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.
  31. Ne_Triss
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Very good game. It will always remain in my heart. I have never regretted that I passed the game first on PS4, and now on PC. Many thanks to 505 Games for the optimization. As for the game itself... I must say at once, it is not for everyone. Someone will find it difficult to understand the intricacies of the plot, someone will find the gameplay dull and uninteresting. Death Stranding isVery good game. It will always remain in my heart. I have never regretted that I passed the game first on PS4, and now on PC. Many thanks to 505 Games for the optimization. As for the game itself... I must say at once, it is not for everyone. Someone will find it difficult to understand the intricacies of the plot, someone will find the gameplay dull and uninteresting. Death Stranding is the kind of game that it is desirable to pass alone, alone with your thoughts. The plot of the game may seem boring, but only at the beginning. With each chapter, you start to empathize with the heroes of the game more and more. i admit honestly, during the first passage, over the final of the game roared like a **** so he was gorgeous and touching. the stories of many characters make you think about some things and maybe rethink them. death stranding is a game that you need to go through wrapped in a warm blanket, drinking hot tea or mulled wine and just relax and enjoy the story and atmosphere of the game. A well-chosen soundtrack will help you in this. There are certainly disadvantages to the game, but I think you've read about them in other reviews. I would recommend this game to those who do not want to strain and sweat, passing this or that location, those who know how to empathize with the game characters and imbued with their stories, those who love long cutscenes (which by the way are smartly shot). If you belong to this group of players, then feel free to buy the game, you will not regret it. but if you want to quickly run through the story or wait for epic battles and shootouts - this game is not for you. Don't waste your money so you won't be disappointed. Good luck couriers, and may Saint BB help you.… Expand
  32. JohnLeit
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    work of art, the story is the most complex and fantastic I have ever seen, great graphics, great ambiance, good facial expressions and the gameplay is good, don't expect too much action
  33. MostafaHaNy
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    The story of the game is excellent and gameplay is in line with the events of the story and was presented in a wonderful way
  34. Rooseweld
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Best visuals of any Pc game. Amazing music, incredible world, Great story and Characters, Addictive and relaxing gameplay. One of the best game on Pc.
  35. Dikano
    Aug 28, 2022
    3
    Interesting premise meets mediocre execution. Death Stranding sadly doesn't do anything particularly well: the initially alluring premise is belabored and convoluted, the characters and dialog are unconvincing and hard to get invested in, the cinematography is sophomoric and gameplay is ultimately relegated to a very thin experience that never particularly engages. All this contributes toInteresting premise meets mediocre execution. Death Stranding sadly doesn't do anything particularly well: the initially alluring premise is belabored and convoluted, the characters and dialog are unconvincing and hard to get invested in, the cinematography is sophomoric and gameplay is ultimately relegated to a very thin experience that never particularly engages. All this contributes to the ultimate shortcoming of the game not being fun and Kojima's self-service cinematics being a long, dull chore.… Expand
  36. 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
  37. lorddragonstar
    Jul 28, 2021
    1
    This game has some great graphics and music. But everything else ranges from mediocre to disastrous.

    The controls feel stiff, sometimes feeling sluggish other times just not responding to your input at all. I think this is by design but it's terrible and feels bad. Everything is frustrating. You tilt, you stumble, you fall, you get stuck on rocks, packages fall off you, the enemies    This game has some great graphics and music. But everything else ranges from mediocre to disastrous.

    The controls feel stiff, sometimes feeling sluggish other times just not responding to your input at all. I think this is by design but it's terrible and feels bad.
    Everything is frustrating. You tilt, you stumble, you fall, you get stuck on rocks, packages fall off you, the enemies knock your packages off, you fall in water, you slide down slopes, vehicles stick slide bonce and defy physics constantly. The UI is a complete mess and an insult to user interface design. You have to press buttons repeatedly to do anything.

    Animations play constantly and you have to repeatedly skip them. Some you can't skip and they are forced on you by an overly egotistical game designer. Nothing is fast or smooth. It's always slow, bumpy, frustrating, and too much.

    The combat is boring even on hard. There's no challenge at all. The boss fights are auto win they are so easy.

    The story is nonsense and it's told in a very repetitive manner, so many times I was just begging for them to get on with it so I could do something, even if the something was playing this boring game.

    Of the thousands of games I've played (yes, thousands) this is in my bottom 5%, and for games I've completed, it's in my bottom 5.

