Death Stranding

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  1. CrossSleet
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Epic, beautiful game. I really recommend trying it. Probably best experience this generation. For me for sure.
  2. o_sergeevi4
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Это лучшее что случалось со мной после третьего ведьмака.... Действительно не понимаю таких низких оценок. Люди проигравшие пару часов и ставящие нули- идиоты.
    Спасибо за это чудесное приключение в 60 часов!
  3. karioth
    Dec 1, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is a game you'll like or hate, but you will have trouble *loving* it. The story is excellent, the graphics, visuals, and music, all 10/10. The gameplay however is a sore spot, as it is extremely tedious, frustrating, and repetitive. If you play on Easy, and concentrate only on the story, you'll like have the Hideo Kojima experience that you were hoping for; But even then,Death Stranding is a game you'll like or hate, but you will have trouble *loving* it. The story is excellent, the graphics, visuals, and music, all 10/10. The gameplay however is a sore spot, as it is extremely tedious, frustrating, and repetitive. If you play on Easy, and concentrate only on the story, you'll like have the Hideo Kojima experience that you were hoping for; But even then, klunky vehicle mechanics and obvious time-sinks soil the experience.

    As an aside, I have a 1 year old, and the BB audio effects are very easy to mistake for your real baby's monitor, which was a frequent annoyance. The idea here was cool but it is problematic for newer parents.    … Expand
  4. Lokithegreat
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Name one game in the past ten years that has gotten the attention of this many trolls. You can’t. I checked.
    It’s a wonderful game that challenges you every step of the way. After spending 200 hours with the game I’m still discovering new things and ways to explore. Don’t let all of these fake accounts and fake reviews detture you from experiencing this.
  5. Dalmane
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, and without a doubt different from everything else. So many of the negative reviewers never give any concrete reasons as to why they don't like the game. Only that it sucks or is boring, but no elaboration. Here's why I like Death Stranding.

    The story is challenging and requires you to draw your own conclusions instead of spoon-feeding you,    One of the best games I've ever played, and without a doubt different from everything else. So many of the negative reviewers never give any concrete reasons as to why they don't like the game. Only that it sucks or is boring, but no elaboration. Here's why I like Death Stranding.

    The story is challenging and requires you to draw your own conclusions instead of spoon-feeding you, like the Dark Souls series. Your enemy is the terrain and weather more than anything you can punch or shoot. You are rewarded for careful planning and attention to the terrain. You can't derp your way through with automatic parkour maneuvers. This is NOT a walking simulator as most people use the term. A walking simulator is just where you push forward on the stick while your character walks to the next area. The walking is more of a mindless time-sink.

    In Death Stranding you have to pay attention to so many details we all take for granted. You can't just pick up and carry 1000 items in your magic bag. You can't simply carry 20 ladders because you might need them. The shooting/fighting aspects are simple, but this isn't a shooter or a fighter. Those are more diversions to change up the pace than core parts of the game.

    There are so many things that I can't put them all into this review. So many details you can stumble across that make you feel like you discovered something new or leave you impressed that someone thought to include such a bit of realism in this game. If you think facing a challenge and working out things yourself, then you will love Death Stranding. If you want a game you can sleepwalk through will looking at your phone, troll random people to ruin their experience, or yet another cookie-cutter COD like shooter, then you will hate Death Stranding.

    Keep that in mind when you read the negative reviews.    … Expand
  6. XV_
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Definitely Death Stranding it's a beast of its own, I can't remember where but said something along the lines that it feels like an indie movie with a blockbuster budget, and maybe that might be correct, the only difference is that this is a videogame.

    DS is overwhelming in every aspect, from its story to its gameplay, starting with the story, Kojima is a genius in terms of setting a    Definitely Death Stranding it's a beast of its own, I can't remember where but said something along the lines that it feels like an indie movie with a blockbuster budget, and maybe that might be correct, the only difference is that this is a videogame.

    DS is overwhelming in every aspect, from its story to its gameplay, starting with the story, Kojima is a genius in terms of setting a world and making statements or even predictions of our own reality, here in Death Stranding he took it to the next level, when people talk about how MGS is a complex story is because DS hasn't appeared yet, it really overwhelms you with its lore and at times it can be difficult to keep up with all the terminology it uses in its story, I don't want to speak a lot of it because the less you know about it the better, also, I wasn't thrilled with the inclusion of "Hollywood" actors but they surely pay off in a lot of scenes, specially Tommi Earl Jenkins, one of his scenes gave me goosebumps to the next level, it also made my eyes tears a little, they're that good.

    The divisive part may be the gameplay, a lot of people said that this is a walking simulator and that may be true at some extent, but is not that simple, the core mechanic to me is that the player goes against the terrain, weather and some hazards, the hazards come as human enemies or BTs (the black beings), but mostly the terrain. In order to progress you need to adjust your inventory and decide what kind of things are you going to take with you, then, depending on how heavy or light is your character, your movement can be from cartoony clumsy to fast as a soccer player, after that you take delivery items from "A" to "B" and repeat till the end of the game, in theory it might sound boring but in practice is really addictive, and once you get to chapter 3 where you get a lot of new items and structures to help you in your journey you'll have a blast. I can't compare DS to any other game but to me, it has a Monster Hunter vibe, where the learning curves are stiff and overwhelming, but once you passed them you'll have an amazing time.

    The multiplayer aspect is also incredible, instead of having a competitive experience this is a connection or strand experience where you and your fellow players didn't see each other or play with them directly but help each other with structures or items you construct, i.e. If you set a bridge to cross a river, other players in your server can use it too and also can upgrade it together, this aspect really hit me in a good way, to the point that I even gave away things to my neighborhood in order for everyone to use them. But not everything is perfect with this system, it can at times broke the experience, for example, at least two times I was told that my next delivery would be incredibly hard but, when doing it, I find a lot of things like bridges, power stations or vehicles that made the mission so easy, so it can break the immersion.

    As for the negative things, I can see how for someone this can be boring, but one needs to keep in mind that this is not a shooter or a stealth game, but at the end it can feel repetitive and at times cheaty, as for the stealth part, I didn't feel it worked that good with the human enemies, the AI is dumb but the mechanics also felt unrefined at times, a similar thing happens to the "other" stealth mode with the BTs, they give you a lot of tension but once you understand how they work, they're for the rest of the game annoying, speaking of BTs the boss fights with this beings are so cool, flashy and epic but they are also broken and easy, it feels that you can't die from them because the game throws a lot of resources like HP or ammo in order for you to don't run out of them, they're also very fun tho' so it depends on your view I guess. My last and maybe more important issue to me is its world, it can felt empty to the point that it feels unfinished, you'll find a lot of people but they're holograms, for the most part, humanity is hidden in the ground and narratively it makes sense but I can't shake the feeling that is more a budget issue than a story issue, also because exploring is dangerous and also unrewarding, you'll find yourself making the same trajectories or following another player's trail to get to your destination.

