MGS V: The Phantom Pain - Review September 11, 2015 The Phantom Pain is an excellent open-world action game, and perhaps the best Metal Gear game ever made. Tells a complex, unusual story that holds your attention from start to finish The world and characters are captivating in their presentation Tackles taboo topics with grace Features a massive open world that's dense with exciting possibilities Delivers best-in-class stealth gameplay The Mother Base aspect is rewarding and engrossing, extending the scope of the game beyond the battlefield A perfectly fitting piece to the twisted Metal Gear saga Pacing issues towards the end of the game momentarily halt your momentum 10