Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13,013 out of 18537
  2. Mixed: 1,182 out of 18537
  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. ChrisCV88
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Trying to encapsulate this game in a short review is extremely difficult. Even more so, is trying to find a single word to describe it. But time after time, the one word that keeps coming to mind is...Beautiful. Over 30 hours into the game, I can confidently say that I am ready to give it a final verdict. In my opinion, Death Stranding is able to “connect” every aspect of a video gameTrying to encapsulate this game in a short review is extremely difficult. Even more so, is trying to find a single word to describe it. But time after time, the one word that keeps coming to mind is...Beautiful. Over 30 hours into the game, I can confidently say that I am ready to give it a final verdict. In my opinion, Death Stranding is able to “connect” every aspect of a video game seamlessly. The amazing story telling and superb acting, transitions and gives life to some arduous and earnest yet incredibly satisfying gameplay. Gameplay that utilizes (like no game has before) it’s harsh yet stunning environments, which is itself brought to life with perhaps the best looking graphics on a PS4 game to date. The extremes in emotion a player will go through while playing this game will range from peaceful and calm to nervous and tense and everything in between. It always left me wanting to find out what’s gonna happen next. Furthermore, the “Social Strand” system is not only a shining light for the game, but an undoubtedly important message to everyone across the world that, we are in fact, stronger if we work together. If there are people who haven’t played this game because they are still on the fence about it, I strongly encourage them to give it a try. It’s a game you’ll need to play in order to know what it’s really all about.… Expand
  2. fekaito123
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    es genial una locura de juego.. impresionante adaptacion de la divina comedia..
  3. THONDOR
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game isn’t for standard meathead/IGN reader. Absolutely incredible game on every level, having a total blast with it.
  4. Doom96
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Best game I ever played no Loot Boxes no Microtransactions is a happy bonus for me. This game is a masterpiece.
  5. Michaellp94
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Its soo sad that people are that stupid to give 0 without even play...haters gonna hate with their sad lives
  6. HenriqueChagas
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Uma pena ter que ver gente vindo dar nota, só pra negativar o game por ser fanboy de uma empresa. Lamentável
  7. Chrisz927
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Amazing captivating must play. Sony & kojima doing something new & even with its slow pacing it still slaps
  8. TrainNkill
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Compelling story and a refreshing, new IP unlike any game I’ve played before
  9. Replicent
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is if not the most groundbreaking game I have ever played in life, The Gameplay itself is really fun and I understand how it is divisive for most people as majority expected a lot more "Typical Action" from this, Instead, we have a storyline like none other and the "Action" in this game is really awesome! Everything is just super smooth and I would say I consider this is aDeath Stranding is if not the most groundbreaking game I have ever played in life, The Gameplay itself is really fun and I understand how it is divisive for most people as majority expected a lot more "Typical Action" from this, Instead, we have a storyline like none other and the "Action" in this game is really awesome! Everything is just super smooth and I would say I consider this is a technical achievement.

    I can sense that this game will be re-visited by many people years later just to discover how ahead of it's time this game really is. I am finally glad that someone took a risk in the AAA industry to make something mysterious and exciting.

    I am not saying this because I am a Kojima fan or anything, it's just that I genuinely had a blast playing this game and it definitely will be remembered by me for a long time!    … Expand
  10. Alex_Mercury_
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantastic Game with specific gameplay. Someone will hate this game, someone will love this game. I'll choose second variant because it's become favorite game ever!
  11. Karandoz
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Game is incredible, beautiful and hard. I love this game! But not everyone can understand that game.
  12. Daredevilrage
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If people can rate a game poorly based off 2 hours of gameplay and influence others not to play it, then I can rate it amazingly for the simple fact that it is a piece of art that not everyone will understand. It's not for casual gamers, it's not for people who dislike anything that's not a AAA released game or people who don't have a common understanding of anything horror-esque.. This isIf people can rate a game poorly based off 2 hours of gameplay and influence others not to play it, then I can rate it amazingly for the simple fact that it is a piece of art that not everyone will understand. It's not for casual gamers, it's not for people who dislike anything that's not a AAA released game or people who don't have a common understanding of anything horror-esque.. This is the direction games should be going, not the same copy and pasted games.

