Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Lionheart87
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is going to be my first review, and it's going to be a very long one.

    There's a lot of different views and criticisms being thrown around by a lot of people that didn't play past chapter 2 or 3, so many people that didn't spend the 35-40 hours minimum it takes to really get any kind of grasp on this game and to finish the main campaign. I played for 78 hours, I delivered countless    This is going to be my first review, and it's going to be a very long one.

    There's a lot of different views and criticisms being thrown around by a lot of people that didn't play past chapter 2 or 3, so many people that didn't spend the 35-40 hours minimum it takes to really get any kind of grasp on this game and to finish the main campaign. I played for 78 hours, I delivered countless packages, medicine, supplies, and equipment to help people and even to help someone have a child that is in an area a doctor never could have reached, so the doctor operated remotely via equipment and the network we built. I've read all the emails I could, I've read all the interviews I could. I'm pretty sure I understand everything in the game completely and wholly.

    If a review says something about Death Stranding having a convoluted story or that it doesn't make sense, I promise you they didn't finish the game. And/or they didn't bother reading or listening to anything. This game is easily one of the best pieces of art and story every told in gaming history. In total I played 78 hours, I doubt there was more than 10-12 hours of cut-scene footage throughout the entire game in total, so at most the game was 15% cut-scene for me. Even if you breeze through just the main story, you're looking at roughly 40 hours of playtime and still only 20-25% cut-scenes. It's a lot, but this is a Kojima game where he's trying to tell a beautiful story with a very intricate narrative that will almost certainly surprise you as you piece things together in the end (it definitely does.)

    Some negative reviews talk about the actors and that it's just a movie with no game-play, they're wrong. It's an experience, something more than a game. The level of cinematography with the mo-cap and the real actors gives such a genuine feel to the game and makes you truly invested and care about the characters that only something like Last of Us comes close to in caring for the characters by the end of the game. This is nothing like any game you've ever played. This game is about creating connections, rebuilding a broken world, figuring out why the world is broken, and discovering a past, present, and future that really doesn't come together until a beautiful end that ties all the knots together.

    The cast of characters in this game is absolutely insane! I've seen people criticizing the game for their portrayal of female characters. The female characters are some of the best performances and the strongest characters in the entire game. The raw emotion that the actors gave for this game is award worthy (check out the behind the scenes mo-cap.). This game is bound to win countless awards for 2019 for performance, visual achievement, soundtrack, and for breaking the mode. This is what the gaming world needed and some people just aren't ready for it. A lot of players like they're re-skinned games 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. But it's literally more of the same and while that makes a lot of players happy, it doesn't really give us anything new to learn or grasp or to cause us to grow. This game makes you think about the future, yourself, what you're doing, what you're not doing.

    The game-play is fairly simple, you are delivering medicine, supplies, building materials to a dying world and building connections to build a network to save the world. In connecting the world together, and the people together you hope to find a way to stop the Death Stranding. Throughout your journey you build structures to help you on your journey back and forth thru areas connecting people together. Other structures from other real players that you're connected to start to bleed through and help you set up a network for success without having to use your bandwidth for building in your world. The more connections you make throughout the game and the more strands you create with other players, the easier your journey will be.

    Everything in the end culminates into the greatest gaming performance ever made to date, one that will probably change the face of many games to come. It truly sets a precedent for what we deserve from creators as far as effort and having MEANING! There's so much undertone about society and how distant we've all become. If you go from country to country everything is SO different. We're becoming more and more distant from one another, we need to reconnect. This game won't make that happen, but it will make some people think.

    This is Game of the Year, best performance, soundtrack, visuals, story and more. I play almost every big title and some small ones, and this game really made me feel. I am a fan of Kojima and his work, and this is probably the best of his work to date. Absolutely incredible.

    If you took the time to read this review and haven't played the game, I implore you to pick it up, wait for a sale if you have to. But play it yourself, don't miss out on one of the greatest achievements in gaming ever.

    Thank you,
    John    … Expand
  2. SkinnyThor
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    If you like grinding in GTA online or Elite dangerous, you probably will like this one as well.
  3. Ifeelsodamngod
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is absolutely brilliant. The fact the gameplay is based around delivering parcels is actually a welcome change than going from area to area shooting/killing people like in most games. The graphics/music/story/mechanics are all 10/10.
  4. Diii
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Epic experience. This is a masterpiece no doubt, sad to see an adultered score on metacritic, that happens to geniuses they are not massively accepted.
  5. Hybraider
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    You guys keep on hating the game when uou obviously havent bought the game. This game has the best terrain mechanics and unique gameplay, deep story line and great graphics.
  6. Der_Haifisch
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Extremely satisfaying, addictive, incredible story, incredible artistic direction.
  7. Mr_Ogrossauro
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Bom como todos já estão cansado de saber o jogo e pra quem gosta de foco na historia e exploração.
    Gráficos estão simplesmente fantástico
    Historia te prende de uma maneira que te faz querer jogar cada vez mais pra saber do final Trilha sonora magnifica encaixa perfeitamente a cada momento Dublagem Br esta perfeita sincronizada com emoção como deve ser .. Mecânicas do jogo estão    Bom como todos já estão cansado de saber o jogo e pra quem gosta de foco na historia e exploração.
    Gráficos estão simplesmente fantástico
    Historia te prende de uma maneira que te faz querer jogar cada vez mais pra saber do final
    Trilha sonora magnifica encaixa perfeitamente a cada momento
    Dublagem Br esta perfeita sincronizada com emoção como deve ser ..
    Mecânicas do jogo estão perfeitas bem fluida deixando a gameplay bem interessante
    Para os caçadores de Platinas a missão esta bem media sem muitas dificuldades pra conquistar a platina ..
    No demais só tenho a dizer que todos envolvidos estão de parabéns, fiquei pasmo que ate momento não me deparei com nenhum bug jogando em mídia digital 100% atualizada
    E pra vc que ainda esta na duvida só tem um pergunta a se fazer gosta de jogos com foco em historia e exploração ?
    -Sim !
    Então cai pra dentro desta jornada que vc vai adorar cada segundo !
    Os demais continuem a reclamar em quanto eu me divirto ;)    … Expand
  8. PacificCatto
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    I don't really see why people are having so much problems with it's gameplay, maybe it's just me, but i enjoyed all the weight management, different terrain traversal and construction, and even more so because of all the incredible work they've put into animation, it's really enjoyable to find your way around the land
    Combat feels a bit redundant, but doesn't really hurt anything,    I don't really see why people are having so much problems with it's gameplay, maybe it's just me, but i enjoyed all the weight management, different terrain traversal and construction, and even more so because of all the incredible work they've put into animation, it's really enjoyable to find your way around the land
    Combat feels a bit redundant, but doesn't really hurt anything, sneaking around BT's is pretty cool, and the story is awesome, a few puns and weird names aside    … Expand
  9. gaby71988
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Having played this game is the goty of 2019 without a doubt love your mechanics and your online is the best I've seen in years
  10. Harpellroye
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This is a slow, methodical game about post-apocalyptic package deliver. Incredible visuals, bonkers (in a good way) story, and focused gameplay that starts basic, and gradually expands with options.
  11. CriticInAWay
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Game has phenomenal music and graphics.
    Since I wasnt even looking for an Action packed game (was never advertised as one) I must day iz later on had a lot of Action actually... in a positive way since it didnt Interrupt or ruin the chill nature of the game and the brillant story
  12. BigBoss_NGNM
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Tranquil, with enough tension to keep you going. Amazing voice acting, great cinematics and beautiful landscapes. A must for any narrative driven AAA gamer.
  13. KolesnikovGAME
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Привет всем. Постараюсь написать самый объективный отзыв об игре. В игре много минусов и так же много плюсов. Каждый должен определить нравиться она ему или нет. Было бы проще это определить если бы были демо версии, без них сложно понять механики игры. Из плюсов можно отметить прекрасную музыку, которую нельзя слушать пока ты доставляешь заказы. Красивая графика, но очень пустынный мир.Привет всем. Постараюсь написать самый объективный отзыв об игре. В игре много минусов и так же много плюсов. Каждый должен определить нравиться она ему или нет. Было бы проще это определить если бы были демо версии, без них сложно понять механики игры. Из плюсов можно отметить прекрасную музыку, которую нельзя слушать пока ты доставляешь заказы. Красивая графика, но очень пустынный мир. Интересный сюжет, но он подается обрывками что сложно воспринимать растягивая прохождение на несколько дней по 3 - 4 часа . Минусы - это затянуться доставок. Убрать все ненужные доставки или заменить их доставками роботом, оставить только сюжетные миссии с экшоном, добавить миссии в аномальных зонах и базах сектантов (добыть у них груз, украсть транспорт). В целом игра не плохая дождитесь скидок и покупайте. Спасибо.
    подписывайтесь на мой канал ютюб Kolesnikov ► GAME    … Expand
  14. Kavr1el
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome but not for everyone.
    It's a story-driven game that works a lot like a movie adaptation.
    And like a movie, if you want to see a romance movie but it turns out it's a mystery/Scy-fy movie, you'll be disappointed, so don't go into it expecting something it's not. It's not MGS. I don't know if you'll like it, but my opinion is the following: The game made me think,    This game is awesome but not for everyone.
    It's a story-driven game that works a lot like a movie adaptation.
    And like a movie, if you want to see a romance movie but it turns out it's a mystery/Scy-fy movie, you'll be disappointed, so don't go into it expecting something it's not. It's not MGS.

