Death Stranding

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  1. 3vg69
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
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    Buen juego
  2. Kazkry
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    Definitely innovative and different. There's far too many cutscenes which get out of hand. Once you get into the game it's definitely relaxing and quite the journey. It surely picks up as it goes on and is unlike anything you'll ever play. Vehicle controls are simply not good, I'll leave it at that.

    This game will not be for everybody but none the less, it's pretty great. If you enjoy a    Definitely innovative and different. There's far too many cutscenes which get out of hand. Once you get into the game it's definitely relaxing and quite the journey. It surely picks up as it goes on and is unlike anything you'll ever play. Vehicle controls are simply not good, I'll leave it at that.

    This game will not be for everybody but none the less, it's pretty great. If you enjoy a relaxing different kind of game.    … Expand
  3. Sleivs
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is a very controversial game. I really love it, but wouldn't recommend it easily:

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

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

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

    If you fall in love with Sam Bridges, then it's a great game. But if you don't, you would not feel any fun from the game.    … Expand
  4. Mazokie
    Sep 27, 2020
    7
    A new game concept. Takes a lot of patience to play it but it deserves it. A interesting story and a different gameplay.
  5. Moood
    Nov 17, 2019
    7
    Bad first, gameplay is not very adrenaline inducing , just requires constant focus and patience, so it turns off the majority , other than that everything from the soundtrack to the graphics , atmosphere, story , and the interactions with the world and characters is an extremely well made product in those aspects
  6. barc
    Nov 17, 2019
    7
    A decent but ultimately flawed experience. Death Stranding was definitely a unique experience to say the least, I've never played anything like it.
    The game's visuals are incredible, some of the best to date. I see many saying that the gameplay is just a "walking simulator" but it's really much more than that. Yes at times it can feel like a slog to get to where you're going but overall    A decent but ultimately flawed experience. Death Stranding was definitely a unique experience to say the least, I've never played anything like it.
    The game's visuals are incredible, some of the best to date. I see many saying that the gameplay is just a "walking simulator" but it's really much more than that. Yes at times it can feel like a slog to get to where you're going but overall it was enjoyable. There's many different things at play to keep you entertained as you traverse the world.
    There are a few things that keep me from giving this game a higher score. Firstly, the game's driving physics are pretty terrible. In 2019 there's really no excuse for how bad these driving mechanics are, especially from a game with such a high budget. Then there's the gunplay/combat in general, it just feels like an inferior MGSV. Another thing is the difficulty of the game or lack thereof. I played this game on hard mode and I only died maybe 3 times and I never failed any of my deliveries. The lack of challenge was definitely a detriment to this game. Lastly the characters, most of the cast is pretty forgettable. For a game that obviously wants you the player to get invested in it's story and world, it's pretty disappointing that the majority of the cast is subpar.    … Expand
  7. Kamichan75
    Nov 20, 2019
    7
    An average game, not a revolution or a new game as Kojima says. Wonderful graphic and sound, bit gameplay Is so boring...
  8. DarkCyclone
    Nov 22, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding offers a polarizing mix of amazing story with slightly above average gameplay and some lacking combat aside from boss encounters. Overall it's definitely understandable that those who do not enjoy slower paced games will find themselves not enjoying death stranding. I however found myself enthralled with the world and the idea of the journey of delivering package afterDeath Stranding offers a polarizing mix of amazing story with slightly above average gameplay and some lacking combat aside from boss encounters. Overall it's definitely understandable that those who do not enjoy slower paced games will find themselves not enjoying death stranding. I however found myself enthralled with the world and the idea of the journey of delivering package after package. There were some segments in the game that I found dragged out later on but overall the game kept me entertained. I can say that while many may not enjoy this it will definitely have a niche following and I for one cannot wait for a possible sequel.… Expand
  9. CHR15714N
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    When I like a game, I usually can’t stop playing it. I literally take every occasion to play it until I reach the end. I normally devour a game in 3 or 4 days avoiding to sleep if this is necessary. Well, this is not the case. I played this game until the first boss right now, and I already fell asleep twice. No joke! I'm even not so interested in playing it. I really do it only when IWhen I like a game, I usually can’t stop playing it. I literally take every occasion to play it until I reach the end. I normally devour a game in 3 or 4 days avoiding to sleep if this is necessary. Well, this is not the case. I played this game until the first boss right now, and I already fell asleep twice. No joke! I'm even not so interested in playing it. I really do it only when I have nothing to do... And to be honest, I find it boring, and complicated! I want to have fun when playing, and this game doesn't give me emotions.
    I loved the metal gear series, but this game doesn't wake my interests. I am very disappointed about the money I spent. I would rather play Metal Gear Solid 1 or even Silent Hill 1 on the PS1, than this game.

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    UPDATE

    I give this game a 7 in the end (it was a 4 before this last review update).
    After the first weeks, the game got better and more interesting to play. So I completed it. The story is very nice. Like an A class movie.
    Anyway still far more inferior to metal gear alltogether.
    I have the feeling that the money invested in this game has been very much and maybe could have been better used... Something is clearly still missing...    … Expand
  10. ricjen27
    May 16, 2020
    7
    It is kind of uneventful, but often it becomes an enjoyable 2 hours of just simply going about delivering packages. I finished it and was happy to have unlicked all locations and get 5 star ratings from all of them
    Cutscenes way too long, and the plot is too complicated. I feel like I would need a second playthrough to really grasp all the details, at the very end of the game it all    It is kind of uneventful, but often it becomes an enjoyable 2 hours of just simply going about delivering packages. I finished it and was happy to have unlicked all locations and get 5 star ratings from all of them
    Cutscenes way too long, and the plot is too complicated. I feel like I would need a second playthrough to really grasp all the details, at the very end of the game it all starts to make sense, but I feel writers should find better narrative ways to get us to understand everything while we play, somehow the way it was told is to ambitious and complex for a video game.. Who wants to read hundreds of found documents, and emails to completely understand a games plots?
    Game play is uneventful and not saying it needs to be action packed, im all in for slow relaxing games, I enjoyed it most of the time.. but the game does not surprise very often. And finally the scenery is not THAT beautiful as some say.. looks artificial and too digital.
    Menus are too complicated and it takes for ever to organize your inventory for each mission.
    All in all, I still played it to the end. It was a satisfying 'every now and then 1hr of gaming' perfect for relaxing after a days work.

    I am Not a 'gamer' but enjoy playing (good) video games every now and then.
    I loved; Sekiro, Zelda BOTW, Inside, Last of Us, Celeste, & Control- And enjoyed Horizon Zero Dawn and Death Stranding    … Expand
  11. Igor33
    Nov 24, 2019
    7
    O game e inovador porém as vezes cansativo, ao mesmo tempo que vc está empolgado com o que está acontecendo vc tbm se depara com aquele sentimento, nossa vou ter que voltar andando, passar pelas criaturas pelo terreno que e outro desafio, então sem querer me alongar, o game e bom mais tbm vai ser um pouco difícil de aturar Para quem gosta de ação.
  12. Zabata
    Nov 25, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Llevo 20 horas de juego y solo estoy en el capítulo 3 nunca pensé que podrían hacer la tarea de repartir algo divertido o satisfactorio ayudarte entre otros jugadores a reconstruir la sociedad encontrar otros caminos a tu objetivo gracias a la ayuda de los demás ver. Cómo los demás agradecen tu ayuda también las historias de los npc y que te cuenten la historia de lo que pasó y que es el death stranding es interesante pero el juego no deja de tener fallas demasiadas animaciones innecesarias no necesito que volver a ver la animación del odradek para saber que hay enemigos los BT aparte del peligro cuando no tienes medio de defenderte son hasta el momento sencillos ya que prácticamente no atacan solo se dedican a moverser mientras les tiras sangre o excretaciones de tu cuerpo las mulas son fáciles de derrotar y no significan ningún problema en especial cuando creas carreteras y literalmente pasas por encima de ellas la historia es interesante hasta el momento pero a mí gusto le falta engancho me gusta de que si se mueren alguien tengan que pasar 48 horas reales para que ocurra un voidout gráficamente es una puta delicia también soniramente hasta el momento ha valido lo que he pagado… Expand
  13. Boo12
    Nov 26, 2019
    7
    It’s pretty good some aspects of it are terrible but other than that it’s pretty good
  14. Trystan32
    Nov 26, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has balls. As someone who grew up never playing Metal Gear this is my first Kojima game and overall a good gaming experience.

    The Pro's:

    The game loop is addicting. If you like world building games or open world adventure games this might be for you. After spending 100 plus hours getting platinum the gameplay is what keep me going. The game is polished right out of the case. A rare case in today's triple AAA market.

    The Cons:

    The story is bad, just bad. It's too on the nose for me. The characters writing is not good. Fragile is one of the worst written characters i've come across. You could have cut Higgs right out of the game and still have came to the same ending. He is one of the better written character too.

    Despite the meaning, the Amelie story thread was not what I wanted. I felt the that connecting the UCA was secondary for Sam as he was chasing after Amelie. So yes I was looking for your 'classic chase story' in which Sam chases after his sister to connect.

    Overall:

    A good and unique gaming experience in today's bland gaming space. I will never play the Metal Gear Series but look forward to his next project. Would recommend to all as a gaming experience and to some as a game. The highs are high and the lows are low; 7 out of 10 is about right for this game.    … Expand
  15. gilbi3
    Nov 27, 2019
    7
    My feelings about the game are complex, and this, perhaps, is what has made it worth experiencing. The first night after playing it, I had no choice but rant to a friend for the better part of an hour in trying to understand just how I had actually received it. I'll start with the positives. While the game isn't for everybody, it's not necessarily only for those of any profound "artisticMy feelings about the game are complex, and this, perhaps, is what has made it worth experiencing. The first night after playing it, I had no choice but rant to a friend for the better part of an hour in trying to understand just how I had actually received it. I'll start with the positives. While the game isn't for everybody, it's not necessarily only for those of any profound "artistic sensitivity", to semi-quote a rather tasteless comment Kojima made in denigration to Americans and our supposed lack thereof. It is rather, I believe, more geared towards those who might enjoy a game like Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, or maybe Truck Simulator. Along those lines. While much of the gameplay is rather mundane, I have actually taken great satisfaction in just navigating the landscape and managing my supplies. The whole "strand" thing has been neat too; it's fun to see others building things around and with you, and it's neat to know others are there, even if only in a kind of ethereal way. The game is generally beautiful, and a lot of the aesthetic is pretty cool, though some does come across as pointless and "artsy" to the point of maybe trying a bit too hard, a la Fragile's umbrella. In any case, there is a lot to appreciate here, but once again, the actual game part of the game seems more niche than would probably be ideal for a blockbuster game. It shouldn't be blamed for that, however. I'm genuinely happy to see something so bold executed at such a high level of production. Even if the game were to be a total failure, it would still be a cultural touchstone, more or less.
    Now for the bad. The script. My God, the script is overwrought, self-indulgent, forced, and has made me cringe to the point I've thought of just hanging up my controller. Don't get me wrong, I generally love weird, obtuse things in general, often strangeness for its own sake, but much of this just feels contrived. The metaphors are almost not even metaphors for want of subtlety, and much of what might be profound in the game is obscured by what I can only describe as "off". It feels like a case of something trying to appear profound by means of obfuscation rather than any real meaning, and this coming from a huge fan of John Ashbery's poetry. I can digest weirdness well enough, but when it is clobbered up with things that are, to me, tastelessly stupid, I have a hard time. Take, for example, the name of one of the NPCs, "Die-Hardman". I can't get over how awkward and try-hard this feels to me. This kind of off-kilter, B-movie stuff might work in Metal Gear games, but this game takes itself far too seriously to pull it off, and it often comes across as just plain bad. This is all subjective, of course, but I am not into it. At all. Throw in some mind-bendingly out of place product placement, and now I'm just confused. It doesn't seem like the vision of an auteur as much as it feels like somebody trying to impress all his arthouse friends with a kind of manufactured esotericism. If it were only a movie, I'd just feel sick for having watched it. Most fortunately, the cutscenes can be skipped. I should say though, that the premise isn't entirely terrible. There are some really neat things that have been done in the game, and some of the concepts are generally pretty interesting. I personally think the intertwining of the worlds of the dead and the living and some of how that ties into the technology is actually pretty awesome. My problem is with the implementation, plain and simple. Altogether, I like the game. It has made me think, and the actual gameplay scratches a particular itch I have as a gamer. However, the game isn't for everybody, and the story framing it is for far, far fewer. Certainly for Kojima himself. It is beautiful, it is strange, it is provocative, but it is not well-written, it is not subtle, and its themes don't go any deeper than any like-minded platitude. There are beautiful moments in the game, moments that might actually border on the profound, if only it didn't get in its own way.    … Expand
  16. mingyjongo
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Play it for yourself. This is one of the most addicting and unique games I have played this generation. Its themes are layered into the mechanics like nothing else out there. The story and world provide just enough information to keep you curious and invested. You will lose yourself in the exploration and deliveries.
  17. Rotor666999
    Dec 2, 2019
    7
    Минус этой игры - пустынный мир без точек интереса. Если вся игра завязана на ходьбе и доставке грузов по большим локациям, значит в этих локациях должны быть места где есть чем занятся и на что посмотреть, с кем пообщаться...Минус этой игры - пустынный мир без точек интереса. Если вся игра завязана на ходьбе и доставке грузов по большим локациям, значит в этих локациях должны быть места где есть чем занятся и на что посмотреть, с кем пообщаться...
  18. DemesGOD
    Dec 2, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is essentially a walking/amazon delivery simulator. 95% of the game is delivering packages and rest is just cut scenes. We will probably never see this kind of the game executed so well, but don't get me wrong, this idea of delivery game is just stupid. In my opinion if they make Death stranding 2, they should just get rid of that delivery mechanic. The map is big, emptyDeath Stranding is essentially a walking/amazon delivery simulator. 95% of the game is delivering packages and rest is just cut scenes. We will probably never see this kind of the game executed so well, but don't get me wrong, this idea of delivery game is just stupid. In my opinion if they make Death stranding 2, they should just get rid of that delivery mechanic. The map is big, empty and has lots of repetitive locations. although it tries to be realistic with its idiotic balancing mechanic, you can still drive up almost 90 degree hills with motorcycle without problem that is just stupid.

    But lets get to positive stuff.
    The Game can still be fun if you have patience. it rewards you for some side delivering with cool equipment throughout the whole story. Some characters are really interesting and story is pretty solid, but predictable near the end. Also after playing the game over 100 hours i didn't see lot of bugs and optimalization is good.

    Summary: after finishing the game and getting platinum trophy I never want to play or see this game ever again. I wouldn't recommend this game to everyone, but I believe it will find its right audience.    … Expand
  19. AlexandreRamiro
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding has a great gameplay, graphics, story, soundtrack, etc. The only thing that i personally think it sucks is the hud and the inventory (over complex with tiny letters).
  20. AndreyCloud
    Dec 11, 2019
    7
    I certainly enjoyed this game overall. I love the environment, the game mechanics, the music, the online structure sharing. The game felt challenging and rewarding in an interesting way, getting to your destination was a challenge in itself and felt relieving to see your destination in the distance to a nice song by Low Roar. The game I believe falls a bit short regarding the story andI certainly enjoyed this game overall. I love the environment, the game mechanics, the music, the online structure sharing. The game felt challenging and rewarding in an interesting way, getting to your destination was a challenge in itself and felt relieving to see your destination in the distance to a nice song by Low Roar. The game I believe falls a bit short regarding the story and character appeal of most of the characters. Also rebuilding America, could care less about that, should have made a fictional place. Amalie was more annoying than interesting, the only saving grace was clifford unger's story for me.… Expand
  21. Skorobei10000
    Dec 8, 2019
    7
    7 за кривую реализацию транспорта и странную систему повреждения груза. И ББ постоянно бесит: смеётся во время начала музыки или плачет, реально он помог только в конце когда блочил пули хигса, т.к. со скоростным контуром от тварей очень просто убежать. А во стальном игра норм но не для всех, и так то оне не такая уж и скучная если проходить только сюжетку7 за кривую реализацию транспорта и странную систему повреждения груза. И ББ постоянно бесит: смеётся во время начала музыки или плачет, реально он помог только в конце когда блочил пули хигса, т.к. со скоростным контуром от тварей очень просто убежать. А во стальном игра норм но не для всех, и так то оне не такая уж и скучная если проходить только сюжетку
  22. i6Xass
    Dec 9, 2019
    7
    A masterpiece, but the delivery system and lack of action in the gameplay makes it a bit boring and tiring. However the best game on technical issues I've ever had the pleasure of playing and the ending fully compensates for the trajectory.
  23. rustlinjibblies
    Dec 10, 2019
    7
    A great game for Kojima fans but not for the casual gamer. If you're into story-driven games go for it but if you mainly play call of duty and madden stay away! You need to be very patient to see this game through to the end. The story is extremely interesting but at the same time a little vague and incoherent. The gameplay is just OK: the walking/ driving mechanics seem unfinished andA great game for Kojima fans but not for the casual gamer. If you're into story-driven games go for it but if you mainly play call of duty and madden stay away! You need to be very patient to see this game through to the end. The story is extremely interesting but at the same time a little vague and incoherent. The gameplay is just OK: the walking/ driving mechanics seem unfinished and feel like a ps2 game but after a pretty steep learning curve you’ll get used to it. The combat isn't very fun and at times I wished it wasn't even a part of the game. Despite my criticism, I spent a lot of hours on this game and don't regret it. It's definitely frustrating at times but fun to learn the ins and outs. Give it a try.… Expand
  24. guiSkal
    Dec 26, 2019
    7
    Jogo repetitivo do início ao fim, cansativo e gameplay chata.. vários momentos vontade de largar o jogo pelo excesso de repetição
  25. fasher2cool
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    this kind a game is for me because i like have a lot of time doing something.. and i don't like the difficult game. so this game is perfect for me
  26. DoomGuy1
    Dec 26, 2019
    7
    Walking simulator 2019 but its has some great features and boss battles and some good roleplay elements and a decent story
    Its a good chilling experience so i'll give it 7/10
  27. powerofviva
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    I thought is will be another 10/10 game, but unfortunately is not. the cinematic and story is good, but :
    - the game play is boring, really boring.
    - All the boss are the same, the terrorist are the same and 80 percent of the game you just carrying from place A to B.
    - I think kojima tried to add some idea from MainCroft to the game!!! which not everyone like it.
    - AI of enemy is too bad.
  28. d3ci
    Apr 5, 2020
    7
    The game looks really beautiful and the story is intriguing enough to play until the very end. Action sequences and boss fights works a good refreshment after long delivery missions. But I had moments when I had to push myself to continue as I slowly started to losing interest in how the story will end. Kojima decided to create a very cinematic, deep and moving game and I admire that, butThe game looks really beautiful and the story is intriguing enough to play until the very end. Action sequences and boss fights works a good refreshment after long delivery missions. But I had moments when I had to push myself to continue as I slowly started to losing interest in how the story will end. Kojima decided to create a very cinematic, deep and moving game and I admire that, but I guess it wasn’t my cup of tea.… Expand
  29. ELPRES1DENTE45
    Jan 9, 2020
    7
    Kojima's desperation to be recognized as the penultimate artist has never been more desperate, and never more apparent, which has resulted in a discombobulated mess of a game that has many high-points, and as many, if not more, low-points. The fanaticism of his worshipers doesn't allow them to view the game objectively, and therefore gives this game a lot more praise than it deserves inKojima's desperation to be recognized as the penultimate artist has never been more desperate, and never more apparent, which has resulted in a discombobulated mess of a game that has many high-points, and as many, if not more, low-points. The fanaticism of his worshipers doesn't allow them to view the game objectively, and therefore gives this game a lot more praise than it deserves in many areas. The pace trudges along asking more than any other game from the average player just to get through the opening hours. It almost blatantly disrespects your time and does so all while constantly preaching it's message of unity and teamwork of a united country, whilst relying upon the work of one man. The plot holes are numerous and the environments are boring, offering little diversity in gameplay throughout the entire experience. At the same time, once you get into the role and start diving into the story, it can sometimes be somewhat enjoyable and rewarding. It just doesn't always make that an easy task. Certain sessions can leave you feeling exhausted by the end, and it's hard to tell if that comes from a sense of accomplishment and conquering adversity, or if the banality of it all is just that mentally taxing to stay immersed within. However, under no circumstances whatsoever is this a perfect game. It's flaws are numerous and the only thing saving it from being trashed into oblivion is Kojima's name. It's also not the absolute worst experience that I've ever had in gaming. I can't wholeheartedly recommend this game to everyone, but if you're looking for an interesting experience and committed to fully diving into a peculiar gameplay style with many repetitive loops and some glaring plot-holes, this might be something worth exploring. If nothing else, I'd highly recommend buying it on a deep sale if you're not 100% certain that it's the game for you. At least then, if you don't like it, you won't feel like you're losing out on that much money in the process.… Expand
  30. asecin
    Jan 10, 2020
    7
    hi. im huge fan of kojima and before when i had work and wasnt sick i was able to afford buying his games, but this latest one is so expensive and people keep complaining about it. if you brought it and you do not like it, me as a long time kojima fan, should be able to try it and see what the fuzz is all about. im upset i cannot afford games anymore since i became sick and lost my job andhi. im huge fan of kojima and before when i had work and wasnt sick i was able to afford buying his games, but this latest one is so expensive and people keep complaining about it. if you brought it and you do not like it, me as a long time kojima fan, should be able to try it and see what the fuzz is all about. im upset i cannot afford games anymore since i became sick and lost my job and my savings. its a long story but hopefully someone can donate this game to me so i can experience it. ive been trying really hard to get a copy but im in such debt with medical bills and my health is rapidly deteriorating, its hard. i want to play this though at home and experience some peace and get that "connection" the game talks about. I am sure there must be some good people out there to donate this game to me, please. If you dont like it, what are you going to do with it?? Let someone in need experience it. I always kept collecting Kojima games until disaster struck. Thats so unfortunate… Expand
  31. metalkit
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Nice Story, but gameplay quite boring .
  32. Euphonia
    Feb 2, 2020
    7
    Overall a very interesting experience, my biggest problems were with vehicle physics. I'm the kind of player who can run and enjoy the beautiful scenery and doesn't feel the urge to constantly fight enemies.
  33. Gabrieldosstos
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Jogo tem belos gráfico história ótima ,mas a jogabilidade não foi inovadora e é até chata as vezes e muito cansativo
  34. sethguyhill
    May 17, 2021
    7
    I liked i, especially at the discount price. Story was awesome, but overworked, to many cut scenes too much explanation, too many characters. The twist in the end was great, but we could have got there quicker without all the other dressing.
  35. Alxd2803
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    Historia muito boa, gráficos muito bons, porém jogabilidade ruim e entediante
  36. Joan127
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    A game without an understandable story, it looks like a beta of a game in so many points
  37. pyro1227
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    initial score: 4/10 , after playing it through to completion 7/10

    edit: after playing the last few hours I did actually start enjoying this game more. I think there is some content and good story telling in there but gees do you have to slog through terrible gameplay to get there! The gameplay improves massively once you have better gear and vehicles and as you get better at navigating    initial score: 4/10 , after playing it through to completion 7/10

    edit: after playing the last few hours I did actually start enjoying this game more. I think there is some content and good story telling in there but gees do you have to slog through terrible gameplay to get there! The gameplay improves massively once you have better gear and vehicles and as you get better at navigating and avoiding the particularly irritating geometry issues. Overall I look back on the game quite positively, its probably much cheaper now than at launch so not a bad time to pick it up.

    old review:

    The gameplay is just tedious, so tedious and uninspired that it really lets down a stunningly beautiful game with a fantastic soundtrack. I really wish I hadn't bought this game at launch. Probably the purchase I regret most out of any PS4 game I have purchased. It is not worth more than £10 - if you're lucky enough to be reading this ( and haven't bought it yet) then just wait until the game is in the bargain bin and you might actually feel quite a bit more positive about it.    … Expand
  38. Nanoschematic
    Jun 12, 2020
    7
    First of all! The game looks stunning. It's beautiful with its lush but dark forest environments and rocky terrain. The story is good but I feel has way too many elements in it and could have been a bit more simplified. The gameplay.....o the gameplay, this game is not fun to play, its loop of you delivering stuff gets old real quick. Plus the pacing and mission structure is not goodFirst of all! The game looks stunning. It's beautiful with its lush but dark forest environments and rocky terrain. The story is good but I feel has way too many elements in it and could have been a bit more simplified. The gameplay.....o the gameplay, this game is not fun to play, its loop of you delivering stuff gets old real quick. Plus the pacing and mission structure is not good either. If you are bored and have nothing to do, then this would be a good passtime… Expand
  39. Trustedreviewe
    Aug 14, 2020
    7
    Waited for sale to get it and it Took me 44 hours to finish it, this game is not for everyone because of the boring gameplay I hope Kojima learns from this, gameplay matters as much as story, speaking of story if you like dystopian scy-fi like me you're gonna love it if you can bear the gameplay of course which will get more interesting after chapter 3 with more tools and equipment thatWaited for sale to get it and it Took me 44 hours to finish it, this game is not for everyone because of the boring gameplay I hope Kojima learns from this, gameplay matters as much as story, speaking of story if you like dystopian scy-fi like me you're gonna love it if you can bear the gameplay of course which will get more interesting after chapter 3 with more tools and equipment that will make the deliveries less boring.
    This game is a Masterpiece story wise but a mediocre delivery simulator gameplay wise with the graphics and the beautiful animations its 7.5/10 overall for me. this game had great potential such a pity couldn't deliver in one of the most important aspects.    … Expand
  40. Zireael_x
    Jun 7, 2021
    7
    Se hace pesado en muchos tramos y meten tanta cinemática que rompe el ritmo del gameplay.
  41. INU4SH4
    Dec 26, 2020
    7
    As much as I love the mad genius known as Kojima and as much as I want to love Death Stranding, I can't really go over a 7. And the score is this high mainly thanks to its creative and compelling story and original universe.

    The single biggest issue with this game just like Metal Gear Solid V is its length. I felt like MGS V stretched for too long ending up making me bored. The main    As much as I love the mad genius known as Kojima and as much as I want to love Death Stranding, I can't really go over a 7. And the score is this high mainly thanks to its creative and compelling story and original universe.

    The single biggest issue with this game just like Metal Gear Solid V is its length. I felt like MGS V stretched for too long ending up making me bored. The main appeal of "walking simulators" is that they deliver beautiful and unique SHORT experiences so that the player doesn't get fed up and gives up. it's a shame, because Death Stranding universe, plot, characters, and overall lore are brilliant. However, I can't deny that a lot of times its side and main-quests feel repetitive. I have no issue with "walking simulators" and I love works such as Journey and What Remains of Edith Finch but Death Stranding is too long for its own good.

    Make no mistake, the game is a visual trip and sometimes it is quite innovative and incredibly detailed but its major misstep is how repetitive it can get.

    Would I recommend this game still? Yes, it's definitely not a must-play and I'd even recommend you to stay away from it if you can't stand even short "walking simulators". But if you're looking for a unique and bizarre post-apocalyptic sci-fi/dark fantasy story you should give this a try if you believe you can endure its repetitive nature. There's also a plus if you enjoy interacting and helping other players, building and using other players' structures is really cool.    … Expand
  42. oOn3LastStaNDo
    Jun 22, 2020
    7
    It was a good game for what it was and had some neat ideas. It was cool to see how it all came together but the gameplay needed more variety or something because it started to get boring and feel like a grind fairly quickly. Maybe that could be avoided if you just play through the story and do no side missions? It also suffers from extremely high expectations due to it being Kojima and itIt was a good game for what it was and had some neat ideas. It was cool to see how it all came together but the gameplay needed more variety or something because it started to get boring and feel like a grind fairly quickly. Maybe that could be avoided if you just play through the story and do no side missions? It also suffers from extremely high expectations due to it being Kojima and it being his first game after the fallout with Konami. It did keep me coming back till the end, which is saying something.… Expand
  43. piuscorvus
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    This is a very long, slow and weird game but not in a negative way. It is one of those games that people will either hate or like. This game in any case needs you to be patient and go slow. You play as Sam, who transports and delivers orders from city to city and for the most part he does it on foot. I have seen that many people described this game as a walking simulator and it isThis is a very long, slow and weird game but not in a negative way. It is one of those games that people will either hate or like. This game in any case needs you to be patient and go slow. You play as Sam, who transports and delivers orders from city to city and for the most part he does it on foot. I have seen that many people described this game as a walking simulator and it is something like that, in a way. You will have to take care about the way you carry packages, how many of them you carry… You will have to think about necessary equipment such as ladders, ropes and other things that will be helpful while climbing high mountains; the terrain won't be too friendly for a walker and the game can be quite tricky occasionally. If you are not very careful you can fall easily and brake your cargo.

    Now, walking won't be the only thing you do in this open world game. Later in the game you will be able to use vehicles and transport bigger amounts of cargo but still, you won't be able to go everywhere by a car. If you dedicate yourself and look for materials and other supplies, you will be able to rebuild roads in this post-apocalyptic world, which will make your driving much faster easier. However, there will still be destinations and locations that will be reachable only on foot.

    This is something that the game does very well, it challenges you and makes you constantly fight with the nature and terrain. What the games does not too well is the combat. It is not horrible, it is rather… not the best I have experienced in video games. Direct conflicts with guns were always quite hard, especially the aiming. The good thing is that the shooting is for the most part only an optional way to go. You can do almost everything in stealth mode and you can completely avoid most of the enemies. I think that the stealth mode is much better done than the actual combat with fire weapons.

    Visually, this game looks good. The nature of the world looks maybe too similar but still, I do not see this as an issue. You will walk through sort of green valleys, burnt valleys, climb rock mountains and later in the game see mountains covered in snow. Since it is a post-apocalyptic world hit by a huge disaster it is not really expectable to see colourful beautiful landscapes.

    The story is pretty weird and I cannot really say much about it without spoiling it. Roughly, it is a post-apocalyptic setting in the almost completely empty world where a strange sort of rain and snowfall called the Timefall, which causes fast aging to everything it touches. The story is fairly interesting but I think it is far from a masterwork.    … Expand
  44. VashloveNpeace
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    First of all, this game is not for everyone. It is like a conceptual and metaphoric kind of game. Everyone keep saying it is a walking simulator game which is yes initially but once you venture slightly further into the game, trust me, it is not a walking simulator game. For me, the game is interesting and fun to play. Quite stressful when you have to go thru the BT (one of enemy type inFirst of all, this game is not for everyone. It is like a conceptual and metaphoric kind of game. Everyone keep saying it is a walking simulator game which is yes initially but once you venture slightly further into the game, trust me, it is not a walking simulator game. For me, the game is interesting and fun to play. Quite stressful when you have to go thru the BT (one of enemy type in the game) area but once you know the tips and tricks of beating BT, it is fun to play. Graphic is beautiful to me, Story is conceptual and metaphorical kind of story which not all people will like it. If you know Hideo Kojima then thats how Kojima likes to tell his story.

    Overall it is a good game and I enjoyed it.    … Expand
  45. MayallRob
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    A fantastic, original story. As much as I enjoyed the gameplay, it did get a bit repetitive towards the end.
  46. RenanMattar27
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
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  47. Thedeadlysins
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Not near in the same lvl as other hideo games, amazing graphics, music but gameplay to repetitive and slow, all about a delivery men, if u like slow games this is a good game.. If you are in too fast games this is not for you
  48. intra
    Nov 11, 2020
    7
    7/10, but definitely not for all. After giving it some time to fully reflect on what I experienced I will say that I did enjoy this game.
    Death Stranding is a very atmosphere/story focused game and a true hybrid within the gaming world. It delivers a unique experience that can only best be experienced if you have no real expectations going in.
    I like to chill with games and am open to    7/10, but definitely not for all. After giving it some time to fully reflect on what I experienced I will say that I did enjoy this game.
    Death Stranding is a very atmosphere/story focused game and a true hybrid within the gaming world. It delivers a unique experience that can only best be experienced if you have no real expectations going in.
    I like to chill with games and am open to many different genres so I was able to embrace this game and enjoy the virtual hike and journey within its world.

    I think the problem with the way this game has been recieved is mostly by people expecting some kind of action game and instead getting a slow burn simulation game. This is no different from an FPS fan finding puzzle games boring and vice versa.

    The game isnt perfect by any means, mostly hurt by being overly long and ultimately too boring. Improved combat would go far in imporving the excitement.

    Overall if you are looking for a chill game with a strong atmosphere and decent story then the chances are you will like this.    … Expand
  49. AsalCristian
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Meh, no está mal. Un juego de 6. No me parece un juego mediocre.
    Gráficos: 8/10
    Jugabilidad: 5/10
    Historia: 7/10
  50. tinyamricanflag
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    While ill go ahead and say i really enjoyed death stranding. I find it hard to recommend to anyone. Im not really sure what niche this game fills. While the story is, Kojima-standard, wild, all over the place and steeped in technobable, it is a slower, uncanny narrative.

    The gameplay is surprisingly varied. Having to maintain balance up and down hills and mountains, even over rocks,    While ill go ahead and say i really enjoyed death stranding. I find it hard to recommend to anyone. Im not really sure what niche this game fills. While the story is, Kojima-standard, wild, all over the place and steeped in technobable, it is a slower, uncanny narrative.

    The gameplay is surprisingly varied. Having to maintain balance up and down hills and mountains, even over rocks, makes up a lot of the game play. Once you get access to vehicles, more weapons and tools, the game play really opens up. There is 3rd person shooting here, though you can get assault rifles, shotguns, and such(not to mention their necessary non-lethel versions) it sometimes is easier just bringing a bologun. You are restricted by what you carry, how heavy it is and how big it physically is. So bringing an assault rifle, extra ammo and blood grenades, any possibly tools or gear you need, can stack up on you fast. There is also a invisible multiplayer, objects such as ladders, bridges, climbing rope, etc can appear in your world placed by other players in their world. Vice versa, you may put a ladder in a heavily travelled area and get a lot of use from other players whose game it appeared in.

    Like i said, i find it hard to recommend, youre either interested in this game and its odd systems and its very kojima story, and probably will get it regardless of what anyone says. Or youve decided its not for you, looks boring and werent really on the fence about it.    … Expand
  51. Dmitry_Shefer18
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Невероятно интересный сюжет, множество поворотов, приятная графика, реально крутая задумка, но если по фактам, бывает скучно, бывают моменты когда ты ловишь себя на масле, а нафига я это делаю? Ставлю 7 за сюжет и графон… Expand
  52. ishi_yanagi
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    DeathStranding is more like a Movie than a game.

    my base score: 6 character model: excellent, but like a Inflatable doll, the feeling of silica gel; the lips of women are too thick and out, like attaching to the face -0 story line: good, a movie style. the dialogue gave u a choice, but in fact, you have no choice -0 the game experience: walking too much and boring, just to finish    DeathStranding is more like a Movie than a game.

    my base score: 6
    character model: excellent, but like a Inflatable doll, the feeling of silica gel; the lips of women are too thick and out, like attaching to the face -0
    story line: good, a movie style. the dialogue gave u a choice, but in fact, you have no choice -0
    the game experience: walking too much and boring, just to finish tasks -2
    music: excellent +1
    the Cast: excellent, i like Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen, Mark Norman Reedus, Margaret Qualley,Mala Morgan +2
    personal: too many thumbs up -0

    my final score: 7    … Expand
  53. Molxium
    Sep 23, 2020
    7
    I can see why a lot of people don`t like the game. It is not a fast-paced game full of action. It`s a planning game. You`re going on a trip, what do you need to bring, will you take the long walk or try to climb the mountain? I`ve enjoyed it, I mean, I`m not gonna play it again, but I didn`t find it hard to complete the game. The secondary quests are not very interesting in general. ButI can see why a lot of people don`t like the game. It is not a fast-paced game full of action. It`s a planning game. You`re going on a trip, what do you need to bring, will you take the long walk or try to climb the mountain? I`ve enjoyed it, I mean, I`m not gonna play it again, but I didn`t find it hard to complete the game. The secondary quests are not very interesting in general. But the main quest is a masterpiece. It is a great world, complex, brilliant, with a hell of a story. Kojima is playing with words in this game and it is amazing.

    The story is a real 10 on 10, the game itself is more like a 6-7.
    I think everybody should try it. It`s a mature game, where keeping your mind busy and thinking is the real goal. I found peace playing this game.    … Expand
  54. CossackGamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    An unusual but interesting game.
    The walking mechanic is surprisingly compelling and would work well in an open world RPG.
    Unfortunately, the story is laughably bad and the characters are terrible. For such a unique game (its not a new 'strand' genre Kojima!) I gave this an 8 instead of 7. If you want a novel experience, this is a good game with fantastic graphics. If you want a    An unusual but interesting game.
    The walking mechanic is surprisingly compelling and would work well in an open world RPG.
    Unfortunately, the story is laughably bad and the characters are terrible. For such a unique game (its not a new 'strand' genre Kojima!) I gave this an 8 instead of 7. If you want a novel experience, this is a good game with fantastic graphics. If you want a compelling story, avoid this one.    … Expand
  55. ricky6
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    un gameplay comportant beaucoup de lacunes, un scenario un poil trop complexe (surtout au debut on se perd avec les termes) ce dernier ne prend forme qu’à la fin, mais je dois avouer que le rendu est juste bluffant, sur ce point l’histoire en globalité est juste incroyable. Un gameplay basé sur les parcours, construction et énigmes pour parvenir a se frayer un chemin aurait été bien plusun gameplay comportant beaucoup de lacunes, un scenario un poil trop complexe (surtout au debut on se perd avec les termes) ce dernier ne prend forme qu’à la fin, mais je dois avouer que le rendu est juste bluffant, sur ce point l’histoire en globalité est juste incroyable. Un gameplay basé sur les parcours, construction et énigmes pour parvenir a se frayer un chemin aurait été bien plus amusant a mon sens, la durée de vie mériterait aussi un rabais pour limiter toute répétitivité et ce concentrer sur les points fondamentaux de l’histoire et l’univers… Expand
  56. PS-Nightm4r3z
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    I was looking forward to this game since I heard about it but it still stands incomplete in my collection. The game looks very VERY good but it doesn't make me want to keep playing...atleast not yet. I'm around 30 hours in and I can't find the motivation to go back to it but I will
  57. Justareviewer21
    Aug 20, 2020
    7
    Pretty strange thing, but definitely good, just... good
    Sometimes boring, other times exciting, always weird
  58. dancasipit
    Jul 29, 2020
    7
    The storyline is amazing and the gameplay simple but it's super addictive..
  59. Nlto_o
    Sep 3, 2020
    7
    I liked the game, Ive liked the graphics, and I think it's a good game for a calm vibe when you're walking though the map
  60. Sugsug
    Jan 13, 2023
    7
    Un gran juego y una gran història, pero demasiadas cinemáticas. Hace que aburras es juego.
  61. taki12982
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    Great story, immersive world, wonderful characters, BUT the gameplay is pretty bad. With the repetitiveness of just delivering packages, you would get bored pretty fast and the lack of combat just makes it worst. Often it best that you just run away from the thieves the fact killing them plants bb's.

    Basically it's a walking simulator with a big ass world repeating **** 24/7
  62. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    A delivery sim, with a bizarre story.

    Good - the game has very realistic aspects in regards to movement and overall human capabilities. Sam feels very vulnerable, which forces me to manage movements and physical exertions. - it's cool how you can use other people's equipment online to navigate the terrain. - the stealth BT sections are very tense. Something to do with the cry    A delivery sim, with a bizarre story.

    Good

    - the game has very realistic aspects in regards to movement and overall human capabilities. Sam feels very vulnerable, which forces me to manage movements and physical exertions.

    - it's cool how you can use other people's equipment online to navigate the terrain.

    - the stealth BT sections are very tense. Something to do with the cry of a baby which makes the tense environment even more tense. I guess it's the traditional belief that even I carry that babies can detect supernatural entities.

    - using sam's **** as grenades is kind of funny.

    - short cutscenes of BB keeps the mystery up.

    - The twist at the end of the game was very cool. It was all very confusing rights before the end, and I was on the verge of giving up on the confusing story. But during the last cutscenes, everything was made clear, all the questions were answered. And the twist was pretty crazy.

    Bad

    - the gameplay has too much walking. There needs to be a bit more action. More offensive stealth.

    - can't explore the cities or facilities.

    - the game focuses too heavily on defensive gameplay which isn't exactly up my alley. But I guess it's expected of a game made by Kojima.

    - the feeling of repetition sets in quickly. Just taking an order, delivering it, looking at a hologram talk to you, take the next order, rinse and repeat. It's also very weird how Sam doesn't say a single word when the hologram is talking.

    - the stealth sections are tense, but they also get repetitive since there are mostly only two types, against BTs and mules.

    - there's apparently like 50,000 people in one of these knot cities, but I never see a single soul anywhere around these facilities. Neither am I allowed to see them inside the facilities. I just wish there was some way I could explore the lives of these people while holed up in there. I think it would have been interesting had they included that in the game.

    - the environment gets repetitive too. I traverse the same Rocky paths, grassy paths, muddy paths. They all look and feel the same wherever I Go. Sure they have their own unique properties, but it's literally these three types of terrains repeating over and over again throughout the world.

    - the BTs eventually just weren't scary anymore. Rather annoying. Most of the time I just wanted to get to my destination just so I can progress the story which was the only thing I cared about. So I just avoided them as much as I could, craft a bunch of grenades and just kill them and get on with the route, or even just build a timefall shelter and skip the rain completely. I really didn't want to be crawling around the entire map slowly just to get to my next destination.

    - that part where I was supposed to take that girl with the hourglass to her boyfriend didn't feel very emotional even though I think the game tried to make it look emotional, because I don't know either of these characters. There was no character buildup of any kind prior to the mission. That cutscene and the crying and the voice acting seemed very sad but I felt nothing.

    - the higgs boss fight felt extremely clumsy to play. Camera angle went crazy and I just kept getting interrupted. Fighting him in person was also really annoying, because using the strand didn't always work period and I tried canceling out his detector, but it never worked no matter what timing I tried. And the hand-to-hand combat had sad music but I felt no emotion, because I just wanted it to end.

    - the whole buildup with fragile and Higgs, and the hate that fragile had for him didn't amount too much. When she finally got his hand on him, she didn't really do anything besides punch him once in the face then execute him with the gun. The way she explained how she felt about him, I really thought she would give him a treacherous painful end. Maybe have him die in the time fall. But just a bullets the head completely negated everything she's said before. And her comeback about "damaged goods" was super lame, and super weak.

    - the baby crying during fights or like a big fall becomes annoying. On top of that, I'm really not a kid's person. I can't stand taking care of a kid. So all the crying eventually just got on my nerves.    … Expand
  63. adeelisyours
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    I purchased this game back in Jan 2020 but after reading reviews back then i did not even try this game until now. The game is unique and is not meant for fortnite/COD type games lovers. Although this is not Metal Gear Solid either yet this is an original and fresh idea. No one could dare to invest resources in such games other than Kojima. The graphics of this game are very nice and theI purchased this game back in Jan 2020 but after reading reviews back then i did not even try this game until now. The game is unique and is not meant for fortnite/COD type games lovers. Although this is not Metal Gear Solid either yet this is an original and fresh idea. No one could dare to invest resources in such games other than Kojima. The graphics of this game are very nice and the choice of background songs by Low Roar was indeed heart touching.… Expand
  64. Slckaer
    Jan 26, 2021
    7
    This game is slow, very slow. Takes some time to finish. The interface is a mess especially when you try to find something on the map. Where is the explanation of all those icons?

    That being said the game looks very good on the PS4 Pro. The game-play is what you would expect from an open world game. Everyone's journey is different and that makes this game good. Without giving spoilers    This game is slow, very slow. Takes some time to finish. The interface is a mess especially when you try to find something on the map. Where is the explanation of all those icons?

    That being said the game looks very good on the PS4 Pro. The game-play is what you would expect from an open world game. Everyone's journey is different and that makes this game good. Without giving spoilers the game is also unique.

    I enjoyed the game but also got frustrated sometimes because of the interface mess. The online functions made the game a lot easier.    … Expand
  65. yertre
    Feb 14, 2021
    7
    The bulk of Death Stranding's gameplay is walking across an empty terrain, and it's surprisingly engrossing. The walking is a very meditative experience, and quite unique in it's own way. Some missteps were made here in regards to the balance of the goods you carry, but the walking is a fairly
    engaging and calming core gameplay loop.
    Almost everything else in the game is subpar,    The bulk of Death Stranding's gameplay is walking across an empty terrain, and it's surprisingly engrossing. The walking is a very meditative experience, and quite unique in it's own way. Some missteps were made here in regards to the balance of the goods you carry, but the walking is a fairly
    engaging and calming core gameplay loop.

    Almost everything else in the game is subpar, though. The biggest offenders are the driving sections. You don't have to do anything during those sections. Nothing is happening, and nothing will ever happen. There is no threat, no rules to follow, nothing. It's repetitive, boring and I wish they just weren't part of the game.

    Setting up zip-lines to skip bits of walking was a very satisfying experience, but they break the game.
    I'm amazed how much the game lets you skip through zip-lines.

    The story and characters were a bit of a letdown. The game has been shrouded in this air of intrigue and mystery, but it turns out that despite everything, Death Stranding is a pretty conventional game.
    Please don't go in expecting any great writing or characters or anything.

    I'd recommend the game if any of what I said sounds interesting to you. Keep in mind that the walking is quite repetitive, and if lots and lots of walking doesn't sound very fun, I don't think you should play it.    … Expand
  66. Ardho
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    death stranding has amazingly good graphics, the characters using movie actors are really cool, the ost is good, but this game has a story that I don't like at all, the gameplay is so boring that I don't intend to continue. After all, I think this game is still good but I don't like it
  67. Sami_Steen
    May 2, 2021
    7
    +Very amazing story from Hideo Kojima
    +Stuning grapichs
    -Very bad gameplay
    -Slopy vehicle controls
  68. 7ut7ut
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    This game is beautiful.

    It's obvious to anyone that Death Stranding is unique. The environments are fcking insane. The music is immersive and I find myself just staring in awe at this fcking beauty of a game.

    Beside that though... It's just boring. I cannot find it in me to enjoy the Deliveroo simulator style of gameplay no matter how many hours I devote to it. It just isn't for me.
  69. SusuYamoato
    Aug 16, 2021
    7
    Game confuses me! So long. Screen vllage look ok not good of movie screen village. Game fight with friends. Good fight. Norman Radeus save America! Everybody want America but Norman Raydeus stops them! Good story. Builds roads. Climbs mountain trees to top look down! Spooky dancing ghosts too much! Kurt Cobain ghost game but Norman Raydeus here ok. Scary like Walking Dead zombies.
  70. Vlados1Na
    Sep 8, 2021
    7
    Так что я могу сказать об этой игре?
    Первые 20 часов ты смотришь редкие катсцены (но очень крутые), слушаешь крутой саунд, но а больше ничего не происходит, от слова совсем, но когда вы доходите до 9 главы, начинается раскрытие истории и в прямом смысле сложно оторваться, тоесть за первые 20 я ставлю 4 из 10, но начиная с 9 главы прямо резко хочу поставить игре 10/10, ноооо до этого надо    Так что я могу сказать об этой игре?
    Первые 20 часов ты смотришь редкие катсцены (но очень крутые), слушаешь крутой саунд, но а больше ничего не происходит, от слова совсем, но когда вы доходите до 9 главы, начинается раскрытие истории и в прямом смысле сложно оторваться, тоесть за первые 20 я ставлю 4 из 10, но начиная с 9 главы прямо резко хочу поставить игре 10/10, ноооо до этого надо дожить.
    Плавно перейдем к геймлпею, я не скажу что он плохой, но и не скажу что крутой, советую играть на максимальной сложности, что бы был хотя бы малейший челендж и вы могли хотя бы как то испытать фишки игры, кстати говоря сложность в игре мало что меняет, но разница маленькая, но есть.
    В целом с учетом того, что игра вышла на пк больше игроков смогли испытать ее, но я играл на пс4, и в целом что бы разложиться на диване и поиграть в неспешную игру с добротным сюжетом она хороша    … Expand
  71. Nicobros
    Oct 17, 2021
    7
    Es un buen juego, un poco largo y difícil de entender pero una vez que comienzas a jugarlo es muy difícil parar. Tengo la versión del director de ps5 y gráficamente notable. Quizás la historia podría haberse mejorado para hacerla más fácil de comprender y no colocar tantas cinemáticas pero en general es una buena obra.
  72. begut
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    Good game,boring gameplay,if you have enough time and patience to experience this game,that's for you
  73. olioli1313
    Feb 27, 2022
    7
    Interesting game, I like how different it is. Very beautiful and has a nicely moody soundtrack and unique world. The downside is that around 90% of the characters are white men. Very little diversity. Very few women and those that do exist are pretty one-note (they all seem to be "mother" figures).
  74. DarioVald
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Es tediosos por momentos, la mecánica es extraña pero la historia es lo que llama la atención.
  75. nDix
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
    Too long and boring in some aspects to be finished (I didn't), but glad Kojima does this kind of original and completely different games, we need fresher AAA games
  76. julic
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    un juego de kohima que no me gusto mucho solo lo compre porque venia con mi consola y no sabia que trataba y era mi primera vez teniendo una playstation
  77. LordTanke
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Ambientación y grficamente impresionante, personajes bien, pero la historia se hace sumamente repetitiva al final del juego.
  78. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    7
    Didn´t finish it, (played about 10 hours). it wasn´t what I expected it to be. The dialogue and cutscenes are too drawn out, feels like they weren´t edited. The gameplay is good when delivering packages (the part I liked the most), but stealthing around enemies and running from mules is very annoying and kind of out of place (only gameplay wise, story wise they fit). Wished the game wasDidn´t finish it, (played about 10 hours). it wasn´t what I expected it to be. The dialogue and cutscenes are too drawn out, feels like they weren´t edited. The gameplay is good when delivering packages (the part I liked the most), but stealthing around enemies and running from mules is very annoying and kind of out of place (only gameplay wise, story wise they fit). Wished the game was just about making deliveries and traversing the terrain. It wasn´t bad, just not what I wanted. Certainly not deserving of the 0/10 idiots who didn´t play it are giving it because some youtuber said do and because the game dared to not be about shooting dudes.… Expand
  79. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    Pretty unique, interesting plot, but extremely boring and time consuming. I prefered to watch people play it, for me it was just too slow.
  80. Kimomarudotcom
    Nov 14, 2019
    6
    I'm writing this review as a rabid Kojima fan, so take this into account.

    Death Stranding's apparent promise to the new player can be written thusly; "This is a game that is about to introduce you to about a half dozen characters. Some of them may share a history with you, some of them may even be related to you, some of them will inexplicably wear masks and give your orders. Who    I'm writing this review as a rabid Kojima fan, so take this into account.

    Death Stranding's apparent promise to the new player can be written thusly; "This is a game that is about to introduce you to about a half dozen characters. Some of them may share a history with you, some of them may even be related to you, some of them will inexplicably wear masks and give your orders. Who they are and what they are to you exactly you may find out much later (or not). But first, you have to save America, so deliver these boxes. Oh, also, the underworld is trying to push you over and make you lose your boxes and if you do, well then you're going to be chasing them down a river or on the side of a mountain. We'll give you stuff to make moving boxes around easier, but that's later. First, we're going to make you deliver things by foot like an idiot."

    I'm into around 20 hours of the game, and that pretty much sums up my experience with Death Stranding. I was careful to not write an opinion on this game until I had enough hours put in as Kojima games can take a little time to get going, but he tends to start off at a warm temperature and by the end of the game things get nuclear. That's typically his style, so a player is usually not going to have trouble signing up for one of his journeys. But Death Stranding is no thrill ride. Even the dangerous stuff isn't all that dangerous and in the absence of motivation, I'm having difficulty justifying the time spent to endure Kojima's latest work.

    It's a marvel to look at, but I'll get to the point; there's no excuse to make 30 fps games any more. I've been critical of other titles like Assassin's Creed: Odyssey and Horizon: Zero Dawn for running at that framerate and when this title comes out next year on PC, likely running at a blazing 60 fps and above (as is typically the case in the PC world), I suspect that we all may feel kind of silly about playing games in this manner. The only title I would give a pass for 30 fps would be Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is a masterpiece that should be shown at The Louvre. BoTW is a work of art that changed the world. No other game gets this pass, certainly not Death Stranding.

    Kojima gets some points in the form of technical achievement, but when you're attempting to immerse the player in a game that can last 50 hours or more, you're not being profound by withholding details about characters, settings, and context when you need these elements to establish an emotional connection to the player. If the game doesn't build its case for the player to continue on a journey within 5 minutes of pressing start, the experience will feel hollow. It saddens me to think that when I compare this to anything else Kojima has done, it does not stand shoulder to shoulder with any other title from his body of work. An unpleasant surprise.    … Expand
  81. shipo
    Nov 11, 2019
    6
    Great story and perfect movie sequences in shlt gameplay. Game design is sadly bad (shooting ghost, repetitive package delivering, offline mod, ...). I wish story chapters were an only hour long.
  82. wesker2012
    Dec 14, 2019
    6
    Production values were top notch. Gameplay, world, plot, characters, and pacing weren't my cup of tea though. Felt like a chore to play and didn't feel motivation by the plot to push through.
  83. DarkArt
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    Это не новый жанр это смесь симулятора ходьбы, доставки вещей по пересеченной местности и научной фантастики. Разработчики из Германии - делая свои игры про профессии, должны брать пример с Кодзимы, вот, как надо делать игру про профессию! У игры очень классный концепт и идея, даже банальная рутина в этой игре не наскучивает часами, т.е. ходить по местности как ни странно интересно. Но самЭто не новый жанр это смесь симулятора ходьбы, доставки вещей по пересеченной местности и научной фантастики. Разработчики из Германии - делая свои игры про профессии, должны брать пример с Кодзимы, вот, как надо делать игру про профессию! У игры очень классный концепт и идея, даже банальная рутина в этой игре не наскучивает часами, т.е. ходить по местности как ни странно интересно. Но сам концепт слишком мал для такой огромной игры, словно Кодзима хотел быть инди-разработчиком и инди-игру расширил до масштабов ААА проекта и это плохо! В какой-то степени это очень медитативная игра. В ней классная графика, прямо реально новый уровень исполнения, анимации разнообразные и прикольные, но сама по себе анимация всё же дубовая, не чувствуются такой же свободы, как в той же The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. А транспорт в игре просто ужасен, как с точки зрения концепта, так и по физике своей, при желании можно ехать по камням по которым казалось бы невозможно ехать, вы будете кувыркаться скакать, но проедите например на мотоцикле на заднем колесе. О чём думал художник рисуя колёса транспорта без протектора и это в мире, где есть только труднопроходимая местность? Этот транспорт больше подходит для трасс для "Формулы-1" именно там нужны гладкие колеса. Второй логичный вопрос, почему арочные мосты через реки гладкие и глянцевые? Там идёт дождь, мокро, колеса лысые, а вы нагруженные под 150 кг - едите по мосту, который блестит как зеркало это просто бредовый концепт. Наверное они не сразу понимали что за игру вообще делают, быть может эта техника вообще предназначалась для другой игры? На счет темпорального дождя, с одной стороны он всё старит, но на самом деле не всё. Некоторые виды травы выглядят так, что будто в это местности нет дождя никогда, в некоторых местностях растут деревья, на которые не действует дождь, т.е. трава будет расти и увядать, а дереву хоть бы хны. Налицо дизайнерский просчет по концепту, опять же и это рушит атмосферу. В игре обалденная музыка и саундтрек, так же звуки. В игре есть продакт-плейсмент, я не могу смириться с тем, что покупая игру за немалые деньги, я вынужден терпеть рекламу напитка из реального мира это не пасхалка в игре это именно реклама, которую тебе прямо в лицо суют за твои же деньги.

    Плюсы:
    + красивая графика и дизайн мира.
    + красивый саундтрек и звук.
    + заманчивый сай-фай сюжет
    + классные актеры
    + присутутсвуюют хоррор моменты

    Минусы:
    - смешная физика транспорта
    - дурацкий дизайн транспорта (колёса)
    - спорная система лайков
    - плохой и примитивный стелс после MGSV
    - слишком мало экшена

    Это концепт игры, очень круто как концепт, но недостаточно хорошо, как ААА игра. Необходимо поработать над ошибками и сделать 2-ю часть намного лучше.    … Expand
  84. mrmetacrisis
    Jan 22, 2020
    6
    There are moments of brilliance, but so much of it is tedious and frustrating with horrific mechanics. I've played 40 hours and probably enjoyed half of that.
  85. Wolfhound_GD
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    For me Death Stranding failed to define a new genre but it will always occupy a special place in my heart.

    The Good: - Story. At first it’s as convoluted as possible, but with time it turns into one of the most heart-warming and upsetting at the same time. - Graphics. Game looks amazing. Both environments and characters look impressive. - Audio. Ambient sounds with tasteful addition    For me Death Stranding failed to define a new genre but it will always occupy a special place in my heart.

    The Good:
    - Story. At first it’s as convoluted as possible, but with time it turns into one of the most heart-warming and upsetting at the same time.
    - Graphics. Game looks amazing. Both environments and characters look impressive.
    - Audio. Ambient sounds with tasteful addition of music in selected areas and scenarios give more weight to everything that happening on the screen.

    The Bad:
    - Physics. Most of the interactions with the world seemed clunky and almost drove me mad.
    - The gameplay. It is intentionally arduous. As a gamer I want to feel some sort of accomplishment while playing the game, but the deliveries themselves were a chore. And worst part is that deliveries are 85-90% of the game. Therefore, the game for me felt like a chore rather than an adventure to reconnect the world.

    The Ugly:
    - UI and game design. The number of times I had to press andor hold "X" is ridiculous. The number of Tips, emails and interviews is off the charts. I don't see the reason for them, for me its just more busywork.

    Overall it is the most divisive game I've played in a long time. The problem is - it made me divided. I hate and love this game at the same time. The story it shoved me was definitely worth seeing but the gameplay almost deprived me of that story.

    As always you should find out for yourself is this game for you or not. I`m glad and sad that I beat it at the same time, like the cat of that Schrodinger guy ;)    … Expand
  86. lager96
    Jul 15, 2020
    6
    This review is coming late but I had to take a break from playing this game. In the opening hours I was pulled into the world of Death Stranding. The world and the music was something that attracted me to the game, the story, and the characters. After the first 10 hours that feeling began to fade. As I played more I found myself wanting to rush through the story so I could see where itThis review is coming late but I had to take a break from playing this game. In the opening hours I was pulled into the world of Death Stranding. The world and the music was something that attracted me to the game, the story, and the characters. After the first 10 hours that feeling began to fade. As I played more I found myself wanting to rush through the story so I could see where it ended. For me, the gameplay and the repetitive nature of the game didn't hook me. When I eventually got to the last few hours of the game it was great but the dozens of hours before hand couldn't make up for it. I wish this game was around 12 hours. If that were the case I think the game could have been great but it wasn't.… Expand
  87. Elyts
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    The Great: theme, graphics, concepts, scenes. The bad: gameplay. Walk was fun at first, for the player is consistently analysing route and, hence, deciding. But do it for hours and things will get boring. I gave up the game. Couldn't stand more time playing it. STORY : it seems good, but i can't really say since i didn't end it, after all. As they say, its not a game for everyone.
  88. Voodoo123
    Nov 29, 2019
    6
    +Exceptional digital art
    +Engaging gameplay mechanics
    +Fascinating 'strand' online aspect +Some beautifully animated in engine cutscenes -Overly repeated 'short animations' -Game pacing overall feels unkind to users time -Some horribly archaic menu systems to navigate -The fundamental 'BT' combat system feels very flawed (even after 50 hr game completion) -Unnecessarily drawn out    +Exceptional digital art
    +Engaging gameplay mechanics
    +Fascinating 'strand' online aspect
    +Some beautifully animated in engine cutscenes
    -Overly repeated 'short animations'
    -Game pacing overall feels unkind to users time
    -Some horribly archaic menu systems to navigate
    -The fundamental 'BT' combat system feels very flawed (even after 50 hr game completion)
    -Unnecessarily drawn out boss battles (very time consuming bullet sponge giants!!!!!!)

    There's an absolutely groundbreaking 10/10 game inside here .....sadly I found the final product suffers from repetitive mission design and in some of the more protracted sections an over indulgence of multiple long cutscenes of kojima-exposition about chiral BT BB blah blah....(especially towards the end) at its worst, death stranding made me feel as though my time was being wasted! Overall the gameplay loop of package delivery and the barren icelandic style alien setting I found to be very addictive and couldn't wait to get back in to play more. The equipment degredation/fabrication loop became an interesting part of the gameplay to me over time. The characters look INCREDIBLE as if a taste of next gen games in 2019. Through my 50 hour run time, I lament the time I spent inside the menu system the and it is this part of the gameplay design which feels ridiculous and in combination with the many repeated small cutscenes (going into private room/shower/connecting site to chiral network etc) reminded me of MGSV in that it really just eats your real world time.... you can skip these but to even have to do this feels in 2019 feels unnecessarily archaic compared to its open world genre peers. My hope is that there is a sequel/prequel that can improve on these areas as Kojima Productions has clearly got a fantastic team in making this content and if they could just take a leaf out of the other contemporary studios making these types of games I am certain they could achieve that 10/10 goodness that I know is possible. I REALLY enjoyed my time playing this game despite how my review may seem negative!    … Expand
  89. pongkrit03
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Death Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the moreDeath Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the more of the same. Repettiveness is what killing the game. Though you will have more devices as you progress, it does not help much. The things I don't like from start are heavily cutscene and NPC talking too much. I thought it would be lesson when I continue to play more, but no, every goddamn time when you finish delivering something, NPC will always have long talk. The story also goes very slow too. Besides. reward from sidequests or helping other lost cargo are trivial.

    The most fake part of this is the mutiplayer things here. You are to believe that when you building something, others could have see what you build and then you are helping community. The true is, all of building shown are scripted, at least in some degree. I have checked info online about the system and it seems fake. Like you will never get completed build the road, because Kojima has scripted that you will only seen a part of them, you will have to build your own too. I understand his intention that he does not want the game become too easy for those who play later, but it also mean that things you build are not really to help others as you intend. Moreover, player will have to process themselves to be able to see some high tech building of others, but at that times, they might not need it anymore. I have seen few people posting about they have built all zipline to go to anywhere from anywhere, but no one see their zipline. Why should we spend time build all the road, if our effort will be partially shown to others, or not at all ?

    In sum, I like Kojima concept. Graphic is beautiful too, Cutscene and facial animation could be the best right now in the market. However, it does not succeed as game in my opinion. Repeptiveness, boring long NPC talk kill the game.    … Expand
  90. Danihound
    Nov 8, 2019
    6
    Death Stranding (DS) is the evidence that kojima just dosnt want to make games, he wants to make movies and he probably could do great movies if he was paired with a good editor, DS have a superb history and the cinematics and CGI for the characters are epic, but thats all the gameplay feels lazy and boring theres no challange you can literally just walk up to the next cutscene, whichDeath Stranding (DS) is the evidence that kojima just dosnt want to make games, he wants to make movies and he probably could do great movies if he was paired with a good editor, DS have a superb history and the cinematics and CGI for the characters are epic, but thats all the gameplay feels lazy and boring theres no challange you can literally just walk up to the next cutscene, which feels a little egoistic from kojima, he should have asked someone to do the gameplay direction to have a real game.

    is a shame, looks like Kojima didnt care about the gameplay, is the other extreme of MGSV which had superb gameplay but no history.

    At the end we are buying a game, not a movie so, next time kojima, please make a movie or find someone to help you out with the gameplay.

    The good:

    Superb History
    Character CGI are awesome.
    Predictible but good plot twist.

