7.6 out of 10

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

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  • User Score (66)
    9.5 9.5 from 66 reviewers
  • Expert Score (72)
    8.5 8.5 from 72 reviewers
  • Gameplay (27)
    7.2 7.2 from 27 reviewers
  • Graphics (38)
    7.0 7.0 from 38 reviewers
  • Sound (35)
    7.2 7.2 from 35 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (7)
    8.9 8.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Control (7)
    7.3 7.3 from 7 reviewers
  • Addiction (5)
    7.9 7.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    8.0 8.0 from 8 reviewers
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  • awesome multiplayer component, graphically impressive, scenery and visual effects, fantastic graphics, great new radar system
  • bit difficult, full speech, the controls, and blood effects, a typically convoluted plot

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This game is played by several players. The Big Boss returns to battle in this all-new MGS action game for the PSP system, which is set in 1970, the game acts as a missing link in the ongoing Metal Gear Solid narrative. The Portable Ops introduces a new team building mechanic that could bring an additional depth and game play variety to the series

The players learn more about returning characters such as Para-Medic, Major Zero and Sigint and witness Big Boss’ greatest tragedy, considering that one sets…

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This game is played by several players. The Big Boss returns to battle in this all-new MGS action game for the PSP system, which is set in 1970, the game acts as a missing link in the ongoing Metal Gear Solid narrative. The Portable Ops introduces a new team building mechanic that could bring an additional depth and game play variety to the series

The players learn more about returning characters such as Para-Medic, Major Zero and Sigint and witness Big Boss’ greatest tragedy, considering that one sets into motion the events of later games in the series’ timeline. A full-fledged single player mode set after the events of MGS3: Snake Eater, the game’s multiplayer modes let players take their custom squad online to do battle across new levels. They capture and recruit characters and train them to be part of their army to help Snake on his mission.

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  1. Reviewer: Game Informer
    09 June 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    Sometime in the next few months you’re likely to see a curious looking fellow wandering aimlessly down a city street, holding a PSP up in the air as he furiously slaps buttons. Don’t worry; he’s just playing Portable Ops. The ability to gather new troops for your army in this latest Metal Gear game by tapping into local Wi-Fi hotspots is brilliant. Thankfully, the game behind the gimmick is also more than capable of wearing the legendary moniker with pride. It... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Gameplay Monthly
    09 June 2007

    PSP owners are a hardy bunch. They know how to find uses for their $250 portable PlayStation systems when it isn't being used for games. Of course, they wouldn't have to find such alternative functions if the system were regularly receiving quality game releases; unfortunately, though, the sad reality is that good games on the PSP have been few and far between. Read more

  3. Reviewer: VideoGamer.com
    04 June 2007
    Overall 9
    9.0
    Gameplay 9
    9.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 8
    8.0
     

    Put simply, in a back-of-the-box kind of way, Portable Ops is one of the best Metal Gear games yet. The PSP is worth owning again, especially if you have a soft spot for one of gaming's most applauded series. Read more

  4. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops Review / Preview for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

    Reviewer: Cheat Code Central
    27 May 2007
    Overall 10
    10
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 10
    10
    Control 9
    9.0
    Addiction 9
    9.0
     

    Snake is back and smaller than ever. But whatever this game lacks in (physical) size it more than makes up for in action. The MGS series translates incredibly well to the portable PSP with a game specifically designed for the system. The developers recognized the need for a great looking game that can be played on the go. The missions are plentiful but they are short and to the point. It can take you a few days of continuous play just to complete the main single-player... Read more

  5. Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops

    Reviewer: swapgame
    27 May 2007

    Snake's back and returning into his old stealthy ways. Snake's first PSP outing follows the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and provides a missing link in the ongoing Metal Gear mythos. The year is 1970 and follows the dubiously-named Naked Snake as he sets up Foxhound. His aim? Take down the treacherous Fox unit which has started a nasty revolt in South America. Players will learn more about characters such as Para-Medic, Major Zero and Sigint, as well as... Read more

  1. Huh?M-Metal Gear?!

    Reviewer: rickyraws, GamePro.com
    06 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    When Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops was announced to be brought to the ever deviant hand held that is the PSP, many fans were worried about how it would look and play. There was more emphasis on how it would play, because when most console games are scaled down to PSP size, control is usually the first component in question. Don't fret here, because as you can see from the score that I gave this game, it's all good. The game is set a few years after Metal Gear Solid:... Read more

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