Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. evans-livboeree
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Unbelievable, это лучшее произведение искусства в игровом мире за последние 20 лет, играл во множество проектов за 20+ лет игрового стажа!!!
  2. tomaspera
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Jogo ótimo e com uma narrativa e jogabilidade perfeita. Quem está reclamando deste jogo e dando nota baixa com certeza são pessoas trolando
  3. pasotnik
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Wery deep mind game. Hideo Kojima real talent. Very atmospheric game. With each completed task you learn more and more.
  4. Mardans
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Great game it's deserve more than 10/10 and game of the year 2019 Thank you genius kojima
  5. Saw2thLifeform
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    In a landscape where AAA games are mostly uninspired carbon copies trying to cash in on the current craze, this is such a welcoming breath of fresh air. The fundamental game design at the foundation of this game and the rate of mechanic progression is incredibly solid. The fact that "all you do" is deliver packages, yet the game has yet to feel repetitive to me and I can't wait to see whatIn a landscape where AAA games are mostly uninspired carbon copies trying to cash in on the current craze, this is such a welcoming breath of fresh air. The fundamental game design at the foundation of this game and the rate of mechanic progression is incredibly solid. The fact that "all you do" is deliver packages, yet the game has yet to feel repetitive to me and I can't wait to see what the next mission brings after 30+ hours is a testament to just how well thought out and designed this game is.

    If you're like me, feeling jaded about most new game releases and love when developers take chances to push the craft forward, do yourself a favor and pick up this absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  6. Droa
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    An amazing game, every time I finish a contract, I can't wait to get out there again. I've been having so much fun the last week, exploring, and watching structures suddenly popping up that others build.
    The entire progression system rewrites the book what progression should be. A true masterpiece.
  7. Maxinux
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A very unique beautiful and well polished game. I am impressed by all the details and new ideas in this game.
    Death Stranding might not appeals everybody just like an opera might not be for everyone. For me it is a piece of art and technological master piece.
  8. Avodeskorm
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Deeply haunting. Greatest gaming experience I've had in at least several years. Open-world games have never been better. In the joy I felt after overcoming a great challenge, then finding a vista overlooking my destination, I wanted to cry. Future developers should look to Death Stranding and strive to create experiences unlike any other. All modern games have been rendered unimaginativeDeeply haunting. Greatest gaming experience I've had in at least several years. Open-world games have never been better. In the joy I felt after overcoming a great challenge, then finding a vista overlooking my destination, I wanted to cry. Future developers should look to Death Stranding and strive to create experiences unlike any other. All modern games have been rendered unimaginative in comparison to Death Stranding.

    Not subtle, yet so much is thrown at the player; This game tries to give the player more than incentive to finish the game. Rare that a game tries to teach ethics to the player, than just being blank-slate entertainment.    … Expand
  9. DeadMedved
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Крутой проект Кодзимы, но к сожалению трудно понимаемый большинством.
  10. dinglebluehobo
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, magic journey. Possibly the best story ever told in a game.
    Thank you, Kojima.
  11. an55192
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    If you are calling Death Stranding a boring game you don't even deserve to play it, you just don't get it. Most of the negative reviews here are from people who haven't even played the game just watched some gameplay stream and then calling it boring and repetitive.

    This is more than a game it's an experience you really should give it a chance.
  12. bertdurup
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game i ever played love it so much i trade my ps4 today for the ps4pro edition. Good job kojima… Expand
  13. Horoko
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Best 2019 game. Awesome Kojima's brain cant make a bad stories. I cry when passed this game,
  14. AnalKarnaval
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Игра отличная, не шедевр конечно, но своих плюсов хватает коих явно больше чем минусов, наиграл больше 10 часов, сделано гениально, что еще можно было ожидать от Кодзимы. А испанцам желаю пососать членчанского и заминусить себе анусИгра отличная, не шедевр конечно, но своих плюсов хватает коих явно больше чем минусов, наиграл больше 10 часов, сделано гениально, что еще можно было ожидать от Кодзимы. А испанцам желаю пососать членчанского и заминусить себе анус
  15. 1234marcos
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Legit my favorite game ever made. I love the message it has and playing it during these coronavirus times is vivid and something else. Truly a one of a kind masterpiece!
  16. Pat1711
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The story is amazing, the animations are fluid, the graphics are fantastic for a PS4, the music takes you to another world and the gameplay is surprisingly addictive. I came into this game blind by avoiding any spoilers possible and what I found is a game worth your time.
  17. Umadbro
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games this year if not this gen, it has an interesting setting/story, beautiful vistas and relaxing gameplay broken up with a bit of stealth and action and aims to make you feel good. Sure it's not for everyone but neither are sports games or racing games. The online component and helping other people get to where you have been after blazing a trail is fulfilling inEasily one of the best games this year if not this gen, it has an interesting setting/story, beautiful vistas and relaxing gameplay broken up with a bit of stealth and action and aims to make you feel good. Sure it's not for everyone but neither are sports games or racing games. The online component and helping other people get to where you have been after blazing a trail is fulfilling in a unique way. Most people bashing it haven't even tried it and just want to be part of something or are throwaway accounts as is super obvious.… Expand
  18. a1zhu
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    An inventive AAA trekking sim w high concept plot. Great achievement in transgressive media
  19. Potnoodle999
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Can honestly say that this game is clearly not for everyone. But those who love it will LOVE IT. The game is so unique and isn’t afraid to do what it sets out to do. An incredible experience and an unforgettable one.

    Parts of the gameplay I love are that simply getting from A to B is difficult because of the terrain and falling over due to it, the sheer weight of this huge delivery on    Can honestly say that this game is clearly not for everyone. But those who love it will LOVE IT. The game is so unique and isn’t afraid to do what it sets out to do. An incredible experience and an unforgettable one.

    Parts of the gameplay I love are that simply getting from A to B is difficult because of the terrain and falling over due to it, the sheer weight of this huge delivery on your back, the weather to with harsh winds make it one of the most immersive games ever. Not a walking simulator, it’s hiking up the most epic mountainous regions you’ve ever seen. Then the BTs (like ghosts) appear or the time fall rain which damages your cargo giving a sense of urgency get in the way. Enemies try to steal your cargo and it all happens organically in this beautiful world, also online aspects are great and you feel genuinely so great full when your stamina is at zero and your cargo is about to be obliterated and you reach a cliff only to find climbing gear left in the perfect spot randomly by a stranger. The satisfaction can’t really be explained. It is a very meditative game requiring you to really invest in the world and to be open minded to its completely different gameplay than anything you’ve played. For those saying this is only loved by kojima fanboys, that is ridiculous. I thought MGS V was the worst in the series for story but best for gameplay. This game is maybe even better than metal gear in what it accomplished but the two CANNOT be compared as they are totally different games made for different audiences. Hideo Kojima has made the game he wants to make and now I am even more of a fan. The only game director creating true triple A budget indie games because that is what this game is, indie through and through, not a blockbuster COD/assassins creed/battlefield game. Etc.

    I only pray that this game does well enough to inspire more creativity in what is a fairly stagnant industry (with a few notable stand outs yearly). Death stranding for me and from the looks of it, many others, is a masterpiece and a one of a kind game. Part of the problem in knowing if the game is for you is that there is nothing else like it. I only hope people pick it up to try because if it is for you, you will NOT be sorry!    … Expand
  20. kind-wizzard
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I only played the game for five hours. But I can already say that it's a great game. A game of the generation if you want (It's hard to remember anything like this in the last seven years). I'm not surprised that some American journalists give so low score (3 of 10, srsly?) . Powerful story. It's time to think about the meaning of life, the problems, the story. You have time to immerseI only played the game for five hours. But I can already say that it's a great game. A game of the generation if you want (It's hard to remember anything like this in the last seven years). I'm not surprised that some American journalists give so low score (3 of 10, srsly?) . Powerful story. It's time to think about the meaning of life, the problems, the story. You have time to immerse yourself, feel the world. The gameplay itself is not very complicated, often relaxed. Despite the empty world, diversity is manifested in another. This game is not really for everyone. For those who can see beauty is not only in the endless explosions and shootings. What a cool game of actors. Where else can you find such a thing?

    PS: Yeah, there's half the negative feedback in Spanish. Coincidence?

