Death Stranding

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7.8

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  1. fps_
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    I completely get the divisive views people have of this game. If you go into it with a preconceived idea of what YOU want the game to be, you might end up disappointed. On the the other hand, if you are open to it, a beautify, atmospheric, melancholic experience awaits. Game play wise, the mechanics and combat are all pretty simple. It's a game you can switch off and play without muchI completely get the divisive views people have of this game. If you go into it with a preconceived idea of what YOU want the game to be, you might end up disappointed. On the the other hand, if you are open to it, a beautify, atmospheric, melancholic experience awaits. Game play wise, the mechanics and combat are all pretty simple. It's a game you can switch off and play without much effort. There were moments in the game where the soundtrack aligns with the landscape and it manages to capture these moments of beauty that shine through the overwhelming feeling of oppressive hopelessness. Those are the moments that made the game for me.… Expand
  2. Edwardtheone
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    The game is very unusual, unlike other games, this is its plus. Kojima is a genius. The music is just as wonderful as the gameplay. The plot is super and very complex. After the game, I watched a review of the plot that lasted 3 hours. A masterpiece
  3. Lestrictgeek
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Probablement un des meilleurs jeux auxquel il m'ai été donné de jouer. Une puissance émotionnelle époustouflante.
  4. Preg
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    This is a very divisive game for sure. That's understandable too. However it was very Hideo Kojima and I love everything coming from that man. Not just because I like the guy but the ambition is always great and I always enjoy the experience.

    The game really starts to open up about halfway through and trying to get perfect runs for everything with the amazing soundtrack is just so    This is a very divisive game for sure. That's understandable too. However it was very Hideo Kojima and I love everything coming from that man. Not just because I like the guy but the ambition is always great and I always enjoy the experience.

    The game really starts to open up about halfway through and trying to get perfect runs for everything with the amazing soundtrack is just so relaxing yet terrifying if you let yourself become immersed in the world.    … Expand
  5. Hiro016
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Juro que entendo o pq de tanta reclamação
    Mas esse jogo não foi feito para se divertir
    Foi feito para ser jogado e observado,Como uma pintura
    Jogar esse jogo e achar que vai se divertir é a mesma coisa que ir assistir oppenheimer achando que vc vai dar risada em algum momento
  6. PenetratorGod
    Aug 29, 2023
    6
    Main problem with this game is that it was developed more like a movie than a game. Nobody has observed the development from a gamer's point of view. That's why the gameplay is so boring. They wanted to try something different but I hope the sequel will be different because this way it will never be a game that will appeal to everyone.
  7. WellEvil
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  8. ErixKing
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Tenia ese estigma de que seria un juego de solo caminar y llevar cosas y adivinen que? si lo es pero, es divertido, no a exceso claro pero mola llevar cosas y mas que nada su historia que esta sacada de un libro de ciencia ficcion muy loca pero que nos tiene haciendo encargo tras encargo para ver solo e que termina. Totalmente recomendado
  9. Tampasco
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Simplesmente uma das melhores experiências para se ter jogando videogame, alguns podem te dizer que não vale a pena e que é só simulador do Sedex, se ignorar essas criticas e decidir jogar esse jogo, irá encontrar uma história intrigante e maravilhosa com uma Gameplay que no começo não dá nada, mas no final estará cativado por ela. Além de tudo isso, tem um mundo conectado com outrosSimplesmente uma das melhores experiências para se ter jogando videogame, alguns podem te dizer que não vale a pena e que é só simulador do Sedex, se ignorar essas criticas e decidir jogar esse jogo, irá encontrar uma história intrigante e maravilhosa com uma Gameplay que no começo não dá nada, mas no final estará cativado por ela. Além de tudo isso, tem um mundo conectado com outros jogadores que estão jogando Death Stranding com sistema de estruturas e placas que ajudam nos obstáculos do cenário do atual Estados Unidos pós-apocalítico em forma de ajudar uma comunidade. Lembre-se estamos conectados.

    Nota Final: 9,1    … Expand
  10. Agate1
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    Walking simulator, I know it’s kind of the point of the game but man it’s too much. And even with vehicles it just gets boring
  11. Ser3ndip1ty
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    Masterpiece of game design, and really impressive art work. Some players feel boring, but in my opinion The Old Man And The Sea is somehow duller than A Song of Ice and Fire in some perspectives. For me, the game-play of Death Stranding is not good enough, but it leads me into peace of mind, which is rare and commendable.
  12. Domdom21br
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    A good game with a amazing story (25% is trash). Im excited for the part 2.
  13. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Great game and it meant a lot to me. I played it in a hard moment at my life and Death Stranding had a nice touch to things that I was thinking at the moment. At the same time, I really think Kojima has overexposed a lot in this game, to the point that it looks like he underrated the playerbase inteligence. I hope the upcoming sequence don't do it again - even 'cause we already know the setting.
  14. Nardi-Chan
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Estou começando o jogo agora, após mais de 3 anos do lançamento, estou achando incrível, é uma experiência única, com personagens cativantes e profundos, como se estivesse participando de uma serie (sendo um personagem), a historia ate onde cheguei é bem linear e cativante.
    Me lembra de quando joguei o fantástico The Last Of Us: capitulo 1(marcante).
    Atualizações de review futuramente!    Estou começando o jogo agora, após mais de 3 anos do lançamento, estou achando incrível, é uma experiência única, com personagens cativantes e profundos, como se estivesse participando de uma serie (sendo um personagem), a historia ate onde cheguei é bem linear e cativante.
    Me lembra de quando joguei o fantástico The Last Of Us: capitulo 1(marcante).
    Atualizações de review futuramente! Espero    … Expand
  15. madikc
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Easily Kojima’s best game, and a triumph of art, writing, gameplay, and technical achievement. It’s rare for a new genre to be born, and with examples like Demons Souls, Monster Hunter, the trend seems to be many critics not ‘getting it’ when they do. That’s fine - just elevates the game’s cult status. If you consider yourself tired of the played out genres (first personMasterpiece. Easily Kojima’s best game, and a triumph of art, writing, gameplay, and technical achievement. It’s rare for a new genre to be born, and with examples like Demons Souls, Monster Hunter, the trend seems to be many critics not ‘getting it’ when they do. That’s fine - just elevates the game’s cult status. If you consider yourself tired of the played out genres (first person shooter, cart racers, the list goes on), you owe it to yourself to give this game a good look. Is it without issues? No.… Expand
  16. Yustan
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    Симулятор российских дорог, даже с починенным онлайном их никто не делал, кроме меня :D Ну и + физика грузовиков кривая, даже набитый битком он скользит на на подъëмах как утюг Симулятор хотя бы же работает на максималочках с 1660s, сюжет крут, музыка АтлиШнаСимулятор российских дорог, даже с починенным онлайном их никто не делал, кроме меня :D Ну и + физика грузовиков кривая, даже набитый битком он скользит на на подъëмах как утюг Симулятор хотя бы же работает на максималочках с 1660s, сюжет крут, музыка АтлиШна
  17. hrubi
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Awesome video game with a very (or too) complex story. It wasn't boring for me I found a lot of challenges on every standard delivery too.
    The soundtrack is oh my god I loved it (Low Roar -> good choice), the graphics is incredible and the actors are perfect. The game length was 55hours for me, but I liked it, only the last 2-3 hours were too... much? Maybe.
  18. OrwellWasRight
    Jul 16, 2023
    3
    Awful.
    After all the hype around this game I'm very disappointed now that I've finally played it. All you do is walk (or drive) around and do meaningless missions. There are so many cutscenes it is more like a movie than a game.But the biggest problem with this game is Hideo Kojima himself. He's just not very talented when it comes to story telling. You get the feeling he wants to be a    Awful.
    After all the hype around this game I'm very disappointed now that I've finally played it. All you do is walk (or drive) around and do meaningless missions. There are so many cutscenes it is more like a movie than a game.But the biggest problem with this game is Hideo Kojima himself. He's just not very talented when it comes to story telling. You get the feeling he wants to be a film director instead of a game creator. What you get is a big mess of a story that isn't engaging at all. For a game that relies so much on it's story this is a big problem. Another problem is the resolution. I can't even set it to 1600x900 and I'm forced to play at 1280x700. They didn't even bother to fix this in 3 years. Tells you how much they care about the playerbase.
    If you still want to play it wait for a big discount. At full price it is not worth your money.    … Expand
  19. sashang
    Jul 5, 2023
    1
    They should have called this game Keep Standing because most of the gameplay revolves around not tripping while you hoof it over the country. It's the first time I've ever played a hiking simulator. This is what, at its core, Death Stranding is. A terrain traversal game. I've never played a game before where I was paranoid about tripping, and falling on my face, as I rushed to balanceThey should have called this game Keep Standing because most of the gameplay revolves around not tripping while you hoof it over the country. It's the first time I've ever played a hiking simulator. This is what, at its core, Death Stranding is. A terrain traversal game. I've never played a game before where I was paranoid about tripping, and falling on my face, as I rushed to balance myself. In that respect, it is creative. But do I really want to be a hiking hero? Nah. If they focused on making it a terrain traversal puzzle game. If they made the traversal more challenging and rewarding, instead of the long grind that it is.

