Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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  1. Akk3d1s
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    Starts a bit slow and confusing, but gradually pulls you in until the surreal and breathtaking final moments. Genre defining and truly a master piece in the gaming industry.
  2. Grutes
    Oct 8, 2020
    0
    Игра скучная, бродить там очень нужно спустя 5ч геймплея, катсцены конечно интересно смотреть(тут всё схоже с метал гир солид 5)графика приятная, но не более. Я покупал по фулл прайсу и жаба задушил. Ну по скидке для любителя бродилок и растянутого повествования, то покупайте, но не за фулл прайс)Игра скучная, бродить там очень нужно спустя 5ч геймплея, катсцены конечно интересно смотреть(тут всё схоже с метал гир солид 5)графика приятная, но не более. Я покупал по фулл прайсу и жаба задушил. Ну по скидке для любителя бродилок и растянутого повествования, то покупайте, но не за фулл прайс)
  3. icheyne
    Oct 8, 2020
    4
    Original fiction. Beautiful cut scenes and world. Poor action. Repetitive game play.
  4. ShaamaanPL
    Oct 8, 2020
    7
    This game is... Well, it's NOT a 0, 1 or any of the low scores people give it. It's also not a 10. It's a very... specific game, and that's putting it nicely.

    Yes, the primary game play loop is about... walking. Or, well, travelling from one place to another, with mechanics added in to make this more difficult (uneven terrain, crevices and the occasional enemy). That's all there is to    This game is... Well, it's NOT a 0, 1 or any of the low scores people give it. It's also not a 10. It's a very... specific game, and that's putting it nicely.

    Yes, the primary game play loop is about... walking. Or, well, travelling from one place to another, with mechanics added in to make this more difficult (uneven terrain, crevices and the occasional enemy). That's all there is to it; that's the whole gameplay. Sprinkled in are VERY long cutscenes in classic Hideo fashion.

    If you enjoy games like Elite: Dangerous or Euro Truck Simulator then this will probably be OK with you. If you feel bored if you don't get to shoot an enemy in 5 minutes, then this will bore you to death. The problem with this game is that it was never really marketed appropriately, shrouding the game in mystery without ever showing the actual gameplay. So people expected it to be something it's not. But KNOWING what you're getting into is now a lot easier with gameplay videos and detailed descriptions, so if the concept of making deliveries, on a fundamental level, seems appealing then you're good to go.

    Visually the game is decent enough, with the real-life actors being portrayed really nice in-engine. Performance is smooth with no issues at all. Music and sound are very good as well. The story is... well, it's Kojima. I won't spoil it, suffice to say there are some really nice moments... and some really cringy ones too.

    Ultimately I'm having fun making aforementioned deliveries and rebuilding roads and pushing the story forward. But, again, this all ties back to the main loop - if you feel making deliveries is enough to keep you going then have at it. Otherwise, skip.    … Expand
  5. Einsteinium0
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    First off, this game is a masterpiece. Maybe it's not for everyone, so here's a few thoughts:
    - The game is really about 50% movie, 40% package delivery, and 10% fighting monsters. I was fine with that mix, others may get bored if they're looking for more action.
    - The story overall is deep, mind-bending, and heart-wrenching. It starts dramatically, the middle has some lulls where it    First off, this game is a masterpiece. Maybe it's not for everyone, so here's a few thoughts:
    - The game is really about 50% movie, 40% package delivery, and 10% fighting monsters. I was fine with that mix, others may get bored if they're looking for more action.
    - The story overall is deep, mind-bending, and heart-wrenching. It starts dramatically, the middle has some lulls where it loses focus, but the last third starts to really pick up steam again and keep getting better until the very end. Throughout, it comes together from disjointed, out-of-sequence snippets, but in the end they're (almost) all brought together.
    - Visually, an amazing experience. Vivid green landscapes, barren wastelands, supernatural vortices, where it's easy to get lost in the experience of Kojima's world. And great performances from the cast all around.
    - The main storyline has some variety, but the side quests are just of a handful of basic deliver/fetch/recover types. I was enjoying just going around and delivering packages, just relaxing, and there's an abundance of side quests to go on.
    - The social aspect is quite unique, and fit well into the setting. I'm not a social gamer, but you can interact with that portion of the game as little or as much as you'd like.
    - I played with an xbox controller, controls were flaky sometimes, sometimes pushing a button again to enter/exit a menu or vehicle. But only slightly annoying.    … Expand
  6. Drooo
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Jedna z nejlepších her co jsem kdy hrál. Fantastický příběh. Krásná grafika. Skvělé technické zpracování.
  7. Crazy54
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    If your pc has problems don't rate the game low. Fix your computer.

    Anyway - this game is something special and different. A lot of people can't see past the things you do in the game (deliver materials and other tasks) but to enjoy the game you must take it on like an experience, nothing like you have done for a game before. If you do that you get an amazingly deep and creepy story, a    If your pc has problems don't rate the game low. Fix your computer.

    Anyway - this game is something special and different. A lot of people can't see past the things you do in the game (deliver materials and other tasks) but to enjoy the game you must take it on like an experience, nothing like you have done for a game before. If you do that you get an amazingly deep and creepy story, a lot of connections from people and empathy for the NPCs living in this world. If all you want is a call of duty or other type of game that's an action genre game than don't look here. If you want something deep look no where else.    … Expand
  8. jirinaforever
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Actually underrated game, you really should to play through it to judge it. The beginning is slow and opens up around 3-4 hours into the game when you reach the second map. Story is alright, traversal mechanics are superb, there's some action here and there, but it's mainly fighting the unforgiving terrain. Ending is probably the worse part of the game in that it drags on and on, but byActually underrated game, you really should to play through it to judge it. The beginning is slow and opens up around 3-4 hours into the game when you reach the second map. Story is alright, traversal mechanics are superb, there's some action here and there, but it's mainly fighting the unforgiving terrain. Ending is probably the worse part of the game in that it drags on and on, but by then you'll likely have 30-40 hours of solid gameplay to reflect upon.… Expand
  9. honest_rev7
    Sep 24, 2020
    2
    LOL, ya no it was MY DECISION to get this game for myself? Hype got to me. Cos trailers and preview stuff looked so mysterious and pretty.

    Ok so, the soundtrack is good. Casting is all Kojima's famous mates other than Amelie's character (which is the only one I liked). That guy Norman Reedus is supposed to be Everyman, but it breaks immersion cos all you can think about is The Walking    LOL, ya no it was MY DECISION to get this game for myself? Hype got to me. Cos trailers and preview stuff looked so mysterious and pretty.

    Ok so, the soundtrack is good. Casting is all Kojima's famous mates other than Amelie's character (which is the only one I liked). That guy Norman Reedus is supposed to be Everyman, but it breaks immersion cos all you can think about is The Walking Dead, init.

    But yeah, the game is all about some sort of huge open world which is basically empty. NO NPC's walking around, no romance, no surprise encounters.

    But! If your dream's desire is to walk around burning dead bodies and reconnecting the internet and Twitter then this is just right up your street!

