Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Difedron
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
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  2. SirCarington
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    I went into it knowing only the name and the hype/reputation it generated. I regret playing it. It’s boring, weird, garbage. It’s unlike any game I’ve ever played before. Typically, being different would be a positive thing as it could mean new and exciting concepts that are challenging, stimulating, or just very interesting. In the case of Death Stranding, I’d say it’s different becauseI went into it knowing only the name and the hype/reputation it generated. I regret playing it. It’s boring, weird, garbage. It’s unlike any game I’ve ever played before. Typically, being different would be a positive thing as it could mean new and exciting concepts that are challenging, stimulating, or just very interesting. In the case of Death Stranding, I’d say it’s different because other game developers wouldn’t have bothered to make a game this stupid.

    A lot of people are saying it’s a walking simulator. It’s not. I enjoy walking simulators. I do not enjoy this. Playing this is a chore, and not in a good way. I’d also enjoy a good chore simulator. This is not that. It’s more like a nightmare, but not the kind you’d like to play a simulator of. It’s wholly unpleasant.

    The story is akin to getting your five year old to describe what they think a scary movie should be like, then running that through ChatGPT, then running that back through your five year old and getting getting them to write it as a summary, and then sending that summary to someone on fiverr who’s only charging $3 to write a script for a feature length movie.

    The graphics are pretty great.    … Expand
  3. Dreadz
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    I rented this saying maybe the review are wrong in truthfully i wish i could get my money back. Its true this game sucks i dont even know why he would make something as wack ass this should have just made a movie not a game anyone saying a game not being fun is ok is crazy or that a game being boring is fine and that this is art or a masterpiece should not be considered a true gamers theI rented this saying maybe the review are wrong in truthfully i wish i could get my money back. Its true this game sucks i dont even know why he would make something as wack ass this should have just made a movie not a game anyone saying a game not being fun is ok is crazy or that a game being boring is fine and that this is art or a masterpiece should not be considered a true gamers the people who made this should be ashamed of themselves for putting this out in this condition… Expand
  4. DrannikWoW
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    There are only two types of people that do not love this game: Those who have not completed the story and those who have no creativity. This game is art. To the “gamers” who solely love adrenaline giving games, do not rate this... it may just go over your head. For the rest of you, play this game. Appreciate the art and be inspired by it’s uniqueness. Rarely do games come out like this.
  5. Omarunes95
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    A game that not everyone will get at first but shall shine when take a minute and think about it, it's a breath of fresh air in a world filled with map objectives that you have to tick off and collect, the story is definitely interesting. It is a very different game than anything most gamers have experienced and i have to admit that the younger audiences won't appreciate it at first butA game that not everyone will get at first but shall shine when take a minute and think about it, it's a breath of fresh air in a world filled with map objectives that you have to tick off and collect, the story is definitely interesting. It is a very different game than anything most gamers have experienced and i have to admit that the younger audiences won't appreciate it at first but hopefully people will see the charm of the game when they play it. The visuals and style are extremely impressive the gameplay is tight and intuitive and the soundtrack just fits with the whole experience that kojima wanted us to experience. Go into it with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  6. Ales2023
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    El juego convierte una trabajo aburrido en un juego mas aburrido aun , si te pone el masoquismo y el desquiciamiento este es tu videojuego tambien mencionar que me molesta mucho los aires de grandeza de hideo y los fanboys detras suya
  7. GodKratos
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what you should not do in a game. The UI is atrocious, the gameplay horrible, repetitive as hell and I have never seen such a bad physics engine in a game. All the things apparently revolutionnary, you could already find them in other games. Giving advices and likes to people ? Dark Souls already did that. Building things together ? Well Minecraft is here for you and much more complete. I wanted to be able to build more infrastructures and cities, instead of just generators, highways and bridges.

    The game is giving improvements for your equipment, but it harly changes anything. You are always limited by the physical engine and the battery. Sometimes, you think something will happen annd immediatley right after, the developers take that away from you. It is not fun, it is so easy without any challenge and the boss fights are laughable.

