Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. sirius2145
    Dec 16, 2020
    0
    Meh this game is awfull. It starting so intresting that I expected it will continue in similar manner, but it resulted in a boring, repetitive meaningless actions. I will be very carefull next time with KOJIMA PRODUCTION titles.
  4. 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
  5. Marceloo25
    Nov 7, 2020
    0
    If someone paid me an actual salary to deliver cargo around I would probably be too lazy to do it. But since this is a game, I want to do it for free xD

    In all seriousness, Death Stranding is a metaphor to life. Death Stranding has been the most humbling and life changing experience I ever felt. If you are reading this, I hope you give this game an actual try and you won't regret it.    If someone paid me an actual salary to deliver cargo around I would probably be too lazy to do it. But since this is a game, I want to do it for free xD

    In all seriousness, Death Stranding is a metaphor to life. Death Stranding has been the most humbling and life changing experience I ever felt. If you are reading this, I hope you give this game an actual try and you won't regret it.

    Side note: I don't believe the negative reviews. If you check steam you will see the game actually has positive reviews from people who actually played the game. Console games usually get a lot of hate from the PCMasterRace community    … Expand
  6. sawer82
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    The game is not definity for everyone. Yes in a way it's a delivery service guy simulator, but in a world where the concept of life and death is being challenged. It tends to have the Kojima trademark cheesy dialogues and it has that MGS V kind of thin line between having fun and grinding. But that is where all of cons end. The rest of the game is a bloody masterpiece of storytelling,The game is not definity for everyone. Yes in a way it's a delivery service guy simulator, but in a world where the concept of life and death is being challenged. It tends to have the Kojima trademark cheesy dialogues and it has that MGS V kind of thin line between having fun and grinding. But that is where all of cons end. The rest of the game is a bloody masterpiece of storytelling, atmosphere and graphics. This thing in 4K on PC looks absolutely phenomenal, the rendering algorithm they use to display eroded landscape is photorealistic at times (i have mistaken the first landscapes scenes of the game for real life cinematography, it was rendered real-time). You would have thought that such imagery would require a NASA computer, nope, a 2060 Super can run this in 4K. I don't understand the user reviews, people expected another MGS or what? Yes the world is empty since there are rains that kill pretty much everything alive, that dead lifeless world is pretty much the narative to the game. Yes its about delivering stuff from A to B mostly, not every time. The game tends to shake these deliveries interesting by varying challenges you need to overcome to succeed. Yes there is grind but only if you want to and not necessary to finish the game or anything (same as MGS, you get cooler stuff by doing it). And there is this constant drive of mystery that you want to unwind. I was never bored in this game, i have no clue how the hours of this game have passed. In general this is one of the best games i have played period.… Expand
  7. DubstepBoy
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    im not like those kojima fans that says masterpiece to everything he makes, actually i was kinda disappointed when the gameplay trailers dropped too, but when i got to play it on my own, just like i guessed it was a pretty good game with a relaxing gameplay especially to listen music to when you are delivering cargos in a outstanding environment, ofcourse the story was good too with strongim not like those kojima fans that says masterpiece to everything he makes, actually i was kinda disappointed when the gameplay trailers dropped too, but when i got to play it on my own, just like i guessed it was a pretty good game with a relaxing gameplay especially to listen music to when you are delivering cargos in a outstanding environment, ofcourse the story was good too with strong cutscenes & almost realistic facial expressions, its one of those movies/games that take till the very end to have emotional effects on you, but when it does, you cant skip even the end credits and think about what youve just experienced... its in these times that im happy that i was wrong for thinking something is bad but actually great... , unfortunately lots of people dont like the game cuz they dont get the gameplay, but folks like me that likes games like euro truck simulator & microsoft flying simulator & other similar games will like this game because its refreshing to play something that lets you kinda relax while you doing the mission and hell even listen to music while playing too as i mentioned before, sue me but i liked it more than mgsv.… Expand
  8. ObjectiveView
    Nov 13, 2020
    8
    I had prejudice for this game but I finished the game and it was an amazing experience.
  9. benhez
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Hate to admit it but it is a masterpiece not for everyone i completely agree but for me the immersion the attention to detail the tediousnous is something i love! Story i wasnt sure id like but ended up in love also probably the best soundtrack in video game history!
  10. miryux
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    it's an awesome game in many aspects, you should try to play it and watch the beautiful story.
