Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. FuriousAegon
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This game is mostly about narrativge because the gameplay is not the strong side of this game.The gameplay is quite specefic cause not everyone can enjoy it,but i enjoyed it,and also sounftrack by Low Roar is breathtaking.The narrative is so good a lot of twists and unexpected turns of plot.But i truly recomend to play this game,it is different experience in games.
  2. CSYBR
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    This game divided opinions, but I loved the game, so much that I platinized the game. Game story is incredible and with wonderful graphics.
  3. HemoH
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Очень странная, но в тоже время прекрасная история про курьера и постапокалипсис. Игра выглядит уникально во всем, начиная от оформления и геймплея, и заканчивая сюжетом. Често, я не этого ожидал от нее, но все же мне игра безумно понравилась. Она привнесла в мою жизнь много положительных эмоций и благодаря ей я узнал о великолепной группе Low roar. Многие игру ругают за однообразный иОчень странная, но в тоже время прекрасная история про курьера и постапокалипсис. Игра выглядит уникально во всем, начиная от оформления и геймплея, и заканчивая сюжетом. Често, я не этого ожидал от нее, но все же мне игра безумно понравилась. Она привнесла в мою жизнь много положительных эмоций и благодаря ей я узнал о великолепной группе Low roar. Многие игру ругают за однообразный и скучный геймплей. Местами это заслуженно. Можно было придумать больше интересных моментов и разбавить курьерские доставки рандомными событиями. Так же не понятно, почему враги в игре жестко привязаны к своей области обитания, из-за чего становится проще всего пересечь эту территорию, а не использовать стелс или открытые столкновения. Та же проблема и с боссами. Хоть они и красивы, но бои с ними не вызывают особого челенджа. Лично я знаю о всех этих недостатках, но игра для меня сработала на все 100%, но рекомендовать всем подряд я ее не стану… Expand
  4. Adamantium01
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    I loved it. Gear management, the world, the story everything is spot on. It's definitely not for everyone tho
  5. OutOfTimeMan
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best Game of 2019 for me and one of the best of all time. Perfect work! Thank you Kojima Productions and all of the actors.
  6. Impalachevy64
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Innovative Depth New genre
    Great gameplay Beautiful graphics
    Fluid but monotonous
  7. Aworld
    May 26, 2020
    8
    Твёрдые 8 баллов.
    Игра очень релаксовая, что для меня является огромным плюсом.
  8. Jimj
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Was so surprised by death stranding something completely different and refreshing
  9. Tommian28
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    DEATH STRANDING is a very atmospheric journey, the gameplay of which is completely built on the implementation of orders for the delivery of goods from point A to point B. That is, a courier simulator.

    But against the background, a really brilliant storyline unfolds, the outcome of which I personally could not even have guessed. After the game, an extremely pleasant aftertaste    DEATH STRANDING is a very atmospheric journey, the gameplay of which is completely built on the implementation of orders for the delivery of goods from point A to point B. That is, a courier simulator.

    But against the background, a really brilliant storyline unfolds, the outcome of which I personally could not even have guessed.

    After the game, an extremely pleasant aftertaste remains, and there is an acute desire to learn everything about the game world, and to chew in the head everything that was not understood during the passage.

    Very atmospheric, sometimes tedious, but really original, unique game.

    8/10 - Kojima made a project that requires readiness from the player.    … Expand
  10. the0ne
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Probably the best looking game on this console generation - period. The vision and gameplay are commendable in what they are trying to achieve. Kojima clearly is a visionary. However, not sure if this game will start a new genre or define some elements for games to come - although only time will tell.
  11. Kimbohdoy103
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Believe me aint a kojima fan
    And at the beginning i heard reviews and i was like not ma game but then quarantine time made me try it and its worth it a story is amazing ive even got emotional in some of them scenes. -Gameplay aint that amazing tbh like 12/20
    -Story 16, 25/20
    -Cinematic scenes 17/20
    -Dialogs 15/20
    -Grqphism 15/20
  12. Kovenant94
    May 31, 2020
    9
    This is very different than what we usually see in games, but after 93 hours I must say it is an amazing experience, it might be a little bit repetitive if you focus too much on side activities which I believe as in most recent open world games are one too many and we could use games with less filler.

