Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. solbye
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Unlike anything I played before. Music, art is amazing. Gameplay is innovative and fun. I feel sense of duty when playing the game
  2. Pablin023
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    El juego es unico, la mecanica de entregar paquetes puede ser cuestionable, pero la gran historia y la gran jugabilidad lo hacen unico, lo acabo de terminar y me encanto, no es para todos, pero todos deberian probarlo al menos.
  3. Eissa1996
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Death stranding is a unique experience with alot of great and unique ideas that should be experienced by everyone
  4. rusbykras
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best game ever. Highly recommended. World, Story, Character's - all awesome. I love this game. From Russia with love.
  5. mitcher78
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is much better that it seems at first. It is a very special and unique videogame. After finishing it, you will look back and recognize Death Stranding like the masterpiece that it truly is.
  6. 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
  7. Ector
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    O game é diferente e extraordinário. Te faz querer jogar mais e mais.
    Game vicia. Você não quer parar de jogar até desvendar toda a história e sabe quando você vai conseguir isso? Só no final do game você consegue entender sem entender ao mesmo tempo, isso mesmo. Jogo é incrível.
    Jogo peca em alguns detalhes, principal na física.
  8. Projectsergio
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    La historia es muy buena, te atrapa desde el primer momento. Es un juego de culto. No hagáis caso a la gente que pone un 0 y solo dice que es una basura sin más. Esa gente nunca lo ha tocado y son cuentas falsas.
  9. rafa_gonzalez
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Love this game so much!!! The sci-fi narrative Nolan style is mind-blowing.
  10. TheJMan
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    I can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that gamesI can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that games SHOULD be fun, right? Otherwise what's the point. But this game is clearly trying to invoke a certain feeling from you, albeit frustration, anger, exhuastion, sadness, etc. and I think it's gonna resonate in various ways for all kinds of people who are open to try it. You still may not like it but if you're ever looking for a completely unique, original experience then look no further. But me? I love this game. I really do. Yes, you're delivering packages but there's much more to it than that and delivering these packages can be strangely addicting and satisfying. It's a strategy game in a lot of ways and the way it implements multiplayer is nothing short of brilliant. I found myself building structures to help not only myself but others, often having my structures overwhelmed with likes given to me by other people who encountered them. It invoked a great feeling and it was awesome when someone would leave a helpful thing for me, especially when I needed it at the time. To me, THAT was what I found fun. The passion put into the game is undeniable and it shows. It truly feels like a long journey and it's very immersive due to the sound design and visuals being top notch. The narritive, I think is well told, very intriguing and clearly has a message that it wants to convey, though expect it to be in a very "Kojima" manner, but nontheless, easy enough to understand within the rules that universe establishes. Cutscenes CAN get lengthy from time to time but I couldn't help but be mesmerized during each one. They're shot so expertly and well acted that I was hooked to every scene, which was also fantastically emphasised by the AMAZING soundtrack this game has. Both the Original score and the songs borrowed from other artists simply just works for this...That's all I can say. I'll be walking along, making a delivery and a certain feeling will be going through my head and this song will suddenly come on and it just fits that moment perfectly and helps reinforce the way I happen to be thinking and feeling at that particular point in the game, with the environment I'm trekking through. If you just play along and let it do it's thing, it makes for some really special moments on your journey. I've downloaded at least 10 songs from this game onto my phone. A mix of the OST and the borrowed songs. Music is just perfectly implemented every time and I've never seen anything quite like it with a game. It's special. I've been frustrated by the game at times, yes. It's not perfect at all and I can see why it's so polarizing amongst the community of people who have actually played it, but I couldn't help but be on the side that loves it a lot. I played a 110 hours by the time I was done attaining the Platinum trophy for it and I'm still thinking about the game long after it ended. So many things I truly loved about it. If you ever bring yourself to give this game a chance, go for it. It honestly might surprise you, as it did with me.… Expand
  11. Xenus13
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    It seems it is cool to hate things these days based on emotion, perception and ignorance. For all those ‘players’ who have left the game a 0 negative review, I bet that nearly all of them haven’t even played the game let alone spent the 40+ hours required to finish it.

    Nonetheless, the many hours I have spent with the game has been great. It’s gorgeous, the story is mysterious and the    It seems it is cool to hate things these days based on emotion, perception and ignorance. For all those ‘players’ who have left the game a 0 negative review, I bet that nearly all of them haven’t even played the game let alone spent the 40+ hours required to finish it.

    Nonetheless, the many hours I have spent with the game has been great. It’s gorgeous, the story is mysterious and the setting disturbing. Is it a game based on fast paced, adrenaline spiking action? No. Is it methodically paced, creepy and downright atmospheric? Yes. This game isn’t for those who are hooked receiving copious amounts of instant gratification nor those who simply want to tea bag other players online. You will require patience and the willingness to accept a perfect blend of story telling and gameplay. Basically, you’ll enjoy the game if you’re not a bland, bottom feeding meat head. But there are accusations of it being a ‘walking simulator’ and repetitive. I can’t argue too much here because there is lots of walking but this is evenly split up by the narrative and combat more than enough to keep the progression flowing. But the game is gorgeous and there’s plenty of challenges traversing the terrain where you almost always decide what route to take. I do however feel that the reports of ‘repetitive gameplay’ need to fall on deaf ears because it’s no where near as repetitive as sports sim games like Madden, Fifa, Football manager or shooters like Fortnite, CoD, Overwatch and numerous other games where you rinse and repeat the same maps, same game modes and same objectives. Hell, people have been performing the same old quests on WoW and other MMO’s for over a decade and racing around the same tracks in racing sims for just as long. Ultimately, I would compare this game to a great book that you’d invest your time in rather than a TV series you’ll binge watch in one day. It definitely hooks you in and has a very compelling backstory that you’ll be itching to uncover as you play. It’s not for everyone and it’s not meant to be but we do love in a culture where people want more, faster and to be rewarded for less effort. And you will need to put effort into this game. In the end, the haunting yet calming feeling of walking through the mountains alone becomes addictive in the best sense of the word. Combine that with indescribable creatures, perfectly blended horror tones throughout alongside a truly unique setting and aesthetic, then you’ve got yourself a masterpiece. My only gripe would be the desire to visit other climates but that is a minor concern on what is an overall fantastic game.    … Expand
  12. Baldingsan
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    Siempre tuve fé en Death Stranding. No creo que simplemente por ser de un creador que admiro, sino porque su peculiar propuesta tenía un magnetismo que me llamaba.

    Su audaz propuesta jugable - ser un repartidor en un mundo devastado tras una catástrofe - me resulta adictiva y entretenida a su manera. Es en ocasiones, un ejercicio meditativo, en soledad, donde llegar a la meta es un    Siempre tuve fé en Death Stranding. No creo que simplemente por ser de un creador que admiro, sino porque su peculiar propuesta tenía un magnetismo que me llamaba.

    Su audaz propuesta jugable - ser un repartidor en un mundo devastado tras una catástrofe - me resulta adictiva y entretenida a su manera. Es en ocasiones, un ejercicio meditativo, en soledad, donde llegar a la meta es un camino arduo y exhausto, aunque también tiene su planificación entre tanta lucha desesperada contra fuerzas antagónicas que escapan de nuestro control.

    Kojima habla de mucho en este juego. Me sobra algo de metraje y ciertos monólogos cargados de exposición se me hacen excesivos y redundantes, su villano me resulta plano y creo que el tutorial está mal estructurado con la trama (los capítulos 2 y 3 son imperdonablemente largos) pero a pesar de todo, termino Death Stranding emocionado y tremendamente satisfecho ante lo que me parece un triunfo de un gran creador.    … Expand
  13. thatguytom
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    This is not an action game, most people who bought the game went into it thinking it would be, but it's not. It's a slow paced progression game, and if you're into that I'd highly recommend it.
  14. kLRc4GE
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    Very interesting game - slow, hard sci-fi, of course not for everyone.
    Not a masterpiece!
    Exceptional graphics, unique world and interesting mechanics.
    Little grindy but You can play this on Very Easy and just follow main quest.
    I dare You to try it!
  15. ionutzriciu
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    It's a diferent kind of game give it time and it will grow on you. Starts realy slow but it doesn't stop evolving and before you know it **** is on fire (in the good way)
  16. lucio125
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Um jogo que de fato não é para todos os gostos. Em alguns momentos fica lento demais e creio que isso irrita a maioria. Não é meu caso, pois gosto de jogos com boa narrativa. E este tem uma história excelente.
  17. ElWray
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    So I just finished the game and felt like I had to leave a review to counter a bit of the hate on here.
    It took me about 49 hours to complete all the chapters, doing quite a number of side missions, but not nearly all of them.
    And I just have to say that this has been one of the most unique game experiences I've had in a long time. And last time I felt so immersed in a game was last    So I just finished the game and felt like I had to leave a review to counter a bit of the hate on here.
    It took me about 49 hours to complete all the chapters, doing quite a number of side missions, but not nearly all of them.

