Death Stranding

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  1. M_Barbarossa_h
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i played ever ever ♥️ thanks kojima..
    This game not for casual gamers
  2. TwistedCritic
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Very relaxing and addicting gameplay loop, not exciting in theory, but it really grows on you and you fit into the groove of the game after a while of playing. The mechanics are very refined and well designed, the Social Strand system really made me feel like I was apart of a community. It's a very hit or miss game and I can understand it not sitting well with some people, but if you areVery relaxing and addicting gameplay loop, not exciting in theory, but it really grows on you and you fit into the groove of the game after a while of playing. The mechanics are very refined and well designed, the Social Strand system really made me feel like I was apart of a community. It's a very hit or miss game and I can understand it not sitting well with some people, but if you are willing to put in the time and patience, Death Stranding delivers a unique gaming experience with an interesting story and atmospheric world building. I'm not hesitant to say its a masterpiece and I look forward to what else Kojima Productions has up its sleeve.… Expand
  3. MikhailSilva
    Jan 24, 2020
    5
    Do not buy it if game play is important to you, because in this case it is just not fun. Have in mind that THIS GAME IS NO METAL GEAR SOLID V. Buy it if you're into narrative with good graphics. That's it.
  4. TwoBe
    Jan 24, 2020
    4
    A game with a 50% of good ideas and a 50% of bad ideas, all of them, poorly executed.

    Going through the game and trying to finish it was one of the most boring and sometimes frustrating things I ever done. I strongly believe that someone should’ve stood up to Hideo Kojima and told him the truth. The music was great, I loved all the songs. The graphs were astonishing but rapidly    A game with a 50% of good ideas and a 50% of bad ideas, all of them, poorly executed.

    Going through the game and trying to finish it was one of the most boring and sometimes frustrating things I ever done. I strongly believe that someone should’ve stood up to Hideo Kojima and told him the truth.

    The music was great, I loved all the songs. The graphs were astonishing but rapidly contrasted with a messy menu where a lot of things were put together causing the user to get lost and wondering what to do, they tried to alíviate that by adding long descriptions to the settings and features, which made it worst.

    Every time you finished a quest there was a long sequence of boring videos that made me nodded off more than a few times.

    Anyway, I praise that Kojima dared to try to do something different instead of sticking to the convencional and I hope others creators dare to do the same.

    Nerveless, as in the meaning of “trial and error” where you try and face the possibility of error, this was a failure.    … Expand
  5. MasterMcPwner
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Slow Burn That Eventually Cooks Up Something Delicious.

    There are many things in gaming that have given me trouble over the years. Grinding towards a seemingly unattainable item, getting inexplicably lost, or trying to beat a boss on the hardest difficulty before inevitably realizing that I suck and have to go back to casual.

    One thing that has never been on that list until Death Stranding: Walking. Few things make you appreciate the art of staying upright like falling over for the 20th time and watching your cargo break and scatter.

    From the beginning, the game starts off slowly and painfully. You don’t know what’s going on, you can barely navigate the map without tumbling down a hillside, and there are ghost-like “BTs” roaming the map which you are defenseless against, and they’re ready to f**k your day up and ruin some poor SOBs pizza delivery.

    A few hours in though, the game finally starts to turn a corner. Things that were once dreadfully tedious and painful suddenly become easier as you slowly acquire new gear to help you along your way. And just when you think you’ve gotten all the gear you could possibly get, a new item shows up at the exact moment when you were getting fed up with something. And then that happens 10 more times. Each time adding layer upon layer to the experience, slowly building what felt like an empty experience and gameplay into a deep, rich, nuanced journey.

    And throughout this journey, the narrative of Sam the Delivery Man and the “Death Stranding” world he inhabits envelopes you and draws you into its many, many layers of mystery. Although there are perhaps a few holes, the overall narrative of Death Stranding is incredibly deep and complex. It’s a story that keeps on giving. And giving. And giving. So much so that when I thought I was close to the end of the game, it turns out there were still 10 hours left to go.

    The ending did feel a little bit drawn out (almost two hours of cut scenes!!!!). It might have been nice for some parts of the plot to wrap up earlier as the story progressed. But there was understandably a lot of narrative to unpack.

    Other than that, the fighting and gunplay left a little bit to be desired, but this wasn’t the focus of the game and there are so so many other FPS titles you could play if that’s what you’re looking for.

    Death Stranding is shallow and empty (by design), until it isn’t. In the end, the overwhelming amount of satisfaction you will feel as you finally start to conquer the empty, cruel world that you inhabit is worth the effort. Oh yeah and then there’s that test tube baby strapped to your chest the whole time.    … Expand
  6. kindaNihilist
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as aI had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as a whole has a message for a humanity. The characters and their design 10/10, they made me cry, they're unique and will be imprinted in your brain for the rest of your life. The world is so detailed and thought-through that this game can be a base for a whole lot others unique games. I recommend it to everyone, if you feel its boring for you then you need to relax and take it slow, don't rush it and you will like it eventually… Expand
  7. Jerusalem9769
    Jan 23, 2020
    7
    I avoided buying death stranding on release as I was caught up in the furore regarding the gameplay loop being tedious and looking at raw footage on social media it just didn't look like my kind of thing. But, having gone a couple of months and realising that almost all games have repetitive gameplay loops I decided to give it a go.

    I have to say the more balanced reviews are correct,    I avoided buying death stranding on release as I was caught up in the furore regarding the gameplay loop being tedious and looking at raw footage on social media it just didn't look like my kind of thing. But, having gone a couple of months and realising that almost all games have repetitive gameplay loops I decided to give it a go.

    I have to say the more balanced reviews are correct, this is a very interesting game but it absolutely is not for everyone, it's very difficult to describe to be honest, the basic gameplay is indeed take this from a to b, and repeat but it's just so much more than that. The on the fly planning, route making, stealth, combat, asset management all make it so much more than just a postman simulator.

    I've got to say it is a slow burner of a game, almost an open world puzzle if you like. I suspect if your interests are more in the twitch shooter or sport sim direction this game would be hell on earth, and that is in no way a dig at the guys that play those genre, it's a talent I don't have.

    It's possibly the most beautiful thing I've ever seen on the PS4, the controls are tight (the vehicles aside) and it's music is excellent.

    I'd recommend picking it up, but if you ain't sure just wait it out and pick it up cheap in a years time. It's worth a look at least surely?    … Expand
  8. MarceloZerbini
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This game is Kojima unleashed. And it's a b*tch.

    The most important game of my life was certainly Metal Gear Solid, on PlayStation 1. I've played Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, TWIN SNAKES, Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, Ground Zero, Phantom Pain, and finally this non-MG Death Stranding. This game premise is at the very best light EXPERIMENTAL maybe suited for some indie ten    This game is Kojima unleashed. And it's a b*tch.

    The most important game of my life was certainly Metal Gear Solid, on PlayStation 1. I've played Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, TWIN SNAKES, Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, Ground Zero, Phantom Pain, and finally this non-MG Death Stranding.

    This game premise is at the very best light EXPERIMENTAL maybe suited for some indie ten dollar game, but utterly ridiculous in a full priced AAA game.

    The "not for everyone" label that every favorable review has given only is but an euphemism for it not being an AAA. Butit did had the AAA budget, that's whythe graphics are so good (and because of the graphics I've given it a score of 1)

    The game only lives on hype.    … Expand
  9. Thorvis
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    O jogo é maravilhoso, um dos melhores gráficos dessa geração, trilha sonora perfeita, e não vou nem falar da história, a melhor narrativa de videogame que eu já vi em toda minha vida, adorei o sistema de entrega simulator, os personagens são maravilhosos, você se apega aos personagens principais de uma forma muito profunda, poucas coisas não me agradaram no game, como os menus que temO jogo é maravilhoso, um dos melhores gráficos dessa geração, trilha sonora perfeita, e não vou nem falar da história, a melhor narrativa de videogame que eu já vi em toda minha vida, adorei o sistema de entrega simulator, os personagens são maravilhosos, você se apega aos personagens principais de uma forma muito profunda, poucas coisas não me agradaram no game, como os menus que tem muita informação desnecessária e o sistema de upgrade que parece não ser efetivo, realmente o Kojima deu a volta por cima e calou a boca da Konami. **** KONAMI!!!… Expand
  10. pa14ahm83
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    I argue that this game is fairly well but its gameplay is somehow boring.remember that Kojima games are well
  11. Saint_Lambo
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    My gf bought this game for me for christmas cause she seen that i was amazed by the trailers...I told her not to buy me this cause its gon be boring af but i have to tell yall....This game sucks . boring as hell . if i glue my left analog forward the game would play itself. u have nothing to do in this game. and nothing in that big world. u cant even listen to music bruh. so yeah mostMy gf bought this game for me for christmas cause she seen that i was amazed by the trailers...I told her not to buy me this cause its gon be boring af but i have to tell yall....This game sucks . boring as hell . if i glue my left analog forward the game would play itself. u have nothing to do in this game. and nothing in that big world. u cant even listen to music bruh. so yeah most boring game in the world.… Expand
  12. B3ckett
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    EVERYONE: You can't make a game about delivering packages entertaining and immersing?
    KOJIMA: Hold my beer.
    Some people say that it's stupid, because it's about inventory management and not action. And that's why I liked it so much. It's "oldschool", where you have to think a bit about what you are going against in this particular mission, instead of just rushing in. I guess oldschool    EVERYONE: You can't make a game about delivering packages entertaining and immersing?
    KOJIMA: Hold my beer.

