Review · Action · Xbox 360 · PC · PlayStation 3
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
Xbox 360 · PC · PlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Kojima Productions · 2014
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
68 /100
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a stealth-based action game that develops spatial awareness and strategic thinking, but contains mature content.
Growth (BDS)
52
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes offers strong cognitive benefits through its stealth gameplay, requiring players to utilize spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking to navigate environments and overcome challenges. The 'Reflex Mode' also enhances reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains mature content, including strong violence and some sexual content, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. The narrative also deals with dark themes and potentially disturbing scenarios.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.