Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain vs PAYDAY 2
If you are torn between Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and PAYDAY 2, the two share Heist, Stealth and Tactical; here is how the numbers split. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain wins 3 of our metrics to 1.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
PAYDAY 2| Metric | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain | PAYDAY 2 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.16 | ★ 3.52 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by 0.64 (15%) |
| Metacritic | 91 | 79 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain by 12 (13%) |
| Catalog popularity | 12,230 adds | 14,172 adds | PAYDAY 2 by 1942 (16%) |
| Avg. playtime | 22h | 9h | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is longer |
| Platform families | 3 | 2 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain |
| Release year | 2015 | 2013 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is newer by 2 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain only: PlayStation
Verdict
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Heist, Stealth, Tactical and Great Soundtrack, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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