Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13,013 out of 18537
  2. Mixed: 1,182 out of 18537
  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Dbdcro
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Сюжет - лучшее ,что есть в этой игре , без спойлеров не возможно ! Единственное ,что не позволяет поставить наивысший рейтинг это не двигающийся сюжет в середине .
    19/20
    Геймплей - хорошо проработанный , но ниже среднего с интересной механикой ходьбы 15/20 Фан - худшая составляющая игры ! Ее спасает система лайков и совместная с сервером постройка дорог и прочего , игра больше    Сюжет - лучшее ,что есть в этой игре , без спойлеров не возможно ! Единственное ,что не позволяет поставить наивысший рейтинг это не двигающийся сюжет в середине .
    19/20
    Геймплей - хорошо проработанный , но ниже среднего с интересной механикой ходьбы 15/20
    Фан - худшая составляющая игры ! Ее спасает система лайков и совместная с сервером постройка дорог и прочего , игра больше медитативная чем развлекательная 10/20
    Музыка - очень атмосферная и погружающая в медитативное изучение мира , спасибо Low Roar за это 19/20
    Визуал - очень красивая картинка особенно с HDR и нативным 4к , но как по мне уступает собрату по движку Horizon Zero Dawn . 16/20
    Итог - мы имеем очень крутой сюжет в совокупности с потрясающем саундтреком и общей медитативности , но очень однообразной рутиной. Как по мне игре не хватает разнообразия , интересных ситуаций и разнообразных боссов П.с по меньше стеллса !!!
    Итоговая оценка : 79/100    … Expand
  2. JavaliMecanico
    Dec 5, 2019
    8
    The games is great, he had some problems at the begining, but the patches fixed all of them, the campaing is awesome and realy emotional, its a new type of game, so maybe you don't will like it
  3. Blumcole
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've spend now about 60 hours in this game. I get that people find it boring so it's really an acquired taste but I think it's excellent. I enjoy myself, building stuff, going through the story and taking in the atmosphere. I only wish sidequest were a bit more flesh out storywise; grinding for materials can be a bit boring but I need to complete these roads. Graphics are great, sound and gameplay also, I also like the story but i'm still on episode 7 so taking my time. One of the most special experiences of the last years (but not one of the best games... that one goes to god of war)… Expand
  4. danielzinho2017
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    Ótimo jogo, gráficos sensacionais, a história é muito boa e bem construída com desenrolar fácil de entender, o gameplay é um pouco diferente do que estamos acostumados, você vai andar muuuuitooooo mas pelo menos pra mim não é um ponto que chega a ser negativo, gostei do jogo e recomendo aos amigos.
  5. Migeva
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    El juego es espectacular. Gráficamente te deja atónito. Argumentalmente es un guión de Kojima, por lo que te puede gustar o no, tiene un sistema online muy innovador (basado en el sistema de los Dark Soul)
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad, al principio, puede parecerte que eres un mensajero (En los primeros compases del juego, que es donde el 60% de la gente se ha quedado). Pero a medida que    El juego es espectacular. Gráficamente te deja atónito. Argumentalmente es un guión de Kojima, por lo que te puede gustar o no, tiene un sistema online muy innovador (basado en el sistema de los Dark Soul)
    En cuanto a la jugabilidad, al principio, puede parecerte que eres un mensajero (En los primeros compases del juego, que es donde el 60% de la gente se ha quedado). Pero a medida que vas avanzando te das cuenta, que no es un juego de tiros, no es un juegos de acción, ni de mundo abierto, sino una propuesta nueva.
    Esta propuesta consiste en la gestión de recursos, condiciones atmosféricas, terreno, es decir, tu enemigo no son ni los EV, ni las mulas, ni los terroristas (Ya que no suponen jugablemente ninguna amenaza). Realmente tu enemigo es el camino a emprender.
    A mi, me ha encantado. La propuesta puede o no gustarte, pero no se puede negar que es una propuesta nueva, con unos valores de producción bestiales con aire innovador, y esto no se le ha valorado.
    Siempre decimos que necesitamos algo nuevo, y cuando nos lo dan, se le critica y se tira por tierra todo el trabajo realizado.
    Es un buen juego, que te puede o no gustar (Al igual que a mi, los Forza no me gustan porque son conducción y no por ello digo que son malos, solo que a mi no me gustan). Pero los juegos hay que valorarlos de forma objetiva, no porque sea de una marca u otra, o porque sea de un género u otro.
    En cuanto a aspectos negativos, las físicas son mejorables (no sé si las arreglaran con el tiempo) y los primeros compases del juego son lentos, pero está justificado, ya que es un universo nuevo y tienen que explicártelo).
    Otra cosa negativa es la inteligencia artificial de los NCP, pero como he dicho antes, se puede perdonar ya que como he dicho antes, el objetivo del juego es otro.
    En definitiva, no le hagáis caso a las criticas de la gente, ni a la mía. Simplemente haced lo que hago yo siempre. Lo pruebo y lo valoro yo mismo, sin hablar desde el haterismo ni el fanatismo, ya que eso lo único que hace es cargarse la comunidad de videojuegos (Que me temo, que hace tiempo que la destruyeron los Trolls)

    Saludos y disfrutad de vuestro hobby,, sin que nadie os diga lo que debéis o no jugar    … Expand
  6. Happygaijin
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    I like the game over all, the tension in the world is hardcore and rewarding. Big freedom to tackle how you progress. The game unfolds... A must have buy, I gave an 8 because I found stealth lacked tactical functionality when engaging bandits, its not a game breaker, but it would have been a 10 from me if better stealth.
  7. DeathSkry
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    I was iffy when it was revealed that u are a delivery guy but it is strangely satisfying gameplay wise .. graphics are great.. and I always love a different take on post apocalyptic stories... and the online implementation is very unique.. this game is better than what the haters say
  8. iNSANEFreek13
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I was hyped for the new "Hideo Masterpiece" but after a day of playing Death Stranding, it feels a bit too easy. Aside from combat with MULES, the BT bosses are quite simple to work around. (run and occasionally throw a blood bomb) On the other hand, MULES pose a different threat, you can't kill them, and your defense is minimal at the beginning. I do love it's item management aspect, and traversing the landscape is relaxing gameplay that I can get lost in. It is NOT a game for everyone by any means, but stands out as a unique free roaming game for those interested in that genre. Unfortunately the collision in some areas are a bit janky, but with enough time, I kind of find a way to look past it and mind myself when climbing/jumping in that terrain. But the reverse trike definitely needs to be fixed, with it's stiff movement.… Expand
  9. Sclerophyll
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Interesting story and fun game. It's nice too see a game that is trying something different and loved the ability to share equipment and indirectly interact with other people in a friendly/helpful manner rather than competing all the time.

    Some of the mechanics were a little confusing and took some getting used to.
  10. Istokes
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    The huge downside is it takes plus/minus 10 hours before it becomes fun and it’s not for everyone.
  11. Smoothingplane
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    9 story
    9 multiplayer
    7 gameplay
    7 endgame
    10 graphics and audio
    6 tempo

    A really good game
  12. Piquet134
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    É inegável que a primeira coisa que irá te surpreender será os gráficos !!!
    Tendo um cenário cheio de detalhes e múltiplas opções de exploração fica fácil de ser perder no game apenas Admirando o cenário, porém, com tanto do que já falei ficou claro a falta de vida, mas claro, o que vc queria de um game pós apocalíptico ???
    E essa sensação de que vc está sozinho no mundo o jogo lhe entrega    É inegável que a primeira coisa que irá te surpreender será os gráficos !!!
    Tendo um cenário cheio de detalhes e múltiplas opções de exploração fica fácil de ser perder no game apenas Admirando o cenário, porém, com tanto do que já falei ficou claro a falta de vida, mas claro, o que vc queria de um game pós apocalíptico ???
    E essa sensação de que vc está sozinho no mundo o jogo lhe entrega muito bem, aquela solidão melancólica.
    Ao contrário do que dizem é sim um jogo para todos, porém tenha em mente que vc precisará sair da sua zona de conforto para experimentar um estilo novo de jogo !!!    … Expand
  13. Stefanfreire
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Bom jogo apesar de ser uma pouco secante mas tem uma boa historia e boa jogabilidade
  14. UltraInst1ct
    Dec 8, 2019
    8
    Really good quality game, obviously not for everybody,but still a strong PS4 exclusive.
  15. Ketliostro
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Upon doing a full 100% completion of Death Stranding, I would say that the story is every bit worth what you pay. It has that classic Hideo Kojima feel to it, of having 80% of the whole game shrouded in mystery as you play it and only then when you reach the end do you piece together little by little what the whole story was about. It's a somewhat complex story with a lot of elements thatUpon doing a full 100% completion of Death Stranding, I would say that the story is every bit worth what you pay. It has that classic Hideo Kojima feel to it, of having 80% of the whole game shrouded in mystery as you play it and only then when you reach the end do you piece together little by little what the whole story was about. It's a somewhat complex story with a lot of elements that will feel either unfamiliar or confusing at first, but unless you really invest into the game itself, you may end up knowing less or more than others. Death Stranding very much feels like a movie, and with that being said, I feel the game loses its surprise factor upon completion for the first time.