    And yes, it really is that bad.    … Expand
  38. malocite
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Recently purchased on Steam and spent a month or so on this. Invested well over 120 hours in this game. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, sound design, graphics, and story, but didn't love the gameplay. A great deal of effort was put into the story however, and that largely redeems this for me. My recommendation would be not to bother trying to max out every delivery, and max out theRecently purchased on Steam and spent a month or so on this. Invested well over 120 hours in this game. I really enjoyed the atmosphere, sound design, graphics, and story, but didn't love the gameplay. A great deal of effort was put into the story however, and that largely redeems this for me. My recommendation would be not to bother trying to max out every delivery, and max out the STARS at the various facilities and just speed run the game. The story is epic, and it has one of the most incredible endings I've seen in a long time. BTW - There is a known bug in the PC version of this game.

    The following are extremely minor spoilers, I would say they aren't even spoilers but just a good thing to know. The end credits are not the end of the game. AFTER the end credits another scene begins. For me, and several other players on PC once that scene begins and earnest the screen goes black, as if to load something else. This black screen can linger, and ultimately stay there. This is NOT the end of the game. There is well over an hour and 20 minutes of additional story here, mostly told through some pretty awesome cut scenes with incredible motion capture and voice performances. These provide some wonderful exposition and ultimately a very touching and satisfying ending.

    If you don't like games with epic stories, and are focused on action, this game is not for you. This game is highly unique and different. Those who love it... will love it.

    Oh, and a last bit of advice. Focus on zip lines through the mountains... I wasted like 5 days building roads. You're gonna move through a lot faster using the zip lines :)    … Expand
  39. Stereonight
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    I like the idea of online content and beautiful world graphics. There are some weird elements (story telling..) but it's pretty fun.
  40. 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
  41. Pc080972
    May 20, 2023
    2
    Looks good, but what a bore - like a walking simulator with sporadic elements of "horror"
    Incredibly pretentious.
    After being informed by the GUI that game was saved, launching it this morning = no saves present, only new game. Might be the only thing to make this even worse - all that time spend walking having to balance all the way in rough terrain to avoid falling on your *** ...    Looks good, but what a bore - like a walking simulator with sporadic elements of "horror"
    Incredibly pretentious.

    After being informed by the GUI that game was saved, launching it this morning = no saves present, only new game. Might be the only thing to make this even worse - all that time spend walking having to balance all the way in rough terrain to avoid falling on your *** ... only to see all that time wasted due to no save game.

    Got it for free on Epic - had I paid for this **** I would have gone for a refund. Its uninstalled.    … Expand
  42. darkwolf79
    Aug 29, 2022
    1
    First off, visually I can't fault the game. It looks good.
    When it comes to gameplay however, the game is nothing more then a walking simulator.
    Now, don't get me wrong, there are plenty of "walking sim" style games out there that I thoroughly enjoy. This, however, is not one of them. There is neither a good plot nor good gameplay that would carry the game as a whole. It's just empty    First off, visually I can't fault the game. It looks good.
    When it comes to gameplay however, the game is nothing more then a walking simulator.
    Now, don't get me wrong, there are plenty of "walking sim" style games out there that I thoroughly enjoy.
    This, however, is not one of them.
    There is neither a good plot nor good gameplay that would carry the game as a whole. It's just empty repetitiveness.
    Initially the game is quite intreaguing due to its atmosphere but rather quickly the plot becomes just a device to make you walk some more and repeat and collect and deliver more things repeatedly again and again. :/
    Shame, I wanted to like it, but it just doesn't work for me.    … Expand
  43. 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
  44. 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,
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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...
  48. 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
  49. asdfasdf12456
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    Game is suprisingly good. I didn't feel bored at all. I thought I would fall asleep when I played it but I played it straight whole day without stopping. The game gives me something different than other games out there, the satisfaction when building stuff online with different people and linking the structure all together is what keeps me in the game for that long. The game mechanics isGame is suprisingly good. I didn't feel bored at all. I thought I would fall asleep when I played it but I played it straight whole day without stopping. The game gives me something different than other games out there, the satisfaction when building stuff online with different people and linking the structure all together is what keeps me in the game for that long. The game mechanics is another thing keeping me in, because there's no other game that you will trip over something when you are being careless. The tripping mechanics also helps me understand how to walk faster and it is so funny to see the character keeps tripping but not falling at all. I also enjoy the combat part because I can't rely on the same weapon to kill the boss because of the ammo capacity and this keeps me focusing more.… Expand
  50. Bigzeliboba
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    После 118 часов в игре: Кодзима — гений! Я фанат. Кто не согласен, смотри пункт первый. Игра зашла и не хочет выходить. Я получил все звезды и достижения. Такое отношение к жизни и смерти, не может не восхищать. А положенное в игру становится экзотическим блюдом - если полюбишь, то навсегда. Да и не у всех хватит духа попробовать это блюдо. Ведь оно с косой Можете минусить игру сколькоПосле 118 часов в игре: Кодзима — гений! Я фанат. Кто не согласен, смотри пункт первый. Игра зашла и не хочет выходить. Я получил все звезды и достижения. Такое отношение к жизни и смерти, не может не восхищать. А положенное в игру становится экзотическим блюдом - если полюбишь, то навсегда. Да и не у всех хватит духа попробовать это блюдо. Ведь оно с косой Можете минусить игру сколько влезет, но это философия жизни, воспроизведенная в игре. А я проверю, если в подсумках гематические гранаты и пакеты с кровью, заряжена ли травматическия винтовка, есть ли поблизости трос, а вы отстаньте. Доктор велел за 6 минут лекарства доставить. Да не попадутся твари, и пусть попадется транспорт на пути. P.S. Сапоги из-за Вас забыл запасные. ;)… Expand
  51. Yury_Vashurin
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    The story is superb, the characters are great, the gameplay may be kinda boring, but at the same time it's pretty unique and revolutionary. Not the best game, not even the best Kojima game (that one being Metal Gear Solid 3), but still a mustplay for almost everyone.
  52. 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
  53. Unicorling
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    На первый взгляд игра кажется однообразной, про обычную доставку грузов, но чем дальше проходишь, тем сюжет сильнее затягивает, и вот ты уже не можешь от неё оторваться.
  54. savvym
    Jul 29, 2021
    5
    Death Stranding is a realistic walking simulator in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world based in the territory of America where we play as a cargo porter.