    The Bad:

    where is the game?    … Expand
  91. Volitile88
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    This game isn't a perfect 10 nor is it deserving of 9, 1, 2 and for sure not a 0. The odd 5 hours i've played is only a tiny ass sliver of the game, i've had only 1 or 2 encounters with the bandits (MULES) and the BT creatures. It was at those 2 points where i was enjoing the game, sneaking around avoiding the BTs and when they did see me one tme the black goop spewed out humanoids toThis game isn't a perfect 10 nor is it deserving of 9, 1, 2 and for sure not a 0. The odd 5 hours i've played is only a tiny ass sliver of the game, i've had only 1 or 2 encounters with the bandits (MULES) and the BT creatures. It was at those 2 points where i was enjoing the game, sneaking around avoiding the BTs and when they did see me one tme the black goop spewed out humanoids to grab me and drag me in it was crazy and cool but the time before that i was just walking along bored, most of the time except for dialogue and cutscenes i just watch netflix while im playing. Don't get me wrong i see what Kojima is trying to do, the guy has some weird af ideas and i think many fans were expecting like a spiritual successor to MGSV that was even more **** insane.

    Each to their own, the people giving it low scores were probably expecting it to be more action packed and the ones giving it 10 out 10 love Kojima and completely know understand his vision fo his game, thats my best guess. Make good choices my dudes, watch some gameplay on twitch or youtube and know what you are paying for    … Expand
  92. cripii5
    Apr 19, 2020
    6
    Great graphics, a lot of good actors, kind of ok story, but the game play and the interface is really bad. Is a lot about walking, trying to hide and that's it. Texts are really tiny and there's a lot to read because for a walking game it have a lot of weird mechanism
  93. DDP
    May 26, 2020
    6
    The game itself look stunning, artistic approach make it one of the gems for this gen, however the game itself is very repetitive. The story is what you would expect, built very well and however it is not engaging as the game nearly force you in a very dispersive open world where you are a delivering packages. Due to this the story is very diluted and overall I lost the will the play theThe game itself look stunning, artistic approach make it one of the gems for this gen, however the game itself is very repetitive. The story is what you would expect, built very well and however it is not engaging as the game nearly force you in a very dispersive open world where you are a delivering packages. Due to this the story is very diluted and overall I lost the will the play the game multiple times. The game could have been a masterpiece but I'm Afraid that unless you decide to love hideo Kojima (a genius) there isn't much to love about this game apart the artistic choices and the cast. Would suggest if heavily discounted but personally (and all the judgment here is very personal) I wouldn't recommend to buy it at full price.… Expand
  94. Rezaelnino
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this game was made by any other studio or director, it would get 0 from everyone. But because its kojima, we have to pretend its something special.... NO. It's just a bad game, boring and confusing. Sorry for myself that I spent 40 bucks on this game. Bad story telling!… Expand
  95. SethGrey
    Apr 8, 2021
    6
    A Messy Work of Art

    Graphics, World Design & Presentation: 8 Visually stunning and intriguing world design. One of the best looking open world games of the modern era. The post-apocalyptic world design with lush green environment with oily-dirty substance and structures make for a unique sight. The presentation is a bit problematic at times, there are sometimes too many cut scenes that    A Messy Work of Art

    Graphics, World Design & Presentation: 8
    Visually stunning and intriguing world design. One of the best looking open world games of the modern era. The post-apocalyptic world design with lush green environment with oily-dirty substance and structures make for a unique sight. The presentation is a bit problematic at times, there are sometimes too many cut scenes that slows down an already slow game. Some skipable with one button, others require different buttons.

    Soundtrack & Voice Acting: 10
    Music is transcendent, it's up there at the top of video game soundtrack Hall of Fame with Nier: Automata and The Last of Us. Voice acting is excellent.

    Writing & Story: 7
    We're getting into controversial territory here. The main plot is unique and unlike anything I've experienced before. The story is built around original concepts only capable of coming out of the mind of a genius or a man man. The plot deserves a perfect score for creativity. Sadly, you can't talk about the story without the writing. The dialogue is questionable at times, the fourth wall breaking regularly shatters the immersion of an otherwise serious storytelling experience. The protagonist's oedipal relationship with his mother/sister/lover also is jarring and everything is too much on the nose starting from the names of the locations (Knot this, Knot that) to names of the characters (Bridges, Strand, Die-Hardman etc). There are too many eye-rolling moments to take the story seriously at times.

    Gameplay & Fun Factor: 0
    This is where things get interesting. As I attempt to get the platinum trophy on hard difficulty, this has been easily one of the most frustrating gaming experiences of my life.

    The core gameplay of Death Stranding is intentionally tedious, which is ironic since gameplay is the foundation and heart and soul of every video game. The constantly mandatory opening of menus interrupt the moments of auditory bliss provided by the otherworldly soundtrack. Gameplay requires a lot of precision get imprecise controls worsened by realistic physics make traversal a real nightmare. Whilst zip-lines can be fun to use, most everything isn't.

    Combat mechanics aren't engaging, most of the enemies provide distraction from the real enemy of the game - the controls. Moreover the excessive slow motion slows down the cripplingly slow gameplay even further. I'd recommend playing on the Easy mode, disregard the stealth and quickly chop through the enemies to get to the good part, the story.

    Overall the gameplay is intended to realistically reflect the hardships of carrying inhumane amount of weight and travelling across rough terrains. This is a textbook example of how too much realism can actually hurt a game.

    Performance & Stability: 7
    Game plays like a dream. Apart from sudden loading pauses when you're zip-lining through the map (which I imagine can be fixed with an SSD) there's no frame rate drops or no crashes to talk about. Incredibly stable!

    Overall: 6.4
    Death Stranding is a unique blend of intriguing and emotional story, sublime music, spectacular visuals and intentionally frustrating and tedious gameplay which makea it an inconsistent work of art that's difficult to recommend to everyone. It's cripplingly slow and takes a little too long to unlock the more engaging elements of the gameplay. One could argue that it should've been a movie or a TV show instead of a game but it's hard to argue that it's an incredible and unique experience should you suffer through the boring slog of a gameplay for 50+ hours.    … Expand
  96. Prrgangsta
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be fully explored as long as you have the equipment to do so (ladders, ropes, bridges, etc.) and the fact you can use the structures left by other players is an awesome concept as well

    The story was interesting, even though it took a lot of time to be able to understand it.

    The characters are memorable but that is probably because they have the dumbest names in gaming history.

    The music is great. I added the sound track to my spotify and listen to it on my way to work.

    The only cons are the tedious and repetitive gameplay loop, the crap enemies that only served to annoy me and hinder my progress, and the world, while fully explorable, gives ZERO incentive to explore it.

    I think Kojima has something here. He just needs to create better gameplay around it. It is a beautiful game but it is one I will most likely never return to after beating it.    … Expand
  97. knightofastoria
    Nov 23, 2019
    6
    this game is a 10 in everything but game play not good unfortunately its kinda boring and very repetitive its a walking simulator sadly
  98. kurniau
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    Грустная история про геймдизайнера Хидео.
    Жил был мальчик, его интересовало очень многое в своей жалкой и скучной жизни, он завидовал многим знаменитым личностям, как прошедших эпох так и в настоящей жизни. У него ничего не получалось, а прославится хотелось ой как сильно. Хотелось быть знаменитым, что бы все узнавали, только при одном упоминании бились в экстазе и завидовали такому    Грустная история про геймдизайнера Хидео.
    Жил был мальчик, его интересовало очень многое в своей жалкой и скучной жизни, он завидовал многим знаменитым личностям, как прошедших эпох так и в настоящей жизни. У него ничего не получалось, а прославится хотелось ой как сильно. Хотелось быть знаменитым, что бы все узнавали, только при одном упоминании бились в экстазе и завидовали такому известному человеку... Кодзима начал пилить игры, разной степени паршивости, "придумывать" новые жанры, которых якобы ещё никто не придумывал. В итоге имеем, то что имеем: в Death Stranding не интересно играть. Скучно, уныло, повторяющийся геймплей и много ходьбы. Понравилась графика мира и персонажей, так же приятные песни играют на фоне. Но люди явно не такой игры ожидали, судя по интригующим трейлерам. За полную стоимость игру уж точно не стоит покупать, дождитесь скидок или в PS+ на раздаче.    … Expand
  99. Alex-Rainx
    Mar 20, 2022
    6
    Juego tecnicamente muy bueno, graficamente normal, cinematicas increibles, pero Kojima jugo con las ilusiones de la gente vendiendo Humo por su reputacion y sin decir datos de que trata el juego para engatusar a la gente a la precompra solo por llevar su nombre tras el juego. No te puedes aprovechar de tu nombre para vender un producto sin acalarar a la gente de que trata y de que va paraJuego tecnicamente muy bueno, graficamente normal, cinematicas increibles, pero Kojima jugo con las ilusiones de la gente vendiendo Humo por su reputacion y sin decir datos de que trata el juego para engatusar a la gente a la precompra solo por llevar su nombre tras el juego. No te puedes aprovechar de tu nombre para vender un producto sin acalarar a la gente de que trata y de que va para dar luego una sorpresa final de si te gusta bien y si no te gusta, 70Euros perdidos por confiar en una persona de gran calidad en antiguos trabajos por su reputacion. Asi no se vende un producto ni se vende un videojuego, ojala no pase esto nunca mas. Si vas a vendr algo, no escondas nada, muestralo todo, enseñalo y k la gente no se lleve sorpresas de ultima hora, 1/10… Expand
  100. xCroftAmbition
    Nov 11, 2019
    6
    Kojima spend all of Sony's money to make such a nonsense? If you want to be ambitious, you have to meet certain requirements. The artistic part has its touch but playably it is a terrible disaster! A shame as paid media have endorsed such "game" crap.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
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