    Some people say that it's stupid, because it's about inventory management and not action. And that's why I liked it so much. It's "oldschool", where you have to think a bit about what you are going against in this particular mission, instead of just rushing in. I guess oldschool gamers will appreciate it more than the younger gamers.

    The game has it's flaws:
    - boss fights are not that challenging
    - the edge is taken off a bit when you are equipped with weapons
    - the game is linear and doesn't that much encourage you to do side quests, as they seem unworthy, for the most part

    But it has it's pro's:
    - visuals
    - cast
    - story (for the most part)
    - music (!)
    - the mechanics
    - being a completely different thing

    Death Stranding shines as something different, althrough very much Kojim-ish to it's core. It's a welcome breath of fresh air blown straight into Konami's face.

    Instead of buying a 10th FIFA or 20th COD - buy Death Stranding. If you won't like, at least you will experience something else. And that's always worth your $ and time.    … Expand
  13. mrmetacrisis
    Jan 22, 2020
    6
    There are moments of brilliance, but so much of it is tedious and frustrating with horrific mechanics. I've played 40 hours and probably enjoyed half of that.
  14. RonRocker777
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply a masterpiece, an innovative gameplay, a wonderful and emotional plot, very addictive.… Expand
  15. NeronDnent
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    It is one of the big disappointments of the generation.
    The story is OK ,not good, but not bad at all, and the gameplay is just an excuse to make a videogame. The game is pretentious in all the senses.
  16. Clirim
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    An emotional journey with a fresh gameplay loop. The art style, storytelling and the connections u make with all the characters make it the game of the year for me.
  17. rtronic
    Jan 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es aburrido, con mecánicas de juego muy deficiente y posee muchos glich, la historia no se termina de entender y las gráficas no son como prometían.… Expand
  18. RazvanTurcanu
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Good game. Awesome graphics, nice story, cool music, but the gameplay is awfull.
  19. Burgers_eater0
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    First things first, you need to know what is your game type you like to play with. If you like to adventure, explore, having some fun to travel. Trust me, this game is worth you to buy... Last things but not least... if you wanna play this game, you need to like to explore, adventure, creative and that's will make you have some funs :)
  20. xossir
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    odlično! Jedna od boljih igara u 2019 godini. Izazovno, fantasticna atmosfera,grafika 10+...igra godine za mene,bravo za H.K.
  21. Tropicaltree96
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A hunting and mesmorising masterpiece! No form of entertainment has ever made me feel the way death stranding made me feel. From the first encounter to the last I was on the edge of my seat. A truly epic lonely story, it's nothing less the perfection! 100/100
  22. JosuexYrionx
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Guego esho x Nintendo, moy bueno, buen battle rollal, sonidox de beethoveen I Hitler, gráficos es la vida real, parecido a los guegos de Cojima I Soni

    Musas hgraciass, 55 aplausos os, puntusion:7r8292847 de jcid
  23. gonzo952
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Do not buy this game expecting non-stop action, however. This game is about a lot more than game play. The music, artwork, story, and acting performances are all amazing. Skip this game is you constantly need flashing lights and loud noises to keep you interested.
  24. VideoGame_Dunky
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в моей длинной геймерской жизни. 97 баллов из 100. Браво!
  25. Jarsh
    Jan 20, 2020
    4
    This is probably the most disappointed I've been with a game in years. Like many others, after the cancellation of Silent Hills, I was looking forward to seeing what Kojima would do next. What we got is something that would have been better off as a movie instead of a video game; Death Stranding is proof that Kojima is a wannabe movie director in a game designer's body.

    The most    This is probably the most disappointed I've been with a game in years. Like many others, after the cancellation of Silent Hills, I was looking forward to seeing what Kojima would do next. What we got is something that would have been better off as a movie instead of a video game; Death Stranding is proof that Kojima is a wannabe movie director in a game designer's body.

    The most egregious flaw of DS is the gameplay, and its lack of variety. This is not meant to be an action-packed game, so to justify the utter lack of interesting things happening during your deliveries, Kojima saw fit to "gameify" otherwise mundane elements taken for granted in other games. Now, you must make sure Sam is balanced with rudimentary, occasional inputs and ensure what you're carring isn't too heavy so that you don't fall forward up a steep slope and lose all your packages. Essentially, your means of traversal is the gameplay loop. There is shooting, such as during encounters with MULEs (vagabonds addicted to delivering, for some reason) but these moments are few and far between. DS props up this lack interesting interactivity with additions from other players appearing in your world; for instance, a ladder you set across a river may appear in another player's game, and vice versa. It's a good concept, but not enough of one to distract from the boredom of Death Stranding's frankly samey-looking open world.

    The game's highlights are its BT encounters and MULE encounters, as this is when the stakes are raised forthe durability of your packages. The former is dealt with through certain ranged items fairly easily later in the game, and MULEs can be taken out through stealth, hand to hand combat (which is nothing more than mashing the attack button) or gunning them down. These moments make DS actually feel like a game. They aren't free from criticism either, however. MULEs are supposed to be obsessed with delivering, but you don't ever see them actually trying to deliver anything. I fully expected to see MULEs out in the world, perhaps dying in front of me or already dead, necessitating the player to incinerate their bodies so that a voidout might be prevented, but this never happened. And that's the main issue with DS: not much happens where and when it should.

    As a game, an interactive medium, one would expect the story to unfold through moments of gameplay. Not with DS, the main story beats, character interactions, and narrative progression almost always happen during non-interactive cutscenes. This gives the game a feeling of just putting up with the chore of the main gameplay to watch the interesting story unfold in the game's inner movie. And to DS' credit, the story can be intetesting and it does have some decent characters. But as a game, DS fails. Later in the game, travel is made more convenient through trucks, ziplines, etc. However, this speaks to me as major evidence that the main thing you do in the game, walking, is boring enough that the game eventually rewards you by skipping it.

    Perhaps basing a game around player interconnection is a great idea, as shown with Demon's Souls. Death Stranding, unfortunately, is not the showcase for this idea as it lacks in the very thing it should be: a video game. And I think Kojima couldn't be happier about this, as he edges closer and closer to the world of non-interactivity in Hollywood. If you want to play a good open world game from this year with variety to its core gameplay loop, and an interesting story with good characters, play Days Gone instead.    … Expand
  26. dark-phoenix
    Jan 20, 2020
    0
    Extremely shallow. Trailers and promotional stuff will fool you into thinking this game is about to be something epic and never done before, but it's all just surface level stuff: pretty graphics, a cast of A-list actors and an extremely pretentious "plot" that makes little to no sense, using every last lazy and cliche excuse it can to get away with it, such as: "It's not that it's boring,Extremely shallow. Trailers and promotional stuff will fool you into thinking this game is about to be something epic and never done before, but it's all just surface level stuff: pretty graphics, a cast of A-list actors and an extremely pretentious "plot" that makes little to no sense, using every last lazy and cliche excuse it can to get away with it, such as: "It's not that it's boring, YOU just don't get it", or even better: "Oh you're NOT suppose to understand it, that's the point!"

    So yeah, not good.    … Expand
  27. h0peL3SS
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Best movie that i played. If you are not interested in playing, the ending is great anyway. It’s worth playing for her sake.
  28. GmrX
    Jan 19, 2020
    5
    A very interesting take on THE ULTIMATE FETCH QUEST!!!!!! Brilliant story , Flawless acting , Amazing score , .........................

