Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Nigme
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    The game is garbage. Delivery-cutscene, Delivery-cutscene. Horrible gameplay.
  2. BloodborneKart
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a fantastic game. The acting, music, and visual design are all top notch. The writing goes from excellent to pretty cheesy, but some of it is clearly just Kojima being stupid on purpose. The gameplay is definitely not for everyone, but its so much more than an A to B walking sim
  3. Lain0806
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Solo falto una raya para considerarlo como un timo, debido a la inflada y exagerada publicidad. El gameplay es lo más aburrido y soso que he visto!!!
  4. WryMouth
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    Confusing game at most in all aspects. Story makes no real sense, combat is very wonky and the constant traveling is boring. Seems rushed and unfinished apart from the grafix. Rental at most and bring a lot of coffee.
  5. Velim_na_LIVE
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Jogo horrível, fazer um jogo em 2019 de entregar pacotes e lançar como um a grande inovação é chamar os jogadores de trouxas, merece nota 0
  6. GamerAPF
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding é um jogo incrível e inovador, o multiplayer do game é bem diferente e legal. Achei o jogo fantástico em todos os aspectos.
  7. DespairRemnant
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    For me, It was a completely different experience. I loved connecting the world and loved seeing how other's can help. Story was great imo. Don't believe the ones bashing on this game, because it's obvious they haven't played it.
  8. FatLeo
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been reading a lot of negative reviews here. Many players being unreasonably judgmental scoring this game 0. This game touched me like no game has in a while, so I especially registered to leave my first review specifically about this game.

    I believe that the hype, erupted around this project, raised the bar of expectations too high. Players were fantasizing about new breakthrough genre, revolution, new Silent-Hills-like comeback or something. In fact this game is not a revolution, of course, but an evolution of the modern concepts. Let's be honest - it is a social network. It allows you to be alone online, but feel the presence of other players at the same time. And as you begin your journey, you feel alone, but then you start encountering other players via all the gear they have set up: ladders, ropes, roads, other equipment. You interact with them and feel their support, which makes you want to leave your mark in the universe. So you grab materials and dedicate some time to build and upgrade in order to make others' playthrough easier. This what bonds and unites the gaming community, whilst on practice we are still alone.

    I will score this game 9/10, and will keep playing for myself and many others whom I linked to.    … Expand
  9. Kurama289
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    O jogo é perfeito para quem quer algo novo, uma aventura diferente, com gráficos EXELENTES história envolvente, e uma trilha sonora sem igual
  10. amon975
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Non mi sono mai annoiato cosi tanto in vita mia....70 euro buttati nel cesso per un "gioco" vuoto....brutto anche in quel che vuol fare e raccontato male...più che sembrare un regista pronto per far cinema kojima sembra uno passato per caso pronto per pulire le scarpe a chi il regista lo fa sul serio oltre che ovviamente può star li a pulirle anche a chi il game designer lo sa fareNon mi sono mai annoiato cosi tanto in vita mia....70 euro buttati nel cesso per un "gioco" vuoto....brutto anche in quel che vuol fare e raccontato male...più che sembrare un regista pronto per far cinema kojima sembra uno passato per caso pronto per pulire le scarpe a chi il regista lo fa sul serio oltre che ovviamente può star li a pulirle anche a chi il game designer lo sa fare veramente.
    trovo folle poter dare 10 a qualcosa che perfetta non lo è di sicuro mentre è assolutamente plausibile dare 1 se ogni aspettativa viene disattesa e ancor peggio ciò che ho tra le mani è qualcosa di fatto veramente veramente male    … Expand
  11. Dbdcro
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Сюжет - лучшее ,что есть в этой игре , без спойлеров не возможно ! Единственное ,что не позволяет поставить наивысший рейтинг это не двигающийся сюжет в середине .
    19/20
    Геймплей - хорошо проработанный , но ниже среднего с интересной механикой ходьбы 15/20 Фан - худшая составляющая игры ! Ее спасает система лайков и совместная с сервером постройка дорог и прочего , игра больше    Сюжет - лучшее ,что есть в этой игре , без спойлеров не возможно ! Единственное ,что не позволяет поставить наивысший рейтинг это не двигающийся сюжет в середине .
    19/20
    Геймплей - хорошо проработанный , но ниже среднего с интересной механикой ходьбы 15/20
    Фан - худшая составляющая игры ! Ее спасает система лайков и совместная с сервером постройка дорог и прочего , игра больше медитативная чем развлекательная 10/20
    Музыка - очень атмосферная и погружающая в медитативное изучение мира , спасибо Low Roar за это 19/20
    Визуал - очень красивая картинка особенно с HDR и нативным 4к , но как по мне уступает собрату по движку Horizon Zero Dawn . 16/20
    Итог - мы имеем очень крутой сюжет в совокупности с потрясающем саундтреком и общей медитативности , но очень однообразной рутиной. Как по мне игре не хватает разнообразия , интересных ситуаций и разнообразных боссов П.с по меньше стеллса !!!
    Итоговая оценка : 79/100    … Expand
  12. PlafulCypress
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O simulador do correios que consegue ser extremamente chato e repetitivo. Esse jogo é horrível… Expand
  13. Skyline51
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    10 гениев из 10
    Игра не для всех, наигранно более 100 часов, а интерес не пропадает
  14. Migeva
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    El juego es espectacular. Gráficamente te deja atónito. Argumentalmente es un guión de Kojima, por lo que te puede gustar o no, tiene un sistema online muy innovador (basado en el sistema de los Dark Soul)
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad, al principio, puede parecerte que eres un mensajero (En los primeros compases del juego, que es donde el 60% de la gente se ha quedado). Pero a medida que    El juego es espectacular. Gráficamente te deja atónito. Argumentalmente es un guión de Kojima, por lo que te puede gustar o no, tiene un sistema online muy innovador (basado en el sistema de los Dark Soul)
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad, al principio, puede parecerte que eres un mensajero (En los primeros compases del juego, que es donde el 60% de la gente se ha quedado). Pero a medida que vas avanzando te das cuenta, que no es un juego de tiros, no es un juegos de acción, ni de mundo abierto, sino una propuesta nueva.
    Esta propuesta consiste en la gestión de recursos, condiciones atmosféricas, terreno, es decir, tu enemigo no son ni los EV, ni las mulas, ni los terroristas (Ya que no suponen jugablemente ninguna amenaza). Realmente tu enemigo es el camino a emprender.
    A mi, me ha encantado. La propuesta puede o no gustarte, pero no se puede negar que es una propuesta nueva, con unos valores de producción bestiales con aire innovador, y esto no se le ha valorado.
    Siempre decimos que necesitamos algo nuevo, y cuando nos lo dan, se le critica y se tira por tierra todo el trabajo realizado.
    Es un buen juego, que te puede o no gustar (Al igual que a mi, los Forza no me gustan porque son conducción y no por ello digo que son malos, solo que a mi no me gustan). Pero los juegos hay que valorarlos de forma objetiva, no porque sea de una marca u otra, o porque sea de un género u otro.
    En cuanto a aspectos negativos, las físicas son mejorables (no sé si las arreglaran con el tiempo) y los primeros compases del juego son lentos, pero está justificado, ya que es un universo nuevo y tienen que explicártelo).
    Otra cosa negativa es la inteligencia artificial de los NCP, pero como he dicho antes, se puede perdonar ya que como he dicho antes, el objetivo del juego es otro.
    En definitiva, no le hagáis caso a las criticas de la gente, ni a la mía. Simplemente haced lo que hago yo siempre. Lo pruebo y lo valoro yo mismo, sin hablar desde el haterismo ni el fanatismo, ya que eso lo único que hace es cargarse la comunidad de videojuegos (Que me temo, que hace tiempo que la destruyeron los Trolls)

