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  1. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    A good game. Requires an adult player, a cultured person, no ok for kids or simple people.
  2. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I can only fell sorry for Kojima. He made one of the best games ever. Those fools that gave it a low grade couldn't understand one bit cause they are used to Battlefield or CoD filled with fights and deaths or maybe they are just haters.
    This game is relaxing, has mistery and most important: a great story. A really new and unique experience.
  3. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I feel that it is a spectacular game although the start is slow soon after you start to appreciate the landscapes and have fun to be able to explore the map at the moment of distributing something I feel that it is one of the games that I liked most of this year 2019
  4. Nov 12, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo cansativo porém com historia cativante e gráficos acima da media não se compara a jogos como gears 5 devil my cry 5 e varios jogos desse ano Expand
  5. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Pathetic **** "Anti-The Witcher 3". While in “The Witcher 3” a very good attempt was made to turn the gameplay into a constant need to make choices and influence the world of the game, then all Death Stranding is the “bring / take” gameplay brought to the point of absurdity. Endless dull rehearsal. The world of the game is an absolutely stupid set of quasi-philosophical, but absolutelyPathetic **** "Anti-The Witcher 3". While in “The Witcher 3” a very good attempt was made to turn the gameplay into a constant need to make choices and influence the world of the game, then all Death Stranding is the “bring / take” gameplay brought to the point of absurdity. Endless dull rehearsal. The world of the game is an absolutely stupid set of quasi-philosophical, but absolutely illogical inventions on the topic of death. Expand
  6. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Ya lo acabé y es magnífico,es de los mejores juegos de la década,incluso de la historia diría yo.
  7. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, mas mal compreendido pois, muito esperam que todos os jogos de mundo aberto seja reflexo à GTA V, esse jogo é diferente, e mais profundo. Expand
  8. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    A lot of these people seem to have no idea what makes this game special. This game is less about the actual gameplay and more about the story and the way you impact it, I for myself found the game to be quite fun, yes it can get repetitive and it would definitely take a while for me to play through it a second time. Also I wouldn't be motivated to do the side quests because in the end,A lot of these people seem to have no idea what makes this game special. This game is less about the actual gameplay and more about the story and the way you impact it, I for myself found the game to be quite fun, yes it can get repetitive and it would definitely take a while for me to play through it a second time. Also I wouldn't be motivated to do the side quests because in the end, yes, you are mostly delivering stuff, but walking around the world with BTs and MULEs at every corner, connecting with people all over the world as well as with the characters in the game is really a special experience and I would recommend everyone to try this game, it might not be for everyone, but there is deeper meaning behind everything in the game and the fact that Kojima and his team put so much thought and love into this game should be appreciated. It's definitely a GOTY candidate for me. If you can't handle a good story or unique gameplay and expected something that isn't down to earth and Kojima-style game then you haven't paid attention. It really starts getting more intense the more you get on with it and the once rather annoying game mechanics get eased a lot by a lot of gadgets you obtain during the story. If you take a look at these negative reviews, most of them seem to have no idea what this game is all about, don't listen to them, if you think this game looks intriguing try it out, I found the first few hours a bit slow but I got hooked right after and played 4-5 days straight until I got to the end. Think about what Kojima wanted to tell us with these parallels to our own fractured society and the metaphors within the game and you might find yourself enjoying the game as much as I did Expand
  9. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Después de días de jugarlo solo tengo que decir que fue gratificante, al ver los gameplays debo decir que no me llamaba la atención pero al jugarlo me di cuenta de lo equivocado que estaba. Es diferente y un respiro a los mismos juegos de siempre con diferente titulo.
  10. Nov 11, 2019
    0
    This is the most pointless hype for a game I have ever witnessed. The game is a total waste of time. Just a stupid story with fetch quest gameplay. I haven't found a single positive point about it. The acting is awful and dull, the music is bad, gameplay is the worst and this all mount up to a complete waste of money. we as a community of gamers should not allow devs to publish suchThis is the most pointless hype for a game I have ever witnessed. The game is a total waste of time. Just a stupid story with fetch quest gameplay. I haven't found a single positive point about it. The acting is awful and dull, the music is bad, gameplay is the worst and this all mount up to a complete waste of money. we as a community of gamers should not allow devs to publish such pointless and awful cash grabs. Vote with your wallet! Expand
