Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. BrCEIFADORbR
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo do ano para aos consoles. Os gráficos e história são incríveis e a jogabilidade é muito boa pra quem gosta de admirar um jogo
  2. Srjpedro
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Jogo incrível muito inovador tem diversos elementos de sobrevivência um steath muito bom
  3. Dragnet
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
  4. Kirito_
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I love this game，It made me feel like an unprecedented experience.10/10 score
  5. Abel121
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a unique game, it’s not for everyone because it’s a navigation game, not an exploration game. Kojima didn’t let go MGS because of the stealth sections and the supernatural enemies, his critic on how society is breaking apart and needs to be reconnected might no get everyone but it’s there.
  6. Franky95
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco stupendo, sensazionale.
    Sembra di trovarsi veramente dispersi in un modo devastato.    … Expand
  7. Greengoblin
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, visionary, appealing, intelligent and fun, don't get me started on the graphics!!! AMAZING GAME!!!
  8. Your_Andrew
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    As for me, I liked this game. But If you want some action or fight is not for you.
  9. llordnakcor
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Voilà une œuvre qui participe à faire grandir le monde du jeu vidéo, œuvre qui va diviser la communauté des joueurs sur le moment, mais qui va sans doute marquer l'histoire du jeu vidéo pour ses partis pris culottés: transformer les quêtes fedex, généralement inintéressantes, en un jeu complet passionnant; miser sur la corde et non sur le bâton, se connecter plutôt que de se battre, bâtirVoilà une œuvre qui participe à faire grandir le monde du jeu vidéo, œuvre qui va diviser la communauté des joueurs sur le moment, mais qui va sans doute marquer l'histoire du jeu vidéo pour ses partis pris culottés: transformer les quêtes fedex, généralement inintéressantes, en un jeu complet passionnant; miser sur la corde et non sur le bâton, se connecter plutôt que de se battre, bâtir plutôt que détruire, prendre son temps plutôt que de se précipiter, liker plutôt que scorer.... Des triples A qui expérimentent, qui proposent quelque chose à part que certains détesteront sans aucun doute, mais que d'autres savoureront, rien que pour cela ça mérite un 10, ne serait-ce que pour dire à l'industrie du jeu vidéo qu'il y a bien des joueurs pour ce type de créations. Je retourne me perdre dans le jeu :)… Expand
  10. Firefistace117
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Ok, So Many Losers and Morons giving this game a 0 and 1, These Idiots should be largely ignored as this game is a VERY long game and they posted pretty fast almost impossibly fast to have gotten solid time with this type of game. So aside from that Even if you find the Gameplay boring (which i get isnt for everyone) if you honestly think this game is a 0-5 when it has some of the bestOk, So Many Losers and Morons giving this game a 0 and 1, These Idiots should be largely ignored as this game is a VERY long game and they posted pretty fast almost impossibly fast to have gotten solid time with this type of game. So aside from that Even if you find the Gameplay boring (which i get isnt for everyone) if you honestly think this game is a 0-5 when it has some of the best Graphics,Barley Any Bugs, Great Traversal mechanics,very very good story (if you actually pay attention to it)excellent music score and a VERY unique gaming experience that has the balls to try something new... Your an absolute moron if you think all that but "boring" gameplay warrents a 0 and a 1 seriously thats worse scores then pieces of **** like anthem and fallout 76 got. So my only conclusion is at least 90% of these negative scores are from trolls and haters that just want to review bomb this game and for people who give it a bad score when ya actually gave the game a legit chance. My guy/girl you dont know what a REAL bad game looks like lol. At WORST this is a 7/10 but imho the game is so increadibly well made and balsey and Very Fun in a relaxing type of way that it warrents a 10 for me have a nice day and dont listen to the Trolls and haters, rent the game if your unsure and try it yourself to form an opinion cause this game is so unique you really wont know your feelings on it till you try it.… Expand
  11. Dacart85
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death stranding es un juego que nos invita a la reflexion. con paralelos que hacen referencia a nuestra propia realidad, death stranding. Desperpeja un mundo destruido pero lleno de belleza, y en este, tomando el rol de Sam debemos llevar encargos de un sitio al otro con el fin de reconectar una sociedad rota. Kojima sabe lo que hace, y y si eres una persona que no le gusta analizar oDeath stranding es un juego que nos invita a la reflexion. con paralelos que hacen referencia a nuestra propia realidad, death stranding. Desperpeja un mundo destruido pero lleno de belleza, y en este, tomando el rol de Sam debemos llevar encargos de un sitio al otro con el fin de reconectar una sociedad rota. Kojima sabe lo que hace, y y si eres una persona que no le gusta analizar o pensar demasiado, quizas este juego no genere nada en ti, pero por el contrario, si estas dispuesto a darle un chance, a analizarlo, y dejarte llevar por su esencia, encontraras que death stranding es muchisimo mas que un simple video juego. Si bien el cine es llamado el septimo arte, y es una conbinacion de todas las artes, me atreveria decir que kojima esta haciendo el octavo arte, pues esta haciendo cine y todas las demas practicas artisticas, en una sola experiencia interactiva y esto, es algo que no se ha visto.… Expand
  12. nekokapao
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Play the game, it is amazing if you think of the facts that Kojima made it with a small staff, new engine, full 3D face modeling of real actor's, full cast of great talent, it pushes the PS4 Pro to the limits, and with 0 micro transactions. This is by far the best game this year compared to all the money grabs going around padding content to attack you're wallets like Konami, EA, Blizzard,Play the game, it is amazing if you think of the facts that Kojima made it with a small staff, new engine, full 3D face modeling of real actor's, full cast of great talent, it pushes the PS4 Pro to the limits, and with 0 micro transactions. This is by far the best game this year compared to all the money grabs going around padding content to attack you're wallets like Konami, EA, Blizzard, Epic, and Activision . Death Stranding is worth you're $60 more then any other game which is why I got the $200 collector edition to celebrate Kojima's first game on his own.… Expand
  13. Padfoot
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Not for everyone. Classic Hideo Kojima Game. The story is amazing, graphics and performance are good.
  14. gamerdad3000
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Atmosphere, story, gameplay and totally new and different gaming experience. Awesome game :)
  15. Retr025
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played this generation. A truly breathtaking experience one that everyone should experience. Although I fear it might not be for everyone the game was worth the hype
  16. Evil_Guy
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por que me sale de mis santos cojones!!! Kojima es dios. No lo he jugado entero, pero con 3 horas que llevo ya se que es la polla en verso.… Expand
  17. Mohd21Moe
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Everything is perfect about this game the graphics, gameplay, details everything about it but the story is kinda weird but in a good way it's unique.
  18. kargrato
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I only vote to counter the review bombing. It's shameful that some too many reviews were done without playing the game.
  19. THONDOR
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game isn’t for standard meathead/IGN reader. Absolutely incredible game on every level, having a total blast with it.
  20. Doom96
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Best game I ever played no Loot Boxes no Microtransactions is a happy bonus for me. This game is a masterpiece.
  21. Michaellp94
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Its soo sad that people are that stupid to give 0 without even play...haters gonna hate with their sad lives
  22. Chrisz927
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing captivating must play. Sony & kojima doing something new & even with its slow pacing it still slaps
  23. Replicent
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is if not the most groundbreaking game I have ever played in life, The Gameplay itself is really fun and I understand how it is divisive for most people as majority expected a lot more "Typical Action" from this, Instead, we have a storyline like none other and the "Action" in this game is really awesome! Everything is just super smooth and I would say I consider this is aDeath Stranding is if not the most groundbreaking game I have ever played in life, The Gameplay itself is really fun and I understand how it is divisive for most people as majority expected a lot more "Typical Action" from this, Instead, we have a storyline like none other and the "Action" in this game is really awesome! Everything is just super smooth and I would say I consider this is a technical achievement.