    It's story driven and has repetitive quests in a semi-open world. Story is captivating and mysterious but I feel like there are some strange explanations inside missions and the initial tension and horror features evaporate shortly    Death Stranding is a realistic walking simulator in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world based in the territory of America where we play as a cargo porter.

    It's story driven and has repetitive quests in a semi-open world.

    Story is captivating and mysterious but I feel like there are some strange explanations inside missions and the initial tension and horror features evaporate shortly after experiencing them 10 times over.

    There are long cutscenes and a lot of unplayable scenes which you will be skipping on purpose after seeing them so many times and this happens when delivering a cargo, going to private room, repairing a bike and even when entering a BT territory, game stops you and goes into slow motion, like if it was not clear that you are going into danger zone from the signs around put by other players and these zones are same. Even facing BTs who are supposed to kill you, you repatriate and you need to be very bad at game to get to 0 health because after 20 hours in, they still did not manage to kill me, on the hardest difficulty.

    Walking is the most common way of getting around, the transport on bike comes into play after 7 hours but still walking will be required afterwards.

    We have to balance our body so we won't fall and damage the cargo which in some cases can still be delivered if it's not too damaged. The problem is our character will start losing balance easily when carrying over 120 kg and everything above that makes him move very slowly.

    When our guy - Sam - loses too much stamina, he walks slower, he can rest and sleep outside, refuel stamina by drinking a monster energy drink.

    The bike is charged at the power station but the territory first has to be connected to the first main city which requires you to deliver certain supplies.

    Besides taking 2 to 3 km walks across rough terrain with heavy load on the back, there are two types of enemies; BTs and MULEs.

    First, they are ghosts presented in the very start, they appear in the rain which happens in certain areas. They react to sounds and drag you to death if you fail to run off. They can even throw you off the bike.

    Second, they are bandits stealing cargos and use scanners to track your cargo whenever you pass by, they are using electrical weapons to stun you. They are afraid of rain.

    The enemies almost always respawn in the same areas. Many players have put up signs of warning areas but still we can not fully avoid the danger zones, we can only maneuver in between them and outrun them when they start chasing us.

    The bike can also be stopped easily and it's frustrating to beat the same opponents especially because we will be running back and forth a lot.

    Your character is a one man army but without real weapons, he is using his pee and poo grenades and can throw cargo or ram enemies with bike. He can knock them out.

    I see a big problem with building ladders and such to provide me the ways to cross some rough terrains, when going on the edges of areas, you are not allowed to build these bridges despite not being on the edge of the world map, just trying to avoid make a shortcut with a lot of fabricated ladders, the game easily prevents new players from seeing other players bridges and signs, why did the developers have to prevent a solo player from building in their single player game building anywhere they want when they grinded so long to have spare materials.

    The game does not respect a lot of my time and fails a mission by losing materials due to aging rain or BTs, but even worse when an NPC warns me about a nearby body to turn to necro but there is none marked on my map, nor receiving any objective, a couple hours later, a game is over when this supposedly marked body was not near, and was secretly time sensitive main mission as I can progress a couple hours but I can not continue afterwards.