    Saludos y disfrutad de vuestro hobby,, sin que nadie os diga lo que debéis o no jugar    … Expand
  15. Albertwesker959
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I was expecting this game for more than 3 years and now it's finally out, and it live to the hype... This is probably the best game ever made, a masterpiece, the graphic is beautiful it almost look like a next generation game, the story is awesome and entertaining , the gameplay is nothing I have ever seen before... I played for more than 90 hours and I'm not bored even a little, I want toI was expecting this game for more than 3 years and now it's finally out, and it live to the hype... This is probably the best game ever made, a masterpiece, the graphic is beautiful it almost look like a next generation game, the story is awesome and entertaining , the gameplay is nothing I have ever seen before... I played for more than 90 hours and I'm not bored even a little, I want to play more of it... I want to finish it 100%... Thank you Kojima San and thank you to all the staff of Kojima production and guerrilla… Expand
  16. RandyBobandy
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    The game isn't a game. It's a movie with some walking segments. Terrible.
  17. xHaganex
    Nov 18, 2019
    4
    Starting with the plot, it's not engaging; I usually play games with abstract stories or based in literary works (not FPS) and I find Death Stranding very soulless; the game is very monotonous; annoying cinematics that you can't skip like the BTs encounter; baby starts crying with every strong sudden movement and given the case that the terrain is really steep, the movements are almostStarting with the plot, it's not engaging; I usually play games with abstract stories or based in literary works (not FPS) and I find Death Stranding very soulless; the game is very monotonous; annoying cinematics that you can't skip like the BTs encounter; baby starts crying with every strong sudden movement and given the case that the terrain is really steep, the movements are almost always abrupt so the baby is almost always crying. The bike is not suitable for the terrain neither and the physics are very pathetic, the bike crash even with tiny mounds. I could keep going but I think that's enough.… Expand
  18. XboxOnepk
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo foi injustiçado. No começo é confuso, mas depois é diversão garantida, gráficos maravilhosos, uma obra de arte. Kojima sendo Kojima! Arrisco a dizer que é um dos gráficos mais bonitos da geração, nota 10.… Expand
  19. Federelli
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece by Hideo Kojima and his crew, a unique game with never before seen gameplay and an out of this world story.
  20. fiddle245
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Mailman meets Climbing Mount Everest Simulator. Fun, yet slow and tedious sometimes. Worth playing just for the experience, but very awkward moments in the story sometimes.
  21. KiaNHimself
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    bruh this game was a waste of money and time for everyone
    kojima is overrated AF !!
  22. Phyxs
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Una historia impresionante y graficos muy a la altura.
    El modo de juego es muy original y adictivo.
    Eso si, puede ser un poco largo o tedioso si decides irte por todas las misiones secundarias. Pero muy gratificante. El juego es rapido o lento dependiendo como quieras jugarlo. Ya sea que quieras disfrutar del paisaje o manejar a toda velocidad en tu moto. Una obra maestra sin duda. Un    Una historia impresionante y graficos muy a la altura.
    El modo de juego es muy original y adictivo.
    Eso si, puede ser un poco largo o tedioso si decides irte por todas las misiones secundarias. Pero muy gratificante.
    El juego es rapido o lento dependiendo como quieras jugarlo.
    Ya sea que quieras disfrutar del paisaje o manejar a toda velocidad en tu moto.
    Una obra maestra sin duda.
    Un juego inperdible.
    El (Social Strand System) es muy revolucionario.
    Ojala mas desarrolladoras lo implementen    … Expand
  23. gvdozd
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Most meditative game of all. The best game to relax after busy day. I totally agree, not every man will like that game, but i love slow and beautiful games. For all time there are no repeating locations.
    - After completing the plot, game becomes boring, because you have walked all locations and there is no any interesting actions around map.
  24. GanSe
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game with a new genre and story is very well done... My favorite game so far...
  25. ViRUS_Alexx
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Good, strong story. I really enjoyed, and would like to say, that DS can be recommended for playing! For me, one of the best games of 2019.
  26. JudaGaming
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un excelente juegos ya que prometieron conexión y de eso se trata para poder jugarlo a su máximo esplendor ahí que ayudar si o si… Expand
  27. RamzesRV7
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    This game just very very bad in always: gameplay, design, open world, story
  28. dchsherbina
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Игра очень понравилась, хоть и не прошёл её ещё всю. Времени свободного не хватает.
  29. Media1
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Es malo de cojones Kojima, me decepcionas amigo. Para esto no te fuiste de Konami
  30. BastiMo88
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I ever played! Top! It’s definitely a complete new game experience. Top Story! I couldn’t stop playing, you will be lost in this world and forget the time.… Expand
  31. danielzinho2017
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Ótimo jogo, gráficos sensacionais, a história é muito boa e bem construída com desenrolar fácil de entender, o gameplay é um pouco diferente do que estamos acostumados, você vai andar muuuuitooooo mas pelo menos pra mim não é um ponto que chega a ser negativo, gostei do jogo e recomendo aos amigos.
  32. truenorman
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Is this suposed to be fun? Sorry but the 80% oc the game I was walking, and that's not funny at all. Either paying 60€ for it.
  33. Serega036
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Унылое авно, жалею что купил, надоедливые Кат сцены на 10 часов и пустой однообразные мир.
  34. OhSeek
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    One of the most bored games of the history, I had played like 10 hours and It was the worst gameplay experience I ever had, the plot it’s not enough
  35. Frankie_Zima
    Dec 6, 2019
    6
    The genius game from genius developer Kojimbo san! It is the most beautiful game ever at the moment.
  36. greg555
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Rating 0 because initial rating was removed. I am not a bot! I have played the game for as long as I could bear it. So much potential wasted by a nonsense scenario and extremely boring gameplay.
  37. Rayglobox
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Garbage game, faarrrrr away from mgs quality. You do the same thing over and overrrr again and the game is just booooorriiiingg.
    Story is ok but definitely not metal gear, nothing happen. The combats mechanics and boss are the worst of this generation. Don't buy this game, i love metal gear but this game is just a joke
  38. mathtele
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Jogo com uma progressão maravilhosa, história emocionante e muito imersiva, gameplay contagiante e diferenciado, muito opções de caminhos para realizar as missões.
  39. Lolzorz11
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    There is making a long difficult grindy game like The Witness where it feels like there is purpose and direction, then there is this game which is a nightmare mess of survival game mechanics and long boring cutscenes interspersed with equally long periods of frustration.
  40. Dagittariouz
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding adalah salah satu game yang paling berpengaruh untuk saya pribadi, ia berhasil menarik saya kembali ke dunia game yang addictive, yang selama ini sudah sangat jarang saya rasakan saat bermain game. Pola permainannya tidak umum, mekanik gameplaynya kompleks dan butuh banyak perhatian saat memainkannya, ditambah lagi ceritanya yang briliant dan sound designnya yang memanjakanDeath Stranding adalah salah satu game yang paling berpengaruh untuk saya pribadi, ia berhasil menarik saya kembali ke dunia game yang addictive, yang selama ini sudah sangat jarang saya rasakan saat bermain game. Pola permainannya tidak umum, mekanik gameplaynya kompleks dan butuh banyak perhatian saat memainkannya, ditambah lagi ceritanya yang briliant dan sound designnya yang memanjakan telinga, membuat game ini terasa sangat memorable sekali bagi saya. Bahkan saya rela menulis review sepanjang ini, hanya untuk memuaskan perasaan bahagia saya terhadap game ini.

