I do find it strange that you claim this game has too many cutscenes and a terrible story, yet it's that exact formula which made you a fan in the first place. There is more gameplay in this game than MGS1 and 2 combined, along with that obviously comes a lot of cutscenes.
Ok, the ending sequence goes on for nigh on an hour including the credits but they have a lot to wrap up.
For what it's worth, few people will disagree that the online service was flawed at best, but the game types aren't too bad, I haven't played it that much myself so I can't say too much about the online.
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