    I can sense that this game will be re-visited by many people years later just to discover how ahead of it's time this game really is. I am finally glad that someone took a risk in the AAA industry to make something mysterious and exciting.

    I am not saying this because I am a Kojima fan or anything, it's just that I genuinely had a blast playing this game and it definitely will be remembered by me for a long time!    … Expand
  24. Alex_Mercury_
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantastic Game with specific gameplay. Someone will hate this game, someone will love this game. I'll choose second variant because it's become favorite game ever!
  25. vitaa
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Este jogo do que joguei até agora tá top, para mim é um dos melhores jogos, mas não é para toda gente.
  26. Dracoinfamous
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excellent music, the main story is dense, pretentious, but it is admirable what happens to Hideo Kojima and his team, that should not be discredited. The design of the world is absorbing, which fulfills the function of a pleasant space, to the point that it is not bad to walk (criticizes the ones who talk about walking simulators). The action looks simple but it is not, and the design ofExcellent music, the main story is dense, pretentious, but it is admirable what happens to Hideo Kojima and his team, that should not be discredited. The design of the world is absorbing, which fulfills the function of a pleasant space, to the point that it is not bad to walk (criticizes the ones who talk about walking simulators). The action looks simple but it is not, and the design of the creatures is so Lovecraftian, the game itself is satisfactory, clearly in 10 hours you will not be able to have a vision of what it is, but bad, it is not.… Expand
  27. Elespo_0
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Game is fine and interesting. Visual masterpiece. Gameplay can be a bit grindy but I'm up for it. Not into multiplayer shooters so this is my cup of tea.
  28. Sarmad86
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is an absolute phenomenal! There is so much art and effort put in to it and I really appreciate. the visuals are jaw dropping, the story very interested, the world very atmospheric, the online element something new and fun. I can go on for ever.... huge thanks to kojima productions for this amazing game.
  29. xMiguelAR18
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Being honest, the game is incredible ... the story, the technical section and especially the characters so Kojima, it was a total triumph, but well said Kojima, IT IS NOT A GAME FOR EVERYONE, it is something new and it did unbelievable
  30. Point10
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Una nueva obra maestra de Hideo Kojima, llevando la narrativa a un nuevo nivel, implementando un sistema social de ayuda que va muy bien con la temática del juego, sin dudas el próximo GOTY 2019, los reviews bombing lo de muestran, tienen miedo y lo saben.
  31. Yex24
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es cierto que tiene un gameplay un poco repetitivo, pero las mecánicas son un poco diferentes, y empieza a gustarte, y muy buena historia
  32. Karbambus
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Great game dont listen to haters. Got it earlier and finished the main story.
  33. Danila675432
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game...Kodjima thank you for game....Very interesting story and game
  34. Jknight94
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the most refreshing games I’ve ever played, started playing the moment it released at midnight last night & have played all day. It completely evokes the current cultural zeitgeist and has made me think about things in a different way.

