Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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  1. Gemesi92
    Jul 25, 2020
    4
    Finished in 40 hours...i want that hours back. Every votes over the 6 it's for kojima name, not for the game.
  2. Ridleymain
    Dec 27, 2020
    2
    I wanted to enjoy this game, but I just could not. The game is really slow and takes a long time to get anywhere.
  3. benjyrums
    Oct 10, 2020
    4
    Things I liked:
    - Artistically amazing landscapes to look at; colours, hues, realistic, immersive, blah blah.
    - Post apocalyptic delapidated structures look very cool & detailed, amazing job environmental artists. Things I didn't like: - Constant in and out of logistics menu nightmare. - Getting penilised for 1 small wrong move on a rock after playing very sensibly for a long time    Things I liked:
    - Artistically amazing landscapes to look at; colours, hues, realistic, immersive, blah blah.
    - Post apocalyptic delapidated structures look very cool & detailed, amazing job environmental artists.

    Things I didn't like:
    - Constant in and out of logistics menu nightmare.
    - Getting penilised for 1 small wrong move on a rock after playing very sensibly for a long time then, afterward, mucking about basically jumping off cliffs (because I am frustrated at this boring game) carrying tons of stuff and hey it's fine, just glitch up and down these rocks no problem we'll forgive you.
    - Trucks and bikes can fly.
    - The games motivating factor is 'likes' LOL.
    - Preachy, boring characters that I never felt for.
    - Waste of time, go and get a delivery job instead it'll be more interesting than this.    … Expand
  4. cryptomonkey
    Oct 15, 2020
    3
    The story seemed interesting enough as far as i've seen it, not interesting enough to keep me playing through that atrocious gameplay and see the rest of it thought, almost right away it seemed like this would have made a better movie than a videogame and farther in, i truly felt like i was being trolled as i played, i'm still not sure if it's actually meant as a troll or if kojima lostThe story seemed interesting enough as far as i've seen it, not interesting enough to keep me playing through that atrocious gameplay and see the rest of it thought, almost right away it seemed like this would have made a better movie than a videogame and farther in, i truly felt like i was being trolled as i played, i'm still not sure if it's actually meant as a troll or if kojima lost his mind, it's a pity cause there's some good ideas, mechanics and art in there, but i rather get a real job as a delivery guy and listen to a good audiobook as i do that than "play" this thing, at least i get paid for my suffering, the gameplay is sooo bad, and not the idea of it, that could have maybe been passable if done right, but the actual execution of it is terrible, it doesn't even do well what it set out to do and what it set out to do it's seriously questionable begin with, it's hard to even give it a score at all.… Expand
  5. FirstSpawn
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Игра со своеобразным, но интересным и атмосферным сюжетом. Очень подойдёт для тех, кто любит неспешный-плавный геймплей, поразмыслить и любоваться природным ландшафтом.
  6. L140
    Sep 14, 2021
    8
    КОДЗИМА ГЕНИЙ КОДЗИМА ГЕНИЙ КОДЗИМА ГЕНИЙ
  7. 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
  8. Fallconex
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Like many people said already: 'Not a game for everyone'.
    But for me, it was an exciting and beautiful experience. Although sometimes it feels like the story tries to look smart and complicated, but it isn't - just confusing. It had a lot more potential with better storytelling. Gameplay is outstanding and feels ok to me. The graphics and landscapes are stunning. Music - exceptional, love    Like many people said already: 'Not a game for everyone'.
    But for me, it was an exciting and beautiful experience. Although sometimes it feels like the story tries to look smart and complicated, but it isn't - just confusing. It had a lot more potential with better storytelling. Gameplay is outstanding and feels ok to me. The graphics and landscapes are stunning. Music - exceptional, love it!