  11. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The game brought many innovations in the game, a change of scenery is something never seen in a game and a story is a very interesting and high point of this work. Grade 10.
  12. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Slow start, but so complex and yet simple. Very good for mind and body. Give it time, it grows on you and hits you with a warm punch.
  13. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    this game is a masterpiece, a work of art that the gaming world needed, i seriously doubt most of you people trashing the game actually played it
  14. Nov 12, 2019
    1
    How much money did all those critics got payed ? How many bots did they use for lifting the user score ? Disgusting use of Metacritic just for lies. Is the game a beautiful masterpiece ? Yes. But Is also the most boring one you will ever play.
  15. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Historia muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es unHistoria muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es un coñazo mires por donde lo mires! Es una pena que PT fuese cancelada para crear esto... no vale 70€, ni 20... una pena tanto hype! Expand
  16. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Stupendo. Se non vi piaceva non lo compravate. Non lamentatevi delle cutscene e del gameplay che sono le cose che rendono unico questo gioco.
  17. Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Repetitive and boring. Stealth tactics are useless and you can face an open fight and run for a sucessful attack.
  18. Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Este juego es super aburrido. estoy cansado de caminar de forma incomoda. Quiero que me regresen mi dinero..
  19. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The plot and gameplay are amazing . I don't understand player who say it's too boring, Guys are you plaing this game?
  20. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Transporting packages is where the fun of the game is. It allows you be creative in what you bring and how you'll get to your destination. You appreciate what other players have placed before you and try to add your ideas for others. Unlocking new gadgets adds to this and is what compels you to complete the story and side missions. Combat is there to break up the pacing without being aTransporting packages is where the fun of the game is. It allows you be creative in what you bring and how you'll get to your destination. You appreciate what other players have placed before you and try to add your ideas for others. Unlocking new gadgets adds to this and is what compels you to complete the story and side missions. Combat is there to break up the pacing without being a frustrating. Expand
  21. Nov 12, 2019
    4
    Juego aburrido, mecánicas de juego regulares. En fin, creo que el fin de un videojuego es divertir, y este juego no lo hace. Debió haber hecho una película en vez de un juego.
  22. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    A glorified walking simulator is not worth $60 bucks, Kojima is unable to see pass his ego, we don’t like the game simply because it is a bad game, unlike metal gear, gameplay is an insufferable chore, yes the story is good, but game it’s far more than story, it must be enjoyable and fun to play, not frustrating and repetitive, and insulting your potential customers is never smart, notA glorified walking simulator is not worth $60 bucks, Kojima is unable to see pass his ego, we don’t like the game simply because it is a bad game, unlike metal gear, gameplay is an insufferable chore, yes the story is good, but game it’s far more than story, it must be enjoyable and fun to play, not frustrating and repetitive, and insulting your potential customers is never smart, not even Kojima should be allowed to do it Expand
  23. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    A very nice game, stunning visuals, great story! Perfect game to just relax and take in
  24. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Unlike any other game I've experienced before, Death Stranding reminds me of my favorite quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, that "The earth teaches us more about ourselves than all the books in the world. Because it resists us."
    Death Stranding is video game poetry. As such, it is not for everyone. The first few hours are too heavy on the cut-scenes, although I found the story and
    Unlike any other game I've experienced before, Death Stranding reminds me of my favorite quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, that "The earth teaches us more about ourselves than all the books in the world. Because it resists us."
    Death Stranding is video game poetry. As such, it is not for everyone. The first few hours are too heavy on the cut-scenes, although I found the story and execution fantastic. After that, you will find an expansive, meditative game, with landscape as obstacle, puzzle, and challenge. Also worth noting, the conceptual design, from the vastness of the territory, to the architecture, to the smallest objects and gadgets, is extraordinary.
