer to the series, the story was just plain bad. They don't introduce characters, leave a whole chapter out and is just overall incomprehensible.
Also forcing players to replay missions on hard mode is weird.
Like OP said, mods make the game so much better, especially for players who already completed the game.
Pankratous
Member
Harmondale
Member
I recently played through it for the first time (Janury-February) and all the way through act 1 I considered it to be the best game I had ever played. No doubts
I knew Act2 was going to be bad, but wow I cant Believe how they just put in the same missions again like that. Has any other game ever done this? I mean the story got completely messed up, you even had to listen to the same cutscenes again. I gave up at mission 40 (Fighting Quiet again on hard, I mean wtf why do I have to do that)
I just saw all the cut scenes afterwards on youtube and saved some precious time. Kind of regret it now but the game made me do it.
I did not like the venom snake aspect and coming back to the game makes me feel less excited. Quiet was a true sex object and I get the "feminism" attack on the gaming industry when we have charactes like that. Still she is one of my favorit characters in the gaming universe so I can the magic worked on me...
Best sound track of the entire series.
As many times said Before. Potential to be GOAT, now its a flawed masterpiece.
A remake of metal gear 1 & 2 as one game is my most desired game of all times. Dont care of Konami does it without Kojima I still want it.
I knew Act2 was going to be bad, but wow I cant Believe how they just put in the same missions again like that. Has any other game ever done this? I mean the story got completely messed up, you even had to listen to the same cutscenes again. I gave up at mission 40 (Fighting Quiet again on hard, I mean wtf why do I have to do that)
I just saw all the cut scenes afterwards on youtube and saved some precious time. Kind of regret it now but the game made me do it.
I did not like the venom snake aspect and coming back to the game makes me feel less excited. Quiet was a true sex object and I get the "feminism" attack on the gaming industry when we have charactes like that. Still she is one of my favorit characters in the gaming universe so I can the magic worked on me...
Best sound track of the entire series.
As many times said Before. Potential to be GOAT, now its a flawed masterpiece.
A remake of metal gear 1 & 2 as one game is my most desired game of all times. Dont care of Konami does it without Kojima I still want it.
xVodevil
Member
Yup, I can't really mention any other game, that I've spent 100+ (140 actually) hours with in a single playtrough (well expect The Witcher 3, but that's no breaking news I guess), I completely lost myself in this, which is extremely rare for me.
And actually, I can't wait to feel it's impact in other games, gimme more of this excellently crafted stealth/action/open world experience! Though rather stick with single player.
KyanMehwulfe
Member
one of the most divisive and debated, to be sure.
reminds me a lot of FF XII
- iconic designer leaves near the end of production
- game releases 'unfinished'
- game isn't what fans of the series expected / game breaks series norms
- large initial backlash because it's different/not what people expected/unfinished
- replaces linearity with non-linearity // new systems favour 'creating your own challenges' (Gambits/Loadouts/etc)
- starts with a small cult following
- slowly more people return to it with released expectations // begin to appreciate its strengths
- people begin to praise each as flawed gems .... real diamond dogs, if you will
And, if it weren't for the fact that for some inane reason Ocelot's voice actor was changed, it would have also had the only character to match the sly cool charisma of Balthier, MGS3's Ocelot lol. I mean, really, Ocelot in MGS V becomes a Basch when he should have still been the same cocky Balthier he was in Snake Eater -_- Cocky Ocelot and Vengeful Miller would have been so much more fun.
Enzo88
Member
Played all of them. I wouldn't say that mgsv is my favorite, but it made the old ones almost unplayable for me. The gameplay is just so much better. So yeah, your depiction is wrong.
Real_Madrid
Member
I would honestly just want the Metal Gear Collection the PS3 got, with 1080p/60fps. It's easy money. I would pay 60 euro for such a release (and if it's on Steam).
It's a shame that players like myself (who never played the games before V) can't play the previous games on a current gen platform. And if it's on PC, it will sell for years and years.
Smooth Operator
Member
Oops, i've worked on Arrays in C# all day, maybe that's why i've added +1 to both 2 and 3
Thanks guys, it's edited !Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
Taste- or cluelessness must surely be the only reasons people can have an opinion different from one such as mine!
Funny thing: you didn't have to repeat the missions from Act 1 for the new storymissions in Act 2. Yes, they were optional.
You only had to do the golden sideops, which weren't hardmodes from Act 1 as far as i remember.
s-bojan
Banned
I agree. They are equally ... disappointing.
