Death Stranding

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  1. Lovushker
    Nov 28, 2019
    8
    Это отличная игра, из которой будет тяжело выбраться через 8-10 часов игры.
    Да, она не для каждого, но если вы не уверены, стрим или геймплей вам не поможет в полной мере оценить глубину игры, поскольку Death Stranding генерирует множество событий, которые исходят именно из вашего личного игрового опыта и личных ощущений.
    Я до последнего не был уверен в игре, но она превзошла все мои    Это отличная игра, из которой будет тяжело выбраться через 8-10 часов игры.
    Да, она не для каждого, но если вы не уверены, стрим или геймплей вам не поможет в полной мере оценить глубину игры, поскольку Death Stranding генерирует множество событий, которые исходят именно из вашего личного игрового опыта и личных ощущений.
    Я до последнего не был уверен в игре, но она превзошла все мои ожидания. Возможно, это та игра, которая вам и нужна, а возможно и нет. К сожалению, с ней действительно сложно определиться из-за ее внутренних особенностей.
    Я могу аргументированно приводить плюсы и спорить с критиками игры, но могу и соглашаться с ними и критиковать сам, потому что она, безусловно, не без минусов. Не слушайте бессмысленный хейт и аргументированный хейт - перед релизом я наслушался и начитался всего, что только мог, в итоге ВСЕ по-своему ошибались и не могли в полной мере составить в головах своих зрителей правильную картину. Особенности устройства этой игры действительно все делают так, что игру необходимо опробовать лично и не меньше 10 часов из-за одного из ее главных недостатков.    … Expand
  2. Souls-Lurk
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    I have found the ‘flame-war’ between those that love Death Stranding and those that don’t pretty illuminating about today’s society, particularly attention spans. Of all the ‘haters’, almost all have done little more than dabble with Kojima’s opus... some haven’t even played it! To be fair, there are some who have played through it and still didn’t enjoy it but that is true in allI have found the ‘flame-war’ between those that love Death Stranding and those that don’t pretty illuminating about today’s society, particularly attention spans. Of all the ‘haters’, almost all have done little more than dabble with Kojima’s opus... some haven’t even played it! To be fair, there are some who have played through it and still didn’t enjoy it but that is true in all entertainment. For instance, my missus hates Breaking Bad... one of the best examples of television entertainment of all time and there are some people out there who have struggled through the debatably slow first season and still don’t enjoy it. Most of Breaking Bad’s detractors don’t get past episode 3 though and I’d imagine that it is a similar scenario with Death Stranding and it’s detractors.

    I’m 50 hours in and am enjoying it immensely. I have struggled to convey ‘why’ it is enjoyable to my friends and colleagues though, as they can not seem to get past the (extremely) basic premise that it’s just a fetch-quest walking simulator. Well Breaking Bad is ‘basically’ just a story about a teacher who gets cancer... but anyone who has watched Breaking Bad will know it is far more than that. And so it goes with Death Stranding.

    If you have played The Last of Us and gotten to the famous Giraffe moment, you’ll know how powerful a moment within gaming can be that doesn’t actually involves any particular gaming technique of the player. You basically just guide your player through a door using the left analogue stick with no inherent danger or drama... but after a notorious slog through dark and infested corridors and rooms you are eventually greeted with an example of beauty. I think about this moment a lot when playing Death Stranding. Kojima has managed to include a fair few moments here that illicit similar emotional punches (all directed beautifully so it ‘feels’ like a moment only you would have stumbled upon). death Stranding then goes one better than the Giraffe-moment of The Last of Us by offering so much versatility in how you tackle the same journey/slog moving forwards. The game teaches you how hard a journey can be the first time you make it and then the next time you need to travel in that direction it presents you with a variety of tools to use to make what was once a 3 hour slog of endurance a 2 minute breeze... and the personal satisfaction you gain from creating your own solution is surprisingly real.

    On top of the above, the game is visually stunning! Up there with, if not succeeding God of War as the best-looking game I have played. The sound track is up there with, if not succeeding Nier: Automata as the best sounding game I have played. The ‘social’ network is more than a novel spin on Dark Souls messaging service... I have lost count of the times another player has helped me in my journey and I like to think I have done the same (my ‘likes’ counter suggests that I have... which is also incredibly gratifying). The story, presentation, acting etc is all top-drawer.

    If you are a fan of gaming as a medium of presenting entertainment (rather than gaming to kill 15 minutes) you will be doing yourself a disservice to listen to the naysayers out there about Death Stranding. It has to be experienced and given time to breath to fully appreciate and if you do so I’d imagine it will be worth most ‘gamers’ time.    … Expand
  3. gilbi3
    Nov 27, 2019
    7
    My feelings about the game are complex, and this, perhaps, is what has made it worth experiencing. The first night after playing it, I had no choice but rant to a friend for the better part of an hour in trying to understand just how I had actually received it. I'll start with the positives. While the game isn't for everybody, it's not necessarily only for those of any profound "artisticMy feelings about the game are complex, and this, perhaps, is what has made it worth experiencing. The first night after playing it, I had no choice but rant to a friend for the better part of an hour in trying to understand just how I had actually received it. I'll start with the positives. While the game isn't for everybody, it's not necessarily only for those of any profound "artistic sensitivity", to semi-quote a rather tasteless comment Kojima made in denigration to Americans and our supposed lack thereof. It is rather, I believe, more geared towards those who might enjoy a game like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, or maybe Truck Simulator. Along those lines. While much of the gameplay is rather mundane, I have actually taken great satisfaction in just navigating the landscape and managing my supplies. The whole "strand" thing has been neat too; it's fun to see others building things around and with you, and it's neat to know others are there, even if only in a kind of ethereal way. The game is generally beautiful, and a lot of the aesthetic is pretty cool, though some does come across as pointless and "artsy" to the point of maybe trying a bit too hard, a la Fragile's umbrella. In any case, there is a lot to appreciate here, but once again, the actual game part of the game seems more niche than would probably be ideal for a blockbuster game. It shouldn't be blamed for that, however. I'm genuinely happy to see something so bold executed at such a high level of production. Even if the game were to be a total failure, it would still be a cultural touchstone, more or less.
    Now for the bad. The script. My God, the script is overwrought, self-indulgent, forced, and has made me cringe to the point I've thought of just hanging up my controller. Don't get me wrong, I generally love weird, obtuse things in general, often strangeness for its own sake, but much of this just feels contrived. The metaphors are almost not even metaphors for want of subtlety, and much of what might be profound in the game is obscured by what I can only describe as "off". It feels like a case of something trying to appear profound by means of obfuscation rather than any real meaning, and this coming from a huge fan of John Ashbery's poetry. I can digest weirdness well enough, but when it is clobbered up with things that are, to me, tastelessly stupid, I have a hard time. Take, for example, the name of one of the NPCs, "Die-Hardman". I can't get over how awkward and try-hard this feels to me. This kind of off-kilter, B-movie stuff might work in Metal Gear games, but this game takes itself far too seriously to pull it off, and it often comes across as just plain bad. This is all subjective, of course, but I am not into it. At all. Throw in some mind-bendingly out of place product placement, and now I'm just confused. It doesn't seem like the vision of an auteur as much as it feels like somebody trying to impress all his arthouse friends with a kind of manufactured esotericism. If it were only a movie, I'd just feel sick for having watched it. Most fortunately, the cutscenes can be skipped. I should say though, that the premise isn't entirely terrible. There are some really neat things that have been done in the game, and some of the concepts are generally pretty interesting. I personally think the intertwining of the worlds of the dead and the living and some of how that ties into the technology is actually pretty awesome. My problem is with the implementation, plain and simple. Altogether, I like the game. It has made me think, and the actual gameplay scratches a particular itch I have as a gamer. However, the game isn't for everybody, and the story framing it is for far, far fewer. Certainly for Kojima himself. It is beautiful, it is strange, it is provocative, but it is not well-written, it is not subtle, and its themes don't go any deeper than any like-minded platitude. There are beautiful moments in the game, moments that might actually border on the profound, if only it didn't get in its own way.    … Expand
  4. Xboxgamerxxx
    Nov 28, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is pure garbage! It plays horribly. It’s confusing. It’s like a fedex delivery simulator.… Expand
  5. Rolinik
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is definitely not a game for everyone. However it is still not a 0, as a bunch of people here suggest. I get an impression that people who give out zeroes like candies have never actually seen a 0-worthy game.
    But yes, it's not a 10 either. This game suffered from overhype a little bit too much. It is a finished project with unique takes(!) on gaming experience and    Death Stranding is definitely not a game for everyone. However it is still not a 0, as a bunch of people here suggest. I get an impression that people who give out zeroes like candies have never actually seen a 0-worthy game.
    But yes, it's not a 10 either. This game suffered from overhype a little bit too much. It is a finished project with unique takes(!) on gaming experience and gameplay. Can't say it is a new genre, but experimentation and the willingness to try something new in the stale mess of the game industry of today is extremely important. And yes, it was super fun.