    I really want to dive deep into the world of Death Stranding, to know more about its lore. Kojima created a very original universe.    … Expand
  9. GeodeviL
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    It's a wonderful experience! It's not an action game, but it has its moments. Great storytelling & cinematic direction from Kojima! You do a lot of walking (and climbing). The story progresses a little slow in the beginning (until chapter 3), but after that, the pace is satisfying. Great scenery & atmosphere of the world. Great soundtrack & voice acting. On the downside, some missions areIt's a wonderful experience! It's not an action game, but it has its moments. Great storytelling & cinematic direction from Kojima! You do a lot of walking (and climbing). The story progresses a little slow in the beginning (until chapter 3), but after that, the pace is satisfying. Great scenery & atmosphere of the world. Great soundtrack & voice acting. On the downside, some missions are repetitive (go & fetch this), maybe the world could have more in it (although it's post-apocalyptic) and the combat is not well optimised (could have been better).
    BUT you do not play it for the combat! If you focus on the story, characters, world and how about connecting people in a shattered world with your actions, you 'll have a great experience overall!
    (PC version)    … Expand
  10. Ali129
    May 1, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding benim deneyim ettiğim en farklı oyunlardan birisi oldu. Oyun yepyeni ve daha önce görülmemiş bir oynanış deneyimi sunsa da ben oyunu oynarken genel olarak sıkıldım. Oyunda Türkçe dil desteği bulunması çok güzel, Türkçeleştirmeyi de çok başarılı buldum. Oyunun hikayesinden biraz bahsedeyim. Oyun yakın gelecekte kıyamet sonrası bir dünyada geçiyor. Yıllar önce Ölüm Kıyısı adındaki olay yaşanmış ve dünya değişmiş. Oyunda kontrol ettiğimiz karakter kargocu Sam Porter Bridges, kendisini oyuncu Norman Reedus seslendiriyor ve bu konuda kendisinin oldukça başarılı bir iş çıkarttığını söyleyebilirim. Oyunda aldığımız kargoları zorlu yolları aşarak teslim ediyoruz. Bu kargoları teslim etmeye çalışırken kargolara saldırıp onları çalmaya çalışan Yükçü grupları, üzerine düştüğü insanları hızla yaşlandıran Zamankıyım yağmurları ve KV isimli ilginç yaratıklar oyunun büyük çoğunluğunda oyuncuya saldırıyor. Amerikayı yeniden eski haline döndürmeye çalışan ancak bunu başaramadan ölen başkanın kızı Amelie ülkeyi Kiral Ağ'a bağlayabilmek için 3 sene evvel harekete geçmiştir fakat saldırıya uğramış ve esir düşmüştür. Ardından hologramı yoluyla Sam ile iletişime geçen Amelie, onun yardımını ister. Sam ilk başta pek sıcak bakmasa da sonradan Amelie'nin teklifini kabul eder. Sam bir "Öteci" olarak isimlendiriliyor. Öteciler ölümsüz oluyor ve öldükleri zaman okyanus gibi bir yerde yeniden doğuyorlar. Oyundaki düşmanlarımız Higgs ve Cliff. Oyunun hikayesi genel olarak Sam'in tüm zorluklara rağmen verilen önemli kargoları taşıması ve Amelie'nin amacına ulaşmasına yardım etmesi ile geçiyor. Oyunda Norman Reedus'ın yanı sıra Lea Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen ve Troy Baker gibi ünlü isimlerin de bulunduğunu belirteyim. Bu isimler harika oyunculukları ve seslendirmeleriyle oyundan alınan keyfi kesinlikle arttırıyor. Oyunun hikayesi ve hikaye sunumu başarılı. Fakat oyundaki bazı ara sahneler çok uzun ve sıkıcı, çoğu zaman ara sahneler oyunanışı baltalıyor ve ben oyun oynarken sürekli ara sahneler tarafından durdurulmayı hiç sevmiyorum, elbette oyuna ara sahne koyulmasın demiyorum bu kadar güçlü bir oyuncu kadrosu ile tabii ki ara sahnelere ağırlık verilmesi normal