    Certainly Death Stranding is not a masterpiece for me, but I can easily see why it is for another person, for me it was a great time, and every day it passes it makes me think a lot in its themes, characters and my personal narrative with it, I also hardly believe that the passing on time will give its rightful place as a great game.    … Expand
  7. MojitoHappiness
    Dec 1, 2019
    2
    Not my type of game. Really boring and slow, had to force myself to at least finish the game. People might love it if they look for a chill time but for me it was absolutely horrible experiance. The amount of walking in this game is way to much for me to handle and not fall asleep. When I was finished for one afternoon I felt like I only wasted my time. Didn't do much, didn't get much,Not my type of game. Really boring and slow, had to force myself to at least finish the game. People might love it if they look for a chill time but for me it was absolutely horrible experiance. The amount of walking in this game is way to much for me to handle and not fall asleep. When I was finished for one afternoon I felt like I only wasted my time. Didn't do much, didn't get much, didn't get to know much. It's made me sick of playing so much I wanted to do everything else such as cleaning or painting my room.
    And in the end I finished the game but also got new paint in my room which is nice so instead of 1/10 I'll rate it 2/10 because the game makes you do productive things instead of playing it    … Expand
  8. SIPPIO
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    I WAS sooo stoked for this because it's Kojima Unleashed!!
    Finally free of his Evil Konami overlords...
    What we got was NoMansSky level letdown.. *What baffles me the most is delivering packages are even generic. Not even a interesting point other then to add on to us going from A to B to so on... *another HUGE complaint is the messy inventory management UI. One would think that    I WAS sooo stoked for this because it's Kojima Unleashed!!
    Finally free of his Evil Konami overlords...
    What we got was NoMansSky level letdown..
    *What baffles me the most is delivering packages are even generic.
    Not even a interesting point other then to add on to us going from A to B to so on...
    *another HUGE complaint is the messy inventory management UI.
    One would think that inventory management would be smooth.
    *im just so disappointed that im depressed. Esp after the recent dissapointments..
    I was for sure Kojima would be a home run for me too...
    *I even tried to score the Collector's edition too....
    I am baffled how this could happen..
    "Americans are used to FPS games"
    that's a load of crap..
    We just don't like empty boring games....    … Expand
  9. NickDangerX
    Dec 1, 2019
    3
    Overall I think this would have been a great idea for a movie. Unfortunately the gameplay is bare bones and boring, which is unfortunate for a video game that has so much potential and huge development budget. I wouldn’t recommend you spend the money or time on this one.

    Death Stranding is is the highest budget walking simulator. If menus configuring package by weight on different body    Overall I think this would have been a great idea for a movie. Unfortunately the gameplay is bare bones and boring, which is unfortunate for a video game that has so much potential and huge development budget. I wouldn’t recommend you spend the money or time on this one.

    Death Stranding is is the highest budget walking simulator. If menus configuring package by weight on different body parts and pressing L2 or R2 to keep balance randomly or else risk dropping your carefully balanced body weight seems entertaining this game is for you. Unfortunately I don’t think this appeals to many.

    Story wise it’s a cool movie concept and the ghosts (BTs) are creepy and well animated. So many famous people with bizarre dialogue that is very lost in translation. Why does a character have to be introduced to his own mother as “here is a character. Your mother, [her first name]”, or “it’s me, [weird character name]” the 100th time they talk to you. It’s as if everything is told to you with awkward dialogue instead of showing you. The plot told to you is vague but if you think about it you can get the general idea and it seems cool for a movie.

    Graphics are gorgeous and the online feature where you see ladders and other useful terrain crossing items is a cool idea, for a delivery walking simulator. For a walking game there is very little to explore outside of terrain and delivery points. No secrets or lore to uncover just deliver packages. This is incredibly unacceptable for a walking video game.    … Expand
  10. Graphicwave80
    Dec 1, 2019
    5
    I tried to like the game. At first when I played it I thought it was realexing to play it. I liked the storyline it was interesting. But later on the gameplay sort of felt like "work". And also the story slowed down. It was to vague a slow to keep me hooked. I wanted to continue but to go to the next "big" cutscene, so you can make sence of the story felt like a never ending "gameplayI tried to like the game. At first when I played it I thought it was realexing to play it. I liked the storyline it was interesting. But later on the gameplay sort of felt like "work". And also the story slowed down. It was to vague a slow to keep me hooked. I wanted to continue but to go to the next "big" cutscene, so you can make sence of the story felt like a never ending "gameplay loop". (at one point I had to deliver a pizza and wine, I think it meant to be a joke. But to me it felt misplaced. Because the game takes itself so seriously. The gameplay is sort of a punishment and it is holding you down from the story. That's how it felt to me. I did not finish the game and I'm also not that interested anymore in the storytelling.… Expand
  11. Pyrath
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    If you are tired of the pedantic and shallow games being released to make a few bucks and need something that offers a superior and original experience than look no further! A truly ensemble cast including Norman Reedus delivers a truly unique story with strong themes of separation, connection, and what lies beyond death. The gameplay is not your everyday fare and you will either love itIf you are tired of the pedantic and shallow games being released to make a few bucks and need something that offers a superior and original experience than look no further! A truly ensemble cast including Norman Reedus delivers a truly unique story with strong themes of separation, connection, and what lies beyond death. The gameplay is not your everyday fare and you will either love it or hate it.… Expand
  12. Fix88
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Such a brilliant game, and a lot to unpack overtime. It won’t come together story wise until the latter half of the title but it’s worth it. The gameplay evolves as you progress and the variations in gameplay from combat to traversal are fantastic. Recommend playing on hard. Would probably give it a ten, but there are quite a few janky animations that cost me perfect deliveries. FantasticSuch a brilliant game, and a lot to unpack overtime. It won’t come together story wise until the latter half of the title but it’s worth it. The gameplay evolves as you progress and the variations in gameplay from combat to traversal are fantastic. Recommend playing on hard. Would probably give it a ten, but there are quite a few janky animations that cost me perfect deliveries. Fantastic title, highly recommend playing. I believe people who got angry or upset at RDR2 for not letting you run in your camp. Are the people who won’t like this game. (You don’t always need to spam X)

    Happy hunting !    … Expand
  13. Georgekratos
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Un juego de gran calidad, al fin algo diferente. No apto para adictos a juegos supercomplicados como Call of duty.....
  14. Rumplestiltzkyn
    Nov 27, 2019
    5
    Não é uma novidade. Gráfico ótimo, história boa, porém uma gameplay horrível. Jogo tedioso e não tem o porque ser tão longo.
  15. Alek0730
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Latent i have grotten tired of playing “basic”games like Call of Duty, FIFA, and mortal kombat. Sometimes a good game like good of war or bloodborne Will pop up but even those games Will have Been overly used in the future. Death Stranding is a refreshing game. I sent intro it ezpecting it to be horrible. I mostly bought it because of the cast. I don’t even like MGS. But this game it malesLatent i have grotten tired of playing “basic”games like Call of Duty, FIFA, and mortal kombat. Sometimes a good game like good of war or bloodborne Will pop up but even those games Will have Been overly used in the future. Death Stranding is a refreshing game. I sent intro it ezpecting it to be horrible. I mostly bought it because of the cast. I don’t even like MGS. But this game it males me feel like i’m doing something special, it makes me invested in the carheters and it is a lot more then a walking simulator. I have never Been so elites while playing a game. I did not know what equpmemt i would get next. I keot Gertting likes from other players and i wanted more! I can’t even desceibe it all. But it is speciel. I understand that some people can’t get into it but Carling ot a walking simulatwr is just wrong amazing game. Sekiro and this are games of the year. Period.… Expand
  16. superkulinich
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Personally I play games not so much, and I try to avoid open world games, because they take so much time to travel. Death Stranding is very addictive. I’ve been thinking, why map in this game is different. For example in Horizon, or GTA V, or RDR2 you can walk or ride in any direction almost freely (often the only obstacles are enemies). For me that makes every trip very similar to eachPersonally I play games not so much, and I try to avoid open world games, because they take so much time to travel. Death Stranding is very addictive. I’ve been thinking, why map in this game is different. For example in Horizon, or GTA V, or RDR2 you can walk or ride in any direction almost freely (often the only obstacles are enemies). For me that makes every trip very similar to each other, the only difference is landscape view and weather vfx. In DS the main obstacle — is the surface you walk. When I need to get from A to B, I must think my route: should I go between rocky field, or by the river, or should I find materials and finish road construction? And if I choose the last option — I need to find materials at enemy camp. Not to mention the relief, when you find bridge above the cliff running from mules, which was left there by another player. There is no easy solution — you constantly need to think what way to choose next time. I don’t mean that game is difficult to play, but it keeps you involved with every new order, and I appreciate so much.… Expand
  17. heavybrain
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    madly liked the diverse gameplay

    I didn’t like it:

    - not so cool plot twists

    - constant repetition of the same thoughts in dialogs and calls

    - constant calls to the main character

    - inexpressive protagonist who does not care about everything from the beginning of the game to the final credits