    Sayangnya, saya pun setuju bahwa game ini bukan untuk semua orang (emang ada ya game yang buat semua orang?). Saya yakin feel yang didapat saat bermain game ini akan berakhir berbeda-beda pada tiap player, semua bergantung dari pilihan rute dan cara bermainnya nanti. Bisa jadi akan tetap terasa membosankan apabila player memainkannya dengan cara yang begitu-begitu saja, tapi Death Stranding adalah game yang memberikan kita ruang untuk bermain secara kreatif, tantangan ada di depan, dan player harus mengatasinya dengan cara yang paling unik dengan fasilitas segala gadget dan infrastruktur yang ada, saat player menguasai ini, saya yakin Death Stranding akan menjadi sebuah game yang sangat menyenangkan, addictive dan sangat memorable, seperti yang saya rasakan saat ini.    … Expand
  41. Shakeman
    Dec 6, 2019
    2
    Literally the worst writing I've ever experienced in a game. Only play this if you enjoy being treated like an idiot who has never seen another piece of fiction. Kojima might be known as WriteBadMan after this because his writing is so bad and just goes on and on beating you over the head with plot points you figured out ages ago, due to how bad he writes man. Floating down a river is kindLiterally the worst writing I've ever experienced in a game. Only play this if you enjoy being treated like an idiot who has never seen another piece of fiction. Kojima might be known as WriteBadMan after this because his writing is so bad and just goes on and on beating you over the head with plot points you figured out ages ago, due to how bad he writes man. Floating down a river is kind of cool and I love CHRVCHES so could have been worse.… Expand
  42. VigilanteOito
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    That's why it was fired by Konami. Empty game, just talk and go from one point to another. That must be why Kojima hid the game so much.
  43. Blumcole
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've spend now about 60 hours in this game. I get that people find it boring so it's really an acquired taste but I think it's excellent. I enjoy myself, building stuff, going through the story and taking in the atmosphere. I only wish sidequest were a bit more flesh out storywise; grinding for materials can be a bit boring but I need to complete these roads. Graphics are great, sound and gameplay also, I also like the story but i'm still on episode 7 so taking my time. One of the most special experiences of the last years (but not one of the best games... that one goes to god of war)… Expand
  44. boneshock
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Is a very monotonous game, it has great music and world detail, but no more. The story is compelling but not enough to compensate for the immense boredom.
  45. Callmemister
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have the game since it got out, and damn the game is unique , everyone talking bad about the game because the prologue is long and the two firsts episodes are "slow", soo many games are like that, they sorta start slow, and for real dont mind by me, i loved and sometimes i really take my time and enjoy the game and everything in it.
    Everyone talking bad about the map but its a artistical choice and a level choice too    … Expand
  46. BrotherR3mus
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Very unique game, definitely not for everyone but I personally really enjoyed my time playing death stranding. The story is amazing with very interesting characters, gameplay really isn't as much of a "Walking simulator" as some of the negative reviews would want you to think. It's one of those games where you need to play it to decide if it's good or not but if you're still thinking aboutVery unique game, definitely not for everyone but I personally really enjoyed my time playing death stranding. The story is amazing with very interesting characters, gameplay really isn't as much of a "Walking simulator" as some of the negative reviews would want you to think. It's one of those games where you need to play it to decide if it's good or not but if you're still thinking about getting it even after looking at all the reviews then go for it. User score on death stranding is being spammed by people making tons of fake accounts anyway, glad that they all got removed but they will be back. You can't trust user score on here anymore.… Expand
  47. fillipehunter
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lento e chato demais, após 15 horas jogadas continua massante. Nunca mais escuto Sidao bocão. fanboy… Expand
  48. Cassie91
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    GENIUS! Good graphics and odd cinematic. Indeed, the cool game is one of the main Playstation exclusives. The only thing that was boring was the locations in the game, all somehow deserted and the same.
  49. D4nt3Soul
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    Podría haber sido una buena serie o un buen simulador de decisiones a lo Telltale Games, pero se ha quedado en un simulador de Glovo con horas y horas de cinemáticas.

    La música es fantástica, los gráficos están muy bien (aunque no me extraña porque el juego está vacío), pero lo más importante en un juego, la jugabilidad, es una puñetera mierda. Básicamente vas de A a B llevando un    Podría haber sido una buena serie o un buen simulador de decisiones a lo Telltale Games, pero se ha quedado en un simulador de Glovo con horas y horas de cinemáticas.

    La música es fantástica, los gráficos están muy bien (aunque no me extraña porque el juego está vacío), pero lo más importante en un juego, la jugabilidad, es una puñetera mierda.

    Básicamente vas de A a B llevando un paquete, sorteando las dificultades (que tampoco son demasiadas) y ya está, ese es el juego. Llevas paquetes con esperanza de ver pronto la próxima cinemática.    … Expand
  50. AlexDan22
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    the gameplay works is very boring: you delivering stuff -> cutscenes -> repeat.

    its a rip off on hype. Kodjima is a strange man.
  51. youpilalala
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Jeux vraiment très mauvais , que ce soit scénaristiquement ou bien dans son gameplay inexistant .
  52. Psheshlov
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Stop writing **** When you go through main missions you get some stuff, upgrades, story line information e.t.c. The walking and getting throught the problem landscape are the main idea of gameplay. If you use your brain, you would get some satisfaction. You should play mario (dendy) for faster and brainless gameplay. All the dislikes was appeared just after the release date. It is UNREALStop writing **** When you go through main missions you get some stuff, upgrades, story line information e.t.c. The walking and getting throught the problem landscape are the main idea of gameplay. If you use your brain, you would get some satisfaction. You should play mario (dendy) for faster and brainless gameplay. All the dislikes was appeared just after the release date. It is UNREAL TO JUDJE THIS GAME WITHOUT +-30h IN IT PS. Ty metac for cleaning.… Expand
  53. powertaff
    Dec 6, 2019
    2
    Worst kojima game so far. You walk and... thats all for 85% of the game. But you not just walk, you MUST decrypt the menus which are just garbage. Can figure out how nobody saw it before release and even who made these **** menu? Fire him and fire the QA too.
  54. NegroAntunes
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Amazing graphics and sounds, the rest of of the game can is great is you can't sleep, because is so boring you will fall in a minute.
  55. mhghm
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Wow ! the story was best that i cry many times the gameplay that i love it best graphics best game that i ever played ! niiiiiceee thank you kojima.
  56. AceAscendus
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Purchasing this game was the worst mistake I've ever made in my life. This is NOTHING like Metal Gear Solid... there is no real gameplay! It is just the most repetitive and boring and uninspired fetch quests you can imagine. I thought the people who were calling Death Stranding a "walking simulator" and "interactive movie" were trolls and Konami hired agents or something, but they werePurchasing this game was the worst mistake I've ever made in my life. This is NOTHING like Metal Gear Solid... there is no real gameplay! It is just the most repetitive and boring and uninspired fetch quests you can imagine. I thought the people who were calling Death Stranding a "walking simulator" and "interactive movie" were trolls and Konami hired agents or something, but they were right. There is literally no FUN to be had with Death Stranding, it is a walking simulator interactive movie. I wish I could get my money back, don't make the same mistake as I did. From now on, i will never ever purchase a game made by Kojima Productions, they are not a game developement studio.… Expand
  57. Markos-
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    I'm one of the bunch in love with the game, after 50 hours played. Not a game for everyone, sure, but the game is unique in several aspects. One of the most important for me: it is the closest thing I've seen to a hiking game. Before starting a route, you need to plan ahead on certain supplies, the terrain, weather forecast.. And while on the route, you'll need certain navigational skillsI'm one of the bunch in love with the game, after 50 hours played. Not a game for everyone, sure, but the game is unique in several aspects. One of the most important for me: it is the closest thing I've seen to a hiking game. Before starting a route, you need to plan ahead on certain supplies, the terrain, weather forecast.. And while on the route, you'll need certain navigational skills to be able to read what's the best possible route across a mountain or to cross a river or canyon. Then, you can use ladders and ropes to help you along the way, and will obviously need to tread carefully when walking or scrambling.
    But the "hiking" part is just a fraction of what it has to offer. You may choose to rely more heavily on vehicles (bikes and trucks), which will make things more direct but equally crafty. Planning efficient routes of delivery is equally important, and it can be so rewarding that you might be willingly spending time picking up other's lost cargo to finish their deliveries. Yes, some of us are doing that for fun, because it can be fun! It is very rewarding to offload a truck with 700kg of cargo on destination.
    And the story, sure, it is very intriguing and with a deep lore. But for me it's not the main attraction of this game, not even close. For me it is the adventure in the rough nature, where you need to survive and find your path across all kind of natural (and unnatural) dangers, and to do so, the game offers you a very realistic physic system and a full set of gadgets and tricks to overcome the different challenges.
    If you want simple, direct to the point games, where you don't need to be meticulous, yeah skip this one!    … Expand
  58. LibraNoDohko65
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    Un jeu ennuyant basé sur des quêtes FedEX. La physique est à la ramasse, et le scénario pompeux avec des cinématiques bien trop longues. Les quelques points attribués sont pour les graphismes et les musiques.
  59. burzum666
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    пятого декабря восемнадцать с половиной тысяч голосов,из них девять тысяч негативных,шестого декабря на семь тысяч отрицательных голосов меньше,пишу не цифрами иначе удалят как это было с пятью рецензиями сегодня утром,реально чуваки пишут правду а их чистят,сделают дэз стрэндинг игрой года,тут к гадалке не ходи иначе бы такой фигней не страдали.Игра мне реально зашла но я прекраснопятого декабря восемнадцать с половиной тысяч голосов,из них девять тысяч негативных,шестого декабря на семь тысяч отрицательных голосов меньше,пишу не цифрами иначе удалят как это было с пятью рецензиями сегодня утром,реально чуваки пишут правду а их чистят,сделают дэз стрэндинг игрой года,тут к гадалке не ходи иначе бы такой фигней не страдали.Игра мне реально зашла но я прекрасно понимаю людей которые ставят ноль или один,сам по ходу прохождения удалял ее нах..й от злости,потом заново ставил… Expand
  60. lWargasml
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    Un gioco insulso pompato dalla stampa in modo ridicolo. Noioso, storia raccontata in modo confusionaria, oggettivi difetti di struttura (ho consumato il tasto options per saltare le inutili e ripetitive scene di intermezzo per fare "cose stupidissime"). Non posso credere che l'autore di Metal Gear Solid, il creatore del commovente finale di Guns of the Patriots abbia realizzato questo scempio.
  61. Randomaizer
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Meditative gameplay work well
    Feel great with story telling. Thank Kojima and Co.
  62. StarboardWing
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Good movie... Terrible game. The traversal mechanics are infuriating, it's a walking simulator that you're in constant battle against the terrain. It's super slow paced, I can't stress this enough, I don't have time for this **** It ultimately fails as a game, even though it's got beautiful graphics, and an interesting story.
  63. PGamingNews
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    The only thing that kept me going was the story. Everything else is super boring and at a certain point i moved to very easy mode in order to rush and get it done with. I don't recommend buying it and just watch the story line on Youtube.
  64. Syriuss
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Boring game, huge empty world with no other NPCs but yourself and a few enemies.