    The graphics are amazing,
    The sound design is outstanding,
    What many people find boring other people (me included) find extremely engaging and exciting. But the gameplay still lacks variety, especially when comparing with other greatly anticipated games of the past years.

    Again, I wasn't bored for a single minute in those 60+ hours I have in the game.

    For me, it is a solid 8. Saddens me to see the game being tanked with 0s so much but it's okay. To each their own, especially with a game as different as Death Stranding.    … Expand
  6. LadyMiraBaelish
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Ok, I understand why so many people hate on this game. Hell, after 10 hours I was getting discouraged and a little disappointed too. And I really didn't know what to make of it. But I kept playing, cause I knew there will be more to it. And today I finished it. And I can tell that you it was fcking worth it. It was. I don't want to give away any spoilers, so this has to be enough: I'mOk, I understand why so many people hate on this game. Hell, after 10 hours I was getting discouraged and a little disappointed too. And I really didn't know what to make of it. But I kept playing, cause I knew there will be more to it. And today I finished it. And I can tell that you it was fcking worth it. It was. I don't want to give away any spoilers, so this has to be enough: I'm giving this game 10. If I could give it more, I would. For me it's up there with Bioshock Infinite which I played like 30 times. I'm going back to DS right away, going to to Platinum :). This game is amazing. Just amazing.… Expand
  7. Mehedii
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    when you are tired of shooting and other genre games then comes DS with the most unique experience and makes you sob at the end, didn't want it to finish.
  8. TiagoRusso
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nunca tinha jogado um jogo assim, diferente do comum. E fiquei completamente surpreendido com o jogo. Estava de pé atrás mas o jogo surpreendeu-me muito. O gráfico está excelente, um dos melhores da geração, a história está incrível e de fazer arrepiar, e a jogabilidade está diferente mas muito boa. É verdade que não é um jogo para todos mas quem não jogou tem que experimentar. O Kojima conseguiu superar todas as minhas expectativas. É deveras um jogos muito muito bom… Expand
  9. Femto90
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    After spending 11 hours with the game i feel like i don't want to continue anymore to see if it will get any better. I should have listened to the reviews, i thought this game was getting review bombed but it turns out is every bit as boring and tedious as people are describing it to be. What a disappointment.
  10. Dadbeard
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Disclaimer - I did my best to avoid spoilers but just incase a word of warning that one or two subtle ones might have slipped into this so read on only if you’re cool with that....

    This game is one of the few games in my life that sucks me in in such a way that I cannot get it out of my mind no matter how hard I try. I absolutely loved the story and the gameplay is brilliant once you    Disclaimer - I did my best to avoid spoilers but just incase a word of warning that one or two subtle ones might have slipped into this so read on only if you’re cool with that....

    This game is one of the few games in my life that sucks me in in such a way that I cannot get it out of my mind no matter how hard I try. I absolutely loved the story and the gameplay is brilliant once you understand how it all works and why it’s designed the way it is. In the first several hours you’re merely a courier delivering cargo and trying to connect outposts and build a new network of knowledge and data across a post-apocalyptic America. As you progress from east to west and the network’s wealth of knowledge and data grows larger you begin to connect with other porter’s built structures and the story really fills out. I love how the game starts you off with a whole bunch of disadvantages but once you accomplish a new connection you unlock the area’s structures made by other players, which is one of the coolest multiplayer ideas I’ve seen. You’re forced through the grind with no structures, and no guidance for how to get to the destination, and your rewarded with a right of passage and progress in the story, which really ups the sense of accomplishment and makes you feel almost compelled to hold off on progress for a few hours to work on roads and zip line networks to make the travel more convenient for you and for your fellow players to access when they unlock the new connection. The story is 100% Kojima, and I would argue his best story to date, albeit probably his longest as well. It definitely helps to have amazing acting by everyone in the cast and among the best looking visuals you can find today in games, all of it does a great job at really immersing you in the world, and emotionally connecting you to every twist and turn the game throws at you, and there are a BUNCH of out of left field turns that the game takes, which make very little sense at first, but really come together in the end. As is tradition once you finish the final antagonist encounter in the game you’re met with over 3 hours of interactive cut scenes but they help to tie up all the loose ends. I admit that there are some sections in the end that really drag on for a lot longer than they have to - and strangely the main part in mind is an interactive part - but all the same it all draws toward a very fulfilling conclusion..

    Would I recommend this game to everyone? Hell no - but not because it wasn’t amazing, simply because it takes a certain type of patience to allow yourself to grind your way through the initial few hours before things really kick off, and some of the longer subsequent periods where you need to spend time travelling long distances with minimal activity at times, but your experience is dictated by the player. You can choose to avoid (many) encounters whether with BTs, Mules, and even some of the mini-bosses, or you can face them all head on and fill the game with thrilling encounters, and that’s one of the things I really love about it, but is an acquired taste for sure. I played for nearly 80 hours before completing the story but nearly half of that time was staying back and building structures for other players and for myself to have an easier go at the traveling parts, which made side missions more tempting to do and it was easy to get lost in it, but it’s not that essential, it just makes the later parts (especially really close to the end) a whole lot easier and more rewarding. I absolutely loved this game and since there are things to do when the game is over I’ll probably continue to expand the infrastructure and finish off more of the side missions from time to time. If your looking for a game with a compelling story, a combination of peaceful exploration to high Adrenalin battle encounters (some of which that can REALLY surprise you), and if you have the patience to put yourself through a bit of hell to get through it, then it’s an absolute must-play.    … Expand
  11. ohadm
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    YES! this game is NOT perfect. all of the things that the good people of metacritic are saying is true....
    BUT!! in spite the fact that its tedious, bad AI etc... its still a great deal of fun and its realy captivating.
    i got so hooked on this game that i couldnt think of anything else for weeks. if only for the completelyUNIQUE experience this game CANOT get a score of 5 and lower.    YES! this game is NOT perfect. all of the things that the good people of metacritic are saying is true....
    BUT!! in spite the fact that its tedious, bad AI etc... its still a great deal of fun and its realy captivating.
    i got so hooked on this game that i couldnt think of anything else for weeks.
    if only for the completelyUNIQUE experience this game CANOT get a score of 5 and lower.
    try it, you might like it    … Expand
  12. DarthGaming
    Nov 28, 2019
    1
    After hours of gameplay I couldnt bring myself to keep going, its just so boring to play. Knowing that its can take 50+ hours to finish with more than 9 hours of cut scenes waas enough for me to pull the plug after about 5 painfully long hours. I play games for entertainment, this was a repetitive mess that made me sleppy.
  13. jHowson
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    Unlike many of these user reviews, I've actually bought, finished and platinum'ed Death Stranding. The fact that several thousand "users" showed up with their 0's and 10's on the same day the game released is a sign Metacritic needs to move over to a verified system. Here's my no spoiler review.

    Graphics (9): One of the best looking games I've seen (rivals RDR2). I played on a Pro and    Unlike many of these user reviews, I've actually bought, finished and platinum'ed Death Stranding. The fact that several thousand "users" showed up with their 0's and 10's on the same day the game released is a sign Metacritic needs to move over to a verified system. Here's my no spoiler review.

    Graphics (9): One of the best looking games I've seen (rivals RDR2). I played on a Pro and experienced no frame rate issues (locked at 30). There is some pop in but it's very minimal considering the draw distances. Once or twice textures didn't load in right away. I didn't try HDR.

    Controls (8): The game has fantastic controls through the menus and traversal. The button mapping is intuitive. It controls similar to RDR2 with a weighty feel but with more contextual traversal animations that can't be canceled (i.e. stumbling). The combat controls are a little too sluggish.

    Sound/Music (10): Some of the best music I've heard in a game. Most songs are original scores. The songs are often dropped in at perfect moments to elevate the moment. The overall sound and sound effects are very well done and thorough.

    Story (9): When the game sticks to the more grounded material it is truly a work of art, but some of the more metaphysical elements are needlessly obtuse and long. But the build up and pacing is masterfully done. There are several significant plot twists. The cinematics are some of the best I've seen in a game. The main characters are very well written and voice acted with the one exception of the main villain, who is poorly developed and lacks believable motivations. A few side characters had cringe voice performances but most were good.