    BUT just a really Looong & slow fetch quest ie) THE LONGEST MGS fetch quest
  29. THEOLDBUNNY
    Jan 19, 2020
    0
    Нельзя какать!!!!! Почему? Если я хочу, почему я не могу нормально посрать?!
    Я не птица, чтобы спать и ссать одновременно!
  30. Alphaluna
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    This is a game I can't stop thinking about after days of finishing it, after 60+ hours and probably more as I continue playing it after the story has ended. This is a game that is not for everybody, but it's a AAA game that goes where games like Shadow of the Colossus or Journey went before. Providing you with a solitude experience of contemplation and amazement. And no, it's not just aThis is a game I can't stop thinking about after days of finishing it, after 60+ hours and probably more as I continue playing it after the story has ended. This is a game that is not for everybody, but it's a AAA game that goes where games like Shadow of the Colossus or Journey went before. Providing you with a solitude experience of contemplation and amazement. And no, it's not just a walking simulator. It gives you so many tools as your go through the game, you can create roads, ride bikes, travel through zip lines that you can place wherever you want and everything you do is at the same time connected with other people who left ladders or ropes for you in the way. It feels like a world connected even when you are by yourself as the game plays a lovely song from "Low Roar".

    This is the game for people who like hiking, sci-fi, and horror. Yes, you fight monsters, but while that is part of the game with a lot of spectacle, you will be wishing to be spending your time o delivering packages rather than fighting. Why? Because the weight system feels great, your decision making on what to take with you, will you take the difficult path or the longer route using a truck? How many deliveries can you take with you? Your decision and how you travel is up to you, and that sense of freedom and exploration is something few games can provide you.

    And the vistas....oh y god, the vistas. Well if Horizon Zero Dawn was like an Avatar beautiful World, and RDR2 was like a realistic beautiful look at our old western with beautiful landscapes. DS is like going to Marks, Venus, and every planet you think about it. I know it's supposed to be the earth after the Death Stranding event, but still. It loks bautiful and otherworldly.

    All that said this is not a game for those who want everything from the start. If you don't have patience I can see yourself getting bored. But if you're up to the challenge, just like hiking, when you get to the summit (8+ hours into the game) you'll start to get why this game is special.    … Expand
  31. empatix
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is not for everyone for sure. But I can’t remember the last time I got so emotional while playing a videogame. I couldn’t fall asleep for three hours after I finished this masterpiece. I’m not a fan of Kojima, I didn’t even knew who he was, when I started playing DS. I’m just sorry there are so many people who don’t like this game.
  32. Luxordj
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    The biggest delusion in my last ten years, Quiet would have got back her voice, just to say how ridiculous is this game....
  33. fckrianjohnson
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this generation, a Hideo Kojima game, do I need to say more?
    Just don't listen to the nintendo and xbox lovers, they are just bots.
  34. TakemymoneyEA
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    I'm from Russia. This is the best simulator of life in Russian Federation! Kodjima - genius
  35. DARKOBLIVIONGOD
    Dec 9, 2019
    0
    I was hoping for a game to live to its hype simply because it had all set up for a perfect game and potential. the only problem been the indulgence and thinking giving us half a game and the other half complete art with the graphics and music with tedious and monotenous missions and progression in every way possible. Having put something kojima learned from before wouldnt have been thatI was hoping for a game to live to its hype simply because it had all set up for a perfect game and potential. the only problem been the indulgence and thinking giving us half a game and the other half complete art with the graphics and music with tedious and monotenous missions and progression in every way possible. Having put something kojima learned from before wouldnt have been that difficult and made better plus something like a companion system some great 1st person moments and functions. Instead or this game having the self indulgence of i am art and basically we where going for a movie instead of what they gave us is very sad .the konami and kojima break up has truly gotten its toll on some more than others putting all of kojimas Fustration or sadness and determination into a game that feels more like its for a walking simulator and make the players feel kojimas negative emotions too thats the experience. You might find unless you prepared yourself for something else and made yourself believe it.… Expand
  36. Dzojyy
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Piece of art, this is my only description about this outstanding game! I never played Hideo Kojima games, but some people recommended/convinced me play this one.
    From the start it was garbage ( 1-8 hours ) but after, if you understand game it is, you will be keep playing end of the game. And finish ? It blow your mind

    Thanks
  37. Pepocool
    Jan 17, 2020
    4
    Mucho hype, y poca cosa. Luego de las obras maestras de Metal Gear, Kojima sorprende con este juego aburrido. Me dormí jugando al menos 5 veces y no es broma. La historia está bien, pero es corta para el juego que es tan largo. El sonido y los gráficos son muy buenos. El mundo abierto, es muy desolado, no hay nada, ni me dieron ganas de explorarlo.
    Me apuré para terminar el juego
  38. TonyD1985
    Jan 17, 2020
    3
    I really enjoy the idea of "bringing people together," the complexity of the story, and a different type of enemy and gaming experience. But that is about all I enjoy about it. I was extremely excited to play and the story seems pretty original. However, the menu difficulty and the lack of explaination of what things do and why youre doing it makes me completely disregard the idea of playing
  39. Fluxburner
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Firstly this is A game for mature gamers. If your under 20 years old you probably won't like this game as you all mostly have short attention spans and this game mechanic won't suit your gaming evolution.We get it but your low ratings are all unjustified as you didn't do your homework on the game before you purchased it and frankly its evolution is probably years ahead of your personalFirstly this is A game for mature gamers. If your under 20 years old you probably won't like this game as you all mostly have short attention spans and this game mechanic won't suit your gaming evolution.We get it but your low ratings are all unjustified as you didn't do your homework on the game before you purchased it and frankly its evolution is probably years ahead of your personal gaming development.
    With that out of the way this game is one of the best and probably the most original game concept of 2019 period, sure it has a WTF story line ?, and infact thats what makes it so good, the concepts and ideas grafted into this game are nothing short of brilliant. It is fresh and original and no one that has gamed for 30 years can say otherwise the graphics are amazing and the facial graphics are the best I've seen ever in any game developed EVER, did I mention the soundtrack also nice as Sam can replay the tracks anytime in game you like. If you complete all the side missions as well this game has easily 100 hrs playing scope. Although it does get long winded and monotonous near the last act of the game the journey is worth it. Just remember to use your "options" controller button to skip through the fluff. Play this game with a headset on and experience the real feeling when you first encounter BT's for the first time. Forget the kiddy reviews listed , read the real one's and experience a game you would never conceive.A masterpiece in gaming and thanks for the fresh ideas Kojima even if you did get a little lost in your own story narrative at times.This game is a bold Odyssey of exploration and discovery and must be played in it's entitreity to appreciate the games magic easily a 9.5/10 and in my top 10 games of 2019    … Expand
  40. DeeNinja
    Jan 16, 2020
    5
    A surprisingly fun game considering how little there is to do. Absolutely bananas story. Very cool experience
  41. Hyper-Dash
    Jan 16, 2020
    7
    The premise is easy enough. But in a typical Kojima fashion, there's so much more to this simple plot. However, the writing is a clusterf_ck of cryptic nonsense. Part naive, part silly, and all too convoluted the writing did nothing to keep the player emotionally engaged.

    The core gameplay is what makes this game enjoyable. And the multiplayer aspect (heavily borrowed from Dark Souls    The premise is easy enough. But in a typical Kojima fashion, there's so much more to this simple plot. However, the writing is a clusterf_ck of cryptic nonsense. Part naive, part silly, and all too convoluted the writing did nothing to keep the player emotionally engaged.

    The core gameplay is what makes this game enjoyable. And the multiplayer aspect (heavily borrowed from Dark Souls and exceptionally well expanded) really shines.

    I'd still give this game an 8 despite the writing, however there's another negative aspect that needs to be addressed. It's the controls and the aiming. It might work perfectly fine for the delivery gameplay; but not for the bossfights. You strafe like you're ice skating and the aiming is too floaty, making targeting an enemy unnecessarily awkward.

