Death Stranding

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  1. hosseinpsg
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    one of the best videogame i've ever play
  2. Glory_To_Heroes
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Особисто я поставив би грі 9 балів з 10 але накину ще 1 за реально неадекватні оцінки від гравців які в гру, мабуть і не грали.
    Гра затягує. В неї хочеться зайти. Навіть просто подивитись хто що побудував за час твоєї відсутності.
    Гра дарує емоції а це дуже важливо. Сюжет - це окрема історія, адже він настільки лихо закручений що голова йде обертом. Гра яка однозначно варта уваги і гра    Особисто я поставив би грі 9 балів з 10 але накину ще 1 за реально неадекватні оцінки від гравців які в гру, мабуть і не грали.
    Гра затягує. В неї хочеться зайти. Навіть просто подивитись хто що побудував за час твоєї відсутності.
    Гра дарує емоції а це дуже важливо. Сюжет - це окрема історія, адже він настільки лихо закручений що голова йде обертом.
    Гра яка однозначно варта уваги і гра яка заслуговує найвищих оцінок.    … Expand
  3. theoftime12
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    Solo lo jugué las 2 primeras horas y me pareció un juego muy aburrido, repetitivo, lleno de cinemática, iré a la tienda a buscar un reembolso
  4. vzermiani
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Gameplay bem feita, sem bugs visíveis e uma história absurdamente bacana e bem contada. Só não vi grandes diferenças do que poderia vir a ser um novo gênero... No mais, quero muito uma continuação, pois a história é cabulosa!
  5. 5-6-7-8
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This is the most unique story and game experience I've encountered in some time. Finish the game. I'll be waiting for you on the beach.
  6. Mountain1996
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    It doesn't have a gameplay, when I say a game doesn't have a gameplay that means they don't care about the gameplay which is the most important thing in gaming industry. They work hard to make it "LOOKS" great and realistic, but when an old gamer spend a lot of time in it, he will discover how great companies fooling us for money, just like what they did for Red Dead Redemption 2, theyIt doesn't have a gameplay, when I say a game doesn't have a gameplay that means they don't care about the gameplay which is the most important thing in gaming industry. They work hard to make it "LOOKS" great and realistic, but when an old gamer spend a lot of time in it, he will discover how great companies fooling us for money, just like what they did for Red Dead Redemption 2, they worked hard to make it LOOKS good.. I'm tired of these Ubisoft sh*t.. God bless Miyazaki… Expand
  7. Lordneo3443
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo de este juego es una verguenza, pura cinematica, el juego en si esta roto, no hay jugabilidad, todo se resume a xaminar y caminar entre cinematicas interminables, muy mal por parte de la prensa, como siempre comprada por parte de sony.
    Kojima puede retirarse tranquilo esto es lo peir que a hecho sueprando a metal gear 5    … Expand
  8. oddnanref
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is one of the most "Hideo Kojima" games ever created. It mixes all the strange and weird found in the MGS franchise with deep and elaborate hiking/traversing mechanics.

    The world has suffered the "Death Stranding", a worldwide event that caused the rules of life and death to no longer apply. The result? The souls of the dead now roam the realm of the living, voidouts    Death Stranding is one of the most "Hideo Kojima" games ever created. It mixes all the strange and weird found in the MGS franchise with deep and elaborate hiking/traversing mechanics.

    The world has suffered the "Death Stranding", a worldwide event that caused the rules of life and death to no longer apply. The result? The souls of the dead now roam the realm of the living, voidouts (huge explosions that cause craters) happening when BTs (creatures from the realm of the dead, BT stands for Beached Thing) get in contact with live humans, rain called "timefall" that basically rapidly ages anything it comes in contact with and humanity just giving up on all hope and living in underground bunkers.

    However, a company called BRIDGES aims to revert this catastrophe by installing key structures all over the USA, these structures would allow americans to reconstruct what was lost one day at a time by using a very advanced 3D printing technique. The thing is, when these structures were being created, the key item for linking all stations was still in development. This is your job in Death Stranding, unite America by linking all stations with the "Qpid" (the key to connect stations).

    The game loop basically consists of you (Sam Porter Bridges) carrying deliveries in different quantities and sizes from point A to point B, but it is not easy, the terrain is the most difficult enemy in the game, with big mountains, cliffs, rocky terrain that make any kind of vehicle basically useless. Cargo is fragile so you need to take good care of it as badly damaged cargo may result in a GAME OVER or a bad review from the recipient. Not to mention the enemies you may encounter, we have MULEs (porters who basically went mad), Terrorists (these guys do not like the idea of a unified America, and will do what they can to stop you) and BTs (the supernatural ghosts)

    You will be very lonely in Death Stranding, but that is part of the experience, you really feel like the future of American depends on your efforts only, it felt amazing to me how Sam is so fragile, he can slip on slippery terrain and won't be able to carry a lot of weight without mechanical help, even a river is sometimes very dangerous for him. You see his suffering, he is a normal human fighting against all odd, even supernatural ones, and when you finally reach your destination, you feel like you made the difference.