    Gameplay (9): This generally consists of embarking on numerous mini journeys (America's east to west coast). These journeys consist of: gather info>preparation>navigation>traversal>destination. This is a much more methodical and slower gameplay loop with only occasional action sequences. The challenge derives from proper planning and traversing treacherous terrain. The reward (fun factor) is much more psychological, where the stimulation of a "journey loop" will register with some personalities and not with others.    … Expand
  14. DannyPops
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    I just about lost it when they forced me to ship a person on my back that was capable of walking. This game is pretentious and tedious. Dont listen to the Kojima fan boys, it sucks.
  15. Robdsilva
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    Uma bosta total!! Kojima estava muito noiado quando desenvolveu esse jogo, mais parado que água de poço. Esse nem de graça vale!!!!
  16. webg3
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo lixo, se resume a ser carteiro, indo de um ponto A a um ponto B. Nunca vi um jogo tão ruim, me senti um escravo ao carregar as caixas de um lado pro outro.… Expand
  17. DimiXmeister
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен

    Начнём с того, что по началу, когда я только запустил игру, её главное меню показалось мне бедным, и это так и есть: огромная надпись "Death Stranding" и внизу текст с пунктами с синей волной. Всё. Думал: "Ну минимализм, что в этом плохого, Коджимба же гений, ему виднее" Первые несколько часов было интересно, ведь игра наполнена    Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен

    Начнём с того, что по началу, когда я только запустил игру, её главное меню показалось мне бедным, и это так и есть: огромная надпись "Death Stranding" и внизу текст с пунктами с синей волной. Всё. Думал: "Ну минимализм, что в этом плохого, Коджимба же гений, ему виднее"

    Первые несколько часов было интересно, ведь игра наполнена катсценами, а ходить нужно на небольшие дистанции, но иногда становилось скучно, но познавать какие-то элементы управления было всё таки интересно, но их тут не так много, чтобы всё прохождение постоянно было что-то новое.

    Постепенно, я стал больше замечать, что игра мне скучна, ходишь из точки А и до точки Б, а в награду дают катсцену. Круто же! В итоге, нам ничего толком не объясняют, и мы вынужденны сами до чего-то догадываться, строить теории и так далее, кроме того, многие сюжетные повороты легко предугадываются, ну и вишенка на торте - сюжет наполнен некоторыми тупыми и необъяснимыми моментами.

    Я надеялся на эту игру, а получился "Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен". Видно было сразу, что Кодзима спустил все деньги на голливудский каст, подарочки для блогеров и музыкальные композиции от популярных исполнителей.

    Кстати, поподробнее о подарочках для блогеров: Кодзима отправил четырём летстплеерам специальные АЛЮМИНИЕВЫЕ кейсы, в которых была PS4 pro, оформленная в стиле игры, кьюпид (кулон, который стоит 325$ в оф. магазине Кодзимы и который является самым дорогим сувениром там), контроллер в том же стиле и беспроводные наушники.

    А теперь рассмотрим коллекционку Death Stranding, которая стоит в районе 12 тысяч рублей. В её набор входит: ПЛАСТИКОВЫЙ кейс, изолента (15$), брелок космонавта (17$) и пластмассовая капсула с BB, которая слегка светится. Всё.

    Кодзиме просто плевать на фанатов, потому что ему важнее его Эго, которое он тешит своей игрой, блогеры, которые называют его гением, а на обычных игроков ему насрать.

    И как сказал Кодзима: "Американцы — большие поклонники шутеров от первого лица, а Death Stranding сделана в другом жанре, она выше этого.", так что ребята, мы просто "американцы" которые не на его интеллектуальном уровне. Куда нам, до гения!    … Expand
  18. Flikflak
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    I would simply give it 10, because the creator went too far and made a game like no other game.

    I felt very isolated during playing it. It is fascinating for the people who appreciate good quality game with new and interesting ideas.
  19. Horizon77
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever made this generation all mission's are the same delivery over delivery. Kojima is really overrated developer and i feel extremely disappointed
  20. GavinDodson
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    It's finally in our hands! The mystery that surrounded this game for years was enough to warrant a full $60 price tag! Kojima went above and beyond with this game! WE NEED MORE DIRECTORS LIKE HIM! It's a slow burn, but definitely worth sticking through to the end!
  21. Ales2023
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    El juego convierte una trabajo aburrido en un juego mas aburrido aun , si te pone el masoquismo y el desquiciamiento este es tu videojuego tambien mencionar que me molesta mucho los aires de grandeza de hideo y los fanboys detras suya
  22. Jacey_04
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    A game that goes against the grain of the common and over-saturated gaming market with it's originality and beauty by design. Gaming in general has lost so much in terms of experimentation due to formulaic structures being developed overtime. There is no game like Death Stranding and I applaud Kojima Productions for attempting to give us something that is unique and original withoutA game that goes against the grain of the common and over-saturated gaming market with it's originality and beauty by design. Gaming in general has lost so much in terms of experimentation due to formulaic structures being developed overtime. There is no game like Death Stranding and I applaud Kojima Productions for attempting to give us something that is unique and original without conforming to the regular gaming standards of today's expectations. Delivery simulator? Every game is a simulator. A war simulator, driving simulator, footballer simulator, farming simulator, etc. That argument is certainly quite invalid.… Expand
  23. Leodzasa
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Me cansé de estar yendo de un punto a otro sin mayor sentido. Las entregas no aportan nada a la trama principal. Mundo abierto pero con interés nulo. Juego más que sobrevalorado.
  24. Dakemura
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Outstanding, a great experience! One of the best games i ever played in decades.
  25. DeathStranding8
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    This game is HOT GARBAGE. A huge waste of time. Pretentious and long winded. There is nothing fun or engaging about the game. All the mechanics are frustrating. The story doesnt make sense. And why the hell did Kojima make a 40 hour fetch quest game? Im not joking I now understand why Kojima got fired from Konami
  26. mitchamdylan
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding attempts an extremely risky gameplay loop in order to convey its' poignant message. It uses a complex physics system to make traversal fun and engaging. Momentum, center of balance, and weight all affect how your character interacts with the world. The reason why traversal is so interesting in this game is because a delivery is rarely just a matter of walking from point ADeath Stranding attempts an extremely risky gameplay loop in order to convey its' poignant message. It uses a complex physics system to make traversal fun and engaging. Momentum, center of balance, and weight all affect how your character interacts with the world. The reason why traversal is so interesting in this game is because a delivery is rarely just a matter of walking from point A to point B; instead, you will be forced to balance and navigate a large myriad of systems and obstacles in order to complete your missions. Small rocks can trip you, rivers can sweep you away, and ledges can prove fatal. Keeping Sam upright as you traverse this deadly world is engaging exactly because of these obstacles and the difficulty involved with navigating them successfully. In addition to this core gameplay, you will be able to construct structures, ladders, and ropes which adds an extra layer of fun to the game. The building mechanic allows you to creatively solve challenges like ascending a large mountain or crossing a deep, rapid river. Each mission is more or less the same; however, each mission presents different challenges that you must over come with the tools available to you. You could descend a mountain by creating a series of ziplines with other players, you could simply use a system of ropes and ladders, or you could let a stream sweep you all the way down which is fast but dangerous. On top of the core mechanics related to traversal, you will also have to use stealth and combat to overcome an interesting variety of enemies including MULES(humans) and BTs(ghosts). Both of these enemy types will offer you the chance to test out a large variety of tools, guns, and gadgets. In addition to all of this, there are 8 unique boss fights that will blow you away with their presentation, design, and the original gameplay associated with some of them. On top of the core game, there is a fascinating world and story that will keep you interested from beginning to end despite some clunky dialogue and exposition. Ultimately, Death Stranding is clearly not a game for everyone but don't let critics convince you that it isn't supposed to be fun. For half of those who play the game, it will be addicting and immersive; for the other half, it will be tedious and bewildering. You should rent the game to see which one of those camps you fall into. Regardless, Death Stranding serves as proof of why Sony has won this console generation. They will put in the time and money to let creators create the games that they would like to play, even if those games might not always be financially successful. Like a great movie studio, they use their resources and platform to let artist flourish with almost complete freedom and the result is an astonishing collection of unique exclusives. Uncharted 4, God of War, Last Guardian, Bloodborne, SpiderMan, and Death Stranding are all examples of exciting, emotional, and wholly distinctive pieces of their creators that only exist because SONY understands that curating true art is the best pathway to establishing a successful console.… Expand
  27. Ealguth
    Nov 27, 2019
    1
    I just enjoy the cinematics and sometimes i didnt understad It. But the game inself its too much repetitive and just walking and delivering... It has no sense to me
  28. bmg13
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Unique game and an experience of a new level. It really isn't for everyone, but it is certainly one of Kojima's best
  29. Opires13
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    O jogo e magnífico, achei orgânico o desenrolar da trama, ótima jogabilidade, o jogo conta com uma abordagem nova na jogabilidade onde vc não precisa ficar matando inimigos o tempo todo, mas nem por isso o jogo e sem ação, muito pelo contrário a momentos de perder o fôlego.
    Sim esse e mais uma obra prima do Kojima.
  30. jvdahmen
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    After 15 minutes of playing this game, it was easily a winner for me. The music is engaging, the story is immersive to say the least. I feel like I live in this world when I'm walking it as Sam. There's nothing to say about why this game is amazing , other than Kojima is a master. He guides the user through the experience step by step, yet it doesn't feel on rails at all... I have neverAfter 15 minutes of playing this game, it was easily a winner for me. The music is engaging, the story is immersive to say the least. I feel like I live in this world when I'm walking it as Sam. There's nothing to say about why this game is amazing , other than Kojima is a master. He guides the user through the experience step by step, yet it doesn't feel on rails at all... I have never felt more guided in an open world or more comforted than ever seemed possible while alone. Don't let the haters deprive you... the longer this game goes on the more of the experience ypull miaa out on.… Expand
  31. ultrafioletovo1
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    1 Game-play 10/10. Many people can get bored, but I and many who will pass the game it will be very pleasant. Cool walking through an empty abandoned world
    2 Story 8/10. It's incredibly difficult to understand, but that's the cool thing about it. The plot many times will turn there, far no one expects, but under this all is logical, but his applying leaves much to be desired(run 5 hours    1 Game-play 10/10. Many people can get bored, but I and many who will pass the game it will be very pleasant. Cool walking through an empty abandoned world
    2 Story 8/10. It's incredibly difficult to understand, but that's the cool thing about it. The plot many times will turn there, far no one expects, but under this all is logical, but his applying leaves much to be desired(run 5 hours and get hour cut scenes and so almost until the end of). Separate respect for the drama.
    3 Music, atmosphere, sound-10/10
    4 Graphics 10/10. The best    … Expand
  32. lexerzh
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Such an amazing game! Many hours of joy! Excellent gameplay and beautiful work of many good actors!