    It's bloated like Windows 10. Nonsensical story telling that doesn't even make any sense.    … Expand
  10. Flame_
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    This game is very good. It has an addictive game play and interesting storyline. In addition the game has excellent optimization (I thought the game wouldn't even run on my PC with a ten-year-old processor and an AMD RX 580 8GB video card. And the game started on ultra settings with 60 fps). I went through the game two times and I can say with confidence that bad user score (3.7 аt thisThis game is very good. It has an addictive game play and interesting storyline. In addition the game has excellent optimization (I thought the game wouldn't even run on my PC with a ten-year-old processor and an AMD RX 580 8GB video card. And the game started on ultra settings with 60 fps). I went through the game two times and I can say with confidence that bad user score (3.7 аt this writing) is undeserved. I would be happy to give the game a maximum score. But, despite this, this game currently has a LOT of bugs (mainly related to graphics). So for now, I'll be honest and give the game a score of 9 out of 10.… Expand
  11. whunterj
    Sep 23, 2020
    3
    Simplemente me forcé a jugarlo para ver si de verdad era bueno pero me gano el aburrimiento
  12. tremault
    Sep 19, 2020
    3
    I really should have read the reviews. I'm actually quite shocked to come here and see such negative reviews... I honestly believed I'd be alone in my own feelings of frustration. Yes this game is terrible pacing and the boring gameplay just stretches out between these cut scenes. I cant say any more than others have said..except the marketing for this game was really good because I had noI really should have read the reviews. I'm actually quite shocked to come here and see such negative reviews... I honestly believed I'd be alone in my own feelings of frustration. Yes this game is terrible pacing and the boring gameplay just stretches out between these cut scenes. I cant say any more than others have said..except the marketing for this game was really good because I had no idea it was this unpopular. I thought it was the magnum opus.… Expand
  13. Mcgreener
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I’m almost certain these reviews have been taken over by bots or something. This is my first Metacritic review as I feel strongly it needs defending. This game is unreal. I can understand why people would be like wtf is this game about if they didn’t finish it, but those who persevere to the end game get one of the best pieces of story telling of any game ever, fact. Everything that seemedI’m almost certain these reviews have been taken over by bots or something. This is my first Metacritic review as I feel strongly it needs defending. This game is unreal. I can understand why people would be like wtf is this game about if they didn’t finish it, but those who persevere to the end game get one of the best pieces of story telling of any game ever, fact. Everything that seemed confusing throughout the game gets explained perfectly and in an amazing way. I won’t give anything away but take my word for it, if you like a game with a good story, there is nothing better than Death Stranding. I finished it a week ago now and it’s still playing on my mind, almost makes you want to replay it in retrospect. F the haters/bots, make your own mind up and give this game a shot!… Expand
  14. RichiBP
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    tanto down, tanto retrasado haciendo review bombing.. si quieren las reseñas reales vallan a steam, es un juego que esta gustando y almenos merece entre 8-9/10... pero la mayoria de estos retrazados son consoleros llorones que perdieron una exclusiva mas
  15. Keltin
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. It is low on action (you get to shoot some folks later in the game, but not a lot), but I have to say that I actually enjoyed "delivering packages". I liked the optimization puzzle of figuring out how to deliver things efficiently, and if you use the tools provided (e.g. the lift lines), you can massively shortcut huge portions of what would be long slow slogsI really enjoyed this game. It is low on action (you get to shoot some folks later in the game, but not a lot), but I have to say that I actually enjoyed "delivering packages". I liked the optimization puzzle of figuring out how to deliver things efficiently, and if you use the tools provided (e.g. the lift lines), you can massively shortcut huge portions of what would be long slow slogs (especially through the snow). I think I enjoy Fallout games for a similar reason, the adventure of looking over the next hill and seeing what is there.

    The story is also cool. Really wacky, and it gets twisted at the end, but it's good.

    It has a LOT of video segments, so it is a little bit of a cross between a movie and a video game. Bring popcorn. Especially at the end. When you think the game is over ... just make some popcorn ... it isn't. :)    … Expand
  16. Dragovitc
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    i don't know about what these people expected from this game it clearly isn't a new metal gear so if you don't like it don't buy it as simple as that. now for my review the game is 10/10 in every single bit of it the graphics are so amazing and beautiful it's easily one of the most visually gorgeous games i ve ever played if not the best looking one the gameplay isn't for everyone YESi don't know about what these people expected from this game it clearly isn't a new metal gear so if you don't like it don't buy it as simple as that. now for my review the game is 10/10 in every single bit of it the graphics are so amazing and beautiful it's easily one of the most visually gorgeous games i ve ever played if not the best looking one the gameplay isn't for everyone YES about half the game is walking but it doesn't stop there there are vehicles you can build roads help people interact with people and that's what the game is about i personally think that's a veery amazing game truly don't listen to these battle royale kids crying because it's not the new fortnite this is a Masterpiece and really worth getting and trying i bet you 100% that all the people who rated 0 didn't even finish the first 3 hours of the game the mechanics are awesome the graphics ,the story the gameplay i loved every bit of this game and i can see myself replaying it many more times my issue is the dialogue it's so long and boring… Expand
  17. Smaetyyy
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    This game is far from a masterpiece, but as a movie I can say this is one of the best plots you're going to get, regardless of what the negative reviews are saying. The gameplay though might be struggling a bit in the beginning, yeah I admit it, but when you pick it up, and as you progress through the story, it becomes really fun. This game takes time, as it was intended to be. HideoThis game is far from a masterpiece, but as a movie I can say this is one of the best plots you're going to get, regardless of what the negative reviews are saying. The gameplay though might be struggling a bit in the beginning, yeah I admit it, but when you pick it up, and as you progress through the story, it becomes really fun. This game takes time, as it was intended to be. Hideo Kojima wants you to take in the world, so DON'T EXPECT THIS TO BE AN ACTION GAME. I recommend it to everyone used to slow-paced games. I'd give it a 9/10, but to even out the review bombers a bit, I'll mark my rating a 10/10.… Expand
  18. DeareN
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Along with The Witcher 3, Zelda Ocarina of time, the first Red Dead Redemption and Final Fantasy 7 (the original) this goes directly to my top 5 list. An absolute masterpiece...
  19. Emeralds
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    Runs fine for me on my PC. As for the game I gave it a try ignoring the negative press and it is strangely compelling. I guess a lot depends on if you like the navigating through desolate, rainy and atmospheric lands with the accomplishment you feel once you make it to a safe spot to unwind before heading out again.
  20. Latorn
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Kojima has made fetch quests interesting.

    Death Stranding isn't a game I would recommend to everyone, but it had its hooks in me and I found myself wanting to play it whenever I wasn't. I guess you could say I was addicted to the dopamine hits of delivery just like a MULE, but the then the story turned out to be a unique masterpiece. If you have the patience, and you've liked the past    Kojima has made fetch quests interesting.

    Death Stranding isn't a game I would recommend to everyone, but it had its hooks in me and I found myself wanting to play it whenever I wasn't. I guess you could say I was addicted to the dopamine hits of delivery just like a MULE, but the then the story turned out to be a unique masterpiece.

    If you have the patience, and you've liked the past storytelling to Kojima games, don't miss this masterpiece.    … Expand
  21. Crisener
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    There were lots of hypotheses on what this game is gonna be about but at the end of the day, the premise of the story is really pretty simple: we are all connected. Now, this sentence is where the complexity begins, as Kojima masterfully expanded on the meaning of that sentence through many elements of his game. The characters are linked to one another in all kinds of quirky ways, theThere were lots of hypotheses on what this game is gonna be about but at the end of the day, the premise of the story is really pretty simple: we are all connected. Now, this sentence is where the complexity begins, as Kojima masterfully expanded on the meaning of that sentence through many elements of his game. The characters are linked to one another in all kinds of quirky ways, the player is a bridge connecting not only residents of the United Cities of America but also other players playing this game, and as the story progresses, we can become more and more connected to the main character thanks to the great and pure performance of Norman Reedus. It's an astounding take on what the humanity in our world has become thanks to technology, embracing the most important thing it has granted us: the ability to connect with others and stay in touch. Kojima has mastered the art of creating quaint circumstances in which the player most probably has never found himself or herself in, and creating unique atmospheres and emotions, unexperiencable anywhere else. For that reason alone, it's a game worth playing.
    From the very start, the gameplay feels like a weird potpourri of the many amazing ideas the developers had, and it continues to prove itself as such through the next chapters. Unfortunately, this mixture of ideas doesn't always play well together, making it an unbalanced experience. I really wanted to give this game a higher score, but for the gameplay to start making sense one has to wait about 10 hours - only after that time did I first feel like I am playing an actual game with its own idea of playabillity. There are many elements that feel out of this planet, but then, they are succeeded by tedious gameplay choices, headed by the absurd boss fights with shooting elements that look like they were designed in a rush and feel out of place. I wish they had put more emphasis on the 'delivery' part of the experience - the game would have only benefited from it as it is the strongest part of the gameplay.
    The most amazing and weirdest part of it is that I could be very much alone in this opinion. There are many ways to choose and experience in this game and it very much felt like a constant journey in search of the way with which I would feel the most comfortable. What I mean by that is: it is really difficult to recommend this game to anyone, as everyone will find different elements of the game compelling. The only way to find out is to try it out.
    This game isn't a masterpiece yet and Kojima hasn't really invented a new genre as the rumors had been suggesting but he is definitely onto 'something'. He has already proven himself as an outstanding director, and if he ever decides to release a sequel, all he needs to do is improve on those parts that feel the most Kojima-esque and delete those parts that seem to be only there to please FPS and TPS players, and we might be in for an absolute masterpiece and one of the greatest games of the new decade.    … Expand
  22. rajij
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is likely the only game that succeeded in making fetch quests fun, by gameplay loop and mechanics alone (Warning: requires at least slight traces of autism to thoroughly enjoy).