    I don't know if you'll like it, but my opinion is the following:
    The game made me think, it made me ask myself questions, it made me fight, and it made me feel.
    At the end of it all i had an answer to all my questions and a bunch of emotions and i wasn't quite sure what to think of it. I now think it's a masterpiece.
    In many aspects, it feels like a next gen title, with the obvious graphic quality and other mechanics that are subtle and quite polished.
    I played 40 hours and might play some more in the future, which is why i think it deserves a 9 out of ten.
    Not a ten because some things are tedious, and could be balanced a bit better.

    I'm glad i experienced it, and if you like mystery, adventure, story driven content, i think you could like it !    … Expand
  15. Xenodiac
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Astonishing game. This may be the greatest game of the decade. It has a colossal open world with amazing diversity in its lands, from mountainous grassy plains, desert and even tundra. It is deeply satisfying to trek the land with your cargo and other equipment and feel truly free. Though, the game is slow in the beginning, it very quickly pulls you into its immersive environment. TheAstonishing game. This may be the greatest game of the decade. It has a colossal open world with amazing diversity in its lands, from mountainous grassy plains, desert and even tundra. It is deeply satisfying to trek the land with your cargo and other equipment and feel truly free. Though, the game is slow in the beginning, it very quickly pulls you into its immersive environment. The story is superb. Shrouded in mystery yet somehow you feel interwoven with it. If you are patient and open to exploration, this experience is for you. 10/10.… Expand
  16. TiagoRusso
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nunca tinha jogado um jogo assim, diferente do comum. E fiquei completamente surpreendido com o jogo. Estava de pé atrás mas o jogo surpreendeu-me muito. O gráfico está excelente, um dos melhores da geração, a história está incrível e de fazer arrepiar, e a jogabilidade está diferente mas muito boa. É verdade que não é um jogo para todos mas quem não jogou tem que experimentar. O Kojima conseguiu superar todas as minhas expectativas. É deveras um jogos muito muito bom… Expand
  17. Cromgod
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    I ended up hating this game the first few missions but now that I spent numerous hours I can't stop playing and building roads, zip lines and figuring out new paths. Also now have a large arsenal of equipment to deal with all kinds of situations.
  18. KokoPatitas
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Beautiful game with a beautiful premise. People is way too sensitive on those first slow hours.
  19. Blueskar
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stunning, beautiful and interesting but definitely not for everyone. Death stranding is a game of patience, hard work and dedication that really won't resonatewith alot of gamers. But, through it all the star studded cast, polished graphics and unique story are something to be impressed by even if you don't enjoy the gameplay. Beating this game was really fulfilling. I'm not saying you need to like it, and it's perfectly fine with me if you don't. But that doesn't mean it's a 0/10. The reviews on here are excessive. If you don't think it looks fun just don't buy it.… Expand
  20. KRONOS_415
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    A truly deep and powerful story bolstered by an incredible cast, a curated selection of music, and many disarmingly intense gameplay moments. Make no mistake: this is Hideo Kojima unbound by Konami, expressing/displaying his full width and breadth, creatively speaking. One of the best experiences I’ve had with video games in years. **** 10/10, buy this!

    And hey, to all the critics of this    A truly deep and powerful story bolstered by an incredible cast, a curated selection of music, and many disarmingly intense gameplay moments. Make no mistake: this is Hideo Kojima unbound by Konami, expressing/displaying his full width and breadth, creatively speaking. One of the best experiences I’ve had with video games in years. **** 10/10, buy this!

    And hey, to all the critics of this game out there: many of you were surprised by how few people you get to murder in this game. DS is In general a very intellectual and complex game, tailored toward a more mature and cerebral player. For those seeking cheap action thrills and a straightforward and basic **** experience, you should probably play it safe and stick to Modern Warfare.    … Expand
  21. candysmoke
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    First I will start that this game is the most visually beautiful and photorealistic I have ever saw, the water and colour palette is amazing. Now on the game play, yes it’s based on delivering but that’s part of the brilliance of it, such a simple concept and yet so deep in it’s execution. The stealth is simply amazing when played on hard, with heart pumping sequences.
    There are some    First I will start that this game is the most visually beautiful and photorealistic I have ever saw, the water and colour palette is amazing. Now on the game play, yes it’s based on delivering but that’s part of the brilliance of it, such a simple concept and yet so deep in it’s execution. The stealth is simply amazing when played on hard, with heart pumping sequences.
    There are some little flaws but they are not even worth getting into here.
    For me GOTY and a must Play.