    It is also dragging through its chapters like no other game. The story starts to stagnate just a few hours in, I reached only the 3rd out of 14 after 20 hours, still not completing all missions, you can see for yourself this game is grindy, frustrating and punishing despite not being very difficult.

    Verdict:
    5/10

    If I took the story separately, I would probably say it is worth watching if you like a sci-fi horror movie but the gameplay drags it so low despite being rather innovative at some areas and definitely a good portion of the struggle I was having fun. I can not recommend this game to the general audience, nor to the fans of long story driven RPGs. It is an exhausting and not very rewarding experience. I almost loved it for its visuals but then I get reminded how bad the missions are and how grinding has not helped me at all.    … Expand
  55. Drooo
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Jedna z nejlepších her co jsem kdy hrál. Fantastický příběh. Krásná grafika. Skvělé technické zpracování.
  56. Xplocion
    Feb 17, 2021
    4
    The good:
    The graphics are impressive on PC, minimum 1080 if you want to see it in HD (720-1080). The patches have fixed the stability of the game is now playable (sometimes)
    The bad: Boring story (I did see Kevin Costner's The Postman, 1997, Warner in the cinema) so it is clear where Kojima gets the "creativity and inspiration" from. "Kojima's Great Game" was in some cgi videos of    The good:
    The graphics are impressive on PC, minimum 1080 if you want to see it in HD (720-1080). The patches have fixed the stability of the game is now playable (sometimes)

    The bad:
    Boring story (I did see Kevin Costner's The Postman, 1997, Warner in the cinema) so it is clear where Kojima gets the "creativity and inspiration" from. "Kojima's Great Game" was in some cgi videos of his Hollywood friends cosplaying and the frenetic adventures of him delivering things from point A to point B. Boring gameplay. The game has auto-save but does not let you record progress if you are in the middle of a delivery mission. Fast travel and teleportation points are not used to shorten your path when you have an order to deliver. Weapons arrive after at least half the game has passed. The fights against the bosses and mini-bosses are very simple and disgusting. Once the Hype was dispelled, the trailers were only hoaxes since it took the best scenes and put them to generate hype, but the result has already been seen that it is not this frantic all the time. The ending is a two hour video, really? During the game they tell you that "human beings are isolated in cities" you arrive in the cities and you do not see any humans, do they live in the clouds like the Jetson or underground like the Murlocks? All cities are the same. Sam Porter in the original version without patches had the same balance of a rag-doll, Sam fell on any path that was not minimally level.

    The Meh!:
    The game didn't even come out and it already had a patch that corrects Sam Porter's bad balance. Unlike the console version, here there were no press or influencers playing or generating excessive hype, so many of the structures originally created have disappeared or are about to do so due to deterioration of the rain. The mods make the product placement of Monster and other brands can be edited by Pepsi, beers, ... while the backpacks and briefcases are replaced by packages from UPS, DHL, or food companies, Rappi, Uber Eats, Diddi, Rappi ... the sky's the limit when it comes to customization. The gag of having the mechanical dinosaurs from Horizon Zero Dawn walking around is there, but it's not understood. Don't waste your money on this boring game, on PC there are alternatives like Man Standing or Walking Simulator that at least you will laugh while you play    … Expand
  57. TOKYO_GHOUL_R
    Dec 17, 2020
    4
    В душе не чаю, кто ставит судорожно десятки этому симулятору ходьбы.

    Только гений(в скобках долбоеб) смог придумать сделать обычную ходьбу фишкой всей игры, да еще и убедить сообщество в этом. Перехайпленная игра, которая якобы сводит с ума своей стилистикой оказалась неудачным экспериментом и не более. Будет неверным сравнивать этот сюжет с сюжетом РДР 2, но если вообще по краешку    В душе не чаю, кто ставит судорожно десятки этому симулятору ходьбы.

    Только гений(в скобках долбоеб) смог придумать сделать обычную ходьбу фишкой всей игры, да еще и убедить сообщество в этом. Перехайпленная игра, которая якобы сводит с ума своей стилистикой оказалась неудачным экспериментом и не более.
    Будет неверным сравнивать этот сюжет с сюжетом РДР 2, но если вообще по краешку рассмотреть, то РДР наскучивает томным и ПОНЯТНЫМ сюжетом, который просто надоедает. Здесь же об сюжет черт голову сломит, ибо только к концу игры хоть что-то начинают пояснять, он также затянут, а в придачу к этому очаровательному повествованию идет такой же очаровательный геймплей, состоящий из бега и ходьбы, может быть, иногда езды. Всем тем, кто скажет, что в игре есть сакральный смысл и нечто большее, передаю пламенный привет, ибо опуститься до того, чтобы просто бегать 50 часов в игре за почти 2000 тысячи я лично не готов. Да даже если бы они просто продали набор катсцен, то все оказалось бы лучше. Как обычно игра нашла своих поклонников, которые строят мосты и ходят туда-сюда десятками часов, но это уже их проблемы.

