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  1. Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Graphics 4/5
    Gameplay 0/5
    Too much walking and very little action. And don't get me started on the lengthy cutscenes.
  2. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    An overrated game. Newly released games like Gears 5 have a lot more content, gameplay, better graphics. Here we play with a feedex postman.
  3. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Bad and boring game. I am a huge fan of Hideo Kojima but this game.. Kojima has made some great games in the past but this is not one of them
  4. Nov 10, 2019
    6
    E um jogo interessante, mas parece mais um simulador de caminhada, o ritmo e lento, o jogo se arrasta em missoes simples e a dificuldade e bem fraca, embora a historia seja muito boa, mas peca por ser gigantesco e em grande parte nas simplorias missoes e caminhadas absurdas q valem a pena pq os graficossao lindos, mas nao prende andar tanto assim!!
  5. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If you cant sit down for around 10 hours and truly give it time, don't buy it. A lot of people dont take the time to realize their mistakes are easily avoidable (pausing and not moving in rivers restores stamina, you can start finding easier trade routes once bridges are built) and play smarter quickly if you want to learn. If you play this like a one player game without figuring out andIf you cant sit down for around 10 hours and truly give it time, don't buy it. A lot of people dont take the time to realize their mistakes are easily avoidable (pausing and not moving in rivers restores stamina, you can start finding easier trade routes once bridges are built) and play smarter quickly if you want to learn. If you play this like a one player game without figuring out and taking advantage of the online features you will hate it. It's not meant to be played off line or single player.

    That being said, its the best game I've ever played. I say this as someone having gone from not really playing games anymore to at one point playing for 12 hours straight. Give it time and itll reward you. Play smart and it will reward you. If you wanna just check out and get happy feelings of accomplishment from the very start immediately try something else. If you want to truly enjoy this game theres a lot to like once you keep playing. Spoilers, very light: it is NOT what you get at the start. Its insane. I can see why general public vs game reviewers are so contrasting, though. People that dont need to push on might stop, which is a shame. Once it ramps up it ramps up. And once you're invested you're in it. I cant blame anyone for not wanting to continue, but I will say: you're seriously missing out not completing this.
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  6. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A Hideo Kojima Game! One of the best narrative on the world's games, best graphics of this generation. Kojima Productions has potential! I waiting for new projects anxiously...
  7. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    What a wonderful game!!? Great graphics, nice soundtrack, authentic gameplay and a fantastic history. Death Stranding deserves the GOTY for this year. If you can't believe me, please, play It!!!
  8. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Incredibile game ! But be aware if u looking for a game full of action and shooting maybe is not you kind of game ! U need to think this game as a internal fight with your emotions during this LONG TRIP! And yes there is a lot more than making deivery! As kojima sayd is all about making connections !!!
  9. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Delivery simulation boring empty sorry Kojima is not enough for this game cut scenes and story
  10. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I knew I would love Death Stranding because I'm the kind of gamer that loves exploring open world games, shunning the main story line (Far Cry). I love the micro-management required to develop my charater's abilities (God of War) and the kind of polish that is reserved for only the very best (GT Sport).
  11. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!
  12. Nov 10, 2019
    1
    All the frustrated ponies put 10 ahahaha, Ds is a flop : meta under gears5 , low users score. it's finished my dear ponies. the game il boring,and the games comes to pc in 2020. EX-clusive
  13. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best Game. Death Stranding is the birth of a new genre. Death Stranding is a masterpiece that can only be generated by a mind like the one that Hideo Kojima has.
  14. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This product is more like a expirience than actual entertaining game like for example Call of Duty.
    Of course most of the people would not understand and enjoy it just as more ambitious movies and music are not mainstream as well. I found this game absolutly brilliant so far and if you have open mind you're gonna enjoy it too. Trust me.
  15. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Una experiencia maravillosa, una banda sonora y una historia muy inmersiva, un sistema de juego como ningún otro que te atrapa. He estado más de 10 horas jugando sin darme cuenta, hacía años que no disfrutaba así de un juego.
  16. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A work of art. People who are giving 0 as a score just played the wrong game. Extremely beautiful and exciting universe created by Kojima once again. Gameplay is innovative and keeps you immmersed on the game. Play it if you have the time to spare. If you just want to turn on the console and shot some people dont go for it.
  17. Nov 10, 2019
    8
    eath Stranding è un’opera autoriale nel vero senso della parola. Il medium videoludico in questo frangente viene spinto oltre il mero scopo di divertimento inteso come riprodurre tematiche action o situazioni che richiedano prontezza di riflessi. Si tratta di qualcosa di diverso che richiede un metro di giudizio adeguato: si tratta di un videogioco basato sulla narrativa di un’esperienzaeath Stranding è un’opera autoriale nel vero senso della parola. Il medium videoludico in questo frangente viene spinto oltre il mero scopo di divertimento inteso come riprodurre tematiche action o situazioni che richiedano prontezza di riflessi. Si tratta di qualcosa di diverso che richiede un metro di giudizio adeguato: si tratta di un videogioco basato sulla narrativa di un’esperienza unica, il cui scopo è di rendere il giocatore partecipe di un immenso ed estenuante viaggio di riconnessione, che per Sam è tutt’altro che divertente. Ci scontriamo quindi con due lati: 1) Dover rimanere divertente perchè si tratta di un videogioco; 2) Allontanare dal divertimento per rendere realistico l’immedesimarsi in Sam, in ció che prova durante il suo viaggio. Death stranding è una continu antitesi, dal concept del gioco a ció che suscita nel giocatore, come dimostrato dai 10 e dagli 0-1 dati al gioco. È questo il bello di questo videogioco, ognuno puó percepirlo in modo completamente diverso rispetto ad un altro, così come l’esperienza di gioco. Non a tutti piacerebbe il doversi cimentare in ore di camminate per riconnettere un mondo di gioco se il gioco stesso non suscita la spinta emotivo/narrativa per svolgere tale compito e immergersi in quel mondo. Chi non si immedesima in Sam e non si sente parte del mondo di death stranding odia il gioco, chi vi si immedesima ci si immerge completamente. Nessuno di questi due casi rappresenta il lato “giusto”, ognuno ha libertà di lasciarsi o meno andare a qualcosa, amare o meno qualcosa. Per questo è complicato dare un voto a un gioco così “relativo”, sarebbe dare un voto alla possibilità di emozionarsi per qualcosa, alla voglia di immergersi in qualcosa, qualcosa di diverso. Possiamo solo elogiare un immenso comparto tecnico, in modo inappellabile. Possiamo elogiare la maestosa capacità narrativa. Non possiamo invece valutare il divertire in senso stretto. Non è un gioco perfetto, per tutti. Date una possibilità a death stranding se siete disposti ad immergervi in un mondo “strano”, surreale, reso nel migliore dei modi, ma se siete disposti a prendere sulle spalle il peso dell’odissea di Sam e tutto ció che ne deriva. Expand
  18. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco è dal punto di vista del comparto grafico nuova pietra miliare.
    È come lo era già stato MGS5 un ibrido tra film e videogame. Il gioco va accolto nel proprio mondo videoludico con la giusta sensibilità: può non piacere ovviamente, se la propria sensibilità è "Fortnite è il meglio" ma il videogame come forma d'arte è anche e sopratutto proprio Death Stranding.
    Consigliato a chi lo saprà apprezzare.
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  19. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trying to fight with call of duty fans who loves only explosions and action and can't enjoy something else, even masterpiece like death stranding. Expand
  20. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco fantastico....trama davvero bella e gameplay davvero ben fatto. Per chi critica il gioco proprio x il gameplay lento e noioso...davvero...più si va avanti con la trama e più si sbloccano oggetti o mezzi che rendono il tutto molto più divertente( io l'ho trovato divertente fin da subito)
    Capolavoro!!
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  21. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Innovativo, folle, affascinante e incredibilmente emozionante! annoiarsi è impossibile! qui si riscrive la storia dei videogiochi! lunga vita ad hideo kojima! è andato oltre ogni limite conosciuto per un videogame! MONUMENTALE!
  22. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!!
  23. Nov 10, 2019
    4
    This game has absolutely no business being a big budget AAA title. All the reviewers I heard said the game is "Not for Everyone" yet Sony has been marketing it like a Mass Appeal $60 game.

    While the concept of the world is unique and had me invested, the actual storytelling is paced terribly. It took 2 goddamn hours for the plot of the game to actually start. Not to mention the over the
    This game has absolutely no business being a big budget AAA title. All the reviewers I heard said the game is "Not for Everyone" yet Sony has been marketing it like a Mass Appeal $60 game.

    While the concept of the world is unique and had me invested, the actual storytelling is paced terribly. It took 2 goddamn hours for the plot of the game to actually start. Not to mention the over the top symbolism thrown into the naming conventions. The main character is Sam Porter Bridges, because his name is Sam working as a porter for the company Bridges, a company who's motto is connecting people. Outposts are called Knots, and your goal is to connect these knots with a massive data connection called "Strands". Its so obnoxious that it delves right into being pretentious.

    Gameplay is not much better, the core gameplay loop revolves around getting one "KNOT" to another, with your main obstacle being the terrain. Thing is if you carry too much, you're more easy to lose your cargo just from stepping on a small rock. But if you travel light, you'll end up being forced to make repeated trips. And the actual trecks themselves are BORING! The only time something interesting happens is if you walk into what's known as BT territory; where Ghosts wander the ares, but it's painfully easy to avoid them. The other main enemy are MULE's who will frequently attack you, yet the combat comes down to easy button mashing to make quick work of them.

    Whenever you do beat a quest though, the game is eager to shower you with hollow praise, no better than a gatcha game that throws confetti everywhere to make the players feel like they're accomplishing something. All in all, this game is nowhere near as profound or innovate as it's director Hideo Kojima is propping in up to be.
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  24. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve. - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right! - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's
    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve.

    - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right!

    - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's what you expect from a game with RPG elements from Kojima.

    - Finally really lovely romantic songs and music that just ties everything together and soften the hard edges of dark reality in the world the game is good at making you believe exists!

    I could easily say this game was worth every penny I spent on it. I am hoping Kojima studios will keep expanding on it and giving us more!
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  25. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Братья славяне, давайте поддержим клевый продукт Кодзимы. В топ, пожалуйста.
  26. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The store didn’t even offer a plastic bag when I picked up my collector’s edition so I had to play Death Stranding irl to carry it home.
  27. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everyone, and we kinda see that by the reviews (well, actually is a bunch of haters but whatever), but lets be real, this is one hell of a game, with so many good things, starting by graphics, music and story (a really complex one), but what really shines about Death Stranding is the gameplay.
    It IS a walking simulator if you want to call it that way, the best one i
    This game is not for everyone, and we kinda see that by the reviews (well, actually is a bunch of haters but whatever), but lets be real, this is one hell of a game, with so many good things, starting by graphics, music and story (a really complex one), but what really shines about Death Stranding is the gameplay.
    It IS a walking simulator if you want to call it that way, the best one i ever played, because you don't just walk, you have to travel really long distances and you have to carry cargo, as well take care of Sam's health, look out for monsters, environment and even other humans, so, is not just walking as so many of the "0 score" reviews say.
    If you ever went hiking, or just walked into a valley, mountain or whatever else, you will get exactly what this game feels like. This is a first time for me.
    Walking in Skyrim was cool, but this is another level.

    A different way to make a game. It's a total success for me. A well deserved 10.
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  28. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It’s only geym, why you heff to be med?))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  29. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Scusate ma il gioco dov'è? Sono solo filmati...
    Kojima mi hai deluso. Dopo Metal Gear 5 pensavo ti fossi rialzato invece sei il solito pazzo... i giochi devono divertire!
  30. Nov 10, 2019
    2
    O que falar do game tão tão esperado e dito como a “Obra prima de Kojima. A verdade que pra mim foi mais uma grande decepção da Sony. Infelizmente!
  31. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Initially, before playing it, I could not understand how such a game could be fun. But after playing it I understood the reason is not easy to explain it in words and I don't even want to do it, because I think everyone has to try it to understand what it feels like.
    Those who complain about the empty world, the "repetitive" gameplay or the fact that there is no gameplay probably didn't
    Initially, before playing it, I could not understand how such a game could be fun. But after playing it I understood the reason is not easy to explain it in words and I don't even want to do it, because I think everyone has to try it to understand what it feels like.
    Those who complain about the empty world, the "repetitive" gameplay or the fact that there is no gameplay probably didn't play with it.
    Trust me. Play for at least 10 hours and then give a judgment but do it later, to avoid having prejudices.
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  32. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game is BEAUTIFUL. To say it sets a new benchmark for graphics in games is an understatement. The music is superb and clearly chosen to fit a purpose. The only bad reviews on here will be the idiots who were expecting a Metal Gear Solid type.game from Kojima. It's honestly a slow game but I don't think it detracts from the experience because it's the way the game is designed as aThis game is BEAUTIFUL. To say it sets a new benchmark for graphics in games is an understatement. The music is superb and clearly chosen to fit a purpose. The only bad reviews on here will be the idiots who were expecting a Metal Gear Solid type.game from Kojima. It's honestly a slow game but I don't think it detracts from the experience because it's the way the game is designed as a whole. It isn't an action he and the slow parts are keeping you from the fun. The game is slow and the exploration IS the fun. Expand
  33. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Jogo sem conteúdo, chato, cansativo e com ritmo lento! Os gráficos são razoáveis, mas não o suficiente pra conseguir ofuscar o restante dos problemas que relatei acima.
  34. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best generation games. Not a revolution as Kojima promised, but close.
  35. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Многие засрали игру за скучный геймплей, но он тут не скучный! Бесит
  36. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    The game is simply not fun. You just do the same thing over and over again, it looks good and the cinematics are nice, but i buy the game to play not to watch a movie.
  37. Nov 10, 2019
    4
    Un quiero y no puedo a todos los niveles: Un Hideo Kojima absolutamente desatado creando el que quizás sea el producto con mas referencias a su " obra " si es que se le puede llamar asi. Un insulto al videojuego.
    Death Stranding no es otra cosa mas que una aberración creada por un director de cine mediocre en el que las mecánicas jugables quedan ya no eclipsadas sino colapsadas por un
    Un quiero y no puedo a todos los niveles: Un Hideo Kojima absolutamente desatado creando el que quizás sea el producto con mas referencias a su " obra " si es que se le puede llamar asi. Un insulto al videojuego.
    Death Stranding no es otra cosa mas que una aberración creada por un director de cine mediocre en el que las mecánicas jugables quedan ya no eclipsadas sino colapsadas por un apartado gráfico monótono aunque espectacular y un argumento absolutamente demencial.
    Ya sabes lo que te esperas si eres seguidor de Kojima: Humor japones infantil, giros de guión absurdos, conversaciones metafisicas insustaciales, referencias a otras obras de cine/literatura etc que orbitan en el plagio etc etc.
    En cuanto a las mecánicas jugables el juego sorprende en un inicio para después transformarse en la apoteosis del tedio. El juego abusa y recontrabusa de mecánicas repetitivas donde la estrella es....andar . Su online es testimonial.
    En resumen, una decepción absoluta.
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  38. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game is art, but it's definitely not for everyone.

    If you're looking for fun gameplay, this isn't the game for you. The gameplay is boring and tedious. It's just not something for everyone. It tests your patience really often. The visuals and sound design are amazing though and personally i really enjoyed the story. I still don't really know how to feel about this game, it feels
    This game is art, but it's definitely not for everyone.

    If you're looking for fun gameplay, this isn't the game for you. The gameplay is boring and tedious. It's just not something for everyone. It tests your patience really often. The visuals and sound design are amazing though and personally i really enjoyed the story. I still don't really know how to feel about this game, it feels like i played something amazing, but also at the same time it feels like i played something **** The only thing i can say right now for sure is that if you don't know if this game is for you, don't buy it. Watch let's plays about it if you're interested in the story or maybe wait until it's on sale. Only buy this game if you're sure that you'll like it or you have way too much money laying around. I also don't want to be a boomer but if you're under 15 years old there is a bigger chance you won't like this game. It's a slow game.

    Personally i'm giving this game an 9 because I really enjoyed it even though i hated some parts of it. It was just art. I can't really pinpoint what it is about the game that I liked so much, but it just has something special. This game was just a pretty need and different thing. I don't want more games like this, but I would love to see certain things from in this game be combined with more fast paced gameplay.
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  39. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    First 15 hours in and I can already tell that I love everything about this game. Mechanics, pace of the game, design choices, music, environments - last game to put me in such ave was Breath of the Wild. I have never been a dedicated fan of Kojima, but now I definitely am. You have to experience it!
  40. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A truly original title. The story is intriguing, with great performances from all of the cast members. The gameplay realism will either hook you or put you off the game.
  41. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Evo javljam se i ja, sinoc sam igrao oko 3 ipo sata i presao 7.9km, naravno pjesice, te dostavio 130kg robe, od cega su dio uvijek bile neke droge.

      Igra mi je top, grafika je wow kako cutscene tako i gameplay i prelaz sa jednog na drugo je nevjerovatan samo se pocne bez loadanja. Prica je luda skroz iako pola stvari jos ne kontam.   Ima puno cutscena bar ovo do sada ali mi ni malo ne
    Evo javljam se i ja, sinoc sam igrao oko 3 ipo sata i presao 7.9km, naravno pjesice, te dostavio 130kg robe, od cega su dio uvijek bile neke droge.

     

    Igra mi je top, grafika je wow kako cutscene tako i gameplay i prelaz sa jednog na drugo je nevjerovatan samo se pocne bez loadanja. Prica je luda skroz iako pola stvari jos ne kontam.

     

    Ima puno cutscena bar ovo do sada ali mi ni malo ne smetaju jer je zanimljivo i svaki put naucim nesto vezano za samo igru i pricu.

     

    Pisao bih malo detaljnije ali necu da spoilam. Uglavnom sam gameplay mi je fanstastican, sporije je nego smo navikli u drugim igrama ali zato totalni odmor i uzivancije pri cemu se mora sve dobro planirati.

     

    Bas sam se uzivio par puta kada sam isao krajolikom, natrpan a odjednom se kamera udalji te pocne muzika odlicja za tu atmosferu pa bas da neki poseban ugodjaj atmosferi gdje se covjek malo moze iskljuciti od svakodnevnih desavanja i problema.

     

    Nisam jos daleko napredovao jer vidim da tek otkljucavam neke ključne elemente igre i jos nisam dosta toga vidio od samih mehanika. Ono sto sam imao priliku malo vidjeti je to suradjivanje i dijelenje sa drugim igracima i to me bas odusevilo. Bas su uspjeli napraviti da se osjeca tolika povezanost sa tim drugim osobama koje su tu prolazile i ostavili bilo sta i ova mehanika mi se bas svidja.

     

    Samo hodanje mi nije nikako naporno i tako su i taj dio igre dobro uradili da je merak i da se ima osjecai da se bas nesto postiglo kada se prodje neka prepreka ili stigne na odrediste. Mora se na puno stvari paziti kako bi sve islo kako treba a igra i sam svijet su toliko imerzivni na zaboravis lahko na stvari oko sebe.

     

    Eto to je to onako nabrzaka i ukratko pisano s mobitela. Kada utonem jos vise u samu igru i budem na racunaru pisat cu malo detaljnije.

     

    Igra je takva da jedva cekam ponovo da pocnem igrati i cim sam se probudio bila mi je na pameti, a to mi se nije dugo desilo.

     

    P.S. iznenadjen sam sa svojim ps4 pro, dok je na drugim igrama bio nenormalno glasan, u DS tokom gameplay-a se i ne cuje, upali se tokom cut scena i to opet ne bas na maksimum a i kad se zaleti opet uspori. Dobro optimizovana igra vjerovatno.
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  42. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Whoever said that this game was boring, was dead wrong, i've been playing for 15 hours now and i've probably been this immersed, great comeback kojima!
  43. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Just the prologue is absolutely stunning. Sams body physics and the camera are just incredible and it feels like in real life creating a very deep and pleasant immersive experience. Just to walk in to the world of Death Stranding is a deep joy. Social Strand System appears after some time spent and feeling isolated in that world and then you start feeling theThis game is a masterpiece. Just the prologue is absolutely stunning. Sams body physics and the camera are just incredible and it feels like in real life creating a very deep and pleasant immersive experience. Just to walk in to the world of Death Stranding is a deep joy. Social Strand System appears after some time spent and feeling isolated in that world and then you start feeling the others and their warm presence. It feels incredible. Asynchronous online mode creates even a deeper experience and an incredible feeling of unity. BSO and how it is integrated in the game is brilliant. Graphics, textures are out of this world and the story and conceptual art and dream like scenes make it a masterpiece like space oddisey and pieces of art like that. I could be talking hours and hours about how brilliant this experience is indeed. It has so many brilliant layers in it.
    Thanks Kojima for this MASTERPIECE. You are a genious.
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  44. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    El juego efectivamente no es un juego para el gran público pero hay aue reconocer la originalidad del productor y es que es un juego como la copa de un pino
  45. Nov 10, 2019
    1
    I’m not going to rate this as a movie, but as a game. As a game, it has very poor basic gameplay, which is basically just walking and building simple structures and walking some more and more. Collecting, scanning, walking and delivering, driving a bike and walking and checking the map. Nothing interesting really
  46. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Es un juego increíble, no hay nada ni parecido, de desarrollo lento, si, pero que provoca una inmersión total desde el minuto 1.
  47. Nov 10, 2019
    1
    I've played for 28 hours and decided I can't take it anymore. For those of you who think you have to finish a whole of something to get the overall impression of it you're wrong. Even more so when you know what the thing is all about from start to finish. You don't have to eat a whole plate of dish just to know whether you like it or not, do you?

    I'm a fan of MGS 1-3 and P.T. or
    I've played for 28 hours and decided I can't take it anymore. For those of you who think you have to finish a whole of something to get the overall impression of it you're wrong. Even more so when you know what the thing is all about from start to finish. You don't have to eat a whole plate of dish just to know whether you like it or not, do you?

    I'm a fan of MGS 1-3 and P.T. or intricate and messy movies but I don't like this game. I don't like how it plays. I don't get invested with the characters and the story. I don't like the guy who created it. It's just over the top and God awful silly.

    This is a review from a guy who disappointed with what I get in this game. A sore loser you may call. I had a high hope that this game would bring something totally new and refreshing given that Kojima has a reputable record and big budget for this project. It turned out to be, at least for me, a complete mess.

    Higgs breaks the fourth wall saying that the boss battle is what the player wants after all the tedious walk. Hell no. I don't want another generic combat even more so with easy to beat enemies and overall uninspiring combat gameplay I have done before in other games. I don't want any action. A deeper thought on the delivering package, the "connecting people" mechanic, to make it less obvious, simplistic, repetitive, pretentious, boring, rather than inclusion of combat at all could be better. If Kojima intented to show players the mundanity and meaninglessness of Sam's actions amidst the world he live in and the plot progressing, he could have at least cut it short or make it more creative. The game seems self-aware of these issues and it feels rather insulting.

    The music is extraordinary. The graphic is beautiful but then the world is empty unlike other populated open-world games. It costs less resource to render all the mossy rocks and draw distance sceneries. Sam animation and the physics could have been better. Sometimes he moves silly like from ps2 era.

    I also don't like how this game received so much praise from critics. It's not a bad game per se but not a great one either. They seem to hestitant being honest with the game. The politics of running a gaming media I guess. Death Stranding is published by Sony anyway. Also, Kojima has a lot of white knights, fame, power, sponsored products, and a bunch of Youtubers he can send exclusive ps4 to help selling his game. A more objective assesment for DS as it is, as a video game, as a product marketed for the masses with its appeal of mainstream tv stars, an evaluation of its merits without conflicting interests, is what I want to hear.

    This is the gaming industry today. This is just sad and infuriating at the same time. I want Kojima to stop and contemplate for just a second. Stop pushing his own agenda, stop being pompous for no reason. Start caring for gamers as a whole not just his inflated ego and his blind loyalists.

    This is preach, yes.
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  48. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The game is simply amazing, but it’d be more of a 9. I’m voting 10 to outweigh all the pointless hate of people who haven’t even tried the damn game. Traversing the environment is challenging, fun and relaxing (when you’re not being chased by MULEs or BTs). There’s something so magical about climbing a mountain and hearing a song kick in. Narration is off the charts but it’s a Kojima game,The game is simply amazing, but it’d be more of a 9. I’m voting 10 to outweigh all the pointless hate of people who haven’t even tried the damn game. Traversing the environment is challenging, fun and relaxing (when you’re not being chased by MULEs or BTs). There’s something so magical about climbing a mountain and hearing a song kick in. Narration is off the charts but it’s a Kojima game, so no surprises there. The gameplay isn’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. If you enjoy games with a slower pace, where part of the enjoyment is taking in the scenery, with heavy story telling then this will be your thing. Expand
  49. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, very unique, slow and atmospheric.
    For sure not for everyone and boring for many people, but if you take the time you will have a good time with it.
  50. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    a great game like other kojimas game.great story great charecters but boring gameplay which make game litle bad but i don't care.
  51. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding is a kojima product at its finest.

    Whilst the story starts off slow and fragmented as the first episodes are used to introduce you to the world and the way the network functions. After the, fairly large, third episode it starts to pick up the pace. Then the final few episodes are amazing throwing twist after twist until you reach the climatic ending where you save the earth from the last EE(Extinction event). During this moment there is a cheesy speech about staying connected but overall it was a great ending.

    After the credits there's another 1-2hrs of story where you find out about the entire backstory of your bb (I'll leave this twist to you) with another conclusion that was perfect for the whole setting after the ending of the main story and it leaves the game open for the possibility of a sequel whilst also being satisfying enough to be left as is.

    Gameplay wise, I don't expect death Stranding to be for everyone. I'm going to put it out there right now, the games gameplay for a large portion is just being a delivery guy. But, those moments where you're fighting BTs or in a boss fight easily provide enough variation to keep you satisfied through the sometimes long gaps between story segments.
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  52. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра захватывает подачей сюжета и впечатляет художественностью. Размышления по поводу жизни и смерти переплетаются с монотонной курьерской деятельностью.
  53. Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I liked it. Thats is not masterpiece but its good game. Characters are amazing! But gameplay is not so
    fascinating
  54. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games of 2019. New mechanics and a great storyline! I advise everyone to this game for passing! Expand
  55. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The game looks great and the music is amazing.
    The gameplay is not for everyone, but I loved it
    when you sneak pass a tough bt spot, use up all your blood packs, have a bb that’s about to die out, low on stamina, and you’re covered in goo it’s just so satisfying when the music comes on and seeing a huge landscape with the next town in sight. Quick tip: pick up Xl lost heavy crates then
    The game looks great and the music is amazing.
    The gameplay is not for everyone, but I loved it
    when you sneak pass a tough bt spot, use up all your blood packs, have a bb that’s about to die out, low on stamina, and you’re covered in goo it’s just so satisfying when the music comes on and seeing a huge landscape with the next town in sight.

    Quick tip: pick up Xl lost heavy crates then deliver them on the trike. Also carry plenty of repair spray
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  56. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    "Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power."

    The overly positive or negative reviews (10 vs 0) are the proofs that Death Stranding is a piece of art. It deserves a 10 just because it
    "Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power."

    The overly positive or negative reviews (10 vs 0) are the proofs that Death Stranding is a piece of art. It deserves a 10 just because it creates so extreme reactions. I am playing the game right now and enjoying it (episode 3, around 15 hours) and this review is a temporary one.

    PS: Some user's score (10's or 0's) where posted the 8th November (i.e. day 1). How these people could have played a 40 to 60 hours video game in less than 24 hours? Fascinating...
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  57. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    There is nothing to do in this game other than watching cutscenes and walking in a wasteland, kojima did waste the budget on actors...
  58. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    giocato qualche ora, mi sta piacendo molto. il mondo di gioco, il design e la regia sono mozzafiato. un gioco originale, che riesce a rendere divertente e appassionante una cosa apparentemente banale come consegnare pacchi.
  59. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Do your self a favor and play it, it something different not like anything else, great job Kojima
  60. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Strangely addictive with a sense of satisfaction for fulfilling orders. Nice to play something different for a change. Only 10hrs in and loving it.
  61. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Pizza deliver simulator. Can't understand anythin, but wery interesting. Kojima just genius!
  62. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I loved the story not for everyone but great for me. Graphs is great too. Nice job Hideo
  63. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Nice game but its not for everyone for sure. If you want whole new experience in some way this is the game that you have to play. Play it before judge :D
  64. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A perfect example of innovative and most importantly bold game development ideas. But I understand that fans of Fallout 4 will not appreciate.
  65. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Game of the Year! And one of the best game ever created. Beautiful atmoshpere, graphics, gameplay. This game has great sound and world design, and it's very meditative.
  66. Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I played through pain for the first few hours.It was officially just a high-quality walking and cargo simulation.I kept saying Hideo Kojima couldn't snap a game that bad, and after a while the game started opening up.The motorcycle's on.When I started fighting those strange creatures, the game got better.My grade is 85.10 on 8
  67. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I am addicted to this game. The simple act of making a delivery, incredibly does not make the game nauseating, but very fun and challenging. You're so sleepy from playing, the game throws you in the face, making you keep playing nonstop. Wonderful game, the best of the year for me.
  68. Nov 10, 2019
    2
    malo no, malisimo, aburrido, repetitivo, no por que tenga el nombre de Kojima se supone que es bueno
  69. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The game was beautiful and interesting in its own way, but not for everyone’s.
  70. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    If i have to rate any game from the first hour of it i would give death stranding a 10/10 , this game is just beyond all games in every possible way , if you just forget everything you've ever played before and try this one , trust me you would fall in love immediately , THANK YOU KOJIMA .
  71. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I am really enjoying this game, I would rate it maybe a 7 or 8 at most, but as it has suffered Review bombing from haters, I tought I must support the game in this way.
  72. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    simply spotless! Hideo Kojima é um gênio! Uma louca, uma feiticeira, Meus Deus ela é demais!
  73. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best game of 2019 Its amazing and beautiful adventure. Kojima the best, thank you.
  74. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing, original, unique, impecable work by Hideo and his incredible team. Thank you for always raising the bar you have done it one more time.
  75. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Personally i enjoy playing the game, i like games with good story and long cutscenes just like watching a movie. Good choices of actors. Great story and music. Superb graphics!!! Thank you kojima
  76. Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Aunque solamente llevo unas 14 horas y la historia no va ni por la mitad, sé reconocer el trabajo que hay detrás. Cada encargo puede que no sea fundamental para el desarrollo de la trama, pero el planificar la ruta, saber improvisar cuando aparecen los problemas ya sean humanos o climatológicos, supone un reto y eso es algo que no muchos juegos ofrecen hoy en día.
    Es algo más que un soplo
    Aunque solamente llevo unas 14 horas y la historia no va ni por la mitad, sé reconocer el trabajo que hay detrás. Cada encargo puede que no sea fundamental para el desarrollo de la trama, pero el planificar la ruta, saber improvisar cuando aparecen los problemas ya sean humanos o climatológicos, supone un reto y eso es algo que no muchos juegos ofrecen hoy en día.
    Es algo más que un soplo de aire fresco en la industria, es arriesgado, es desafiante, su factura técnica es más que sobresaliente en todos sus apartados y es ante todo un muy buen juego.
    Ponerle un 9 puede parecer exagerado pero creo que lo merece
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  77. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Most biggest emotional impact of the year, probably also the game of year for me
  78. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game isn’t really a conventional game, it isn’t for anyone but I like it.
  79. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Una experiencia de las que dejan huella. Si te gustan loa videojuegos, no puedes dejar de probar y VIVIR esta obra maestra.
  80. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Игра великолепная. И то, что многие ее не поняли - не удивительно. Игра про отношения, эмоции и в целом про людей. Чтобы полностью погрузиться недостаточно смотреть кат-сцены, нужно читать интервью, находить заметки и пр.
  81. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Najlepsza gra na świecie!
  82. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Кайфонул, но не без недостатков. Самым значительным недостатком для меня оказался уровень сложности, даже на самом высоком уровне сложности игра до не приличия легкая. А так - кайф, игра создана для того, чтобы ты расслабился.Кайфонул, но не без недостатков. Самым значительным недостатком для меня оказался уровень сложности, даже на самом высоком уровне сложности игра до не приличия легкая. А так - кайф, игра создана для того, чтобы ты расслабился.
  83. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I was afraid about the game, but I went shopping, and now I can't stop playing it. It is so good !! It's magnificent.
  84. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Решил что после 10 часов игры пора бы уже в сторону сюжета возвращаться.Взял груз и пошел в сторону портового узла.Это было очень атмосферное путешествие длинной в 40 минут.Особенно конечно запомнится проход через ущелья где этих черных и тут и там.Пару раз эти черные лапки даже агрились в мою сторону.А потом выйдя из ущелья видишь с высокого холма, в далеке, тот самый порт и выдыхаешь.ИРешил что после 10 часов игры пора бы уже в сторону сюжета возвращаться.Взял груз и пошел в сторону портового узла.Это было очень атмосферное путешествие длинной в 40 минут.Особенно конечно запомнится проход через ущелья где этих черных и тут и там.Пару раз эти черные лапки даже агрились в мою сторону.А потом выйдя из ущелья видишь с высокого холма, в далеке, тот самый порт и выдыхаешь.И под отличную композицию спускаешься вниз.За такие моменты мне эта игра нравится. Expand
  85. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best "game" of the decade. Fresh and new, blending movie and video game, with stunning plot, slow paced, brilliant mechanics, and critique on civilization and contemporary world. Masterpiece.
  86. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I wasn’t going to write a review until I finished it, but I feel like everyone is doing that anyway so why not.

    I’m in love with this game. Everything from the aesthetic to the soundtrack to the unique gameplay speaks to me. I feel like this is the perfect game for me. I’m absolutely obsessed with Fragile so far (Lea Seydoux is killing it!) and the way roads/paths/the social strand system
    I wasn’t going to write a review until I finished it, but I feel like everyone is doing that anyway so why not.

    I’m in love with this game. Everything from the aesthetic to the soundtrack to the unique gameplay speaks to me. I feel like this is the perfect game for me. I’m absolutely obsessed with Fragile so far (Lea Seydoux is killing it!) and the way roads/paths/the social strand system in general works. I feel disappointed that others are giving it a 0. Sure, maybe it’s not for you, but shouldn’t such an aggressive score be reserved for games like ET and Superman 64? Whether you like it or not, it’s objectively not a broken game. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Fantastic game and has not disappointed, only getting better and better.
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  87. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is breath of fresh air, I dont know about you but it's so nice not to just shoot hordes after hordes of enemies in a game (borderlands 3), for those who are growing tired of bland shooters and want a new take on game design, a fantastically crafted story with set pieces you only usually get in movies then this is for you,yes I've beaten then the game and am now on a secondDeath Stranding is breath of fresh air, I dont know about you but it's so nice not to just shoot hordes after hordes of enemies in a game (borderlands 3), for those who are growing tired of bland shooters and want a new take on game design, a fantastically crafted story with set pieces you only usually get in movies then this is for you,yes I've beaten then the game and am now on a second run to finish everything, no spoilers but stuff really increases in pace and amazement after chapter 2, Thanks Kojima for another amazing game Expand
  88. Nov 9, 2019
    6
    Great Graphics and sound effects , traveling is enjoyable but the story is too complicated and the gameplay is basically a walking simulation , still the game is good and a worthy experience.
  89. Nov 9, 2019
    1
    It is like a movie instead of a game. I do not enjoy that if I can only sit and watch the screen without doing anything for one or two hours at the beginning.
  90. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    It is excellent. Weird, and it seems a little boring at first but as it goes on, it starts to become like MGS5 with more combat options and stuff to make traversal easier. But yeah I've loved it so far. Graphically, it is the best game I've ever seen (RDR2 being the only game that comes close). Story is fun Kojima nonsense but so mysterious and imaginative that I wanted to know whatIt is excellent. Weird, and it seems a little boring at first but as it goes on, it starts to become like MGS5 with more combat options and stuff to make traversal easier. But yeah I've loved it so far. Graphically, it is the best game I've ever seen (RDR2 being the only game that comes close). Story is fun Kojima nonsense but so mysterious and imaginative that I wanted to know what happened next. In fact, this is Kojima's best story since MGS3. Expand
  91. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego abre la puerta a un estilo diferente sin duda una entrega arriesgada pero que las personas flojas no les agradará
  92. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game sets new standards. It has new mechanics and new ways to approach the gameplay. Best graphic ever and great acting. Expand
  93. Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Death stranding is an interesting game in theory, but the gameplay is so subpar it just feels like a wasted project. There was a lot of hype for this game, but nothing about the game lived up to the hype. The first half of the game was extremely rough. Many aspects of the game felt tedious and became annoying to deal with as time went on. Playing this game felt like I had exposed myselfDeath stranding is an interesting game in theory, but the gameplay is so subpar it just feels like a wasted project. There was a lot of hype for this game, but nothing about the game lived up to the hype. The first half of the game was extremely rough. Many aspects of the game felt tedious and became annoying to deal with as time went on. Playing this game felt like I had exposed myself directly to the timefall because all my time felt wasted. The only saving grace of this game was the 2nd half of the game. The story was interesting, however the pacing was god awful. Cliff was a good character who brought a cool aesthetic to the game but more should have been done with the character. This game coasted on Hideo Kojima's name and should be rated much lower than what it is across all review sites. People will just say this game is good to appear articulate (woke) but the gameplay elements are so deeply flawed. F*** this game... Expand
  94. Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Definitely a waste of $. Good graphics and odd cinematic, but everything else is boring and stupidly over complex. You'll spend more time managing inventory and traversing overly detailed, poorly explained menus than you will actually doing something other than hold R2 or L2 to walk. The idea of different terrain aspects impeding your traversal is interesting, but Kojima doesn't doDefinitely a waste of $. Good graphics and odd cinematic, but everything else is boring and stupidly over complex. You'll spend more time managing inventory and traversing overly detailed, poorly explained menus than you will actually doing something other than hold R2 or L2 to walk. The idea of different terrain aspects impeding your traversal is interesting, but Kojima doesn't do anything else with it other than make playing the game frustrating. So much with potential, yet the worse possible execution. This game seems more like a money grab so he can start his career making cheesy movies.

    The scenery is essentially 1 color pallet per region of the same things; funky terrain in green, magenta, grey, or white. I never knew the US had so many mountains... Many of the predetermined animations for movements locks your character into a path even when you try to change directions. This leads to janky movements, odd traversal, and stupid collisions that could have been easily avoided. The world is really empty, beyond the idea of feeling alone. You never run into other couriers, even though they say they're out there. There's a deer in the opening cutscene, but there are literally no animals in the game. There was more to the world in MGSV than there is here!

    In terms of NPCs, there are "characters" in the game that you'll experience through cutscenes, but there's no one to actually interact with beyond holograms of people holed up in a random bunker. the game tries to convey a sense of being alone, but you're constantly interrupted by everyone chiming in. I guess it was too hard to animate actual interactions with NPCs. If it weren't for the few predetermined cutscene/encounters, all of the enemies could be easily avoided and overcome. The enemy AI is near non-existent, even on hard. Pretty much the entirety of quests are all the same overall; be a delivery man. Yes, there are some unique "challenges", such as not getting an item wet, or keeping it "flat". However, it's still the same crap over and over again. Very little variation, which is disappointing and adds to the tedium. Don't expect any unique quests or side storylines.

    Overall, the game get kudos for its rendering of mossy rocks and always shiny looking skin. The story is just so cheesy, and not in an artistic way. If this game didn't have the Kojima name behind it or essentially a Sony console exclusive, it wouldn't have gotten any attention. The hype was fake with this one! Keep your money and buy a game from developers that actually care about their customers.
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  95. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Si eres de fortnite, PUBG... ni lo intentes con este juego. En mi caso me encanta. Para gustos los colores pero darle un 0 de nota a este juego es no tener ni idea, solo con la ambientación, gráficos, bso ya merece mínimo un 6, el resto de la nota dependerá de los gustos de cada uno.
  96. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Even after spending 5 hours into the game i still feel cheated on, it's been so boring that i can barely keep myself from playing it anymore, Kojima should just stick to making movies now instead of trying to create this new genre of "games". You could just watch a youtube video about Death Stranding's cutscenes and you would get actually a better experience i swear
  97. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    What a boring game. Hideo Kojima has been overrated for long. He should have spent more time on the gameplay design instead of tweeting.
  98. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I just got death stranding today ,almost didnt because of the reviews . But i am sooo glad i did . The review said they played 30 mins in 3 hours is just a straight up lie the cutscenes are longer but not too long and i actually didnt want to skip them unlike other games(del toros actings a lil weird but everyone else is great . And i love the gameplay so many little aspects are amazing .I just got death stranding today ,almost didnt because of the reviews . But i am sooo glad i did . The review said they played 30 mins in 3 hours is just a straight up lie the cutscenes are longer but not too long and i actually didnt want to skip them unlike other games(del toros actings a lil weird but everyone else is great . And i love the gameplay so many little aspects are amazing . Reviews also said walking is too difficult and a horrible balancing act lmao just hold both triggers like you would carrying a heavy backpack and your good to go . I honestly recomend trying this game out if you love outdoor exploring and hiking i thought i was going to be bored out of my mind im so glad i the negative reviews were overreacting Expand
  99. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Это не игра, а целое произведение которое способно изменить игровое общество!
  100. Nov 9, 2019
    3
    gameplay is too boring.it is a game,not just a movie.It's no use if the gameplay unattractive player. I was almost asleep.
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. 80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
  3. Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.