    Thanks to SONY and especially to KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. Welldone!!    … Expand
  22. Arigus
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The integrity of the script, the graphics are super even on ps4 fat, the gameplay that you do not relax even for 1 minute. What I want to say is that Kajima is a Genius!!!
  23. kirillka53rus
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    The best game in 2019. Keep creating and creating the same awesome games. I advise everyone to go through this game to the end, a very deep philosophical game. Definitely 10/10
  24. abbalex
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Superb, finally something new!!!!
    I love kojima, how he create a game and story, incredible gorgeous!!
  25. Kauank
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Players de fifa/pes, cod e fortnite não irão gostar mesmo, fazer oque né ¯_(ツ)_/¯
  26. Miguel2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Yo no entiendo y ya se les dejó claro que Death stranding no es un fifa o fortnite, si no lo jugaste o al menos te diste la molestia de ver de que iba, ya hay gameplays y ya lo jugué es muy buen juego
  27. konterna2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    buen juego historia interesante relajante de jugar algo que esperaba despues de mgsV
  28. Nalldonunes
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Que experiência fantástica! O jogo te coloca em um estado de alerta total onde cada fragmento pode ser uma parte importante da história, somente a mente brilhante de Hideo Kojima poderia tramar algo de tamanha complexidade, não é apenas um jogo, é uma experiência complexa e profunda, apenas estou feliz de presenciar o nascimento de um novo estilo de jogo, obrigado!
  29. ArneBoshoff
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I understand that the game would not be for most people but it's absolutely for me. I think it's unfair that the game is a 0/10. There are way worse and unpolished games out there. Just because a game isn't for you doesn't make it terrible. An amazing and immersive experience.
  30. giyuu
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Not even halfway passed the beginning and this game is already worth my $60. The unique gameplay mechanics, the music, and the graphics all are godlike. Can't speak for the story much since again, im only a few chapters in, but i just gotta drop a 10 because i'm already enjoying it and know it's only gonna get better. I can already tell this isn't gonna be a fun game if you're impatientNot even halfway passed the beginning and this game is already worth my $60. The unique gameplay mechanics, the music, and the graphics all are godlike. Can't speak for the story much since again, im only a few chapters in, but i just gotta drop a 10 because i'm already enjoying it and know it's only gonna get better. I can already tell this isn't gonna be a fun game if you're impatient but if you aren't, mannn you're in for a not just a great game, but an experience tbh.… Expand
  31. crywolf826
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Absolutely one of the best games I have ever played. A completely new game of it's own action adventure genre. I am so absolutely in love with this game. First Kojima game and this game beats my favorite game of all time The Witcher 3, completely deserving of a 10 out of 10.
  32. vanya76rus
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    In game's begin it's little bit boring,but this is only first 2-3 hours. Then game gives you interesting quests and with help of real people this becoming easy and interesting. I've spent about 30 hours without cutscenes. And this was amazing, i've enjoyed every second in this game.
  33. maaden_swe
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The first 2 hours of the game really sets the tone of what you are going to experience during 80 + hour of greatness. If you dont like it after 2 hours you will never get it and thats ok, just play something else. If your jaw is dropped after these hours, continue and the story and gameplay will guide you thru an epic journey. The graphics are fantastic, the performances of the actors isThe first 2 hours of the game really sets the tone of what you are going to experience during 80 + hour of greatness. If you dont like it after 2 hours you will never get it and thats ok, just play something else. If your jaw is dropped after these hours, continue and the story and gameplay will guide you thru an epic journey. The graphics are fantastic, the performances of the actors is amazing and the soundtrack is pure perfection. Lets leave it there, you dont wanna know anything else, you should find out for yourself. Enjoy.… Expand
  34. Jamejarrs
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    After 50 hours, I've finished Death Stranding and am rewriting my review. My score isn't changing, to me it's still a high 9/10, I just wanted to revisit this with the context of the entire game.

    I'll start off by saying that even though I loved this game, it's very hard to recommend to people. A friend came to my apartment day 1 to watch the game and decide if he wanted it. In the end,    After 50 hours, I've finished Death Stranding and am rewriting my review. My score isn't changing, to me it's still a high 9/10, I just wanted to revisit this with the context of the entire game.

    I'll start off by saying that even though I loved this game, it's very hard to recommend to people. A friend came to my apartment day 1 to watch the game and decide if he wanted it. In the end, he didn't and I completely understand, especially seeing the portion of the game I played.

    Your enjoyment of this game will probably rely on how far you're willing to put up with a slog to get to the other side, which sounds like a bad thing but the rush of being able to fly past a spot that gave you so much trouble appeals to me very much. I spent a lot of time building structures to help myself and others along the way, and seeing likes from other players who I helped made me feel like it was all worth it.

    This game slow drips mechanics almost the entire time you're playing, to the point where you're well armed partway into chapter 3 and near the end of the game you have an entire arsenal of equipment that you can really tailor the game to the way you want to play. The slow drip is needed, if you look at the tips section at the end of the game, it's overwhelming just how many systems and mechanics they've crammed into this game, and they all work very well.

    Combat does indeed exist in this game, and you'd be surprised at how good it can feel. When I first learned about using cargo as weapons I didn't think I'd use it because I wouldn't want to hurt my packages, but I learned that when you knock out a MULE their cargo can be caught in mid-air which can then be thrown at another of your assailants. It made me feel like I was in an action movie and it was an awesome blend of the delivery and combat mechanics. As you move into the game you and your human enemies will grow your arsenal of weaponry to the point where they're just as formidable as you are, and they never felt like pushovers.

    Of all the things in Death Stranding, its main focus is the story, which ends up being way less enigmatic than it first appears once you have all the pieces. I felt it was very engaging and I was happily going through with deliveries just to see where the story would go next. I do have one issue and there's a very loaded exposition scene right at the end which could have been handled better, but aside from that - and some weird writing/character moments at points - it felt very well crafted.

    Presentation is, of course, top notch. This is the best photo-realism of any game this generation hands down, environments are beautiful and characters are detailed down to the pores on their skin. The actors all give great performances, bringing life and depth to their characters. The music, though sparse, is all fantastic and punctuates your journey in a way that makes you appreciate how far you've come.

    Slight hiccups caused a little aggravation along the way. At times I wished there were just an easier way to skip the small cutscenes in your room and in the terminals. Every action is accompanied with a short scene, and they can be skipped but the process of skipping multiple tiny scenes in a row can feel tiring. The physics can get a little wonky at times, Sam doesn't handle like you feel he should sometimes and I took a couple spills because he slipped slightly unnaturally or what looked like a hill suddenly felt like a drop. Also take the trike and jump while doing a wheelie, you float in a weird triangle-like arc.

    I'm interested in seeing all the things I missed and working towards platinum, but I don't know if I'd play from the beginning to see the story again. At the end of it all, these inconveniences were never enough to sour my experience and I'm very happy I put the time in to see it to the end. Absolutely rent it and try it out, if you bounce hard in the first couple chapters it's probably not for you. But if you find yourself enjoying those first hours of the game, you're absolutely in for a treat.    … Expand
  35. Chuzumaki
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Gráfico lindos, música top, ótima jogabilidade kojima realmente saber fazer um jogo, é uma pena que seja pra poucos!
  36. MetalGearAlex
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is beautifully made and well done. For me, its exciting and a fresh new way to play. The pacing isgood for those who are PATIENT. And I am in love with the story. It is unusually reminiscient of Silent Hills with its twisty and almost horror like story! I hope people learn to recconect and not just review bomb a genuinely good game and a work of art. Kojima has done great.
  37. Chrisphonics
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    From watching the trailers and reading the reviews I had a love/hate relationship with this game and didn't know whether to buy it or wait, I bought it on day three after release even with all the negative reviews and i'm so happy I did! The game is gorgeous, well thought out, engaging, different and has just blew my mind away, now I can understand that a lot of people wont enjoy thisFrom watching the trailers and reading the reviews I had a love/hate relationship with this game and didn't know whether to buy it or wait, I bought it on day three after release even with all the negative reviews and i'm so happy I did! The game is gorgeous, well thought out, engaging, different and has just blew my mind away, now I can understand that a lot of people wont enjoy this especially the younger crowd but for anyone that loves a challenge, peaceful game play, stunning visuals, intelligence and a story that keeps you thinking then this game is definitely for you, I just cant put it down and im 23 hours into it… Expand
  38. danielscotth
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Admittedly, I’m only several hours in so far, but in this small amount of time with the game I’ve been absolutely enthralled from the minute I started to the minute I had to put it down to get some sleep. If life’s responsibilities ceased to be a thing, I’d have guaranteed played this all through the night into the morning.