    As is usual with Kojima's games, especially late ones, great worldbuilding and totally unique atmosphere go hand in hand with 3rd grade student tier writing (mainly dialogues). If you can suffer    Death Stranding is likely the only game that succeeded in making fetch quests fun, by gameplay loop and mechanics alone (Warning: requires at least slight traces of autism to thoroughly enjoy).

    As is usual with Kojima's games, especially late ones, great worldbuilding and totally unique atmosphere go hand in hand with 3rd grade student tier writing (mainly dialogues). If you can suffer through those there's an interesting story to follow, complete with expected Kojima-style plot twists and turns.

    Visually the game is very appealing. Thumbs Up button for game's uncompromising creative vision alone.    … Expand
  23. haicvc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    joguei no ps4 e foi incrivel. o mesmo aqui. jogo totalmente fora da caixa e aclamado nas premiaçoes. kojima merece! :)
  24. nandocidade
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    jogo incrivel kojima conseguiu entra no meu coração, so esse game e the Witrcher 3 me ajudou a superar as tristezas da vida.
  25. anfil18
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Un juego diferente, que no gustara a todos, pero despues de meterle unas decenas de horas tiene algo que engacha bastante y su historia compleja tambien. Graficamente es brutal y bastante bien optimizado ( a esa gente que dice que no, no tiene ni P*** idea ) no e tenido ningun problema de rendimento. Eso si, sinceramente es una fumada de espanto por parte de Kojima pero tiene algo que haceUn juego diferente, que no gustara a todos, pero despues de meterle unas decenas de horas tiene algo que engacha bastante y su historia compleja tambien. Graficamente es brutal y bastante bien optimizado ( a esa gente que dice que no, no tiene ni P*** idea ) no e tenido ningun problema de rendimento. Eso si, sinceramente es una fumada de espanto por parte de Kojima pero tiene algo que hace que no pares de jugar… Expand
  26. NighteBondo
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    Lacks big glowing lights and most people need nowadays but otherwise good. I'm only going to play in through once though:P not much replay value.
  27. Excalibrad
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Awesome atmosphere, genuis game ideas ,
    But game is tooo long for play. you should try it.
  28. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Le doy zero por que es una mierda y basura total no vale la pena una decepcion
  29. Danzo_
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Игра хорошая. Оптимизация отличная. Признаю скучное начало, да и боевка так себе. Но история довольно интригующая. До конца еще не прошел, так как прохожу не торопливо. И не понимаю почему такая низкая оценка игроков. Странно что в стиме и в эпике игра имеет очень положительные отзывы. Из плюсов могу отметить затягивающую историю, интересный геймплэй, шедевральное музыкальноеИгра хорошая. Оптимизация отличная. Признаю скучное начало, да и боевка так себе. Но история довольно интригующая. До конца еще не прошел, так как прохожу не торопливо. И не понимаю почему такая низкая оценка игроков. Странно что в стиме и в эпике игра имеет очень положительные отзывы. Из плюсов могу отметить затягивающую историю, интересный геймплэй, шедевральное музыкальное сопровождение. Немного отдает MGS5. Минусы боевка, пустой мир, цена. А так в принципе свои 8 баллов думаю игра заслуживает.… Expand
  30. waterzipper
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. I don't normally go out of my way to review a game but I'll make an exception for this because this game is an emotional whirlwind. I will be honest it starts out slow but once you finish chapter 2 the game just gets better and better! In Reading other reviews I noticed that some people say the game is broken but just update your driver's I had the same problem atThis is a masterpiece. I don't normally go out of my way to review a game but I'll make an exception for this because this game is an emotional whirlwind. I will be honest it starts out slow but once you finish chapter 2 the game just gets better and better! In Reading other reviews I noticed that some people say the game is broken but just update your driver's I had the same problem at first but a quick Nvidia driver update fixed everything. Hard ware I have a ryzen 3800 and RTX 2070 super. The game uses DLSS 2.0 but doesn't support Ray tracing. With that being said this is a great Vulcan port to DirectX 12. This is a must play game.… Expand
  31. AlexanderGromov
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    Достаточно интересная игра, по сюжету, пожалуй, одна из лучших, в которую я играл. Советую к покупке.
  32. Tarawa
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    El juego más original que he jugado ésta generación y el que más me ha emocionado. Si alguien sabe contar historias en un videojuego, ese es Hideo Kojima.
    El motor Décima es una bestia y Kojima producrions ha creado un mundo con él tan bello como desolado.
    El único pero que le pongo al juego, son los enfrentamientos conta los jefen finales, los cuales podrían haber sido más trabajados y    El juego más original que he jugado ésta generación y el que más me ha emocionado. Si alguien sabe contar historias en un videojuego, ese es Hideo Kojima.
    El motor Décima es una bestia y Kojima producrions ha creado un mundo con él tan bello como desolado.
    El único pero que le pongo al juego, son los enfrentamientos conta los jefen finales, los cuales podrían haber sido más trabajados y con un mayór carisma. Por lo demás un juego al que le he dedicado 144 horas y que me ha satisfecho como hacía años no lo sentía con un videojuego.    … Expand
  33. Moskititaa1987
    Aug 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Asco de juegos el de estos piperos que tran sus porquerías de su ps4 a pc , vendiendo nos sus mierdas como si fueran grandes cosas.… Expand
  34. UrsusArctos
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    First of all, it's not for everyone. If you are only into fast paced shooters and action packed games, it may not be for you.

    To me, this game is an amazing experience. It's one of the most amazingly immersive games I've played in my 30 years as a gamer. The characters, the plot, the gameplay loop, the social aspect, the attention to details, the environment, the mystery behind the    First of all, it's not for everyone. If you are only into fast paced shooters and action packed games, it may not be for you.

    To me, this game is an amazing experience.
    It's one of the most amazingly immersive games I've played in my 30 years as a gamer.
    The characters, the plot, the gameplay loop, the social aspect, the attention to details, the environment, the mystery behind the story, everything is incredible!
    If I had to give it a flaw, it would probably be some of the vehicles physics (mostly bikes), but it's not enough to lose a point out of 10.

    If you're not sure if you want to try it or not, watch the first 20/30 minutes of a walkthrough on youtube, the decide for yourself! You'll have a good idea of the world and you'll see a bit of gameplay, though a lot of it gets unwrapped after about 10 hours. It's a game where you need to take your time.    … Expand
  35. 85103
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    Cut scene, and more cut scenes, and too much cut scenes.
    That's why it is the movie, not a game.
  36. unpredictable
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is one of that games that I can give 10/10 even if I sincerely believe that nothing can be so ideal. It CAN be so next to ideal, as I think. 3 weeks passed after I finished Death Stranding. I can't forget it. When I watch a video about the game tears welling up in my eyes. I really think Kojima did his best – his new best – in that game. His way of storytelling is not forDeath Stranding is one of that games that I can give 10/10 even if I sincerely believe that nothing can be so ideal. It CAN be so next to ideal, as I think. 3 weeks passed after I finished Death Stranding. I can't forget it. When I watch a video about the game tears welling up in my eyes. I really think Kojima did his best – his new best – in that game. His way of storytelling is not for everyone. I think majority of people won't like his works because the worlds of Kojima stand on something that is not real for us – and if you want to understand a game, you should turn off your brain and forget everything. Either you convince, or you think the game is delirium. I am used to Kojima's way with the help of MGS series. I passed stages of rage and negation.I entered the stage of acceptance. And I lost it when I finished the game. Now my world feels incomplete. Once I was even scared to go outside in the rain. The game awakened primal fear. The game broke the fourth wall so well it made me uncomfortable. That's the way. Bravo. Hideo, I am waiting for other masterpieces. I would also like to express my gratitude to the development team for making a competent port and the game has been working perfectly since release. The close-to-reality graphics struck from the first minute, I thought it was a recorded video, but it was a cutscene on a game engine. My only remark about the technical performance is that, I think, anisotropic filtering not working very good in "city" landscape, a lot of shimmer on the horizon. And also the health bars and shoes got less anti-aliasing and this is very noticeable when they are next to beautiful, perfectly anti-aliased equipment icons. Looks like the bars were upscaled from 360p to FHD and the icons were native FHD. but this is irrelevant. thank you again, thank you all!… Expand
  37. Vulticos
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    A completely solid game. It's not for most, but for people looking for a calming game with a hard gameplay loop, it's a great game.
  38. Gheliche
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Facinating and moving storytelling based game with new style of gameplay. With out a doubt, kojima knows how to design and wtrite a stroty suitable for new modle game.
    I totally understand if people don't get into the the form that the game represents. But it was satisfying and full of emotions for me at least.
    Tnx to those who helped this game to be developed for pc with new features.
  39. EVGSounsFX
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Great plot. Excellent acting. Excellent production. I really liked the gameplay. Great design of locations and everything in the game. I am very pleased with the work of the composer and sound designer. Thanks to the developers for a great game.
  40. WilldaBeast_69
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Don’t listen to the haters, the game is different. It’s a story, it’s cinematic, beautiful, it’s ART. I for one can really appreciate the experience.
  41. Kneedeep
    Aug 16, 2020
    3
    This just shows that good visuals beat good story but this thing makes no sense.
  42. Bawir
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    I'm not sure that right words to describe the experience of Death Stranding are even exist...
    This is inimitably well combined with each other when we're talking about game mechanics and gameplay in general, utterly well made when we're talking about animations and graphic, and oh damn... infinitely spectacular and deafening when we're talking about the story and the lore.
    In a    I'm not sure that right words to describe the experience of Death Stranding are even exist...
    This is inimitably well combined with each other when we're talking about game mechanics and gameplay in general, utterly well made when we're talking about animations and graphic, and oh damn... infinitely spectacular and deafening when we're talking about the story and the lore.