    This is a game that may have been wrongfully marketed for the mainstream audience, and it won't appeal to much of it. Hey, some people even find Red Dead Redemption 2 boring, so go figure. But make no mistake, this is a monument of a game. It is bold, over-the-top brilliant and beautiful.
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  25. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Un juego con muchas cinematicas, que no es malo si va de la mano de un gameplay dinamico, entretenido etc cosa que aca no veo por ningun lado, es un gameplay muy pobre... segundo el juego tiene poca pero muy poca jugabilidad que es basicamente ir del punto A al B y hacer entregas, ahora hago incapie en esto, y repito no es malo tampoco ir de A a B pero por ultimo hazme el trabajo dificilUn juego con muchas cinematicas, que no es malo si va de la mano de un gameplay dinamico, entretenido etc cosa que aca no veo por ningun lado, es un gameplay muy pobre... segundo el juego tiene poca pero muy poca jugabilidad que es basicamente ir del punto A al B y hacer entregas, ahora hago incapie en esto, y repito no es malo tampoco ir de A a B pero por ultimo hazme el trabajo dificil pero solo veo caminar por un mundo MUERTO con musgo, rocas y rios osea quiero y trato de juntar 2 conceptos pero es imposible... sigo ahora con las misiones que segun dicen son 70 y todas son lo mismo ni mas ni menos, es malo? para mi no pero volvemos a lo mismo, son muy faciles y cuando llega el momento de pelear con un Boss es de una pauperrima dificultad, veo que el enemigo no tiene la intencion de atacar, la IA es horrible, sin palabras y por ultimo dejare el apartado tecnico y sonoro, el primero esta muy bien, es lo rescatable del juego pero tampoco es soberbio, hay muchos juegos que se ven mejor y termino con el apartado sonoro... escuche un par de canciones, suenan muy bien y agradables pero es practicamente ridiculo que el tono y tipo de cancion de Low Roar al iniciar no esta en el contexto del juego... mi impresion fue estar jugando pero con unos audifonos escuchando mi banda favorita :S este ultimo apartado lo dejo muy preeliminar ya que escuche 2 o 3 canciones y quizas las otras son mil veces mejor y ademas en el contexto que corresponde
    Despues de decir todo esto y siendo alguien que le encanta los JRPG yo si lo jugaria pero por todos esos GRANDES detalles no se acerca a un juego sobre 5 de 10 o inclusive menos, tiene muchos pero muchos detalles horribles, falta mucho por pulir...
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  26. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    It´s not for everybody, I liked it very much, is a very unique game that deserves at least a chance for me it hit all the right points in the story and the challenge of moving on the map were more than enough to deserve a recommended from me
  27. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    A mi me encanta, la música en su momento crean unas atmósferas que los pelos de punta.
  28. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    This guy should have stopped after MGS3, how anyone who enjoys games gave this tedious borefest a perfect 10 is insane, I mean how far up your ass does your head need to be to give a 10 to this deeply flawed game. If HK wants to make movies he really should and stop forcing his B movie crap into games with terrible mechanics. MGS 1 and 2 are in my top 10 games of all time so this reallyThis guy should have stopped after MGS3, how anyone who enjoys games gave this tedious borefest a perfect 10 is insane, I mean how far up your ass does your head need to be to give a 10 to this deeply flawed game. If HK wants to make movies he really should and stop forcing his B movie crap into games with terrible mechanics. MGS 1 and 2 are in my top 10 games of all time so this really saddens me to see this Expand
  29. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    An inventive AAA trekking sim w high concept plot. Great achievement in transgressive media
  30. Nov 12, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo realmente muito lento e etc. Porém vou direto ao ponto. "Se a maioria gostasse não seria um novo gênero " , isso não é desculpa para fazer um jogo tão morto como este, desperdiçou uma idéia ótim, gameplay repetitiva, mundo vazio, história boa porém contada de maneira megafone lenta Expand
  31. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome. The graphics are beautiful. The story is engaging and very interesting with a fascinating message. Lastly, the gameplay is fun and challenging (especially on hard). Five minutes playing this game and you will realize how much was put into it and how expansive it is, Five hours and you will be blown away. There is plenty of action and adventure as you progress throughThis game is awesome. The graphics are beautiful. The story is engaging and very interesting with a fascinating message. Lastly, the gameplay is fun and challenging (especially on hard). Five minutes playing this game and you will realize how much was put into it and how expansive it is, Five hours and you will be blown away. There is plenty of action and adventure as you progress through it but there are also moments of calm and thoughtfulness. It is extremely challenging at times and extremely rewarding at others.