    And I just have to say that this has been one of the most unique game experiences I've had in a long time. And last time I felt so immersed in a game was last year with read dead. And contrary to what has been going around on the internet, I’ve had fun with the game from the moment I started it.
    The gameplay is very strategic, deals with a lot of management and is downright addicting and thrilling. Having to move a **** ton of cargo through a challenging terrain, planning your route, planning the trip, dealing with all the obstacles and challenges along the way. Also the passing in which the map and upgrades are revealed and implemented is amazing, changing up the core gameplay with crazy bosses and other mini gameplay elements that we come to know from Kojima.
    Also the online element is really cool and refreshing. Had so much fun seeing other peoples structures and signs, helping me out and making my travels easter.
    The story is fun and interesting. It’s a bit mystical and has many fantasy elements. But it also deals with some more philosophical and more current subjects. Some that our friends from the US might take a bit too personal, especially coming from a non-american. And I feel like some journalists and internet media kinda showed how toxic they can be, when creators don’t show America in the fantastic light, leading the world and propagating how great of a country it is.
    So I think a lot of the hate also comes from this. And the fact that they take what Kojima said about Americans liking shooters more, being taken too personal. And If you rate this game 0 because of that… Pretty pathetic I must say.

    All and all, I feel like we had these sort of weird experiences a lot more in the PS2 and GameCube era. I guess gamers were a little different back then. And I don’t understand all the fuss. It’s a really, really good game. Sure, silly at times, maybe even a bit cringy. But that’s Ok. It’s unapologetically itself. And I’m pretty sure that this game will reveal itself to be a pretty big cult classic and all the downvotes in the world isn’t going to change that. Why? You might ask? Because, again, It’s really that good. You just need to give it time to breathe and don’t rush to finish it in under forty hours. And to top it all off: 1) No microtransactions 2) a completely new and super creative IP from great talents in gaming and film. 3) A story that ends and doesn’t build up to a shared universe!

    I recommend this to anyone who likes strategy, the best item management since RE4, creative story, amazing environments and taking their time. Be patient and be open to what this game wants to give, and you’ll probably be as addicted and fascinated with this game as I am.    … Expand
  18. geekro
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    Awesome game with a strange and original settings. The game has some minor flaw, but it's a masterpiece for those who like this kind of experience
  19. Amunozrocha
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Seems a little bit bored in the beggining but it becomes funnier, don't ask. only play by yourself
  20. lauroguirlanda
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Diante de tantas opiniões divergentes, comprei o jogo (na oferta) para ter a minha própria opinião. O jogo é muito bom! Não é apenas "ficar andando de um lado para o outro." Você tem que ter planejamento das ações, avaliar o melhor caminho a seguir, ter uma ordem racional e eficaz de entregas, saber utilizar os inúmeros recursos que o jogo dispõe para facilitar a jornada (veículos, roupas especiais, trator flutuante), saber lidar com as condições temporais e com o desgaste natural dos objetos. Realmente, não é "divertido" em um senso comum, e além disso é um jogo lento e contemplativo. Ao mesmo tempo é bastante viciante. Entendo quem acha o jogo ruim, as vezes o jogo cria dificuldades desnecessárias, como aquela falha geológica gigante no solo.
    O jogo lembra muito STATE OF DECAY 2 do Xbox One. Um terceiro jogo que misturasse as duas coisas boas desses dois jogos seria perfeito!    … Expand
  21. DenX
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    The most original, clever and underrated AAA game in ages.
    Unfortunately it is yet to be understood by those who lack patience and open-mindedness.
    The game has its flaws and has a slow start but once you learn all the subtleties of the gameplay and take time to reflect on the story and how it all wraps together, it really becomes outstandingly meaningful. Not a game for everyone but    The most original, clever and underrated AAA game in ages.
    Unfortunately it is yet to be understood by those who lack patience and open-mindedness.
    The game has its flaws and has a slow start but once you learn all the subtleties of the gameplay and take time to reflect on the story and how it all wraps together, it really becomes outstandingly meaningful.
    Not a game for everyone but everyone should try it.    … Expand
  22. viplolo1300
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Story and direction is very good.
    For most people gameplay looks repetitive and meditative but it has a big variety of equipment that allow you to experimenting with your own playthrough.
    Graphics and sound are simply great.

    An interesting and unusual experience that you should try yourself and find out worth it or not. Very divisive game but i like it so much. For me it's 9/10
  23. eloy66sce
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Жаль, что нельзя поставить промежуточную оценку (8.5), поэтому добавлю 0.5 за эмоции. Для этой игры точно нужно подходящее настроение. Сюжет шикарен, никаких дыр в нем я не заметил. Геймплей крайне необычный и затягивающий, несмотря на то, что к середине игры геймплей ничего нового не предлагает, играть остается интересно, мир генерирует массу необычных ситуаций и проблем, для решенияЖаль, что нельзя поставить промежуточную оценку (8.5), поэтому добавлю 0.5 за эмоции. Для этой игры точно нужно подходящее настроение. Сюжет шикарен, никаких дыр в нем я не заметил. Геймплей крайне необычный и затягивающий, несмотря на то, что к середине игры геймплей ничего нового не предлагает, играть остается интересно, мир генерирует массу необычных ситуаций и проблем, для решения которых придется действовать по ситуации. Это настоящее приключение, в котором ты не знаешь, что тебя ждет впереди.… Expand
  24. ImmortalPete
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing, unsual on its very own good way, thrillingly complex! Deserves a shot from every demaning player, cause you never know, maybe won't let you go just as it happened to me!
  25. tapipapi
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Just play a bit and pay attention on everything. This game is great! I think it will be used as a reference in many other games in the future.
  26. feather7
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Game with big G. Amazing world with beautiful graphic. Perfect performace on ps4. Everything is smooth. This game is not only about delivering. Is there fighting, creating, driving. There is only one (-) quite silly story. I like this idea but story is too much crazy let say silly.
  27. BombaePotato
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    A Hideo Kojima game, directed by Hideo Kojima, written by Hideo Kojima, produced by Hideo Kojima, story by Hideo Kojima, game design by Hideo Kojima... Loved by fans of Hideo Kojima.
  28. SirBloo
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is an amazing game that is pulled by its very very symbolic and poetic themes. The game is not for everyone, as it is one of the first big titles that is putting action at the back of its priorities and focusing on the world and how you engage with it.

    The game is solid, the controls are good and the story telling is actually surprisingly alot better than I thought it was    Death Stranding is an amazing game that is pulled by its very very symbolic and poetic themes. The game is not for everyone, as it is one of the first big titles that is putting action at the back of its priorities and focusing on the world and how you engage with it.

    The game is solid, the controls are good and the story telling is actually surprisingly alot better than I thought it was going to be. I feel the scores that give this game a low 1 or - 4 score are very unfair as even if you dont like the game, you have to appreciate what it has attempted to acheive and respect that it has very few bugs for a launch game. I recommend that everyone at least gives this game a try as it is and absolute masterpiece and is a one of a kind, a true original concept.    … Expand
  29. SatanOfHell
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding é o jogo mais original, diferente e emblemático que joguei até hoje. Ou você ama ou odeia, eu amei. Independente de alguns problemas no ritmo de jogo, nunca imaginei que fazer entregas fosse tão prazeroso e divertido. Realmente é um jogo que polariza muito as opiniões, quem não faz o mínimo de esforço pra entender todo o conceito irá detestá-lo, o que é uma pena.
  30. ClubPS
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding no es el juego a la que la industria nos tiene acostumbrados. Kojima ha creado algo críptico, un título que en mi experiencia tras jugarlo unas horas aún me tiene con varias dudas, pero a la expectativa de lo que viene.

    El título nos habla sobre la gran profundidad de la vida y la muerte, su unión y nexo del ser humano con sus virtudes y sus defectos con el mundo que lo    Death Stranding no es el juego a la que la industria nos tiene acostumbrados. Kojima ha creado algo críptico, un título que en mi experiencia tras jugarlo unas horas aún me tiene con varias dudas, pero a la expectativa de lo que viene.