    If you are on the fence and maybe you find it like me on a sale, you should give it a    This is very different than what we usually see in games, but after 93 hours I must say it is an amazing experience, it might be a little bit repetitive if you focus too much on side activities which I believe as in most recent open world games are one too many and we could use games with less filler.

    If you are on the fence and maybe you find it like me on a sale, you should give it a chance you might end up loving it like I did, it is something unique, and that is why it might not be a popular game.    … Expand
  13. Fabiohpm
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    A mecânica é perfeita do jogo, não houve bugs e problemas técnicos, mas é um jogo lento com foco na história, a história é excelente e parece um filme, acredito que seja um jogo para poucos.
  14. wlosy_lonowe
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    Bought this game as I really like Norman Reedus as an actor. I invested 115 hours into it (got all the trophies). Loved it from beginning till the very end of it. @Hideo Kojima you have created a masterpiece I will never forget. Thank you :-)
  15. moealmotwa
    Apr 7, 2020
    9
    well done game in delivering what it supposed to be delivering.
    the story and the environment is good.
    managing the inventory was really bad and taking a lot of time.
  16. Daniele0405
    Apr 8, 2020
    8
    death stranding non è per tutti il gioco oggettivamente è di buona fattura, come di buona fattura è il character design, la narrativa e la tecnica
  17. LessSamourai
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    This Game is absolutely Meta ! Mr kojima and his Team are trully ingenious! Caution: Death stranding can bei very addictive!
  18. Hiluluk88
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Отличная игра, с отличным сюжетом. Не всем понравится, но кому понравится, запомнят ее на всю жизнь.
  19. ilya_zotov24
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    _Good game _
  20. fsdavid03
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Es un buen juego, desde mi punto de vista y tras haber completado la historia entera ( aunque quiero exprimir al máximo el juego ya que me quedan cosas por hacer) e llegado a la conclusión de que este juego no es apto para todos los jugadores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante aunque al terminar la historia se te puede hacer un pelin aburrido hacer siempre lo mismo. De todos modos siEs un buen juego, desde mi punto de vista y tras haber completado la historia entera ( aunque quiero exprimir al máximo el juego ya que me quedan cosas por hacer) e llegado a la conclusión de que este juego no es apto para todos los jugadores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante aunque al terminar la historia se te puede hacer un pelin aburrido hacer siempre lo mismo. De todos modos si quereis innovar y alejaros de los típicos juegos de mundo abierto este es recomendable.

    VED VIDEOS PARA VER SI OS GUSTA YA QUE COMO CITË ANTERIORMENTE NO LE VA A GUSTAR A TODO EL MUNDO. EN CONCRETO DE UN CANAL LLAMADO RAY SNAKEYES QUE LO JUGO A FONFDO Y TIENE UN DIRECTO EXPLICANDO LAS meCANICAS DeL JUeGO    … Expand
  21. BattleMooseHat
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    I have all the same issues everyone else has with this game but I enjoyed it. Take your time, relax and go for a walk.
  22. romeroalex
    Apr 16, 2020
    8
    Mechanically, visually and sonically stunning, but can feel padded at times.

    Mechanically, I'm not sure if I have played a better feeling game than DS. It just feels good to control your character, and the game performs super smoothly the entire time. There's a ton of stuff you can do and a lot of tools at your disposal, so planning your route doesn't /have/ to be a chore because you    Mechanically, visually and sonically stunning, but can feel padded at times.