    In a nutshell - Breathtaking!

    [i][b]This game isn't about eternally running guy with a tremendous backpack, but about torn world full of people obsessed with their own fears, about adventure that leads through all types of trials. This game is about life reaching out to the sky, about what does it mean to have connections between people, how we could rise and how we could fall.

    You must play this through and out, there's no way you don't.    … Expand
  43. Joote
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in donkeys years. Much more than just a walking simulator it's a fantastic experience and story.
    A lot of people shun it after playing for a hour when the first few hours are mainly a tutorial. The game keeps growing better and better until you can't put it down.
    Death Stranding is a frigging masterpiece on the PC.
  44. YoderickRM
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Historia original y emotiva de principio a fin con un mensaje interesante y de reflexión. El gameplay es diferente a otros juegos y se puede volver adictivo. El juego te ofrece constantemente cosas nuevas y no cae en lo repetitivo.
    Un juego increíble.
  45. Thdragoon
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Death stranding takes like a 7 to 8 hrs to get started, but after that it's story and gameplay progress faster.Its soundtrack is amazing along with many of other songs.It has 14 chapters and an epilogue. And grqphics are great too.
  46. Net-energy
    Aug 13, 2020
    0
    Кодзима – гений (абсолютно поехавший 56-и летний ребёнок). Я и представить себе не мог, что можно сделать такой унылый высер! Сюжет игры представляет из себя то, что Hideo Kojima видит в унитазе, когда сходит в уборную по большому. Геймплея в этом куске вонючего бреда нет ни капли, а только мучения и издевательства над игроком. Игру надо было назвать 15 глав ада по Кодзиме. Игра deathКодзима – гений (абсолютно поехавший 56-и летний ребёнок). Я и представить себе не мог, что можно сделать такой унылый высер! Сюжет игры представляет из себя то, что Hideo Kojima видит в унитазе, когда сходит в уборную по большому. Геймплея в этом куске вонючего бреда нет ни капли, а только мучения и издевательства над игроком. Игру надо было назвать 15 глав ада по Кодзиме. Игра death stranding должно быть зафиксирована как орудие пыток, мне никто не вернет потраченные деньги за игру и самое страшное мое потраченное время! Hideo Kojima ты унылое говно и пожалуйста не делай никогда больше игры!!!… Expand
  47. PhilipJFries
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great game, one weird, harsh, understandable game. This game is only boring or repetitive if you play it wrong, there are so many ways to make deliveries easier and combat more fun that it seems endless. Albeit the combat only gets better with more deliveries but the delivery paths get better to. Honestly thought about giving up after the first 7 hours but once you get past the first bossGreat game, one weird, harsh, understandable game. This game is only boring or repetitive if you play it wrong, there are so many ways to make deliveries easier and combat more fun that it seems endless. Albeit the combat only gets better with more deliveries but the delivery paths get better to. Honestly thought about giving up after the first 7 hours but once you get past the first boss its much more fun… Expand
  48. Moon632
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра. Те кто не доволен купили скорее всего игру из-за мемов.
  49. Jacob1700
    Aug 12, 2020
    0
    Walking simulator 2020! Story telling is on par with uncle cleetus who just took his pain meds trying to tell you a story he heard from his friend's cousin's mom's dad's s great grandma's dog walker. Story is so long it could be a movie. The story would be more engaging if the whole game wasn't a marketing ploy for Monster Energy.
  50. gorulez
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The best game of the decade! No joke, Kojima is genius. He's been able to troll whole gaming industry and did it in perfect manner,
  51. Pat1711
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The PC port for this game is honestly very good for a game that was made for console. No bugs so far and the FPS is fantastic.

    Overall great game with a great story and amazing visuals. A must play. P.S. don't mind the negative reviews. Most are from people who haven't even bought the game/played it. When you check Steam it's sitting at around 90% because only people who    The PC port for this game is honestly very good for a game that was made for console. No bugs so far and the FPS is fantastic.

    Overall great game with a great story and amazing visuals. A must play.

    P.S. don't mind the negative reviews. Most are from people who haven't even bought the game/played it. When you check Steam it's sitting at around 90% because only people who bought/played can rate on Steam.    … Expand
  52. kaldave74
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed the 129 hours in Death stranding and completing all the achievements on PC, unlike what I am doing now with the 10 hours that I go in Horizon Zero Dawn, this game deserves more valuation, it is a rare gem that not many are going to understand and you won't even take the time to do it so, you miss it.
  53. mrdiegos
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    There's one thing to any people who spent time for something, no matter what - read the book, watch tv-series or cinema, look at theater scene, watch the football match and etc. Anything of that can be conclude at the final - is it worth it or not. We can read the detective book, where's all book boring, but final twist makes all sense. We can saw a boring 1-way game with 5-0 till the end,There's one thing to any people who spent time for something, no matter what - read the book, watch tv-series or cinema, look at theater scene, watch the football match and etc. Anything of that can be conclude at the final - is it worth it or not. We can read the detective book, where's all book boring, but final twist makes all sense. We can saw a boring 1-way game with 5-0 till the end, where second team make unreal and win 6-5 and all another situations. The death stranding are the same. The gameplay in the game might be boring and not for any type of players. Its repetitive, its boring, yes. The main thing - to show how lonely was Sam before that main mission to connect America. But OMG that final episodes (episodes 10-14), final narrative and final twists. It was extremely touching, emotional, shocking and unbelievable ! Its make all sense after finishing this journey. 10/10 from me, and one of the best experience of all time for me. Excellent characters, their stories, their actors play. Insane music (cmon guys, who not touched by BB's theme?). Perfect graphics. What else you need? C'mon - in driving simulators you driving circle maps for 1000 times and no one say its boring bla-bla. In Counter-Strike/BF/Overwatch you play same maps for 1000 hours. Here you need some near 15-20 hours for story gameplay and people got crazy as #$% for some reason… Expand
  54. biggamejames101
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, but I would recommend that you listen to podcasts while you're playing it (similar to Euro Truck Simulator). Visually brilliant.
  55. Thanatos425
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, not for everyone of course but i enjoyed every minute of it, story coming from Hideo Kojima is of course amazing.
  56. Kirpich17
    Aug 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Скучно, немного спасает графика, персонажи не вызывают доверия, какие-то деревянные, а главный герой кажется вообще слабоумным доставщиком деливери-клаб, ну как в это можно играть? Много пиара но, потратил 8 часов игры и не могу заставить себя доиграть, даже из-за сюжета, который может, вроде как стать интересным. Особый дебилизм какие-то МУЛы отбирающие посылки (кому они их будут доставлять? раз у них мания друг у друга они тоже отбирают? если сами доставляют зачем они главного героя упрашивают доставить МУЛам бы дали они сами все доставят)… Expand
  57. ChumaGG
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (edited) looool parece que Kojima tiene un par de cientos de haters en metacritic, pero no se preocupen, pueden ver reseñas de gente que si compro el juego en steam.
    ademas de que pueden ver el perfil de metacritic de los que dan 0 y se ve que estan un poco vacios xd.

