Death Stranding

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2355 Ratings

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  1. Denta-80
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Typical Kojima. an absolute masterpiece. movie-ready trailer. gripping story. one of the best games i have played in 30 years of gaming experience
  2. Mansel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Can't. Stop. Playing. Easily best game of 2020.

    Gorgeous graphics. Captivating storyline. Addictive gameplay (but addictive like water, or food, not crack). Superb soundtrack. A (semi)unique online experience - think Dark Souls. All in all, highly recommended. Do not listen to negative reviews of people, who haven't even played the game. saying its Amazon Delivery Simulator 2020,    Can't. Stop. Playing. Easily best game of 2020.

    Gorgeous graphics.
    Captivating storyline.
    Addictive gameplay (but addictive like water, or food, not crack).
    Superb soundtrack.
    A (semi)unique online experience - think Dark Souls.

    All in all, highly recommended. Do not listen to negative reviews of people, who haven't even played the game. saying its Amazon Delivery Simulator 2020,

    Also, do not watch any videos. Don't spoil it for yourself.    … Expand
  3. EmpireNO
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I've played for 15+ hours on the PC version on hard. I must say I still love this game. It gives me a sense of exploration, og solitude, excitement and even wonder and psychological horror. It's not often a game brings so many emotions and I love the atmosphere and music. I give this a solid 9 out of 10.

    Other fav games: The Witcher 3, Dark Souls, Ni No Kuni, Ori, Monster Hunter, RDR2, ++
  4. Klintrup
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    The writing, storytelling and direction of this game was amazing, one of my favorite games of the past few years, it takes the player out of the standard "hero" narrative of many other games, but still manages to keep the story telling focused throughout the game.

    Personally I enjoyed the gameplay elements, especially the collaborative multiplayer elements where you feel your connection    The writing, storytelling and direction of this game was amazing, one of my favorite games of the past few years, it takes the player out of the standard "hero" narrative of many other games, but still manages to keep the story telling focused throughout the game.

    Personally I enjoyed the gameplay elements, especially the collaborative multiplayer elements where you feel your connection with other players even though you never meet them.

    The game is best enjoyed when you know what you're signing up for, this is a collaborative resource management simulation with a beautifully interwoven story some parts are told ingame and others are told in very long cutscenes - just sit back and enjoy because they usually take 30+ minutes each (can be paused).

    Graphics are beautiful and the experience was surreal and beautiful.    … Expand
  5. Bitek
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    I am about 60 hours into Death Stranding and I think this is one of the best games I played in recent memory. This game is so much more than a “walking simulator”. I bought the game for PC after months of telling myself that I would not enjoy game like Death Stranding because what can be cool about delivering stuff. This concept just sounds boring on the surface but after playing the gameI am about 60 hours into Death Stranding and I think this is one of the best games I played in recent memory. This game is so much more than a “walking simulator”. I bought the game for PC after months of telling myself that I would not enjoy game like Death Stranding because what can be cool about delivering stuff. This concept just sounds boring on the surface but after playing the game for hours I must say that there is so much more into this game than just being a “Fed-ex driver”.

    First being “delivery boy” is not boring because there are different set of challenges player must go through to accomplish the goals. Deliveries can be done in many different ways and as the game progress new equipment / vehicles are unlocked that make delivering easier and faster.

    There is the online component of this game. It is huge part of it in my opinion. Death Stranding without multiplayer would just not be the same. This is the game that combines single player and multiplayer components into one very cool game.

    Because of the online component it does not feel like you are alone in the game. It feels like you are part of huge community with the same goal of reunifying the country.

    You want to help other players. You want to build structures, leave tips and warnings.

    It is rewarding to build structures and then later receive likes from other players because you know that you helped someone else.

    I’ve been in many situations when other players structures help me to finish my delivery faster and more efficiently.

    So building structures is big part of the game. Myself I have spent hours rebuilding highways so other players and I could use it to faster deliveries.

    Then there is the combat. There is a lot of it through out the game. The further you progress the more combat situations you will encounter. You can choose from arsenal of lethal and non-lethal weapons. The combat is very similar to Metal Gear Solid games.

    Then there is the horror component of the game. The more you play it the creepier it becomes.

    Then there is the story which is interesting and the more you play the game the more you want to explore it more to find out what happened next. It is important to read all messages in the game because they explain the world of death stranding and also provide extra missions (like the ones for Cyberpunk 2077.

    Finally, the graphics. Death Stranding cut scenes are probably the closest to photo realism in game I have ever seen. The game is just gorgeous all through out. Playing the game on PC on ultrawide monitor adds to the extra level of immersion because everything in the game is done in ultrawide, including the cut scenes.

    The game is long. There are 12 chapters in the game. I am 60 hours in it and I am on chapter 7 but this is fine because there is no need to rush it whatsoever. You want to take this game slow so you can explore it and learn more about the world of Death Stranding.

    Death Stranding is a must play game for fans of science fiction. It is weird, unusual and yet very addictive game.