    Death Stranding may not be for everyone though, you will be walking quite a bit on very tough terrain and enemies will always try to make your life harder, but for those looking for something different, something that makes you think and feel an unique experience (believe me, the feeling of getting something to someone who needs that against all odds is a very interesting one) will find DS to be one of the best games released this year.    … Expand
  9. Piquet134
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    É inegável que a primeira coisa que irá te surpreender será os gráficos !!!
    Tendo um cenário cheio de detalhes e múltiplas opções de exploração fica fácil de ser perder no game apenas Admirando o cenário, porém, com tanto do que já falei ficou claro a falta de vida, mas claro, o que vc queria de um game pós apocalíptico ???
    E essa sensação de que vc está sozinho no mundo o jogo lhe entrega    É inegável que a primeira coisa que irá te surpreender será os gráficos !!!
    Tendo um cenário cheio de detalhes e múltiplas opções de exploração fica fácil de ser perder no game apenas Admirando o cenário, porém, com tanto do que já falei ficou claro a falta de vida, mas claro, o que vc queria de um game pós apocalíptico ???
    E essa sensação de que vc está sozinho no mundo o jogo lhe entrega muito bem, aquela solidão melancólica.
    Ao contrário do que dizem é sim um jogo para todos, porém tenha em mente que vc precisará sair da sua zona de conforto para experimentar um estilo novo de jogo !!!    … Expand
  10. Amid27
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Это гениально!
    Почему?
    Потому что ХОДЬБА!!
  11. TMA21
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game for who wants to relax with the beauty of a world (almost without humans, that's the beauty).… Expand
  12. Darkdemon81
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un simulador de fedex. Todo el juego se trata de entregar paquetes, y supuestamente iva ser un nuevo genero. El genero del matar a sus usuarios del aburrimiento.… Expand
  13. EdgarMelton
    Dec 8, 2019
    5
    Death Stranding is travesty of a game, slow boring , and way to long. This is a love it or hate it kinda of game only thing i liked was the graphics. It gets a 5 out of 10 from me , its deff not for everyone and has no right being voted for game of the year. Stay away from DS
  14. NahianTBFPunk
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Through compelling story telling medium, Kojima delivered the idea that video games have the potential to be so much more than just entertaining. Dull game play mechanics, but amazing story line and visuals. If you beat the game, you will most likely change your negative reviews about this game. Slow build up and lack of interesting combat mechanics are the only downsides of this game.
  15. Solea
    Dec 8, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Par où commencer? Je vais suivre le déroulement du jeu. Au début le gameplay est plutôt intéressant, vous découvrez l'échelle et la corde vous traversez le terrain avec ça et ça fonctionne plutôt bien. A ce point du jeu c'est plutôt les cinématiques, Sam et sa propension vouloir nous faire croire qu'il ne veut pas réaliser la quête principale alors que c'est exactement ce pour quoi vous avez acheté le jeu qui vous rend dingue. On a l'impression que ça dure trois plombe. Une fois tout cela passé c'est le gameplay et son évolution dans le monde ouvert qui vous fait tenir. L'histoire est inintéressante à ce point précis. Vous allez découvrir les véhicules, la moto qui n'est pas utile du tout si ce n'est pour jouer sur celle de walking dead puis le camion tout terrain. Forcément quand le but des quêtes c'est d'accepter un maximum de quêtes, donc de kilos, et de les transporter d'un point A à un point B, C puis D. Le camion tout terrain fait sens. Après le terrain se complique, les échoués, des ennemis inutiles là pour vous empêcher d'utiliser des véhicules concrètement. Vous poussera à revenir au gameplay de base, vos boots. Vous poussez le joystick et vous tapoter sur R2/L2 de temps en temps. Vous allez rapidement découvrir les tyroliennes, ça vous fait voyager de 300 mètres en appuyant sur un bouton unique. Super! Le gameplay devient inexistant à ce moment du jeu. L'histoire s'emballe un peu vous persévérez, vous avez envie de finir cette quête inutile jusqu'au bout, d'affronter le grand méchant, de retrouver votre copine/sœur ou demie sœur on sait pas trop et sincèrement on s'en contrefout. L'affrontement est nul, le gameplay n'est tout simplement pas assez profond pour qu'il en soit autrement... Vous allez vous faire des cargaisons d'armes, des quadruples bazooka et de tirer sur un mob géant jusqu'à ce que sa barre de vie soit vide... Le pire dans tout cela c'est qu'il y a une deuxième phase dans l'affrontement ou vous balancer des colis qui ne devraient pas être la sur la tête du grand méchant puis enchaîner des attaques au corps à corps jusqu'à ce que le jeu vous délivre de cette tâche ultra chiante. Vous lache une cinématique ou vous êtes heureux comme dans une série b petite course sur la plage tout sourire main dans la main, vraiment??? Puis ça repart on vous demande de repartir au tout début du jeu après 30 minutes de cinématique...
    Un subterfuge pour voir l'évolution du monde en ligne...
    Ce jeu est une blague, il n'en est même pas un en vérité. Kojima n'arrive pas à se défaire de ses héros qui parle à peine, légendaire et solo. C'est d'un agacement d'avoir un FedEx Snake entre les mains, a croire qu'il ne sait pas faire autre chose...Le gameplay est très proche de celui de MGS 5 au final, il n'a pas réussi son pari je retrouve les armes, l'infiltration ...    … Expand
  16. Tonyheadset
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Trilha sonora incrível, jogo pra passar o tempo e curtir cada detalhe sem pressa, experiência única definitivamente fora dos padrões da indústria .
  17. cathaldcronin1
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    This game isn't for everyone but if you stick with it, the story will slowly unravel itself and build into one of the most amazing adventures you'll have within a video game. The mechanics are different and the world is strange but by the end, you'll be left with a connection to this game that is like no other.
  18. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Por dios!!! Aburrido!!!!! Extremadamente aburrido!!! Eso sí, un 3 por la banda sonora
  19. Solidsnake00901
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game. This masterpiece is not for everyone. If you're the type who gets bored easily and needs constant action at all times than this is not the game for you.… Expand
  20. Katrine90
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Absolutely one of the best game this year. Finished it 3 weeks ago and i'm still thinking about it from time to time. The story is fantastic, the caracters is interesting, the music is great..the gameplay is fun. Really hope there will be a death stranding 2.
  21. Cinematic_
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Absolute garbage boredom. Should've sticked with MGS instead of going all out movie route.
  22. MikeFloresYT
    Dec 8, 2019
    2
    Literally fell asleep while walking... I cant even do that while reading. This game is boring a f.
  23. Stuvok
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    post apocalyptic amazon prime the movie.... and you know what? it's not bad. If you know what to expect, like weird stories, and enjoy some of the more relaxing busy elements of non-action games. Then you'll probably enjoy it.
  24. AaronZOOM
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    The gameplay mechanics are pretty good, but the game lacks variety and the story is nonsense. Greater diversity to the terrain would have done a lot to help. There are lots of extraneous weapons, items, and structures that are introduced and then never needed again. Decent performances from the cast, but wasted on an overwrought story that is ultimately unsatisfying. I still platinumed theThe gameplay mechanics are pretty good, but the game lacks variety and the story is nonsense. Greater diversity to the terrain would have done a lot to help. There are lots of extraneous weapons, items, and structures that are introduced and then never needed again. Decent performances from the cast, but wasted on an overwrought story that is ultimately unsatisfying. I still platinumed the game because, why not? I paid for it. Certainly not interested now in whatever Kojima has up his sleeve next, though.… Expand
  25. H310
    Dec 8, 2019
    4
    Boring. Extremely boring. Nothing interesting to do. Just go from A to B. Worst game of this generation, even worse than The Order.
  26. sincefifa99
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Hi world,
    Im Nahuel, from Argentina. I will say... Death Stranding, it may not be the best game ever.
    But it is the game I most loved. But why? First of all, this is art. The story is made up with a perfect mixture of everything you can find in our existence. Our mind, emotions, but also our routine existence and our struggles. The graphics are the best in the history of videogames,    Hi world,
    Im Nahuel, from Argentina. I will say... Death Stranding, it may not be the best game ever.
    But it is the game I most loved. But why?
    First of all, this is art. The story is made up with a perfect mixture of everything you can find in our existence. Our mind, emotions, but also our routine existence and our struggles.
    The graphics are the best in the history of videogames, ultrarealistism but also surrealism moments.
    Anyway, you could say what about gameplay.
    The gameplay is HUGE. It has everything. Adventure, Stealth, Combat, Shooter, Construction, Resources Managing, Racing, Horror. And a lot of minigames.
    Thank You Kojima. This is the best game i ever played.    … Expand
  27. Zekemorales91
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    There is a reason why ppl have mixed reviews for this game! For some it just a ok game and for others it sucks... not a good overall game for me
  28. Petruxaaaaa
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отвратительная игра, симулятор брожения, и чем тут кодзима гордится просто разрекламированная игра зачем она вообще нужна?!!!… Expand
  29. Kamamura
    Dec 8, 2019
    0