    Mechanically, I'm not sure if I have played a better feeling game than DS. It just feels good to control your character, and the game performs super smoothly the entire time. There's a ton of stuff you can do and a lot of tools at your disposal, so planning your route doesn't /have/ to be a chore because you possess so many options at your disposal most of the time.
    I would say that the atmosphere of the game in most situations is equally as great. Whether you're walking along a dirt road or running from literal ghosts, the ways in which the game conveys the desired mood is immaculate.
    My largest knocks against the game would be how information and controls are conveyed to the player (or rather, how /much/ information), and the menu-ing. There is so much information that gets regurgitated to you, both regarding mechanics and regarding plot elements that I felt it began to negatively impact the game in the latter half. There are so many systems working at any given time that it's a marvel how this game works as well as it does, let alone at all. Given the size and length of the game, I don't blame the developers for reiterating information. However, at a few points it did begin to negatively impact the way I felt about the game while playing it.
    I loved this game, and while I wouldn't say this 70+ hour Norman Reedus / Hideo Kojima simulator is for everyone, I'm pretty surprised at a lot of the negative reviews of it.    … Expand
  23. DKelly909
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is not a walking simulator - it's a delivery sim. It is not a wish fulfillment story or engaging action-packed gameplay. It can be slow, especially in the early stages. The main character is an everyman thrust into a role he doesn't want, and there are few moments of heavy payoff through a game that can take 50 to 100 hours. It is a slow burn with a story that is at timesDeath Stranding is not a walking simulator - it's a delivery sim. It is not a wish fulfillment story or engaging action-packed gameplay. It can be slow, especially in the early stages. The main character is an everyman thrust into a role he doesn't want, and there are few moments of heavy payoff through a game that can take 50 to 100 hours. It is a slow burn with a story that is at times convoluted and often hidden in optional messages in the menu, but if you are willing to take a back seat and try to actually connect to the vast world, it will pay off by the end. Just make sure you have a few hours set aside - it's a long ending!

    The characters are well-designed with typical-for-Kojima cheesy nicknames and sometimes heartfelt backgrounds to said nicknames. There is a disconnect in how many times you see a hologram instead of an actual character, but this is a nonissue in a post-apocalyptic story where the weather and landscape has become deadly. The sluggish nature of the weight distribution system does make up a lot of the gameplay, but the sluggishness gives each delivery a feeling of actual weight - this isn't just counting numbers until you have maxed your encumbrance, there are multiple parameters to each package to be considered There's even a hotkey for those who aren't interested in manually organizing. Stick around long enough and the clunky menu doesn't feel so clunky- it pays off by the midgame when you know your best load out and are hauling 12-20 medium size packages with ease.

    Death Stranding requires patience through a large prologue. Enemies are sparse and seemingly unbeatable until progress is made, and the time it takes to walk the various open ended delivery routes can be daunting... but you soon unlock multiple vehicles and equipment that make the initial 20-minute hikes into five minute rides. The real gameplay doesn't even start until the second city is visited, a spot that a huge amount of people stopped playing at - based on PSN trophies as of April 2020, 43% of players completed the third chapter of a 14 chapter game. For reference the first boss fight is chapter four. Only 28% finished the game entirely.

    These numbers should be significant - everyone is entitled to an opinion but how can reviewers judge a game they likely didn't finish? Take the time to get involved with Death Stranding. Put yourself in Sam's sometimes frustrating boots, don your harmonica, and spend some quality time with your BB, dammit! If you're up for it, Death Stranding will absorb you.    … Expand
  24. Teuss
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Every once in a while, there is an specific piece of media so unique and different, that people don´t know how to react to it. Let it be "2001: space Oddysey" of Stanley Kubrik or "Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh, people at first expressed rejection towards these works of art. But as time passed, people recognized them as classics of their scope. And this game is exactly that, anEvery once in a while, there is an specific piece of media so unique and different, that people don´t know how to react to it. Let it be "2001: space Oddysey" of Stanley Kubrik or "Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh, people at first expressed rejection towards these works of art. But as time passed, people recognized them as classics of their scope. And this game is exactly that, an experience that trascends the screen. It can be frustating at times, and yes various quality of life changes can be made to make the experience more enjoyable. But, right now, Death Stranding sits in my collection as one of my proudest platinums. I am extremely glad that i got to play and experience this game by myself, but I´m not sure if I want to play again any time soon. DS is like a Mountain you gotta climb, but after you do climb it, you just wanna look back at your achievement and let it rest on your memory. In conclusion, If you have the chance to buy this game, please do, at first it may an overwhelming experince, but once you climb this ferocious mountain you be will left with nothing but satisfaction, and gratitude.… Expand
  25. XLazer
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Overall - 8