    What I will give to this game is that it has an excellent score, a good direction overall and a good art-style. However, the writing is really inconsistent and it truly lacks some motivations behind it. Yes, some characters background are a little more detailed, but it is not something I have never seen before and it doesn't add to the main plot at all. Normally, a game tend to do that in excellent quest companions or side quests, not during a huge part of the main plot. Some dialogues are also a bit cringy and I can see why people would think some aspects are intelligent. You have to play more games to understand that while the form is good, what is behind has already been done in much better ways.

    Some people told me the story takes off after some times ( 20-25 hours which is already too long ), but the reality is that it never takes off, without spoiling. The cinematics are good, but only Mads Mikkelsen is really doing something.

    Overall, I was not impressed. It is a new IP and yet it takes so many things from other games. The story is tedium despite a good direction and the gameplay is abysmal and drag the whole game down. Not a good experience at all.    … Expand
  8. Chupintias
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    This is not even a game. It's just a bad copy of Euro Truck Simulator 2. Stay away.
  9. DannyPops
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    I just about lost it when they forced me to ship a person on my back that was capable of walking. This game is pretentious and tedious. Dont listen to the Kojima fan boys, it sucks.
  10. GabiTheRabbit
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. I purchased it late, on a 50% discount discouraged by poor user reviews. A shame that a poor reception and missunderstanding of this game will have a huge negative impact on the whole game industry. Turns out that if game is not dumb, cliche, action packed / scripted crap, people won't like it.

    Delivering packages is in fact the main task    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. I purchased it late, on a 50% discount discouraged by poor user reviews. A shame that a poor reception and missunderstanding of this game will have a huge negative impact on the whole game industry. Turns out that if game is not dumb, cliche, action packed / scripted crap, people won't like it.

    Delivering packages is in fact the main task of this game, but japanese developers have different understanding of walking in video games. Mario, Zelda BOTW, and now Death Stranding shows how much work they put in the motoric of movement - activity you do constantly in video games. Because of that, while in other games - walking is just a means to an end, in death stranding walking is the gamplay itself. It's really complex, thought through and polished. It forces you to re-evaluate what's important in a video game. While in other games traveling is just a boring activity to kill another mosner / check off another quest of the list / ge the carrot at the end of the stick - in DS traveling is the biggest joy by itself. While in other games I'm always annoyed when I have to travel far, in DS I'm glad to do so.

    A lot have been said about the story, world, graphics and characters, but gameplay is the best part of the game in my opinion. Since delivery is evaluated with grades, delivering a package in a perfect shape despite of the difficulties bring the same kind of satisfaction as clearing mission clean in a stealth game. DS is forcing you to make decisions all the time - what path to take? What equipment to take with you? Run through scavanger territory to save time, or take a long route trying to avoid them? How to get down the hill and not fall on your face droping cargo. Every step you take is a decission in this game and that's why its never boring. I even like the need to take break in private room, cutscenes of geting out of shelters etc - its a nice break that makes experience way more immersive.