    RESEÑA con 35 horas de juego (antes 20) y spoilers de las primeras horas:

    HISTORIA

    Death Stranding empieza de una forma muy rara, sin darnos mucho contexto sobre lo que esta pasando y solo mostrandonos nuestro objetivo principal de volver a unir a america.

    esto lo debemos de conseguir conectando todos las ciudades, centros de distribucion, refugios, etc a travez de la red quiral (una clase de internet raro) y de paso ayudar a la gente de estas comunidades con nuestros envios y realizando las tareas que nos piden.

    esto claro esta no sera tarea facil pues en el camino nos encontraremos BT's (los fantasmas), MULAS (bandidos) y terroristas que trataran de evitar que completemos nuestros encargos.

    puntuacion de historia 9.5/10 (antes 9/10) hasta ahora

    JUGABILIDAD

    La jugabilidad de DS al igual que su historia es bastante rara, pues la jugabilidad se centra en la entrega de paquetes y en el ¿como voy a llegar hasta ahi?

    voy a ser sincero, tardas un poco en acostumbrarte a la jugabilidad y mas en las primeras horas de juego, ya que en estas solo cuentas con escaleras y cuerdas para atravesar los increibles paisajes que se ven en el juego, pero que al principio, por las limitaciones que tienes se vuelve un poco complicado.

    despues de pasada la primera zona del juego, este cambia por completo, ya que casi con cada mision que completemos recibiremos alguna clase de equipo (armas, herramientas,mochilas vehiculos) que no ayudaran a facilitarnos las entregas y enfrentarnos a los peligros de mundo de DS.

    los paisajes y el diseño del mundo son increibles, y queda en el jugador la decision sobre como atravesarlo.

    ahora bien, lo ultimo que quiero mencionar en este apartado es como funciona lo que yo denominaria como "la conexion entre jugadores", pues en la historia cada vez que conectamo0s una nueva zona a la red quiral, ademas de ganar el acceso a esta, tambien ganaremos acceso a las construcciones, mensajes y herramientas que otros jugadores dejen ahi para nosotros.

    esto es una experiencia bastante unica, pues si en algun momento construiste un puente en x zona y deseas mejorarlo pero te faltan los materiales para hacerlo, puedes dejar un mensaje en la zona pidiendo ayuda y lo mejor de todo en que si funciona, la comunidad de este juego es algo bastante unico y especial.

    a la jugabilidad le terminaria dando un 8.5/10 (antes 8/10), por que, no es mala pero para muchas personas les puede parecer algo repetitivo

    LOS GRAFICOS

    el apartado grafico del juego esta muy bien cuidado y la verdad es junto con la historia el segundo punto fuerte del juego, es simplemente hermoso, esta lleno de pequeños detalles que a veces no llegas a apreciar a simple vista y si le sumamos que el juego cuenta con modo foto... pues se vuelve una experiencia visual bastante satisfactoria.

    apartado grafico 9/10.

    ADVERTENCIAS el juego cuento con muchos errores de lanzamiento, cinematicas bugeadas crasheos en el menu de inicio, en medio de la partida, etc

    la mayoria de estos fallos fueron arreglados o pueden ser arreglado de forma muy simple, pero ojo, algunos de ellos se deben al equipo en el que juegues DS, pues a decir verdad, mi pc sufre un poco corriendo este juego y si pusiera todo al maximo no creo que podria jugar mas de 10 min sin que explote mi equipos.

    PUNTUACION FINAL: 9 (antes 8.6)    … Expand
  58. LinusBeagle
    Aug 8, 2020
    0
    I think the controversy surrounding this “game” is a matter of semantics. It is, in fact, not a video game but rather a 30 hour long movie with about 10 hours of game play interspersed. If you like Sci-Fi flicks then grab the popcorn and settle in for a marathon of a film which will occasionally (very infrequently) ask you to move the mouse or controller. During the last 5 hours or soI think the controversy surrounding this “game” is a matter of semantics. It is, in fact, not a video game but rather a 30 hour long movie with about 10 hours of game play interspersed. If you like Sci-Fi flicks then grab the popcorn and settle in for a marathon of a film which will occasionally (very infrequently) ask you to move the mouse or controller. During the last 5 hours or so you will not even have to do that. All in all, not a bad movie but could have been condensed down to about 2 hours. How would I review the game? I can’t, it’s not a game.… Expand
  59. Tabletka663
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Отличный сюжет, великолепный геймплей и очень интересные игровые решения. Наиграл более 50 часов и буду играть дальше. Кодзима гений
  60. hanus35
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Picked it is 2 days ago.... Have literally played nonstop! Love this game! If your a fan of Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid, horror movies, sci-fi.... you'll love this! It has everything!
  61. frostinfernal
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first time in my life I cried at the end of the game. It is a masterpiece. Thanks for all!… Expand
  62. Stereonight
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    I like the idea of online content and beautiful world graphics. There are some weird elements (story telling..) but it's pretty fun.
  63. AmazonGrace
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Definitely a blockbuster game—and a one of a kind. The false reviewers fail to mention this aspect unfortunately.

    Performance is awesome on the PC with buttery smooth frame-rates. In addition, it's classy game in the making. Fun for most people who enjoy a host of different gameplay mechanics: Riding motorbikes, driving trucks, zip-lining through a mountain or river, exploration,    Definitely a blockbuster game—and a one of a kind. The false reviewers fail to mention this aspect unfortunately.

    Performance is awesome on the PC with buttery smooth frame-rates.

    In addition, it's classy game in the making. Fun for most people who enjoy a host of different gameplay mechanics: Riding motorbikes, driving trucks, zip-lining through a mountain or river, exploration, inventory management, and last but not least the masterful blend between gameplay and movie-like cinematics. Story-wise, it's something completely new and extraordinary. Give it a try~    … Expand
  64. PeeSeaRatmasta
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Never knew who Kojima is, now i do.
    Thought this game was all hype, now it's a GOTY contender.
    Don't just buy this game, inhale it.

    10/10
  65. TruthPill
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    An exciting game that respects the player's intelligence. It attempts to tap into our fears and hopes & joys.

    Type of Game: Adventure; Exploration; Bike simulation; Theatrical; Meditative; Philosophical & more PC Port: 10/10 —Runs excellent on AMD Ryzen 9 or Zen 2 and Nvidia RTX Stability: 9.5/10 (Only 1 crash within 43 Hrs playtime) Graphics: 9.5/10 Gameplay: 10/10 —An engaging    An exciting game that respects the player's intelligence. It attempts to tap into our fears and hopes & joys.

    Type of Game: Adventure; Exploration; Bike simulation; Theatrical; Meditative; Philosophical & more
    PC Port: 10/10 —Runs excellent on AMD Ryzen 9 or Zen 2 and Nvidia RTX
    Stability: 9.5/10 (Only 1 crash within 43 Hrs playtime)
    Graphics: 9.5/10
    Gameplay: 10/10 —An engaging experience that is varying, thoughtful, and full of surprises.
    Story: 10/10 —Excellent, unique and well-paced—a welcome change for our times
    Replayability: 9/10—due to varying types of gameplay within its exploration mechanic
    Theme: 10/10 —A convincing dystopian future

    Ignore most of the negative reviews, it's clear most of them has never played the game let alone play through it thoroughly.    … Expand
  66. Weisssilber
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    All these negative reviews here are from people who either haven't played the game or are coming here from their experience from the PS4. If you only want to see reviews from people who actually played the game, check the steam reviews it's currently at 94% positive.
  67. R9X
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Ignore review bombing.

    The game has a feeling of loneliness, but at the same time of union. Alone and at the same time helping and being helped by others. The plot is excellent, unpredictable, captures the player from beginning to end and features great performances by the actors, along with a spectacular soundtrack. When it comes to gameplay, however boring the premise seems, it is    Ignore review bombing.

    The game has a feeling of loneliness, but at the same time of union. Alone and at the same time helping and being helped by others. The plot is excellent, unpredictable, captures the player from beginning to end and features great performances by the actors, along with a spectacular soundtrack. When it comes to gameplay, however boring the premise seems, it is very fun and addictive, with great gameplay.