fakat keşke oynanış ile ara sahneler biraz daha dengeli olsaydı. Bana göre oyunun en büyük problemi oynanış, evet bu oyun yepyeni bir oynanış ve çeşitli içerikler sunuyor fakat bunu yaparken oyuncuyu eğlendiremiyor. Kıyamet sonrası bir dünyada bir yerden bir yere kargo taşıma konsepti benim hiç hoşuma gitmedi. Oyunda farklı araçlar kullanarak, yapılar inşa ederek, çeşitli ekipmanlar kullanarak kargoyu belirtilen yere ulaştırabiliyoruz fakat konsept bana göre çok sıkıcı olduğu için ben pek keyif alamadım. Ayrıca oyundaki savaş sistemi çok yetersiz ve sürekli birbirini tekrar eden savaşlar var oyunda, bunlar da zaten sıkıcı bulduğum oynanışı daha da sıkıcılaştırdı. Ayrıca oyun biraz fazla uzun, ana hikaye biraz daha kısa tutulsaydı daha iyi olurdu diye düşünüyorum. Grafiksel olarak oyun fena sayılmaz, 1080p yüksek ayarlarda oyunun gayet güzel göründüğünü söyleyebilirim. Fakat optimizasyon konusunda maalesef oyun vasat. Oyunu akıcı bir şekilde oynarken bazen aniden saliselik takılmalar meydana geliyor ve bu takılmalar sürekli tekrarlanıyor, kısa bir zaman sonra oyun tekrar akıcı hale geliyordu. Sistemimin oyun için yeterli olmasına rağmen bu sorunu yaşamak beni üzdü, bahsettiğim sorun sürekli olmuyordu fakat yine de bu sorunun çözülememiş olması üzücü. Death Stranding güçlü oyuncu kadrosuyla güzel bir hikaye ve hikaye sunumu isteyenler ile yepyeni farklı bir oynanış arayanlar için iyi bir oyun olsa da oyunun konsepti herkese göre değil ve şahsen ben oyunu oynarken oldukça sıkıldım.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. Wiezzel
    Nov 1, 2021
    1
    Game is very disappointing in many ways.
    First of, the gameplay, really something that does not belong in a game.
    Moving your characters feels clunky, the suppose "balance" mechanic is very pathetic and only in the way of the game. My best guess is that added that to make it feel "difficult" when it is just a dumb constant struggle. THE ONLY maybe good thing, is that you like decent    Game is very disappointing in many ways.
    First of, the gameplay, really something that does not belong in a game.
    Moving your characters feels clunky, the suppose "balance" mechanic is very pathetic and only in the way of the game. My best guess is that added that to make it feel "difficult" when it is just a dumb constant struggle.

    THE ONLY maybe good thing, is that you like decent environment looking "ok" and some music that forces you to watch the game as a movie and not playing really.
    There is so much more that the game and not worth wasting my time with it.    … Expand
  13. Mazma
    Dec 25, 2020
    8
    Gioco particolare, comparto grafico perfetto, game play studiato a dovere, trama e personaggi perfetti. Purtroppo la durabilità e la mutenzikne rischiano di renderlo frustrante
  14. Offsetfern
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Good game J
  15. 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
  16. iwasdropped
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    I really don't understand why they made this story into a video game. There is 0 value added to the "experience" by the gameplay. This was the most tedious and frustrating "games" I've ever played. This should have just been a movie, at least then I would be only confused and not angry.
  17. PeterMRus
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    72 часа странного, но запоминающегося геймплея пролетели почти моментально.
    Спасибо Гению за интереснейший сюжет, персонажей со своими неповторимыми историями, уникальную систему мультиплеера и невероятно хорошо подобранную музыку, дополняющую этот пустынный, но прекрасный открытый мир.
