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  1. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure. I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package.
    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure.

    I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package. I feel like none of it would work without the other and it all just falls together seemlessly to create this amazing immersive world that you, and other real life people like you, are pushing through in order to see it to the end. I am legit having a blast playing this game. Be a lot cooler if other people could "get it" but that's the thing about people... We're all different.

    For anyone serious, and I mean "serious," into gaming. This thing is a fn milestone. For most... It's probably really cool to look at and boring as hell.

    I love it.

    ...and before it's "damn man, you must REALLY but up on Kojimas nuts."

    I don't love the game because its Kojima.
    I love Kojima because he made the game. (and many others)

    Being someone who's been gaming since i was 1-2 y/o (still have my 2600 in the closet) 37 now...
    Its a milestone, thats the most appropriate word i can think of atm. And yes, im having a blast.. so i guess that means its "fun."

    I think there's a lot who consider Kojima = Metal Gear and expected Metal Gear not really understanding Kojima at all. And while I can dig some MG, and would love something in the vein of it.. I'm more than glad he finally created something he wanted to create vs something a studio made him create. There's a reason Konami wanted Hideo to create more MG games... the general populous loved them. This is not a "general populous" game. I feel like Sony could be taking a hit off this. I just saw all the review bombs on this site before "spell checking" and I just want to thank them (SONY) for letting a true mind show what he's capable of with the digital medium. This is something that RARELY is allowed to happen and if this doesn't prove that Sony, at least at some point in their chain, cares about the gaming medium and pushing it forward, then I don't know what else they could possibly do. Make more shooty shooty/hacky slashy games i guess... the same things we've been playing for the past 20 some odd years. People buy those.
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  2. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра с интересным сюжетом, отличной графикой и необычным мультиплеером. Кодзима оправдал все ожидания.
  3. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Definitely not for everyone. But the mechanics, story, graphics are amazing. I got hooked from the beginning and been playing for 10 hrs straight. For me is a masterpiece.
  4. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Firstly I have to say the review bombing going on is just pathetic. From both ends of the spectrum. Secondly, I find this game to be a breath of fresh air to the video gaming industry. And yes before people try to call me out, I’ve played around the first 12 hours or so. Just enough to be able to make a decent review. I’m not going to even bother going into an in depth review because itFirstly I have to say the review bombing going on is just pathetic. From both ends of the spectrum. Secondly, I find this game to be a breath of fresh air to the video gaming industry. And yes before people try to call me out, I’ve played around the first 12 hours or so. Just enough to be able to make a decent review. I’m not going to even bother going into an in depth review because it obviously doesn’t matter anymore. The only reason I’m giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is because those BT’s are giving me nightmares... Expand
  5. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I am only 6 hours into the experiance but I'm having a blast playing death stranding. I can understand why some people do not enjoy the core gameplay loop but I've been having nothing but fun with it. Just the simple task of finding someone's lost cargo and taking it to its desired location gives an awesome sense of accomplishment. This game isn't for everyone but it certainly is for me!
  6. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    10/10 great game, but some fool cannot understand it, so keep play your trash game and dont make me sick.
  7. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I honestly thought, because of all the mixed and horrible reviews, I was going to have mixed opinions of it. Oh my god it has surpassed even my expectations, that were already high! The first 10 hours critics were complaining about, I found very fun. Yeah they are fetch quests, but I never had so much fun doing a fetch quest! The whole balance and cargo configuration is definitely gameI honestly thought, because of all the mixed and horrible reviews, I was going to have mixed opinions of it. Oh my god it has surpassed even my expectations, that were already high! The first 10 hours critics were complaining about, I found very fun. Yeah they are fetch quests, but I never had so much fun doing a fetch quest! The whole balance and cargo configuration is definitely game changing. I can feel the new genre Kojima was talking about. This is not a simple "walking simulator", it is an engaging, terrifying, beautiful and emotional experience. It is a refined Kojima game, at its best. I got the same feeling I did when I first played MGS back on the PlayStation, Where as that was a stealth game, this is a delivery game. However, where MGS stealth was straight forward, DS is so much deeper in gameplay. It i amazing how reactive the terrain is to Sam. I could really feel all of the obstacles you have to traverse through. The sound is amazing, and very creepy. The music is very serene and touching, matching the story very well. You can really tell that a lot of effort was put into the sound and music of this game. While people say it is a boring slow paced game, they are probably used to hyper fast games like Fortnite or Overwatch. I say this because I felt the pacing was perfect. You were given time to get used to the mechanics, and explore the world that is simply breath taking. There was lots of story and rest in between, and going to Sam's room always felt meaningful and welcome, after a long journey. This has been a needed breath of fresh air, as games have become the boring same old crap, that I feel like I have played the same game over and over. This gives me hope, that if successful, will inspire more triple A titles to take a chance on something new. The only downside I could say that exists, is that we are going to have to wait at least 3 or 4 more years for a sequel..... I really hope they release some DLC story content that fills in that gap. I am a Kojima fan boy, through and through, but I was still worried in the end that it would not live up to the hype. For me, it did that at the very least. Expand
  8. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Maybe it’s me but I deadset don’t understand why so many people are not fans of the game.