    PSS:    … Expand
  21. streamlap
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip ofOne of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip of my chair in these intense BT encounters and the true sense of relaxing once you manage to get passed them and get greeted by graphicly gorgeous looking landscapes, living in iceland myself I can really recognise where Kojima got his inspirarion from and at times looks really close to the real thing. If you are the kind of player that likes immersion, desolation, and an end-of-time setting that isn't so much combat oriented and can take a moment to stand still and enjoy a view then this is a must buy!… Expand
  22. reaper3893
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The game is unique. It blurs the lines between the stereotyped genres. Kojima San definitely pushed the envelope of what a stereotypical image of game is - through this game.
    Don't be influenced by IGN and Gamespot ratings, they're just filled with hopeless SJWs who don't seek the value of story-telling or gameplay, they're just looking for a political angle in every game.
    Be the smarter    The game is unique. It blurs the lines between the stereotyped genres. Kojima San definitely pushed the envelope of what a stereotypical image of game is - through this game.
    Don't be influenced by IGN and Gamespot ratings, they're just filled with hopeless SJWs who don't seek the value of story-telling or gameplay, they're just looking for a political angle in every game.
    Be the smarter person, play the game for yourself and have an individual opinion instead of getting influenced by trash of these corporate review sites.
    Gamers and the so called 'Game journalists' keep crying about "nothing new".
    Now when you're getting something new and authentic, people are whining and getting influenced by whiners. Grow a brain, play the game, have your own opinion.    … Expand
  23. tomoman
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Best game ever, Kojima dit it again. Some people are to stupid to understand this game. Well maybe they should eat less hamburgers more vegetables. Thx Kojima!
  24. r4phstryker
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This game is a work of art,the game have its flaws but I consider it to be the best game ever made, art is not for everyone.
  25. dmtrlbdv
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    will set real score after playing. Right now it is just fix for 0 bombers who probably didn't play ( probably yes - but 0? 0 means it is unplayable permanent bug without music and sound and has terrible graphics).
  26. Daicofenix
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego ha sido creado como contrapartida a todos esos personajes súper hombres y superhéroes. Sam es un hombre normal en un futuro distópico del nuestro que a de convertirse en un héroe humano por su determinación, no en un super humano, y se enfrentará al terreno, al clima, al paso del tiempo y a fuerzas sobrenaturales para ello. Ese es el género, un simulador hiperrealista deEl juego ha sido creado como contrapartida a todos esos personajes súper hombres y superhéroes. Sam es un hombre normal en un futuro distópico del nuestro que a de convertirse en un héroe humano por su determinación, no en un super humano, y se enfrentará al terreno, al clima, al paso del tiempo y a fuerzas sobrenaturales para ello. Ese es el género, un simulador hiperrealista de supervivencia ajustado a nuestro mundo en una historia de ciencia ficción con tintes de terror sobrenatural. Pero! decir que la visión de las mecánicas son a largo plazo, porque Sam, o los jugadores, tienen que crear INFRAESTRUCTURAS o craftearlas para crear caminos más fáciles de recorrer, algo así como lo que pasó en el imperio romano en el continente europeo, al final lo que es un MAPA DESERTICO se convierte en un mapa conectado por carreteras, puentes, que al final nos da la visión y la experiencia que apoyándonos, los jugadores, unos a los otros podemos crear los lazos de unión entre aquello que hoy en día esta fracturado y desértico. No será un shooter, un juego de plataformas, un rpg, una aventura gráfica, un shot'm up, un hack and slash... etc... sino un simple simulador de un humano que ha de transportar todo tipo de necesidades entre las distintas zonas en las que hayan supervivientes para ayudar a renacer a la humanidad. Esto se vio en el film The Postman de Kevin Costner, y sinceramente esta visión de Kojima me gusta mucho más, además de que la película es un poco bastante truñaco pero esta versión o visión del asunto por parte de Kojima a mí sí me convence. Pero esta sería la visión superficial del juego, luego ya está la historia en profundidad de cada personaje.… Expand
  27. Turbodowg
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a phenomenal game, a piece of art and a masterpiece.

    I urge you not to listen to the negative reviews written by the moronic, brain-dead hordes who buy AAA live service games and are fine with micro-transactions because they 'help ease the grind'. The people down voting and making unoriginal comments like 'Death Stranding is an Amazon simulator' are only    Death Stranding is a phenomenal game, a piece of art and a masterpiece.

    I urge you not to listen to the negative reviews written by the moronic, brain-dead hordes who buy AAA live service games and are fine with micro-transactions because they 'help ease the grind'.
    The people down voting and making unoriginal comments like 'Death Stranding is an Amazon simulator' are only regurgitation their equally moronic YouTube hero's opinion. They haven't played the game and find it difficult to process any type of game that strays from the norm. They are the type of 'gamer' who viciously defends rubbish like Modern Warfare and tell those who rightly dislike the game to 'lEaRn aNd aDaPt'. They buy Ubisoft games at launch. They purchase EA games at launch. They are the dumb uneducated masses tricked into thinking their pre-installed opinions make them intelligent. They simply do not understand Death Stranding and the confusion it causes them makes them react like dumb angry apes. The anger they feel leads to them writing poor reviews in an attempt to put others off, so they don't feel alone in their shame at not having the brain power to process a piece of art.

    Basically Death Stranding is an awesome game. It is stunningly beautiful exploring the varied landscapes which are complimented by a haunting soundtrack, a mind blowing storyline and excellent gameplay.

    This is a must buy for any real gamer.    … Expand
  28. Angeluca91
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    this game is unique and bold, a breath of fresh air in a stagnant AAA market, a vision of an author, it has some flaws but overall is a masterpiece, something that will be remebered in the years to come
  29. Suronal
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I'm a Troll like the rest, except i give good review ! ARgghh.. Game Troll.
  30. TinXery
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    A lot of people seem to give a bad review just because its made by Kojima or that it is a "Walking Simulator". Which is not a fair way of rating this product. personally I just finished playing through the story and it got me hooked hard and it played with one's emotions one too many times. I won't say that it is going to feel like that and be the perfect game for everyone but the game isA lot of people seem to give a bad review just because its made by Kojima or that it is a "Walking Simulator". Which is not a fair way of rating this product. personally I just finished playing through the story and it got me hooked hard and it played with one's emotions one too many times. I won't say that it is going to feel like that and be the perfect game for everyone but the game is very polished with a lot of attention to detail, It at least earns to be played and judged for yourself!… Expand
  31. Dyscordia
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    no te dejes engañar por los haters que solo saben criticar por criticar. es un juegazo que tienes que jugar si o si.
  32. Gamerasi
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    After playing 90+ hours, I finished. It was a tremendous experience. The dynamics of gameplay were surprising with their diversity, though carrying cargo in essence, as well as satisfying the ways of environmental exploration and transportation. If the story was interesting, it could have been better written. The performances of the actors were very good.

    I'm not surprised by Kojim's    After playing 90+ hours, I finished. It was a tremendous experience. The dynamics of gameplay were surprising with their diversity, though carrying cargo in essence, as well as satisfying the ways of environmental exploration and transportation. If the story was interesting, it could have been better written. The performances of the actors were very good.

    I'm not surprised by Kojim's reference sources, from Harari's books to Stranger Things. The scientific hypotheses used in the story, the philosophy of existentialism, the importance and use of the fiction in the play were appropriate.

    I read every note and note curiously.

    One of the biggest criticisms of Kojima's MGS series is the formation of dozens of equipment used in the game, such as barrels, for example.

    Perhaps, this game is designed to respond to these criticisms. If we use the visual and mass volume of almost any item in a game, the answer to how we uncover a game is Death Stranding.

    Who would want to see and carry the items they carry on a game like that? especially
    if he plays rpg :)

    A compliment to the game engine that is also used in the game. I can't wait to see
    Decima in the next generation.    … Expand
  33. nonameforme
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima tried to do what Yoko Taro did with Nier:Automata, but it is MMO-hiking Simulator with more budget and more weird "Kojima's meme" element.

    AND NO, THIS GAME IS NOT WALKING SIMULATOR, It's HIKING SIMULATOR. Those who said it's walking sim must not had play the game. It's as walking simulator as Portal = First Person Shooter. It's technically correct, not doesn't represent    Hideo Kojima tried to do what Yoko Taro did with Nier:Automata, but it is MMO-hiking Simulator with more budget and more weird "Kojima's meme" element.