    But despite this, the game is my best gaming experience in the last 10 years
  18. bluebeetle777
    Dec 1, 2019
    3
    The storie is so good but the game is like a walking simulator the firsts hours
  19. Parasiticfilth
    Dec 1, 2019
    8
    I do realize that this game is not for everyone. I agree, the game does have problems, but it is also one of the most imaginative gaming experiences in recent memory.
  20. Alexgor9527
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (I will spoil you very little about gameplay for better gaming experience) Story is slow. The story only start interesting at the beginning and then gives you a lot of unknowns. Then it starts interesting until you finish the snow mountain mission, which is tedious if you do not use zip line. The gameplay quite tedious. You would find happiness for developing new path in map and surprising story, so it is non-replayable. To be short, the story and gameplay starts amazing in the middle, do not do much side quests, which would bored you and the game is non replayable… Expand
  21. Zetlok
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Спасибо Кодзиме за замечательную игру. Я получил массу позитивных эмоций. Рекомендую пройти игру до конца! Концовка бомба, всё расставит на свои места.
  22. TheGreatDustyCZ
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    I´ve been waiting for this game since it was first announced at E3 2016. Waiting paid off. Spectacular, original and clever game. Thank you mister Kojima.
  23. DSBill
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    This game has been a beautiful experience I never had before. I doubt I will feel something similar soon.
  24. TheAndMan
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding this is a game with interesting gameplay, whoever says anything about a courier simulator and the like, it’s not, the gameplay is interesting, but it can get bored, but it’s interesting, before each trip you think you should take what to leave since you have a limit, you cannot take everything, there are many dangers and obstacles along the way, I recommend playing at theDeath Stranding this is a game with interesting gameplay, whoever says anything about a courier simulator and the like, it’s not, the gameplay is interesting, but it can get bored, but it’s interesting, before each trip you think you should take what to leave since you have a limit, you cannot take everything, there are many dangers and obstacles along the way, I recommend playing at the maximum or pre-maximum difficulties. I won’t even talk about the plot, this is a real MASTERPIECE, and I don’t want to write with spoilers. The music in the game is magical, pleasant and soothing, what is needed for such a game. Kojima really genius.

    By the way, Google translator.    … Expand
  25. Lanak777
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Одна из лучших. Последней игрой которая так затянула была spider-man 2018 года. Игра явно не для всех, но по крайней мере попробовать стоит каждому.
    Сюжет: 10/10
    Графика: 10/10 Геймплей: 9/10 Транспорт: 0/10 Атмосфера: 10/10 Побочные квесты: 6/10 Итог: 9/10    Одна из лучших. Последней игрой которая так затянула была spider-man 2018 года. Игра явно не для всех, но по крайней мере попробовать стоит каждому.
    Сюжет: 10/10
    Графика: 10/10
    Геймплей: 9/10
    Транспорт: 0/10
    Атмосфера: 10/10
    Побочные квесты: 6/10

    Итог: 9/10
  26. Persona5GOAT
    Dec 1, 2019
    1
    Absolute artsy fartsy garbage. Basically a post-apocalyptic fedex simulator with garbage mechanics that don't even work half of the time. It is by far the worst purchase I have ever made in my life and may God never let Kojima get work ever again. It is about as fun as getting kicked in the groin for 48 hours while watching paint dry.
  27. KommanderKronk
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    Yes it seems trite to give this game a 10 but it truly deserves it. Death Stranding delivers a truly unique experience with a fantastic story, interesting characters and compelling gameplay. Many critics are unable to describe what this game is but it is honestly very simple: Death Stranding is an open world puzzle platformer. The puzzle is the terrain and how to balance your deliveriesYes it seems trite to give this game a 10 but it truly deserves it. Death Stranding delivers a truly unique experience with a fantastic story, interesting characters and compelling gameplay. Many critics are unable to describe what this game is but it is honestly very simple: Death Stranding is an open world puzzle platformer. The puzzle is the terrain and how to balance your deliveries properly as well as planning out your route and the risk versus reward mechanic of deciding whether to take more packages for efficiency or less for speed. Play this game. It is the best of the generation.… Expand
  28. Qwertyrgb
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Great game, or great movie? Both! Excellent director work. Kojima is truly genius!!
  29. IreneB
    Dec 1, 2019
    10
    It is very strange to see so many negative reviews about this game. In my opinion this game should be seen and loved by players. Kojima communicates with us through the game. He wants to talk about how people began to forget that they are primarily people. I liked the plot, I'm excited about the gameplay (it's really something new and exciting), the characters are amazing. Thank you forIt is very strange to see so many negative reviews about this game. In my opinion this game should be seen and loved by players. Kojima communicates with us through the game. He wants to talk about how people began to forget that they are primarily people. I liked the plot, I'm excited about the gameplay (it's really something new and exciting), the characters are amazing. Thank you for this incredible adventure!… Expand
  30. adwaitpatil
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    Total waste of time and money.

    This game is basically a walking simulator and can't even get that right.
    Totally overrated.
  31. Puripuri
    Nov 10, 2019
    5
    Fetch quest boring game that has almost nothing new to offer during the gameplay
    All u have to do is deliver
    The combat and game mechanics are so annoying and hard to play with.
    The story has too much content and is very sophisticated for a game.
  32. antonioni1405
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Scenario, sound, world and everything is perfect in this game! Too much routine but it's ok. I can not understand those who rate it low. They probably didn’t finish game. They judge by few first hours. But it's necessary rate as composition
  33. upThere
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Cool premise. Beautiful world. Bland gameplay. Terrible writing. Kojima. Does. Not. Respect. Your. Time.

    Plenty of indie games do a better job interweaving gripping gameplay with meaningful stories, and they do it humbly, on shoestring budgets, in ways that respect your intelligence. ( Outer Wilds! ) The biggest oversight of the game design becomes painfully obvious. A) weirdness mystery    Cool premise. Beautiful world. Bland gameplay. Terrible writing. Kojima. Does. Not. Respect. Your. Time.

    Plenty of indie games do a better job interweaving gripping gameplay with meaningful stories, and they do it humbly, on shoestring budgets, in ways that respect your intelligence. ( Outer Wilds! )

    The biggest oversight of the game design becomes painfully obvious.
    A) weirdness mystery and intrigue and B) open world traversal - could support C) Exploration and discovery! These should have been the mechanics which tell the story! Players could have felt involved in uncovering the weird mystery and piecing together the lore of this admittedly fascinating world, but no. Do not play to explore and piece together the mystery of it. Do repetitive package delivery for hours, then watch as minor celebrities exposit a weird backstory you can't play.

    Just shut up while Kojima takes these discoveries which could have been your achievements and instead passively beats you over the head with intended meanings. Literally taking all the fun out of it.    … Expand
  34. xercool
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    The game is just bad. Boring wasting the time in the sci-if wasteland. Boring atmosphere and dialogs. Better play Mass Effect... this is more interesting. Actually they could do a good game. But it just weird and dumb
  35. Sceptic
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    I've "wasted" my time playing video games for nearly 40 years and never felt I've wasted all that much really.Until this pile of dog s**t.An ego driven,self indulgent orgy of nonsense dressed as a supermodel on bikini day.I had to line up behind many others eager to return this drivel to a very uncomfortable game shop manager who had purchased too many copies.I'm more pleased with my copyI've "wasted" my time playing video games for nearly 40 years and never felt I've wasted all that much really.Until this pile of dog s**t.An ego driven,self indulgent orgy of nonsense dressed as a supermodel on bikini day.I had to line up behind many others eager to return this drivel to a very uncomfortable game shop manager who had purchased too many copies.I'm more pleased with my copy of E.T on the 2600 and Superman 64 than I am with whatever the hell this is.Not a game.… Expand
  36. Intercargo
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    This game is unlike anything I have played before, the graphic and animation is good. I think most people can't get past the first 2 chapter because of the difficulty and having to walk through mountains and rough terrain not to mention dealing with BT. This is a slow and honestly boring grind but after chapter 2, everything starts to pick up as you get more equipment and vehicle to makeThis game is unlike anything I have played before, the graphic and animation is good. I think most people can't get past the first 2 chapter because of the difficulty and having to walk through mountains and rough terrain not to mention dealing with BT. This is a slow and honestly boring grind but after chapter 2, everything starts to pick up as you get more equipment and vehicle to make your life easier. I can see that this kind of game is not for everyone. For me who like to slowly work my way up and building stuff, I think this game is worth the try. If you are looking for action, this is not it. If you want some weird story only Kojima can come up with and building stuff so make your delivery man life easier this is it.… Expand
  37. GThirst
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Giving this game lower than a 5 is absolute nonsense. I could see this game not being someones preference due to the style of story telling or the game play loop, but there is a lot of really respectable elements here that are good no matter what your preferences are.