    The technical part is a spectacular show, incredible graphics, the Décima Engine justifies its potential here. In addition, it has a good optimization, they can buy without fear as long as they meet the requirements.

    I highly recommend it for those who want something different from the usual, who have the patience to understand the proposal and feel the immersion of the universe of the game. It's not for everyone, some won't like it, but it's worth taking a chance. I loved.    … Expand
  68. MohamedElShamy
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, 10/10 for originality and heartfelt story
  69. Beardym4n
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличный сюжет, интересный gameplay, хорошая оптимизация на PC. Нужно отдать должное за то, какую историю Хидео Кодзима написал для этой игры, у него недооценённый талант в создании умопомрачительных историй. Дизайн, атмосфера, окружение всё гармонично сочетается с неторопливым и загадочным повествованием. Gameplay в игре некоторым людям покажется скучным и они не взирая ни на что, бросят игру и скорее всего напишут отрицательный отзыв, даже не вникая в суть игры. Я считаю что, gameplay сделан так чтобы прочувствовать всю сложность и нелёгкость пути, естественно я рекомендую проходить такие игры исключительно на "Очень высокой сложности" и постараться выполнить все достижения. То есть, проходя Death Stranding постарайтесь сделать это максимально правильно (тогда получите от неё максимальное удовольствие), да на это уйдёт несколько десятков часов или даже сотня с лишним, но если вы не готовы оттачивать свои навыки, тогда просто нет смысла покупать данную игру. К таким играм стоит относится не только как к сюжетной одноразовой игре, но и как к например играм по типу "dark souls", то есть вам придётся сделать множество попыток, чтобы минимизировать свои ошибки.
    Техническая составляющая игры также не может не радовать. Освещение, текстуры, тени, прогрузка объектов и карты - всё сделано как в качественных AAA - проектах. Карта кстати прогружается в реальном времени, так что если вы имеете хороший PC, то загрузок никаких не будет, в моём случае даже на SSD устанавливать не пришлось. Замечал, что некоторые пользователи жалуются на ошибки и вылеты, но они связаны исключительно с видеодрайверами, а в частности NVIDIA. В целом оптимизация на PC мне очень понравилась, фпс стабильный, картинка плавная.
    Итог: Истинным ценителям игр я конечно же рекомендую приобрести Death Stranding, но для тех кто не уверен, посмотрите хотя бы Gameplay без спойлеров, может вам игра не понравится, она не для всех.    … Expand
  70. wolf285
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This is a true masterpiece of a game. The Direction of the story is to be expected for a Kojima game. The visual are breath taking and truly wonderful. A game you must try and play at your own pace take your time and disgust the story as you go along.
  71. raull127
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Gran juego, con más luces que sombras. El género que maneja claramente es incluso más nicho que el sigilo de Metal Gear, pero Death Stranding nunca pretende ser algo que no és. De hecho las 1ras horas se encarga de mostrar la peor cara del juego en lo casual, y solo luego de esto se abre y muestra todo lo que ofrece. Asegurándose así que sólo los jugadores interesados puedan experimentarloGran juego, con más luces que sombras. El género que maneja claramente es incluso más nicho que el sigilo de Metal Gear, pero Death Stranding nunca pretende ser algo que no és. De hecho las 1ras horas se encarga de mostrar la peor cara del juego en lo casual, y solo luego de esto se abre y muestra todo lo que ofrece. Asegurándose así que sólo los jugadores interesados puedan experimentarlo a su máximo potencial, si esto es malo o bueno es a criterio de cada quién, pero es un hecho que DS demanda al jugador compromiso e interés, o que se marche.
    Sí, es un juego donde se camina mucho, pero ni caminar es una mecánica simple o aburrida aquí, ni es la único para hacer. Death Stranding no sólo es el mejor "walking simulator" sino el más profundo, entretenido y aderezado con mil cosas alrededor, además de un apartado de gestión de recursos interesante, lamentablemente algo lastrado por menúes mal hechos.
    En lo visual y audio, top de lo top indiscutible.
    En historia, si bien al inicio parece una fumada sin sentido. Luego, se convierte en una fumada espectacular con todo el sentido del mundo, cerrando perfectamente y con un moño.
    DS inventó un género? tal vez sí, o tal vez no. Lo que es seguro, es que ahora mismo es imposible hallar un juego similar. Y que habría que juzgarlo por los errores dentro de lo que pretende, y no por cosas externas. Recriminarle que es malo solo porque es un juego de hacer deliveries, es un sinsentido tan absurdo como decir que los Forza son malos porque sólo te permite conducir vehículos. El sólo hecho de hacer algo diferente y arriesgar, no necesariamente es algo a destacar y meritorio si se hace mal. Death Stranding, en general, lo hizo muy bien.    … Expand
  72. Phyto1980
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Im here because i cannot stand the metacritic users anymore. Especially 12 year olds who are not able to grasp that especially older gamers would like to experience something new. Every game must be made for them or its bad. So every game must be a new cod or Battle Royale. And Kojima did exactly that! He built something new, something not like that. This is not a perfect game, People whoIm here because i cannot stand the metacritic users anymore. Especially 12 year olds who are not able to grasp that especially older gamers would like to experience something new. Every game must be made for them or its bad. So every game must be a new cod or Battle Royale. And Kojima did exactly that! He built something new, something not like that. This is not a perfect game, People who like to play an audiovisual, movie like experience will give it an 8 or 9 out of 10. People who don´t like running around, enjoying the beautiful landscape and soundtrack will not like it, the game even then, is still not bad, so take -2 away in that case.

    Pros:
    - Beautiful opimized and visually stunning game with implementation of dlss 2.0 on nvidia cards. Even with a cheaper card of that kind the game runs perfect up to 2560x1440. Even 4k is possible then, bit not at 60 fps.
    Stunning audiovisuals in general. Beautiful well placed soundtrack, that only sometimes disturbes natures music
    - Lots of things to do
    - Movie Like experience (that can be bad).
    - You don`t see the other players, but you see their doings. A well placed bridge on a big chasm, that someone placed there for everyone to use. (its not that easy, you have to run around with a big amount of resources that you have to get first if you want to help others. What you get from this is their likes. Like Facebook.

    Cons
    - still some bugs on pc, but not that bad.
    - The beautiful landscape can get filled by bridges, lamps, signs, and everything other players built there. That is not bad, but its disturbes at times the perfect landscape. If you go to new places, you won`t see this stuff at first.

    I have 900 games on steam, and i played maybe 20% of them. I support the industry because i work in the industry myself. But im bored and don`t have the time to play most of the games. So this game was stunning to me, something fascinating that got me through work at home and the boring reality of games like Cod and Battle Royale and games that try to please everyone and so in the end please no one.    … Expand
  73. Blint31
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding review

    Positives -Very original, emotional and unique story -Well written characters -Amazing graphics -Addictive walking -Amazing soundtrack (both the original and the songs) -Cinematic cutscenes -Great performances Negatives -The only negative would be the melee attack Death Stranding is probably one of my favourite video game of all time with one of the most unique    Death Stranding review

    Positives
    -Very original, emotional and unique story
    -Well written characters
    -Amazing graphics
    -Addictive walking
    -Amazing soundtrack (both the original and the songs)
    -Cinematic cutscenes
    -Great performances

    Negatives
    -The only negative would be the melee attack

    Death Stranding is probably one of my favourite video game of all time with one of the most unique and original story I have ever seen, with incredibly well written characters and unique gameplay elements.    … Expand
  74. BitHOVEN
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    One of the few games that makes you want to go back, again and again. Stunning soundtrack, landscape, physics (except for transport) and setting of cut-scenes. The game is great, but not 12/10. I can't advise everyone, but it's definitely worth a try!
  75. Joan97
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Io che ci ho giocato sulla PS4 appena uscito all' day one, posso dire che graficamente fa paura pure la trama e il cast. Il gameplay si lascia un po' desiderare..… Expand
  76. hjkjkomorj
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An interesting fact, the reviews on steam of real players are overwhelmingly positive for the game.In addition, everyone already knew what kind of game it was and if you didn't like it, you obviously wouldn't have bought it, from which we draw conclusions reviews on mc are written by schoolchildren who have a burning ass the game was not cracked… Expand
  77. milkDad
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    In this game,fight with the rugged is the best fun,if you don't know it,and you just a rookie,please don't keep misleading other players.
    与崎岖的道路博弈就是这款游戏最有趣的地方，如果你不知道就来差评那你就只是个爷新而已，请不要再误导其他玩家。
  78. Rikidiki01
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Most of these negative reviews you will see down here are completely irrelevant. I would highly suggest you check the review score on steam, since it has been review bombed here. People are claiming its the worst game ever made. Though most of them have not played it. The user scores on metacritic are completely irrelevant to the critic score, since people review bomb "controversial"Most of these negative reviews you will see down here are completely irrelevant. I would highly suggest you check the review score on steam, since it has been review bombed here. People are claiming its the worst game ever made. Though most of them have not played it. The user scores on metacritic are completely irrelevant to the critic score, since people review bomb "controversial" games, and they only give 0 and 10's to games. It is completely redundant. I do understand that this game is not for everyone. But people are just mad that its a "walking simulator" The bugs are also greatly exaggerated. Personally this game has been my favourite game of this year.… Expand
  79. Sholva
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    So, at last after having finished the game, I’m able to write a proper review.