    The action elements of the game are tepid and uninspiring. I just wanted to turn them off while hiking and get back to not tripping over rocks and staying out of the rain. If they cut all the fluff around it, the acting, the song track, the lame action/fight then they would have a game. At the moment the auxiliary parts of the game, like the excellent sound track, are the highlights. But if I wanted a soundtrack I would have bought it. And that's the problem with Death Stranding. It's core gameplay is too diluted. It could have been a strong terrain traversal puzzle game where obstacles required ingenuity and creativity from the player to overcome. As it stands, the largest obstacle is the grinding hikes around the country, and the second largest is not tripping.    … Expand
  20. CoreGamer1408
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Free drop on Epic games so yeah thanks. I know what I am getting as I spent 160-ish hours in the PS4 version, but now on the superior PC platform.

    VISUALS: Death Standing hasn't really any detailed environments, but what it does have looks pretty. This is not an eye candy game for sure. Character models and the VA are pretty good. The rest of the graphics, animations and gameplay all have a dated look and feel about them. To the point it made me think of the PS3/360 era of gaming.

    STORY & CHARACTERS. A wild story ride of mad science, unethical experimentation and extinction level events. I like the fact Sam's journey is a representation of America. Both at first broken and disconnected, but then healing and coming together, awh. The game has a ton of unlockable lore, but the general story kind of explains enough of the what, why, where and when.

    USER INTERFACE: Controller works fine for all the action gameplay sections. The delivery menu system and offloading items is a bit slow and clunky.

    GAMEPLAY LOOP: Using new and expanding tech to overcome the terrain to deliver goods intact so America/Humanity can progress and reconnect again. While dealing with the odd bandit aka Mules and the minefield like areas of poltergeist-ish BT’s along the way. While maybe picking up lost orders/gear along the way for the player base and/or NPC’s.

    DIFFICULTY: The weight distribution and terrain mechanics make for tense gameplay early on even when going slow. While tech limits makes for more tense encounter with the Mules aka bandits and BT aka poltergeist minefields. After completion of the tutorial zone the amping up of the expanding tech in the main zone allows the player to dominate the terrain, Mules and BT’s very early on (even on very hard). So gameplay wise this is not a very difficult game for the most part. Even boss fights are fairly easy.

    PLAYER PROGRESSION: Character wise we see Sam opening up over the course of events. After being shut off for a very long time due to a personal tragedy. This game also does really give a good visual sense of player progression beyond the story progression. In seeing new levels of expanding tech/buildings dotted around the landscapes where none was before.

    ONLINE: The strand effect which is basically people (the gamers) who have never met working in tandem consciously and/or unconsciously to create a unified collectivist goal. Nobody seems to get paid money for the work? So in Sam case the labour contracts are for housing/equipment deals. The United States of Communism, oof.

    MULTIPLAYER COMPONENT: Without online and a player base this game would maybe suck due to way more grind for resources and part of the games actual story message would be lost. I would not want to play this offline with no player base for sure.

    CRITICISM: The creator can be a bit obvious at times story wise. The perils of technology of going to far to fast. In what makes up the fabric of society and advancement in civilization. Which is why mission giving NPC's are so named by the job they do.

    Constructing those super high ways was an annoying resource grind, but they do allow for faster smoother travel of larger truck deliveries. So the super highways do save time in the long run and I have spent 160 hours in this game in one run, so.

    The off road driving physics are trash and so is the off road driving collision physics trash. The fact I spent a lot of driving off road early game led to many an ARGH moments.

    Even with auto skip on and button bashing as fast as I can. I still can't skip that spreadsheet delivery data fast enough after each completed delivery. I must be into the hundreds when it comes to deliveries made? All that bookworm delivery data gets so old real fast.

    Oh that out of context with the whole of the game Higgs Boss fight is total left field BS.

    HIGHLIGHTS: Speed exo suit and sticky gun! Never has hording stuff been so fun! Death Stranding is weird and everything feels off, wrong. From a post apocalyptic event rises a dystopian society. With Sam's final act of defiance against the dystopian system creating such a fist pump ending. Finished my 2nd run, but 1st run PC. The games performance was smooth and stable on PC compared to PS4.    … Expand
  21. LORD_DINGUS
    Jul 3, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is, by far, the most hit or miss thing you could ever possibly develop. Firstly, the good: I found the story to be really engaging, the characters being somewhat interesting(and with actual personality) also helps out. for example, Heartman searches endlessly across potential MILLIONS of beaches for his wife child. Deadman was grown from a lab, and as such, has a unique fascination with the dead, because HE'S dead. The gameplay too, while very same-y, is fun, at least for the first few missions. However, as with every game, there is plenty of Bad: For example, the combat of Death Stranding Suuuucks. The enemies that you fight Aren't different throughout the entire game, the only difference being the terrorists and MULES. on top of that, this game is VERY easy. when you're actually doing combat, you can just run circles around your enemies, and they can't hit you. The bosses are also incredibly easy, even some of the later fights. And the cherry on top, is this game is very unstable. When I first got it, I couldn't even launch the game, because it wouldn't stop throwing errors, and sometimes, the game wouldn't even launch at all. When I finally DID get the game to work, the crashes are plentiful. one time, right at the end of the game, It crashed as I was watching Sam come back to life, and had to watch the hour long ending sequence AGAIN. speaking of things being far too long, I'd estimate about 40 to 50% of this game to just be cutscenes. all-in-all, this game could've done with a little more time in the studio. 7/10.… Expand
  22. PUNISHERxNYC
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    "Death Stranding" is a groundbreaking and immersive game that defies traditional genre conventions. With stunning visuals, a thought-provoking narrative, and innovative gameplay mechanics, it offers a truly unique gaming experience that is not to be missed.
  23. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    0
    I dont know if the "Critic reviews" are bribed or whatever.
    But this game is the worst piece of garbage that i have everplayed in my life.

