Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. SmulHarkov
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Poor gameplay, Poor Story, definetely a walking simulator that has disappointed every expections towards it. I really hope Kojima fix his mistakes so I can finally enjoy this "masterpiece" yet by now is unfinished
  2. CptAhnungslos
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I give this game 9 "Likes".
    Why not 10? The menus are the opposite of intuitive.
  3. ventura97
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    People hate what they don't understand.
    This is not a game for everyone.
    Pure perfection.
  4. DarkPass
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    great game, haven't played a game like this in years. it has a slow pacing, but when it starts you get really trapped in the strange world
  5. masterjohn
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    vídeo juego relativamente bueno , pero por favor kojima no era el lugar ni el momento para desgraciar todo tu trabajo buena historia buena idea de juego pero la idea del repartidor de paqueteria creo que es muy atrevida tu idea, pero a un así espero que aya personas que disfruten del titulo y no esperen mucho del juego en si .
  6. kingjc
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I love this game!
    Everyone who thinks that the game is boring is in a big mistake.
    Cargo delivery and the mechanics are super addictive. And Im a guy who left RDR2 because of the slow and boring gameplay. DS has very good story and very good presentation. Its 100% Kojima game.
    Just try it before you judge it!
  7. SamComedian
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Mi puntuación a Death Stranding es de 9 sobre 10, me explico;
    Duración cercana a las 40 horas ( si nos centramos en la história principal ) en mi caso 34h y 33min. Gráficamente y técnicamente sublime. Personajes principales muy carismáticos, destaco a Sam, Mama y Cliff. Un juego no hecho para todo el mundo, aún así es una experiencia única que merece la pena probar. La banda sonora es    Mi puntuación a Death Stranding es de 9 sobre 10, me explico;
    Duración cercana a las 40 horas ( si nos centramos en la história principal ) en mi caso 34h y 33min. Gráficamente y técnicamente sublime. Personajes principales muy carismáticos, destaco a Sam, Mama y Cliff. Un juego no hecho para todo el mundo, aún así es una experiencia única que merece la pena probar. La banda sonora es espectacular, hila muy bien con la situación en el juego. Cuenta con un Guión / Trama / História atrayentes y inmersivos que seguro no te dejaran indiferente. La jugabilidad no es su fuerte, si que es cierto que hay una tensión constante para evitar que no se te caigan los paquetes y poder llegar a tu destino. Es un juego diferente el cual a muchos puede que no les encaje y prefieran otro tipo de títulos, para gustos colores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante y es distinto a lo que he jugado hasta ahora y eso es un punto favorable. Le pongo un 9 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 y en un tiempo en PC ). Mi vigesimonovena crítica u/o review de la sección de Games.    … Expand
  8. Pietrolock
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom, com uma história incrível, inovações nas físicas do jogo e sem contar nos personagens muito marcantes
  9. abilitypoints
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Like Metal Gear Solid V this new game by Kojima has satisfying and absorbing gameplay with a incoherent and confusing story attached.
  10. ChromaticEnoch
    Nov 20, 2019
    3
    First of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haulFirst of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haul packages is barely worth it unless you get materials to build a generator (you can only build if you are in the chiral network, otherwise no power) and then you unlock bodily fluid grenades. You get ads right in your face when your character is in their private room, going to the bathroom forces you to see "Ride with Norman Reedus on AMC", water is apparently BAD so you only drink Monster Energy (I dont think I have ever seen this blatant advertisement in an actual game).
    As for gameplay, its as casual as it gets, and I mean it literally. You go from point A to point B to delivery stuff, if you somehow get caught by BT, you can easily shake them off and leave the black water, I actually tested and just allowed them to tackle me down, the only thing that happened was all the packages fell, you get dragged around into a bigger black water area where a huge monster appears, and then guess what? You just walk away to the grass and everything vanishes. The bosses are just as easy, there is absolutely zero challenge.
    The vast open world just feels barren and annoying to travel through since its nothing but rocks and irregular terrain that forces you to spam jump or run around.
    The graphics arent that good either, Crysis is more than ten years old and looks just as good.
    The music is alright but abruptly stops the moment you step into any building.
    I wont comment on the story because honestly, after 7 hours, I didnt understand even half of it, none of it made sense and the characters that were introduced felt like they were written by a fifteen year old that decided to write fanfiction, for example, Deadman is well acquainted with the dead hence his name, Fragile is "Fragile, but not that fragile", there's very few actual characters that you encounter in the game and none of them cause any impact, it would be equally as impactful if they were replaced by the dozens of holograms you will encounter during your deliveries.
    Overall this feels like a huge fever dream that somehow got materialized, I would not recommend this at all.    … Expand
  11. Nodsense
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is one of a kind, it's really like a movie, but i just think the open world is really amazing with the hard rock and snows and slippy mud, the mechanics are really amazing they are truly realistic.
    and for the story it's a really good story it's one of the good stories of a game that i enjoyed since some time now, i really cried at the end i truly mean it, since this just got    This game is one of a kind, it's really like a movie, but i just think the open world is really amazing with the hard rock and snows and slippy mud, the mechanics are really amazing they are truly realistic.
    and for the story it's a really good story it's one of the good stories of a game that i enjoyed since some time now, i really cried at the end i truly mean it, since this just got nominated for GOTY i think this game deserves the award truly. so if you are bored and came here to look for reviews to play it or not, i'm telling you go play it now and trust me you won't be disappointed. 10/10.    … Expand
  12. Gbexina
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    Este ano, pela primeira vez me deparei com um game que me parece ter sido feito apenas críticos, isso mesmo como nos filmes feitos apenas para críticos, o jogo Death Stranding do “aclamado Hideo Kojima” não me agradou. Um jogo não me agradar já aconteceu anteriormente, podendo ser pela sua game play ou pela sua dificuldade excessiva, mas o que me chamou atenção e me fez escrever sobre esteEste ano, pela primeira vez me deparei com um game que me parece ter sido feito apenas críticos, isso mesmo como nos filmes feitos apenas para críticos, o jogo Death Stranding do “aclamado Hideo Kojima” não me agradou. Um jogo não me agradar já aconteceu anteriormente, podendo ser pela sua game play ou pela sua dificuldade excessiva, mas o que me chamou atenção e me fez escrever sobre este jogo foi o simples fato do jogo ser MUITO mas MUITO MONOTOMO já nos seus primeiros minutos. Após ver inúmeras análises do Death Stranding, decidi dar uma chance ao jogo, até por que o título vinha sendo aguardado pelos amantes de jogos a algum tempo.

    Kojima entrega em trama muito interessante, com gráficos de um mundo pós cataclisma muito bonito, mas isso é tudo no game.

    O modo online do jogo onde podemos fazer entregas, utilizar e deixar itens para outros jogadores e fato de construir um mundo colaborativo é bem interessante, mas não segura o entusiasmo do jogador.

    Após pouco mais de 2 horas jogando percebi que o jogo não era pra mim, e posso dizer sem sombra de dúvida, para mais 90% dos jogadores. Faltam inimigos, falta dinâmica e por fim vai faltar o entusiasmo do jogador, não consigo achar outra explicação para o Game ser indicado para o Jogo do Ano, a não ser como eu havia falado de ter sido um jogo feito para os críticos tendo inclusive o próprio Kojima incluído alguns deles no próprio jogo.