    This is reminiscent of the release of Days Gone and that should speak volumes    … Expand
  13. Jaswal
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    love it till now, original and unique. Hauntingly beautiful. Will update after finishing it.
  14. Racoosho
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, not for those who favour action and explosions and this game is also not for those who just place FIFA titles, this game requires investment, time, planning and most of all, attention. The story is complex and convoluted (in a good way where it starts to come together) I’d recommend this game if you like the slow burn of a great progressive story, stealth elements similarFantastic game, not for those who favour action and explosions and this game is also not for those who just place FIFA titles, this game requires investment, time, planning and most of all, attention. The story is complex and convoluted (in a good way where it starts to come together) I’d recommend this game if you like the slow burn of a great progressive story, stealth elements similar to a metal gear game, and the planning and thought process of handling your workload :) This really has me engrossed, but I appreciate this game isn’t for everyone, especially those who like to dumb down after a day at work and switch their brain off :) Either way, if you want something to rattle your brain around and enjoy some glorious story driven cutscenes on the delicious Decima engine, get this game.… Expand
  15. tetgrenn
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A deep adventure really well made. I am 4 hours in so far and I am really enjoying it my game of the year so far
  16. Fleewood
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is a great game, it’s well made, the story grips you because you are constantly learning and understanding what this game is about. This is not for the casual gamer, you can’t half play and half play music or mess on your phone or chat with people because you need to give it you full attention or you will get bored instantly as you won’t understand what’s going on or how to doThis is a great game, it’s well made, the story grips you because you are constantly learning and understanding what this game is about. This is not for the casual gamer, you can’t half play and half play music or mess on your phone or chat with people because you need to give it you full attention or you will get bored instantly as you won’t understand what’s going on or how to do anything. If you are expecting metal gear solid 6 then go look elsewhere, this a new game that really shows how creative Hideo Kojima is! I never write reviews because I agree with most that I read but I’ve never seen so many people wrong about a game because they were clearly expecting something else.

    TLDR;
    Great game, not metal gear solid 6, don’t buy if you can’t give the game your full attention.