    El título nos habla sobre la gran profundidad de la vida y la muerte, su unión y nexo del ser humano con sus virtudes y sus defectos con el mundo que lo rodea, lo ético, lo moral, en una visión dónde la ciencia, la tecnología, la filosofía incluso la física cuántica tienen una fuerte conexión a pesar de no tener la misma ideología.

    ¿Es un mundo abierto? Sin duda, con diferentes posibilidades y aunque parezca muerto tiene muchas cosas interesantes que te darán horas de entretenimiento, que van desde la gestión de tus recursos para atravesar el Estados Unidos post Apocalíptico, optar entre el sigilo o la acción cuando nos encontramos con las personas que no quieren que el mundo vuelva a ser lo de antes.

    Tendremos que elegir entre matar o no matar ya que en algunos casos esto tendrá graves consecuencias.La interfaz del juego presenta algunas carencias pero que se notan poco por las diferentes herramientas que dispondremos que nos ayudarán en nuestros viajes y que como toda interfaz compleja se va tener que ir aprendiendo poco a poco, ya que aprender bien todo el abanico del que disponemos se le debe de dar un buen tiempo.

    El motor de Guerrilla Games, el Décima Engine, fue muy bien utilizado, dándonos una joya gráfica, algo sobresaliente en las texturas, brillos y los componentes técnicos.
    El OST del título está magistralmente implementado donde cada pista tiene conexión con lo que estamos viviendo dentro del título.

    Habrá un objeto importante y vital en el juego y una empresa que trata de reconectar al mundo para volver a empezar de cero.

    Todas las zonas de acción están bien implementadas y que interactúa muy bien con el terreno que ocupa, además de que el clima será parte importante a la hora de gestionar nuestro equipamiento e incluso la parte del equilibrio del equipaje. Todo en el juego encaja perfectamente y no hay nada que sobre. No nos podemos olvidar de las armas no letales que serán de vital importancia en el combate, salvo que nos encontremos con unos entes invisibles que no nos lo pondrán nada fácil.

    Un punto muy interesante en el título Death Stranding es su participación Online, el cual nos conectará en ciertos puntos donde podemos interactuar y no sólo usar lo que otros usuarios han podido crear espacios para que nuestro viaje sea más ameno, si no que también nos invita a ser parte de esta comunidad dando varias mejoras desde exoesqueletos, estaciones de recarga, refugios y estructuras complejas para cada material. Por supuesto, el crafteo será una constante en la aventura y no solamente tendremos historia y misiones secundarias, sino otras posibilidades y varias sorpresas.

    Los Likes y las personas con las cuales conectamos, e incluso aquellas que nos siguen o seguimos, hacen de éste, un sistema complejo pero muy útil en el desarrollo del título.

    Muchos creen que el título va de ir del punto A al punto B, un grave error, ya que más allá de hacer las misiones de la historia, cada cosa, objeto, acción, cada personaje, tiene una influencia al azar en cada usuario, debo enfatizar el Azar. Un modo de juego varía el desarrollo de toda la trama de un usuario a otro, eso sí, el argumento principal, tiene cosas intocables y muy profundas como bien comentábamos, pero también tendremos plena libertad para enfocar cada situación de manera diferente.

    El sistema de combate es muy simple y esto se puede deber a que realmente casi no lo usaremos, salvo cuando entremos a ciertos campamentos o nos topemos con los entes llamados EV's, lo cierto es que habrá grandes consecuencias si llegamos a fallar, sin duda alguno que otro fallará, Death Stranding no es un MGS en cuestión de lucha, flojea en ese aspecto pero porque su fortaleza esta en los otros aspectos, por ejemplo el de Crafteo.

    Otro punto fuerte del juego y es algo a lo que ya nos tiene acostumbrados Hideo Kojima es su historia, a pesar de tener cinemáticas largas, todo es espectacular, como dije al principio, tal vez no entiendas ni jota, pero conforme avanzas y descubres de que va, te va dejando con ganas de ir sabiendo más y más.

    Algunas zonas, amplios, vastos y numerosos terrenos o parajes, se hacen un poco tediosos si no estamos preparados, y otros parajes recónditos, vacíos de vida, que es lo normal, pero todo está bien balanceado.

    La jugabilidad es exuberante y es fluida, pero todo, y vuelvo a repetir, todo, absolutamente todo, importa en el juego, hasta el peso, la naturaleza, el clima, la persona, etcétera...

    El mensaje está claro y el EQUILIBRIO, la SOCIEDAD y el DESTINO DE LA HUMANIDAD, depende de nosotros principalmente ¿O QUIZÁS NO ES ASÍ?    … Expand
  31. Izaan_Atif
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    It's really something different, you can argue that its good or not but its really something different.
    Like you really have to play yourself to know if you like it or not and if I am gonna compare it to a game then Shadow of The Colossus would be the right game. As that game has this big empty world with no NPCs and most of the time you horse ride from Point A to B to C in this big    It's really something different, you can argue that its good or not but its really something different.
    Like you really have to play yourself to know if you like it or not and if I am gonna compare it to a game then Shadow of The Colossus would be the right game. As that game has this big empty world with no NPCs and most of the time you horse ride from Point A to B to C in this big beautiful yet empty world to kill Closseus but the gameplay is more traversing then "action" per say same as Death Stranding and that game is one of the best games to this date (judging by how well its remake did it still is) and Death Stranding is just that, A game where you traverse this big empty and beautiful land and the story unfolds as you progress and the game does a good job at explaining things and the story makes sense and if you don't get something or are confused about something then you can read the interviews (Heartman and Deadman ones are the best) so yeah
    it's an amazing game definitely worth the nomination of Game of the Year.
    This game is a 10/10 for me but people nowadays call those 10/10 Reviews Toxic or "Kojima dick sucking fanboys" what a great world we live in and this makes the message of Death Stranding even stronger, how about that    … Expand
  32. 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
  33. Josusa09
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Amazing game that clearly you love it or you hate it. I don't think there is anything in between. The visuals are astonishing and the story is brilliant.
  34. XV_
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Definitely Death Stranding it's a beast of its own, I can't remember where but said something along the lines that it feels like an indie movie with a blockbuster budget, and maybe that might be correct, the only difference is that this is a videogame.

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

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

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

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

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

    Certainly Death Stranding is not a masterpiece for me, but I can easily see why it is for another person, for me it was a great time, and every day it passes it makes me think a lot in its themes, characters and my personal narrative with it, I also hardly believe that the passing on time will give its rightful place as a great game.    … Expand
  35. GM23
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Personally I'm enjoying the game, and this game fits perfectly of the sentence "not for everyone" cause usually people would give consistent scores like mostly 6, 7 or 8, but with this there's so many scores that gives it 10-8 and 0-4 and I've never seen people giving scores like this. but again i say this game is not for everyone

    Side note: i feel its a little unfair for people giving    Personally I'm enjoying the game, and this game fits perfectly of the sentence "not for everyone" cause usually people would give consistent scores like mostly 6, 7 or 8, but with this there's so many scores that gives it 10-8 and 0-4 and I've never seen people giving scores like this. but again i say this game is not for everyone