    The game play is where things get tricky, as not everyone is going to be into it, and it's something you will need to invest into to truly enjoy it. Feeling repetitive, tedious, boring, and sometimes lacking, the game play itself really depends on your play style and pacing. Amazon delivery simulator memes aside, there are so many different ways to go from point A to B, and a lot of the enjoyment comes from your own self achievement of how you did it, how fast you did it, and the quality of how you did it. So you may end up liking the game play or hating it, but it doesn't accommodate for the haters at all because you are technically forced to do it to progress the story. Sometimes taking your time and going the long road is faster and way more satisfying than trying to brute force your way through the rough paths just to try and save a couple of minutes, it all comes down to you. Death Stranding also has a cool online system where players help each other out by building structures to create a better world. Even though players can't react with each other physically, you can feel a sense of community within where players are helping each other out to all reach a similar goal. You feel alone in the world but at the same time you aren't. Replay value is there if you genuinely enjoy the game play, but most people will have already accomplished everything that they felt needed to be done and then stay until the story ends. If you happen to invest into the game like I did, you'll find out that there is a lot of additional dialogue in the game that many will miss out simply by rushing through the game. A lot of your "what, who, when, why, and how" questions are more in depth in those email and interview logs, and it may be one of the reasons why you as a first timer might feel the story was too confusing, bad, or lazy.

    Honestly though, you can't go wrong with playing this one time through as you have quality actors backing the game like Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Troy Baker, Lea Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and much more. Not to mention very clean motion capturing and voicing that retains quality of portraying the characters emotions and authenticity. Sound track is one of the best things about Death Stranding and perfectly set as if watching a movie. Even if you don't plan to buy the game, I highly suggest watching a play through of it once, as Hideo Kojima really put a lot of effort into the story, characters, and dialogue. Death Stranding is nothing like any other game and it feels like it's improving the artistic medium as a whole for video games. It's not your standard "kill em all type of game" as Norman Reedus described it. You'll definitely be feeling all kinds of emotions from the start of the journey, till the end.    … Expand
  16. SteNeg97
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da una parte c'è un comparto tecnico di altissimo livello nelle animazioni e nella regia dei personaggi, nelle boss-fight si perde tutta l'emozione...pad alla mano i boss sono facilissimi da battere, intelligenza artificiale scarsa...
    il mio voto sarebbe 8 diviso da una trama, un cast, animazioni, grafica dei modelli da 9 mentre il gameplay da 7 con boss-fight orrende ma per il resto il gameplay a mio parere è godibile grazie alla collaborazione online tra gli utenti, con i nuovi equipaggiamenti che il gioco offre, le strutture, e alcune missioni di consegna molto divertenti.
    Posso dire che come originalità nella storia Kojima non delude mai, ma se si parla di gameplay e soprattutto boss-fight dove kojima ha sempre regalato emozioni e idee nuove questa volta a cannato e deluso seriamente, spero possa rimediare se ci fosse un seguito.
    aggiungo che non è ne un capolavoro ne un gioco di merda. voto 8.    … Expand
  17. Luke2d
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    The game has great graphics especially the facial capture of the actors, capturing the facial expressions of the actors perfectly, highlighting the actor Mads Mikkelsen who is perfect.
    The story is exciting with charismatic characters
    The gameplay is basically delivering orders but the player should not have patience to plan a route to avoid obstacles like enemies, the player can face    The game has great graphics especially the facial capture of the actors, capturing the facial expressions of the actors perfectly, highlighting the actor Mads Mikkelsen who is perfect.
    The story is exciting with charismatic characters
    The gameplay is basically delivering orders but the player should not have patience to plan a route to avoid obstacles like enemies, the player can face them but not recommended, not for everyone but if you like a good story will have fun    … Expand
  18. Chichaimaxx
    Dec 12, 2019
    8
    Brilliant gameplay, world building and story.

    It might look dull at first glance but kojima made the delivery gameplay surprisingly addictive and engaging. It gets more interesting as new mechanics are introduced every chapter. Its not just a walking sim people! The world is beautiful as well.. every detail of its world has a purpose which made the world of death stranding believable.    Brilliant gameplay, world building and story.

    It might look dull at first glance but kojima made the delivery gameplay surprisingly addictive and engaging. It gets more interesting as new mechanics are introduced every chapter. Its not just a walking sim people!

    The world is beautiful as well.. every detail of its world has a purpose which made the world of death stranding believable.

    The only gripes i have are the exposition dumps and the clunky shooting mechanics.

    Most of the time, you'll be listening to a character explain something. There was no effort made to make it dramatic and engaging. Although there is great cinematic at the end of the game, it was a bit late for me to feel much about it.

    As for the shooting mechanics, the controls were designed for the main traversal gameplay. It didnt work well with chapters involving shooting... although chapters with gun battles were few.

    Overall the game is great! Im glad I played it. In a AAA industry dominated by looter shooters, battle royales, microtransactions, game passes etc... death stranding is a breath of fresh air    … Expand
  19. josewy1000
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    Death stranding es un juego revolucionario a medias,que se sale de lo común de esta época, con varios errores principalmente en la acción y en la dificultad. Cinemáticas no aptas para todos los jugadores, son largas y con mucha información.Los vehiculos no responden correctamente en las físicas y hay momentos donde Sam tampoco y realiza una animación de choque contra una pared cuandoDeath stranding es un juego revolucionario a medias,que se sale de lo común de esta época, con varios errores principalmente en la acción y en la dificultad. Cinemáticas no aptas para todos los jugadores, son largas y con mucha información.Los vehiculos no responden correctamente en las físicas y hay momentos donde Sam tampoco y realiza una animación de choque contra una pared cuando realmente no ha chocado, lo que daña la carga y perjudica al jugador.El social strand system se va desarrollando demasiado lento en el juego, solo en la parte final podemos sentir algo de dificultad y su importancia.El mapa está dividido en dos areas muy grandes pero separadas por pantallas de carga.Hay muros invisibles. Los enemigos y bases son muy fáciles, no hay necesidad de matar por lo que no crearás situaciones comprometidas, pero la infiltración en estas bases esta mal gestionada, siempre te descubren porque el juego hace trampas para que así sea.Pocas zonas de EV (los enemigos paranormales) y faciles de evitar aunque algunas veces te atrapan de una manera demasiado sencilla, cuando en otras situaciones similares escapas facilmente.Lo peor del juego son sus interrupciones, cuando vamos a acabar una misión tenemos que aguantar una charla y luego mil pantallas de evaluación. Tambien cuando hay EV tenemos que ver 2 animaciones que paralizan el juego y por tanto la progresión. Algunas batallas contra bosses son muy depcionantes, en concreto una, las demás son correctas pero faciles de superar o escapar.Por ultimo dejadme añadir que la BSO como muchos dicen NO es fantastica.Apenas hay canciones compuestas para este juego, la mayoria son canciones que Kojima ha colocado en momentos determinados y son sacadas de los albumes de Low Roar el cual no tiene ninguna relación con el desarrollo del videojuego.… Expand
  20. RusGameCritic
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    This is truly one of the most controversial games I've ever seen. On the one hand, we have a very deep plot, as Kojima always did, and great storylines of heroes played by world-class actors. But on the other hand, we can see strange gameplay that players perceive differently. The fighting moments were especially bad, which, fortunately, were few. In sum, all new mechanics of the projectThis is truly one of the most controversial games I've ever seen. On the one hand, we have a very deep plot, as Kojima always did, and great storylines of heroes played by world-class actors. But on the other hand, we can see strange gameplay that players perceive differently. The fighting moments were especially bad, which, fortunately, were few. In sum, all new mechanics of the project evoke mainly positive emotions. I have never been bored with more than 50 hours of delivering parcels in big and dead America. This game may not appeal to many. But it's really worth to try, because this game will give you an unique experience.… Expand
  21. AlexOmega
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    Una historía increíble, toda una obra de arte. La jugabilidad es buena y gustará a quien entienda el concepto del juego.
  22. Monaimer
    Dec 19, 2019
    8
    This is definitely not a true “game” Approaching it like a episodic series might be the best way to play it. It is the small moments from from these “episodes” that create the most memorable experiences. The story is a mess. It’s just obligation to allow its underlying message to be discovered. It very on the nose at times... in very “Kojima” fashion and he isn’t afraid of showing hisThis is definitely not a true “game” Approaching it like a episodic series might be the best way to play it. It is the small moments from from these “episodes” that create the most memorable experiences. The story is a mess. It’s just obligation to allow its underlying message to be discovered. It very on the nose at times... in very “Kojima” fashion and he isn’t afraid of showing his character in this. It narrows the audience that this game will be accessible to. But I felt moments in the game that were just pure fun and rekindled a sensation of playing a “game” for the first time. But this what I felt. Experiences will most likely differ.

