Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  1. OhBrew
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is not a game for everything. It does not apologize for it's pacing and it's weirdness, but instead leans into unwaveringly. For me this game has been unlike anything I've experience over the entirety of this console generation and I can't put it down.
  2. Mouldywolf
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A work of art. Unique. Amazing. I cannot express how amazing this game is. The soundtrack, the missions, the thought provoking issues...
  3. t2daino
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Everyone that’s complaining about this game is acting like they didn’t know what they were getting into with a Kojima game. This game is very much in line with Kojima’s style. It’s a story rich, immersive, low action game. The plot is very unique and the characters are very well developed. The acting/voice acting is top notch and the soundtrack fits the environment and feel of the gameEveryone that’s complaining about this game is acting like they didn’t know what they were getting into with a Kojima game. This game is very much in line with Kojima’s style. It’s a story rich, immersive, low action game. The plot is very unique and the characters are very well developed. The acting/voice acting is top notch and the soundtrack fits the environment and feel of the game perfectly. The graphics are phenomenal and world is HUGE!! I love the idea of “connecting” with other players around the world through gameplay. This game is definitely slow paced, which is fine for someone like me who enjoys RPGs and a story that grabs me. Not everything needs to be a fast paced, action toting, shooter with tons of loot. All of you complaining that this game is boring have no depth and should just stay away from this game. It was never advertised as anything but a Kojima game and if you are a fan of Kojima you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into!… Expand
  4. VycThorAmari
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Es increíble ver que tantos niños rata califiquen un juego en 0, 1, 2, o 3. Acaso es injugable, acaso no tiene historias, acaso no tiene mecánicas novedosas, acaso no es gráficamente espectacular. No es un juego de 10 y no es de 0 tampoco, es diferente. Estas calificaciones tan bajas ocasionan un mal para la industria y por esa razón siempre se ven los mismo juegos una y otra y otra vez.Es increíble ver que tantos niños rata califiquen un juego en 0, 1, 2, o 3. Acaso es injugable, acaso no tiene historias, acaso no tiene mecánicas novedosas, acaso no es gráficamente espectacular. No es un juego de 10 y no es de 0 tampoco, es diferente. Estas calificaciones tan bajas ocasionan un mal para la industria y por esa razón siempre se ven los mismo juegos una y otra y otra vez. Por eso los grandes artistas y genios de la industria no se les permite evolucionar, se deben encasillar en un tipo de juego que desafortunadamente para las generaciones actuales carecen realmente de contenido en su conjunto y todo lo que es diferente es castigado. Cuántos juegos hay realmente malos con una calificación que tampoco es acordé a su calidad.

    Creo que un juego debe transmitir no solo satisfacción, sino también sentimientos de frustración, agotamiento, miedo, felicidad, etc. Es por eso que un juego debe ser su conjunto y no solo la una hora de juego. Lograr pasar su etapa de frustración entrega un desenlace enriquecedor, una historia genial, ya que nos hace conectar con el mundo, con su realidad propia.

    Odio cuando la gente se enfada y dice que es una película y que no es un videojuego, siempre he creído que un videojuego debe ser una película que no haga sentir, todas las emociones. La industria está llena de video juegos vacios.

    Esto es el revolcón que necesita la industria.