    Meu nome é Guilherme e sempre joguei games, tenho 36 anos e posso dizer que o que críticos disseram sobre o Death Stranding não ser um jogo para todos e que o jogador tem que ter mente aberta para o jogo, na verdade só não quiseram dizer com todas as letras que o jogo é muito chato.    … Expand
  13. PeaceMan
    Nov 20, 2019
    4
    The Game looks good but its just a completly Fantasy Game. Nothing makes sence and it feels just like a darker Final Fantasy Game.

    I wont buy it.
  14. tanguy360
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Death stranding est tellement unique et réussi que s'en est devenu a tel point un de mes jeux préférés et qui marquera ma vie de gamer a jamais. Que ca soit les musiques, sa réalisation, son histoire, son casting même son gameplay qui peut en rebuter plus d'un, a mon sens rien n'est a jeter. J'ai beaucoup de mal à lui trouver un défaut, j'ai trouvé que tout était cohérent. On peut parlerDeath stranding est tellement unique et réussi que s'en est devenu a tel point un de mes jeux préférés et qui marquera ma vie de gamer a jamais. Que ca soit les musiques, sa réalisation, son histoire, son casting même son gameplay qui peut en rebuter plus d'un, a mon sens rien n'est a jeter. J'ai beaucoup de mal à lui trouver un défaut, j'ai trouvé que tout était cohérent. On peut parler de Walking simulator, uber simulator ou ce que vous voulez, mais trouvez moi un seul créateur qui ai déjà eu le culot de faire ce que Kojima à fait avec ce jeu et aussi bien. J'ai ressenti la fatigue et la lourdeur des différents voyages sans pour autant en être lassé, j'ai même fait plusieurs livraisons secondaires juste pour pouvoir profiter des panoramas que le jeu m'offrait. Personnellement, c'est le seul jeu dans lequel j'ai préféré avoir des fins de voyage sur fond de musique que récolter de nouveaux items pour mieux avancer. Juste à penser à l'air de BB's theme j'ai des frissons. Pour moi cette œuvre mélange parfaitement jeux-vidéo et cinéma.
    Et enfin, quand on voit le premier trailer de 2016 puis ceux qui ont suivi, je ne comprenais pas du tout où ca allé m'emmener, et je me demandais de plus en plus si ce jeu finirait par avoir du sens. Et bien, après l'avoir fini j'ai été entièrement satisfait, j'ai même re-regarder le premeir trailer pour voir si celui-ci n'était pas incohérent et si ca collé avec le jeu fini, et bien évidemment c'est le cas.
    Merci Kojima pour ce chef-d'œuvre que je me referai juste pour les frissons qu'il me procure.    … Expand
  15. SaintMoonMoon
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, everyone complaining about how this game is just a walking simulator is just a moot point, walking simulators have been a genre of video games as long as video games have been around. Kojima managed to turn a very normal and straightforward genre and added a lot of nuance and thought to it to make it a lot more of a strategic and compelling game, in a way he reinvented theMasterpiece, everyone complaining about how this game is just a walking simulator is just a moot point, walking simulators have been a genre of video games as long as video games have been around. Kojima managed to turn a very normal and straightforward genre and added a lot of nuance and thought to it to make it a lot more of a strategic and compelling game, in a way he reinvented the genre to fit the style of game he wanted to make.… Expand
  16. VenomSnek
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game in 9 hours and made review, without even trying to understand the storyline, and not getting the true potential behind the gameplay. Who said that this game it's monotonous are probably just too lazy to play the game... Every trip is an other experience with new possibilities to get through the new obstacles at road, and game is not easy (if you don't agree, have you even got to hell mountain?). If you want to understand the story even better you just have to read some e-mails, and if you can't understand anything till your 9 hours of gameplay don't be worried, even people don't understand the reason behind the death stranding. If you prefer shooting, the game wasn't for sure for you from the very beggining, what could you expect from kojima? Metal gear solid weren't shooters, and in fact they also had a lot of cutscenes (especially first mgs games) and not that lot of shooting, they were also steady gameplays same as Death stranidng. So if you prefer shooters, the game wasn't for you from very beggining, and seriously, don't try to play hole game in 10 hours and write a review, with time the gameplay intensifies as hell, sneaking and running aaround mule-s with weapons, shooting down bt's, it gets really intresting in time, and story? when it starts you will know one thing, you're already addicted.
    And to all people who expected rough action gameplay, man don't the game is bs just because the game is not your style of gameplay, just write a review with saying that the game is not amazing for you and if you don't like it that means this game is **** You have to see that, there are people who love this kind of gameplay, and this game is perfect for them. And one more thing, don't expect too much, instead try to not expect nothing at all this way you will for sure not be dissapointed
    That's all i have to say, thank you for your patience    … Expand
  17. JVictorSC
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Incrível, fantástico, maravilhoso. Ancioso para o próximo game do Kojima.
  18. Parmalate
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Bom, divertido, interessante. Legal. Valeu. Beijos. Boa noite. Aaaaaaaaaaaa
  19. nglazarus
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    the gameplay I saw in the trailers was actually true............sooooo i don't feel cheated in no regards whatsoever, because that was the actual game in the first place, the start of the game (basically 2 hours) is actually pretty sloppy, but as you progress it actually gets very fascinating and you get the hang of it, you really like the accomplishment you make when you deliver thethe gameplay I saw in the trailers was actually true............sooooo i don't feel cheated in no regards whatsoever, because that was the actual game in the first place, the start of the game (basically 2 hours) is actually pretty sloppy, but as you progress it actually gets very fascinating and you get the hang of it, you really like the accomplishment you make when you deliver the packages or reach a destination. the story is basically like any other Kojima game, complex like f... but still interesting regardless (for people angry about the story being hard to understand try understanding dark souls without a wiki or a video about the lore) in the end the game deliver what Kojima said a while ago (i want to make something different surprise people with things that they have never seen in any other game) and he accomplished that.
    you should not have a hive mind about this game, just because people are dumb enough that they don't understand the meaning of original or unique (which by the way nothing is unique or original all the original things were created already in a technical way) so if you wanna immerse yourself in a world full of weird things and actually get to play something unique for once and not another shooter or open world with a quest every five minutes, give it a shot    … Expand
  20. unincipido
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    it is a game not for all people because is more relaxing, calm, and slow. but as a walking simulator is a fuking awesome walking simulator
  21. nandorimark
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Very emotional. One of the best game i have ever seen. Unexpected story, amazing open world region.
  22. Mardans
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Great game it's deserve more than 10/10 and game of the year 2019 Thank you genius kojima
  23. DouglLas
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    This game is very unique in it's mechanics and proposal (Fedex simulator post-apocalyptic with online "stranding", and survivor mechanics).
    In terms of it's technical level, is fuc***g amazing. Graphics, motion capture, soundtrack, movement and animation, ambience, really all AMAZING stuff.
    The fails are in the way the story is presented and the gameplay, altough it has a very cool story    This game is very unique in it's mechanics and proposal (Fedex simulator post-apocalyptic with online "stranding", and survivor mechanics).
    In terms of it's technical level, is fuc***g amazing. Graphics, motion capture, soundtrack, movement and animation, ambience, really all AMAZING stuff.