    It is not escapism; it really does constantly ground you. You are walking from point a to point b. I feel its boring to many because... aren’t we already doing that in life?

    If what I said intrigues you. I think you should try it and fill in the blanks yourself.    … Expand
  23. WestPokerist
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Одна из лучших игр, что я проходил. Прекрасный сюжет, отличная операторская работа. Когда я покупал игру, то рассчитывал на то, что буду половину игры проходить смотря параллельно видосики в ютубе (как это было в RDR2). Но нет. К счастью мои ожидания не оправдались и я не испытывал скуку на протяжении* всей игры. Гейемплейно игра просто великолепна. Управлять грузом с помощью L2 и R2 одноОдна из лучших игр, что я проходил. Прекрасный сюжет, отличная операторская работа. Когда я покупал игру, то рассчитывал на то, что буду половину игры проходить смотря параллельно видосики в ютубе (как это было в RDR2). Но нет. К счастью мои ожидания не оправдались и я не испытывал скуку на протяжении* всей игры. Гейемплейно игра просто великолепна. Управлять грузом с помощью L2 и R2 одно удовольствие. Стоит также отметить, что игра вообще не про оружия, а про сюжет, но эти самые оружия и стрельба здесь сделаны намного лучше, чем в Watch Dogs и GTAV. Правда я ожидал действительно игру от гения с очень крутыми подтекстами, намёками и необычным сюжетом, в который нужно было бы действительно "погрузиться с головой".… Expand
  24. Realkingofink
    Dec 23, 2019
    8
    I was mad about the gameplay aspect of Death Stranding, but I believe what made the game GREAT was the story aspect of it. It’s nothing like any thing I’ve ever played before. The visuals alone could’ve easily made it a PS5 game. But, overall I would definitely recommend Death Stranding to anybody who is looking for a great story.
  25. Siniaire
    Dec 30, 2019
    8
    I really liked game. Story is amazing, characters are interesting and actors were really good. It had really beautiful view. Soundtrack is good. Only weakness is gameplay. When fight, it really strange and not natural ( if it makes sense).
    And walking was tiring but beautiful view and story saved it. I think it’s worth you money BUT if you really hate walking simulator And long story then    I really liked game. Story is amazing, characters are interesting and actors were really good. It had really beautiful view. Soundtrack is good. Only weakness is gameplay. When fight, it really strange and not natural ( if it makes sense).
    And walking was tiring but beautiful view and story saved it. I think it’s worth you money BUT if you really hate walking simulator And long story then don’t buy it.    … Expand
  26. Uberparaszt
    Jan 3, 2020
    8
    After 100hours in I can safely say this game is great. The ending was cool, it gave more answers than I thought it would.

    The core story itself isn't very special. But the world we get to play in and how it handles supernatual, felt new and entertainig. The terrain was a more intelligent enemy than the AI in most of today's shooters. Yes you'll be hauling stuff all around the map. But    After 100hours in I can safely say this game is great. The ending was cool, it gave more answers than I thought it would.

    The core story itself isn't very special. But the world we get to play in and how it handles supernatual, felt new and entertainig.

    The terrain was a more intelligent enemy than the AI in most of today's shooters.

    Yes you'll be hauling stuff all around the map. But planning your hauls and rebuliding the infrastructure, creating paths for you and others is awesome! I don't like Kojima and I wanted to hate this game, but in fact it worths every penny.

    Indeed you have to get through the first 5hours to really get things going. It's a lot. But until the very end it'll be a game and not a movie like others stated.

    TBH most games you get to play today are repetitive, and delivering things from A to B over hard terrain is refreshing compared to murdering braindead badguys at point A or B.

    -2 points for invisible walls and the few and bad fashion elements.    … Expand
  27. CoachW
    Jan 4, 2020
    8
    A lot of people call this a walking simulator, but I find that to be a little near-sighted. The game has an interesting storyline and some difficult terrain/encounters as you’re completing the task of reconnecting the continent.
  28. askello
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    Я видел много плохих отзывов по поводу геймлея в этой игре, да, он частично обоснован. Но игра не просто заставляет тебя гулять по пустому миру. Во время доставки чего-либо ты должен понимать какой путь тебе предстоит пройти, и что с собой нужно взять. Также в мире есть МУЛы и твари, которые могут нехило так подпортить тебе груз, или вовсе убить тебя. К тому же, у игры есть отличный сюжет,Я видел много плохих отзывов по поводу геймлея в этой игре, да, он частично обоснован. Но игра не просто заставляет тебя гулять по пустому миру. Во время доставки чего-либо ты должен понимать какой путь тебе предстоит пройти, и что с собой нужно взять. Также в мире есть МУЛы и твари, которые могут нехило так подпортить тебе груз, или вовсе убить тебя. К тому же, у игры есть отличный сюжет, с интересными и прописанными персонажами. Лично я чуть ли не плакал в конце. Так что да, игру я советую к покупке.… Expand
  29. pa14ahm83
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    I argue that this game is fairly well but its gameplay is somehow boring.remember that Kojima games are well
  30. LadisIaus
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    эту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были оченьэту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были очень атмосферные и классные треки, но можно и получше), также геймплей, как я считаю, можно было сделать немного разнообразнее. Даже я, человек, затёрший до дыр rdr 2, моментами скучал в середине игры, не долго конечно, но моменты были.… Expand
  31. Burgers_eater0
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    First things first, you need to know what is your game type you like to play with. If you like to adventure, explore, having some fun to travel. Trust me, this game is worth you to buy... Last things but not least... if you wanna play this game, you need to like to explore, adventure, creative and that's will make you have some funs :)
  32. Tommian28
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    DEATH STRANDING is a very atmospheric journey, the gameplay of which is completely built on the implementation of orders for the delivery of goods from point A to point B. That is, a courier simulator.

    But against the background, a really brilliant storyline unfolds, the outcome of which I personally could not even have guessed. After the game, an extremely pleasant aftertaste    DEATH STRANDING is a very atmospheric journey, the gameplay of which is completely built on the implementation of orders for the delivery of goods from point A to point B. That is, a courier simulator.

    But against the background, a really brilliant storyline unfolds, the outcome of which I personally could not even have guessed.

    After the game, an extremely pleasant aftertaste remains, and there is an acute desire to learn everything about the game world, and to chew in the head everything that was not understood during the passage.

    Very atmospheric, sometimes tedious, but really original, unique game.

    8/10 - Kojima made a project that requires readiness from the player.    … Expand
  33. Ivan_Lovushkin
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    У этой игры великолепный,запутанный сюжет, если ваш мозг не может переварить термины этой игры это не значит, что нужно ставить плохие оценки.
  34. theta0123
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Learning from 2 decades of playing videogames, i kept the hype rather low for myself. The game is pretty complex but it does give the reward of great immersion. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The world is intense.. It is a game that requires alot of patience but i feel it is worth the effort IF you are into this kind of game. Where the game could have been better in making theLearning from 2 decades of playing videogames, i kept the hype rather low for myself. The game is pretty complex but it does give the reward of great immersion. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The world is intense.. It is a game that requires alot of patience but i feel it is worth the effort IF you are into this kind of game. Where the game could have been better in making the missions a bit more diverse because the game does get monotonous from time to time. I can go with that as this game is pure art, but the casual player will not go well with this.… Expand
  35. Justzajda
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    Fantastic storyline but I felt that the delivering was boring sometimes and a bit tedious.
  36. XxXpublick
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    По настоящему великая игра! Кодзима это сделал для того, чтобы отсеять "быдло", которому нужно: побегать, попрыгать, пострелять и т.д Кодзима по настоящему гений!