    Reviews have been so divisive on this and even those that have    Admittedly, I’m only several hours in so far, but in this small amount of time with the game I’ve been absolutely enthralled from the minute I started to the minute I had to put it down to get some sleep. If life’s responsibilities ceased to be a thing, I’d have guaranteed played this all through the night into the morning.

    Reviews have been so divisive on this and even those that have been highly receptive tend to say something along the lines of, “I think I like it...?” or “it’s boring, but it’s a masterpiece”. Those negative reviews completely dismiss the entire game as a piece of garbage with seemingly no merit. Still, after watching dozens of review videos, reading handfuls of varying reviews and scores, I couldn’t shake the fact that I felt like I’d really dig this game. I’m so glad I did. I was so hesitant to buy this game and even upon starting it to think, maybe they’re all right and I made a terrible decision. Nope. Not for me at least. I loved every minute of the cutscenes, traversal, soundscapes, and world that Kojima and his crew have created.

    I love the gameplay so far. The slow pace, micromanaging walking (which to me actually feels like Sam has real momentum and the feedback from the controls feels really good), the mapping out your delivery route, the aesthetics of the menus and open world, the graphics, soundtrack, etc. There’s chill moments and absolutely tense moments. ...and some REALLY bizarre, out-there moments as well! I guess it really does just come down to each persons individual tastes and phase of life. This is the perfect game for me right now amidst a sea of normalcy and same-same games - I love RPG’s, action games, shooters, etc - but it’s nice to have something so unique and so focused on a particular-narrow vision. To me, Death Stranding even this early in my play-through deserves nothing less than a 9/10. I know it’s a long game. I know, as with any game (RPG or otherwise) some aspects of gameplay do eventually get a little old towards the endgame. But I also know what I like, and it’s right here. This weird, gorgeous, oddly-fun (to me) game that Kojima productions has dared to make is EXACTLY what I didn’t know I wanted this game to be.    … Expand
  39. lionars
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
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  40. villihabasau
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    What can I say? I simply love Hideo Kojima's games. I'm glad that he has left Konami and now he can create his owns original games.
  41. thatguytom
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    This is not an action game, most people who bought the game went into it thinking it would be, but it's not. It's a slow paced progression game, and if you're into that I'd highly recommend it.
  42. jackinvestor
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Iam 10 hours in and so far the game is great.....The grafichs with 4K checkerboard and HDR is very nice.

    I have played videogames hole my life and Iam an old man. I therefore apreciate a game that is top quality and that is different from other typical games. This is art....
  43. rotolotto
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I made it a point to save my review for when I finished the game. The first thing you need to know is that you will be aware within the first 2 hours whether or not this game is something you can appreciate or if you're uncomfortable with this format. Think scaling the colossi in Shadow of the Colossus but on the scale of the mundane- that level of control is in every step and you will notI made it a point to save my review for when I finished the game. The first thing you need to know is that you will be aware within the first 2 hours whether or not this game is something you can appreciate or if you're uncomfortable with this format. Think scaling the colossi in Shadow of the Colossus but on the scale of the mundane- that level of control is in every step and you will not be able to appreciate this game unless you are the one with the controller in your hands. Kojima has made something incredibly interesting and I'm on board for his unrestrained works if they maintain and/or improve this level of quality. Death Stranding is an engaging game that will make you feel the weight of Sam's pack as you struggle to cross the dangerous American wilds. The story isn't as complicated as something like Kingdom Hearts or the MGS franchise as a whole, but there's plenty of intrigue that is paired with the world building and lore in the social menus. Overall the game is dripping with that Kojima style and flair and it's obvious that he wanted to create something out of frustration that expresses the value of connection and helpfulness. The feeling of finding someone has left a bike for you out in the world or placed a climbing anchor in an area notorious for high-cargo deliveries is so overwhelmingly appreciative that you feel compelled to use the in game "Like" system to praise other players and to contribute in the same way to pay that forward. This game requires an investment to fully appreciate, but once you do you cannot help but be impressed. The visuals are gorgeous, the sound design is great and there are plenty of licensed tracks to use in your room as well as popping up in some areas as you hike around. The thing that keeps this game from being a ten is the combat. While there are some neat tools available to you as the player, for story reasons you will want to stick to non lethal means, and this limits things a bit. Otherwise Death Stranding is a game that I can recommend to anyone who wants to experience an interesting take on multiverses, life and death, and time travel elements with all of Kojima's known flair, provided you are willing to really engage with the game and realize that it is not Metal Gear 6.… Expand
  44. tottyNA
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    I can see Kojima laughing as the score on this website went from a 4 to a 7 in a few days- enough time for people to get over 'that part'. That part happens to be 8 hours long, and you have to be the kind of player that will see, and raise kojima's possible bluff on a loop that, if you are open enough to what this game wants to do, is fun, in a piece-by-painstaking-piece way that the onlyI can see Kojima laughing as the score on this website went from a 4 to a 7 in a few days- enough time for people to get over 'that part'. That part happens to be 8 hours long, and you have to be the kind of player that will see, and raise kojima's possible bluff on a loop that, if you are open enough to what this game wants to do, is fun, in a piece-by-painstaking-piece way that the only analogy I could think of was the Dark Souls of Walking Simulators, and that Hideo Kojima has invented a virtual job space in which to tell his entire notebook of ideas to you while you are on a very long, spooky, sometimes boring, sometimes absolutely ridiculous, but pretty cool too. Like, if The Martian and Annihilation were written by the guy who made Metal Gear Solid holding a grudge, after seeing Oblivion, Prometheus, and collaborating on PT with Del Toro,
    So, I won't get in deep here, but aside; IF, negative bombs about it being boring being perfectly valid if that's all there were to this game (which is a lage part, no lie), this game's footage and press, cutscenes, trailers, or otherwise interest you, with the knowledge you have about what the gameplay and pace will be; I would reccomend this game to you because it is very good at itself. For the other 50% of game players at least, I understand the 0s.

    A virtual job and social experiment and movie written to be a video game that by experiencing what it makes you do in the 'you're gonna have to actually do that' way that Dark Souls initially did with the way it handled health and difficulty in video games that is a very bad analogy- but is the most recent example of a team going hard with what they knew they were going to at best make people curious to see if there was any depth beneath the walking simulator. Turns out, yes, maybe too much when it does, but the act of playing this game is exactly the game as advertised top to bottom, and in no way did Kojima mis-represent anything about it- and yet we have a game that tells itself as a fetch quest.
    in a way that actually has me re-thinking some of the most **** side-quests in zelda as the most thought-developmental moments of my life. And I'm only half joking, because I actually am having those memories pulled to mind playing Death Stranding because that is what the game is about, the tedium of what we have to do, but how well we do it, which is where the hideo-kojima-game-ify quality of bizarre scoring-sorties breaks up what must be like if interstellar and silent hill collided with end of evangelion, all slowed down to the speed of something like Shadow of the Colossus for the first 8 hours. Because most people are 0'ing out before they get to the parts where you drive things- you drive things. You get faster. The game is about alleviating pain in the assness, but it's worth it ultimately because you were there for a show and if you work for it it pays you, in very little chunks until you essentially become promoted at your virtual delivery job, where the world-changing dynamics of multiple-instanced player-set-item-and-traversal littering the landscape keeps changing dramatically, but you have to be that curious to see it and internally resolved to see, and raise kojima, hoping and in my opinion, successfully holds all wildcards. That's a card game metaphor for kojima wins and you lose, but the kind of lose that you want if this game is to work at all.