    Итогом сего произведения от Кодзимы(которого хуй пойми зачем окрестили гением недалекие, ибо кроме МГС, он ничего не сделал) является: для обыденного геймера игру нужно просто пропустить, а сюжет посмотреть на ютубе. Тратить свое время на вот это никому не советую.    … Expand
  58. Krofes
    Mar 23, 2021
    0
    Truly masterpiece, that was an absolutely new gaming experience since... uh-oh, I don't know, maybe from the first time I've tried MMO games in 00's.
  59. Thdragoon
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Death stranding takes like a 7 to 8 hrs to get started, but after that it's story and gameplay progress faster.Its soundtrack is amazing along with many of other songs.It has 14 chapters and an epilogue. And grqphics are great too.
  60. Karbon
    Dec 16, 2020
    9
    The game is awesome. If you like games that offer you more than just kill stuff, this game is for you. Almost everything you do give you that good sensation of an well done job.
    The cinematography is on point. The only thing I few it's off is the way the story is presented to you and how the game introduce Sam to the "job" you need to do.
    A warning for you: the game will kick off few    The game is awesome. If you like games that offer you more than just kill stuff, this game is for you. Almost everything you do give you that good sensation of an well done job.
    The cinematography is on point. The only thing I few it's off is the way the story is presented to you and how the game introduce Sam to the "job" you need to do.
    A warning for you: the game will kick off few hours in (if you expend time doing everything) . Don't trust any idiot that played the game for 1 to 2 hours.    … Expand
  61. Tabletka663
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Отличный сюжет, великолепный геймплей и очень интересные игровые решения. Наиграл более 50 часов и буду играть дальше. Кодзима гений
  62. EVGSounsFX
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Great plot. Excellent acting. Excellent production. I really liked the gameplay. Great design of locations and everything in the game. I am very pleased with the work of the composer and sound designer. Thanks to the developers for a great game.
  63. Divere
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    best movie game i ever played, really cool story and many ways to play this game, if you don't want play courier simulator - just don't be, go through story points and just enjoy the story
  64. MK11
    Oct 16, 2021
    0
    I played the original game on PS4. Easily one of the worst games I've ever played for 8th Generation consoles and among the worst I've played in general. The story is absolutely horrible and impossible to follow, a problem shared with Metal Gear Solid 2, another Kojima product I don't like.

    The gameplay is even worse and is easily the worst I've ever played on PS4. This game proves that    I played the original game on PS4. Easily one of the worst games I've ever played for 8th Generation consoles and among the worst I've played in general. The story is absolutely horrible and impossible to follow, a problem shared with Metal Gear Solid 2, another Kojima product I don't like.

    The gameplay is even worse and is easily the worst I've ever played on PS4. This game proves that Kojima needs Konami more than Konami needs Kojima. Go back to Konami please.    … Expand
  65. frostinfernal
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the first time in my life I cried at the end of the game. It is a masterpiece. Thanks for all!… Expand
  66. Melkor13
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    I think this game is most to mature people and a little excentric. There is a serious purpose to do different, to innovate and put the player in a different perspective than common in other games. The storyline is a excellent sci fi, very intersting and intriging. It is perceived that it is a game made with great care and true affection. For me is a very fun game to. Maybe some playersI think this game is most to mature people and a little excentric. There is a serious purpose to do different, to innovate and put the player in a different perspective than common in other games. The storyline is a excellent sci fi, very intersting and intriging. It is perceived that it is a game made with great care and true affection. For me is a very fun game to. Maybe some players learn to give value when bee olders, because it is a classic areready.… Expand
  67. SickK
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    Just an amazing experience unlike any other. It is a must play, if I say so myself..
  68. 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.
  69. 85103
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    Cut scene, and more cut scenes, and too much cut scenes.
    That's why it is the movie, not a game.
  70. TangChao
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    玩了前两章 ，好玩，绝对10分，不错，有意思，优化很好，垃圾IGN，
    玩到第三章 ，从上面跑到下面，又从下面跑到上面，草拟吗的又要从上面跑到下面
    玩到第五章 ，跑路，战斗，BT，跑路，战斗，BT，总算到雪山山顶了，好吧下山，吗的又要上山？还要带个包袱，甘霖娘的小岛秀夫 玩到第六章 ，对不起IGN，我误会你了 第七 ，第八，第九，第十，我己经麻木了 这个游戏就是个“开头的神作”，越玩到后面越感到乏味 很多人之所以给高分大多数都只是玩了个开头或者只是冲着小岛去的 单机模式那天文数字的材料收集让我望而却步 联机模式下别人造好了建筑，游戏又少了份建造的乐趣    玩了前两章 ，好玩，绝对10分，不错，有意思，优化很好，垃圾IGN，
    玩到第三章 ，从上面跑到下面，又从下面跑到上面，草拟吗的又要从上面跑到下面
    玩到第五章 ，跑路，战斗，BT，跑路，战斗，BT，总算到雪山山顶了，好吧下山，吗的又要上山？还要带个包袱，甘霖娘的小岛秀夫
    玩到第六章 ，对不起IGN，我误会你了
    第七 ，第八，第九，第十，我己经麻木了