  11. fatninja82
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    The history is not the best one but is ok and some of scenes are very good , but i wish kojima put more efffort in Sam dialoges, the gameplay sometimes is boring , after u finished the history there isnt much to do, but im really impress , the game optimization for pc is exellent and dlss helps a lot in performance. This isnt a game for everyone ,u can like it or hated.
  12. Nikolay_
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Это просто потрясающая игра, одна из лучших, в которые я когда либо играл. С необычайно увлекательным геймплеем и до мурашек завораживающим сюжетом. А все те, кто ставят низкие оценки ей, просто слишком тупые, чтобы понять смысл этой игры.Это просто потрясающая игра, одна из лучших, в которые я когда либо играл. С необычайно увлекательным геймплеем и до мурашек завораживающим сюжетом. А все те, кто ставят низкие оценки ей, просто слишком тупые, чтобы понять смысл этой игры.
  13. l0l
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    thank you Mr.Kojima, this is great game
  14. birader1907
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    The game was hard for me but I had fun.Fantastic game made me love it.I think it's a game to try
  15. lvc1996
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Its an incredible experience of a game , i get why some people find it dull or boring but i think this game presents one of the greatest story in the last 10 years , at least from a sci fi stand point .
    The gameplay is linear and slow at the beginning but it build up after every main quest and event .
    As for bugs and crashes i didn't experience any ( running on a windows 10 machine ,    Its an incredible experience of a game , i get why some people find it dull or boring but i think this game presents one of the greatest story in the last 10 years , at least from a sci fi stand point .
    The gameplay is linear and slow at the beginning but it build up after every main quest and event .
    As for bugs and crashes i didn't experience any ( running on a windows 10 machine , 2080ti and a 8700k processor with 16gb of ram.    … Expand
  16. hoanns
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    Its a very well made and produced game.
    The soundtrack is very nice.
    The world looks great but in combination with the sign spam from other players, lacking npcs or real settlements feels not that immersive. The gameplay consists of more than walking, you rebuild infrastructure in various ways helping you and others deliver. You fight throught enemy camps and connect various    Its a very well made and produced game.
    The soundtrack is very nice.
    The world looks great but in combination with the sign spam from other players, lacking npcs or real settlements feels not that immersive.
    The gameplay consists of more than walking, you rebuild infrastructure in various ways helping you and others deliver. You fight throught enemy camps and connect various settlements. The walking and carrying package mechanic is new and refreshing, too, but in the end it's all too repetitive and after I finished the story I did not keep on playing, because the gameplay on it's self was not rewarding enough.    … Expand
  17. StrongerMike83
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    Il mio primo gioco di Kojima e finalmente ho compreso perché i suoi videogame hanno sempre avuto un'aria di autorialità. Semplicemente ciò che riesce a infondere nei suoi prodotti è impossibile da ritrovare in altri videogiochi.
  18. Felixuko69
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    Pues con apenas 3 capítulos jugados y con mucho por jugar todavía, voy a poner de momento un 8.
    El juego ofrece algo nuevo en este mundo cada vez menos original. Y eso se agradece.
    Es cierto que las primeras horas son complejas, tanto el gameplay, como los menús, como la historia y su vocabulario. Pero según pasan las horas, te vas familiarizando con todo y, al menos en mi caso, se quiere    Pues con apenas 3 capítulos jugados y con mucho por jugar todavía, voy a poner de momento un 8.
    El juego ofrece algo nuevo en este mundo cada vez menos original. Y eso se agradece.
    Es cierto que las primeras horas son complejas, tanto el gameplay, como los menús, como la historia y su vocabulario. Pero según pasan las horas, te vas familiarizando con todo y, al menos en mi caso, se quiere seguir avanzando y resolviendo la historia.
    El juego, como todos, tiene fallos y para mí lo peor es su sistema de combate.
    Cuando termine el juego volveré a completar la review aunque no creo que varíe la nota.    … Expand
  19. madgreek
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра, в которую я играл. А играл я немало, с 1991 года. Кодзима гений, а те кто не понял, их большинство, просто игра не для всех.
  20. Onlyclassicvg1
    Dec 3, 2020
    8
    ged by death's tide at every turn. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the stranded remnants of the future in his hands, Sam embarks on a journey to reunite the shattered world one step at a time. What
  21. oslo1
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece; great story, enjoyable and satistying gameplay. Not for everyone. Negative reviews you see on pc are botted btw
  22. veritas2
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    I fell in love with this game!!!
    Interesting story with charismatic heroes. Excellent optimization of the game on pc
  23. polYtoX
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    OMG.....I almost believed this stupid Metacritic-Bashing of the User, that this is a Walking-Simulator.