    Side note: i feel its a little unfair for people giving it 0 or 2 or 3 cause lets say this game is not my thing, i would still give it like a 6 or a 5 cause this game is polished as hell, throughout my gameplay there's no bugs at all and no microtransactions and all those cancer and i could see the hard work the developers brought into this game, not like others that lets their games out broken and full of pay to win microtransactions.    … Expand
  36. LordPugs
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Una experiencia fresca, aunque definitivamente no es para todo tipo de jugador, los momentos pausados y de calma que brinda por momentos cada viaje que realizamos para hacer las entregas son dignos de admirar y más aún cuando suena la música que es de una calidad excelente. La cantidad de detalles, objetos y alteraciones que produce el clima y el ambiente producen la sensación de estar enUna experiencia fresca, aunque definitivamente no es para todo tipo de jugador, los momentos pausados y de calma que brinda por momentos cada viaje que realizamos para hacer las entregas son dignos de admirar y más aún cuando suena la música que es de una calidad excelente. La cantidad de detalles, objetos y alteraciones que produce el clima y el ambiente producen la sensación de estar en un mundo vivo agregando claro la mecánica de los likes y aportes de otros jugadores de la red.
    El apartado gráfico es excelente y digno de admirar, aunque no debería ser una novedad viendo otros títulos como RDD2. Pero sin duda uno de los fuertes del juego a parte del excelente soundtrack, es el apartado narrativo, la historia de principio nos trata de involucrar en el contexto decadente y de supervivencia por el que atraviesa la humanidad, aunque en este aspecto es necesario recalcar el recurrente uso de cinemáticas largas para contar la historia que ciertamente tiende a volverse tedioso y genera un contraste con la jugabilidad que en mi opinión se aparta de la inmersión con esta, sobre todo en las 15 primeras horas de juego.
    El juego es recomendable si eres de los que disfrutan con la gestión de recursos y equipamiento, momentos de calma y excelentes paisajes, la historia no se queda atrás es de buen argumento y trama, aunque he de admitir que la jugabilidad, que por momentos es tediosa y repetitiva, junto a la narrativa no van muy de la mano quizás por eso es que se ha visto cierta polarización por parte de la crítica de usuarios.    … Expand
  37. Lupitayoh
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Terminado y platinado, es increible que no me haya aburrido para nada, por favor no hagan caso de haters, Es tranquilo, disfrutable, el apartado artistico es asombroso, las actuaciones, sobre todo de Mad Mikelsen son geniales, y la historia confusa al principio pero les aseguro que al final todo se aclara, No necesitan PS PLUS para el juego online
    Los contras que pondria es el manejo de    Terminado y platinado, es increible que no me haya aburrido para nada, por favor no hagan caso de haters, Es tranquilo, disfrutable, el apartado artistico es asombroso, las actuaciones, sobre todo de Mad Mikelsen son geniales, y la historia confusa al principio pero les aseguro que al final todo se aclara, No necesitan PS PLUS para el juego online
    Los contras que pondria es el manejo de vehiculos... pero si pueden darle una oportunidad,..haganlo..si no..la reventa es buena opcion    … Expand
  38. CerN
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding is not without some flaws. It is not a game for everyone, the pacing is not perfect, the combat (what there is of it) feels a bit janky, and some boss battles are a bit underwhelming

    However...

    In an age where one game after another are nonsensical copy paste action games with barebones story, terrible low budget cutscenes, microtransactions and completely void of artistic vision, Death Stranding stands out as something fresh and remarkable, while still tugging some nostalgic strings when it nods back to the first Metal Gear Solid games.

    It's a game that has grown on me even after finishing it. It demands that you reflect on its story and themes.

    The gameplay is fresh, and surprisingly fun and addictive, and its visuals are unmatched.

    I was worried Kojima was past his prime after the dissappointing MGSV, but DS shows that he has more stories to tell, and what a story it is...

    DS is a game that should not be missed, as it stands as one of few games in modern times that tries to push the medium forwards. And it succeeds.    … Expand
  39. AlvaroK95
    Feb 11, 2021
    9
    Después de 20 años jugando videojuegos, he vuelto a sentir esa sensación de "a ver de qué va este juego", en lugar de decir "voy a jugar a un ARPG, a un FPS...". Esa sensación de sorpresa de cuando empecé en este mundillo de los videojuegos ante ese disco/cartucho que no sabía qué me podía ofrecer. Kojima se ha reinventado y nos ha brindado algo que me cuesta agradecer y expresar solo conDespués de 20 años jugando videojuegos, he vuelto a sentir esa sensación de "a ver de qué va este juego", en lugar de decir "voy a jugar a un ARPG, a un FPS...". Esa sensación de sorpresa de cuando empecé en este mundillo de los videojuegos ante ese disco/cartucho que no sabía qué me podía ofrecer. Kojima se ha reinventado y nos ha brindado algo que me cuesta agradecer y expresar solo con palabras.… Expand
  40. rohankalra97
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    You will need patience for this game.
    Stop giving it bad ratings if you don't know how to play it properly
  41. RazvanTurcanu
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Good game. Awesome graphics, nice story, cool music, but the gameplay is awfull.
  42. Brettski22
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This game is not for everyone but is for me it’s about the journey it’s about planning through BB’s hard terrain and Husk.

    First couple of hours are a slug as it teaches you the easy to use game mechanics but as the gameplay slugs kojimas story makes up for, but when the game and world fully opens up for you it’s where it shines, the empty atmosphere and soundtrack make you feel not alone    This game is not for everyone but is for me it’s about the journey it’s about planning through BB’s hard terrain and Husk.

    First couple of hours are a slug as it teaches you the easy to use game mechanics but as the gameplay slugs kojimas story makes up for, but when the game and world fully opens up for you it’s where it shines, the empty atmosphere and soundtrack make you feel not alone it’s a beautiful post apocalyptic world contrast that I can’t just stop looking at and taking in.

    This game is not for evyit takes time    … Expand
  43. Dodikboy
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Very good game. If you like meditative gameplay and interesting story you should buy it. Thank you Kojima Productions.
  44. keletsito
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    El juego es plano y raro a partes iguales. Es fácil sentirse perdido al principio, sobretodo en la historia, que te va dando información a cuentagotas y de manera bastante extraña (Kojimadas). Misiones repetitivas de ir de un punto A a un punto B (horas de misiones así...) hasta el punto de odiar este p**o juego... Peeeeero...

    Que quereis que os diga, a mí me pareció un juego    El juego es plano y raro a partes iguales. Es fácil sentirse perdido al principio, sobretodo en la historia, que te va dando información a cuentagotas y de manera bastante extraña (Kojimadas). Misiones repetitivas de ir de un punto A a un punto B (horas de misiones así...) hasta el punto de odiar este p**o juego... Peeeeero...

    Que quereis que os diga, a mí me pareció un juego sobresaliente. Aún con todos estos defectos, el juego transmite una sensación de soledad y tristeza magistralmente como nunca había sentido en ningún videojuego. Además, el factor de que el mundo sea tan hóstil y de que todo se pueda ir al garete en cualquier momento (normal, el mundo se ha ido a la mi**da y la lluvia te puede matar!), hace que este sea un juego de sensaciones. Desglosemos, que hay miga:

    - Historia, empieza lenta, pero luego a mí me atrapó. Está muy por encima de la media de películas/series de temática "mundo postapocalíptico", y tiene unos giros y unas idas de pinzas dignas del mismísimo Nolan. El reparto es muy acertado también.

    - Gráficos tocando el techo de esta generación. No veáis como se ponía mi ps4 al correr el juego... Parecía que tenía el microondas en el salón. Escenografía bonita, y al contrario de lo que puede parecer al principio, por tratarse de páramos desolados donde sólo hay rocas y rios, no es para nada monótono. Se siente bastante vivo.

    - Banda sonora de 10 y excelentemente escogida (Tardaré en olvidar el momento en el que estás aún asumiendo toda la historia y el maestro Kojima te calza "Death Stranding" de los Chvrches. Balazo al corazón)

    - El gameplay, SÚPER PLANO, pero asombrosamente adictivo! Es simple, no deja de ser un walking simulator con 4 mecánicas extras, pero joder, el aspecto de construir estructuras de manera conjunta con otros jugadores es un acierto mayúsculo. Cuesta parar de jugar, porque siempre hay un puente que terminar, una carretera que construir o una tirolina que levantar (Dios bendiga a las tirolinas)

