Death Stranding

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  1. TheCommonCrow
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    This game is pure aesthetic. Every aspect of its design feels like artwork, and the story is beyond anything I have experienced in other games. The gameplay is fun, challenging, and intuitive.
  2. quickrev
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Game play is is really good in this game, traversal is fun due to its having indepth mechanics in depth. Minus fragile, the story and characters are well written, and very impact especially the world bullring with its own science. Plus the online elements of how people help each other is innovative
  3. Bjornbuse
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Slowly growing from an extreme beautiful, crazy and surprising game in the first 20 hours, to a combination of strategy, exploring, construction and most of all, supporting others and getting help from them as well. Soundtrack supporting so well and there are unforgettable feelings and memories when reaching an outer post far away. Not only game of the year, but probably game of thisSlowly growing from an extreme beautiful, crazy and surprising game in the first 20 hours, to a combination of strategy, exploring, construction and most of all, supporting others and getting help from them as well. Soundtrack supporting so well and there are unforgettable feelings and memories when reaching an outer post far away. Not only game of the year, but probably game of this console generation.… Expand
  4. Willkinsas
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Definitely not for people who thinks FIFA, COD or BF series like games are the best (not like they are bad, but you know what I mean).

    The only reason why this game gets negative scores is most likely huge and successful marketing, which have attracted a lot of people. Lots of people rating and very artistic product- most of the time those things does not go well together. For all    Definitely not for people who thinks FIFA, COD or BF series like games are the best (not like they are bad, but you know what I mean).

    The only reason why this game gets negative scores is most likely huge and successful marketing, which have attracted a lot of people. Lots of people rating and very artistic product- most of the time those things does not go well together.

    For all the other people- you must play this. If you are in to things like Blade Runner movies or deep indy, european movies... This game will be better than that :) And I mean it. Oh, man(and ladies) it was that good.

    To be fair, there was moments in the game where it required some patience. And I see why people would call it Fedex simulator, but that was just a part of mind blowingly amassing journey.

    This game is an unforgettable experience, sadly, not for all the peoples to be revealed.    … Expand
  5. whadafock
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really a masterpiece by Kojima. It might seem boring and repetitive at first, but once you get to build more stuff, it is just too addictive and fun. I had the most fun building dozens of ziplines all over the place to be able to deliver packages really really fast. As Kojima gives player a lot of freedom in DS, there are really a lot of different ways to play & enjoy the game.… Expand
  6. Lestored2
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это прекрасная игра. У меня слов нет. … Expand
  7. yoyoy325
    Jan 8, 2020
    3
    Tried to like it, REALLY tried, but could not. Boring. Beautiful, but boring. This is not a "game".
  8. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Very very good game, classic Kojima convoluted story that is at times confusing but very interesting even after 50 hours. You constantly get new and better equipment so it never actually gets stale, there's always something new. Music and graphics are the best out there, graphics are almost photo realistic, it's quite incredible how good looking this game is. It's not a perfect game but itVery very good game, classic Kojima convoluted story that is at times confusing but very interesting even after 50 hours. You constantly get new and better equipment so it never actually gets stale, there's always something new. Music and graphics are the best out there, graphics are almost photo realistic, it's quite incredible how good looking this game is. It's not a perfect game but it sure is one of the best games that will define PS4 era.… Expand
  9. SHANJIJI
    Jan 7, 2020
    4
    行业的反面教材，宣传很大但是内容一般，剧情比较糟糕，游戏邀请了一堆明星来起到推广作用。和合金装备5一样到处都是小岛秀夫的标记令人反感。场景比较空洞几乎没有能互动的npc，大段的过场也很烦。
  10. Greengorilla18
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Incredible, the game I've been waiting my whole life for. I was a big fan of the original metal gear games on PS1, but never played MGS4 and never got into MGS5. This is the first open world game I have ever completed and trust me, I have tryed many others, and also worked for one of the largest game studio that produces some of the most popular open world games on the market. This was aIncredible, the game I've been waiting my whole life for. I was a big fan of the original metal gear games on PS1, but never played MGS4 and never got into MGS5. This is the first open world game I have ever completed and trust me, I have tryed many others, and also worked for one of the largest game studio that produces some of the most popular open world games on the market. This was a breath of fresh air, the story was fascinating and engaging, characters well realised and game play varied and rewarding. The story kept me in it, BTs, the ghost like entities that pervade the world, are a good kind of scary and I really enjoyed encounters with them. The boss battles were unreal, and oh so satisfying and the acting and story was just so great, also your little BB (baby you carry around in a pod), is probably the greatest video game character ever created, I was so invested in his safety right from the first moment I got him! The game has to be played to be fully appreciated, and this is from someone who really dislikes open world games! I don't know how anyone couldn't love this masterpiece, and that's what it is, a masterpiece. sand the relentless push towards games where the key mechanic is combat, has never really been my thing.… Expand
  11. Max_Fuller
    Jan 7, 2020
    7
    Death Stranding is around 7/10 at its' worst and 8 to 8.5/10 at its' best. Death Standing is a post-apocalyptic, fantasy/sci-fi job simulator that shows the strength and potential of Hideo Kojima's imagination, now free from the corporate oversight of Konami. Without Konami's editing, one can feel and appreciate Hideo Kojima's creative forces behind the Metal Gear games. Hideo Kojima likesDeath Stranding is around 7/10 at its' worst and 8 to 8.5/10 at its' best. Death Standing is a post-apocalyptic, fantasy/sci-fi job simulator that shows the strength and potential of Hideo Kojima's imagination, now free from the corporate oversight of Konami. Without Konami's editing, one can feel and appreciate Hideo Kojima's creative forces behind the Metal Gear games. Hideo Kojima likes making games with smart, gritty, story-driven missions with militaristic undertones that have protagonists fully equipped with the latest tech to get the job done. All of this manifests in Death Stranding reasonably well, with some caviats. Fantasy job-simulator games have a somewhat niche market. The experience is there, but the amount of enjoyment one gets out of the game depends on how much they like the job description. Basically, in Death Stranding, you play as a package deliverer in a post-apocalyptic world. While the job is meaningful and vital for the survival of other settlements in the world, the dangers and beauty of the world don't always make up for the tedium that being a long-haul delivery man occasionally brings with it. The experience of this game is essentially the experience of an interesting job that would never exist in our world today, what with transport vehicle technology, decent infrastructure, and the lack of an appocolypse making the concept of this game protagonists' job that much more unnecessary in a developed country. The experience of virtual hiking, on the other hand, is spirit-lifting. Long treks across vast, Iceland-like landscapes make this worthwhile for those with the patience and contentment to appreciate it.… Expand
  12. Warlady
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Just love it. New. Fresh. Exciting. Frustrating. Amazing cut scenes. In the end I loved everything even when I sometimes got frustrated, it felt so worth it. Amazing story.
  13. SrLamecorn
    Jan 7, 2020
    9
    Probablemente el juego que más he disfrutado en mi vida. Creo que es un juego que se debe jugar con tiempo, tranquilamente.
  14. Gamer1465
    Jan 6, 2020
    5
    Hideo Kojima's new game Death Stranding is amazing with its cinematics and storytelling but lacks in its hollow and disappointing gameplay.

    The game starts of quite confusingly but as you go you will find out a lot about the world and characters which I love, it's a slow build and definitely not for everyone but by the end if you can bare with it's gameplay for 40 hours you will feel    Hideo Kojima's new game Death Stranding is amazing with its cinematics and storytelling but lacks in its hollow and disappointing gameplay.

    The game starts of quite confusingly but as you go you will find out a lot about the world and characters which I love, it's a slow build and definitely not for everyone but by the end if you can bare with it's gameplay for 40 hours you will feel satisfied (well I did anyway). The graphics as well, I felt mesmerized, I felt like I was watching a movie during the cinematics, these are definitely the best graphics to this day , it should also be experienced in 4K. The acting as well from all the actors are phenomenal especially from Tommie Earl Jenkins towards the end of the game I definitely felt emotions running through me when it got to these sort of moments.

