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Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain was a big upgrade for fans of the franchise. The Kojima-developed and Konami-produced product was a massive step up in visual design for the series and the open world gave players a new way to enjoy the iconic series.

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Action
Open-World
Released
September 1, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
Developer(s)
Kojima Productions
Publisher(s)
Konami
Engine
Fox Engine
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer

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

Taking place nine years after the events of MGSV: Ground Zeroes and the fall of Mother Base, Snake a.k.a. Big Boss, awakes from a nine year coma. The game resumes the story in 1984, with the Cold War still as the backdrop, which continues to shape a global crisis. Snake’s journey takes him into a world where he is driven by a need for revenge and the pursuit of a shadow group, XOF.

One of the most anticipated games of the year with its open-world design, photo-realistic visual fidelity and feature-rich game design, MGSV: The Phantom Pain will leave its mark as one of the hallmarks in the gaming industry for its cinematic storytelling, heavy themes, and immersive tactical gameplay.

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