Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes & The Phantom Pain - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 15 Story Overview Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is an action-adventure stealth game developed by Kojima Productions and published by Konami. Released in March 2014 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, with a PC version via Steam in December 2014, it serves as the eighth installment in the iconic Metal Gear series, directed, written, and designed by Hideo Kojima. Acting as a prologue to *Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain*, it sets the stage for an epic tale of espionage and betrayal. Set in 1975, shortly after Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker*, *Ground Zeroes follows the legendary Big Boss as he infiltrates Camp Omega, a secretive American black site in Cuba. His mission: rescue Cipher agent Paz Ortega Andrade and former Sandinista child soldier Ricardo "Chico" Valenciano Libre. The game introduces innovative sneaking and traversal mechanics, giving players the freedom to tackle missions in any order, shaping the story's flow. Originally part of The Phantom Pain*, *Ground Zeroes was released as a standalone title due to extended development, offering fans an early taste of *Metal Gear Solid V*. Critics praised its refined mechanics, gripping story, stellar voice acting, and stunning visuals, though some noted its brevity as a drawback. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain*, released on September 1, 2015, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, is the ninth chapter in the series and Hideo Kojima’s final project with Konami. Set in 1984, nine years after *Ground Zeroes and eleven years before the original Metal Gear*, it follows mercenary leader Punished "Venom" Snake. Driven by vengeance, he ventures into Soviet-occupied Afghanistan and the Angola-Zaire border region to confront those who nearly destroyed him and his forces. Carrying the tagline *Tactical Espionage Operations from *Peace Walker*, the game offers unparalleled player freedom through interconnected gameplay systems and diverse mission approaches. The Phantom Pain earned widespread acclaim for its expansive mechanics, allowing players to craft their own strategies in a dynamic open world. Its emotionally charged story and mature themes resonated with many, though some criticized its second half for lacking focus and leaving unresolved plot points, with evidence suggesting cut content. Despite this, it received perfect scores from multiple outlets and is hailed as one of the greatest stealth games ever made. *Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience*, bundling *Ground Zeroes*, *The Phantom Pain*, and all additional content, was released in October 2016. Support the Journey! Join me on this epic adventure through *Metal Gear Solid V*! Subscribe to my channel for more thrilling gameplay, tips, and walkthroughs: *YouTube*: / @mausam_malik47 As a full-time streamer and content creator, I pour my heart into delivering exciting content for you. If you’d like to support the channel, donations are greatly appreciated but never expected. Every bit helps me keep creating! *Donate via PhonePe UPI*: munazim47@ybl Note: All donations are non-refundable. Thank you for your support—let’s dive into the world of tactical espionage together! 🙏