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Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a prologue to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. It offers players new sneaking and traversal methods compared to its predecessors, as well as the choice in what order the story events take place by selecting missions by advance. The most important change for this title is the shift to an open world design with a real-time day and night cycle doing away with the linear mission approach of previous games. The game was originally developed as a mission for The Phantom Pain, but an extended development time resulted in director Hideo Kojima splitting the specific portion of the game as a stand-alone product so that players could get early access to Metal Gear Solid V.
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Guardian
Mar 19, 2014
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The review is largely positive, praising Ground Zeroes for its creative design, thematic depth, and innovation despite its controversial length. It argues that the game's criticisms are unfair and highlights its significance as a prequel and artistic statement.
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The A.V. Club
Mar 19, 2014
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The review presents a mixed assessment, acknowledging the game's polished execution and atmospheric strengths while criticizing its lack of depth, reliance on series lore, and departure from the quirky, experimental tone that defined earlier entries in the franchise.
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Kotaku
Mar 18, 2014
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The review calls Ground Zeroes a "tasty" but brief experience, praising its gameplay and design while acknowledging its role as a precursor to The Phantom Pain. It is enjoyable and satisfying but feels incomplete, leaving players eager for the full game.
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GameGrin
Mar 18, 2014
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The review calls Ground Zeroes a 'cracking experience,' praising its graphics, gameplay, and preparation for future titles. It is described as an excellent appetizer for The Phantom Pain despite its short length.
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Eurogamer
Mar 17, 2014
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The review is overwhelmingly positive, praising Ground Zeroes as a return to form for the series, a polished open-world experience, and a promising precursor to Phantom Pain. It is described as 'something special' with a focus on gameplay over cinematic excess.
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