    这个游戏就是个“开头的神作”，越玩到后面越感到乏味
    很多人之所以给高分大多数都只是玩了个开头或者只是冲着小岛去的

    单机模式那天文数字的材料收集让我望而却步
    联机模式下别人造好了建筑，游戏又少了份建造的乐趣
  71. 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
  72. hileger
    Jan 29, 2023
    3
    Завуалированный СЖВ ,ЛГБТ Кал с примесью Трансгуманизма.........................
  73. PatrikPotter
    May 28, 2023
    9
    My Personal review for "Death Stranding" Finished 29.06.2021 on Pc
    The Death Stranding was gameplaywise first 10hours alright, nothing too special but still something kinda new, after those 10 hours it began to bore me and i had to take a break 20hours in the game.
    The gameplay in Death Stranding was 8/10 times boring and not inovative enough, but the other 2/10 times it was actually    My Personal review for "Death Stranding" Finished 29.06.2021 on Pc
    The Death Stranding was gameplaywise first 10hours alright, nothing too special but still something kinda new, after those 10 hours it began to bore me and i had to take a break 20hours in the game.
    The gameplay in Death Stranding was 8/10 times boring and not inovative enough, but the other 2/10 times it was actually good. The Bosses had little to no mechanics and i think those were the places where they could spice things up but they didnt.
    The Graphics in this game were fenomenal, one of the better looking games ever.
    The World of Death Stranding is really creative and something really Unique, for the story goes the same, very interesting and creative story with alot of turns and nice plot twists, i enjoyed every second of the story parts, even though i would like that the story was told a bit faster,i think that the story was very slowly told but other than that very well made by Hideo Kojima.
    Music and Sound system in the Death Stranding were fenomenal, really fit the scene.
    Overall i enjoyed my 41 hours of Death Stranding and i would recommend it to people. The gameplay was a bit bland at times but the Story, the World and the Music make up to it.    … Expand
  74. 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! :)
  75. GoodweenXD
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Офигенная игра! Сюжет, игра актеров! Всё супер! Ждём новую игру от Кодзимы!
  76. maxpayne112
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    A great implementation of a bold idea. Never played any of Kojima's games but after finishing this game I understand why he is been called a genius. Sad to see in comments people complaining about gameplay, DS is not about gameplay. It is about immersion, exploring and gazing.
  77. kaldave74
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed the 129 hours in Death stranding and completing all the achievements on PC, unlike what I am doing now with the 10 hours that I go in Horizon Zero Dawn, this game deserves more valuation, it is a rare gem that not many are going to understand and you won't even take the time to do it so, you miss it.
  78. Kokande
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and chill game but of course not everyone can see it. For me it is the best game
  79. HexadecimalByte
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    The game is hard to get used to, it's not the best game with the best graphics but it's not terrible. There's many negative things about this game, I was hoping it wouldn't go too far from mgs, the gameplay is frustrating for me to play.
  80. Thanatos425
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, not for everyone of course but i enjoyed every minute of it, story coming from Hideo Kojima is of course amazing.
  81. unpredictable
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is one of that games that I can give 10/10 even if I sincerely believe that nothing can be so ideal. It CAN be so next to ideal, as I think. 3 weeks passed after I finished Death Stranding. I can't forget it. When I watch a video about the game tears welling up in my eyes. I really think Kojima did his best – his new best – in that game. His way of storytelling is not forDeath Stranding is one of that games that I can give 10/10 even if I sincerely believe that nothing can be so ideal. It CAN be so next to ideal, as I think. 3 weeks passed after I finished Death Stranding. I can't forget it. When I watch a video about the game tears welling up in my eyes. I really think Kojima did his best – his new best – in that game. His way of storytelling is not for everyone. I think majority of people won't like his works because the worlds of Kojima stand on something that is not real for us – and if you want to understand a game, you should turn off your brain and forget everything. Either you convince, or you think the game is delirium. I am used to Kojima's way with the help of MGS series. I passed stages of rage and negation.I entered the stage of acceptance. And I lost it when I finished the game. Now my world feels incomplete. Once I was even scared to go outside in the rain. The game awakened primal fear. The game broke the fourth wall so well it made me uncomfortable. That's the way. Bravo. Hideo, I am waiting for other masterpieces. I would also like to express my gratitude to the development team for making a competent port and the game has been working perfectly since release. The close-to-reality graphics struck from the first minute, I thought it was a recorded video, but it was a cutscene on a game engine. My only remark about the technical performance is that, I think, anisotropic filtering not working very good in "city" landscape, a lot of shimmer on the horizon. And also the health bars and shoes got less anti-aliasing and this is very noticeable when they are next to beautiful, perfectly anti-aliased equipment icons. Looks like the bars were upscaled from 360p to FHD and the icons were native FHD. but this is irrelevant. thank you again, thank you all!… Expand
  82. AmazonGrace
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Definitely a blockbuster game—and a one of a kind. The false reviewers fail to mention this aspect unfortunately.