    Y creo que no me dejo nada. Lo recomiendo? Sí, pero sólo si lo vas a jugar con la mente abierta. Para lo bueno y para lo malo, este juego no se parece a nada de lo que hayas jugado antes, te lo aseguro.
    Simplemente como resumen, para mí, este juego me ha impactado/marcado tanto como en su día lo hizo Half-Life cuando lo jugué por primera vez. Son juegos muy diferentes, pero con sensaciones muy similares (salvando las distancias técnicas en el tiempo, eso sí).
    Long life Kojima! [link omitted per site rules]    … Expand
  45. bbtothe
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Will you like Death Stranding is a simple question of do you have ADHD?
    If yes, you should NOT buy this game.
    If no, buy the game
  46. 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.
  47. Santanilla
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    NEED A DEMO! I wanted to read reviews before investing in such a different game. I believe it is true that shooting games and sports games are best sellers because they require skill and practice. Any game must require the player to master their intended skills and therefore the feeling of becoming better and better is what makes people love gaming ( apart from story, graphics , soundtrackNEED A DEMO! I wanted to read reviews before investing in such a different game. I believe it is true that shooting games and sports games are best sellers because they require skill and practice. Any game must require the player to master their intended skills and therefore the feeling of becoming better and better is what makes people love gaming ( apart from story, graphics , soundtrack etc which are minimal entry requirements nowadays) i dare to say gameplay is the foundation of video games ( physical reflexes for punching buttons quickly or difficult puzzle solving is mainly what we love TODAY!) this game does not require being skilled at neither physical reflexes nor puzzle solving, therefore you don’t have a game right? This enters another category, the movie category maybe, death stranding is a 40 hours long real time movie filmed in one shot? Another category should be a new one called JOB SIMULATOR?, most people play games in order to escape the monotony of their lives and jobs , in a few words: to have a break! and the least thing most people want to do ( in occidental countries) is get a second job as a delivery guy on their free time, we mostly want to break things and throw shells to other go karts etc. BUT maybe there are some cultures who’s main life’s pillar is work ( like the Japanese ) and they might actually like to “EXPERIENCE ” another profession on their free time. Maybe I work as a dentist on real life and I would love to work as a delivery man in the middle of nature on my free time. Just saying this might be a sign of a future niche need out there ( one that we still don’t know we need)... not of “games” as we know them today but more as a mean to live a different virtual life, let’s say I am a mechanical engineer working at Toyota but I would like to experience life as a doctor, so I buy a doctor simulator game where I can experience being a doctor, and yes it might be monotonous but you get that’s the idea with any other job. Actual video games let you become pirates or cowboys in an already saturated market, FUTURE video games will let you become deliverymen, veterinarians , actors, etc. As for the experience of being this delivery man in death stranding I believe the itch behind Kojima’s game is to be able to scape your life and become a traveler, relax while you are delivering a package, the same way we all relax while we drive someplace ,take a hike, take a shower, assemble a lego set, these are opportunities for meditation and MAYBE that is the main purpose of this game, give the player a time to think about life etc. while he makes a delivery. THE ISSUE IS that if I am right and this is the main objetive behind the game , it was TERRIBLY MARKETED ( or was on purpose?) Since people don’t know how to judge this thing they compared it to Metal Gear or any other GOOD ACTUAL game they love and that is why it sucks for many people, they bought a job simulator thinking they where getting “something else” cooler, etc . On the other hand if they have marketed as the thing it is, this game would have sold 10% what it has sold on its release date because it would be a game for an actual relatively small niche that still don’t know they have an itch for these kind of experiences. It would be great if they launched this game with a DEMO! so we could all try it and know beforehand if this is the experience for us or not before spending 60 USD. In summary, I believe new experiences are coming to video games and we might someday be able to live other lives that don’t resume to violence against someone or competition as we know it in video games , I am talking about something more like being able to be a fireman on your free time, become a marketing advisor for a great firm, becoming an astronaut, Why not? Why not being a fireman this year and be a chef the next? Real life only allow most of us to have one profession in a lifetime . Let’s hope innovation comes sooner than later because we are getting bored of killing zombies or shooting something new year after year. Take for example Detroit : become human game, it is a job simulator as well , a negotiator detective job while facing the “west world dilema” of being a Droid. We need innovative experiences!… Expand
  48. ILMIX
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I think,this is good game,but little bit boring .
  49. Lestatman
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    A relaxing, fun game with an interesting story. Kudos to Kojima for trying different things out. The online aspect of the game where you leave likes and get likes builds up a positive community and makes you want to help not just yourself but others.
  50. alexchan890
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game is not for everyone. Especially the casual player. This is not a “fast food” game, is a game you will need to invest time and effort to experience and learn the world of Death Stranding.
    It is quite sad for those who are blindly give a bad rating for just playing this game for couple hours because they use to the fast food game like COD or Fotnite where you just shoot others at    This game is not for everyone. Especially the casual player. This is not a “fast food” game, is a game you will need to invest time and effort to experience and learn the world of Death Stranding.
    It is quite sad for those who are blindly give a bad rating for just playing this game for couple hours because they use to the fast food game like COD or Fotnite where you just shoot others at the beginning and the end of the game and not knowing what you are really doing.
    One point I deduce to complain that you are not able to play the in game music like the MGV while you are in the action. It is a shame because the music in this game, is something out of this world.    … Expand
  51. rotolotto
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I made it a point to save my review for when I finished the game. The first thing you need to know is that you will be aware within the first 2 hours whether or not this game is something you can appreciate or if you're uncomfortable with this format. Think scaling the colossi in Shadow of the Colossus but on the scale of the mundane- that level of control is in every step and you will notI made it a point to save my review for when I finished the game. The first thing you need to know is that you will be aware within the first 2 hours whether or not this game is something you can appreciate or if you're uncomfortable with this format. Think scaling the colossi in Shadow of the Colossus but on the scale of the mundane- that level of control is in every step and you will not be able to appreciate this game unless you are the one with the controller in your hands. Kojima has made something incredibly interesting and I'm on board for his unrestrained works if they maintain and/or improve this level of quality. Death Stranding is an engaging game that will make you feel the weight of Sam's pack as you struggle to cross the dangerous American wilds. The story isn't as complicated as something like Kingdom Hearts or the MGS franchise as a whole, but there's plenty of intrigue that is paired with the world building and lore in the social menus. Overall the game is dripping with that Kojima style and flair and it's obvious that he wanted to create something out of frustration that expresses the value of connection and helpfulness. The feeling of finding someone has left a bike for you out in the world or placed a climbing anchor in an area notorious for high-cargo deliveries is so overwhelmingly appreciative that you feel compelled to use the in game "Like" system to praise other players and to contribute in the same way to pay that forward. This game requires an investment to fully appreciate, but once you do you cannot help but be impressed. The visuals are gorgeous, the sound design is great and there are plenty of licensed tracks to use in your room as well as popping up in some areas as you hike around. The thing that keeps this game from being a ten is the combat. While there are some neat tools available to you as the player, for story reasons you will want to stick to non lethal means, and this limits things a bit. Otherwise Death Stranding is a game that I can recommend to anyone who wants to experience an interesting take on multiverses, life and death, and time travel elements with all of Kojima's known flair, provided you are willing to really engage with the game and realize that it is not Metal Gear 6.… Expand
  52. odysseus420
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Had my doubts going into it but as it turns out this is a genuinely innovative and addicting game. At its core, i.e. what you end up doing for most of the game, this is a hiking logistics simulator. You plan your itinerary and select your load out from dozens of items depending on your choices - are you likely to run into cargo thieves on the way? Or invisible ghosts? will you be crossingHad my doubts going into it but as it turns out this is a genuinely innovative and addicting game. At its core, i.e. what you end up doing for most of the game, this is a hiking logistics simulator. You plan your itinerary and select your load out from dozens of items depending on your choices - are you likely to run into cargo thieves on the way? Or invisible ghosts? will you be crossing rivers? rappelling down cliffs? will there be snow? Once the planning phase over you set out on your journey, constantly making moment to moment decisions and adjustments, dealing with unplanned events as they happen. The game is absolutely gorgeous and runs extremely well, the world feels real whether you're in snowy mountains, ruined cities or toxic canyons. There's also stealth, combat, vehicles, and an interesting online community component where players contribute to build structures that help you navigate the harsh environment faster. And of course there is the crazy setting and story you've seen in the trailers. Playing leisurely It took me 65 hours to beat the game. Let the idiot children throw their little tantrum and downvote a game they haven't played and experience something special.… Expand
  53. BreakzJ
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    This game isn't for everyone but in no way deserves a 0-3 in score. Games have to be completely broken like Fallout 76 for that to happen. Kojima is setting new gameplay ideas and systems in place for his future games and I'm excited to see where his production company goes in the future.
  54. ArcaneDovahkiin
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    II love this game. A master-crafted narrative story, top of the line acting, excellent music/score, and slow and addictive gameplay loop. The game does take some time to pick up. YOU HAVE TO GET PAST CHAPTER 3. The game picks up A LOT after CH 3 and introduces you to new lethal weapons. If you do not get past CH 3, the game will feel very slow. People who love the old Evangelion anime andII love this game. A master-crafted narrative story, top of the line acting, excellent music/score, and slow and addictive gameplay loop. The game does take some time to pick up. YOU HAVE TO GET PAST CHAPTER 3. The game picks up A LOT after CH 3 and introduces you to new lethal weapons. If you do not get past CH 3, the game will feel very slow. People who love the old Evangelion anime and The End of Evangelion movie, are gonna love this. The ending of this game takes A LOT FROM EVANGELION.