    Obviously with a ton of user reviews, many of the people have never played it before. Many have watched youtubers do    Giving this game lower than a 5 is absolute nonsense. I could see this game not being someones preference due to the style of story telling or the game play loop, but there is a lot of really respectable elements here that are good no matter what your preferences are.

    Obviously with a ton of user reviews, many of the people have never played it before. Many have watched youtubers do half baked reviews. Some read the IGN review, which hadn't even completed the game even though it was their job and responsibility to do so. A lot of mental conditioning for people definitely changed perceptions of the final product.

    As for how I feel, this game is a slow burn and a beautiful cumulative journey. It took about 10 hours or so for it to really start clicking for me. I challenge people who are on the fence with this game to Redbox the game or borrow it from a friend and at least get through Chapter 5. I also suggest they focus strongly on story missions ONLY to that point, unless they really get sucked in to the gameplay loop. The game slowly trickles exciting events and better gear, then all of a sudden really takes off.

    As the final credits rolled, I realized I had never experienced a game with such a sense of journey and adventure before. The parts that are difficult or a bit boring are completely intentional - they lead to much bigger highs later. From Chapter 9 onwards, I couldn't put the controller down and I pulled an all nighter to complete the story. I haven't done that for a game since... At least 10 years ago.

    The story has some camp, but it is packed with emotions and some well thought out philosophies. You can feel the Kojima brand humor and story bits throughout. You can tell that his personality is a deeply thoughtful and conflicted man, while also a goofy side who wants to have some fun. This isn't for everyone as the tonal shifts can be jarring, but to me it is perfect. This is easily his most complete story ever. Even Metal Gear Solid (PS1) gave a feeling of unresolved issues (intentionally), whereas this game gave no obvious hints towards a direct sequel. Yet I want more from this universe.

    If memorizing a bit of jargon and immersing yourself in a strange world isn't your thing, you'll be turned off. If you just want to turn on your console for 30 minutes and have a few rounds, this isn't your game. This game requires you to immerse yourself and empathize with the characters. You have to project a bit since saving Amelie is your goal - a big sister role that people have criticized. "Why do I care about her? I haven't interacted with her." Detractors will say, and I agree to an extent, but I think it goes without saying this person who helped raise you and look out for you (Sam), that Sam has a family love for, is someone worth saving. You don't have any connections with others at the start, but by the end you'll have made a lot of connections with a great support cast.

    Go in with an open mind and recognize this isn't an arena shooter, an MMO, a looter, or even a tactical espionage game. This is something completely different. A cohesive narrative intertwining with a gameplay loop that ties directly into its philosophy. It is an adventure and any real adventure has highs and lows.    … Expand
  38. Blueskar
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stunning, beautiful and interesting but definitely not for everyone. Death stranding is a game of patience, hard work and dedication that really won't resonatewith alot of gamers. But, through it all the star studded cast, polished graphics and unique story are something to be impressed by even if you don't enjoy the gameplay. Beating this game was really fulfilling. I'm not saying you need to like it, and it's perfectly fine with me if you don't. But that doesn't mean it's a 0/10. The reviews on here are excessive. If you don't think it looks fun just don't buy it.… Expand
  39. KokoPatitas
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Beautiful game with a beautiful premise. People is way too sensitive on those first slow hours.
  40. austenite
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    I was reluctant to try Death Stranding due to the odd nature of what I expected from the gameplay loop.

    BOY was I wrong. That **** WORKS. It triggers the same mental pathways that one gets when actually walking through real uneven terrain. You're constantly scanning and examining routes. I will say the repetition of what occurs between cut scenes got really stale (unload goods, have a    I was reluctant to try Death Stranding due to the odd nature of what I expected from the gameplay loop.

    BOY was I wrong. That **** WORKS. It triggers the same mental pathways that one gets when actually walking through real uneven terrain. You're constantly scanning and examining routes. I will say the repetition of what occurs between cut scenes got really stale (unload goods, have a hologram say attaboy, chain yourself to a bed, take a shower, see through BB's eyes and get sent on your next fetch quest).

    I really hope they try to make some sort of at least NEAR hard science fiction explanation for all the funky **** going on in the game, but knowing Kojima that's probably not very likely.

    All in all, despite a bit of repetition, I think I'm a pretty big fan. Congrats on creating something new and unique Kojima.    … Expand
  41. Edtheone
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Mesclando excelente jogabilidade e uma trama de arrancar lágrimas, Death Stranding mostra, mais uma vez, o motivo por que amo as obras e admiro Hideo Kojima. É um jogo que fala sobre a vida na atualidade, as conexões, os prós e contras de se estar digitalmente conectado a uma rede. A conexão entre pessoas é extremamente abordada em toda a narrativa e isso cativa ao jogador a ir além, eMesclando excelente jogabilidade e uma trama de arrancar lágrimas, Death Stranding mostra, mais uma vez, o motivo por que amo as obras e admiro Hideo Kojima. É um jogo que fala sobre a vida na atualidade, as conexões, os prós e contras de se estar digitalmente conectado a uma rede. A conexão entre pessoas é extremamente abordada em toda a narrativa e isso cativa ao jogador a ir além, e descobrir mais.
    Death Stranding faz toda a diferença. Cada viajem concluída, cada ponte construída, tudo se conecta nesse mundo, os outros jogadores aproveite ao máximo dessa experiência. Ao iniciar a jornada, esqueça as obras anteriores de Kojima e esqueça também as outras experiências. Vá aberto e tenha paciência. Aprenda com o jogo e se concentre. Se envolva, se conecte. Tudo valerá a pena no final, mesmo com alguns contratempos. Tudo ditado por uma trilha sonora fantástica!    … Expand
  42. xeonmagma
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    This is a movie masquerading as a game with a convoluted plot and a world that could never possibly sustain itself wrapped up in a walking and delivery simulator. I have to wonder how much actual game-play exists after you cut out all of the cut scenes. I watched hours of gameplay footage and am glad I never wasted the money on this snoozefest.
  43. RuslG
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Только что закончил проходить, это просто шедевр, очень сильное произведение. 12 из 10 от меня.
  44. juanluke
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    Después de jugar unas cuantas horas, me he decidido a levantarme de la silla e irme yo a hacer senderismo. Mucho más divertido y beneficioso para la salud.

