Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Parent Guide
Metal Gear Solid V is a mature military shooter with intense violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery involving torture and war crimes. It features an engaging story and open-world gameplay, but the dark themes and graphic content make it unsuitable for children under 17. Online multiplayer is included.
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
About the game
Available on
PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to play
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