    Walk from point A to B for hours to speak to some hologram. Overly long cutscenes, senseless story. Pass save your cash
  65. marc7dayz
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    first of all i want to say, i understand the gamers who don't like the game because they expected something different.
    As so often said, the path is the goal, as it is with this game. But it doesn't feel like you're a boring postman. Just when you're walking alone through a mountain or one of the countless landscapes that never, but really never, seemingly boring, it grips you. the    first of all i want to say, i understand the gamers who don't like the game because they expected something different.
    As so often said, the path is the goal, as it is with this game. But it doesn't feel like you're a boring postman. Just when you're walking alone through a mountain or one of the countless landscapes that never, but really never, seemingly boring, it grips you. the feeling of loneliness and being the first to be at this place and then making use of it feels really great. You can also ease your way back and build a wire rope or a road. all that feels like rebuilding and building something and that's exactly what the game wants to convey to you. however, i have to admit that the game wouldn't be so appealing graphically and the story wouldn't be so interesting and gripping, it would also be too boring for me. but which game isn't. the whole package convinces but very much. In the beginning I was very careful when I entered an area of outlaws called mules, or when I met GD's that are invisible. Or when I had to kill a big boss, but in time they are very easy to defeat. Sometimes I even have to say too easy. but this is not a fight game, but still always exciting !
    the game is for the gamers who want to achieve something in peace and deliberately and want to experience a great story that is extraordinary. this is not a game you can play 10 minutes like COD. You always stay at least 1-2 hours until you have achieved what you wanted.
    The control is perfect I wouldn't want to change anything !
    Finally, I didn't really want to write that much :D, who doesn't care about the design and the story to begin with shouldn't buy it ! everyone else says I buy it you won't regret it !    … Expand
  66. sark486
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed almost everything about this game: game play, story, cut scenes, graphics.
  67. Nikkdrawsart
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    I truly don't think this game would be given so many passes if not made my Kojima. The story truly saddened me. I expected so much more, and could've forgiven the monotonous gameplay and boredom, if not for the dialogue and plot. It felt like something ripped from the CW.
  68. lightning26
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games ive ever played. I love the gameplay so much and the BB is the cutest thing ever
  69. tpljr1977
    Dec 5, 2019
    7
    So I just finished this game tonight and speechless. A game about connections that makes you feel emotion kind of like last of us but last of us did but a different story and didnt have 15 hours of cut scenes. This game is like horizon dawn and detriot becomes human had a baby. Let me start by saying I gave this game a chance it took me 68 hours to finish the story. This game isn't forSo I just finished this game tonight and speechless. A game about connections that makes you feel emotion kind of like last of us but last of us did but a different story and didnt have 15 hours of cut scenes. This game is like horizon dawn and detriot becomes human had a baby. Let me start by saying I gave this game a chance it took me 68 hours to finish the story. This game isn't for everyone! This game is not a 10 and it isn't a 1 or 2 either. This game is basically a walking simulator you go from point A to B delivering cargo rinse and repeat. This game in my opinion is not game of the year material! Days gone or God of war should win that. This is like I said a movie soap opera based game. What I liked is the graphics and the soundtrack. The story is at times hard to follow you need to pay attention to the environment around you as it changes and your relations to others in the game. The ending of this game takes place over the last 3 episodes 11-14. This game contains 14 episodes with many twists soap opera worthy. I am all for cinematic and cut scenes in games but this one is overkill probably 10 hours or more of cut scences. The mechanics are weird. The boss fights are frustrating as hell and you can run away 70% of the time. Advice to anyone playing get to episode 3 as quick as possible. Use bikes and trucks often at episode 3. always carry a ladder or two with you a climbing anchor some hectic grenades. Help others build bridges and roads to make your life easier. Also when you get weapons the bolo gun and use non leatel assult rifle. There are consequences to killing in this game which I thought was a brilliant move. I also like the idea of a single player game in an online environment in a multiplayer world. Also stick to the orders for Sam to get through the game quicker dont waste your time with the standard or bot missions. Again this game isn't for everyone if you want something different and unique pick this up.… Expand
  70. shengalov
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Completed in 54 hours.
    Totally worth money, time and brings tons of pleasure and emotions.
  71. Kianue_fate
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    1 point for handmade physics, too many unimportant things to skip whitin the gameplay and not much rewarding side delivery's (not all of them though).
    9 points for exelent although hard to get story line. Amazing and mind blowing ending (i fell in love with sam and cliff, loved how charming, long and onto the point the ending was. It was wierd, mysterious enough)
    Amazing directing and    1 point for handmade physics, too many unimportant things to skip whitin the gameplay and not much rewarding side delivery's (not all of them though).
    9 points for exelent although hard to get story line. Amazing and mind blowing ending (i fell in love with sam and cliff, loved how charming, long and onto the point the ending was. It was wierd, mysterious enough)
    Amazing directing and cast directing.
    Holy soundtracks
    And reinvented gameplay mechanics and controls eyeF'ing graphics.    … Expand
  72. ITSPINKFRIDAYHO
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    It is not an understatement when it's said that this game is not for everyone. The opening hours of Death Stranding are indeed slow, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. However, once the wheels began turning more quickly and both the story and gameplay mechanics revealed itself, Death Stranding became the transformative experience I expected from Hideo Kojima. This game is easily theIt is not an understatement when it's said that this game is not for everyone. The opening hours of Death Stranding are indeed slow, confusing, and incredibly frustrating. However, once the wheels began turning more quickly and both the story and gameplay mechanics revealed itself, Death Stranding became the transformative experience I expected from Hideo Kojima. This game is easily the best example of story told and mirrored by the actual gameplay experience. There are plenty of critics of the difficulty or clunkiness- but I found that when a new tool or mechanic was introduced, using them from that point onward instead of writing them off greatly improved my experience (Zip-lines are the first to come to mind, I've seen players not use them at all and the lack of them could easily make some of the latter half of the game far more difficult than it needs to be). The story is surprisingly final and tight for a Kojima affair- I completed it with every question essentially answered. The entire experience left me captivated, and even after completing the main campaign I still found myself deeply committed to the post-game. If you feel like you have the tenacity to let the story and gameplay do their job at their own pace, you'll complete this game feeling satisfied and moved.… Expand
  73. GodKratos
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what you should not do in a game. The UI is atrocious, the gameplay horrible, repetitive as hell and I have never seen such a bad physics engine in a game. All the things apparently revolutionnary, you could already find them in other games. Giving advices and likes to people ? Dark Souls already did that. Building things together ? Well Minecraft is here for you and much more complete. I wanted to be able to build more infrastructures and cities, instead of just generators, highways and bridges.