Grim Patron
Member
"give quiet clothes"
giancarlo123x
Banned
You'll be fine, there's shit for story. I do recommend playing ground zeroes first since it is a direct continuation of that game.
MGS V was one of my favorite games of this generation.
The super polished gameplay kept me hooked throughout the gameplay loop until the end.
Even with the weak story, I still had an IMENSE FUN with the game.
I wish they released the mod tools, it would reach Half Life 1 status for me in terms of a game as a platform for new experiences. (Half Life 1 is one of the most modded games by me)
The super polished gameplay kept me hooked throughout the gameplay loop until the end.
Even with the weak story, I still had an IMENSE FUN with the game.
I wish they released the mod tools, it would reach Half Life 1 status for me in terms of a game as a platform for new experiences. (Half Life 1 is one of the most modded games by me)
alexanderftw
Banned
Way far from it even with mods. There wont be any mods that fix the horrible dialogue/story/characters DI-NE/environment/mother base/etc. Gameplay speaking its great though.
Well ... mods can make anything more entertaining. It's like a pothead proclaiming that a movie "is amazing if you're baked".
I had tempered expectations for MGSV after not much caring for ground zeroes and it still let me down. The entire game is a spreadsheet built to waste my time and the best part of the series for me - the story - was just crap , no real boss battles and far too much time spent running around the same boring environments. I'd just skip ahead and watch how it ends on YouTube but it doesn't end either because it shipped before it was finished.
I had tempered expectations for MGSV after not much caring for ground zeroes and it still let me down. The entire game is a spreadsheet built to waste my time and the best part of the series for me - the story - was just crap , no real boss battles and far too much time spent running around the same boring environments. I'd just skip ahead and watch how it ends on YouTube but it doesn't end either because it shipped before it was finished.
SmoothRunningGun
Member
Cleary op meant 4. No mods needed.
aggienader
Member
One of the best for sure. Mods are not needed.
I'm curious about this though. Does this game have a strong modding community? I bet it's got some really good ones.
I'm curious about this though. Does this game have a strong modding community? I bet it's got some really good ones.
doctorcdcs
Member
none of those who took the keys didnt' even say thank you? that's terrible. that or bots or lurkers took em. Which is still terrible.
Even though I couldn't redeem it, thanks for putting those out! Next though, use Modbot.
Just to let you know, all 5 have been used....sadly not by me! Thanks for being so generous though.
Edit - Beaten to it!
mindatlarge
Member
Only played it on PS4 and loved the hell out of it. Repetitive at times but never to the point where I got annoyed or bored and stopped playing. This thread makes me wanna double dip and pick up the PC version, probably do that next time there's a deal going on.
Devast8nDiscoDave81
Neo Member
Very generous of you dude. Its a great game. I've got about 123 hours played, a fair amount doing infiltrations online. Runs smooth as butter on PC and looks fantastic.
Is there any mods with make the casket tapes fun to listen to or any of the boss fights good? MGS5 has so much potential, that it always makes me sad it never got finished. Gameplay is amazing though, the fact it can make up for almost everything else being super disappointing is incredible.
BigBoss007
Member
Mods can't change story and characters.
I don't agree.
I don't agree.
MGS4 is much, much, much better than MGSV.
Sora the Cat
Member
Next time hide it in your post so only gaffers can see them. Thank you very much for doing this, I already own it but I'm sure you made 5 folks very happy.
For a first time player, would it be best to play vanilla? Or with mods?
Edit:
Oh wow that's very kind of you!
Edit:
Oh wow that's very kind of you!
Jangowuzhere
Banned
I wish mods existed to fix MGS4.
Act III in that game is easily the lowest point in this series.
eyeball_kid
Member
I really wish Sony had some kind of standard mod system which was available. Some of this sounds really interesting, but I'll never get to try this because mods basically don't exist on consoles. Of course there's legitimate reasons for now allowing mods, but it worked ok for Unreal Tournament on PS2 back in the day.
stargateheaven
Member
the gameplay part was amazing. probably the best feeling playing japanese game out there.
graphics also great.
story was lacking
only metal gear i never finished.
i feel like it lost its charm somehow.
thats just me though.
graphics also great.
story was lacking
only metal gear i never finished.
i feel like it lost its charm somehow.
thats just me though.
Enzo88
Member
To me it`s easily the worst of the saga. Opinions.
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
I already own the game twice so I wouldn't have used these, but just wanted to give you kudos for being awesome.