    I am that kind of film-watcher or game player, where I am on board with this type of convention break and line of extremely highly produced once-in-a-ever event that is Death Stranding logic and circumstances that led us to this game and what kind of discussion it is opening, even if I don't find the 'message' in the game that deep, what kojima has done with an audience that is willing to experience a movie in slow motion as a gameplay center to tell Silent Hills met Akira Paperboy Fiber-optic tecnician and architect with cutscenes and design that in a lot of ways are a throw-back to what a science fiction Final Fantasy might be today. If, Hideo Kojima did it. And he did, and I like it. You might hate it. Both of these things are okay and have reasons, and that's not enough to justify a score, but for what I'd give what the game is doing on a personal-immersion level is as good as anything I've never seen before it in games.    … Expand
  45. Thelionbearali
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Superb game. One of the best. True Kojima game. It's so fresh and good. Really strong and such a perfect game for team Kojima.
  46. brunagd
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Kojima is a genius!Epic game with amazing story, graphics, soundtrack, gameplay.
  47. Daybeast90
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    I'm not here to rate it a 10 because of the review bombing in here to celebrate a master piece in my opinion. I found this game so intriguing and complex I couldn't put it down, so much so id go to bed planning routes
  48. Crizz
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Kojima delivers in every way imaginable in his first game by him and his new studio Kojima Productions, whilst you may think delivering packages isn't fun it strangely is, as well as being very addictive. The story really ramps up towards the second half and everything in concluded rather well. Please don't listen to the negative reviews, play the game then judge it for yourself.
  49. HectorE86
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    15 hours in and I'm loving every minute of it!. Beautiful world and engaging story will have you hooked from the beginning. Not to mention the soundtrack is off the charts!
  50. thomasr02
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love this game so much so far after playing for 16.5 hours. The gameplay is so addictive and immersive. Story seems really good. I can understand why people won’t like the gameplay but I really enjoy it.
    It’s such a breath of fresh air and I’m really glad it has lived up to my hype. (This is my first Hideo Kojima game)
  51. FefeDoppio
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Fk the review bombers(most of them actually just created their account to review bomb or are xbox/switch fanboys), this game is epic. If you want a nice slow paced story driven game, look no where else.
  52. Jaydamac
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is very good at telling a story that’s fresh and it’s gameplay can be bland at some points but the game is still fun to me. Another note I want to touch on is the graphics, they are amazing and the add a lot to the experience to the game and it makes the game real immersive. I believe this game is gonna be remembered for a long time and know for its innovation to gaming.
  53. VL_PRO
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Очень атмосферная и уникальная игра. Интересный сеттинг, лор, персонажи. Некоторые отдельные моменты можно было б сократить. В целом прорыв года!
  54. Whyka
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Долой хэйтеров. Поиграйте потом оценивайте.
  55. Kuaymou
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I can understand that people are bored with this game, but it is a new genre. People are used to going fast from point A to B, finding 4 enemies and that's it. This game is attractive to enjoy the landscape, try alternative routes, help each other (connecting is beyond history). I see some comments from people who have played 5 hours and got bored, I didn't have time to get bored for theI can understand that people are bored with this game, but it is a new genre. People are used to going fast from point A to B, finding 4 enemies and that's it. This game is attractive to enjoy the landscape, try alternative routes, help each other (connecting is beyond history). I see some comments from people who have played 5 hours and got bored, I didn't have time to get bored for the first 5 hours.
    There's a lot of hater around here    … Expand
  56. Marcthing
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Una obra maestra no apta para entes unicelulares, algunos lo tacharan de bizarrada, pero tampoco fue comprendido en su dia el Quijote
  57. Metal_licker
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    From my very brief encounter, this game is truly like nothing I’ve ever played, (I used to own a brand new C64) and for that I am eternally grateful. If you’re running on pro at 4K the visuals are indeed spellbinding, we’ll worth the wait since PT, GO HK!
  58. doogery22
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    A cinematic masterpiece.
    This game may not be for everyone, but its certainly for me!
  59. corix
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    The game is chilled. I like exploring and learn about new stuff even tho this game is kinda slow and the combat is mesh but I like playing games that are chilled that's why I give this game a 9
  60. tbrhunter
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Amazing game that takes its time. I'm about 5 hours in and loving every part of it. The only complaint I have is losing balance is a pain. The graphics are top notch.
  61. gamesvoid
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    One of the most immersive games I've ever played. I thought I might not like this game because of all the walking simulator talk, but the incredible depth of game-design system all fit together to create an experience unlike everything I've ever played. I've put two 9 hour sessions 2 days in a row. It feels like you're on an adventure. I've even dreamed about this game. The gameplay isOne of the most immersive games I've ever played. I thought I might not like this game because of all the walking simulator talk, but the incredible depth of game-design system all fit together to create an experience unlike everything I've ever played. I've put two 9 hour sessions 2 days in a row. It feels like you're on an adventure. I've even dreamed about this game. The gameplay is amazing and the story is truly grandiose and full of mystery. The soundtrack is mediating an atmosphere of loneliness but also contains hopefulness.

