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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

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MetricThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story50h46h
Main + Extras99h83h
Completionist189h160h
Released20172015
DeveloperNintendoKojima Productions

Verdict

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the longer game by about 16 hours on a typical playthrough (99h vs 83h for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

For completionists, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild clocks in at 189 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.