    The boringness of this game is indescribable !
  24. max_gradient
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Extremely weird game/settings/characters, but strangely addictive gameplay loop with some very clever progression/escalation built in. I would say this is one of the must-play releases, definitely an experience in itself.
  25. mutexin
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    That's a solid AAA product. I had a lot of fun, even though I found the social interaction confusing. You build something useful to help other players(even where they put a request sign), but nobody uses it(probably because other players built it already several times). This should be improved. There was 1 technical issue: after a few hours of playtime the game stopped loading texturesThat's a solid AAA product. I had a lot of fun, even though I found the social interaction confusing. You build something useful to help other players(even where they put a request sign), but nobody uses it(probably because other players built it already several times). This should be improved. There was 1 technical issue: after a few hours of playtime the game stopped loading textures which lead to massive glitches, so I had to regularly restart it. Also it was disturbing that the game forced me to watch the credits 2 times before the open world ending. So, the game kinda has 3 consequent endings and forces you to watch the credits.
    But everything else was very good. Unique story with deep meaning and encrypted moral, unique gameplay, good graphics, immersive art, professional acting, high quality VO.    … Expand
  26. Midyen
    Jun 7, 2023
    5
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 5.
  27. urmom123
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    Would have been better as a movie. The story, world, atmosphere and message is really unique and interesting and I was genuinely curious about how the world came to be and how each character got involved in it. I don't think anyone else could pull off being a post-apocalyptic deliveryman/construction worker better than Kojima can.

    The big pain of playing this game is the    Would have been better as a movie. The story, world, atmosphere and message is really unique and interesting and I was genuinely curious about how the world came to be and how each character got involved in it. I don't think anyone else could pull off being a post-apocalyptic deliveryman/construction worker better than Kojima can.

    The big pain of playing this game is the mediocre-to-terrible gameplay experience you're going to have. Awful controls and responsiveness, terrible UI and UX, god awful combat, and suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper drawn out and convoluted exposition that all gets thrown out the window anyway because Kojima spoon feeds you the entire story in the last 2-3 hours of the game anyway.

    I've seen some gameplay of the Director's Cut though and it looks quite a bit better than the base game, please go for that instead over the base "game".    … Expand
  28. Jariconx
    Jun 2, 2023
    5
    it's a great game.The plot here is just beautiful, because here it is tragic, but sometimes it is quite difficult to understand.I will be happy to play death stranding 2.Well, if you of course send me a ps5, then it would generally be 10 out of 10 :)
  29. tormiter
    May 30, 2023
    0
    Painfully boring and convoluted, oh and frustrating to no end, good thing I got it for free
  30. TurboCotton
    May 28, 2023
    5
    Fascinating story and a unique experience, but I really did not find the gameplay enjoyable. I felt like a slave pack mule delivering **** for a cause I really did not care about, nor did the game make me feel like I should. I like my games challenging, but even on the hardest difficulty, I could just hold W and complete a delivery with an S rank for the majority of the deliveries. Not forFascinating story and a unique experience, but I really did not find the gameplay enjoyable. I felt like a slave pack mule delivering **** for a cause I really did not care about, nor did the game make me feel like I should. I like my games challenging, but even on the hardest difficulty, I could just hold W and complete a delivery with an S rank for the majority of the deliveries. Not for me personally.… Expand
  31. PatrikPotter
    May 28, 2023
    9
    My Personal review for "Death Stranding" Finished 29.06.2021 on Pc
    The Death Stranding was gameplaywise first 10hours alright, nothing too special but still something kinda new, after those 10 hours it began to bore me and i had to take a break 20hours in the game.
    The gameplay in Death Stranding was 8/10 times boring and not inovative enough, but the other 2/10 times it was actually    My Personal review for "Death Stranding" Finished 29.06.2021 on Pc
    The Death Stranding was gameplaywise first 10hours alright, nothing too special but still something kinda new, after those 10 hours it began to bore me and i had to take a break 20hours in the game.
    The gameplay in Death Stranding was 8/10 times boring and not inovative enough, but the other 2/10 times it was actually good. The Bosses had little to no mechanics and i think those were the places where they could spice things up but they didnt.
    The Graphics in this game were fenomenal, one of the better looking games ever.
    The World of Death Stranding is really creative and something really Unique, for the story goes the same, very interesting and creative story with alot of turns and nice plot twists, i enjoyed every second of the story parts, even though i would like that the story was told a bit faster,i think that the story was very slowly told but other than that very well made by Hideo Kojima.
    Music and Sound system in the Death Stranding were fenomenal, really fit the scene.
    Overall i enjoyed my 41 hours of Death Stranding and i would recommend it to people. The gameplay was a bit bland at times but the Story, the World and the Music make up to it.    … Expand
  32. snikk
    May 27, 2023
    0
    nie możesz wjebac sie samolotem w wieze **** ghs dhsgfdhn sthjsgfhj ah asth
  33. LilitNefara
    May 25, 2023
    6
    Онлайн состовляющая в теории звучит очень круто, на деле это минус. Чисто бродилка, тупым сюжет не понять.
  34. strangermoon
    May 23, 2023
    6
    even have great visuals and maps and cinematic in game cutscnes for story like you watching a serie the game eventualy not make sense. the map is mostly empty . the virus idea (which suprsingly predict corona ) more like exsuce to relase big empty map with terrain. game try to dark souls like way points and help online players but on offline you feel like Bear Grylls. helicoter drop youeven have great visuals and maps and cinematic in game cutscnes for story like you watching a serie the game eventualy not make sense. the map is mostly empty . the virus idea (which suprsingly predict corona ) more like exsuce to relase big empty map with terrain. game try to dark souls like way points and help online players but on offline you feel like Bear Grylls. helicoter drop you on point and give you bags to suvive. you found motorcycle on road but have hole on gas tank. game exactly feel like that and choice of kojimas mix cassate tapes track onlyhing you motivate to run or mostly walk.… Expand
  35. EduCLSS
    May 22, 2023
    1
    Uno de los peores juegos que existe. No le pongo un 0 ya que los mafiosos de esta página borraron 1500 comentarios con nota 0 al momento del lanzamiento para manipular la nota promedio de este juego y que se pudiera vender (el juego al momento del lanzamiento tenía nota promedio 3.5). Es impresionante lo monótono que es. Son horas y horas de hacer exactamente la misma misión, que es llevarUno de los peores juegos que existe. No le pongo un 0 ya que los mafiosos de esta página borraron 1500 comentarios con nota 0 al momento del lanzamiento para manipular la nota promedio de este juego y que se pudiera vender (el juego al momento del lanzamiento tenía nota promedio 3.5). Es impresionante lo monótono que es. Son horas y horas de hacer exactamente la misma misión, que es llevar algo de un lugar a otro. En eso se resume este "juego". Es insufriblemente repetitivo. A eso añadir las terribles escenas que duran una barbaridad y no aportan nada a la experiencia. Y ni hablar de los problemas técnicos que tiene, que si me extiendo en eso podría escribir un libro.… Expand
  36. Hugers
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Величайшая игра 12/10.
    Спасибо кодзиме за проект, надеюсь на шедевральную 2 часть
  37. coroner01
    May 21, 2023
    2
    I didnt even give it a chance - the 1st 10mins were enough

    worst movment control ever , stumbling about the place , 0 control
  38. Pc080972
    May 20, 2023
    2
    Looks good, but what a bore - like a walking simulator with sporadic elements of "horror"
    Incredibly pretentious.
    After being informed by the GUI that game was saved, launching it this morning = no saves present, only new game. Might be the only thing to make this even worse - all that time spend walking having to balance all the way in rough terrain to avoid falling on your *** ...    Looks good, but what a bore - like a walking simulator with sporadic elements of "horror"
    Incredibly pretentious.