    It’s cinematically beautiful, has an incredibly immersive storyline and is quintessentially Kojima!
  9. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of
    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of showing 'the nature of humankind in the internet' or perhaps he had no idea how to fit his grandious ideas into video game medium or perhaps the tedious and grind walk is part of the stupid theme players must endure or perhaps in months ahead he'll surprise us by showing cities and tall buildings in game made by people working and connecting together as a final product. Whatever the case, the gameplay is pure trash.

    40+ hours of monotonous labor is an insult to players time. Convoluted storytelling filled with plotholes big enough you can put an entire America yet the fanboys defend it as 'story for thinkers' or shout 'go back to PUBG'. Neon Genesis or Satoshi Kon's works tells a complicated story better with little to no overlapping themes or troubled pacing.

    I feel bad for other developers out there trying to put a new concept but didn't receive any accolades. I hope this game sells bad as a hard slap on the face to narcisstic egomaniac Kojima as a reality check. He's not good at all.
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  10. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I didn't play the game yet. But I have the same reasons that people who gives 0. So it's enough
  11. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Un excellent jeu qui se démarque des autres une histoire pour l’instant captivante, une mise en scène génial la bande-son super franchement pour l’instant c’est un grand sans-faute mais cependant ce n’est pas un jeu fait pour tout le monde notamment à cause de son gameplay mais qui vaut le coup d’œil.
  12. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is simply the most beautiful game I've ever played and for me it's not boring at all.
  13. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love it has 50% Metal gear dna and i don't see what's bad in the game i mean good story graphics and even physics so that's it all it takes to have a 10/10 rating
  14. Nov 9, 2019
    8
    And......surprise, surprise the game is getting review bombed by a bunch of man babies. Get a life losers. While this game isn't Metal Gear 6 it isn't the disaster the empty headed are saying it is. It's something completely new and challenging. It's weird, it's beautiful, sometimes confusing but totally Kojima and yes...it's worthwhile.
  15. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip ofOne of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip of my chair in these intense BT encounters and the true sense of relaxing once you manage to get passed them and get greeted by graphicly gorgeous looking landscapes, living in iceland myself I can really recognise where Kojima got his inspirarion from and at times looks really close to the real thing. If you are the kind of player that likes immersion, desolation, and an end-of-time setting that isn't so much combat oriented and can take a moment to stand still and enjoy a view then this is a must buy! Expand
  16. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Симулятор ходьбы созданный для просмотра кат сцен.
  17. Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Lots of boring moments, tedious game, wasted space, is a movie divided into a large piece of clips without connection between them
  18. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Специфическая, но не понимаю хейта.
  19. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    A game of **** and frustration of the year. There are no words. Simulator kurera, monotonous gameplay. Kojima what are you doing ****
  20. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is breathtaking with its scenery and the setting from the very start is one of the most interesting worlds I’ve played in, if you want an easy ride then you’ll probably rate this a low score because people don’t like to actually try with games but if you like a challenge and a brain using game then you will love the gameplay thoroughly and get the most out of what it has to offer
  21. Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Tres decu jeux moyen , graphiquement propre mais c'est pas non plus execptionnel comme nous l'on vendu la presse videoludique .
  22. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Странный игровой опыт, странная игра. Много рутины, ещё больше деталей и механик. Замечательное исполнение в своей задумке, пускай она не придется каждому по душе, но пустой её не назвать, даже если кажется, что ничего не происходит... вы все равно учитесь, словно влезли в шкуру. Никакого отторжения, все идёт так, как и должно. Вам действительно дали палку и верёвку, а вы должны думать,Странный игровой опыт, странная игра. Много рутины, ещё больше деталей и механик. Замечательное исполнение в своей задумке, пускай она не придется каждому по душе, но пустой её не назвать, даже если кажется, что ничего не происходит... вы все равно учитесь, словно влезли в шкуру. Никакого отторжения, все идёт так, как и должно. Вам действительно дали палку и верёвку, а вы должны думать, что с ними делать и как их использовать. Может быть, это не игра в том смысле каким их привыкли считать, но это не нечто меньшее. Очень доволен.
    Strange experience, strange game. A little routine with a lot of mechanics. Awesome in details, great in story
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  23. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego tiene muy buenas cinematicas y la historia parece interesante pero la verdad me quede dormido mientras jugaba. Le he intentado varias veces darle una oportunidad pero me aburro. Expand
  24. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This is a perfect walking simulator that offers no fun whatsoever. People give kojima more credits than he deserves
  25. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Just AMAZING!!! Really great story and awesome gameplay i just love the way i can walk around and be amazed at this beautifull world!
  26. Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Что тут сказать Кодзима прям как Ридли Скотт решил под старость придумать игру о смысле жизни. Складывается ощущение будто пересмотрел аниме Евангелион и решил черпать оттуда вдохновение. А геймплей это треш 80% игры беготня туда сюда и скучные битвы с боссами и нафига было копировать битву с Хиггсом в точности прям как Оцелот против Солида из МГС4Что тут сказать Кодзима прям как Ридли Скотт решил под старость придумать игру о смысле жизни. Складывается ощущение будто пересмотрел аниме Евангелион и решил черпать оттуда вдохновение. А геймплей это треш 80% игры беготня туда сюда и скучные битвы с боссами и нафига было копировать битву с Хиггсом в точности прям как Оцелот против Солида из МГС4
  27. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great passing time.
    Good.! Very sensitive control. Complex game.
    And good Gameplay.
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  28. Nov 9, 2019
    8
    When you look at the profiles of the people who have given the game a "0", you find out that many of them have only 1 review (and rating) in their catalogue. It is also true with some of "10"s (not all of them). It shows how Metacritic has become a battlefield for console wars, fanboys and haters.