    AND NO, THIS GAME IS NOT WALKING SIMULATOR, It's HIKING SIMULATOR. Those who said it's walking sim must not had play the game. It's as walking simulator as Portal = First Person Shooter. It's technically correct, not doesn't represent fact at all.

    [No spoiler]
    Yes, you heard that right, this game is hiking simulator. How is it different from Walking Simulator? In most basic term is that physic apply to your character realistically. There's no Skyrim jumping over cliff to climb it, or hovering over cliff because 1 pixel of your model is on it and the game physic treat you as 1 solid cube. If you step on 'wet' steep hill, your character can 'lost balance' and slide down hill, and you can then hit small rock during that sliding, and now your character will trip and start to 'roll' instead of sliding.

    Walking Simulator imply no planning or gameplay. But here you have to plan your route, manage your resource to get pass obstacle such as high cliff or abyss. But preparing for every situation will weight you down and may kill you because [high weight = easier to slip & higher damage when you fall down].

    I would say it's the most realistic hiking simulator game out there in the market. In term of gameplay innovation, it can be said that Kojima somehow gamify hill climbing and make it fun. But if you want some high octane action or even basic combat system, I would say skip this game.    … Expand
  34. Alexander2911
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Great game! It is a masterpiece! Kojima is a genius! I fell in love with this world once and for all.
  35. claude737
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made. It is a new and fantastic new genre like never before. I loved every second of
  36. zecik
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Through all the hate and 0 rates I will give 10, but game honestly is like 8+, there's shooting, and combat mechanics, but most negative comment is like - there is only walking, like they play for one hour and naaah this is stupid, im stupid, stupid is the game, ill give 0 xD Game is great, but people dont get it, they are ignorants
  37. peteraff1
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is the culmination of art colliding with video games, in one of the best designed worlds to accomplish its purpose.

    The spectre of isolation in DS is outstanding, but when the world opens, I feel connected to other people having the same purpose as me, helping each other... it's a mutual goal providing an experience that I've never testified for over 25 years playing    Death Stranding is the culmination of art colliding with video games, in one of the best designed worlds to accomplish its purpose.

    The spectre of isolation in DS is outstanding, but when the world opens, I feel connected to other people having the same purpose as me, helping each other... it's a mutual goal providing an experience that I've never testified for over 25 years playing video games.

    Unlikely in many open world games, there is no coin in DS. Nothing you do in the game is for money. You are helping people. The interest is in helping each other, because these people are incapable to do the Sam's job. This is one of the most amazing aspects of the game: everything has a purpose that ultimately culminates in something even more extraordinary.

    Just like the other Kojima games, killing people in DS is a bad idea, and as bad as it may be, it is still nice to see how the game world changes if you go out killing everyone.

    Also, DS gameplay is amazing, unique and addictive. As you progress, the gameplay gets more complex, making you think very carefully in what you will use.

    The characters are striking and charismatic and DS story is one of the most incredible and complex this generation, and even the previous one.

    The last time I was so intrigued by a game was back in 2013 with TLOU.

    DS is just an extremely remarkable and humanized experience that I will never forget.

    DS is one of the reason I love video games and I'm grateful to witness how they are getting evolved, specially in story telling and gameplay (it's amazing how much freedom you have in DS's world).    … Expand
  38. HaloFever
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Simple put, this game is a masterpiece that pushes the medium forward. I do not hand out many 10s on Metacritic. Some games deserve the upper echelon praise and this this one of them. I hope other developers and developers to come make note of this. You can gamify anything. For the longest time, games have been about shooting and killing. This is includes open world games. But games can beSimple put, this game is a masterpiece that pushes the medium forward. I do not hand out many 10s on Metacritic. Some games deserve the upper echelon praise and this this one of them. I hope other developers and developers to come make note of this. You can gamify anything. For the longest time, games have been about shooting and killing. This is includes open world games. But games can be about anything, especially open world games Death Stranding proves that.

    Usually I separate the bad and the good in my user reviews. Death Stranding is such a unique entity that it is impossible to separate the bad from the good because the bad might be the good. The game begins like a slow “walking simulator”. The player character is a porter who carries goods on his back and makes his way through a barren post apocalyptic landscape while a song from a little known Icelandic group plays in the background. I can understand how gamers, including professional reviewers, would be slow to warm up to this game. My advice for new players is to keep going. Like Kojima’s Metal Gear series, Death Stranding keeps adding gameplay elements and tools for the player character to overcome obstacles. By the end, this game is as relentless as any. Basically, a game like Death Stranding is for finishers.

    The premise of the game is connecting people. The player character does this by transporting goods from one location to the other. Traversing terrain is not trivial but also not impossible. You can be strategic and lay out a path with ladders and climbing ropes in the early game and larger structures in the later game. Or you can try to shove a vehicle over the rocks and through streams. Anyone familiar with the Halo series knows that you can eventually fit a vehicle into a space that it is not supposed to go. This is only a portion of the game. The other portion, if you want it to be, is kicking ass.

    The game gives the player character a progressively more powerful arsenal to defeat enemies. You start by using fists to knock out humans and end by using assault rifles and rocket launchers. The game is very clear that human enemies are not to be killed. No spoilers except to say that dead bodies are difficult to deal with. That doesn’t stop the player character from ramming humans with vehicles or knocking them out with rubber bullets. You can be stealthy like Metal Gear Solid if you want to, and the multitude of options is what separates a magnificent game from a decent game.

    An arsenal of weapons also becomes available to deal with ghosts, a.k.a. BTs. No spoilers here. The player confronts ghosts in the opening cutscene. You start out playing a survival horror game and finish in monster slaying game. At some point you have to realize that Death Stranding is a video game and the ghosts are NPCs that follow rules. You can rely on stealth like with humans or you can also go in guns blazing to clear an area. Preparation and strategy is all up to the player and I love it.

    The real gem of this game is the connection with other players. Although you never see the other players in you game, right from the start, you will see structures built by other players. You will build a bridge and another player will use it. You will find cargo lost by other players that you can use or return to them. Some structures will be partially built by other players and finished by you. During an intense fight, an avatar of another player will toss you items to help you. I found myself growing more communal, and sending items I did not need to a shared locker instead of my private locker. I built bridges to make the game easier for new players. I was effusive with likes to other players. I would love to see more of this.

    If I have any criticism of Death Stranding, its in the UI for handling inventory. After about 40 hours of play, I still have difficulty understanding when to hold the X button to go back to the menu or when hit the O button to cancel a selection. The inventory system in Death Stranding is a bit unique in that each item is a fully modeled object. You can see how the items load into the player character’s backpack. There is no magic bag of infinite volume and finite weight like Skyrim or a grid of boxes to fill like The Witcher. I merely wish there were a few tweaks to make the UI easier to understand.

    All in all, Death Stranding is fully deserving of all of its game of the year awards. In many ways, it deserves better of players. Few games bust through genres and even fewer succeed. Consumers like familiar things. They want the same Call of Duty, the same actors in every movie, and the same sounding music. Every now and then, someone like Kohima comes along and gives us something different. Embrace it.

    Full disclosure: I played Death Stranding on PS5. The load times were super fast like any game on PS5. Transitioning from safe houses to the open world may have been torture on the PS4. I wouldn’t know.    … Expand
  39. EduardoGarces
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es emocionante una experiencia única transmite unas emociones que te atrapan al juego y te mantienen enganchado al mando en todo momento me alegro de haber pagado el precio de salida porque hay que recompensar e incentivar estos proyectos tan especiales y maravillosos 10 / 10
  40. TheMathKing
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    It's an amazing game. Hideo Kojima has done it again. Don't expect metal gear, this is something quite different.
  41. bojlahg
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Nice game. Kojima is almost genius. Very interesting story. Must deliver more metal!
  42. 80sChild
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This game is NOT for everyone.

    What is Death Stranding? It's a walking/delivery simulator set in a stunning sci-fi/horror open world with the expected Kojima-weirdness and a slow burn story. It doesn't sound fun. It shouldn't be fun and yet I cannot stop playing it. It's not an action game. There are elements of action, suspense, horror, sci-fi, etc but overall the game is about    This game is NOT for everyone.

