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  1. Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This is the best game in the world! The genius lived up to expectations! The plot and the play of the actors is beyond praise. Game mechanics are unique but after 20 hours it may seem monotonous but then you will realize that this is not so. One of the most significant games of the last decade!
  2. Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Amazing, I loved the philosophy behind the Death Stranding, this game give me so much good vibes.
    If you love videogames you must play it.
    Tomorrow is in your hand.
  3. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, innovative gameplay, very good story! the game delivers what it purports to truly innovate in its style
  4. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love This game... Ending was great... Im sad its end. :) love BB awesome awesome awesome :) Expand
  5. Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a great experience for those people that are bored from shooting games and try to experience new things. It is not boring even when delivering cargos( which is what you are doing most of the time) because of its online aspect and problem solving journey. It gives you the satisfaction when you reach your goal. It sometimes suffers from corny dialogues but overall it is aDeath Stranding is a great experience for those people that are bored from shooting games and try to experience new things. It is not boring even when delivering cargos( which is what you are doing most of the time) because of its online aspect and problem solving journey. It gives you the satisfaction when you reach your goal. It sometimes suffers from corny dialogues but overall it is a game that you should try before you decide. Also story is just beautiful and music is awesome. Gameplay is the most divisive part and if you feel like this is your cup of tea, you will love it Expand
  6. Dec 9, 2019
    10

    I'll keep this short: this game is made for a specific type of player. I like playing games on the hardest difficulty. I like a good challenge. I like micro-managing. I like Kojima and his whacky high-concept worlds. I like
  7. Nov 21, 2019
    8
    This game isn't for everyone but i can say if you have paitence and want to understand it, the game is 100% worth the experiance. The core part take's a bit to get into treversing the world, and understanding the mechanic's so they don't frustrate you. The gameplay involve's delivering, but for the story to progress, it only require's small amount's. However, after 4-5 hour's you'll knowThis game isn't for everyone but i can say if you have paitence and want to understand it, the game is 100% worth the experiance. The core part take's a bit to get into treversing the world, and understanding the mechanic's so they don't frustrate you. The gameplay involve's delivering, but for the story to progress, it only require's small amount's. However, after 4-5 hour's you'll know if the game is for you, the world and the gorgeous soundtrack will draw you in, the suspense the game create's during moment's where BT's are present, specifically with headphone's is amazing, the out of nowhere BT bosses are so crazy, and super fun to fight. The cutscene's are beautiful, beyond brilliant, ultra realistic and the amount of detail in them is astonishing, the pore's, crease's in the lip's, every detail in the eye's, the lifelike expression's on each character's face, when they cry, their expression's are heartbreaking. Little BB is adorable and the game create's that bond, that's so hard to make for the player, but kojima did it with all of BB's little gesture's, when BB cry's it's very upsetting and being so attached later in game to sam. Loving and caring for a virtual character, even one as small as BB, but with such huge importance to the entire game. This game isn't perfect, but it's got so much love put into it, and it really shine's through, death stranding is beautiful, i believe the entire ride is worth it. Expand
  8. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    This game is not for the people who play a game for 30 minutes then decide its boring and quit. This game is for those people who play games to experience something totally new and that feels real. This game sucks you in quick with the story which I was a big fan of. Besides the story which was overall a 10/10, I would also say the gameplay loop and traversal is also a 10/10. I loved goingThis game is not for the people who play a game for 30 minutes then decide its boring and quit. This game is for those people who play games to experience something totally new and that feels real. This game sucks you in quick with the story which I was a big fan of. Besides the story which was overall a 10/10, I would also say the gameplay loop and traversal is also a 10/10. I loved going from place to place and was never bored or tired of it. Moving your weight around and making sure to check what slopes are the best for traversal made me feel like I was hiking on vacation. I lost countless hours just wondering around building the interstate that leads from east coast to west coast. I loved everything about to ambiance of the game and how isolated you would feel. Some people would argue that there is nothing to interact with, where are all the people?! Well since its a scary time to go outside in America, it makes sense and the isolation feels very real. Sam as a character is great and at first he barely speaks his peace and mind. Then throughout the game he slowly starts to open up and connect with more and more people. In the end, this game captivated me from the very first cutscene to the end credits. I loved it and personally think people hate on this game just to hate. Now I like Kojima but before I played Death Stranding, I didn't think he was the creative genius everyone puts him out to be. But now after playing this masterpiece in storytelling and innovative gameplay, I am here to say I am going to buy whatever he makes next, no questions asked after what I experienced playing this game. Expand
  9. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    My faveriout game ever then ff7 resident evil ben playing games from spectrum days after a few decades of playing game i feel the repetativeness of games in genras all i see is remaster repeats and games taking mechs from other games within theire new idea ds for me tock me back to the days wen sega was pumping out fresh new ip So ive played anything like the deph the game has by makingMy faveriout game ever then ff7 resident evil ben playing games from spectrum days after a few decades of playing game i feel the repetativeness of games in genras all i see is remaster repeats and games taking mechs from other games within theire new idea ds for me tock me back to the days wen sega was pumping out fresh new ip So ive played anything like the deph the game has by making u juggle multiple mecha at once in stealth situation with a dap of horror elenm Expand
  10. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego muy malo, lento, mediocre y sobrevalorado. Creo que es el peor juego de Hideo Kojima hasta el momento, mucha publicidad sin sentido, juego pretencioso. Expand
  11. Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Tengo que se honesto, al principio pensé que era un mal juego y me dejé llevar por comentarios de haters y niños rata, pero después de 3 horas de jugarlo me pareció sumamente adictivo, el juego te obliga a aprender mecánicas y los traslados se disfrutan bastante
  12. Dec 9, 2019
    7
    A masterpiece, but the delivery system and lack of action in the gameplay makes it a bit boring and tiring. However the best game on technical issues I've ever had the pleasure of playing and the ending fully compensates for the trajectory.
  13. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Un juego diferente a lo que nos han vendido últimamente, la historia perfecta con su belleza visual y sonora el gameplay muy realista y tal vez ahí es donde peca pero se acopla bien a lo que quiere demostrar Kojima que es una sociedad que ayuda a los demás. Le doy un 10/10 por eso, por ser diferente a lo de siempre.
  14. Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Um Jogo Excelente e incrível, fazia muito tempo desde que eu joguei um jogo tão tocante e marcante, a historia dele e incrível e bem explicada isso pode depender de cada pessoa pois já ouviu de algumas que não conseguiram entender ela muito bem, a jogabilidade ela e um pouco complicada no começo, pode parecer um pouco confuso mais com o passar do tempo você se acostuma o mesmo vale para aUm Jogo Excelente e incrível, fazia muito tempo desde que eu joguei um jogo tão tocante e marcante, a historia dele e incrível e bem explicada isso pode depender de cada pessoa pois já ouviu de algumas que não conseguiram entender ela muito bem, a jogabilidade ela e um pouco complicada no começo, pode parecer um pouco confuso mais com o passar do tempo você se acostuma o mesmo vale para a Interface. Uma crítica para a historia, o capitulo 3 ele e muito grande, e demorado, muitas pessoas podem acabar enjoando nele e parar de jogar, ele requer um pouco de paciência mais depois dele a Historia engrena de um jeito que vai te deixar preso nela, e você não querendo parar ate terminar, O jogo ele não e para todo mundo isso e bem claro, mais se você quer ter uma experiencia diferente e incrível, pode compra-lo sem medo você não vai se decepcionar. Expand
  15. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo do kojima e uma obra de arte e ainda nem zerei e não não e so andar e pra quem gosta de jogos como red dead.
  16. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    O jogo tem gráficos incríveis, mas é só isso. Muito caro pra uma gameplay fraca.
  17. Dec 5, 2019
    9
    A highly misunderstood game, and one that's been unfairly attacked for doing something different. In a world of Free-to-play games, overly competitive shooters, esports, predatory business models, redundant franchises, monetization schemes, corrupt companies that ruin notable franchises... Death Stranding is one that breaks the mold in a good way, and is almost therapeutic by design.A highly misunderstood game, and one that's been unfairly attacked for doing something different. In a world of Free-to-play games, overly competitive shooters, esports, predatory business models, redundant franchises, monetization schemes, corrupt companies that ruin notable franchises... Death Stranding is one that breaks the mold in a good way, and is almost therapeutic by design. Anyone calling it a walking simulator, was unable to dive deeper, and for arguments sake it's not a walking simulator. Just because the focus is to walk, or climb, doesn't mean that's all there is too it, and it's a gross misclassification of a noble venture by it's Creator Hideo Kojima. Anyone who gave it a 0, didn't seriously play it, anyone calling it perfect, the game has it's flaws. I am thankful a game like this exists, and truly think it transcends the genre of video games, and will stand the test of time, as well as attacks on it's existence, and creators. Review: Death Stranding is truly a work of great care, the world is fantastic, and the struggle comes from simple things, like crossing a landscape, or taking on additional challenges on missions. It tells a fully unique story, about life, death, our political landscape, and what happens if we don't take care of the world around us. Boss battles are tense, the shooting mechanics are fun, and somewhat unique in their own way. Killing is not the objective here, but connecting, and being better than just an average killer. Killing can carry consequences in this world, and the world by design is treacherous. Nobody wants to venture out into the world, so it stands that the hero of this story is someone who is brave enough to battle the elements, as well as the undead, to ensure people have what they need to survive this post-apocalyptic dystopia. It's a beautiful concept, and is very under-appreciated by the current generation of gamers who seem to settle for cheap, quick thrills. Death Stranding does demand your attention, that you take your time with it, and learn about the world, it's origins, as well as your (Sam's) role in saving that world. There are flaws in the game, and without saying anymore about the game, here is a list of what I found to be the draws, and setbacks of Death Stranding. My NO SPOILERS Pros and Cons list:
    Pros:
    Graphics are something to behold, my mouth was open the whole time, it is stunning