    Many (but certainly not all) of the people giving negative reviews seem to be hating hardcore on Kojima rather than the the game itself. Many obviously haven't played more than a few hours (or at all :/), and as such, are probably not the best people to listen to.

    I can understand how one might be disappointed if they were expecting a Metal Gear Solid clone, which I think is why many people are disliking it. They were expecting another MGS like game, while in reality, DS is much much more. It is a different game entirely, and they shouldn't be "hating" just because they failed to realize this.

    tl;dr; This game has changed what a game can be for me. Play it for yourself to find out why.
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  32. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    F@#$k game! looks like a walking simulator and just. Horrible fight, fisics and history.
  33. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The best game of the current generation in my opinion. Bravo, maestro Kojima.
  34. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    One of the best playstation game that I ever played. Beautiful graphics, complex mechanics and epic story. But that´s a catch. Buy this game ONLY if you want to run away from FPS likes, MOBA and etc. It´s a excellent survival kind of game.
  35. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    A história é interessante, e tem lindas cutscenes, mas a gameplay é arrastada, chata, repetitiva, demotivante e desanimadora, estragando assim a história. Como o foco de um jogo deve ser a game play 1 tá mais que justo pra DS. Um dos piores jogos da geração.
  36. Nov 12, 2019
    5
    Great soundtrack and visuals. Interesting storyline. Boring gameplay. This game will NOT respect your time and its too up its own ass to care.
  37. Nov 12, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't it funny how critics call everyone trolls who don't fit into their opinion box; Ironic. This story is a mess, most people don't want to slog through 20+ hours of bad story to get to decent game-play, and more bad story. The story leaves things unexplained to the point of obscurity, and it makes the game not enjoyable for normal people who don't have some sort of paid critic agenda.

