METAL GEAR SOLID V‎:‎ The Phantom Pain ‎- Tips & Tricks

1. Play and experiment with the cassette tapes you earn along the way‎,‎ some unexpected results may vary with each tape‎.‎ For example‎:‎ try playing Quiet’s humming while aiming your sniper rifle‎.‎
2. Weather effects have multiple results not just with you and the guards around you‎,‎ but with your weapons‎,‎ and tools‎.‎ For example‎:‎ try hiding in a box while it’s raining‎.‎
3. There are multiple methods of travel all throughout the game‎,‎ from jumping in your copter‎,‎ to riding D‎-Horse or D‎-Walker‎.‎ You can also steal vehicles‎,‎ jeeps‎,‎ trucks‎,‎ and even tanks and armored vehicles‎.‎ If you’re really stuck‎,‎ you can collect invoices at major outposts‎,‎ hop in your cardboard box and hitch a ride to other locations‎.‎
4. Playing a mission‎,‎ side‎-op or freeplay with your buddy improves the bond and can result in unlocking new moves and available gear‎.‎
5. Armored vehicles and powerful tanks dot the landscape‎,‎ but can be dealt with using high‎-powered weaponry‎.‎ If you prefer to keep things stealthy‎,‎ you can also try to sneak up on them with your fulton device at the ready and watch them soar‎.‎
6. Enemies adapt to your tactics throughout your missions‎.‎ If you pull off a lot of headshots‎,‎ the enemy will begin wearing protective helmets‎.‎ If you attack at night‎,‎ the enemy will wear night‎-vision goggles‎.‎ Adjust your tactics‎,‎ and keep up with the ever changing landscape of battle‎.‎
7. The enemy responds not only to visible queues but also unique sounds like footsteps‎,‎ items you might bump into‎,‎ or even the absence of noises like radios‎.‎ Keep all your senses in mind when infiltrating enemy outposts‎,‎ even on occasion the enemy’s sense of smell‎!‎
8. Listen to your fellow Diamond Dog soldiers on the deck of Mother Base‎;‎ they’ll drop clues about the surrounding missions‎,‎ help you flesh out the backstory‎,‎ and give you some insight into the morale with your crew‎.‎
9. Be sure to play Metal Gear Solid 3 and Metal Gear Solid‎:‎ Peace Walker for even more backstory content on the characters and themes for Metal Gear Solid V
10. Metal Gear Solid V takes place in an open world‎,‎ not just in places to visit‎,‎ but also in gameplay‎.‎ Each environment is suited for multiple forms of infiltration and destruction‎.‎ To truly enjoy the game‎,‎ experiment with your weapons and tools and try new things‎.‎