    Acting -Top actors like Norman Reedus, and Lea Seydoux portray their respective characters, they do so well, and you really get drawn in by their performances

    Gameplay - Well thought out, you use the entire controller, this was carefully mapped out. The game is actually addicting. Anyone claiming it's just fetch quests think games are only one pattern, that you only fight, or shoot, and this is all they know. Games can be anything, Death Stranding reminds us of that - look up Paperboy for the original Nintendo if you don't know what I mean...

    Music - Original Soundtrack, as well as included artists, fit the world perfectly, the music is it's own awesome experience
    Sound Design - is absolutely delightful, the ruffling of clothing, sounds of vehicles, or machines, it's all crafted brilliantly to fit the game

    Cons:
    Redundant little scenes every mission (Pro: You can skip these if they grow tiresome)

    Pacing - this was my main problem with the game, while I enjoyed the story overall, I do feel like the pacing could've been handled a bit better. I think if you don't get sidetracked it's alright, but getting sidetracked is part of the fun as well. There's a balancing act with the pacing

    Lots and lots of reading - I like reading, and don't mind it in games, but some of the reading could've been better handled like audio records (Similar to MGSV), and this is where the pacing could've been handled better. Some of the reading you do fills in gaps in the story, it would've been better served spoken like in a podcast. Still plenty of story, but this is a downside for me personally. Small story bits that fell flat, or felt cringey/forced. They don't affect the overall story but I definitely didn't feel anything from specific performances.