    This game is damn near impossible to spoil though, so at least there is that! Timefall, baby batteries, the last ever FedEx worker in the apocalypse, and all the Monster energy drinks in the world do not a story make if it's just stuff in a video game. The Monster energy drink promos are almost as bad as the advertisements in the emoji movie; are we supposed to believe Monster is the only drink to survive the apocalypse? Monster is in this game so much I thought one of the cans might get up and talk to the player at some point and become a character.

    We need to "rebuild America" in this game because the afterlife is seeping through to our world somehow (how?), and there is rain that ages things. WTF is this story, seriously? It's so convoluted that even the characters in the game are still trying to figure it out, which isn't clever; it's infuriating.
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  38. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso juego, no es para todo tipo de público ya que se trata de un género en invención muchos lo pueden encontrar aburrido ya que no hay disparos ni acción, en lo personal me encantó, los paisajes, la música, la historia, las mecánicas y demás son fascinantes, se sale de la monotonía.
  39. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    My analog just broke when i was playing this stupid game I HATE YOU KOJIMA!!!!!!
  40. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't it funny how critics call everyone trolls who don't fit into their opinion box; Ironic. This story is a mess, most people don't want to slog through 20+ hours of bad story to get to decent game-play, and more bad story. The story leaves things unexplained to the point of obscurity, and it makes the game not enjoyable for normal people who don't have some sort of paid critic agenda.

    This game is damn near impossible to spoil though, so at least there is that! Timefall, baby batteries, the last ever FedEx worker in the apocalypse, and all the Monster energy drinks in the world do not a story make if it's just stuff in a video game. The Monster energy drink promos are almost as bad as the advertisements in the emoji movie; are we supposed to believe Monster is the only drink to survive the apocalypse? Monster is in this game so much I thought one of the cans might get up and talk to the player at some point and become a character.

    We need to "rebuild America" in this game because the afterlife is seeping through to our world somehow (how?), and there is rain that ages things. WTF is this story, seriously? It's so convoluted that even the characters in the game are still trying to figure it out, which isn't clever; it's infuriating.
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  41. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a new game. a new genre. Story is the best thing in this game. in the world of Death Stranding you are alone and you will feeling it. its a Scary world. Death Stranding is a Unique game! and its special. but there is a problem. its not for everyone. you cant say its a masterpiece or a garbage. you should experience Death Stranding to see what is it
  42. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Sim, Kojima conseguiu um GRANDE feito com este game: criar o PIOR JOGO DA HISTÓRIA DO VIDEOGAME. Você pode até pensar em outros jogos ruins aí, eu sei, mas nenhum deles teve o altíssimo investimento e CARÍSSIMO marketing de Death Stranding, apoiado pela Playstation, mesmo sem ser exclusivo. Este game é CHATO ao extremo, é APENAS um jogo de andar por cenários repetidos e só. A história,Sim, Kojima conseguiu um GRANDE feito com este game: criar o PIOR JOGO DA HISTÓRIA DO VIDEOGAME. Você pode até pensar em outros jogos ruins aí, eu sei, mas nenhum deles teve o altíssimo investimento e CARÍSSIMO marketing de Death Stranding, apoiado pela Playstation, mesmo sem ser exclusivo. Este game é CHATO ao extremo, é APENAS um jogo de andar por cenários repetidos e só. A história, resumindo, é uma mistura de situações que não se conectam (ironicamente devido ao tema do jogo) e cenas sem sentido algum, é podre mesmo. E cerca de 65% de boa parte do game é filmes, sim, você quase não joga, joga menos ainda que em Metal Gear Solid. Este jogo é uma VERGONHA para o mundo dos videogames, e definitivamente bota FIM na carreira de Kojima como desenvolvedor de jogos. Há rumores de que ele finalmente irá para o lugar que ele já deveria ter migrado há muito tempo: o cinema, mas mesmo assim, eu é que não vou ver seus filmes sem pé nem cabeça. E outra, não acreditem nesses jornalistas imundos, que em sua maioria NÃO TERMINARAM O GAME, mesmo o tendo recebido de graça. Eles mentem PARA AGRADAR o público do Playstation por um motivo: COMO A SONY É LÍDER DE MERCADO, eles não querem ir contra uma plataforma que é popular, no fim eles só são clickbaiters e nada mais. Expand
  43. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Dinâmica fraca, progressão desestimulante. Vontade de abandonar pela metade sem a mínima curiosidade do final.
  44. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is too good to be true. After beating this game I feel like my life have a new meaning. Ioved Metal Gear Solid series, but Death Stranding is something else entirely. Now I have a new vision about games. Kojima is a God in game industry.
  45. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    I don't receive this as a successor or an evolution of Metal Gear whatsover. Sure some ideas/mechanics may be similar to Metal Gear, but it's an artful, unique game that has all the deep and amazing parts of a videogame,movie, story, and Nature. I didn't do much research, but just saw people's horrible reviews and gameplay videos, but I decided to give it a
    This game is a masterpiece.