    Кодзима Гений!
  33. Dunne
    Nov 27, 2019
    3
    In short. this is an stunning game, truly. It is hard not to be amazed by the beauty of the game. The story is interesting and can keep you hooked throught the game. That said, I cant say that this is in any way a fun game or something that you wanna engage in. I played because I bought it, but mostly I was bored, the whole walking thing is just soooo boring, it lacks excitment, you playIn short. this is an stunning game, truly. It is hard not to be amazed by the beauty of the game. The story is interesting and can keep you hooked throught the game. That said, I cant say that this is in any way a fun game or something that you wanna engage in. I played because I bought it, but mostly I was bored, the whole walking thing is just soooo boring, it lacks excitment, you play no part in the game, it is a bunch of meaningless tasks. Again I only finished playing the game because I bought it, but I truly regret it. I tried to see the positive things in it, but overall, this is a shame, very disappointing and boring is really the word to describe it. I hope other people have had a better time, because for me, it was a chore. Not a game I could ever recommend.… Expand
  34. Spoompledoomple
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Weird but good. Unusual kind of playability to it. Not one for replaying but a good one time experience.
  35. Noname1888
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Очень своеобразная игра, единственная и интересная
  36. Evick88
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    I went into death stranding expecting nothing more then a "walking Simulator" what I ended up getting was my favorite game of 2019. Does this game take a while to get into yeah for sure, is this game made for everyone absolutely not! This game makes the journey feel real! Before I head out for a delivery I always check if I can swing by some generators on my way to my destination see whatI went into death stranding expecting nothing more then a "walking Simulator" what I ended up getting was my favorite game of 2019. Does this game take a while to get into yeah for sure, is this game made for everyone absolutely not! This game makes the journey feel real! Before I head out for a delivery I always check if I can swing by some generators on my way to my destination see what I need to bring with me if I'm going to be crossing bodies of water or climbing mountains! Troy Baker character in this game is really interesting. This world is strange and unique. The world is gorgeous and scary at the same time! I'm about 30 hours in and I'm loving my time in the death stranding!… Expand
  37. guanothief
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    This game is incredible! I fell in love with this game from the second I started. This is a game that you have to play correctly to enjoy. It’s a masterpiece. Might be my favorite game I’ve ever played
  38. Ivsn
    Nov 27, 2019
    2
    No importa que tan ambiciosa pueda ser la historia, estas vendiendo un juego. Es un j u e g o.
    Hay casos de exclusivos de ps4 también donde el juego tiene gran jugabilidad y una buena narrativa (horizon, god of war 4,uncharted) por hablar de algunos. Pero lo d este juego me parece atroz. Con el precio que tiene, que me vendan una experiencia tan vacía hasta te hace agarrar una bronca    No importa que tan ambiciosa pueda ser la historia, estas vendiendo un juego. Es un j u e g o.
    Hay casos de exclusivos de ps4 también donde el juego tiene gran jugabilidad y una buena narrativa (horizon, god of war 4,uncharted) por hablar de algunos. Pero lo d este juego me parece atroz. Con el precio que tiene, que me vendan una experiencia tan vacía hasta te hace agarrar una bronca terrible. Si quiero solamente ver una buena y complicada historia me voy a ver alguna película de fynch. No lo recomiendo. Piénsenlo en frío y van a ver que se queda muy lejos en realidad de lo que nos quieren vender.    … Expand
  39. reikami
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    The only issue of death stranding - it's overhyped.
    Everything else is brilliant or at least well done, haters just waited with a mainstream to leave a negative mark, for them, imao, new CD Modern Warfare is a perfect one. Nothing could be done here. Kojima just got too much attention than needed for the game.
  40. ArcoPitcairn
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!! Don't listen to the negative reviews. It is a masterpiece!!!!!!!!
  41. MacBazArt
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games of this generation. Don’t listen to the naysayers (they clearly are either just listening to the review bombers or haven’t played past the first area). It’s a different type of game. It’s not COD. It’s not Fornite. It’s not a goddamned walking simulator. What it is is an awesome gaming experience unlike anything you’ve played.
  42. DeRevan
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Not for everybody, but definitely a game for me. The story, game design, soundtrack and gameplay is so unique, awesome and brave. A breath of fresh air in an industry that is mostly driven by sales numbers, Death Stranding makes you strive, connect with other players and appreciate the journey as well as the goal.
  43. Boyka
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. After 50+ hours of play I can say that I am addicted to this game =)
    But I highly recommend everyone to play till chapter 3 as fast as you can - after that, this game explodes in every aspect.

    So much fun! No bugs, superb
    1. graphics
    2. gameplay
    3. storytelling
    4. world
    5. acting
  44. Azel
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    The core gameplay loop is controversial to some, but to me it is satisfying to gradually overcome the terrain, with the game continually dropping new gadgets and abilities onto you. The world is initially harsh and a challenge to get across, but you make it civilized, and once you get the zip lines, you're creating convenient networks to get around. Most games have low level enemies toThe core gameplay loop is controversial to some, but to me it is satisfying to gradually overcome the terrain, with the game continually dropping new gadgets and abilities onto you. The world is initially harsh and a challenge to get across, but you make it civilized, and once you get the zip lines, you're creating convenient networks to get around. Most games have low level enemies to deal with, this game has the terrain as the common enemy, and you feel a sense of pride as you overcome it and change the landscape. In each area you are tasked with getting to your destination in your own way with no help, but upon doing so you link up to the "Chiral Network", allowing you access to usually a dozen or so of other players structures / items / signs in that area. This is always such a sense of relief, and you go on to add to these yourself or upgrade them, sharing the love. On the downside, in my opinion the story is a nonsensical mess, and the delivery of key plot points is mishandled. On top of this, some bosses or set pieces seem extremely out of place and don't have the same care and interesting mechanics as the rest of the game, and could simply not be there to be honest. But you can really just ignore that and focus on what you're doing for 99% of the game, which is facing the world find a refreshing kind of game, free from many video game conventions. If you don't like inventory management and tactical planning games, then give it a miss though, this isn't a game that necessarily has mass-appeal, but it is satisfying for people who like to tinker, optimize, gather, build and explore.… Expand
  45. Mezzer
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! As a gamer from the 70s this is a breath of fresh air amongst the boring re-skinned games and god awful Fortnite garbage. It's new, fresh...clever and unique. Progress and hard work reap rewards. I have beat the game (55 hours)and after 20 hours or less I could easily get about the game world. It's all a learning curve. Those that struggle have either no patience or brain?
  46. MikeyTmb
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    Superbly crafted game, visually stunning on PS4 Pro, some fantastic music which auto plays in game. BB's theme is a masterpiece. If you read this you need to disregard most of the negative user reviews as they are just review bombing this game. You cant give a zero just because you personally hate Kojima, or have only watched a few youtube videos of just someone walking up a hill andSuperbly crafted game, visually stunning on PS4 Pro, some fantastic music which auto plays in game. BB's theme is a masterpiece. If you read this you need to disregard most of the negative user reviews as they are just review bombing this game. You cant give a zero just because you personally hate Kojima, or have only watched a few youtube videos of just someone walking up a hill and think all the game is like that. Admittedly the starting 2 chapters are a slow burn but it then opens up in to so much more, trikes, trucks, zip wires, highways. Its even fun setting up networks to get around quicker. Using other players built items and sharing is such a simple but great feature.