    This game is not for everyone, it is definitely an acquired taste. If you are willing to spend time to get past CH3 to experience this masterpiece of a story, then you are going to love it!!
    For me, it took 4Hours to get past CH 3.    … Expand
  55. otahir13
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Death stranding is game like no other you will ever play. The game has the best graphics and facial expressions I have seen to this date. The game is extremely detailed that you find someone new at every hour of the game and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The story is both mysterious and interesting at the same time, and that is the reason I am loving the game. The best part ofDeath stranding is game like no other you will ever play. The game has the best graphics and facial expressions I have seen to this date. The game is extremely detailed that you find someone new at every hour of the game and the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The story is both mysterious and interesting at the same time, and that is the reason I am loving the game. The best part of this game is the strand system as you and other players help each other out and both of you can appreciate each others help by liking on there structures. The game keeps a steady pace to make sure It keep you hooked up. The only negative impact on the game is there is a lot of repetition and you do the same thing over and over again and that is making deliveries.This is the ultimate cinematic experience you will find in a game.… Expand
  56. specialguest--
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    GREATER THAN A GAME

    Death Stranding is something new. That is what I like best. It's not the same old recycled junk we've played a million times. If that is what you want or hoped for, look elsewhere. If you like exploring an environment, exploring new game-play mechanics, and enjoy experiencing the product of higher game development, this is an experience for you. Death Stranding is    GREATER THAN A GAME

    Death Stranding is something new. That is what I like best. It's not the same old recycled junk we've played a million times. If that is what you want or hoped for, look elsewhere.

    If you like exploring an environment, exploring new game-play mechanics, and enjoy experiencing the product of higher game development, this is an experience for you. Death Stranding is chock full of style and quirk at every turn. That is what this game is about. If I want action, I play Borderlands 3. If I want style, art, and a more cerebral experience, I put this on. All day, I cant seem to pull myself away from Death Stranding. This is not a world you run through with a rifle. This is a world you explore slowly while thinking about the choices Kojima made.

    I have not found the game-play boring in any way. I enjoy the hiking. It is the closest thing I have ever played to hiking in real life. I look at the beautiful environment, decide how I would cross it in real life, and the game does an amazing job of actually matching what I imagine in my mind. If you push the traversal much beyond reality, you will fail. It is immersive in a new way.    … Expand
  57. Kuro4027
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Genius. this game was created by a genius. and this genius obviously hates motor vehicles
  58. Maybea7
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is withought a doubt one of the greatest games I have ever played. It diverges so far from traditional gaming norms and bandwagons with its style choices and mechanics, which keeps it feeling fresh and unique throughout the entirety of the experience. I was left speechless by the end of the game, and the story retained suspense. I struggle to understand why many call thisDeath Stranding is withought a doubt one of the greatest games I have ever played. It diverges so far from traditional gaming norms and bandwagons with its style choices and mechanics, which keeps it feeling fresh and unique throughout the entirety of the experience. I was left speechless by the end of the game, and the story retained suspense. I struggle to understand why many call this game a "walking simulator" and "boring" when there is so much to do. I constantly found myself getting sidetracked and distracted by all of the games features. But one things for certain, it's not for everyone. This is not a game for people who want constant action, or have little patience. However, if you enjoy slow paced, cinematic experiences, you will love this game.

    By the way, please dont review games if you haven't finished them, or at least experienced what it has to offer.    … Expand
  59. DravisKyle
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    It's a great game, not for everyone, graphics are amazing, gameplay is hard which is how I like.
    This is a new type/kind of game, you will see a lot of cinematics which are great, they help you understand the world and the story of the game, piece by piece.
    People say game feels dull and all, but as I said this is not for all,not for your average FIFA, COD player. This game requires    It's a great game, not for everyone, graphics are amazing, gameplay is hard which is how I like.
    This is a new type/kind of game, you will see a lot of cinematics which are great, they help you understand the world and the story of the game, piece by piece.

    People say game feels dull and all, but as I said this is not for all,not for your average FIFA, COD player.

    This game requires time, and that's how I see it, take your time and enjoy it, you will understand what's about later.    … Expand
  60. Tagfelix
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It's a great game. I am 33 years old and this game is perfect for me!
    It's a pity that the scenario suffers because of Hideo Kojima's inexperience in linking the key moments of the game plot.
  61. Hoonter10
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I bought this game due to the controversy and just had to see for myself. First of all, the world is beautiful and barren. It’s the apocalypse duh... It’s not just a walking simulator. It’s a journey and every step of the way is crucial. I’ve fallen, gotten chased by BTs and gotten stuck in the rain on top of a mountain. I had to find my way down and try not to destroy BB or my cargo.I bought this game due to the controversy and just had to see for myself. First of all, the world is beautiful and barren. It’s the apocalypse duh... It’s not just a walking simulator. It’s a journey and every step of the way is crucial. I’ve fallen, gotten chased by BTs and gotten stuck in the rain on top of a mountain. I had to find my way down and try not to destroy BB or my cargo. Every delivery seems very urgent and super satisfying once completed. Especially when I’m being chased by looters trying to steal my cargo and I make a quick escape. The lore and story are fantastic and it reminds me of Abrams “Cloverfield” kind of stuff. I love this game and am addicted. No hype here, I am no fan boy and in fact not a huge fan of the metal gear series. I don’t fall for hype. I just enjoy video games and honestly this game is refreshing. My back log is huge and I’m currently in Luigis Mansion 3, Astral Chain, DMC5, Code Vein and Pokemon Shield. I put them all down for this game. They will not be played until I finish what I dare to say is a GOTY contender. I haven’t been this hooked to a game this year since Sekiro. 9/10 for me.… Expand
  62. caronte69
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    death stranding ha demostrado ser algo mas que un videojuego, es una experiencia unica, una banda sonora increible, una historia muy interesante y la satisfaccion que te da poder caminar por todo el mapa y poder apreciar su naturaleza es algo que otros juego no te daran.
  63. Compile
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    story is good, i wish to see dark souls like cutscenes, also there is a lot of walking with gravity issues while carrying heavy stuff. they should have been added vehicles
  64. Kurama007
    Jan 8, 2020
    9
    I love kojima, I love the overly complex stories just for the sake of being complicated. So that led me to easily find myself enjoying the story of death stranding. Yet the gameplay does leave a little to be desired, as it becomes very repetitive and at times tedious. If your looking for that complex kojima lore I would 100% suggest this game. However if you are looking for the action gameI love kojima, I love the overly complex stories just for the sake of being complicated. So that led me to easily find myself enjoying the story of death stranding. Yet the gameplay does leave a little to be desired, as it becomes very repetitive and at times tedious. If your looking for that complex kojima lore I would 100% suggest this game. However if you are looking for the action game of the year I would suggest holding off on this one until it goes on sale.… Expand
  65. Arucon
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This Game is just great. The atmosphere, the soundtrack and graphics were superb. The story was a little hard to follow at times but also really solid. The gameplay loop was addicting to me. It just isn‘t for everyone.
  66. GRI3VER_92
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    I've spent already 80 hours in the game, I like it, i really enjoyed the story line, the landscape, the music and the concept behind it. I can say that is not for everyone and it's one of those game that if you don't play it you don't understand and enjoy and is not a Metal Gear there's action of course but the idea is not going and shooting around the concept is completely different, theI've spent already 80 hours in the game, I like it, i really enjoyed the story line, the landscape, the music and the concept behind it. I can say that is not for everyone and it's one of those game that if you don't play it you don't understand and enjoy and is not a Metal Gear there's action of course but the idea is not going and shooting around the concept is completely different, the only thing that i don t like is sometimes the controls are stiff sepecialy driving.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. almanaga
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    После финальных титров Кодзима снова заставляет меня сидеть с открытым ртом. Стилистика, графика, музыка, герои - на наивысшем уровне! Одним из минусов лично для меня - это искусственная "затянутость" игры.
  69. Alaamak
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    For a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremelyFor a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremely interesting . Honestly it's the best feature in the game . You find ladders, ropes, bridges and some time bikes thrown around by other players for any one to use . Or even when you build something, other players gets to use . Seriously this game deserves to be in the top of must play games for this decade . Absolute genius . Don't listen to other people, just try it and give it few hours . Maybe like 6 hours and then decide for your self if it's worth it or not .… Expand
  70. tottyNA
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    I can see Kojima laughing as the score on this website went from a 4 to a 7 in a few days- enough time for people to get over 'that part'. That part happens to be 8 hours long, and you have to be the kind of player that will see, and raise kojima's possible bluff on a loop that, if you are open enough to what this game wants to do, is fun, in a piece-by-painstaking-piece way that the onlyI can see Kojima laughing as the score on this website went from a 4 to a 7 in a few days- enough time for people to get over 'that part'. That part happens to be 8 hours long, and you have to be the kind of player that will see, and raise kojima's possible bluff on a loop that, if you are open enough to what this game wants to do, is fun, in a piece-by-painstaking-piece way that the only analogy I could think of was the Dark Souls of Walking Simulators, and that Hideo Kojima has invented a virtual job space in which to tell his entire notebook of ideas to you while you are on a very long, spooky, sometimes boring, sometimes absolutely ridiculous, but pretty cool too. Like, if The Martian and Annihilation were written by the guy who made Metal Gear Solid holding a grudge, after seeing Oblivion, Prometheus, and collaborating on PT with Del Toro,
    So, I won't get in deep here, but aside; IF, negative bombs about it being boring being perfectly valid if that's all there were to this game (which is a lage part, no lie), this game's footage and press, cutscenes, trailers, or otherwise interest you, with the knowledge you have about what the gameplay and pace will be; I would reccomend this game to you because it is very good at itself. For the other 50% of game players at least, I understand the 0s.