    Performance is awesome on the PC with buttery smooth frame-rates. In addition, it's classy game in the making. Fun for most people who enjoy a host of different gameplay mechanics: Riding motorbikes, driving trucks, zip-lining through a mountain or river, exploration,    Definitely a blockbuster game—and a one of a kind. The false reviewers fail to mention this aspect unfortunately.

    Performance is awesome on the PC with buttery smooth frame-rates.

    In addition, it's classy game in the making. Fun for most people who enjoy a host of different gameplay mechanics: Riding motorbikes, driving trucks, zip-lining through a mountain or river, exploration, inventory management, and last but not least the masterful blend between gameplay and movie-like cinematics. Story-wise, it's something completely new and extraordinary. Give it a try~    … Expand
  83. hanus35
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Picked it is 2 days ago.... Have literally played nonstop! Love this game! If your a fan of Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid, horror movies, sci-fi.... you'll love this! It has everything!
  84. biggamejames101
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, but I would recommend that you listen to podcasts while you're playing it (similar to Euro Truck Simulator). Visually brilliant.
  85. mrdiegos
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    There's one thing to any people who spent time for something, no matter what - read the book, watch tv-series or cinema, look at theater scene, watch the football match and etc. Anything of that can be conclude at the final - is it worth it or not. We can read the detective book, where's all book boring, but final twist makes all sense. We can saw a boring 1-way game with 5-0 till the end,There's one thing to any people who spent time for something, no matter what - read the book, watch tv-series or cinema, look at theater scene, watch the football match and etc. Anything of that can be conclude at the final - is it worth it or not. We can read the detective book, where's all book boring, but final twist makes all sense. We can saw a boring 1-way game with 5-0 till the end, where second team make unreal and win 6-5 and all another situations. The death stranding are the same. The gameplay in the game might be boring and not for any type of players. Its repetitive, its boring, yes. The main thing - to show how lonely was Sam before that main mission to connect America. But OMG that final episodes (episodes 10-14), final narrative and final twists. It was extremely touching, emotional, shocking and unbelievable ! Its make all sense after finishing this journey. 10/10 from me, and one of the best experience of all time for me. Excellent characters, their stories, their actors play. Insane music (cmon guys, who not touched by BB's theme?). Perfect graphics. What else you need? C'mon - in driving simulators you driving circle maps for 1000 times and no one say its boring bla-bla. In Counter-Strike/BF/Overwatch you play same maps for 1000 hours. Here you need some near 15-20 hours for story gameplay and people got crazy as #$% for some reason… Expand
  86. Excalibrad
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Awesome atmosphere, genuis game ideas ,
    But game is tooo long for play. you should try it.
  87. PhilipJFries
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great game, one weird, harsh, understandable game. This game is only boring or repetitive if you play it wrong, there are so many ways to make deliveries easier and combat more fun that it seems endless. Albeit the combat only gets better with more deliveries but the delivery paths get better to. Honestly thought about giving up after the first 7 hours but once you get past the first bossGreat game, one weird, harsh, understandable game. This game is only boring or repetitive if you play it wrong, there are so many ways to make deliveries easier and combat more fun that it seems endless. Albeit the combat only gets better with more deliveries but the delivery paths get better to. Honestly thought about giving up after the first 7 hours but once you get past the first boss its much more fun… Expand
  88. YoderickRM
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Historia original y emotiva de principio a fin con un mensaje interesante y de reflexión. El gameplay es diferente a otros juegos y se puede volver adictivo. El juego te ofrece constantemente cosas nuevas y no cae en lo repetitivo.
    Un juego increíble.
  89. Bawir
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    I'm not sure that right words to describe the experience of Death Stranding are even exist...
    This is inimitably well combined with each other when we're talking about game mechanics and gameplay in general, utterly well made when we're talking about animations and graphic, and oh damn... infinitely spectacular and deafening when we're talking about the story and the lore.
    In a    I'm not sure that right words to describe the experience of Death Stranding are even exist...
    This is inimitably well combined with each other when we're talking about game mechanics and gameplay in general, utterly well made when we're talking about animations and graphic, and oh damn... infinitely spectacular and deafening when we're talking about the story and the lore.