    It fu cks me off when people constantly say its a walking sim, or Fedex simulator. Those people are just ignorant and lack the intelligence to be funny. I think you need to be late teens and older to understand/appreciate this game. It is not for people with short attention spans. The story starts with you thinking, wtf is going on. but as the game progresses, and you read emails/interviews and see the cutscenes, you begin to grasp whats going on in the world. The last few chapters of the game make everything clear and to be honest has the best ending of any game I've ever experienced. It really was sad when it was all over. However, I am still playing post game, and now +100 hours in, as I platinum games, and still enjoying the mechanics of the game to get the last trophies.

    And this is the big hurdle I think for a lot of people, you have to stick with the game to get the most out of it. Get past those first 5 / 10 hours and you will see, you cannot not get this based on what others say, you have to experience this game for yourself. It is so unique and different to anything else I've played.    … Expand
  47. Razgrez11
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Some of these negative reviews are wild and make no sense. It's like a flock of children demanding this game to be something entirely different. If you want to play Call of Duty, then stick to your little corner and play Call of Duty. No need to bash a game that you clearly didn't even play.
  48. BIGTHICCJOHNSON
    Nov 27, 2019
    6
    Death stranding could have been a much better game, if not for the monotonous gameplay. The fact that the game actually expects you to slowly walk everywhere with cargo stacked sky high on your back is ridiculous, and disrespectful to your time as a player. I used vehicles anytime the game let me, and its honestly the only reason I was able to finish it. The vehicle controls are awful byDeath stranding could have been a much better game, if not for the monotonous gameplay. The fact that the game actually expects you to slowly walk everywhere with cargo stacked sky high on your back is ridiculous, and disrespectful to your time as a player. I used vehicles anytime the game let me, and its honestly the only reason I was able to finish it. The vehicle controls are awful by the way, and the vehicle physics are very wonky. You are constantly getting stuck on everything since the entire world is covered by rocks that you should be able to drive over, but cant. I found myself tiring of the gameplay quickly and only did the main missions, using vehicles to complete them as easily as possible, which worked. There is far too much useless dialogue and small cutscenes, and after a few hours I was skipping everything that was not a main cutscene. The story and main cutscenes are fun, but its pretty dumb overall, and some parts of the game left my mouth agape as I tried to comprehend the stupidity of what I was watching. There are good parts of the story I actually liked, but the game takes far too long actually getting to the good stuff, and ends up info dumping you in cutscenes toward the end. Combat in the game is nothing special and you have pretty much no reason to even waste your time with it. The bosses are all bullet sponges with nothing interesting changing up the fight, I got tired of them and turned the difficulty down to kill them quickly. I thought the boss designs were pretty cool though. I feel as though this game failed to deliver(no pun intended) whatever experience or message it was trying to convey. I just found myself trying to blast through the game in the quickest way possible, ignoring any side activities because I was too annoyed and didnt really care. I give it a 6/10. A game that could have been much more fun, and a story that feels totally up its own butt at times. If the game goes on sale for cheap, grab it as its a somewhat unique experience, but not what I would call a good one.… Expand
  49. CharlieHenslow
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    This game is not a 10/10. I am simply rating it a 10 to combat the ridiculous review bombing coming from people who can't be bothered to allow the game to get going and truly show off what it has to offer, and giving the game a 0 is absolutely absurd. This game, for me, is 9/10. I found the gameplay strangely addictive (something I want expecting after seeing the somewhat mediocreThis game is not a 10/10. I am simply rating it a 10 to combat the ridiculous review bombing coming from people who can't be bothered to allow the game to get going and truly show off what it has to offer, and giving the game a 0 is absolutely absurd. This game, for me, is 9/10. I found the gameplay strangely addictive (something I want expecting after seeing the somewhat mediocre reviews). The story is my favourite that has been told by a video game this generation (the last of us clearly being last generations) and once it eventually gets going it is simply a masterclass in storytelling. It has one of the best ending to a video game on years. The only thing holding me back from giving Death Stranding a 10 is the clunky combat mechanics and the fact that it does ask the player to be very patient in order to allow the game to get going, but it is worth it. This is quite easily my game of the generation, but I can see why some people don't like it.… Expand
  50. Hikmet
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Just amazing and the stroy is wonderful carachter's animation very nice and real
  51. Mikmo
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Simply one of the worst games I have ever seen in my life. There is no fun at all, you just carry stuff from a place to another. Awful gameplay. Dev's shouldn't be allowed to get away with deceiving people into thinking that this is a complete game
  52. Warjack
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    One of the most unique and interesting stories I've played in many years. Characters are great, mechanics are straight forward. Not an action game, but easily one of the most engaging games. The story and gameplay begin slow in the beginning but grow at a very steady and constant pace from beginning to end. Don't get the game expecting a quick action constant stimulation experience. TheOne of the most unique and interesting stories I've played in many years. Characters are great, mechanics are straight forward. Not an action game, but easily one of the most engaging games. The story and gameplay begin slow in the beginning but grow at a very steady and constant pace from beginning to end. Don't get the game expecting a quick action constant stimulation experience. The game is narrative driven.… Expand
  53. purplehacker
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Good game. I'm pretty sure most 0s or 1s or whatever didn't even play it. You can dislike the game. But to say anything is fundamentally wrong or broken with it is a straight up lie, or again they didn't play it. Everything works as it's supposed to. It's never felt "wonky" to me. In fact Sam's movement is incredibly intuitive and responsive. The gameplay loop is not one everyone willGood game. I'm pretty sure most 0s or 1s or whatever didn't even play it. You can dislike the game. But to say anything is fundamentally wrong or broken with it is a straight up lie, or again they didn't play it. Everything works as it's supposed to. It's never felt "wonky" to me. In fact Sam's movement is incredibly intuitive and responsive. The gameplay loop is not one everyone will love. But it is certainly one that I do. The terrain is your "enemy" every single time you rebalance yourself, climb a mountain, cross a dangerous river, it feels like it's own little victory. The segments with BTs are tense and its genuinely scary when you mess up and one starts following you around. No, you probably wont sir in this game. But the punishment for death is huge. The real punishment of messing up anyway, is not your health reaching 0, it's your cargo getting damaged, or you having to go back to pick up cargo that got dropped in whatever accident you had. The game is an absolute gem. And I love every second of it. No, it's not a walking simulator and anyone who says it is, is an absolute hack… Expand
  54. Trystan32
    Nov 26, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has balls. As someone who grew up never playing Metal Gear this is my first Kojima game and overall a good gaming experience.

    The Pro's:

    The game loop is addicting. If you like world building games or open world adventure games this might be for you. After spending 100 plus hours getting platinum the gameplay is what keep me going. The game is polished right out of the case. A rare case in today's triple AAA market.

    The Cons:

    The story is bad, just bad. It's too on the nose for me. The characters writing is not good. Fragile is one of the worst written characters i've come across. You could have cut Higgs right out of the game and still have came to the same ending. He is one of the better written character too.

    Despite the meaning, the Amelie story thread was not what I wanted. I felt the that connecting the UCA was secondary for Sam as he was chasing after Amelie. So yes I was looking for your 'classic chase story' in which Sam chases after his sister to connect.

    Overall:

    A good and unique gaming experience in today's bland gaming space. I will never play the Metal Gear Series but look forward to his next project. Would recommend to all as a gaming experience and to some as a game. The highs are high and the lows are low; 7 out of 10 is about right for this game.    … Expand
  55. Naranja666
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game. Not action oriented. It is rewarding in other ways. If you like good stories and you're looking for a different type of game, i'd suggest you take a look. I sincerely do not understand why so many negative reviews I believe it's amazing, and i'm in love with this world.
  56. JimLeahy
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    I gotta say, I almost sold this game in the first two chapters. So slow and such a frustrating grind. However after reading that the game doesn't get good until 15 hours, I stuck it out and boy did it ever get good! I think alot of the combat and other mechanics should have been introduced earlier to make a more fun experience. But I really enjoyed my time with this game and it DOES NOTI gotta say, I almost sold this game in the first two chapters. So slow and such a frustrating grind. However after reading that the game doesn't get good until 15 hours, I stuck it out and boy did it ever get good! I think alot of the combat and other mechanics should have been introduced earlier to make a more fun experience. But I really enjoyed my time with this game and it DOES NOT deserve a 0. The story is a little confusing though… Expand
  57. danuffo
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The Game is good, I enjoyed it with the closed eyes. The game can be boring for most the kids.

