Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. MrExonOne
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! The story is unique and interesting. The characters are very well designed. It tool me almost 200 hours to complete the game. Worth every penny.
  2. 4167
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    death stranding who made this garbage,soooooooooo boring,waste time and money,this game is a piece of ****
  3. KettoKetto
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Most important game I've ever played. People who just call it a walking simulator never got into the deeper story-line and meaning of this game. The graphics are beautiful, the characters look super realistic due to the motion capture technology they used. This game definitely just isn't about delivering items here and there. I'm 28 hours in and I've enjoyed every moment of it. Sometimes IMost important game I've ever played. People who just call it a walking simulator never got into the deeper story-line and meaning of this game. The graphics are beautiful, the characters look super realistic due to the motion capture technology they used. This game definitely just isn't about delivering items here and there. I'm 28 hours in and I've enjoyed every moment of it. Sometimes I even delay progressing in the story just to make the game last longer. It's probably not everyone's cup of tea but people who vote 0 just to sabotage the ratings(especially when they admit that there are some aspects of the game they like) shouldn't even be voting.… Expand
  4. bongzillar
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, healthy, fresh and wierd. Its meditating and a good walking simulator. Made me appreciate walking in the snow earlier today.
  5. SkinnyThor
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    If you like grinding in GTA online or Elite dangerous, you probably will like this one as well.
  6. enotella
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Скучно, не интересно, очень дорого. Муть. Не оправдало ожиданий совсем. Инди игра.
  7. Gamemasta11
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It's so unlike any other game I've played, hints of metal gear solid, but yet totally different. Very artistic, so much deeper meaning in this game. I can truly say I've never thought I'd love delivering packages in a game, but its oddly satisfying. The story is amazing and unique, piques you curiosity and keeps getting better the more you progress. I have cried, been terrified and stunnedIt's so unlike any other game I've played, hints of metal gear solid, but yet totally different. Very artistic, so much deeper meaning in this game. I can truly say I've never thought I'd love delivering packages in a game, but its oddly satisfying. The story is amazing and unique, piques you curiosity and keeps getting better the more you progress. I have cried, been terrified and stunned by events in the game. And I'm not even halfway through. Kojima you have outdone yourself good sir, I tip my proverbial hat to you. 9/10… Expand
  8. Waaseh
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story, Great cinematic, Great graphic, Great music, Gameplay i would say it could take a very very very long time to complete if the mechanic isn't well understand/utilized. Avoid doing extra delivery if you want to get things unlocked asap which might help a lot on those boring delivery. It might not be enjoyable for gamer who like to kill things wracking things or feeling dominance on anything.

    This game is a very slow pace game which doesn't urge me to rush on anything. I could just do one main quest delivery a day and run the remaining at the next day. Chilling for an hour or so just to sit back and enjoy things.

    one thing which frustrate me sometime is the control/physics. pressing R1 does help you to understand the terrain more but still it is giving me the feeling of hitting a wall instead of walking up a slope. especially when the wheel of the bike is actually way bigger than the rock but it hit the rock as if it is hitting a wall.

    tldr
    pro
    - graphic
    - music
    - cinematic
    - story
    - for gamer who like to take things slow/ non-action packed will find it suitable
    - hard to die/void out even on normal mode
    - a game you might enjoy if you like building structures
    - great map to explore, tons of optional side quest for player to change pace

    con
    - not for gamer who want to feel dominance (i.e. taking up a bazooka and wreck whole enemy base)
    - not for gamer who like flashy moves (i.e. close distance teleport, double jump, hack and slash)
    - not for gamer who like fast pace game
    - grinding doesn't make you a lot stronger(killing BT/MULE) only make your life easier for delivery in future
    - not so great physics/control on terrain
    - weird learning curve for gameplay, need to apply other common sense than just being skilled/strong (i.e. does this bike able to move over this rock? sometime yes, sometime no)    … Expand
  9. greekaussie777
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    Truly a boring, but pretty looking game. Anyone who defends this slap in the face of gamers "videogame" is someone who has settled for less in their games. Way less.
  10. Aryan_FPG
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is a unique game and thats what we need these days. It doesn’t have any bugs or huge updates and it doesn’t have micro transactions. It’s a game that is trying to be something new in the gaming industry and in really is.
  11. tomke78
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Iam game player from 35 years and played over 21k titles, and highly reccomend this piece. This game is amazing, here's why: engaging and thrilling gameplay, yes simply get from A to B but you are totally free to choose how and where, and you encounter challenges that are rewarding. At first there a lot of cut scenes which about to tell you the story, then you go and explore. After 8h inIam game player from 35 years and played over 21k titles, and highly reccomend this piece. This game is amazing, here's why: engaging and thrilling gameplay, yes simply get from A to B but you are totally free to choose how and where, and you encounter challenges that are rewarding. At first there a lot of cut scenes which about to tell you the story, then you go and explore. After 8h in the game I do regret few things, ie. just before mision 14 you can explore more of terrain by bike and no much rain. Also weather station relations are important for rain locations...… Expand
  12. Arya_arya00
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    I was waiting for 3 years for this game...ive been so hyped and i enjoyed every last trailers....i praised kojima every day ....but when i playing it i am so disappointed right now....this game is just a fedex walking and biking simulator.... literally all of the main missions and whole of the side missions are fetch quests....map is very big and its so empty...this game reminds me no manI was waiting for 3 years for this game...ive been so hyped and i enjoyed every last trailers....i praised kojima every day ....but when i playing it i am so disappointed right now....this game is just a fedex walking and biking simulator.... literally all of the main missions and whole of the side missions are fetch quests....map is very big and its so empty...this game reminds me no man sky....!this game has so paradox...like we see the animals in the cutscenes but in the gameplay We don't… Expand
  13. thalegion
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The reason why this game should be rated 10/10 is because Kojima-san and his team created a new game mechanics which will give you a new video game experience. If people like Kojima would never exist in the video game industry then we all doomed to play in the clone-games like AC, CoD, etc. So yeah, we should support such games which can boost game industry with a new ideas and mechanics.
  14. Lordsepht
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Le jeu est terriblement fastidieux, l'histoire semble interessante et les.graphique sont très jolie mais les mécanique sont fastidieuse au point où j'ai le feeling de rravailler
  15. Fryatt420
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    This game isn't for everyone, you will prob love it or hate it. For me I love it and have enjoyed every minute of the 12 hours I'm in so far.
  16. SoapMat
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    El inicio es un tutorial va como lento, juego simulator por ahi las criticas pero cuando llegas a la etapa cuspide de la historia notaras que tiene partes de accion entretenidas, y la historia me ha enganchado tanto como la serie de HBO game of throne, the ost, la banda sonora me encanta,los autos con las motos, autos electrónicos,algun tipo de deslizador, aun que es de esos tipoEl inicio es un tutorial va como lento, juego simulator por ahi las criticas pero cuando llegas a la etapa cuspide de la historia notaras que tiene partes de accion entretenidas, y la historia me ha enganchado tanto como la serie de HBO game of throne, the ost, la banda sonora me encanta,los autos con las motos, autos electrónicos,algun tipo de deslizador, aun que es de esos tipo futuristicas y apocalípticos, este me agrado a comparación de los juegos futuristica shooter que siempre quieren vender... gracias por haber creado este juego interesante, soy de esos que juegan splinter cell, en fin, mi nota final: relajante y te mete en el personaje es todo. no soy experto en criticas pero es mi opinion de lo que he percivido… Expand
  17. Mecbubas
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito!!!
    História fantástica, gameplay muito bom e a banda sonora é a melhor que ja vi em jogos.
    Os detalhes gráficos estão qualquer coisa, é impressionante o que conseguiram fazer para uma consola que já tem tantos anos.
    Nunca pensei que caminhar se pode-se tornar tão interessante.
  18. Treevus
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    This game further proves that Kojima’s “visions” are the definition of just because you could do something, it doesn’t mean you should do something. Death Stranding lacks any real substance and is definitely not in any way an “artistic representation” of anything. After losing more than ten hours of my life to giving this game a chance, the only possible conclusion to reach is that itThis game further proves that Kojima’s “visions” are the definition of just because you could do something, it doesn’t mean you should do something. Death Stranding lacks any real substance and is definitely not in any way an “artistic representation” of anything. After losing more than ten hours of my life to giving this game a chance, the only possible conclusion to reach is that it truly is nothing more than a walking simulator. The staff of Kojima productions are wasting their talents creating nothing of value under Kojima’s leadership. Death Stranding is not worth purchasing for any price, but worth the thought of maybe downloading when it is inevitably free on PlayStation Plus to make your own opinion of the game, an opinion that will most likely fall in line with the masses.… Expand
  19. Zaronx
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Its truly sad that this game is being reviewed bomb by people who where expecting a metal gear game but scary. To the people looking for genuine reviews please take a minute to read mine.