    The game is giving improvements for your equipment, but it harly changes anything. You are always limited by the physical engine and the battery. Sometimes, you think something will happen annd immediatley right after, the developers take that away from you. It is not fun, it is so easy without any challenge and the boss fights are laughable.

    What I will give to this game is that it has an excellent score, a good direction overall and a good art-style. However, the writing is really inconsistent and it truly lacks some motivations behind it. Yes, some characters background are a little more detailed, but it is not something I have never seen before and it doesn't add to the main plot at all. Normally, a game tend to do that in excellent quest companions or side quests, not during a huge part of the main plot. Some dialogues are also a bit cringy and I can see why people would think some aspects are intelligent. You have to play more games to understand that while the form is good, what is behind has already been done in much better ways.

    Some people told me the story takes off after some times ( 20-25 hours which is already too long ), but the reality is that it never takes off, without spoiling. The cinematics are good, but only Mads Mikkelsen is really doing something.

    Overall, I was not impressed. It is a new IP and yet it takes so many things from other games. The story is tedium despite a good direction and the gameplay is abysmal and drag the whole game down. Not a good experience at all.    … Expand
  74. Kelvingame
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es de lo más bonito una banda Sonora espectacular ,una narrativa que va de la mano con las mecánicas jugables y un multijugador asíncrono con un potencial increíble,recomiendo que lo prueben y sientan la sensación de peso realmente caminar en este juego es divertido… Expand
  75. Arty_Reinhold
    Dec 5, 2019
    4
    Boy oh boy... Over indulgent and utterly pretentious vanity project. Promises so much and delivers a walking sim with a quasi sci-fi b.s. story. Its like a first year film student tried to shoehorn every concept he thought was cool into one narrative. Creating a meandering, nonsensical mess. The gameplay? Even worse. One of the biggest let downs I've ever experienced in gaming. And can beBoy oh boy... Over indulgent and utterly pretentious vanity project. Promises so much and delivers a walking sim with a quasi sci-fi b.s. story. Its like a first year film student tried to shoehorn every concept he thought was cool into one narrative. Creating a meandering, nonsensical mess. The gameplay? Even worse. One of the biggest let downs I've ever experienced in gaming. And can be summed up in 4 words; FIFTY.......HOUR.....FETCH.....QUEST. With all the wonderful backtracking you might expect. Actually, quite possibly the most backtracking in video game history. Thats kinda all it is.
    Millions must have been spent on actors salaries, cuz I've never seen so many resources/hype/potential squandered in a videogame. On top of that the walking (ya know, the MAIN feature) is clunky and the combat is generic and terrible. Combat = use square to punch. . . . . .thats it. Until you get weapons that you soon realize arent needed. Cuz the AI is some of the worst of this generation and they go down with zero difficulty even on hard.
    So apologists say, 'its not about the combat'... OK well what IS it about? What other gameplay feature do you wanna hang ur hat on? Again..the combat and walking are not good! Lol. So they say 'story'. Its ridiculously bad! Lol. Ok well....'the feeling of bringing others together'. Oh, how could i forget that...we're only reminded of that after EVERY delivery/cutscene and it gets pretty old pretty quick. Ok, well 'helping others through multi player'.. Now that is an interesting feature (although not original) and seems to be the ONE thing that all the fans are clinging to. And will probably be the only feature salvaged from this game and implemented in others. But this alone does not make up for the rest. Not by a long shot. And if thats what makes this game a 'masterpiece', then jeepers creepers dudes...you got a LOW bar for quality in game design.
    I swear i think the pacing was so glacial because someone realized how shallow the gameplay experience was. So they padded it out and slowly added new equipment here and there. Along with overly complex menus/item management. All to give the impression of depth.
    They even implement a Facebook 'Like' system in the game complete with little 'ping' sounds meant to create a Pavlovian response in the player. That actually ticked me off. Dont bypass the player and f with their brain chemistry to make them think they're having fun like some cheap mobile game. Totally classless move. Along with the gross Monster Energy product placement? Yuck. As an experienced gamer I know when I'm having fun/and or being manipulated. And this was the least fun I've ever had struggling through a bad game. Seems to have worked on a lot of people apparently who think this is masterpiece for being 'different'. For them, the isolation and feeling of rebuilding with mellow Pop music was soothing...i was on board with that for the first 10 hours...then it dawned on me that this might be it. And that changed the whole vibe for me. It became more like listening to depressing music my maudlin drunkin Aunt would like, whilst working in an Amazon hub reading instruction manuals. FUN!
    This brings a last gen cult classic, Deadly Premonition to mind. The gameplay in that sucked lol. Almost intentionally, and it was weird as hell. Frustrating as hell too sometimes, bad mechanics yada yada. But its quirkiness and weird story made up for it. Also .. ( and most importantly) IT WAS BILLED AS SUCH. They let you know it was niche and charged accordingly. But Death Stranding is a AAA title with the full backing of Sony behind it that cost $60. Or even more if you went for bundles/stupid gold clothes. And we had NO idea it was basically a walking sim until we bought it. Shameful, dudes. Sony went out of their way not to show actual gameplay for a reason. . Sad state of affairs. Lotsa people feel burnt by this.
    If you genuinely like the game, fine. I can understand how some people would. I wont insult anyone who does. It does look amazing when you view the vistas as a whole. But the environments are COMPLETELY BARREN OF ANY DISCOVERY? huh? AAA title billed as open world, but with no point in actually exploring it. If anything it deters you from exploring cuz ur afraid of running into BTs or wearing your damn shoes out. That was probably the biggest face palm of the game for me.
    Outside the game itself, these fanboys and industry payola types who claim this is a masterpiece and that the rest of us should just 'go play COD' are really making jackasses of themselves. This isnt a 'reimagining' of what games can be..its exactly what they shouldnt be. A product placement incoporating, skinners box of a cash grab claiming to be ART. Heinous dude. Says a lot that they wouldnt and still wont even call it what it is....a walking/delivery/inventory management sim, tacked onto a horribly paced sci-fi movie with laughable and overly sentimental/melodramatic dialogue.
    Looks pretty though!    … Expand
  76. ashb_87
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    SPOILER FREE REVIEW

    This is the first time i have ever felt the need to review anything. To start off, Death Stranding is a masterpiece in story telling and gameplay! People who leave it negative reviews have either not played it or only played it for a short time. I finished the story in 45 hours doing an average amount of side missions and exploring, and to me the pacing was perfect.    SPOILER FREE REVIEW

    This is the first time i have ever felt the need to review anything. To start off, Death Stranding is a masterpiece in story telling and gameplay! People who leave it negative reviews have either not played it or only played it for a short time. I finished the story in 45 hours doing an average amount of side missions and exploring, and to me the pacing was perfect.