    It's a game made by a person who did not finish his previous game, and would be rather making movies in Hollywood anyway.
  30. Lulunchik
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра с невероятной концовкой. Огромное спасибо Кодзиме за эмоции
  31. Crousk66
    Dec 8, 2019
    3
    this game is good only to stall a piece of furniture or table that is not stable, otherwise this is a nameless crap, don't u dare to wipe this comment cause it's legit you bunch of bell-eater. thios game made.
    this game made me yawn and I EVEN FELL ASLEEP WHILE PLAYING IT, honestly, if you want to play it, wait and buy it on used condition cause if not you will regret you bought within    this game is good only to stall a piece of furniture or table that is not stable, otherwise this is a nameless crap, don't u dare to wipe this comment cause it's legit you bunch of bell-eater. thios game made.
    this game made me yawn and I EVEN FELL ASLEEP WHILE PLAYING IT, honestly, if you want to play it, wait and buy it on used condition cause if not you will regret you bought within less than 2or 3 hours    … Expand
  32. MagiXFX
    Dec 8, 2019
    3
    By what right does Metacritic promote this game because "it's kojima"
    this game is a bad game, a simulator game of fedex carriers, all that we hate in all other games that offers this type of mission.
    whole assets (the shower, the wink on the bed) repeated hundreds of times in this game. Problems of collision management with vehicles, ladders, the ground. A game with a bogus story, and    By what right does Metacritic promote this game because "it's kojima"
    this game is a bad game, a simulator game of fedex carriers, all that we hate in all other games that offers this type of mission.
    whole assets (the shower, the wink on the bed) repeated hundreds of times in this game. Problems of collision management with vehicles, ladders, the ground.
    A game with a bogus story, and caricature, or we want to make you think we want to play on the emotional, but in the end, it's just that Kojima wants to put all these friends in the game.
    Several moments unnecessarily slow and boring, so that even the music (the only excellent thing of this game) turns out too short to cover all these "scenes" too slow which suddenly ends without music.
    No it's not a good game    … Expand
  33. shelbyr6
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Probably one of the best videogames I played in a few years. The mechanics in the vehicles is not good, but it is something that I take advantage of to cross the terrain on foot and enjoy the spectacular landscapes. The story is good, very good indeed. Maybe, the beginning is a bit slow but once you reach a certain chapter the story becomes very interesting and intense.
    Is that what I    Probably one of the best videogames I played in a few years. The mechanics in the vehicles is not good, but it is something that I take advantage of to cross the terrain on foot and enjoy the spectacular landscapes. The story is good, very good indeed. Maybe, the beginning is a bit slow but once you reach a certain chapter the story becomes very interesting and intense.
    Is that what I expected from Kojima? Yes, is it the best game of Kojima? No, at least for me. But it is still a game that, over the years, will be seen with a better perspective and will be more appreciated. I hope that Mr. Hideo Kojima continues to make us fall in love with his characteristic way of making videogames, hopefully he will be with us for many years.    … Expand
  34. Space84rm
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Il motore grafico è sempre una goduria per gli occhi, però sappiate che la noia vi farà compagnia per l intero gioco. Kojima per favore mettiti a fare film e serie televisive ma non fare più giochi. Game play è quasi inesistente eccetto il portare in giro pacchi, però in compenso la storia è molto interessante
  35. TheLithium
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    Скучное дерьмо про доставку, так много ожиданий и надежд,а получили этот высер.
  36. blitzerray
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love this game, its different from your usual games but it's a good different the scenes are great and there is just something about everthing that happens, I've played it for a while and still not halfway though as I keep building roads for some reason lol.
  37. piou44
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    ce jeu est lent , on s'emmerde , pas compris le principe , un jeu doit être fun !
    on dirait une expérience et pas un jeu
  38. dyinginbeauty
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Kojima here has managed to create a game in which the journey itself is meaningful, and you come to largely rely on asymetrical multiplayer components to progress your game.

    Yes, it is self indulgent and Kojima is most likely a bit of a pervert and misogynist - his depiction of women is overly objectifying and in parts degrading, but if you can bare/ignore this, then death stranding    Kojima here has managed to create a game in which the journey itself is meaningful, and you come to largely rely on asymetrical multiplayer components to progress your game.

    Yes, it is self indulgent and Kojima is most likely a bit of a pervert and misogynist - his depiction of women is overly objectifying and in parts degrading, but if you can bare/ignore this, then death stranding will serve you as a unique experience in terms of gameplay.

    thats all I can say after 25h in - I am hooked. Definitely not for everyone.    … Expand
  39. guiltts
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo de 2019.
    Goty com certeza Aí caixistas . Já passou um bom tempo q a ms comprou vários Studios. Cadê os 18 jogos
  40. Piglit
    Dec 8, 2019
    3
    It's a very boring game. Sony's marketing deceives everyone, I asked for a refund, but they refused,I played patiently for 40 hours, just like those ads, 25 hours before the story would be wonderful, but I want to tell you, those are liars, they are cheating consumers I think even if ign gives 6.8 points, it's too high
  41. Andriyku
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    A very deep plot. A perfect game for relax,
    but animation when you near a ghosts
    is start be so boring.
  42. Vengeance_t
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its trash after playing halfway thru the game I gave up and just returned it I never got a sense of enjoyment from it not once even after playing thru some of the ww2 like sections the best thing it has going for itself is visuals but gameplay is bland enemies are a joke never giving you a real sense of danger even the bt's bosses are just grenade sponges I tried to like it hade Hope's that it would get better before I realized this is all there is sorry kojima production it's a no from me.… Expand
  43. ghostunit
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    At one point, a character literally sits you down and you do nothing but stare at this character as she rants at you, for 30 minutes straight, the cringiest pseudo-philosophy I've ever heard. And this is preceded by a 10 minute cutscene where they were standing, which was preceded by another 10 minute cutscene...

    This is just the most poorly written and prententious, self-important    At one point, a character literally sits you down and you do nothing but stare at this character as she rants at you, for 30 minutes straight, the cringiest pseudo-philosophy I've ever heard. And this is preceded by a 10 minute cutscene where they were standing, which was preceded by another 10 minute cutscene...

    This is just the most poorly written and prententious, self-important story I've ever witnessed. The dialogue is atrocious, and it goes on and on for what feels like hours.