    The game is by no means a perfect game, in terms of combat in game its laughably easy to knockout a whole MULE camp and steal their gear, also battling BT's feels a bit meaningless since they will    Its truly sad that this game is being reviewed bomb by people who where expecting a metal gear game but scary. To the people looking for genuine reviews please take a minute to read mine.

    The game is by no means a perfect game, in terms of combat in game its laughably easy to knockout a whole MULE camp and steal their gear, also battling BT's feels a bit meaningless since they will comeback if you leave the area even for a fraction of a second or wander a bit too far forcing you to just use stealth in the first place.

    That being said, I've been loving every single second of the game, in the beginning without having a proper way to defend yourself from the BT's each encounter is a nerve wracking experience as you try to navigate through enemies you cannot see. The environment is beautifully done, I see many people comparing it to breath of the wild and saying it is empty in comparison. Yes only a few areas on the map have settlements, however this does not mean its empty and meaningless, every part on the map is designed to challenge the user in some way, either by crossing through rivers, rough terrain, or BT or MULE infested terrain. I have by no means finished the game or even close to it, however in the time I have been playing I am constantly surprised by the different mechanics implemented into the game.

    The graphics in the game are beautiful, the motion capture for Norman Reedus is so good it makes you feel weird when he does dumb things in the mirror. the level of detail for it is such that I managed to wrap a cord around a structure at exactly a point I wanted and the thread bent in the exact way it would do in real life. In short this is not a "scary metal gear" this is a completely new game, see a review video on youtube and go in with the correct expectations and you will not be disappointed. if however you are looking for a shooter game, please refer to Gears of War or Call of Duty which should suit your needs perfectly.    … Expand
  20. Treborresor
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful, polished, great music, excellent story and deep, very well acted characters. This game is not for everyone, but it is absolutely perfect for the more inquisitive and thoughtful sort of people. The closest comparison I could draw is to something like "The Leftovers". This game isn't about the massive action set-pieces even though it has them sprinkled throughout. It's aboutBeautiful, polished, great music, excellent story and deep, very well acted characters. This game is not for everyone, but it is absolutely perfect for the more inquisitive and thoughtful sort of people. The closest comparison I could draw is to something like "The Leftovers". This game isn't about the massive action set-pieces even though it has them sprinkled throughout. It's about emotion, the human spirit, loss, life, death, and moving forward no matter the obstacles in your way. I wasn't a big Kojima fan before. After this? I'm 100 percent on board for whatever comes next.… Expand
  21. JoliMcgraw
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    When I first started this game I saw it as a pallet cleanser after the onslaught of action games I have been playing but soon I came to realize this game is a work of art. The atmosphere, narrative and way emotional connection I received from this game was unmatched in 2019.
    The game is truly so different that it is hard to say why it is so good, but just like the first time I watched    When I first started this game I saw it as a pallet cleanser after the onslaught of action games I have been playing but soon I came to realize this game is a work of art. The atmosphere, narrative and way emotional connection I received from this game was unmatched in 2019.
    The game is truly so different that it is hard to say why it is so good, but just like the first time I watched star wars or DBZ, i didn't care if the dialogue wasn't earth shattering or the game play loop was slightly repetitive. The environment you are thrown into is beyond captivating. The exploration brings me back to exploring breath of the wild for the first time. You have a destination to travel to but it isn't always a straight line and planning the trip isn't always enough.
    The game has incredible world building with a story that pulls you in to the amazing post apocalyptic America. Its suspenseful, thought provoking and rewarding
    The downside to this game is a side effect of the setting. The world can feel empty and dull at times    … Expand
  22. Methatswho7520
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Deliver package after package
    Amazon prime simulation... This game is gonna go down as the worst game of 2019, funny thing is, if it wasn’t kojima that made it, critics would be saying how they really feel bout this game
  23. damea
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is a review after clearing.
    The graphics are perfect and personally the story is perfect.
    But when you think about what Americans think when they play it, you might think it's terrible. Kojima's current work features WW1, WW2 and the Vietnam War, and metaphorically expresses the upcoming nuclear wars, terrorist conflicts and people's anxiety. In the meantime, I feel that I am    This is a review after clearing.
    The graphics are perfect and personally the story is perfect.
    But when you think about what Americans think when they play it, you might think it's terrible. Kojima's current work features WW1, WW2 and the Vietnam War, and metaphorically expresses the upcoming nuclear wars, terrorist conflicts and people's anxiety. In the meantime, I feel that I am accusing the existence and history of the country of America.
    Next, regarding game characteristics. I don't think most people get tired of playing this. There is an idiot opinion that it is a walking simulator, but it is the same as saying FPS is a shooting range.    … Expand
  24. Gealdyr
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding is pure art. I got totally addicted to the gameplay. Kojima created a new original IP with gameplay that you never had before. This is game is not like any other one. It’s a realistic journey for the player. A journey that tells a deep intriguing story. A journey for your own mind aswell. Society today is so busy that most people won’t appreciate this game. It’s meditative, but also action filled gameplay when you meet the BT’s or other human enemies. This game deserves a lot of praise!… Expand
  25. wolfgangleader
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is... an anomaly. It is truly polarizing in that you'll either love it to pieces like I do, or hate it for being a slow burn of a game filled with arduous journeys and painful experiences it is. If you have the resolve to stick with it though, it is an incredible experience, that will have you coming back without even knowing why. The best way to explain it is that you are aThis game is... an anomaly. It is truly polarizing in that you'll either love it to pieces like I do, or hate it for being a slow burn of a game filled with arduous journeys and painful experiences it is. If you have the resolve to stick with it though, it is an incredible experience, that will have you coming back without even knowing why. The best way to explain it is that you are a delivery man, and most the game is doing your job as such, but this game truly is the game from of "it's not the destination that matters, it's the journey." And it is quite the journey. While playing it you truly start to feel that sense of strong community, with people helping each other and you helping others with their own journeys it's truly beautiful.… Expand
  26. Fadullelcrack
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    El juego me gusto mucho, para mi es excelente. No he parado de jugarlo, no tiene mucha acciòn pero si eso quieres comprate el cod black ops numero 54 generico.
  27. udon
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is new game.
    It sometimes bored but change it myself.
    Battle BT, Mule and Warrior. All of them are very exciting.
  28. TheBoss100
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Please people dont listen to these people they have no idea . Most of them were expecting mgsolid 6 starring norman reedus or they just didnt play the game . They r just followin the reviews from people who dont know how to review. Its sad. This game is awesome.Badass, And brutal. These people r followers. Not leaders. U need to do what u want, we all have our own opinions. Just causePlease people dont listen to these people they have no idea . Most of them were expecting mgsolid 6 starring norman reedus or they just didnt play the game . They r just followin the reviews from people who dont know how to review. Its sad. This game is awesome.Badass, And brutal. These people r followers. Not leaders. U need to do what u want, we all have our own opinions. Just cause someone dont like something dont mean u wont like it. It is fun. It keeps u engaged the whole time. Ur allways bein rewarded ,and they dont try u with buyin the stuff With more money or ur **** outta luck. There are a ton of systems. The world is the game. There r no microtransactions like ubisoft, activision , ea etc. Its not the same recycled garbage that they sell u every year, Which is the same game ever year with little to no improvements. It uses every aspect of the controller, sometimes in unison. It is Something different And long not 5hours. With 2 cutscenes. Its funny if u get it. and just fun to play . There r no bugs. Its way worth the $60. Most games now aday aint. Trust me try it and make ur own mind, dont let these people do it for u.… Expand
