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  1. Mar 16, 2020
    5
    Great game!!! I liked a lot, at the beginning little hard, but great then!!
  2. Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Gioco Stupendo, un Capolavoro assoluto del maestro Hideo Kojma.
    Consigliatissimo !!!
  3. Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, inentendible para fanáticos de COD y cabezas cuadradas. Es evidente que el autor despierta mucha envidia y bronca pero eso no quita que el juego sea excelente. Prácticamente un nuevo género.
  4. Mar 16, 2020
    8
    Death Stranding es un juego cuanto menos curioso.

    Su premisa es muy interesante y cuanto más avanzas crece todavía más. Cosa que va en paralelo con su jugabilidad, muy básica y a veces podría estar un poco más pulida, siendo que se basa totalmente en la exploración y en las zonas rocosas no termina de estar totalmente integrada. con algunas animaciones repetitivas y malas hitboxes.
    Death Stranding es un juego cuanto menos curioso.

    Su premisa es muy interesante y cuanto más avanzas crece todavía más.
    Cosa que va en paralelo con su jugabilidad, muy básica y a veces podría estar un poco más pulida, siendo que se basa totalmente en la exploración y en las zonas rocosas no termina de estar totalmente integrada. con algunas animaciones repetitivas y malas hitboxes.

    Lo que si hace muy bien el juego es la sensación de progresión, el juego te recompensa constantemente con nuevo equipo o nuevas estructuras a construir. Haciendo el viaje cada vez más rápido y cómodo. Aunque una vez llegas a Mountain Knot City y consigues cierta estructura la progresión baja considerablemente.

    Hay que tener en cuenta que es un juego de exploración y aventura, no un juego de acción. Por mucho que Kojima dijera que fuera. Esto se ve claramente en los enfrentamientos, al no estar pensado para el combate la IA enemiga tiene que estar un tanto equilibrada para no resultar frustrante, haciendo a unos enemigos un tanto tontos. Eso incluye a los bosses.

    Personalmente es una experiencia que recordaré, en parte por lo interesante de la misma y en parte porque podría haber sido mucho más si se hubiera profundizado y desarrollado un poco más lo historia y algunos personajes.

    ¿Recomendaría el juego a todo el mundo? Claro que no. No es un juego fácil de acercar, lo que no quiere decir que no tenga buenos planteamientos.
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  5. Mar 16, 2020
    9
    Super unique experience. No way to break it down in a short summary. I can tell you what the game is not though; a walking simulator. With out spoiling much, there are MANY factors to make a delivery hard. There are basically two types of enemies that operate completely differant from each other, so you also have to approach them differently. Environmental factors, realism factors (such asSuper unique experience. No way to break it down in a short summary. I can tell you what the game is not though; a walking simulator. With out spoiling much, there are MANY factors to make a delivery hard. There are basically two types of enemies that operate completely differant from each other, so you also have to approach them differently. Environmental factors, realism factors (such as balance, stamina, blood levels, your BB’s emotional state, etc.). The game gets pretty tough actually! Expand
  6. Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра последних лет про open world. Глубокий проработанный сюжет и игровые механики поражают. Любителям жанра рекомендую.
  7. Mar 14, 2020
    4
    Muy reiterativo, al principio entusiasma, pero al final se torna aburrido. Hice poco más de la mitad y la verdad no me dan ganas de seguirlo
  8. Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Death stranding-один из лучших представителей игровой индустрии. Потрясающая графика, очень глубокий и затягивающий сюжет. Это довольно длительное путешествие, стирающее грань между кино и играми. В Death stranding мне очень понравилсягеймплей, игра моделировала множество различных ситуаций. Также хочу отметить актёрский состав, мимику героевDeath stranding-один из лучших представителей игровой индустрии. Потрясающая графика, очень глубокий и затягивающий сюжет. Это довольно длительное путешествие, стирающее грань между кино и играми. В Death stranding мне очень понравилсягеймплей, игра моделировала множество различных ситуаций. Также хочу отметить актёрский состав, мимику героев
  9. Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is much better that it seems at first. It is a very special and unique videogame. After finishing it, you will look back and recognize Death Stranding like the masterpiece that it truly is.
  10. Mar 11, 2020
    8
    Better off made into a movie than a game. Cinematics really made me feel like am watching a movie which i enjoyed more than game.
  11. Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Woooow don't know what to say actually, this game is phenomenon, I played more than 50 hours until now and still in episode 5, this game ruined my life, it is addictive, genius and well designed even if u decide to play offline which I'm playing now, thanks genius Kojima.
  12. Mar 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best things that happened to the Playstation in this generation. It's really something else. Although sometimes the story can be a bit **** overall is a game-changing experience.
  13. Mar 10, 2020
    0
    Um jogo medíocre, com uma jogabilidade ridícula e sem estruturação, onde você fica indo de uma lado pro outro, sempre se frustrando mais e mais até o ponto que você desiste e vai procurar qualquer outro jogo pra jogar ou ver o mato crescer que vale mais a pena. Esperava mais do Kojima.
  14. Mar 9, 2020
    1
    No se parece a nada a lo que anunciaron. Solo porque lo produce Kohima no se merece el hype que le han dado
  15. Mar 9, 2020
    2
    "This is the first strand type game" Kojima is famous for saying when asked what exactly death stranding is, what does that mean exactly? Well its actually quite easy to understand, it means its a game unlike any other, a game that when finally finished, i immediately deleted from my ps4. A game that asks you to travel from A----B to deliver parcels and then throws invisible ghosts and"This is the first strand type game" Kojima is famous for saying when asked what exactly death stranding is, what does that mean exactly? Well its actually quite easy to understand, it means its a game unlike any other, a game that when finally finished, i immediately deleted from my ps4. A game that asks you to travel from A----B to deliver parcels and then throws invisible ghosts and random terrorist at you because it knows that the gameplay cannot hold your interest alone and the story, you are fed hours and hours of exposition that makes no sense and doesn't move the story along in any way, there are entire chapters devoted to side characters that you don't care about and the villain wants to destroy the world because well why not, this writing is laughable, but it was the gameplay decisions that truly made me hate the experience, "oh you walked 16 hours to get here, thanks so much, would you mind walking all the way back now that you have arrived, oh and you cant fast travel because i just don't want you to".