    There was this fight where you had to dodge the enemy's attack and you can tell that the controls was not designed for such occasion.    … Expand
  42. denni5m
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    A game for mature players that dont have to shoot something every 10 seconds to enjoy a videogame. Excellent in almost every way and is just let down by lack of depth to mission requirements and no skill tree or way to spend xp(likes) so getting xp is pointless. That said the gameplay is a excellent mix of exploration, inventory management strategy and a risk vs reward terrain traversalA game for mature players that dont have to shoot something every 10 seconds to enjoy a videogame. Excellent in almost every way and is just let down by lack of depth to mission requirements and no skill tree or way to spend xp(likes) so getting xp is pointless. That said the gameplay is a excellent mix of exploration, inventory management strategy and a risk vs reward terrain traversal game loop. Also dark souls style hint sharing with ability to share building and items adds a community feel to the game. Only gripes about it are that it becomes a bit repetitive in the last half of the game and its difficulty curve is weird. It starts off really difficult and then gets easier as it goes on in large sections of the game and you dont really have a need for your cool new toys by the last half of the game except for some excellent mountain missions. Also no replay value because once you have explored the map there is no point playing anymore, i found myself only doing story missions and no side ones as I just wanted to go to the next area. 8.5/10 but on here a ten to counteract the zero bombs. Deserves a quick playthrough by all serious gamers as its very unique and the world is very immersive.… Expand
  43. Haterdeathstra
    Jan 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Malisimo vengo de parte de sasel adiós vivo en la puerta del sótano, adiós, viva la calvicie de sasesandia… Expand
  44. Oktubre87
    Jan 16, 2020
    10
    Epico , Kojima no decepciona .. igual esperamos un Nuevo Silent hill más ansiosos que nunca ..
  45. HSuke
    Jan 15, 2020
    4
    You know all those boring fetch missions that you hate doing in other games? Death Stranding is nothing but fetch missions. It's so tedious to move around and deliver items. The story makes very little logic sense. The combat is absolutely dismal with the dumbest AIs who have horrible pathing and just sit around waiting for you to shoot them. It's a badly-designed game with a AAA budget.
  46. gameplayspy
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hermoso juego, por mas que pasas horas caminando, tengo que decir que al final vale completamente la pena, un final super emotivo que te deja bastante satisfecho, por cierto si lo juegas ya odiando a kojima existe una gran probabilidad que el juego no te guste, pero si tienes tiempo y eres de mente abierta este juego es para vos… Expand
  47. Barrymore45
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    "Golf is a good walk spoiled"
    Death strandings gameplay reminds me of golf. Not mechanicaly or requiring similair skills, but purely its ability to ruin an otherwise pleasant walk. The opening chapters intruduces a beautiful world that begs to be explored, and graphically speaking this game is probably the best I've ever seen. The opening chapters are all about delivering objects on foot,    "Golf is a good walk spoiled"
    Death strandings gameplay reminds me of golf. Not mechanicaly or requiring similair skills, but purely its ability to ruin an otherwise pleasant walk. The opening chapters intruduces a beautiful world that begs to be explored, and graphically speaking this game is probably the best I've ever seen. The opening chapters are all about delivering objects on foot, and with minimal obstacles the game is at least an enjoyable walk. When you are running around the barren landscapes theres something cathartic and relaxing to be enjoyed here. In addition the soundtrack kicks in during quiet moments which adds to the experience with some of the best music Ive heard recently in a game.

    As the game progresses, new obstacles are added to the game, BT enemies (stealth vs stealth encounters) will slow you down and try to damage your cargo. Mules will try to steal your cargo and terrorists will try to kill you. Rain will come down in droves (aka "timefall") which will damage your gear and cargo. Snow will cause you to move slowly, and damage cargo as well. These obstacles are all introduced to the game to add variety, peril and challenge. But all they do is spoil this games only true gameplay strength; a good walk.

    Whenever these obstacles show up, you are rarely in the mood for their nonsense. They are either irritating to the point of discouraging the player to even bother, or they waste your time in the most insulting way outside of a mobile phone EA game. The quests require a lot of backtracking, tedious marches or annoying drives (hitting tiny boulders causes the vehicle to grind to a halt, and they are very difficult to control). Absolutely no part of this amounts to fun. Stealth and combat is serviceable, though , but nothing special. The game would be better without them. Dealing with these obstacles can be easier with the right gear, to the point of it being a simple lock and key mechanic. If, however, you dare to not carry each of the right keys then your in for a bad time. In a game where carry weight is a significant factor, carrying all the right gear is tedious and actively discouraged. As well as unintentional backtracking (through mission failures etc) there is a significant amount of intended backtracking. In a game thats already far too long, this padding is entirely unecessary.

    Multiplayer aspects are strong, where players can use structures built by others to skip parts of the game. The fact that this is a celebrated feature shows how weak the gameplay is.

    The main hook of the game is its narrative. The story is very unique here, and keeps the player wanting to find out more about the world.
    The dialogue, acting and writing is generally very good. If it wasn't, then this reviewer would not have put up with the rest of the game, and it would remain uncompleted. The story can come across as pretentious at times but that is my main gripe.

    To conclude, music, graphics, story and multiplayer are all excellent. Gameplay is king however, and in this aspect Death Stranding falls down dramatically. It wastes your time and overall the payoff isnt worth the effort. I cannot reccomend this game, however i can reccomend watching the cutscenes or a stort synopsis. If you do insist on playing it, put it on easy and run past all the obstacles.    … Expand
  48. Nifon
    Jan 15, 2020
    5
    A game with heavy wrong game design choices, and a disappointment that is more than heavy for me. How many unfulfilled expectations to find yourself playing a product comparable to an early access game. While you perform for all hours of play only and exclusively delivery missions that are generally identical to common fetch-quests, in the context of a rather weak plot and with anA game with heavy wrong game design choices, and a disappointment that is more than heavy for me. How many unfulfilled expectations to find yourself playing a product comparable to an early access game. While you perform for all hours of play only and exclusively delivery missions that are generally identical to common fetch-quests, in the context of a rather weak plot and with an unconvincing writing.… Expand
  49. LadisIaus
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    эту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были оченьэту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были очень атмосферные и классные треки, но можно и получше), также геймплей, как я считаю, можно было сделать немного разнообразнее. Даже я, человек, затёрший до дыр rdr 2, моментами скучал в середине игры, не долго конечно, но моменты были.… Expand
  50. Dventura
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in every way. Unlike 99% of games made today that are recycled from one another. However, I’m not sure how long it takes to complete the story (maybe 50 hours?), so you need to have a lot of patience and time for the payoff.
  51. dyne_laike
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    A lot of people caviat this game as not for everyone, and that's a bad way to look at anything. This is an utterly unique game and if you let it take you in, it's easily the most immersive experience you will have in a video game. At times the interface and menu's are difficult, but when you realize all their quirks, you come to realize the controls are exactly what they need to be.A lot of people caviat this game as not for everyone, and that's a bad way to look at anything. This is an utterly unique game and if you let it take you in, it's easily the most immersive experience you will have in a video game. At times the interface and menu's are difficult, but when you realize all their quirks, you come to realize the controls are exactly what they need to be. It's a complex and relaxing game most of the time, and it takes a lot as a player to work through, but all it's difficulties and challenges highlight the one thing this game does that no other ever has, and that is theme. The theme in this game is the connections between people, and every design quirk, plot point, and arduous mountain climb all work to emphasize that theme. It's a lonely journey, but the connections you make along the way will give you a sense that it was all worth it. This isn't a game that gratifies you, this is a journey you take that pays itself off immensely in the end. Easily the best crafted ending I've seen in a game.
    The most important thing I look at a game is how it stays with you, and will I play it again. I equate it most with another great narrative game whos gameplay was not enjoyable, "The Last of Us" but the difference is, the payoff in this is much more profound. This is a game that you won't ever forget, and eventually will draw you in again. In the Last of us, after the damn super zombies get shivved for the last time, I never wanted to play it again. I remember the Giraffe and the end, but nothing about the play really drew me in for a 2nd run. It's impact is totally on a first go round. This one will compel me to play again long into the future.
    Yes, it can be a grind, like almost every game these days, whether it's collecting pointless garbage in any grand theft auto or any monotonous deathmatches in any first person shooter you play online. The difference is the rewards for the grind are truly there in game. These continuous missions build the relationship with each person you meet, and the rewards for maximizing that all make the journey easier. Every improvement is a blessing that you earn with hard work, and by the end you turn it into a fun Disney ride for every travel. But you have to earn it through work and with the connections you build in the game, and with the players whom leave stuff to help you out.
    This isn't a game that gratifies you, its a profound amount of work for quite the compelling reward. It's a plot of **** nonsense, that makes total sense and ties together perfectly because every aspect follows one cohesive theme. This is a game for everyone, it's value comes through work, through challenges, and there is utterly nothing else like it nor will there ever be. Most negative critiques I read have complaints that show me the people didn't actually play it, just either watched someone else play it or quit because it doesn't have enough blinking lights and bright colors to satisfy the animal brain.
    So go into it with an open mindset, put the weight of the world on your impossibly strong back, and take a journey that will bring you somewhere you will never experience again, and will certainly never forget.    … Expand
  52. dfndr09
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most emotional experiences of my life! The atmosphere of the game is wonderful. The story by the end is mindblowing! More people need to play this masterpiece.
  53. DigitalExplorer
    Jan 14, 2020
    4
    The game has cool concepts, a great imagination, and breathtaking environments. It’s neat to wonder and learn the reason for the stranding. But, I mean BUT, it’s gameplay is extremely boring, repetitive, and the combat is unrewarding to say the least. I can’t recommend this game as it is exactly what others have said, It’s a hiking simulator. It’s very niche and would only appeal to a veryThe game has cool concepts, a great imagination, and breathtaking environments. It’s neat to wonder and learn the reason for the stranding. But, I mean BUT, it’s gameplay is extremely boring, repetitive, and the combat is unrewarding to say the least. I can’t recommend this game as it is exactly what others have said, It’s a hiking simulator. It’s very niche and would only appeal to a very specific group of people. Watch let’s plays before purchasing to see if you are in this group.… Expand
  54. awn007
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    I loved it, I do understand many people won't like this style of game but I found it very satisfying to play. If you think you'll like it don't be afraid to give it a try.
  55. Kprof7ks
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    I hated DS at the first. I got disappointed and it was seeing boring game. How wrong I were.! The beginning is too slow and you will suffer, but after you progress and get some "features", you will feel the magic of DS. The challenge of finishing the delivery and see amazing landscapes in though terrain. I really cannot explain. It's like Dark Souls, you will be addicted to DS. You can'tI hated DS at the first. I got disappointed and it was seeing boring game. How wrong I were.! The beginning is too slow and you will suffer, but after you progress and get some "features", you will feel the magic of DS. The challenge of finishing the delivery and see amazing landscapes in though terrain. I really cannot explain. It's like Dark Souls, you will be addicted to DS. You can't give up before half of Fragile's phase.… Expand
  56. chjachn
    Jan 14, 2020
    0
    Bad game design, money wasted. The truck is undriveable on snow. Game mechanics are poor. Boring walking simulator.
  57. Dolen
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    When it is realized that more than half of the budget has been wasted only for the actors, and to sponsor the game, it is perfectly clear how the who paid for this was the gameplay of the game.
    This game is based on being a courier simulator, delivering stuff from point A to point B throughout the entire game. And the game also suffers from major flaws, especially in the gameplay, in the    When it is realized that more than half of the budget has been wasted only for the actors, and to sponsor the game, it is perfectly clear how the who paid for this was the gameplay of the game.
    This game is based on being a courier simulator, delivering stuff from point A to point B throughout the entire game. And the game also suffers from major flaws, especially in the gameplay, in the battles against the bosses, in the ai of the enemies, and in the total absence of challenge. But it also has nice graphics and a good soundtrack. But for what it offers, it's a poorly conceived game. And for this reason that would need that those funds spent on famous actors to be spent on creating better gameplay than this.    … Expand
  58. Tatovr
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Since there's a lot of misinformation (and strict lies) about the mechanics and what you can and can't do in this game I will elaborate a simple reviews with the mechanics and the aspects of DS that I think are worth to highlight.