    Sponsors/Commercialism - There is some commercialism in the game from brands, it's such a minute detail in the grand scheme, but worth mentioning. I believe if it had to be in there, it was done appropriately and probably helped fund the game. Verdict: 8.7
    Similar to a movie like Blade Runner, it stands alone, and does something unique. There is so much re-playability, content, unique addictive gameplay, a positive message, and a truly mind boggling story which takes it's time to really be understood. I hope more people play this game, and prove to game developers, we don't want the same 3 games over and over, we crave new experiences, and shouldn't be so spiteful when we get them. There are enough Marvel Movies out there, but not enough Blade Runners.
    Thank You
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  18. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    O jogo e diferente dos lançados ultimamente. e tocante e divertido por mais estranho que pareça, qualidade gráfica impecável, Atuação e historia muito boa e envolvente, parte técnica impressionante.
  19. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    A work of art, moving and beautiful, heart wrenching and devastating. It's unlike any game I've ever played before it. Even the few cornball moments were like an adorable nudge from Kojima. This is in my top 5 games and I've been playing for 24 years
  20. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This game is so damn boring. I paid $60 and preordered this 2 years ago because it was a deal at the time. Just wait till psn store gives this for free because it's a piece of **** kojima is a narcissist, his name plastered all over the credits which play multiple times throughout the game. The graphics are nice but the design of the world is boring, just focks and terrain. DeliverThis game is so damn boring. I paid $60 and preordered this 2 years ago because it was a deal at the time. Just wait till psn store gives this for free because it's a piece of **** kojima is a narcissist, his name plastered all over the credits which play multiple times throughout the game. The graphics are nice but the design of the world is boring, just focks and terrain. Deliver packages for 40 hours. You know those boring mmo quests that have you retrieving items and delivering? Yup that's the genius idea behind 40 hours of gameplay here Expand
  21. Agz
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Ótimo games bem original e com mecânicas bem inovadoras algo diferente de tudo que eu já vi gráficos impecáveis e ótima atuação da parte dos atores
  22. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i love this game amazing ending Story is so amazing Everything in this game its amazing Expand
  23. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Très mauvais simulateur d'uber, je retourne sur farming simulateur. En espérant que cette note sois garder.
  24. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Kojima does a fantastic job connecting people, and creating a very unique story. This is definitely one of those games where you will have emotions all over the place and the ending will leave you speechless. It is worth the investment even if it takes some time to get into.
  25. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    this is the antithesis of a game its would be better described as an office job its not worth ur money and your time even less.
  26. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a breathtaking game and yeah I didnt see like this legendary story for a long time...
    10/10
  27. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Мне продали пустую, претензионную альфа версию игры. С поломанными и не работающими механиками. С раздутым сюжетом уложить который можно было бы в 2-3 часа. Абсолютная бездарность и симулятор пропуска кат сцен в душе.
  28. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Glorified walking simulator. I expected a lot more from Hideo Kojima, who created the extremely well-made series Metal Gear (specifically Metal Gear Solid). A glorified package delivering/walking simulator is what I got. Really disappointed.
  29. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    Everyone just talking good about the game only because its a Kojima's game. Never played a game as boring as this one, wish I could have my money back.
  30. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    The gameplay is non existent , the game if you call it like that is a walking simulator, I already sold it to some unlucky guy
  31. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    It's such a beautiful game,best story that i have seen in years and Nice gameplay,people need to give a chance to this game
  32. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    $60 for the most mind-numbing, painful gameplay you'll ever experience, punishing you for trying to progress through a story that doesn't make any sense at all - but that's the whole point, and kids on the internet eat it up and worship Kojima. But we can't have anyone go against that and have their own bad opinion of the game and its locked 30 FPS, Monster Energy-sponsored garbage, or$60 for the most mind-numbing, painful gameplay you'll ever experience, punishing you for trying to progress through a story that doesn't make any sense at all - but that's the whole point, and kids on the internet eat it up and worship Kojima. But we can't have anyone go against that and have their own bad opinion of the game and its locked 30 FPS, Monster Energy-sponsored garbage, or Metacritic will remove it. 6,400 legitimate opinions wiped because corporations are bought out, yet you don't have the balls to remove the 10s that outright admit they haven't played the game? Expand
  33. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    This game is something new, but wonderful.
    I Love the Story and gameplay.
    I can only recommend it.
  34. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    Never played a game as boring as this one, wish I could have my money back, not cool kojima
  35. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    the game is just good, there's nothing to say
    the story, the gameplay everything
  36. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Experiencia increible, magistralmente hilado con una gradisima historia. Un 10 por innovar, arriesgar y convencer.
  37. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    turned my favorite game the story is great the gameplay too, people complain that it's slow but that's the essence of it
  38. Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This is probably one of the worst Death Stranding games I have played in my life.
  39. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    Геймплей конечно не лучший, но сюжет неплохой, поставил бы игре 6, но поскольку плохие отзывы были подло удалены, то нужно восстанавливать реальный результат оценки пользователей.
  40. Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da
    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da una parte c'è un comparto tecnico di altissimo livello nelle animazioni e nella regia dei personaggi, nelle boss-fight si perde tutta l'emozione...pad alla mano i boss sono facilissimi da battere, intelligenza artificiale scarsa...
    il mio voto sarebbe 8 diviso da una trama, un cast, animazioni, grafica dei modelli da 9 mentre il gameplay da 7 con boss-fight orrende ma per il resto il gameplay a mio parere è godibile grazie alla collaborazione online tra gli utenti, con i nuovi equipaggiamenti che il gioco offre, le strutture, e alcune missioni di consegna molto divertenti.
    Posso dire che come originalità nella storia Kojima non delude mai, ma se si parla di gameplay e soprattutto boss-fight dove kojima ha sempre regalato emozioni e idee nuove questa volta a cannato e deluso seriamente, spero possa rimediare se ci fosse un seguito.
    aggiungo che non è ne un capolavoro ne un gioco di merda. voto 8.
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  41. Dec 9, 2019
    6
    Muy buen apartado artístico técnico y sonoro, quizás casi impecable. La parte argumental puede llegar a interesar pero avanza a trompicones mientras debemos llevar a cabo misiones monotonas y repetitivas, logrando que jugar a veces sea una "tortura" que debemos pasar para avanzar en la historia que, según mi opinión, aunque puede tener algun giro interesante acaba siendo algo pretenciosa yMuy buen apartado artístico técnico y sonoro, quizás casi impecable. La parte argumental puede llegar a interesar pero avanza a trompicones mientras debemos llevar a cabo misiones monotonas y repetitivas, logrando que jugar a veces sea una "tortura" que debemos pasar para avanzar en la historia que, según mi opinión, aunque puede tener algun giro interesante acaba siendo algo pretenciosa y con algun que otro cliché cinematográfico que desluce el conjunto. Yo al llegar al fnal del juego ya había perdido el interés y solo jugaba para terminar el juego.
    La jugabilidad lo peor. Los escenarios y su apartado artístico son preciosos y da gusto pasearse en ellos, hasta puede llegar a ser divertido estudiar como sortear cada accidente geográfico sin dañar la carga... Pero no hay nada mas, mundo inerte y vacío donde todas las misiones (principales y secundarias) tienen el mismo objetivo: Llevar una carga de un punto A a uno B. Un desproposito, otra vez, por parte de Kojima crear y brindarnos un basto mundo preciocista sin practicamente nada que hacer dentro de él... No hay ningun aliciente a la exploración mas allá de los chips de memoria, que nos aportan información extra, pero la gran mayoría de ella intrascendente (info sobre merchandasing de otros videojuegos y mecas, recomendación de films y bandas sonoras por parte de Kojima, info sobre modelos de motos del mercado en la vida real...) Por no haber no hay ni un ápice de fauna, parece que con el declive de la escena introductoria se extingue toda. En la misma linea, no tratamos en todonel juego con un NPC que no sea un holograma y no podemos entrar en las ciudades a ver como se desarrolla la vida post-apocalíptica. En relación a su argumento y vacíos argumentales hay que hacer un acto de fer para "aceptar" todas las incongruencias y vacíos argumentales con la esperanza de que al final se nos desbelará el porqué de todo (ciertas preguntas hallan respuesta y otras no)... Pero si queremos profundizar en ella no nos quedará mas remedio que leer parrafos y parrafos de teorías pseudociéntificas entremezcladas con bases profundamente teológicas.