    Death Stranding is more infuriating the boring, would not recommend, not even if there a black Friday sale
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  16. Mar 9, 2020
    10
    Great game. Great story great music interesting and great gameplay. Love it
  17. Mar 8, 2020
    10
    Несмотря на некоторую размеренность игрового процесса, это все-таки лучшее, во что довелось играть за этот год.
  18. Mar 8, 2020
    5
    BELOW AVERAGE
    i think this game was killed by the hype, it was too much hyped, i anticipated it to be at the same caliber as the meta gear series
    this game starts out fresh and intriguing, but loses it's magic hours into the game, delivery guy simulator delivering stuff and going from A to be gets boring after several repetitions the graphics are top notch, the dark unnerving
    BELOW AVERAGE
    i think this game was killed by the hype, it was too much hyped, i anticipated it to be at the same caliber as the meta gear series
    this game starts out fresh and intriguing, but loses it's magic hours into the game, delivery guy simulator
    delivering stuff and going from A to be gets boring after several repetitions
    the graphics are top notch, the dark unnerving atmosphere is awesome
    the game-play is dull, combat had potential but it didn't live up to it
    the story is convoluted and took itself too seriously
    the cut-scenes and the acting are superb as expected from a kojima game
    i admire kojima, games directed by him have unique feeling to them
    i'm interested in what new games he might oversee next
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  19. Mar 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unacceptably small computer designed single letters you have to approach then even to watch then tv
    55 in.Complex with hundreds of object without a single logo to make a journey.no action ,you should then read letters and notes on the screen getting closer to see then,beyond the amazing graphics nothing else
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  20. Mar 8, 2020
    10
    There are only two types of people that do not love this game: Those who have not completed the story and those who have no creativity. This game is art. To the “gamers” who solely love adrenaline giving games, do not rate this... it may just go over your head. For the rest of you, play this game. Appreciate the art and be inspired by it’s uniqueness. Rarely do games come out like this.
  21. Mar 7, 2020
    10
    definitely the best game of this year! Not suitable for everyone, but really liked it. The plot is top notch!
  22. Mar 7, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is a repetetive but story is a masterpiece. Hideo really know what he want
  23. Mar 6, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desert Bus 2: Political Edition Thats it thats the review Expand
  24. Mar 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What its like to be an USPS delivery guy in an apocalypse essentially. I see a lot of people saying its boring. I also see those reviews saying there is a lot walking. My response is "I'm like why are u walking?" People with those reviews obviously didn't play the game. I've played more than 3 months and poured more than 1000+ hours and I'm still stuck in the central region trying to get 5 stars on all the shelters. I strive for perfection and this game sometimes rewards you for that with cool custom gadgets. My favorite gadget or equipment right now is zip lining. I have connected all shelters in the east region and nearly all in the central region. I can make record time on all deliveries except those with massive amount of cargo. Even so, i can still make 2 trips and still make record time. I regret building all the roads, only some needs to be built for convenience reasons. And i also see those complaining about the combat mechanics. I g2 say this game is really easy even on hard difficulty and very forgiving. In combat, All u have to do to survive - for human targets - is to get a bola gun and aim at their head and with BTs...JUST KILL them! Stop sneaking past them. Combat is very small part of the game like seasoning on ur pizza. My last boss fight was with a giant tiger bt, it was soooo easy. which is what wanted because i have a human delivery which i didn't want damaged. All i did was stand there right outside of the shelter and chuck all my hematic grenades i have in my pouch and if i ran out, i walk back in the shelter to make more. I believe this is a 10/10 game, it reminded me of horizon zero dawn alot. This game is for those who wish to be the best virtual hero class UPS delivery guy. Expand
  25. Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Where shall I even start?

    I guess I should start with saying that this is definitely not a game for everyone. I keep asking myself: Is it fair if someone for whom this game is not dedicated to is able to give this game a review? It's difficult to say. I believe this game is dedicated to individuals who feel the need for little bit of more love and friendship in this **** up world. For
    Where shall I even start?

    I guess I should start with saying that this is definitely not a game for everyone.
    I keep asking myself: Is it fair if someone for whom this game is not dedicated to is able to give this game a review? It's difficult to say. I believe this game is dedicated to individuals who feel the need for little bit of more love and friendship in this **** up world. For someone who honestly hopes for a change. For someone who likes to get lost in sci-fi worlds and is no rush to get out of them. And also for someone who are bored with the old game genres.

    If you are asking who is definitely NOT a target audience for this game, then here is the answer: Definitely not for casual gamers, not for someone who barely knows how to play some simple game like Call of Duty or World of Warcraft, or FIFA and other simple (yet fun) games. This game is not for people who can't find at least 2 full hours for the play session. It is also not for the inpatient players, because it takes several hours until you understand the true size and glory of this game. It is not for people who hate philosophy and it is definitely not for people who hate humanity, who keep anger in their heart and who want to hurt others (this game is not about killing people, sorry).

    I will say it straight away: this game is 9,5 out of 10 for me, but since there are some many hateful people here destroying this game's honest value and the spirit of message that was written into the game, I'm giving it 10, to fight back these unfair attacks.

    Let me say something about the feeling from the game. I played through the whole campaign and it took me 71 hours to beat. I played on hard difficulty ( I believe this is the true difficulty it was meant to be played ). So why did it take me so long? Well, because I actually do care about the story, and I watch the cinematics, I try to understand the meaning behind it all. I rush to read every new Journal entry once I get it unlocked. I talk to side quest NPCs and hear out their stories. By the way, I have so many side quests left, that it will probably take me 50 hours more to finish the platinum trophy.

    So what did I get from playing Death Stranding? It's hard to describe. I definitely saw a lot of comparisons and allusions to our today's world (and all the **** that are currently happening) and to our history. From the very beginning Kojima serves you the message of this game on a silver plate and it will not change during the gameplay. In terms of the underlying message, there is nothing hidden, and I find it okay. The story of the game itself hides a lot of secrets and unexpected turns and it is fascinating how masterfully Kojima managed to finish the game and explain all the symbolism, metaphors and secrets during the massively-long ending sequence (again, this is not a game for inpatient players).

    I don't want to spoil anything story-wise. The people who have a capacity in their mind and heart to appreciate this masterpiece will play and experience it for themselves. Prepare for the ride.

    Gameplay itself? WOW!!! I mean literally I loved it, I never played something quite like this. Kojima really did created a new genre. I had so much fun planning and executing my deliveries, trying to get the best grades for it. I loved how the online players' creations helped me dozens of times to survive or deliver my cargo. The community aspect of this game is just amazing. And the versatility of how to solve navigating the difficult paths throughout this unforgiving world made me sit and think and analyse for just the right amount of time to feel like it is not overly hard or boring.

    The only things I found negative about this game: you cannot save game during combat or while in vehicle. Some of the repeating cutscenes like being in safe house can be annoying even when skipping is possible. And riding bikes and trucks on uneven terrain is kind of glitchy.
    Outside of this, I can see nothing problematic. The way the menu and cargo setup is created is actually good. You just have to have a little bit of brain to use it and learn it.

    Regarding being bored, like so many other critics here say... I was never bored, never ever. I was only lost in this world. And that is what I wanted. Kojima delivered what I expected, and much much more.

    Don't be so quick to write hateful notes on this game before you really play at least 20 hours and see where the author really goes with the story and the gradually expanding gameplay. Death Stranding is a powerful experience for seasoned video game players and people who can appreciate being lost in a massive and beautifully crafted world.
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  26. Mar 5, 2020
    9
    Having completed all the MGS series, I went in to Death Stranding with high hopes. Having completed it tonight after plugging away like a snail over a few months, I can finally say my piece on it. **100 Likes to Hideo Kojima**

    This game is make or break in the first 10 hours. You'll either persist through its slow pace and lengthy cutscenes, or you'll move on. This is not a game for the
    Having completed all the MGS series, I went in to Death Stranding with high hopes. Having completed it tonight after plugging away like a snail over a few months, I can finally say my piece on it. **100 Likes to Hideo Kojima**

    This game is make or break in the first 10 hours. You'll either persist through its slow pace and lengthy cutscenes, or you'll move on. This is not a game for the impatient. You really earn your perks, and when you do it feels rewarding. What Death Stranding does, is train you by keeping the pace slow to ensure you get the basics before it opens up. If you were given everything right away? You'd be overwhelmed.