    After being informed by the GUI that game was saved, launching it this morning = no saves present, only new game. Might be the only thing to make this even worse - all that time spend walking having to balance all the way in rough terrain to avoid falling on your *** ... only to see all that time wasted due to no save game.

    Got it for free on Epic - had I paid for this **** I would have gone for a refund. Its uninstalled.    … Expand
  39. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Such a fresh, unique gaming experience. It is a slow burner which requires patience and the story requires an open mind. I can understand that simpletons and kids will not enjoy this because it is too slow for them, not enough action for them, they don’t understand what the game is about. I only recommend it to open-minded, conscious people who don’t have ADHD. Masterpiece.
  40. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and amazing story and good daY
  41. Anded
    May 14, 2023
    9
    One of the most unique AAA titles. A breath of fresh air after playing ubisoft and rockstar games. Great graphics, memorable world and good game design. There are a few bad thing about this game like cargo balancing being a simple QTE and terrain traversing being way too easy but it is still great experience.
  42. cast1e
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. I've spent nearly 50h in a month recently. Delivering is so interesting and the scenes as well as the plot is awesome.
  43. DeadJotaPe
    May 11, 2023
    9
    A contemplative and immersive game, I was on the back foot before I played, but when I started, I entered the world and fell in love. Do not go in a hurry, you can enjoy every moment, even more so with the wonderful songs that accompany you on the walk. I will always carry this game in my heart, I did not feel lonely, but with solitude. I didn't give 10 because really sometimes the gameA contemplative and immersive game, I was on the back foot before I played, but when I started, I entered the world and fell in love. Do not go in a hurry, you can enjoy every moment, even more so with the wonderful songs that accompany you on the walk. I will always carry this game in my heart, I did not feel lonely, but with solitude. I didn't give 10 because really sometimes the game gets repetitive in the side missions, which are mostly shallow. Also, the soundtrack is 10/10, I'm so proud for this game to present me the Low Roar band to me.… Expand
  44. grudgelord
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    The user interface makes my rectum burn. I hope Kojima's dick burns and no one will piss on him to stop it.

    The UI is worse than horrible. Kojima should be charged with war crimes.
  45. karahangke267
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    The most impressive game I've ever played in my life. In the last 2 hours, everything becomes clear. Be sure to watch all cutscenes carefully. I wanted to give 9 points because I encountered a very annoying bug in the last 2 hours of the game and so I had to watch the last 2 hours instead of playing.
  46. mistamiiDE
    Apr 20, 2023
    8
    This special concept makes the game very interesting and somehow I can't stop playing. Monotonous? Yes. Gameplay is a bit monotonous but never boring. It's a kind of "delivering simulator" with some parts of action. These action parts make the game really exiting and challenging and it pushes you to level up for useful items and skills.
    Graphic is great and up2date. Setting is realistc    This special concept makes the game very interesting and somehow I can't stop playing. Monotonous? Yes. Gameplay is a bit monotonous but never boring. It's a kind of "delivering simulator" with some parts of action. These action parts make the game really exiting and challenging and it pushes you to level up for useful items and skills.
    Graphic is great and up2date. Setting is realistc and very atmospheric, but a little bit empty. So developers integratetd a multiplayer part to interact with other players but without seeing them in the world. However it works. Can also be played in singleplayer without these aspects but activated online mode at any time.
    However, I'm sure not to play through this game twice. This game is definitely a developer's masterpiece. Finally someone who dares to break new ground in tripple A category, even if it's not 100 percent perfect.    … Expand
  47. SteraxDE
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Very good graphics meet an wonderful world, a great soundtrack and a game with a soul. Love it.
  48. Lej
    Apr 12, 2023
    9
    solid story line.

    the best walking game i have ever played.

    rain is bad.

    9/10
  49. inzanagy
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    Hideo Kojima as its finest, great plot, great world building, amazing soundtrack, everything about this game is great, except, its "boring" gameplay some player sick about, i think this game is segmented in that aspect, if you're not hooked into the game, it will become labor at matter of time, and even if you like to be literal delivery man, u will face hours of cutscene that u must payHideo Kojima as its finest, great plot, great world building, amazing soundtrack, everything about this game is great, except, its "boring" gameplay some player sick about, i think this game is segmented in that aspect, if you're not hooked into the game, it will become labor at matter of time, and even if you like to be literal delivery man, u will face hours of cutscene that u must pay attention at because it's complex story, if u missed some, u missed whole detail… Expand
  50. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    It is not only a different game but also different experience. People complaining about gameplay are players that play an hour and say its boring. 100/95
  51. lucifer_ff
    Mar 27, 2023
    0
    most boring game ever play, waste of time ! more like movie than a game, graphics 6/10
  52. shynorah
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    Death Stranding is a very original title that shines above all for its scenario and its innovative gameplay system.

    The positive points : - Excellent storyline - The main characters are awesome - Innovative but perfectible gameplay - Support between players - Graphics are nice but monotonous - The Art Direction is good The negative points : - Some boring additional deliveries    Death Stranding is a very original title that shines above all for its scenario and its innovative gameplay system.

    The positive points :
    - Excellent storyline
    - The main characters are awesome
    - Innovative but perfectible gameplay
    - Support between players
    - Graphics are nice but monotonous
    - The Art Direction is good

    The negative points :
    - Some boring additional deliveries
    - A few bad characters that don't add anything I'm thinking especially of Heartman and Lockne
    - The game sometimes breaks the rhythm of the game to explain the same scenario 4-5 times

    You have to know how to be patient and give Death Stranding love, but know that the game will give you back fivefold.
    Great discovery.
    A mature and intelligent game that does not target everyone.
    It's a risk taken by Kojima Production. THANKS.    … Expand
  53. Zallen
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    Гений Кодзимбыча "забери-принеси-подай" во вселенной пост-ап коммунизма при 'Высокой' сложности на платину в 140-150 часов. Уникальная игра, где в абсолют возведены второстепенные курьерские квесты большинства игр, но проработанные на высочайшем геймплейном уровне и служат основополагающей геймплея, да приправленные 'вот это поворотным' сюжетом и чистым кайфом медитатива.

    Из минусов:    Гений Кодзимбыча "забери-принеси-подай" во вселенной пост-ап коммунизма при 'Высокой' сложности на платину в 140-150 часов. Уникальная игра, где в абсолют возведены второстепенные курьерские квесты большинства игр, но проработанные на высочайшем геймплейном уровне и служат основополагающей геймплея, да приправленные 'вот это поворотным' сюжетом и чистым кайфом медитатива.

    Из минусов:
    - игра не идеальна, есть что добавить или улучшить для еще более комфортабельного геймплея (к примеру автопилот при поездке по шоссе и автомаршрут на тросовых линиях, больше косметики и транспорта, фикс траблов с появлением заказов - кайфово выполнить 499 доставок из 500 и проебаться из за бага игры, мой внутренний перфекционист в ахуе).