    The only way I can describe it is like a meditative experience. People are so used to these basic formulaic games that this is a shock to the system    One of the most refreshing games I’ve ever played, started playing the moment it released at midnight last night & have played all day. It completely evokes the current cultural zeitgeist and has made me think about things in a different way.

    The only way I can describe it is like a meditative experience. People are so used to these basic formulaic games that this is a shock to the system and I get that it’s not for everyone. But for me, this is 100% my game of the year. Maybe even the generation.    … Expand
  35. umans
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Gioco fantastico grafica 10 sonoro 10 kojima ha fatto colpo ancora gioco perfetto insomma
  36. Canadianwinter
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Very well designed game , a new kind of video game that will test your patience and reward you with an amazing story and great graphics
  37. Recovery25
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best games that I have played. I prefer games that are more story focused. Some people may complain about the gameplay, but I personally don't mind it. The game handles very well in my opinion and the slow pace of it is very immersive to me. If you're looking for a story focused game with amazing graphics, characters, world, and soundtrack, I couldn't recommend this game more.One of the best games that I have played. I prefer games that are more story focused. Some people may complain about the gameplay, but I personally don't mind it. The game handles very well in my opinion and the slow pace of it is very immersive to me. If you're looking for a story focused game with amazing graphics, characters, world, and soundtrack, I couldn't recommend this game more. It's sad that this game is being review bombed because some people excepted some kind of Uncharted type game, with lots of action and shooting.… Expand
  38. Davey936
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If you're someone who loves using your brain and thinking like someone with intellect, then this game is probably for you. If not, then you're probably a casual gamer who likes to shoot stuff. Blah blah blah, you get the point.
  39. Yarob01
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Not for everyone, and definitely not for fortnite generation. It's something never seen before . For me , one of the best games ever .
  40. Vendetta05
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece! I´ve not seen such a creative storytelling in a long time. Yes the gameplay may be slow but that´s exactly the point. You are supposed to feel lonely and helpless sometimes so you actually can appreciate any sign of an other player. I can´t understand all the negative reviews at all. I guess they expected a metal gear type of game. Kojima triesThis game is an absolute masterpiece! I´ve not seen such a creative storytelling in a long time. Yes the gameplay may be slow but that´s exactly the point. You are supposed to feel lonely and helpless sometimes so you actually can appreciate any sign of an other player. I can´t understand all the negative reviews at all. I guess they expected a metal gear type of game. Kojima tries something new here and not many game developers are brave enough to try. It is definitely a game you haven´t seen before.

    If you are looking for an action filled game and have no patience for a slow type of storytelling this game may not be for you. But people who have patience and the need for exploring creative worlds will find a true gem of this generation.    … Expand
  41. Alex_yak
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is intertwined with the film. When you watch a cut scene, sometimes you get inspired by the speech of the heroes. The game in my opinion turned out to be ideal
  42. Uptheparty
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Woohoo not just another ShooterLooter! Not another Sports Game
    Not another first person War Game
    Not just another Game filled with MicroTransactions

    It’s a Video Game Movie
  43. OrcunGurbuz
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is unique. Its story is just wonderfull. You fell like you are not just playing a game but also you re the main actor of a well designed movie. I ve never felt that so far. At the last 2 years game industry is blocked with repetetive game construction. This game has a totally new idea !… Expand
  44. Oscarigan
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Kojima Productions ha creado un verdadero juego diferente para los tiempos que corren.
    Los gráficos del juego son de los más altos vistos en la plataforma de PS4.
    La banda sonora en mi opinión es la mejor de todos los juegos que he jugado hasta el día de hoy. La jugabilidad del juego no es realmente una maravilla, pero cabe destacar que la sensación de gratificación al ayudar a la gente y    Kojima Productions ha creado un verdadero juego diferente para los tiempos que corren.
    Los gráficos del juego son de los más altos vistos en la plataforma de PS4.
    La banda sonora en mi opinión es la mejor de todos los juegos que he jugado hasta el día de hoy.
    La jugabilidad del juego no es realmente una maravilla, pero cabe destacar que la sensación de gratificación al ayudar a la gente y en el modo que estamos conectados es algo diferente que no he sentido en ningún otro videojuego.
    El enlace con la historia con las misiones que se realizan tienen una correlación excelente.
    Considero que la excelencia no existe en ningún arte por eso mi puntuación es un 9/10.    … Expand
  45. Pixel_D
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    It’s art and more then a Game. Don’t expect action, exspect entertainment and silence
  46. D3m0n92
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Grafica delle ambientazioni impensabile su PS4 (stesso effetto di quando ho giocato a Red dead redemption 2), storia e narrazione a livelli altissimi. Gameplay profondamente diverso dal "solito" ma capace di lasciarti sensazioni uniche. Ogni consegna è soddisfazione e sacrificio. Unica pecca, le animazioni a volte singhiozzano un po' e altre sono troppo veloci. L'online asincrono èGrafica delle ambientazioni impensabile su PS4 (stesso effetto di quando ho giocato a Red dead redemption 2), storia e narrazione a livelli altissimi. Gameplay profondamente diverso dal "solito" ma capace di lasciarti sensazioni uniche. Ogni consegna è soddisfazione e sacrificio. Unica pecca, le animazioni a volte singhiozzano un po' e altre sono troppo veloci. L'online asincrono è qualcosa di profondo e allo stesso tempo indispensabile, non è raro salvare una consegna grazie all'aiuto di altri corrieri. TITOLO FENOMENALE!… Expand
  47. JDANYR12
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Es un juego bien hecho falla en algunas cosas pero ningún juego va a ser perfecto si que el tema de caminar es un poco tedioso pero hombre es un "nuevo genero" no se si se pueda llamar asi pero lo que a prometido lo a cumplifo y lo a hecho bien otra cosa que en la historia si que al principio no entiendes nada pero luego es como un bum y nada mas que decir
  48. RogerDodgers
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    O jogo é realmente ÚNICO, te entrega várias emoções diferentes, porém o foco dele que seria entregar variados suprimentos não me agrada muito, não que seja ruim, mas se fosse um jogo de sobrevivência (e somente isso) eu gostaria mais.
  49. GamerWorld
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a new game. a new genre. Story is the best thing in this game. in the world of Death Stranding you are alone and you will feeling it. its a Scary world. Death Stranding is a Unique game! and its special. but there is a problem. its not for everyone. you cant say its a masterpiece or a garbage. you should experience Death Stranding to see what is it
  50. marcelobonatto
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game?    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game? No, it's more complicated to explain.