    Now to the negatives and these ones hurt the game and the biggest one is the gameplay aspect of the game. It gets boring very quick, for the first few hours I actually didn't mind doing it and the music felt quite relaxing but I found myself playing this game for a few hours a day then stopping because I was getting bored pretty quick, I would of rather this game be a movie game like until dawn then having these boring gameplay aspects of delivering packages from one side of America to the other side and return. The other negative is that the boss fights of the game are quite bad, some of the bosses don't even attack you, sure the Higgs and Cliff fights are amazing but the BT bosses are quite bad and boring .

    The most divisive game of 2019 is a good game in my opinion just because I was so invested in the story and characters but the gameplay brings this game down quite a bit and found myself wanting this to be a TV show, Movie or movie game. I wished Kojima worked on a horror game or something like PT because the horror elements here are really good and suspenseful. Do i recommend it though? No but if you have the patience then give it a try!    … Expand
  15. ChosenDead
    Jan 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is very interesting and unique with a deep meaning, and it may have a little problem with the pacing, but it didn't bother me that much, what bothered me were the **** holograms. When you make a delivery you get a hologram of a person that thanks you for the delivery and maybe get a reward. As you progress it starts to get repetative and boring. The other think that bothers me a bit is near the end when something happens and then you go to a place, which you can't escape, and you cannot do anything except walk for aroung 5 minutes, get tired, sit, listen a long explanation, get up and repeat that two more times. But with this out of the way i think that the gameplay is very unique and relaxing. I never felt bored walking and making deliveries. The end is beautiful and very emotional. That was my poorly structured opinion on the game.… Expand
  16. MortBoon
    Jan 6, 2020
    7
    Definitely not Kojima's best work. Not a horrible game at all but very repetitive, grindy, and mind numbing to play. There's only so many times you can tolerate doing the same things over and over, watching the same cutscenes over and over, and getting the same generic rewards over and over before getting annoyed and bored.

    How does it hold up to some of Kojima's other work? Well it's    Definitely not Kojima's best work. Not a horrible game at all but very repetitive, grindy, and mind numbing to play. There's only so many times you can tolerate doing the same things over and over, watching the same cutscenes over and over, and getting the same generic rewards over and over before getting annoyed and bored.

    How does it hold up to some of Kojima's other work? Well it's certainly no MGS or Snatcher.
    The graphics are very impressive, possibly Yoji Shinkawa's best work, the aesthetics and designs are very creative, and likewise the world design is about as good as it gets for the current gen, pure eye candy. The sound design is also pretty good, I enjoyed more than a few of the licensed songs, and I can't complain about the sound effects and ambience. The voice acting is pretty exceptional aside from Norman Reedus being mostly absent and just listening to NPCs without any response most of the time, much like Kiefer Sutherland did as Big Boss/Venom Snake in MGS V.

    The story is just weird, some parts of it are neat but more silly than anything, some of the cut scenes are exceptional , very nicely shot, and directed and that just might be the carrot on the stick to get you through the often drawn out, repetitive chapters but the story itself is just extremely tongue and cheek and I found myself rolling my eyes at the plot and world building Kojima is known for.

    Gameplay is interesting, the locomotion itself is a challenge, it can be fun at times even with the frustration of taking one wrong step and falling flat on your face ruining your cargo early on, I still had a bit of fun traversing the world and having to get creative to make short cuts and working with/helping out the other invisible players to make the landscape more convenient to navigate.

    I would have loved to see more importance in combat and I understand that Kojima is not a huge fan of killing and ultra violence, but the combat feels very dated for a game released in 2019, especially compared to how good and deep the combat and controls felt in 2015's MGS V.

    I'd say its worth buying, just wait for a sale. I got my copy at 40 USD and still I overpaid a bit because of how the game just drags on and leaves much to be desired. Maybe 30 dollars would be a better price-tag. The Metal Gear saga has been my favorite franchise in gaming, really hate saying I am disappointed with Death Stranding but yeah.. It could have been better for sure.

    6.6 outta 10 , rounded off to 7    … Expand
  17. FrankieLowNRG
    Jan 6, 2020
    1
    Gioco senza senso, ripetitivo e noioso ma sopratutto enormemente sopravvalutato...se lo avesse fatto uno studio anonimo non lo avrebbe comprato nessuno ma, hey, è un gioco di Kojima...!!!
  18. spellsinger
    Jan 6, 2020
    3
    I finished the game and got good-looking ending, but it's not worth it. Overall impression of the game is very bad. Sorry
  19. HardAppleCider
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE GOOD

    -Gameplay
    The game actually isn't 100% nothing but fetch quests, but it is "mostly" fetch quests. If this were any other game that would be a very bad thing, but the way that the game is designed makes fetch quests very fun and they are absolutely the best part of the game. Progression feels great, everything feels earned, and nothing is free.

    Want to run around with a pair of cyber legs to help you carry more, and to help you with stability? Ok, but now you can't attach packages to your thighs, and now you need to manage the battery for it (meaning you either take advantage of the infrastructure that you've access too via linking with other players, or you build charging stations yourself). Wanna use that nice big truck you finally managed to develop that holds tons of cargo and protects cargo from timefall? You better bet you're gonna a spend time building roads and linking up with players that have the same goals in mind.

    -The design of the supernatural elements
    Timefall is a very cool and unique hazard and the story and world designers really knocked it out of the park trying to think of how timefall would affect the world. There's subtle details that you'll notice as you play that will make you go "Ahhhhh... okay..." and it's nice that a lot of these details are "just there" and not spelled out for you.

    The "ghost" like creatures are genuinely creepy and until you realize how not threatening they are and how easy it is to get around them, they'll be genuinely frightening

    What I don't like:

    -America is SMALL! Like seriously... it's smaller than a small city... It's very immersion breaking... It's a little sad as they "could" have used the existing lore to make it seem life sized. They've got a system in place for feeding "Chiral Printers", basically a 3D printer on steroids, to build roads and highways... It would have felt much better to have the player building these highways to connect large maps together, the player only being able to cross between maps with certain vehicles. Instead, it literally takes 10-20 minutes to drive from Maine to Florida...

    -The Story
    I like the themes. I like the "feel" that Kojima was going for. I like the subject matter. I like the acting, the presentation, and on paper I like most of the plot points. My problem with the story is how exposition heavy it is.

    There are several characters who exist solely to exposition dump on Sam and they do it soooo frequently... It's rather mind numbing...

    -The sections of gameplay that aren't fetch quests
    Minor spoilers here, there are sections of gameplay that end up basically being a 3rd person shooter. It's a jarring change of pace and it feels completely out of place.

    I LOVE the design of the creatures, as mentioned above, but the actual "gameplay" that revolves around them is really really weak. Early on you're encouraged to sneak around them, which is tense as the Timefall damages your cargo so you "want" to go fast. Well... you can literally stash your cargo, run straight into one of the baddies so they "get" you, and once they "get" you there's this transition that basically forces Sam to start running for his life... but actually "doing" that is so incredibly easy. You can lpick a direction and spam jump+run in most cases to get away. You won't die. Once you get away the rainfall clears and you're free to grab your cargo and cross through the area unhindered. What's more, you develop technology as the game progresses that lets you take them out with minimal effort.

    -Random details that don't make sense
    No, I don't mean story wise. I'm talking about things like... how Sam's jacket leaves his face exposed even with his hood up. Sam's gonna get a lot of Timefall slapping his face. If Kojima wanted his face to be exposed so we could see Norman Reedus acting, he could have just had him behind clear plastic...

    It's utterly unbelievable that humanity would survive with the death rules as they are. Early game spoilers, when ANYBODY dies they go nuclear if they aren't burned within a few hours. There are cities in the game with populations that are supposed to be 5 digits... Now, this "could" have been fixed with some writing... Suppose everyone that lives in these cities are forced to basically wear self incinerators that'll cook em when their heart stops. The bandits outside the cities could not have these, so you still wouldn't want to kill them. Why would the terrorists even use nukes??? Just f-ing off someone in a city and hide the body then leave...

    -Transitional cutscenes
    This is a minor gripe. You can manually skip transitional cutscenes, but there are so many of them. Seriously, when Sam goes into a safehouse there are THREE cutscenes.