    Graphics - 10
    Direction, Cut scenes - 10
    Music and audio design - 10
    Story - 9
    Game play - 6 (It's a walking simulator, a relaxing one, with very less gunfights and really easy boss fights)

    Enjoyment - 9 (For me, it was a very relaxing experience, that shouldn't be binge played, and when i gave attention to the story it was mind blowing)
  26. PierreMarsal
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    i consider video games a passion and my main hobby, i have reached a point where i grow bored of new video games and endless series of sequels, the next Call of Duty, the next Assassin's Creed, all the games i have played recently are part of established franchises.
    Video game design has grown stale, games are getting more expensive to make and publishers always choose to go with the same    i consider video games a passion and my main hobby, i have reached a point where i grow bored of new video games and endless series of sequels, the next Call of Duty, the next Assassin's Creed, all the games i have played recently are part of established franchises.
    Video game design has grown stale, games are getting more expensive to make and publishers always choose to go with the same proven formula for gameplay and storytelling, they cannot afford to take risks on such massive investments.
    This game is not perfect but it introduces so many unique concepts, it is a needed breath of fresh air, something different.
    The gameplay did not bother me, things remained interesting until the end, i loved the different gadgets and weapons you can make and the planning required for the toughest journeys.
    The online aspects helped keep things fresh and i really enjoyed it but there is no way of entering a strand contract with a friend, that is a shame.
    Some people have pointed out the blatant product placement (Monster), i don't mind it, at least the game is not full of predatory microtransactions.

    Bottom line is that the game deserves 9/10, not because it is good, but because it is unique and interesting.    … Expand
  27. balleatestos
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    The story is good, characters are well written, visuals are amazing. But what stands out to me the most is the gameplay, I never was so engaged in the gameplay like in Death Stranding. Every step matters and u have to pay attention to what u are doing, especially at the beginning of the game. After the Death Stranding, I came back to the RDR2 and I right away could see the difference,The story is good, characters are well written, visuals are amazing. But what stands out to me the most is the gameplay, I never was so engaged in the gameplay like in Death Stranding. Every step matters and u have to pay attention to what u are doing, especially at the beginning of the game. After the Death Stranding, I came back to the RDR2 and I right away could see the difference, traverse the word is so much interesting in DS and especially in open-world games is this the part u do the most.
    To it is a masterpiece, never played game like this before.    … Expand
  28. iljalank2
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Проходил игру на одном дыхании. Она безупречна. Конечно, были косяки с управлением мотоцикла, иногда персонажа, но сам сюжет игры и то, как это проходиться - не сравниться не с чем. Игра на любителя, так как не всем будет интересно бежать из точки А в точку Б, но это совсем не скучно, как может показаться на первый взгляд. Твари, противники, ландшафт - это всё заставляет привлекатьПроходил игру на одном дыхании. Она безупречна. Конечно, были косяки с управлением мотоцикла, иногда персонажа, но сам сюжет игры и то, как это проходиться - не сравниться не с чем. Игра на любителя, так как не всем будет интересно бежать из точки А в точку Б, но это совсем не скучно, как может показаться на первый взгляд. Твари, противники, ландшафт - это всё заставляет привлекать внимание к игре и крепко держа геймпад проходить каждую локацию. Советую!… Expand
  29. Fskeletor
    Apr 24, 2020
    9
    Best character movement mechanics in video game. Attention to details on incredible level. The views in game are mesmerazing. The story is deep, well thought and complex - my favourite dystopia ever created. It's ultimate experience written by Hideo Kojima, produced by Hideo Kojima, developed by Hideo Kojima, created by Hideo Kojima. I love it by Hideo Kojima!
  30. MarcosBraz
    Apr 25, 2020
    8
    The story is what you expect from Hideo, great and filled with details, gameplay is really Fun and polished.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 111
  3. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
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