    Espero que venda mucho y sea un éxito    … Expand
  5. DARK_SCIENTIST
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    No spoilers- Let’s set the record straight. People bombing the review scores are the ones who bought this game fully knowing that its design appealed to those who like a slow paced, relaxing exploration based game with good story/lore, inventory management and a minor stealth/suspense element. The game executes each of those aforementioned aspects with absolute perfection and to top it offNo spoilers- Let’s set the record straight. People bombing the review scores are the ones who bought this game fully knowing that its design appealed to those who like a slow paced, relaxing exploration based game with good story/lore, inventory management and a minor stealth/suspense element. The game executes each of those aforementioned aspects with absolute perfection and to top it off the OST is incredible. I commend this game studio on pushing a game in a new direction and giving us A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. Much needed and thank you so much.… Expand
  6. VinegarBottle
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game, the reasons it gets low on the ratings is the fact that people just don't understand it
  7. Onemankill300
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    _É um dos jogos mais bonitos graficamente em toda essa geração mesmo na console base.
    _História envolvente, onde te trás curiosidade e prazer em ir atrás dos objetivos e cumprir sua missão, cada carga e desafio proposto pelo jogo é novo, diferente ao som de uma incrível trilha sonora.
    -Devo parabenizar a Sony Playstation e a Kojima Productions por essa obra de arte, assim como muita    _É um dos jogos mais bonitos graficamente em toda essa geração mesmo na console base.
    _História envolvente, onde te trás curiosidade e prazer em ir atrás dos objetivos e cumprir sua missão, cada carga e desafio proposto pelo jogo é novo, diferente ao som de uma incrível trilha sonora.
    -Devo parabenizar a Sony Playstation e a Kojima Productions por essa obra de arte, assim como muita reviews estão dizendo não é um jogo pra todos, quem não tem paciência em apreciar uma obra de arte, ou seja, um insignificante realmente não vá gostar. Seja você Caixista ou Sonysta de uma chance para o jogo não vá pelas reviews ou notas, Days Gone foi um grande exemplo disso, nota baixa, mas também é um ótimo jogo, não crie expectativa nem fique recioso de compra-lo assim como fiquei, de uma chance e aproveite essa master piece!!    … Expand
  8. JayPenrith
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    I really wanted to love this game, I really did but it’s a waste of money. The attempt at making something new and fresh has resulted in an awkward mashup of walking and managing deliveries. The movie ‘The Postman’ must have been in some way inspiration for this and like the movie it fails to deliver an engaging experience. I am sure there are people who enjoy this kind of thing but thisI really wanted to love this game, I really did but it’s a waste of money. The attempt at making something new and fresh has resulted in an awkward mashup of walking and managing deliveries. The movie ‘The Postman’ must have been in some way inspiration for this and like the movie it fails to deliver an engaging experience. I am sure there are people who enjoy this kind of thing but this certainly isn’t for me. I’ve given it a 7 for the effort of making a new type of game but I can’t give it more and I really wanted to give this a 10. The character or Norman Reedus is quite brilliant and so are the graphics but the world feels unfinished and combat and interaction mechanics feel like they were an afterthought.… Expand
  9. Gamer51
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Crabs in the bucket and envious people review bombing a great game. Lets see what the Steam verified purchaser score will be next year...at least we''ll know Steam reviews come from people who actually OWN the game.
  10. kenzi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Если спустя 2 часа не удалять игру,то для людей с трехзначным IQ игра зайдет.
  11. bartcbem
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Kojima should try to make a movie not a game. The graphics are great, the design and look of the world feels nice, but this "art project" simply fails as a game. It's not fun. And the message that we as people should connect is also pretty straight forward, nothing "deep" as I expected here.
  12. Sad_snake
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I think this is a great and unic game. It has great ideas and good working game mechanics. I love playing it. It's sad for me seeing all these bad reviews. I guess people expected something different. I get that this game is not for everyone but there were a lot of reviews from jurnalists about what to expect before the game came out. So I don't understand these people.
  13. igodxmath
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    jogo muito lendo , se passa mais tempo andando que fazendo algo, inimigos super burros
  14. Militia1989
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This game is an embarrassment. If this game was published or made under the EA umbrella this would have been decimated by game journalists as well as users. People have somehow convinced themselves they are actually enjoying this experience. As to be critical of this bad game is basically the equivalent of “you just don’t get it” or “you can’t appreciate art”. Actually it’s just a badThis game is an embarrassment. If this game was published or made under the EA umbrella this would have been decimated by game journalists as well as users. People have somehow convinced themselves they are actually enjoying this experience. As to be critical of this bad game is basically the equivalent of “you just don’t get it” or “you can’t appreciate art”. Actually it’s just a bad game.… Expand
  15. Brandonius111
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I can understand how this game isn't for everyone, but this game is definitely for me. I absolutely love everything that when on in the game.
  16. Sertecnotech
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Llevo 5 hrs jugando y ya no puedo mas muy aburrido pura cinemática y solo es caminar sin nada de reto en el gameplay
  17. hieroglyphs91
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    El juego es lo más WTF que he jugado hasta ahora. Apenas voy por 3 horas de juego y me está dejando con "el culo torcido". Por ahora, 9/10. Cuando lo termine revisaré mi puntuación.
  18. vagnersantos
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Gameplay inovador, campanha excelente com esse cast de participações não dava para esperar menos que isso.
  19. jaredM
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous fantastic game, more movie or book than game. Death stranding is an experience and focuses on being art first and foremost over purely being a product engineered for monetization or profit for profits sake. The game is a cotemplative and self reflective experience and is deliberately slow as to let you feel the weight of ots concepts sink in. This game isnt for everyone and theGorgeous fantastic game, more movie or book than game. Death stranding is an experience and focuses on being art first and foremost over purely being a product engineered for monetization or profit for profits sake. The game is a cotemplative and self reflective experience and is deliberately slow as to let you feel the weight of ots concepts sink in. This game isnt for everyone and the people review bombing it are either doing so to stir the pot or clearly went in uninformed of what they were getting themselves into. The game is slow and tedious purposefully to convey the struggle of this game world and how it feels to exist wothin it.… Expand
  20. start2552
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    a game with a bland narrative and with a gameplay without any fun, when Iwas playing almost sleep I cold not stand it plays 3 hours a gameplay not innovative j , just walk the whole game, WALKING SIMULATOR
  21. Leks_Bizo
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Really good game , i saw many feedbacks from other people that “Game is boring - FedEx simulator” it is real , but you have to play at least 15-20 hours to understand that mechanics wound’t change , but variations and additional opportunities to play are huge , in my opinion graphic is very good, movie scenes and music are brilliant. Frankly, i never saw such a good optimization on aReally good game , i saw many feedbacks from other people that “Game is boring - FedEx simulator” it is real , but you have to play at least 15-20 hours to understand that mechanics wound’t change , but variations and additional opportunities to play are huge , in my opinion graphic is very good, movie scenes and music are brilliant. Frankly, i never saw such a good optimization on a launch date as in Death Stranding. This game is not for everyone. If you like casual games as CoD , this game is not for you!… Expand
  22. freddysanchez
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the weirdest and most creative pieces of art I’ve ever seen. You take what you get from it.
  23. Dark787
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, creative, breathtaking, outstanding,best game I ever played,life lessons in a beautiful metaphor
  24. Hak365
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This is the most expensive movie for ps4. Sad for hideo . Conspiracy theories were more interesting than the game. I bought ps4 for my birthday by myself just for DS . And i feel totally **** after that. I really feel mad, so much hype for nothing. A really walking simulator and not even a good plot twist. I regret all my money for ps4 and Ds . Thank you kojima.
  25. GQ89
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Esta mas que claro que en las malas calificaciones podemos identificar a dos tipos de personas, Unas son de jugadores que simplemente no les alcanza la paciencia o el nivel cognitivo para soportar el ritmo del juego "Shooters Gamers" o "jugadores casuales" y los otros son simplemente troles de internet que lo único que buscan es calificar mal el juego para dañar un proyecto porquéEsta mas que claro que en las malas calificaciones podemos identificar a dos tipos de personas, Unas son de jugadores que simplemente no les alcanza la paciencia o el nivel cognitivo para soportar el ritmo del juego "Shooters Gamers" o "jugadores casuales" y los otros son simplemente troles de internet que lo único que buscan es calificar mal el juego para dañar un proyecto porqué simplemente no les agrada la forma ni su creador

    Llevo mas de 20 horas de juego y les puedo decir que hasta el momento es uno de los juegos mas interesantes que he tenido el agrado de jugar. No solo tiene una grafica impecable, si no que además cuenta con una historia atrapante. Muy al estilo de Kojima siempre haciendo énfasis en el argumento, muchos guiños a películas de culto como Odisea del Espacio y con un compilado exquisito de musica ambiental que generan una inmersión nunca antes vista

    La verdad invito a toda la comunidad a comprar y tomarse su tiempo al jugar este juego, Ya que no es nada parecido a otro presente en la industria.    … Expand
  26. Dmentia
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Original y diferente. Si no te gustan los típicos juegos de disparos y buscas algo que te aporte nuevas sensaciones y formas de explorar, te encantará. No es un juego comercial. Hay una cantidad de curro detrás de Death STRANDING, empezando por el diseño artístico, orografía del escenario y acabando con la banda sonora.
  27. PCspain
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso juego,una maravilla visual y jugarle.
    Goty le duela a quien le duela
  28. Silent_gear
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Best game ever made.
    Kojima in every corner in the game you can feel it and touch it
  29. Toguro
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Спасибо Коджиме! Я месяц работал в яндекс еде, чтобы заработать на эту игру, и что я получил? Я делаю тоже самое, но платят уже не мне, это я заплатил за этот шедевр.
  30. konterna2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    buen juego historia interesante relajante de jugar algo que esperaba despues de mgsV
  31. Sgeffo
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    the revolutionary game , recommended, incredible plot, exceptional graphics
  32. JustNoWayBro
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I'm just leaving this here because this is a fantastic game. Most people here leaving 0's probably haven't even played the game, and are just **** on the game because its Kojima.
  33. petrokloss
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game this year. Kojima was able to make a vivid masterpiece. Not in one game has it been so interesting to travel. The feeling of a long journey, incredibly realistic transmitted. Plus, a whole bunch of mechanics and a terrific plot have been twisted.… Expand
  34. JustMrFox
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The baby is neither alive or dead. The game play is just phantom pain with a new fresh face and not much different… Expand
  35. AlexOpr85
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Desde su historia, gameplay, diseño de personajes, narrativa, gráficos y demás componentes lo hacen una pieza sublime de juego, nunca se vendió como algo más de lo que se muestran en el juego final con un gratificante resultado. Muchos
  36. A_Rocknrolla
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing experience! The game is comparable to a movie from the Cannes film festival. Kojima is a genius!!!
  37. Jaydos96mate
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Mechanically rich kojima title with no **** concessions, I didn't love all of it and that's what I truly enjoyed about it, just a whole lot of resources devoted to a pure vision, some of this **** makes no sense, some of the emotional beats don't come off and some of the jokes don't land but they made it anyway and that has left me properly entertained
  38. vfragos
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    What a game...give it a chance and you change your mind. A fresh air in the action, adventure, open world genre.
  39. Cisco1985
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Miglior gioco dell'anno, senza alcun dubbio. Altro che simulatore di camminate.
  40. Tylerof
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Whilst giving the game a 10 i am fully aware that the game is definitely not for everyone, and to some it may just be a walking sim. I feel alot of the reason people think that is because sony had marketed this game as an action 3rd person shooter. THIS IS NOT AT ALL WHAT THIS GAME IS, do not go into this expecting a game like metal gear or a fast paced game this game is very slow and veryWhilst giving the game a 10 i am fully aware that the game is definitely not for everyone, and to some it may just be a walking sim. I feel alot of the reason people think that is because sony had marketed this game as an action 3rd person shooter. THIS IS NOT AT ALL WHAT THIS GAME IS, do not go into this expecting a game like metal gear or a fast paced game this game is very slow and very very story and atmosphere driven its genre is hard to explain and with the multiplayer aspects of this game it feels unique and great to me. That being said try to borrow it from a friend to find out wether or not its for you… Expand
  41. Fearsxt
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Juego de nicho para un publico muy minoritario o muy fan de kojima. Buenos graficos, pero jugabilidad algo extraña y demasiado repetitiva.
    El marketing y la prensa alrededor de Sony y Kojima han vendido este juego al gran público como juegazo sabiendo que realmente no va a gustar ni al 5%. Un sacaperras vamos.....
    Si este juego lo hubiera hecho cualquier otro desarrollador que no se    Juego de nicho para un publico muy minoritario o muy fan de kojima. Buenos graficos, pero jugabilidad algo extraña y demasiado repetitiva.
    El marketing y la prensa alrededor de Sony y Kojima han vendido este juego al gran público como juegazo sabiendo que realmente no va a gustar ni al 5%. Un sacaperras vamos.....
    Si este juego lo hubiera hecho cualquier otro desarrollador que no se apellide Kojima, nadie se fijaria en él y su nota no pasaría del 3.    … Expand
  42. SMP
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  43. frosttood12
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Estou esperando o meu jogo chegar , não quero ver youtube sobre detonado nem análise nem nota .....porque sei que fazer jogo da muito trabalho, net esta tendo muito Maria vai com as outras ....bora pessoas que gostam de jogar ....independente de plataforma
  44. ApexCryptLord
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game, The scale of this game is amazing and the game makes you extremly interested in the story because its so weird.
  45. Bishamon
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    The game Death Stranding has its advantages, it is a graphic component prescribed by lore, and unusual mechanics associated with the child, although the latter can be annoying. But unfortunately in this game, for me there were more minuses than pluses. The gameplay in the game is quite boring, an empty world, maybe it should have been filled with buildings of other players, but there areThe game Death Stranding has its advantages, it is a graphic component prescribed by lore, and unusual mechanics associated with the child, although the latter can be annoying. But unfortunately in this game, for me there were more minuses than pluses. The gameplay in the game is quite boring, an empty world, maybe it should have been filled with buildings of other players, but there are not enough of them. Too many accents on Norman himself, and his inguinal part. The vehicles in the game are terrible. Also, the movement of Norman himself leaves much to be desired, sometimes he easily rolls and climbs up stones that are high, despite the fact that you have a heavy load behind you, and sometimes he falls where you shouldn't, although you have nothing behind.Stumbles out of nowhere.This review turned out to be too long, and I will say lastly that the game has many more minuses, which upset me. But I'm glad that I did not have to buy this game, I was able to play with the help of my friend. Because I would prefer to return the money for it, but after 13 hours of the game, nobody will return them to you.… Expand
  46. Raizan-zero
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Played 6 hours so far and I am absolutely loving it , the gameplay loop can be very addicting, the story is great and engaging and the game has very nice polish to it. It feels like something new and fresh altogether and the aspects involved about the MSG series are still here and improved upon.
    Yes you have a lot of walking to do and have to manage you balance but it's pretty rewarding    Played 6 hours so far and I am absolutely loving it , the gameplay loop can be very addicting, the story is great and engaging and the game has very nice polish to it. It feels like something new and fresh altogether and the aspects involved about the MSG series are still here and improved upon.
    Yes you have a lot of walking to do and have to manage you balance but it's pretty rewarding figuring out ways to traverse the landscape and get to your destination safely and securely and it's always nice to see another player has left something to help you which in turn will make you want to do something nice for other players.
    , Ignore all the people who are clearly review bombing a game they haven't played or have any intention of playing. Pros
    Great Story Feels Fresh and New
    Tight Gameplay Mechanics
    Deep underlying theme
    Interesting take on social systen

    Cons
    Not for everyone Can become tedious if you lack imagination and wonder.
    More combat would of been great playing    … Expand
  47. Fumaden
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This one of the best games you can get! All these 0,1,2,3 /10 scores you see are just pathetic trolling. Graphics and ost is just awesome and gameplay mechanics is top shelf.
  48. FefeDoppio
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Fk the review bombers(most of them actually just created their account to review bomb or are xbox/switch fanboys), this game is epic. If you want a nice slow paced story driven game, look no where else.
  49. Pato_Chucrut
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Soy fan del trabajo de Kojima desde Metal Gear Solid de PSX. Su nombre estará irremediablemente unido al éxito de esta franquicia. Después de ver los primeros trailers esperaba un juego similar a su anterior trabajo pero con nuevas mecánicas apoyadas sobre el nuevo universo creado para el juego.

    Nada más lejos de la realidad, ya que la filosofía del juego se aleja totalmente de la    Soy fan del trabajo de Kojima desde Metal Gear Solid de PSX. Su nombre estará irremediablemente unido al éxito de esta franquicia. Después de ver los primeros trailers esperaba un juego similar a su anterior trabajo pero con nuevas mecánicas apoyadas sobre el nuevo universo creado para el juego.

    Nada más lejos de la realidad, ya que la filosofía del juego se aleja totalmente de la acción y los momentos en que aparece son demasiado simples y repetitivos.

    La variedad de misiones brilla por su ausencia, y ese camino de introspección y unión con la comunidad no son suficientes para enganchar. El impacto gráfico se diluye a lo largo de las horas y la progresión como jugador se pierde, Sam obtiene mejoras que aumentan sus estadísticas pero no aportan nada al gameplay. Un mundo precioso, aunque desierto y totalmente desaprovechado.

    Por desgracia, su original premisa termina siendo su principal "carga".    … Expand
  50. Man1ac
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This is just boring game, i wait so much More.
    I hope kojima focus only on movie now on.
  51. Danda_93
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Siate lungimiranti! Questo è forse il primo vero tentativo di "gioco d'autore" con una copertura mediatica così importante. Apprezzate che qualcuno abbia qualcosa da dire, ogni tanto.
  52. Thndrz24
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    people that give scores below 6 are brainless, all great game have repetitive gameplay and say this game boring go back to ur BR **** games or sport game crybaby. i give it 10 because of u crybaby trying to ruin this review by giving 0 to under 6 on this game, or maybe u just xbox owner that complaint on this game are not coming to ur platform, shame on u. Even Zelda BOTW the witcher Godpeople that give scores below 6 are brainless, all great game have repetitive gameplay and say this game boring go back to ur BR **** games or sport game crybaby. i give it 10 because of u crybaby trying to ruin this review by giving 0 to under 6 on this game, or maybe u just xbox owner that complaint on this game are not coming to ur platform, shame on u. Even Zelda BOTW the witcher God of War etc had repetitive gameplay. they great game but every game had flaw… Expand
  53. JinhoPepino
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    After 5 hours playing to Death Stranding, I can't play anymore. This game is too bored, if you want a challenge or be fun, this game is not for you. If you want enjoy a cinematic experience, you want to relax and watch a lot of cinematics, may be you may enjoy Death Stranding.
  54. MarcG420
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Stupid review bombers from many of the previous ratings likely haven’t even played the game. It really is excellent despite what the trolls would have you believe.
  55. Gattioni
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    There is something in the game that makes you return each time. Kind of magic
  56. caminem
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I feel sorry for all the trolls voting 0 on this. Unfortunately, art is very subjective and this masterpiece is way ahead of our times. Kojima is a f***** genius and 12 year old Fortnite players cannot fully comprehend the majestic work that he’s just delivered!
  57. TreeGekko
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Walking simulator need i say more? The core of the game is fetch quests and mashing the shoulder buttons to rebalance yourself as you make you way over harsh terrain
  58. PUNGENT
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Shame on the people review bombing this game. Honestly disgusting how the gaming community is .. now about "Death Stranding". First off. Such a damn good game. has its faults. very slow paced, long extensive cutscenes, and likes to take its time in terms of gameplay, but luckily I enjoy that and I hope you can give it a chance as well. It bleeds character and charm like no other game IShame on the people review bombing this game. Honestly disgusting how the gaming community is .. now about "Death Stranding". First off. Such a damn good game. has its faults. very slow paced, long extensive cutscenes, and likes to take its time in terms of gameplay, but luckily I enjoy that and I hope you can give it a chance as well. It bleeds character and charm like no other game I have every played. If you didnt enjoy RDR2s approach to realism you may certainly not like this. But if you did you are in for a treat here. You really do feel the struggle sam and the UCA go through even when it can be a bit of a slug it keeps pulling me back into to deliver one last package. highly recommend everyone try this game at least once, it really is something breathtaking at times. I can see how people may be turned off as I was at first, but just give it a go, I think you will seriously enjoy it. Every game has its faults and you cant bash someone for trying something totally new and innovative. 10/10 passed my expectations with flying colors and I cant wait to see where this journey continues.… Expand
  59. teivaz
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    12 из 10, гениально, Кодзима гений, Ридус гений Мадс Никильсон бог, Гениально гентиально гениально
  60. Bryanjrs
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    I played 20+ hours and i really enjoy it till now, it's refreshing, something different.
    It can be boring to walk the whole time but you know that's the only thing that i didn't enjoy super much.
  61. Thedudes
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Just try it yourself, stop listening to bad or good reviews... i thinks its something you should experience and not copy pasting someone elses opinion
  62. Jesster37
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Captivating and immersing. Tense and strange. A game where you sit down and 3 hrs have passed in 15 mins. Not a game that is fueled with action, a game where you get lost in a complex story and its strange post apocalyptic world. The game isn't fun, but the game incredible and unique. One of a kind for game buffs and movie buffs.

    Definitely aimed for the more mature audience as some    Captivating and immersing. Tense and strange. A game where you sit down and 3 hrs have passed in 15 mins. Not a game that is fueled with action, a game where you get lost in a complex story and its strange post apocalyptic world. The game isn't fun, but the game incredible and unique. One of a kind for game buffs and movie buffs.

    Definitely aimed for the more mature audience as some youngsters will find the game a massive slog compared to the flurry of Fortnite, COD and Avengers franchise.
    Blade Runner, Ridley Scott, and other complex sci-fi fans will adore this game in some way or another.    … Expand
  63. BandarTS
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece without a doubt, but it’s not for everyone. I hate that it’s getting review bombed by Fortnite and COD players.
  64. RobbD
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    I even signed up for a review! I was really looking forward to this game. BUT this is just a walking simulator, created to view cutscenes than lovers of ornate stories will like. This game is wasting your time and belittling your intelligence.
  65. NouNou
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    The most confusing pile of **** released this year, combined with the most trudging filler content I have ever seen in a high-budget title. Seriously, don't play this.
  66. JuFish
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Ожидания были великие, разгон был огромный, а получили, как будто, инди выссер на Альфа версии, вот какие впечатления, пусто, скучно, где контент? Сюжет на слабую троечку. Но общие ощущения ниже нуля просто.
  67. GolDAce
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is fantastic , the game play is relaxing and wiredly fun. I hats the type of quests that like get to point A to B in any other game, but in this one i really had fun bulding and helping other delver thir lost cargo , the bosses are the best and the 6.4 avrage are just haters who think they are funny . Great game.… Expand
  68. Kantorek
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely genius! Only a really intellectual person can understand the whole point of the game.
  69. barbarian-95
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Why do you think this game is not for everyone? For whom? For the "chosen ones"?
    I spent my money and my TIME on bland gameplay and pathos pseudo-intellectual videos. Kojima does not respect the time of players, preferring "self-expression." He deserves zero points.
  70. Fishend
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Кодзима гений, хоть и сумасшедший)))
    А игра реально как глоток свежего воздуха!
  71. TheWarriorHun
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Perfect game
  72. Noctelus
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like the game but doesn't give any indication that fragile is in my private room so i waste time with a nuke on my back. good job.… Expand
  73. Rann
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Simply a masterpiece, there's no need to say or know anything else, which would only ruin your experience by taking away the pleasure of discovery
  74. Handheld_Gamer
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its not a game, its a trailer (Movie)!! No gameplay, its a movie!!.. I was expecting a game with an amazing story and good gameplay for a AAA game.. But the story was not that good and what a bad ending!! I am disappointing..… Expand
  75. Gabrigamer720
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desth stranding es una obra de arte de Kojima es un género q a pocos les va a gustar pero su banda sonora es bestial y las horas de juego se pasan volando… Expand
  76. Rimpe
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Game is visually really good and the story is great. DS is like a mix of a video game and a movie.
  77. Diopoliu
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    A real assessment of a game for a metacritic should be 4 points, but not less than 6.7 Bots will win 10 points each. The game sucks! Tedious without normal gameplay. Just a Kurer simulator
  78. Abacheese
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Unlike anything we've ever seen, it's basically lit. Kojumbo did it again !
  79. Pepe4kHD
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Solo hay cinemáticas, como todos los juegos de CucarachaStation. Una vergüenza para la industria del videojuego. El poco gameplay que tiene es aburridísimo, tan solo trata de andar y andar. Le pongo un 0 para contrarrestar los dieses, ya que solo son notas falsas de fan boys de Kojima y CucarachaStation que tan solo quieren que sus juegos tengan las mejores notas cuando ni si quiera seSolo hay cinemáticas, como todos los juegos de CucarachaStation. Una vergüenza para la industria del videojuego. El poco gameplay que tiene es aburridísimo, tan solo trata de andar y andar. Le pongo un 0 para contrarrestar los dieses, ya que solo son notas falsas de fan boys de Kojima y CucarachaStation que tan solo quieren que sus juegos tengan las mejores notas cuando ni si quiera se podría decir que son juegos, sino cinemáticas tras cinemáticas. Da vergüenza tan solo pensarlo...… Expand
  80. MarkusChiief
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    The trailers for this game sold me the idea of something awesome, like a spiritual succesor to Metal Gear....
    12 hours on this "game"... and is all about walking and delivering all those packages...
    Clumsy mechanics... same repetitive action... fights or action sequences are extremely infrequent... It doesn't give me any excitement to keep playing. The graphics are nice, and the story    The trailers for this game sold me the idea of something awesome, like a spiritual succesor to Metal Gear....
    12 hours on this "game"... and is all about walking and delivering all those packages...
    Clumsy mechanics... same repetitive action... fights or action sequences are extremely infrequent... It doesn't give me any excitement to keep playing. The graphics are nice, and the story seems interesting at best... but that's as far as good things go.
    For me is a total waste of money that I could have saved for some better game.    … Expand
  81. MagasTheKing
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Предисловие для понимания:
    - Не понимаю почему Кодзима Гений, не являлся ранее и не являюсь сейчас его фанатом или фанатом его игр;
    - Ожиданий от Death Stranding не было, даже не все трейлеры смотрел. Теперь по игре, БЕЗ СПОЙЛЕРОВ: - Благодаря актерам, персонажи воспринимаются ярче и интереснее; - Хорошие диалоги, которые можно слушать и в которые можно вникать; - Потрясающий    Предисловие для понимания:
    - Не понимаю почему Кодзима Гений, не являлся ранее и не являюсь сейчас его фанатом или фанатом его игр;
    - Ожиданий от Death Stranding не было, даже не все трейлеры смотрел.

    Теперь по игре, БЕЗ СПОЙЛЕРОВ:
    - Благодаря актерам, персонажи воспринимаются ярче и интереснее;
    - Хорошие диалоги, которые можно слушать и в которые можно вникать;
    - Потрясающий саундтрек, красивая графика, как следствие всего этого - хорошая атмосфера.
    Все механики в игре, даже самые простые - очень приятные. Играть действительно ПРИЯТНО и интересно. Почему? Потому что это новый игровой опыт, новый игровая вселенная, новый продукт, когда вокруг одни конвейеры в одинаковых вселенных.

    Это не Uncharted, CoD или Ведьмак. Здесь свой ритм - "вертолеты не взрываются", барделей нет. Что то похожее есть в симуляторах и стратегиях (ETS, ATS и, к примеру, Cities Skylines) - геймлей разменный, даже медитативный и залипательный. Можно понять бомбление у некоторых, но кто виноват что игра не совпала с их ожиданиями?

    Как вот ты думаешь, можно ли назвать Death Stranding - блюдом в ресторане высокой кухни, которое не понравится любителям фастуфуда WoT, CoD, PuBG, Fifa, NFS, Assasin Creed, Far Cry и так далее? Я думаю можно. Это ДРУГАЯ игра. И очень хорошо, что сейчас игроделы могут делать РАЗНЫЕ игры - на любой вкус и цвет.

    ИТОГО: глоток свежего воздуха, который скрасит серые дни осени и начало приближающейся зимы.
    ПОКУПАТЬ, когда - когда ищешь новый игровой опыт, когда любишь новые миры, когда готов к экспериментам.

    Зы
    Про фастфуд не хочу никого принизить, ни в коем случае. Я играл в WoT, сейчас надоело, играю в пабг) в этом году взял PES... То есть тоже потребляю игровой фастфуд. Ведь мы допускаем, что книги и фильмы должны быть разные и сравнивать артхаус с блокбастером Марвел - глупо же, а с играми? Мне 33 года, я играл в первую калду, бэд компани, нфс и так далее. И с тех лет ничего особо не поменялось - я не про графику. Шутеры, гоночки, стратегии, симуляторы... Поэтому что то новое - это классно для меня и для тебя, надеюсь. Кстати, может это игра для уставших старперов?    … Expand
  82. Austin87
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game with interesting unusual gameplay and plot! Absolutely not boring, do not believe false negative reviews.
  83. thisseatofmars
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I love video games. I love learning how to interact with the little worlds people have conjured up and crafted with love and computer magic. I open with that statement because people were offended when Roger Ebert said that video games aren’t art. Honestly, I’m still not sure if video games are art or not, but Death Stranding is a game that *tries* to be art, but trips, constantly, muchI love video games. I love learning how to interact with the little worlds people have conjured up and crafted with love and computer magic. I open with that statement because people were offended when Roger Ebert said that video games aren’t art. Honestly, I’m still not sure if video games are art or not, but Death Stranding is a game that *tries* to be art, but trips, constantly, much like Norman Reedus’s character in Death Stranding. The term “video games” has the term “games” in it; naturally, they’re meant to be fun. Death Stranding is not fun. In trying to be grand, the minute-to-minute gameplay is dry and dull as bleached bones. Death Stranding is annoying for many reasons, but perhaps chiefly is how it does not respect your time.

    Hideo Kojima garnered a lot of praise for his work on the Metal Gear series, as well as a lot of sympathy for his falling out with Konami, publisher of MGS. I remember reading about the drama when it was transpiring and it looks like a large part of the friction between Kojima and Konami was Konami refusing to indulge Hideo Kojima. Kojima refers to himself as “God” in games like MGS:PW; his opinion of himself is annoyingly, terribly, and of course falsely high. Here’s the rub, though: teams and teams of people assembled the Metal Gear Solid games. People who left Konami have made statements like Kojima is “not actually a writer.” Think of it like Matt Groening and The Simpsons: Groening is often attributed to 100% of the success of the show, but he’s only the creator. Many of the actual great episodes were written by scores of people like John Swartzwelder, and teams of people fleshed out and developed the cast of the show. Groening’s direct involvement is thin.

    Death Stranding is boring, terribly so. I’ve seen YT comments describe this game as “Fetch Quest: The Game,” and I’m inclined to agree. Death Stranding layers systems on top of other systems, but the game never becomes fun: it becomes a gigantic list of menus. Micromanagement doesn’t describe it, it’s nano-management (nano being the prefix smaller than micro: if you didn’t know that, huh, taught you something new today.)

    An attempt to mix up the dull grind of making deliveries and navigating endless seas of lists with tiny white boxy font are encounters with “beached things,” or BT’s, as they’re abbreviated. Now, ostensibly, these sound great on paper. Tense stealth sections where you must navigate a safe path between spooky ghosts. Even the name, “beached things,” sounds cool. But after the second time, every encounter with the BT’s becomes a chore. The BT’s aren’t cool or interesting looking; they’re just black shapes hanging in the air, and, if one of them grabs you, you lose a lot of your cargo, are whirled about the map, to lazily outrun a slow-moving tar creature. It. Is. A. Grind.

    Not only that, but the baby crying through the @#$& controller adds to the tedium. Human beings are programmed to react to the sound of a baby crying. It’s part of our survival mechanism: babies crying pierces us worse than any alarm. So, while you’re busy trying to deal with the BS systems that Kojima should have left on the cutting room floor, you also have to endure the sound of a baby shrieking through your controller’s very loud, very gratingly poor speaker. Who thought this was a good idea?