    Overall:

    -In spite of it's flaws, the core gameplay loop is very fun and the game is very unique. Recommend to anyone that's not just an FPS junkie. 8/10
    For me, it's a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  20. fishbowl
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    Very inspired game. The gameplay loop per se is satisfying and has a continuous progression throughout all chapters.
    Storytelling, dialogues and visual impact are amazing.
    Only downside are boss fights, way to basic with regard to the gameplay.
    I’ll give an 8 to the gameplay, but the overall results deserve something more!

    Try it without prejudices!
  21. HILLY_BILLTLY_2
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    I went into that game thinking it was going to be a boring walking simulator. However, the gameplay design and story are all top notch. Very surprised and very pleased!
  22. FelicityFenwick
    Jan 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see why this game is appealing to many, but it's not a modern "game" like most would expect. It's got a ton of routine work, it's largely repetitive without a satisfactory return on that work. And it simply is "less than" in terms of what I was hoping for on this first venture post-Konami from Kojima-san. But as EDGE says, this feels like a foundation for future efforts, and if that's the case, perhaps I will revise my score when that next "installment" comes in.… Expand
  23. tbodb
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    As you can see, DS is being negatively review bombed with a couple thousand ppl out of millions that likely never bought the game not only downvoting positive reviews while upvoting negative ones the second they pop up but also flooding the game with spammed "0"s. Y are ppl so upset?

    You have many pissed off audiences when it comes to Kojima. 1) the audience that expected anything    As you can see, DS is being negatively review bombed with a couple thousand ppl out of millions that likely never bought the game not only downvoting positive reviews while upvoting negative ones the second they pop up but also flooding the game with spammed "0"s. Y are ppl so upset?

    You have many pissed off audiences when it comes to Kojima.

    1) the audience that expected anything with his name on it to be nothing more than a murder sim with fan service a la Metal Gear.

    2) PS4 players salty their precious game cannot be used as a topic of discussion in terms of exclusives to help with their "console war" narrative.

    3) pissed off ppl on PC that are getting the game at least 7 months late but really shouldn't complain cause they're actually getting the game anyways

    4) pissed off Xbox and Switch players because Hideo "abandoned" them on Xbox and hasn't given a crap about Nintendo's consoles since the GC (also pushing their "console war" b.s)

    5) Understandably upset Metal Gear fans that not only wanted but EXPECTED a spiritual successor to MGS that not only Konami doesn't want him working on but Hideo himself hasn't wanted to touch since the early 2000's

    6) Silent Hill fans that assumed Hideo Kojima + Guillermo Del Toro + Norman Reedus = spiritual successor to the Silent Hills game that never existed

    7) The casual idiots that are too lazy to do research in any way, shape or form like the internet doesn't exist and the only way to know of a game's release is through a flyer, a cable tv commercial or just walking into the store and staring at video game covers until you see something that peaks their interest. Conveniently enough, the internet existed for them to write a bad review.

    8) The people that hate Hideo Kojima because he's one of the most celebrated video game directors with a solid reputation. They hate him as a person and mistake "confidence" with "overly inflated ego" and I don't blame em. When there's barely any1 else to celebrate about and the state that gaming has been this gen, it makes sense to hate on the few crowds that are still happy. It's also very popular and memeworthy to hate things as a collective. Look what happened on this site with Astral Chain. Incredible game but MetaCritic had to fix the review bombing because it got so bad for some of the same reasons I listed above. I expect it to happen here as well. It also shows why reviews on both sides of the spectrum (the critic and the consumer) is a flawed system. People are tarnishing (and boosting) this (and other) game's reputation without even having any proof of buying or playing it. Not a good look for what's supposed to be the "end all, be all" for judging a game, especially this kind of game.

    9) People that played the game for under 10 hours and gave up because they don't have patience and don't know that every Hideo Kojima game comes with build-up and a progression system integrated in the best way possible. Chapter 1 and 2 were basically glorified tutorials with lots of cinematics. If you don't even have the patience to get past that, I don't see why you bought this game in the first place.

    10) The few of the already small bunch: People who played the game, gave it the shot it deserved, completed it and genuinely did not like it whether it be for the reasons listed above, because it's not what they wanted or it was exactly what they expected and they just felt that it was executed poorly.

    Now you have people on the positive review side not only rating the game perfectly because they enjoyed it but also because they're fanboys of Kojima and/or they feel the need to defend against this large wave of negative review bombings. Or both.

    Technically, you're both wrong. All you're doing is showing why a site and system like Metacritic isn't credible. This stupid score means nothing in the long run when the credentials needed to affect it is as little as "you need an email address". You people are toxic.

    Let's talk about the game.

    I loved it and while I don't think it's perfect, it's still a masterpiece in it's own right. This game was never gonna be for everybody. I didn't come here to kill everyone nor did I come here to deliver packages (although I can do both). I came here knowing that this was a Hideo Kojima game ready to do whatever task he has me doing this year. The music, cinematography, graphics and all that speak for itself. Incredible. Let's talk about the gameplay.

    If this game's a wAlKiNg SiMuLaToR, GTA V is a sports game and Final Fantasy VII is a VR adventure. It makes no sense. Checked my stats and I've done more driving than walking. Yes, traversal and inventory management is one of the main focuses of this game but once you progress enough, it basically turns into MGS-lite with a heavy focus on weight + balance. With enough practice & progressing, you can become a damn super soldier.

    Try for yourself. Don't trust me or us. I had lots of fun. You may or may not.    … Expand
  24. Regenboogpony
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Great game! It has a good story and beautiful graphics. Its not a game you ever played before so it might be boring for some people.
  25. BeardyMustache6
    Jan 5, 2020
    0
    Don't buy this absolute garbage ''game''. Unless you would enjoy an extremely repetitive & boring walking simulator with bad mechanics.
  26. LamontRaymond
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    Played the game for about 20 hours over the weekend, and it's really unlike anything I've ever played. Does the nature of the game make me want to "come back to it" any time soon? No way. But I can see it laying the foundation for the next game by Kojima Productions. Seems that something different can be threatening to some, but it's also no masterpiece. The world creation is trulyPlayed the game for about 20 hours over the weekend, and it's really unlike anything I've ever played. Does the nature of the game make me want to "come back to it" any time soon? No way. But I can see it laying the foundation for the next game by Kojima Productions. Seems that something different can be threatening to some, but it's also no masterpiece. The world creation is truly beautiful, however.… Expand
  27. slewbangles
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    I had reservations about this game but I'm about halfway in and the story, pacing, graphics and tone have made for an experience I wont forget anytime soon. It might not be for everyone, but it is truly unique
  28. Waldomiro
    Jan 4, 2020
    0
    O que dizer desse jogo? Chamar de ruim é ofender os jogos ruins. Gameplay chato pra caramba.
  29. TJDylan
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute 10/10. In the end, this game is just what it pretends to be. Graphics are breathtaking. The gameplay is unique, and, against what the most may think, it resulted extremely entertaining for me. I just felt like I was playing something that I hadn't played ever before. The story is stunning, and at certain point on it you just can't stop playing.
  30. MarkTheExtra
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This game is the most unique experience I've ever had with a video game. The way you interact with other players is such a positive experience, working together to achieve a common goal of reuniting America. The story of this game is where the game truly shines, it's an emotional rollercoaster I'll never forget and Hideo Kojima's true Magnum Opus. I fear that most reviewers of this gameThis game is the most unique experience I've ever had with a video game. The way you interact with other players is such a positive experience, working together to achieve a common goal of reuniting America. The story of this game is where the game truly shines, it's an emotional rollercoaster I'll never forget and Hideo Kojima's true Magnum Opus. I fear that most reviewers of this game haven't played the full game, which is a real shame because the last few hours of this game are truly outstanding. Death Stranding will go down in history as truly being ahead of it's time. If you only play one video game in your whole life, it deserves to be Death Stranding.… Expand
  31. Artgosssip
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    50 hours total. 40/50 you can suffer from identical missions waiting for another piece of plot or you can enjoy the gameplay, neglecting the story, its your choice. As for me, this 40 hours, I created lots of theories according to the genius of Kojima, after each passed mission. There were so many of them, that I started to forget the first versions. Finally the plot turned out to be50 hours total. 40/50 you can suffer from identical missions waiting for another piece of plot or you can enjoy the gameplay, neglecting the story, its your choice. As for me, this 40 hours, I created lots of theories according to the genius of Kojima, after each passed mission. There were so many of them, that I started to forget the first versions. Finally the plot turned out to be transcendental, as it was expected. If I had not finished the plot line, I would rate this game as most of gamers (0-3/10). God save Kojima!… Expand
  32. kstud1
    Jan 4, 2020
    0
    The game look's fantastic, I'll give them that, but the positive reviews this game is getting I don't understand, the game is a walking simulator with a full length movie as you reward, you do nothing in this game but go from point a to point b delivering things, where is the fun in that and as your reward you get to watch a movie, Boooorrrriiiinnnngggg.
  33. tjblack7
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This is a love it or hate it game. if you only enjoy FPS, fighting and fast paced online games, this is not for you. But if you love a great story, some unique gameplay and a bit of strategy in a game, you will probably love this.