    In saying that, I was completely relieved when I got my first bike. Perhaps it took a bit longer than it could have? But at least I learned the basics of traversing the landscape. In saying that, I never ceased to be amazed by the graphics and amazing sights it provides.. and I don't have a 4k screen or a PS4 Pro! So anyone with those things will be even more so. It's beautiful.

    You must play this online for the full experience. Having other players structures and cargo waiting for you makes it worthy. Stay connected, and keep making connections. When you see a spot which could do with a bridge? Build one. Think of others, because that's how you and others benefit.

    It's a grand team effort, and the game does a wonderful job portraying this without you physically seeing another player. I just wish others wouldn't leave their vehicles in the worst spots imaginable! Lol. But that's how it goes, take the good with the bad.

    Enemies -- They are daunting at first, but once you figure 'em out it's not so bad. I played this on Normal difficulty and only went to the seam once (outside storyline instances) because I fell off a bridge while being attacked.

    BT's are fine if you are patient. If you get caught? Frantically run out of the circle outlined in the map to escape; or beat the monster. Boss battles were fun! Although not as challenging (predictable AI) than those in MGS. The true enemy in this game? Is the environment making you fall over! That and inventory management (Auto-Arrange helps). There's some degree of frustration and regret when things go wrong.

    Quests -- If you don't like fetch quests? Then DS isn't for you. There are some exceptions, but the vast majority are like this. Now I've finished the game.. I can safely say you don't need to 5-star every outpost. It's nice if you want an Ultra Rare trophy, but if you don't care? At least try and get most of 'em in to the UCA so you can make use of others structures/signs. Also, roads are awesome! I built 'em all.. but it's an arduous task gathering materials for every strip. Do it if you have the time, but otherwise it's not essential.

    Structures -- I found bridges in good spots get the most amount of likes, as well as building roads. Zip lines didn't for some reason, even though they are very useful (more so in snowy areas). Generators are also really good if no one has built any near an outpost.

    Support Characters -- I didn't feel as connected to them as I hoped; all except BB and probably Deadman. For spoiler purposes I won't say anymore, but I do wish they had more personality; although it's hard to stay positive in a post-apocalyptic world. Heartman's cool also.

    Story -- Vintage Kojima. The MGS games were the same as they kept you guessing and it will grow on people. They used the word 'beach' a bit too often and repeated dialogue, but overall it keeps you guessing to the last second. It really makes you think hard long after you finished. I love the positive message of connecting with others.

    No, the game is not perfect. Can it get boring/repetitive at times? Yes, but it's a truly unique experience which clearly took a ton of effort. Definite recommend. Hideo Kojima, if you see this? I got a star waiting here with your name on it. Let me go set up a zipline or two so you can get here easier. Also *100 likes* to Norman Reedus. Love him in Walking Dead and in this game. "I wonder if anyone's watching??"
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  27. Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Я уже старый закаленный геймер, у которого за плечами 35 лет игрового стажа и несколько тысяч пройденных игр, меня уже ни чем не удивить... но тут... в конце игры у меня слезы текли ручьем...очень давно я не испытывал таких эмоций.. Спасибо за игру Kojima, от души, спасибо! это шедевр!Я уже старый закаленный геймер, у которого за плечами 35 лет игрового стажа и несколько тысяч пройденных игр, меня уже ни чем не удивить... но тут... в конце игры у меня слезы текли ручьем...очень давно я не испытывал таких эмоций.. Спасибо за игру Kojima, от души, спасибо! это шедевр!
  28. Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Una gran obra maestra en todos los sentidos. Gran historia, elementos y mecánicas muy interesantes, música excepcional, diseño gráfico espectacular, mundo abierto y entorno con dificultad.
    El poder interactuar con BB, con Sam, y con el medio es alucinante. Realmente estoy muy complacido con este juego. Es una pena que haya gente que lo critique tan duramente, pues no es para catalogarlo
    Una gran obra maestra en todos los sentidos. Gran historia, elementos y mecánicas muy interesantes, música excepcional, diseño gráfico espectacular, mundo abierto y entorno con dificultad.
    El poder interactuar con BB, con Sam, y con el medio es alucinante. Realmente estoy muy complacido con este juego. Es una pena que haya gente que lo critique tan duramente, pues no es para catalogarlo de tal manera. He jugado unas 405 horas, y me imagino que continuaré. Entiendo que haya gente que no les guste el juego, pero de ahí a insultarlo, odiarlo y hacer campaña para que no se lleve ningún premio es pasarse. Hoy día el público es tan crítico y tan ignorante, que no vería una obra maestra aunque lo tuvieran delante de la cara.
    Se ha llevado más de 90 premios a mejor juego del año, y espero que siga así.