    Seriously, if you don't like this game or you didn't even play it then, get away from here, do you like losing your time? Your life and your youth is too short to be losing it this way.
  58. ashwathama199
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    In the world where people are addicted to battle royales and foster games, Death stranding is the crack in the castle of glass. It is something which you might not like in the beginning and may even want to quit it as many people have done, but will love it more and more as you proceed forward and you will have a deep respect for it once you end it. It is a unique journey with a story soIn the world where people are addicted to battle royales and foster games, Death stranding is the crack in the castle of glass. It is something which you might not like in the beginning and may even want to quit it as many people have done, but will love it more and more as you proceed forward and you will have a deep respect for it once you end it. It is a unique journey with a story so deep, it will force you to think at every moment, hats off to Kojima for creating such great hypothesis on life and death. Amazing visuals, soundtrack and graphics. Coming at the gameplay, it never bored me , it was full of adventure. It's not only about delivering cargo from point A to B but also about planning and managing the cargo, taking it through rough terrains, protecting it from mules, bts and timefall. Some of the action sequences were good others were below average tbh but this game was never meant for action. Every great game doesnt need to be an action game and Death stranding has proved that. The gameplay is innovative and has multiple genres though I didn't feel anything about some " New genre " Kojima was talking about. I recommend playing this game on hard mode.… Expand
  59. AShwathama_199
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    In the world where people are addicted to battle royales and foster games, Death stranding is the crack in the castle of glass. It is something which you might not like in the beginning and may even want to quit it as many people have done, but will love it more and more as you proceed forward and you will have a deep respect for it once you end it. It is a unique journey with a story soIn the world where people are addicted to battle royales and foster games, Death stranding is the crack in the castle of glass. It is something which you might not like in the beginning and may even want to quit it as many people have done, but will love it more and more as you proceed forward and you will have a deep respect for it once you end it. It is a unique journey with a story so deep, it will force you to think at every moment, hats off to Kojima for creating such great hypothesis on life and death. Amazing visuals, soundtrack and graphics. Coming at the gameplay, it never bored me , it was full of adventure. It's not only about delivering cargo from point A to B but also about planning and managing the cargo, taking it through rough terrains, protecting it from mules, bts and timefall. Some of the action sequences were good others were below average tbh but this game was never meant for action. Every great game doesnt need to be an action game and Death stranding has proved that. The gameplay is innovative and has multiple genres though I didn't feel anything about some " New genre " Kojima was talking about. I recommend playing this game on hard mode.… Expand
  60. Nicolascalvil
    Nov 19, 2019
    1
    El juego es una burla, para los jugadores y compañias de videojuegos que si se esfuerzan en sacar bueno juegos con mundos abiertos vivos, y completos. Death stranding es un juego vacio sin vida, aburrido, en lo tecnico no es nada del otro mundo, en lo jugable no hay nada peor que lo supere lo único que se puede rescatar es en lo sonoro y nada mas
  61. Felipeolivares
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Hasta el momento es algo muy innovador y siempre lo innovador asusta a los fanboys y a las personas que no están bien mentalmente estable.

    Ha disfrutar de los juegos
  62. PrunusTR
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    I would give 8 points to this game but after I saw many zeros from users, I decided to give 10. Zero means nothing. That score is not fair for any game. It has great graphics and animations. Even this much is worth 5. Moreover, Kojima seems to have tried to create something different rather than copy and paste many things from other games. It is so rare to see AAA games released with newI would give 8 points to this game but after I saw many zeros from users, I decided to give 10. Zero means nothing. That score is not fair for any game. It has great graphics and animations. Even this much is worth 5. Moreover, Kojima seems to have tried to create something different rather than copy and paste many things from other games. It is so rare to see AAA games released with new game mechanics these days. What has impressed me most about this game is the semi-multiplayer world-building. You don’t see other gamers but you see their structures built. One day you have to walk all the way and go through mountains and rivers between two places, the next day you see other players have built the highway two-third of the distance between those places. Then, you decide to finish the rest of the highway, and then you see other people’s reactions by receiving their likes for your structures. This gives you a kind of satisfaction. This game seems boring when watched. However, when you actually play it, you begin to feel it attracts you to its world. The negative thing that bugs me most is the monologues of NPCs. They are repetitive so after some point, you say shut up.… Expand
  63. DankoJoker
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!
    Genius games, genius Kojima, genius soundtrack, genius Low roar!
  64. meroconstantine
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Pelos trailers achei que a história séria inigualável, gráficos incríveis, ambientação, trilha sonora viciante. Mas na minha opinião o ponto alto jogo game é o gameplay. Que foi tudo diferente só que já tinha jogado. Estou viciado e em busca da platina. Não é um jogo para o público geral, assim como Last guardian, Limbo, shadow of collossus, mas para quem está defasado de tanta repetiçãoPelos trailers achei que a história séria inigualável, gráficos incríveis, ambientação, trilha sonora viciante. Mas na minha opinião o ponto alto jogo game é o gameplay. Que foi tudo diferente só que já tinha jogado. Estou viciado e em busca da platina. Não é um jogo para o público geral, assim como Last guardian, Limbo, shadow of collossus, mas para quem está defasado de tanta repetição nos jogos, de uma chance a DEATH STRANDING .… Expand
  65. brandonn1233
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    I guess I missed the part that people enjoyed while playing death stranding.. To me it's an overly hyped game that the critics wanted to be good SOOOO bad that they made it good in any way they could.. I would avoid this game with everything if you enjoy playing games for entertainment.. If you enjoy working at trying to make something fun then this games for you.. After kojima turnedI guess I missed the part that people enjoyed while playing death stranding.. To me it's an overly hyped game that the critics wanted to be good SOOOO bad that they made it good in any way they could.. I would avoid this game with everything if you enjoy playing games for entertainment.. If you enjoy working at trying to make something fun then this games for you.. After kojima turned silent hill into a slot machine I knew things were going to head in the wrong direction oh boy was I right… Expand
  66. DDripz
    Nov 26, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10horas de juego para terminar la primera hora de relleno digo misión que no aporta nada a la trama, un juego de ser puto rapartidor sin mencionar que los bots del juego son en recluta aun que el juego esté en DIFICULTAD DIFÍCIL, quiéranse un poco y no compren esta basura.… Expand
  67. Abdab
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    O jogo é meio lento no começo com cut scenes muito longas sim mas elas servem para te situar no que está acontecendo no jogo. Assim que o capítulo 3 começa o jogo engrena e fica muito bom. Não se deixe levar por esses haterzinhos que só viram uma ou outra review no YouTube.
  68. Savage_Henry
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Beginning is more like an Interactive Cinematic Experience than a traditional game. Story development is riveting and engaging. Actor’s performances shine. Later on, the game begins to resemble a more familiar experience, but is still very enjoyable. Looking forward to more from Kohima Productions!
  69. Twodee87
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    Amazing graphics and story, gameplay is a little grindy at first but once you leave the starting area it really picks up
  70. lukinhas120
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    O jogo pade ser uma beleza imensa mas, quando se trata de gameplay esse jogo é péssimo, baseando sua gameplay em andar, andar e andar em um cenário 100% morto onde LITERALMENTE NADA acontece
  71. DarkHound
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    NO SPOILER

    The game does exactly what it sets off to do. Its not approach this game like if it was another Spy shooting game, Cause its not. The meat of the game is about connection with other players and even the NPCs. Its not about shooting. Even though I must admit the parts where you shoot, are very satisfying. Everything even the clunkyness of shooting was made completely on    NO SPOILER

    The game does exactly what it sets off to do. Its not approach this game like if it was another Spy shooting game, Cause its not. The meat of the game is about connection with other players and even the NPCs. Its not about shooting. Even though I must admit the parts where you shoot, are very satisfying.

    Everything even the clunkyness of shooting was made completely on purpose, everything was made with a subtle side-meaning keep that in mind when you go thew the game. And you'll have lots of fun.    … Expand
  72. CEPR
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    Juego extremadamente aburrido, enemigos muy fáciles y cinemáticas mal distribuidas.
  73. Pablo_MCC
    Nov 19, 2019
    1
    Aburrido, tosco y bugeado. En la dificultad difícil puedes pasártela con una mano.
    Entorno sin variedad, no invita a explorar y el mundo está vacío, es como un juego sin terminar.
    Le puse un uno solo por la historia, que tampoco es para tanto, no está ni a los talones de un juego como Red Dead Redemption 2, no obtienes ningún tipo de lazo ni siquiera con el personaje principal, quien    Aburrido, tosco y bugeado. En la dificultad difícil puedes pasártela con una mano.
    Entorno sin variedad, no invita a explorar y el mundo está vacío, es como un juego sin terminar.
    Le puse un uno solo por la historia, que tampoco es para tanto, no está ni a los talones de un juego como Red Dead Redemption 2, no obtienes ningún tipo de lazo ni siquiera con el personaje principal, quien parece no tener opinión ni sentimiento alguno, una máquina de llevar cosas de un punto A a un punto B.
    Un juego que el único sentimiento que te da es el aburrimiento y el llegar a cuestionarse el porque gastaste unos 70 euros en un juego que no debería valer ni 10, sin duda una de las peores pérdidas de tiempo.    … Expand
  74. Eidi
    Nov 26, 2019
    1
    Se vende como un juego de acción y lo último que tiene es acción. Juego aburrido, con un mundo abierto vacío con el que no se puede interactuar. Las misiones principales consisten en llevar un paquete de un lugar a otro, sin más. Ni divierte, ni entretiene, es decir, que no tiene nada de videojuego.
  75. Andres0007
    Nov 26, 2019
    4
    Buenos apartados pero se torna repetitivo. No es un mal juego pero se esperaba mas y me parece que se aleja bastante del 10.
  76. Robdelorean
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Great game and story. Pacing much like red dead redemption 2. Slow burn and then picks up in later chapters. One of my top 3 games for PS4.
  77. Segmund
    Nov 26, 2019
    2
    A game cannot be based only on its narrative and on walking from point A to point B like a headless chicken, while you find yourself enemies that are repeated a lot and that are easy to win.

