Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Visually the game is very appealing. Thumbs Up button for game's uncompromising creative vision alone.    … Expand
  23. haicvc
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    joguei no ps4 e foi incrivel. o mesmo aqui. jogo totalmente fora da caixa e aclamado nas premiaçoes. kojima merece! :)
  24. nandocidade
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    jogo incrivel kojima conseguiu entra no meu coração, so esse game e the Witrcher 3 me ajudou a superar as tristezas da vida.
  25. anfil18
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    Un juego diferente, que no gustara a todos, pero despues de meterle unas decenas de horas tiene algo que engacha bastante y su historia compleja tambien. Graficamente es brutal y bastante bien optimizado ( a esa gente que dice que no, no tiene ni P*** idea ) no e tenido ningun problema de rendimento. Eso si, sinceramente es una fumada de espanto por parte de Kojima pero tiene algo que haceUn juego diferente, que no gustara a todos, pero despues de meterle unas decenas de horas tiene algo que engacha bastante y su historia compleja tambien. Graficamente es brutal y bastante bien optimizado ( a esa gente que dice que no, no tiene ni P*** idea ) no e tenido ningun problema de rendimento. Eso si, sinceramente es una fumada de espanto por parte de Kojima pero tiene algo que hace que no pares de jugar… Expand
  26. NighteBondo
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    Lacks big glowing lights and most people need nowadays but otherwise good. I'm only going to play in through once though:P not much replay value.
  27. Excalibrad
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Awesome atmosphere, genuis game ideas ,
    But game is tooo long for play. you should try it.
  28. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Le doy zero por que es una mierda y basura total no vale la pena una decepcion
  29. Danzo_
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Игра хорошая. Оптимизация отличная. Признаю скучное начало, да и боевка так себе. Но история довольно интригующая. До конца еще не прошел, так как прохожу не торопливо. И не понимаю почему такая низкая оценка игроков. Странно что в стиме и в эпике игра имеет очень положительные отзывы. Из плюсов могу отметить затягивающую историю, интересный геймплэй, шедевральное музыкальноеИгра хорошая. Оптимизация отличная. Признаю скучное начало, да и боевка так себе. Но история довольно интригующая. До конца еще не прошел, так как прохожу не торопливо. И не понимаю почему такая низкая оценка игроков. Странно что в стиме и в эпике игра имеет очень положительные отзывы. Из плюсов могу отметить затягивающую историю, интересный геймплэй, шедевральное музыкальное сопровождение. Немного отдает MGS5. Минусы боевка, пустой мир, цена. А так в принципе свои 8 баллов думаю игра заслуживает.… Expand
  30. waterzipper
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. I don't normally go out of my way to review a game but I'll make an exception for this because this game is an emotional whirlwind. I will be honest it starts out slow but once you finish chapter 2 the game just gets better and better! In Reading other reviews I noticed that some people say the game is broken but just update your driver's I had the same problem atThis is a masterpiece. I don't normally go out of my way to review a game but I'll make an exception for this because this game is an emotional whirlwind. I will be honest it starts out slow but once you finish chapter 2 the game just gets better and better! In Reading other reviews I noticed that some people say the game is broken but just update your driver's I had the same problem at first but a quick Nvidia driver update fixed everything. Hard ware I have a ryzen 3800 and RTX 2070 super. The game uses DLSS 2.0 but doesn't support Ray tracing. With that being said this is a great Vulcan port to DirectX 12. This is a must play game.… Expand
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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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