    In a nutshell - Breathtaking!

    [i][b]This game isn't about eternally running guy with a tremendous backpack, but about torn world full of people obsessed with their own fears, about adventure that leads through all types of trials. This game is about life reaching out to the sky, about what does it mean to have connections between people, how we could rise and how we could fall.

    You must play this through and out, there's no way you don't.    … Expand
  90. WilldaBeast_69
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Don’t listen to the haters, the game is different. It’s a story, it’s cinematic, beautiful, it’s ART. I for one can really appreciate the experience.
  91. Gheliche
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Facinating and moving storytelling based game with new style of gameplay. With out a doubt, kojima knows how to design and wtrite a stroty suitable for new modle game.
    I totally understand if people don't get into the the form that the game represents. But it was satisfying and full of emotions for me at least.
    Tnx to those who helped this game to be developed for pc with new features.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. SteraxDE
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Very good graphics meet an wonderful world, a great soundtrack and a game with a soul. Love it.
  98. ErayTellezi
    Jan 25, 2021
    7
    Hikayesi ve yarattığı evrenle oynanışı bu denli uyumlu bir oyun çok az bulunur. Oyunun hikayesi birbirine yardım etmek üzerine kurulu, bağ kurmakla ilgili. Oynanışta da bazı npc'lere bir şeyler götürüp ağ kuruyorsunuz. Ve online oyuncuların kurduğu yapılardan faydalanabiliyorsunuz. Bu da yine bağ kurmak ve yardımlaşmak ile ilgili. O çetin şartlarda bu sıcacık duyguyu hissediyorsunuz.Hikayesi ve yarattığı evrenle oynanışı bu denli uyumlu bir oyun çok az bulunur. Oyunun hikayesi birbirine yardım etmek üzerine kurulu, bağ kurmakla ilgili. Oynanışta da bazı npc'lere bir şeyler götürüp ağ kuruyorsunuz. Ve online oyuncuların kurduğu yapılardan faydalanabiliyorsunuz. Bu da yine bağ kurmak ve yardımlaşmak ile ilgili. O çetin şartlarda bu sıcacık duyguyu hissediyorsunuz.

    Kargo taşımak sıkıcı gelmedi. Oyun ilerledikçe sürekli yeni ekipman veriyor. Ama bir kaç tanesi hariç oynanışı ne kadar değiştiriyorlar tartışmalı. Her bölümün hikayesinin bir yan karaktere ayrılmış olması kargo taşımayı anlamlı hale getirdi.

    Oyundan Higgs'in getirdiği dev insansı boss ile (Yine japo oyunu yine dev boss. Şu atom bombasının travmasını bi atlatamadınız be kardeşim.) kapışıp yeninceye kadar oldukça keyif aldım. Ancak ondan sonraki her şey tam bir faciaydı. Öbür tarafta Higgs ile tekrar tekrar dövüşmek, sonrasında oyunun sizi haritanın başından sonuna kadar yürümek zorunda bırakması ve ardından gelen sonsuz süredeki ara sahneler. Higgs'in getirdiği boss'u yendiğimde oyun bitti sandım. Ancak onun üzerine bir 10 saat daha oynadım ya da izledim demeliyim. Hikayeyi derinleştirmek adına yapılan boş ve tutarsız muhabbetler. Şunu söylemeliyim ki kurduğu evren olarak gördüğüm en saçma sanatsal içeriklerden birisi. Uyduruk kavramlar üretip üfürmüşler. Tutarlılık yok, hiçbir şey yok. Hikayenin dandikliğini sürekli diyaloglarla anlatmaya çalışmasından anlayabiliriz zaten.

    Sonuçta son 10 saatine kadar iyi ondan sonrası kepaze bir oyun olmuş. Sonu da saçma sapan bir yere çıktı zaten.    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. mirumir
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    гениально. и большего не сказать. концептуально свежая игра с глубоким миром.
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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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