  29. DigitalbathRx
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Beautiful open world that evolves on a community basis. Great soundtrack, graphics. Great storytelling and acting. Addictive gameplay loop with a lot of intertwined systems challenging your execution at all times. It’s different though. And it will not please everyone. But personally I love it!
  30. Metamand
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Just Perfect. Dumb people wont understand the concept. The game is so much complex and fun to plsy, and the story is worth of a christopher Nolan movie, i hope they can bring the secuel.
  31. Locust69
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    BRAVO Mr. Kojima you managed to not only creat amazing game but also cause world wide rage tantrum to toxic edgelords and troll rabble.
    Game is really great, here are facts not fanboy nonsenses but facts you can expect from this game: breathtaking graphic (thats true); amazing stylization of enemies, terrain, technology etc (thats also true); great cast (just look at those actors); smooth    BRAVO Mr. Kojima you managed to not only creat amazing game but also cause world wide rage tantrum to toxic edgelords and troll rabble.
    Game is really great, here are facts not fanboy nonsenses but facts you can expect from this game: breathtaking graphic (thats true); amazing stylization of enemies, terrain, technology etc (thats also true); great cast (just look at those actors); smooth stable gameplay with no technical issues (already proofed by digital foundry); great complex and smart story (just read almost any of the pro-reviews [in my country 5 out of 5 gaming webs gave it 9/10].
    Now what about the gameplay you asked? Thats like the most important thing isnt it? Well i can tell you that gameplay is slow paced but great. Its mix of walking sim., exploration game, action game, stealth game and survival game with deep gameplay mechanics. You will also get some vehicles to use so its not only about walking (so basically its more game than you average looter shooter or run and gun game because DS has far more game mechanics).
    BUT what about the biggest mystery related to this game? Why is there such a huge number of trolls? Well some notes from my observation. Almost right after the game was released and people were allowed to start writing reviews the huge review hate bombing happened. And to this days hundreds over hundreds generic troll "reviews" are posted every day. And not only that but theres also troll mob patrolling around literally marking every positive review as unhelpful. Whos behind this i dont know but iam going to tell you that its not only extremely pathetic to hate a game you have never even played (which is something many of the trolls even admitted) and its not only toxic against Kojimas team but whats even worse its really damaging whole game industry and only giving cards to the hands of those greedy companies who dont want to take any risk with new singleplayer games but only push more generic online trash with microtransactions and greedy money baiting mechanics (every year the same).
    So if you played the game for few hours (at least like 12) and you dont like it fine you have all rights to give it 0/10 (tho its still overreaction) but if you dont own the game and you only follow some hate train, consider this trolling funny or someone told you to do this... then shame on you... you only damaging gaming community.    … Expand
  32. Gaemerdude
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Let me start this off by saying that I didn’t even know who Hideo Kojima was before seeing the trailer for this game, I have never played one of his games in my life, not even any Metal Gear Solid games. So far I am around 1/4 into episode 5. And so far I love the game. While the story is complicated and the game doesn’t have a lot of action, it is amazing. A lot of people give this gameLet me start this off by saying that I didn’t even know who Hideo Kojima was before seeing the trailer for this game, I have never played one of his games in my life, not even any Metal Gear Solid games. So far I am around 1/4 into episode 5. And so far I love the game. While the story is complicated and the game doesn’t have a lot of action, it is amazing. A lot of people give this game bad reviews without playing through the first few episodes. Blade Runner is considered a great movie, and some say it’s one of the best movies ever made, but others say it’s extremely boring. However, boring can also be interesting. Kojima wasn’t trying to create a game for everyone, he was creating a piece of art. Everyone has their own perception of art, some people think Picasso’s paintings are ugly, some think they are masterpieces. The point is that the game isn’t for everyone, it picks up fairly slow and gets to the main gameplay around chapter 3, People who leave bad reviews should at least get there before leaving bad reviews. If your looking through reviews and trying to decide if you want this game for yourself, I recommend that you give it a try and put a lot of thought into your experience. And as for people who call this game a walking simulator, manage your cargo better, or get a vehicle, noob. Not to mention the online aspect of the game. Kojima May have been exaggerating a little bit when he said it was a whole new genre of game, but it is something different. You never actually see other players on a game, except for the occasions where a white outline of them can be seen helping you in boss fights. However, the game plays out like social media, other players can build things and you may see them in your world. If you do, you have the opportunity to give their structures likes, and show your appreciation. This is really nice, especially since you can only give positive feedback for positive things, in an industry where games that cause you to trash talk others are common. Overall, pick the game up it’s great, and really says a lot about games in general, like how they are a form of art and not just something to waste your life on.… Expand
  33. andreslu2700
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es extremadamente repetitivo y monótono y aunque tenga buenos gráficos nunca sientes que el escenario está vivo como si ocurre en red dead redemption 2, the witcher 3 o hasta en gta v… Expand
  34. Fanloklok
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    It is a great game and clearly need time to learn the game mechanic to turly enjoy the game.
    Just like in other game, you face obstacle. But instead of people try kill you, nature and npc try to stop you form deliver. It the same objective-and-obstacle-thing but present in different way. It can provide equal fun like other game and this is brilliant. It prove that game is just not    It is a great game and clearly need time to learn the game mechanic to turly enjoy the game.
    Just like in other game, you face obstacle. But instead of people try kill you, nature and npc try to stop you form deliver. It the same objective-and-obstacle-thing but present in different way. It can provide equal fun like other game and this is brilliant. It prove that game is just not endlessly killing people, it could be something else.    … Expand
  35. OCK
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Though the game isn't for everybody it's also clear many are out to "get" Kojima and knock him off his high horse. Art is highly subjective but what can objectively said about this game is it's visionary, beautiful, ground-breaking, original, passionate. Is it self-indulgent at times? Sure but Kojima ascended Mount Olympus a looooong time ago, he has earned the right to be as indulgent asThough the game isn't for everybody it's also clear many are out to "get" Kojima and knock him off his high horse. Art is highly subjective but what can objectively said about this game is it's visionary, beautiful, ground-breaking, original, passionate. Is it self-indulgent at times? Sure but Kojima ascended Mount Olympus a looooong time ago, he has earned the right to be as indulgent as he wants to be, personally I can't get enough of his hallmark flourishes and style. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, not all opinions are equal. Quantifying the perspective of where one is coming from is important. A list of the games I've bought and completed this year:

    KH3 (plat trophy), RE2, DMCV, Sekiro (plat trophy), Days Gone (plat trophy), Rage 2, Metro Exodus, Bloodstained, CTR (one trophy away from plat), The Messenger (plat trophy), Wolfenstein,: Youngblood, Control (plat trophy), Remnant From the Ashes, Borderlands 3, Children of Morta (one trophy away from plat).

    Above are the games I've completed but there are others I've yet to finish (Blasphemous, Yooka Laylee just to name a couple). Up until now Sekiro was at the absolute top of my GOTY shortlist, it's quite simply another FROM masterpiece. I'm currently about 20 hours into DS and - though I'll reserve my final verdict until after I've finished it - I'm quite confident saying it will be my GOTY, I've never played anything like it.

    DS is mesmerizing, methodical and brilliant. Every element from the breathtaking landscapes, OST, cinematics, traversal and unique gameplay systems underpinning the fascinating narrative is really something special. Nevermind the ingenious multiplayer integration, it takes ideas from Souls and creates something on an entirely new level, dare I say it, a new *genre*. The fact is nobody *but* Kojima could make something like this and the gaming industry should thank it's lucky stars he's creating in the medium we love and cherish so much. Cookie cutter games are a dime a dozen, let's celebrate originality and bold vision, I don't expect everyone to love it but I'd hope respect is given where it's due.    … Expand
  36. Txab
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Por mucho hater que haya es un juego con mecanicas nunca vistas, un nuevo sentido del online llevando lo ya visto en Dark Souls a un nivel superior, con una ambientación gracias a la banda sonora brutal, una historia muy cuidada y hace que lo que podria parecer aburrido como es llevar paquetes te mantenga alerta y con reto constante. En resumen, el juego mas valiente que he visto hacePor mucho hater que haya es un juego con mecanicas nunca vistas, un nuevo sentido del online llevando lo ya visto en Dark Souls a un nivel superior, con una ambientación gracias a la banda sonora brutal, una historia muy cuidada y hace que lo que podria parecer aburrido como es llevar paquetes te mantenga alerta y con reto constante. En resumen, el juego mas valiente que he visto hace años. Por fin alguien se atreve a hacer algo diferente sin miedo a los haters. Si este juego lo llega haber hecho una empresa desconocida lo estaria alabando, pero como lo ha hecho Kojima es un churro? No majetes, lo que pasa es que no podeis o quereis entenderlo.… Expand
  37. BigJamesDiesel
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Loved it. A Unique and beautiful experience. Worth trying despite the many negative reviews.
  38. ViniAPs
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    PERFEITO, uma história involvente que te prende do início ao fim. Não sei oq as pessoas tanto reclamam pq desde o início o Kojima já havia explicado como seria, oq não faz sentido reclamações como "Walking Simulator" as pessoas hoje em dia tem a cabeça muito perdida e criam expectativa falsas.
  39. Alexisbarbot
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    So, after 20 hours of gameplay this is my honest opinion: This game is like no other, like really...
    If you want to try something out that's new and at the same time familiar, This is the game for you.
    But, not everything is a positive. This game can get repetitive and at times boring and tidious for the first 15 hours of the game, nevertheless the game's Story is super interesting and    So, after 20 hours of gameplay this is my honest opinion: This game is like no other, like really...
    If you want to try something out that's new and at the same time familiar, This is the game for you.
    But, not everything is a positive. This game can get repetitive and at times boring and tidious for the first 15 hours of the game, nevertheless the game's Story is super interesting and hard to understand which is something that i find intriguing.
    The game looks and runs beautifully on a regular ps4. The game is a literal UPS/USPS simulator but with guns and bombs and more tools at your disposal with rhe addition of ghosts(bt's). Some people might find this boring and some people might find it satisfying to deliver the packages safely to their location.
    I believe that the people giving the game under a 6 is either a hater of kojima or just plain casual gamers who went in expecting this game to be like a ghost recon or cod type of game. Unfortunately those of you were wrong lol.
    Now, i give this game a 7.5/10 because it's repetitive nature of the beginning. And the positive of great actors, voice acting, amazing story and lack of bugs (so far after 20hrs no bugs). Other than that it's a solid game you should buy when in sale if you're skeptical. So if you read this review thank you and have a wonderful night/day.    … Expand
  40. Kazuya198
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Boring walking simulator where you go around delivering loot boxes, over rough terrain and in sometimes adverse weather conditions, overly ambiguous story just for the sake of it