    The gameplay is terrible too. Yes, this is a walking simulator, and a very bad one at that    … Expand
  44. Skorobei10000
    Dec 8, 2019
    7
    7 за кривую реализацию транспорта и странную систему повреждения груза. И ББ постоянно бесит: смеётся во время начала музыки или плачет, реально он помог только в конце когда блочил пули хигса, т.к. со скоростным контуром от тварей очень просто убежать. А во стальном игра норм но не для всех, и так то оне не такая уж и скучная если проходить только сюжетку7 за кривую реализацию транспорта и странную систему повреждения груза. И ББ постоянно бесит: смеётся во время начала музыки или плачет, реально он помог только в конце когда блочил пули хигса, т.к. со скоростным контуром от тварей очень просто убежать. А во стальном игра норм но не для всех, и так то оне не такая уж и скучная если проходить только сюжетку
  45. Kingdomant
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the gameplay might start off slow, trust me it’ll all get better. Knowing how interesting Kojima makes his storylines, I personally enjoyed this one. Lots of questions were answered but brought up new questions. Either way, beautiful game, open world with many obstacles to overcome and the chance to rebuild America with the help with other players. You can help build bridges, roads, generators for your vehicles and even borrow other players vehicles! Once again, personally I loved the deep dive this story became. It was a long journey but the time I spent playing it was well worth it and even afterwards. Lots of time will be spent on this game!… Expand
  46. kostaspfcg4
    Dec 8, 2019
    10
    Best experience i ever had with a game. It's unique with it's own way and is fun to play. When you deliver a package to it's destination you get the feeling of completion, just like in a souls game after you beat a hard boss....I heavily recommend to all the gamers out there to give it a try and have there minds blown.
  47. Unleashed645
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    El juego de lo mas aburrido, podra tener gragicos buenos y una historia... decente y un poco interesante... pero a tal grado que valga la pena tragarse todo el gameplay?... NO!!
    Tedioso, muy repetitivo, solo se trata de entregar cosas de Punto A - Punto B, los enemigos al principio parecian interesantes, pero despues de horas de gameplay se vuelven aburridos y repetitivos.
    En resumen... No    El juego de lo mas aburrido, podra tener gragicos buenos y una historia... decente y un poco interesante... pero a tal grado que valga la pena tragarse todo el gameplay?... NO!!
    Tedioso, muy repetitivo, solo se trata de entregar cosas de Punto A - Punto B, los enemigos al principio parecian interesantes, pero despues de horas de gameplay se vuelven aburridos y repetitivos.
    En resumen... No recomendaria este jurgo, es mas.. si eres de los que aveces no tiene nada que hacer con su vida, esta aburrido y solo quiere estar haciendo el minimo esfuerzo mientras "juega" este es para ti, si buscas algo entretenido y/o divertido te recomiendo que mejor busques otras opciones.    … Expand
  48. RenatoLRX
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    It's fun and a good story, but for some problems can't take a 10, the characters are the best thing in the game the actors made a great job
  49. Caerleon
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    So, I finally finished the walkthrough. You know, but waiting for the game to come out and building theories was a lot better than the game itself. Many praise "it" for non-standard gameplay and deep plot, but in fact it is an empty game with a very boring and monotonous gameplay. Believe me, the denouement of the plot is not worth 40 hours of monotonous movement in an empty world.So, I finally finished the walkthrough. You know, but waiting for the game to come out and building theories was a lot better than the game itself. Many praise "it" for non-standard gameplay and deep plot, but in fact it is an empty game with a very boring and monotonous gameplay. Believe me, the denouement of the plot is not worth 40 hours of monotonous movement in an empty world. Someone says Kojima invented a new genre. A similar system of relationships was in Dark Souls. I hope someone will glue all the cutscenes together and put them on youtube to put others out of their misery.… Expand
  50. grimm6jow
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Boring game, you walk every time of game. Very advertised. Not interested game.
  51. Jhales313
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    I thought it was really boring. A lot of walking around I expected more action
  52. Gamerasi
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    After playing 90+ hours, I finished. It was a tremendous experience. The dynamics of gameplay were surprising with their diversity, though carrying cargo in essence, as well as satisfying the ways of environmental exploration and transportation. If the story was interesting, it could have been better written. The performances of the actors were very good.

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

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

    I read every note and note curiously.

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

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

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

    A compliment to the game engine that is also used in the game. I can't wait to see
    Decima in the next generation.    … Expand
  53. seregasfafi
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is one of those epic games where you reach the ending after many, many hours and you have the sense that you played something unique, fresh and a game that could be a comparative point for other games to come. Kojima reaffirms our acknowledgment for his talent of creating engrossing worlds, both in terms of lore and visuals, with well-designed gameplay. What drags it downDeath Stranding is one of those epic games where you reach the ending after many, many hours and you have the sense that you played something unique, fresh and a game that could be a comparative point for other games to come. Kojima reaffirms our acknowledgment for his talent of creating engrossing worlds, both in terms of lore and visuals, with well-designed gameplay. What drags it down from a higher grade is its overreliance in, basically, one quest type and the utterly derivative action sequences (thankfully not many of them)."… Expand
  54. Putrick
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego con escaso contenido, es de reconocer la calidad gráfica y técnica, pero no compensa en lo absoluto a su falta de jugabilidad, enemigos fáciles, poca dificultad, poca innovación para lo que se supone que vendían por 70dls, excesivo uso de las cinemáticas, repetitivo y aveces tedioso.… Expand
  55. Resunoit
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Ah yes, I do so love being a delivery pizza boy.
  56. Macccy
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece ... But many of the gamers out there won't even know. Why? Because this game takes effort, takes some dedication, the gamer must endure like it's main protagonist endure in the post-apocalyptic desolate wasteland of America. It takes at least a dozen hours for the story to show some skin, for the characters and the world to get into motion and it demandsThis game is truly a masterpiece ... But many of the gamers out there won't even know. Why? Because this game takes effort, takes some dedication, the gamer must endure like it's main protagonist endure in the post-apocalyptic desolate wasteland of America. It takes at least a dozen hours for the story to show some skin, for the characters and the world to get into motion and it demands hours of close attention to be paid from the gamer itself, because the complexity of this Hollywood influenced undeniably japanese vision. And it will not get that amount of attention from most of said gamers. We live in those days, days like we set off in our cars to drive the kids to school, rush to the office, or take on the mall for some groceries, we consume news and human relations in quick instant portions ... where in the world of Death Stranding we won't even have our rig to ride on for starters, we have to lay down the foundations of roads from hard gathered materials for ourselves and for others, for the community, for people. Yes, it can be daunting sometimes, called like 'courier simulator', 'sherpa' or 'delivery game', 9gagged with DHL boxes and FedEx logos, but under the surface the hard strolling mean some deeper things the developer aimed at: you connect the few people who live scattered in their shelters, you discover through mud and snow and make relations, you make yourself famous and liked (here you go facebook addicts!), you solve problems, you learn, you build bridges both metaphorically and literally. And in the meantime you put together the puzzle pieces of a 30 hour long bitter-sweet sci-fi story about a cataclysm and afterlife, flesh and soul, about love and human relations, about the universe and thoughts about religion or our mere existence. And if you can't wait for it, you wil miss it. This is why Death Stranding is not for everyone and why I said many gamers won't even recognize it's values. But people should really stop burning down bridges these days and stop trolling with others who would be up for this package.

    Hear me out porters, trust me when I tell you: this game Delivers!