    I give this game an 8. I've enjoyed it so far, but to me, it has its own flaws. Its story,
    When you look at the profiles of the people who have given the game a "0", you find out that many of them have only 1 review (and rating) in their catalogue. It is also true with some of "10"s (not all of them). It shows how Metacritic has become a battlefield for console wars, fanboys and haters.

    I give this game an 8. I've enjoyed it so far, but to me, it has its own flaws. Its story, characters, atmosphere and world-building deserve a good score. It's not a game for everyone, especially for people who love fast-paced games. Give it some time, and it will shine its beauty.
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  29. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    ons of mechanics, which are very intuitive to control and working like clock. I was optimistic, but that exceeded all my best expectations. Gameplay loop is so engaging that you literally forget its core is walking. You just need to play it and feel it with your own two hands, because YouTube videos don’t convey even the 10% of its fun.
  30. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I was waiting for a hit, but got a tedious game with a monotonous plot. Everyone shouted a kojima genius ... Shouted. If not a loyal Kojima fan, then the game received 4 points in total for metacritic
  31. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    13 часов в DS, полет отличный. Игра в 10 раз эпичнее ощущается, когда проходишь собственноручно.
  32. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic, and I'll thoroughly explain why I think so.

    Death stranding is a weird mess of exposition, and it works exactly as it should. The game opens throwing so much at you, it's hard to keep upwith what's going on. If you stick with it, and pay attention, you can quickly find yourself gripped into the story/world. Very creative on the setting and execution of
    This game is absolutely fantastic, and I'll thoroughly explain why I think so.

    Death stranding is a weird mess of exposition, and it works exactly as it should. The game opens throwing so much at you, it's hard to keep upwith what's going on. If you stick with it, and pay attention, you can quickly find yourself gripped into the story/world. Very creative on the setting and execution of story elements.

    The gameplay is definitely different from anything I've seen. Its a large part thought out inventory management, route planning, elements of stealth, and very light action. It really is its own genre of sorts. Very satisfying once you understand what's going on (for me at least).

    This game definitely isn't for everyone, which is why I didn't give it a 10. Its somewhat inaccessible to the impatient gamer. If you like well crafted, cinematic storytelling with smart inventory management, and slow, methodical movement, absolutely pick this up.
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  33. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Set in the US after an event that Kojima thought was novel or interesting but has been done before, and better, in other peoples own world-building projects, this is a game thats all polish and hype with content that is boring as f**k. The fans won't have a bad word said about it however as theyve simple invested too much into by now and have the seasonal ticket for the hype train. At thisSet in the US after an event that Kojima thought was novel or interesting but has been done before, and better, in other peoples own world-building projects, this is a game thats all polish and hype with content that is boring as f**k. The fans won't have a bad word said about it however as theyve simple invested too much into by now and have the seasonal ticket for the hype train. At this point Kojima could make the same monney doing lewd cosplay sets on patreon with these slathering sycophants.