    I'm so happy I tried it out. ==> This GAME is a MASTERPIECE...and that's something I say very rare (if at all). Sure you must walk a lot, but this is part of the game mechanic. It's not just stupid wandering, but clever running in the wilds, where u have to use ladders, ropes and other    OMG.....I almost believed this stupid Metacritic-Bashing of the User, that this is a Walking-Simulator.
    I'm so happy I tried it out. ==> This GAME is a MASTERPIECE...and that's something I say very rare (if at all). Sure you must walk a lot, but this is part of the game mechanic. It's not just stupid wandering, but clever running in the wilds, where u have to use ladders, ropes and other equipment to come to your destination. Beside this you must clever outweigh your body, 'cause u have to carry a lot ;-). The Story is almost like a movie and I easily can say, this Game is one of the Best I played in the last years. Especially if you like heavy Storys or read SciFi-Books -> This Game is a MUST !!!! Only if u expect a mindless shooter (which also is sometimes fun to play) -> this isn't !!!!!
    PS: In my opinion: if I read this 0 points User-Reviews that I have the feeling they are all written by 1-3 persons, who wanna decrease the points of that Game.....sadly is possible    … Expand
  24. MrCotorro
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    This is a really difficult game, not because is hard, is difficult for the audience, not everyone will like it, but is a really good game, with a really deep story, a great soundtrack and maybe the best scenarios i ever seen in a game, the mechanics of the game are simple, but they work because of that, it nay have a really bad critic because of the long cinematic, or maybe the long andThis is a really difficult game, not because is hard, is difficult for the audience, not everyone will like it, but is a really good game, with a really deep story, a great soundtrack and maybe the best scenarios i ever seen in a game, the mechanics of the game are simple, but they work because of that, it nay have a really bad critic because of the long cinematic, or maybe the long and boring walks (not for me, i really found the walks relaxing), but with all the bad critics, i still consider this game, not a masterpiece but a really good game, had a great story with a critic to the society (difficult to understand, even in the end) great mechanics, awesome soundtrack and visual art, and incredible characters.… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. Chris_Rudecki
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Thinking mans walking simulator with amazing story and world. Very thought provoking. PC version runs great and it's solid, like it was made with metal gears.
  27. lexik1235
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра с отличным сюжетом , геймплеем и особенно офигительным саундтреком. Постройки дорог, тросов, мостов и прочего. Доставка грузов. Бег от мулов. Опасность тварей. Все это затягивает в игру неимоверно. Первые часов 30-40 я даже забил на сюжет и тупо строил дороги и доставлял грузы.Отличная игра с отличным сюжетом , геймплеем и особенно офигительным саундтреком. Постройки дорог, тросов, мостов и прочего. Доставка грузов. Бег от мулов. Опасность тварей. Все это затягивает в игру неимоверно. Первые часов 30-40 я даже забил на сюжет и тупо строил дороги и доставлял грузы.
  28. Nalpa
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is flippin piece of art!
    The Sounddesign is amazing! Outstanding storytelling and unparalleled gameplay! The subtleties kn the movement are incredible. And don’t get me started on the acting and cast, boy oh boy! I wish there were more games out so meticulously designed! Hideo Kojima is a real auteur game designer - which there would be way more out there like him. Einfach    Death Stranding is flippin piece of art!
    The Sounddesign is amazing! Outstanding storytelling and unparalleled gameplay! The subtleties kn the movement are incredible. And don’t get me started on the acting and cast, boy oh boy! I wish there were more games out so meticulously designed! Hideo Kojima is a real auteur game designer - which there would be way more out there like him. Einfach Fantastisch    … Expand
  29. SergT
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    It is pure art! The atmosphere is insane, i felt strong emphathy to protagonist, i was literaly there, in this postapocalyptic world. I had pain in my legs muscles when was climbing mountains in the game. The best game ever made! Story, graphics, music, game play just super.. Кодзима - Гений
  30. CherokeeGo
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Во спасение гениальной игры. Лучшая оптимизация для порта на ПК, за последнее время. Отличная история, великолепный подбор актеров, в целом подход завораживает.
    Мало кто может похвастаться тем, что такую скучную геймплейную особенность как доставка от точки А до точки Б можно сделать интересно.    Во спасение гениальной игры. Лучшая оптимизация для порта на ПК, за последнее время. Отличная история, великолепный подбор актеров, в целом подход завораживает.
    Мало кто может похвастаться тем, что такую скучную геймплейную особенность как доставка от точки А до точки Б можно сделать интересно.
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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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