    Much of the plot is not dumb, not stupid, but *ridiculous.* For example, there are factions of men that live out in the wilderness called MULEs who will attack Norman Reedus’s character for an opportunity to steal the cargo Reedus is trying to deliver. Why? Just to deliver themselves for, and get this: the rush of making the delivery. Yes, really. This raises so many questions. If it’s the end of the world and porters are in high demand, wouldn’t it be better for the MULEs to live close to cities, where they’d be venerated like Reedus’s character instead of living alone out in the middle of nowhere? Would you really risk life and limb just to steal a parcel to make a delivery, which was already en route to being delivered? Would you really isolate yourself from the remains of civilization to live the life of an outlaw, but instead of being an outlaw (stealing, killing, forming a roving gang) you stole packages from lone travellers just to deliver the packages yourself? (Do you see now why I describe Kojima as self-indulgent? I don’t know what to make of Konami, but Kojima really comes off as the type that needs a firm hand.)    … Expand
  84. Tacktful
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a shooter. Not a stealth game. Don't go in expecting anything like MGS, and prepare to have game mechanics unlike most other games you've played. If you like the Matrix Reloaded for its exposition and ideas, if you like science fiction literature, if you like meta-narratives and playing with conventions, if you want to play a game that makes you do things differently to other games, not more of the same,then you may just love this. Watch the trailers with lots of walking. If this appeals,then this is the game for you. Me,I'm loving it.… Expand
  85. Pepe4k
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Solo hay cinemáticas, como todos los juegos de CucarachaStation. Una vergüenza para la industria del videojuego. El poco gameplay que tiene es aburridísimo, tan solo trata de andar y andar. Le pongo un 0 para contrarrestar los dieses, ya que solo son notas falsas de fan boys de Kojima y CucarachaStation que tan solo quieren que sus juegos tengan las mejores notas cuando ni si quiera seSolo hay cinemáticas, como todos los juegos de CucarachaStation. Una vergüenza para la industria del videojuego. El poco gameplay que tiene es aburridísimo, tan solo trata de andar y andar. Le pongo un 0 para contrarrestar los dieses, ya que solo son notas falsas de fan boys de Kojima y CucarachaStation que tan solo quieren que sus juegos tengan las mejores notas cuando ni si quiera se podría decir que son juegos, sino cinemáticas tras cinemáticas. Da vergüenza tan solo pensarlo...… Expand
  86. DDJT
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, I find myself just admiring the environment for hours. Paving the road to the ps5.
  87. jeffreysobchak
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Real art is always divisive. And inspired by Kubrick, Tarkovsky and a much needed connection amongst people, Kojima has created what is probably his greatest masterpiece so far. An action packed walking simulator, where walking is actually fun and challenging. Never have i felt so alone roaming an open world, so at peace and so scared when the bt's or mules come for my life/cargo. TheReal art is always divisive. And inspired by Kubrick, Tarkovsky and a much needed connection amongst people, Kojima has created what is probably his greatest masterpiece so far. An action packed walking simulator, where walking is actually fun and challenging. Never have i felt so alone roaming an open world, so at peace and so scared when the bt's or mules come for my life/cargo. The cutscenes are top notch, not only in graphics but their framed as if by a master crafter such as Roger Deakings, the acting superb, it's the best looking game ever and in a world where capitalism suffocates every art form into submission and turns it into easily digested crap such as 'The Joker', 'Days gone' or Last of Us, along comes Kojima and Death Stranding showing us what could really be possible with triple A game, if only producers were willing to risk making one less million or two. A must have :)… Expand
  88. AlexOsteo
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The most beautiful game I have seen now. It mixes perfectly action / adventure and poetry.
  89. raducojocaru
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    i cannot believe what sheet this fake genius has done here. Not worth the money one bit.
  90. cAcTuSs
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    TRASH,the UI is the biggest flaw in this game
    assssssssssssssssssssssssssssaaaaaa
  91. Geminus89
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everybody you need to appreciate art and feel it's deep meaning.
  92. Kritsuwan
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The delivery system is only a linkable tool connecting issues throughout the game's story, liked an railway which delivers passengers(players) from the starting point till the end. Kojima is liked a movie creator but he created it in the form of video game. If you want to play an action game and you usually skip the conversation dialogues, please pass out this game. If you want to diveThe delivery system is only a linkable tool connecting issues throughout the game's story, liked an railway which delivers passengers(players) from the starting point till the end. Kojima is liked a movie creator but he created it in the form of video game. If you want to play an action game and you usually skip the conversation dialogues, please pass out this game. If you want to dive into the future world with epic stories, do not be hesitated buying it.… Expand
  93. Shadow_LR
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Its a game for open mind players, a masterpiece that this generation needs to play to understand the value of helping each other, instead of fighting to show who is above.
  94. shrimptub
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Love it. Has everything I love about video games. The only thing I could live without is the soundtrack.
  95. RafaTeddy
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Jogo muito bom, porém não é para o público que busca uma ação frenética .
    O enredo e história do game te prende querendo saber o que acontece mais para frente do game
  96. Dirtfoggy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Фантастическая игра,после 2 часов игры пришло осознание того,как к ней надо относиться и я понял,что это лучшая игра 2019 года
  97. nooc
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    grow up (like videogames did), stop the mimimi and start to recognize the beauty of real art. or continue playing CoD.
  98. PewPew_GameOver
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Freakin Amazing!!! This is a masterpiece of a game, went in very negative and skeptical of DS, BUT a BIG...BUT, this is truly a game to behold. It won me over. Haven't been this emerged in a game since Dark souls 3 and Sekiro.
  99. hamerlessboy
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a game that has broken stereotypes! The main character of the game is not just a courier! He is a Savior Hero for humanity! When you understand all the ideas of developers and ENT games, then Death Stranding becomes really a brilliant game!
  100. Marcthing
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Una obra maestra no apta para entes unicelulares, algunos lo tacharan de bizarrada, pero tampoco fue comprendido en su dia el Quijote
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#33 Best 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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