    The game IS pretty but looks nothing like the US and the animations seem... Odd. A more accurate title for the game would be "Inventory Manager: UPS post-apocolypse" but that likely wouldnt sell as many units
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  34. Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Too much promotion,yet,Finally,it seems nothing but walking..it is boring and I want to sleep when i was playing.i would rather watching movie not playing this game.
  35. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love this game so much so far after playing for 16.5 hours. The gameplay is so addictive and immersive. Story seems really good. I can understand why people won’t like the gameplay but I really enjoy it.
    It’s such a breath of fresh air and I’m really glad it has lived up to my hype. (This is my first Hideo Kojima game)
  36. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This game has So much realism put in it that it could be a simulator. There Are also So many features that only add to the realism. And for me the game is fun. The game is evolving the more you continue through the game and Its not always the same...
  37. Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Gráficos insano poderiam ser aproveitados pra melhor jogabilidade, vários aspectos poderiam ser incorporados . Estamos com protagonista herói do walking death sem ao menos ....
  38. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Das Spiel macht so Bock und sieht dabei richtig gut aus. Die ganze Umgebung sieht einfach so gut aus. Das Spielprinzip muss nicht für jeden sein, aber es ist was für mich.
  39. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Unrealistic atmospheric game, worked out to the smallest detail. Addictive in the full program, despite the rather meditative gameplay, but still not many will fit this. From myself I recommend.
  40. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game gives a completely new and incredible experience. Also pleases attention to detail. Designed landscapes, character animation, detail of the world, gameplay. Love the atmosphere and cinematic insertions. Hideo Kojima once again proved to the world that he is a genius!
  41. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Such a refreshing game from the sea of beige games on the market nowadays!!!
  42. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great Game, not for everyone sure. Kojima San reinvented wallk simulator. No one more game can make you happy just for the walking from spot A to spot B.
  43. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Nice game. Kojima is almost genius. Very interesting story. Must deliver more metal!
  44. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. I love this game so much. Awesome Story, awesome Gameplay.
  45. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Unique and beautiful. Not a game for retarded CoD kiddies with a short attention span. A game for true gamers.
  46. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    wow what a great experience. manage to convey a lot of emotions. The music and graphics are excellent. and as for the controls they transmit the effort that the character makes to move through this incredible world.
  47. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    MASTERPIECE! Thanks Kojima for this masterpiece!
  48. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Эта игра выбивается из стандартных шаблонов, по этому она уникальна и крута.
  49. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Всем доброго времени суток. Первое что хочется выделить в этой игре, это замечательный саундтрек, серьезно, он идеально подобран. Это игра не про дикий экшен с нонстоповой динамикой. Эта игра не пытается вечно держать тебя в напряжении. Как было уже показано во многих видео и рассказано во многих обзорах, эта игра про "связи". Так что игрок еще до покупки должен понимать что его ждет. Да,Всем доброго времени суток. Первое что хочется выделить в этой игре, это замечательный саундтрек, серьезно, он идеально подобран. Это игра не про дикий экшен с нонстоповой динамикой. Эта игра не пытается вечно держать тебя в напряжении. Как было уже показано во многих видео и рассказано во многих обзорах, эта игра про "связи". Так что игрок еще до покупки должен понимать что его ждет. Да, это не массовый продукт. Но это отлично сделанная игра, в которой лично я мог расслабиться, наблюдать за интересной историей, интересными персонажами. Я не могу рекомендовать эту игру всем. Но я однозначно могу сказать что все мои ожидания игра оправдала, и я получил то чего ждал. (Отдельно хочу выделить шикарное коллекционное издание, своих денег оно точно стоит) Expand
  50. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitivo y monótono, falto de vida ,mundo bonito pero vacío, bonita banda sonora .Totalmente Olvidable . Expand
  51. Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Imagine you pack your Boy Scout backpack up to the extreme and then decide to walk 20 hrs to a movie theater and watch a movie. Now imagine hiking back another 20 hrs to get back to your home. Congrats you just played Death Stranding. This game is exactly what it is being claimed to be: A cinematic stroll that will bore your cat’s mind as they stare at a human walking...in a video gameImagine you pack your Boy Scout backpack up to the extreme and then decide to walk 20 hrs to a movie theater and watch a movie. Now imagine hiking back another 20 hrs to get back to your home. Congrats you just played Death Stranding. This game is exactly what it is being claimed to be: A cinematic stroll that will bore your cat’s mind as they stare at a human walking...in a video game while they sit lifeless in a chair!

    This is not a game, it’s not even a walking simulator, it’s just a idiots way to pass time, wastefully pushing and mashing buttons on a controller unnecessarily. If you kill yourself on purpose you just sit through another short film that makes you want to poke your eyes out. Don’t even bother to build anything, others have literally put the dumbest stuff in your way, and by others I mean other players, who have also wasted their time. Hopefully they figured out they should warn their friends not to waste their money or time.

    I forced myself to finish this game hoping I saw what the hype was about and was extremely disappointed. Those claiming this to be anything but a boring stroll delivering god knows what to god knows where is either brain dead, damaged, or just simply a fanboy who probably didn’t even play the game. This is not a game of the year anything, this is nothing more than a “irredeemable piece of garbage“ as critic review has already stated!
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  52. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game is not really a 10 more like an 8 or 9 but is not a 0 like the nintendo and xbox kids are saying.
  53. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The game is simply great. It is certainly not for all types of players, but for those who enjoy a great atmosphere, good music and interesting characters with unusual dialogues. Yes, it is not perfect, and sometimes it feels repetitive, but it is compensated by the great development of the story and the great performances of the protagonists.
  54. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A beautiful, addictive game with unusual gameplay. Intriguing story and interesting characters. Asynchronous multiplayer gives a sense of rebuilding the world, gamers can leave objects for others, build bridges and other amenities that others can use and thanks each other.

    You need to plan your trips, take the right equipment, take a reasonable amount of cargo, set the best route, avoid
    A beautiful, addictive game with unusual gameplay. Intriguing story and interesting characters. Asynchronous multiplayer gives a sense of rebuilding the world, gamers can leave objects for others, build bridges and other amenities that others can use and thanks each other.