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- За что оценка 8? Плюсы: 1. Сюжет. 2. Графика. 3. Физика. Минусы: 1.    По настоящему великая игра! Кодзима это сделал для того, чтобы отсеять "быдло", которому нужно: побегать, попрыгать, пострелять и т.д Кодзима по настоящему гений!

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    За что оценка 8?
    Плюсы:
    1. Сюжет.
    2. Графика.
    3. Физика.

    Минусы:
    1. Задания по типу "Метнись кабанчиком".    … Expand
  37. AndreNaude
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    The story is awesome, grind to unlock everything not so much. Great mechanics, didn't run into any bugs in my 60hours.
  38. the0ne
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Probably the best looking game on this console generation - period. The vision and gameplay are commendable in what they are trying to achieve. Kojima clearly is a visionary. However, not sure if this game will start a new genre or define some elements for games to come - although only time will tell.
  39. SmallyGames
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    I always rate games before I play this and I think it will be a 8/10 because Norman Reedus is in it because if he didn’t know if it would be good or not he wouldn’t want to be in it so it’s obviously good
  40. kirby0327
    Feb 18, 2020
    8
    Okay, so all these people are saying stuff like "It was so boring, waste of money, and terrible game". To be honest there were a ton of cut-scenes that could've been cut shorter or at least put less of them in and it could get pretty boring walking across places for a half an hour to deliver a package to a hologram but I think the story was awesome and very emotional. It wasn't almostOkay, so all these people are saying stuff like "It was so boring, waste of money, and terrible game". To be honest there were a ton of cut-scenes that could've been cut shorter or at least put less of them in and it could get pretty boring walking across places for a half an hour to deliver a package to a hologram but I think the story was awesome and very emotional. It wasn't almost always walking either because on multiple occasions you will be encountered by bts and you had to take care of your baby, there were raiders and you had to fight them, you had to take care of bb, you could actually drive, but the problem with the cars was that they had exceptionally low battery power but thats the point is to make many problems so that you had to improvise is what gives this game just a little touch that makes even better. What was making me confused was people reviewing on how realistic it was because they were saying it was just nonsense and none of it made sense. Most of these reviews are from people who played the game for like an our or two and gave up because they were bored or they just not good at the game, it can get boring but it has a very interesting story and gets better the more you play it trust me. it's a good game, well to me at least.IT'S NOT A WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!!… Expand
  41. Jellylegs
    Feb 22, 2020
    8
    The game is pretty fun. When people call it a walking simulator they don't realize how fun it actually is to walk. It's sort of addicting delivering all of the packages. Finding the best route. Planning the weather. Trying to avoid Mules and Bts. Also you're always playing a mini game with yourself trying to keep your balance.The combat is pretty lacking though. The guns feel bad to shootThe game is pretty fun. When people call it a walking simulator they don't realize how fun it actually is to walk. It's sort of addicting delivering all of the packages. Finding the best route. Planning the weather. Trying to avoid Mules and Bts. Also you're always playing a mini game with yourself trying to keep your balance.The combat is pretty lacking though. The guns feel bad to shoot and your melee attacks consist of a 3 hit combo only. Of course there are other things but those aren't worth mentioning. The story also does get confusing. I feel like Hideo Kojima was trying to be confusing and not just making the story. It's confusing for the sake of being confusing. Also the menus feel really cluttered. You go to your inventory and it's just a sea of blocks of words in your face so it's not easy to navigate. Sam could've also been a better character. He did have his own quirks like hating being touched and not really caring about the world. He was always quiet tho. It was surprising to hear him talk. Before playing this game I thought BB was going to be a very annoying crybaby. Well he is a crybaby but not annoying. I genuinely cared about him. When he cried I wanted to cheer him up by rocking him to sleep. When he laughed I also smiled. Throughout the game you see Sam and BB develop a very adorable bond as they travel the world. Speaking of the world I thought it was gorgeous. You can tell they put care into making every single inch of it. But the map isn't just pretty. Its dangerous and I'm not talking about the enemies I'm talking about the map itself. You have to pay attention to almost every rock so Sam doesn't lose balance and trip(which will damage cargo and make BB cry) you have to pay attention to not get hit by falling boulders and stay warm on top of the freezing mountains.

    I think this game is worth a buy and is a solid 8/10    … Expand
  42. Oni_Mafia
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Graphics are amazing, the story and overall storytelling is wack it expects you to know what the **** is going on even though the plotline is as confusing as how I passed high school. Overall gameplay is great until you reach chapter 3 and 4 it gets extremely lackluster but the gameplay and story gets back up on its feet after from there and things start making sense. Overall great gameGraphics are amazing, the story and overall storytelling is wack it expects you to know what the **** is going on even though the plotline is as confusing as how I passed high school. Overall gameplay is great until you reach chapter 3 and 4 it gets extremely lackluster but the gameplay and story gets back up on its feet after from there and things start making sense. Overall great game but some people might stop playing midgame due to its difficulty and boredom sometimes.… Expand
  43. Exterminador_d7
    Jan 26, 2021
    8
    The story is impeccable, the characters are phenomenal, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay (for me) is very fun and the missions are creative in their essence. The biggest problems of the game are the extreme repetition of requests, a break in rhythm during the narrative with massive missions and several texture bugs in the PS4 Slim and Fat version. But these problems do not make theThe story is impeccable, the characters are phenomenal, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay (for me) is very fun and the missions are creative in their essence. The biggest problems of the game are the extreme repetition of requests, a break in rhythm during the narrative with massive missions and several texture bugs in the PS4 Slim and Fat version. But these problems do not make the game bad, so much that the slowness of the narrative has a function in the script as well as the amount of 500 side missions somewhat repetitive. My grade is 8.5 out of 10.… Expand
  44. Chascoby7
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Great game, with tons of fresh ideas. Maybe is not for everyone but definetly one of the most risky games ever!
  45. Kimbohdoy103
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Believe me aint a kojima fan
    And at the beginning i heard reviews and i was like not ma game but then quarantine time made me try it and its worth it a story is amazing ive even got emotional in some of them scenes. -Gameplay aint that amazing tbh like 12/20
    -Story 16, 25/20
    -Cinematic scenes 17/20
    -Dialogs 15/20
    -Grqphism 15/20
  46. Charmimig
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Nunca había jugado antes a un juego del Kojima. A ver, es un juego en el que el juego es el nexo con la historia. A veces, un tanto sin sentido pero si consigues entrar en lo que te propone es absolutamente mágico. Es aceptable, viéndolo desde fuera, que no es para todo el mundo pero no merece ser tan odiado como ha sido. Da calorcito recibir likes ao que haces. Disfrutable al cien porNunca había jugado antes a un juego del Kojima. A ver, es un juego en el que el juego es el nexo con la historia. A veces, un tanto sin sentido pero si consigues entrar en lo que te propone es absolutamente mágico. Es aceptable, viéndolo desde fuera, que no es para todo el mundo pero no merece ser tan odiado como ha sido. Da calorcito recibir likes ao que haces. Disfrutable al cien por cien. Pero si no estás convencido, no lo compres.… Expand
  47. Jackwill
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    Никто не будет спорить что в этой игре кодзима откровенно насрал сюжетом и геймплеем, но мне понравилось.
  48. saxsostero
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. death stranding is in deed a unique game, it can push away many people at the begining because the gameplay is not so rewarding and it just start to make sense why you're going to point "A" to point "B" after many hours playing, but, there are as well really memorable/"chilling" moments at the gameplay that you'll remember, and when it comes about the story Kojima makes and makes nothing to be desired… Expand
  49. Ladis1aus
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    эту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были оченьэту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были очень атмосферные и классные треки, но можно и получше), также геймплей, как я считаю, можно было сделать немного разнообразнее. Даже я, человек, затёрший до дыр rdr 2, моментами скучал в середине игры, не долго конечно, но моменты были.… Expand
  50. sweetgalactic
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    This game literally is not for everyone since most people might see it as a walking simulator with advanced graphics, what I see is death stranding story is more into psychological drama theme rather than action theme
  51. Daniele0405
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    death stranding non è per tutti il gioco oggettivamente è di buona fattura, come di buona fattura è il character design, la narrativa e la tecnica
  52. fsdavid03
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Es un buen juego, desde mi punto de vista y tras haber completado la historia entera ( aunque quiero exprimir al máximo el juego ya que me quedan cosas por hacer) e llegado a la conclusión de que este juego no es apto para todos los jugadores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante aunque al terminar la historia se te puede hacer un pelin aburrido hacer siempre lo mismo. De todos modos siEs un buen juego, desde mi punto de vista y tras haber completado la historia entera ( aunque quiero exprimir al máximo el juego ya que me quedan cosas por hacer) e llegado a la conclusión de que este juego no es apto para todos los jugadores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante aunque al terminar la historia se te puede hacer un pelin aburrido hacer siempre lo mismo. De todos modos si quereis innovar y alejaros de los típicos juegos de mundo abierto este es recomendable.