    Game play: The main point is as everyone have already saw, the deliver of different types of cargo from point A to point B. This however is mixed with:    Since there's a lot of misinformation (and strict lies) about the mechanics and what you can and can't do in this game I will elaborate a simple reviews with the mechanics and the aspects of DS that I think are worth to highlight.

    Game play: The main point is as everyone have already saw, the deliver of different types of cargo from point A to point B. This however is mixed with: environmental hazard, physical and realistic reactions to the terrain that no other AAA has and that apply to both Sam and his enemies. Stealth, gun play and a whole weaponry that goes from boleadora pistol, assault rifles, grenades until missile launchers. All of this you can use or build, together with all this you can use or build, along with shelters of different types, bridges, stairs, climbing anchors, different types of exoskeletons that help improve your performance when moving in different kinds of terrain, thermal patches, gas masks, cars, motorcycles, in short; that the game is giving you new options to overcome the new challenges that it proposes every hour or hour and a half. So to everyone out there saying that the game is all cinematic and no game play well, go and play it (also this is one of Kojima's game with less cinematics that, at least, I remember).

    Finally, the game has multiple bosses (those that seemed too easy, I think a weak point in the game is the absence of a real challenge regarding the fights, at least in the normal difficulty).
    All of the above is presented with a really compelling and original story, marvelous graphics and NO DLC. For all of this reasons I think Death Stranding is one of the best games of the year and one of the best I've played (and I played a lot). Few to no one creator try to sell such a risky proposal and that is something that all gamers should value.

    10/10    … Expand
  59. Nevin
    Jan 13, 2020
    1
    Actually the worst game I've played in recent years. Boring, frustrating, and a pain to play.
  60. himanshu1998
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    No game can make walking , running and climbing so interesting .Death stranding does it.
    Main story is about 50 hours long .
    The sound , graphics and the music which comes while walking long stretches of land is amazing
    The surprising twist at the end is worth the wait considering how long it is.
  61. jas_on
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    I started this game with a guarded but open mind and I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it. The attention to detail is amazing. My least favorite parts were where the game took away your agency and forced you to play a certain way (such as in certain fights or story missions) but that's mostly because what the game does best is give you freedom to play your way. Any aspect of the gameI started this game with a guarded but open mind and I was blown away by how much I enjoyed it. The attention to detail is amazing. My least favorite parts were where the game took away your agency and forced you to play a certain way (such as in certain fights or story missions) but that's mostly because what the game does best is give you freedom to play your way. Any aspect of the game play you choose to commit yourself to and dig deep on (building structures, fostering relationships with outpost residents, recovering stolen packages from enemy NPC camps) are mostly optional but able to be doubled down on and provide satisfying game play.

    I'd never played a Kojima game before Death Stranding, but I'm a fan now.    … Expand
  62. Nozum
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    My game of the year, and it may be the best game i have ever played. Such a masterpiece! You really just have to play it, instead of making an opinion based on YouTube videos.
  63. MAICONJ5
    Jan 13, 2020
    10
    o que eu posso dizer de Death Stranding, é uma experiência que vai além de um game, não acreditava que seria uma obra prima, é tudo diferente do que temos hoje, é uma game com um enredo lindo e triste, jogadores que não tem sensibilidade e que só gostam de um estilo de game não terão a sensação maravilhosa quando o game termina. Jogando Death Stranding não consigo enxergar os outros gameso que eu posso dizer de Death Stranding, é uma experiência que vai além de um game, não acreditava que seria uma obra prima, é tudo diferente do que temos hoje, é uma game com um enredo lindo e triste, jogadores que não tem sensibilidade e que só gostam de um estilo de game não terão a sensação maravilhosa quando o game termina. Jogando Death Stranding não consigo enxergar os outros games da mesma maneira, não vi até hoje um game com tanta inovação e qualidade, não sei se consigo jogar outro game que seja inferior a este, só quem fez 100% do game antes de finalizar descobriu diversos itens e coisas novas no game. O mundo de DS se encaixa perfeitamente no enredo não tem como ser diferente.
    peço aos jogadores Raiz que jogam esse games, você que SÓ joga fortinite, R6, GTA e etc nem devem opinar sobre este game e se possível nem comprar.    … Expand
  64. Lemonade1408
    Jan 13, 2020
    6
    I wanted to love this game and for a time I did, but after 25 hours or so I gave up as the core gameplay loop is very repetitive

    There are a few standout moments in the game which are awesome, but 80% of the game is just walking/driving back and fore between checkpoints dropping off parcels The first few time I went through BT or Mule areas were brilliant but then after awhile it    I wanted to love this game and for a time I did, but after 25 hours or so I gave up as the core gameplay loop is very repetitive

    There are a few standout moments in the game which are awesome, but 80% of the game is just walking/driving back and fore between checkpoints dropping off parcels

    The first few time I went through BT or Mule areas were brilliant but then after awhile it just becomes the same grind    … Expand
  65. 1likejam
    Jan 13, 2020
    2
    I largely bought this game based on positive critic review. On the surface the game is narratively and technically innovative, but dig a little deeper and you soon realise its wilfully obscure, repetitive, and contrived. The game has very little logic or sense, and often it feels like this has been done pretentiously. Mostly the game is basic fetch tasks that offer no gratification overI largely bought this game based on positive critic review. On the surface the game is narratively and technically innovative, but dig a little deeper and you soon realise its wilfully obscure, repetitive, and contrived. The game has very little logic or sense, and often it feels like this has been done pretentiously. Mostly the game is basic fetch tasks that offer no gratification over mostly empty landscapes that offer no engagement. The cut scenes are long winded, repetitive, and boring. The game had such potential but ultimately is stunningly dull.

    The only positives I can give is its choice and integration of the music is done very well, the environmental design is wonderful, and the graphics are great. But unfortunately that does not make up for the incredibly boring and confusing game play.    … Expand
  66. monkeyscr0tuum
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is amazing and one of the greatest games to come out of the last ten years. You need to play this
  67. RuriGokou
    Jan 12, 2020
    6
    Whoever said it was right. This game is just a 60 dollar Netflix drama with commercials (the deliveries) as an in-between each 2 hour long cut scene. I'll still platinum it since it's a rather time consuming but easy one.