    Demasiada publicidad pagada. Hay muchísimos juegos con mecánicas innovadoras de estudios no tan famosos.
  45. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 30, 2019
    2
    Después de jugarlo completo no hallé nada que me sorprendiera y nada que valga la pena. Apartado gráfico y técnico bueno a regular, la historia es relleno puro y duro, carente de carisma, pudieron resumir las 8 horas de cinemáticas en 2 horas fácilmente. Los modos de dificultad son ridículos, entre normal y difícil no hay diferencia. Los boss o jefes no son un reto en ningún sentido. ElDespués de jugarlo completo no hallé nada que me sorprendiera y nada que valga la pena. Apartado gráfico y técnico bueno a regular, la historia es relleno puro y duro, carente de carisma, pudieron resumir las 8 horas de cinemáticas en 2 horas fácilmente. Los modos de dificultad son ridículos, entre normal y difícil no hay diferencia. Los boss o jefes no son un reto en ningún sentido. El 99% contenido del juego es insignificante para el mismo. Las armas rompen el juego en su totalidad, los enemigos pasan de ser molestos a prácticamente un adorno. Es por lejos el peor juego de este año en mis manos. No lo recomiendo. No se merece un 0 pero si que estuvo cerca.… Expand
  46. bartu
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    It's unique it's a masterpiece It's a manifest. These divided reviews show us how the game is so successful. It has so many real-life lessons. I understand not everybody is able to understand the game and get the messages which the game is trying to give. Probably people are unhappy because people are usually trying to escape from their real-life. So make your research either you gonnaIt's unique it's a masterpiece It's a manifest. These divided reviews show us how the game is so successful. It has so many real-life lessons. I understand not everybody is able to understand the game and get the messages which the game is trying to give. Probably people are unhappy because people are usually trying to escape from their real-life. So make your research either you gonna have a unique experience that you will never forget and take lessons from it or you will hate it. it's a masterpiece because it's literally a manifest shaped like a game. It's one of a kind.… Expand
  47. Amadeus03
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished the game twice and on my third playthrough now. I love these type of games. Breath of the wild , journey , abzu, shadow of the colossus, etc.. the type with long expanses that allows you to soak the world in and get really immersed in it and not blaze through it . If you only play the first few chapters then yes it may seem like it's a walking simulator but if you play through you will see other modes of transport like motorcycles, trucks, fast travel , ziplines, etc. You also have a lot of weapons choices as well the further Into the story you get and at the end the last chapter is free roam to continue and finish getting rest of the trophies . It's funny how many say great graphics but boring gameplay and still give the game a 0 that tells me they only got in here to review bomb a great game and didn't buy the game themselves this game is definitely not a 0. Yes it's definitely different and not for everyone . If you like the games I mentioned above there is a great chance you will like this game . If you're on the fence go to redbox rent it play it to at least chapter 4 then make your decision if this is the game for you and don't listen to those who came on here just to give it a 0. The ending is worth it. 10 graphics
    10 music/soundtrack/audio
    10 gameplay
    10 story
    10 voice acting 10 replayability    … Expand
  48. Jpjack76
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Un excellent jeux. Ce qu'il faut savoit: C un jeux mature. C une jeux d'adulte. C un jeux qui aime prendre son temps. C un jeux qui laisse la place a une veritable temporalité du déplacement dans l'espace. C pour ceux qui aiment se poser des questions, contempler la nature, travailler fort. Pour ceux qui pensent que le jeux est video est une œuvre d'art et une création d'auteur. Pour moiUn excellent jeux. Ce qu'il faut savoit: C un jeux mature. C une jeux d'adulte. C un jeux qui aime prendre son temps. C un jeux qui laisse la place a une veritable temporalité du déplacement dans l'espace. C pour ceux qui aiment se poser des questions, contempler la nature, travailler fort. Pour ceux qui pensent que le jeux est video est une œuvre d'art et une création d'auteur. Pour moi c un chef d'oeuvre. C ce genre de jeu qui passe à l'histoire.… Expand
  49. kirillka53rus
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    The best game in 2019. Keep creating and creating the same awesome games. I advise everyone to go through this game to the end, a very deep philosophical game. Definitely 10/10
  50. Jcarberry
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    Terrible walking simulator. If you are a post man or a father then steer clear of this one.
  51. Jornavyr
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game made by a master of his craft. Don't mind the crossbox fanboys
  52. HakkaNoTogame
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Please do not listen to the trolls. This game is phenomenal and I am a fan of all kinds of games and have been an avid gamer for over a decade. This game is nothing like I have ever played and I have not gotten remotely bored even once. The deliveries are so rewarding and tense. Gorgeous graphics and yea you are making deliveries constantly but it is fun and satisfying. The asynchronousPlease do not listen to the trolls. This game is phenomenal and I am a fan of all kinds of games and have been an avid gamer for over a decade. This game is nothing like I have ever played and I have not gotten remotely bored even once. The deliveries are so rewarding and tense. Gorgeous graphics and yea you are making deliveries constantly but it is fun and satisfying. The asynchronous multiplayer is insane and it is so fun building up the world with other players. Also, this game is very emotional and the theme of connecting brings so much depth to this game and the real world. Give this game an honest chance and trust me you will love it.… Expand
  53. stevekenal
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    Aaaah. Why I have to make a negative review to Kojima? Why Hideo?
    So, after so much secrecy came this! This boring gameplay. The only good is that it gives fantastic messages to the players time to time.
  54. Draneth
    Nov 30, 2019
    1
    A waste of money. Kojima sells smoke and mirrors without actual consistency in his works.
  55. Luis_Mendes
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Excellent actors, perfect narrative, phenomenal musics.
    Put a playlist, relax and go walking in this perfect and beautiful scenario.
  56. KingKel
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Game of the decade material. Everything about this game is a 10 excluding driving and gun mechanics. The story will have you in tears at the end. A ending that will definitely stick with me forever.

    Driving seemed to be an afterthought when having to get over rough terrain. Shooting and aiming is ok, but small details are important, and it lacks that. No bullet holes from guns etc.
  57. kakashi8466
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Addicting and enthralling game play and story. I can't put it down. It's refreshing to play something truly unique in this period of cookie cutter AAA games.
  58. fuwafoowa
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    As of 2019, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The polished decima engine, the nuanced mechanics, the expert-level cinematography, the phenomenal acting, the breathtaking soundtrack, Hideo's iconic directing style... Death stranding is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word.
  59. RetroZombie
    Nov 30, 2019
    5
    Pros:

    Soundtrack - Whether its licensed music or music created by the team, it all sets and keeps the player in the tone of the game. Graphics/Engine - Kojima productions got everything out of that engine they wanted. Character models, facial expressions, and the world are masterfully rendered. Honestly the best looking game of this generation. Whats even more impressive is the fact    Pros:

    Soundtrack - Whether its licensed music or music created by the team, it all sets and keeps the player in the tone of the game.

    Graphics/Engine - Kojima productions got everything out of that engine they wanted. Character models, facial expressions, and the world are masterfully rendered. Honestly the best looking game of this generation. Whats even more impressive is the fact that most games made for the ps4 are made with the ps4 pro in mind which, in turn, when played on an OG ps4 the games suffer in performance. Death Stranding is beautiful and runs smooth played on either console.

    Select performances - Some characters in this game fall flat for one reason or another. Cliff, Amelie, Heartman, and late bloomer Die Hardman are absolutely astonishing. Every time these characters appear on screen you care about what they are saying whether you understand whats going on or not.

    Cons:

    Bosses - There are 2 types of bosses in this game. Scripted fights or BT Monster fights that occur if you fail escaping BTs. If you are a fan of MGS and the unique boss fights in those games, they are absent here. All of the bosses are easy, even ones considered hard are so just do to them being a battle of endurance where the boss just has a large amount of health. Taking into account that you don't "die" in this game and these bosses retain the damage you dealt, there is no intensity to these fights.

    Select Performances - Not going to harp on this too much but outside of the previously mentioned characters, everyone else is forgettable. Fragile is one character that is pushed hard from the start and then ultimately becomes just a device for fast traveling between main cities. It also just feels like her whole purpose in the game was to fill that role. This is backed up by the fact that after her dedicated chapter she pretty much disappears until she is required in the final moments of the game. Higgs is also a weird character considering he is treated as the main big bad but after you overcome him you realize his inclusion in the story makes no sense. He mainly just fits a role as setting up the big "Twist" of there was a bigger evil this whole time cliche. Also he leads a "terrorist" group but the only time you see anyone a part of his group is in a cut-scene with fragile to explain some her back story. Even when you reach the area that these terrorists are supposed to reside they are nowhere to be found. Every other character is just.... there. They serve as an Kojima exposition machine.

    Story: The story is what you would expect from a Kojima game. Lots of "double agent" elements and more questions with answers. I'm not really going to spoil any major story elements. The issue for me is the fact that i guessed factors about the end within ten minutes. Kojima loves his cliche's and twists so if you are used to that formula then you aren't going to get any crazy events. Kojima isn't a writer, hes a director. In these scenes the cinematography is top notch, just the story and dialogue for these scenes don't match. The ending doesn't really answer much or even really matter. Honestly the ending felt poorly thought out. The ending you get feels like something that should of been dealt with earlier instead of the end cap to this confusing experience. With the gameplay being padded out to extend the run time, this makes the ending feel cheap compared to the effort you put in to complete the game.

