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[Graphics Horse]

I've just noticed that he doesn't have a strap holding his gun on, it only existed on the 2012 promo cg model.

how do you aim first person?

Press binoculars button while aiming apparently.

Not seen anyone steal a weapon yet but the game tells you to do it by holding aim during a cqc attack.

 

[DryvBy]

They don't allow platinum trophies for downloadable content games, as far as I'm aware. Ground Zeroes fits that category better than it fits being a full retail release.

Sony defines titles like Ground Zeroes as "small scope games".

Hotline Miami and Trine 2 has one.

 

[Byron Bluth]

Any word on when this will go live on the PSN, PS4 specifically.

Anyone?

 

[uncleniccius]

Do we know when the review embargo ends?

 

[Anung]

Can we dial down the screenshots please? I mean, the game is short enough as it is, exploration is the only big selling point the game has left.

+1

To close to reveal now to get the majority spoiled. Plus the hype overload is upon me.

 

[SkyTurnsRed]

For those who have played it:

1) Are you generally enjoying it?

2) What's your ballpark idea of play time to finish the main/side missions?

3) Worth $30?

 

[Dynamic3]

Here's a stupid question:

As someone who's only played the original MGS (and back at launch at that) and who intends to purchase the Legacy Collection and complete it over the summer; will this spoil a lot for me?

 

[deim0s]

If you intend to buy it. Do it.

For those who have played it:

1) Are you generally enjoying it?

2) What's your ballpark idea of play time to finish the main/side missions?

3) Worth $30?

Yes. And frustrating too since I keep getting alerts/fucking up and that's a good thing.

Completely finish it? Would take me weeks.

Yes

 

[Savantcore]

Here's a stupid question:

As someone who's only played the original MGS (and back at launch at that) and who intends to purchase the Legacy Collection and complete it over the summer; will this spoil a lot for me?

You'll probably be lost amongst spoilers you don't really get yet. MGS is meant to be played in release order.

 

[Joeki11a]

Kojima wearing a Masonic Tshirt on twitter

 

[Itchy//Tasty]

Here's a stupid question:

As someone who's only played the original MGS (and back at launch at that) and who intends to purchase the Legacy Collection and complete it over the summer; will this spoil a lot for me?

Only a little bit. It directly continues from Peace Walker, so there's that. Thing is, PW doesn't have a very good story, plus GZ is fairly self-contained (apart from being the MGSV prologue) so I don't think you're really losing much. I personally don't see anything particularly wrong with going for GZ first, but other purists may disagree.

 

[SJRB]

Here's a stupid question:

As someone who's only played the original MGS (and back at launch at that) and who intends to purchase the Legacy Collection and complete it over the summer; will this spoil a lot for me?

In terms of MGS2 and MGS4 it's highly doubtful. However, the events in Ground Zeroes require a bit of context, mostly via Peace Walker.

So it's not as much that Ground Zeroes will spoil the series for you, but more that the intricacies might get lost on you because you're not aware of the overall backstory leading up to Ground Zeroes [via MGS3 and Peace Walker]. I'd recommend at least reading an in-depth synopsis of Peace Walker.

 

[Joeki11a]

The rain looks really nice, not just a simple straight white line like 99% of the games out there.

AssFlags is the worst, wtf were they thinking
Filling up the entire screen with straight white lines

 

[Rootbeer]

Looks like I'm in. Had a PS4 copy pre-ordered on amazon as a "maybe", shipped before I had a chance to rethink it. Oh well, I need more stuff to play on m PS4. Just hope it ends up being worth the price. I'm skeptical of an all-new game with a AAA name that's only charging 50% the usual. Hoping for more than just a "demo" experience

The fact that this game does not have a Platinum Trophy should be a sign of the content contained though... which is irritating.

To all the GAFers posting positive impressions, thanks and hope I agree.

 

[AgentOtaku]

No tearing?

Solid 60fps?

Thx

 

[Epcott]

Does this game have the Donna Burke theme song in it from TTP trailer? Or is it a separate song (if it has one)?

 

[dgenx]

if the psn update takes days like last week we are all fucked

 

[Dynamic3]

Thanks guys.

 

[Vox Chaotica]

Amazon shipped my copy for PS4 early this morning, and I am excited. I have faith in Kojima that the game will be amazing, so I want to try to stay positive.

 

[KOMANI]

For those who have played it:

1) Are you generally enjoying it?

2) What's your ballpark idea of play time to finish the main/side missions?

3) Worth $30?

1. I'm a bit disappointed. I really love the controls in MGS4, and ground zeroes feels like an extended version of Peace Walker than MGS4. There's no side jumps, no single flips off the ground. I'm not a big fan of a single button used for multiple actions (like I want to pick up the soldier's dropped weapon, but I can't because his body is over it, so I have to move his body, or trying to use the spotlight, only to jump over the watchtower).

2. I find the game easy, so maybe a few hours. It'll take me a week to finish the whole game.

3. It's worth it. It's fun.

 

[Lashley]

For those who have played it:

1) Are you generally enjoying it?

2) What's your ballpark idea of play time to finish the main/side missions?

3) Worth $30?

As much as I'm enjoying it, for the third question I'd have to say no, as its just too short.

 

[terrdactycalsrock]

Im sure its been answered, but Im not well versed in the MGS timeline, could I still enjoy the story? I mean, I've played 1 and 4, and I have read the wiki articles. So I have this general idea of whats going on with large patches missing.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

The game looks great on PS4. I've had it since last week, and I still find it very impressive when I boot it up.