    The game catches you by its graphics and landscapes, but that kind of thing does not make a video game a good game. Death Stranding is Kojima using his name to sneak a poorly made action game    A game cannot be based only on its narrative and on walking from point A to point B like a headless chicken, while you find yourself enemies that are repeated a lot and that are easy to win.

    The game catches you by its graphics and landscapes, but that kind of thing does not make a video game a good game.

    Death Stranding is Kojima using his name to sneak a poorly made action game like a mystical walking simulator. It doesn't sneak into me.    … Expand
  78. mileafly
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The low user reviews of this game really show more than anything else I can think of the "illness" of the short attention span of todays youth. If things are not exploding all the time and there is constant action it is "boring". I absolutely love everything about this game and the slower pace it has and was quite chocked when I went to check out the score it got. It is an extremely wellThe low user reviews of this game really show more than anything else I can think of the "illness" of the short attention span of todays youth. If things are not exploding all the time and there is constant action it is "boring". I absolutely love everything about this game and the slower pace it has and was quite chocked when I went to check out the score it got. It is an extremely well made game in every regard and personally probably my favorite Kojima game (Yes I have played all Metal Gear games) There is one big flaw in the game though and that is that there are some invisible walls that really kills some of the exploration sense. I would like to climb every mountain I see in the game and not have some message tell me that I am outside the building area or the character getting stopped by an invisible wall. Though this flaw I would peronally give this 9.3-9.6. … Expand
  79. ohfanta
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Truly a slow-burning masterpiece.
    My favorite episode 14"LOU" is a perfect part of the whole story.
  80. Old_Duffer
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    It’s such a shame that this game has had a lot of negative reviews as it is so different from anything else I’ve ever played before. I haven’t played the game through to its conclusion, though I have put in a lot of hours into this game since it’s release. It is a wonderful game with original ideas, stunningly beautiful graphics gripping story & dialogue & music. Also a very addictive gameIt’s such a shame that this game has had a lot of negative reviews as it is so different from anything else I’ve ever played before. I haven’t played the game through to its conclusion, though I have put in a lot of hours into this game since it’s release. It is a wonderful game with original ideas, stunningly beautiful graphics gripping story & dialogue & music. Also a very addictive game mechanics that really hook you into the game by episode 3. Congratulations & many thanks to Sony & Kojima for making a game of this quality that is refreshing & different a new experience.… Expand
  81. yoker88
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    Great graphics but super boring game. Games are meant to entertain and to be fun.
  82. rocketz0
    Nov 26, 2019
    1
    I know this game wasn't made for the masses but after I give it a try it turned out this game is just over-the-top walking simulator and plot wise isn't any better either. The mechanism is just too complex for such little gameplay. The premise for the story is interesting but the delivery is just ludicrous, there were a lot of cheesy dialogues/bad writing. The only positive thing aboutI know this game wasn't made for the masses but after I give it a try it turned out this game is just over-the-top walking simulator and plot wise isn't any better either. The mechanism is just too complex for such little gameplay. The premise for the story is interesting but the delivery is just ludicrous, there were a lot of cheesy dialogues/bad writing. The only positive thing about this game is the stellar graphic though it can't really compensate for the lack of... basically everything.… Expand
  83. Retroact
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a revolutionary title in so many leves that every person who calls themselves gamers should experience, DS goes beyond the normal conventions of gaming. If you want to experience something different than the old copy-paste formula that the industry has fed us, this is your game. The only way to know what this is about is playing. You can’t get it from others opinions orDeath Stranding is a revolutionary title in so many leves that every person who calls themselves gamers should experience, DS goes beyond the normal conventions of gaming. If you want to experience something different than the old copy-paste formula that the industry has fed us, this is your game. The only way to know what this is about is playing. You can’t get it from others opinions or watching Gameplay’s over the net. Play this game.… Expand
  84. Boo12
    Nov 26, 2019
    7
    It’s pretty good some aspects of it are terrible but other than that it’s pretty good
  85. Postulat
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Прекрасная игра , геймплей поначалу показался душноватым , но при переходе в следующую локацию игра меня лично затянула на долго , и геймплей он совсем не так плох как многие об этом говорят ,да возможно он мог бы быть лучше , но такое чувство что большее количество недовольных и не играли вовсе , а просто судили по просмотренным роликам или стримам , но в это надо попробывать поиграть ,Прекрасная игра , геймплей поначалу показался душноватым , но при переходе в следующую локацию игра меня лично затянула на долго , и геймплей он совсем не так плох как многие об этом говорят ,да возможно он мог бы быть лучше , но такое чувство что большее количество недовольных и не играли вовсе , а просто судили по просмотренным роликам или стримам , но в это надо попробывать поиграть , хотя бы до второй локации дойти , когда уже реально чувствуется коннект с другими игроками и уже не чувствуешь себя одиноким , очень годный сюжет , крутая атмосфера . После прохождения оставляет приятное послевкусие , дарит особенные эмоции , может это и не игра года , но мои струны задеты ) и давно такого не было ))… Expand
  86. Cardiacbadge48
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Walking simulator 2019. You can't just make a game like a movie. Wherever I go, there's a cutscene or else, just walking. Graphics are decent but there's no action at all. And boss fights are like throwing grenades only. So it's not a kind of game for those who like action and adventure games
  87. jbrock11
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    One of the most gaming experiences I've ever had. Don't pay any attention to the negative reviews, most likely those people didn't play more than 5 hours. I'm 50+ hours in and just beat it and I can officially say, this game is a MUST BUY. Easily a 10/10 and probably the best game of this generation.
  88. MarckReaper
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Antes de qualquer coisa, ignore completamente as pessoas que falam que o jogo é vazio e um simulador de caminhada.

    Esse jogo é fantástico, tem uma jogabilidade unica, a proposta do jogo de unir a nação funciona de uma forma espetacular com o novo gênero criado por Kojima, você sente que mesmo sem ver os outros jogadores vale a pena ajuda-los seja deixando uma escada, corda ou mesmo uma    Antes de qualquer coisa, ignore completamente as pessoas que falam que o jogo é vazio e um simulador de caminhada.

    Esse jogo é fantástico, tem uma jogabilidade unica, a proposta do jogo de unir a nação funciona de uma forma espetacular com o novo gênero criado por Kojima, você sente que mesmo sem ver os outros jogadores vale a pena ajuda-los seja deixando uma escada, corda ou mesmo uma placa indicando que o caminho é perigoso ou se tem algo útil, a historia desse jogo é completamente fora da curva com seu ápice emocional ao fim do jogo, eu poderia falar sobre mas eu odiaria estragar a experiencia de alguém contanto qualquer coisa sobre a historia. Agora com 50 horas de jogo eu conclui e meu unico desejo seria esquecer toda historia e jogar novamente pra sentir a mesma coisa que senti a primeira vez que joguei.

    Esse é um jogo que todos deveriam jogar, pois em uma época de jogos Battle Royale, onde a proposta é apenas um sobrevive e vence, Kojima lançou um jogo que a proposta é todos se ajudarem para vencer.