    Game-play - All criticisms are true. The game is a package delivery walking sim. Honestly this could be overlooked. I would like to extend an olive branch between the people who love and those who hate the game-play. This game-play could be interesting and meaningful but the faults of it are that there are just too many ideas they tried to push with the game-play to the point where everything they did comes off as mediocre or half-brained mechanics. For example, you get a bike and the ability to fabricate bikes at the end of chapter 2. Chapter 3 is set in an area that isnt suitable for any vehicles to be practically used, BUT there are structures throughout the area called Auto Paver's that turn the unfavorable terrain into roads with a LARGE amount of materials you have to provide it. By the time you finish with these roads the area is done and you start the next chapter which introduces the one of the only two worthwhile buildables, "Zip-Lines" which remove the need for vehicles. If Kojima productions would've focused on a more concise game-play design I truly feel that this idea would've worked. This is a perfect example of over indulgent game design.

    Pacing - Simply put, this game is too long. If they would've trimmed the gameplay experience down to a more concise loop focused on a few core ideas this game would've worked. Sadly the amount of time doing fetch quests grinds the story to a halt throughout the majority of the game. This could've been a ten hour game and been better for all.

    A big miss.    … Expand
  60. Mavx4
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    This game plays to our intrinsic desire to live as social animal and help others even if we get nothing but meaningless "likes" in return. The fun part of the game isn't the delivery, it is to contribute to a common goal with the online community even though you will never meet them. A very political game that reflects the state of our society without referencing anything specific. ThisThis game plays to our intrinsic desire to live as social animal and help others even if we get nothing but meaningless "likes" in return. The fun part of the game isn't the delivery, it is to contribute to a common goal with the online community even though you will never meet them. A very political game that reflects the state of our society without referencing anything specific. This isn't game of the year, this is game of the decade.… Expand
  61. m301200esp
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Otra maravilla del señor Kojima, hacía falta un juego distinto y ahí está, una obra maestra, un juego cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle, historia fresca y innovadora, la música perfectamente elegida, paisajes increiblemente bonitos a pesar de ser un mundo apocalíptico, invita a seguir descubriendo cada rincón de ese desolado mundo. si no lo has jugado tienes la oportunidad, recomiendo noOtra maravilla del señor Kojima, hacía falta un juego distinto y ahí está, una obra maestra, un juego cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle, historia fresca y innovadora, la música perfectamente elegida, paisajes increiblemente bonitos a pesar de ser un mundo apocalíptico, invita a seguir descubriendo cada rincón de ese desolado mundo. si no lo has jugado tienes la oportunidad, recomiendo no hacer caso a la gente, cada persona tiene su opinión y para mi, es una obra maestra y merecedor del premio a juego del año.… Expand
  62. therealgeugine
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    At first, probably the first 5 to 8 hours of the game I wasn't sure.Everything seemed so overcomplicated for the sake of been complicated, but after that starting point, delivering, making deliveries became kind of addicting.The gameplay is definitely not for everyone, its slow and boring sometimes, like a job I guess.The story is ok, nothing special, Kojima has done better.Theres a lot ofAt first, probably the first 5 to 8 hours of the game I wasn't sure.Everything seemed so overcomplicated for the sake of been complicated, but after that starting point, delivering, making deliveries became kind of addicting.The gameplay is definitely not for everyone, its slow and boring sometimes, like a job I guess.The story is ok, nothing special, Kojima has done better.Theres a lot of vocabulary and little things you need to read and learn in order to understand the story fully.… Expand
  63. Zerolool
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    WoW! What a master piece of a game ! A very Very good story with a lot of emotions ! Please give the game a chance in the begin! It is the best story game i played .
  64. albertobarbano
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    Very boring and slow, monotonous and meaningless. I don’t recommend buy this game, do a little research of the game before buying it, don’t get carried away by hype and publicity.
  65. Kenmei
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    I can see why this game has been so divisive for anyone playing it. The graphical and technical aspect here is very well done but the gameplay, for a lot of people, will be extremely boring. And I can see why people would like that but, for me, it doesn't do enough to motivate me to continue with the story, which isn't as confusing as people have said. The combat sections are awful andI can see why this game has been so divisive for anyone playing it. The graphical and technical aspect here is very well done but the gameplay, for a lot of people, will be extremely boring. And I can see why people would like that but, for me, it doesn't do enough to motivate me to continue with the story, which isn't as confusing as people have said. The combat sections are awful and feel extremely out of place in the game. Its like the game can't decide if it wants to be an action game or an exploration game and can't get the two aspects to work themselves out to make a good game.… Expand
  66. DeadMedved
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Крутой проект Кодзимы, но к сожалению трудно понимаемый большинством.
  67. mingyjongo
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Play it for yourself. This is one of the most addicting and unique games I have played this generation. Its themes are layered into the mechanics like nothing else out there. The story and world provide just enough information to keep you curious and invested. You will lose yourself in the exploration and deliveries.
  68. Milkito21
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simulador de rappi, muy tedioso de digerir si juegas muchas horas al juego. Se torna muy lento… Expand
  69. Arel203
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    160hrs of playtime and counting.

    This is shaping up to be my favorite game of all time, and I don't say that lightly. I'm a huge Final Fantasy nerd. I was never a huge MGS fan, didn't even play the last two, but this game has exceeded all of my expectations . First off, ignore the review bombers. The average gamer is fairly retarded. Make no mistake, this is not a game for everyone, I    160hrs of playtime and counting.

    This is shaping up to be my favorite game of all time, and I don't say that lightly. I'm a huge Final Fantasy nerd. I was never a huge MGS fan, didn't even play the last two, but this game has exceeded all of my expectations .

    First off, ignore the review bombers. The average gamer is fairly retarded. Make no mistake, this is not a game for everyone, I suggest really considering what you look for in a game. It has action, but it's not the focus. No, it's not JUST a walking simulator. It has an endless supply of guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and anti-LGBT (ghost) weapons.

    It starts off more like a slow paced stealth game. You don't have a lot of tools at the beginning and the game focuses on story telling for the first few hours. This is where most players give up, because they try and play like its Fortnite or Call of Duty, sprinting everywhere and trying to fight everything. You just can't play with that mindset, and if that's the type of game you're looking for, just close this page and walk away.

    This is closer to a story focused RPG than it is an action game. Yes the main focus is delivering packages through an endless amount of terrains and areas, from scary as **** haunted house type areas, to long corridors of a destroyed city, or through an absolutely massive open world with dynamic environments like snow, rain and even boulders falling down hills. It's all about getting from point A to point B safely, using tools like grappling hooks, ladders, and sticky guns to find and retrieve cargo. Balancing is hard early on, and forces you to move slowly to learn. Once you get the hang of it, and upgrade stats and equipment, it gets easier.

    There are numerous vehicles, motorcycles that focus on speed or trucks that can carry huge amounts of cargo and make long distance deliveries a breeze.

    The game's action is centered around farming materials at terrorist camps so you can build and maintain numerous types of structures in the open world, as well as roads, to boss fights which are the central part of story progression.

    And let me tell you; these are some of the best boss fights you'll experience in gaming. Think shadow of colossus meets god of war, meets metal gear solid. The fights are cinematic as hell, the visuals are breathtaking. I often died taking too many screenshots.

    Boss fights arent hard in a sense of combat, the hard part comes from maintaining the condition of your cargo while beating a boss. Falls, trips, getting knocked over or hit, will damage your cargo, reducing your rewards for quests. The difficulty, unlike most games, is not in the ability to do damage, but in the ability to stay safe while doing damage.

    I suggest playing on hard, the boss fights are longer and more engaging on that difficulty.