    From my initial 20 hours or so, I felt that the game was something I really wanted to keep playing and playing, it had “something” different and unique compared to other games, even though a lot of the normal gameplay in the game can get repetitive, as in many other games, of course. This game has a    So, at last after having finished the game, I’m able to write a proper review.

    From my initial 20 hours or so, I felt that the game was something I really wanted to keep playing and playing, it had “something” different and unique compared to other games, even though a lot of the normal gameplay in the game can get repetitive, as in many other games, of course.

    This game has a profound message to deliver, not like the packages we do deliver in game, it’s delivered via other sources: story, cinematography, performance capture, the great actors that voiced the characters, and the minds of the creative team who made all of the story in this game what it is: a lot more than just gameplay, sound and cool graphics. This message really hit me hard the more I played, especially in these rough times we live in, but also left me equally happy, afterwards.

    There’s another game from the past few years that made me feel this way, and that game is NieR: Automata, and those of you who’ve played that one might understand it. The game is amazing, the combat, the characters, but…there’s so much more that can’t just be explained by a picture, or a trailer, or a cutscene, is the whole message the game is trying to convey, what’s important.

    With Death Stranding I think this is the case, anyway, I think the game’s conclusion sets everything pretty clear, it’s still open to “more of the same” in a future installment…yes, it is, could be, or could not, it wouldn’t matter, it’s not like the game’s story hasn’t been tied up, it has…but it still leaves stuff to the player so they make their own “theories”, if you will, although I believe with all the lore in game we can read…yes, read, there’s a lot of lore in E-mails in game, that some people might ignore…but with all of the lore, well explained and all, I think it’s hard not to understand what’s the idea behind the story.

    Furthermore, the smart way to add an "online" component to the game gets a very notable mention too: I loved it, yes sometimes the signs other players leave can be too much or annoying, we don't have to spam likes if we don't want but...I just did, as many as I could, because it made me feel I was not alone while playing this, and I'm pretty sure that was the whole point, that we're connected, in many ways, even if we don't even know each other, we still were able to help each other, with stuff we built and left behind. There's a lot more to that idea than it meets the eye but, as many things in Death Stranding, one needs to experience the whole package, so I'll leave it at that, but to me it made the gameplay a lot more interesting because whenever I got to a new area and discovered what the other players had set up there, then I had to plan how to set my own structures up, and that made me scratch my brain a lot, finding the best places to put zip-lines, and whatnot...I just both hated and loved that, because really some of you...some of you didn't use the map a lot, did you? xD, But well, it is what it is, and I had a lot of FUN, which is what matters.

    I have some small negatives about certain aspects of the game that felt a tiny bit clunky at times, and I have to say that some of the boss fights weren’t particularly stellar, mechanically at least; now visually, as most of the game, some of those were great, that’s true.

    If, after all of that huge amount of text, you’re still here, nice, because it’s time to talk a bit about the PC port itself: in summary, it’s a very good PC version of the game, it ran great all the way through on my Ryzen 5 3600 and GTX 1070, no crashes, no slowdowns, no issues, really good performance too.

    Controls are pretty good, with mouse and keyboard because yes, I did play 130 hours of this game with mouse and keyboard, it felt right, because it’s well done, they put time and effort into making the controls work well with this, and they do work amazingly so. Kudos to the devs for understanding what differentiates a PC from a console on this aspect, great job.

    Overall, this is a very unique game, one that us PC gamers could very well have missed, if it would’ve remained exclusive to one sole platform; I’m happy it did not, because Death Stranding is a great game, it’s not a perfect game but…I don’t think I’ve played any perfect game, even the ones with millions of awards (Witcher 3, etc.) are not “perfect”, they’re just…great games, and that’s what matters in the end.    … Expand
  80. Johnnymac
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Epic graphics. Awesome story and world. Refreshingly different take on an open world rpg. Very quirky. A tad grindy but progressive and worth it. Super immersive! 9/10
  81. LironesAlviento
    Aug 2, 2020
    3
    Prefiero trabajar de cartero y que me paguen que jugar a esto y pagar, un poco aburrido, igual mas adelante le doy otra oportunidad pero a día de hoy me ha parecido un truño
  82. Azolture
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    I understand it is not for everybody, but people that give it a 0 are the people who play battle royal all day and have no interest in a good single player game. This game has some flaws, but the story and overal gameplay is just SO GOOD. You have tons of freedom, crazy good motion capture cutscenes, a crazy good story. Oh yea, this is probably one of the best pc ports ever. DO NOT BELIEVEI understand it is not for everybody, but people that give it a 0 are the people who play battle royal all day and have no interest in a good single player game. This game has some flaws, but the story and overal gameplay is just SO GOOD. You have tons of freedom, crazy good motion capture cutscenes, a crazy good story. Oh yea, this is probably one of the best pc ports ever. DO NOT BELIEVE THE PEOPLE THAT SAY IT IS A BAD PORT. This game runs excellent! 0 bugs, 0 crashed, NOTHING. specs: Ryzen 7 3700x and 5700XT. Please give this game a shot if you feel like you want a good single player experience. It is worth the money!!!… Expand
  83. Lupenta
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This is with no doubt the most original and addictive game ever. In addition, the gameplay, graphics, music and story are really stunning, awesome, wonderful... Only a genius could have created this great piece of art. And only the dumbest beings on earth will be incapable of giving it the value that it deserves.
    Don't listen to rat kids and fortnite lovers... This game is made for    This is with no doubt the most original and addictive game ever. In addition, the gameplay, graphics, music and story are really stunning, awesome, wonderful... Only a genius could have created this great piece of art. And only the dumbest beings on earth will be incapable of giving it the value that it deserves.
    Don't listen to rat kids and fortnite lovers... This game is made for intelligent and mature people.
    Enjoy it as much as I did.    … Expand
  84. bartwart
    Jul 31, 2020
    1
    Repetitive, boring trash bookended by an LSD fever dream story. I'm never buying a Kojima game again.
  85. johnbman11
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Absolute masterpiece. Kojima's best game and one of the best stories told this generation. I hated TLOU2 and was dying for a great storyline and Death Stranding always looked so interesting to me but once I heard it was coming to PC, I had to wait to get it there. My NVME made this game's loading time so short that I was never taken out of the immersion. Gameplay is tight and fun. Story isAbsolute masterpiece. Kojima's best game and one of the best stories told this generation. I hated TLOU2 and was dying for a great storyline and Death Stranding always looked so interesting to me but once I heard it was coming to PC, I had to wait to get it there. My NVME made this game's loading time so short that I was never taken out of the immersion. Gameplay is tight and fun. Story is completely bonkers but incredibly interesting and thought out. The last quarter of the game had my jaw dropping all over the place. And of course, the environments. Wow. Completely gorgeous, everywhere you go. And Norman Reedus as Sam? He's incredible, as is the rest of the cast. I loved this game so much and definitely recommend it to those with patience, the ability to appreciate art, and those of you looking for an original, totally engrossing story.… Expand
  86. SigmaStigma
    Jul 31, 2020
    4
    Quite an odd game, it really only floats by on its visuals. It looks great, but after you get 5 minutes into the game prepare for crash after crash. Then you finally realize the entire game is being a delivery boy while avoiding pitfalls. I'm really confused how this game is so well regarded. You quickly get tired of the "Sam..." breaking in over your radio, the crashes, and prettyQuite an odd game, it really only floats by on its visuals. It looks great, but after you get 5 minutes into the game prepare for crash after crash. Then you finally realize the entire game is being a delivery boy while avoiding pitfalls. I'm really confused how this game is so well regarded. You quickly get tired of the "Sam..." breaking in over your radio, the crashes, and pretty lackluster gameplay. It has famous actors, and ads for Monster and AMC.… Expand
  87. jordanlearmonth
    Jul 31, 2020
    5
    Game has an interesting story and concept, unfortunately it is ruined by the length of the game at 40-60 hours. This means you will be walking and delivering parcels for that amount of time, the gameplay isn't great the BT's are more annoying than scary massive disappointment imo.
  88. bigandlongp3nis
    Jul 31, 2020
    0
    Your money will be a lot more worthy to spend on some bit ches with STDs than playing this shi tty game of the century,
  89. unusual
    Jul 30, 2020
    3
    According to the plot, the game is not bad, and this is the only plus of this game. Gameplay, game world and so on pulls the maximum by one.
  90. captagon
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    it is so hard to rate this game properly, it is such a unique and different approach to modern gaming that its hard to recommend it. i personally love this game,not because it is perfect (spoiler its not), but because it is through and trough a truly unique vision from a very unique figure in gaming. i love this game because its not afraid to be its own thing, which is rarely seen theseit is so hard to rate this game properly, it is such a unique and different approach to modern gaming that its hard to recommend it. i personally love this game,not because it is perfect (spoiler its not), but because it is through and trough a truly unique vision from a very unique figure in gaming. i love this game because its not afraid to be its own thing, which is rarely seen these days. i hope a game like this can show some devs the worth of a unique vision.… Expand
  91. AlexXZ
    Jul 30, 2020
    1
    можно было бы сказать что то хорошее но не буду потому что игра отвратительная и вся шумиха на протяжении нескольких лет что это что то уникальное а на деле пшик. а ну да про плаплаченое голосование и то что было до этого на метакритике тожеможно было бы сказать что то хорошее но не буду потому что игра отвратительная и вся шумиха на протяжении нескольких лет что это что то уникальное а на деле пшик. а ну да про плаплаченое голосование и то что было до этого на метакритике тоже
  92. ParGellen
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    This is the weirdest game I've ever played. Unfortunately not in a good way. It's very boring but that's not the real problem. The real problem is simply how WEIRD it is. It's unrelatable on a level that is hard to describe. If the image of three gerbils riding a bottle of Mountain Dew up a mountain backwards while Jesus cheers in the background and holds up a sign that reads "FREEThis is the weirdest game I've ever played. Unfortunately not in a good way. It's very boring but that's not the real problem. The real problem is simply how WEIRD it is. It's unrelatable on a level that is hard to describe. If the image of three gerbils riding a bottle of Mountain Dew up a mountain backwards while Jesus cheers in the background and holds up a sign that reads "FREE HARAMBE!" could be a game then this is it. In short it's just too damn bizarre to take seriously on any level. It's not even strange in an "edgy" way. It's like a weird contest where every concept is trying to out-weird the rest. Not for me... Don't even get me started on the plot. Who wrote this garbage?… Expand
  93. Zyloc
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing story.
    Interesting characters.
    Cool gameplay. Yeah, sometimes it's a bit work, but the story is enough reward for that. It's an unique experience. Runs smoothly on an mid price PC of 2019. I didn't had seen one noticeable bug on my entire playthrough. I don't know whats wrong with all this people, who had seen bugs. Maybe they are playing on a toaster. I even don't    Amazing story.
    Interesting characters.
    Cool gameplay. Yeah, sometimes it's a bit work, but the story is enough reward for that. It's an unique experience.

