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Mass Effect Legendary Edition vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

Mass Effect Legendary Edition

2021 · BioWare
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

2015 · Kojima Productions
MetricMass Effect Legendary EditionMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story86h46h
Main + Extras109h83h
Completionist146h160h
Released20212015
DeveloperBioWareKojima Productions

Verdict

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the longer game by about 26 hours on a typical playthrough (109h 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 Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

For completionists, Mass Effect Legendary Edition clocks in at 146 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.