    Bottom line is that this game is way more than just a walking simulator.    … Expand
  6. ERRORandBSOD
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i played ever and i played them a lot for 25 years. The story is just mind breaking as nearly always for Hideo Kojima
  7. HoshiWolf
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Truly a masterpiece in so many ways, from the photorealistic visuals and incredible framerate, to the amazing writing and sometimes funny dialogue. An incredible achievement from Kojima, a game that gives you back what you put into it with chill vibes interspersed with intense action and suspense. I spare spoilers but at certain points it really feels like metal gear solid evolved.Truly a masterpiece in so many ways, from the photorealistic visuals and incredible framerate, to the amazing writing and sometimes funny dialogue. An incredible achievement from Kojima, a game that gives you back what you put into it with chill vibes interspersed with intense action and suspense. I spare spoilers but at certain points it really feels like metal gear solid evolved.

    10/10 49 hrs game completed    … Expand
  8. RomperStomper
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece.

    But it is not for everybody. Definitely.

    If you like a good story, with unique gameplay play it. The higher is your IQ the faster you'll finish it. And you must play it in online mode otherwise it will be tedious and all the uniqueness will be gone.
  9. Peeto
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    OK, Firstly. I do not have PS4 (I sold my pro like 2 years ago). Only gaming PC and I mainly play on XoneX. I started to game and grow up with 8-bits (zx spectrum). I was mostly not fan of the exclusive PS games, yes they were OK games, but mostly overhyped and although very cinematics and with very high audio video presentation, to me, most of them were boring. So you have theOK, Firstly. I do not have PS4 (I sold my pro like 2 years ago). Only gaming PC and I mainly play on XoneX. I started to game and grow up with 8-bits (zx spectrum). I was mostly not fan of the exclusive PS games, yes they were OK games, but mostly overhyped and although very cinematics and with very high audio video presentation, to me, most of them were boring. So you have the introduction, so you can see I am not hater of SONY, although I do not have their console. Now to most honest review regarding DS. I was expecting boring walking simulator (as a lot haters says). I buy the game on PC and try to stay with open mind and without any influence. So what you get from DS? It starts slowly with A LOT cinematics... but it is just due to slow and carefull introduction in to this strange world. I keep comming back to the game night by night and long cinematics stops and GAMEPLAY opens to full potential. It is not walking simulator. Definately not. IT HAS ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY ACTUALLY. Audio-video is at very high standard, animations are great. Story is interesting, world is AMAZING, as well as atmosphere. I explore everything myself and find this world and creator of this world nearly genius, because nobody ni gaming industry offers you such a detaily described and rich world of unknown with all of its details, which starsts to make sense. As game opens, its freely up to you... u can do side quests, do what you want, upgrade what you want and explore they way you want. You can build and make your life easier, you can fix vehicle early on to open possibilities... I am 15hrs in and game is STILL THROWING new and new things to me! Look, I game like over 35 years already, and if this game does not deserve full max score 10/10 I really do not know, which other game can deserve this. You have like everything in here and with very high standard executed. I recommend this game to anyone sink their time in to. It is really worth it. REgarding performance - I have just a average PC, but game runs on max without problem on 1440p on my sysstem. I did not have single crash to desktop or single bug. Game is not stutter on my PC at all. Port is very well done (1060 6GB + i54690).… Expand
  10. VILATTI
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best game every. Very interesting plot, characters and lor of the game.
    everyone buy it and enjoy!
  11. JJRambo
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    I was among the ones that said this game was absurd and it would suck, a fedex simulator.
    But i gave it a change and thank the videogame gods i did it. Amazing story, amazing graphics, great actors. And the walking isn't all that bad, it really isn't and you quicky have upgrades that make live very easy.
    Give it a try.
  12. johnny-hovo
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the games which value will be understood after couple of years! One of the games that drive forward the video game industry.
    As always, Kojima showed the heartbreaking story, characters, narrative etc...
    Many people say that the game is overloaded with new therms, new namings and overall the narrative is too hard to understand... Maybe it is so, but the new universe is created in    One of the games which value will be understood after couple of years! One of the games that drive forward the video game industry.
    As always, Kojima showed the heartbreaking story, characters, narrative etc...
    Many people say that the game is overloaded with new therms, new namings and overall the narrative is too hard to understand... Maybe it is so, but the new universe is created in the game, so it is obvious that the game should have something new.
    I'd recomend those people to go and play regular games, just to kill time, and without soul in it. This one has everything that represents the art itself. Good luck to the development team in the next project.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. max_gradient
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Extremely weird game/settings/characters, but strangely addictive gameplay loop with some very clever progression/escalation built in. I would say this is one of the must-play releases, definitely an experience in itself.
  15. Truejustice
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    dont trust local virgin trolls who hate on kojima... on steam game has 93 % user score. Its amazing game with great story, graphic and gameplay 10/10
  16. mohammadhoseinj
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    In a world full of negative things, Death Stranding is Positive in every single aspect. DS is a worth-taking Journey that will make you cry, laugh, and think about Life. Fantastic Graphics, One of the Best Narratives that VideoGame industry has ever seen and a gameplay loop that is meaningful and comforting. Play this game, and Don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
  17. lolxdd
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра 2019 года перебралась на пк. Из минусов - немного затянута, скучные боссы. Из плюсов - музыкальное сопровождение, геймплей, атмосфера и приятная графика, сюжет на уровне. Ах, да безупречно работающая новая концепция социалгейм через лайки и помощь другим игрокам. Платина на пс4, буду проходить на пк.Лучшая игра 2019 года перебралась на пк. Из минусов - немного затянута, скучные боссы. Из плюсов - музыкальное сопровождение, геймплей, атмосфера и приятная графика, сюжет на уровне. Ах, да безупречно работающая новая концепция социалгейм через лайки и помощь другим игрокам. Платина на пс4, буду проходить на пк.
  18. Pat1711
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The PC port for this game is honestly very good for a game that was made for console. No bugs so far and the FPS is fantastic.