    VED VIDEOS PARA VER SI OS GUSTA YA QUE COMO CITË ANTERIORMENTE NO LE VA A GUSTAR A TODO EL MUNDO. EN CONCRETO DE UN CANAL LLAMADO RAY SNAKEYES QUE LO JUGO A FONFDO Y TIENE UN DIRECTO EXPLICANDO LAS meCANICAS DeL JUeGO    … Expand
  53. Modax19
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    This story in this game is so wonderfully weird. Not a game I would recommend universally but for me it was an experience that was worthwhile. Took me about 40 hours to finish the game and the story kept me interested until the very end. Could have been better though. The game sometimes is very long-winded. The open world is not very interesting - all of the areas are kind of samey - IThis story in this game is so wonderfully weird. Not a game I would recommend universally but for me it was an experience that was worthwhile. Took me about 40 hours to finish the game and the story kept me interested until the very end. Could have been better though. The game sometimes is very long-winded. The open world is not very interesting - all of the areas are kind of samey - I never felt very motivated to explore the open world beyond what was necessary to advance the main plot.… Expand
  54. romeroalex
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Mechanically, visually and sonically stunning, but can feel padded at times.

    Mechanically, I'm not sure if I have played a better feeling game than DS. It just feels good to control your character, and the game performs super smoothly the entire time. There's a ton of stuff you can do and a lot of tools at your disposal, so planning your route doesn't /have/ to be a chore because you    Mechanically, visually and sonically stunning, but can feel padded at times.

    Mechanically, I'm not sure if I have played a better feeling game than DS. It just feels good to control your character, and the game performs super smoothly the entire time. There's a ton of stuff you can do and a lot of tools at your disposal, so planning your route doesn't /have/ to be a chore because you possess so many options at your disposal most of the time.
    I would say that the atmosphere of the game in most situations is equally as great. Whether you're walking along a dirt road or running from literal ghosts, the ways in which the game conveys the desired mood is immaculate.
    My largest knocks against the game would be how information and controls are conveyed to the player (or rather, how /much/ information), and the menu-ing. There is so much information that gets regurgitated to you, both regarding mechanics and regarding plot elements that I felt it began to negatively impact the game in the latter half. There are so many systems working at any given time that it's a marvel how this game works as well as it does, let alone at all. Given the size and length of the game, I don't blame the developers for reiterating information. However, at a few points it did begin to negatively impact the way I felt about the game while playing it.
    I loved this game, and while I wouldn't say this 70+ hour Norman Reedus / Hideo Kojima simulator is for everyone, I'm pretty surprised at a lot of the negative reviews of it.    … Expand
  55. XLazer
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Overall - 8

    Graphics - 10
    Direction, Cut scenes - 10
    Music and audio design - 10
    Story - 9
    Game play - 6 (It's a walking simulator, a relaxing one, with very less gunfights and really easy boss fights)

    Enjoyment - 9 (For me, it was a very relaxing experience, that shouldn't be binge played, and when i gave attention to the story it was mind blowing)
  56. Electrohead
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    The story and world are both very interesting and well presented, as you would expect from a Kojima game. The gameplay is going to be something that you'll either love or hate. Thankfully, I ended up finding the core mechanics enjoyable and traversing the game's environments was an unconventional but also satisfying experience. MULE encounters leave a bit to be desired and I think the gameThe story and world are both very interesting and well presented, as you would expect from a Kojima game. The gameplay is going to be something that you'll either love or hate. Thankfully, I ended up finding the core mechanics enjoyable and traversing the game's environments was an unconventional but also satisfying experience. MULE encounters leave a bit to be desired and I think the game could have benefited from more stealth mechanics added in. The BT encounters are tense; but an eventual late game upgrade makes them incredibly easy after a certain point.

    If you know what the game is like and it seems like something you'll enjoy, then it's a must buy. However; if you're skeptical then you might want to consider waiting for the game to become $30 or less.    … Expand
  57. MarcosBraz
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    The story is what you expect from Hideo, great and filled with details, gameplay is really Fun and polished.
  58. tk_248
    Dec 18, 2022
    8
    годзилла гелий! ждем сиквел, надеюсь к этому времени у меня будет пс5, алло..........
  59. Firetock
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Haven't finished the game yet but it's different from other games and don't go to friends or check the reviews cause it won't help you to know if it's good or not cause it's a game where everyone have different opinions on it so try it out for yourself to know if you like it or not
  60. Za_Uvek
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Hideo Kojima said this would be a genre defining experience and he wasn't wrong. Show me another game that comes close to being a 'pack marching simulator' and I'll bite my tongue.

    The story in Death Stranding is everything you would expect from Kojima. Confusing, convoluted and melodramatic. The whole plot centres around your character who acts as a courier while trying to link data    Hideo Kojima said this would be a genre defining experience and he wasn't wrong. Show me another game that comes close to being a 'pack marching simulator' and I'll bite my tongue.

    The story in Death Stranding is everything you would expect from Kojima. Confusing, convoluted and melodramatic. The whole plot centres around your character who acts as a courier while trying to link data system up from facility to facility in order to connect people together. All this amidst a world that has been devastated by a cataclysmic event that brought ghost like entities into our realm. That's probably the easiest way to describe the plot, anything beyond that dives into insanity territory. All I can say is, whether you end up loving or hating the overall plot, you can't say it's not original.

    The game-play is where this game gets a big thumbs up for me. It is a love it or hate it affair (just like the story), but if it's your bag, you'll be hooked in an instant. The game-play predominately consists of your character delivering packages from one place to the next. The challenge stems from how you get there. The multiple hazards along route, such as enemy 'MULES' trying to steal your gear, the 'BT' ghostly entities trying to stop your progress or the rainfall slowly destroying your cargo all pose a significant threat. However, I found the most enjoyable challenge was trying to navigate the terrain itself. This game does an amazing job of conveying how it feels to carry such a heavy weight over long distances (after spending 15 years in the army I can vouch). Once each order had been completed, I felt a great sense of relief over and over again. On top of all that, the game looks great and gives the overall experience an 'otherworldly' feel. Coupled with some great sound and a decent soundtrack, you have an overall atmosphere that's hard to match.

    I loved my run of this game. The cast and voice acting kept me engaged, even if the story was a bit too much to swallow. But the addictive nature of the game-play itself is why I stayed. In saying that, this won't be for everyone. If travelling in game for long periods of time put you off, maybe not for you. But if you are into an immersive atmospheric experience that is completely original, give it a crack for sure.    … Expand
  61. vag320
    May 4, 2020
    8
    This new game that was produced by Kojima and his team was a very big change between MGS and Death Stranding. But both of these games have a great but also very complex story. The story is great but very slow after the opening of the game. At times you will feel that nothing special happens and you do deliveries just for the heck of it. But in my opinion that is great because you areThis new game that was produced by Kojima and his team was a very big change between MGS and Death Stranding. But both of these games have a great but also very complex story. The story is great but very slow after the opening of the game. At times you will feel that nothing special happens and you do deliveries just for the heck of it. But in my opinion that is great because you are playing a realism game, there are many things that they don't make this game realistic but the how the game is played and how the story is developing it makes it a realism game. The gameplay of this game is not for all because it just feels like a walking simulator especially in the start and if you also do the side quests it can become a little boring because you are going to the same locations so that you can finish all the side quests in the area that you are in. As I said before this game is not for all the gamers but I like it a lot. Kojima's games are always interesting and weird at the same time and that it is why I like it. The graphics are pretty good and the colours that you see in the different locations are pretty good and you don't have a dull feeling that you might have in the older Fallout games, I know that the fallout games needed to be like this so that you get the feeling but the landscapes are a little bit dull. Many people said that it was a waste of money but I don't agree with them, because the game just needs some time to reveal its secrets… Expand
  62. Karlometer
    May 8, 2020
    8
    Thoroughly enjoyed all of it. Even the gameplay. It was odd at first and I thought I wouldn't enjoy it, but it was actually pretty enjoyable after a while. Also the story and music was top notch. The ending also made me cry. Not everyone's cup of tea but it sure was mine.
  63. Vojs745
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Kojima never stop suprising you, For somebody its just walking simulator and I cant argue..For me it was one of the best story telling,, new gameplay mechanics, I never experienced before. so much new inovations in single game for long time, If you are looking for something fresh,new with excellent story, this is youre pick.
  64. dannous
    May 13, 2020
    8
    the story is mostly at the start and end of the game, the middle is basically you making deliveries and avoiding BT's

    i'd recommend it if you are willing to learn the mechanics and think about carrying the right things on each expedition. You can play this game in a whole bunch of ways, i mostly went stealth, think really the most enjoyable parts are when you can take a minute to    the story is mostly at the start and end of the game, the middle is basically you making deliveries and avoiding BT's

    i'd recommend it if you are willing to learn the mechanics and think about carrying the right things on each expedition.