    Poor game but graphics are nice
  41. Hyuugaskye
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    It's a hard 8 honestly. Stealth. Strategy regarding combat, treks, item usage health. Once u get far enough Reminds me of resident evil. The best part is the online part. U build structures that are needed and they pop up in other players world's. Countless times I've been helped and helped others. I find myself going out of my way to help others which is not me. U get likes from npcs andIt's a hard 8 honestly. Stealth. Strategy regarding combat, treks, item usage health. Once u get far enough Reminds me of resident evil. The best part is the online part. U build structures that are needed and they pop up in other players world's. Countless times I've been helped and helped others. I find myself going out of my way to help others which is not me. U get likes from npcs and irlp from those who use ur structures or items. It's really a masterpiece. Personally I would like a more in depth structure in combat but it's not bad. Cut scenes story all fantastic.… Expand
  42. Seusasmelly
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    This game is great. The cutscenes and story really tie it all together. The gameplay is very rewarding due to the story. However, the game has a FATAL flaw....order no. 47. Seriously the worst mission I have ever played in a video game. I LITERALLY propped my thumb stick forward with a roll of paper towels and watched as Sam slowly drudged his way up a snowy mountain for FIFTEEN minutes.This game is great. The cutscenes and story really tie it all together. The gameplay is very rewarding due to the story. However, the game has a FATAL flaw....order no. 47. Seriously the worst mission I have ever played in a video game. I LITERALLY propped my thumb stick forward with a roll of paper towels and watched as Sam slowly drudged his way up a snowy mountain for FIFTEEN minutes. Was this seriously intended? They didn't go over the mission where you slowly walk in snow for 15-30 minutes and go "Hey maybe we should just delete that one" then you have to walk BACK another 15-30 minutes because the location you go to does not have fast travel. On top of this you get nothing from the location other than a skeleton that helps you walk thru the snow SLIGHTLY faster. Damn that would have been really useful before i wasted an hour of my life watching a video game character walk up a snowy mountain. There is a faster way thru, but it has BTs and this is one of the only orders where you have no BB. This game was a solid 10 until this mission, thats how bad it was. A lot of other orders have made me so frustrated but I usually end up realizing there is something I could have done better. For order no. 47, there is nothing I could have done better. You can't sneak past BTs in this mission so you are literally forced to just walk in the snow thru absolutely nothing, which there really is no faster way to do this as far as game mechanics are concerned. It's so annoying that this game is an easy VERY positive score with the removal of maybe 3 orders.

    Also, any person giving this game a rating in the 0-4 range (especially 0) has not actually played the game or is entirely irrational. Despite the few botched missions it is extremely polished, more so than 99% of games this decade. If you're on the fence about this game, just know there is A LOT of walking/hiking around. But if you're patient and enjoy amazing art direction and story telling, you'll find a deep purpose in all the walking/hiking around.    … Expand
  43. RoyalCatGamer
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is a proof of games as art. It’s a masterpiece. If only people realised that instant gratification is not the most important thing in gaming.
  44. Krevos
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    It's a CGI movie, not a game.
    Ripetitive and boring. We've lost Hideo Kojima.
  45. Squanchy
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    As I said earlier this game was full of high expectations and many people will upset. For me, this game is beautiful in all respects. Gameplay mechanics, graphics, world, and the Story everything are beautiful. Already played 40h and even did not finish half of the game.
    Thank you, Kojima Productions!
    Best,
    AndrewAlexArt
  46. CptTrips83
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It is obvious, that it is not a game for everyone but i loved every second of it from the beginning to the end. The game is not perfect. But i think, that everyone who gives 0 Points for this will never get the message of cultural achievements like this game ;)
  47. Cristodeak
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is too good. Each time I think the game settled into a loop and mechanics something new and awesome shows up.

    This is a completionist's dream come true. Completing the links, making your own path, awesome unexpected new gear, the graphics... I'm addicted in the best way possible.

    GOTY for me. All that's left is to see what the replay value is.
  48. Phael05
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo MT Fraco,A Hype é toda em cima do Elenco... Talvez por ser jogo da Sony.
    Só falta esse game ainda concorrer como Game do Ano !    … Expand
  49. JonnyMenthol
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Played all night on release, cleared my day friday and went on good stretchs all week to the early hours of the mornings, 60 hours in and it's absolutely incredible. I'm bleary eye and sore from sitting but it was worth every second and no regrets.

    Addicting at its core with an amazing Story to photo realistic graphics on PRO. The world building is the most unique and interesting thing    Played all night on release, cleared my day friday and went on good stretchs all week to the early hours of the mornings, 60 hours in and it's absolutely incredible. I'm bleary eye and sore from sitting but it was worth every second and no regrets.

    Addicting at its core with an amazing Story to photo realistic graphics on PRO. The world building is the most unique and interesting thing to be added to the video game medium in years. Hell, so many things are unique here. I ask myself at times "what the hell am I playing" and I don't know the answer at times but I am well and truly addicted to it.

    The production is perfect, the pacing is exceptional and while there is frustration to be had it is minor. I don't want to get into the "boring gameplay" argument cause that is subjective, camping in CoD is one mans idea of fun gameplay for example but the goals and objectives set out here are fun, extremely fun and unique in fact. I spent 4 hours helping build a road I probably will never use again for main missions.

    10 Kojimas out of 10 Kojimas. It's now in my top 10 games ever.    … Expand
  50. Ikenda
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I'm a courier and i have only one thing to say about this game. It makes my job exciting and fun. I'm so much happier with my job now. I still prefer playing the game then going to work though so i declared sick for a week. Thank you Kojima, you crazy motherporter... You did it!
  51. Weskerbr
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Nice game. These reviews bombs are from Xbox losers. This game change a lot after some time.
  52. hsamuel82
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    For reference, last Kojima game I played was Metal Gear Solid. .... This is his magnum opus. What a cool game!
  53. Palexus
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I am just trying to make the rating fair - 8, because this is what the game deserves
  54. JustARock
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Not for everyone but definitely for me.
    A lot of people say this game is boring but I honestly don’t see it.
    I’ve been playing this game nonstop for 3 days, and I gotta be honest when I say that this is probably my second favorite game of the year, besides DMC5. The story, world building, characters, and gameplay are so incredibly unique, and well done.
  55. IntrepidQuixote
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I can definitely understand how this game can be as divisive as it is, but most of the people trashing it have obviously not played beyond the first couple hours. Once the game opens up and really starts taking advantage of its unique online component it really starts to shine.

    Like I said I totally understand how this game might not be for a lot of people, but what I dont understand is    I can definitely understand how this game can be as divisive as it is, but most of the people trashing it have obviously not played beyond the first couple hours. Once the game opens up and really starts taking advantage of its unique online component it really starts to shine.