    P.S Удивительно, но моя 1050ti, указанная в минималках, выдавала сочную картинку и играбельные 45 -    72 часа странного, но запоминающегося геймплея пролетели почти моментально.
    Спасибо Гению за интереснейший сюжет, персонажей со своими неповторимыми историями, уникальную систему мультиплеера и невероятно хорошо подобранную музыку, дополняющую этот пустынный, но прекрасный открытый мир.

    P.S Удивительно, но моя 1050ti, указанная в минималках, выдавала сочную картинку и играбельные 45 - 60 фпс.    … Expand
  18. Ratingss
    Feb 26, 2021
    3
    The game is extremely casual and the story complete drivel that doesn't drive you to keep playing, quite the contrary, every time you reach a cutscene you ask yourself why are you playing this game, if you have more than two brain cells that is. The Kojima that made the first Metal Gear wouldn't even recognize himself anymore.
  19. Ixedosss
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Изначально, когда игра вышла , с друзьями рофлили на тему данного симулятора почтальона и вот спустя 2 с лишним года решив всё таки попробовать данную игру , понял что создана она не для всех . Если надоели шутеры гриндилки и прочее , то эта игра именно для Вас . Точнее игрофильм . Так что наиграв пока что ~15 часов ставлю твёрдую 10-ку . На мой взгляд Кодзима не зря её создал, так как наИзначально, когда игра вышла , с друзьями рофлили на тему данного симулятора почтальона и вот спустя 2 с лишним года решив всё таки попробовать данную игру , понял что создана она не для всех . Если надоели шутеры гриндилки и прочее , то эта игра именно для Вас . Точнее игрофильм . Так что наиграв пока что ~15 часов ставлю твёрдую 10-ку . На мой взгляд Кодзима не зря её создал, так как на момент - аналогов не существует, на то он и гений :-)… Expand
  20. Nintendonot
    Feb 27, 2021
    2
    Hideo Kojima continuously described death stranding as the first ever stand type game. He considered it so innovative that it would create a whole new genre of video games, and now that we have the game the question that has been on our heads for the last few years can now be answered: "What is a strand type game?" Well it's a special type of game where everything about it besides theHideo Kojima continuously described death stranding as the first ever stand type game. He considered it so innovative that it would create a whole new genre of video games, and now that we have the game the question that has been on our heads for the last few years can now be answered: "What is a strand type game?" Well it's a special type of game where everything about it besides the visuals is a complete piece of trash. Death stranding is one of the most disappointing games I have ever played. The gameplay is walking; you put some packages on your back and walk them from point A to point B. I think the goal was to try and turn walking into exciting gameplay, similar to how Mario did. Well you don't do it like this because it sucks. You'll continuously keep falling over and losing your packages for 35 hours straight. The boss fights are an absolute joke. They have no way of defeating you. Later the game turns into the worst 3rd person shooter ever. Kojima even responded to critics addressing this saying, "Americans are big fans of fps games and Death stranding is not." What does the fact that the game is 3rd person shooter have to do with Americans not liking it? Most Americans back in the day played Fortnite. Now about the story: its just meh. It revolves around the kingdom hearts method of story telling where everything is explained but there is still no context for anything. The characters don't stop talking and every single one of them has some dumb thing to say especially the character Fragile. I'd say the only good part about the game is its visuals and voice acting. I can only hope that this is the last strand type game because it is a complete embarrassment.… Expand
  21. KevLooney
    Jul 24, 2021
    8
    Death stranding is an 8/10. The story is a 6/10. The writing is terrible. The game is saves itself by allowing the player to mostly skip the story. The best parts of the story involve Clifford Unger. The gameplay is an 8/10. It is relaxing. It reminds one of driving or biking wherein one can listen to a podcast or music and never feel bored while doing so. With a 2nd monitor, casuallyDeath stranding is an 8/10. The story is a 6/10. The writing is terrible. The game is saves itself by allowing the player to mostly skip the story. The best parts of the story involve Clifford Unger. The gameplay is an 8/10. It is relaxing. It reminds one of driving or biking wherein one can listen to a podcast or music and never feel bored while doing so. With a 2nd monitor, casually watching a video is also possible. One cannot play death stranding while watching something seriously. One cannot watch a movie and expect to follow along.… Expand
  22. delaware80
    Feb 28, 2022
    8
    Death stranding is in some ways a different game.