    A virtual job and social experiment and movie written to be a video game that by experiencing what it makes you do in the 'you're gonna have to actually do that' way that Dark Souls initially did with the way it handled health and difficulty in video games that is a very bad analogy- but is the most recent example of a team going hard with what they knew they were going to at best make people curious to see if there was any depth beneath the walking simulator. Turns out, yes, maybe too much when it does, but the act of playing this game is exactly the game as advertised top to bottom, and in no way did Kojima mis-represent anything about it- and yet we have a game that tells itself as a fetch quest.
    in a way that actually has me re-thinking some of the most **** side-quests in zelda as the most thought-developmental moments of my life. And I'm only half joking, because I actually am having those memories pulled to mind playing Death Stranding because that is what the game is about, the tedium of what we have to do, but how well we do it, which is where the hideo-kojima-game-ify quality of bizarre scoring-sorties breaks up what must be like if interstellar and silent hill collided with end of evangelion, all slowed down to the speed of something like Shadow of the Colossus for the first 8 hours. Because most people are 0'ing out before they get to the parts where you drive things- you drive things. You get faster. The game is about alleviating pain in the assness, but it's worth it ultimately because you were there for a show and if you work for it it pays you, in very little chunks until you essentially become promoted at your virtual delivery job, where the world-changing dynamics of multiple-instanced player-set-item-and-traversal littering the landscape keeps changing dramatically, but you have to be that curious to see it and internally resolved to see, and raise kojima, hoping and in my opinion, successfully holds all wildcards. That's a card game metaphor for kojima wins and you lose, but the kind of lose that you want if this game is to work at all.

    I am that kind of film-watcher or game player, where I am on board with this type of convention break and line of extremely highly produced once-in-a-ever event that is Death Stranding logic and circumstances that led us to this game and what kind of discussion it is opening, even if I don't find the 'message' in the game that deep, what kojima has done with an audience that is willing to experience a movie in slow motion as a gameplay center to tell Silent Hills met Akira Paperboy Fiber-optic tecnician and architect with cutscenes and design that in a lot of ways are a throw-back to what a science fiction Final Fantasy might be today. If, Hideo Kojima did it. And he did, and I like it. You might hate it. Both of these things are okay and have reasons, and that's not enough to justify a score, but for what I'd give what the game is doing on a personal-immersion level is as good as anything I've never seen before it in games.    … Expand
  71. AlbinJ
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Idk why people feel the need to review bomb this game, I understand that the gameplay may seem really boring, because you have to have constant action in your games. The story is actually interesting, yes the cutscenes are really long, and if you don’t like that this game wasn’t made for you. I know people don’t like hearing that but it’s the truth.

    The gameplay for me didn’t get boring,    Idk why people feel the need to review bomb this game, I understand that the gameplay may seem really boring, because you have to have constant action in your games. The story is actually interesting, yes the cutscenes are really long, and if you don’t like that this game wasn’t made for you. I know people don’t like hearing that but it’s the truth.

    The gameplay for me didn’t get boring, because of the music you listen to and that it felt relaxing and nice to not have constant action.    … Expand
  72. xTh-3-nDx
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    The game graphics is amazing for the story it's just incredible the game play dosent have that much action mostly go from point A to point B
  73. m0m0
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    A must experience game for me. Story is top notch, typical Kojima style storytelling, but makes sense in the end. Gameplay is simple point A to Point B, but addictive for me at least. The monotonous slog felt like an integral part of the experience.

    Graphics are pretty, storytelling is top level, rivalled only by Last of us 2. The only bad parts, vehicles control horribly. Boss    A must experience game for me. Story is top notch, typical Kojima style storytelling, but makes sense in the end. Gameplay is simple point A to Point B, but addictive for me at least. The monotonous slog felt like an integral part of the experience.

    Graphics are pretty, storytelling is top level, rivalled only by Last of us 2.

    The only bad parts, vehicles control horribly. Boss battles are more annoying than difficult.    … Expand
  74. inkeys
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Mezcla lo aburrido con lo entretenido.
    El tedio con la recompensa.
    Lo simple en complejo.
    Es una experiencia única. No es para todos los públicos, pero, eso de "walk simulator" no le hace justicia.
    Eres tu y tu soledad. El ingenio y la planificación. El compartir y crear entre todos con su extraño y grandioso modo online.
    Es algo nuevo. Algo íntimo. Me parece una Obra Genuina.
  75. 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
  76. th0r34uX
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    This is a game that takes some getting used to for sure. With that being said once I got into it I started to really enjoy it.
  77. UhFitz
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a wonderful game but is not for everyone. I found this game relaxing and memorizing with it's story and game play. Some will not enjoy the slow pace game play but this certainly picks up in the later half of the game, I assume the majority of reviews are from users who have NOT beat the game or even got passed the first 3 episodes out of 14. The start of the game is theDeath Stranding is a wonderful game but is not for everyone. I found this game relaxing and memorizing with it's story and game play. Some will not enjoy the slow pace game play but this certainly picks up in the later half of the game, I assume the majority of reviews are from users who have NOT beat the game or even got passed the first 3 episodes out of 14. The start of the game is the only thing not letting me give this a 10, the story telling world everything is great. If you enjoy Euro Truck Simulator or games where you deliver cargo you will enjoy this, if you are a hardcore action fan who wants every moment to be crazy this isn't for you. It's slow paced and rewarding for those who choose to enjoy something instead of dismissing a game after 2 hours of game play. You wouldn't watch a movie for 10 minutes and say it's the worst movie ever made, why would you do the same with a game? Full game will likely take 38-42 hours depending on your play style.

    First half of the game 7/10
    Second half of the game 10/10    … Expand
  78. Alienostromo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I loved the game and it was my first from kojima. I later played metal gear solid 1 and i loved that too. Death stranding is an amazing journey that will scare you, make you cry but also appreciate breathtaking landscame. The gameplay is a cool rpg but maybe the environment should have been upgraded with some animals
  79. MightyMilky
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Deliver packages, avoid enemies, and unravel an insane plot with Norman readus and his funky featus! Hideo Kojimbles directing style is nothing short of mind blowing, the narrative elements of this game are years ahead of anything right now. Though "narrative" is where some people shy away from the game. Don't believe the haters, this is intentionally a narrative based game. The packageDeliver packages, avoid enemies, and unravel an insane plot with Norman readus and his funky featus! Hideo Kojimbles directing style is nothing short of mind blowing, the narrative elements of this game are years ahead of anything right now. Though "narrative" is where some people shy away from the game. Don't believe the haters, this is intentionally a narrative based game. The package delivery is more than just a "walking simulator" it has plenty of obstacles thrown at you to keep you on your toes.… Expand
  80. horselord
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I really don't know what I expected from Death Stranding, but it wasn't this. I can honestly say I've never played another game like it. A game that makes you consider every single step you take, causes you to be economical when deciding what to carry (no bottomless bags of potions here), and will have you literally holding your breath at times. The lights may be on more often than theyI really don't know what I expected from Death Stranding, but it wasn't this. I can honestly say I've never played another game like it. A game that makes you consider every single step you take, causes you to be economical when deciding what to carry (no bottomless bags of potions here), and will have you literally holding your breath at times. The lights may be on more often than they were in Resident Evil, but this is the next step in survival horror.