    The first 3 episodes will take you 15-20 hours depending on your gaming style. This part is mostly gameplay, delivering packages and understanding the game itself, i really enjoyed this part, when you’re delivering a package in the middle of no where a piece of music will randomly come in to play, and you will pan around looking at the beautiful scenery, this is when i truly got what Kojima was trying to accomplish, the first 20 hours arent for everyone, i personally hate fetch quest games, but this is something else, i fell in love with it instantly and just got it and what it was trying to give the player. The feeling of being alone, but then using other players equipment or structures really makes you grateful for what they have left behind for you to use, because of this you also do the same and get a real satisfaction when the likes pop up to tell you someone has used your ladders etc, you feel like you have helped someone along their journey, this is done brilliantly throughout the game!

    Episode 4 hits you with the first real kojima style cutscenes and story telling, feeding you more and more story and more action, the pacing really ramps up here and you start using weapons etc.

    Through episode 4-7 the gameplay gradually builds with the story, deliveries get harder, enemies get tougher, and the story comes thick and fast. Episode 7-9 again steps up the gameplay and the story now starts giving you the ‘wow’ moments kojima is known for. After episode 9 the game goes full throttle and throws non stop story at you, with amazing boss fights and even more ‘holy **** moments. It was from this point i couldn’t stop playing as the game unveils more and more of the story slowly answering your questions, the gameplay and story at this point are some of the best i’ve ever played, i was completely invested in the story, but at the same time i really didn’t want it to end! 9-15 is complete madness, loads of twists and turns along the way, and the best finale to a story i have ever seen! It left me sat staring at the credits like ‘wtf has just happened’, i was emotionally exhausted from the incredible writing of kojima!

    This has been the best 45 hours of my gaming life, and i am so glad i invested the time into the game because the reward was seeing some of kojimas best work in story telling.

    The game is a thought provoking, incredible piece of art, and if you were hyped before seeing the bad reviews and changed your mind, go and buy it! You will be so glad you did when you reach the end and feel all the emotions i did, all the wow’s, holy **** tear jerking moments are what make this game truly exceptional! Hideo Kojima is a genius!    … Expand
  77. Trombosky
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    The end is the best thing I’ve never seen in a videogame. Thanks Kojima. Louise, I am ready to see you for a sequel.
  78. Macmenos
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos bonitos porém o jogo é extremamente chato e entediante. Quando o clímax aumenta. O jogo quebra a continuidade com mais de uma hora de caminhada sem nada mais para fazer. Menus muito confusos e o logotipo do produtor do jogo em todas as cutscene enchem o saco.… Expand
  79. RO07
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    DS is such a great game. I see the trolls are hard at work though spamming the ratings with 0’s. You guys say the game is boring but will play fortnite and FPSs that are all almost identical to one another and think each one is “so great.” Y’all are the ones who are boring
  80. Izyalek
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Everyone, who rated game 1, 0, etc, or never played it, or didn't get to the end. Kojima is truly genius, the game has interesting mechanics, that progressing and adding through the game, but most important - PLOT AND LORE. It is the best in this DECADE, NOBODY invented such a unique and exciting thing like that. It's just mind-blowing how all the lines coming together, and opens to you inEveryone, who rated game 1, 0, etc, or never played it, or didn't get to the end. Kojima is truly genius, the game has interesting mechanics, that progressing and adding through the game, but most important - PLOT AND LORE. It is the best in this DECADE, NOBODY invented such a unique and exciting thing like that. It's just mind-blowing how all the lines coming together, and opens to you in the way you haven't been ever expected. I said one time and will say another - Kojima is genius… Expand
  81. Admiralperez
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    I bought this on day of released, I just finished still on the credits. I did not want this to end. I really enjoyed this game. Visually stunning with a story that had me on the edge, thinking, and sad, too close to crying. When I thought it was finished it was still going, awesome. Game had different elements like no other. I rate it 10. I wanna go replay on hard mode now and read everyI bought this on day of released, I just finished still on the credits. I did not want this to end. I really enjoyed this game. Visually stunning with a story that had me on the edge, thinking, and sad, too close to crying. When I thought it was finished it was still going, awesome. Game had different elements like no other. I rate it 10. I wanna go replay on hard mode now and read every bit of detail. I don't get the hate and jealously. Pokemon sword and shield got a high 9 from IGN but DS got a 6 something. They fake news. Pokemon is rehash and needs new elements and audio haha. Thanks Hideo Kojima. Death stranding will always be in my heart. I can't wait for what you make next. I made this account just to review this game and OMG the game is still going. Yes! More!… Expand
  82. squalledu86
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    I really admire Kojima-san's work, like that after all these years he hasn't given up on his dream. He said he'll make a movie and I suppose this should be trivial for him after all these years, but I wouldn't be surprised if his interests shifted towards game making and this movie will be almost like a hobby for him, that's my impression as you likely guessed. So, I guess it's more likeI really admire Kojima-san's work, like that after all these years he hasn't given up on his dream. He said he'll make a movie and I suppose this should be trivial for him after all these years, but I wouldn't be surprised if his interests shifted towards game making and this movie will be almost like a hobby for him, that's my impression as you likely guessed. So, I guess it's more like Kojima-fan than Kojima-san as I think he's an example in the industry.

    On the game, another one that comes to my mind is Red Dead 2 and I'd say that this is even better than Red Dead 2! Wow.    … Expand
  83. AmazingPanda
    Dec 4, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: Beautiful graphics Interesting story Great acting and interesting characters Cons:

    The game trolls you from beginning to end. It’s like a beautiful woman constantly kicking you in the balls. Punishing, repetitive gameplay. It is literally an 80 hour fetch quest designed to be as tedious as possible. Carry your package halfway up a mountain only to be attacked/slip and fall and lose 30 minutes of time. Not to mention having to run around and find the packages that inevitably fell off. And....you do all this with a screaming child. A child that you need to rock and soothe - even during boss fights. I would have gladly paid $5 in real currency to buy an in game Benadryl so the baby would just stop screaming for one goddamn hour. You trek across the continent and make it to the end, only to be told that you need to RETURN TO THE START on the flimsiest of pretenses. In a later mission, you’re tasked with providing medicine to an ostensibly dying character. This medicine is available naturally in the world, literally every two steps in the game. Nobody can be assed to bend down and pick it, so it’s on you to deliver it. Oh, and the container isn’t airtight and must never ever be submerged in water. And the very next Boss you fight is a giant squid who floods the screen and submerges you in water. Then when you finally deliver this all important medicine, turns out the recipient didn’t really need it at all - they just had sunstroke and needed to rest. The typical end exposition by the antagonist is a good hour of cut scene - which is totally to be expected. However, that scene is broken up by forcing you to run in place and exhaust yourself in order to trigger the next part. Best of all, that doesn’t even trigger the scene every time. More like every 3-4 times you exhaust yourself (which takes a good 2 minutes). Like every mechanic in the game, it is entirely pointless and unnecessary. It exists solely to troll and punish you for playing. The main character even asks “Is this a glitch?” during the scene. No, buddy. It’s Death Stranding. If the trophies are any indication, everyone quit playing in frustration after the 3rd chapter. Because each subsequent completion earned me a rare trophy. This game is beautiful. This game is unique. But it is not fun. At all. It isn’t even rewarding in its difficulty (ala Dark Souls). It’s just a long, long slog to watch cut scenes. A more honest name for this game might be Responsibility Simulator. But even that sounds more fun.    … Expand
  84. B-Bog
    Dec 5, 2019
    7
    Now, after finishing the game's story, I can give a real review. However, I would've really liked to just keep my initial balancing 10 out of spite. The review-bombers aren't taking all their unjustified zeros down anytime soon, either. I mean, I'm the first one to admit that this game has its flaws, but ZERO out of ten? That's just nonsense and I think many people are just mad that thisNow, after finishing the game's story, I can give a real review. However, I would've really liked to just keep my initial balancing 10 out of spite. The review-bombers aren't taking all their unjustified zeros down anytime soon, either. I mean, I'm the first one to admit that this game has its flaws, but ZERO out of ten? That's just nonsense and I think many people are just mad that this isn't MGS VI.