    Ironically despite the message of coming together and leaving our echo chambers this game is targetted by haters, that have no other intention but to make this game flop. If you are interested in Death Stranding, don't let the review bombing haters discourage you from experiencing one of the most unique and memorable games ever created.    … Expand
  62. Juli1774
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Um game diferente, mais uma vez Hideo Kojima nós presenteia com algo diferenciado, vamos apreciar essa obra que todos os gamers merecem!
  63. FakeJoker
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful games I have ever had the opportunity of playing. I will say this game is definitely not for everyone, but anyone willing to give this game the chance from beginning to end will realize how amazing the mind of Kojima and his team is. It is a very unique game, it does get repetitive at times, but it makes you want to keep going and continue the journey of SamOne of the most beautiful games I have ever had the opportunity of playing. I will say this game is definitely not for everyone, but anyone willing to give this game the chance from beginning to end will realize how amazing the mind of Kojima and his team is. It is a very unique game, it does get repetitive at times, but it makes you want to keep going and continue the journey of Sam Porter Bridges. Many people who obviously have not played many single-player games will give the argument of "horrible gameplay and too much story," and that is where I stop listening to those people. Too many people review this game with nothing but ignorance. No way you play this game with an open mind and say it's bad, absolutely not. This game in is a league of it's own. A much needed game, and a game I will forever be thankful for. Every aspect of the game is absolutely wonderful. From the gameplay, to the connections you make along the way, even without shaking hands. The open-minded player becomes invested in every single character in the game, and don't even get me started on Higgs, absolutely beautiful character design. "The particle of God that permeates all exist." That line will never leave my head. One of my favorite villains in my game history. Again, I am thankful to have had the opportunity to play this game, and will continue to look forward to games like this; ones that are required to keep an opened-mind. Thank you, Kojima-San! And everyone at Kojima Productions.… Expand
  64. dailandemon
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Death stranding Is quite an interesting game, we all knew the protagonist was a delivery guy so if you don't like walking around a lot, well guess what... Anyway, I took around 40 hours to finish the story mode, the story is very very weird but so damn good at face value, very intricate and with some political messages hidden within that some people might not like them but they are subtleDeath stranding Is quite an interesting game, we all knew the protagonist was a delivery guy so if you don't like walking around a lot, well guess what... Anyway, I took around 40 hours to finish the story mode, the story is very very weird but so damn good at face value, very intricate and with some political messages hidden within that some people might not like them but they are subtle so not many will notice, the start of the game can be somewhat tedious at the beginning, but it gets quite good after the halfway point, heck play it on the highest difficulty if you feel it doesn't have any good action, the amount of little details in the game makes it quite unique, from a programmers perspective it is impressive compared to many other games, the systems in the game are well put together. Now the music, the music is so damn good, at the end of the story when all the pieces start coming together, the music gives it a backup punch to your feels, I'm talking to you BB's theme.
    The pseudo-multiplayer system in place is quite interesting, I found later, quite an interesting thing that happens when you die regarding that system, anyway the other player's actions help you a bunch in many areas, from bikes and cars to damn rocket launchers.
    I do dislike a lot that many people are just putting 0 in the review and review bomb this game even when they haven't played it, this game is not a 0 even if you don't like the walking, is not a 10 i'll be honest, I just placed it to balance the 0s    … Expand
  65. Jesse_a29
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    It is a little slow and Im not quite sure whats going on but I cant stop playing it.
  66. KiWi_NaRu
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Después de haber jugado 65 horas y haberme terminado la historia del juego, puedo decir lo que pienso del juego. No como muchísimas personas que lo están criticando sin haberlo ni olido o justamente lo contrario. De hecho voy a seguir jugándolo.
    Mundo abierto con gráficos preciosos y ambiente bonito y a la vez aterrador, no hace falta que haya nada más porque solamente estás tú, los EV y    Después de haber jugado 65 horas y haberme terminado la historia del juego, puedo decir lo que pienso del juego. No como muchísimas personas que lo están criticando sin haberlo ni olido o justamente lo contrario. De hecho voy a seguir jugándolo.
    Mundo abierto con gráficos preciosos y ambiente bonito y a la vez aterrador, no hace falta que haya nada más porque solamente estás tú, los EV y las mulas, es un mundo entre apocalíptico y post apocalíptico. La OST es una maravilla, música y canciones muy bonitas, hacen que en el juego te sientas esperanzado en momentos difíciles.
    La historia y los personajes me han encantado, aunque hay partes de la historia (soy muy cinefila/seriefila) que para mí fueron previsibles.
    A la hora de jugar me ha gustado mucho el tener que repartir “los paquetes” ,es todo un reto y si de verdad te metes en la historia y en tú personaje lo vas a disfrutar.
    También me ha gustado mucho el sistema en línea con los Likes y la ayuda que te pueden aportar otros jugadores durante el juego.
    Puedo entender que haya muchas personas a las que no le guste éste tipo de juego, pero por favor, respetad lo que piensen otros jugadores.
    En mi parecer el juego es una obra maestra. Muchas gracias Kojima!!    … Expand
  67. Bubucritic
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    A mi me está gustando bastante. Algo nuevo y diferente a lo ya existente. Merece una oportunidad
  68. Fumino
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla....it’s THE GAME. A masterpiece
  69. Bigimpactpooch
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Kojima has done it again. He brings everything from previous games and a compelling deep story and you have a GOTY contender. After the 8hr mark you start unlocking cool weapons!
  70. Blacklabel505
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is a great game being overlooked by all of the hype based off of the 10s and 0s you can tell exactly what's going on. Of course this is nothing like MGS, if it was he might have just made a 6th sequel don't you think? You have to pay attention and if you have a short attention span then yes this game will come off a little boring. If you're here looking at the reviews, please giveThis is a great game being overlooked by all of the hype based off of the 10s and 0s you can tell exactly what's going on. Of course this is nothing like MGS, if it was he might have just made a 6th sequel don't you think? You have to pay attention and if you have a short attention span then yes this game will come off a little boring. If you're here looking at the reviews, please give this game a fair shake and play it yourself. Especially now that it's getting review bombed. This game took 3 years to make and has so much hard work behind it and is different from most games which is amazing in that itself. Kojima is an amazing artist and deserves to be taken seriously. Let yourself decide instead of someone else. The graphics are the best and now people are using it as a benchmark test.… Expand
  71. Shkarubey
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A wonderful game that draws in a head.Very atmospheric soundtrack. Beautiful visualization. But the most important thing here is the plot, which the more you play, the more it draws you.Well-chosen cast. You can describe everything for a very long time, but it is better to make sure yourself, and not to read the reviews of people who did not really play, but simply heitat on the General wave.
  72. TECHer
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Im enough years old, and if i wake up from bed during my dayoffs thinking to play this game and how and what will i do during the jorney, what else wanna say . games great
  73. nonamewolf
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad and joyful.
    Gameplay-wise it's a hell of an emotional ride too. There were sequences when I hated the game and totally loved it, I felt full emotional spectre during this 40-hour campaign, crying at the end of it, and I simply cannot put anything else apart from 10, because this game soaked me wet and had me laughing my ass off, I felt anxious during BT sequences and I was stricken by these long beautiful cutscenes.
    The online is amazing too, because you will never be haunter by griefers and everyone online is participating in making this open world better, even though it's just a game. I truly believe that this game will make you better as a person afterwards, if you will understand the need of it of course.    … Expand
  74. gigaLion
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I wasn’t going to write a review until I finished it, but I feel like everyone is doing that anyway so why not.

    I’m in love with this game. Everything from the aesthetic to the soundtrack to the unique gameplay speaks to me. I feel like this is the perfect game for me. I’m absolutely obsessed with Fragile so far (Lea Seydoux is killing it!) and the way roads/paths/the social strand system    I wasn’t going to write a review until I finished it, but I feel like everyone is doing that anyway so why not.