That said, the geometry in spots is very simple, which is a concession to the A) open world and B) last-gen hardware. Also, I didn't see Snake leave any footprints, which I found odd. Maybe, it only happens in especially muddy areas? Still odd since most of the camp is dirt terrain.

Other than that, the $20 digital and $30 physical was the right price point for this game. I'm glad Konami didn't go with the next-gen tax.

Im sure its been answered, but Im not well versed in the MGS timeline, could I still enjoy the story? I mean, I've played 1 and 4, and I have read the wiki articles. So I have this general idea of whats going on with large patches missing.

If you've never played Peace Walker especially, the story here will have little to no impact for you. It basically revolves around two of the characters from that game exclusively.

Sure, you can read the summary, but you'd have no emotional attachment to them, making the story of GZ fall flat.

 

[Savantcore]

I'M STILLLLLLL IN A DREEAAAAAMMMMMM. SNAAAAAKEEE EATTTERRRRRR.

 

[BundysFeet]

How is the game visually on the PS4?

 

[Mdot]

Other than that, the $20 digital and $30 physical was the right price point for this game. I'm glad Konami didn't go with the next-gen tax.

I thought it was $30 for digital on PS4 and X1. It's $20?

 

[Salaadin]

I thought it was $30 for digital on PS4 and X1. It's $20?

I believe it's 20 digital, 30 physical for ps3 and 360. 30 digital, 30 physical ps4 and xbo

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

kind of wish shopto would break the street date, but the earliest they usually get things out is the day before release.

I had a mail from them about 15 minutes ago telling me they were taking payment for preorders from today onwards, for dispatch on Wednesday. I only went with them as I had a stack of outstanding points on my account which made the price sub-£20. Seems like they're processing orders early, perhaps to stop folks jumping ship to competitor sites/stores?

 

[deim0s]

Im sure its been answered, but Im not well versed in the MGS timeline, could I still enjoy the story? I mean, I've played 1 and 4, and I have read the wiki articles. So I have this general idea of whats going on with large patches missing.

In GZ there's a couple of pages and tapes that could fill you in on events of PW.

 

[squadr0n]

Did you rike it?

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Did you rike it?

REXT call mei ring... I tried lmao

 

[SJRB]

I thought it was $30 for digital on PS4 and X1. It's $20?

PS4/Xbone: 29.99 both retail and digital
PS360: 29.99 retail, 19.99 digital

 

[Mdot]

PS4/Xbone: 29.99 both retail and digital
PS360: 29.99 retail, 19.99 digital

Cool, thanks.

 

[Megasoum]

Anybody heard anything yet about pricing on PSN in Canada? I imagine they will charge 35$ like retail.

 

[CambriaRising]

Welp, I'm pretty sure that because we have 13 inches of snow here today that GZ won't be coming in tomorrow.

 

[BlastKiller]

On my XOne marketplace it says Release 17.03.14 . But where is it ?

 

[Betty]

 

[GeNoMe]

This pretty much sums up how i'm feeling at the moment

 

[cackhyena]

I keep spoiling myself on these Twitch streams only to be met with people seemingly incapable of knowing how to do proper stealth. It's like they have never played MGS. I have a feeling I'll be clamoring for videos of perfect runs of this game well after I've played the crap out of it.

 

[Erban1]

I keep spoiling myself on these Twitch streams only to be met with people seemingly incapable of knowing how to do proper stealth. It's like they have never played MGS. I have a feeling I'll be clamoring for videos of perfect runs of this game well after I've played the crap out of it.

I stopped watching streams for this reason...everyone I've seen plays this like tps COD... Hopefully this actually goes up on the store tonight and I can take a first run at it...the wait is killing me.

 

[zewone]

Midnight release for PS4 PSN?

 

[SJRB]

Thinking of setting up a US PSN account so I can play this game asap before it is inevitably spoiled for me while I sit around like an asshole waiting for the EU release.

 

[thebigmanjosh]

Midnight release for PS4 PSN?

Hopefully it goes up at 9PM PST on PSN. If not I'll probably buy the physical copy tomorrow

 

[dgenx]

Wtf was the problem with a pre order on ps 4 jeez

 

[fantomena]

Embargo lifts 18th march 17:00 GMT+1.

 

[uomoartificiale]

Embargo lifts 18th march 17:00 GMT+1.

that's probably why the examiner removed their super spoilery review (beware the link, if it ever comes back online!)

Spoiler

http://www.examiner.com/review/why-metal-gear-solid-v-ground-zeroes-is-a-scam

 

[Salaadin]

Embargo lifts 18th march 17:00 GMT+1.

Damn I hate waiting until release day for reviews

 

[Miss.Selfdestruct]

For those who have played it:

1) Are you generally enjoying it?

2) What's your ballpark idea of play time to finish the main/side missions?

3) Worth $30?

1) Yes. The best was finding a few spots where I couldn't be spotted and was able to dispose of many soldiers, haha. And boarding a tank briefly.

2) The Main Mission can be done under an hour after your first run through. Not sure how long it would take in Hard mode or how lengthy the other missions might be. I expect all the unlocks to take more than 5hrs.

3) Game play wise... I'll answer this after I complete all the unlocked material. Worth noting, I guess GZ will enable DLC for Phantom Pain and also allow you to carry over your saves.

 

[cackhyena]

Wonder if Hard Mode adds more enemies to the base. I'd love that. Just litter the place with more of them and better eyesight.

 

[Jesb]

Why is this more on PS4 than PS3?