    Pros and cons:
    + Amazing, ambitious cinematic storytelling with an incredible scope
    - ...that can get kind of cheesy, overwrought and cringe-worthy ("Princess Beach") at times and blatantly bashes you over the head with its core theme again and again and again and again...

    + Some of the best motion- and face-capturing performances ever seen in a video game
    -... and some that are straight out of uncanny valley

    + Innovative and unique approach to gameplay
    -... that can be REALLY tedious, annoying and repetitious at times. Yeah yeah yeah, the tedium is part of the overall experience and message of the game, I get it, but nevertheless, I found myself asking myself at one point: Why tf am I doing this to myself? Why am I simulating the tedium and torture of wading through knee-high snow in a white-out where I can't even see where I'm going? Couldn't I be doing something more enjoyable with my spare time? Maybe Kojima intended this, maybe not. But the question remains: Don't we play video games, because, on a very basic level, it's enjoyable to do? Shouldn't a game just be fun to play, and not just a vehicle for a message and a story?

    + An over-arching theme of connection and bringing people together that gets expressed through both story and gameplay and the innovative concept of asymmetric multiplayer where you essentially play a single-player game, but feel the presence of other people going through the same experience and you can help each other out and make the journey a little easier for everybody.

    - Dogsh*t controls, especially for vehicles and climbing. Sometimes Sam just easily and automatically steps over small rocks with no extra input (like it should be), but sometimes he doesn't do it until you press X to climb. Like really? The game could not figure out what I wanted to do in that moment? Same thing when you approach a ladder, you have to press an extra button to climb it. WHY? Releasing a game with climbing mechanics this bad more than two years after BotW came out is just an act of ignorance. All in all, the control-scheme is unnecessarily convoluted and over-complicated. Even skipping cutscenes is made more annoying than it has to be, because they're cut up in little segments and you have to individually skip each one. WHY??? Just to keep the theme of tedium going?

    - Vehicles not only control terribly, but aren't even that useful most of the time, because you're just going to hit a rock every 2 metres unless you're driving on a road.

    + Lots and lots of unlockable items that allow for a more differentiated, sophisticated delivery experience as the game goes on

    + Absolutely insane graphics for PS4

    + A thick sense of atmosphere

    + Spectacular boss fights
    -...that, unfortunately, like the rest of the game, never present any real challenge.

    + Beautiful environments in a big open world
    -... that doesn't really look much like the USA at all. No wonder, when the crew did their location scouting in Iceland? Wtf?
    -... and that doesn't really encourage exploration and basically only serves as an obstacle for your delivieries

    All in all, although it can be incredibly tedious and annoying at times and it has a lot of padding and a lot of problems on a very basic mechanical level, I'm glad Death Stranding exists. It's certainly a fresh and unique gaming experience and its theme of connection and bringing people together seems very relevant in this day and age. Ironically, gamers couldn't be more divided in their opinions about the game. ;)

    Is it the masterpiece that so many expected and rave about? Well, in some aspects, like cinematics, scope, uniqueness, and theming, yeah. In others, like controls and gameplay variety, definitely not. It's incredibly hard to find a rating here and I've never been so torn about how I really feel about a game, which is an achievement all in itself, I guess. DS is a game with a message, but I think that message could've still been brought across with sounder underlying gameplay mechanics.

    Let's put it like this: If you like Kojima's brand of bat-sh*t insane story-telling, are open to a new and unique gaming experience in the form of a "social delivery simulator", like inventory and resource management, and are willing to go through quite a lot more tedium than is normally expected from a video game, give Death Stranding a try. If you were expecting MGS VI, only like action games, don't appreciate lengthy cinematic story-telling in a video game and/or are very impatient, this is DEFINITELY not for you.    … Expand
  85. Jovengorza
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    This is an unmitigated masterpiece that should have taken the world by storm, however I do believe that in modern times many people have lost the ability to contemplate things for the beauty they offer and only want rush, go play an online FPS that is as repetitive as it gets yet is very fast paced and adrenaline filled within seconds this ia subtly sublime , this is what we should striveThis is an unmitigated masterpiece that should have taken the world by storm, however I do believe that in modern times many people have lost the ability to contemplate things for the beauty they offer and only want rush, go play an online FPS that is as repetitive as it gets yet is very fast paced and adrenaline filled within seconds this ia subtly sublime , this is what we should strive fornthe future, please continue… Expand
  86. JavaliMecanico
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    The games is great, he had some problems at the begining, but the patches fixed all of them, the campaing is awesome and realy emotional, its a new type of game, so maybe you don't will like it
  87. grapigeon
    Dec 5, 2019
    0
    Walking simulator with very bad control. Highly boring. Cannot accept to be call "A game".
    Really disappointed with it.
  88. Trolzor
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Between the music, atmosphere, graphics and gameplay this game creates the perfect environment to get lost into. Highly recommend.
  89. Deadbrother
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    It's one of my favorite game now. I liked it because I think it resonated with me, and I think it's a game that is trying to say something and kudos to that.

    The characters are interesting as well as the story (although having too much exposition) but it got me hooked. The game play is the controversial part and while I understand the critics I think it's important go keep an open    It's one of my favorite game now. I liked it because I think it resonated with me, and I think it's a game that is trying to say something and kudos to that.

    The characters are interesting as well as the story (although having too much exposition) but it got me hooked.

    The game play is the controversial part and while I understand the critics I think it's important go keep an open mind, so I jumped in the game blind and I enjoy it very much, walking is something we usually take for granted, in this game, not anymore. Pushing forward must be a conscious decision, and obstacle as dumb as a rock must be taken in account, it's refreshing to see some changes in the way I must think.

    The online aspect is another part where the game shine, for me, you never feel alone, it really remind you that you are not alone in this, that you share this adventure with others and that is wholesome, if that make sense.

    One thing I didn't like, is how long the game take to take off, the game only open up margely at chapter 3, so if you get the game just do the main quests until chapter 3 or even 5 to unlock the ziplines. I am not sure how to fix this problem though, because the game litterally have to teach you how to walk again.

    I will conclude by saying this game is, indeed, not for everyone, and that's okay, in music Rock doesn't speak to everyone, in movies war films are not appreciated by everyone, but I can't say if you will like it or not.    … Expand
  90. Jamejarrs
    Dec 5, 2019
    9
    After 50 hours, I've finished Death Stranding and am rewriting my review. My score isn't changing, to me it's still a high 9/10, I just wanted to revisit this with the context of the entire game.

    I'll start off by saying that even though I loved this game, it's very hard to recommend to people. A friend came to my apartment day 1 to watch the game and decide if he wanted it. In the end,    After 50 hours, I've finished Death Stranding and am rewriting my review. My score isn't changing, to me it's still a high 9/10, I just wanted to revisit this with the context of the entire game.

    I'll start off by saying that even though I loved this game, it's very hard to recommend to people. A friend came to my apartment day 1 to watch the game and decide if he wanted it. In the end, he didn't and I completely understand, especially seeing the portion of the game I played.