    10/10    … Expand
  57. aydinj
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    Story not bad, good graphic, gameplay is innovative but it is boring. It is fun for just 4 to 5 hours but as a AAA and 60$, not at all.
  58. Ishmizzy
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    I just simply love this game. Its very addictive. Theres no Satisfaction that beats the one you get after youve travelled through rough terrains to get to your destination. I get more deliveries done than I do the main story

    However, when I do get to get back on track with the story, the level of attention, interest just hits the charts, because the story is just amazing and absolutely    I just simply love this game. Its very addictive. Theres no Satisfaction that beats the one you get after youve travelled through rough terrains to get to your destination. I get more deliveries done than I do the main story

    However, when I do get to get back on track with the story, the level of attention, interest just hits the charts, because the story is just amazing and absolutely intriguing. And lets not forget about how beautiful the open world is. Wow, its huge and its beautiful, well built, it wants you to explore it, and good thing you always have a reason to do so with the orders and deliveries you need to make to connect the world.

    With all this said and done, the game is not for everyone. And thats why I got it myself, because I wanted to see if it was for me, and evidently it is. Because im havibg fun with it..    … Expand
  59. Luxxferre
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    I hope this will be the last game that kojima creates, go make a movie or something.
  60. IlyaScreenplay
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing experience, I spent more than 40 hours playing this game and it always provided me something new.
  61. ThrippleA
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Amazing concept. Loved the way we interact with other players.
    Story was great and so were the graphics. Loved the relaxed game play mechanics.
    Beautiful music, awesome voice acting and attention to detail. Cant get enough of this. Good job to all involved in making this masterpiece. Only one complain- I wish there was a way to add a PSN friend directly into the bridge contract rather    Amazing concept. Loved the way we interact with other players.
    Story was great and so were the graphics. Loved the relaxed game play mechanics.
    Beautiful music, awesome voice acting and attention to detail.
    Cant get enough of this. Good job to all involved in making this masterpiece.
    Only one complain- I wish there was a way to add a PSN friend directly into the bridge contract rather than randomized people on the net although I see what Kojima wanted to do here.    … Expand
  62. Coret
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Exactly the game I was expecting, and i couldn't be more excited to play something different for a change. For years now I've wanted something to rival the experiences that MGS left with me. I can gladly and wholeheartedly say this is what I wanted and more. Super refreshing to have a change of pace.
  63. Irving169
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Creo que aquí la prensa lo infló mucho en calificación, no deja de ser un emulador de Uber eats.
  64. Extraterrestial
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Best game ever, the best experience of my life with a videogame. I have no words to describe it.
    I bope the made a sequel
  65. luis2667
    Dec 7, 2019
    4
    aburrido, mas de 25 horas desperdiciadas, eso si, ojala kojima hubiera hecho esto película, por que si le hubiera salido bien, pero como juego deja mucho que desear, una jugabilidad aburrida, un mundo muy amplio si, pero nada trascendental, the legend of zelda breath of the wild usa un mundo abierto igual de grande, con muchas mas posibilidades, mas diversión y sobretodo unas mecánicasaburrido, mas de 25 horas desperdiciadas, eso si, ojala kojima hubiera hecho esto película, por que si le hubiera salido bien, pero como juego deja mucho que desear, una jugabilidad aburrida, un mundo muy amplio si, pero nada trascendental, the legend of zelda breath of the wild usa un mundo abierto igual de grande, con muchas mas posibilidades, mas diversión y sobretodo unas mecánicas excelentes, este juego de kojima es una decepción, si gana algo en los game award aparte de actuación, seria vil estafa y una compra total de los jueces y medios por parte de sony… Expand
  66. Jazzmen20
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a game of pure beauty. Even though this game isn't action this new gameplay and genre are a cut above the rest. The story for this game really gets u thinking about both the pro's and con's of connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting within society. So happy kojima came back and he hit it off by returning with a big bang. Love it so much I have never cried this muchDeath Stranding is a game of pure beauty. Even though this game isn't action this new gameplay and genre are a cut above the rest. The story for this game really gets u thinking about both the pro's and con's of connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting within society. So happy kojima came back and he hit it off by returning with a big bang. Love it so much I have never cried this much for any game ever but boy was I crying up a storm lol. Hope it wins GOTY award. 1000/1000… Expand
  67. mbate25
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Kojima Productions have created a masterpiece. The story is excellent, the characters are fleshed out, the gameplay is great, the world is fully realised, and foreshadowing is everywhere.
  68. AugmentedEyes
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This was one of the most unique, refreshing, and memorable experiences I've ever had, both with the game play and the story. I've completed the game twice now on two different accounts, squeezing as much content out of the game as I could. And I'm still addicted to it. I could go for a third playthrough. Kojima Productions knocked it out of the park. The AAA gaming market is completelyThis was one of the most unique, refreshing, and memorable experiences I've ever had, both with the game play and the story. I've completed the game twice now on two different accounts, squeezing as much content out of the game as I could. And I'm still addicted to it. I could go for a third playthrough. Kojima Productions knocked it out of the park. The AAA gaming market is completely over saturated with copy and pasted games, extreme monetization, and lackluster content for the price. It's a very different type of game that's for sure. One that doesn't rely on gratuitous violence like so many games have. It's an incredible experience that I will never forget. And I highly recommend that other players try it and have an open mind going into this game.… Expand
  69. PlayablePT
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    40 hours in and I’m still enjoying the world and metaphors about what the effects of loneliness can do and what You really makes us human. Kojima had a message he wanted to put across in this game, from the scenery to the dialogue and the soundtrack. In short, Kojima had a message about what it means to be lonely and what it means to reconnect and be able to reconnect. Which are two40 hours in and I’m still enjoying the world and metaphors about what the effects of loneliness can do and what You really makes us human. Kojima had a message he wanted to put across in this game, from the scenery to the dialogue and the soundtrack. In short, Kojima had a message about what it means to be lonely and what it means to reconnect and be able to reconnect. Which are two different concepts. It’s a surreal and empowering feeling when the emotion you always associated with others is being estranged, but when you finally manage to get the will to reconnect, the people you always viewed as estranged are just as human as you, wanting to connect as well.