    Saying this, I wish game was more difficult, especially mules are easy after getting bolla gun. I wish trips were longer instead of spaming tons of delivery side quest between near shelters. Online aspect didn't convince me either so I turned it off - didn't see point building bridges, taking ropes / ladders when other players already spammed map with all of that making a lot of equipment useless. Yet I think this game is a masterpiece and it hurts me to see how bad its reception is. I recommend you to try it yourself. and btw. I'm not Kojima fan. Actually it pisses me off how this guy is spaming his name everywhere, taking credit for everything while game is a creative effort of many people.    … Expand
  11. PersonaTime
    May 13, 2020
    10
    In short, any game that has the ability to not only immerse me into it's world, and smooth my soul gets a perfect 10. Especially since I love nature, and the idea of taking long walks from point A to point B. Let me tell ya, the songs in game are so therapeutic. This is the game that if God forbid, I would love to play in my Death Bed if it should ever occur. It helps if you haveIn short, any game that has the ability to not only immerse me into it's world, and smooth my soul gets a perfect 10. Especially since I love nature, and the idea of taking long walks from point A to point B. Let me tell ya, the songs in game are so therapeutic. This is the game that if God forbid, I would love to play in my Death Bed if it should ever occur. It helps if you have depression, because it sure helped me. Traveling around, the rocks that are in the way, collecting material for rebuilding roads, and making America Whole Again with every step you take. This game...it's a work of art. (Oh, and in the past I tried to finish some metal gear games, but was never into them...so...yeah. Death Stranding for the win.)… Expand
  12. Andrewzn
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Excellent graphics Stunning storyline Kojima you are "sick" man. Thanks for this masterpiece!
  13. pacojuega
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Este juego es super aburrido. estoy cansado de caminar de forma incomoda. Quiero que me regresen mi dinero..
  14. Lordsepht
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Le jeu est terriblement fastidieux, l'histoire semble interessante et les.graphique sont très jolie mais les mécanique sont fastidieuse au point où j'ai le feeling de rravailler
  15. Persona5GOAT
    Dec 1, 2019
    1
    Absolute artsy fartsy garbage. Basically a post-apocalyptic fedex simulator with garbage mechanics that don't even work half of the time. It is by far the worst purchase I have ever made in my life and may God never let Kojima get work ever again. It is about as fun as getting kicked in the groin for 48 hours while watching paint dry.
  16. Coolback
    Dec 4, 2019
    0
    Simulateur de marche en mode Fedex ennuyeux et sans ame du a une physique des années 90.
    Kojima sans frein n'est rien de plus qu'un lambda.
  17. Leodzasa
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Me cansé de estar yendo de un punto a otro sin mayor sentido. Las entregas no aportan nada a la trama principal. Mundo abierto pero con interés nulo. Juego más que sobrevalorado.
  18. Robdsilva
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    Uma bosta total!! Kojima estava muito noiado quando desenvolveu esse jogo, mais parado que água de poço. Esse nem de graça vale!!!!
  19. xercool
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    The game is just bad. Boring wasting the time in the sci-if wasteland. Boring atmosphere and dialogs. Better play Mass Effect... this is more interesting. Actually they could do a good game. But it just weird and dumb
  20. REEFIS
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    i played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. alsoi played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. also the Sam character could care less about anything he does in the game. what a boring character… Expand
  21. NemNok
    Feb 9, 2020
    0
    "Гениальная, прорывная, иновационная, захватывающая и богоподобная игра!" Во всяком случае нам так обещали. Очень сильно обещали. Проям назойливо так навязывали. В итоге же получился какой-то бред. Симулятор ходьбы. Ещё не хватало сделать персонажа бессмертным, чтобы он был ещё и самым казуальным на рынке."Гениальная, прорывная, иновационная, захватывающая и богоподобная игра!" Во всяком случае нам так обещали. Очень сильно обещали. Проям назойливо так навязывали. В итоге же получился какой-то бред. Симулятор ходьбы. Ещё не хватало сделать персонажа бессмертным, чтобы он был ещё и самым казуальным на рынке.
  22. Eissa1996
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Death stranding is a unique experience with alot of great and unique ideas that should be experienced by everyone
  23. TheJMan
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    I can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that gamesI can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that games SHOULD be fun, right? Otherwise what's the point. But this game is clearly trying to invoke a certain feeling from you, albeit frustration, anger, exhuastion, sadness, etc. and I think it's gonna resonate in various ways for all kinds of people who are open to try it. You still may not like it but if you're ever looking for a completely unique, original experience then look no further. But me? I love this game. I really do. Yes, you're delivering packages but there's much more to it than that and delivering these packages can be strangely addicting and satisfying. It's a strategy game in a lot of ways and the way it implements multiplayer is nothing short of brilliant. I found myself building structures to help not only myself but others, often having my structures overwhelmed with likes given to me by other people who encountered them. It invoked a great feeling and it was awesome when someone would leave a helpful thing for me, especially when I needed it at the time. To me, THAT was what I found fun. The passion put into the game is undeniable and it shows. It truly feels like a long journey and it's very immersive due to the sound design and visuals being top notch. The narritive, I think is well told, very intriguing and clearly has a message that it wants to convey, though expect it to be in a very "Kojima" manner, but nontheless, easy enough to understand within the rules that universe establishes. Cutscenes CAN get lengthy from time to time but I couldn't help but be mesmerized during each one. They're shot so expertly and well acted that I was hooked to every scene, which was also fantastically emphasised by the AMAZING soundtrack this game has. Both the Original score and the songs borrowed from other artists simply just works for this...That's all I can say. I'll be walking along, making a delivery and a certain feeling will be going through my head and this song will suddenly come on and it just fits that moment perfectly and helps reinforce the way I happen to be thinking and feeling at that particular point in the game, with the environment I'm trekking through. If you just play along and let it do it's thing, it makes for some really special moments on your journey. I've downloaded at least 10 songs from this game onto my phone. A mix of the OST and the borrowed songs. Music is just perfectly implemented every time and I've never seen anything quite like it with a game. It's special. I've been frustrated by the game at times, yes. It's not perfect at all and I can see why it's so polarizing amongst the community of people who have actually played it, but I couldn't help but be on the side that loves it a lot. I played a 110 hours by the time I was done attaining the Platinum trophy for it and I'm still thinking about the game long after it ended. So many things I truly loved about it. If you ever bring yourself to give this game a chance, go for it. It honestly might surprise you, as it did with me.… Expand
  24. Serg_Svetashev
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    It's awesome game. Perfect dramatic creation. Thanks to developers team for greatest adventure!
  25. Gyktp
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .
  26. kindaNihilist
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as aI had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as a whole has a message for a humanity. The characters and their design 10/10, they made me cry, they're unique and will be imprinted in your brain for the rest of your life. The world is so detailed and thought-through that this game can be a base for a whole lot others unique games. I recommend it to everyone, if you feel its boring for you then you need to relax and take it slow, don't rush it and you will like it eventually… Expand
  27. Jodie223
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Death stranding is an incredible game throughout the gameplay it felt like I was dreaming.
  28. zegene
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is a great game. World and music are so beautiful! Story is really breathtaking.