    Your enjoyment of this game will probably rely on how far you're willing to put up with a slog to get to the other side, which sounds like a bad thing but the rush of being able to fly past a spot that gave you so much trouble appeals to me very much. I spent a lot of time building structures to help myself and others along the way, and seeing likes from other players who I helped made me feel like it was all worth it.

    This game slow drips mechanics almost the entire time you're playing, to the point where you're well armed partway into chapter 3 and near the end of the game you have an entire arsenal of equipment that you can really tailor the game to the way you want to play. The slow drip is needed, if you look at the tips section at the end of the game, it's overwhelming just how many systems and mechanics they've crammed into this game, and they all work very well.

    Combat does indeed exist in this game, and you'd be surprised at how good it can feel. When I first learned about using cargo as weapons I didn't think I'd use it because I wouldn't want to hurt my packages, but I learned that when you knock out a MULE their cargo can be caught in mid-air which can then be thrown at another of your assailants. It made me feel like I was in an action movie and it was an awesome blend of the delivery and combat mechanics. As you move into the game you and your human enemies will grow your arsenal of weaponry to the point where they're just as formidable as you are, and they never felt like pushovers.

    Of all the things in Death Stranding, its main focus is the story, which ends up being way less enigmatic than it first appears once you have all the pieces. I felt it was very engaging and I was happily going through with deliveries just to see where the story would go next. I do have one issue and there's a very loaded exposition scene right at the end which could have been handled better, but aside from that - and some weird writing/character moments at points - it felt very well crafted.

    Presentation is, of course, top notch. This is the best photo-realism of any game this generation hands down, environments are beautiful and characters are detailed down to the pores on their skin. The actors all give great performances, bringing life and depth to their characters. The music, though sparse, is all fantastic and punctuates your journey in a way that makes you appreciate how far you've come.

    Slight hiccups caused a little aggravation along the way. At times I wished there were just an easier way to skip the small cutscenes in your room and in the terminals. Every action is accompanied with a short scene, and they can be skipped but the process of skipping multiple tiny scenes in a row can feel tiring. The physics can get a little wonky at times, Sam doesn't handle like you feel he should sometimes and I took a couple spills because he slipped slightly unnaturally or what looked like a hill suddenly felt like a drop. Also take the trike and jump while doing a wheelie, you float in a weird triangle-like arc.

    I'm interested in seeing all the things I missed and working towards platinum, but I don't know if I'd play from the beginning to see the story again. At the end of it all, these inconveniences were never enough to sour my experience and I'm very happy I put the time in to see it to the end. Absolutely rent it and try it out, if you bounce hard in the first couple chapters it's probably not for you. But if you find yourself enjoying those first hours of the game, you're absolutely in for a treat.    … Expand
  91. Turbodowg
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a phenomenal game, a piece of art and a masterpiece.

    I urge you not to listen to the negative reviews written by the moronic, brain-dead hordes who buy AAA live service games and are fine with micro-transactions because they 'help ease the grind'. The people down voting and making unoriginal comments like 'Death Stranding is an Amazon simulator' are only    Death Stranding is a phenomenal game, a piece of art and a masterpiece.

    I urge you not to listen to the negative reviews written by the moronic, brain-dead hordes who buy AAA live service games and are fine with micro-transactions because they 'help ease the grind'.
    The people down voting and making unoriginal comments like 'Death Stranding is an Amazon simulator' are only regurgitation their equally moronic YouTube hero's opinion. They haven't played the game and find it difficult to process any type of game that strays from the norm. They are the type of 'gamer' who viciously defends rubbish like Modern Warfare and tell those who rightly dislike the game to 'lEaRn aNd aDaPt'. They buy Ubisoft games at launch. They purchase EA games at launch. They are the dumb uneducated masses tricked into thinking their pre-installed opinions make them intelligent. They simply do not understand Death Stranding and the confusion it causes them makes them react like dumb angry apes. The anger they feel leads to them writing poor reviews in an attempt to put others off, so they don't feel alone in their shame at not having the brain power to process a piece of art.

    Basically Death Stranding is an awesome game. It is stunningly beautiful exploring the varied landscapes which are complimented by a haunting soundtrack, a mind blowing storyline and excellent gameplay.

    This is a must buy for any real gamer.    … Expand
  92. Ken112592
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing! If anyone has any such interest in buying this game, do so. It's worth every bit of 60$ with NO microtransactions...I know right? This type of game will only come around once in a decade so take advantage of the experience. It's a beautiful placement, full of wonderous adventures. People complain about it being a "walking simulator " which makes no sense? Please don'tAbsolutely amazing! If anyone has any such interest in buying this game, do so. It's worth every bit of 60$ with NO microtransactions...I know right? This type of game will only come around once in a decade so take advantage of the experience. It's a beautiful placement, full of wonderous adventures. People complain about it being a "walking simulator " which makes no sense? Please don't miss the big picture . This game is about bringing people you've never met together in ways you haven't even thought of. Kojima is a master. I thank you for letting me experience such beauty and stranding with people I've never met… Expand
  93. Douglas_Moreira
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico, atmosfera e personagens cativantes, história incrível ótimos gráficos e um gameplay divertido e inovador
  94. marcelobonatto
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game?    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game? No, it's more complicated to explain.

    In this game you're a deliverer that get a deliver to make from A point to B point. But in your path have many enemy types and you can kill (if is a human enemy, it's a mistake) or make stealth. Some chapters have a high level action and break the game progress. The story is good, but is confused and it will be reveled in the game end.

    Death Stranding is a great game. It's a different game, a creative game that we didn't see in years, escaping from the generic sequence: Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Far Cry, Halo, Forza, Need For Speed, also GTA's clones and many shooter battle royalle clones.    … Expand
  95. Shukang
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Great game with balanced gameplay mechanics, smart level design and fun coop features.
  96. Deishan
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Este juego no es un 5 ni de coña. Le he dado un 10 para subirle la media aunque creo que es un juego de 9 largo.

    Es una obra incomprendida por los que la bombardean. Yo pensaba que sabía de que iría el juego hasta que me puse manos a la obra tras recibirlo como regalo, pues no me lo pensaba comprar de salida. Es un juego que sorprende de principio a fin. La dificultad y comprensión    Este juego no es un 5 ni de coña. Le he dado un 10 para subirle la media aunque creo que es un juego de 9 largo.

    Es una obra incomprendida por los que la bombardean. Yo pensaba que sabía de que iría el juego hasta que me puse manos a la obra tras recibirlo como regalo, pues no me lo pensaba comprar de salida. Es un juego que sorprende de principio a fin. La dificultad y comprensión escalan a una curva razonable que te atrapa cuando llevas varias horas. Cuando quieres darte cuenta, estás CONSTRUYENDO el mundo para facilitar la vida de tus compañeros Sam y entregando paquetes de aquí para allá. Las cinemáticas, abundantes, te guían a través de un viaje ÚNICO e inolvidable. He pasado de incrédulo a converso. Kojima lo ha clavado, aunque me cuesta admitirlo, y pasará mucho tiempo antes de que alguien vuelva a crear algo ni remotamente similar en un mundo últimamente plagado de remakes, refritos y secuelas.    … Expand
  97. Zero_chance
    Dec 4, 2019
    1
    This game has the most boring walk simulator . I'm just lost my 50 hrs and my money, 60 dollars for this? Why players like this game? 1 of 10
  98. Beategg
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Death Strandings gameplay is super addictive. I almost played it 2 days straight sleep just came over me.
  99. Deadspot80
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! Kojima delivers an epic story with a unique game play . Loved every second in it.
  100. AlexandreRamiro
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding has a great gameplay, graphics, story, soundtrack, etc. The only thing that i personally think it sucks is the hud and the inventory (over complex with tiny letters).
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
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  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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