    10/10    … Expand
  89. liby99
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Definitely don't understand why are there so many 0s. To me this is a magnificent game. I spent 40 hours to beat it and now 80 hours still playing it trying to "unite America". The ideas and the cutscenes just stayed in my head ever since and I couldn't stop thinking about it. There are so many nuances in the game and they are portrayed so well that you won't be realizing them at the firstDefinitely don't understand why are there so many 0s. To me this is a magnificent game. I spent 40 hours to beat it and now 80 hours still playing it trying to "unite America". The ideas and the cutscenes just stayed in my head ever since and I couldn't stop thinking about it. There are so many nuances in the game and they are portrayed so well that you won't be realizing them at the first glance. But throughout your journey and your thinking you will discover more and more. To me that's the best part of the experience.… Expand
  90. Natish
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Le jeu est très bon mais très original aussi ce qui explique la vague de rageux parce que ça fait pas pan pan boum boum
  91. botiplay
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The game requires attention and patience. If you feel like it it won't disappoint!
  92. Zapadlist
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Первые десять часов привыкаешь к хотьбе. А позже когда открываются куча устройств начинаешь получать удовольствие от этого медитативного приключения.
    Сюжет очень сильный. А вот стрельба как по мне всратая.
    Поэтому 8/10 за долгое начало и стрельбу    Первые десять часов привыкаешь к хотьбе. А позже когда открываются куча устройств начинаешь получать удовольствие от этого медитативного приключения.
    Сюжет очень сильный. А вот стрельба как по мне всратая.
    Поэтому 8/10 за долгое начало и стрельбу
  93. Widowmakernt
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    It feels like Kojima really wanted to make was a film rather than a game. Hence he solely focused on graphics, and a host of quirky (but not fun) game mechanics to try and immerse the player with emotions the characters would feel roaming that world. It's really just a walking simulator, but one that just turns the ''walking'' into a hardship for the player. Saying that, some players willIt feels like Kojima really wanted to make was a film rather than a game. Hence he solely focused on graphics, and a host of quirky (but not fun) game mechanics to try and immerse the player with emotions the characters would feel roaming that world. It's really just a walking simulator, but one that just turns the ''walking'' into a hardship for the player. Saying that, some players will enjoy that sort of 'hardship' making it feel more tactile whilst wandering through an incredibly well rendered world. Ultimately though, this is really a very niche game (probably great if you fall under that niche gamer category). The idea and lore created would have made for a great film, but doesn't translate well into a game where it feels like it was shoehorned in.… Expand
  94. Quadnia
    Nov 26, 2019
    8
    I don't believe anyone who has finished the game will rate this anything below a 5 and if you write something positive about this game your review is automatically unhelpful. If you're someone who aren't willing to play a game for more than 5 hours than please don't buy Death Stranding as you'll either ruin it with negative reviews or clearly not patient enough for a game like this. II don't believe anyone who has finished the game will rate this anything below a 5 and if you write something positive about this game your review is automatically unhelpful. If you're someone who aren't willing to play a game for more than 5 hours than please don't buy Death Stranding as you'll either ruin it with negative reviews or clearly not patient enough for a game like this. I can't stress this point enough, since none of the negative reviews mention the storyline then clearly they never made it past the first few hours so its not that unusual for them to be so confused/lost about the game as its the same as stopping Game of Thrones after episode 1 and wrote **** about the whole show...

    Pros:
    Addressing the Critics first, this game should be viewed in 2 aspects and completely separately, the "Cutscenes" which is basically a brilliant made TV show/Film and should only be viewed this way and not as boring and unnecessary bits that causes the player not to "play the game". The storyline itself is incredible unique and Kojima has done an incredible good job in creating a sci-fi world that has never been seen before combining the concepts of Life and Death in a way that has never been explored before in the world of gaming. The actors does an excellent job with portraying the storyline although the cheesy lines can make some scenes really cringy to watch.

    The other aspect is the "Gameplay", where in this game it turns into a supporting aspect of the cut scenes as opposed to the other way round with most games. A lot of people mention this as a "walking/delivery simulator" and while this is true to some extent, people who has this view refuse to look beyond what the game is about. Kojima goes above and try to creates a game that highlights the importance of helping other people out or "connecting" (literally the whole premise of the game). You're awarded likes for creating useful structures in aiding other players and I spent a good chunk of my time actually either building roads or structures to help the players that might potentially use them. It takes the "selfshness" out of gaming and puts in a more selfless kind of game play which i don't think anyone is used to hence the negative feedback. Not to mention the enemies (BT's/Mules) adds an element of difficult and stressfulness to the game play which helps to spice up the gameplay. Plus the people who complained about "inventory management" are retarded, there is literally a button that does it for you automatically.... I think what the critics are getting it confused about is "planning" your actions i.e what items to bring along with you and what is feasible. Again since it's not traditionally seen in games to "plan" what you are doing, it's probably why it got so much hate.

    Cons:
    This game isn't perfect and there are a few really annoying things in the game that put me off.

    I understand the need for world building, but it is a really slow start (about 2 hours of cutscenes when you first start the game) which i guess is what caused all the negative critics as no one is willing to make it past it. But once past the slow start it does make for a incredibly fun game later on (past chapter 3).

    One of my major annoyances of this game is the credits. I think i watched the credits 5 times throughout this game and its completely unskippable. I understand the need to see who worked on this game but when it is literally the actors name and Kojima's name popping up 4 times with only 1 full length credit scene it seems way to excessive and unnecessary. It's like Kojima wants to reinforce the fact that HE made the game constantly... Credits should only be viewed once, MAX twice.

    Difficulty. You literally cannot lose in this game if you have enough blood bags, which is a bit annoying since you then end up fighting really recklessly if you don't have any important cargo. Considering how well you're supposed to plan for the trips the combat doesn't make up for it. But BT's are still fun to dodge.

    It can get a bit too repetitive, but what open world game isn't repetitive? The storyline definitely makes up for this.

    Conclusion:
    This game isn't for everyone. But none of the critics ever mention how great the storyline which shows that none of them ever finished it or ever gave it a proper chance which the story itself is a solid 10/10. The gameplay is quite different to traditional games where there is as much of a focus to help other people as well as do things for yourself. I guess people aren't used to helping out other people or maybe never considered it to be fun to actually be a good person and help other actual real life people.    … Expand
  95. GusTavOdaS
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    The history of the game is amazing, the gameplay, everything was amazing in this one, just a little bit slow to begin with the history, but, it makes you feel like you are playing some new kind of game, not shooter, not open world, it's different, i loved it!!
  96. CarrotGod
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Если ваш IQ>100 и вы не играете в CALL OF DUTY, игра вам точно понравиться!
    Никогда ещё не испытывал таких эмоций от игр.
    must have!
  97. bonkturbo
    Nov 26, 2019
    0
    30+ hours in...This game is a piece of dog$h!t. Back and forth...and back and forth...garbage. The only redemption is completely stripping the game down and offering a dlc with entirely different ways to play in the existing environments.
  98. millerabrett
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divisive? Yes. Fantastical? Yes. Mundane? At its' Best. Make no mistake about it, Death Stranding offers a satisfaction not offered by other games.

    -Have you ever considered how Mario must feel bouncing place to place only to find out his Princess is in another Castle?

    -Have you ever considered Pac-Man's personal thoughts in regards to infinitely running in a maze and depending on dots to keep him safe from ghosts?

    -Have you ever watched someone else play a game and just wish there was some way you could shed some light, a tool, or a tip to help them overcome something you had trouble with?

    Death Stranding does all of this with incredible graphics and enticingly gripping Gameplay that goes as deep as you would like it too. Do you really want to walk everywhere? Feel free- you can build roads. zipline networks. vehicles. powered exo skeletons for speed, weight, terrain, and a plethora of crazy and familiar weapons if you want to go on a knock-out OR killing spree. Sure, the game is way harder if you decide to kill people- but if you want it, it's there.

    People saying this game is just walking? Fooled me- I'm starting my second playthrough and here's what I got: Death Stranding is a game about Deliveries, a game with a great combat system, a game with an intuitive movement system, a game with monster hunter style boss fights, stealth sections, and player collaboration. Want to Hoverboard down a mountain? Go for it. Want to setup a Snowboard course? Go for it. Want a really good movie? Set it on Very Easy. Want a gripping gaming experience? Set it to Hard.

    Death Stranding is a lot of things- A Walking Simulator it is not. Out of the 183 hours I've played, I've maybe spent 6 of them walking and 157 hours raiding with riot guns and sleeping gas nade launchers, hauling bodies, hunting phantasmal beasts and stocking other players with super fun toys.    … Expand
  99. Arkim
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Digan lo que digan los haters que no han jugado y critican sin haber probado ,JUEGAZO
  100. DirtyKa
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    обидно что у стольких людей нет желания прочувствовать и принять что то новое, да в игре много рутины, даже достаточно ненужных элементов, но игра способна вознаградить за всё это и вознаградить так что это станет одним из самых незабываемых опытов в истории видеоигр. когда нибудь она станет культовой, хотя культовость её уже начинается, за всего лишь пять минут экранного времени онаобидно что у стольких людей нет желания прочувствовать и принять что то новое, да в игре много рутины, даже достаточно ненужных элементов, но игра способна вознаградить за всё это и вознаградить так что это станет одним из самых незабываемых опытов в истории видеоигр. когда нибудь она станет культовой, хотя культовость её уже начинается, за всего лишь пять минут экранного времени она способна взорвать мозг и заставить влюбить в себя навсегда.у неё сложный порог вхождения, но когда вы его преодолеете то не сможете оторваться, большинство людей которые её низко оценили не имеют либо мозгов, либо терпения, либо времени, понять можно всех, но оценивать её можно только пройдя до конца,хотя игра эта вне оценок и мнений, настоящий шедевр, вторая игра в этом поколении которая стала для меня по настоящему великой. Говоря в целом, актёры, сценарий, окружающий мир, лор и геймплейные механики, создают такую магию которую ни где больше не увидеть, это дорого стоит,сложно играть в другие игры после такого шедевра, спасибо Хидео, не зря ждал!!… Expand
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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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