    No sé si esta reseña valdrá para alguien, pero espero que el público de esta industria tan maravillosa que tenemos, dé una oportunidad no solo a juegos triples AAA sino también a Indies. Ya que si no fuera por estos juegos tan innovadores, no tendríamos obras tan ilustres y especiales como tenemos hoy día.
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  29. Mar 5, 2020
    1
    Game realmente muito cansativo e que deveria se chamar walking simulator. Tá para filme do que um game. Muito chato ter que ficar assistindo!
  30. Mar 5, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played, it’s a revolution, seriously. Animations, characters, their charisma, staging, gameplay is... I don’t know how to say it, it is hypnotizing, meditative, you have so many opportunities in this game, like crafting, building, interactions with other players, you have to play it, really.
  31. Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Если эта игра не стоит прохождения и потраченных на нее 132 часов , то я вообще не знаю какая стоит. Спасибо Кодзиме и причастным за незабываемое путешествие. 10/10.
  32. Mar 4, 2020
    9
    I am 49 so it took me a while to get used to the menus etc and what the hell was going on.
    But a great game, completely different to anything I have ever played before. I really enjoyed the cinematics and once I got into the road building and the brilliant ziplines I couldn't wait to play it.
    It took me ages but was worth it. Just an original game and really polished. Once I could skip
    I am 49 so it took me a while to get used to the menus etc and what the hell was going on.
    But a great game, completely different to anything I have ever played before. I really enjoyed the cinematics and once I got into the road building and the brilliant ziplines I couldn't wait to play it.
    It took me ages but was worth it. Just an original game and really polished. Once I could skip the irritating "BT's are close" cinematic it made road travel really easy. Great game
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  33. Mar 2, 2020
    10
    One of the funnest games I’ve played in a while. Anyone calling it a walking simulator deserves to be slapped very hard. I personally would call it an RPG, and the main element of the game is survival and learning how to traverse landscapes and connect cities together. You get to work with other players to aid one another in the process, and even that is explained in the lore of the game.One of the funnest games I’ve played in a while. Anyone calling it a walking simulator deserves to be slapped very hard. I personally would call it an RPG, and the main element of the game is survival and learning how to traverse landscapes and connect cities together. You get to work with other players to aid one another in the process, and even that is explained in the lore of the game. All that aside, it’s a Kojima game, and one of his finest. I’ve been a fan since Metal Gear 1987 and I’d say this is one of his best. Expand
  34. Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Bold, comforting, simple and compelling. Those are the 4 words that defined my Death Stranding experience as a player. The message it carries and all its positivity in a death surrounded world are remarkably one of the most original setting I've seen in this generation. Kojima has yet again outdone himself. The entire cast felt convincing, the world, despite its emptiness and loneliness,Bold, comforting, simple and compelling. Those are the 4 words that defined my Death Stranding experience as a player. The message it carries and all its positivity in a death surrounded world are remarkably one of the most original setting I've seen in this generation. Kojima has yet again outdone himself. The entire cast felt convincing, the world, despite its emptiness and loneliness, feels comfortable, like lying under a blanket in a rainy day. I don't know if the game needed to exist or if it will create a genre but that's how art goes and as far as playing, I've experienced a 100% bug-free gameplay, with incredible animations, smooth and addicting gameplay and memorable set-pieces. For me Death Stranding is a 10/10 and my Game of the Year for 2019 Expand
  35. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Ради настолько крутого финала игру точно стоит пройти, даже сквозь зубы. Всем рекомендую посмотреть игрофильм по игре!
  36. Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Truly original game. If you want to experience that old feeling of playing a new game, not something you have seen or done over and over again, this is it.
  37. Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Not a flawless gaming experience but what’s there is certainly enough to entertain you for hours and I can assure you that you’ve never played something quite like this. Truly an unbeatable experience.
  38. Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, graphics and gameplay very very beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10+++++
  39. Mar 1, 2020
    2
    The game is genderless; not because is a revolutionary type of game but because the game is actually not game... Is the opposite of game play. It's about nothing absolutely nothing There's cutscenes at the begining, some hours of walking, and cut cutscenes at the end.
    You can literally insert Mario 64 in the middle it wouldn't change a thing.
    What ever you are doing in the game has no
    The game is genderless; not because is a revolutionary type of game but because the game is actually not game... Is the opposite of game play. It's about nothing absolutely nothing There's cutscenes at the begining, some hours of walking, and cut cutscenes at the end.
    You can literally insert Mario 64 in the middle it wouldn't change a thing.
    What ever you are doing in the game has no impact or relevance to the story. The game looks good, as good as it can look on a PS4.
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  40. Mar 1, 2020
    9
    This game is hard to explain, on paper its possibly the worst idea ever. Lets make a game a fetch quest. But somehow tying core mechanics into this make it strangely enjoyable. The catharsis experienced after delivering a heavy load, it taking no damage, while going through some incredibly harsh terrain is unmatched by any game I've played recently giving it a fantastic game loop.
    The
    This game is hard to explain, on paper its possibly the worst idea ever. Lets make a game a fetch quest. But somehow tying core mechanics into this make it strangely enjoyable. The catharsis experienced after delivering a heavy load, it taking no damage, while going through some incredibly harsh terrain is unmatched by any game I've played recently giving it a fantastic game loop.
    The story as well is brilliant, well paced with enough tid-bits of information to keep you hooked throughout the duration, and completely explained in the ending, leaving no big mysteries to force a sequel that may never come.

    The game mechanics while solid, can be repetitive, few enemy types and a standard way to defeat them leaves it feeling relatively simple and while that isn't the game's focus some more enemy types or some difficultly scaling would allow the game to keep the challenge toward the endgame and make side missions a more important part of the journey. With this the game feels like a mountain, the difficulty in the early game is slowly chipped away as you get new items and weapons that allow BT and Mules to become trivial over time, and while that may lead to some satisfaction, looking back down the trail you've climbed it does leave you feeling like you've beaten everything towards the end. A tip to players to increase the challenge would be to eschew weapons all together, leaving it only to your wits and resourcefulness and the way i'd recommend playing, keeping the difficulty and stealth an absolute requirement throughout the whole game, rather than being able to kick the door down in the second half.

    Even saying that, the traversal itself is what makes the game, borrow from a friend and give it five hours of your time. Though if it hooked you as much as it did me, your friend may not get it back!
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  41. Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Every silly guy who rate not 10 was made for mario games and quake 3 arena, nothing more serious. This game is a brilliant and genious. Bravo Kodzima
  42. Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is one of the most unique games I've ever played. The gameplay revolves around the core mechanics of terrain navigation, melee and weapon based combat against human and super-natural enemies, managing your cargo and equipment, and building structures such as roads, generators, shelters from hazardous rain, etc.

    Death Stranding is not a game for those who seek instant
    Death Stranding is one of the most unique games I've ever played. The gameplay revolves around the core mechanics of terrain navigation, melee and weapon based combat against human and super-natural enemies, managing your cargo and equipment, and building structures such as roads, generators, shelters from hazardous rain, etc.

    Death Stranding is not a game for those who seek instant gratification and or have low patience. It wants you to stop and smells the roses, immerse yourself in a lonely and desolate, yet beautiful = post-apocalyptic world. The action may take a back seat for the most part, but it is still very satisfying over all. The game is very good at rewarding the player with new equipment at regular intervals to make the harsh natural landscapes easier to overcome.

    The music and sound design is absolutely top notch. The soundtrack being one of the best I've ever heard, setting the tone and invoking emotion perfectly. the graphics are fantastic with smooth fluid and realistic animation. great performance with only the occasional slight frame-rate drop during fights with some of the larger monsters. Excellent performances from the actors. The writing can be great, and sometimes it can be cheesy. But i feel the cheesiness adds a certain charm. They lore of the world of Death Stranding is surprisingly deep and fleshed out and everything in the fictional world seems to have a good logic to it, And many of the gameplay mechanics seamlessly fit into the games lore. There is a slight learning curve to the controls, carrying items and handling Sams balance and weight while carrying cargo.

    The first several hours are very slow and heavy on dialogue. It is necessary to understand the plot, however you have to option to skip all cutscenes if you so wish.