    Из плюсов:
    - гейм-дизайн, еще никогда за всю историю геймдева таскать ящики не было так залипательно, експирианс на кончиках пальцев ног. Проработано всё, от ходьбы до использования пота, говна и мочи в боевой амуниции.
    - локации, весьма качественная проработка ландшафтов прямо влияющие на геймплей, а визуал некоторых пейзажей вызывает ВАУ эффект, скринь и ставь на раб.стол.
    - сюжет, много-ходовочная крутка яиц в лучших традициях японщины с пробитием двойного дна и еще одного дна со сценой после титров где Танос щелкает пальцами и взрывает марвел н*хуй.
    - нарратив, даже банальные события и драм моменты поставлены креативно и необычно.
    - персонажи, добротно прописанные уникальные личности со своими изюминками и конечно же ЗВЕЗДЫ ЗВЕЗДЫ ЗВЕЗДЫ, больше звездных холивудских чуваков на которых банально приятно смотреть.
    - музыка, это отдельный кайф для ушей, композиторы накидывают еще плюс баллы игре и годных треков в плейлист.

    Крч Коджира Гений и точка.

    9ть "ЗАТКНИСЬ ЛУ" из 10ти.    … Expand
  54. somovbiu
    Mar 19, 2023
    0
    I have played for 4 hours and not even one minute in the game seems boring to me. But the game is terribly optimized for Windows, it crashes randomly even when it's not graphically intense, and the prompt reads "access violation" or something. I'm running it on windows 10, Ryzen 3600, RX 5700 XT, and 1080p. My frame rate is easily above even 144 fps so it should have little to do with theI have played for 4 hours and not even one minute in the game seems boring to me. But the game is terribly optimized for Windows, it crashes randomly even when it's not graphically intense, and the prompt reads "access violation" or something. I'm running it on windows 10, Ryzen 3600, RX 5700 XT, and 1080p. My frame rate is easily above even 144 fps so it should have little to do with the GPU. The developer 505 Games has a page dedicated to this issue, but none of the workarounds works. My point is - if you are technically challenged to make a working game for PC, then don't, I can pay 10 bucks more and get it on PS5, better than 60 bucks thrown away for a broken product.… Expand
  55. miZu_gamebigboy
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    Death Stranding to bezapelacyjnie dzieło wybitne. Kupiłem je na premierę na PC, dwa lata temu, ale po dziesięciu godzinach odpuściłem. Nic dziwnego, byłem wtedy stosunkowo nowy w grach typu RPG, gdyż wcześniej wiele lat grałem tylko w produkcje sieciowe. Świat powolnego poruszania się nie wciągnął mnie, a wręcz do siebie zniechęcił. Teraz, dwa lata później, mając za sobą najgłośniejsze iDeath Stranding to bezapelacyjnie dzieło wybitne. Kupiłem je na premierę na PC, dwa lata temu, ale po dziesięciu godzinach odpuściłem. Nic dziwnego, byłem wtedy stosunkowo nowy w grach typu RPG, gdyż wcześniej wiele lat grałem tylko w produkcje sieciowe. Świat powolnego poruszania się nie wciągnął mnie, a wręcz do siebie zniechęcił. Teraz, dwa lata później, mając za sobą najgłośniejsze i najlepsze gry odpaliłem DS raz jeszcze. Po drodze gdzieś jeszcze na promce kupiłem upgrade do Directors Cut’a. I tak oto piękny świat Hideo Kojimy wciągnął mnie na maksa. Śmiem twierdzić, że DS jest pozycją dla weteranów, a nie niedzielnych graczy. Takich, którzy mają obcykana co się w RPGach dzieje i chcą zostać zaskoczeni. Cieszy mnie fakt, że na horyzoncie ukazuje się po mału sequel, smuci, że zapewne znów będzie długi czas jedynie na platformie Sony. Wiem jednak, że warto czekać, bo Kojima wie co robi.… Expand
  56. realWhiteMan
    Mar 5, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  57. fijay43k
    Feb 26, 2023
    9
    Death stranding- это игра с уникальным открытым миром и интересным сюжетом.
    Из минусов: очень скучное и недоработанное передвижение.
    Плюсы:отличный сюжет, интересный стелс, разнообразные миссии, отличная графика и визуальные эфекты, проработанный открытый мир и атмосфера, игроки могут строить предупредительные знаки, мосты и другие постойки(они будут как у игрока который их постоил так и у    Death stranding- это игра с уникальным открытым миром и интересным сюжетом.
    Из минусов: очень скучное и недоработанное передвижение.
    Плюсы:отличный сюжет, интересный стелс, разнообразные миссии, отличная графика и визуальные эфекты, проработанный открытый мир и атмосфера, игроки могут строить предупредительные знаки, мосты и другие постойки(они будут как у игрока который их постоил так и у остальных).
    Итог: сюжет и открытый мир хорошо проработанны, но передвижение оставляет желать лучшего.    … Expand
  58. Amidray
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Death Stranding is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a triumph of one man’s unrelenting, uncompromised vision of hope. So powerful was this vision that it gave a deeply cynical individual like me a reason to hope. It’s a technological achievement on so many levels. But perhaps most of all, its revolutionary story, outstanding characters, and singular theme of human connection is the lingeringDeath Stranding is an absolute masterpiece. It’s a triumph of one man’s unrelenting, uncompromised vision of hope. So powerful was this vision that it gave a deeply cynical individual like me a reason to hope. It’s a technological achievement on so many levels. But perhaps most of all, its revolutionary story, outstanding characters, and singular theme of human connection is the lingering triumph of Death Stranding. It is simply one of the greatest games I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. It is, in every single glorious way, a Hideo Kojima Game.… Expand
  59. i3ringit
    Feb 12, 2023
    6
    Very underwhelming considering it comes from the mind of legendary Hideo Kojima.

    In a few words: Postal Service Simulator.
  60. yggril
    Feb 8, 2023
    3
    The gameplay is good-- surprisingly captivating, in fact. I'd give it an 8. But Death Stranding insists on putting its story at center-stage, so the enormous deficiencies of that story will enormously reduce your enjoyment of the game.

    A good video game doesn't need to have a good story. Mario runs across platforms because his motivation is to save the princess... that's it. You're just    The gameplay is good-- surprisingly captivating, in fact. I'd give it an 8. But Death Stranding insists on putting its story at center-stage, so the enormous deficiencies of that story will enormously reduce your enjoyment of the game.

    A good video game doesn't need to have a good story. Mario runs across platforms because his motivation is to save the princess... that's it. You're just supposed to have fun stomping on goombas. But Mario doesn't ask you to pay attention to its story. It doesn't interrupt the gameplay over and over to tell its story instead. Death Stranding focuses on its story to the detriment of gameplay-- almost to its exclusion by the end. It tries to be a movie as much as a game, but the movie part disappoints again and again.    … Expand
  61. Gardenkey
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Despite the overly-explanatory last chapters, which just bounds you to shut up and watch the game,
    the artwork, world design, and acting was something we have never seen before.
    The game play itself is addictive, making you understand what got into the 'mule's minds. It is shame the story just settled for mundane love not a grandeur, pioneering paradigm, but nevertheless, love    Despite the overly-explanatory last chapters, which just bounds you to shut up and watch the game,
    the artwork, world design, and acting was something we have never seen before.

    The game play itself is addictive, making you understand what got into the 'mule's minds.