    You need to plan your trips, take the right equipment, take a reasonable amount of cargo, set the best route, avoid dangers and even choose the right surface to walk on. Fantastic experience.
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  55. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Кодзима создал очередной шедевр, игра не для всех геймплей очень медленный, но при от игры получаешь удовольствие. Одно из самых ярких впечатлений на нынешнем поколении консолей.
  56. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Visto que cualquiera puede puntuar sin acreditar si ha jugado o no al juego, me tomo la libertad de hacer lo mismo.
    Aptended de Steam, aunque creo que les dará igual, estos solo quieren nuestros datos y que entre el mayor número de personas posibles.
  57. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Kojima has done it again. He brings everything from previous games and a compelling deep story and you have a GOTY contender. After the 8hr mark you start unlocking cool weapons!
  58. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    The biggest word that could describe this game for me is "Zen." if you are looking for a game with story, and if you're looking to just puzzle around natural obstacles then its for you. Don't expect an RPG, not an FPS, and not Metal Gear. It is a game meant for you to feel alone and well, a postman in an apocalypse. Just don't get involved if you look to have a rushing sensation whenThe biggest word that could describe this game for me is "Zen." if you are looking for a game with story, and if you're looking to just puzzle around natural obstacles then its for you. Don't expect an RPG, not an FPS, and not Metal Gear. It is a game meant for you to feel alone and well, a postman in an apocalypse. Just don't get involved if you look to have a rushing sensation when playing. You will only get that sensation by choosing to put yourself in those scenarios and then by doing that you will be frustrated because you might've lost some cargo by doing so. Play for more than 10 hours and then make your decision. I have played 11 and I am cool with it so far. I play this game to get away from others and I like the time that I've spent in it. BTW I am not a Kojima fanboy so shutup. Expand
  59. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Starting with the obvious, the game is beautiful. Characters and environment are designed wonderfully. Gameplay is smooth and understandable, the game guides you through the story, so you can't get lost.
    Movement of the characters is really organic, they move like a real person with weight and physical limitations.
    I'm really enjoying this, and I can't even imagine how someone could rate
    Starting with the obvious, the game is beautiful. Characters and environment are designed wonderfully. Gameplay is smooth and understandable, the game guides you through the story, so you can't get lost.
    Movement of the characters is really organic, they move like a real person with weight and physical limitations.
    I'm really enjoying this, and I can't even imagine how someone could rate this game bad. Salty xbox users I guess.
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  60. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Да я не прошел 50% что бы игра мне возможно понравилась (как завещал сам гений), но этот унылый геймплей убивает. Сменил уровень сложности на "легкий", что бы просто посмотреть ролики и сюжет. Максимально быстро пройти и продать диск, пока цена на него высокая на вторичном рынке.Да я не прошел 50% что бы игра мне возможно понравилась (как завещал сам гений), но этот унылый геймплей убивает. Сменил уровень сложности на "легкий", что бы просто посмотреть ролики и сюжет. Максимально быстро пройти и продать диск, пока цена на него высокая на вторичном рынке.
  61. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Just because the game isn't for you...doesn't mean it isn't for others! Slating a game you have never played to try and influence others it beyond sad and pathetic. I am thoroughly enjoying playing through Death Stranding. It definitely isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy a intriguing story, fantastic graphics and a eerily dark atmosphere...its a must!
  62. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Jogo incrível, história maravilhosa, trilha sonora impecável, jogabilidade incrível MAS não é um jogo para todo mundo. Se você aprecia uma boa história, gosta de algo mais lento, esse jogo é para você
  63. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Finally, a game where I can relax, enjoy peace and listen to beautiful music. DS is graphically the best that consoles have. The game is technically absolutely deleted. A thrilling story that is fascinating, freezing and frustrating, mystical and scary .. The story was written by a genius .. A game where you forget about reality and become an integral part of the DS world. I love her ..Finally, a game where I can relax, enjoy peace and listen to beautiful music. DS is graphically the best that consoles have. The game is technically absolutely deleted. A thrilling story that is fascinating, freezing and frustrating, mystical and scary .. The story was written by a genius .. A game where you forget about reality and become an integral part of the DS world. I love her .. For me the best achievement this year .. Expand
  64. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game with a variety of cool cut scenes and not bad gameplay. I don’t understand why such low ratings. And then they complain why they don’t make good games...
  65. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    It's a very divisive game, and the majority of players that come expecting something full of action or a style of gameplay akin to MGS will find this underwhelming or boring. However i feel that the few who connect with this game will find this experience to be completely immersive, intimate and gratifying
  66. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Haters gonna hate! I wonder how over 600 users evaluate the game with a 0? It has been out for less than a day and they evaluate him without even buying him. Make people laugh! XD
  67. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Really liking the game so far. It's a nice change of pace of what's been coming out lately. Creativity has been lacking for sure in the industry for quite some time now...
  68. Nov 9, 2019
    7