    Resumen: Técnica y artísticamente espléndido, argumentalmente interesante pero confuso, hace falta una mente muy abierta y aceptar concesiones.... Jugablemente aburrido y un desproposito, llega a ser interseante plantearse rutas y como avanzar por el terreno, pero TODO el juego se basa en las mismas misiones. El combate tosco, incomodo y su inclusión anecdótica,
    A quién le interese la historia que mire algun recopilatorio tipo película en YT, y quien realmente quiera probarlo que no se gaste 60€ que lo intente conseguir rebajado.
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  42. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding delivered everything I wanted and expected in a Kojima-san game. Heck, thinking more through it, it totally surpassed my expectations: visuals, gameplay, performance, fun-factor, score, soundtrack - everything, in fact - is brilliantly executed.
    I was suffering from a mild anxiety since May this year, and playing through Death Stranding, rebuilding UCA, connecting to the
    Death Stranding delivered everything I wanted and expected in a Kojima-san game. Heck, thinking more through it, it totally surpassed my expectations: visuals, gameplay, performance, fun-factor, score, soundtrack - everything, in fact - is brilliantly executed.
    I was suffering from a mild anxiety since May this year, and playing through Death Stranding, rebuilding UCA, connecting to the main characters and other Porters made me feel complete and helped cure my issue. I can safe say Death Stranding is exactly what I need and it came at the right time.
    I quite don't understand or agree on the users low score or the reason they find it boring (every game is going to point A to B), but I respect their opinions. I just say with you are in doubt, maybe this game is not for you (or any other game you are in doubt of, as a matter of fact). However, Death Stranding will stay in my mind for years to come, with so many memories to cherish with BB and other, coupled with the music from Low Roar.... What a game!
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  43. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    This is an expensive qwop game. Kojima has done a fair job of recreating the Lake District environment (minus the lakes) but is severely lacking gameplay. I can look at this and ascribe all sort of artsy fartsy shenanigans to this but it’s just a waste of money.
  44. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    FedEx the Game, one of the most boring games ever created. No one should play this
  45. Dec 9, 2019
    5
    Pela história merece uma nota 9-10, agora pela gameplay realmente não acho que passe de 3-4, por isso acho q a nota do jogo em si não deveria passar de um 6, não sei se é culpa de muitos fan boys do kojima, mas realmente não entendo essas notas altas para este jogo dos jornalistas...
  46. Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Mr. Kojima has made a boring movie(eternal cinematics), with a psychedelic story with spectral detecting fetuses, with boring and repetitive gameplay mechanics, but which is technically wonderful.
  47. Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Upon doing a full 100% completion of Death Stranding, I would say that the story is every bit worth what you pay. It has that classic Hideo Kojima feel to it, of having 80% of the whole game shrouded in mystery as you play it and only then when you reach the end do you piece together little by little what the whole story was about. It's a somewhat complex story with a lot of elements thatUpon doing a full 100% completion of Death Stranding, I would say that the story is every bit worth what you pay. It has that classic Hideo Kojima feel to it, of having 80% of the whole game shrouded in mystery as you play it and only then when you reach the end do you piece together little by little what the whole story was about. It's a somewhat complex story with a lot of elements that will feel either unfamiliar or confusing at first, but unless you really invest into the game itself, you may end up knowing less or more than others. Death Stranding very much feels like a movie, and with that being said, I feel the game loses its surprise factor upon completion for the first time.

    The game play is where things get tricky, as not everyone is going to be into it, and it's something you will need to invest into to truly enjoy it. Feeling repetitive, tedious, boring, and sometimes lacking, the game play itself really depends on your play style and pacing. Amazon delivery simulator memes aside, there are so many different ways to go from point A to B, and a lot of the enjoyment comes from your own self achievement of how you did it, how fast you did it, and the quality of how you did it. So you may end up liking the game play or hating it, but it doesn't accommodate for the haters at all because you are technically forced to do it to progress the story. Sometimes taking your time and going the long road is faster and way more satisfying than trying to brute force your way through the rough paths just to try and save a couple of minutes, it all comes down to you. Death Stranding also has a cool online system where players help each other out by building structures to create a better world. Even though players can't react with each other physically, you can feel a sense of community within where players are helping each other out to all reach a similar goal. You feel alone in the world but at the same time you aren't. Replay value is there if you genuinely enjoy the game play, but most people will have already accomplished everything that they felt needed to be done and then stay until the story ends. If you happen to invest into the game like I did, you'll find out that there is a lot of additional dialogue in the game that many will miss out simply by rushing through the game. A lot of your "what, who, when, why, and how" questions are more in depth in those email and interview logs, and it may be one of the reasons why you as a first timer might feel the story was too confusing, bad, or lazy.