    Like I said I totally understand how this game might not be for a lot of people, but what I dont understand is their need to try and blast it as if it's the worst piece of trash ever conceived. Its visually stunning with a great soundtrack and a superb cinematic feel. Yes the story is convoluted clunky, but have you not played a kojima game? For me the game is almost therapeutic. The first time the camera pulled back as I was walking through the plains and one of the Low Roar songs faded in I knew exactly what this game was about and it hasn't disappointed since.    … Expand
  56. CyBOPOB
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Best game in this year , scenario , actors , more games likes this , thank you kodzima
  57. drag8n
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    Good graphics, but the game its a glovo simulator, boring game that makes me want to kill myself.
  58. Emerson1979
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Excelente, o jogo te prende e a história é uma das melhores dos video games
  59. doood87
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Excellent game! Low Roar's music makes it even more perfect than it is ❤️ Lived the gameplay, loved the story even more. Now I'm on the way to get my first platinium trophy ever. Just give it a try, you won't regret it!
  60. notangry
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    ну кожимба реально гений, так вонюче высраться это нужно уметь

    нет бурят, позвать кучку второсортных актеров на которых ты пару раз вздрочнул в игру не сделает ее автоматически шедевром
  61. c01nd01r
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Not everyone will understand, but others will be delighted.
    10 Kojima's / 10
  62. Scelatio
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The game is exactly what i've expected it to be and it's marvelous. I just cannot stop, taken away by the magneficent visuals, music and gameplay, full of new connections and inventions.
  63. fkf55359
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    please MT admins delete these obvious zeros from the trolls. Positive reviews have grown in recent days, but ratings have dropped from 7.1 to 6.4. This game doesn't deserve it. Thank you.
  64. NathanClarke
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    What a dumpster fire. I have been waiting for this game ever since it was announced. I was scouting for every insignificant bit of information I could find, day after day. I knew it would not be an action-focused game, in fact most of my all-time favourite games aren't action games. So what is so wrong about Death Stranding? Basically everything, save for soundtrack.

    Death Stranding is    What a dumpster fire. I have been waiting for this game ever since it was announced. I was scouting for every insignificant bit of information I could find, day after day. I knew it would not be an action-focused game, in fact most of my all-time favourite games aren't action games. So what is so wrong about Death Stranding? Basically everything, save for soundtrack.

    Death Stranding is an Open World game in which you make deliveries. And that's pretty much all. Every open-world games worth their salt have main objective/missions, fetch quests being optionnal stuff left for people who really want a reason to keep playing the game after going through the main story. But the truth is, most people never do these missions because they are just boring filler content. Death Stranding revolves around those:

    In games like GTA, RDR, The Witcher, you have a variety of main objectives. It keeps the game fresh and makes you want to see what kind of neat stuff you'll do in the next mission. In Death Stranding, you walk. You walk, and you walk. You deliver packages and go through meaningless and repetitive dialogues with various cameos. It's fun for the first couple of hours, but after you realize you're still doing the same thing 20 hours after it becomes a bore fest. There are a few interesting moments (very few), and when it's done you're back to delivering stuff for another 20 hours.

    The gameplay is also a complete miss. The basic movement itself is fine, I thought the whole balance stuff based on weight was interesting. But the combat isn't. Hand to hand fighting is clunky, slow and lacks precision. The vehicles controls are a joke. The motorcycle feels like it's sticking to the ground. The vehicles feel like plastic toys. There are no proper physics in this game. Everything seems to be animation-based, just like in the ps2-era. Guerilla Studios lend them an amazing game engine and they can't manage to use their physics system? Hell even cheap indie games have real-time physics.

    The map is huge and empty. Painfully empty. There are mule camps with copy-pasted assets, copy-pasted bridge stations and that's it. There are no buildings to explore at all. That makes the exploration unrewarding and uninteresting, especially after playing Red Dead Redemption 2 with it's sprawling open world full of secrets and interesting places to discover. What's the point in making a huge map if you can't fill it with anything but rocks and mule camps?

    The storyline is NOT good. It is pretentious as it gets. When you're not listening to some of the most embarassing b-movie tier dialogue, you're being force-fed with exposure. The characters, bearing some of the most overly-pretentious and over-the-top names, always repeat the same thing (make us whole again sam, without you america cannot survive!), there's so much useless dialogue in this game it's downright insulting.

    The atmosphere and graphics, whatever. It is highly subjective. I didn't like it. I hated the color tones. I hate most of the landscape. The graphics look much worse than Horizon Zero Dawn for some reason. This is weird considering that they were supposedly improving the engine. Instead, they made it regress. The foliage shading is bad. The lighting feels flat. The character models are sometimes good sometimes not-so-good. You can see Kojima wanted his team to put all of their focus on Madds's character (Cliff). He looks borderline photorealistic while characters like Sam or Deadman look much worse.

    I have nothing about experimental games and weird stories, but this is way above what i can stand. It is boring, tedious, irritating and bland. Most of all, it is my biggest disappointment in 20 years of playing video games.    … Expand
  65. andradeiago207
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, loving it, the musics are perfect, graphics, history, it’s all awesome
  66. kerihobo
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game has me hooked. I'm 3 chapters in and the game has been continuously expanding as it introduces new features and new ways to do things. It's very slow to start with but all decent games are. The story has a LOT to keep track and it'd be easy to miss a lot of its qualities at a glance. The story seems to serve as a hypothetical "what if" as it takes place in America during a timeThis game has me hooked. I'm 3 chapters in and the game has been continuously expanding as it introduces new features and new ways to do things. It's very slow to start with but all decent games are. The story has a LOT to keep track and it'd be easy to miss a lot of its qualities at a glance. The story seems to serve as a hypothetical "what if" as it takes place in America during a time when people need to re-learn how to re-unite.

    As I've been playing, this game has constantly set my mind ticking and I really love the way it explores the value of life as we know it. The story is an artistic feat not only in visual presentation but in user-interaction, pacing, sound & world-building too.    … Expand
  67. Polycount
    Nov 13, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To all of you spending time rating 1 or 10, this game sits right in a centre zone. Rather than being amazing this game was a slightly fun pass time, but it all accumulated into nothing.

