Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. Dreddpool82
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, great story, fantastic graphics, fun to play and i look forward to playing the sequal
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. mirumir
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    гениально. и большего не сказать. концептуально свежая игра с глубоким миром.
  20. veritas2
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    I fell in love with this game!!!
    Interesting story with charismatic heroes. Excellent optimization of the game on pc
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. mohammad-gh
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    I am an expert gamer and I have played 68 games All the games I have played has rich story and amazing gameplay but this game was something different It had many new ideas and it was innovative
    I really liked it and I think it was a masterpiece Its on my top five list
    - great story - interesting and fun game play - very real movements - great quality - great directing - very good    I am an expert gamer and I have played 68 games All the games I have played has rich story and amazing gameplay but this game was something different It had many new ideas and it was innovative
    I really liked it and I think it was a masterpiece Its on my top five list
    - great story
    - interesting and fun game play
    - very real movements
    - great quality
    - great directing
    - very good music
    it was not a simulator at all it was far better than many games but i think it is not for every one because you need to be patient and brilliant to understand the true nature of the game    … Expand
  24. marklukin
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life. Those who write that the game is **** they are simply too dumb to understand the game. They prefer first person shooters like CoD. Without thinking, buy a game with a great storyline and not boring gameplay at all
  25. Warbit
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Тупые малолетки, которые ставят 0 баллов. Не слушайте таких людей игра достойная
  26. gectoeblan
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    I specifically registered here to write that I MOUTH F@CK ALL THE HATERS OF THIS GAME AND YOUR PISSING OPINION TO **** For the first time in 10 years, a game came out where you really have to think, and you crap it. F@cking pendosy probably didn't even reach the first point, they deleted the game, put 0 on metacritic and went to play call of duty. GO FУCK
  27. svirgibs
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Это лучшее, во что я когда-либо играл. Взрослая, эмоциональная игра. Это просто ШЕДЕВР. 10 из 10, и я занижаю оценки тем играм, каким ставил 10 до Death Stranding. Так как, на данный момент, я могу поставить 10 баллов только этой игре.
  28. 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
  29. GGODestroyer
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    First of all i got to say that i rarely review anything ,be it games ,movies ,books or actual physical products ;as i dont really find the need to do so ,but seeing how much i loved this game ,and how much people loved to trash on it when it came out (most of which have never played it) i ought to write this review

    I have never played a Kojima game before ,but i got interested in DS    First of all i got to say that i rarely review anything ,be it games ,movies ,books or actual physical products ;as i dont really find the need to do so ,but seeing how much i loved this game ,and how much people loved to trash on it when it came out (most of which have never played it) i ought to write this review

    I have never played a Kojima game before ,but i got interested in DS (Death Stranding) after seeing the trailers (which i really loved ,for the visuals ,the music ,but especially for the atmosphere they had going in) ....after the game came out and the reviews started popping out ,i got somewhat skeptical (especially seeing the hate the game got) ,but i still was intersted and wanted to try the game (more so knowing that the creator himself said that the game wont please everyone)

    So i played the game and ...........i loved it from the first moments to the last ones (where i nearly tear up) ,the cinematics were masterfully done ,the character acting superb ,the music GODLY as itreally adds to the atmosphere and makes things 10 times better (i downloaded all three albums from the game after playing it) ,and the graphics have been one of the most stunning i have seen in a while ,now for the story : it starts out really confusing and cryptic ,but believe me when i say everything makes sense in the end (with a lot of plot twists and big reveals) ,the characters all had very well written backstories and the actor's performances were phenomenal (especially Cliff's and Die Hard Man's actors respectively) ,plus the messages the game convey really touched me on a deep level Lets talk about the gameplay (which most people called boring and not fun) while it may have started a little simple ,it gets waay more varied as you progress ,for example you get new ways of transporting the cargo ,new equipment ,new weapons etc (these arent just some cosmetic level additions ,as they make the gameplay very diverse and give you more choices) ,and even though the open world isn't that rich with NPCs ,there's a lot to interact with: from the little interactions with your BB ,the different gameplay elements ,the Async gameplay mechanics ,building roads and structures ,fighting the mules ,the terrorists and the BTs ,trying to optimize your load and take the best route possible ,the different activities you can do in your private room ,the different references and Easter eggs Kojima threw in ,and i can still go on and on and would only scratch the surface ... Im super glad that this game got made ,in a world full of repetitive shooter looters and battle royale games ,DS is a game like no other where you got to experience the gameplay bit by bit ,get to really explore the world as its meant to be ,and most importantly each trip i took felt like a real one (i got really happy when i arrived at my destination ,really frustrated when i lost my cargo ,really immersed and peaceful when i walked and some amazing music kicked in) ....so yeaah i need to stop now otherwise i would write 10 pages and still wont say everything x) ....but believe me this Game is a masterpiece ,Kojima san in a genius and everyone who really loves to have a unique experience ,and has a real grasp of what art is ,needs to play this game ...    … Expand
  30. Frozen22
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    the best of the best, only suitable for people with high brains. best spending money ever!!!
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#16 Best PC Game of 2020
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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Metascore
86

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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