    The game is a fetch quest, but that is the purpose and point. This is what we do in waking life, forced to talk to people who are otherwise strangers but in that we find the strands that connect us. Everyone is a stranger to someone until we connect. And once we connect, we are no longer burdened by the chore of what they ask, we do it gladly, because we are now connected. And knowing that, they also respond in kind. Why would they not respond similarly? That metaphor is abundant in the game. Respect what your expect. The music being a haunting reminder of what the game is about. It’s about connecting. Leave your preconceived notions, fears and worries, reach out and connect! You will be happier once you do. Sam is your avatar, and your guide of your fears. Reach out to someone. You will be happy you did!    … Expand
  70. Parachinum
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This is truly the future. Amazon has created an unending monopoly; life, death, and all in between are meaningless. Meaningless, save for their use in shipping. You live to ship boxes. What do the boxes contain? It does not matter, you must deliver them. Where are they going? It does not matter, you must deliver to them. You live by the box, you die by the box, and are made man byThis is truly the future. Amazon has created an unending monopoly; life, death, and all in between are meaningless. Meaningless, save for their use in shipping. You live to ship boxes. What do the boxes contain? It does not matter, you must deliver them. Where are they going? It does not matter, you must deliver to them. You live by the box, you die by the box, and are made man by the box. You will carry this box unending. This is the gameplay. Except for when sometimes, there is a boss fight. But they aren't very good. There are no mechanics other than "aim and shoot until it is dead." Clearly, as an American, I am too dumb to understand this, despite it being my national pastime, or at least so says Kojima.… Expand
  71. GaredWolfsburg
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    La peor bazofia que a creado Kojima, y yo creía que lo era anteriormente MGS5, no vale la pena comprarlo
  72. Dannyg16
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego aburrido con excesivas cinematicas y mecánicas malas, intenta hacerte llorar con la historia pero no entretiene… Expand
  73. Catalankid714
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Gameplay starts annoying but after a while picks up as does the story. And at the end a worthy expierence
  74. KamiNoOu
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    For me, it deserves a 9.6 Only Hideo Kojima is able to make a "Walking Simulator" so interesting and inmersive. The acting, the story and that feeling of wanting to help other players through structures and delivering their cargos is superb. For those attacking the game, i just will say one thing: Play the game. Sure, it's not for everyone but i'm pretty sure thet many of those 'critics'For me, it deserves a 9.6 Only Hideo Kojima is able to make a "Walking Simulator" so interesting and inmersive. The acting, the story and that feeling of wanting to help other players through structures and delivering their cargos is superb. For those attacking the game, i just will say one thing: Play the game. Sure, it's not for everyone but i'm pretty sure thet many of those 'critics' don't even have a PS4 or they just follow stupid pseudo-influencers how doesn't have criteria.… Expand
  75. Psychospark21
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el típico síntoma del "nota alta debido al nombre", Death Stranding es un juego que simplemente es malo, a pesar de su buena banda sonora el resto del juego se siente como un juego indie muy mal logrado, pero bueno expliquemos con un poco de detalle esto:
    - Empiezas con una larga cinemática explicando mas o menos la premisa del juego, luego tomas el mando de Sam, el protagonista y sales de una base (o cueva, no sin antes otra cinemática) a explorar y dejar encargos para las ciudades unidas de américa (que original), caminas por lagos parajes con vegetación y entregas paquetes, esquivas o combates los mules (si, lo estoy jugando en inglés), y luego al entregar el paquete haces lo mismo, una y otra vez, combinado con lo poco intuitivo de sus controles, de los menús y el manejo de paquetes hacen del juego una experiencia tediosa más que realista
    - los controles de combate son uno de los peores de cualquier juego que haya jugado, solo es cuestión de aplastar un botón, en cualquier dificultad y listo, es más una película interactiva, y la i.a. de los enemigos es más que pobre, llega a niveles de fallout 76 en cuanto a inteligencia artificial, combinado con los controles mal logrados lo empeoran
    - los gráficos no son nada del otro mundo, de hecho podría decir que son más bajos de lo esperado, en cuanto amodelados de personajes es decente, pero cuando miras los paisajes se ven menos como vegetación y más como el set de una película de serie b, texturas borrosas o lodosas y no difiere el apartado de una locación a otra
    - la banda sonora es buena, pero desgraciadamente no salva de todos los puntos malos, y tampoco es muy variada.
    - al final me dejó un mal sabor de boca, y no pude terminar el juego, desgraciadamente no es un problema conmigo, sino con el juego, que de verdad es malo y no cumple con las expectativas, por tal razón no recomiendo el juego, a mi me lo prestó un familiar para ver si yo mismo compraba uno, pero wow, esto en toda la regla no es ni un juego mediocre, es malo.

    Pero, ¿por qué el juego recibió notas altas por la prensa?, bueno hay varias razones pero las más importantes son:
    1. La prensa está más que vendida por la publicidad de sony, tanto que si le daban una mala nota pues ya no les daban los juegos gratis, ¿no les parece extraño que muchos portales decía que el juego era aburrido y aun así les ponían 10, 9 u 8?
    2. mucho fanboy hipster de kojima inunda esos portales, que ya solo por tener el nombre de kojima le van a inflar la nota de sus juegos
    3. el odio intenso a konami, ¿se acuerdan del famoso tweet **** konami" que publicó del toro?, pues si nadie le dio tregua a konami y los medios solo se enfocaron en un solo lado de la historia (la de kojima, por supuesto), y konami recibió el mal trato, sin que nadie preguntara la razón de por qué despidieron a kojima, que ahora está saliendo a la luz, fue su narcisismo, su egolatría, su traición al gastarse todo el dinero de la compañía que lo empleó para promocionar sin ninguna vergüenza a otra compañía (sony), y pues bien este juego le dio totalmente la razón a konami
    que pena que por solo tener el nombre de kojima, la prensa junto con sony haya timado a sus usuarios, lo bueno de esto es que kojima irá al mismo lugar que inafune, al olvido    … Expand
  76. Ralathos
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Equally beautiful, confusing and suspenseful. Great soundtrack and wonderful world and story building.
  77. Humberto98
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    Es un juego que prometió mucho y no cumplió, su gameplay es basura. Realmente asqueroso
  78. HTGamer
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    After years of tremendous hype and great expectations from gamers, Death Stranding is here and has polarized people. It's rather ironic for a game whose themes are about uniting the world. Ironic, but also unavoidable thanks to some curious design decisions from Hideo Kojima.

    Death Stranding is a different kind of experience. It uses elements from other established genres (open world    After years of tremendous hype and great expectations from gamers, Death Stranding is here and has polarized people. It's rather ironic for a game whose themes are about uniting the world. Ironic, but also unavoidable thanks to some curious design decisions from Hideo Kojima.

    Death Stranding is a different kind of experience. It uses elements from other established genres (open world design, driving, shooting, crafting, etc.), but also focuses on other aspects that haven't been touched by most (if not all) other games out there. I'm talking about human connections. What I mean is this: on other games you meet side characters, complete a few errands for them, and then forget about them altogether. On Death Stranding you meet insignificant side characters, too, but you form a connection with them, and even start worrying about some of them. Can't explain why is this happening, maybe all those emails you get from them as you progress the story triggers that kind of emotion and mentality. For example, one side character is an old man needing medicine and can also die if you leave him without meds for a long time, so it's another worry for the player. Other than NPCs, you also get likes from other real players roaming the same area as you and using the structures you left behind. Likewise, you can use structures left behind by other real players. It's an asymmetrical online system clearly inspired by the Souls/Bloodborne games.