    The game takes 50-70 hours to complete and there are hours of cutscenes. Taken alone the cutscenes present a 3+ hour movie that can be confusing at times, but    This is a love it or hate it game. if you only enjoy FPS, fighting and fast paced online games, this is not for you. But if you love a great story, some unique gameplay and a bit of strategy in a game, you will probably love this.

    The game takes 50-70 hours to complete and there are hours of cutscenes. Taken alone the cutscenes present a 3+ hour movie that can be confusing at times, but by the end make this one of the most emotional games I have ever played. I haven't been drawn into a games story like this since FF7 and in a smaller way Last of Us.

    The graphics are incredibly good for PS4, I am really curious if they will remaster this for the PS5 to take the graphics to the next level. As it is, it is beautiful but PC's can now do more so it's limits are visible. Sound is also incredible and the soundtrack is haunting while being appropriate for the game. No jarring heavy metal or club music in the middle of the wilderness.

    The gameplay is unique and where most people are either all in or just hate it. At it's core is a delivery/travel game that has you crossing the country as a heroic walking UPS van. You are evading gangs, ghosts and weather the whole way. Plus the weather destroys your cargo if you waste too much time in it. So it adds some strategy to the delivery system.

    Kojima style boss fights are littered here and there, with one(Higgs) being my only complaint, as it is so outside the mechanics of the regular game as to make me almost ding a point for it. But in the end it's just one fight that I disliked and the rest of the game was fun,

    I found unique ways to get past some obstacles and with the mostly open world you travel it allows you to choose long ways around, fight your way through or even create your own sky tram system to move round the world to speed you up. I spent hours building a fast travel system in the mountains that saved me tons of headaches and replays when I was up in the mountains.

    Plus as a bonus, other people playing the game might just cross into your world and the bridges, ladders, ropes and stations they leave behind can be used to help get you through. I found this aspect especially good because I would choose to leave things behind for the next guy to use. You can award likes to other players for their well placed assistance and get likes for what you leave for them. The likes are a score system for the whole game and help unlock better gear.

    Overall there is no other game like this, which is a shame because I would love to keep playing in new areas and new story arcs. Crossing my fingers for an even bigger sequel.    … Expand
  34. CoachW
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    A lot of people call this a walking simulator, but I find that to be a little near-sighted. The game has an interesting storyline and some difficult terrain/encounters as you’re completing the task of reconnecting the continent.
  35. RedaReghai
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    Ce jeu est un ratage totale niveau gameplay et Arrêtez de dire qu'il s'agit d'un chef-d'œuvre, il y'a trop de points négatifs pour être un bon jeu s'il n'était pas le produit de Kojima il serait passé inaperçue
  36. Icaropk
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    It is a creative game, different and even innovative. It is necessary to understand the purpose of the game in order to have fun, because it is definitely not a game to please most. It's a templative game that makes you think, a game where cooperation and connection is the main focus. Brilliant story, but for fun you have to understand the proposal and play without any hurry.
  37. viroodiem
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    Not without glaring flaws this game illustrates the massive growing divide within gaming as seen with its review scores.

    By itself Death Stranding is a great and complex story built around a highly repetitive and mostly tedious gameplay mechanic. That mechanic however reinforces the narrative progression. You see on one hand reviewers fawn over it because the story is good. Maybe not    Not without glaring flaws this game illustrates the massive growing divide within gaming as seen with its review scores.

    By itself Death Stranding is a great and complex story built around a highly repetitive and mostly tedious gameplay mechanic. That mechanic however reinforces the narrative progression.

    You see on one hand reviewers fawn over it because the story is good. Maybe not for the average summer blockbuster movie goer, but if you appreciate thought provoking, nuanced story telling with depth and complexity its one of the best stories in a video game. However to get to that content you will have to drag yourself along a particularly tedious road of repetitive and elementary game play.

    Narrative it makes perfect sense and it helps add to the world building aspect but its on par with understanding the inherent beauty of a fractal by working through the mathematical computations required to make it exist.

    On the other hand you see reviewers absolutely eviscerate it citing boring and repetitive delivery quests. These are the same types of gamers who any game you put in front of them will skip all the cut scenes to get to the game play mechanics, then wonder why the game they played was unsatisfying.

    The irony is that all game play mechanics are repetitive and tedious regardless of the game. Especially if there is no motivation to do them over and over and over again. What "fun" is there to be had in doing the same thing you've literally done a thousand times before. Einstein defined what that is quite aptly. So it is strange to see these ethletes complaining about how boring a game like this is when all they are seeking out is the most boring and uninteresting element of any video game in the first place.

    So Death stranding is a good game. It simply is not a good game for everybody. It is a good story driven game for gamers. It has absolutely nothing of interest for ethletes who are just killing time till the next CoD/D2/Forkknife patch is released.

    Ultimately the game would have been better received had it been scaled back in scope and paced better. The game is simply too long. Thus needed cutting out a huge chunk of unneeded run time for a playthrough. Somewhere at about a 10-15 hour jaunt would have been much more ideal for this sort of adventure. With such revision the public response would have been infinitely more positive than what we got.    … Expand
  38. Nicolas_Ray
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Best game ever created for me! I dont now you need to play this game and only after this you can say: this is the best game in the world or this is the worst game in the world!
  39. soman2157i988
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Παιχνίδι σκεπτόμενου και ωριμου gamer. Αριστούργημα σε όλα τα σημεία ηχος, γραφικα, ιστορια ,gameplay, διαρκεια.
    Μην ακούτε τους haters που η εμπειρια τους απο videogames ειναι fifa fortnite και pupg.
    Δωστε του μια ευκαιρια, ξερει τι φτιαχνει ο kojima. 10/10    Παιχνίδι σκεπτόμενου και ωριμου gamer. Αριστούργημα σε όλα τα σημεία ηχος, γραφικα, ιστορια ,gameplay, διαρκεια.
    Μην ακούτε τους haters που η εμπειρια τους απο videogames ειναι fifa fortnite και pupg.
    Δωστε του μια ευκαιρια, ξερει τι φτιαχνει ο kojima.
    10/10
  40. theduderino
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Great story great graphics. Perfect music and atmosphere. And really original, fresh and movie quality story. Feels really original and different too. People giving low scores don't have capacity to understand what's going on.
  41. MegaBase
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of my life. It has a tiring gameplay, but that makes sense within the game. The ending is quite time consuming and seems like it will never end, but in the end a sense of nostalgia sets in and a willingness to play again and be around such amazing characters.
  42. Xuterfox
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2019. Never thought that a delivery game would be so addictive. Can't stop playing! Mr. Kojima nailed it again.
  43. Chupintias
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    This is not even a game. It's just a bad copy of Euro Truck Simulator 2. Stay away.
  44. REEFIS
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    i played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. alsoi played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. also the Sam character could care less about anything he does in the game. what a boring character… Expand
  45. feather7
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Game with big G. Amazing world with beautiful graphic. Perfect performace on ps4. Everything is smooth. This game is not only about delivering. Is there fighting, creating, driving. There is only one (-) quite silly story. I like this idea but story is too much crazy let say silly.
  46. Gemer
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне игра нравится своим сюжетом, графикой, неторопливостью, музыкой. Сразу говрю что игра не всем понравится, кому она не понравится людям с отклонениями или любителей шутеров не всех канешно где только нужно стрелятся и взрывы если вам это нравится то эта игра не для вас!… Expand
  47. Uberparaszt
    Jan 3, 2020
    8
    After 100hours in I can safely say this game is great. The ending was cool, it gave more answers than I thought it would.