    Honestly though, you can't go wrong with playing this one time through as you have quality actors backing the game like Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Troy Baker, Lea Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and much more. Not to mention very clean motion capturing and voicing that retains quality of portraying the characters emotions and authenticity. Sound track is one of the best things about Death Stranding and perfectly set as if watching a movie. Even if you don't plan to buy the game, I highly suggest watching a play through of it once, as Hideo Kojima really put a lot of effort into the story, characters, and dialogue. Death Stranding is nothing like any other game and it feels like it's improving the artistic medium as a whole for video games. It's not your standard "kill em all type of game" as Norman Reedus described it. You'll definitely be feeling all kinds of emotions from the start of the journey, till the end.
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  48. Dec 9, 2019
    0
    Walking simulator. Not worth buying
    Boring game then doesn't deserve the rating it got
  49. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    I think it's a great game that is certainly worth the time. Sure it's a bit slow to start, but it offers many things that typical games do not now a=days. Most people reviewing it seems like they haven't gotten to Chapter 3 when it opens up. This is much more of a slow burn game and you can't just wildly rush things like many of today's gamers do.
  50. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game i ever played love it so much i trade my ps4 today for the ps4pro edition. Good job kojima Expand
  51. Dec 8, 2019
    5
    I was extremely dedicated to playing this game and had looked forward to it as the highlight of 2019. I have a lot of negative things to say about it, but I still finished the game over the first two weekends after the release and continued playing it a bit afterwards, which that says something. If I had to sum up my review in one sentence, it would be: "Death Stranding excels in immersingI was extremely dedicated to playing this game and had looked forward to it as the highlight of 2019. I have a lot of negative things to say about it, but I still finished the game over the first two weekends after the release and continued playing it a bit afterwards, which that says something. If I had to sum up my review in one sentence, it would be: "Death Stranding excels in immersing you in the experience of a depressed Norman Reedus and his miserable struggle to find meaning in a fundamentally shattered world".

    I thoroughly enjoyed the core of the gameplay: plotting routes, getting foiled by unexpected terrain or attacks, and trying to manage getting to the goal with the all the packages intact. Unfortunately, unless you are doing these things for a reason, they start to get very tedious. Without spoiling things, I caught on to things that my main character did not, and having those concerns go completely unaddressed for hours of gameplay felt rather repetitive, even miserable. Not talking to new characters or even talking to any major characters during chapter 3, when you are intended to entertain yourself with side quests, was a miserable experience that is universally recommended to "get through" as quickly as possible.

    This game touted itself as "reconnecting an isolated society". I feel like it rather fundamentally failed on this point, which is a major reason why I am upset with it. Kojima came in with big claims and failed to deliver. The takeaway is to care for your friends and family, that they're all we have. Not a huge revelation to most of us. The game turns into a modified stealth/action shooter by the end, which is not a departure from gaming conventions, particularly not ones Kojima are familiar with...

    Visually, the game can be quite beautiful, and it's obvious a lot of love and care went into it. However, pacing, as previously mentioned, lacks. The constant product placement distracts from the game. The constant "cameos" of media figures we don't care about or dislike distracts as well (I'm not alone - see the number of people pissing near Conan O'Briens home). It felt like a lot of handshakes happened in order to make this game, and it's not all for the best. There are a few jump scares involving a very important character you are meant to bond with, leading me to avoid interacting with that character whenever possible. It was meant either as a silly easter egg or to show how much Normans character is suffering, but in the end it just makes the players experience suffer.

    For what it's worth, the game nearly made me cry a few times, which is a rare feat, but does not a great game make. A large reason why they managed to do this is the incredible acting and how well it carries over into the game. Characters feel human, at least in cutscenes. Their holographic counterparts often don't feel human.

    I doubt the idea of making the player suffer this badly was a conscious choice. I doubt the production choices were made solely with the players interests in mind.

    Play it if you, like me, have money to waste and think you'd enjoy exploring and delivering in a world where you will have to "embrace the suck". You'll meet some interesting people along the way.
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  52. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best game I have played all year. It’s so different to anything else, the attention to detail, the way the harsh world develops as the player does is truly amazing. The community that helps one another is just a fresh take to multiplayer. The game is definitely ahead of its time, and very much a must play, I will agree that it is not for everyone and needs a bit ofThis is probably the best game I have played all year. It’s so different to anything else, the attention to detail, the way the harsh world develops as the player does is truly amazing. The community that helps one another is just a fresh take to multiplayer. The game is definitely ahead of its time, and very much a must play, I will agree that it is not for everyone and needs a bit of patience especially at the start. But once you get into it, it immersed the player like nothing else on the market.. Expand
  53. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    this is not even a game...worst game ever. an electronic garbage without any valuable gameplay
  54. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    As a disclaimer, before Death Stranding, I've only ever played and finished one Kojima game; and that was MGS: Sons of Liberty. Ergo, I came into this game quite fresh and with minimal bias. To be honest, I was leaning towards not purchasing this game based on the gameplay I've seen from the trailers. But I bit the bullet anyway and made the purchase knowing that one of my favorite filmAs a disclaimer, before Death Stranding, I've only ever played and finished one Kojima game; and that was MGS: Sons of Liberty. Ergo, I came into this game quite fresh and with minimal bias. To be honest, I was leaning towards not purchasing this game based on the gameplay I've seen from the trailers. But I bit the bullet anyway and made the purchase knowing that one of my favorite film directors (Guillermo Del Toro) was involved in the game and that I had a few days for vacation ahead of me.

    I booted up the game and with little expectations, played the game that would eventually change my appreciation the art of game design for the better.

    To save time, I will write this review debunking or agreeing with criticisms most commonly mentioned about the game:

    1. Cutscene-o-rama
    Understandably, people who would rather play a game than watch a game would hate any game with any cutscene longer than 30 seconds. However, nearly all the best games of the recent years HAVE considerably long cutscenes. At least with Death Stranding, you get to see the actors you know and love performing and helping to weave a complex story together. (And no, the story is not overly complex. If my 9 year old nephew could understand what's happening in the story and you don't, then what's lacking is definitely coming from your end.) 2. Boring Gameplay
    This is how I can tell if someone's either a one track gamer or has never actually played the game. If you're into only shooters, adventure games and have never played simulations, RTS and story-driven games, then I understand why you may not enjoy Death Stranding. Now, why the hell would you death stranding to follow the likes of your typical shooter if they never sold this game as your typical shooter? The entire game is a simulation and a love letter to this decade's type of games. You can really tell how Kojima has studied the games of this decade and managed to incorporate the best aspects of each with the vision he intended for his game. 3. Empty World Building Thats the point! The vast world coupled with the random events help immerse the player into a post-apocalyptic world. And before you say that you don't encounter any other couriers on the road, you in fact DO! You can even interact and follow them all the way to their objective as they deliver their shipments. 4. Enemies Aren't Challenging
    While I agree with this initially, you obviously haven't played enough of the game to face difficulty. The big boss battles may be easy at first but when you eventually are faced with 2 or 3 at the same time, the difficulty definitely spikes.