    You can play this game in a whole bunch of ways, i mostly went stealth, think really the most enjoyable parts are when you can take a minute to enjoy your surroundings, or when it forces you to find a way of interacting with human adversaries.

    its a slow burn and not very varied in the main mission structures. But that's not the point. you are there to make other players times easier, you need to go through the slow opening to get to the point to work with others asymetrically, helping others is very satisfying. seeing the roads you built being used by other users, creating zip lines across mountains etc

    its not for everyone, but i definitely enjoyed it especially during lockdown    … Expand
  65. MissDove
    May 15, 2020
    8
    Nice idea. Nice story. Very good cast with very good acting most of the time. Amazing music. The world feels natural but there is is not enough variation. The too many explanatory cut-scenes in the beginning of the game were somewhat tiring. The world felt too empty but I guess this goes hand in hand with the narrative.
  66. direfol
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    В игре хоть и есть мелкие недостатки,но потраченные 50 часов на прохождение не жалею.
    Сюжет пушка,правда некоторые вещи до сих пор остались непонятыми.
    Шутерная механика в игре плохая,за нее минус,но стрелять придется здесь очень мало. Физика транспорта могла бы быть намного лучше. Огромная разница в игре в онлайне и офлайне.Может создаваться совсем разные впечатления об игре. Самый    В игре хоть и есть мелкие недостатки,но потраченные 50 часов на прохождение не жалею.
    Сюжет пушка,правда некоторые вещи до сих пор остались непонятыми.
    Шутерная механика в игре плохая,за нее минус,но стрелять придется здесь очень мало.
    Физика транспорта могла бы быть намного лучше.
    Огромная разница в игре в онлайне и офлайне.Может создаваться совсем разные впечатления об игре.
    Самый последний забег позволяет пустить скупую слезу,но уже не хиральную,а добытую по естественной причине.
    Никогда бы не подумал что игра,где основная цель-это доставка грузов может быть интересной.    … Expand
  67. darkhughes2
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    This game is not for everyone, and is not perfect, Kojima tells a simple story in a way too complicated way, there are too many unecesary cutscenes, well detailed and impresive, but unnecesary.

    Gameplay is simple, its not about the destination but the journey and the route you choose, not a walking, but a hiking simulator, you must take note of where you walk and wether Sam can maintain    This game is not for everyone, and is not perfect, Kojima tells a simple story in a way too complicated way, there are too many unecesary cutscenes, well detailed and impresive, but unnecesary.

    Gameplay is simple, its not about the destination but the journey and the route you choose, not a walking, but a hiking simulator, you must take note of where you walk and wether Sam can maintain balance, the terrain is the real enemy in this game, one of the key aspects is the asynchronous multiplayer component, it wasn't well advertised, it really compels you to go out of your way to build and complete structures helping other players in the process.

    The main enemies, the BTs at the beginning where dounting, but later become an easy to avoid nuisance (thank god for the update that lets you skip the alert sequence), mule camps are fun at the start but become easy to manage thanks to exploitable IA

    Ambience is key, the sounds and visuals really transport you into an alien like world, even though its locales are taken from New Zealand, the music is really spot on, the techno sounds really emphazise the esterile environments from the distro centers to enemy encounters that feel bizarre. Lisence tracks are cool too, Low Roar might not be in everyones alley but it sure fits Death Stranding whole motive

    At the end it depends on every person tht plays it, some people are goona dread this game, telling its an overhyped piece of garbage, others are gonna love it just because its a Kojima game, other people like me gave it a fair chance, acknolegde the bad and apreciating the good in it, Again this game is not for everyone, its a really niche and pretentious game but given the chance it might trap you in its zen state where you know what you are doing might be pointless or not that important (deliveries like toys, aphrodisiac and pizzas for christ sake) but you do it anyway just for the satisfaction of doing a good job    … Expand
  68. Demure1
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    I feel really sad when I read all hateful reviews – I’m surprised how many people apparently don’t get it. Maybe in the modern world people can’t anymore digest anything more complicated than a non-stop action flowing at you effortlessly?

    Death Stranding belongs to a rare breed of games where despite a very simple base gameplay mechanic (yes, you deliver packages), the challenge that is    I feel really sad when I read all hateful reviews – I’m surprised how many people apparently don’t get it. Maybe in the modern world people can’t anymore digest anything more complicated than a non-stop action flowing at you effortlessly?

    Death Stranding belongs to a rare breed of games where despite a very simple base gameplay mechanic (yes, you deliver packages), the challenge that is actually presented to a player and the way how it is solved constantly evolves. First few hours of the game are very tedious indeed. You just walk around and primarily run or hide from dangers in order to survive. Who knew you could make a legit gameplay challenge from just walking straight? You have to constantly maintain your balance and every wrong step means that your character falls over, damaging the cargo. Shortly after that you get access to some vehicles and structures (like bridges), and the problem you start solving is how to make locations accessible by transport, so you wouldn’t have to walk back there ever again. The dullness of walking is actually what drives you forward as a player, because as the game progresses it gives you plenty of tools to deal with that. Every new city you connect unlocks something that massively boosts your convenience, so that your goal as a player aligns nicely with the goal of your character – you sincerely want everyone to become connected again, because travelling over connected regions with all structures available makes a massive difference.

    Towards mid game the nature of the challenge evolves further. You encounter a vast landscape and you need a lot of resources to rebuild infrastructure, like highways, zip lines and fast travel points (because who wants walking?). That requires tons of resources (literally, tons), so you have to figure out where to get these in industrial volumes, which is a challenge of its own. You raid enemy camps (where you can have a number of different strategies to choose from, including padding yourself with armour and run in guns blazing if you want some action), you now deliver packages on a huge truck and your problem is to maximise amount of orders you fulfil as you cross the continent in one or another direction, locations you’ve developed help you back with resources and you can see how collective online community turns hostile environment into a quite habitable place. Finally a combination of character development, gadgets and advanced boots allows you to dash over a rocky terrain effortlessly without having to worry about the balance, you get tools to fight monsters, you start feeling like you’ve nailed it – and then the game changes again and shifts the focus onto something else (but yes, you still deliver packages).

    Despite seemingly repetitive main premise, there are many different things to do which you can mix and match depending on your mood, and I’m surprised how the game manages to keep a sense of novelty and progression by constantly throwing something new into the mix. I can easily see though how players who miss out all these game elements and just rush to a next story way point on their two can get frustrated when they’re asked to go back. When I backtrack I do it in comfort of my truck on a paved highway, completing a dozen of orders along the way for the highest rating and then make it back with more resources to drive exploration further – this feels very satisfying.

    The setting is pretty novel (though creepy and cryptic), there is a lot of lore to explore if you care to read emails and interviews, every character in the game actually has a story thought through. Yes, a lot of them are just holograms that serve no other purpose other than justifying a delivery from point A to point B, but all of them have some sort of history and personality. Main cast is great, all actors do their job. Sometimes they get way over the top of course, but that’s Kojima’s signature style, you have to be expecting that. Also the studio has addressed a lot of early feedback with an option to skip or disable repetitive cinematics, disband other player’s objects blocking your way and so on.