    Death Stranding is a game i highly recommend to anyone looking to experience something new that no other game can offer.
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  43. Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Technically great, and great story. I have played for close to 80 hours and have enjoyed every moment of it.
  44. Feb 27, 2020
    10
    I don't understand people who say "waStE oF MonEy". You all knew that this game is a courier simulator and you are starting to hate this game for being a courier simulator. I know you haven't evolved yet, but be adequate, please.
  45. Feb 26, 2020
    9
    What an incredible journey! The game had me often loose track of time as I got lost in the story and surroundings and there was something deeply satisfying about the game mechanics. There’s flaws to the game, such as the frankly absurd button layout and the seeming randomness to the game’s decision on whether or not you should be able to climb that ledge. It’s narrative and gameplay is notWhat an incredible journey! The game had me often loose track of time as I got lost in the story and surroundings and there was something deeply satisfying about the game mechanics. There’s flaws to the game, such as the frankly absurd button layout and the seeming randomness to the game’s decision on whether or not you should be able to climb that ledge. It’s narrative and gameplay is not for everyone, I’m sure. However, it was an absolute joy to play through this game and the story and characters will stick with me for a long time. Expand
  46. Feb 26, 2020
    10
    İf you can wait it, you will ser how impresive it is. Game has lots of devices and you can use all of theme
  47. 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.
  48. Dec 3, 2019
    8
    História boa, personagens muito bons, cenários ótimos, mecânicas de construção e multiplayer ótimas, mas gameplay chata, difícil (n de forma desafiadora, mas massante) e cansativa. Há detalhes bem legais e da para se perceber o trabalho colocado nele. No todo, um bom jogo que sai do convencional na indústria, mas nada mais que isso.
  49. Feb 25, 2020
    3
    God this game is boring its walking simulator and not like those truck driving simulators because at least in those games control well the story is great visuals and world beautiful but at the end of the day it's a game and it's simply not fun its 30 minutes of great cut scenes and 50 hours of walking
  50. Nov 24, 2019
    10
    This game has to be the best of this generation! Yes you do have to put in a good ten hours for it to really get going, but even those hours are filled with an amazing story and lore. The gameplay just works! (Bethesda take note!) I’ve not come across a single glitch in over 60 hours of play. The sound track is amazing, the acting is spot on and the meaning behind the story is seriouslyThis game has to be the best of this generation! Yes you do have to put in a good ten hours for it to really get going, but even those hours are filled with an amazing story and lore. The gameplay just works! (Bethesda take note!) I’ve not come across a single glitch in over 60 hours of play. The sound track is amazing, the acting is spot on and the meaning behind the story is seriously deep and meaningful. I rarely rate anything as a 10 as there is always room for improvement, but I can’t see how this game could be even better than it is, so 10 it is. Give it a chance, I’m sure you will end up falling in love with it! Well done Kojima San! Expand
  51. Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Great gaming experience, is a very well made game, it’s one of the best games I played so far
  52. Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Wow what a ride! First game in a long time I actually played through. Funny, considering it had some clunky controls and mechanics. But the positives really outclassed the negatives. A weird and absurd story with over the top characters, an absolutely stunning world to explore and now that i think of it, I actually liked the walking simulator bits. At times the world felt empty, butWow what a ride! First game in a long time I actually played through. Funny, considering it had some clunky controls and mechanics. But the positives really outclassed the negatives. A weird and absurd story with over the top characters, an absolutely stunning world to explore and now that i think of it, I actually liked the walking simulator bits. At times the world felt empty, but somehow it didnt matter. Loved the game, can see why it could be disliked tho. Hideo ftw. Expand
  53. Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Best game i've ever played. There's a strong message of how our society is evolving, how we can help each others and how is important for the human kind to be connected in peace. So it's a game with a real soul, a game for those who don't just want to run and shoot.
  54. Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Lo que no entiendo, por que la gente de queja tanto de que el juego es malo.... el juego esta hecho para no pelea, para no matar.. solo detener a los enemigos y ya
  55. Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Después de ver el gameplay y ver todo el revuelo de Haters y Review bombing que tuvo estuve un poco paciente pero lo compre en una rebaja y al completarlo fue una grata sorpresa.
    He de decir que no me aburrí en ningún momento no como en otros sandbox. Pros:
    Uno de esos grandes finales que te hará volar la mente. Historia Ambiente Actores Personajes ¡¡¡SONIDO!!! Banda sonora Esas
    Después de ver el gameplay y ver todo el revuelo de Haters y Review bombing que tuvo estuve un poco paciente pero lo compre en una rebaja y al completarlo fue una grata sorpresa.
    He de decir que no me aburrí en ningún momento no como en otros sandbox. Pros:
    Uno de esos grandes finales que te hará volar la mente. Historia
    Ambiente
    Actores
    Personajes
    ¡¡¡SONIDO!!! Banda sonora
    Esas travesías preciosas

    Contras:
    La mayoría de las batallas con los Bosses. Para mi un juego totalmente infravalorado, ojalá tenga una segunda oportunidad en PC y triunfe como el juegazo que es. Gracias a Hideo Kojima y Kojima Productions por esta experiencia tan gratificante
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  56. Feb 24, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is a magnificent idea and concept trapped in a mediocre to simply good gameplay world. The first hours of the game are amazing with a good balance of beautiful cutscenes/storytelling and gameplay. It truly is magnificent when you understand the concept of the "online" world and start building structures that make your deliveries easier(but contribute to other players asDeath Stranding is a magnificent idea and concept trapped in a mediocre to simply good gameplay world. The first hours of the game are amazing with a good balance of beautiful cutscenes/storytelling and gameplay. It truly is magnificent when you understand the concept of the "online" world and start building structures that make your deliveries easier(but contribute to other players as well). But once you get to know these things the whole process becomes repetitive and you find yourself wishing for the next cutscene to come. If it wasn't for all this mystery that surrounds the world of the Death Stranding I would probably leave the game be. But oh boy the story.... it is excellent. You may find some stuff you encounter a little bit cringy or cliche but believe me when I tell you that the 3 - 4 last hours make up for everything. Everything is magically coming together explaining all the things that wouldnt make sense to you, blowing your brain to pieces. Great graphics, great actors and fantastic music make this journey super realistic and emotional. The whole experience makes up for the not so interesting at times gameplay and is a must play for someone that enjoys a very good story and a more slow paced gaming experience. Even if you didn't like the game you have to admit that these are the games that everyone would like to see. These games are truly innovative and push the gaming industry to the next level.
    Huge THANKS to Kojima for letting us experience this great world and story.
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  57. Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Graphics are amazing, the story and overall storytelling is wack it expects you to know what the **** is going on even though the plotline is as confusing as how I passed high school. Overall gameplay is great until you reach chapter 3 and 4 it gets extremely lackluster but the gameplay and story gets back up on its feet after from there and things start making sense. Overall great gameGraphics are amazing, the story and overall storytelling is wack it expects you to know what the **** is going on even though the plotline is as confusing as how I passed high school. Overall gameplay is great until you reach chapter 3 and 4 it gets extremely lackluster but the gameplay and story gets back up on its feet after from there and things start making sense. Overall great game but some people might stop playing midgame due to its difficulty and boredom sometimes. Expand
  58. Feb 24, 2020
    3
    Тоска, уныние, хералии. Бурят здулся. Лучше бы MGS дальше лепил. Very very very very very boring walking simulator...
  59. Feb 23, 2020
    4
    Repetitivo hasta reventar, si queres jugarlo prepárate para largas horas de lectura, en este juego todos los acontecimientos ocurren en la misma habitación, con diferentes personajes q te cuentan lo q paso
  60. Feb 23, 2020
    5
    Superb.