    I’m in love with this game. Everything from the aesthetic to the soundtrack to the unique gameplay speaks to me. I feel like this is the perfect game for me. I’m absolutely obsessed with Fragile so far (Lea Seydoux is killing it!) and the way roads/paths/the social strand system in general works. I feel disappointed that others are giving it a 0. Sure, maybe it’s not for you, but shouldn’t such an aggressive score be reserved for games like ET and Superman 64? Whether you like it or not, it’s objectively not a broken game. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Fantastic game and has not disappointed, only getting better and better.    … Expand
  75. Wolfborn910
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    I thought I was going to hate is game but somehow I’m hooked. This game isn’t for everyone but it seems like when it clicks for someone, it really clicks.
  76. Keeer311
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    It's a game that isn't for everyone hence the divisive reviews we all see. However, it's a fantastic well made game. I hope for another.
  77. Kianue_fate
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    1 point for handmade physics, too many unimportant things to skip whitin the gameplay and not much rewarding side delivery's (not all of them though).
    9 points for exelent although hard to get story line. Amazing and mind blowing ending (i fell in love with sam and cliff, loved how charming, long and onto the point the ending was. It was wierd, mysterious enough)
    Amazing directing and    1 point for handmade physics, too many unimportant things to skip whitin the gameplay and not much rewarding side delivery's (not all of them though).
    9 points for exelent although hard to get story line. Amazing and mind blowing ending (i fell in love with sam and cliff, loved how charming, long and onto the point the ending was. It was wierd, mysterious enough)
    Amazing directing and cast directing.
    Holy soundtracks
    And reinvented gameplay mechanics and controls eyeF'ing graphics.    … Expand
  78. FurkanCirakli
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I loved the story not for everyone but great for me. Graphs is great too. Nice job Hideo
  79. BelthazarBR
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Very contemplative and deliberate with its storytelling, a must play for anyone who enjoys a good story.
  80. icemachine
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    The game is perfect. This one haven’t disappointed in any aspect. Hail to the guy in shades!
  81. Rivai
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Эта игра поразила меня своей историей до глубины души. Она не для всех, эта игра на узкую аудиторию. Со странным игровым процессом , странным и необычным сюжетом, и тем спектром эмоций которые она вызывает. Death Stranding заслуживает крепких 9 балов.Эта игра поразила меня своей историей до глубины души. Она не для всех, эта игра на узкую аудиторию. Со странным игровым процессом , странным и необычным сюжетом, и тем спектром эмоций которые она вызывает. Death Stranding заслуживает крепких 9 балов.
  82. xXThePhantomXx
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a brilliantly magnificent but boring and slow-satisfying game I ever experienced. Everything hits the high notes for me which I awed at its brilliance of a genius and his apostles. The storyline, gameplay, graphics, sounds, theatrics..literally everything is excellent. I would say the first 10-15 hours its an arduous grind especially if you do not have any form of transport to move around location to location delivering the main or standard orders. Its walking and hiking, then sleeping and evading danger. Its basically like how you are learning from how to crawl, to walk then to ride gradually. I wouldn't compare this art piece to the MGS series which I had played and own from PSP to PS4 titles. Different games has its own uniqueness. Perhaps I could compare it to Phantom Pain but somehow I felt there's some invisible restrictions in MGS PP which Kojima and team are tied down with. This is something different, something oddly fresh, and something daring and bold which raises the bar in the gaming industry making it more realistic, simple and alive. Its an experiential journey of a character that you live in. Sure, it is weird, it is confusing, but slowly you will get into the lore in bits and pieces. You will want to find out more in curiosity and collect more orders to know more of the story and lore of DS. You will slowly understand in your own pace. It's literally not forcing you to understand everything but there's always a story to tell within the main and side quests which I would encourage you to venture through and know the story.

    Truthfully, I should compare this to other RPG open world games run by other designers, writers, directors and producers. RDR2 may have come close to this but somewhat this is entirely a risky concept of creative ideas. It is a phenomenolly-not-fun-but-you-are-still-addicted-to-know-more type of fun. Even dozens of reviews have different long opinions of this game, no kidding. I remember the hype for FFXV game that I was waiting for something special. It didn't truly live up to this hype and expectations that I have. The camera angles was a bit hard to deal with and there's not much. There's always this restriction in games, which I couldn't really describe how to begin. This game, you will need to have an open mind playing this from the start till the end. Try everything and experience it. I love to hike, travel and camp outdoors, but I'm not so sure whether this applies to everyone who never explored in r/l. Frankly for you trolls out there, when the maximum load that you can carry is only 130kg. Do you expect to fill it to the brim without thinking about stable footing. Try doing it in r/l and see whether you could hike from one mountain to another.

    The plus point of this game is its unique social strand system. The online interaction allows you to lay down waypoints/ icons or equipment for other dimensional non-existent Sams to follow and use. They can give you 'Likes' on your waypoints and vice versa which is unique. Not only that, anyone can share built structures or even contribute to build roads. Also, you can also deliver lost cargo back to them or complete their objectives on their behalf. Contract orders, yadda-yadda for you to find out as I won't be giving more spoilers on this. Its best you buy this game and try it yourself. Likers will get liked. Ultimately, would I play this game a second time after completion. Definitely a yes. I have been playing action and FPS games all this months. This is definitely game of the year for me. The standards for games has been raised higher and the future of gaming looks promising.

    For those trolling reviewers that are trying to rig the reviews in Meta to zero ratings, give a proper review please. You are hinting to the world that you guys are dumb that you don't have the patience to understand and appreciate someone's life's work. If you don't comprehend it now, then wait till you're matured enough to play this game. Stop your trolling.    … Expand
  83. wals
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Best game ever!Кодзима гений!!!Я не зря потратил 4к!Если вам скучно,то дойдите до 3 главы и будет вам топ игра!
  84. Madgearimpact
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is breathtaking with its scenery and the setting from the very start is one of the most interesting worlds I’ve played in, if you want an easy ride then you’ll probably rate this a low score because people don’t like to actually try with games but if you like a challenge and a brain using game then you will love the gameplay thoroughly and get the most out of what it has to offer
  85. Mangalore
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego abre la puerta a un estilo diferente sin duda una entrega arriesgada pero que las personas flojas no les agradará
  86. Maxen80
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    At first glanze it is a glorified UPS-simulator set in a post-apocslyptic world, but when the initial dust settled I really love this game.

    It is challenging, deep and sometimes hard to grasp. But all in all it is a fantastic game, whereas the actors really really do a great job. Buy the game now!
  87. Retrodinomicon
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I've been playing this game for more than 30 hours and I can't understand why there are so many people with hate for this game. I don't want to do Spoilers but my perception is that the game is a mix of different genres, the story is amazing, it's very long and very addictive.
  88. gorbkota
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    12/10 игра года, мурашки до кончиков пальцев ног.
    Игра глубокая, геймплей чудесный, пока не поиграешь не прочувствуешь. Сюжет хороший.
    Игра тебя вознаграждает за ее прохождение, за постройки, помощь игрокам, и даже после прохождения сюжета было желание оставаться в этом необычном мире и привносить свой вклад для других игроков, выбивать очивки. Ни разу за прохождение не было скучно. Я    12/10 игра года, мурашки до кончиков пальцев ног.
    Игра глубокая, геймплей чудесный, пока не поиграешь не прочувствуешь. Сюжет хороший.
    Игра тебя вознаграждает за ее прохождение, за постройки, помощь игрокам, и даже после прохождения сюжета было желание оставаться в этом необычном мире и привносить свой вклад для других игроков, выбивать очивки. Ни разу за прохождение не было скучно. Я получил для себя новый опыт в игровом жанре, быть может Кодзима действительно создал новый жанр. Корзина гелий.    … Expand
  89. mr_illusion
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра с увлекательным и затягивающим геймплеем, тоже можно сказать про сюжет. Игра просто опережает время и задаёт стандарты реально хорошей игры с продуманым сюжет и механиками, не то что там какие-то стрелялки типо 5 батлы. Категорически рекомендую к прозождению. Не стоит бросать в середине или в начале игры когда она только набирает обороты.Великолепная игра с увлекательным и затягивающим геймплеем, тоже можно сказать про сюжет. Игра просто опережает время и задаёт стандарты реально хорошей игры с продуманым сюжет и механиками, не то что там какие-то стрелялки типо 5 батлы. Категорически рекомендую к прозождению. Не стоит бросать в середине или в начале игры когда она только набирает обороты.
  90. Kalyt
    Dec 25, 2019
    9
    This is a great game, full and concrete, with a story to tell. I hope that the next part will not be too soon.
  91. Espejo0418
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    I believe this game is brilliant. Human civilizations were constructed based on trade and building share infrastructure. As such one of the most important task humans would need to accomplish is rebuilding that network. Your character role may be a courier but the significant of his task is much greater. With the remaining pockets of humanity living in isolated areas your role is intoI believe this game is brilliant. Human civilizations were constructed based on trade and building share infrastructure. As such one of the most important task humans would need to accomplish is rebuilding that network. Your character role may be a courier but the significant of his task is much greater. With the remaining pockets of humanity living in isolated areas your role is into being them into the communication network. The only way to ensure people want to join is to do them favors like bringing them the supplies they need to survive. This concept is deep on so many levels it makes me think of our ancestors who from their small villages were able to connect with other villages to create the first civilization and empires. Gameplay wise I believe it is awesome too, while many ppl dread the long walks of the start of the game, I found it enjoyable in the context of what is going on. Once all the tools begin to appear the gameplay really kicks off. The combat is decent if there was an area to improve I would say it would be this. Still there were many times when I felt very tense and excited. Overall I think this game is a 10 for me, not because it perfect, but because I truly am enjoying the game… Expand
  92. JussaPeak
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic, and I'll thoroughly explain why I think so.

