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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
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M
December 18, 2014
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Ground Zeroes delivers classic military stealth and revenge storytelling through Big Boss's mission with zero identity politics or activist framing. This keeps it safe, neutral entertainment at a 1/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is a 2014 prologue focused on Big Boss (Snake) infiltrating a Cuban black site to rescue Paz Ortega Andrade and Chico from XOF forces.
The plot centers on traditional military stealth, revenge, and war themes drawn from prior franchise entries like Peace Walker, with no character creation, romance systems, or identity-focused narratives. The cast consists of established series characters in their canonical roles, including the male protagonist and supporting figures like Kaz Miller and Huey Emmerich.
Developer statements emphasize open-world gameplay innovation and addressing revenge as a core topic, without any DEI mandates, sensitivity consulting, or activist intent. Controversies involve graphic depictions of sexual violence in optional audio tapes, which serve dark storytelling rather than progressive framing.
Steam reviews and Metacritic scores (critics ~75, users 6.5) highlight gameplay freedom and length complaints, with zero references to woke elements or representation debates. The attached screenshots confirm classic male military protagonists and realistic tactical UI with no modern ideological overlays.
Key Factors
- Traditional male protagonist and established franchise characters with no gender/race swaps
- Story and themes limited to military stealth, hostage rescue, and revenge without identity politics or social commentary
- No character customization, pronoun options, or LGBTQ+ focal elements; 2014 release predates industry DEI trends
- Developer focus on FOX Engine and open-world design; controversies center on violence, not representation
- Audience and critic reception driven by gameplay value and brevity, not ideological backlash or praise
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We've run a full content analysis on METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES's overall score.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES appropriate for kids?
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