    Requires your total dedication, and anything less will leave you not knowing what you're giving up on, and possibly having a negative view.

    Definitely not for the stupid because it's mentally demanding.
  61. Feb 22, 2020
    1
    The infamous walking simulator. Why Kojima?

    + great music and graphics
    + world looks beautiful
    - boring, pointless walking, no actual "game"play, which is the most important part of a game.
  62. Feb 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have played this generation. the story is freaking amazing, the graphics are some of the best i have ever seen. and the soundtrack is great. and i loved the gameplay.
  63. Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
  64. Feb 22, 2020
    8
    The game is pretty fun. When people call it a walking simulator they don't realize how fun it actually is to walk. It's sort of addicting delivering all of the packages. Finding the best route. Planning the weather. Trying to avoid Mules and Bts. Also you're always playing a mini game with yourself trying to keep your balance.The combat is pretty lacking though. The guns feel bad to shootThe game is pretty fun. When people call it a walking simulator they don't realize how fun it actually is to walk. It's sort of addicting delivering all of the packages. Finding the best route. Planning the weather. Trying to avoid Mules and Bts. Also you're always playing a mini game with yourself trying to keep your balance.The combat is pretty lacking though. The guns feel bad to shoot and your melee attacks consist of a 3 hit combo only. Of course there are other things but those aren't worth mentioning. The story also does get confusing. I feel like Hideo Kojima was trying to be confusing and not just making the story. It's confusing for the sake of being confusing. Also the menus feel really cluttered. You go to your inventory and it's just a sea of blocks of words in your face so it's not easy to navigate. Sam could've also been a better character. He did have his own quirks like hating being touched and not really caring about the world. He was always quiet tho. It was surprising to hear him talk. Before playing this game I thought BB was going to be a very annoying crybaby. Well he is a crybaby but not annoying. I genuinely cared about him. When he cried I wanted to cheer him up by rocking him to sleep. When he laughed I also smiled. Throughout the game you see Sam and BB develop a very adorable bond as they travel the world. Speaking of the world I thought it was gorgeous. You can tell they put care into making every single inch of it. But the map isn't just pretty. Its dangerous and I'm not talking about the enemies I'm talking about the map itself. You have to pay attention to almost every rock so Sam doesn't lose balance and trip(which will damage cargo and make BB cry) you have to pay attention to not get hit by falling boulders and stay warm on top of the freezing mountains.

    I think this game is worth a buy and is a solid 8/10
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  65. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I've been playing video games since 1996 and yes I've played a lot of bad games. Today's youth who just play online games like Fortnite or Pubg will never know what it really is to make a good story like Kojima does. I have been playing alone at night and have been immersed in the world of Death Stranding. The graphics are beautiful and the story captivating, the actors are good and wellI've been playing video games since 1996 and yes I've played a lot of bad games. Today's youth who just play online games like Fortnite or Pubg will never know what it really is to make a good story like Kojima does. I have been playing alone at night and have been immersed in the world of Death Stranding. The graphics are beautiful and the story captivating, the actors are good and well fitted into the story. The gameplay is very easy to learn and the enemies of the game are very interesting. People have to be open minded to new experiences and only then will they enjoy the game. Expand
  66. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The hate surrounding Death stranding is fake, false, and is nothing but a bunch of idiots there complain about a game being the same every year but when death stranding which is a game that is very original very new and is very different comes out they complain about it. Death stranding is one of the most unique experiences I have ever played the best game of 2019
  67. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    one of the best games from last year (no doubt)
    the soundtrack of this game is wonderful, see?
  68. Feb 21, 2020
    7
    Игра пушка, окружение, атмосфера, эмбиент ... всё в этой игре просто великолепно... играть лучше с оригинальной озвучкой, а не с унылой русской. Здесь нет экшона как в вашем распиареном каловздутии, игра не для тупых васянов, которые ред дэд редемпшену ставили 0, когда она на пс4 вышла и они не могли поиграть на своих комплюхтерах. Все кто ожидал от игры чего то больше, просто сами себяИгра пушка, окружение, атмосфера, эмбиент ... всё в этой игре просто великолепно... играть лучше с оригинальной озвучкой, а не с унылой русской. Здесь нет экшона как в вашем распиареном каловздутии, игра не для тупых васянов, которые ред дэд редемпшену ставили 0, когда она на пс4 вышла и они не могли поиграть на своих комплюхтерах. Все кто ожидал от игры чего то больше, просто сами себя накрутили, придумав то, что отсутствовало изначально. Да здесь очень много катсцен, но смотреть их приятно и в тему, во всех металгирах было много катсцен. Тот, кто играл в игры Кодзимы, оценит. Игра на 9 из 10, не всё идеально, но идеальных игр не существует. Подвожу итог, эта игра никак не заслуживает оценки 0, те, кто так её оценивает, просто зажрались ... Вы игр с оценкой 0 в жизни не видели, кукаретики. Ждём летом в ЕГС. Expand
  69. Feb 21, 2020
    5
    El mejor juego lejos y se merece una continuación y buena historia y gráficos
  70. Feb 20, 2020
    0
    Is a very monotonous game, it has great music and world detail, but no more. The story is compelling but not enough to compensate for the immense boredom
  71. Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Great game. This title gives emotions. Need anything else? My opinion... Must have!
  72. Feb 20, 2020
    10
    For me this is the second best game on PS4, directly after Horizon Zero Dawn. I really enjoyed playing it and couldn't wait to see how it ends.

    Of course the story is sometimes confusing, but it is a Kojima game, it must be confusing :) It is of course not a game for fans of straight forward Shooters like Call of Duty or Battlefield where you know after 3 minutes what you will do the
    For me this is the second best game on PS4, directly after Horizon Zero Dawn. I really enjoyed playing it and couldn't wait to see how it ends.

    Of course the story is sometimes confusing, but it is a Kojima game, it must be confusing :)

    It is of course not a game for fans of straight forward Shooters like Call of Duty or Battlefield where you know after 3 minutes what you will do the next 40 hours, hide behind a box, kill next enemy, hide behind a box ...

