Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 3, Playstation 4
First, I'm going to start off by saying I yet to complete this game. After picking it up on Black Friday, it's proving difficult to complete such a massive title in such little time. However, thus far I have greatly enjoyed my experience with the game.
Finally, the story of Big Boss has come to an end and in quite the fitting manner. Phantom Pain definitely feels like Peace Walker 2.0 with its expanded and fleshed out mechanics of customizing your own base, completing side ops, and once again building up a private military company.
Anyone jumping into the series for the first time won't be overwhelmed, with its easily accessible open-world and streamlined combat system. However, these aspects do contribute to some of the problems I have found with the game. Completing side ops and exploring are addicting to say these least but the ability to take on so many at once in the early stages in the game cause pacing issues. Progress through the main missions appear to move along the plot at a snail's pace and detract much feeling toward Big Boss' main objective of revenge. I often found myself caring more about gaining a useful addition to my base rather than fulfilling steps in fighting against Cipher. With over twenty-five missions completed and over dozens of side ops it still maybe too early to pass judgment.
Don't mistake minor flaws in the overall quality of the game, by far this is the best feeling Metal Gear game with plenty of content to keep you satisfied including a phenomenal '80s soundtrack.
Platform: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Playstation 3, Playstation 4
First, I'm going to start off by saying I yet to complete this game. After picking it up on Black Friday, it's proving difficult to complete such a massive title in such little time. However, thus far I have greatly enjoyed my experience with the game.
Finally, the story of Big Boss has come to an end and in quite the fitting manner. Phantom Pain definitely feels like Peace Walker 2.0 with its expanded and fleshed out mechanics of customizing your own base, completing side ops, and once again building up a private military company.
Anyone jumping into the series for the first time won't be overwhelmed, with its easily accessible open-world and streamlined combat system. However, these aspects do contribute to some of the problems I have found with the game. Completing side ops and exploring are addicting to say these least but the ability to take on so many at once in the early stages in the game cause pacing issues. Progress through the main missions appear to move along the plot at a snail's pace and detract much feeling toward Big Boss' main objective of revenge. I often found myself caring more about gaining a useful addition to my base rather than fulfilling steps in fighting against Cipher. With over twenty-five missions completed and over dozens of side ops it still maybe too early to pass judgment.
Don't mistake minor flaws in the overall quality of the game, by far this is the best feeling Metal Gear game with plenty of content to keep you satisfied including a phenomenal '80s soundtrack.