    Death Stranding is most definitely not a perfect game by any stretch. But the undeserved hate it's getting just goes to show you how entrenched some people are on their opinions despite all the evidence presented of how amazingly unique thia game is.
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  55. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    At last a game that has something different from the others thank you Kojima
  56. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece of this year!!
    이게 재미없는사람은 야생의숨결도 재미 없었을것
    잘만든 게임인데 평점 테러당하는게 슬프네요
    다시는 코지마님을 의심하지 않겠습니다
  57. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Uno dei migliori giochi a cui abbia mai giocato.Gradica eccezionale e gameplay che diventa una droga
  58. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Despite It's a single player game, but more like an co-op game than an other typical co-op game. Paving the way with other players is never been experienced in other games. Even just walking makes a path for others.
  59. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Inovador seria o certo a se dizer de death stranding, gameplay diferente que só uma mente como a do kojima poderia imaginar, cinemáticas incríveis mostrando como os vídeo games estão cada vez mais perto de produções dos cinemas e gameplay desafiadora, apesar de repetitiva a cada nova entrega que se deve fazer também se deve pensar e planejar a melhor rota, quais melhores equipamentos a deInovador seria o certo a se dizer de death stranding, gameplay diferente que só uma mente como a do kojima poderia imaginar, cinemáticas incríveis mostrando como os vídeo games estão cada vez mais perto de produções dos cinemas e gameplay desafiadora, apesar de repetitiva a cada nova entrega que se deve fazer também se deve pensar e planejar a melhor rota, quais melhores equipamentos a de levar. Uma experiência única define death stranding Expand
  60. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    So this game awful there's no real combat compared to metal gear this game is trash
  61. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. It makes you experience something very unique. Thank you Hideo Kojima for creating this beautiful game!
  62. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    The atmosphere, music, and story this game contains is top notch. The gameplay loop is addicting and fun. I have nothing bad to say about this game, the only nit pick I could possibly say is that some characters dialog can be a bit annoying but I don't think that takes anything away from the experience overall. 10/10.
  63. Dec 8, 2019
    4
    While visually impressive, Death Stranding is a game that fails to deliver compelling gameplay and a satisfying story. The game forces you to do mundane tasks for over 40 hours and doesn’t reward you in any meaningful way. If you consider your time valuable at all steer clear from this trainwreck from Kojima.
  64. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    I've spent already 80 hours in the game, I like it, i really enjoyed the story line, the landscape, the music and the concept behind it. I can say that is not for everyone and it's one of those game that if you don't play it you don't understand and enjoy and is not a Metal Gear there's action of course but the idea is not going and shooting around the concept is completely different, theI've spent already 80 hours in the game, I like it, i really enjoyed the story line, the landscape, the music and the concept behind it. I can say that is not for everyone and it's one of those game that if you don't play it you don't understand and enjoy and is not a Metal Gear there's action of course but the idea is not going and shooting around the concept is completely different, the only thing that i don t like is sometimes the controls are stiff sepecialy driving. Expand
  65. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Probably the most boring game I've ever played. All you need to do is walk, walk, walk, walk... walk, and walk again. At least it got some good songs.
  66. Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Really good quality game, obviously not for everybody,but still a strong PS4 exclusive.
  67. Dec 8, 2019
    2
    Lo unico bueno de este juego es el apartado tecnico. Aburridisimo,repetitivo, historia confusa e infumable, ia patetica, mapa vacio, personajes olvidables. Llegue hasta el final solo por ver la conclusion la cual es tan tediosa como el resto del juego. Ya habia subido mi analisis y metacritic me lo elimino. Deberia darles verguenza
  68. Dec 8, 2019
    3
    Muy malo de lo peor, aburrido y la IA está malograda. Un mal juego. Esta sobrevalorado no gastéis dinero en esto de verdad
  69. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Innovative mechanics, astonishing audio & visuals. Might be monotonous for some though.
  70. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a beautiful journey in a creative setting, with innovative gameplay elements, and lovable characters. It made me cry more than once. This game is a true work of art and I will cherish its memory. I find it unbelievable that a game with no character development or plot and wonky gameplay like Shadow of the Colossus would have a higher user score - especially considering it'sThis game is a beautiful journey in a creative setting, with innovative gameplay elements, and lovable characters. It made me cry more than once. This game is a true work of art and I will cherish its memory. I find it unbelievable that a game with no character development or plot and wonky gameplay like Shadow of the Colossus would have a higher user score - especially considering it's the second time that same game has been milked with little more than aesthetic improvements. I assume it's a nostalgia bias. Expand
  71. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    (传世经典)handed down classics,I believe everyone cam enjoy this gane. but -1pt for not Vehicle music。
  72. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Great game, incredible story and mechanics. 90 hours of addictive gameplay kept me engaged the whole way through
  73. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Muito bom ótima história jogabilidade e gráfico um pouco lento no começo mas serve muito bem pra ambientar o jogo
  74. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Talvez o melhor jogo do ano, me prendeu do começo ao fim história complexa porém bem interessante gráficos incríveis, valeu cada centavo
  75. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Boredom to Tears, The Game. And the story is just so bad... the most pretentious thing I've ever seen.