    The fails are in the way the story is presented and the gameplay, altough it has a very cool story with a lot of interesting concepts, it fails to develope it's world building in an interesting way to the player, you don't' do stuff, you are told by other characters....basically exposition after exposition, so much so, that even your character's past is told to you by someone else in the form of exposition!

    The second thing is the gameplay, in the beginning everything is actually very interesting, you have to learn the most basic thing in a game, to walk! tha'st actually interesting, as the game progresses new mechanics are presented but, EVERYTHING never goes past the most surface - easiest level: walking, climbing, traversing the world, fighting, shooting, survivor mechanics, are all minimum, theres nothing complex, a lot of mechanics that have no real meanning, impact in the gameplay. One example: your boots can waste their durability, when that happens you will bleed, and you can die from losing too much blood, that's an interesting survivor mechanic, but guees what, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN EXTRA PAIR OF BOOTS! There are many other exampels that goes the same way, a cool idea that is trivialized by the own game!!

    The game it's interesting but at the same time is not enough to be great or fails in areas that it really shouldn't. I can only hope that Sony and other big studios don't give up on weird ideas and different games because of this one.    … Expand
  24. Dranguet
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Deaht Stranding es una basura de mierda aburrida, un juego super aburrido y repetitivo, que lo único que haces es caminar entregando paquetes de aquí para allá! No le recomiendo a nadie comprar este juego! No se en que etaba pensado Hideo Kojima cuando creo este juego.
  25. jforcegames
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    Not impressed at all. CS are graphically intense but just not a fun game with good game mechanics
  26. SpyJackFlack
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Is about the Journey

    I just finished Death Stranding today and I must say it was an amazing journey. Death Stranding breaks the mold of a “normal” game and introduces a new genre that no one asks for but we all need to experience. Death Stranding is like an abstract painting, full of metaphors and symbols depicting politics, religion and the power of human connection. It was a nice    Is about the Journey

    I just finished Death Stranding today and I must say it was an amazing journey. Death Stranding breaks the mold of a “normal” game and introduces a new genre that no one asks for but we all need to experience. Death Stranding is like an abstract painting, full of metaphors and symbols depicting politics, religion and the power of human connection. It was a nice change of pace from all of the popular Shooter game. I enjoyed exploring its gorgeous landscapes when doing missions while listening to the carefully thought out soundtrack. I strong believe that Death Stranding may not be for everyone, but this is no doubt a GOTY contender. Acting performance, graphics, soundtrack, story and dialog all contributed for an emotional ending.    … Expand
  27. Crazysmokin
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The slow burn is just what I wanted in a game. The setting, environments, story , music and unique gameplay are absolutely great. And the gameplay is surprisingly fun. Probably my favorite open world game to date. This is not for people who only like action filled repetitive shooters. This game is for the open-minded thoughtful players
  28. Eplock722
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Finally an original game after years that is capable of touching your emotions. It's not for everyone, especially if you are searching a shooter game.
  29. SilverCry
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Just completed the game last night.( not many side quests I'll complete them next week) This game is excruciatingly frustrating, the graphics are surreal and the story, it just blew my mind. I still didn't get some things. But I started enjoying the journey. Getting things for each delivery, going to different landscapes. The ending made me realize just what a masterpiece this game is!Just completed the game last night.( not many side quests I'll complete them next week) This game is excruciatingly frustrating, the graphics are surreal and the story, it just blew my mind. I still didn't get some things. But I started enjoying the journey. Getting things for each delivery, going to different landscapes. The ending made me realize just what a masterpiece this game is!
    And the soundtrack just hits you in the Feels in this desolate landscape. Constantly reminding you how lonely this world is. I was so happy to see the bridges built by other players. It just made me think that I'm not alone.    … Expand
  30. restlessshell
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I'll admit this game was very slow to start. However once you get to episode 3 that is when the game begins.
    The game is extremely immersive and can be action packed if that's the game style you prefer.
    You have the option to do deliveries where you deal with bad guys or do ones that avoid them. I love that this game lets you go anywhere you can see in this map with very unique    I'll admit this game was very slow to start. However once you get to episode 3 that is when the game begins.
    The game is extremely immersive and can be action packed if that's the game style you prefer.
    You have the option to do deliveries where you deal with bad guys or do ones that avoid them.
    I love that this game lets you go anywhere you can see in this map with very unique utilities never seen before in a open world game.

    The story was the first thing that drew my attention to this game and it did not disappoint! The details and imagination is truly original. You can progress through the story quickly or be immersed in rebuilding america.
    To me that's what makes this game amazing. You choose your experience be it slow or fast paced.    … Expand
  31. SolidSnake1998
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor es la historia y su sistema Online, hace que no te sientas solo en un juego solitario, recibí lo que esperaba la verdad, siento que las criticas que van al Ataque son porque no les gusta que se hable bien de kojima y directamente se compraron un juego que no es su tipo en parte es su culpa por hacerlo triple AAA, pero vamos a mi no me gustan ciertas comidas y no quiere decir que sean malas, es lo mismo si criticara minecraft no es mi tipo de juego, pero es un gran juego sanbox, los que jugaron los metal gear creo que les encantara el juego, creo que los que van al ataque se lo compraron porque decian cosas buenas del mgs y se llevaron por eso sin jugar ninguno o muy poco a un solo titulo, sin saber que este no era su tipo de juego.
    mucho jugador solo de fifa y cod por aqui...    … Expand
  32. Claulo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Unique sensations. Gameplay is gorgeous, and the story only push you to play more and more.
  33. aemich
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    The game is a paradigm shift for the industry and pushes boundaries like few other games. It is an absolute must-play for gaming aficionados. Some people will find it tedious, but I actually found it peaceful, entertaining and unbelievably rewarding. Having put 100s of hours into games like Elite this 'tedium' pales in comparison. The story, the art design, and my GOD the soundtrack areThe game is a paradigm shift for the industry and pushes boundaries like few other games. It is an absolute must-play for gaming aficionados. Some people will find it tedious, but I actually found it peaceful, entertaining and unbelievably rewarding. Having put 100s of hours into games like Elite this 'tedium' pales in comparison. The story, the art design, and my GOD the soundtrack are all ASTOUNDING.

    My only real complaint is that even on the hardest difficulty the game is way too easy, the combat in its entirety is really not great. I feel the best way to playthrough this game is to avoid it entirely, which sits well within the games lore. Running from BTs and stealthing through sections even though reasonability blasting through it and fighting would be much 'easier' makes for better gameplay.    … Expand
  34. Nenad222
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    It is fantastishe! I like collecting the rocks! Feck yeay!
    so fantastishe!
    Too cool for playing! I like to play with my dog to!