    P.S Don’t give it a bad review just because it’s not the game you were expecting, that doesn’t make it a bad game.    … Expand
  17. YosefZzz
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing One of the best game in this generation of course woooow… Expand
  18. thatguycosta
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is a great game, not only you cant stop thinking about it when you are away, but the Graphics , the music and the way it handles itself is brilliant, this is an INDIE game, I dont care about the opinion of other games that dont enjoy these kind of games, it is not for you.... there is fort nite - Call of duty and modern warfare out there if you guys want to shoot and shout.
  19. Gamerpriest03
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    An original game full of tension and a unique ambient thanks to the fabulous music and intriguing storytelling. Definitely not a game for the modern “apex” or “fortnite” generation.
  20. Ghoulcarter
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm 6 hours in and the game is majestic. It Is a unique experience comparable to basically nothing. It is not a movie, it is not a game, it is something completelly beyond. It is hard to describe it but they have made walking and managing an inventory fun, accompanied by images and camera work rivaling a hollywood movie. The lore is also phenomenal, rich with subtle satyre about the meechanization of what was once trivial and natural (parts of the deliveries are oxycodone boxes to induce happiness, while the enemies are workaholics… Expand
  21. PlatinumHunter
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing game for gamers who can appreciate good story telling. To all those people who are giving zero ratings without playing it I have one thing to say. You are pathetic.
  22. andreslop4
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Un juego diferente, gráficamente espectacular y con un nivel de producción brutal!!
  23. vitaa
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Este jogo do que joguei até agora tá top, para mim é um dos melhores jogos, mas não é para toda gente.
  24. Dracoinfamous
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excellent music, the main story is dense, pretentious, but it is admirable what happens to Hideo Kojima and his team, that should not be discredited. The design of the world is absorbing, which fulfills the function of a pleasant space, to the point that it is not bad to walk (criticizes the ones who talk about walking simulators). The action looks simple but it is not, and the design ofExcellent music, the main story is dense, pretentious, but it is admirable what happens to Hideo Kojima and his team, that should not be discredited. The design of the world is absorbing, which fulfills the function of a pleasant space, to the point that it is not bad to walk (criticizes the ones who talk about walking simulators). The action looks simple but it is not, and the design of the creatures is so Lovecraftian, the game itself is satisfactory, clearly in 10 hours you will not be able to have a vision of what it is, but bad, it is not.… Expand
  25. Elespo_0
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Game is fine and interesting. Visual masterpiece. Gameplay can be a bit grindy but I'm up for it. Not into multiplayer shooters so this is my cup of tea.
  26. Sarmad86
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is an absolute phenomenal! There is so much art and effort put in to it and I really appreciate. the visuals are jaw dropping, the story very interested, the world very atmospheric, the online element something new and fun. I can go on for ever.... huge thanks to kojima productions for this amazing game.
  27. E11
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    True masterpiece, work of art, a whole new genre of game. Hideo Kojima has done it again!
  28. OwnerOwner
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The store didn’t even offer a plastic bag when I picked up my collector’s edition so I had to play Death Stranding irl to carry it home.
  29. SkinnyT
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    10/10 , No idea why are so many people that are speaking broken english leaving negative comments or why are they so butthurt but this game is absolutely amazing . Such an immersive experience so far, the story is amazing graphics are great and im playing this game for over 10 hours straight now . So thank you Hideo Kojima, the amazing developers and everyone who helped to make this awesome game .
  30. krissale
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    todo el apartado tecnico es espectacular: sonoro, grafico, mecanico
    la historia es increible, no mentian cuando se dijo que hara llorar a mas de alguno... personas sensibles/sentimentales estaran al borde de hacerlo aprox. en el 60% 70% del juego en adelante.
    he jugado muchos titulos singleplayers, que son los mas me gustan y puedo decir que estamos delante de una delas mejores    todo el apartado tecnico es espectacular: sonoro, grafico, mecanico
    la historia es increible, no mentian cuando se dijo que hara llorar a mas de alguno... personas sensibles/sentimentales estaran al borde de hacerlo aprox. en el 60% 70% del juego en adelante.
    he jugado muchos titulos singleplayers, que son los mas me gustan y puedo decir que estamos delante de una delas mejores narrativas e historias de los ultimos tiempos ( si es que no la mejor).
    el gameplay es exelente, el uso de mecanicas es como dije mas arriba.
    ahora llegamos al punto que molestara a mas de alguno: EL RITMO
    El ritmo es bastante lento, tranquilo... si tuviera que compararlo con la musica es un ANDANTE (que va tranquilo).
    aburrido?
    las primeras 3 hrs. de juego estan bien... bastante bien, lo que sigue es que estaremos haciendo *lo mismo* durante las proximas 10hrs.¡??¡?¡
    aunque este tema va directamente relacionado con la tematica y eje del juego... ademas lo dice el propio protagonista al principio "hago repartos, es todo". el mundo representado esta correcto... osea... estamos separados y desconectados, la gente no va a estar afuera con los CV afuera rondando, la TIMEFALL. que no hayan casi nada de animales de igual forma esta bien segun el argumento y lo expone al principio con el ave muriendo.
    sam es solo un repartidor que es contratado. tu eres la persona que te pones en sus zapatos y haces el trabajo. que esperas? que te contraten y que a las dos entregas se desenrede la trama y todo? mas despacio velocistaa.jpeg
    el punto que si voy a compartir con todos es su repetitivo sistema de misiones.
    se que el trabajo de sam es solo hacer entregas... pero, eso hace que caigamos en un punto de repeticion continua como lo dije mas arriba y eso al hacerlo tan largo, obliga a muchos a abandonar.
    si hubieran acortado esa parte del juego un poco estaria mucho mejor (aveces menos es mas)
    lo personajes secundarios (bots de las estaciones de entrega) son casi todos iguales... me refiero a que ninguno te pone un problema mayor.. alguien enfadado,,, molesto por todo y que haga algo inesperado... ¿salir del bunker y amenazarte??? , algo....
    un juego desarrollado en 3años y 9 meses... esta bien, pero quizás debieron tomarse un poco mas de tiempo y replantear algunas cosas. com los tiempos de viajes y la dificultad de bosses.
    DEATH STRANDING es un juego que pone a prueba la paciencia, No ES ABURRIDO si sabes a que vas, sabes que tipo de juego te plantea y lo tomas con calma...
    si eres de mantener el joystick o el boton hacia un lado para avanzar sin mas, te gusta la accion a montones, quieres todo rapido... pasa de largo    … Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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