    I played enough of this sort of games and get bored of always the same kind of gameplay. So it is good to see that some Designers try different approach.
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  73. Feb 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. One of the greatest experiences any medium has ever given me. Kojima did it again.
  74. Feb 19, 2020
    4
    Vamos a ver por donde empiezo. Este juego esta catalogado en accion, aventura y sigilo, cosa que no es este juego ni de broma, que tenga partes de X no significa que lo sea, las secencias de accion son muy limitadas, por lo que este juego ya estaba mal colocado de primeras. Es un juego al que le ha pasado la factura del hype y la publicidad abusiva a un producto que no estaba debidamenteVamos a ver por donde empiezo. Este juego esta catalogado en accion, aventura y sigilo, cosa que no es este juego ni de broma, que tenga partes de X no significa que lo sea, las secencias de accion son muy limitadas, por lo que este juego ya estaba mal colocado de primeras. Es un juego al que le ha pasado la factura del hype y la publicidad abusiva a un producto que no estaba debidamente etiquetado, si quieres una historia sobre lineas, tienes heavy rain que salio con 20 euros de lanzamiento dejando muy claro que es una pelicula interactiva, detroit become human valia 70 euros pero daba por sentado que era un juego sobre railes con sus toques de rejugabilidad e historia inmersiva. Pero volviendo con este juego, es básicamente de hacer de repartidor, con una historia sobre la vida y la muerte, en un mundo muy dañado. ¿Es divertido? No, que es precisamente el principal punto de que se consuman estos productos. La historia es realmente confusa y difícil de entender, aunque es atrayente, no lo voy a negar. Pero si un juego falla en su principal misión es que algo va mal. Ahora toquemos el apartado visual, los graficos y banda sonora; y son de lejos lo mejor que tiene este juego, logrando una muy buena inmersion, graficamente es muy bonito a la vista, y las animaciones y ambientacion estan cuidadas con mucho detalle. El mapa aunque enorme, está vacío, y a la hora de explorarlo se puede hacer muy monótono al tener que repetir el mismo concepto una y otra vez; que es ir del punto A al B y entregar la mercancía, ya está. Es básicamente un juego que no invita a ser jugado, y por 70 euros hay opciones mucho mejores en el mercado, que algo haya sido hecho por Hideo Kojima no significa que se una "obra maestra" como dicen en eurogamer. Es un "juego" con un transfondo e historia muy llamativos, pero fallando precisamente en su decepcionante jugabilidad. Tambien tengo que hablar de algunos problemas con el motor de colisiones, que resultan en un verdadero dolor de cabeza a la hora de moverte, sobre todo en vehículo, que al moverte te ralentiza atascandote en toda piedra que se cruce en tu camino, por pequeña que sea. Las misiones son tambien otro problema, y para no repetir, diré que hay un enorme número de encargos que son parte del hilo principal (no son secundarias) haciendo que la historia cueste mucho trabajo escucharla, y asimilarla. Ahora mismo, este juego lo tengo atrancado, y francamente esperaba algo mejor de este señor; dejar de endiosarlo y de venerar este juego por lo que no es, NO ayuda a esta industria en nada, y eso es así, punto.

    Opinión personal:
    Este producto es más una película interactiva que un juego propiamente dicho (y no, no me vale que el juego empiece a divertir a partir de la mitad del mismo) fallando en mantenerte pegando al mando e intentando ver mas. Para lo que trae, 70 euros son excesivos, estoy seguro de que no estaria recibiendo tantas hostias si se hubiera alejado del hype, la publicidad innecesaria, y las altas expectativas; todo ello a un précio más asequible. ¿Merece la pena probarlo? Me decanto por un NO rotundo, pero si te interesa, es mejor alquilarlo o pedirlo prestado, en un juego que a la semana solo servira para acumular polvo en tu estanteria.

    Conlusion: Es un juego excesivamente caro, y que no cumple con las altas expectativas forjadas, muy bonito a los ojos y al oido, pero fallando en tódo lo demás. Si quereis probar este juego, mejor alquilado antes de hacer la decision final, es lo mejor que podeis hacer. Y si eres fan de la saga Metal Gear Solid y querias ver algo de ese calibre, esto NO es para tí, esta demasiado alejado del sigilo y accion tan características de MGS.

    Mi nota: Un 4, ni un punto más.
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  75. Feb 19, 2020
    10
    Many will not agree but this is my GOTY,
    If you enjoy Metal Gear Solid and a Animal Crossing (weird mix I know), you will love this game
  76. Dec 3, 2019
    8
    Details are awesome Story is Robust
    Not really an action game. But this was made with Love. And it iS Kojima
  77. Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Okay, so all these people are saying stuff like "It was so boring, waste of money, and terrible game". To be honest there were a ton of cut-scenes that could've been cut shorter or at least put less of them in and it could get pretty boring walking across places for a half an hour to deliver a package to a hologram but I think the story was awesome and very emotional. It wasn't almostOkay, so all these people are saying stuff like "It was so boring, waste of money, and terrible game". To be honest there were a ton of cut-scenes that could've been cut shorter or at least put less of them in and it could get pretty boring walking across places for a half an hour to deliver a package to a hologram but I think the story was awesome and very emotional. It wasn't almost always walking either because on multiple occasions you will be encountered by bts and you had to take care of your baby, there were raiders and you had to fight them, you had to take care of bb, you could actually drive, but the problem with the cars was that they had exceptionally low battery power but thats the point is to make many problems so that you had to improvise is what gives this game just a little touch that makes even better. What was making me confused was people reviewing on how realistic it was because they were saying it was just nonsense and none of it made sense. Most of these reviews are from people who played the game for like an our or two and gave up because they were bored or they just not good at the game, it can get boring but it has a very interesting story and gets better the more you play it trust me. it's a good game, well to me at least.IT'S NOT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!! Expand
  78. Feb 18, 2020
    0
    Total absence of gunplay shooting gamplay and I didn't expect it to be discovery games like minecraft

    I love the video games of Kojima but this game is like a movie not a game
  79. Feb 18, 2020
    10
    This game is not for everyone but it's definitely for me. The story is absolutely amazing and the ending is great, the best i have seen in a game for a long time. This is a genre defining game and really good at it. Well done Hideo Kojima!!!
  80. Feb 18, 2020
    9
    For a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremelyFor a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremely interesting . Honestly it's the best feature in the game . You find ladders, ropes, bridges and some time bikes thrown around by other players for any one to use . Or even when you build something, other players gets to use . Seriously this game deserves to be in the top of must play games for this decade . Absolute genius . Don't listen to other people, just try it and give it few hours . Maybe like 6 hours and then decide for your self if it's worth it or not . Expand
  81. Feb 18, 2020
    9
    El juego es unico, la mecanica de entregar paquetes puede ser cuestionable, pero la gran historia y la gran jugabilidad lo hacen unico, lo acabo de terminar y me encanto, no es para todos, pero todos deberian probarlo al menos.
  82. Feb 18, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is immersive that kept me hook for more than 100 hours. A unique atmosphere that you have never seen on any games yet. It literally defied all genre today.
  83. Feb 18, 2020
    10
    The best game I've ever played in my entire life.
    Maybe this is not a flawless game. But It's raw and experimental. I love it, because many games these days are just same gameplay with silently better graphics than its previous game.
    Story was beautiful, gameplay is so addictive and fun.
  84. Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a game, in my view the gameplay is also very good but does not cover all players.
  85. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Finished the game recently. Was well worth the time. i do have occasional issues with the gameplay but it works well!
  86. Feb 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 在各种基建狂魔的加持下,本作其实饶有趣味,可以看作是一个模拟经营类游戏,zip line大亨(误)。送外卖部分做得还是非常用心,再加上出色的图像,故事,和玄学背景设定,玩起来能感受到小岛满满的诚意。然而其他部分真的是稀疏。没有换过模型的distribution center,永远一根筋的拔叔boss战,极度低能的人类敌人等等。所以总的来说是一个可以通关但没有必要白金的作品。 Expand
  87. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    This is not only a game. This is an art that unfortunately many will not understand... I've been a gamer for 20 years and Death Stranding is a title with the best plot I've seen so far. Game is a masterpiece, perfectly combining all elements together. Graphics, music, animations, plot, mechanics - everything is here for a reason.