    Not perfect, but no bad, I thought I would be disappointed, and although it is not the big deal, the game entertains, that that is the function of a game, so far I am enjoying it
  69. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Un coñazo de juego que se deja en evidencia ante los grandes lanzamientos del 2019
  70. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    unfortunately it is the most envied game of the generation ,thanks Hideo Kojima for this Masterpiece
  71. Nov 9, 2019
    5
    我是一个玩了十个小时的云玩家!!我的评价既不客观也不公正,我只是来吐槽一下,用户评分其实谁都可以发,不管你到底有没有玩过,有没有买这个游戏,还是只是单纯的看小岛秀夫不顺眼。
  72. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, you can see there are bots from Konami trying to ruin the credability of the game.
  73. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Это игра гения, то как он ее увидел и то и сделал. Больше тут нечего говорить.
  74. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Played this game for 12 hours so far. It pains to see that this game is getting do many 0s from most who didn't even play this game. Sure the game feels repetitive at times, but this is similar to euro truck simulator. It was received so well on steam, but this game is getting this hate because of the hype this has. Even without a good "gameplay" the visuals and story alone can give this 5Played this game for 12 hours so far. It pains to see that this game is getting do many 0s from most who didn't even play this game. Sure the game feels repetitive at times, but this is similar to euro truck simulator. It was received so well on steam, but this game is getting this hate because of the hype this has. Even without a good "gameplay" the visuals and story alone can give this 5 of 10. So please take negative scores with a grain of salt. Is is the best game kojima has ever made it's too shame that's its not for everyone. Expand
  75. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Best game ever!Кодзима гений!!!Я не зря потратил 4к!Если вам скучно,то дойдите до 3 главы и будет вам топ игра!
  76. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра оправдала сюжетом, много неожиданных поворотов. Не знаю чего ожидали игроки, но игра хорошая.
  77. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    El juego es muy bueno graficamente pero muy monótono y los jefes finales decepcionantes.
  78. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I can understand that people are bored with this game, but it is a new genre. People are used to going fast from point A to B, finding 4 enemies and that's it. This game is attractive to enjoy the landscape, try alternative routes, help each other (connecting is beyond history). I see some comments from people who have played 5 hours and got bored, I didn't have time to get bored for theI can understand that people are bored with this game, but it is a new genre. People are used to going fast from point A to B, finding 4 enemies and that's it. This game is attractive to enjoy the landscape, try alternative routes, help each other (connecting is beyond history). I see some comments from people who have played 5 hours and got bored, I didn't have time to get bored for the first 5 hours.
    There's a lot of hater around here
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  79. Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Good graphics for this 3 points and this is all very boring game meaningless
  80. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Долой хэйтеров. Поиграйте потом оценивайте.
  81. Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Unplayable. This isn't even a game. I spent 5 minutes out of the first hour actually controlling my character, and the rest in cut scenes. I have played JRPGs. I have completed Skyrim 100%. I am no stranger to laborious tasks in video games if they have a goal. This however is just laborious tasks for the sake of laborious tasks. What a waste of Sony's money. I'd rather this not go to PCUnplayable. This isn't even a game. I spent 5 minutes out of the first hour actually controlling my character, and the rest in cut scenes. I have played JRPGs. I have completed Skyrim 100%. I am no stranger to laborious tasks in video games if they have a goal. This however is just laborious tasks for the sake of laborious tasks. What a waste of Sony's money. I'd rather this not go to PC and make them even more money for a title that is plainly garbage. Expand
  82. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Te da lo que prometió y mucho más, una historia que engancha, es un juego para disfrutar tranquilamente.
  83. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a blast. It is WAY AHEAD of its time, and I don't care about what haters say. And no, I'm not a Kojima fanboy (I even didn't like MGSV), I just have eyes and a mind, and I can compare this game to the rest of the **** copy-pasted games out there, enough to realise that this is innovation in pure state. Also, I'm sick of people review bombing whatever they don't like, justThis game is a blast. It is WAY AHEAD of its time, and I don't care about what haters say. And no, I'm not a Kojima fanboy (I even didn't like MGSV), I just have eyes and a mind, and I can compare this game to the rest of the **** copy-pasted games out there, enough to realise that this is innovation in pure state. Also, I'm sick of people review bombing whatever they don't like, just BECAUSE. I'm sure most of the negative reviews are from people who hasn't even play the game to know what it's like. You should be all ashamed to behave like that. This is not a masterpiece worth a 10, no game reach perfection to me. This is a very nice game which deserves, TO ME, at least an 8. I'm rating this game as 10 just to try and counter some of your dumb-ass review bombing. Grow up, you all. Expand
  84. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a masterpiece with breath-taking graphics, music and story.
  85. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    A lonely, incredible, desolate game that you’ll either love or hate. Personally I absolutely love it, the lonely walks to the terrifying BT encounters. Even sneaking into a MULE camp and silently picking them off to collect packages to deliver! The fact the world is connected between all players is incredible too!
  86. Nov 8, 2019
    8
    First of all, I did not finish the game, nor am I close to half of finishing it (where supposedly becomes way more fun), but I just want to share my thoughts about it. (11 hours of game play so far and counting)

    It is not for everyone, certainly. It is tedious, slow-paced and repetitive in matters of quest objective (fetch that from here, deliver it here and there). But the world is
    First of all, I did not finish the game, nor am I close to half of finishing it (where supposedly becomes way more fun), but I just want to share my thoughts about it. (11 hours of game play so far and counting)

    It is not for everyone, certainly. It is tedious, slow-paced and repetitive in matters of quest objective (fetch that from here, deliver it here and there). But the world is amazing. I found so much fun in actually planning my route to avoid steep slopes or deep rivers. I'd stay 5 minutes on the map and check where I could walk to make it easier to myself. For me, it is incredible when I start doing my planned route and end up arriving without too much of a hassle, being really rewarding knowing I planned that path.

    Also I really enjoyed sorting the cargo to stabilize my gravity center. Sure, this is tedious too but when I walk 200m and almost topple and then spend a few minutes to rearrange the containers and can walk almost running, again it makes me feel better knowing that I solved a problem.

    The scenery and the graphics are amazing.

    The mechanics are new and I did not find those in any other game I played (never watched a character's urine level until now, for example). The rain and the mud it leaves behind that makes a slope way more slippery. The BTs and holding your breath not to see you.

    Also, the story captivates me. I'm always down for good in-game reading material. And Kojima delivered on this side. The cut scenes can be a little too long, especially at first when you make 5 minutes deliveries and in between them are 20 minutes or so cut scenes (I mean I can understand why some players are fed up with this part, but they should've been more patient), but it did not bother me at all.

    Regarding the other reviews: I am sad to see some of them. This game certainly does not deserve a 0 or a 1. Who did this didn't bother to try and see what the game is about and I assume they just opened it, checked that the speculation about FedEx simulator were true and then hate bombed it with negative reviews.

    On the other hand, it certainly does not deserve a 10. It is unique, sure, but it is really boring at (certain and in short span) points -- and here I mean literally walking on a plain with nothing else happening. 5 minutes of just walking.

    Therefore my review, an 8 is given as a ratio between graphics, story, mechanics and game play. The Graphics, Story and Mechanics deserve their credit, whereas Game Play while mostly fun, it lacks at points becoming too boring or tedious.

    All in all, DS is truly unique and deserves a chance if you got time (and money) to spare.
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  87. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A profoundly experiental game, that I would say one has to be in the right frame of mind for. I would even go as far as to say the right place in life for. For me personally, this game has had the kind of impact on me that only a few games have over the past 20+ years of gaming. This is a very special game.
  88. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    An wonderful game with great storyline and many kojima signs. good for kojima fans and bad for COD fans
  89. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding isnt for everyone. The game is a glorified delivery simulator with added mechanics and gameplay dynamic to make it a really good one. If you're gonna play Death Stranding, then you'll need ample freetime and lots of patience. It's akin to Everybody's Gone to the Rapture or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. The narrative particularly has the Kojima flavour that made hisDeath Stranding isnt for everyone. The game is a glorified delivery simulator with added mechanics and gameplay dynamic to make it a really good one. If you're gonna play Death Stranding, then you'll need ample freetime and lots of patience. It's akin to Everybody's Gone to the Rapture or The Vanishing of Ethan Carter. The narrative particularly has the Kojima flavour that made his previous games so memorable. The chatarcters and the settings are hard not to love. They'll resonate with you even after 50 hours of gameplay.
    Dont know about everyone else, but me, the game was solid. Sure it gets tedious. But if you're a completionist and want to do every delivery there is, then of course it'll be tedious. Finish the main story first. You have time to do whatever after the game is over.
    Walking through scenic landscapes while planning routes , dodging BTs, soothing BB, navigating through the terrain with a low Roar track playing in the background is something else.
    The game becomes far less tedious as time progresses, literally. You'll see more and more ladders about the place, from other people. Helpful PCCs, charging stations for your bike and roads.
    I'd say in a weeks time, the while world will be populated enough.

    Why is it a 10? The gameplay is a refreshing change from the norm. At certain points it'll be extremely repetitive, at others you'll find a well done system of asynchronous online function that actually works, an unforgettable story, memorable characters, and a gameplay loop that has more depth than you'd think.

    Overall, definitely a game you'd wanna go back to, after finishing it.
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  90. Nov 8, 2019
    8
    I find it a good game! I actually like the gameplay loop and find it addictive. The relaxing gameplay, followed by puzzlelike traversal and tense moments of avoidig BT's makes this very enjoyable. The story is very good in my opinion, but sometimes the writing gets cheesy. I liked the characters, although Troy Bakers character is the least interesting. The story has a mystery to it thatI find it a good game! I actually like the gameplay loop and find it addictive. The relaxing gameplay, followed by puzzlelike traversal and tense moments of avoidig BT's makes this very enjoyable. The story is very good in my opinion, but sometimes the writing gets cheesy. I liked the characters, although Troy Bakers character is the least interesting. The story has a mystery to it that makes you want to see how it unravels. But you can see how this game is very divided. You either hate it or like it. The graphics are beatiful and it runs great on both ps4 and ps4 pro. The music is phenominal! Ludvig Forssell is always good in that department.