    In this game you're a deliverer that get a deliver to make from A point to B point. But in your path have many enemy types and you can kill (if is a human enemy, it's a mistake) or make stealth. Some chapters have a high level action and break the game progress. The story is good, but is confused and it will be reveled in the game end.

    Death Stranding is a great game. It's a different game, a creative game that we didn't see in years, escaping from the generic sequence: Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Far Cry, Halo, Forza, Need For Speed, also GTA's clones and many shooter battle royalle clones.    … Expand
  51. NfOrS
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    What else to say, decent game, that shows best in you, properly balanced gameplay if you know what to expect and ready to spend 15-20 hours getting inside Kojima head. But beileve me, this game woth every minute you sprnd in it
  52. vjvirus51
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo simplismente fantástico... Mecanicas bem feitas... gráficos lindos... e uma Lore incrivelmente bem construída... história envolvente... Um jogo desafiador... tenso... reflexivo... Apesar de ter jogado 25 horas o jogo não tem se mostrado repetitivo, pois conforme evolui (aquisição de equipamentos) novas maneiras de realizar as entregas diversificam a experiencia... e a interação com outros jogadores traz grata satisfação... Brilhante trabalho de Kojima... É sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos da geração...!!!… Expand
  53. hwelltor
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    10 hours into the game and I'm very pleased. Got exactly what I expected: Something new, that I can really enjoy and its story totally confuses me! Love it!
  54. Spencercr7
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Es una obra maestra increible todo es bueno de accion la historia principal graficos excelente de lo que mejor que e visto de mis mejores juegos que e jugado en mi vida junto con god of war 4
  55. SamDiniz7
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    It was a great surprise. Excelent game!! Inovation and gameplay were for me a big and incredible journey!!
  56. arontrez03
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Addicted to it, I dont know why. The progression of the character and the story is great
  57. IveGotNoStyle
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful experience, technically awesome, incredible acting, innovative and brave gameplay. 10 for me.
  58. Pavo12345678910
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game and to be honest at the beginning it felt really boring and not very interesting but as the story went along it was very interesting and its safe to say that this game has one of the most confuzing and at the same time amazing story telling. the combat for me was phenomenal the fight with mules shows that you are not a fighter just a delivery guy and that is why you can only do a 3 hit combo. people that are hating about that please have paitence you have so much to see and expirence the fights with higgs especially even the long walking and delivering cargo for me was very epic because of how detiled this game is and how the backaround of the player looks amazing just every aspect of the game seems like its on some another level. The game itself is not for everyone but the gamers that adore kojima and have a little paitence will be hipnotised by this amazing journey and have the best moments in their gaming world. Game worths every penny and it will be a best ps4 game for a long time.… Expand
  59. Komsomolsky
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра от Кодзимы-гения. Неожиданно затягивает, геймплей уровня дальнобойщикивангеры. Выполняем заказики, смотрим крутые кинчики, потом снова выполняем заказики. Сам процесс переноски коробочек сделан великолепно. Игра сама генерирует кучу интересных моментов, отсупился на камне, упал в речку течение унесло в зону тварей, пока несло коробки смыло в неизвестном направлении. ВообщеОтличная игра от Кодзимы-гения. Неожиданно затягивает, геймплей уровня дальнобойщикивангеры. Выполняем заказики, смотрим крутые кинчики, потом снова выполняем заказики. Сам процесс переноски коробочек сделан великолепно. Игра сама генерирует кучу интересных моментов, отсупился на камне, упал в речку течение унесло в зону тварей, пока несло коробки смыло в неизвестном направлении. Вообще это наверное первая игра в таком жанре с бюджетом ААА тайтла. Но я прекрасно понимаю тех кто ставит 0, это не РПГ, это не сюжетный экшн от третьего лица, и не шутан, и те кто привыкли что все современные крупные игры выглядят так - очевидно не осилят больше четырех часов такого необычного геймплея. Вобщем получилось ровно то что ждали, очень необычная и противоречивая игра которая одним кажется шедевром, а другим провалом. Время конечно всех в итоге рассудит. Моё мнение - игра года 2019, просто за то давно забытое чувство, когда сидишь на работе и ждешь когда уже наконец можно будет вернуться к своим коробочкам и неспешым прогулкам по миру Death Stranding.… Expand
  60. BB-28
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Generation defining game.