    The game's story is a mix of sci-fi, philisophy and human tragedy. The story itself is fine, full of typical Hideo Kojima twists and turns, but many people will be left scratching their heads. The game's overall atmosphere (a blend of tranquility and horror) is great. The actors do a great job, although it's clear they didn't have as much time to shoot their scenes as it's possible on movies. Hideo Kojima has created some fantastic characters with interesting backstories, but some of them end up being a disappointment (particularly Higgs, voiced by Troy Baker, and Fragile, voiced by Lea Seydoux). The world building though is almost flawless.

    Now let's go to the big elephant in the room, gameplay. The main routine is to deliver packages from point A to point B. Simple as that. But the trick is in traversing the environment. As you walk around, you have to balance the weight of the cargo you are carrying, and also use the tools at your disposal to cross a chasm, descend a big vertical drop, etc. Basically the environment is a puzzle you have to solve in order to proceed to the next mission - or rather, delivery.

    Combat exists in this game but it's limited (and also highly discouraged due to the game's lore of avoiding death at all costs). Enemies are either humans willing to rob you of your cargo, or supernatural beings called BTs that can catch you and force you to fight some weird creatures in a shifting landscape. But to be honest, the boss fights of Death Stranding are a huge let down. They could have been something special, especially the Mads Mikkelsen sections, but the way they have been implemented is mediocre at best. Slow to respond, easy to avoid, just spam them with bullets (or even just leave the area and the fight stops). Only 2 fights in the end are something approaching a true boss fight, but don't expect anything that matches Hideo Kojima's past accomplishments.

    Now this game's been ridiculed with all kinds of memes, such as walking simulator, postman simulator, etc. which is nonsense and as pointless as branding Call of Duty a "pull-the-trigger" simulator or FIFA a "score-a-goal" simulator. Each game is its own kind of experience, and Death Stranding has its own identity. It doesn't have to appeal to everyone in order to be considered good. And that's why it's polarized gamers. People were expecting something and got another, although they were never promised anything in the first place.

    On the technical side, Death Stranding is a luxurious production. You'll get some of the best graphics on the PS4 and one of the most memorable OSTs in recent memory. And even though it's only running at 30 fps, input lag is surprisingly low.

    Overall, Death Stranding is a unique experience. Just like any of Hideo Kojima's past works, the journey to get from Death Stranding's announcement to its release was memorable and almost as significant as the game itself actually launching and being played by gamers. Unfortunately it won't appeal to everyone. Give this game a try if you are bored of modern AAA games recycling same old same things and also trying to rip you off with loot boxes and microtransactions. If you just want to endlessly and mindlessly shoot and punch enemies like you do on every other game out there, Death Stranding unfortunately isn't for you.    … Expand
  79. elotrofausto
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. We should celebrate the merely existence of this game. Bad reviews are just expecting an action game, and this is not one of those. It has some action parts, though, but the most important mechanic is go from A to B. This seems pretty simple, but every delivery is a journey. You never know if you are going to be surrounded by BT or attacked by MULEs.
    I recommend to play    Absolutely amazing. We should celebrate the merely existence of this game. Bad reviews are just expecting an action game, and this is not one of those. It has some action parts, though, but the most important mechanic is go from A to B. This seems pretty simple, but every delivery is a journey. You never know if you are going to be surrounded by BT or attacked by MULEs.
    I recommend to play it in hard mode. It gets really difficult to traverse some MULE camps and defeat some of the enemies. Technically is the best videogame I've seen in my ps4, the music is mesmerising and the story is well driven and very interesting, more intense than we are used to.
    This is simply a very beautiful game. I finished yesterday and I'm going to keep playing it at least until I get the platinum. We need more "authors" like Kojima. This is a very different game that will become a game of cult, if it isn't yet. Masterpiece.    … Expand
  80. LordReaper26
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    Historia: interesante y entretenida, pero esto es un video juego no una película de cine, los cutcens son muy largo. Jugabilidad: el manejo de el control es muy tosco, sientes que estas manejando un tanque. El mundo completamente vacío, muy aburrido y lento, en los momentos que hay acción, como en la partes de tiros es una decepción.

    Gráficos: no esta mal y el mapa es algo bonito, pero no    Historia: interesante y entretenida, pero esto es un video juego no una película de cine, los cutcens son muy largo. Jugabilidad: el manejo de el control es muy tosco, sientes que estas manejando un tanque. El mundo completamente vacío, muy aburrido y lento, en los momentos que hay acción, como en la partes de tiros es una decepción.

    Gráficos: no esta mal y el mapa es algo bonito, pero no esta a la altura como DMC 5    … Expand
  81. andres90109010
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding is also about throwing grenades made from your own piss and **** at ghosts. It is about hiking alone in the wilderness for hours. It is a tireless grind. It is a commentary on social media and the internet, delivered through the asynchronous interactions players can have with one another as they play. It is breathtaking in scope, consistently intelligent in design, and beautiful to behold. It is a heaping pile of pretentious nonsense. It is a game in which characters drop overwrought interpretations of Kōbō Abe quotes. Its most recurring visual motif is a not-so-subtle gesture towards Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow. It progresses not with the quiet stroke of a pen but with the pounding crash of a hammer. “I brought you a metaphor,” one of the characters says late in the game. It is stupid, and obvious, and perfect.… Expand
  82. Amfobot
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    "Genre(s):
    Action
    General"
    Where is it?
    Where is the gameplay?
    Why so much bugs?
  83. Kulkuri
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Annoying beginning with lots of exposition, after 10 or so hours once the game opens up and tutorials end it becomes rather good. UI is very annoying with lots of repeating back and forwards dives into menus. Story is quite interesting and the world is rather lovely. Visually great game. Music and other audio is fantastic. Acting is great except for Troy Baker whom blows by trying tooAnnoying beginning with lots of exposition, after 10 or so hours once the game opens up and tutorials end it becomes rather good. UI is very annoying with lots of repeating back and forwards dives into menus. Story is quite interesting and the world is rather lovely. Visually great game. Music and other audio is fantastic. Acting is great except for Troy Baker whom blows by trying too hard. Material handed to actors was probably quite challenging. Mads Mikkelsen saves the game with his acting skills near the end.

    Combat mechanics are pretty barebones and rather awkward. Some of the characters are really annoying and there is very little natural interaction with them. Writing is not Kojima's best but still fairly good. The ending scenes were disappointing if not out-right boring due to length and cheap attempt to get emotional response from player. It's actually a problem in Death Stranding that it attempts so hard to get an emotional response from the player that it falls just flat in many ways and doesn't deliver the goods.

    Pacing is a problem in Death Stranding. Fighting MULEs and delivering packages and micromanaging resources was really fun. Fighting BTs not so much. Traversing terrain and coming up new routes is quite fun. Overall the game is just too easy even on hardest difficulty level. It has around 80 hours of unique game content which after that will recycle its missions and go forever.

    Getting new tools and utils and weapons to test different tactics was quite fun. I would have loved if there was more variety to those tools you use to travel the terrain and more diverse terrain scenarios. The game makes its own gameplay pointless by use of some of the more OP tools which strip some of the engagement out. Having social media network in a game to connect other players was quite fun until the magic of it wore off and I realised that it very well didn't have to be there since I don't see other players but rather see what they've built.

