Strange to say the least. Side-ops make me want to blow my head off and I wish there were only about 50 or so (Not the 151 we got instead). Story is ok at face value, but I think people look too far into it. They act like Kojima was attempting to tell the deepest story in the series when I really don't think that was his intention. The gameplay really is spectacular though. Every single combat situation can be taken on in hundred of different ways, and the outposts are great ways to test your skills. Overall, I think if this were more consistent in the long run, people might call it the best of the series. At least it's not Peace Walker.

I might play it again.