    I don't receive this as a successor or an evolution of Metal Gear whatsover. Sure some ideas/mechanics may be similar to Metal Gear, but it's an artful, unique game that has all the deep and amazing parts of a videogame,movie, story, and Nature. I didn't do much research, but just saw people's horrible reviews and gameplay videos, but I decided to give it a shot.

    When I first started playing, I was blown away by the immersive soundtrack and rain (I also play with 7.4.4 surround sound system on OLED which may have made this experience so amazing). It was relaxing, intriguing, stylish, and trance-like. Full of art with Planet-Earth like visuals.

    Then, when I moved, I thought it was so creative in how the terrain correlated with my fatigure/energy in what I was carrying and such. Having been through a nasty nasty divorce, this game has been somewhat therapeutic and reflective. It's like a peaceful dreamworld, but the peace is intermittently threatened.
    I can go on and on, BUT....if you appreciated the movie MARTIAN, enjoy nature, and innovative gameplay with SCI-Fi elements, this is a game for you.

    I can understand why some people feel this game is boring, but that could be due to personality or taste....
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  46. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    one more deliver.......just one more......oh god is that sunrise ?oh god not again
  47. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Un viaje personal de experiencia increíble. Kojima lo ha vuelto a hacer. Detallista, soberbio, graficazos, físicas, bso, duradero, a pesar de su hater desmedido como en otros juegos, jugarlo y opinar, es ÚNICO!
  48. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Sorry for bad English,

    this is my first Rating at metacritic. I saw a lot of 0 ratings or other very low Ratings. I think that's not fair. This Game is Gorgeous , Beautiful and very unique.. Gameplay is Fluid and the Graphic is awesome. The Story ist really good and very interesting. Most important for me is the Social aspect in this Game(Likes and shared buildings an much More). I am
    Sorry for bad English,

    this is my first Rating at metacritic.
    I saw a lot of 0 ratings or other very low Ratings.
    I think that's not fair.
    This Game is Gorgeous , Beautiful and very unique..
    Gameplay is Fluid and the Graphic is awesome. The Story ist really good and very interesting. Most important for me is the Social aspect in this Game(Likes and shared buildings an much More). I am playing Video Games since 27 years and its really difficult to impress me, but this Game did it. Thanks to Hideo and his Team:)
    But i have to say this Game is Not a Game for everyone. If you want all Time Action and If u hate long Story sequences this Game is nothing for you. But dont downvote a Game only because it is not your favourite Genre.
    There are really Bad Games Out there(unfinished,extreme Buggy,microtransactions.....), these Games deserve Bad Ratings ;)
    To everyone who's enyoing this Game- HAVE FUN!!!:)
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  49. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Not only fun to play as just a delivery man But the originality of the game mode is already worth 10marks .Hideo Kojima is just mad, how can ppl turn just a delivery game to such a GOTY alternative? Just ask him how to do it?
  50. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kojima is a genius. He is the last of a dying breed of game designers. Once he hangs up his boots we can only look forward to AAA games that are made by committee (outside the world of Nintendo that is). That is a depressing thought for me. Luckily he is still making games and Death Stranding is brilliant. The world building is incredible, as is the acting, pacing, atmosphere, depth,Kojima is a genius. He is the last of a dying breed of game designers. Once he hangs up his boots we can only look forward to AAA games that are made by committee (outside the world of Nintendo that is). That is a depressing thought for me. Luckily he is still making games and Death Stranding is brilliant. The world building is incredible, as is the acting, pacing, atmosphere, depth, graphics, sound design................I hope he keeps making games for a while yet. Expand
  51. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Эта игра что-то новое, она достойна десятки, не всем же создателям игр делать одно и тоже.
  52. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Long story short: it's an absolute masterpiece. Daring, different from everything else, this game is a blend of graphics, game play and direction that will stand out for a long time in the industry. I can't help but feel like I'm playing a next gen game.
  53. Nov 12, 2019
    5
    I Wanted to like this game but it's just so boring. The story is good and the multiplayer is interesting on What you do in the world impacts other players games but that is all that's good.This game is worth $10 at the most.
  54. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, Kodjima Genius, buy two copies for all your friends. Love the idea of getting better world for others
  55. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Great story so far. The gameplay might not be for everyone but its different and engaging. But again i insist, GREAT STORY.
  56. Nov 12, 2019
    5
    If you can, rent it first!
    That's what i did and I am glad!
    If you can't rent it from anywhere, borrow it for a night or two if a friend of yours have it. First impressions of this game brings a "Wow factor" that is undeniable. But it fades FAST! I rented the game on friday night, I was amazed and tought : "I guess I'll buy it upon returning the rental copy". Then after 2
    If you can, rent it first!
    That's what i did and I am glad!
    If you can't rent it from anywhere, borrow it for a night or two if a friend of yours have it.