    It is very hard to recommend this game though, because it really caters towards a specific audience.
    If you do not mind slow gameplay, puzzle like traversal, give it a try.
    It's more of a 7.5 for me, so I put it at 8.
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  91. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Господи!!!2019 год,а метакритик так и не научились сделать привязку к аккаунту PSN и тд.,что бы оценку мог ставить тот,у кого есть игра.Школотроны и недалёкие людишки занижают оценки игре,потому что их мозг не смог понять задуманное...
    Ладно не будем о плохом ,и так Death Stranding:
    Наиграл часов 17,и мне этого уже хватало что бы понять что это за фрукт такой.На счёт сюжета много говорить
    Господи!!!2019 год,а метакритик так и не научились сделать привязку к аккаунту PSN и тд.,что бы оценку мог ставить тот,у кого есть игра.Школотроны и недалёкие людишки занижают оценки игре,потому что их мозг не смог понять задуманное...
    Ладно не будем о плохом ,и так Death Stranding:
    Наиграл часов 17,и мне этого уже хватало что бы понять что это за фрукт такой.На счёт сюжета много говорить не буду,он шикарный,интригующий и загадочный и самое главное оригинальный и свеж как для игровой индустрии так и для киноиндустрии,все сцены срежиссированны на 5+(те что я видел по крайней мере)актёры отличные и персонажи которых они играют просто радуют душу,понравились абсолютно все,Сэм,Сэм,Сэм,как же он мне запал в душу,не когда не любил Ридуса,но вот щас готов взять свои слова обратно,над всеми персонажами проделанная невероятная работа.Звук в игре какой то запредельный,когда ты попадаешь к тварям ,это вообще нечто.Что же касается OST,тут и писать не обязательно,и так все понятно.Ну и гемплей...По началу,было очень интересно,необычно,масса информации и много нового,в какой то момент я понял,что с каждым часом игра развивается,и рутинная работа,наоборот радовала,но потом не которые механики приелись и начали раздражать,при чем сильно,по большему счету из-за того что много информации мозг ещё не успел усвоить,только я это понял и тут новые фишки подъехали,например «Усиленные ноги»,вроде простая фишка но сразу гемплей приобразовала и поменяла,в некоторых локациях и за социальных действий уже настоящие города по сути ,и ты и вправду веришь в восстановление Америки,и передвигаться по таким локациям максимально комфортно и интересно. В общем,довольно скудно я все описал,но на это и 5к символов не хватит,игра не спешная,но с каждым часом она набирает обороты ,становиться динамичной и меняеться,я вообще не припомню подобных проектов,это что то уникальное и единственное в своём роде ,сейчас игроки недовольны,но я уверен,что как только они расскусят игру,они не смогут от неё оторваться,и вообще я думаю что со временем она станет игрой легендой ,и подобных игр мы не видим ещё много лет.Кодзима в этот раз пошёл против системы,и все привычные нам вещи сделал наоборот,где вы видели что бы персонаж в игре имел полную физику передвижения,которая зависит от разных факторов и обычная ходьба,даже на 100 метров приносит трудности?Где вы видели дождь который разрушает абсолютно все живое в Real-time и радугу наоборот?Где вы видели подобное социальное взаимодействие(которое кстати,настолько круто сделано,что возвращаясь в старые места ты их не узнаешь,там где ты 3 часа назад с трудом пробирался,можно проехать за 3 минуты)10000000 фишек,которые нужно прочувствовать самому.Кодзима гений.10/10.Игра легенда.
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  92. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The most detailed and high-budget walking sim, directed by Hideo Kojima. Graphics are top-notch, direction of cut-scenes is flawless. But i must admit, the game is not for everyone, and one should lower their expectaions going in this one.
  93. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    The story of the game is definitely breathtaking, the side quest’s are sometimes annoying due to the similarity of them, the multiplayer is very interesting because for the first time in a game your assisting other player's and not killing them and last but not least the graphics & the realism are truly on another level.
  94. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Death Stranding reinvents how video game design can work. It takes you through an experience you didn’t expect, doesn’t hold back with its design intentions and execution, and takes the gamer through a journey like no other. This is a masterpiece that only Kojima could pull off...
  95. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I already played 8 hours and that game is one of the best games i ever played ! I put it on the Olympus with Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last Of Us (for this generation). Thank you Master Kojima, can't wait to eat all the game! The story is deep and addictive !!! 10/10
  96. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Played it all last night and i'm really, really enjoying it. Everything about it screams quality. The musical score is superb, the voice acting is superb, and don't even get me started on the graphics, without doubt the best iv'e seen on a console, with top tier hdr implementation. It reminds me a lot of Shadow of The Colossus, which i also loved. Passing through a BT infested area is bothPlayed it all last night and i'm really, really enjoying it. Everything about it screams quality. The musical score is superb, the voice acting is superb, and don't even get me started on the graphics, without doubt the best iv'e seen on a console, with top tier hdr implementation. It reminds me a lot of Shadow of The Colossus, which i also loved. Passing through a BT infested area is both panic inducing and exciting and rewards with a feeling of accomplishment when they're successfully avoided. I can completely understand how it's not everyones cup of tea, but i'm loving it so far. Expand
  97. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    **** walking simulator ! A Hideo Kojima walking simulator game !

    Slow, bad and boring !
  98. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    What a great game. Hideo and his team made a masterpiece! Thank you Kojima for making this moving piece of artwork.
  99. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is very good at telling a story that’s fresh and it’s gameplay can be bland at some points but the game is still fun to me. Another note I want to touch on is the graphics, they are amazing and the add a lot to the experience to the game and it makes the game real immersive. I believe this game is gonna be remembered for a long time and know for its innovation to gaming.
  100. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Очень атмосферная и уникальная игра. Интересный сеттинг, лор, персонажи. Некоторые отдельные моменты можно было б сократить. В целом прорыв года!
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.