    Still Death Stranding is too expensive for the very little game play you actually get. You could hardly call it a game since all you do is just walk around like one of    Whoever said it was right. This game is just a 60 dollar Netflix drama with commercials (the deliveries) as an in-between each 2 hour long cut scene. I'll still platinum it since it's a rather time consuming but easy one.

    Still Death Stranding is too expensive for the very little game play you actually get. You could hardly call it a game since all you do is just walk around like one of those walking simulators. Should have just been a movie or cg animation movie if Kojima wanted to spend so much effort on the cut scenes.    … Expand
  68. Komodo_
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Kojimas first time working with Sony is pretty excellent but still has some problems, the game seems to drag on for far too long, once you finish the story you’ll be dreading the thought of continuing Sams ups route, the endgame snow areas are a pain and unfun to navigate through, the story oozes Kojimas touch, however there are some certain cutscenes make me cringe. However the style ofKojimas first time working with Sony is pretty excellent but still has some problems, the game seems to drag on for far too long, once you finish the story you’ll be dreading the thought of continuing Sams ups route, the endgame snow areas are a pain and unfun to navigate through, the story oozes Kojimas touch, however there are some certain cutscenes make me cringe. However the style of gameplay, is quite refreshing from other titles out today. Good game.… Expand
  69. Wam7412
    Jan 12, 2020
    6
    Je n'ai pas fini le jeu car le game play et teop répétitif. Mais l'histoire est quand même intéressante.
  70. GABRIELHGB1999
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kojima me decepcionou, jogo vazio, apenas caminhada de 40 minutos, pessoal só esta gostando por causa do kojima… Expand
  71. Bolta
    Jan 12, 2020
    2
    After 40hours i'm really disapointed , gameplay was slow and bad, really boring to travel like a Fedex members, just the graphics are good, but graphics doesn't make a game good !
  72. SonyboyZ
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    The game is not without flaws, but its history, the game of actors won my heart, I really liked it, and the gameplay is not as bad as they think about it.
  73. IPV
    Jan 11, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So so game... Much more expected from the beginning. Courier like simulator)… Expand
  74. hrustin67
    Jan 11, 2020
    0
    This has got to be worse game out there, unless you always dreamed of what it would be like to be a pack mule..... HORRIBLE
  75. TheJMan
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    I can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that gamesI can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that games SHOULD be fun, right? Otherwise what's the point. But this game is clearly trying to invoke a certain feeling from you, albeit frustration, anger, exhuastion, sadness, etc. and I think it's gonna resonate in various ways for all kinds of people who are open to try it. You still may not like it but if you're ever looking for a completely unique, original experience then look no further. But me? I love this game. I really do. Yes, you're delivering packages but there's much more to it than that and delivering these packages can be strangely addicting and satisfying. It's a strategy game in a lot of ways and the way it implements multiplayer is nothing short of brilliant. I found myself building structures to help not only myself but others, often having my structures overwhelmed with likes given to me by other people who encountered them. It invoked a great feeling and it was awesome when someone would leave a helpful thing for me, especially when I needed it at the time. To me, THAT was what I found fun. The passion put into the game is undeniable and it shows. It truly feels like a long journey and it's very immersive due to the sound design and visuals being top notch. The narritive, I think is well told, very intriguing and clearly has a message that it wants to convey, though expect it to be in a very "Kojima" manner, but nontheless, easy enough to understand within the rules that universe establishes. Cutscenes CAN get lengthy from time to time but I couldn't help but be mesmerized during each one. They're shot so expertly and well acted that I was hooked to every scene, which was also fantastically emphasised by the AMAZING soundtrack this game has. Both the Original score and the songs borrowed from other artists simply just works for this...That's all I can say. I'll be walking along, making a delivery and a certain feeling will be going through my head and this song will suddenly come on and it just fits that moment perfectly and helps reinforce the way I happen to be thinking and feeling at that particular point in the game, with the environment I'm trekking through. If you just play along and let it do it's thing, it makes for some really special moments on your journey. I've downloaded at least 10 songs from this game onto my phone. A mix of the OST and the borrowed songs. Music is just perfectly implemented every time and I've never seen anything quite like it with a game. It's special. I've been frustrated by the game at times, yes. It's not perfect at all and I can see why it's so polarizing amongst the community of people who have actually played it, but I couldn't help but be on the side that loves it a lot. I played a 110 hours by the time I was done attaining the Platinum trophy for it and I'm still thinking about the game long after it ended. So many things I truly loved about it. If you ever bring yourself to give this game a chance, go for it. It honestly might surprise you, as it did with me.… Expand
  76. Disho
    Nov 22, 2019
    5
    Worst game...movie ever! Kojima should not receive a single award this year. But hey, he put Geoff Keighley in the game, So..
  77. bitlazar
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Good
    - Best graphics so far in PS4
    - Music is perfect fitted to the context, relaxing, amazing - Fictional engaging story - Makes you reflect about life - Gameplay feels so natural - Variety of things to do, missions, terrains, weather (missing day night cycle though) - Emotional game, makes you care. Funny too. Not my thing - Boss battles - Repetitive delivery cut scenes, had to skip    Good
    - Best graphics so far in PS4
    - Music is perfect fitted to the context, relaxing, amazing
    - Fictional engaging story
    - Makes you reflect about life
    - Gameplay feels so natural
    - Variety of things to do, missions, terrains, weather (missing day night cycle though)
    - Emotional game, makes you care. Funny too.

    Not my thing
    - Boss battles
    - Repetitive delivery cut scenes, had to skip them all the time

    Added this one to my masterpiece collection (GTA5, all Metal Gear, Red Death R., Metro, Last of Us). You really need to take your time to enjoy this game. I personally turned off the online mode because I didn't like to see bridges, etc. poping up to help me. Don't need to rush, plan your deliveries, you have multiple ways to accomplish them. In this game you can't carry everything you see. Objects have weight, dimensions and affect your performance, movements. This is why this game is so revolutionary, I wondered why no one ever thought about this before.

    There are no perfect games that would fit everyone wishes, so don't criticize just because you don't like 1 or 2 things. The overall experience is really satisfying, I'll remember this game forever as one of the best I've played.

    Thanks Kojima team.    … Expand
  78. Gyktp
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .
  79. SASISTER998
    Jan 11, 2020
    7
    С самого начала было непонятно, о чём будет игра, но при этом я её очень ждал и в целом мне она понравилась. Но я ожидал от игры больше сюжета, чем геймплея, а получил обратную ситуацию. Игру называют "симулятор ходьбы", и это совершенно верное утверждение, НО какой это симулятор ходьбы... На столько глубокой проработки ходьбы я не видел никогда. Я провёл в игре 45 часов, но увидел и узналС самого начала было непонятно, о чём будет игра, но при этом я её очень ждал и в целом мне она понравилась. Но я ожидал от игры больше сюжета, чем геймплея, а получил обратную ситуацию. Игру называют "симулятор ходьбы", и это совершенно верное утверждение, НО какой это симулятор ходьбы... На столько глубокой проработки ходьбы я не видел никогда. Я провёл в игре 45 часов, но увидел и узнал о механике и секретах далеко не всё, спасибо YouTube. Так же заслуживает внимания асинхронный мультиплеер. Он не только идеально ложиться на геймплей, но и на саму идею игры - объединение. И всё это в игре генерирует такие ситуации, что некоторые вылазки дарят эмоций больше, чем целые AAA-игры. Но то что в игре получилось не очень, так это сюжет. Есть логические дыры, плохо и глупо поданная экспозиция, динамика истории страдает, в начале и в конце мы больше смотрим кат-сцены, нежели играем в игру. Но это не отменяет того, что Death Stranding подарила мне уникальные эмоции, которые я никогда не получал от AAA-игр в этом поколении. Где во главе угла, в плане механики, была не самая, на первый взгляд, хорошая идея, но чертовски хорошо исполнена. Я хочу, чтобы на рынке была больше подобных игр, которые не боятся рисков. Но видно сами игроки не привыкли рисковать, о чём говорят не самые хорошие продажи и глупые отзывы от части игроков.… Expand
  80. kunmi
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Death stranding is definitely my Game of The Year. Let's dive in!

    Quick Summary: An open-world game with a very (almost) empty world (akin to games like Last Guardian, Shadow of the Colossus, Ico etc). Due to some environmental dangers, people live in underground bunkers and rely on porters to help deliver items. it is not totally empty because you occasionally run into other ''porters',    Death stranding is definitely my Game of The Year. Let's dive in!