    This is one of the best games of this console generations. After finishing the game I just sat there for 20 Minutes and reflected on what an amazing game I've just had the privilege to experience. It's thought provoking. emotional, challenging and rewarding. What a unique experience, there is really nothing like it. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just    Generation defining game.

    This is one of the best games of this console generations. After finishing the game I just sat there for 20 Minutes and reflected on what an amazing game I've just had the privilege to experience. It's thought provoking. emotional, challenging and rewarding. What a unique experience, there is really nothing like it. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say this: If you are afraid that you won't like this game because of the smear campaign against it, consider that you might be missing out on one of the most important games ever created. I know it sounds hyperbolic and maybe it is, but right now it feels that way to me.    … Expand
  61. abidinkaya
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is great on its own way. I can’t stop playing. Those who love single player games should check it out.
  62. keanu232
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    El videojuego cumple con las expectativas a nivel técnico de la consola de Sony. Una historia atrapante, unos gráficos a la altura y una banda sonora sublime.
    Como todo videojuego de Kojima abunda las referencias cinematográficas ya sea en las cinemáticas o narrativa. Es algo que nunca cambiará ni mucho menos desaparecerá en sus producciones. Esto define a los fans del asiático y debe ser    El videojuego cumple con las expectativas a nivel técnico de la consola de Sony. Una historia atrapante, unos gráficos a la altura y una banda sonora sublime.
    Como todo videojuego de Kojima abunda las referencias cinematográficas ya sea en las cinemáticas o narrativa. Es algo que nunca cambiará ni mucho menos desaparecerá en sus producciones. Esto define a los fans del asiático y debe ser una advertencia para sus detractores y nuevos usuarios. Si bien es cierto la jugabilidad es base importante de un videojuego tambien se debe considerar la subjetividad de la misma. Death Stranding trata de tener una jugabilidad propia y diferente, algo aue no se a visto fe manera integra hasta la fecha por ende es normal que no sea del agrado de todos; pero esto no debe verse como un defecto sino como el remarco de lo que la jugabilidad es, un factor meramente subjetivo. El sentimiento de soledad en el mapa, el grado de avance y progresión, el utilizar los elementos a disposicion para mejorar tus viajes, el apoyo de la comunidad, enfrentamiento no solo con enemigos sino considerar al mapa. Con una vida y desafio propio obliga a que sea el usuario tenga su misma y propia experiencia. Videojuego realmente recomendado.    … Expand
  63. diodaosound
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A journey that will allow you to fully immerse yourself. The game asks you to be collected and self-confident, asks you not to give up, try again and again. It’s a magical feeling when you stand at the foot of a mountain peak and say to yourself “no, this is not real,” and then you take a step, another step, and another step. And so on until you convince yourself otherwise.
    I don’t know    A journey that will allow you to fully immerse yourself. The game asks you to be collected and self-confident, asks you not to give up, try again and again. It’s a magical feeling when you stand at the foot of a mountain peak and say to yourself “no, this is not real,” and then you take a step, another step, and another step. And so on until you convince yourself otherwise.
    I don’t know how at low difficulty levels, but I know that a high level will give real experience. And sharing and using common achievements is one of the best inventions that are in this game.
    I'm enjoying.
    Masterpiece    … Expand
  64. Trolzor
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Between the music, atmosphere, graphics and gameplay this game creates the perfect environment to get lost into. Highly recommend.
  65. saboteneko
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also hints at being involved with real life historical happenings. The characters are impactful and each fleshed out with their own stories that bring them together via a commonality of loss and hope.

    Some issues to note are the lack of variety in gameplay and also a lack of intractable characters and NPCs. However, these things don't detract too much from the game itself and can be overlooked depending on your enjoyment of the rest of the game.

    If this is anything to go by, I am looking forward to Hideo Kojima's next work in the future as a free man from liberated creatively from the shackles of his former employer and clearly, his free creativity is boundless and full of potential.    … Expand
  66. Aladim3000
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    To enjoy this game, you have to get inside the character, feel the emotion and the life in that environment, relax and vibrate with your soundtrack, and let your humanity guide you.
    Come on, embrace the cause. Help those people, only you can do that.
  67. CPD98
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    El mejor juego de 2019. Es mucho más adictivo de lo que puede parecer en sus primeras horas de juego. Visualmente espectacular y con un sistema de juego que no se parece a ningún otro. La trama y los personajes son puro Kojima. Un soplo de aire fresco al género de los mundos abiertos.

    8,010
  68. zer69
    Dec 14, 2019
    8
    ***** HATER ALERT *****

    I'll play the game tonight and rate the game later. Click on the users giving the ratings. Lot of accounts only created to give 0 to this game or ratings of Xbox only games. Wouldn't be surprised that they don't even own a PS4. Show your PSN ID if you are proper. Mine is zer69. How can you rate this game 0 considering it's powered by one of the best gaming    ***** HATER ALERT *****

    I'll play the game tonight and rate the game later. Click on the users giving the ratings. Lot of accounts only created to give 0 to this game or ratings of Xbox only games. Wouldn't be surprised that they don't even own a PS4. Show your PSN ID if you are proper. Mine is zer69.