    He likes it a lot!
  35. aIIiwannado
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Особенно хорошим вышел сюжет, так что 10 и только 10. Так же прекраснаы музыка и атмосфера. Уникальный геймплей,что не даст заскучать . You can see a lot of haters or fanboys voting without play the game
  36. Denermr
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing game . There is no one like this . The industry need this . Congrats Kojima
  37. D3viantAssassin
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freakingThis game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freaking amazing, probably one of the best on the ps4. I love how this game opened my eyes from the very first minute of playtime as I wasn't expecting this much complexity and attention to detail. The mechanics of the game is what makes it fun, as there are so many things you have to be aware of along your journey, especially the equipment and paths you take as they can vary dramatically depending on terrain and situation. Its not as simple as walking form point a to point b so it isn't boring at all, quite the contrary its very fun and has got me hooked. Finally a game that stands out and isn't the same old looter shooter kind of game. I have soaked numerous hours into the game already. To me this is actually way better than the Jedi fallen order game that i just bought. I ditched it already to play more of this because to me this is better in almost every way including the story. So Thank-you kojima productions for this masterpiece!… Expand
  38. As1413
    Nov 20, 2019
    10

    The game is a masterpiece! this meditativeness, the plot, music, characters, and especially Cliff -are divine 10/10!
  39. PiPiKaN
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    El juego es horrible, falla en todo como juego ...... no divierte , los encargos son repetitivos hasta decir basta , la historia llega un punto en la que se vuelve la típica ida de olla de kojima. El juego te da logros a casco porro sin ton ni son ... es mas el ultimo logro te lo dan al pasarte el juego y he podido ver que solo lo tiene un 3.8% de la gente .... entonces de donde salenEl juego es horrible, falla en todo como juego ...... no divierte , los encargos son repetitivos hasta decir basta , la historia llega un punto en la que se vuelve la típica ida de olla de kojima. El juego te da logros a casco porro sin ton ni son ... es mas el ultimo logro te lo dan al pasarte el juego y he podido ver que solo lo tiene un 3.8% de la gente .... entonces de donde salen tantos 10 ? de donde ? como podéis opinar y otorgar una valoración si solo somos a día de hoy un 3.8% de los usuarios los que nos hemos acabado este bodrio ? la ultima de parte del juego son cinemáticas encadenadas una tras otra y ya puedes soltar el mando porque te las vas comer sin tener que hacer nada mas. Kojima eres un estafador y jamas en mi vida volveré a pagar por un juego tuyo ....... ahora entiendo por que te tiraron a patadas de konami .... querías hacer estas chorradas y ellos no te dejaban ...... Si estas leyendo esto por favor usa tu dinero en cualquier cosa menos en esta perdida inmensa de tiempo haciendo de repartidor de pizzas (no es broma hay misiones de repartir pizzas en el juego) .... Aléjate de esta bazofia de juego.… Expand
  40. Kipper
    Nov 20, 2019
    6
    Death Stranding certainly isn't for everyone; a game that perhaps would have been better served as a movie. I'd describe it as an open-world adventure game. The basic premise is to carry cargo from point A to B, and by doing so you will reconnect America by adding said points onto a network once you reach them. It doesn't sound too interesting, and that's because unfortunately, it's not.Death Stranding certainly isn't for everyone; a game that perhaps would have been better served as a movie. I'd describe it as an open-world adventure game. The basic premise is to carry cargo from point A to B, and by doing so you will reconnect America by adding said points onto a network once you reach them. It doesn't sound too interesting, and that's because unfortunately, it's not. 90% of the actual gameplay is spent travelling across a visually stunning but empty world, trying not to damage your cargo, eventually arriving at a terminal (which all look exactly the same) to submit your cargo whilst someone praises you via a hologram. Occasionally you'll come across other player's objects (ladders, bridges, etc.) to help you along your travels, which works really well. The other 10% is spent in menus or stealth sections where you can sneak past the invisible BTs with the help of your Odradek. This translates as: crouch walking around ghosts. These sections are quite easy, as the BTs can't see you, and will only react if you touch them or make too much noise. In fact, the whole game is surprisingly easy. I played on hard and died a total of five times, three of which only happened because the throwing mechanics in a certain boss fight were so terrible. The only other time you'll get any action is when you run into Mules; run-of-the-mill enemy patrols that will attempt to steal your cargo, described in the game as "cargo junkies" (it's as dumb as it sounds), or boss fights which are sometimes quite cool, albeit repetitive. There's a certain part in a boss fight towards the end that I presume is supposed to be epic and meaningful but in reality can only be described as laughable. As in, I actually laughed at how ridiculous the whole scenario was.

    The story is what carries this game for the most part. Kojima is a fantastic storyteller and it's clear that a great amount of effort went into the story alongside an amazing celebrity cast. There are over nine hours of potential cutscenes that take you on an intriguing adventure and whilst some parts feel needlessly confusing, overall, it is quite brilliant. However, it certainly isn't without it's flaws. Besides the occasional moments of pretentiousness, awkward dialogue, and ASMR chewing, some parts of the story just don't really make sense. I found a few minor plotholes that have bugged me since discovering them. But the overall premise of reconnecting America, whilst sounding good in theory, doesn't really make much sense in this game's world. Whenever anyone dies and their body isn't properly destroyed, it will cause a 'voidout', destroying everything around it and leaving a huge crater in the ground. There is also a powerful terrorist force actively nuking populated areas in an attempt to cause an early extinction. With that in mind, it makes no sense to attempt to 'rebuild' anything given how easily it can crumble back down. Kojima stated that this game is partially in response to Trump's wall and Brexit, and how we should be bringing people together rather than dividing them (the rope and the stick) - a message most of us can get behind. However, the game insists on a numeric like count on other player's online objects. In a time where so many people feel disconnected by social media, having this system seems rather backwards. Rather than helping our fellow players because we want to, we're instead gathering likes for it, which makes it feel far less genuine.

    Overall, it pains me to say that I didn't particularly enjoy Death Stranding. Whilst the visuals are stunning and the story is rich and interesting, the online interaction is really cool - all complimented by a great soundtrack, the gameplay is tedious beyond belief - made up purely of fetch side quests that I would often skip in other games. Incredibly unrewarding all around and featuring lazy stealth sections and uninspired action. I had high hopes for this game knowing that Kojima had free reign without being restrained by Konami. But now I wonder, despite all the bad, if Konami has had more positive input into his games than we thought. Death Stranding feels like what happens when nobody speaks up and every idea is thrown into a game regardless of whether it actually makes it better or not. Kojima has said that Kojima Productions will be making films in the future, and whilst I may crave another 00s Metal Gear Solid-type game, after playing Death Stranding I encourage them to step into filmmaking territory. If Death Stranding were a movie people would have probably enjoyed it a lot more. I went into this game knowing that it wouldn't be for everyone, and that to me was a good thing. But now I'm left wondering who it actually is for.    … Expand
  41. legoguru2000
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    Kojima is a great developer but its clear he needs supervision so as to stay on focus as to what a video game should be. While most publishers are not artistic enough Kojima is the opposite and its shows in this masterful but unsatisfying delivery man simulator.

    Death Stranding’s mechanics may set new standards in gaming such as the one for keeping your balance and management of    Kojima is a great developer but its clear he needs supervision so as to stay on focus as to what a video game should be. While most publishers are not artistic enough Kojima is the opposite and its shows in this masterful but unsatisfying delivery man simulator.

    Death Stranding’s mechanics may set new standards in gaming such as the one for keeping your balance and management of resources but unless you like a game about a UPS delivery man in a post-supernatural apocalypse America then best to pass on this.

    I hate to write this because I had high hopes for Kojima's first SONY game, but he's blown it. The next game should be great if SONY has someone overseeing Kojima so as to keep him on task with making a great video game and not just an artistic video game.

    UPDATE: I've seen far too many make excuses for Kojima's Death Stranding. This is not a good video game. It scores high in every area you would expect for a video game except for game play loop which is critical to a video games success. Death Stranding would have been better as a multi-chapter highly interactive exclusive play-station movie then a video game. There’s a reason its highly rated by the official critics but not with the audience and that’s because critics are either Kojima worshipers and will declare as a masterpiece anything the guy puts out or they are so burnt out on gaming that anything that’s not like a typical video game that is also not buggy is good in their eyes. Had any other studio made this game it would not have scored near as high.

    A video game NEEDS a good game play loop and that’s something that Death Stranding is seriously lacking and that’s why its an excessively long and painful slog thru a beautiful world with damn near perfect characters and story.    … Expand
  42. JoshBrando
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    If you wanna really known how good is Death Stranding just read the user's bad reviews. Just a bunch of **** kids who spread hate on internet. Play this game, embrace the message and enjoy the ride.
  43. MartyGabrielus
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Death stranding, um dos melhores e mais criativos jogos da geração, com história e personagens marcantes, gameplay e mecânicas inovadoras, trilha Sonora incrível, recomendo, mais nem todo mundo irar gostar, muito lento e talvez algumas pessoas achem cansativo, mais adorei e não achei. Nota 10!
  44. andyzan
    Nov 20, 2019
    3
    Storyline is good, gameplay is boring.... People pay 60 dollars play this game instead watching the CG.
  45. Xenodiac
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Astonishing game. This may be the greatest game of the decade. It has a colossal open world with amazing diversity in its lands, from mountainous grassy plains, desert and even tundra. It is deeply satisfying to trek the land with your cargo and other equipment and feel truly free. Though, the game is slow in the beginning, it very quickly pulls you into its immersive environment. TheAstonishing game. This may be the greatest game of the decade. It has a colossal open world with amazing diversity in its lands, from mountainous grassy plains, desert and even tundra. It is deeply satisfying to trek the land with your cargo and other equipment and feel truly free. Though, the game is slow in the beginning, it very quickly pulls you into its immersive environment. The story is superb. Shrouded in mystery yet somehow you feel interwoven with it. If you are patient and open to exploration, this experience is for you. 10/10.… Expand
  46. Fer0182
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Mejor de lo que pensaba, recomendado, si lo tuyo es el FIFA o el cod pues mejor olvídate.
  47. nonamewolf
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad and joyful.
    Gameplay-wise it's a hell of an emotional ride too. There were sequences when I hated the game and totally loved it, I felt full emotional spectre during this 40-hour campaign, crying at the end of it, and I simply cannot put anything else apart from 10, because this game soaked me wet and had me laughing my ass off, I felt anxious during BT sequences and I was stricken by these long beautiful cutscenes.
    The online is amazing too, because you will never be haunter by griefers and everyone online is participating in making this open world better, even though it's just a game. I truly believe that this game will make you better as a person afterwards, if you will understand the need of it of course.    … Expand
  48. ThisGameSuck
    Nov 20, 2019
    1
    This game is pee pee bad. Do not buy. It is not an epic experience at all, it is simply a delivery service simulator ridden with bugs and Monster energy drinks.
  49. fz_vr
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Yes it’s a delivery simulator. When I try to avoid BT area, I can always find other players’ safe path. When I fight with BT, other players help me by providing weapons. When I find that some route is difficult, there is always someone help me by building bridges and other buildings. When I run out of resources, there is someone donating resource to me.
    When I feel hard to deliver a    Yes it’s a delivery simulator. When I try to avoid BT area, I can always find other players’ safe path. When I fight with BT, other players help me by providing weapons. When I find that some route is difficult, there is always someone help me by building bridges and other buildings. When I run out of resources, there is someone donating resource to me.
    When I feel hard to deliver a parcel, there is someone deliver the parcel for me. So, I also create new path, create buildings, donate weapons and resources, deliver lost parcels for other players. And I got a lot of thumb up from other players. This is the real content of this game, alone while connected. Those who give 0/10 reviews are those who never connected with others. In this game, if you never help others, others never help you. Or maybe they just never really started the game, just stop in the first few hours (which are three long tutorial levels).    … Expand
  50. SIdefx2000
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Love the open world environment, great story, attention to detail an great graphics.
  51. rubenlaino
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding è un validissimo gestionale! Quindi può piacere solo a chi piace il genere. Il tutto condito da una trama di alto livello gestito da una regia d'eccellenza.
  52. Wiigy
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    While this game is definitely not for everyone, I loved every minute of it. Kojima created a game where the main antagonist is the environment. Accepting a delivery and planning your route, as well as what to bring, is a very fun gameplay loop (for me). Expanding the chiral network allows you to build structures to make your trip easier. This is where the multiplayer aspect kicks in. YouWhile this game is definitely not for everyone, I loved every minute of it. Kojima created a game where the main antagonist is the environment. Accepting a delivery and planning your route, as well as what to bring, is a very fun gameplay loop (for me). Expanding the chiral network allows you to build structures to make your trip easier. This is where the multiplayer aspect kicks in. You will never see another player, but you will encounter structures, signs and vehicles left behind by them. When you use these items you give other players likes, and that’s it. These likes have no impact on the game but helping other people and seeing your likes go up becomes addicting. I would not recommend everyone to go out and buy this game but definitely check out some videos before making up your mind. It’s a one of a kind experience.… Expand
  53. Orichalcon
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Yeah I get it, people find it "boring". In todays society these types of games are shunned for not being instantly gratifying. It's such a tragic set of circumstances in my humble opinion.

    This game is really an amazing experience if you embrace it for what it is, which is a simulated sci fi experience, in which you immerse yourself into the role of Sam Bridges on his journey through    Yeah I get it, people find it "boring". In todays society these types of games are shunned for not being instantly gratifying. It's such a tragic set of circumstances in my humble opinion.

    This game is really an amazing experience if you embrace it for what it is, which is a simulated sci fi experience, in which you immerse yourself into the role of Sam Bridges on his journey through the world in a bid to understand and unravel the mystery of the death stranding.

    I won't put any spoilers here, suffice to say the game does an amazing job of really making you feel like your journeys to deliver items of importance are impactful and whilst the game is linear, I still got an amazing amount of satisfaction planning my trips to avoid perilious situations, and ensuring I had the relative tools at hand to combat the terrain I was planning to navigate.

    Maybe this isn't for everyone, but in no way shape or form is it bad. To some it may be boring, granted, but for the people who this game was made for, and for those that can appreciate the amount of detail and love that was poured into making this title, it really is a diamond in the rough that deserves the respect of gamers around the world.

    I hope games like this, and those such as Detroit aren't canned because of the narrowmindedness of our current generation. Otherwise we'll end up having nothing but COD clones and FIFA for eternity. I dread the thought.    … Expand
  54. Montella
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so disappointed of this game i will not write any more reviews... It is so over-hyped.. not only it is super boring and repetitive after 10 hours of gameplay but the story is not so perfect as claimed...

    At the end you will realize, everything was useless because it was deus ex machina at all. Nothing else matters.

    Final boss fight with higgs is just super akward - even worse than that famous StarTrek "worse fight"    … Expand
  55. Humppa
    Nov 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -Beautiful, but barren world
    -Extremely poor pacing, excessive travelling from excessive cutscene to excessive cutscene.
    -Unnecessarily over-the-top story, with a very basic message.(Nowhere near HK:s earlier work)
    -Social Media-aspect.(late to the party?)

    Verdict: "New Genre"=Desert Bus with cutscenes on Instagram    … Expand
  56. seventhobject
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    От всей души я желаю тем животным, что поставили этой игре столь низкие оценки - всего самого худшего. Я не хочу ничего говорить по поводу игры. Мем "годзима гений" себя оправдал. Это игра не про инновационный геймплей, котррый все посчитали скучным, эта игра о людях для людей.
    Лично я от всего этого пустил слезу. Однозначно 10/10. Мастхэв к прохождению    От всей души я желаю тем животным, что поставили этой игре столь низкие оценки - всего самого худшего. Я не хочу ничего говорить по поводу игры. Мем "годзима гений" себя оправдал. Это игра не про инновационный геймплей, котррый все посчитали скучным, эта игра о людях для людей.
    Лично я от всего этого пустил слезу. Однозначно 10/10. Мастхэв к прохождению
  57. thegamefox93
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Very intrigued with this game 5 hours in. Cant wait to see the rest. So far the gameplay seems scarce, but its adding more elements to gameplay as i progress and the story is fascinating
  58. Elicitus
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    +story,graphic,physics and gameplay
    -The first 5 hours are not really exciting
  59. Shuffur
    Nov 20, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. - Aburrido, tedioso, físicas malas, lineal, IA pobre, cero creatividad, cero terror, mundo vacío, poca creatividad y originalidad, combates repetitivos, sigilo rebuscado, aburrido y más aburrido. (10 horas jugadas, no pude seguir adelante con el juego) + Cinemáticas y los actores.… Expand
  60. GreenGreg
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This is a very meditative and atmospheric game. I love that visual design, sound, and narrative.
  61. k4vendetta
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Gaming for over 35 years & this is so rare
    A Master Piece by Kojima & his team!
    I can relate on so many levels both imagination wise & in part in realness. Inspiration & imagination has created something unique & special. It may take time to get into this game but once you get the message and the deep story you are hooked. The connection & empathy really is needed in the real world as    Gaming for over 35 years & this is so rare
    A Master Piece by Kojima & his team!
    I can relate on so many levels both imagination wise & in part in realness.
    Inspiration & imagination has created something unique & special.
    It may take time to get into this game but once you get the message and the deep story you are hooked.
    The connection & empathy really is needed in the real world as well as in the gaming world.
    The industry needs a major change in gaming and this adds to that change.

    For way to long due to shareholders & money grabbing CEO'S has held back way too much innovation and talent that is need so badly in the gaming industry.
    In truth in the majority of gaming all we have had instead is years of nothing but Rinse & Repeat games and micro transactions.
    A Breath Of Fresh Air once you get the meaning behind the game, even if the gameplay can seem a chore- It is meant to be that is part of the message.
    Take Note Game Developers !
    Just think what can be done with the next generation of developers and consoles gaming market.    … Expand
  62. Demana
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Completed and have to say was very disappointing. Glorified UPS delivery game followed by the longest cut scenes I've ever experience in any game. Feel the reviews are only this high due to Hideo's legacy and name. Such a shame for such a great video game producer.
  63. Sleivs
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is a very controversial game. I really love it, but wouldn't recommend it easily:

    Pros are amazing graphics, sound, atmosphere, story, message of the game itself (rebuilding America) Cons are it can easily be found VERY boring. It's basically about moving from point A to point B, with a lot of backtracking. If you fall in love with Sam Bridges, then it's a great game.    Death Stranding is a very controversial game. I really love it, but wouldn't recommend it easily:

    Pros are amazing graphics, sound, atmosphere, story, message of the game itself (rebuilding America)

    Cons are it can easily be found VERY boring. It's basically about moving from point A to point B, with a lot of backtracking.

    If you fall in love with Sam Bridges, then it's a great game. But if you don't, you would not feel any fun from the game.    … Expand
  64. TheRealKyson
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    You don't need to go in open minded, you just need to understand what this game is before ever picking up the controller. This title is sold as being something different, a new genre, and that's exactly what it is. My experience with the game was like picking up a book I've never read, turning straight to the middle pages and trying to figure out what's happened in the chapters that I'veYou don't need to go in open minded, you just need to understand what this game is before ever picking up the controller. This title is sold as being something different, a new genre, and that's exactly what it is. My experience with the game was like picking up a book I've never read, turning straight to the middle pages and trying to figure out what's happened in the chapters that I've skipped. You wont understand what's going on, you won't know what anything means, but the more you progress, the more things will unfold. Yes there is a lot of traversal (mainly walking), but that's the point. Being alone, crossing the beautiful but dangerous landscape, dealing with the inevitable tedium ..... that's what this game is supposed to be. Play it for what it is, and don't go in expecting it to make sense. Only then will you know how to enjoy this masterpiece.… Expand
  65. malmarius
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Beutifull, immersive and stunningly delivered.
    Every couple of hours you get new items that not only change how yo play but also how you plan each trip.
    An interesting community connection that creates a constant feeling of teamwork and growth. If you want to experience a strong story that wil transport you away, a game so polished that big developers should be ashamed at the state they    Beutifull, immersive and stunningly delivered.
    Every couple of hours you get new items that not only change how yo play but also how you plan each trip.
    An interesting community connection that creates a constant feeling of teamwork and growth.
    If you want to experience a strong story that wil transport you away, a game so polished that big developers should be ashamed at the state they release games these days, get Death Stranding.
    take your time, its not a speedrunner game and it will consume many hours but its worth every second and every cent.    … Expand
  66. Vazic
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
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  67. JoyfulGopher
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This is an incredible game - a social statement on the theme of unity of people. Genius!
  68. CaptainGatsby
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    There's something oddly calming while exploring the world as an Amazon Prime delivery man.
  69. AbuDhabiDoo
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Change... we fear change. Scrub nuggets that couldn't get past episode two are the only ones hating. Freshest game in years
  70. Snake8707
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    I’m about 15 hours into the game. I’m at the start of chapter four. The story is intriguing and dramatic. The gameplay won’t pull every gamer in. I found myself wanting to help others by building helpful routes to complete missions. I think this game is out to teach us that alone we struggle but together we progress. It’s a very cool game... just be patient with it.
  71. mGedona
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    Trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash trash teash the most easy game in the world walking and walk and walk with empty world
  72. GhosTzXXz
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Overview :- Deathstranding is a game which will not put a smile on your face , its not a fun game in any sense , let it be Story , Cutscenes or characters , Let it be gameplay or let it be the score . This is the game which will take you in DEEP WATERS . It will force you to think and THINK DEEP . The concept and scenarios of this game are one of the best if not the best . I absolutely andOverview :- Deathstranding is a game which will not put a smile on your face , its not a fun game in any sense , let it be Story , Cutscenes or characters , Let it be gameplay or let it be the score . This is the game which will take you in DEEP WATERS . It will force you to think and THINK DEEP . The concept and scenarios of this game are one of the best if not the best . I absolutely and positively loved the game (Not a kojima fanboy) and would like to give few points on why i think so .