    Now for the people who gave this game bad scores, saying its repetitive. Even our life is repetitive, we work, eat, sleep... Consider any other game which is scored high, aren't them repetitive? You go hunt monsters, trying to hide and finding a way out and so on. In this game, you are a cargo    This is a great game. World and music are so beautiful! Story is really breathtaking.

    Now for the people who gave this game bad scores, saying its repetitive. Even our life is repetitive, we work, eat, sleep... Consider any other game which is scored high, aren't them repetitive? You go hunt monsters, trying to hide and finding a way out and so on. In this game, you are a cargo deliverer, so you have only one job as you all do in real life!

    If you prefer taking a rifle and repeatedly killing monsters, soldiers etc don't play this game. Simple.    … Expand
  29. Deadcety
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great game, it's soo adictive once you put some hours into it. I bought it on offer but I regret not getting it earlier.
  30. Mp8
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Ok im gona start with the negative really bad cars /bikes /the gameplay its kinda slow in the beginning and gives u a lot of information about the gameplay and story and its difficult to digest,thats all the negative for me -besides that the game has really deep meaning about society and relationships and it takes you in a journey from loneliness to connection ,the soundtrack is incredibleOk im gona start with the negative really bad cars /bikes /the gameplay its kinda slow in the beginning and gives u a lot of information about the gameplay and story and its difficult to digest,thats all the negative for me -besides that the game has really deep meaning about society and relationships and it takes you in a journey from loneliness to connection ,the soundtrack is incredible the direction and the acting also ,its a very unique game… Expand
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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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