    How can you rate this game 0 considering it's powered by one of the best gaming engines of the generation? What about music also 0?

    UPDATE: After 10hrs in the game this is at least 8/10 game.
    UPDATE2: After 20hrs, this is a great game. Kojima weirdness check, cooperation with other people in the game check, long cutscenes check, console is silent even though the graphics are the best I've seen to date check.
    UPDATE3: After 60hrs, didn't finish the game, I started to get bored. The game is great but def not for everybody.
    UPDATE4: I picked the game again, and it was fun. Finished 100% after 110hrs. Final rating 8/10. Great characters, weird story, you can get easily bored with the game. A bit over bombastic Kojima style. He wanted to make the game longer than it should've been.    … Expand
  69. nismo10
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Tengo que se honesto, al principio pensé que era un mal juego y me dejé llevar por comentarios de haters y niños rata, pero después de 3 horas de jugarlo me pareció sumamente adictivo, el juego te obliga a aprender mecánicas y los traslados se disfrutan bastante
  70. MEzZ117
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is the latest game from Hideo Kojima and its safe to say that its his most divisive game yet. While many people criticize the game for being a repetitive and tedious chore of a game, i actually quite enjoyed the game from time to time, even when its boring. The gameplay largely involves of walking from point A to point B, and just from that alone, i can see why alot ofDeath Stranding is the latest game from Hideo Kojima and its safe to say that its his most divisive game yet. While many people criticize the game for being a repetitive and tedious chore of a game, i actually quite enjoyed the game from time to time, even when its boring. The gameplay largely involves of walking from point A to point B, and just from that alone, i can see why alot of people dont like the game. But even then, i just got attached to the gameplay loop and it actually got pretty addicting, the reason being that its probably because of the risk and reward that the game offers.

    The open world and the traversal kinda reminded me of Breath Of The Wild which is kinda weird seeing that DS's open world is pretty barren compared to BOTW's, but i think thats why i really like it, but i probably wouldnt have liked the open world or hell, the game as a whole as much if it werent for the online system that the game has. In my opinion, this is an online system done really well for a single-player focused game. Its pretty similiar to the online system of Dark Souls but its more akin to Nier: Automata in my opinion, where players can help each other by donating their items for other players or create structures together so everybody can use it. Its actually a pretty good system once you understand how it works.

    Now, since this is a Kojima game, we of course have to talk about the story. From the moment this game was announced back in 2016, the story was what intrigued me the most, and well what do i think of it? Well after years of waiting, In my opinion, the story of Death Stranding is just not as good as Kojima's previous works. Its better than MGS V that's for sure, but when comparing it to Mgs 1, 2, 3, and even 4 to a certain extent, there's just something missing that i'm not really sure what it is. That being said though, i still like the story as a whole when it introduces new and interesting concepts just not when its being overly pretentious at times. Though if you are currently playing the game, i highly suggest you complete it, even if you dont like the gameplay loop and the earlier story segments because the game and the story in particular really gets bettter towards the end and around the 20-ish hour mark is where the story got really interesting in my opinion.

    One last thing i wanna mention in this review is the soundtrack, which is probably the best thing about the game in my opinion besides the visuals. There are some really great moments in the game that i dont wanna spoil that wouldn't have work as good if the music werent there. From the OST's to the songs from Low Roar, it's really awesome and it adds so much to the game's atmosphere.

    So to round up this review, Death Stranding is a game that i really enjoyed even with its faults. The story is great even though its obnoxiously pretentious at times. The gameplay loop, while boring at times, can be pretty addicting thanks to its world design and online system. The visuals are really great and can be mesmerizing even though there's no day-night cycle which is a a shame. And the soundtrack is the best that i've heard all year. I really wanted to gave this game a 9 or hell it could even be a 10 at some point, but there's just quite a few problems holding it back from being a 9 or a 10, which is why i'm giving this an 8. i wanted to give it an 8.5 but unfortunately metacritic doesnt allow decimal review user scores.    … Expand
  71. Tylyp
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Специфическая, но не понимаю хейта.
  72. A_Rocknrolla
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing experience! The game is comparable to a movie from the Cannes film festival. Kojima is a genius!!!
  73. Grabdevald
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Если коротко, по геймплею игра не самая шикарная. Как-то практически все одинаково. Сюжет шедевральный, стоит пройти до конца. Управление и интерфейс удобны, игра здесь заставляет думать, расчитывать все наперёд и т.п.(но боёвка говно). Атмосфера здесь реально отличается от очень многих игр. Ты прямо чувствуешь ее всегда. Наверное с самого начала и до конца держит в какой-то страннойЕсли коротко, по геймплею игра не самая шикарная. Как-то практически все одинаково. Сюжет шедевральный, стоит пройти до конца. Управление и интерфейс удобны, игра здесь заставляет думать, расчитывать все наперёд и т.п.(но боёвка говно). Атмосфера здесь реально отличается от очень многих игр. Ты прямо чувствуешь ее всегда. Наверное с самого начала и до конца держит в какой-то странной эйфории?(я не знаю как это назвать).… Expand
  74. PCspain
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso juego,una maravilla visual y jugarle.
    Goty le duela a quien le duela
  75. Stephdaddy
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Goat Jima at it again!!!! I see alot if folks say it's boring but the story is interesting and gameplay is something new. Too many gamers want the same thing over and over
  76. Vanquish4
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    An amazing game with heart stopping visuals and story,with a unique take on gameplay that will surely age well and will be remembered for its bold step in trying something new
  77. idonlancella
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra de arte para el mudo del videojuego alta mente recomendado a la par de reconfortante que es jugarlo.No se dejen llevar por los malos comentario.Cuando lo jueguen es una experiencia que nunca se a tocado en videojuegos como en este. Nunca lo van a olvidar.… Expand
  78. Imadtad
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    If i have to rate any game from the first hour of it i would give death stranding a 10/10 , this game is just beyond all games in every possible way , if you just forget everything you've ever played before and try this one , trust me you would fall in love immediately , THANK YOU KOJIMA .
  79. Gabrigamer720
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desth stranding es una obra de arte de Kojima es un género q a pocos les va a gustar pero su banda sonora es bestial y las horas de juego se pasan volando… Expand
  80. JustNoWayBro
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I'm just leaving this here because this is a fantastic game. Most people here leaving 0's probably haven't even played the game, and are just **** on the game because its Kojima.
  81. Brandonius111
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I can understand how this game isn't for everyone, but this game is definitely for me. I absolutely love everything that when on in the game.
  82. HermesPlays
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A lot of trolls in here, huh. These people probably own an Xbox One. Sad that Metacritic does not have some sort of verification system. Anyway, this game is one of those games that prove video game is an artform. So happy of what they made, the gameplay and especially the story.
  83. Idontevensteve
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is extremely misunderstood, Lots of people are saying its boring but really its more some people just want everything told to them straight away and heaps of action so they dont need to pay attention, this game at its worst is stressful and lonesome but still in a good way. This is because it simulates a lonely isolated experience it is also wonderfully deep beautiful andThis game is extremely misunderstood, Lots of people are saying its boring but really its more some people just want everything told to them straight away and heaps of action so they dont need to pay attention, this game at its worst is stressful and lonesome but still in a good way. This is because it simulates a lonely isolated experience it is also wonderfully deep beautiful and imaginative.
    The game does start off with a lot of cutscebes but after a while the gameplay becomes more in depth this is a new and original kind of game. I'm enjoying every but of it but only play it if you like high art although i know that sounds obnoxious    … Expand
  84. RIELTURO
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    It's not for everyone. The gameplay is about how you're going to manage your inventory to cross the terrains for making your deliveries. The side quests can get tedious at certain points however the story did keep me hooked up for more. If you're open minded to try something new this is the game you've been wanting for.
  85. Joll
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    masterpiece!!!!Not a word more, don't listen to those idiots who say it's boring
  86. JorgeStela
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gostei muito do jogo. Mas muito mesmo... Me divirto com jogos eletrônicos a mais de 20 anos e já tive inúmeras experiências com a indústria.. desde Zelda Wind Walker e Mario Sunshine que revolucionaram a Metroid Prime também... Hoje tenho a mesma sensação com Death Stranding.… Expand
  87. Teamen
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Кодзима - гений! Ничего с этим нельзя поделать ,или как-нибудь это исправить.
  88. Enjji
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Jogo massa comecei a beber monstet por causa dele,história maneira,gameplay fluida mestre kojima mandou bem demais nesse jogo
  89. jenspoffo
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This is the game of this decade, if not game of all times. The story, graphics and mechanics are beyond any other game that is out by now. Such incredible dept, acting and plot in a video-game story is rare! If you feel this is too repetitive or find it boring, then you are doing something wrong. The game lets you play every single minute differently if that is what you want! The optionsThis is the game of this decade, if not game of all times. The story, graphics and mechanics are beyond any other game that is out by now. Such incredible dept, acting and plot in a video-game story is rare! If you feel this is too repetitive or find it boring, then you are doing something wrong. The game lets you play every single minute differently if that is what you want! The options and possibilities are endless! THIS IS A MUST PLAY GAME!… Expand
  90. Jeremanteca
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Unique game, you must have a great patience to enjoy it, the best walk physics of all games, great survival mechanics too.
  91. megabear
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Definitely going against the "establishment" of shoot stuff all day. I'm definitely enjoying it. The game is extremely well designed and is immersive. Immersion rarely happens these days but this game... it's something else. Future cult hit, calling it.
  92. YosefZzz
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing One of the best game in this generation of course woooow… Expand
  93. Balkonas
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Just to get over the review bombing. But yes as well this game is great, different but that doesn’t mean it deserves a 0 or 1
  94. Ribeiro84
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic, the characters are amazing and the story is perfect!!!!
  95. Umenzi
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It's a pity that this game is affected by "review bombing":a lot of people giving 0-3 marks for this game, and they haven't played the game! It's different, yes, original, yes. It has an amazing soundtrack and graphics, one if the best scripts, and, incredible, it's enjoyable. You won't get bored, I promise, but it's not a game for everyone. It's not fortnite, Minecraft, FIFA or Call ofIt's a pity that this game is affected by "review bombing":a lot of people giving 0-3 marks for this game, and they haven't played the game! It's different, yes, original, yes. It has an amazing soundtrack and graphics, one if the best scripts, and, incredible, it's enjoyable. You won't get bored, I promise, but it's not a game for everyone. It's not fortnite, Minecraft, FIFA or Call of Duty. It's a completely new original (and amazing) game. I recommended it.… Expand
  96. imilder
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I've been playing video games since 1996 and yes I've played a lot of bad games. Today's youth who just play online games like Fortnite or Pubg will never know what it really is to make a good story like Kojima does. I have been playing alone at night and have been immersed in the world of Death Stranding. The graphics are beautiful and the story captivating, the actors are good and wellI've been playing video games since 1996 and yes I've played a lot of bad games. Today's youth who just play online games like Fortnite or Pubg will never know what it really is to make a good story like Kojima does. I have been playing alone at night and have been immersed in the world of Death Stranding. The graphics are beautiful and the story captivating, the actors are good and well fitted into the story. The gameplay is very easy to learn and the enemies of the game are very interesting. People have to be open minded to new experiences and only then will they enjoy the game.… Expand
  97. drunkengoblin
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, it's fresh it's unlike anything you've seen before. The performances and the story are amazing. From a technical standpoint it runs super smooth with top notch graphics and animations and overall the level of polish you can expect from kojima. The gameplay loop does take a while to pick up i'd say about an hour (which i had no issue with) but once you startThis game is a masterpiece, it's fresh it's unlike anything you've seen before. The performances and the story are amazing. From a technical standpoint it runs super smooth with top notch graphics and animations and overall the level of polish you can expect from kojima. The gameplay loop does take a while to pick up i'd say about an hour (which i had no issue with) but once you start receiving upgrades and you start to understand the mechanics and the asynchronous multiplayer and the social link system, that's when you get a glimpse of the potential of this game. Of course it's not for everyone, especially those used to more traditional western rpgs where loot and rewards are thrown at you every moment in an effort to keep you interested in an otherwise insipid experience.… Expand
  98. Sh1Nob1999
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Innovative, out of mind story, something you've never seen before. Amazing OST with amazing acting and sublime graphics.It literally blows my mind, if I'm not playing the game I will be thinking about it. Not many games have the privilege of doing this to me. Death Stranding is the Game of the Year in my opinion
  99. ob1foru
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    If you're still on the fence about this game, allow me to give you an objective opinion that isn't a review bomb like some of the 6k negative reviews littering this section.