    The whole game had a cast of characters I just couldn't care less about and the only good characters were barely explored. Very disappointing.    … Expand
  68. Master_Of_Doom
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Un titulo del que se esperaba mucho, pero que al final entrega poco o mas bien "se la pasa entregando paquetes por que es la unica actividad dentro del juego, Aburrido por lo repetitivo de principio a fin ya que el entregar paquetes es tu unica mision a lo largo y ancho del juego

    Quisiera decir algo bueno y si lo hay , la banda sonora o mas bien los temas selectivos en ciertas partes    Un titulo del que se esperaba mucho, pero que al final entrega poco o mas bien "se la pasa entregando paquetes por que es la unica actividad dentro del juego, Aburrido por lo repetitivo de principio a fin ya que el entregar paquetes es tu unica mision a lo largo y ancho del juego

    Quisiera decir algo bueno y si lo hay , la banda sonora o mas bien los temas selectivos en ciertas partes que son excepcionales , pero de ahi el resto es gastarse la pasta en una historia carente de logica

    Si este mal llamado "juego" se hubiese clasificado como pelicula interactiva estuviese en el top rank del año, pero su desarrollador quizo sacarlo y exponerlo como lo que no es , "un nuevo estilo de juego"

    Si tuviera que escoger una frase para describir este engendro, serìa:

    Aburrido y Decepcionante de principio a fin.    … Expand
  69. Capitan_Cesar
    Nov 13, 2019
    5
    No es un juego digno de kojima, las primeras horas son muy aburridas y le pega mejor una musica de beny hill ya que es un poco comico
  70. TheAncientOne
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    It really looked interesting but I should have known better. :D

    To boil it down it is a stock standard anime story attached to some very repetitive gameplay all wrapped up in Kojima's obsession with celebrities (smells a bit like Chris Roberts in that respect) and his very over inflated ego as he dictates to us little people in video game format. The graphics are beautiful and    It really looked interesting but I should have known better. :D

    To boil it down it is a stock standard anime story attached to some very repetitive gameplay all wrapped up in Kojima's obsession with celebrities (smells a bit like Chris Roberts in that respect) and his very over inflated ego as he dictates to us little people in video game format.

    The graphics are beautiful and contain plenty of Anime eye candy in the form of ludicrous mechanicals and hugely wasteful constructs with all sorts of nonsense contraptions, for the most part the world is really well done if you like Anime worlds.

    The story is very standard Anime pseudo intellectual claptrap chock full of unexplained magical technologies and quite often idiotic character motivations.

    The Lindsay Wagner character is a perfect example of idiotic character motivations and Kojima's obsession with celebrities, her character motivations are utterly ridiculous seemingly jammed into the already dumb story so he could employ a woman he had childhood fantasies about.

    Anyone who says the story is "masterful" or "deep" has no critical thinking skills or is blinded by Kojima fandom, it is truly a simplistic tale. Idealistic and childlish in it's overall message.

    The gameplay seems tacked onto the hours and hours of cutscenes and it is rarely satisfying in any way, I especially hated the people I was delivering to as they almost to a fault seemed like utter **** I would much rather beat down than help.

    I could go on and on detailing how balance simulator 2019 is incredibly boring to slog through but I'll just sum up my feelings:

    It's a big pile of meh unless you are in love with poorly written Anime...