    What is Death Stranding? It's a walking/delivery simulator set in a stunning sci-fi/horror open world with the expected Kojima-weirdness and a slow burn story. It doesn't sound fun. It shouldn't be fun and yet I cannot stop playing it.

    It's not an action game. There are elements of action, suspense, horror, sci-fi, etc but overall the game is about exploration and deliveries. That's it, essentially. You have to manage your carry loads, avoid or fight enemies across huge open world environments and make your deliveries.

    The overarching goal is to "rebuild/reconnect America" and bring people back together, group hug and all that.

    Basically, you spend lots of time walking, exploring and making deliveries. Other players can leave things in your world to be helpful (constructing roads, warning signs, ladders, climbing ropes, etc) but this is a single player game and a lonely one at that.

    You will occasionally encounter Mules (nomad porters), other friendly NPC porters or BT's (ghosts basically), but the majority of your time is spent traveling, pathfinding and managing cargo.

    It's oddly addicting and I really didn't think it would be. Then again, its the first unique game I've played in a very long time. It's very story/character focused and I love that.    … Expand
  43. Draco1
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece in the beginning it can be overwhelming with the amounts of mechanics the game offers. But after episode 3 the game opens up showing its wonders. In a era of copy paste and empty experience a game like Death stranding it's the change. And I'm glad I tried it.
  44. ioio32l
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    At first you'll think this game is boring. But hold tight. Keep at it, you'll soon leave the tutorial area and move on after a boss fight or boss escape. You'll be glad you kept at it when you reach Episode 8. TRUST ME, DO NOT QUIT, everything starts making sense and you will suddenly have everything hit you all at once, and you will thank me and anyone else that told you not to give up.At first you'll think this game is boring. But hold tight. Keep at it, you'll soon leave the tutorial area and move on after a boss fight or boss escape. You'll be glad you kept at it when you reach Episode 8. TRUST ME, DO NOT QUIT, everything starts making sense and you will suddenly have everything hit you all at once, and you will thank me and anyone else that told you not to give up. When the credits roll and you set the controller down, enjoy the music, you just beat the best game of all time. You will be emotional during the end. You will be proud of yourself! I'll be proud of you!… Expand
  45. TRAPALATOR
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    This game is only for diferents minds. I play this game and i'm so glad for play this game. Is a masterpiece.

    hideo kojima has taken out of the hat the game he wanted to make and sincerely, he has managed to impact the whole world.
  46. Alucard_616
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Be careful of the negative reviews. I'm not saying that it's impossible to dislike this game, but it starts pretty slow. It was enjoyable, but it left me with a feeling of "this is okay for now, but I hope this isn't everything". It's not everything and I'm sure I still haven't even seen everything at this point. If you were to play the game for only a couple hours all you'd get is anBe careful of the negative reviews. I'm not saying that it's impossible to dislike this game, but it starts pretty slow. It was enjoyable, but it left me with a feeling of "this is okay for now, but I hope this isn't everything". It's not everything and I'm sure I still haven't even seen everything at this point. If you were to play the game for only a couple hours all you'd get is an amazing walking sim/fetch quest game. It's a slow start, but it's a good ass game where I'm at now. Personally I enjoyed the slow beginning, but I could see how that part would be polarizing. This is why you get games that shove all the amazing stuff at the start and finish weak.… Expand
  47. Artvertex
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I am getting addicted to this game. This game is niche. VERY niche. It's simply an indy game with AAA development quality. If you like games like Splintires, Flight Simulator, Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Observation then this is for you. One reviewer describe this game as The Granturismo of Walking Simulator.Which is quite accurate.
  48. Brks-Phantom
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding It's a quite unic game,It's something fresh on saturated industry.
    The grafics are the best of all times,the acting and narrative are superb.
    Thanks to Sony and Kojima to give us such a masterpiece.
  49. judaslmonster
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If you don't have the game, don't rate it. Got the game today, I was scared. And it's f*cking amazing.
  50. Licherus
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is a meditative and tactical game that requires perseverance and time, but it will pay you satisfied gameplay, visual attractive design and great philosophical story. Kojima is genius.
  51. Goncas2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Fun Fact: 100% of negative user reviews didn't actually buy or play the game.
  52. BastianSiv96
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Finally something new, very different. This game has it all. Chilled trips across vast landscapes. Intense tricky situations. Riding through the storm. Light Boss battles. It is very difficult to describe, but it has captivated me and I don't plan on stopping. I constantly want to find out more about the lore and the different gameplay mechanics that I haven't used yet. Thanks KojimaFinally something new, very different. This game has it all. Chilled trips across vast landscapes. Intense tricky situations. Riding through the storm. Light Boss battles. It is very difficult to describe, but it has captivated me and I don't plan on stopping. I constantly want to find out more about the lore and the different gameplay mechanics that I haven't used yet. Thanks Kojima Productions for making something that is not a just another skin over an already existing game.… Expand
  53. Campacci
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Acho que é, pra mim, o jogo do ano até aqui. E provavelmente seja, mesmo.

    A parte de interação com os demais jogadores ("conexão") talvez nem seja tão novo assim. A história explora um clichê numa visão até que diferenciada em alguns aspectos, fazendo com que os encontros com os BTs sejam tensos. Graficamente bonito, ótima trilha sonora, jogabilidade agradável. Muitas piadas, claro,    Acho que é, pra mim, o jogo do ano até aqui. E provavelmente seja, mesmo.

    A parte de interação com os demais jogadores ("conexão") talvez nem seja tão novo assim. A história explora um clichê numa visão até que diferenciada em alguns aspectos, fazendo com que os encontros com os BTs sejam tensos.

    Graficamente bonito, ótima trilha sonora, jogabilidade agradável. Muitas piadas, claro, mas um jogo bem singular e que te motiva, de algum jeito, a continuar jogando e jogando.    … Expand
  54. Ardalan1
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. What an amazing game. Amazing story, gameplay, and music. so much fun I had with this game. My girlfriend doesn't play video games about the Death Stranding book for her so she can at least experience the story and she absolutely loved it. I am looking forward to playing Death Stranding 2
  55. RageoftheGODs
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    **WARNING: This game is NOT for everyone**

    Let me start off by saying that when I say that this game is not for everyone, I mean this game is not for casual gamers. If you are in to high intensity, fast paced action, you likely won't like this game. If you are into a straightforward story that's gets to the point and doesn't require any extra thought or any deep thinking, you will    **WARNING: This game is NOT for everyone**

    Let me start off by saying that when I say that this game is not for everyone, I mean this game is not for casual gamers. If you are in to high intensity, fast paced action, you likely won't like this game. If you are into a straightforward story that's gets to the point and doesn't require any extra thought or any deep thinking, you will likely not like this game.

    You play as Sam, a lone delivery man that delivers cargo of high importance to various destinations across a post-apocalyptic United States. Sounds boring on the surface but it's what you encounter and how you make your deliveries that make this game fun and rewarding.

    First off, this game is not just delivering packages from point A to point B, it's deliver these packages of high importance while avoiding MULEs, who are essentially a group of outlaws that seek to steal your valuable cargo. Then there are the "BTs," I won't reveal what they are but they are a tougher enemy than the MULEs and are the reason for the post-apocalyptic world. Then there's the rain, again I won't spoil why but the rain degrades your cargo over time and leads to damaged cargo over time. Lastly, there is the terrain which can range from very easy to traverse to very difficult.

    Now on to what ultimately makes this game great to play.

    1. Story: I'm not giving spoilers but it's a Kojima game, so you know the story is great.

    2. When you take on a "delivery" how you arrange your cargo on Sam's back and how much cargo you take will significantly impact how difficult your delivery will be. If you pile your cargo too high, or take too much cargo, it will effect Sam's balance, speed and stamina. So if you want to play it safe and take tons of cargo, such as taking a bunch of ladders and ropes for climbing up/down cliffs or walking over rivers and streams; then Sam will be carrying more weight thus making it harder to balance or move at a faster pace (such as sneaking past MULEs or BTs) which can cause you to fall and either injure Sam, damage your precious cargo or both.

    3. Combat/Stealth: Much like the Metal Gear Solid games, Death Stranding has a major stealth element to it. There will be instances where you will need to sneak up on MULEs and incapacitate them to steal back a piece of stolen cargo or whatever it is that you are tasked to do. As you progress through the game you will receive more and more weapons to help combat the MULEs and the BTs. I'm about 20 hours in and have only gotten the first weapons so my experience with them is limited but there are weapons that utilize Sam's blood (Story to find out why!) that if you overuse can lead to Sam losing more blood and can potentially lead to Sam dying, so you have to be wise as to how you use them and how much you use them.

    Final Thoughts: Death Stranding is a great game. But, I can see why many people would't like it. It is not your typical action game, it's a slow paced strategy game (yes strategy is huge in this game) that takes time but feels very rewarding when you accomplish your mission. If you love a good story and like to think deeply about what is happening in a story (and not just the surface level of what is right in front of you) then this game is for you. If you are a more straightforward "bash in the door and charge in guns blazing" kind of person, then I can confidently say you will not like this game.    … Expand
  56. vfragos
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    What a game...give it a chance and you change your mind. A fresh air in the action, adventure, open world genre.
  57. Dakemura
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Outstanding, a great experience! One of the best games i ever played in decades.
  58. D3viantAssassin
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freakingThis game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freaking amazing, probably one of the best on the ps4. I love how this game opened my eyes from the very first minute of playtime as I wasn't expecting this much complexity and attention to detail. The mechanics of the game is what makes it fun, as there are so many things you have to be aware of along your journey, especially the equipment and paths you take as they can vary dramatically depending on terrain and situation. Its not as simple as walking form point a to point b so it isn't boring at all, quite the contrary its very fun and has got me hooked. Finally a game that stands out and isn't the same old looter shooter kind of game. I have soaked numerous hours into the game already. To me this is actually way better than the Jedi fallen order game that i just bought. I ditched it already to play more of this because to me this is better in almost every way including the story. So Thank-you kojima productions for this masterpiece!… Expand
  59. Lanierdejesus
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Game is much more than a "walking simulator" dont let negative reviews miss your chance on this game.
  60. Fullgrim
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great game, or great movie? Both! Excellent director work. Kojima is truly genius!
  61. Contrapunto
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Una obra maestra.

    Es digno de celebrar que un "triple A" sea, a la vez, un juego de autor. Esto hay que agradecérselo a Kojima y el prestigio que tiene, permitiéndole conseguir el financiamiento para llevar a cabo sus ideas. El juego va de ir de acá para allá llevando paquetes. La premisa es así de sencilla y fue motivo de burlas, pero es que es completamente adictivo. En cualquier    Una obra maestra.

    Es digno de celebrar que un "triple A" sea, a la vez, un juego de autor. Esto hay que agradecérselo a Kojima y el prestigio que tiene, permitiéndole conseguir el financiamiento para llevar a cabo sus ideas. El juego va de ir de acá para allá llevando paquetes. La premisa es así de sencilla y fue motivo de burlas, pero es que es completamente adictivo. En cualquier sandbox, la premisa es ir de A a B y que en B se dispare alguna secuencia de acción, por ejemplo. Aquí es ir de A a B, pero lo importante ES ESE VIAJE de A a B. Hay quienes se quejan de las mecánicas de combate, diciendo que son demasiado poco complejas. Es cierto, pero es que el combate no es para nada importante. El componente revolucionario de este juego es, justamente, disfrutar de ese viaje, resolviendo los desafíos que el terreno nos propone. A su vez, hacer muchos pedidos nos da acceso a nuevo equipo que (a diferencia de otros juegos como RDR2) REALMENTE es útil en nuestra aventura. No es lo mismo tener un exoesqueleto que nos permite llevar más carga y movernos más rápido que no tenerlo; no es lo mismo disponer de lanzagranadas hemáticas para defenderse de las BTs, que tener que defenderse con granadas de mano comunes, etc. Mejorar el equipo que tenemos y descubrir nuevos artefactos es un claro incentivo a explorar más el mundo y realizar más y más encargos. A su vez, a medida que avanzamos, podemos modificar ese mundo post-apocalíptico construyendo estructuras y colocando carteles con avisos que se van a compartir con los demás jugadores de Death Stranding. Estamos solos, pero a la vez estamos acompañados por otros miles de jugadores embarcados en la misma aventura y cada paso que damos, cada escalera o puente, puede sernos de mucha utilidad a nosotros y a toda la comunidad.

    Por último, a nivel narrativo, es una joya. Las primeras dos horas y las últimas 4 están muy cargadas de cinemáticas, con mucha carga narrativa (típico Kojima), pero habiendo terminado el juego después de 65 hs, puedo dar fe de que abunda el gameplay y es, posiblemente, el juego con mejor relación gameplay/cinemáticas de Kojima.

    En fin, si lo que buscan es un juego lleno de explosiones, disparos y acción frenética, en Death Stranding no lo van a encontrar y no está mal que no se sientan atraidos por la premisa. Pero no se puede negar la originalidad del juego, sus valores de producción y el respeto hacia el usuario, presentando un juego triple AAA sin microtransacciones ni mutilaciones para se luego vendidas como DLC.

    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.    … Expand
  62. cas514
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I can't believe how much hate this game has gotten. A game that focuses on the beauty of players working together to built a better world instead of killing each other and competing with each other. A game that uses the open world as a gameplay mechanic instead of canvas to pad out the run time with pointless objectives and filler collectibles. I completed this game in 100+ plus hours, andI can't believe how much hate this game has gotten. A game that focuses on the beauty of players working together to built a better world instead of killing each other and competing with each other. A game that uses the open world as a gameplay mechanic instead of canvas to pad out the run time with pointless objectives and filler collectibles. I completed this game in 100+ plus hours, and after beating it i just want to start over and do it all again. Anyone that calls this just a walking sim should just stick to COD or whatever boring shooter is popular today, im happy just using my ladders and ropes. I really have no interest in games that dont innovate gaming. I really hope we get a sequel.… Expand
  63. Reid_Dead
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Com o andamento do jogo você vai entendendo cada vez mais desse muito e de tudo a sua volta. É um mundo rico em detalhes que recompensa o jogador com uma história fenomenal. A jogabilidade é única, com um pace diferente da maioria dos jogos, você sente toda a solidão e tragédia no qual o mundo se transformou. Não é um jogo para todo mundo, mas quem gostar e se aventurar, terão uma dasCom o andamento do jogo você vai entendendo cada vez mais desse muito e de tudo a sua volta. É um mundo rico em detalhes que recompensa o jogador com uma história fenomenal. A jogabilidade é única, com um pace diferente da maioria dos jogos, você sente toda a solidão e tragédia no qual o mundo se transformou. Não é um jogo para todo mundo, mas quem gostar e se aventurar, terão uma das melhores jornadas dos últimos tempos.… Expand
  64. Maverick_X
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    unfortunately it is the most envied game of the generation ,thanks Hideo Kojima for this Masterpiece
  65. spooky1
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I think im getting to the point to where i feel like anyone who truly enjoys gaming should love this game. the metacritic downvote machine has got to be Konami bots or something. The games fantastic. It's an entirely new concept. And to say "its the Gran Turismo of walking simulators" is akin to saying any FPS is "the Gran Turismo of wack-a-mole"

    after putting almost 20 hours into this    I think im getting to the point to where i feel like anyone who truly enjoys gaming should love this game. the metacritic downvote machine has got to be Konami bots or something. The games fantastic. It's an entirely new concept. And to say "its the Gran Turismo of walking simulators" is akin to saying any FPS is "the Gran Turismo of wack-a-mole"

    after putting almost 20 hours into this thing, still on chapter 2, (the very beginning of the game basically) I can say with 100% faith that a very large majority of people hating on it havnt played it much, if at all.

    "interactive movie" ha.. not even close.. you obviously have NOT played the game. "movie" has been maybe, if even, 5% of my game time, again, on chp 2. Any repetitive cutscene can be sklipped instantly.

    "boring" im assuming you think using an anolog stick while spamming R2 or Left Mouse to click on pixels for hours is intriguing game design...

    any complaint about the story/gameplay.. go back to Mr Man Mc Muscles, kill everyone and everything for the 100th time with "cool and crazy action set pieces," get your bad guy. your INTENSE Hollywood ending.. and move on to the next game just like it.

    Hell, even MGS fanbois... go back to your tranq gun, derp. best gameplay ever... -_-

    yes there is more to MGS than just tranqing everything in site.. but not really. Its all optional/have fun with it kinda stuff for the most part. All the crazy stuff you can do in DS is pretty much 100% necessity.. and honestly that's one of the coolest things about this game. You really do HAVE to take advantage of your options if you want to make it anywhere in the game.    … Expand
  66. DaniBlueFox
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Another masterpieeeece by video kojima, Metal Gear Solid 1 is still better tho, thank you Alessandro Ricci.
  67. CrazyEnd
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Я офигеваю с обзорщиков и школотронов, которые нашли смысл в RDR2, но не нашли его здесь.

    Бла-бла-бла, это хождение по 15 минут... Идиоты. - в игре просто офигенный лор - музыка идеально подобрана под стиль игры и ощущается как часть геймплея - персонажи все со своей изюминкой - даже ходить по, грубо говоря, пустой равнине очень доставляет Куча жалоб что непонятно то, непонятно    Я офигеваю с обзорщиков и школотронов, которые нашли смысл в RDR2, но не нашли его здесь.

    Бла-бла-бла, это хождение по 15 минут... Идиоты.

    - в игре просто офигенный лор
    - музыка идеально подобрана под стиль игры и ощущается как часть геймплея
    - персонажи все со своей изюминкой
    - даже ходить по, грубо говоря, пустой равнине очень доставляет

    Куча жалоб что непонятно то, непонятно это. Как только показывают к примеру хиральный дождь в самом начале игры, сразу становится понятно что это. Кто такие ДУМы, зачем нужны ББ. Кодзима просто пережевывает для особенных это все за секунды после сказанного.

    Без какого либо троллинга, но это что-то новое в жанре. Пока твердая 10ка для меня!    … Expand
  68. mrfloyd
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing, original, unique, impecable work by Hideo and his incredible team. Thank you for always raising the bar you have done it one more time.
  69. MickMiko
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Excelente trabajo de Kojima, tiene toda la esencia de sus juegos, una excelente historia y cinematicas que te atrapan, el juego te hace querer seguir avanzando y avanzan, definitivamente Kojima lo hizo de nuevo
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  70. marcoballistic
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I came at this game like I do any game, with an open mind and empty expectations. I found many years ago if you come to a game with pre determined ideas, whether positive or negative, it can ruin the actual experience you get. And I love experiences, especially if they are new and unique.

    Now, I'm not going to rattle on, as doubt this review will be read by many. But this game is to cut a    I came at this game like I do any game, with an open mind and empty expectations. I found many years ago if you come to a game with pre determined ideas, whether positive or negative, it can ruin the actual experience you get. And I love experiences, especially if they are new and unique.

    Now, I'm not going to rattle on, as doubt this review will be read by many. But this game is to cut a long story short, absolutely amazing!

    I see people saying it's just a delivery Sim, or it's boring. Well everyone is of course allowed their opinion, but they in my opinion have missed what Hideo Kojima    … Expand
  71. 0Bennyman
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I urge EVERYONE CONSIDERING BUYING THE GAME WATCH THE GAMEPLAY ORIGINALLY POSTED BY KOJIMA, it shows you what the game is. Apparently Walking Sims have combat, vehicles, weapons and some of the best cinematics to date.

    Yes, there are a lot of times where you will just walk from point a to point b but the gameplay is constantly changing and giving you new things to try out. As I said before THE GAME HAS VEHICLES, don't wanna walk constantly? Okay well actually play more than 2 hours of the game and you'll get a bike and then soon after that you can make your own bikes with seemingly more vehicles later on, or heck just steal a truck.

    Yes there are also a lot of cutscenes, probably the first 2 hours there is at least 1 hour of cutscenes but once the game has finished setting the tone of the story you get free reign and the cutscenes do begin to be rarer, but the story is fantastic anyway.

    Yes the movement to some can seem tedious, I love it, the one thing missing from most open world games are a true feeling of actually exploring, Sam will react to various types of terrain differently and you have to adapt and climb your way through the landscape. What I originally expected was that Sam would control like in Horizon considering it's the same engine but no it's a completely unique system, to some a chore but to me an amazing improvement, it adds a new found challenge to exploration that just isn't there with other games.

    I give the game a 10, it's my GOTY without a doubt. I've been playing it for almost 11 hours straight and I have loved every second of it. (My only Con is that Kojima decided that the Music Player should only be usable in the Private Room??? Listening to music and exploring is much more fun so put some of your own music if the game has none currently playing)    … Expand
  72. R1ck8r00ke
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Incredible atmosphere and gripping sci-fi story for players who appreciate deep, mature storytelling & strategic exploration in their RPGs. Stellar production values throughout make this one of the top tier AAA games of this generation. Outstanding acting, music & visuals, art design, world lore, game mechanics, all blend into an amazing spectacle that will keep your jaw on the floor andIncredible atmosphere and gripping sci-fi story for players who appreciate deep, mature storytelling & strategic exploration in their RPGs. Stellar production values throughout make this one of the top tier AAA games of this generation. Outstanding acting, music & visuals, art design, world lore, game mechanics, all blend into an amazing spectacle that will keep your jaw on the floor and your hands locked on your DualShock for hours. Exploring this strange, weird alternate universe is essential if you love serious sci-fi and existentialist themes. The gameplay is a mix of immersive sim, open world quests and action RPG to create a unique style of fetch/delivery mechanic that feels fresh & compelling. New gameplay elements appear as you get further into the game and as its initially slow paced to teach you the essentials, it really ramps up the pacing the further you progress. Superb game that’s become one of my favourite titles of the PS4 generation.… Expand
  73. mitrichlab
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    То чего я и ждал от Кодзимы. Гениальная игра. Красивая, неспешная. Заставляющая задуматься о жизни и ее ценности. Не для любителей мочилова. Да. И это не MGS
  74. NikolsaN
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Hideo's Masterpiece - we all need to connect with each other. Tommorow is in your hands!
  75. Mv85rasdlkjf
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This spills a lot of emotion into me more than I can receive.
    You shouldn't be afraid of death.
    You shouldn't be afraid of losing things. Because you are not lost connections between you and others.
    You shouldn't be afraid of death. Because death is just touching the other side.

    And here, we don't need guns. Don't beat people with bats.
    I saw ending and this is the best game.    … Expand
  76. Zourin
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's just lazy and spitefully reductive to say It's a fedex simulator. It's not a game about fast-paced action, flashy rewards, and 15-minute rounds. It's about the slow game, the scenery, and the challenge of logistics and infrastructure of getting from A to B in the most efficient way possible, the fastest way possible, the safest way possible, and with as much cargo as possible. You'reIt's just lazy and spitefully reductive to say It's a fedex simulator. It's not a game about fast-paced action, flashy rewards, and 15-minute rounds. It's about the slow game, the scenery, and the challenge of logistics and infrastructure of getting from A to B in the most efficient way possible, the fastest way possible, the safest way possible, and with as much cargo as possible. You're in for a wild time if you think the game is just going to LET you have those. Just knowing the route won't get you there faster or safer. For that, you're going to need to build the infrastructure to get you there. Ladders and climbing ropes are the start, but the magic in the gameplay is when you begin collaborating with faceless and nearly anonymous 'other players' to create networks of paths, bridges, routes, and warnings that will make a once tedious journey into an effortless one.

    It's not a game for everyone, but for what it is, it's the top of its class. 10/10 and a solid gift or recommendation for someone who can handle a slower pace.    … Expand
  77. Ihnspyre
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    It's funny that a game intended to bring gamers together (the whole Strand concept from the awesome Kojima) actually ended up dividing them so much and bringing out the hate hoard. The game has divided critics and gamers alike but the most important aspect is that there IS NO GAME like it. It's unique, with all the good and bad elements that comes with being unique. I've spent around 55It's funny that a game intended to bring gamers together (the whole Strand concept from the awesome Kojima) actually ended up dividing them so much and bringing out the hate hoard. The game has divided critics and gamers alike but the most important aspect is that there IS NO GAME like it. It's unique, with all the good and bad elements that comes with being unique. I've spent around 55 hours with this game and absolutely loved it, even though I had some reservations before playing.

    GAMEPLAY: the main aspect of the game is making a planned delivery from point A to B. You need planning ahead of your journey (resource management, cargo distribution on yourself for balance and ease of traversing, terrain study so that you can be prepared with climbing anchors or ladders or vehicles), you can study the weather to find out where you will be met with timefall and probably BTs (you can scan the map and you get information about areas with rain and information about the direction of the wind to try and predict where the rain is heading to), you can choose a vehicle if the terrain permits the use of one (either a bike for hard terrain, a truck for less difficult terrain and if you have a huge cargo, a floating carrier that connects itself to you if you want to go stealthy and on foot), you can choose which and how many weapons to take (you have pistols, rifles, shotguns, bola gun for stealth approach, grenade launchers, grenades, stun grenades, smoke grenades and each of them has different types of ammo for different situations, some of them are non-lethal for human enemies in order to prevent the creation of new BTs, others have hematic rounds made with Sam's blood in order to damage the BTs and the BT bosses). On your way from point A to B you might need to improvise, you need to traverse diffcult terrain, you need to use stealth to dodge human enemies or BTs, you might need to fight humans or BTs and BT bosses (fantastic design with Lovecraftian influences), you can build different constructions that can help you or other players traverse (bridges, energy generators, safe houses, zip lines)

    STORY : one of the most unique universes and lore I've seen in a while, with Lovecraftian influences, lots of twists, fantastic actors, awesome soundtrack and story moments

    The gameplay aspect is unique and does not revolve around classic mechanics and people unfortunately like to play games with classic gameplay. Most hate that you have to walk a lot, which is true and they have the right to hate that gameplay aspect, but review bombing this game with a 0 just because the game is not for them is simply put stupid. It's like blaming a game like Journey for not having combat, or blaming Borderlands 3 for having a lot of guns and rpg statistics to study. Death Stranding is a niche game, reviews have been released a week before the official game release, gameplay demos presented everything that you can do in game, this is the game and it's fantastic IF you like this gameplay style and story. Hating on a game just because it's not what you hoped is childish but it's fine either way. Financially the game will perform well and the kids thinking it's alright to rate a 0 for this game could easily go play something else with more instant gratification (maybe Uncharted 4) or other easier to grasp games so that they won't be forced to think too much.

    This is the best AAA game I've played since Witcher 3 and one of my favourite games all time (27 years of gaming), top 15, up there with Planescape Torment and Disco Elysium and Witcher 3 and Morrowind and Deus Ex and Dark Souls/Bloodborne/Sekiro and Nier Automata and The Last of Us and a few others. This game deserves a spot up there with the big ones.    … Expand
  78. ethomaz
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The graphics are something else, shaper, good AA, and beautiful... some of the best I played this gem... I can't imagine how it looks in Pro with HDR.

    The controls are responsibles and the holds buttons works way better than I thought... in fact they are really to get. I played 2 chapters so the story is at begining but it feels Kojima and that is great. I did pretty few deliveries but    The graphics are something else, shaper, good AA, and beautiful... some of the best I played this gem... I can't imagine how it looks in Pro with HDR.

    The controls are responsibles and the holds buttons works way better than I thought... in fact they are really to get.

    I played 2 chapters so the story is at begining but it feels Kojima and that is great.

    I did pretty few deliveries but I like it... you need to explore the map to find them and manege to not damage them... the sense of exploration is good and the delivery management interesting... it is engaging too, I took over 1 hour to do the Prologue delivering because I was entertained in find others delivering instead to rush the main pack delivery... it is just fun to do that because mountains makes the exploration very very addictive.

    Right now I'm loving it... I can't wait to play more tomorrow after work... it is 4am right now here... I played two hours without realize... I repeated the Prologue twice because I didn't want to damage the delivery packs.    … Expand
  79. abbalex
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Superb, finally something new!!!!
    I love kojima, how he create a game and story, incredible gorgeous!!
  80. Killask
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I played the game for about 8 hours and I'm very satisfied with that game. It is a typical Hideo Kojima game so it is not for everyone.
  81. Asasinfontom17
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Kojima is a genius. This game is not for all but it doesn't make it worse. Yes, you always have to walk but it's interesting to do it. There is always a challenge in it. The story is interesting too.
  82. xboxonefan
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant game. It's probably a 8 but I'll give it a 9 to offset these mouth breathing Xbox fangirls who are review bombing it… Expand
  83. bikanet
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The most detailed and high-budget walking sim, directed by Hideo Kojima. Graphics are top-notch, direction of cut-scenes is flawless. But i must admit, the game is not for everyone, and one should lower their expectaions going in this one.
  84. GamesMuncher
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Very great atmosphere, intriguing story. Gameplay starts out SUPER SLOW, that's why you see all the 0/10s, they couldn't take a very slow start for 3 hours. At about chapter 3 you get all the cool **** and gameplay goes from 5/10 to 10/10.
  85. ReMasteredMedia
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Metacritic needs to do something about review bombers. They have no life so go out of their way to try to upset others.

    You can tell who here has played the game for more than 1 hour and who hasn't (if at all). Not everyone will like this game for sure, but it's not a 0 and there's actually a lot of fun to be had with the game.

    You'd know if you actually played it.
  86. fvildoso
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, probablemente el inicio es algo lento, no está hecho para los impacientes, pero a medida que avanzas tienes recompesas y termina siendo una obra maestra.
  87. kujaligula
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Un juego asombroso, mezcla varios géneros , el suspenso , el sigilo , gráficos impresionantes , un mundo abierto muy grande y realista Es increíble que siga siendo está generación luciendo tan impresionante
  88. ufocore
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece, this game are very rare, it is handmade. The stupid cattle who puts 0 points to this game is that type of narrow-minded players for whom, for example, Inside, Soma, Planescape, Xcom etc as well deserves 0 points. These are stupid kids with very low IQ. If you're an adult and you don't depend on opinion another Youtuber degenerate and if you who's tired ofThis game is a true masterpiece, this game are very rare, it is handmade. The stupid cattle who puts 0 points to this game is that type of narrow-minded players for whom, for example, Inside, Soma, Planescape, Xcom etc as well deserves 0 points. These are stupid kids with very low IQ. If you're an adult and you don't depend on opinion another Youtuber degenerate and if you who's tired of pop trash like Call Of Duty and Fortnite then you will most likely like this game. and even if you don’t like it, then objectively you won’t put it 0 points, because everything in it is done at the highest level. The game is very interesting gameplay and atmosphere with a divine story. Those who have not walked this game to the end will miss an incredible gaming experience. maybe the best in this generation. I'm sorry for my English, it not my language… Expand
  89. MaliceRed
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is a fantastical game.

    If you're looking for another Fortnight/COD or Skyrim, this will probably not be the game for you. If you believe that a "Good Game" has to have some sort of elements incorporated into it to be enjoyable, then this is not the game for you. Truth is, a game can be about literally anything and still provide entertainment value or enjoyability.    Death stranding is a fantastical game.

    If you're looking for another Fortnight/COD or Skyrim, this will probably not be the game for you.

    If you believe that a "Good Game" has to have some sort of elements incorporated into it to be enjoyable, then this is not the game for you.

    Truth is, a game can be about literally anything and still provide entertainment value or enjoyability. If that is what you care about, then this is something you should check out.

    Death stranding is rich with creativity in the form of its open world. Every journey that you take is unique and will create its own story. There will be times where it will feel unbearable and unforgiving, there will be times when you feel like accomplished and rewarded.

    Situations are unique and dynamic. Using your time optimally and planning ahead will always yield the best rewards. Every mission presents its own set of challenges, and planning your equipment will also put you in advantageous positions.

    As you progress, you will unlock more tools and equipment or even upgrades to your existing equipment, making your travelling easier.

    As you explore you will find player-made structures that may or may not help you. Or perhaps, you can set down something of your own to help others or yourself. There is a sense of being alone, but also not alone.

    You can't see them, but you know other people are going on the same journey, or travelling the same path.

    There are many mechanics in play here, and the gameplay is engaging. If you expect to be able to throw everything you need and more on and push the analog stick in one direction expecting that to just be it, you're dead wrong.

    Navigating the terrain requires attention on both the macro and micro scale if you will. Sometimes you'll need to plot your journey because there is a mountainous region or some kind of body of water. And while you're doing that, you need to pay attention where you're walking, avoiding uneven terrain or things that can trip you up whilst keeping your cargo balanced keeps you on your toes.

    While this is the core element of the gameplay it is not the only one, as there will be times when you need to engage hostile enemies, or when you have to slowly sneak past a BT field to avoid being killed.

    The harshest criticisms come from its gameplay, and I can assure you, it is very different from what you are used to, but it's great. Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelson, Troy baker, Guillermo del Toro, deliver some of the most memorable performances, and that is just off the top of my head.

    The story is great and rich, teeming with spectacular performances from its actors. And you will never find such a fantastic casting from anywhere else.

    Everything from character designs to world and scenic imagery packs a creative power punch of rich imagination.

    The game will make you feel things if you let it.

    You will feel enthusiastic, you will feel frustrated, you will feel accomplished, and sometimes, you'll feel heart-wrenching sadness. Some times I've found myself meditating on a mountain s on events that happened in the game.

    With all that being said, I do have a few criticisms myself but nothing that would reduce my opinion as a whole of the game.

    When you progress far enough, the game does get a bit easier. I think that maybe if there was a bit more emphasis on survival, perhaps making sustenance more difficult, or weapons much weaker would really crank up the intensity.

    There is an upgrade later that allows you to stealth kill the BTs, I think that should be removed entirely because it made BT encounters trivial once you got the hang of it.

    I was hoping for more survival elements, like what we've seen before in Kojima's earlier works, such as MGS3 having to hunt for food and treating your own injuries in the field would have added another layer of challenge.

    I do understand that the PS4's hardware is limited so there may have been something missing in terms of difficulty here. Kojima, please do not be afraid to challenge your players more.

    Overall though, this is a must-play in my humble opinion. Although it's great to connect with others and hear opinions there is something to be said as to experiencing something for yourself and formulating your own opinion.

    This is not at all a game for people who can't think for themselves and need a game to be defined if it's good or bad for them. This is a game that breaks out of those moulds and is a refreshing breath of fresh air that this industry needs.

    Also, good job Kojima. Thank you for your hard work, and showing us that you do not to be under the umbrella of a giant corporation to be successful and make your passions your work.    … Expand
  90. sarkwalvein
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    User reviews aggregate score means nothing, and the aggregate for this game itself is proof of it.
    Is this game good? Who knows, you will have to find yourself.
    That, or read through 4500+ user reviews so that yo can find the the 3 or 4 reviews that are actually legitimate in between thousands of emotionally challenged fanatics posting almost perfect or almost complete failure scores    User reviews aggregate score means nothing, and the aggregate for this game itself is proof of it.
    Is this game good? Who knows, you will have to find yourself.

    That, or read through 4500+ user reviews so that yo can find the the 3 or 4 reviews that are actually legitimate in between thousands of emotionally challenged fanatics posting almost perfect or almost complete failure scores for a game they have most probably not even started playing, and all of it to make the score align with their echo chamber. Yeah, 2019, a great time to be alive /s.    … Expand
  91. xtro01
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is brilliant, so refreshing and rewarding. You really have to think about your ideal route and where you place your feet. BT encounters are really scary. It's all really FUN imo. Weight management is very important. There is a lot of gadgets to use which add a lot of depth and freedom to the game. I really enjoy receiving notifications when players use the stuff I left behind.The gameplay is brilliant, so refreshing and rewarding. You really have to think about your ideal route and where you place your feet. BT encounters are really scary. It's all really FUN imo. Weight management is very important. There is a lot of gadgets to use which add a lot of depth and freedom to the game. I really enjoy receiving notifications when players use the stuff I left behind. It really makes you feel you connected with others more so than when playing a tdm game. The atmosphere and story are fantastic as well with very attaching characters and a wonderful performance by all the actors.. especially NR. I had to force myself to put the controller down. It might not be for everyone but if you want to embark in a fantastic adventure this game is for you. I feel sorry for the people who clearly haven't played the game and post horrible reviews... maybe interns at other gaming companies who try to sell their generic games --- that are starting to fail badly.… Expand
  92. Paulocamilo
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    good game and good history,graphics also nice amazing sound design positive gameplay
  93. Tekachi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    It's a very divisive game, and the majority of players that come expecting something full of action or a style of gameplay akin to MGS will find this underwhelming or boring. However i feel that the few who connect with this game will find this experience to be completely immersive, intimate and gratifying
  94. kerihobo
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game has me hooked. I'm 3 chapters in and the game has been continuously expanding as it introduces new features and new ways to do things. It's very slow to start with but all decent games are. The story has a LOT to keep track and it'd be easy to miss a lot of its qualities at a glance. The story seems to serve as a hypothetical "what if" as it takes place in America during a timeThis game has me hooked. I'm 3 chapters in and the game has been continuously expanding as it introduces new features and new ways to do things. It's very slow to start with but all decent games are. The story has a LOT to keep track and it'd be easy to miss a lot of its qualities at a glance. The story seems to serve as a hypothetical "what if" as it takes place in America during a time when people need to re-learn how to re-unite.

    As I've been playing, this game has constantly set my mind ticking and I really love the way it explores the value of life as we know it. The story is an artistic feat not only in visual presentation but in user-interaction, pacing, sound & world-building too.    … Expand
  95. atomic_tomato
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Cool game! Its different and very atmospheric. It's one of those games that focuses more on the world and story over the gameplay, but I found the gameplay loop very in depth and more rewarding than I thought it would be. I think a lot of people expected somthing else which is why this game has such mixed reviews and I would not take most of the negative reviews seriously since LOTS ofCool game! Its different and very atmospheric. It's one of those games that focuses more on the world and story over the gameplay, but I found the gameplay loop very in depth and more rewarding than I thought it would be. I think a lot of people expected somthing else which is why this game has such mixed reviews and I would not take most of the negative reviews seriously since LOTS of people were bashing the game even before it was out. I bought this game clearly knowing it's a delivery sim and I am not disappointed. In fact, I am surprised. Like most delivery sims, they are very loopy (do a task over and over and progress to unlock things to make that task easier and more enjoyable). It has this with a bonus of beautiful cutscenes that I am always looking forward to in between. If you are a fan of simulators (Weedshop 2, Truck simulators, fishing sims) you will love this game. If call of duty is more your style or games that require constant stress and excitement, this game is probably not for you. I have read though a lot of the negative reviews and its almost like these people didn't even play the game. The way they explain the detail of the gameplay is like they basically watched a trailer and decided they didn't like it and just left a negative review despite playing the game just for spite. I wouldn't even be surprised if a certain company left a lot of negative reviews to make them not look bad (as PR for their next metal gear that will probably be **** after the Kojima departure. Just a thought. Anyways I am going to go play more and kick back and relax and enjoy my weekend helping the Death Stranding community rebuild this beautiful game world.… Expand
  96. m4rc05j
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful graphics, insane story, awesome characters and performance, fun and different gameplay... very unique game.
  97. etrigan
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    It's slow and repetitive. There, got that out of the way. But if you appreciate slow and beautiful films or slow and beautiful books, you'll find something truly special in this game. I've described it to friends as Metal Gear Solid meets Euro Truck Simulator. It's not for everyone. That's okay. If it's for you, you'll love it.
  98. Rofalot
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is such a refreshing game. I'm enjoying every bit of this. Watch SkillUp's review to get a good idea why this game is so good.
  99. Anvold
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Genial game not for all peoples from genius. Casuals, CoD fans and dumb peoples will not understand this game, because this is more then a game. This is art.
  100. Jonathan10Melo
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is excellent!! The story is amazing and the gameplay is really fun and solid when you understand it's concept. If you just watch youtube videos, you won't be able to see how fun it is to make deliveries and help another person.
    Besides that, I think you should try the hard mode. It won't be impossible, but it'll make walking much more fun, since you will need to manage your    This game is excellent!! The story is amazing and the gameplay is really fun and solid when you understand it's concept. If you just watch youtube videos, you won't be able to see how fun it is to make deliveries and help another person.
    Besides that, I think you should try the hard mode. It won't be impossible, but it'll make walking much more fun, since you will need to manage your stats and balance more carefully.    … 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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