    First impressions of this game brings a "Wow factor" that is undeniable.
    But it fades FAST!

    I rented the game on friday night, I was amazed and tought : "I guess I'll buy it upon returning the rental copy".

    Then after 2 straight nights of play, I already felt the "Wow factor" fading.
    Once you realise that you're not THAT easy to trip over, you begin caring less, and it loses its luster.

    Same goes for the BTs, once you get the hang of how your tracker works, you can blast through any zones without caring too much.

    All in all, the walking/stumbling delivery system could've been a great system as a PART of a game but not enough to make it a whole game by itself.

    After 5-6 hours you pretty much just end up dashing all over the place in a bored manner and you realise that is all that it's going to be
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  57. Nov 12, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take your baggage of point A and going to point B... Only... Kojima knows than your name and used this from ropaganda of this... Expand
  58. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kojima is Genius. Game worst money. I hope there will be more such unique projects
  59. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Game was little strange until I get my motorcycle.And the building part after the 3rd chapter drived me build roads and zip lines for many hours.This kind of sense differs from other games,gaining accomplishments from contributions and creations might be better than destroying things or shooting people in traditional games.And Kojima's taste of music is absolutely perfect.It's totallyGame was little strange until I get my motorcycle.And the building part after the 3rd chapter drived me build roads and zip lines for many hours.This kind of sense differs from other games,gaining accomplishments from contributions and creations might be better than destroying things or shooting people in traditional games.And Kojima's taste of music is absolutely perfect.It's totally relaxing when racing alone with low roar's songs.I enjoyed and a full score is worthy. Expand
  60. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, I am hooked with the story and I am also hooked with the gameplay the way it makes you feel as you carry on through the delivery missions; like you are really making an impact on the world. For a game to make you feel like you are really making a difference, like you really matter, as you connect the world is an achievement!. It is rare when a game brings a sense ofThis game is amazing, I am hooked with the story and I am also hooked with the gameplay the way it makes you feel as you carry on through the delivery missions; like you are really making an impact on the world. For a game to make you feel like you are really making a difference, like you really matter, as you connect the world is an achievement!. It is rare when a game brings a sense of motive like this game does. It is truly a masterpiece! Expand
  61. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Realizzazione tecnica eccellente...gameplay noioso e ripetitivo... cut scene a non finire...preferisco vedere un film piuttosto che chiamarlo gioco...
  62. Nov 11, 2019
    9
    The gameplay has an odd intensity and satisfaction to it which you can't fully grasp by watching it, you have to play it. I also love the community aspect, you should definitely play this game with an online connection. The story is very interesting but admittedly sometimes a little hard to swallow. My only complaint is that combat against other humans isn't very challenging or exciting.The gameplay has an odd intensity and satisfaction to it which you can't fully grasp by watching it, you have to play it. I also love the community aspect, you should definitely play this game with an online connection. The story is very interesting but admittedly sometimes a little hard to swallow. My only complaint is that combat against other humans isn't very challenging or exciting. Sadly people which judge games purely based on action sequences won't understand this game. Expand
  63. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    in a world where everything is speed and massive consumption Death stranding lays the foundations for a new perception of the world. Clearly the game can't please everyone and clearly, it doesn't try to please everyone and so much the better it leaves the impatient, the people who only want frenetic action. The game takes its time and certainly, the first few hours are tedious but show thein a world where everything is speed and massive consumption Death stranding lays the foundations for a new perception of the world. Clearly the game can't please everyone and clearly, it doesn't try to please everyone and so much the better it leaves the impatient, the people who only want frenetic action. The game takes its time and certainly, the first few hours are tedious but show the players the fragility of this world and then open up completely in the rest of the game. Always go further, higher, faster, build and help other players. These are the strong points of this game. Reconnection does not only involve the game that requires you to reconnect shelters but also reconnects you with other players who are building around you, leaving you with vehicles that will help you during your journey. The mechanics are well thought out and become deeper as the game progresses. The fighting becomes more intense as you progress through the game. Package and delivery management is getting ready and requires you to take the time to prepare your equipment (rope, ladder). Do I have enough to build a bridge? can I put a zip line point? the game makes you want to deliver and build for others and I appreciate the intelligence of game design. So yes there is some concern (some graphics a little dated but still qualitative, some collision problems on the mountain climbs) and the first hours of the game are not the most fun but once you take the time to get carried away by this game you discover a real message and a lot of heart. Expand
  64. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Selain Hanamura, ada juga maskot Famitsu yang bernama Necky the Fox yang muncul di Death Stranding.
  65. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Tell you what, don't buy into the negative stereotype about it being a "boring walking simulator", because it certainly is a lot more than that. I'd be lying if I said I'm not enjoying this game and there are reasons I would recommend it to anyone. This is certainly unlike any game I have played and it just keeps getting better. If you want to try something new give this game a chance.Tell you what, don't buy into the negative stereotype about it being a "boring walking simulator", because it certainly is a lot more than that. I'd be lying if I said I'm not enjoying this game and there are reasons I would recommend it to anyone. This is certainly unlike any game I have played and it just keeps getting better. If you want to try something new give this game a chance. It's very weird but wholesome and satisfying in it's own way. Expand
  66. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I see a lot of heater that has not played scoring badly just because of envy.
    This game is Epic !! Great! Wonderful!
    It will make you laugh, cry, empathize ...
    The music is exquisite.
    And history will not leave anyone indifferent.
    A game of 10.
  67. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Another overrated Kojima game, boring from start to finish. Too much marketing for too little gameplay. The biggest wasted of money of the year.
  68. Nov 12, 2019
    6
    probably many people do not like this title but in my opinion it is a very interesting game to play and try it, death stranding is not the genre that we are used to seeing this title today I consider it an enjoyable game since it offers us a Little of everything and is not the typical action game, this game is not for people who play shooters or action games in general, this game is toprobably many people do not like this title but in my opinion it is a very interesting game to play and try it, death stranding is not the genre that we are used to seeing this title today I consider it an enjoyable game since it offers us a Little of everything and is not the typical action game, this game is not for people who play shooters or action games in general, this game is to play more relaxed, it is a game where you can enjoy the environment and everything you surrounds, the beautiful details you have in addition and see how we continuously progress in the game with the constructions we make, death stranding is NOT a game for everyone is more for a patient and thoughtful player. Expand
  69. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    That's a experience! Kojima Productions has developed a singular jorney to explore.
  70. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A unique experience in the world of videogames.
    I love every moment of this adventure, a slow-burn sci-fi thriller with a brand new mechanics that will blow your mind.
  71. 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
  72. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This Game is a Masterpiece and a must Play. It's a work of art. The Graphics and the soundtrack is amazing. And same for the story 30 minutes in game and you are completely invested in the story.
  73. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. Haters are always gonna hate though. Negative backlash against this game is ridiculous. 90% of them never even played the game most likely. Definitely game of the year contender !
  74. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Good Game for me, you must like it to have fun. The Graphics look very good and the Sound is also very good. The Story is very interesting.
  75. Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Arguably one of the worst games I've not only played this year but of all time, slow tedious the game was everything but fun.
    I want videogames.to be videogames not what Kojima is trying to do with them, trying to infuse movies into games is not only a bad idea, but appreciating someone like Kojima for this sets a new precedent for awful games to come.
  76. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is what the game industry needs. This game will be talked about for a long time.
  77. Nov 12, 2019
    1
    This is what you get when someone keeps hyping a game without any evidence to support it. A very boring game simply asking me to deliver from point A to point B that's it, that's basically it! But what is even worse those lengthy cutscenes in between exceeding the gameplay time. I bought a game not a movie!

