Played the beginning of MGSV and it was absolutely amazing. The graphics, gameplay, story, etc. are great. Great way to start a game with a supernatural invincible fiery guy that rides a flaming Pegasus, a giant fiery whale, a floating kid with a gas mask that can use the force. I was a couple minutes into the game and I had an "oh
sh!t" feeling almost every corner i passed. Unfortunately I don't understand most of the story right now because I haven't played the other Metal Gear games.
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Phantom Pain is the game where anybody could get into it. What little story is there does not need previous knowledge of the series. To know the characters and how they got there, Snake eater (3), Peace walker and the main mission of MGS5 Ground Zeroes are the games to play, as those games take place before Phantom Pain. Just take note at what story there is. [spoiler]Notice what the characters say, some words carry heavy weight in Phantom Pain. [/spoiler] And find the baby wolf as fast as you can if you want a good companion. He takes a while to grow.