    It is shame the story just settled for mundane love not a grandeur, pioneering paradigm, but nevertheless, love always makes best heartwarming endings.    … Expand
  62. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    Weird & excellent game

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  63. Legendmir
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This game deserves your time. It can be demanding at times, but if you enjoy sci-fi and creative storytelling it really pays it off by the end.
  64. hileger
    Jan 29, 2023
    3
    Завуалированный СЖВ ,ЛГБТ Кал с примесью Трансгуманизма.........................
  65. Zoltish
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    One of the most interesting and unique games i have ever played, great story and Characters.
  66. Sephiroo
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    Rapaz, esse jogo é uma obra prima. Tô vendo algumas pessoas falando que o jogo é "isso ou aquilo" mas a maioria que fala isso é aquela galera que quer joguinho que já dá tudo antes mesmo de aparecer o título do jogo. Jogadores ficavam putinhos com a quantidade de vezes que morreu em Dark Souls e parou de jogar. Pois é, Death Stranding é uma obra prima, é sensacional, mas só se arrisque aRapaz, esse jogo é uma obra prima. Tô vendo algumas pessoas falando que o jogo é "isso ou aquilo" mas a maioria que fala isso é aquela galera que quer joguinho que já dá tudo antes mesmo de aparecer o título do jogo. Jogadores ficavam putinhos com a quantidade de vezes que morreu em Dark Souls e parou de jogar. Pois é, Death Stranding é uma obra prima, é sensacional, mas só se arrisque a jogar se você quiser uma obra cinematográfica com um formato jogável. Esse jogo é pra outro nível de jogadores, e não essa galerinha "fast emotiocional" de hoje em dia!… Expand
  67. MihAlves
    Jan 18, 2023
    2
    O jogo é bonito, mas ao mesmo tempo é repetitivo e cansativo. Faltou muita criatividade ao Kojima sobre esse jogo já que dizem que ele é um dos melhores desenvolvedores de jogos do mundo, coisa que eu discordo totalmente.
  68. Mastereed
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    AS EVERY DELIVERY MAN SHOULD BE.

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: I will preface this by saying that I played the pc version of Death Stranding, played it in its entirety but did not get the platinum. This is the original version of the game. THIS IS AMERICA: Death Stranding looks like a typical Kojima game; the player is catapulted within the first few hours of the game into a sequence of cryptic    AS EVERY DELIVERY MAN SHOULD BE.

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    I will preface this by saying that I played the pc version of Death Stranding, played it in its entirety but did not get the platinum. This is the original version of the game.

    THIS IS AMERICA:
    Death Stranding looks like a typical Kojima game; the player is catapulted within the first few hours of the game into a sequence of cryptic cutscenes aimed at stimulating the player's curiosity, and right from the start one can understand the highly authorial tone of the work. The location is the USA, in a “post apocalyptic” setting. It is neither coincidental nor strange to understand almost nothing of the plot of this game in the first few hours, but it is precisely where the player does not fully understand the plot that he or she can begin to speculate, later finding themselves with pleasant predictions and surprises as the story progresses. In the first steps within the game, the mechanics that will later be used throughout the playthrough are brilliantly explained, thanks to the accurate level design and the clarity of the main mechanics.

    DELIVERING PACKAGES:
    Death Stranding's gameplay is one of the most talked-about gameplays of 2019; between those who are bored and those who are thrilled, it is undeniable that Death Stranding created something new, which in today's AAA is no small feat. Just giving the game an actual genre is complex, being that it created a new one in its own right. There is no denying that this gameplay, based on merely running from point A to point B is nothing epic, and it may bore the casual gamer, but if you take it the right way it becomes a very relaxing game, given also the mainly natural style of the environment.
    Nonetheless, the game has several mechanics that can delight various types of players and different playstyles; you can rush through the game skipping everything by bike, always go on foot admiring the scenery, or fight looters who will try to steal your cargo. There is of course no shortage of problems, but I will report on them in the game cons later.

    LOOKING THROUGH UNBORN’S EYES:
    Graphically the game is really good, on consoles it looks almost always clean and detailed, on pc you don't notice excessive differences from the console version except for the rendering distance and framerate. The facial animations are decent but the models are superb. Yet another merit is the world design; the use of photogrammetry, the assumption of real environments to give the game a realistic architecture, makes the game incredibly immersive. In addition, the use of lighting and colors is always apt and impeccable.

    “LIKE SOUND EFFECT”:
    On audio level, the game has very few imperfections; it boasts of a soundtrack composed of dozens of songs always used at the right time, some truly catchy osts created specifically for the game, an astronomical cast with some of the best voice actors in the video game world, and a perfect choice of sound effects.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Death Stranding is one of those gems that should be played by those who are fans of exciting and intricate storylines. If what you are looking for is a game purely dedicated to gameplay, it is not the game for you, as that is not what it was created for. The story, world building and characterization of this work is one of the best ever created. All of this is extremely augmented by the fantastic actors used and the great voice actors in the cast. The study of the game's level design is almost always impeccable, and it suppresses the repetitiveness of the base game.

    CONS:
    The cons of the game are several, and they almost all relate to subjective tastes a player might have. Let's start, however, with objective problems; The motorbike; the motorbike is one of those things that are essential to the game, but turn out 80% of the time to be extremely clunky, and you often find yourself stuck, bugged or in impossible situations. Another thing is the facial animations, which as opposed to the facial models, turn out, due to technology, to be very expressive, and there are many scenes that would have been much more exciting with better animations. Obviously the worst negative point of the game is, if given in the hands of a casual player, the lack of franticness, action, and diversity; the presence of numerous cutscenes made many people give up on the game, along with the monotonous gameplay, and this is a shame, but as kojima said, this was calculated, and not everything can please everyone.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 7
    Music:8
    Story: 10
    _    … Expand
  69. Asspull
    Jan 16, 2023
    7
    for me , doing a deliver job is not a enjoyable game . this game is about build road from nature , be a pioneer . the atmosphere of detonating BT is great . The story feels like Japanese style advertising connecting people work and live together .I am the one from opposite side ,I just simply don't like human , this make me a little uncomfortable . as what I known , the great people whofor me , doing a deliver job is not a enjoyable game . this game is about build road from nature , be a pioneer . the atmosphere of detonating BT is great . The story feels like Japanese style advertising connecting people work and live together .I am the one from opposite side ,I just simply don't like human , this make me a little uncomfortable . as what I known , the great people who encourage connecting people together got higher wage , higher rank . whatever how hard I work like a dog
    , blood relationship decide too many things . at least this game have concept of freedom , allow me to decide kill or not , that's important .
    the songs is fine , personally I enjoy no vocal music .    … Expand
  70. CuriousCork
    Jan 15, 2023
    3
    NOPE! Trust me i really want to like this game, but the "baby in the pod " thingy freaks me out, and YOU HAVE TOO SOOTHE IT.Its just **** up man, im sorry.
  71. Rocambole
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    it's a masterpiece !!! C'est un chef-d'œuvre, unique par ses graphismes, sa musique, son gameplay et sa narration. Kojima a utilisé son imagination pour nous offrir une expérience de jeu extraordinaire.
  72. briiiz
    Jan 12, 2023
    9
    死亡搁浅一直都算是评分两极分化的代表了，但是个人而言十分喜欢它的这套玩法，送快递这个简单且别样的玩法却能与游戏主旨联系紧密，绝对是表达该游戏主题最适合的玩法，在经历了长途跋涉后柳暗花明，又或者是收到其他玩家的帮助。cg数量可能有点多
    死亡搁浅可以说是真正的将玩法与叙事结合，就像一个独立游戏一般，去做这些商业化游戏不敢去做的事，一定会有越来越多的开发者受到他的启发的    死亡搁浅一直都算是评分两极分化的代表了，但是个人而言十分喜欢它的这套玩法，送快递这个简单且别样的玩法却能与游戏主旨联系紧密，绝对是表达该游戏主题最适合的玩法，在经历了长途跋涉后柳暗花明，又或者是收到其他玩家的帮助。cg数量可能有点多
    死亡搁浅可以说是真正的将玩法与叙事结合，就像一个独立游戏一般，去做这些商业化游戏不敢去做的事，一定会有越来越多的开发者受到他的启发的
  73. AxieEzz
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    Никогда еще не было так интересно ходить по миру туда - сюда.
    из плюсов:
    - Хорошая графика и оптимизация - Хорошая локализация - Интересный сюжет - Интересная механика ходьбы Но и не без минусов: - Ужасная физика транспорта - Излишний пафос в диалогах/ катсценах - Слишком много твистов - Искусственно растянут геймплей, особенно под конец игры    Никогда еще не было так интересно ходить по миру туда - сюда.
    из плюсов:
    - Хорошая графика и оптимизация
    - Хорошая локализация
    - Интересный сюжет
    - Интересная механика ходьбы