    Absolutely gorgeous environments, great voice acting, and the character models don't fall into the uncanny valley at all. Some great talent in this game, too. I'm not a Walking Dead fan, personally, but Norman Reedus really does make the perfect Sam Bridges.

    Docking 1 point for some connectivity issues that have make it borderline impossible to play the game online.    … Expand
  81. BusyOrc
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    I have to dock it 1 point due to the fact that this game is not for everyone. This game played differently than your average game. You play as a mail man in an attempt to rebuild America. However this is a Kojima game so the story is more complex than you would think. The Gameplay is simple but its the terrain that makes the game play challenging and provacative. If you like games likeI have to dock it 1 point due to the fact that this game is not for everyone. This game played differently than your average game. You play as a mail man in an attempt to rebuild America. However this is a Kojima game so the story is more complex than you would think. The Gameplay is simple but its the terrain that makes the game play challenging and provacative. If you like games like Nier Automata with a post Apocalyptic theme with a lot of thought put into the story and game play this game is for you. if you expect it to be like fall out then dont play this . If you are curious however then this game is for you.… Expand
  82. DarkDoom
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    Одна самых лучших и интересных игр в которые я играл, как сюжетно так и геймплейно. Слегка затянуто повествование и только.
  83. 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
  84. alpha_mase
    May 1, 2021
    9
    I didn't like this game at first because I thought it was just a delivery simulator with ghosts. But after coming back to it, I fell in love with the story and got addicted to the deliveries. In chapter 3 you get to use a vehicle and it makes a huge difference!!! Give this game a chance, this game will grow on you!!
  85. Jarrad101
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    Great game, incredible story and mechanics. 90 hours of addictive gameplay kept me engaged the whole way through
  86. blazebolt7
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Beautifully crafted world with as beautiful cinematic experience from Kojima himself, The game stars many big actors and actresses likes of Mads Mikelsen, Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux and Margaret Qualley.
    The Story is really compelling and makes you ponder after finishing it, the game-play takes a really long to get into it and fully master it and it is not forgiving not until you complete    Beautifully crafted world with as beautiful cinematic experience from Kojima himself, The game stars many big actors and actresses likes of Mads Mikelsen, Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux and Margaret Qualley.
    The Story is really compelling and makes you ponder after finishing it, the game-play takes a really long to get into it and fully master it and it is not forgiving not until you complete Chapter 3 at least.

    The game is NOT for everyone, it is a desolating experience and you have to be in the right emotion to fully appreciate it, or if you really enjoyed other works by Kojima Productions    … Expand
  87. m1asmatic
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    One of the greatest story and characters in gaming industry for last 10 years. Awesome atmosphere, great acting, melancholic vibes, philosophical ideas. This game is an Art, not just pew-pew-pew action game with nothing behind it. Yes, gameplay sometimes makes u suffer, 100%, won't even argue with that, but the story and the last 6 hours of game just tears u up. 10/10. Nothing like thatOne of the greatest story and characters in gaming industry for last 10 years. Awesome atmosphere, great acting, melancholic vibes, philosophical ideas. This game is an Art, not just pew-pew-pew action game with nothing behind it. Yes, gameplay sometimes makes u suffer, 100%, won't even argue with that, but the story and the last 6 hours of game just tears u up. 10/10. Nothing like that i've seen in many years. Thx Kojima and thx for Low Roar. OST is truly magical in this game. Dont listen to haters and PC users (who didnt even played this).… Expand
  88. mda
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding -
    upon completing the game...
    pro: great game, beautiful graphics, original story, a lot of interesting and mind blowing chapters, moving and climbing seemed almost perfect. cons: a bit grinding, vehicle controls are disappointing, BT and boss fights have the tendency to make the camera stuck upwards, the menu is huge and takes a lot to get used to ( not necessarily a    Death Stranding -
    upon completing the game...

    pro: great game, beautiful graphics, original story, a lot of interesting and mind blowing chapters, moving and climbing seemed almost perfect.
    cons: a bit grinding, vehicle controls are disappointing, BT and boss fights have the tendency to make the camera stuck upwards, the menu is huge and takes a lot to get used to ( not necessarily a bad thing, but for unexperienced players may look very difficult to interact with)

    overall, a beautiful game, not disappointed at all, kind of feel bad for judging the game before playing it. great experience but not for everyone, this game has the “think outside the box” perspective in its engine.    … Expand
  89. Skase
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Amazing story and brilliant pacing. It took a while to get into but once i did I was hooked.
  90. MrBarcelonec
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Поставлю общую 9, сюжет просто великолепен - 10, интрига с первых трейлеров до финальных титров, геймплей довольно оригинальны местами увлекательный, но не тот, что заставит тебя играть в эту игру снова и снова через годы - 8, саундтрек, катсцены на высочайшем уровне - 10. Спасибо, Хидео, история получилась великолепная!Поставлю общую 9, сюжет просто великолепен - 10, интрига с первых трейлеров до финальных титров, геймплей довольно оригинальны местами увлекательный, но не тот, что заставит тебя играть в эту игру снова и снова через годы - 8, саундтрек, катсцены на высочайшем уровне - 10. Спасибо, Хидео, история получилась великолепная!
  91. Equus0102
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is absolute masterpiece.
    Kojima done great job.
    But i disappointed only one point, too many cut scenes.
  92. Rojjas
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    So this is a great game in every way, detailed gameplay, stunning graphics and soundtrack, intresting story and characters, Its not 10 only because certain repetetness in gameplay, otherwise its a masterpiece
  93. MarkWarriors
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    First 6/8 hours were painfull, I thought it was really a **** game. But then I started get nice equipment, understand better the dynamics and see how wonderful is the world of death strainding and I started to love it.
    I played for 2 weeks straight, and I have to say it's a masterpiece. Something weird for sure, not for everyone, but still a masterpiece. Probably more masterpiece respect    First 6/8 hours were painfull, I thought it was really a **** game. But then I started get nice equipment, understand better the dynamics and see how wonderful is the world of death strainding and I started to love it.
    I played for 2 weeks straight, and I have to say it's a masterpiece. Something weird for sure, not for everyone, but still a masterpiece. Probably more masterpiece respect other games thanks to the fact it's, as said, not for everyone. Loved it.    … Expand
  94. skullknight8000
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    I had one of the most interesting and new experiences with this game. I recommend to those who have high patience. It takes time to get in touch with it but you do. I'm really looking forward to Kojima's next game.
  95. DD64
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    This game is the most polarizing release form Kojima ever made.

    MGS V's open world was barren and had no reason to traverse by foot. Death Strandings world and traversing it is its gameplay. Rout planning, loadout planning. It's important to look at what you are going to be traversing and how you will go about it. The people parading this game around as a walking simulator, are    This game is the most polarizing release form Kojima ever made.

    MGS V's open world was barren and had no reason to traverse by foot. Death Strandings world and traversing it is its gameplay. Rout planning, loadout planning. It's important to look at what you are going to be traversing and how you will go about it.

    The people parading this game around as a walking simulator, are really just proclaiming their attention spans are so low they need constant explosions and killing in their games to stay hooked. Death Stranding proves AAA games do not need to be focused on violence and can attempt to do new unique things at the same time.

    A Brilliant atmospheric masterpiece. Take your time with it. If you love exploration games, you'll love Death Stranding.    … Expand
  96. Sir_Lain
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Amazing game that deserves to be experienced.
    I loved every moment of it but can see that its not for everyone.
  97. Sacrament-777-
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Game é mto bom! Quem da nota abaixo de 5 é gente sem noção.. nota vermelha é pra jogos quebrados, totalmente bugado ou pay2win, death strading entrega oq foi prometido, game não tem bugs e não tem lootboxe ou elementos pay2win. Nota vermelha e caixista q só joga gears halo e forza
  98. Luanneto
    Dec 10, 2019
    9
    Game sensacional, simplesmente obrigatório para donos de PS4, trilha sonora perfeita que casa com todo o game, gráficos espetaculares e game play extremamente intrigante onde mostra a complexidade do ato de entregar encomendas, (parece brincadeira mas não é).
  99. Lcscorrea
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Jogão, história densa e metafórica, mecânicas de gameplay bem executadas. Um pouco longo demais, as vezes chato, porém faz parte da proposta metafórica do jogo.
  100. Fernandokehl
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Muito bom, história sensacional. Melhores gráficos da geração. Vale a pena cada minuto. Está entre os melhores da geração, junto com RDR2, GOW, Spider Man e Uncharted 4. Jogue sem dúvidas.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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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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