Development of electrode compositions and structures has traditionally followed a very linear pathway. (h2awsm.org)
Whereas previous Metal Gear games channelled you along linear pathways towards foregone conclusions, The Phantom Pain outlines the final goal from the outset and then lets you decide the rest. (digitalspy.com)
So while the story takes you in a mostly linear pathway through a handful of distinct locations you'll always have a reason to backtrack with your newly earned abilities. (psnstores.com)