    Graphics, gameplay and storytelling war fantastic.
    The story is unique, and I can recommend the game to play.
    BUT: The game is silent - you walk for a time and "nothing happens".
  23. Viktor_Okha
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    Кодзима - гений ! Новаторский геймплей, механики, видео, актёры, саундтрек. В этой игре прекрасно всё. Особенно саундтреки. Тема ББ в конце - просто шедевр
  24. 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
  25. Marcin_Barton
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    I feel stupid for having bought on promotion. Fantastic game, fantastic story. I look forward for the DLC or the sequel.
  26. Domdom21br
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    A good game with a amazing story (25% is trash). Im excited for the part 2.
  27. Zelvensky
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    A new genre. Breathtaking script. Mutual assistance with other players. Kojima, you are a genius.
  28. Johnxrist702
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    Keep on keeping on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. BlueMimulus
    May 3, 2021
    9
    This is a pure Hideo Kojima game. The story is very long and complex with cutscenes that last over an hour. The stealth and shoot gameplay is very similar to metal gear solid V and introduces new walking and building mechanics. The graphics and the game's world are so beautifully done that make playing with the camera irresistible. This game is not for everyone and I wouldn't recommend itThis is a pure Hideo Kojima game. The story is very long and complex with cutscenes that last over an hour. The stealth and shoot gameplay is very similar to metal gear solid V and introduces new walking and building mechanics. The graphics and the game's world are so beautifully done that make playing with the camera irresistible. This game is not for everyone and I wouldn't recommend it to people that prefer fast paste gameplay. The game takes its time to kick in but when you let it grow into you it really shines.… Expand
  30. Bushido95
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Я всегда уверен в играх от Кодзимы потому что это неизменно технически качественный продукт оптимизации которой позавидуют многие игровые студии (да, да, я смотрю на тебя Ubisoft)
    Каждый раз новая игра от Кодзимы это глоток свежего воздуха на фоне бесконечных самоповторов и очередной мультиплеерной гадости.
    Death Stranding совершенно новый удивительный мир со своими правилами и крайне    Я всегда уверен в играх от Кодзимы потому что это неизменно технически качественный продукт оптимизации которой позавидуют многие игровые студии (да, да, я смотрю на тебя Ubisoft)
    Каждый раз новая игра от Кодзимы это глоток свежего воздуха на фоне бесконечных самоповторов и очередной мультиплеерной гадости.
    Death Stranding совершенно новый удивительный мир со своими правилами и крайне проработанным лором.
    Я был удивлен тем на сколько отзывы от критиков и даже обычных пользователей отличаются от действительности и очевидно это связанно с тем, что подавляющая часть из них не прошли даже пролог.
    Справедливости ради пролог тут и вправду затянут, что конечно является минусом.
    Графика в игре эстетична и на самом высочайшем уровне, а кат сцены как всегда очень красивые и интересные, что характерно для Хидэо.
    Отменные персонажи за взаимоотношениями которых интересно наблюдать и что приятно в игре нету карикатурных злодеев или исключительно злых персонажей.
    С геймплеем всё отлично что бы кто не говорил он тут увлекательный и чем дальше ты продвигаешь тем сильнее набирает обороты при помощи кучи инструментов для достижения цели.
    Сюжетная часть мне очень понравилась это большая паутина развешанная ружьями которые выстреливают своевременно в самый подходящий момент.
    От игры получил несоизмеримо больше чем ожидал.    … Expand
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#16 Best PC Game of 2020
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

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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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