    First, let me give you some context here. Out of the 14,000+ user reviews post, approximately 58.6% of these people played PAST the second chapter. That translates to 4 out of every 10 player reviewers quit around    If you're still on the fence about this game, allow me to give you an objective opinion that isn't a review bomb like some of the 6k negative reviews littering this section.

    First, let me give you some context here. Out of the 14,000+ user reviews post, approximately 58.6% of these people played PAST the second chapter. That translates to 4 out of every 10 player reviewers quit around 10 hours in. And if you look at the user stat score, that number holds true. (stats provided by Sony themselves through trophies earned). This review is coming from someone that's placed 57 hours into this title and I actually have a fairly good handle on the topic at hand.

    Now, make no mistake, this game is a lot of traveling around, walking, transporting goods and equipment. It's also a world builder. Meaning you'll be salvaging materials, collecting items, raiding NPC camps (known as MULEs) to build roads, structures and to advance the game. It is essentially a third person take on sim building only you're in avatar form with some conflicts. (Think Minecraft only with better graphics)

    The story by and large is missed out on the 42% that quit after finishing chapter 2. The story (without spoiling anything) is a perspective commentary on everything that's wrong in social media, society as a whole and the perceived "advancement" of civilization in the digital age. It gives you an honest take on what separates us a country, as a culture and as people in general. So many of these fools expected a fancy gun play, a spiritual successor to Silent Hills or a dark and gritty action/adventure game. And even though I personally didn't follow every press release or watch every trailer, I knew this would be different because I understood the mind the game was coming from.

    Hideo Kojima always prized a non-violent approach to problem solving yet knew that wouldn't sell. That's why in the Metal Gear games you could always go guns blazing, but the games were built prizing non-violent solutions over straight killing. The same things goes with Death Stranding.

    What frustrates the "Western audience" is the fact that every top selling game hits quick gun play, values body counts, and treasures rare loot. That's the model now. And, that's what sells. The stories (as thin as they are) are built around characters people can project themselves into. That's not the case in Death Stranding.

    Let me give you some advice. If the review you're reading ONLY mentions "it's a walking simulator" or "it's nothing but fetch quests." Do yourself a favor and ignore them. Because that's a hot take on the first 10 hours of the game at minimum. If they don't mention bike riding, truck driving or exoskeletons, they didn't play past chapter 2!

    This game has a solid story. Gameplay and battles with MULEs and BTs are fairly fulfilling, and those so called Fetch quests lead to better gear. You're doing yourself a disservice by not playing the game in its entirety. It's not a flawless game. But it is good. I haven't even mentioned how timefall affects the game and structures over the 57 hours I've played! It IS that deep.    … Expand
  100. EpicGhost
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Un viaje personal de experiencia increíble. Kojima lo ha vuelto a hacer. Detallista, soberbio, graficazos, físicas, bso, duradero, a pesar de su hater desmedido como en otros juegos, jugarlo y opinar, es ÚNICO!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 111
  3. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
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