    Quick Summary:
    An open-world game with a very (almost) empty world (akin to games like Last Guardian, Shadow of the Colossus, Ico etc). Due to some environmental dangers, people live in underground bunkers and rely on porters to help deliver items. it is not totally empty because you occasionally run into other ''porters', Mules/thieves, trigger happy terrorists, BTs. You are tasked with reconnecting the world and reconnect America while you experience some epic story-telling, ADDICTIVE gameplay, soothing score and satisfying ending.

    Plot: 10/10
    - Spot on!! absolutely engaging Sci-Fi story. It is very heavy on the sci-fi genre, with crosses into 'horror' and fantasy. The storytelling is deep! Every cutscene, even the tiny memory flashes all tie-up in the end.
    - The story develops slowly, suspenseful but intentionally to for you to draw up conclusions and conspiracies - before some crazy - WTF reveal moments that will keep you gobsmacked and emotional (due to some head-swelling moments). Feel free to jump into conclusions, that is the point.
    - There is an explanation for everything! (think of one thing you don't see or can't do; 24 hr cycle? no animals? game-over and continues? there are explanations.

    Gameplay: 11/10
    Now, if you do not like games like "Shadow of the Colossus" or "Last Guardian", it may take a while for it to grow on you.
    - Its gameplay is highly relaxing, you move across a gorgeous landscape, discover some soothing songs and just walk, it is very relaxing.
    - FREEDOM! no pathway, you chart your own course! scale mountains, exhaust your supplies, batteries and finally completing a tough delivery can be super satisfying. This is the only OpenWorld game where I bothered about sidequests. They were addictive
    - The map is not limited, you can go as far as the lands go, there are no ships and you can't swim (so deal with waters at the end of the world).
    - Walking, staggering and balancing gameplay can be very immersive, especially on mountainous terrains.
    - Yes, the fight scenes are not engaging as such; but after some time; you realize the game is not about the fight mechanics, and you have infinite continues DOOMS. ;)
    - The strand system, oh PERFECT fit. The game throws some tough missions at you, make you suffer through a region, and then finally allows you to link the area - and you have this sense of relief! well, executed.

    Graphics: 11/10
    Best looking game on PS4 this year, motion capture are super detailed; You can tell these are seasoned actors; they really relieve the characters they play. It makes the long cutscenes really interesting to watch.
    The world is detailed!!! lush grees, drylands, rocks. Change of terrain when BTs get you! awesome.

    Sound: 10/10
    The songs in this game are really soothing; usually discovered in very quiet and wide areas; camera pans out to let you absorb the details, then the music comes on. This gives it a really aesthetic feel. Perhaps some of the songs are average, but the way they are presented. Good Job!

    CONCLUSION:
    You cannot enjoy this game by watching someone play it. You have to experience it yourself to really feel the immersion. I love it and finally, I get it cannot be for everyone. We all have our tastes.

    This game is definitely not for you if:
    - You are impatient
    - You hate hiking
    - You hate Shadow of Colossus / Last Guardian.
    - You are big on hack/slash.

    Dive in, experience it; whatever the case! They will be waiting for you on the beach!    … Expand
  81. TheTacoShack
    Jan 10, 2020
    1
    Gets a point for the awesome soundtrack and unique environment. Gameplay is dreadfully boring
  82. asecin
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    hi. im huge fan of kojima and before when i had work and wasnt sick i was able to afford buying his games, but this latest one is so expensive and people keep complaining about it. if you brought it and you do not like it, me as a long time kojima fan, should be able to try it and see what the fuzz is all about. im upset i cannot afford games anymore since i became sick and lost my job andhi. im huge fan of kojima and before when i had work and wasnt sick i was able to afford buying his games, but this latest one is so expensive and people keep complaining about it. if you brought it and you do not like it, me as a long time kojima fan, should be able to try it and see what the fuzz is all about. im upset i cannot afford games anymore since i became sick and lost my job and my savings. its a long story but hopefully someone can donate this game to me so i can experience it. ive been trying really hard to get a copy but im in such debt with medical bills and my health is rapidly deteriorating, its hard. i want to play this though at home and experience some peace and get that "connection" the game talks about. I am sure there must be some good people out there to donate this game to me, please. If you dont like it, what are you going to do with it?? Let someone in need experience it. I always kept collecting Kojima games until disaster struck. Thats so unfortunate… Expand
  83. Grabdevald
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Если коротко, по геймплею игра не самая шикарная. Как-то практически все одинаково. Сюжет шедевральный, стоит пройти до конца. Управление и интерфейс удобны, игра здесь заставляет думать, расчитывать все наперёд и т.п.(но боёвка говно). Атмосфера здесь реально отличается от очень многих игр. Ты прямо чувствуешь ее всегда. Наверное с самого начала и до конца держит в какой-то страннойЕсли коротко, по геймплею игра не самая шикарная. Как-то практически все одинаково. Сюжет шедевральный, стоит пройти до конца. Управление и интерфейс удобны, игра здесь заставляет думать, расчитывать все наперёд и т.п.(но боёвка говно). Атмосфера здесь реально отличается от очень многих игр. Ты прямо чувствуешь ее всегда. Наверное с самого начала и до конца держит в какой-то странной эйфории?(я не знаю как это назвать).… Expand
  84. Poulskiy
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    It’s genius! I was exited, I laughed, I cried.. best game of 2019 for me. Yes gameplay is carrier simulator, but game makes you want to deliver this f...n box!
  85. Cmarin777
    Jan 10, 2020
    0
    Kojima fan here.... This is the most boring game I played in my entire life. 8 hours in hoping it gets better, but it didnt. Pure trash. On ny way to the store to get something else.
  86. NikitaAntonov
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Игра прекрасна. Сюжет бомба + анимации. Выделю только один минус баги с проходам вещей за текстурку
  87. ossapev
    Jan 10, 2020
    6
    troppo noioso,nessuna varietà di gameplay,storia senza nessun senso,con delle boss fight inutili e stupide,ma come potrebbe piacere un gioco dove si è corrieri nel vero senso della parola,sufficienza per ottima grafica,buon motore di gioco(decima) e bug assenti almeno per la mia esperienza di gioco
  88. TommyPhoenix
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    A truly thrilling experience. One can only enjoy this game if one sacrifices enough time to it. Death stranding sucked me in and after finishing the story I felt connected with it. It is about connection after all. This game may be a little harder to understand in some aspects but it gives you the opportunity to be Sam Porter Bridges and by be I really mean feel and live like him along theA truly thrilling experience. One can only enjoy this game if one sacrifices enough time to it. Death stranding sucked me in and after finishing the story I felt connected with it. It is about connection after all. This game may be a little harder to understand in some aspects but it gives you the opportunity to be Sam Porter Bridges and by be I really mean feel and live like him along the long walking journey. I had a slight problem with the pacing of the game though, there were moments when many of my actions felt repetitive, story started to feel boring for its simplicity during one of the first chapters for a long period of time but the speed caught up eventually and things started to be interesting again. Of course there is always the option of doing main missions only for an uninterrupted experience. To sum up, if you have the time, then this game is definitely for you.… Expand
  89. mesckawe
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    one of the greatest and deepest games ive ever played.
    game is arthouse. game is not for mainstream lovers, but this experience worth your attention.
  90. Sahne
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    The best review is that I still think about this game after a few weeks. I can't forget Death Stranding and I miss this feeling when I traveled this world with silence and peaceful joy, and lister to Low Roar music. Masterpiece, but not for everyone. If something is doing to be for all of us, in the end, is for none of us.
  91. Gamer_Shepard
    Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Most Beautiful Game Ever... With a worthy story and good characters... Don't look at negative reviews from Xbots or generic online gamers who know nothing apart from shooting...! Easily my Game of the year 2019
  92. Isaiahgs24
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS!! This game was the most emotionally connected I’ve ever been to a game and a STORY! The negative reviews I cannot judge.. this journey of a game is not for everyone.. the story is very very complex and the gameplay to me is fantastic and engaging with beautiful visuals. However some may find it repetitive or boring.. personally I felt it as relaxing. Carrying packages andNO SPOILERS!! This game was the most emotionally connected I’ve ever been to a game and a STORY! The negative reviews I cannot judge.. this journey of a game is not for everyone.. the story is very very complex and the gameplay to me is fantastic and engaging with beautiful visuals. However some may find it repetitive or boring.. personally I felt it as relaxing. Carrying packages and getting to certain points was a fun aspect and the soundtracks kick in at perfect times to create one of the greatest feelings ever! (Side note I will listen to these songs in game while doing housework dishes or on the way to work. Fantastic music) If you enjoy great story telling with a very awesome and unique narrative then this is the game for you.. I want to recommend everyone to play this but you must put in the time. The game needs a good 13 to 15 hours to get a good understanding of what you will be doing. Again a masterpiece of a game/story that has me still thinking about it 3 days after playing it. The experience it has given me on top of a great journey has led me to give this a 10/10… Expand
  93. ELPRES1DENTE45
    Jan 9, 2020
    7
    Kojima's desperation to be recognized as the penultimate artist has never been more desperate, and never more apparent, which has resulted in a discombobulated mess of a game that has many high-points, and as many, if not more, low-points. The fanaticism of his worshipers doesn't allow them to view the game objectively, and therefore gives this game a lot more praise than it deserves inKojima's desperation to be recognized as the penultimate artist has never been more desperate, and never more apparent, which has resulted in a discombobulated mess of a game that has many high-points, and as many, if not more, low-points. The fanaticism of his worshipers doesn't allow them to view the game objectively, and therefore gives this game a lot more praise than it deserves in many areas. The pace trudges along asking more than any other game from the average player just to get through the opening hours. It almost blatantly disrespects your time and does so all while constantly preaching it's message of unity and teamwork of a united country, whilst relying upon the work of one man. The plot holes are numerous and the environments are boring, offering little diversity in gameplay throughout the entire experience. At the same time, once you get into the role and start diving into the story, it can sometimes be somewhat enjoyable and rewarding. It just doesn't always make that an easy task. Certain sessions can leave you feeling exhausted by the end, and it's hard to tell if that comes from a sense of accomplishment and conquering adversity, or if the banality of it all is just that mentally taxing to stay immersed within. However, under no circumstances whatsoever is this a perfect game. It's flaws are numerous and the only thing saving it from being trashed into oblivion is Kojima's name. It's also not the absolute worst experience that I've ever had in gaming. I can't wholeheartedly recommend this game to everyone, but if you're looking for an interesting experience and committed to fully diving into a peculiar gameplay style with many repetitive loops and some glaring plot-holes, this might be something worth exploring. If nothing else, I'd highly recommend buying it on a deep sale if you're not 100% certain that it's the game for you. At least then, if you don't like it, you won't feel like you're losing out on that much money in the process.… Expand
  94. Flyfires1
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    This game is incredibly good looking, I can almost smell the air because of how immersive it is. The score is beautiful and at times can be really daunting. The story is intriguing that can keep you on the edge on your seat, it's what pushed me to keep going to the next cutscene. The gameplay is tight and advanced, it even helps me relax when it's slow paced. Go watch Kotaku's review ifThis game is incredibly good looking, I can almost smell the air because of how immersive it is. The score is beautiful and at times can be really daunting. The story is intriguing that can keep you on the edge on your seat, it's what pushed me to keep going to the next cutscene. The gameplay is tight and advanced, it even helps me relax when it's slow paced. Go watch Kotaku's review if you need to be more convinced.… Expand
  95. philliez
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Love it! Thank you Kojima. Amazing game with fascinating world, story, gameplay... Masterpiece!!!
  96. vazkex
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    I love this game but sometimes I hate it (somethings can be improved, hopefully, they do), but will always love. It is indeed a mix of some of the best mechanics of open-world games, with the new "strand/co-op" mix, me LIKE a lot.