    Но и не без минусов:

    - Ужасная физика транспорта
    - Излишний пафос в диалогах/ катсценах
    - Слишком много твистов
    - Искусственно растянут геймплей, особенно под конец игры
  74. DexSK
    Jan 10, 2023
    6
    The story is typically Kojima-esque, bizarre and interesting in its own way, a category unto itself. So far so good, although it caused quite a few raised eyebrows while I'm playing it through.
    There's one disappointing detail though. If I want to reload my last save, I have to quit the game into the main menu and hit continue, no easy way to do this directly from the Esc menu in game.    The story is typically Kojima-esque, bizarre and interesting in its own way, a category unto itself. So far so good, although it caused quite a few raised eyebrows while I'm playing it through.
    There's one disappointing detail though. If I want to reload my last save, I have to quit the game into the main menu and hit continue, no easy way to do this directly from the Esc menu in game.
    Also, when I get caught by the monsters and end up in the cutscene that leads to respawning, there's also no way to just interrupt the thing and reload the last checkpoint before that. Just to get rid of that cutscene and do another try from the last saved position, I have to kill the whole game via Alt+F4 (thankfully at least that works and I don't have to do this in the Task Manager), and start it up again. Not at all user-friendly, this kind of crap effectively degrades even the best games to torture IMHO, even to the point of regretting my purchase. I was glad Epic did have it on its free games offer for a time, I don't have to think about asking for a refund.

    Overall, beautiful visuals, interesting story, great soundtrack: 8/10. Usability crap: degraded to 6/10.    … Expand
  75. asdfasdf12456
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    Game is suprisingly good. I didn't feel bored at all. I thought I would fall asleep when I played it but I played it straight whole day without stopping. The game gives me something different than other games out there, the satisfaction when building stuff online with different people and linking the structure all together is what keeps me in the game for that long. The game mechanics isGame is suprisingly good. I didn't feel bored at all. I thought I would fall asleep when I played it but I played it straight whole day without stopping. The game gives me something different than other games out there, the satisfaction when building stuff online with different people and linking the structure all together is what keeps me in the game for that long. The game mechanics is another thing keeping me in, because there's no other game that you will trip over something when you are being careless. The tripping mechanics also helps me understand how to walk faster and it is so funny to see the character keeps tripping but not falling at all. I also enjoy the combat part because I can't rely on the same weapon to kill the boss because of the ammo capacity and this keeps me focusing more.… Expand
  76. LorneMaIvo
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Um jogo diferente de qualquer outro que me fez me apegar a história e ao produtor. Death Stranding não é um jogo para todos, e isso fica claro com as avaliações e críticas, uma ficção jamais vista, nem mesmo podemos comparar, pois não existe nada parecido. Kojima sendo Kojima... O jogo também pode ser difícil de entender, saber o que você está fazendo naquele mundo vasto simplesmenteUm jogo diferente de qualquer outro que me fez me apegar a história e ao produtor. Death Stranding não é um jogo para todos, e isso fica claro com as avaliações e críticas, uma ficção jamais vista, nem mesmo podemos comparar, pois não existe nada parecido. Kojima sendo Kojima... O jogo também pode ser difícil de entender, saber o que você está fazendo naquele mundo vasto simplesmente andando para lá e para cá pode ser tedioso para muitos, mas, quando se sente a imersão que o jogo quer passar, isso muda completamente, você se sente ajudando e fazendo a mudança na história. A trilha sonora também nem se fala, tanto as músicas, quanto o som ambiente te faz sentir parte de tudo aquilo, deixo um elogio também para o elenco que atuou muito bem. Death Stranding é com certeza um jogo que todos vão jogar algum dia, gostando ou não.… Expand
  77. Creepzy
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    It's a sublime game, after each session I always want to go back, the story is overwhelming and I've never been bored. Throughout the game I immersed myself in the character of Sam.
    The only weak point is driving the vehicle which can sometimes be bad
    Thank you Kojima for this wonderful experience
  78. PanchiLoveShady
    Jan 6, 2023
    9
    No le doy un 10 por el inicio que es confuso y lento, claramente la barrera de los maravilloso de este juego. La historia es conmovedora y apasionante, los personajes son increíbles como se desarrollan y su personalidad. El juego es entretenido no es tan fácil o simple como algunos dicen se va complicando. Esperando para ver DS2 en 2024 I'm not giving it a 10, becouse of the begginingNo le doy un 10 por el inicio que es confuso y lento, claramente la barrera de los maravilloso de este juego. La historia es conmovedora y apasionante, los personajes son increíbles como se desarrollan y su personalidad. El juego es entretenido no es tan fácil o simple como algunos dicen se va complicando. Esperando para ver DS2 en 2024 I'm not giving it a 10, becouse of the beggining which is confusing and slow, clearly the obstacle of contempling this beauty. The story is moving and frenetic the characters are incredible how they develop and they form their personality. The game is interesting and is not as easy or simple as someones says. Waiting for seeing DS2 in 2024… Expand
  79. Lorran2k
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
    Ótimo jogo, mundo bem vasto e é bem diferente a proposta dele.
    As cinemáticas são muito boas, fica bem imersivo a cada missão da história..
  80. bar0yka
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Millet kolsuz sanırım 3.5 nedir lan! lan uzun zamandır böyle film gibi oyun oynamamıştım düşük puan verenler valo atsın
  81. pcapinheiro
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Não sou muito fã do jeito do Kojima de contar histórias, mas gostei bastante desse game.
    Pontos positivos:
    + A locomoção é bem variada e cheia de desafios;
    + Visual e som incríveis;
    Pontos Negativos:
    + Os longíssimos diálogos, mesmo os mais triviais e por telefone, em cutscenes em vez de ocorrerem enquanto joga.
    + As longuíssimas cutscenes cansam bastante.
  82. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    2
    Very Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk Walk
  83. snirre
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    Great atmosphere, game mechanics and story.
    Kojima creates a unique experience like no other.
  84. squerlm
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    The game takes a while to get really into it. The menus and controls take a bit to get used to. The loading speed has improved dramatically. While the often found criticism "walking simulator" is not far off, it is a really good one! ...and DS is a lot more: also a game with an intricate and fascinating story that makes reference to Kafka and all kinds of less well known art creators, itThe game takes a while to get really into it. The menus and controls take a bit to get used to. The loading speed has improved dramatically. While the often found criticism "walking simulator" is not far off, it is a really good one! ...and DS is a lot more: also a game with an intricate and fascinating story that makes reference to Kafka and all kinds of less well known art creators, it has amazing music made in part by very well known bands, the open world works very well, the geography and graphics are enormously pretty, atmospheric and authentic, the cut scenes are top notch by the some of world's best actors, the fights and sneaking parts add the right amount of challenge to give a decent thrill to the nature traversing game and finally, I like a lot the way of interacting with other players : building roads and other travel infrastructure together for the good use of everyone while also not spoiling the feel of divine solitude in the remote nature regions.… Expand
  85. SamJustSam
    Dec 28, 2022
    9
    What else could i say? It's a Kojima game, he know what he was doing. But worth telling that it's not for everyone. Gameplay can be boring for some for the lack of action, but for me it was really good, and a catching story that worth playing. Really good music and graphics, the characters movements are amazingly fluid and well done, world exploration is fun and helping others construct aWhat else could i say? It's a Kojima game, he know what he was doing. But worth telling that it's not for everyone. Gameplay can be boring for some for the lack of action, but for me it was really good, and a catching story that worth playing. Really good music and graphics, the characters movements are amazingly fluid and well done, world exploration is fun and helping others construct a simple bridge can fell nice. For me, it has not been boring, but it can be if you don't like the main missions mechanics or the way you are supposed to play the game (deliver something form point A from point B, or retrieve some cargo from a enemy base). Overall, it is a game that worth playing, with a amazing story and even better attention to details.… Expand
  86. AgentLvi
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece game. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning
  87. KARAAAAS_228
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    It's perfect, down to the last detalies
    optomization good, gameplay good, story maby best in my gaming history
  88. Dangusse
    Dec 26, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. there is a wealth of interesting and innovative content to be had here, but it is wasted on an almost unplayable system of walking, as well as a huge number of forced point and click segments that should simply be replaced with some narration or dare i say another cutscene. i get what they were going for, the controls are generally the opposite of ergonomic, and norman flails about like a deranged octopus when faced with the smallest obstacle. it's also just rude of kojima to force us to listen to his pretentious songs, they are not good and it's literally impossible to turn them off, plus the name of the song and band stay in the middle of the screen for the duration of the songs. i've heard 2 songs so far and they were awful. when it seriously began playing the first song in full AGAIN, i had to mute the entire game for the duration of the mission. i think the reason kojima chose these weird songs in english is probably because it's not as distracting to a native japanese speaker when the english lyrics are bad.