    Some people call it delivery simulator... They are so
    This is not only a game. This is an art that unfortunately many will not understand... I've been a gamer for 20 years and Death Stranding is a title with the best plot I've seen so far. Game is a masterpiece, perfectly combining all elements together. Graphics, music, animations, plot, mechanics - everything is here for a reason.

    Some people call it delivery simulator... They are so simple, unable to look through multiple layers and metaphors. If you like pure action don't even touch it. If you are into science and are intelligent go for it. You will not regret. Hideo Kojima is a genius.
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  88. Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Unique, different, a little tedious sometimes but surely a must-play game, just requieres times and patience to apretiate every detail and atmosphere
  89. Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game if you have an attention span longer than the average squirrel. If not it will be the most monotonous and boring thing you have ever touched and likely should never consider the game.
  90. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also
    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also hints at being involved with real life historical happenings. The characters are impactful and each fleshed out with their own stories that bring them together via a commonality of loss and hope.

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

    If this is anything to go by, I am looking forward to Hideo Kojima's next work in the future as a free man from liberated creatively from the shackles of his former employer and clearly, his free creativity is boundless and full of potential.
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  91. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've ever experienced.
    If you're a fan of Kojima you'll really enjoy Death Stranding. Huge beautiful world, incredible soundtrack and unbelievable story. It's a very very different game compared to other AAA titles but i feel the gaming world needs something like DS. Take the game for what it is and don't try to compare it to anything else. It's such an incredible
    One of the best games i've ever experienced.
    If you're a fan of Kojima you'll really enjoy Death Stranding. Huge beautiful world, incredible soundtrack and unbelievable story. It's a very very different game compared to other AAA titles but i feel the gaming world needs something like DS. Take the game for what it is and don't try to compare it to anything else. It's such an incredible pay off in the end after getting to know all the characters and their stories, it's worth putting some serious hours into traversing across the map. It's a game i will remember for a long long time.
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  92. Feb 17, 2020
    0
    I’m a huge fan of metal gear solid series and I’m disappointed about this garbage a$$ game kojima should retire now
  93. Feb 17, 2020
    8
    This game is just fantastic from it's graphics to it's story and it's themes It needs to be experienced at least once but it is a slow burn from start to finish you need to keep playing in order to progress if that is not your thing then steer clear Kojima mastery at it's finest everyone from the casting etc does an excellent job definitely recommend.
  94. Feb 16, 2020
    7
    The first word that comes to mind is: disjointed. This is ironic of course because the main theme of the game is connecting, which they beat you over the head with. Several gameplay elements work well, but not as well together as in MGSV. For example, it's far from being a polished shooter, but you get plenty of guns and are forced to use them at times. Physics can be wonky too, though IThe first word that comes to mind is: disjointed. This is ironic of course because the main theme of the game is connecting, which they beat you over the head with. Several gameplay elements work well, but not as well together as in MGSV. For example, it's far from being a polished shooter, but you get plenty of guns and are forced to use them at times. Physics can be wonky too, though I didn't encounter any game breaking bugs. Ultimately, you get as much as you're willing to receive from this experience. The cinematic cutscenes are where this game really shines. There are of course long sections of waking sim, though nicely accompanied by a beautiful soundtrack. And the core loop of making deliveries surprisingly doesn't tire after 30 hours. This is definitely another Kojima tale about the failings of American society, and the world at large. But the links to historical and mythical stories along with the outlandish new lore ultimately make it a compelling piece of fiction that stands on its own. I rarely if ever felt like the suspension of disbelief was broken, even with all the menus. Expand
  95. Nov 8, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo com gráficos lindos.... melhores da geração.... mas infelizmente na minha opinião muito exagerado na realidade da física pra andar com peso , e como o foco principal do Game é andar em terreno acidentado, ficou bem monótono Death Stranding é chato pra KCT Expand
  96. Feb 16, 2020
    9
    Смешанность, пустота, ощущение долгой истории, радость и недоумение — те чувства, которые я испытал после прохождения Death Stranding. Игра ли это в привычном понимании слова? Нет, Хидео Кодзима сделал что-то совершенно новое, игровой опыт, который никогда не забудется и будет ветром проносишься в сравнениях с другими произведениями искусства.
    Это тот опыт, который заставит Вас последний
    Смешанность, пустота, ощущение долгой истории, радость и недоумение — те чувства, которые я испытал после прохождения Death Stranding. Игра ли это в привычном понимании слова? Нет, Хидео Кодзима сделал что-то совершенно новое, игровой опыт, который никогда не забудется и будет ветром проносишься в сравнениях с другими произведениями искусства.
    Это тот опыт, который заставит Вас последний час игры сидеть с открытым ртом и удивляться всему, что происходит на экране.
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  97. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    While not exactly what I expected I really loved Death Stranding. The remote cooperation mechanics were fascinating and pretty poignant for current affairs. I found the narrative to be intriguing and the world to be quite rich in depth and intent. I also really enjoyed the idea of taking a aspect we take as a given in games (walking/running) and make it so complex that it can become theWhile not exactly what I expected I really loved Death Stranding. The remote cooperation mechanics were fascinating and pretty poignant for current affairs. I found the narrative to be intriguing and the world to be quite rich in depth and intent. I also really enjoyed the idea of taking a aspect we take as a given in games (walking/running) and make it so complex that it can become the main mechanical opponent. I think Death Stranding is a fantastic example of why it's worth examining and reinventing these given aspects. Expand
  98. Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Best atmosphere ever, really creative story and the gameplay is fun if you use the gameplay-mechanics how theyre meant to be - think before you do anything like in real life. If there is an area with thousand of tiny rocks then dont fu**ing use your truck like in the dozens of bad reviews. First make your way barefoot, build streets and then use the truck, man.
  99. Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Terminado y platinado, es increible que no me haya aburrido para nada, por favor no hagan caso de haters, Es tranquilo, disfrutable, el apartado artistico es asombroso, las actuaciones, sobre todo de Mad Mikelsen son geniales, y la historia confusa al principio pero les aseguro que al final todo se aclara, No necesitan PS PLUS para el juego online
    Los contras que pondria es el manejo de
    Terminado y platinado, es increible que no me haya aburrido para nada, por favor no hagan caso de haters, Es tranquilo, disfrutable, el apartado artistico es asombroso, las actuaciones, sobre todo de Mad Mikelsen son geniales, y la historia confusa al principio pero les aseguro que al final todo se aclara, No necesitan PS PLUS para el juego online
    Los contras que pondria es el manejo de vehiculos... pero si pueden darle una oportunidad,..haganlo..si no..la reventa es buena opcion
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  100. Feb 15, 2020
    8
    I always rate games before I play this and I think it will be a 8/10 because Norman Reedus is in it because if he didn’t know if it would be good or not he wouldn’t want to be in it so it’s obviously good
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.