    Overall great game with a great story and amazing visuals. A must play. P.S. don't mind the negative reviews. Most are from people who haven't even bought the game/played it. When you check Steam it's sitting at around 90% because only people who    The PC port for this game is honestly very good for a game that was made for console. No bugs so far and the FPS is fantastic.

    Overall great game with a great story and amazing visuals. A must play.

    P.S. don't mind the negative reviews. Most are from people who haven't even bought the game/played it. When you check Steam it's sitting at around 90% because only people who bought/played can rate on Steam.    … Expand
  19. tomoman
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Great game. Dont understand why some many poor minded poeple making this bomb review, it just dosent make sense. I think user review just finished for many years. Its just stupid. We dont need user reviews any more.
  20. rBose
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ive played so far on PC this year, perfectly optimized.

    Im running it maxed on a gtx 1060, i5 8500 and 16gigs, perfectly stable 60fps
  21. mentrix
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Wspaniała oprawa graficzna i dźwiękowa. Niesamowity klimat. Działa przepięknie na starszym kompie. i7 3770, gtx 1060. Polecam! Great graphics and sound. Incredible climate. Works beautifully on an older computer. i7 3770, gtx 1060. I recommend!
  22. UrsusArctos
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    First of all, it's not for everyone. If you are only into fast paced shooters and action packed games, it may not be for you.

    To me, this game is an amazing experience. It's one of the most amazingly immersive games I've played in my 30 years as a gamer. The characters, the plot, the gameplay loop, the social aspect, the attention to details, the environment, the mystery behind the    First of all, it's not for everyone. If you are only into fast paced shooters and action packed games, it may not be for you.

    To me, this game is an amazing experience.
    It's one of the most amazingly immersive games I've played in my 30 years as a gamer.
    The characters, the plot, the gameplay loop, the social aspect, the attention to details, the environment, the mystery behind the story, everything is incredible!
    If I had to give it a flaw, it would probably be some of the vehicles physics (mostly bikes), but it's not enough to lose a point out of 10.

    If you're not sure if you want to try it or not, watch the first 20/30 minutes of a walkthrough on youtube, the decide for yourself! You'll have a good idea of the world and you'll see a bit of gameplay, though a lot of it gets unwrapped after about 10 hours. It's a game where you need to take your time.    … Expand
  23. gorulez
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The best game of the decade! No joke, Kojima is genius. He's been able to troll whole gaming industry and did it in perfect manner,
  24. CAPTAIN-2007
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    PC version is absolutely better in every way possible so I'll give it a 10
    Masterpiece! Graphic arts, sound, story. All good. You should try this, but everyone may not like the game.Thank you, Kojima.
  25. Joote
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in donkeys years. Much more than just a walking simulator it's a fantastic experience and story.
    A lot of people shun it after playing for a hour when the first few hours are mainly a tutorial. The game keeps growing better and better until you can't put it down.
    Death Stranding is a frigging masterpiece on the PC.
  26. 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!
  27. hamoonbeigi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. One of the best games I’ve ever played! If you like Kojima’s games you need to buy this game!
  28. 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.
  29. dimvcl
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    best game ever kokima is god there is no game like this in the industry yet
  30. Lupenta
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This is with no doubt the most original and addictive game ever. In addition, the gameplay, graphics, music and story are really stunning, awesome, wonderful... Only a genius could have created this great piece of art. And only the dumbest beings on earth will be incapable of giving it the value that it deserves.
    Don't listen to rat kids and fortnite lovers... This game is made for    This is with no doubt the most original and addictive game ever. In addition, the gameplay, graphics, music and story are really stunning, awesome, wonderful... Only a genius could have created this great piece of art. And only the dumbest beings on earth will be incapable of giving it the value that it deserves.
    Don't listen to rat kids and fortnite lovers... This game is made for intelligent and mature people.
    Enjoy it as much as I did.    … Expand
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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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