    it just seems that no matter how good the mid to late game content might be, kojima is firmly opposed to making the game fun or enjoyable aside from the cutscenes. i get that it's supposed to be dark, but that doesn't mean you need to deliberately make it impossible to walk. norman should be in a wheelchair with this level of motion impairment, not climbing freaking mountains while carrying his mom's corpse. besides that, why am i forced to walk to the incinerator? there are literally 5 different cars i walk past, and they could have at least made a road to the facility if it's so important, or perhaps just put an incinerator inside the freaking settlement. this is just one more of what seems like an endless slough of restrictive and pretentious design choices, so it feels that the controls have taken a step back in realism when it was supposed to be an improvement.

    frankly, this game could be made a 10/10 with a simple patch to remove like 75% of kojima's input. he has been so arrogant in this game's development that it almost feels like the game is intended to cause frustration and disappointment to the player. allow us to turn the music off, remove the song names on screen, turn down the wet noodle physics by more than half, let us go faster, and maybe dont put a bunch of cars on our path that we have to walk past but can't use despite them clearly being usable later. i get that it's supposed to be hard to carry a body up a mountain when you are on 50 of those quaaludes from wolf of wall street, but can hideo instead ask himself: "why are we carrying a body up a mountain on quaaludes, and what life choices have led to this being considered ready for release"

    above all else, what bothers me about this is that i want to know whats going on. the plot is great, tons of cool stuff, but the game wants to make me go through such a ridiculous gauntlet to proceed that i'd almost rather just be provided a "Story mode" where i don't need to worry about balance, death, or resources at all. however, this can be accomplished by simply watching all the cinematics on youtube. at the end of the day, i will give this a 6 because i got it for free and there is genuinely good content here, particularly in the art department. had i paid for it, i would be demanding a refund though. perhaps someone has modded it by now though.    … Expand
  89. ChrisWeasel
    Dec 26, 2022
    1
    The game looks great, but the story is meh. This is easily the most boring game I have ever played. Every mission just drags on and on. And all you literally do is walk. If you want a game that looks great, this is it, but if you want a game that is fun, or challenging, this is not it
  90. Game0fLife
    Dec 25, 2022
    0
    How generous, you spend a huge amount of money to buy a triple-A Product Placement from the famous Hideo Kojima, unless you buy the "Director Cut" version. It's amazing how Kojima can get away with something EA wouldn't even dream of doing it. DO NOT **** BUY IT, IF YOU REALLY WANT TO PLAY IT, GO PIRATE IT.
  91. Kerebek
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    My man Kojima knows his job this is masterpiece is not a game this is a experience that you can only encounter 1 time in your entire life 10/10
  92. Fransuar
    Dec 17, 2022
    10
    Um jogo diferenciado, não e pra grande publico que curte estes jogos freneticos de hoje. Porem ele e LINDO, qualidade impresionante, tanto técnico quanto na parte artistica e na historia. e um jogo que vai lhe marcar muito.Kojima veio com tudo neste novo projeto.
  93. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    6
    A hard game to recommend to anyone, but I do recommend everyone experiences this game at least once. It's unique unlike anything else out there and while it is repetitive and can drag out at times, it all pays off at the end.
  94. Carlangas2006
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I dont have any words to represent this masterpiece, i just going to say one word:

    Work of art!!!!!
  95. Yannig
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
    + Great attention to detail.
    + Somewhat interesting story.
    + Good graphics. - Just not fun to play. - The same cut scenes and summary screens again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again ... - The end is so tedious. It took about three hours (and two ending credits) before all the ending cut scenes had    + Great attention to detail.
    + Somewhat interesting story.
    + Good graphics.

    - Just not fun to play.
    - The same cut scenes and summary screens again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again ...
    - The end is so tedious. It took about three hours (and two ending credits) before all the ending cut scenes had finished. I kept on wishing the game would just end already.

    I feel somewhat like a free man now the game is finished. However, there's work to be done, the game doesn't really finish. Orders available.

    Please release me already! Aaaaaagggghhhhh!!!    … Expand
  96. Rafalosnos
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Exceptional game but the ending was too long. It took like an hour of cinematics since first end credits appeared. There is no game like Death Stranding. Breathtaking experience, especially I loved first Cliff Chapter.
  97. tonylattke
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Una experiencia increible!
    Puede parecer muy lento para avanzar en la historia pero realmente es una herramienta para entrar en mundo y sentirte como alguien que de verdad esta conectando toda america y tratando de hacerlo realista por supuesto que tiene que tardar llegar de un sitio a otro
  98. JackKrauser
    Nov 7, 2022
    7
    The game is very good graphically and technically. The gameplay is also enjoyable despite some shortcomings. The effort to get from one place to another, searching for a way, building roads and reasoning is good, even though it gets overwhelming at times. The variety of equipment we use makes the game more enjoyable. But I can't make good comments for the scenario of the game. The scriptThe game is very good graphically and technically. The gameplay is also enjoyable despite some shortcomings. The effort to get from one place to another, searching for a way, building roads and reasoning is good, even though it gets overwhelming at times. The variety of equipment we use makes the game more enjoyable. But I can't make good comments for the scenario of the game. The script is complete confusion and strain, with too many metaphors. Frankly, I understood as much as I could, and I didn't want to force myself to do more. Basically, rebuilding America, but very complicated with side stories and metaphors.… Expand
  99. joaopoc1998
    Nov 5, 2022
    8
    Great story
    Great game.
    But the gameplay is boring as hell most of the time
  100. yunusemre23023
    Oct 29, 2022
    8
    It's interesting. It's have to different properties and mechanichs . I like it.
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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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