    Runs smoothly on an mid price PC of 2019.
    I didn't had seen one noticeable bug on my entire playthrough. I don't know whats wrong with all this people, who had seen bugs. Maybe they are playing on a toaster.

    I even don't understand why they are so mad about the gameplay. Everyone knows that you have to deliver packages the most of the time.    … Expand
  94. Silent_Thunder
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding for me was a game I was suspicious of before I purchased, however, a few friends convinced me and I'm glad they did! it's such a refreshing change of pace in a gaming world so oversaturated in open-world RPG's that all feel the same these days. The soundtrack for me was one of the highlights! struggling and feeling every step while scaling a huge daunting mountain, fallingDeath Stranding for me was a game I was suspicious of before I purchased, however, a few friends convinced me and I'm glad they did! it's such a refreshing change of pace in a gaming world so oversaturated in open-world RPG's that all feel the same these days. The soundtrack for me was one of the highlights! struggling and feeling every step while scaling a huge daunting mountain, falling and failing repeatedly only to overcome it and reach the summit and look over the beautiful photo-realistic scenery while the beautiful music from Low Roar plays is an experience you really need to experience.

    The loop was both addicting and relaxing, the story was both deep and enjoyable and the casting is out of this world. It doesn't put it's best foot forward for the first 2 hours but Japanese development focuses more on backend heavy design rather than frontend heavy design like in the west. If you are a little bit patient and can find it in your heart to give something slightly different than a 30-hour pew pew shooty game then the pay off is amazing. wholeheartedly recommend it. 10/10 for me personally.

    I want to finish by just saying I'm not a Hideo Kojima fanboy as I've never played any of his other games so it's not the name that's influencing this, I understand this game isn't for everyone but I'm sick of seeing everyone branding every positive review as a "Hideo fanboy" so I had to say it     … Expand
  95. garret92
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Who puts 0 and 10 - you idiots. When you have already learned to objectively assess.
  96. asdasdasdawsde1
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    Hideo Kojima is easily one of the most self absorbed developers out there and that is really saying something, spamming his name in caps on every screenshot or video. However as living up to it,. denuvo riddled filth game that is boring and bland at best.

    0
  97. Den__s
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Игра просто супер! Сначала было скучно ходить, но потом втянулся и уже как неделю забив на сюжет тупо хожу и строю дороги, кладу лестницы. При этом игра грамотно совмещает геймплей и сюжет, а не так как другие «гениальные игры» 2020 года.Игра просто супер! Сначала было скучно ходить, но потом втянулся и уже как неделю забив на сюжет тупо хожу и строю дороги, кладу лестницы. При этом игра грамотно совмещает геймплей и сюжет, а не так как другие «гениальные игры» 2020 года.
  98. Optamizm
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's a great game for what it is. Unless you only like fast paced games or you hate games that have even a little bit of repetition. Just ignore the naysayers.
  99. TheKayakDovah
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    I really hate it. I'm sure people will think i'm just too impatient to enjoy the game, but to me it feels like the made the graphics, then remembered it had to be a game and threw the rest together in a day. I don't mind games with detailed stories, but i've been playing for 2 hours and all i've seen is a guy running around while invisible monsters make noises.
  100. Halman
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Joc original i diferent. Aire fresc en la indústria del videojoc. Història inoblidable. Gràficament imprtesionat. Jugabilitat excel·lent. Kojima sap el que es fa.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 15, 2020
    70
    I approached Death Stranding twice. I spent a couple of hours with the PS4 edition and was fascinated with it. I kinda wish I stopped at that and let the game remain a mystery to me rather than complete it later on PC and be disappointed. There are moments when Death Stranding eludes the traditional 1-10 rating system. There are moments when it sets new standards and becomes a truly special experience. But those are just moments scattered throughout tedious gameplay. Still, it is in my opinion one of those games you simply need to play. [10/2020, p.44]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Sep 20, 2020
    67
    Death Stranding is asking you to find variety in a daily rut, cooperation possibilities for a character who has fear of contact, scientific explanations in clear-cut mysticism. Today, you’re annoyed that the story doesn’t move forward, and you have to trek into the same ghost-infested area as before, but tomorrow you’ll gladly spend a few hours hauling resources for a new highway and feeling good about it. This source of joy is very weird and defies explanation.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    90
    Death Stranding on PC is the best way to experience this journey. Game is much more than a walking Sim, it mixes and matches a ton of brilliant new ideas and game mechanics. It is bursting with atmosphere, and the overall quality of the production and presentation is fantastic. Other than minor issues and some non-consistent storytelling, Death Stranding shows us that boundaries can be moved in the today gaming world.
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