    The core story itself isn't very special. But the world we get to play in and how it handles supernatual, felt new and entertainig. The terrain was a more intelligent enemy than the AI in most of today's shooters. Yes you'll be hauling stuff all around the map. But    After 100hours in I can safely say this game is great. The ending was cool, it gave more answers than I thought it would.

    The core story itself isn't very special. But the world we get to play in and how it handles supernatual, felt new and entertainig.

    The terrain was a more intelligent enemy than the AI in most of today's shooters.

    Yes you'll be hauling stuff all around the map. But planning your hauls and rebuliding the infrastructure, creating paths for you and others is awesome! I don't like Kojima and I wanted to hate this game, but in fact it worths every penny.

    Indeed you have to get through the first 5hours to really get things going. It's a lot. But until the very end it'll be a game and not a movie like others stated.

    TBH most games you get to play today are repetitive, and delivering things from A to B over hard terrain is refreshing compared to murdering braindead badguys at point A or B.

    -2 points for invisible walls and the few and bad fashion elements.    … Expand
  48. Ryko616
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    I have been a fan of MGS-series since 1998 and excitedly waited this for years when it was in the making. I didn’t buy this upon launch, after seeing some streams of gameplay I thought to wait for a sale, but gladly my friend got it for me as a birthday present.

    My initial thoughts were pretty much like you see in most negative reviews, it felt like a DHL delivery guy simulator. But    I have been a fan of MGS-series since 1998 and excitedly waited this for years when it was in the making. I didn’t buy this upon launch, after seeing some streams of gameplay I thought to wait for a sale, but gladly my friend got it for me as a birthday present.

    My initial thoughts were pretty much like you see in most negative reviews, it felt like a DHL delivery guy simulator. But once you get to the end of the first map, and onto the next, game really opens up.

    Only fault is, that there are no extra save slots, the story is so complicated that I wish to play it again, without having to overwrite my first play-through progression, but In my opinion easily deserved 10, such a unique game.    … Expand
  49. Papal
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Death stranding является уникальным проектом который может понравиться не всем. Она потребует от вас множество десяток часов ,,медетации". Она имеет прекрасный сюжет, но если вы не уверены в покупке игры вам стоит сначала попробовать сыграть в симулятор дальнобойщиков и если вам не понравится время проведения в этой игре то не стоит ждать от геймплея многово. И если вы ещё захотитеDeath stranding является уникальным проектом который может понравиться не всем. Она потребует от вас множество десяток часов ,,медетации". Она имеет прекрасный сюжет, но если вы не уверены в покупке игры вам стоит сначала попробовать сыграть в симулятор дальнобойщиков и если вам не понравится время проведения в этой игре то не стоит ждать от геймплея многово. И если вы ещё захотите играть в неё играйте на лёгкой уровне сложности.
    P.s. Сам я советую играть в неё на максимально высоком уровне сложности с самого начала игры.    … Expand
  50. MorteCaldo
    Jan 3, 2020
    7
    Одна из лучших и, наверное, самая интересная игра 2019 года. Уникальный геймплей, неплохой сюжет, актёрская игра, множество философских идей, внимание к деталям и геймдизайнерский почерк Кодзимы создают хорошее впечатление от игры, НО Death Stranding вышел СЛИШКОМ затянутым. Это незабываемое приключение оказалось слишком долгим. 7/10Одна из лучших и, наверное, самая интересная игра 2019 года. Уникальный геймплей, неплохой сюжет, актёрская игра, множество философских идей, внимание к деталям и геймдизайнерский почерк Кодзимы создают хорошее впечатление от игры, НО Death Stranding вышел СЛИШКОМ затянутым. Это незабываемое приключение оказалось слишком долгим. 7/10
  51. imt558
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Finished the game. Surely this game isn't for everyone. But what game is doing is sublime and completely different. Deserved GOTY award
  52. RetroSnake
    Jan 3, 2020
    6
    Beautifully boring. After 50 hours, I can't think of any other words to describe this game. The environments and music are really well done but that's all I can really think of for any positives. The story is spread so thin, that I really didn't care for any of the characters at the end. Most of the boss battles are so easy and bland, which are the total opposite of the MGS games.Beautifully boring. After 50 hours, I can't think of any other words to describe this game. The environments and music are really well done but that's all I can really think of for any positives. The story is spread so thin, that I really didn't care for any of the characters at the end. Most of the boss battles are so easy and bland, which are the total opposite of the MGS games.

    Kojima should really go back to linear/semi open world games which bring a much tighter experience with an engaging story.    … Expand
  53. pongkrit03
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Death Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the moreDeath Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the more of the same. Repettiveness is what killing the game. Though you will have more devices as you progress, it does not help much. The things I don't like from start are heavily cutscene and NPC talking too much. I thought it would be lesson when I continue to play more, but no, every goddamn time when you finish delivering something, NPC will always have long talk. The story also goes very slow too. Besides. reward from sidequests or helping other lost cargo are trivial.

    The most fake part of this is the mutiplayer things here. You are to believe that when you building something, others could have see what you build and then you are helping community. The true is, all of building shown are scripted, at least in some degree. I have checked info online about the system and it seems fake. Like you will never get completed build the road, because Kojima has scripted that you will only seen a part of them, you will have to build your own too. I understand his intention that he does not want the game become too easy for those who play later, but it also mean that things you build are not really to help others as you intend. Moreover, player will have to process themselves to be able to see some high tech building of others, but at that times, they might not need it anymore. I have seen few people posting about they have built all zipline to go to anywhere from anywhere, but no one see their zipline. Why should we spend time build all the road, if our effort will be partially shown to others, or not at all ?

