survival game
Metal Gear Survive
By Konami, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
- action-adventure game
- science fiction video game
- post-apocalyptic video game
What it is
Metal Gear Survive is a Konami survival-action spin-off from the Metal Gear Solid V story, set in an alternative universe. It builds on stealth action with exploration and survival: players create a character, scavenge resources, craft weapons, establish a base camp and develop skills for a hostile environment. The game also has co-op missions for teams of four, who infiltrate and defend areas from waves of creatures using fortifications and defensive weapons. Listed modes and features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP, co-op, online co-op, achievements, full controller support, captions and Steam Cloud. An internet connection is required to play. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, and Steam lists Windows as its platform. Its Steam release date is Feb 21, 2018, and its genres are Action, Adventure and Strategy. It is rated 18 on Steam.
What players like, and what they don't
- Scavenge, craft and develop survival skills
- Build a base camp
- Co-op missions support teams of four
- Full controller support is listed
- Internet connection required to play
- Listed platform is Windows
Who it suits
A fit for players who want survival systems alongside stealth action, or groups interested in four-player online co-op defense missions. An internet connection is required, including for play generally.
Metal Gear Survive combines resource-based survival with stealth action and online team defense. Players should account for the internet requirement and Windows-only platform listing.