    1) The Concept :- This is a well thought and twisted concept . This a concept not much people will like coz most of the people playing games these days are little ponys . This game is deep , dark , and Unpredictable . hats off to the minds behind this game .

    2) Characters & Art :- I love games who has good characters , with great backstory story and amazing acting . this game has it all and its dark . Acting , animation and art is off the chars . The game has seriously great villans with mindblowing voice acting . Everything in this game will start making sense as you progress . Yoji Shinkawa has to be thanked for all this .

    3) Story & Scenario :- Story will keep you guessing and wondering , it will make you think . The scenarios are so freaking good , and they blend in story effortlessly . Every dialog every word will will mean something . especially after finishing the game if you go back and watch the cutscenes , it will blow your mind .

    4) Gameplay & The World :- Gameplay is little unbalanced and sloppy . only reason most of the players will leave the game unfinished . As far as the the world is concerned this is the exact type of world which suits for the game (Empty) . In between nothing you are delivering stuff , overcoming harsh terrain , and rather unimpressive enemies . its rewarding in its own way . You have to find joy in it , if you did the gameplay can be appreciated .

    Rating :- 9.5/10

    Regards :- GhosTzXXz (PSN)    … Expand
  73. gonghai
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    After 40 hours of customs clearance, watching the film for 8 hours; he should go to make a movie instead of making a game.
  74. Hagal
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Death stranding strands to be The most misinterpreted game in memory, not because it is as unlogical and wierd sa they say. But because they didnt give it a fair chance. Even reviewers I usually agree with apparently havent given DS a chance. Its not for everyone, that is true, but during chapter 3 I understood that its truly, in my perspective, a masterpiece, for me. Best investment thisDeath stranding strands to be The most misinterpreted game in memory, not because it is as unlogical and wierd sa they say. But because they didnt give it a fair chance. Even reviewers I usually agree with apparently havent given DS a chance. Its not for everyone, that is true, but during chapter 3 I understood that its truly, in my perspective, a masterpiece, for me. Best investment this year. Its about deep lore, mysterious characters and the challenge of the journey. How do you face the obstacles on your way? How can people help each other? What should you need to make it to the goal? If you are not focused enough, the problems that creates will be on you... Its all very impressively woven together, in a world filled with "aaah" moments. The ones referring to wierdness and unlogical reasons might be stuck in the wierd promo footage realesed before release or simply lack the simple intelligence/willpower to understand a basic scenery explained to them. Its just a damn good game.… Expand
  75. Decoy204
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So I played it and love it, definitely not for everone. now that the game has been out for a few weeks I can experience what kojima intended it to be. I love all the themes. People are not going to understand the game if they just see it a a "delivery simulator" the story is awesome the gameplay is simple. People will not understand this game if they don't have an open mid. One of theSo I played it and love it, definitely not for everone. now that the game has been out for a few weeks I can experience what kojima intended it to be. I love all the themes. People are not going to understand the game if they just see it a a "delivery simulator" the story is awesome the gameplay is simple. People will not understand this game if they don't have an open mid. One of the greatest game iv ever played.… Expand
  76. DOOKIE87
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    Just a boring walking simulator. Pretty disappointed with kojima on this one. While it's definitely his type of game it still feels that he lost part if himself and his vision with this. Definitely not up to his calibur of game.
  77. hma1480277
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima designed a masterpiece of a game in Death Stranding. Many people will not understand what's the meaning of the first 10 grueling hours of gameplay since it represents both the loneliness and selfishness Sam has embraced as a way of life in which he is considered to be an excellent delivery man, but nothing more than that. He acts alone, and he carries his own burden, he takesHideo Kojima designed a masterpiece of a game in Death Stranding. Many people will not understand what's the meaning of the first 10 grueling hours of gameplay since it represents both the loneliness and selfishness Sam has embraced as a way of life in which he is considered to be an excellent delivery man, but nothing more than that. He acts alone, and he carries his own burden, he takes advantage of what others can offer to him. When the game switches gears Sam becomes a person connected to everyone else, giving his life for a noble purpose, and seeing how selfless acts change the lives of others. I wish people who didn't understand the game at first would give the game a second chance, since it is more than just a game -it's a piece of art.… Expand
  78. Spiderpunk1984
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Hideo kojima You Are A Genius When Making Video Games
    Happy To Hear About The 9 Nominations For Death Stranding
  79. LOLCRAFT56
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    lla mejor pelicula interactiva del año, con un apartado sonoro y unas actuaciones de voz, simplemente hermosas, recomendada para todos aquellos que les guste ver peliculas de kojima en youtube
  80. Muk8b
    Nov 19, 2019
    2
    My experiencie make me view this game as a pshysics-based hiking simulator with good concepts but bad integration of them into the game such as a boring/lifeless open-world with an IA Pretty bad and dumb of the few mobs that you are gonna cross (just throw them some blood granades and thats it) the backtracking lacks too. Even so it could had been an interesting experience to play if itMy experiencie make me view this game as a pshysics-based hiking simulator with good concepts but bad integration of them into the game such as a boring/lifeless open-world with an IA Pretty bad and dumb of the few mobs that you are gonna cross (just throw them some blood granades and thats it) the backtracking lacks too. Even so it could had been an interesting experience to play if it wasn't buried by a pretencious and overly convoluted story that tryes so hard but fails so it gets buried in more stuff like a budget of 100M invested in an odissey of cutscenes,indie bands and monster energy drinks to make her look more appealing. But if the basic concepts and plot are superflous that 100M in cutscenes,ost and high quality animations it make it just worse and less appealing.
    This last days some people say that a game doesnt have to be fun to be good. I kinda agree,sometimes you are not playing a game and having "fun" but yet feeling enwrapped by another kind of feelings and emotions strong enough to keep you playing. So to finish this review i'll say that a good game has to be captivating to be good and sadly death stranding it wasnt captivating for me it was the opposite.
    Pd: sorry for tha bad grammar im not an english native speaker.    … Expand
  81. Fwtaras97
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    1:awesome music
    2:awesome script
    3:awesome performing
    4:awesome gameplay