    Every single line of dialogue is atrocious, especially after the first 2 hours (the initial sequence looks ok, but the game runs out of ideas after that, and then it's just bashing you on the head over and over with the same basic grade school morality)
  76. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!...Played and Finish the game for 100+ hrs still want to deliver and digest the beauty of the game!
  77. Nov 11, 2019
    0
    A única coisa descente que o jogo tem é a história, fora isso é só um jogo chato, cansativo e monótono.
  78. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Thank you Kojima-san for this masterpiece. I've enjoyed every hour of playing. Especially soundtrack. Bravo. I wish there was more games like Death Stranding!
  79. Dec 8, 2019
    1
    Caminhada Simulator, vale mais a penas você assistir um video para saber da historia do que comprar o jogo e passar raiva, NÃO VALE A PENA COMPRAR!
  80. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Porque a galera do Playstation quê empurrar tanto assim esse jogo deplorável e medíocre, que sua única função é andar e escalar montanhas distribuindo caixotes e assistir cenas do jogo. Tô cansado de ouvir: não é pra todo mundo! Sendo que qualquer jogo não é pra todo mundo.
  81. Dec 8, 2019
    5
    I tried to play and got halfway through the game
    my ID
    night_eletric ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The graphics of the game are good, hardly a bug is found, the soundtrack is good, remember the songs from Radiohead The story it's confusing, hard to understand but more acceptable There are coherence problems, at the
    I tried to play and got halfway through the game
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    The graphics of the game are good, hardly a bug is found, the soundtrack is good, remember the songs from Radiohead

    The story
    it's confusing, hard to understand but more acceptable
    There are coherence problems, at the beginning of the game there was a deer in the cave and later he was dead because of the aging rain
    it was the only deer I found in the game, and practically the only one in america LOL, there were no animals in the game, some birds and butterflies plus no carcasses of deer or birds or people, something a bit impossible to happen in the game world
    The ghosts don't scare them they disturb, they never put fear
    The bosses I faced, played halfway through the game, I found the bosses weak and very mechanical

    and yes the gameplay is monotone, it gave me sleep several times, but at the same time it's interesting

    deserves goty?
    no, it doesn't deserve it, the game's proposal is interesting, but it was poorly executed, this game could be less and with less deliveries, if it was more linear I think it would tire people less, because playing it is a sacrifice, playing this game is how to work without receiving money so

    I will not give 0, but I will not give 10, I will give 5,

    I did a sincere analysis, and I think many who give 0 did not play as many who gave 10 did not play
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  82. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Ome of the best game ive played... Ignoring all the critics or haters becos of the gameplay I think Kojima did a good job even after Konami fired him..
  83. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Definitely an experience worth playing. While Death Stranding may not be a game for everyone due to it's different approach to gameplay and management systems, it shines in every aspect it tackles. Immersive and large landscapes are there for you to approach and explore the way you feel like it, while taking caution not to damage your packages and equipment. The game offers you a hugeDefinitely an experience worth playing. While Death Stranding may not be a game for everyone due to it's different approach to gameplay and management systems, it shines in every aspect it tackles. Immersive and large landscapes are there for you to approach and explore the way you feel like it, while taking caution not to damage your packages and equipment. The game offers you a huge variety of tools, vehicles and equipment to help you traverse faster and safely. Each cargo has specific conditions that determine your score, meaning that sometimes you won't be able to walk on water with it or have the need to avoid impacts at all costs, making the experience challenging and providing a need of different planning for each journey. The online cooperative aspects of the game are genius and create a feeling of solidarity and accomplishment while you help others and yourself in this journey. The game also offers many scoring screens where you can check your delivery scores and level of connection with other players, the concept is simple, the more you help, the more you'll be helped. With ladders, ropes, bridges and other types of structures from other players showing up in your world if you decide to donate and help other players with your own items. The player is not forced to take on optional sidequests, though these may reward you with special items that will improve your travels.The story is simply fantastic and very cinematic, though it drags a bit during the middle chapters. The lore of the game keeps expanding and everything starts to make sense, while you grow deeply more immersed into the plot and it's unique characters. Death Stranding's gameplay is focussed on traversal, solidarity and inventory management. The player must be careful with the harsh world of Death Stranding, with it's rivers, cliffs, rain that damages your cargo and entities that show up while it rains. Now for the negatives points worth taking not of. Combat is present in the game but lacks polishing, though it provides an interesting challenge. Enemies will attempt to steal your cargo and stun you with equipment and vehicles. Boss battles are the weak aspect of the game, being repetitive and resource consuming, meaning that by the end of it you may not feel that you gained much from it and that it should've been avoided it altogether. The game's UI is very complex and crammed, taking a lot of time to get used to. Despite it's complexities, Death Stranding is a very simple concept that, once learnt, turn the game into a smooth experience. The game doesn't offer much variety in it's gameplay loop besides survival and cargo/inventory management, though these systems are very detailled and have lots of ramifications. Death Stranding is a very different experience from games nowaday, meaning that it'll be very divisive. If you want to try something unique, with an amazing story, immersive moments (some even scary), definitely check it out. Expand
  84. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o melhor jogo de 2019 melhores gráficos trilha sonora impecável jogabilidade nota 100 nunca vi os jogos da microsoft com essas ideias fora da caixa com o xbox e sempre mas do mesmo gears halo e forza adoro os jogos mas ta na hora do xbox aprender com a sony 1 nao por seus jogos exclusivos na plataforma toresma e imunda de mods do Pc um salve pro DRAKE SONISTA DO MAL TAMO JUNTO VITOR SEU FA 1 , e exclusivo aprender microsoft e pra mostra os status e a marca do console , voltando ao Death stranding tive horas fenomenais com o jogo e jogao e merece com serteja ganhar o gamy of the year ese ano meus olhos brilharam ao ver ese jogo. Expand
  85. Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Una obra maestra.

