| Title | Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes |
| Developer(s) | KONAMI |
| Publisher(s) | KONAMI |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Size | 2.79 GB |
| Genre | PC > Action, Adventure |
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a brilliant action-adventure PC game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami. It was released in 2014 for Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The game is a prologue to the highly anticipated sequel Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and showcases the new Fox engine.
Storyline
The game takes place in 1975, one year after the events of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. The player plays Big Boss, also known as Snake, who is on a mission to infiltrate a US military base in Cuba called Camp Omega. Snake’s objective is to rescue two high-value hostages, Chico and Paz, whom the mysterious “Cipher” organization captured.
The plot of the game highlights intense themes of war and nuclear weapons. It also explores the personal struggles and emotional turmoil that the main character, Snake, goes through. The loss of his comrades, The Boss and The Beauty, and past experiences haunt him.
Gameplay
Like previous games in the series, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes focuses on stealth and player choice. The game allows players to explore a vast world and complete missions using various strategies. You can either go in guns blazing, stay hidden using stealth, or combine both approaches.
One of the game’s most notable features game’s most prominent features is the introduction of the “Reflex Mode.” When an enemy spots the player, they have a short window of time to react and eliminate the enemy before they raise the alert level. This adds a new level of tension and intensity to the gameplay and rewards the player for quick reflexes and accurate shooting.
Another critical aspect of the game is using the iDroid device, which acts as the player’s map, mission database, and communication tool. Players can use it to call in support from allies, mark enemies on the map, and plan their approach to missions.
Graphics and Sound
The game has significantly improved its graphics compared to the previous titles in the series. The Fox engine allows for highly detailed character models, realistic lighting and weather effects, and smooth animations. The game has a day and night cycle that affects how you play it and makes it more immersive.
The sound design is also top-notch, with the iconic Metal Gear Solid soundtrack composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and impressive voice acting featuring performances from industry veterans like Kiefer Sutherland and Troy Baker.
Reception
Despite the game’s short length (only about 2 hours for the primary story mission), Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes received mainly positive reviews. Critics praised the gameplay, graphics, and sound design but criticized the length and high price point for a standalone prologue. However, many fans and critics saw it as a promising preview for the highly anticipated Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Conclusion
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes may be short, but it packs a punch with its intense gameplay, stunning graphics, and immersive storytelling. It’s a must-play for fans of the series and an excellent introduction for newcomers. Metal Gear Solid fans have much to be excited about with the upcoming release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Ground Zeroes provides a glimpse of what’s to come and sets the stage for the highly anticipated game.
System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Windows Vista SP2 x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x64 (64-bit OS Required)
- Processor: Core i5-4460 (3.20GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- OS: Windows 7 x64, Windows 8 x64 (64-bit OS Required)
- Processor: Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better *Quad-Core or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)
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