    4/10

    As a final aside, the BB can give you "likes" proving social media is cancerous even beyond the grave.    … Expand
  71. lionars
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
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  72. masanlu
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    Tremendous boring, very nice graphics but really repetitive, good story but tremeeeeeeeendous boring
  73. Tomas_
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Só vim aqui mesmo vingar-me dos sonystas que colocaram 0 no Astral Chain...E tb só para dizer que o Hideo kojima é sobrevalorizado
  74. dens4dens
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I Love it! The atmosphere is great. Godlike soundtrack. The story is interesting!
  75. Cw123
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    I enjoy the story line in this game. I have enjoyed all of kojima games and this one is no exception. I will say some of the missions are frustrating but isn't that the point? The games implementation of the social multiple system is extremely helpful. It would be very difficult if it was a complete solo game.
  76. ZULUAGA123
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Is a very monotonous game, have a much cinematic and this game you only do walking.
  77. Sampaio
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing game; incredible and surrealy; thanks kojima; my experience this is a better possible
  78. Teamen
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Кодзима - гений! Ничего с этим нельзя поделать ,или как-нибудь это исправить.
  79. tenebris_spirit
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I agree with Tim Rogers. This masterpiece is the Grand Turismo of walking simulators. It's also a construction game though. The gameplay is much more literally about rebuilding a fractured society amidst a global cataclysm than I'd realized before launch. The game mechanics and progression system are perfectly balanced. Everything just works exactly as how I would expect it to. It'sI agree with Tim Rogers. This masterpiece is the Grand Turismo of walking simulators. It's also a construction game though. The gameplay is much more literally about rebuilding a fractured society amidst a global cataclysm than I'd realized before launch. The game mechanics and progression system are perfectly balanced. Everything just works exactly as how I would expect it to. It's gorgeous. The multiplayer aspect finally gives me positive online interactions with other gamers without anyone talking **** about my Mom. 11/10… Expand
  80. guilhermes
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Estou adorando o jogo, os gráficos são quase um vislumbre da nova geração todo clima de misterio e não saber o que te espera é incrível
  81. johnnynona11
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    História excelente, personagens marcantes, gráficos lindos, jogabilidade ímpar e um conceito muito original. Um jogo ÚNICO!
    Obrigado por esta obra magnífica Kojima!
  82. Dragon7
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I am enjoying it it’s different and has its flaws, The story is very compelling. I find myself addicted.
  83. Alkaudon92
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    El juego más aburrido y repetitivo que he visto jamás en mi vida. Las mecánicas son siempre las mismas, un mundo que tiene, precisamente, una calidad gráfica muy alta porque esta VACÍO. La historia, que a priori parece interesante y entretenida, debido a su absurdo gamaplay y la cantidad de cinemáticas y tutoriales, deja de merecer la pena. Un completo fracaso de "videojuego".
  84. puneet153
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Enjoyed the game and its mechanics and the beautiful world. Though it is slow I really enjoyed the traversal and the new game mechanics.
  85. inrealdude-
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Terrible, monotonous, confusing and pretentious, this is not a game, It's a movie, Kojima isn't the man to make games, he's the man to make movies, groundbreaking movies.
    But when you let him do whatever he wants, this is the result: A walking simulator that comes with a movie, a movie that can't show It's full potential because IT'S NOT A MOVIE, It's cutscenes.
  86. P4aaaaaaaaaaain
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    This game is not worth its price, the graphics, its history, and its soundtrack are good but the rest is terrible.
  87. Bzikster
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    18 hour's. It's really game not for all, but if you will like it, you will live in this game.
    Good story✓
    Good gameplay (not for all)✓
    Amazing music ✓
    Amazing world ✓
  88. Ino7
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    this is a good game from a good developer, I really like this masterpiece, it is a new genre
  89. Sakux
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best 2019 game already 30 hours in can't stop playing. Thanks to kojima for this game
  90. dortiz
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I think this is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. It requires patience as it will have you relearning how video games work all over again. The strand system is phenomenal and oddly addictive, delivering cargo lost by other players is a joy and actually makes me feel like I'm connecting with others albeit in the game space. The story and cutscenes are second to none andI think this is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. It requires patience as it will have you relearning how video games work all over again. The strand system is phenomenal and oddly addictive, delivering cargo lost by other players is a joy and actually makes me feel like I'm connecting with others albeit in the game space. The story and cutscenes are second to none and the graphics are probably the best of this generation. It is not for everyone, but players willing to invest their time and sink into the world ravaged by the Death Stranding will most likely find themselves in one of the most unique games ever created. Only Hideo Kojima could pull this off. It truly is a masterpiece and I world I wish I could live in.… Expand
  91. CarlosNaru
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Este juego es una experiencia única en muchos aspectos , muy buen y original soundtrack , gameplay tipo ( survival real life struggling simulator ) quizá un nuevo género que nunca habíamos visto , historia que no le pide nada a los mejores libros de literatura ciencia ficción , es un universo intrigante y con bases para crear una serie o novela fácilmente. Apartado gráfico asombroso que teEste juego es una experiencia única en muchos aspectos , muy buen y original soundtrack , gameplay tipo ( survival real life struggling simulator ) quizá un nuevo género que nunca habíamos visto , historia que no le pide nada a los mejores libros de literatura ciencia ficción , es un universo intrigante y con bases para crear una serie o novela fácilmente. Apartado gráfico asombroso que te quita el aliento y te deja en duda si lo que estás viendo podrían ser personas reales, sistema de progresión repetitivo pero sustancial, diseño de niveles un poco monótono pero con proposito. Online inmersivo con funcionalidad ingeniosa.variabilidad en tiempo real, online… Expand
  92. JRINTHAHOUSE
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    A kind diferent game, not for everyone. The mechanics are awsome, the envoirment and the story too. O recomend a lot to players who likes Open world games and give attention to details
  93. Ararat
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Лучшее во что я играл в жизни. Апллодирую стоя Кодзиме. Просто спасибо за такие игры.
  94. GP7
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    EARLY REVIEW
    In my opinion I find the game quite repetitive but relaxing to play, however I am only about 7 hours in and I’m hoping the story picks up further on, the story at the moment is a bit slow but I like the symbolism to reality. I think to understand this game you need to think between the lines. At the moment while writing this review I’ve given it an 8/10 but that is quite    EARLY REVIEW
    In my opinion I find the game quite repetitive but relaxing to play, however I am only about 7 hours in and I’m hoping the story picks up further on, the story at the moment is a bit slow but I like the symbolism to reality. I think to understand this game you need to think between the lines. At the moment while writing this review I’ve given it an 8/10 but that is quite generous, I will change the review if the game doesn’t pick up. The Brand appearances and adverts are a bit odd and I do believe the games story relays heavily on long cut scenes.
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  95. DemolianSpurs
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Obra maestra, de nuevo Kojima llevando un videojuego a otro nivel, hermosa jugabilidad, historia que te envuelve desde el principio, los gráficos explotan la PS4 pro al máximo, no hay por donde verle un pero a este excelso trabajo.
  96. Eduardo_Ghoste
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores games da geração, principalmente no quesito história, na minha opinião está no mesmo patamar de Red Dead 2, e assim como o próprio Red Dead, começo pode ser maçante, mas do capítulo 2 em diante o jogo se torna totalmente diferente, objetivo do jogo não é apenas entregar suprimentos, mas sim reconectar as pessoas, apreciar o game em si, até por que é um mundo bem rico emUm dos melhores games da geração, principalmente no quesito história, na minha opinião está no mesmo patamar de Red Dead 2, e assim como o próprio Red Dead, começo pode ser maçante, mas do capítulo 2 em diante o jogo se torna totalmente diferente, objetivo do jogo não é apenas entregar suprimentos, mas sim reconectar as pessoas, apreciar o game em si, até por que é um mundo bem rico em detalhes, assim como disse a todos que estão achando o jogo ruim, cheguem ao menos no capítulo 3, e da li em diante de sua opinião sobre o jogo.… Expand
  97. PLUKXA
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Unfortunately, I do not have extra money for the console. There is no extra money for this game. Generally there is no extra money. It's hard.
    But let's get to the point.
    It is amazing how the game can affect a person. A man who didn’t even play it. It’s true, I just watched. This game motivates me to do more than I can. I try to do my best to play it. I am a student from Russia. I'm not    Unfortunately, I do not have extra money for the console. There is no extra money for this game. Generally there is no extra money. It's hard.
    But let's get to the point.
    It is amazing how the game can affect a person. A man who didn’t even play it. It’s true, I just watched. This game motivates me to do more than I can. I try to do my best to play it. I am a student from Russia. I'm not from a wealthy family, but this game makes me get out of this. I want a better life and I want to play Death Stranding.    … Expand
  98. Ekko
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It's not for everyone: If you like to sink hours into stuff like Minecraft or enjoy atmospheric games, this is for you. If you like games to take you to other places, to be artsy and weird, this is for you. If you don't mind a somewhat reduced gameplay and enjoy strong emphasis on vibe, game world and plot - this is for you. It has whacky and serious moments, some subtle, some on the nose.It's not for everyone: If you like to sink hours into stuff like Minecraft or enjoy atmospheric games, this is for you. If you like games to take you to other places, to be artsy and weird, this is for you. If you don't mind a somewhat reduced gameplay and enjoy strong emphasis on vibe, game world and plot - this is for you. It has whacky and serious moments, some subtle, some on the nose. It's not a perfect game, but it's the perfect antithesis to all those recurring safe bets, to the FIFA's, Need For Speed's and Call of Duty's (all good games). It's something else, something entirely unique. You won't ever have played something like this before. Promise. I'm about 25 hours in and personally loved every second so far. The mediocre and bad scores mostly stem from folks who don't like this sort of game, which is very understandable. It's a dividing game. It's special. We should be glad there's AAA-experiments like this. So hating on this game will only get us more COD for the rest of our lifes.… Expand
  99. rmbos
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Acredito que penalizar o jogador ao fazê-lo repetir a mesma mecânica (entregas das caixas) ao longo de todo o jogo apenas com a finalidade de contar uma história, é a pior estratégia para o sucesso de um game.

    Isso é arte? Pode ser. Mas um game precisa prezar por outros elementos que não só a arte. É preciso fazer o jogador passar por uma experiência agradável ao passo que a história é um    Acredito que penalizar o jogador ao fazê-lo repetir a mesma mecânica (entregas das caixas) ao longo de todo o jogo apenas com a finalidade de contar uma história, é a pior estratégia para o sucesso de um game.

    Isso é arte? Pode ser. Mas um game precisa prezar por outros elementos que não só a arte. É preciso fazer o jogador passar por uma experiência agradável ao passo que a história é um bônus pelos desafios que cumpriu. Gráficos em games são importantes? Sim. Claro que sim. Mas gráficos bonitos salva algum jogo? Não acredito. Um jogo precisa ter mais que uma bela história contada através de cutscenes. Senão vira um filme. E um filme, com pipoca e refrigerante ainda é mais barato e menos penoso do que assistir um jogo com objetivos altamente repetitivos e frustrantes.    … Expand
  100. Greg05
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is a work of art, i loved everything about this game. I already have 40 hours of game and I can't stop playing. There is a little repetive quests but even so I liked everything. For me of all the games that I played it took the first place.
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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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