    What is really puzzling me how people are just trying to convince themselves
    This is what you get when someone keeps hyping a game without any evidence to support it. A very boring game simply asking me to deliver from point A to point B that's it, that's basically it! But what is even worse those lengthy cutscenes in between exceeding the gameplay time. I bought a game not a movie!

    What is really puzzling me how people are just trying to convince themselves that this is actually a nice enjoyable masterpiece "game". It has a nice atmosphere and graphics, I will give that but really it is such an empty world with nothing to keep you interested for 40 hrs.

    What a shame and waste of resources. Guess Konami was right to fire this so-called gaming industry genius who ruined previously for everyone the MGS V experience we were looking for!
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  78. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is definitely not for everyone. It's slow, methodical but my god is it an experience. If you are interested and you have an idea of what the game is about, get it. One of the most interesting games I've played this year.
  79. Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Duże oczekiwania, długi czas. Przegrane 10 godzin Graficznie Genialna, Muzyka Klimatyczna fajna dla Gierki, postacie super. Może potrzeba dać więcej czasu, ale jak narazie Wogole Nie wciąga :( chciałbym żeby Gra była dla Mnie odskocznią, Może historia Gry jest z Przekazem zapewne Mega konkretnym, Ale co tu się dzieje chodzenie po Górach jest strasznie Nudne, dostarczanie paczek Nuda!.
  80. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Avventura imperdibile, oltre 40 ore con il fiato sospeso... narrativamente incredibile.
  81. Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Just kojima hype. Poor gameplay and money spent. Konami was right. See the gameplays before buy it.
  82. Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Je m'ennuie à mort, ce n'est pas un jeux-video mais un film interactive ....
  83. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! Don’t listen to trolls and people who played this game for 2 hours.
  84. Nov 12, 2019
    1
    The story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxiousThe story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxious obstacles as possible like balancing with the trigger buttons during walking. For all that he pats you on the back for "connecting America" (that looks like Island) again and shows you several credits with his name. I would recommend avoid and say to "genius" Hideo: "Thanks, drag your bags yourself!" Overall one point for some nice scenery. Expand
  85. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Я думаю игра просто не для всех, либо многие не до конца сообразили...Но однозначно стоит своего внимания, меня затянуло. Сюжет хорош, графон хорош!
  86. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    OMG!! This is a fantastic game!
    It's literally, the best thing since sliced bread! (gluten free)
  87. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    10 hours into the game and I'm very pleased. Got exactly what I expected: Something new, that I can really enjoy and its story totally confuses me! Love it!
  88. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    One of the most immersive games I've ever played. I thought I might not like this game because of all the walking simulator talk, but the incredible depth of game-design system all fit together to create an experience unlike everything I've ever played. I've put two 9 hour sessions 2 days in a row. It feels like you're on an adventure. I've even dreamed about this game. The gameplay isOne of the most immersive games I've ever played. I thought I might not like this game because of all the walking simulator talk, but the incredible depth of game-design system all fit together to create an experience unlike everything I've ever played. I've put two 9 hour sessions 2 days in a row. It feels like you're on an adventure. I've even dreamed about this game. The gameplay is amazing and the story is truly grandiose and full of mystery. The soundtrack is mediating an atmosphere of loneliness but also contains hopefulness.

    Ironically despite the message of coming together and leaving our echo chambers this game is targetted by haters, that have no other intention but to make this game flop. If you are interested in Death Stranding, don't let the review bombing haters discourage you from experiencing one of the most unique and memorable games ever created.
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  89. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Genius. As always genius. And much better imho then MGS V was, in gameplay especially
  90. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Игра оказалась очень разнообразной, интригующей! Сюжет многогранен, детально проработан, и дает то самое чувство удивления после каждого сюжетного поворота! В ней множество различных механик, локаций и твистов, игра актеров на великолепном уровне, качество режиссуры и операторской работы не может вызвать каких-либо нареканий! Death Stranding - самая неординарная игра этого года!Игра оказалась очень разнообразной, интригующей! Сюжет многогранен, детально проработан, и дает то самое чувство удивления после каждого сюжетного поворота! В ней множество различных механик, локаций и твистов, игра актеров на великолепном уровне, качество режиссуры и операторской работы не может вызвать каких-либо нареканий! Death Stranding - самая неординарная игра этого года!
  91. Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Jogo sem graça, fica correndo com uns caixa do correio, prefiro jogar PUBG pelo menos atiramos e ficamos tenso
  92. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Technically the game delivers what the industry can't deliver (evolution).
    The game has a plot worthy of an oscar, but for me kojima was unhappy in choosing an open world game if it had been linear and more objective, with the dead appearing more often to try to take the protagonist to another dimension (Something simpler as playdead's INSIDE) the game would surely be better.
  93. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    It's one of the Best game in industry. Most people that like stupid shooters never don't understand high art. This game on Top of Arts.
  94. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The game is full of allusions for our present times.
    Why we try to distant from each other?
    Why we choose to be child free?
    Why we become lgbt?
    This game is trying to answer these and other more questions. And you could find them too if you are patient enough.
  95. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    A powerful and out of the lines game that offer a new point of view, through a truly cinematic and catching story, a new kind of gameplay composed by outstanding and desert landscapes, anxious situations, precious help from “other worlds” players and a philosophical way to consider the respect for life and death in a completely different way from what usual videogames teached until now.A powerful and out of the lines game that offer a new point of view, through a truly cinematic and catching story, a new kind of gameplay composed by outstanding and desert landscapes, anxious situations, precious help from “other worlds” players and a philosophical way to consider the respect for life and death in a completely different way from what usual videogames teached until now.
    Once understood the culture from which it comes the creator I have to consider it a sincere masterpiece.
    Grazie Hideo.
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  96. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    After 2 hour play i think that game is my best of my life. I a fanboy but Please dont belive for the “pizza deliver reviews “.
  97. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    10/10 guys the most beautiful game in the world like metal gear solid, its better than **** a giraffe trust me, review from Greece boyz, buy it, sell your kidney and buy it
  98. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    the great game could be monotonous for some people, but the great story. I see people playing more and more and the game getting more 10/10
  99. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing game, but it is not for everyone, many, especially superficial players will not understand, but still it is brilliant! So much new gaming experience in the modern gaming industry was not long ago!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.