    In sum, I like Kojima concept. Graphic is beautiful too, Cutscene and facial animation could be the best right now in the market. However, it does not succeed as game in my opinion. Repeptiveness, boring long NPC talk kill the game.    … Expand
  54. HZaccaro
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Extremely beautiful graphics, the best one I've seen so far, the gameplay is incredibly unique, the story is one of the best I've seen too, it's a strategy/action/stealth/adventure... It's a mix of everything! I really can't write how amazing, massive and how good the community that plays this game is
  55. tridoficzini
    Jan 2, 2020
    2
    Great form, terrible substance. Terrible flow and pacing. Students level storytelling.
  56. Horoko
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Best 2019 game. Awesome Kojima's brain cant make a bad stories. I cry when passed this game,
  57. Kcebluap
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    It’s not just delivery it’s connection, I don’t get the hate. It has a very positive indirect multiplayer experience, soundtrack is awesome, acting is awesome. The review bombs here are just amplifying the DS message concerning today’s America.
  58. ufocore
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece, this game are very rare, it is handmade. The stupid cattle who puts 0 points to this game is that type of narrow-minded players for whom, for example, Inside, Soma, Planescape, Xcom etc as well deserves 0 points. These are stupid kids with very low IQ. If you're an adult and you don't depend on opinion another Youtuber degenerate and if you who's tired ofThis game is a true masterpiece, this game are very rare, it is handmade. The stupid cattle who puts 0 points to this game is that type of narrow-minded players for whom, for example, Inside, Soma, Planescape, Xcom etc as well deserves 0 points. These are stupid kids with very low IQ. If you're an adult and you don't depend on opinion another Youtuber degenerate and if you who's tired of pop trash like Call Of Duty and Fortnite then you will most likely like this game. and even if you don’t like it, then objectively you won’t put it 0 points, because everything in it is done at the highest level. The game is very interesting gameplay and atmosphere with a divine story. Those who have not walked this game to the end will miss an incredible gaming experience. maybe the best in this generation. I'm sorry for my English, it not my language… Expand
  59. Metakratos
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Well its a beautiful, well made game, better than what I expected after all the fuzz with the reviews. I give it a 10 so they have a chance to make another one!
  60. Saengmyeong
    Jan 2, 2020
    5
    It's not for everyone, however if you're a fan of Kojima's past work and you prefare story to action then you've come to the right place. Personally I love the game!
  61. p1menta
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    very hard to define this one.
    its obviously not as bad as the haters want to portray, it is a kojima game after all, it cant actually be that bad, its mathematically impossible. but it really has some big flaws, specially with controls that, in a game like this, sould be perfect and it is far from it.
    nevertheles i loved the game, trekking around the world took me to such a spiritual    very hard to define this one.
    its obviously not as bad as the haters want to portray, it is a kojima game after all, it cant actually be that bad, its mathematically impossible. but it really has some big flaws, specially with controls that, in a game like this, sould be perfect and it is far from it.
    nevertheles i loved the game, trekking around the world took me to such a spiritual jouney that i cant really talk about yet, ive just finished it, btw.
    graphics are amazing, and the musics... damn. all songs here are from bands i already love for years, and they blend so perfectly with the beautiful vistas, and even with the tasks you're supposed to accomplish. its just marvelous
    i dont know exactly what to rate.
    7 seems way too low, 8 seems like a little bit too much when i remember the frustrating moments i've passed.
    so to me this is a liquid rating. it tottally flows towards 7 or 8. even going higher or lower than thse limits.    … Expand
  62. Rdamian3
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    It's just another walking simulator, a huge waste of time.
    You have to walk from here to there and that's all, not interesting...
  63. CameronMcGee
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    A must play. Not for those looking for all action or a shooter. Very unique then other triple A games.
  64. haohao0407
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, soundtrack and brand new gameplay style.
    If consider its a new company to build 3A level game with low budget, it deserve more than 10
  65. KarolyPuporka
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    This game needs to grow up to be an era creator with lots of go and shoot games. It's a feeling of life!
  66. Raaul
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Gran juego. Con sus cosas buenas y también malas, pués no es perfecto. Pero lo que transmite, o lo que a mi me a transmitido, es una sensación de un viaje hacia lo desconocido. De una aventura tras cada entrega. Pero no una aventura de grandes explosiones y tiroteos, sinó de el como pasar ese rio sin mojar el paquete, o de como pasar por esa montaña evitando enemigos para luego bajar enGran juego. Con sus cosas buenas y también malas, pués no es perfecto. Pero lo que transmite, o lo que a mi me a transmitido, es una sensación de un viaje hacia lo desconocido. De una aventura tras cada entrega. Pero no una aventura de grandes explosiones y tiroteos, sinó de el como pasar ese rio sin mojar el paquete, o de como pasar por esa montaña evitando enemigos para luego bajar en rapel por el otro lado. Quizás para las personas como yo, aficionados al senderismo y sus bellos paisajes, vean este juego con otros ojos. Ya que el espectáculo gráfico es de lo mejorcito de esta generación. La história muy liada desde principio a fin, deja atados los cabos sueltos ya terminando el juego. Puede que demasiado tarde para aquellos que busquen desenlaces próximos para no aburrirse en mitad de juego. Veo necesario leer todos los correos y entrevistas para entender mejor lo que Kojima nos quiere contar, y para profundizar más en los personajes. Personajes que, todos tienen un transfondo interesante y que dejan momentos que te tocan la "patata". En lo referente a la música, hay temas que los escucho fuera del juego. Low Roar hace un trabajo excelente en algunas de sus composiciones. Otros temas están ahí sin destacar demasiado. Ya para terminar, después de toda la chapa que acabo de escribir, solo puedo decir que Death Stranding es para aquellos que busquen algo diferente, algo a lo que no estamos acostumbrados y que bajo mi opinión, es todo un acierto. Un saludo.… Expand
  67. Synartox
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    If you're mature to a point where you can go out and feel the beauty of a walk alone, feeling the wind, then this game is made for you. However, if you consider gaming as an instant-reward entertainment, repeating "it's just a game" as much as you can, then Death Standing is not made for you cause you don't deserve it.
    I have never been a hardcore Kojima fan but i have to say that his    If you're mature to a point where you can go out and feel the beauty of a walk alone, feeling the wind, then this game is made for you. However, if you consider gaming as an instant-reward entertainment, repeating "it's just a game" as much as you can, then Death Standing is not made for you cause you don't deserve it.
    I have never been a hardcore Kojima fan but i have to say that his works are actually pleasing and often very polished, making you feel something rare.
    And this is the case here, the game uses its tortured concept to question yourself constantly, like : "it is weird in our world, but is it in this one ?".
    The game is made for contemplation.
    The gameplay serves the experience, as usual for Kojima, it is fluid and logical to the universe you're in, while not being restrictive and remaining precise and the most important... FUN.
    You are alone with a destination, you chose where you go and when. What do you take with you ? Do you travel safe, or risk it all ?
    The acting is overly dramatic and it works in a Kojima scenario, take it or leave it.
    Biggest flaw in my opinion is the main vilain, way too typical, still have some interesting intents through the game.
    The music serves contemplation, usually absent leaving you with yourself and the world around, and strikes when it's a fitting moment.
    And the most impressive, the game reinvents itself every hour, adding more mechanics with every encounter, and making you reconsider the ways you can progress.
    The game is good, really good, but it is not for kids, and the fact that it is boring comes only from you and you alone. The game is not perfect, but it is very close to be, and comparing to the rest, you can keep the commercial work, i keep the work coming from the heart.    … Expand
  68. Tizileo
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game, an amazing experience, kojima's masterpiece. From graphic to gameplay, from storylines to soundtrack, beautiful and entertaining.
  69. yoyooooyo
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    KOJIMA IS A LEGEND, what made death stranding such an amazing experience is the story the music and of course the gameplay, many people that negatively bombed the game quits after the first hour or didn't play at all, which is funny why would you judge a game if you've never finished it? death stranding's story is unreal and the music is amazing and the moody cozy gameplay with the sceneryKOJIMA IS A LEGEND, what made death stranding such an amazing experience is the story the music and of course the gameplay, many people that negatively bombed the game quits after the first hour or didn't play at all, which is funny why would you judge a game if you've never finished it? death stranding's story is unreal and the music is amazing and the moody cozy gameplay with the scenery and cinematic is just outstanding, thank you to the one and only legend, Hideo Kojima, respect and love.… Expand
  70. Benben233
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    Extremely amazing, beautifully and creative. Those who give negative comments are just a kind of person who can not appreciate art.
  71. kind-wizzard
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I only played the game for five hours. But I can already say that it's a great game. A game of the generation if you want (It's hard to remember anything like this in the last seven years). I'm not surprised that some American journalists give so low score (3 of 10, srsly?) . Powerful story. It's time to think about the meaning of life, the problems, the story. You have time to immerseI only played the game for five hours. But I can already say that it's a great game. A game of the generation if you want (It's hard to remember anything like this in the last seven years). I'm not surprised that some American journalists give so low score (3 of 10, srsly?) . Powerful story. It's time to think about the meaning of life, the problems, the story. You have time to immerse yourself, feel the world. The gameplay itself is not very complicated, often relaxed. Despite the empty world, diversity is manifested in another. This game is not really for everyone. For those who can see beauty is not only in the endless explosions and shootings. What a cool game of actors. Where else can you find such a thing?