    I don't want to put spoilers in this review so I'm ending it here only covering the basics. This game isnt for everyone, but for those who understand it and arent looking for the next Fortnite, this is one of the most polished, well done games of the generation. The acting is the best you'll experience in a game. It has humor, sadness, suspense and horror. The story and world are captivating, to say the least. And playing with headphones alone at night can actually be terrifying in some ways as you get deeper into the story. I often left areas and stayed in brighter, rain free areas because I was getting RE7 VR flashbacks (lol)

    If you appreciate a unique story, that alone is worth a purchase. If you are a diverse gamer, you will appreciate this game if you take the time to understand it.    … Expand
  70. VG_Alex
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    When other people are still fighting with each other, Hideo Kojima let us learn to share loneliness. This is a world full of understanding, tolerance and love. Thanks for the company of other players along the way. Even though we are not really in a world, we are always connected. And thank you very much Mr. Kojima for giving me such a shocking experience. This is the best game I played inWhen other people are still fighting with each other, Hideo Kojima let us learn to share loneliness. This is a world full of understanding, tolerance and love. Thanks for the company of other players along the way. Even though we are not really in a world, we are always connected. And thank you very much Mr. Kojima for giving me such a shocking experience. This is the best game I played in 2019. For me, this is a masterpiece, a game and a artwork.

    10 Masterpiece    … Expand
  71. VcNuggets
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Finally finished the game and had a great time. I know I enjoyed it because I took the time to 5-star every knot.

    The game is extremely detailed, well thought-out, and weaves a fantastically strange story. You can tell this game was someone's BB, a lot of time and love went into it. And this isn't some Kojima fan rose tinted glasses BS either, because I never really knew of the guy    Finally finished the game and had a great time. I know I enjoyed it because I took the time to 5-star every knot.

    The game is extremely detailed, well thought-out, and weaves a fantastically strange story. You can tell this game was someone's BB, a lot of time and love went into it. And this isn't some Kojima fan rose tinted glasses BS either, because I never really knew of the guy until this game came out.

    I think most of the negative reviews are people who didn't get past the first few chapters because it does start off very slow and/or they're accustomed CoD style game play and need the constant stimulation to stay focused. After the first few hours you will spend far less time on your feet and mostly behind the wheel of a vehicle.

    If you come into this game looking for something fasted paced and need that to stay motivated to play, you're probably not going to have fun. If you're a bit more strategic minded and don't mind a 3rd person shooter, a walking simulator, and everything in between you will like it. Personally the gameplay gave me the vibes I got from The Last of US, another game I loved. They both transcend simple game play and blur the lines between cinema and video games.    … Expand
  72. KelseyGeurtsen
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    For all of those giving the game a low rating before finishing it, shame on you.
  73. Hseguest
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    The game is a masterpiece.
    Games like that are very rare.
    Hatters gonna hate. Play your COD boys
  74. Kasubimaru
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    A one of a kind experience, you just have to give it a chance to connect with you as it did for me and many others. Tomorrow is in your hands!
  75. Ahmed2001Maher
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    This game might not be for everyone but it's slow paced gameplay keeps getting better and better overtime and if you don't like slow paced games you won't be pleased by this game In my opinion I loved it and enjoyed every minute of it and it deserves to be game of the year
  76. Dantecz78
    Nov 29, 2019
    0
    Se volevo guardare un film andavo al cinema. I giochi servono a giocare (e poi se c'è una storia di sottofondo è anche meglio) Ma in questo caso c'è SOLO una storia e il gameplay vale zero
  77. burakcetinkay
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    17k ratings? There must be something wrong with the counter...

    my goty.... glad that I bought this game.

    Sometimes it gets repetitive for sure but which game doesn’t?

    Story is amazing. Acting is amazing, music selection, sound effects, combat mechanics... this game deserves to be played. 10/10.
  78. Crayola
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is the most bizarre and difficult game to describe out there, I would even consider it as a game that cannot be fully explained. I commend Kojima - the dude had a vision, went through with it and now has created one of the most discussed games of the year due to how controversial it has become, hats off for that. Not necessarily because of any political themes, but ratherDeath Stranding is the most bizarre and difficult game to describe out there, I would even consider it as a game that cannot be fully explained. I commend Kojima - the dude had a vision, went through with it and now has created one of the most discussed games of the year due to how controversial it has become, hats off for that. Not necessarily because of any political themes, but rather its gameplay loops surrounding it.

    Let me just be clear on this - Death Stranding is a game that is not for everyone. I can see why a lot find the traversal movement towards your destination boring or frustrating. The environment is gorgeous at first but gets stale after a couple of hours, and the BT encounters are too frequent. Even if you were to be caught by BTs, a few grenades usually do the job for the miniboss. Is our FedEx job designed to be tedious? Maybe.

    What annoys most about Death Stranding, however, is how little Kojima did with the gameplay loop. There are not enough varied gameplay elements to keep a player for long around, and some of these elements can even count as being intentionally tedious. Considering how long the game is, could you expect why someone would bother sticking around for 40 - 50 hours of a FedEx job with a crying baby tube in front of your chest?

    ...Exactly what happened. I can't exactly tell why I got so hooked and had fun with delivering cargo across an empty landscape, but I will try my best to explain why.

    The overworld of Death Stranding is a bit built up like a micromanagement progression system. The bumps and little obstacles along the way require smart route planning. Previous routes travelled will be shown on your map. I like this little progression system, along with managing your cargo efficiently. It always gives a little reward for the player and encourages them to think 2 steps ahead. For example, loading your cargo correctly can greatly increase your stamina, as wind and other various weather hazards can hinder or even block your way through the landscape.

    The biggest reason why I became so hooked to this game is thanks to its social system. If it weren't for that, I would not be playing it for so long. Along your journey, you can build structures to make your travel more efficient and easier. Things like postboxes, watchtowers, bridges, ropes, ladders, the list goes on. Other people have a chance to see your structures and use them to their advantage, as the same goes for you. Other structures in your world appear which you can make use of. Awarding "likes" to the player shows your appreciation for their effort to build or upgrade structures. I just absolutely love this concept, as it is a give and take scenario. I am being motivated to build structures, deliver other peoples lost cargo, and make an effort to give back what I have taken advantage of in the early hours of this game. I know that I am not only contributing to myself but actively for other people in their world as well. There are many ways to contribute towards your world and others too.

    The encounters with BTs and other various gameplay aspects, such as vehicles, power skeletons or generally helping out keep the gameplay from getting stale, although they can also be tedious to deal with when you just wish to get from Point A to B.

    Nevertheless, Death Stranding makes me feel like I am contributing to something important. Maybe not to a world many will play in, but definitely in a place where I feel like I am changing something. One step at a time.    … Expand
  79. berithpy
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    Enjoyed the game inmensly, a game where you interact with systems, where walking and resource management are key elements of the game, the story is as kojima as it gets and delivers if you know how he rolls, at the beggining and end you get an exposure dump which is great but it also shows how it lacks a good way to transmit the information as you play, it does provide with anEnjoyed the game inmensly, a game where you interact with systems, where walking and resource management are key elements of the game, the story is as kojima as it gets and delivers if you know how he rolls, at the beggining and end you get an exposure dump which is great but it also shows how it lacks a good way to transmit the information as you play, it does provide with an email/interview system which is good to give you more info but I personally consider it to be a bad way transmit to the player the backstory, you can't cosume it while you play, its a bit lazy in 2019, the soundtrack fits really well with the game and I feel like a found some great albums that I plan to keep listening!… Expand
  80. Unseen_Horizon_
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Ignore the review bombing, the game play is not just a walking simulator, People were willing to praise Red Dead despite most fo the time spent in game was just riding on your horse to locations. I'm not a Kojima fan boy I've only ever played Metal Gear 5 and I'm still able to love this game. The game play is highly rewarding and the concept of a shared world and helping people on theirIgnore the review bombing, the game play is not just a walking simulator, People were willing to praise Red Dead despite most fo the time spent in game was just riding on your horse to locations. I'm not a Kojima fan boy I've only ever played Metal Gear 5 and I'm still able to love this game. The game play is highly rewarding and the concept of a shared world and helping people on their journey is addictive. The cinematography is unlike any other game and really pushes the boundary. The stealth in the game is extremely tense and the story is very interesting with many likeable characters. If you are interested in the game please don't let people with negative options that haven't played the game sway you, this is truly an experience you will remember and reminise about.… Expand
  81. Gpl
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    The most amazing game i've ever played, the best story in a videogame, and the best actors that a game could have
  82. Voodoo123
    Nov 29, 2019
    6
    +Exceptional digital art
    +Engaging gameplay mechanics
    +Fascinating 'strand' online aspect +Some beautifully animated in engine cutscenes -Overly repeated 'short animations' -Game pacing overall feels unkind to users time -Some horribly archaic menu systems to navigate -The fundamental 'BT' combat system feels very flawed (even after 50 hr game completion) -Unnecessarily drawn out    +Exceptional digital art
    +Engaging gameplay mechanics
    +Fascinating 'strand' online aspect
    +Some beautifully animated in engine cutscenes
    -Overly repeated 'short animations'
    -Game pacing overall feels unkind to users time
    -Some horribly archaic menu systems to navigate
    -The fundamental 'BT' combat system feels very flawed (even after 50 hr game completion)
    -Unnecessarily drawn out boss battles (very time consuming bullet sponge giants!!!!!!)