    In a way I think Sony has ruined the reception of the game with their greedy and aggressive marketing. They had created so much noise and made Kojima’s next game such a big thing... All players who rushed to shops looking for a gaming experience of their lifetime were rightfully disappointed – it was simply impossible to deliver that promise...    … Expand
  69. Arthur26670
    Jun 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mais nova obra de Hideo Kojima, apesar das grandes expectativas ele não consegui alcançá-las, com uma jogabilidade estranha,física ruim é uma história apesar de ser muito boa foi muito arrastada.Mas no quesito de personagens e seus desenvolvimentos o jogo foi muito bem e quase impossível não torcer ou simpatizar com nenhum deles. Fácil uma das melhores trilhas da geração e gráficos incríveis DS se sai melhor em alguns quesitos mas outros não consegue reproduzir os feitos dos outros jogos de kojima. Higgs vilao da história podia ser mais bem explorado e quanto ao nosso protagonista Sam,ele se muito bem um ótimo personagem.… Expand
  70. tstempert
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    I have never experienced a game like this. I don’t think we will experience another game like this for quite some time.

    The story is in true Kohima fashion - mysterious and extremely unique. As a completionist, I felt at times disconnected from the complex story. If I had stuck to the main objectives in closer succession to one another I would have been fully engaged. (I believe this is a    I have never experienced a game like this. I don’t think we will experience another game like this for quite some time.

    The story is in true Kohima fashion - mysterious and extremely unique. As a completionist, I felt at times disconnected from the complex story. If I had stuck to the main objectives in closer succession to one another I would have been fully engaged. (I believe this is a problem in all open world games, not just Death Stranding. The story is unparalleled and is a must for those who love psi-fi and horror-esq material.

    I got the platinum for this game. If you had asked me my score up one completion it would have been a 10/10. However, after sitting on it for some time I have realized that this is not a game for everyone. You can not pick this up like you can an Assassins Creed, Call of Duty, Mario Kart, or Spider-Man and love it. It takes patience, appreciation for a story, and time (something that professional game critics do not have, in my opinion). I spent 200 hours in this game.

    This game deserves a good score for its beauty, unique story, and attempt to do what others have not done before - and for doing it decently.    … Expand
  71. WhiskeyFunk
    Jun 16, 2020
    8
    If you are the type of gamer that wants to feel immersed in a game as if you are shadowing the protagonist along their journey, you will like this game. Buckle down for the first section of the game as it includes A LOT of cut scenes and can be a bit tedious. Once you have reached the main map and are set loose you start to really appreciate the game design. The soundtrack, immense detail,If you are the type of gamer that wants to feel immersed in a game as if you are shadowing the protagonist along their journey, you will like this game. Buckle down for the first section of the game as it includes A LOT of cut scenes and can be a bit tedious. Once you have reached the main map and are set loose you start to really appreciate the game design. The soundtrack, immense detail, storyline help to keep you immersed. This is not an action game it is something we have never seen before in gaming and I think that is why people were so upset. Go into this game with no expectations and you will be amazed...but go into it wanted MGS and you will want to go online and write some angry review.… Expand
  72. skylyn
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Game was something new for me, loved the environment, story was different. But I still enjoyed it.
    I like to just take my time with certain games, and this game did it for me.

    But I wont play it again.
  73. DefaltWorld
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    El juego es raro y original, a mi al menos me gusto por esa parte, aunque se te puede hacer aburrido y se te hara aburrido recorrer el mapa como si fueras un repartidor, si te gustan las historias extrañas y originales es una muy buena compra
  74. acidboi-25
    Dec 17, 2020
    8
    Good story, fun mechanics. Worst thing about it were useless and boring side missions.
  75. kingkurt
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    So finally gave this a go and was very pleasantly surprised. Its definately not just a delivery boy simulator its so much more. Building, exploration, strategy and also some very well done fighting. The story is also superb and I enjoyed all of it from start to finish. If you are a seasoned gamer i would suggest playing it on hard as it is not a difficult game. If there is another I willSo finally gave this a go and was very pleasantly surprised. Its definately not just a delivery boy simulator its so much more. Building, exploration, strategy and also some very well done fighting. The story is also superb and I enjoyed all of it from start to finish. If you are a seasoned gamer i would suggest playing it on hard as it is not a difficult game. If there is another I will be getting it straight away… Expand
  76. Roberoquer
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    I loved it, but I get why so many peole dislike it too, it´s definitely just for people who like games with a heavy story and a rather slow paced gameplay. Perhaps the gameplay is the least polished thing in the game (the sunplay with supernatural creatures are quite cool, the human enemies on the other hand are very uninspired) but on the other hand, it has some of the best stories I´veI loved it, but I get why so many peole dislike it too, it´s definitely just for people who like games with a heavy story and a rather slow paced gameplay. Perhaps the gameplay is the least polished thing in the game (the sunplay with supernatural creatures are quite cool, the human enemies on the other hand are very uninspired) but on the other hand, it has some of the best stories I´ve seen in a game recently and outstanding graphics, so if this sounds interesting for you give it a try for sure.… Expand
  77. Dxburke
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Visually this is stunning. The story is unique and unlike anything I've played before. It's a bit of a walk simulator and a bit confusing at times, but I like it.
  78. Shimarow
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Probably the best story concept I've seen in a while. It is unique, very interesting, intriguing and, leaves you with many questions, along the way, but they are slowly being answered as you progress... Though, this game is not for everybody. Gameplay-wise it is indeed repetitive, which is why I give it an 8 out of 10. Sometimes, they make you deliver so many things, it feels more like aProbably the best story concept I've seen in a while. It is unique, very interesting, intriguing and, leaves you with many questions, along the way, but they are slowly being answered as you progress... Though, this game is not for everybody. Gameplay-wise it is indeed repetitive, which is why I give it an 8 out of 10. Sometimes, they make you deliver so many things, it feels more like a chore,but it can still be enjoyable. It isn't just a mindless shooter, that lets you just go with the flow. It's about strategy and problem solving, but you can still choose your playstyle. You can be stealthy and strategic and avoid all conflict possible, aggressive and bold and devastate everything that gets in your way, or fast and dynamic and speed through enemies and terrain, which playing online makes it very convenient. Graphics are definitely nothing to scoff at, the atmosphere and the very setting of the game is really nothing like i've seen in other games. Again, the word I would use for most things in this game is "unique". I've personally had a blast playing this game and If you decide to play it, I advice you be more open minded.… Expand
  79. jotade86
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Un juegazo me a gustado mucho recomiendo probar este juego porque es toda una experiencia, los gráficos de 10 fotorealismo, la música escogida por Kojima es excelente, los detalles y cero bugs han hecho que disfrute de este juego por mas de 80 horas, ahora bien lo mas criticable es el gameplay que es ir de un sitio a otro entregando paquetes que se hace pesado después de muchas entregasUn juegazo me a gustado mucho recomiendo probar este juego porque es toda una experiencia, los gráficos de 10 fotorealismo, la música escogida por Kojima es excelente, los detalles y cero bugs han hecho que disfrute de este juego por mas de 80 horas, ahora bien lo mas criticable es el gameplay que es ir de un sitio a otro entregando paquetes que se hace pesado después de muchas entregas pero gratificante cuando te dan nuevos objetos que facilitan tu andar incluso en las misiones segundarías logre encontrar motivación; este juego es distinto y por la experiencia que te da agradezco a Kojima !!!… Expand
  80. Game_EmotiOn
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Актера взяли крутого, однозначно... Игра в целом затянута, но интересна....
  81. mariusz_s
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    8/10:

    +genialna muzyka
    +klimat
    +dopracowana
    +pomysłowa
    +grafika
    -/+fabuła(!)
  82. ladyrabbit
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Мне понравился, в первую очередь, сюжет игры. Он зацепил настолько, что я несколько месяцев сидела и ковырялась в нём, жадно собирая информацию из внутриигровых писем, диалогов персонажей и, конечно же, интернета. Глубокий, несущий в себе какой-то призыв. Много интересного лора, в который хочется вникать (правда, после чтения белого текста на черном фоне рябит в глазах), как что устроено иМне понравился, в первую очередь, сюжет игры. Он зацепил настолько, что я несколько месяцев сидела и ковырялась в нём, жадно собирая информацию из внутриигровых писем, диалогов персонажей и, конечно же, интернета. Глубокий, несущий в себе какой-то призыв. Много интересного лора, в который хочется вникать (правда, после чтения белого текста на черном фоне рябит в глазах), как что устроено и почему работает, что происходило с персонажами до событий игры...
    Также зацепила атмосфера. Опустошенный Выходом Смерти мир, зоны Тварей под снегом/проливным дождём (от которых мурашки по коже), лагеря противников, дороги. Молчу про то, что в этой игре собрались три моих любимых актёра.
    Да, в этой игре ты просто ходишь и доставляешь посылки, но суть в том, что местность постоянно меняется, меняется экипировка и стиль прохождения. Сначала ты топаешь по равнинам, потом ты бродишь по горам, после этого вообще по колено в снегу где-то ползаешь.
    Система "Лайков" очень порадовала, я люблю лайки ставить, что в соцсетях, что там.
    В игре, конечно, есть свои минусы. Например, нельзя начать новую игру+, что меня очень огорчило. Я прошла сюжет, открыла всех выживальщиков, прокачала уровень отношения с ними до максимума, отстроила полностью дорогу, накопила под полмиллиона лайков... И столкнулась с тем, что стало просто нечего делать в игре. Заново пойти и проходить сюжет я не могу, потому что жалко весь прогресс, постройки и уровни связи, что вынуждает завести второй аккаунт и играть уже на нём, что доставляет определенные неудобства. Также управление транспортом уж больно... Неудобное.
    Не жалею о покупке.
    Игра хорошая сама по себе, но она далеко не для каждого человека подойдёт. Если ты любишь сюжет, тонну лора и ищешь атмосферу, то это для тебя. Если ты любишь экшон, стрельбу и мясо, то не советую рассматривать данный проект.    … Expand
  83. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 7/10
    Graphics 8/10

    The story is amazing, graphics and performance are good but when it come to the gameplay it not for everyone i didn't mind it
  84. sidisnnew
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    honestly, the beginning is boring. This will be fun after 2-3 hours. Story is quite good, so i give 8 scores.
  85. rainbox2134
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    An excellent game from which you get great pleasure. The author was not afraid to make his creation with such a monotonous gameplay that not everyone will like it. I admire this game.
  86. FooBoo
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Well... what i can say? If you looking for amazing shooter game, this game is not for you.
    If you looking for stealth assain game, this game is not for you.
    Its not about realism, postapocalypse lif, and about the plot. Is that game bad? OFC NO. Just... no everyone will like it. If you like games that are different from commonplace shooters or RPGs or quests, and with good plot, then    Well... what i can say? If you looking for amazing shooter game, this game is not for you.
    If you looking for stealth assain game, this game is not for you.
    Its not about realism, postapocalypse lif, and about the plot.
    Is that game bad? OFC NO. Just... no everyone will like it.
    If you like games that are different from commonplace shooters or RPGs or quests, and with good plot, then you should buy this game and play it.    … Expand
  87. Knightwolf4life
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Just finally got to play it and even though the package delivery was kinda tedious lol the story and lore was interesting about 3/4ths the way through I'm very interested in seeing how it ends hopefully good if not I'll be back
  88. yakoza
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    not good gameplay and long cutscen but everything in the game is good. like Story, music, graphics,ETC...
  89. MohamedMzk
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Super good graphics, good story, nice and fun wierd ****
    norman reeds, hannibal, troy baker, hideo kojima, babies.
    stupid dialogues, stupid characters exept clifford , delivering for 35hrs.
    ===== Good game but not for long.
    My personal advise for those who didnt play it yet: play it its worth it. But play it online and just the story.
    If you dont. You are just going to torture urself.
  90. zhangchuqiao12
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally finished chapter 14. It took me more than half a year to finish this game. Unlike many players give up in Chapter 2 or 3, I took a long stop by the end of Chapter 9. I simply lost motive to continue after finishing more than 85% of the requests but knowing not too much about the truth behind. After I finally got time to finish the rest of game at once, I found myself watching CG for about half of the gameplay of the last few chapters. Player can do nothing to participant in the game except watching CG which I think is a little bit long for the last few chapters of a game. But generally I enjoy this game and like the idea of “connection” especially during COVID-19. The plot is great and I really appreciate some of my favorite actors/actresses are in this game. What I like most about the whole storytelling is the way Kojima used to explain why Sam can sometimes see Cliff when he connected to BB. I can find some clues even from the very first hour of the gameplay but the whole truth is so well hidden that I can only know the whole thing by the very end of the game (also thx to some misleading messages). I also like how Kojima use the idea of “rope” and “stick” in this game. Good game experience in a nutshell, looking forward to his new game.… Expand
  91. SoyHenryVx
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    El concepto del juego es muy interesante y la sensación de libertad y exploración es fascinante, sin mencionar que conforme avances se van desbloqueando herramientas que mejoran por completo la experiencia del juego.

    Tristemente la historia es tan compleja y llena de diálogos de exposición que es cansina. Estuve envuelto y atraído por la historia desde su inicio, pero al llegar al    El concepto del juego es muy interesante y la sensación de libertad y exploración es fascinante, sin mencionar que conforme avances se van desbloqueando herramientas que mejoran por completo la experiencia del juego.

    Tristemente la historia es tan compleja y llena de diálogos de exposición que es cansina. Estuve envuelto y atraído por la historia desde su inicio, pero al llegar al tercer acto y parte final del juego, simplemente quería que terminara, estaba cansado, ligeramente fastidiado de la monotonía y de sus extensas escenas finales.

    Eso si, la escena final es muy bella.

    Ok, Kojima, estuvo pasable.    … Expand
  92. arealboy
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    i cant universally recommend this game because it isnt entitely a game the phrase walking simulator comes to mind.. there have been a lot of games i nthe last decade that are more narrative driven than play driven and this is one of them. however if you like that sort of thing the visuals and concepts are superb and the actors are great. it might be too esoteric if its the one thing youi cant universally recommend this game because it isnt entitely a game the phrase walking simulator comes to mind.. there have been a lot of games i nthe last decade that are more narrative driven than play driven and this is one of them. however if you like that sort of thing the visuals and concepts are superb and the actors are great. it might be too esoteric if its the one thing you get to play which is why i skipped it at launch but recently with extra time on my hands i decided to give it a try and im glad i did… Expand
  93. Michmala
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    +graphisme +l'histoire -la longueur de certaine mission
    -des gunfigth un peu mou
  94. csongor86
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    death stranding is a game that you have to experience for yourself. stunning new gameplay mechanics, great graphics. a bit repetitive and would like to have more interior design.
  95. Unicron666
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Great game, there was a lot more to it than I thought originally. Looks and plays really well
  96. Trevismar
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Excelente jogo, porém com algumas falhas, nem todos vão gostar, mas se possível tente dar uma chance.
  97. lemon1921
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This is a game I think a lot of people won't "get". It's artsy and weird and has an out-there concept. But it ultimately tells an important story in a really beautiful way, and the world it has built is incredible.
  98. JeremyFC11
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    I really didn't know what to expect when I started playing Death Stranding. It is kinda repetitive, but that's the whole point of the game... Kojima made something really unique here. And that's important to me. The industry is saturated with similar games. This is new and refreshing.
  99. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I'm not a fan of Hideo Kojima. I never finished MGS4 because there was too much story and not enough gameplay. I liked MGSV despite its flaws because it's based mainly on the gameplay.
    Death Stranding was a bold move from the dev. Make a full game around a guy who just delivers package. Yes, like a giant sidequest, with side quests that looks like the other quests.
    But I liked it. For    I'm not a fan of Hideo Kojima. I never finished MGS4 because there was too much story and not enough gameplay. I liked MGSV despite its flaws because it's based mainly on the gameplay.
    Death Stranding was a bold move from the dev. Make a full game around a guy who just delivers package. Yes, like a giant sidequest, with side quests that looks like the other quests.
    But I liked it. For once, it's a "real" walking simulator, you have to be careful how fast you walk, on what you walk, how much weight you have on your back or in your hands. The world was great, and the good graphics help. The story was interesting even if in the last act, it's damn too long (but Kojima loves it). Fun to see famous actors (or directors like Del Toro and Refn) designed in the game.
    I spent almost 100 hours playing it. Was it fun? Death Stranding is not a fun game, it's not supposed to be fun. Was it challenging? Sometimes yes. Was it good? For me yes. I think those kind of games, trying new things, no matter what, and no matter fans expecting are important, and must exist. Does a game needs to be fun? Not really in fact, it depends what the game wants to achieve.
    I liked it, but not for everyone, and you definitely need to know what you're going into. If you want some fast paced action, fun gameplay, run away from it.    … Expand
  100. M-Hashmi
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    The game is good, the graphics, gameplay and story are good, one thing is bad, you take long time on the road to reach your goal.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

33
#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
1
#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 111
  3. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »