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  1. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Best way to play this game its youtube with 1.75x speed. Completely trash, nothing to do, just walks. Better buy Horizon Zero Dawn.
  2. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Hasta cuando aguantamos que nos estafe la prensa con las notas, como justifican un juego asi solamente por tener el nombre de Kojima. El tipo ha hecho cosas grandes en la industria de los videojuegos, pero el tambien se equivoca y ha hecho un juego malisimo y no busquen la excusa de que es jn ju
  3. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Such a disappointment. This game is an empty world with a broken gameplay and bad A.I.

    Kojima said he invented a new genre of game.. He should just work on basics because everything is wrong with Death Stranding, except the music. But hey, it's not "music by hideo kojima" maybe that's why it's the only good thing.
  4. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    El juego es divertido cuando lo terminas porque dejas de sufrir, jugar a este juego es algo que no se lo doy a nadie.. monótono hasta mas no poder dando la sensación de que literalmente haz tirado tu tiempo a la basura.
  5. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Es ideal para dormir recomendado a todos los que parezcan de insomnio lento lento lento solo pensaba en el ya me estoy durmiendo otra ves Creo que si invento un género el aburrilento
  6. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Why Hideo, why!!!! Why did you make this walking simulator? I had high hopes....
    I can't name another game that is this boring.
  7. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Boring and tedious gameplay, eternal cinematics, extremely overrated, i'm Kojima's Fan, but i feel very dissapointed
  8. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is art. Soooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo oooooo amazing
  9. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Another borning walking simulator, bad combat and a mediocre gameplay system.
  10. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Бесподобная работа. Ничего похожего не встречал ранее. Браво Hideo Kojima
  11. Nov 8, 2019
    8
    The story is interesting and engaging, the gameplay is fun and relaxing, I really enjoyed the experience and was really excited to see each turn the story provided. It's grate game.
  12. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. I think we finally have a game that is truely new. Thanks Sony, Kojima and Guerilla Games, awesome work.
  13. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    If I wanted to hike a boring landscape by myself, I'd go outside. Do not recommend.
  14. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    It has been an amazing experience so far, definitely GOTY Material. This game deserves everyone's praise for being bold and different in an otherwise unoriginal gaming year. This is a masterpiece.
  15. Nov 8, 2019
    6
    This game definitely makes it hard to like. We know this game's gonna be cutscene heavy but even then there are too many and nearly all of them are too long. The gameplay is while passable is not enough to interest you the whole way. The only reason I gave this '6' is because of the story. Word of warning though, the story is too complicated even for a Hideo Kojima game. So you have toThis game definitely makes it hard to like. We know this game's gonna be cutscene heavy but even then there are too many and nearly all of them are too long. The gameplay is while passable is not enough to interest you the whole way. The only reason I gave this '6' is because of the story. Word of warning though, the story is too complicated even for a Hideo Kojima game. So you have to play it and watches the cutscene for about 10 hours before you can understand the game. And I admint, this is not some game you can just turn on and says I hate it. You have to play it(and watch it) to understand and like it. Expand
  16. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Jogo extremamente repetitivo, linear, se for comprar espere por uma boa promoção, não vale o preço cobrado.
  17. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    Nice graphics ... Despite this constant blur. Unfortunately, this is the only quality of this game. Constantly cut by cutscenes, the gameplay, which is already not very enjoyable, is all the more redundant. The scenario is bad and tries to pass painfully for art ... To avoid!
  18. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This game is just UPS Simulator and ad placement movie This game is just UPS Simulator and ad placement movie This game is just UPS Simulator and ad placement movie
  19. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Very very disappointed. Amazing graphics but...

    Boring Gameplay, Tedious Cut Scenes.

    Sooo slow...

    :/
  20. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This game is very boring, confused and tedious, the main mechanics in the game is just walking, the combats are very simple (if you can find some combat).
    Graphically the game is really impressive and the cut scenes and landscape are beautiful, the sound as well, but the rest is a waste of time and money
  21. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I am in love with this game, but Is not for everyone. If you like chilling and relaxing games with a compelling story you will like it.
  22. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Ultra boring gameplay, bunch of long cutscenes, an empty open world game. this game has nothing to offer.
  23. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Великолепная игра! Отличный Сюжет! Атмосфера 10 из 10 Expand
  24. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Completed episode 1...kojima developers has come with lot of new things in this game.its fresh and new concept...its story oriented and lot of scientific terminologies used.i like it and must try
  25. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Wooooooooooooooow it is the Best Game over fack my dig it is revilution joni o my good
  26. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Kojima used to be a visionary that I held in high regard but his work has been going downhill since MGS4. Despite the problems with MGS4, Peace Walker and MGS5, they at least still had moments of greatness. The same can't be said for Death Stranding. Kojima's obsession with Hollywood actors has resulted in a pretty yet bland and empty open world devoid of any interesting landmarks orKojima used to be a visionary that I held in high regard but his work has been going downhill since MGS4. Despite the problems with MGS4, Peace Walker and MGS5, they at least still had moments of greatness. The same can't be said for Death Stranding. Kojima's obsession with Hollywood actors has resulted in a pretty yet bland and empty open world devoid of any interesting landmarks or features. The incoherent story desperately wants to convince you that its deeper than it actually is. The shoehorned social elements are hardly new and end up feeling half baked. Konami are an awful company but I'm starting to think they were right about Kojima. Maybe Fukushima really was the true talent that kept Kojima's worst tendencies in check and helped elevate his work. Expand
  27. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I love it. I reached Chapter 3 and it's so amazing. I love to deliver more and more to receive more items and more Gifts. The People who gave this Game a 0 are Xbox Players or trolls and there are saying there already beat the Game. Yeah. A Game you have to play over 50 Hours to complete it. One Guy says "there is only gras in the Game so I know that he haven't played the Game becauseI love it. I reached Chapter 3 and it's so amazing. I love to deliver more and more to receive more items and more Gifts. The People who gave this Game a 0 are Xbox Players or trolls and there are saying there already beat the Game. Yeah. A Game you have to play over 50 Hours to complete it. One Guy says "there is only gras in the Game so I know that he haven't played the Game because there is also snow. Don't believe these trolls and Xbox Players! Expand
  28. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Que jogo ridículo entrega de um ponto A para um ponto B mais de 5 horas andando é muita cfilminhos batalha muito ruim qie bosta de jogo
    PS: metracritic é ridículo eu nem joguei essa merda mais posso avaliar ainda tem gente que confiar nessa merda patético um site desse imagina os jornalistas que pode receber dinheiro ....kkkkk
  29. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego "" , es una obra maestra, su jugabilidad es sin lugar a dudas lo mejor !!! gran juego !!!
  30. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Walking Simulator, mismas misiones todo el rato para mostrarte una escena de 10 min y no puedas hacer nada.
  31. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es un juego genial , todo gamer deberia probarlo, es grandioso su forma de ver un videojuego , realmente no te pierdas este gran juego por los toxicos.
  32. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    story is good, i wish to see dark souls like cutscenes, also there is a lot of walking with gravity issues while carrying heavy stuff. they should have been added vehicles
  33. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game or movie ... Extremely boring game, practically a postman simulator, mixed with cheap terror, is disappointment because I expected so much of this game and I get such a junk game! Expand
  34. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Llevo dos horas jugando y es un no parar de correr, parezco un trastornado corriendo sin sentido alguno. Expand
  35. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Vaya basura de "JUEGO", si fuese una pelicula a lo mejor tendria mas nota, pero recordemos que es un "JUEGO" para "JUGAR", no me he aburrido mas en vida. Directo a venderlo.
  36. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I am loving this game. Is unique and very different of what other games offer. The story is interesting and engaging, and the gameplay is fun.
  37. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is a warning don't buy it, I got caught up in the hype and preordered it. I regret that decision deeply this game is sooooo boooring. If your not sure don't buy it you got deceived by clever advertising this game is not worth any time.
  38. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Когда от Кодзимы ожидаешь геймплея, а тебя заставляют работать доставщиком.
  39. Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Отличная игра с неповторимой атмосферой, великолепной режиссурой и потрясающей графикой
  40. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    i feel like going out and exploring the world in real life is way more worth it than spending $60 on this garbage.
  41. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a beautifully designed game with some complex and fascinating game mechanics, and an intriguing story. It's your fault you expected something else, not Kojima's. It was quite clear from a while you'd be playing a role of a delivery man involved in uniting America. If you expected a different type of game, why did you even bother playing DS!? Should I give Call of DutyDeath Stranding is a beautifully designed game with some complex and fascinating game mechanics, and an intriguing story. It's your fault you expected something else, not Kojima's. It was quite clear from a while you'd be playing a role of a delivery man involved in uniting America. If you expected a different type of game, why did you even bother playing DS!? Should I give Call of Duty zero, because - let's say - I expected it to be a turn-based RPG but with guns.

    Death Stranding is more than a game. It's an experience. It's a gaming version of poetry. For people who like to think, relax while playing, listen to beautiful music, explore.
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  42. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Gameplay elements are terrible. It’s given me nothing but frustration and irritation since I started playing it.
    Just when you think it’s starting to play well you get ambushed by overwhelming creature and your controller starts crying. It’s serious tedious and rage inducing.
    It’s self-indulgent crap, 10/10 reviews are kidding themselves.
  43. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    DEATH STRANDING is absolutely wonderful, a harrowing, riveting, breath of fresh air. Fans of games like Ico or Shadow of the Colossus or Hideo Kojima games should not miss this unique experience. It will grab a hold of you (if you let it) and pull you to the other side. Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride.
  44. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Este juego te trae una nueva experiencia , dejar la tipica de matar y te enfocas en explorar ante las dificultades de la naturaleza, gran juego realmente fascinante.
  45. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. العية لا تشبة اي لعبة اخرى عالم مميز وطريقة لعب مبتكره Expand
  46. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10 10/10
  47. Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Musica impresionante, hermozo apartado grafico e historia realmente interesante.
    Pero falla en todo lo demas, la jugabilidad es tosca, repetitiva y excepto por las areas en las que encuentras EV, es aburrida.
    Recomiendo ver solo las cinematicas para conocer la historia, esto no vale como juego.
  48. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Cool game! Its different and very atmospheric. It's one of those games that focuses more on the world and story over the gameplay, but I found the gameplay loop very in depth and more rewarding than I thought it would be. I think a lot of people expected somthing else which is why this game has such mixed reviews and I would not take most of the negative reviews seriously since LOTS ofCool game! Its different and very atmospheric. It's one of those games that focuses more on the world and story over the gameplay, but I found the gameplay loop very in depth and more rewarding than I thought it would be. I think a lot of people expected somthing else which is why this game has such mixed reviews and I would not take most of the negative reviews seriously since LOTS of people were bashing the game even before it was out. I bought this game clearly knowing it's a delivery sim and I am not disappointed. In fact, I am surprised. Like most delivery sims, they are very loopy (do a task over and over and progress to unlock things to make that task easier and more enjoyable). It has this with a bonus of beautiful cutscenes that I am always looking forward to in between. If you are a fan of simulators (Weedshop 2, Truck simulators, fishing sims) you will love this game. If call of duty is more your style or games that require constant stress and excitement, this game is probably not for you. I have read though a lot of the negative reviews and its almost like these people didn't even play the game. The way they explain the detail of the gameplay is like they basically watched a trailer and decided they didn't like it and just left a negative review despite playing the game just for spite. I wouldn't even be surprised if a certain company left a lot of negative reviews to make them not look bad (as PR for their next metal gear that will probably be **** after the Kojima departure. Just a thought. Anyways I am going to go play more and kick back and relax and enjoy my weekend helping the Death Stranding community rebuild this beautiful game world. Expand
  49. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    es el peor y mas aburrido juego que eh jugado nunca en mi vida, como película esta muy bien y los gráficos están a otro nivel pero al parecer a kojima se le olvido lo que esto es un juego y su principal función es entretener algo que este titulo no logra hacer, un titulo solo recomendado para personas muy especiales.
  50. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Will you like Death Stranding is a simple question of do you have ADHD?
    If yes, you should NOT buy this game.
    If no, buy the game
  51. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is just what i needed in the previous 3 years
    Loved the cast and the cinematic cutscene
    Strand system is amazing
    Thanks for the experience
  52. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    All hype if this game didnt have the kojima name & the Hollywood actors nobody would be giving this game a 10/10
  53. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Something new and refreshing It’s one of those gems that triggers a chain of innovation and how we play and enjoy games
  54. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I thought people were exaggerating by calling this game a walking simulator, but boy that's what it is.
  55. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I initially have doubts with this game coz they said this game is not for all, but I bought it anyway. And thank God coz the game is for me.
    I am rating it 10 (though it doesn't really 10, 8-9 for me), just to lift it's rating coz there are lots of idiots rating it zero despite of the great content.
    I assume those 0 ratings are IGNs dummy account to bring down the rating of this game just
    I initially have doubts with this game coz they said this game is not for all, but I bought it anyway. And thank God coz the game is for me.
    I am rating it 10 (though it doesn't really 10, 8-9 for me), just to lift it's rating coz there are lots of idiots rating it zero despite of the great content.
    I assume those 0 ratings are IGNs dummy account to bring down the rating of this game just to support their bad rating.
    This game is a must try. Better to play it solo with no distractions to fully appreciate it.
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  56. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Необычный геймплей, который затягивает с самого начала. Постановка катсцен , операторская работа в них, диалоги, все это сносит голову. Очень интересная история и необычный концепт мира. Заслуженная 10-ка.
  57. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. A new breath of fresh air for the industry. I wish many learned from Kojima.

    Anyone who gives this game a 0 is a troll and hasn't even touched it.
  58. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Una mentira de juego, como se sabía de qué se anunció. Kojima no tiene respeto el tiempo de sus fans, guarda tu dinero por un juego que realmente merezca la pena.
  59. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Without delving into spoilers and talking about gameplay:

    -The game looks visually great. I'm only on a base PS4 and it really manages to look pre-rendered a lot of times both in gameplay and cutscenes. Both the technical features and art direction is pretty good. The landscape is just gorgeous.  -The movement system is actually pretty fun so far. The dedicated buttons for hopping
    Without delving into spoilers and talking about gameplay:

    -The game looks visually great. I'm only on a base PS4 and it really manages to look pre-rendered a lot of times both in gameplay and cutscenes. Both the technical features and art direction is pretty good. The landscape is just gorgeous.
    
    -The movement system is actually pretty fun so far. The dedicated buttons for hopping over things rapidly and balancing yourself does make out for an engaging way to make traversing through various environments an interesting experience. It really gives your character a good sense of weight without feeling like you're actively fighting the controls or animations getting in the way of responsive input.
    
    -Great music and audio work. Really gives moments a nice cozy feeling while keeping things tense. There were even moments where I thought it was actually raining outside since the directional audio sounds so good.

    -The story itself is pretty amazing, with some hiccups here and there.
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  60. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    As many media have said this is a tedious and boring game until at least the first 20 hours, also the bosses are bad and the only minimally salvageable is the narrative.

    Taking into account all these points and knowing that we are talking about a video game it seems quite bad since the gameplay is quite boring that it is the worst thing that can happen to a video game, if this sells it
    As many media have said this is a tedious and boring game until at least the first 20 hours, also the bosses are bad and the only minimally salvageable is the narrative.

    Taking into account all these points and knowing that we are talking about a video game it seems quite bad since the gameplay is quite boring that it is the worst thing that can happen to a video game, if this sells it to me as a movie the same would have put more note
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  61. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    You delivering packages just to see another cutscenes of this interactive movie game.
  62. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantástica experiencia, obra maestra. Estamos sin lugar a dudas al mejor juego de la generacion. HISTORIA, bSO, sensaciones, lo tiene todo.

    Kojiman lo ha vuelto a hacer.
  63. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    The lack of gameplay (and yes the gameplay has problems even for his peculiar vision of pacing/progression) can be balanced with superb atmosphere,writing, and innovative ideas.
    Well, actually the ideas are just "kind of" original in the intentions (but not revolutionary) and they aren't properly integrated; plus the story is pretentious and dumb many many many times.
    So beside the
    The lack of gameplay (and yes the gameplay has problems even for his peculiar vision of pacing/progression) can be balanced with superb atmosphere,writing, and innovative ideas.
    Well, actually the ideas are just "kind of" original in the intentions (but not revolutionary) and they aren't properly integrated; plus the story is pretentious and dumb many many many times.
    So beside the atmosphere I don't think there is much left.
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  64. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I would rate it 3 or maybe 4 considering the graphics and music but it was so hyped up and imho does not deserve the hype at all. Critics who give this game above 65-70 are delusional. Probably same guys who gave Joker 3 out of 10. In any case it's a disappointment. Will finish on Youtube with fast forward of gameplay just for the story.
  65. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Estamos delante del "videojuego" más aburrido de esta generación con el mundo abierto más soso y pobre de los últimos años. La misión principal consiste en llevar paquetes de un lado a otro con la finalidad de reconectar el mundo.
    Si sumamos estas misiones tan divertidas dignas del peor walking simulator con la figura de Hideo Kojima nos sale esta película denominada por unos cuantos
    Estamos delante del "videojuego" más aburrido de esta generación con el mundo abierto más soso y pobre de los últimos años. La misión principal consiste en llevar paquetes de un lado a otro con la finalidad de reconectar el mundo.
    Si sumamos estas misiones tan divertidas dignas del peor walking simulator con la figura de Hideo Kojima nos sale esta película denominada por unos cuantos videojuego, pero que realmente llamarlo de esa manera es insultar a la industria. Si te gusta divertirte con la hierba y esas rocas tan bien detalladas, adelante, este es tu juego. En caso contrario, enhorabuena pues en esta generación hay cientos de juegos con los que vas a disfrutar más que con este walking simulator de paja.
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  66. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made. It is a new and fantastic new genre like never before. I loved every second of
  67. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is not a game. It’s a walking simulator with a pretentious story thrown in. Kojima has made some great games in the past, but everyone makes mistakes. Death Stranding is his mistake. I want to play games that are fun. If it’s not fun why bother? And this game isn’t fun in the slightest. So I won’t bother, and I suggest you don’t either.
  68. Nov 8, 2019
    6
    El tema del juego es bastante interesante. Me recuerda la pelicula de The Postman de Kevin Costner, pero con un twist muy mejorado. Las cinematicas son brutales de bellas. La musica es excelente. Los escenarios (para ser un periodo post apocaliptico) estan bien bellos, poca vida, pero muy buen diseño; en especial el agua. La trama es bastante atrayente y no puedes despistarte porque sinoEl tema del juego es bastante interesante. Me recuerda la pelicula de The Postman de Kevin Costner, pero con un twist muy mejorado. Las cinematicas son brutales de bellas. La musica es excelente. Los escenarios (para ser un periodo post apocaliptico) estan bien bellos, poca vida, pero muy buen diseño; en especial el agua. La trama es bastante atrayente y no puedes despistarte porque sino te pierdes.

     

    No le di un 9 o mas por lo siguiente: se supone que este jugando un videojuego. El tiempo que le di me senti que estaba viendo una serie de Netflix. Las cinematicas son muy largas, y el tiempo de gameplay es muy corto. Puedes recostarte en el sofa, soltar el control y cualquiera que te ve dira: esta viendo TV o alguna serie. Eso es lo que parece. Al menos en otros juegos, dentro de la cinematica te mandaban a presionar ciertos botones para ver la siguiente accion cinematica. O sea, interactuabas. Este no lo tiene. Es ver lo que ponen y ya. La jugabilidad es muy corta y repetitiva. Entonces recomiendan evadir los combates, por algo que sucede en el juego (no dare spoilers de que es lo que pasa). O sea, que la unica accion que veré de mi parte es caminar del punto A al punto B. Si quiero mas accion tendre que esperar a otra cinematica o que me chupen al dark side para enfrentarme al perro negro gigante. Para mi, es un big fail. Zelda BotW era amplio y vacio, pero dentro de ese vacio interactuabas con cosas, enemigos, etc. habia accion. Aqui no te recomiendan que tengas ese tipo de accion. Por que? Juegalo y sabras lo que digo.

     

    Dicen que despues de las 20 hrs es que se pone Bueno… yo digo: por que esperar tanto cuando lo puedes hacer desde el minuto 1? Acaso la explicacion de toda la historia son 20 hrs y el resto es: ahora sal y has lo que quieras? Definitivamente este no es un juego para todo el mundo. Antes de tirarte de pecho a comprarlo porque “es Kojima” o “tiene buenas graficas”… ve mejor varios gameplays para ver si el ritmo del juego te va a mantener jugandolo. Seria una perdida de $$ el comprarlo a ciegas y luego te desencantes. Esto me recuerda a Mighty No.9 con Inafune. Algo asi me senti con DS… aunq lo de Inafune fue una puñalada al Corazon, pero algo asi me senti. Le falto algo para que fuese un “juego” entretenido; lo veo mas como un Peli-Juego. Ojo: son mis gustos. Espero que a ti que me lees te guste el juego y lo disfrutes. Mi nota es de 6.5 por lo mencionado a principio.
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  69. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The story is breath taking and thé gameplay is well polished even if it is not for everybody. A masterpiece.
  70. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра, все очень нравится! Спасибо Хидео и всей его команде за шикарный проект!
  71. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is how the gameplay works : you delivering stuff to a hologram -> cutscenes -> repeat.
  72. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's just lazy and spitefully reductive to say It's a fedex simulator. It's not a game about fast-paced action, flashy rewards, and 15-minute rounds. It's about the slow game, the scenery, and the challenge of logistics and infrastructure of getting from A to B in the most efficient way possible, the fastest way possible, the safest way possible, and with as much cargo as possible. You'reIt's just lazy and spitefully reductive to say It's a fedex simulator. It's not a game about fast-paced action, flashy rewards, and 15-minute rounds. It's about the slow game, the scenery, and the challenge of logistics and infrastructure of getting from A to B in the most efficient way possible, the fastest way possible, the safest way possible, and with as much cargo as possible. You're in for a wild time if you think the game is just going to LET you have those. Just knowing the route won't get you there faster or safer. For that, you're going to need to build the infrastructure to get you there. Ladders and climbing ropes are the start, but the magic in the gameplay is when you begin collaborating with faceless and nearly anonymous 'other players' to create networks of paths, bridges, routes, and warnings that will make a once tedious journey into an effortless one.

    It's not a game for everyone, but for what it is, it's the top of its class. 10/10 and a solid gift or recommendation for someone who can handle a slower pace.
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  73. Nov 8, 2019
    6
    I love Kojima for Metal Gear, but this game just shows that you can't let him do a game if the gameplay doesn't carry his weird ideas.
    The Story might be good and some will play to see it unfold, but everything in between is boring and tedious. You get new stuff to make the deliverys easier and better, but its not enough to make this walking simulator fun.
    The combat is also boring and
    I love Kojima for Metal Gear, but this game just shows that you can't let him do a game if the gameplay doesn't carry his weird ideas.
    The Story might be good and some will play to see it unfold, but everything in between is boring and tedious. You get new stuff to make the deliverys easier and better, but its not enough to make this walking simulator fun.
    The combat is also boring and really basic, the first boss you encounter is so easy that you can't even die to it when you stand still.
    Graphics look nice, but everything looks very sameish. The menuing in the game or just the fast travel are also very tedious.
    Overall i would say this game also shows perfectly the sad state of game journalism. Giving highscores even when the review didn't read perfect at all or they say that the walking is not fun and boring.
    I would say try it yourself if you really want to play the new Kojima game and are a fan of him, but overall the game has just the weakest gameplay of this generation.
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  74. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I want to play a game, not watching a movie, thank you. In the game, you keep walking, again and again until you fall asleep.
  75. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    I can't believe this game is actually nothing more than a glorified FedEx delivery man simulator, Kojima played us I want a refund
  76. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is really something special and it is the perfect game for me. Masterpiece.
  77. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Do not believe any reviews at this current stage. It is all blasphemy. The game has been out for less than 24 hours and has a 40 hour average completion time. The people reviewing have not played or have not completed it.
  78. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Didn’t play it but Kojima is kojima you cant disrespect the man it’s probably not good but who cares it’s kojima
  79. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego ha sido creado como contrapartida a todos esos personajes súper hombres y superhéroes. Sam es un hombre normal en un futuro distópico del nuestro que a de convertirse en un héroe humano por su determinación, no en un super humano, y se enfrentará al terreno, al clima, al paso del tiempo y a fuerzas sobrenaturales para ello. Ese es el género, un simulador hiperrealista deEl juego ha sido creado como contrapartida a todos esos personajes súper hombres y superhéroes. Sam es un hombre normal en un futuro distópico del nuestro que a de convertirse en un héroe humano por su determinación, no en un super humano, y se enfrentará al terreno, al clima, al paso del tiempo y a fuerzas sobrenaturales para ello. Ese es el género, un simulador hiperrealista de supervivencia ajustado a nuestro mundo en una historia de ciencia ficción con tintes de terror sobrenatural. Pero! decir que la visión de las mecánicas son a largo plazo, porque Sam, o los jugadores, tienen que crear INFRAESTRUCTURAS o craftearlas para crear caminos más fáciles de recorrer, algo así como lo que pasó en el imperio romano en el continente europeo, al final lo que es un MAPA DESERTICO se convierte en un mapa conectado por carreteras, puentes, que al final nos da la visión y la experiencia que apoyándonos, los jugadores, unos a los otros podemos crear los lazos de unión entre aquello que hoy en día esta fracturado y desértico. No será un shooter, un juego de plataformas, un rpg, una aventura gráfica, un shot'm up, un hack and slash... etc... sino un simple simulador de un humano que ha de transportar todo tipo de necesidades entre las distintas zonas en las que hayan supervivientes para ayudar a renacer a la humanidad. Esto se vio en el film The Postman de Kevin Costner, y sinceramente esta visión de Kojima me gusta mucho más, además de que la película es un poco bastante truñaco pero esta versión o visión del asunto por parte de Kojima a mí sí me convence. Pero esta sería la visión superficial del juego, luego ya está la historia en profundidad de cada personaje. Expand
  80. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Boring walking sim, it's clear now that Fukushima was the one responsible for MGS being good.
  81. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Gioco incredibilmente noioso che fa da collante per tonnellate di cut-scene. Era meglio fare un film rispetto ad un videogame con questi contenuti.
  82. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Seriously walking simulator.stay away from this game. Not worth a penny or your time
  83. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece not for all but if You search Game emotions play this one. Photorealistic graphic and desing in 4k
  84. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente o jogo não e para todos,uma história rica em detalhes, se você não prestar atenção não vai entender, vejo muitas pessoas falando que simulador de entregas, pós não entenderam a essência do jogo, o que ele e, a obra que ele e, estamos com essa geração de mimi, que não tentende o que um jogo de verdade, não tende como estávamos em falta de jogos como esse tipo, Expand
  85. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Well after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game 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. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 forWell after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game 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. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 for this? That score is for legendary status games...everyone wrote about the faults yet it got fake 10/10. This is what happens when you dont have anyone controlling Kojima and let his "creativity" flow. Its a walking simulator with celebrities...THATS IT. Expand
  86. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    This is definitively an OVNI. Graphics are great, story is strange but gameplay is terrible. For 5 or 10$ this is something to try but NOT at full price. I don't recommend it. Wait for discounted price.
  87. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Best looking game I've seen. I like narrative driven game and, well, it's narrative driven alright. Fascinating, new concept and I must say, relaxing as well. True, not for everyone BUT everyone should try it at least once, like sky diving...erm..ok ..maybe not skydiving..
  88. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, but it's not for everyone!
    A lot of people complain about that you "walk" but you also basically just walk in skyrim/red dead and witcher, it just gets covered by the setting and its harder to see.
    Yess you walk, but the walking is fun and insane challenging, the magic happens WHILE you walk. Do you enjoy a strong story, challenging and fun gameplay, interesting
    This game is amazing, but it's not for everyone!
    A lot of people complain about that you "walk" but you also basically just walk in skyrim/red dead and witcher, it just gets covered by the setting and its harder to see.
    Yess you walk, but the walking is fun and insane challenging, the magic happens WHILE you walk.

    Do you enjoy a strong story, challenging and fun gameplay, interesting multiplayer mechanics with an incredible soundtrack?
    Then go get it, but if you thaught that game is more like metal gear, then you will be left dissapointed.
    This game is obviously not for someone who is looking for an action movie, sure it has that, but its in between so much more and im glad hideo kojima did something different this time.

    Its incredible.
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  89. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    10/10 The most fascinating game that I have played,its aesthetics are unique and chic
  90. Nov 8, 2019
    2
    I mean, if you like walking around and watching cinematics, its the perfect 'game'. Its boring, plain and just not worth being considered a game.
  91. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Simplemente EL juego de la presente generación. Plagado de mecánicas novedosas respaldadas por una historia increíble con final épico y gráficos con increíble atención al detalle.
  92. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The of the best games this generation! Such a unique and beautiful game and the best graphics this generation by far. People saying it's a walking simulator either haven't played it or don't have a high enough IQ to understand it.
  93. Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Um completo lixo, um jogo vazio sem absolutamente nada para ser feito, só entregar algo do ponto A ou ponto B.
    Uma ideia idiota de um japonês comunista maconheir0 supervalorizado e carregado nas costas pela mídia. "Gênio" mono jogo.
    Me poupe desse lixo de jogo
  94. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, sin duda. Pero obviamente no es para casuals.

    Si eres casual, le pondrás mala nota a este juego, o si tu nicho son los FIFA, por muy bueno que sea el God of War, no te va a gustar. Esto es la misma historia de siempre.

    No me gusta nada FIFA, y no voy a ponerle un 1, por que simplemente no me guste.
  95. Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Is a very monotonous game, it has great music and world detail, but no more. The story is compelling but not enough to compensate for the immense boredom.
  96. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Не знаю, почему минусуете игру. Пройдите ее от начала и до конца! Возможно вы не поняли или просто не хотите понять.. лично я доволен этим шедевром, еще одна игра в список лучших игр в мире!
  97. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Just brilliant, what some people call a boring gameplay loop, I call a addicting cycle of fun, with challenges and decisions around every corner, totally worth the $100
  98. Nov 8, 2019
    3
    It's just a walking simulator made to watch cutscenes full of convoluted mumbo jumbo
  99. Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Spoiler free.
    The environmental art is amazing, but the game-play and the sound is abysmal.
    The story is an absolute mess. The story might have you intrigued with strange concepts but half way you will find out they are just that concepts with no connection to the rest of the story. Dialogue in DS is partly average and sometimes so off you wonder if this was written by a french man and
    Spoiler free.
    The environmental art is amazing, but the game-play and the sound is abysmal.
    The story is an absolute mess.
    The story might have you intrigued with strange concepts but half way you will find out they are just that concepts with no connection to the rest of the story.
    Dialogue in DS is partly average and sometimes so off you wonder if this was written by a french man and put through google translate and something got lost in the translation.
    I wish someone would take the environments and make a fun game with it.
    Walking between the same locations multiple times delivering parcels is not fun.
    Why is there only one animation for each interaction and you have to watch it. If you drink a Monster(tm) it always plays the same animation this goes for everything adding only to the repetitive game-play.
    Who thought crying baby sounds are what a game needs? And the electric bike sounds will make you mute the game.
    Why make such a great environment when I just follow a line on the ground.

    TL;DR
    There were some really talented people working on this game but it all got degraded by hideous game-play and a general lack of overall direction. For a game so story heavy the story is heavily lacking.
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  100. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    For me it's a GOTY. Very deep, very nice looking, interesting.
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.