    There's an absolutely groundbreaking 10/10 game inside here .....sadly I found the final product suffers from repetitive mission design and in some of the more protracted sections an over indulgence of multiple long cutscenes of kojima-exposition about chiral BT BB blah blah....(especially towards the end) at its worst, death stranding made me feel as though my time was being wasted! Overall the gameplay loop of package delivery and the barren icelandic style alien setting I found to be very addictive and couldn't wait to get back in to play more. The equipment degredation/fabrication loop became an interesting part of the gameplay to me over time. The characters look INCREDIBLE as if a taste of next gen games in 2019. Through my 50 hour run time, I lament the time I spent inside the menu system the and it is this part of the gameplay design which feels ridiculous and in combination with the many repeated small cutscenes (going into private room/shower/connecting site to chiral network etc) reminded me of MGSV in that it really just eats your real world time.... you can skip these but to even have to do this feels in 2019 feels unnecessarily archaic compared to its open world genre peers. My hope is that there is a sequel/prequel that can improve on these areas as Kojima Productions has clearly got a fantastic team in making this content and if they could just take a leaf out of the other contemporary studios making these types of games I am certain they could achieve that 10/10 goodness that I know is possible. I REALLY enjoyed my time playing this game despite how my review may seem negative!    … Expand
  83. micky1943b
    Nov 29, 2019
    1
    Que pena haber perdido mi tiempo en este juego. Pensé que en algún momento cambiaría un poco la dinámica, pero no se trata más que de un simulador de trabajo para repartidores de Amazon en un mundo postapocalíptico...
    Juego aburrido a más no poder!!!! Le pongo un uno por la calidad gráfica que es espectacular, pero no puedo ponerle más ya que lo primordial en un juego es que me permita    Que pena haber perdido mi tiempo en este juego. Pensé que en algún momento cambiaría un poco la dinámica, pero no se trata más que de un simulador de trabajo para repartidores de Amazon en un mundo postapocalíptico...
    Juego aburrido a más no poder!!!! Le pongo un uno por la calidad gráfica que es espectacular, pero no puedo ponerle más ya que lo primordial en un juego es que me permita pasar el rato y disfrutar jugando con él, algo que con las dinámicas aburridísima que tiene este juego se me antoja imposible...    … Expand
  84. qazibhai
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    A masterpiece we don't deserve. Immersive, relaxing, easy going gameplay wise. The story is interesting enough to keep you hooked till the end to find out what happend. Great acting and soundtrack. Overall an amazing game well worth the hype around it. Only catch is that you have to take the game for what it is, don't expect a metal gear game with a different skin, this is something wayA masterpiece we don't deserve. Immersive, relaxing, easy going gameplay wise. The story is interesting enough to keep you hooked till the end to find out what happend. Great acting and soundtrack. Overall an amazing game well worth the hype around it. Only catch is that you have to take the game for what it is, don't expect a metal gear game with a different skin, this is something way more special and unique.… Expand
  85. jerrychoy
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    Definitely Goty 2019 for me. Maybe not every gamers wants but definitely what the gaming community nowadays needs. Fresh sotry background (concepts) and interesting gameplay. This game definitely is not suitable for gamer who like heavyily in shooting game. Just play in slow pace and enjoy and appreciate everything in the game and you will be really enjoy for this masterpiece.
  86. d_anc5487
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Kojima destroys the current game concept with this masterpiece. Articulated plot and excellent gameplay (for those who appreciate it) are the strong points of the game.
    Unfortunately it is not a game that everyone can understand, but you really need to play it. I am very sad because many people put negative reviews without even having played, but only because "it's cool".
  87. Skaramuse
    Nov 29, 2019
    0
    Es la mayor mierda que me he podido echar a la cara, Kojima te hace hacer de cartero en un mundo muerto, horas y horas de pateo aburrido sin nigún tipo de de aliciente de seguir avanzando salvo una historia que cojea por todos lados, y para variar como siempre, la prensa especializada siendo los vendidos sobornados por Sony... pero ya no cuela.
  88. Anelist
    Nov 29, 2019
    2
    OMG the boredom , the walking, the cut scenes, posture maintenance. Looked forward to this but i must say its on my top 10 list of the most boring games I have ever tried - ofcoz i did not finish playing it , i quit. It gets a 2 for the graphics & **** thats it
  89. Taeefa
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    It’s an unbelievable experience I am so amazed by this game.It’s quite a unique concept and I thank Kojima for making this game.You really do feel connected in this world and thanks to all the actors who performed the characters wonderfully. Specially Sam you were brilliant.
  90. MatuaHuhu
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    One of the most (if not the most) beautiful, original stories I have ever experienced. However the gameplay is what garners most of the "flack" from online communities, not the story. All I can say is know what you're getting into, a lot of people were disappointed with how it turned out because it wasn't how they in vision ed it, which is fine
  91. Keeer311
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    It's a game that isn't for everyone hence the divisive reviews we all see. However, it's a fantastic well made game. I hope for another.
  92. Cosmopony
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Впервые в жизни ставлю оценку на метакритике. Очень жаль, что занижают оценки концептуально новой игре, с замечательным дизайном и ни на что не похожим геймплеем. Ставя такие неоправданно низкие оценки вы забиваете гвозди игропрома. Похоже теперь мы все будем играть только в Асасинов и Калофдути. Так и видится мне, что в будущем в игры будут играть только слабоумные, а весь геймплей будетВпервые в жизни ставлю оценку на метакритике. Очень жаль, что занижают оценки концептуально новой игре, с замечательным дизайном и ни на что не похожим геймплеем. Ставя такие неоправданно низкие оценки вы забиваете гвозди игропрома. Похоже теперь мы все будем играть только в Асасинов и Калофдути. Так и видится мне, что в будущем в игры будут играть только слабоумные, а весь геймплей будет беги и стреляй.… Expand
  93. LuckyPeak17
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Definetely a Masterpiece, which wasnt understand by lots of people. The only minus of this game was the way vehicles work off-road
  94. NixAlvarito
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    repetitivo vacio y aburrido con un mundo abierto pobre y que la historia es muy enredada
    no vale la pena, inflaron el juego por ser de kojima
  95. BM1971
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not worth $60 , spend your hard earned money on something else , "played" this game for about 4 hours and I can't stand it any longer .Will sell on Ebay ASAP .… Expand
  96. OniGamiLaw
    Nov 28, 2019
    1
    Lo siento no logré superar las 20 horas que recomiendan para que el juego empieze a ser divertido.
  97. Chasck
    Nov 28, 2019
    1
    Death Stranding es un juego en que el 99,9% de las misiones son idénticas! Es el Walking simulator mas ambicioso de la historia y a pesar de que destaca en gráficos y banda sonora, se olvida que los gráficos no son lo más importante, sino la jugabilidad y la historia que pueda contar
  98. xeis
    Nov 28, 2019
    1
    Whoever thought a game where you are a pack mule who has a baby literally screaming at you would be fun needs their head examined. This is the absolute worst game I have ever played.
  99. Cromgod
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    I ended up hating this game the first few missions but now that I spent numerous hours I can't stop playing and building roads, zip lines and figuring out new paths. Also now have a large arsenal of equipment to deal with all kinds of situations.
  100. geekro
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    Awesome game with a strange and original settings. The game has some minor flaw, but it's a masterpiece for those who like this kind of experience
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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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