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

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

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

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

    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.
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  86. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Game inovador, cheio de emoções e reviravoltas na trama, game cheio de jeitos de jogar
  87. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game is beautiful powerful amazing dazzling and staggering and scope it's addictive gameplay loop incredibly photorealistic cutscenes impeccable voice acting motion capture direction graphics music and sound everything is top-notch this game is special unique and had me addicted from the very beginning but more than anything it is a test not just a test for your character in the gameThis game is beautiful powerful amazing dazzling and staggering and scope it's addictive gameplay loop incredibly photorealistic cutscenes impeccable voice acting motion capture direction graphics music and sound everything is top-notch this game is special unique and had me addicted from the very beginning but more than anything it is a test not just a test for your character in the game but a test for us as people well we are seeing is a clear line drawn in the sand showing that most people fall into two different categories in the world that we live in today those that need the explosions and bombs and fast-paced shoot them up low IQ nonsense the more childish and immature type of gameplay and then those who look for something different something complex something unique something mature a storyline with heart and meaning and intrigue and something that takes a little bit of brain power to understand this game is incredible and if you want something that will blow you away if you want to play an addictive gameplay loop that will keep you hooked and have you working your butt off to try to level up your character then this is the game for you it's gorgeous to look at it's fun to play and anytime it's on your television if you have friends and family over that don't play video games often I guarantee you they will be crowded around the TV in awe of what you are playing Expand
  88. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    DISAPPOINTING Everyone thinks Kojima is amazing but this fkn mess can't decide whether its a film or a game. Awful gameplay mechanics and it really is a boring walking simulator
  89. Dec 8, 2019
    1
    A rediculously boring game based on carrying objects across the map that has been hyped beyond measure.
  90. Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Bom jogo apesar de ser uma pouco secante mas tem uma boa historia e boa jogabilidade
  91. Dec 8, 2019
    0
    This is the worst game of this year, its a boring delivery experience
  92. Dec 8, 2019
    1
    Bland game. Tries to innovate but ends up messing itself up. It's a game that tries very hard in being something but doesn't get anywhere.
  93. Dec 8, 2019
    2
    This game is the testament of why even the most revered creatives of the video game industry need supervision, the game is ambitious and has high production values, but it lacks on gameplay and in general is a mediocre videogame experience. Kojima should've been the creative consultant in this game and nothing more, he needed a competent director to put some boundaries to his ideas andThis game is the testament of why even the most revered creatives of the video game industry need supervision, the game is ambitious and has high production values, but it lacks on gameplay and in general is a mediocre videogame experience. Kojima should've been the creative consultant in this game and nothing more, he needed a competent director to put some boundaries to his ideas and shape them as a more enjoyable experience.

    This game is a chore, I don't like the idea of coming back from work only to do more work and menial tasks that can be even more tedious than my actual job.

    Gameplay is important and this game should be a reminder of that, the story is good... and that's it, it's a ups simulator, the monster sponsorship is way too heavy and the celebrity cameos, specially Doritos and Mountain spam bot Dew Geoff Keighley can be really annoying.

    I think it still deserves to be experienced, but wait for a huge price drop, don't pay full price for it.
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  94. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Прошёл игру сегодня. Впечатление после прохождения очень положительное.
    Кратко на тему игры.
    1. Игра долго раскачивается, погружает вас в мир игры, показывает механики, думаю многих это может достать. 2. Такое ощущение что игру делали по ходу набора людей в новую студию, все о той же медленной раскачке. 3. Реально был период когда не понимаешь зачем ты в это играешь, следующая доставка и
    Прошёл игру сегодня. Впечатление после прохождения очень положительное.
    Кратко на тему игры.
    1. Игра долго раскачивается, погружает вас в мир игры, показывает механики, думаю многих это может достать.
    2. Такое ощущение что игру делали по ходу набора людей в новую студию, все о той же медленной раскачке.
    3. Реально был период когда не понимаешь зачем ты в это играешь, следующая доставка и потом ещё одна и ещё одна, кат сцена, опять доставка. Достает это....
    4. Потом пройдя где то 60% худо бедно на изучении игры и паре хороших кат сцен разрабов видать торкнуло, ну или штат нормально пополнился и пошло самое что ни на есть мяско, прям как положено, с привязанностью к персонажам, раскрытием сюжета, драматическими моментами и так далее.
    5. Именно за эти 40% ставлю 10-ку, правда там ещё крутая механика игры, физика ну и вот это все НО за атмосферу и итоговое раскрытие сюжета эта игра стоит покупки.
    6. Тем кому не понравилось как по мне просто не въехали или не хотели въезжать ожидаю очередную военную драму от Кодзимы...
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  95. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Firstly let me say this game isnt for everyone. Personally as a new Dad with a 10 week old baby this game really resonated with me and hit me hard. The Story is exceptional. Breathtaking, mindblowing. This isnt just a game, its a movie a tv series (11 hours of cutscenes), 2 entire music albums and a piece of art. As far as I am concerned and i've been gaming for around 20 years, this is myFirstly let me say this game isnt for everyone. Personally as a new Dad with a 10 week old baby this game really resonated with me and hit me hard. The Story is exceptional. Breathtaking, mindblowing. This isnt just a game, its a movie a tv series (11 hours of cutscenes), 2 entire music albums and a piece of art. As far as I am concerned and i've been gaming for around 20 years, this is my game of all time. The gameplay is unique hence it not being for everyone, but its most definately not boring. There is fun to be had in its complexities. Personally I was never bored but then again I dont play Fortnite so theres that. There is a ton of stuff to do, it just doesnt involve guns. There are guns. I can only imagine these negative reviews come from those who didnt get past the first few chapters as it hugely picks up pace. In defence of this argument for example I saw a review say there are no othercouriers in the game. Utterly wrong for example. Expand
  96. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Ya aviso Kojima con MGS V y ahora con Death stranding ha terminado de perpetrar la mayor estafa del mundo de los videojuegos. Gameplay insufrible,nada satisfactorio. Repetitivo hasta la nausea. Argumento pretencioso y grandilocuente. Aun no lo he terminado y ni me preocupa. Me arrepiento de haber caido en la trampa.
  97. Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Es muy genial, un juegazo 10/10
    Es una nueva experiencia, y la historia también es genial.
  98. Dec 8, 2019
    10
    A new way to play. Nice visuals. Liked a lot... will get platinum trophy soon.
  99. Dec 8, 2019
    2
    Est un jeu très monotone, il a une grande musique et des détails sur le monde, mais pas plus. L'histoire est convaincante mais pas suffisante pour compenser l'immense ennui.Dommage!!!
  100. Dec 8, 2019
    1
    I used to love kojima games but this is the most boring and pretentious piece of crap i've ever seen graphics 10/10 fun 0/10 walking simulator 2019.
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. 80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
  3. Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.