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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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Tips and Tricks

By
Jarrod Garripoli

Here are some useful tips and tricks that you can use to make your adventure a little bit easier:

  • Play the game how you want to play it. While stealth is one of the biggest draws of Metal Gear Solid titles, you don’t have to use it non-stop. Also, if you feel like killing people, go ahead and do that.
  • Crawling is the best way to sneak around, but this doesn’t mean that enemies won’t be able to see you. Avoid lights, even while crawling, as well as not getting too close if you are in their line of sight.
  • Try not to go for an S Rank on your first playthrough of a mission. Don’t forget that you can always replay missions by accessing your iDroid, so sit back and take your time when you’re first doing a mission.
  • At the beginning of the game, use your Fulton Device on pretty much everyone to build up your Mother Base. Once you start getting into the middle and late game is when you can start being picky with your recruiting options.
  • Adapt to your enemies while they adapt to your playstyle. If you notice that enemies are starting to wear helmets, then start shooting them elsewhere instead. Two tranquilizer darts to the legs will knock out enemies fairly quick.
  • Don’t forget to use a Buddy that’s perfect for the situation at hand. If you are going to be running long distances, it might be a better idea to bring in D-Horse for that portion, then have another Buddy be dropped in whenever you get to your destination.
  • Don’t neglect the Side Ops, as they will begin piling up and important ones might not unlock when they should be available. Not only are Side Ops a great source of income (GMP), you might also be finding great recruits for Mother Base.
  • When going for S Ranks on missions, speed is one of the most important factors, and will usually negate the need for careful and stealthy gameplay. As long as you finish quickly and relatively clean, you will get the S Rank.
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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Konami
  • Platforms,
    PC, PS3, PS4, XB 360, XB One
  • Genre
    Action Adventure, Stealth
  • Guide Release
    1 October 2015
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author

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Big Boss wakes up from a coma after nine years to find himself in a world that has moved on completely. But war never changes. And old enemies from the past are still searching for him, to put an end to his legacy once and for all. You are the legendary soldier, Big Boss, codenamed “Venom Snake”. Fight past demons and confront new ones in Hideo Kojima’s swansong for the Metal Gear series. Let us guide you on your journey for Hideo Kojima’s final Metal Gear Game: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

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  • The ultimate guide to 100% completion: Every mission and side-ops, all secrets and collectibles at your fingertips.
  • Hi-resolution screenshots and videos to S-Rank every single mission.
  • Information on the Mother Base management meta-game.
  • Carefully designed to avoid unnecessary story spoilers.
  • A full trophy/achievement guide.
  • Locations of all of the collectibles, such as Blueprints, Wild Animals and more.
  • A detailed list of every Key Dispatch Mission.
  • An analysis of every single Side Ops.

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