    Ugh, There is so much more I'd like to say but cannot but into words really. This is not a game for everyone. It's not focused on action but rather simulating post-apocalyptic Postman Pat. Which is interesting and entertaining but probably not what gamers primarily look forward to when the box says "A Hideo Kojima game".    … Expand
  84. Smoothingplane
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    9 story
    9 multiplayer
    7 gameplay
    7 endgame
    10 graphics and audio
    6 tempo

    A really good game
  85. D1man1ch
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    I sincerely do not understand why the game is so hated. There are cons, but they are covered by a powerful plot. Is the open world empty? - Yes, but the "monotonous" gameplay is constantly progressing through the receipt of new gadgets, meeting new opponents (there are not many of them, but they are being introduced gradually), weather conditions, plus a plot Classic openworld, and theI sincerely do not understand why the game is so hated. There are cons, but they are covered by a powerful plot. Is the open world empty? - Yes, but the "monotonous" gameplay is constantly progressing through the receipt of new gadgets, meeting new opponents (there are not many of them, but they are being introduced gradually), weather conditions, plus a plot Classic openworld, and the void is due to the setting. I’ll also take the physics of vehicles to the minuses, it is mediocre, as well as some animations of the interaction of the GG with the environment. The beginning, in my opinion, as well as the majority’s opinion, is still delayed, but this is more than overlapping with the plot, which begins to develop rapidly after the middle of the game. The cast, facial animations, stage production are at an extremely high level, sometimes you forget that you are playing a game, and you are not watching a movie, it’s such a detailed study. As a result, we have a very non-trivial plot next to the controversial gameplay, which scared away fans of instant action, but in vain. The game is worth everyone's attention.… Expand
  86. josephferrari
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    A história é boa, mas não suficiente para compensar o imenso tédio! bom filme, mas um jogo horrível!!
  87. BloodAndWine
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    The music is great. The atmosphere is interesting and the graphics are top notch. The gameplay however is tedious and filled with unintuitive menus and annoying mechanics. The writing is some of the worst I've seen in a game in the past 5 years and literally had me cringing frequently. The ending a mess plot twists on top of plot twist. I understand people like this game. Unfortunately, IThe music is great. The atmosphere is interesting and the graphics are top notch. The gameplay however is tedious and filled with unintuitive menus and annoying mechanics. The writing is some of the worst I've seen in a game in the past 5 years and literally had me cringing frequently. The ending a mess plot twists on top of plot twist. I understand people like this game. Unfortunately, I think it is a pretentious and joyless grind.… Expand
  88. Sir_roje
    Dec 7, 2019
    5
    A good game no the best from hideo but a fun game adictive game and the history is amazing god god game
  89. RockstarIsLove
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This Game is the game of the year for me, the gameplay is strange, but funny and innovator, and the final, is so cool, I recomend this game
  90. AlysooNz
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    Jogo com o fator replay nota 0, no começo do game tu precisa ter uma grande paciência em poder andar, andar e andar com missões repetitivas o game em si te prende apenas na estória que se torna até interessante conforme Vc vai acompanhando, no mais, o stealth da gameplay é uma bela de uma merda. Nota 0 pra essa P0RRA, cansativo e enjoado.. Lixo
  91. Shoooshin
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Это было потрясающе! Невероятное приключение, которое с головой затянуло и затронуло струны моей душонки.
  92. cerebr
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This game oversold and under-delivered. it is a boring mess. A UPS FedEx simulator that people want you to believe has some deep philosophical meaning. The gameplay loop is the same as "Riding with Norman Reedus". It is a beautiful and stable game, however, it is empty and becomes boring after a few hours into the story. From experience, the action doesn't kick in till about 12 hours in,This game oversold and under-delivered. it is a boring mess. A UPS FedEx simulator that people want you to believe has some deep philosophical meaning. The gameplay loop is the same as "Riding with Norman Reedus". It is a beautiful and stable game, however, it is empty and becomes boring after a few hours into the story. From experience, the action doesn't kick in till about 12 hours in, and that says a lot. In other words, this game is an interactive movie don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

    I wouldn't recommend this on the PlayStation, maybe when it comes out on PC. By then, modders would be able to do something about it.    … Expand
  93. Radytin
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    I loved the game, though first couple chapters are bit slow and might turn some people away. It’s a great story when it kicks into high gear.
  94. andy77lions
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most unique gaming experience I've ever played. Anyone who considers themselves a gamer should try it. The ending is the best ending I've seen in a video game so heart churning and hopeful, Clifford Unger being your father is such an amazing twist.… Expand
  95. RochaMasters
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Jogo fraco e ruim que te faz andar de um lado para o outro fazendo entregas, bizarro demais!
  96. V1T4L1Y
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    uno dei migliori giochi giocati. L’emozioni che ti regala sono unici e con significati profondi.
  97. Another_Gamer
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    This product is a grinding disaster, a bad-open-world designed game and an undeserved punishment to the gaming community. Death Stranding goes as a prime example of how a good story and good graphics don't make up for bad-game design. Hideo still doesn't get the concept of open-world design quite right: it didn't work on MGSV and it certainly doesn't work in Death Stranding either; over7kThis product is a grinding disaster, a bad-open-world designed game and an undeserved punishment to the gaming community. Death Stranding goes as a prime example of how a good story and good graphics don't make up for bad-game design. Hideo still doesn't get the concept of open-world design quite right: it didn't work on MGSV and it certainly doesn't work in Death Stranding either; over7k negative fair reviews were deleted all of a sudden; all the fake and scummy positive reviews are intact.

    The product clearly wasn't ready to be shipped yet, at its current state it certainly lacks any game-design quality control or whatsoever. Yet another unfinished Kojima Production's release, yet another disappointment from a person who once knew how to deliver well-designed and well-paced games. So sad to see his reputation in the videogame industry to end like this.

    This probably shows one of the main reasons why Hideo was fired from Konami in the first place: he would blow out an entire production budget just to satisfy his crazy bad-game-design ideas and his unbearable cinematics.

    Sony's investors surely took a HUGE risk financing Kojima after he was fired from Konami. Hopefully, they've learn this lesson and will avoid any risky and reckless financing on the future.    … Expand
  98. Critic99
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    I spent 56 hours being Sam Porter Bridges..
    Making deliveries and connecting UCA..
    Kojima said he's creating a new genre and he hopes it will be looked at as a new standard in 10 years or something..
    I can guarantee that this Genius did what i expected..
    A new refreshing innovative well implemented perfectly excuted experience..
  99. Burgosgts
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    Mucha calidad grafica, pero es un juego vacio, mucho tiempo y poca diversión
  100. Yeric
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    La calidad gráfica no hace a un juego, el arte de los videojuegos es su mecánica, es lo principal, es lo que lo diferencia de ver una película, ya que aporta la inmersión y desde mi punto de vista DS fallo totalmente en ela parte más importante para un videojuego.
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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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