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

    PSS:    … Expand
  72. JoewJoew
    Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a not an easy game to review, as it is not a regular game that I have played before in my whole entire gaming life. In short it is a “grand turismo” of walking simulator with a very decently rich story telling game.
    Around 80% of the gameplay involves player to deliver cargo from point A to point B. The rest are regular boss fights, sneaking and hiding from haunting    Death Stranding is a not an easy game to review, as it is not a regular game that I have played before in my whole entire gaming life. In short it is a “grand turismo” of walking simulator with a very decently rich story telling game.
    Around 80% of the gameplay involves player to deliver cargo from point A to point B. The rest are regular boss fights, sneaking and hiding from haunting ghost like creature, and some light third person shooting.
    Death Stranding offers a unique online gameplay that not generally seen by us in this gaming era. Most of the games out there encourage players to compete between each other for the top spot but Death Stranding encourages players to work together and helping each other through the tough and harsh world of death stranding.
    Perhaps one of the strongest selling point for me is the rich and out of this world story. It makes me cried, laughed, and even frustrated. Watching the mysteries unfold bit by bit toward the end of the game is a tread.
    It is tough to recommend Death Stranding to everyone. I would only strongly recommend to person who plays a game highly due to the rich story telling. For me, I personally think that Death Stranding is a wonderful experience that definitely made it to my top 5 game lists.
    ---Come on Lou, one last delivery---    … Expand
  73. LadyGrey
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Such an incredible game as you journey across the map trying to understand and unravel what is going on with the death stranding, void outs and BTs. There are amazing characters and development of them; you feel like you know them and can see how they effect the bigger picture and Sam's life. BB is the best character IMO and this game is absolutely amazing.
  74. Siniaire
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    I really liked game. Story is amazing, characters are interesting and actors were really good. It had really beautiful view. Soundtrack is good. Only weakness is gameplay. When fight, it really strange and not natural ( if it makes sense).
    And walking was tiring but beautiful view and story saved it. I think it’s worth you money BUT if you really hate walking simulator And long story then    I really liked game. Story is amazing, characters are interesting and actors were really good. It had really beautiful view. Soundtrack is good. Only weakness is gameplay. When fight, it really strange and not natural ( if it makes sense).
    And walking was tiring but beautiful view and story saved it. I think it’s worth you money BUT if you really hate walking simulator And long story then don’t buy it.    … Expand
  75. Trbaan
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    a masterpiece in so many aspects . the gameplay is relaxing , the graphics and atmosphere are very beautiful and amazing, great story too the soundtrack is amazing , unforgettable experience overall
  76. GrumpyReviewer
    Dec 30, 2019
    5
    Conceptually, I think this is a great game. I GET it. I appreciate and enjoy the idea behind it. And the mysterious story, told through amazing cutscenes, gets you hooked, like a good/weird sci-fi show.

    Now, to the actual PLAYING of the game. This is where DS lost me, i'm afraid. After hours and hours of walking, doing fetch quests and dealing with all sorts of frustrations on the way    Conceptually, I think this is a great game. I GET it. I appreciate and enjoy the idea behind it. And the mysterious story, told through amazing cutscenes, gets you hooked, like a good/weird sci-fi show.

    Now, to the actual PLAYING of the game. This is where DS lost me, i'm afraid. After hours and hours of walking, doing fetch quests and dealing with all sorts of frustrations on the way (corrosive rain, ghosts, enemies, terrain, letting stuff drop in the water, the constant screeching of the baby etc), I just could not take it anymore. I was tired, the game felt like a job, a chore and not in a good way. I was not enjoying it one bit. It just became a boring, frustrating, exhausting experience.

    Also, I do believe the game is overrated. Is it different? Yes, no question about it. Is it a 'genre defining' game, something that will forever change the industry? Absolutely not. It's another niche game; some people will love it, some people will hate it - and probably for the right reasons.

    I was curious, I gave it a try and realized it was not for me.    … Expand
  77. RyanR021
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Adorei o jogo, muito viciante, gráficos bons, história muito boa, e é muito legal a cooperação que você tem com outros jogadores
  78. Ivanrough
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    "Death Stranding is a bold and artistic vision that is not compromised in its design. It is a video game that encourages the player to be a good person, and to care for the fellow man."
    I subscribe to this. An incredibly consistent vision of the world :) I'm playing for the second time
  79. Mihaal
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    A unique and touching experience. One of the most brilliant games I have ever played.
  80. kaancag
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    I loved the way it differs from all games released in the last several years. The visuals are amazing, soundtracks are immersive and general atmosphere of the setting is very very well established.

    It lacks a fundamental game play component, it HAD to have different types of missions. Not only delivery missions. The combat component could be used more. However the isolation feeling    I loved the way it differs from all games released in the last several years. The visuals are amazing, soundtracks are immersive and general atmosphere of the setting is very very well established.

    It lacks a fundamental game play component, it HAD to have different types of missions. Not only delivery missions. The combat component could be used more.

    However the isolation feeling during deliveries, deserves at least 6 points by itself.    … Expand
  81. jborges79
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    I really understand that the game have some fails and bugs. But I also understand that this game wasn't designed to please everyone. I, for example, don't think the game is boring at all, except for the endless and repetitive cutscenes, like the shower, entering private rooms, entering the trucks and so on. But those annoying interactions are common in Japanese games like Persona. Lot's ofI really understand that the game have some fails and bugs. But I also understand that this game wasn't designed to please everyone. I, for example, don't think the game is boring at all, except for the endless and repetitive cutscenes, like the shower, entering private rooms, entering the trucks and so on. But those annoying interactions are common in Japanese games like Persona. Lot's of repetitions and needless explanations for everything.
    I think Kojima could improve some aspects of the game and make it more fluid in some aspects, making it less annoying (cutscenes). The enemies could be more "motivated" and make the game more challenging.
    Aside from those remarks, the game is fantastic, the story is really good and the soundtrack and the scenery are amazing too.
    Maybe this game is a Kojima experiment on what he can do by himself without Konami.
    All we can do now is enjoy (or hate) and wait for the next moves, like a DLC, updates, etc.    … Expand
  82. ish1do
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    I finished the game in 90 hours. And I could easily spend even more time, because this is an incredible game! An exciting story and a strong plot, the delightful acting of all the actors ... This is the next level game. This is definitely one of the best games of recent years, and yes, it has become my favorite game ... Thank you Kojima Prod., with love from Russia
  83. kelvision
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    Очень красивая и по настоящему хорошая игра.
  84. BeatHour
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is one of the most brilliant games I've ever played. It's also probably the most divisive game I've ever seen. Either you really love it or you really hate it. Either way, this is not the game you were expecting, as there's nothing else like it. This is a game about the journey, so if you're looking for a cheap dopamine hit, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

    First of all,    Death Stranding is one of the most brilliant games I've ever played. It's also probably the most divisive game I've ever seen. Either you really love it or you really hate it. Either way, this is not the game you were expecting, as there's nothing else like it. This is a game about the journey, so if you're looking for a cheap dopamine hit, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

    First of all, this is no action game. For the most-part it's a laid-back walking simulator with open-world decisions making (route planning, mostly), community single-player (ala Journey), and long cut-scenes. I don't agree with people saying it takes a lot of patience, but its not a game you can easily brute-force your way through.

    There is combat that makes up about 10% of the game, and it is quite simple. You've got grenades, guns, and fists, not very unlike Metal Gear. It'll have you hiding behind things, advancing down corridors, unloading on enemies. Death Stranding also has stealth, whereby you'll be crawling through areas past ghosts who are rooted or patrol a small area, trying not to alert corridors of enemies, or sneaking through tall grass in the open world.

    The world design feels fantastic. It looks nothing like the continental US, but it feels so much like a real place. The graphics are some of the best ever employed. The world is a main character here, and makes up the majority of the challenge you'll be facing, which is perfect for a game about traveling across the US mostly on foot. The world is populated by lovely mountains and crags, rolling fields... The whole time I kept thinking 'Final Fantasy 15, eat your heart out', which is the closest thing I can compare it to, but that game so pales in comparison as an epic roadtrip.

    The story, for once in a Hideo Kojima game, wraps itself up and feels complete. Through most of the game it feels like a lot of symbolism and campiness, but damn does it come through in the end of tying all the loose ends together. And not at all in an obvious way. Still, there's a lot of symbolism that crosses with other Hideo Kojima games. It feels like this is the story he wanted to tell all along with the Metal Gear series. As such, the game is way more abstract than a classical adventure; more like a psychological thriller than anything in the action genre.

    The player is wrapped up and swaddled with story at every turn. This is probably the most generous game with full 3D cutscenes that's ever been made. All the characters are brilliant, and even though I spent dozens of hours with them, it left me wanting more and more of those interactions.

    The community features are brilliant. You can build bridges and ziplines for other players to use. Build them various way stations. Put warning signs for other players, ala Dark Souls (but simpler; no 'try using both hands' placemarkers). Let them use simpler tools like your ropes and ladders. You can then like the works of other players. You can also recover the lost cargo of other players or interact with their deadbodies which binds you together. Or you can request they make deliveries to you. The whole thing leaves you feeling very connected to other players in a way that I haven't seen in a game in years. Whether they placed a sign in the perfect place to help you out of an open-world chase, or they had that latter in just the right spot to avoid a ghost, it's just a flood of appreciation for other people.