    Death stranding is a weird mess of exposition, and it works exactly as it should. The game opens throwing so much at you, it's hard to keep upwith what's going on. If you stick with it, and pay attention, you can quickly find yourself gripped into the story/world. Very creative on the setting and execution of    This game is absolutely fantastic, and I'll thoroughly explain why I think so.

    Death stranding is a weird mess of exposition, and it works exactly as it should. The game opens throwing so much at you, it's hard to keep upwith what's going on. If you stick with it, and pay attention, you can quickly find yourself gripped into the story/world. Very creative on the setting and execution of story elements.

    The gameplay is definitely different from anything I've seen. Its a large part thought out inventory management, route planning, elements of stealth, and very light action. It really is its own genre of sorts. Very satisfying once you understand what's going on (for me at least).

    This game definitely isn't for everyone, which is why I didn't give it a 10. Its somewhat inaccessible to the impatient gamer. If you like well crafted, cinematic storytelling with smart inventory management, and slow, methodical movement, absolutely pick this up.    … Expand
  93. DavidMartia
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Un juego que de verdad no es para todo el mundo, tiene muy buena historia, una magnifica banda sonora y una experiencia muy agradable, el juego al ser un "genero nuevo" no le va a gustar a todo el mudo pero antes de hacer criticas injustas denle una oportunidad, si no pueden jugarlo, miren gameplays en youtube, pues este juego de verdad vale la pena, aunque en algunos momentos si deja queUn juego que de verdad no es para todo el mundo, tiene muy buena historia, una magnifica banda sonora y una experiencia muy agradable, el juego al ser un "genero nuevo" no le va a gustar a todo el mudo pero antes de hacer criticas injustas denle una oportunidad, si no pueden jugarlo, miren gameplays en youtube, pues este juego de verdad vale la pena, aunque en algunos momentos si deja que desear y se vuelve un poco aburrido "momentos de recorrer grandes distancias una y otra vez", pero al realizar esas misiones obtenemos la recompensa de ver parte de la historia que nos engancha y nos deja con la intriga que nos empuja a seguir jugando y si no vemos el juego con mala cara y tratamos de centrarnos en ver los puntos fuertes y tratar de disfrutarlo, realmente podemos darnos cuenta que el juego es una obra de arte. El modo multijugador nos deja disfrutando bastante ya que podemos interactuar de manera indirecta con otros jugadores lo que lo hace realmente bonito, ver y encontrar una escalera para que atrevieses una zona más rápido, un mensaje de apoyo, una advertencia de lo que se aproxima, es muy bonito y una manera bastante entretenida de hacer un multijugador, gracias por este juego, que en sin más, una obra de arte.… Expand
  94. dortiz
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I think this is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. It requires patience as it will have you relearning how video games work all over again. The strand system is phenomenal and oddly addictive, delivering cargo lost by other players is a joy and actually makes me feel like I'm connecting with others albeit in the game space. The story and cutscenes are second to none andI think this is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. It requires patience as it will have you relearning how video games work all over again. The strand system is phenomenal and oddly addictive, delivering cargo lost by other players is a joy and actually makes me feel like I'm connecting with others albeit in the game space. The story and cutscenes are second to none and the graphics are probably the best of this generation. It is not for everyone, but players willing to invest their time and sink into the world ravaged by the Death Stranding will most likely find themselves in one of the most unique games ever created. Only Hideo Kojima could pull this off. It truly is a masterpiece and I world I wish I could live in.… Expand
  95. chablestien
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A great experience! Beautiful landscapes, amazing character design, the whole time you are on the edge of your seat or scratching your head at the obscurity that is death stranding. Would not however suggest this to someone who enjoys instant gratification in video games, tis a slow burn. Cannot wait to see what surprises this studio has next.
  96. AndyFO
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Let's start by saying people who are giving this game a 0 are clearly one of the following.
    1. Mad/Hating
    2. Never played it. 3. Messing around, bullying the game. From the moment you start playing you realize this game is not near a 0. Period there is no argument here. Now I'm not getting into why the game is hgoodood, I read many reviews ranging from mediocre to amazing. I find this    Let's start by saying people who are giving this game a 0 are clearly one of the following.
    1. Mad/Hating
    2. Never played it.
    3. Messing around, bullying the game.
    From the moment you start playing you realize this game is not near a 0. Period there is no argument here. Now I'm not getting into why the game is hgoodood, I read many reviews ranging from mediocre to amazing.
    I find this GamGame toe be one if the most unique and spectacular experience in ps4 now days. Do not believe the haters. If you're interested don't doubt because of others. Is amazing.    … Expand
  97. Time_fall
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Dez reviewrs dont have ds on there psn that are scoring it bad lol fools boy boy what haz the gameing world come to
  98. Scelatio
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The game is exactly what i've expected it to be and it's marvelous. I just cannot stop, taken away by the magneficent visuals, music and gameplay, full of new connections and inventions.
  99. Madoret
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The game is full of allusions for our present times.
    Why we try to distant from each other?
    Why we choose to be child free?
    Why we become lgbt?
    This game is trying to answer these and other more questions. And you could find them too if you are patient enough.
  100. Bringershadow6
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Love the game loop AAA performances we truly are not alone today is in are hands! So nice to have a new fresh idea on a game ds tock me back to being a child again wen saga was pumping out new ips all the time ds has showed4 me the the state of the gameing industry is bear fuull of reapeats remakes booring i loved ds mechs im 200 hours in i just finished the storybline top class fromLove the game loop AAA performances we truly are not alone today is in are hands! So nice to have a new fresh idea on a game ds tock me back to being a child again wen saga was pumping out new ips all the time ds has showed4 me the the state of the gameing industry is bear fuull of reapeats remakes booring i loved ds mechs im 200 hours in i just finished the storybline top class from kojima sann in a world full of tocicitu ds promotes kindnesscto help one another ifvwe all was like this the world would be a better place roll on ds 2 grow the comminity till it flushes out the toxicity like a turd grandee down the drain… Expand
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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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