    this game is a masterpiece but it's not perfect you like it or hate it, being angry at your own visual parent is not for everyone because it is not something the average person has become accustomed to
  82. Icebeamer
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    It’s so refreshing to play something different than the usual AAA. Beautifully crafted game with incredible music, acting and story. Boring gun gameplay, but the fighting just feels like it’s not meant to be part of the core gameplay. Enjoy it at face value and don’t go in with too many expectations, just let yourself get immersed in this new and different game universe.
  83. RoninZabuza
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Really different and fun game, not a super action packed game but more on the cinematic story telling side and that’s what I like.
  84. Saskeuchia
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best Games i have ever played story and graphics are great!i play it for 30 hours!
  85. Utrexx
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Half the people here don't understand this game, it's clear Metacritic is just Call of Duty-loving fanboys who don't appreciate something that breaks the mold. A stellar experience, unlike anything I've ever played. Incredible music, interesting gameplay and breathtaking story. MUST PLAY!
  86. Jamnater
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    After years of this game being shrouded in mystery and strange creepy imagery I have to say it reached all my expectations and more. The games focus on story and exploration is refreshing and definitely needed in today's market, the story is phenomenal with twists I didn't see coming and a beautiful landscape to explore and build in. The social strand system works amazingly well with youAfter years of this game being shrouded in mystery and strange creepy imagery I have to say it reached all my expectations and more. The games focus on story and exploration is refreshing and definitely needed in today's market, the story is phenomenal with twists I didn't see coming and a beautiful landscape to explore and build in. The social strand system works amazingly well with you and other players constantly helping each other and giving and receiving likes for doing so. The music is also spectacular with a gripping and varied soundtrack that fits perfectly in this world.… Expand
  87. Escobar3501
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I dont understand all the hate i feel like most people who put negative reviews played alittle or not at all. The more you play this the more intriguing it becomes maybe it isnt for everyone but this game deserves a better score than the one its recieving currently the actors in this game are amazing. From Norman reedus to Mads Mickelson. Even the voice actors like Troy Baker do an amazing job.
  88. MrZhangetsu
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    The first 2 hours made me feel uneasy because I just didn't understand it and the gameplay loop seemed shallow, but I decided to push on and persevere and I'm glad I did because eventually something just clicked and I was having fun. I was running from one place to another, cramming as much in my backpack as possible, taking out the occasional package thief and avoiding the mysterious BTs.The first 2 hours made me feel uneasy because I just didn't understand it and the gameplay loop seemed shallow, but I decided to push on and persevere and I'm glad I did because eventually something just clicked and I was having fun. I was running from one place to another, cramming as much in my backpack as possible, taking out the occasional package thief and avoiding the mysterious BTs. Death Stranding isn't a masterpiece by any means but it definitely is something different and worth checking out at the very least.… Expand
  89. xelby
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    It's a genius game with a cinematic plot. Very beautiful graphics.

    Это гениальная игра с кинематографическим сюжетом. Очень красивая графика, особенно эффектны лица персонажей.
  90. Adorableloli
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    Me faz dormir a noite por causa da gameplay patética de anda igual mongol pelos canto
    Its nice game for sleep nigth
  91. Truko
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    El juego es una poronga, las primeras dos horas son cinemática con un tutorial camuflado, después cuando por fin podes jugar, tenés que repartir mierdas sobre el mapa que es enorme y no tienes nada más para hacer, andar en moto? Para que ? Si puedo andar en la vida real.
    Repartir mi
  92. oldshoolboy03
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    beautiful addictive immersive with one of the best stories that I have seen in a video game the best game of the generation A HIDEO KOJIMA GAME ALWAYS REMEMBER HATERS
  93. Thatcriticguy
    Nov 19, 2019
    2
    This is a walking sim, not a game. It's long, boring, repetitive and a waste of money.
  94. Neo7hinker
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a mesmerizing, unforgettable, & transcendent experience that rewards your patience & dedication. Rarely do games today blow you away so much that you put down the controller & imagine what a massive undertaking this must have been. It’s very clear that DeathStranding is the equivalent of a Tarkovsky or Kubrick film. You’ll either find the experience extremely brilliantDeath Stranding is a mesmerizing, unforgettable, & transcendent experience that rewards your patience & dedication. Rarely do games today blow you away so much that you put down the controller & imagine what a massive undertaking this must have been. It’s very clear that DeathStranding is the equivalent of a Tarkovsky or Kubrick film. You’ll either find the experience extremely brilliant or extremely boring. I.e. 2001: A Space Odyssey.

    I believe Death Stranding is a masterpiece in a league and world of its own that will become more popular and relevant with time, especially because of its themes and Social Strand system. Ripples will turn to waves.

    “When I first presented the game to the team there was some negative feedback.

    It was the same when I tried to create the stealth genre back in the early 1990s." -Hideo Kojima

    Vision will come to fruition.

    The 2019 Game Awards Nominations: 8

    Best Action/Adventure
    Best Art Direction
    Best Audio Design
    Best Score & Music
    Best Performance (2x)
    Best Narrative Design
    Best Game Direction
    Game of the Year    … Expand
  95. AvalonBunny
    Nov 19, 2019
    0
    Just watch the cutscenes on youtube if you must and spare yourself the pain of an eternal fetch quest with this "game".
  96. Izzyqa123
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most boring, pretentious, monotonous, every word you've probably heard in almost every review, thing ever. The first 2 hrs is you watching and animated film starring norman reedus with a lot of non sensical things happening. The missions are all glorified fetch quests, walk here, go here, come back, wash your ass do it all over. Not to mention every single time it's at least 20 minutes of real time walking in a barren giant land, of nothing but washed green grass and black rocks. The world is empty. This is an interactive movie. Not a game. To sum it up it's an interactive movie about a post apocalyptic pregnant mail man with a baby strapped to your chest in the year 3037, while people in yellow hazmat suits chase you with cattle prods. With a lore unexplained, creatures never explained, and story that makes absolutely no sense. The only achievements made were even on the limited power of ps4 pro the graphics are outstanding. If this game was on xbox scorpio or the next gen it'd be insane. And well done cut scenes. Outside of those menial things, the gameplay is boring and the repetitive monotony all adds up to a dead end. This game is one giant blue balls waste of time. 3/10, this game blows.… Expand
  97. neraldy
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I have a suspicion that people who are calling this game boring didn't play it and watched someone else play it on Twitch or something. Honestly, I was not very sure when I started this game due to toxicity on gaming platforms regarding this game, but I would recommend giving this game a try. It's a truly unique and amazing experience. The gameplay becomes increasingly more exciting theI have a suspicion that people who are calling this game boring didn't play it and watched someone else play it on Twitch or something. Honestly, I was not very sure when I started this game due to toxicity on gaming platforms regarding this game, but I would recommend giving this game a try. It's a truly unique and amazing experience. The gameplay becomes increasingly more exciting the further you go in the campaign, and the social element is probably the best thing I've ever seen in ages in gaming, ( I do hate multiplayer games because people are **** for no reason) by only allowing positive interaction between players. It's nice to be part of something so wholesome.
    The music is fantastic, visuals are breathtaking and the story/acting is great.
    I never thought I would love this game when it first came out, but I was very wrong. This is a really good game, a breath of fresh air in an oversaturated industry of games field with "blow their brains out, go to the next level, rinse and repeat!"    … Expand
  98. Punky
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Is an interesting game, not for everyone but it has a great environment and music. Tedious but not boring for me. A unique experience.
  99. R6FEDE
    Nov 19, 2019
    4
    The best part in this game? When i sold it, after 30 hours of nothing else but rocks, packages and rain...
  100. Big-Raul-Moat
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing, ncce controls, nice pace, deliveries are fun, nice social aspect.

    Eff you Woljeich or however you spell your name, the game is good.

    Look forward to seeing kojima ejaculate on the sleeping faces of his flamers too.
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82

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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