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  1. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    For people who knew what this game is about from day one will definitely love this game. You need to read a lot and really dive into the gameplay.
  2. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Very bad and boring game, this score is payed by kojima who btw makes awful games
  3. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    You know, I have to say, it's absolutely brilliant. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
  4. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Es un excelente juego, con muy buena narrativa, el gameplay es fresco, como pocas cosas en estas épocas, no hagan caso a los que le ponen 0, miren las reseñas de la tienda de ps store, esas reseñas si son de gente que ha jugado el juego, la gran mayoría de notas bajas que verás en ésta página son de gente que ni siquiera lo ha jugado.
    Mi conclusión después un lo que llevo jugando todo el
    Es un excelente juego, con muy buena narrativa, el gameplay es fresco, como pocas cosas en estas épocas, no hagan caso a los que le ponen 0, miren las reseñas de la tienda de ps store, esas reseñas si son de gente que ha jugado el juego, la gran mayoría de notas bajas que verás en ésta página son de gente que ni siquiera lo ha jugado.
    Mi conclusión después un lo que llevo jugando todo el día.
    es una experiencia fresca, no es el típico juego de disparar a lo rambo a todo lo que se mueva, es un juego de ritmo pausado, que te pone a pensar bien que movimientos hacer, muy entretenido, a diferencia de lo que los haters dicen, si tienes una ps4 deberías darle la oportunidad, es un juego muy lleno de sorpresas, excelente narrativa, excelente doblaje, excelenete música, excelentes gráficos, y un gameplay único, como nada visto en los últimos años
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  5. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Very interesting game, beautiful graphics and a lot of mechanics. For 15 hours of the game, did not miss
  6. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    this is amazing!! i love this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Unique atmosphere and setting. Though in concept in is just deliver from A to B, it manages to bring aboard many features such as management of constructions, planing your journey, making oreparations, avoiding enemies and even action sequences. It is a Unique game that splits the audience. Unfortunately it may not catch you at all and ruin your play time. Thanks to me, Im the one that wasUnique atmosphere and setting. Though in concept in is just deliver from A to B, it manages to bring aboard many features such as management of constructions, planing your journey, making oreparations, avoiding enemies and even action sequences. It is a Unique game that splits the audience. Unfortunately it may not catch you at all and ruin your play time. Thanks to me, Im the one that was attracted by its gameplay and uniqe universe. One of thise rare titles when you just cant help but wanting to go back playing Expand
  8. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excellent graphics and gameplay. Deep story that makes you immersive.
    Not the best game ever, but it's the best game of 2019!
    Game of the Year!
  9. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Básicamente... El término vídeo juego se le fue de las manos al desarrollador con la parte de "Vídeo". Juego muy monótono que no presenta variaciones de gameplay sustanciales. Si fuera un juego de hace 20 años quizás recib
    iría mejor nota, pero es 2019 y este juego no satisface ninguna de las cosas que esperamos en esta década. Si cabe destacar que se ve hermoso con sus gráficos, pero
    Básicamente... El término vídeo juego se le fue de las manos al desarrollador con la parte de "Vídeo". Juego muy monótono que no presenta variaciones de gameplay sustanciales. Si fuera un juego de hace 20 años quizás recib
    iría mejor nota, pero es 2019 y este juego no satisface ninguna de las cosas que esperamos en esta década. Si cabe destacar que se ve hermoso con sus gráficos, pero hasta Microsoft flight simulador se ve hermoso y tiene más gameplay....
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  10. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Great game, loved it, big fan of mgs, DS is a fresh new start for Kojima. Go buy it.
  11. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego con mas calificaciones perfectas por los medios del 2019 aun que les duela haters gracias por tomarse el tiempo para venir a poner una mala nota
  12. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the most unique games i've ever played! I've been a big fan of Kojima's work since MGS2, and since then, the man has been surprising me constantly with every game, Metal Gear after Metal Gear after Metal Gear. If you think you know Kojima, oh boy, you have not seen anyghing yet. This Game is not for everyone, it's not your average shooter game, this game is about the "rope" conceptOne of the most unique games i've ever played! I've been a big fan of Kojima's work since MGS2, and since then, the man has been surprising me constantly with every game, Metal Gear after Metal Gear after Metal Gear. If you think you know Kojima, oh boy, you have not seen anyghing yet. This Game is not for everyone, it's not your average shooter game, this game is about the "rope" concept ratter than "the stick" concept, so it's a different game in it's roots. It is a very contemplative game, in which you're just a delivery guy, not a soldier or trained person like most of the games today, you're just a delivery guy. And in my opinion... That's fantastic. Ghe game is a constant loop, some would say it's repetitive, but it's not since that is the actual goal of the charachter, doing this delivery missions to reconnect a fractured society, and in that sense, the wonderful story and the gameplay combines to create a perfect symbiosis. A truly masterpiece in my opinion. Expand
  13. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Depois de umas 12 horas de jogo venho dizer que tá sendo uma experiência fantástica
  14. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Este juego como videojuego es una puta mierda y un coñazo y como película otra puta mierda sin sentido.
    En el apartado técnico regular tirando a mediocre o una mierda.
    Aunque mucha gente diga que este juego es un GOTY, es lo más aburrido que he visto en mi vida.

    A Hideo Kojima ultra cagada
  15. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Average scores are the lowest. So I am an intellectual minority. I bet the game 10. Thank you, genius!
  16. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Como historia muy buena como juego pésimo. Hay gusto y gustos, pero a mi parecer esta muy sobrevalorado. Me aburrí hasta escribiendo esta reseña.
  17. Nov 8, 2019
    6
    El juego tiene detalles buenos, buena historia, graficamente muy bueno y buena banda sonora, pero el gameplay es sumamente aburrido, despues de 20 horas de juego se me hizo demasiado agotador seguir jugandolo, básicamente es dejar paquetes de un punto A a un punto B listo, dificultad nula y eso que lo jugue en Difícil, habia veces que preferia las cinematicas por la historia
  18. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Buenas comunidad Gamer, si bien es cierto que es imposible exponer un análisis del juego a pocas horas de ponerse a la venta, comentare mi experiencia en 7 horas de gameplay.

    Un juego tiene un musculo gráfico impresionante( Gracias a Guerrilla Games y su motor Décima Engine), pero eso es todo, el juego fue promocionado como un juego para el mercado grande y no para un nicho lo cual fue
    Buenas comunidad Gamer, si bien es cierto que es imposible exponer un análisis del juego a pocas horas de ponerse a la venta, comentare mi experiencia en 7 horas de gameplay.

    Un juego tiene un musculo gráfico impresionante( Gracias a Guerrilla Games y su motor Décima Engine), pero eso es todo, el juego fue promocionado como un juego para el mercado grande y no para un nicho lo cual fue un error, este juego es de ultra nicho, un juego que carece de gameplay entretenido, misiones de repartidor con ¨Sam¨ super monótonas, le daré la oportunidad de acabarlo para poder dar una critica mas profesional, pero en estas pocas horas me ha parecido un juego con gráficos bonitos, buenas cinemáticas, pero super aburrido en el apartado mas importante que es el gameplay.
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  19. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isso aqui se chama jogo ? Só anda, anda, anda, anda, anda... Lixooooo, Kojima vsd Expand
  20. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    courier simulator, walking simulator, wide open world, insane action, can pee) best))))
  21. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    People who rate this a 0 are ignorant that the whole point of this game is about connecting people and forming bonds. It’s a thematic game with its roots buried deep in that concept and it’s a shame that Kojimas intended message of togetherness is being dismissed by people who just want the same mainstream gameplay of pointing and shooting at things. It’s insulting.
  22. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Um dos que tem o começo muito top para sentir vontade de continuar a jornada, os graficos são impressionantes, jogabilidade é incrivel, ações do jogo são mt diferenciadas e bem pensadas mt bom.
  23. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Death Stranding is on one hand a great experience and on the other a seriously lacking game. I won't go into the story for fear of spoilers and also it is probably the biggest joy of this project in finding out about the world and the story yourself. What I will say is that watching these cutscenes was actually the best part of the experience and it was the part I was most worried aboutDeath Stranding is on one hand a great experience and on the other a seriously lacking game. I won't go into the story for fear of spoilers and also it is probably the biggest joy of this project in finding out about the world and the story yourself. What I will say is that watching these cutscenes was actually the best part of the experience and it was the part I was most worried about due to their reported length and yep some of them are long. However a fantastic cast and great acting kept me hooked, even if the script is a bit weak in parts, like seriously hire some writers Kojima.
    The game itself, for me, was really dull and tedious. Yes it had been warned about in countless reviews however experiencing it first hand is something else. It just wasn't for me and the complete lack of variety made it just too much for the length of game it is. I am roughly 15-20hrs in and it's becoming more of a case of feeling I HAVE to keep going for the story than WANTING to and for a video game that doesn't sit right. There are some fantastic ideas here and there are some fantastic elements such as the graphics and environment but it is encased in a solid shell of boredom and repetition.
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  24. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is something different from any other games. A real masterpiece
    You must have play to understand.
    Don't listen the negative review
  25. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's sad to say, but people this days become so stupid that it's actually scary. Almost all negative comments repeats each other. "Where is gameplay? I dont know what to do in this game!" Are you for real? You cant find it? You sure you buy the right game? It's so bizare for me becouse Im plaing this game right now and having a pure joy! Not a single moment when i can say "Damn! Where isIt's sad to say, but people this days become so stupid that it's actually scary. Almost all negative comments repeats each other. "Where is gameplay? I dont know what to do in this game!" Are you for real? You cant find it? You sure you buy the right game? It's so bizare for me becouse Im plaing this game right now and having a pure joy! Not a single moment when i can say "Damn! Where is gameplay?" It's right here! Maybe you just can't see it?
    - Sorry for my english.
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  26. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I
    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I urge EVERYONE CONSIDERING BUYING THE GAME WATCH THE GAMEPLAY ORIGINALLY POSTED BY KOJIMA, it shows you what the game is. Apparently Walking Sims have combat, vehicles, weapons and some of the best cinematics to date.

    Yes, there are a lot of times where you will just walk from point a to point b but the gameplay is constantly changing and giving you new things to try out. As I said before THE GAME HAS VEHICLES, don't wanna walk constantly? Okay well actually play more than 2 hours of the game and you'll get a bike and then soon after that you can make your own bikes with seemingly more vehicles later on, or heck just steal a truck.

    Yes there are also a lot of cutscenes, probably the first 2 hours there is at least 1 hour of cutscenes but once the game has finished setting the tone of the story you get free reign and the cutscenes do begin to be rarer, but the story is fantastic anyway.

    Yes the movement to some can seem tedious, I love it, the one thing missing from most open world games are a true feeling of actually exploring, Sam will react to various types of terrain differently and you have to adapt and climb your way through the landscape. What I originally expected was that Sam would control like in Horizon considering it's the same engine but no it's a completely unique system, to some a chore but to me an amazing improvement, it adds a new found challenge to exploration that just isn't there with other games.

    I give the game a 10, it's my GOTY without a doubt. I've been playing it for almost 11 hours straight and I have loved every second of it. (My only Con is that Kojima decided that the Music Player should only be usable in the Private Room??? Listening to music and exploring is much more fun so put some of your own music if the game has none currently playing)
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  27. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Очень крутая игра!!! Единственная в своем жанре!! советую всем!!!! Кодзима Гений
  28. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    So let me start by saying I consider myself a pretty huge fan of Kojimas work and I adore the Metal Gear series and I even have a metal gear poster right on my wall!. I was pretty hyped for his next release and told myself to just ignore the haters calling it a walking sim o that it was too boring, Because in my mind I thought that the wait was going to be worth it.

    But here we are,
    So let me start by saying I consider myself a pretty huge fan of Kojimas work and I adore the Metal Gear series and I even have a metal gear poster right on my wall!. I was pretty hyped for his next release and told myself to just ignore the haters calling it a walking sim o that it was too boring, Because in my mind I thought that the wait was going to be worth it.

    But here we are, release day and ive played 4 hours and I'm already so bored that I would rather peel potatoes at this point, I tried sooooo hard to make the best of it and have fun, but there is so much empty and boring parts that are not fun whatsoever. the rocky plains you travel on all look the same and there is nothing to do between point A and point B except to try and not lose your balance and fall of a cliff. The game feels like the walking sections were just tacked on and dont feel like an essential part of the game. Where the game shines the most is in its custscenes. And boy there are a TON of long ass cutscenes, I was finding myself to be 10x more entertained by the movie cutscenes rather than the gameplay. And thats not how a game is supposed to be designed. I love spectacle and a good story driven narrative but when you have only narrative and story via cutsenes and boring gameplay it seems less like a game and more like a movie. You can literally cut all the gameplay parts out and only upload the cutscenes to youtube and youd be experiencing the best parts the "game" has to offer. No need to hold up on the analog stick and walk for 20+ minutes doing nothing. No one wants to do that.

    Like I said it feels like Kojima put 90% of the work into the cutscenes and 10% into the gameplay. The gameplay feels like its just added on to give us something to do while we watch what is essentially a movie with a mini game added in so we have an excuse to use the controller for something. The game doesnt have enough dynamic gameplay elements to make the gameplay worth it, it feels incredibly dull and repetitive every time you are asked to bring this item to point B over and over again. The world has nothing interesting in it most of the time to hold my attention.

    I'm sorry but this game does not even deserve to be called a game, Its literally a movie with a mini game. Don't buy it, Go load up youtube and search up a video someone edited with only the cutscenes and just grab some pop corn and watch it.
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  29. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Kojima was allways overrated and this game proves it. Only the diehards fan of him will say this game is good. But this should be considered a movie. Cause there is no gameplay here.
  30. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If you don't have the game, don't rate it. Got the game today, I was scared. And it's f*cking amazing.
  31. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Another AMAZING hideo kojima game
    The story is awesome
    The musics are perfect !
  32. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Is imcredible the amount of trolls here who obviously havent played the game, shame on everyone who gave it a 0 because you arent even reviewing for reason, you dont care of the game, you havent even played but still you guy hate it for no reason at all.
  33. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    The story and world design are captivating. However, it is absolutely unthinkable to give a director of such standing a pass on what's basically a mechanically-complex cargo carrying tech demo sold as an AAA video game.
  34. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    it's amazon delivery game if i wanna a day job i wouldn't pay for a video game this game is long and mundane and that stupid ass story is an insult to any writer this game asks you to be engaged instead of engaging you .
  35. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    I would place it at mediocre. It’s only original if your knowledge of games is The Last Of Us...and that’s it.
    Gameplay-wise, it boils down to a trekking simulator where weight, health, weather conditions, and enemies need to be monitored to successfully complete deliveries.
    The mysterious nature of the plot is it’s biggest redeeming factor, but there’s a lot that kills the experience, and
    I would place it at mediocre. It’s only original if your knowledge of games is The Last Of Us...and that’s it.
    Gameplay-wise, it boils down to a trekking simulator where weight, health, weather conditions, and enemies need to be monitored to successfully complete deliveries.
    The mysterious nature of the plot is it’s biggest redeeming factor, but there’s a lot that kills the experience, and most of it comes in the form of advertising, heavy mission repetition, or confusing menus.
    When your character showers, you’ll be reminded of AMC’s Ride with Norman Reedus. When your character is thirsty and in need of energy, you’ll be reminded that Monster Energy Drink gives you what plants crave.
    The asynchronous multiplayer (again, not new to video gaming) only helps muddy the waters. Turn a corner and the world can be littered with peoples junk, making you feel like the janitor at the end of a block party.

    So why the 5? There’s good times to be had playing this. Gradually getting more and more perks provides a nice slow progression curve, feels nice when you get a motorcycle or a little robo-mule. Besides that, trekking is enjoyable to me IRL and some of that comes across while playing.

    We’re all out here to experience some escapism, it’s okay to not like something. It is also okay to like it. Be safe everyone, keep connecting.
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  36. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Your must keep walking until this game ending.
    Before you finish this game,you will close.
    And you never want to open it again.
  37. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Created an account just to point out how overly pretentious and awful this game is. I've never played something more overrated and boring in my entire life and I started with Pong. Total GARBAGE!
  38. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Игра конечно на любителей,но мне лично понравилась.Спокойно лежишь на диване и наслаждаешься игрой.
  39. Nov 8, 2019
    8
    good script, interesting setting. Kojima look like potboiler. But ok. we accept this setting with same routine quests. Not genius.
  40. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I love the world that Kojima has created here. As I have in his previous games. The acting and story so far is great. I know this game is not for everyone. And I feel that so many of the negative reviews come from those who have not played a Kojima game before. As long cut scenes and weird story is a standard for him. The fact that combat is not a focus is also not a surprise. Even inI love the world that Kojima has created here. As I have in his previous games. The acting and story so far is great. I know this game is not for everyone. And I feel that so many of the negative reviews come from those who have not played a Kojima game before. As long cut scenes and weird story is a standard for him. The fact that combat is not a focus is also not a surprise. Even in metal gear games the passive path was always the rewarded one. Being aggressive was always punished to a degree. And now tHat he is allowed to make a game that is very much his game - that passive focus is very front and center. If you're a fan of his previous work i think you'll be a fan of this beautiful game as well. Expand
  41. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Cinemáticas y gráficos decentes, pero el juego esta vació y te aburres de andar y tropezar con la nada porque el personaje parece que no sabe andar, la moto se atasca muy fácil y la tienes que dejar tirada, la verdad es que el juego salvo las cinemáticas es muy aburrido. no lo recomiendo.
  42. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Everything is perfect about this game the graphics, gameplay, details everything about it but the story is kinda weird but in a good way it's unique.
  43. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Por que me sale de mis santos cojones!!! Kojima es dios. No lo he jugado entero, pero con 3 horas que llevo ya se que es la polla en verso. Expand
  44. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Thank you Koji-man for making one of the most boring games I have ever played, I couldn't even finish it.
  45. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    The shxt is a chore to play there isn’t any fun to be had in this video game lmaoo, video games are meant to be played for fun...Death Stranding is a big ass pretty fetch quest...Kojima prioritized cinematics over gameplay in a VIDEO GAME! He should’ve just made a movie tbh
  46. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Toooooooo boring looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game.
  47. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is not a game. I want to play games that are fun. If it’s not fun why bother? And this game isn’t fun in the slightest.
  48. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра от Хидэо Кодзима.Сюжет довольно интересный,Геймплей хороший,Буду ждать и поиграю на PC.
  49. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    This game is proof that GAMEPLAY in a videoGame is truly important, I feel bad for bashing this game because the world it self looks pretty, how ever that is the only good thing I can say about this game. Kojima has made some great games in the past but this is not one of them. Buy this game if you want to spend hours upon hours of walking to deliver packages in a game that tries toThis game is proof that GAMEPLAY in a videoGame is truly important, I feel bad for bashing this game because the world it self looks pretty, how ever that is the only good thing I can say about this game. Kojima has made some great games in the past but this is not one of them. Buy this game if you want to spend hours upon hours of walking to deliver packages in a game that tries to reinvent the wheel and fails to do so. Expand
  50. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    AMAZING GAME it's thanks to sony
    And go to *** Raad & i-3wees kojima Master of masters
  51. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I was expecting more about this game. Unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations... they shared lot of ads about this game but only this...
  52. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played this generation. A truly breathtaking experience one that everyone should experience. Although I fear it might not be for everyone the game was worth the hype
  53. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Not for everyone. Classic Hideo Kojima Game. The story is amazing, graphics and performance are good.
  54. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Atmosphere, story, gameplay and totally new and different gaming experience. Awesome game :)
  55. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Play the game, it is amazing if you think of the facts that Kojima made it with a small staff, new engine, full 3D face modeling of real actor's, full cast of great talent, it pushes the PS4 Pro to the limits, and with 0 micro transactions. This is by far the best game this year compared to all the money grabs going around padding content to attack you're wallets like Konami, EA, Blizzard,Play the game, it is amazing if you think of the facts that Kojima made it with a small staff, new engine, full 3D face modeling of real actor's, full cast of great talent, it pushes the PS4 Pro to the limits, and with 0 micro transactions. This is by far the best game this year compared to all the money grabs going around padding content to attack you're wallets like Konami, EA, Blizzard, Epic, and Activision . Death Stranding is worth you're $60 more then any other game which is why I got the $200 collector edition to celebrate Kojima's first game on his own. Expand
  56. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Kojima nos apresenta uma obra prima dos VG! Pra quem curte RPG e um game mais cadenciado, sem pressa, vai amar DS ! Mas pra quem só gosta de games de ação, FPS, futebol e corrida : Fujam deste game pois ele não é feito pra vocês!!
  57. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Thanks for nothing Kojima. You are a great example of someone that people want to be great at any rate and really are not. You want to be so different from everything that you end up being nothing. A beautiful and empty world where you are a delivery man. I have thrown $ 60 dollars.
  58. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go.
    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go. Are you truly willing to wade through 5 Hours of walking, delivering and walking again to find those moments where the action picks up and the game seems to begin? If not, this game is not for you.

    But when the music rises and the sprawling landscapes are laid bare in front of you, the game is pleasant, enjoyable but fun? That's the judgment that the individual must make and not simply read or watch online. I didn't talk much about gameplay here but that's mainly because the "game" very often forgets it too.

    Death Stranding is exactly what you expect from a Kojima game. It's confusing, beautiful and massive. But whether it is fun, is subjective, completely depending on taste and preference. For me, it was not an enjoyable experience, the limited fun I had didn't make it up for its large patches of boredom. Some will love it and some will hate it. Its a game to be experienced and talked about, not played.

    4/10
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  59. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    There are video games and then there is Death Stranding. The blend of music, cinema, and adventure is absolutely stunning.
  60. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death stranding es un juego que nos invita a la reflexion. con paralelos que hacen referencia a nuestra propia realidad, death stranding. Desperpeja un mundo destruido pero lleno de belleza, y en este, tomando el rol de Sam debemos llevar encargos de un sitio al otro con el fin de reconectar una sociedad rota. Kojima sabe lo que hace, y y si eres una persona que no le gusta analizar oDeath stranding es un juego que nos invita a la reflexion. con paralelos que hacen referencia a nuestra propia realidad, death stranding. Desperpeja un mundo destruido pero lleno de belleza, y en este, tomando el rol de Sam debemos llevar encargos de un sitio al otro con el fin de reconectar una sociedad rota. Kojima sabe lo que hace, y y si eres una persona que no le gusta analizar o pensar demasiado, quizas este juego no genere nada en ti, pero por el contrario, si estas dispuesto a darle un chance, a analizarlo, y dejarte llevar por su esencia, encontraras que death stranding es muchisimo mas que un simple video juego. Si bien el cine es llamado el septimo arte, y es una conbinacion de todas las artes, me atreveria decir que kojima esta haciendo el octavo arte, pues esta haciendo cine y todas las demas practicas artisticas, en una sola experiencia interactiva y esto, es algo que no se ha visto. Expand
  61. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    No e un juego para dirvertirse sino para aburrirse como nunca al inicio y luego de una 25 0 30 horas ponerse un poco interesante in dejar de ser aburrido, siento lástima por quien lo compre esperando algo innovador que emocione y divierta, no lo encontrarán en este juego pero para las peronas que disfruten de las películas se le es recomendable con el modo fácil porque el gameplay no vale nada
  62. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Just a walking simulator. Very, very boring game. I bought it due to the fact that it seemed a master piece but its not. It´s sad but its true.
  63. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Overrated game
    there was an obsessive advertisement
    Sony in her style decided to take marketing and advertising directly (not for the first time) instead of making a good game and spending money on it. the best projects do not need advertising, they themselves label ...
  64. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Great game so far. Love the setting. And the story seems awesome. The gameplay is weird, will update the review once i complete it.
  65. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Finally a walking simulator that includes urination and box stacking! Maybe Kojima should retire.
  66. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Big fan of his early work, Policenauts, Snatcher etc. but Hideo's new entry can't really interrest me. It's too slow, too repetitive and there's too many damn cutscenes. Visually the game looks stunning, and it's an interesting concept, but it doesn't work well.
  67. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    It's a great game, not for everyone, graphics are amazing, gameplay is hard which is how I like.
    This is a new type/kind of game, you will see a lot of cinematics which are great, they help you understand the world and the story of the game, piece by piece.
    People say game feels dull and all, but as I said this is not for all,not for your average FIFA, COD player. This game requires
    It's a great game, not for everyone, graphics are amazing, gameplay is hard which is how I like.
    This is a new type/kind of game, you will see a lot of cinematics which are great, they help you understand the world and the story of the game, piece by piece.

    People say game feels dull and all, but as I said this is not for all,not for your average FIFA, COD player.

    This game requires time, and that's how I see it, take your time and enjoy it, you will understand what's about later.
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  68. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Boring... Is not a videogame, is a film. The first two hours only tocuhed gamepad 12 minutes.
  69. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Лично мне нравится игра.но она явно не заслуживает нули ,которые ставят хейтеры
  70. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    It has very good graphics, even good cinematics, but if the gameplay is boring, they could have introduced more action moments, shots, to give more life to the game's theme, this weighs more than good graphics and it also seems to me that they are excessively Long cinematics.
  71. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Infelizmente esse jogo nao cumpriu suas expectativas, e nao merece nem ser insinuado no goty... pior jogo ja feito pela sony( nao q a sony faça jogos bons). Jogo extremamente lento, sem graça, historia manjada( bebe morre no final) e a unica coisa boa desse jogo eh q vc nao precisa zerar pra saber q eh ruim.
  72. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    After 20h walking around, i can say It's boring. When I started to play I spent 1h without using my PS4 control because I had to see a movie in which you don,t even get what everything is about. I'm playing it in "hard" difficult but I haven't died yet.
    Conclusion: Boring and easy.
    Recommendation: Watch a movie.
  73. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    Falo como fã de Kojima desde 1998 com MGS na playstation original. Gostei mesmo do MGS 5 , já esse foi um jogo que dividiu a comunidade mas este death stranding nao passa. Isto já é demencia a mais , e deixa de ser arte fazer as coisas diferentes e passa a ser chato e tediante. Entregas encomendas num jogo em que ate as botas nos pes é preciso gerir porque desgastam..... a serio Kojima?Falo como fã de Kojima desde 1998 com MGS na playstation original. Gostei mesmo do MGS 5 , já esse foi um jogo que dividiu a comunidade mas este death stranding nao passa. Isto já é demencia a mais , e deixa de ser arte fazer as coisas diferentes e passa a ser chato e tediante. Entregas encomendas num jogo em que ate as botas nos pes é preciso gerir porque desgastam..... a serio Kojima? Comprem em saldo a 5€. Talvez a Sony tenha aprendido a nao passar cheques em branco a "genios". Konami estas perdoada. Expand
  74. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Похоже всем надо идти обратно в фортнайт и пабг если они ставят оценку 0 и 1
  75. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    The first ever AAA walking simulator. LOL.
    All the mystery surrounding this game was literally just to protect it from people finding out it's a trash game and not buying it on release.
    So much wasted time and resources just to create Kojima's drunken idea of a game. This game is not fun. It has graphics, it has voice acting, it has a ton of cutscenes, loooooong cutscenes, but the fun
    The first ever AAA walking simulator. LOL.
    All the mystery surrounding this game was literally just to protect it from people finding out it's a trash game and not buying it on release.
    So much wasted time and resources just to create Kojima's drunken idea of a game.

    This game is not fun. It has graphics, it has voice acting, it has a ton of cutscenes, loooooong cutscenes, but the fun is low to none.

    Stay away from it.
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  76. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Кодзима выпустил, что и рекламировал. 12 из 10. На кончиках пальцев. Холодок по лобковым волосам.
  77. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece but definitely isn't for everyone. Death Stranding doesn't conform to the usual standards of today's video games. It's slow paced, combat is limited, and the story is bizarre to say the least. Kojima, as we expect from him, uses a fresh approach to craft this unusual, but gripping, story. Gameplay can best be described as slow, traversal-based, and requires theThis game is a masterpiece but definitely isn't for everyone. Death Stranding doesn't conform to the usual standards of today's video games. It's slow paced, combat is limited, and the story is bizarre to say the least. Kojima, as we expect from him, uses a fresh approach to craft this unusual, but gripping, story. Gameplay can best be described as slow, traversal-based, and requires the player to "buy-in" to the narrative. Once the game clicks, it's hard to stop thinking about it. This game isn't suited for most adolescent or casual gamers, and it's imperative to approach this title with a mature and open mind. Death Stranding is one of the most moving, and memorable experiences I've ever had in gaming. Expand
  78. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Esto con todo respeto no se puede denominar un juego. Como pelicula interactiva, cinematicas y musica tiene un 10. Pero como supuestamente es un juego se debe calificar su jugabilidad y es nula y repetitiva. Aburre hasta al mas valiente. Buen trabajo Kojima!
  79. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Daha önce çoğu kojima oyununu oynadım hepsinide severek oynadım özellikle Metal Gear Solid 4ü bu oyunda yeni şeyler deneyeme çalışmış ama bence pek başaramış mekanikler çalışmıyor bazı buglarla karşılaştım grafikler başarılı hikaye anlatılımı fena değil ama oynanış hiç zevkli gelmedi bana benim için başarısız bir kojima oyunu hayal kırıklığı
  80. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Me parece un buen juego
    muy artistico y excelentemente ambientado
    la musica de lowroar, radiohead y otras bandas
    muy nostalgica e indie, el sistema de juego de primero me parecio muy frustrante ya que debes mantener el equilibrio dependiendo el peso del cargamento, los jefes son geniales, resumiendo el juego se siente muy bien y me agradan los escenarios.
  81. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This Hater Guys give 0 or a 1? What is with Graphic,Sound, Story ? 0 Points for this? Xbox Fanboys Confirmed. DS has not the beste gameplay but very nice Music,Story and Graphic.
  82. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I played for a few hours last night and fell asleep dreaming about the game. I'm currently thinking of an excuse to leave work early to continue my death stranding journey because this game is flat out perfection. Forget all the non-sense zero scores. You can obviously tell by now if this games for you or if you should pass. I will come back and adjust my score when I complete the game butI played for a few hours last night and fell asleep dreaming about the game. I'm currently thinking of an excuse to leave work early to continue my death stranding journey because this game is flat out perfection. Forget all the non-sense zero scores. You can obviously tell by now if this games for you or if you should pass. I will come back and adjust my score when I complete the game but for now, I'm sticking strong to my score of 10!!! Expand
  83. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Definitely going against the "establishment" of shoot stuff all day. I'm definitely enjoying it. The game is extremely well designed and is immersive. Immersion rarely happens these days but this game... it's something else. Future cult hit, calling it.
  84. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Gran banda sonora, kojima siempre elige muy buena música, buenos gráficos buena optimización una trama interesante pero mal desarrollada, tal vez si se hubiera implementado como una película interactiva tipo detroit become human o until dawn podria ser un juego de 10 pero no es asi es repetitivo a mas no poder siempre es lleva esta entrega de punto A a punto B y eso es tanto en misionesGran banda sonora, kojima siempre elige muy buena música, buenos gráficos buena optimización una trama interesante pero mal desarrollada, tal vez si se hubiera implementado como una película interactiva tipo detroit become human o until dawn podria ser un juego de 10 pero no es asi es repetitivo a mas no poder siempre es lleva esta entrega de punto A a punto B y eso es tanto en misiones principales como secundarias es un WALKING SIMULATOR! no recomiendo comprarlo en este momento espera a que baje de precio Expand
  85. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличная игра, нестандартный геймплей, мир в котором ты один, но одиноким себя никогда не чувствуешь Expand
  86. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is certainly not for everyone, but I am thoroughly enjoying it right now.
  87. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    This game is really disappointing in every way. Kojima forgot what it was like to create a good video game. He only thought of his most devoted fans and forgot about the others.

    How can one dare to afford to create a boring game the first 20 hours to only offer a little action almost fun afterwards? When I buy a game it is to have fun, not to bother to deliver packages for 15-20
    This game is really disappointing in every way. Kojima forgot what it was like to create a good video game. He only thought of his most devoted fans and forgot about the others.

    How can one dare to afford to create a boring game the first 20 hours to only offer a little action almost fun afterwards?

    When I buy a game it is to have fun, not to bother to deliver packages for 15-20 hours.

    If this game is saved by the press it is certainly because it was accompanied by a check, that the tester is a hardcore fan of Kojima and / or that the game is exclusive to the PS4.

    Honestly, this game will be remembered especially for being a real playful failure.

    The acting game or the soundtrack can not save this game. By putting this on the front of the stage, we forget the essence of the video game: have fun!

    Game to avoid!
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  88. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game, I thought he had dinosaurs but no, he also has no nude of Morgan Reenus or Kratos. A complete scam by kojima productions. The only thing to note is when Albert Einstein appears and gives the solution to the desolate world that the game has apart from that very bad mechanics and you can not customize the character to taste. Expand
  89. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Es un simulador de Glovo en el que tienes que ir de el punto A a el punto B caminando por un mundo vació en el que tú mayor enemigo es la ridícula cantidad de cajas que el protagonista puede llevar a su espalda sin que esta se parta por la mitad, 6 horas jugadas y creo que sería mas divertido sí esas 6 horas hubiera estado jugando a Tetris.
  90. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Lo más aburrido que he jugado los últimos años, sobrevalorado totalmente, hubiese esperado para comprarlo a 30$ en el blackfriday, decepcionante, lento, cinemáticas largas, tiene varios Bugs, el mundo está muy vacío, nivel de diversión 0. No daré spoilers pero la historia no es nada original. Horizon tiene mejores gráficos.
  91. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kojima has outdone himself. Great experience. Best art project made by human beings Expand
  92. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    To anyone actually reading this, I think this game is a 8.7/10 so far. I'm about 5 hours in and its exactly what I expected. A strange, melancholy, interesting and different game about the end of the world, hiking, delivering packages, and making connections. I think its great and I can't wait to dive into it more. The 10/10 is to counteract the insane 0/10 reviews people are farting out
  93. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please Kojima, go to the movies. Your work on videogames it's simply a complete garbage. Expand
  94. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played and it have a chance to be the game of the year
  95. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This amazing game !!!
    Это шедеврально !!!!
    זה משחק מדהים!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  96. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    As an avid follower of Hideo Kojimas work, I was very intrigued by this game, and was thoroughly excited to play it, that was until a lot of the reviews that came out from a lot of what I thought to be reputable companies/names. All I can say is ignore any bad reviews you see or hear, they are total rubbish! This game is a complete masterpiece, and after 15 hours, I am in love with it! 10/10
  97. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The story is engaging with unique and original gameplay, worthy of a kojima game
  98. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Sorry. I'm a big fan of Kojima but this is just a pretentious walking simulator. Awful. Incredibly disappointed.
  99. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Великолепная атмосфера и потрясающий саундтрек. Хорошая графика и потрясающие персонажи вроде Леи Сейду и Нормана Ридуса.
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.