    For the controls, I think people really over exaggerate that they're "bad". This is about as engaging as you can get for a game about walking. The weight of everything feels so satisfying, especially after you get exoskeletons that let you jog around with a ton of weight on your back. But it's not nearly as hard as people have said. Just holding both triggers is usually enough to keep your character stable. And the vehicles are not too difficult to control. You're not meant to drive literally everywhere, this is a game about crossing mountains. You can't cross a mountain in a van, can you? Just get out of the car/bike. I had more frustration reading the complaints of other people than I did over 51 hours playing the game.

    All in all, Death Stranding is a brilliant experience. It's by no means for everyone. If your idea of a good time is best paired with a Mountain Dew, you'll probably not like it. But if you like something that's often slow or thoughtful, and so analytical that it'd make your English teacher weep tears of joy... Play it. You'll not be disappointed. Or if you're the kind of person who likes something to do while listening to a podcast, you'll probably also enjoy the gameplay (haven't tried it). Regardless, give it a try. You'll either love it or you'll hate it, and that's not even a gamble if you wind up loving it.    … Expand
  85. valkyre
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    It is sad that a lot of people did not give this game a proper chance. All this walking simulator bs is so exaggerated it is not even funny. The game as it progresses is very rewarding and keeps adding gameplay mechanics and throws the player in tricky situation. Few games have the gameplay options this one has. But the most rewarding part of this game is its exquisite story. Few gamesIt is sad that a lot of people did not give this game a proper chance. All this walking simulator bs is so exaggerated it is not even funny. The game as it progresses is very rewarding and keeps adding gameplay mechanics and throws the player in tricky situation. Few games have the gameplay options this one has. But the most rewarding part of this game is its exquisite story. Few games have such a rewarding ending as this one has. Very sad that this game fell victim to prejudice. It has its share of faults but as an experience it is absolutely unique.… Expand
  86. powerofviva
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    I thought is will be another 10/10 game, but unfortunately is not. the cinematic and story is good, but :
    - the game play is boring, really boring.
    - All the boss are the same, the terrorist are the same and 80 percent of the game you just carrying from place A to B.
    - I think kojima tried to add some idea from MainCroft to the game!!! which not everyone like it.
    - AI of enemy is too bad.
  87. n0shiPL
    Dec 29, 2019
    5
    Death Stranding is one of the most weird games I have ever player. Not really in a good way. It is impossible to rate this game bad or good. Too many factors come under consideration. Cutscenes directory is straight 10/10. Beautiful animations, shots, perfect motion capture.Graphics and world/items/character design is a other 10/10, but gameplay... 3/10 is a honest and undeniable score.Death Stranding is one of the most weird games I have ever player. Not really in a good way. It is impossible to rate this game bad or good. Too many factors come under consideration. Cutscenes directory is straight 10/10. Beautiful animations, shots, perfect motion capture.Graphics and world/items/character design is a other 10/10, but gameplay... 3/10 is a honest and undeniable score. Unfortunately, story is not going to save this game. Dialogues are bland, lifeless, it is hard to like any of the characters. But what is so wrong with this gameplay? A lot of backtracking, walking and vehicles driving is a chore. MULEs are no challenge. I was able to clear 5-6 MULE camp without losing single HP with bare hands. Same goes with BTs... Unfortunately. There is no sense of fear, it's easy just to run away in straight line or to spam Square just to shake them off and never been dragged down. Story is pretty linear and the way characters are explaining it is just radiculous. For me this game proved one point. Kojima should direct movies, not video games.… Expand
  88. luigilago
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Excelente jogo. O começo é tediante, mas depois muda bastante.
    O povo acha que todos os jogos precisam ter o tempo todo ação. Kojima mostrou uma excelente história, com diversos blowmind's
  89. Jeremanteca
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Unique game, you must have a great patience to enjoy it, the best walk physics of all games, great survival mechanics too.
  90. hayoth
    Dec 28, 2019
    0
    A boring video game. If you press and hold L + R throughout the game you will have no problems. You can escape from bosses so they don't represent a problem either. The world is empty, only the construction of the other players gives life to the scenarios but in turn removes all the elements of difficulty that it could have. Exciting graphics and music, but the most important factor in aA boring video game. If you press and hold L + R throughout the game you will have no problems. You can escape from bosses so they don't represent a problem either. The world is empty, only the construction of the other players gives life to the scenarios but in turn removes all the elements of difficulty that it could have. Exciting graphics and music, but the most important factor in a game is to have fun and Death Stranding doesn't comply.… Expand
  91. Munkyus
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    If you like deep games with plots that make you think and game play that makes you feel then this is the game for you.
  92. Lobstermug
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    I'll start off by saying it's definitely not for everyone. Even people who love Kojima's other games seem to find this hard to get into, but something about it just hits all the right buttons for me. The main thing is that if you don't enjoy the basic gameplay loop of delivering packages from point A to B, this game isn't for you.

    The fun is in plotting your route and using all the    I'll start off by saying it's definitely not for everyone. Even people who love Kojima's other games seem to find this hard to get into, but something about it just hits all the right buttons for me. The main thing is that if you don't enjoy the basic gameplay loop of delivering packages from point A to B, this game isn't for you.

    The fun is in plotting your route and using all the gadgets to make your way past obstacles while keeping your packages safe. There's so much mechanical depth, and it just feels good to play, it's very polished. You're constantly getting new tools, buildings, and vehicles.

    Of course if you just want to shoot the bad guys, there isn't a lot of that here. This is a slow burn and you gotta be in the mood to just chill and take it all in. The story is unique and well executed, the visuals are beautiful. There's lots of Kojima's personality in the world, it's full of his quirkiness. This is definitely a labour of love, which is rare in AAA gaming. It's sad that a lot of people are just dumping on it because it doesn't fit their preconceptions of what a game should be. I don't want to be that guy who gets all pretentious about people just not getting it or whatever, but I think a lot of the problems people are having with this game is coming from their own lack of patience and willingness to take the time to understand how things work mechanically.    … Expand
  93. Killbilla
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Its a game for the lucky ones that will actually understand it. Lots of people are judging it basing just on prejudices. If you are capable and willing to try something that is more then a call of duty, give this masterpiece a try. You will not be disappointed. A true masterpiece.
  94. LeadingXtreme
    Dec 28, 2019
    0
    Why does this movie have gameplay? What a strange thing. Kojima as always has been putting his name everywhere with an overrated videogame
  95. Stallodesu
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Actually exceeded my expectations. I literally watched the opening 3 times.
  96. ChosenOne
    Dec 28, 2019
    1
    I would give this game 6/10. It's decent! I like the story and the setting, and delivery game is unpolished but potentially interesting.
    But for the annoying repeating cutscenes with confirmation pop-up every time I want to skip it Death Stranding gets a bonus "-1". Another "-1" for unskipable 10-minute credits that I had to watch twice (!) during the game. And another "-3" for general    I would give this game 6/10. It's decent! I like the story and the setting, and delivery game is unpolished but potentially interesting.
    But for the annoying repeating cutscenes with confirmation pop-up every time I want to skip it Death Stranding gets a bonus "-1". Another "-1" for unskipable 10-minute credits that I had to watch twice (!) during the game. And another "-3" for general disrespect for players.    … Expand
  97. QlachPL
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    I just love this quiet and mature experience. A very beautifully innovative trip, which gives a lot of personal thoughts and experiences. We really needs more creative games like DS.
  98. TheMagicalPic
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    This game isn't for everyone, it's true, the game is just A LOT of walking, but this game is a so good, the story is rewarding, and the soundtrack is the best I've heard, so I won't say everyone should play this, but if your into games that make you feel, than buy it rn.
  99. Feshaak
    Dec 28, 2019
    6
    Environment 10/10, great exploring, combat 5/10, story 3/10. Almost did not finish the game. Waste of opportunity.
  100. vanya76rus
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    In game's begin it's little bit boring,but this is only first 2-3 hours. Then game gives you interesting quests and with help of real people this becoming easy and interesting. I've spent about 30 hours without cutscenes. And this was amazing, i've enjoyed every second in this game.
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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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