    it has a good/crazy story, presentation and art direction "superb", fun/repetitive mechanics that I truly enjoy, and the online NO/YES co-op aspect is a fresh    I love this game but sometimes I hate it (somethings can be improved, hopefully, they do), but will always love. It is indeed a mix of some of the best mechanics of open-world games, with the new "strand/co-op" mix, me LIKE a lot.

    it has a good/crazy story, presentation and art direction "superb", fun/repetitive mechanics that I truly enjoy, and the online NO/YES co-op aspect is a fresh take, I don't really play online games but this one is different and feels good, the purpose of cooperating, build relationships/strands.

    I was a though first 2 chapters, 3 onwards opens up a world of possibilities and cooperation.

    as a comment on youtube said... and I totally agree "Kojima didn't give us the game we wanted.. He gave us the game we needed.."

    FORKING ENJOY !!    … Expand
  97. gummibear
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    Wonderful immersive experience. Story was excellent. Never got bored. Only thing I didn't like was the repetitive cutscenes linked to delivering packages, entering your room, etc.
  98. HealingToolbox
    Jan 8, 2020
    7
    I think we can add the following to what likers and dislikers have said:

    - For most gamers, this game has no respect for the pacing you know, love and expect in most games. It has little respect for teh action you love and expect in most games. It has no respect for what you are used to in games. It has no respect for any existing religious-spiritual beliefs. - In large part    I think we can add the following to what likers and dislikers have said:

    - For most gamers, this game has no respect for the pacing you know, love and expect in most games. It has little respect for teh action you love and expect in most games. It has no respect for what you are used to in games. It has no respect for any existing religious-spiritual beliefs.

    - In large part because it subverts and avoids so many familiar, predictable tropes, DS is original and occasionally inspiring. The new trope of endless comical-dangerous delivery tasks will wear thin on many players after 4-10 hours.

    - Apparently DS was a big seller in japan. Apparently Japan gamers engaged with creating-carrying ridiculously tall stacks of boxes; then, fighting the natural environment to move forward with these over almost impossible terrains. Maybe in Japan, the comical nature of moving while balancing tall stacks of boxes was funnier than in the States.

    - I vote DS's digital face performances far and away the best in games this year and maybe ever so far in games. The camera lingers on faces and for me as a guy, the long takes with the four beautiful women's faces never got old. It's that good.

    - Need a new set of metaphysics? The game sells a complex new hologram of metaphysics. It's unlike mainstream or even valid esoteric metaphysics. It's also not New Age. There's lots of uneccessary swear words. It is still atheistic. The many new and unexplained terms alone can do you in. "All The Terms You Need To Know To Start Death Stranding" by NICK STRAUB on GameInformer.com will save you hours of head-scratching, if you intend to understand the game.

    - DS is a technical marvel. HOWEVER be warned, you will spend 50% OR MORE of your play time tweaking things on inventory and equipment screens. I kid you not.    … Expand
  99. charles_barkin
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    I am 20 hours into this game and liking it so far. I have played the first 4 metal gear solid titles and for me, this game has to be funner than Metal Gear Solid 4 which I consider a low point in the series. Death Stranding keeps the bizarre art direction from MGS4 but does not knock you down with it, nor has oddly annoying enemies like MGS4.

    I feel the art direction and design is    I am 20 hours into this game and liking it so far. I have played the first 4 metal gear solid titles and for me, this game has to be funner than Metal Gear Solid 4 which I consider a low point in the series. Death Stranding keeps the bizarre art direction from MGS4 but does not knock you down with it, nor has oddly annoying enemies like MGS4.

    I feel the art direction and design is more focused here in Death Stranding. Themes of death, pollution of the environment, crude oil, and gender roles are here, and expressed in ways that make you think. Also apparently the theme of loneliness is supposed to be here. Or maybe male loneliness and disconnection which is the life experience so far for the protagonist. Speaking of, the acting is very good here, especially Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Léa Seydoux. Some of the supporting acting is good too, notably Margaret Qualley.

    I feel I have to address some of the negative reviewing here as it pertains to the game and those who consume games. Writing a negative review saying you were bored or put off is one thing. However, those that are swarm down-voting the positive reviews alludes to the fact that this game indeed evokes a passionate response for better or worse (and that’s a testament to its quality). I admit I didn’t watch a lot of the trailers but at least one trailer made this game look more action-packed than it is.

    However, more likely the negative reviewing is an extension of “gamergate” and there are sub-hints in the game why this might be. For one, how Norman Reedus is portrayed is almost sexually objectified. There are a lot of scenes of him near-nude and in positions which accentuate the contours of his body. Also the fact that he cares for a baby and actively enjoys it in the game likely makes him appealing for women. Also the fact that there few women characters that are scantily-clad in this game. Gone are characters like “Quiet” from MGS5. However, I think Lea Seydoux is extremely attractive and does not need to constantly show skin to see it.

    So-called “man-babies” who like bullets, explosions, and objectified women are likely a large base of the negative reviewers and swarm-down voters of the positive reviews. I don’t think its actually going to shout down those including myself who are enjoying this game.    … Expand
  100. Kurama007
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    I love kojima, I love the overly complex stories just for the sake of being complicated. So that led me to easily find myself enjoying the story of death stranding. Yet the gameplay does leave a little to be desired, as it becomes very repetitive and at times tedious. If your looking for that complex kojima lore I would 100% suggest this game. However if you are looking for the action gameI love kojima, I love the overly complex stories just for the sake of being complicated. So that led me to easily find myself enjoying the story of death stranding. Yet the gameplay does leave a little to be desired, as it becomes very repetitive and at times tedious. If your looking for that complex kojima lore I would 100% suggest this game. However if you are looking for the action game of the year I would suggest holding off on this one until it goes on sale.… 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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