Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE appropriate for children?

Metal Gear Solid V is a stealth-action game with strong violence involving combat and weapons. While it contains no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements, the intense action sequences and mature storytelling make it best suited for teenagers rather than younger children. Online multiplayer features are also present.

What age is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE suitable for?

Our verdict for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE DEFINITIVE EXPERIENCE safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Grand Theft Auto V

Not recommended

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Not recommended

Red Dead Redemption 2

Not recommended

God of War (2018)

Not recommended

Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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