Test Chamber – Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
The latest entry in the long-running Metal Gear series is finally upon us, so Game Informer's Joe Juba and Jeff Cork take a spoiler-free look at the weapons, buddies, and other features in this stealth-driven action game.
The Phantom Pain is a huge game, so taking a quick look at it is difficult. Even so, we give it our best shot, completing one of the main story missions, one of the quick side-ops, and then exploring Mother Base. We also chat about various other aspects of the game, including the important questions, like: "Can you extract yourself with a Fulton balloon?" Watch the video and learn the answer.
To continue reading about Metal Gear Solid V, check out our review of The Phantom Pain, plus our quick story primer for new players hoping to jump in with this installment.
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