Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. xjhanox
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!! A lot of people call it "Slow" and boring but for me it is being an incredible history with an amazing environment. Surely it's not for everyone
  2. CK7
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    + Visuals: gorgeous landscapes, beautiful sci-fi elements, impressive character models.
    + Sound: excellent soundtrack, immersive environmental noises, strong voice acting, suitably unnerving horror elements.
    + Story: Complex, mysterious, original, captivating. + Controls: Responsive & intuitive, no issues. + Gameplay: Kojima has gamified terrain traversal & I love it. There are cut    + Visuals: gorgeous landscapes, beautiful sci-fi elements, impressive character models.
    + Sound: excellent soundtrack, immersive environmental noises, strong voice acting, suitably unnerving horror elements.
    + Story: Complex, mysterious, original, captivating.
    + Controls: Responsive & intuitive, no issues.
    + Gameplay: Kojima has gamified terrain traversal & I love it. There are cut scenes, (as should be expected) but IMO not too many, & not too long--they're a pleasure to watch anyway.
    +Innovation: interesting new systems, cool online/social implementation, unlike anything else.

    - Some lines of dialogue/messages/themes/names are quite heavy handed, & will no doubt turn some people off, but I'm willing to forgive these since everything else about the game is outstanding
    - It would be nice if there were more graphical & sound options in the menu.
    - The game should not be set in the USA 'from sea to shining sea' --it should be Iceland, Greenland, or Alaska.    … Expand
  3. domoextremo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont listen to the trolls. People who complaints about falling..or bumping into rocks...
    This game is an absolute experience
    If you like fornite and COD and youre 12 it might be boring for you.    … Expand
  4. bsebesty
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing masterpiece in its entirety. Nowadays games fall into some sort of a category. Very rarely do You get something new. Even benchmark games like Zelda: BOTW build on existing formulas. Not so with Death Stranding. It has a very unique gameplay, a mind boggling storyline reminiscent of Stranger Things which kept me going into the late night and a fantastic atmosphere with theAn amazing masterpiece in its entirety. Nowadays games fall into some sort of a category. Very rarely do You get something new. Even benchmark games like Zelda: BOTW build on existing formulas. Not so with Death Stranding. It has a very unique gameplay, a mind boggling storyline reminiscent of Stranger Things which kept me going into the late night and a fantastic atmosphere with the superb music score it has. I loved the serenity of the mountains, climbing, walking over the peaks, looking far into the horizon for signs of infrastructures. I am just amazed how well the game mechanics are pieced together and how innovative many of them are. Even the acting is excellent, consistent and coherent. This is not just a game, it's like a long interactive movie. This game sucked me in like not other has done for the last 30-40 years, when I played Elite on a Commodore 64. Kudos to Hideo Kojima and all the people who contributed! It's a true masterpiece.… Expand
  5. mrio
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    I was quite fed up with having to kill everything. What refreshing and contemplative gameplay, mature and intelligent. Clearly it would be divisive, which is strangely loopy, alas. Humanity is in general not ready for Bridges.
  6. Aeromusic
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Most unusual game experience ever, fantastic actors and storyline, meditative gameplay. Game for smart users, not for stupid Call of Duty fans. 10/10
  7. moodytariq4321
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    The game is not for everyone , if you love good story , amazing visual , just sit and relax because you will be lost in it.
  8. GELU2703
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Para comprender esta maravilla debes jugarlo, nada se parece de toda la historia de los videojuegos, sensacional, un mundo abierto por explorar y conectar, gráficos sensacionales, banda sonora extraordinaria, y jugabeblemente algo diferente novedoso y que te atrapa desde el comienzo comienzo
  9. Sonic5202
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kohima doit again . Goty and game of generation. Hitory 10/10 bso 10/10 game 10/10
  10. miksself
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece! Interesting plot, fascinating sound and graphics. Gameplay is really innovative.
  11. BRpreahBR
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This game is very specific and not for anyone. I'm not a fan of these slower games myself. But Death Strading surprised me ... a unique game, a unique style in which the player really understands their purpose in the game and what they have to overcome in the game. The game has its flaws but for its grandeur deserves a note 10. Kojima is to be congratulated.
  12. sediles
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is a MASTERPIECE don’t let the haters tell you otherwise. Amazing story, great gameplay, this is from the creator of the entire Metal Gear series for Christ sake, do I have to say more?
  13. jaj_fox
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A astonish open world by Hideo Kojima... Re Link the America with Sam... At first you maybe think it's gonna take forever to get the "deliverys " and "strands" ... But when you enable online play and take a few missions...the games change.... You be able to use the community items and construction... like roads . Bridges, towers of energy, shelters for the rain, advanced Outpost, bikes,, and more and more... after chapter 3 ...a little boost by Fragile ...you be able to " jump " immediately to the bases you already got connect to the quiral network.. chapter 4 its insane action....and then things in history start to bom in chapter after champ......I have more few hours to finish the game... but I want this adventure never finish....such a polish game with awesome features and a blasting history...A top 3 contender for the game year for me.… Expand
  14. trasteando72
    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.
  15. Wahorezko
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Отличная музыка, крутые актеры, мощный сюжет.
    Самая эпичная игра за курьеза за всю историю человечества, при том что в других играх мы под личной спасителя занимаемся той же банальной курьерщиной тут на по честному им и называют, Кодзима умеет в индустрию я восторге.    Отличная музыка, крутые актеры, мощный сюжет.
    Самая эпичная игра за курьеза за всю историю человечества, при том что в других играх мы под личной спасителя занимаемся той же банальной курьерщиной тут на по честному им и называют, Кодзима умеет в индустрию я восторге.
  16. rsaadi28
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Não zerei nem nada, mas to dando 10 para combater essa doença de acéfalos que dão nota baixa so pelo fato de venerar uma outra marca patética (Microsoft) que nem sabe que esses insetos existem. Temos espaço para TODOS, não precisamos de politica até no mundo dos games. Aceitem o PS4 como melhor e pronto.
  17. marco88
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The game is fantastic , we all knew what to expect, and yes , is what we expected, a great game , different , that makes you feel satisfied doing stuff for other players, the message is clear , help each other out. Avoid if u want play the usual story mode and that's it. There is so much going on here, u gotta have the right mentality to play.
  18. snakeisback
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!! It has a slow start but it keeps becoming better and better to that amazing ending ! Kojima keep walking !!
  19. StarkWhite95
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is next level. It engrossed me so much that at times I forgot I was playing a videogame. If you're a fan of cinema and videogames, I think Death Stranding is a must play. Never have I experienced a piece of media like this.
  20. PewPew_GameOver
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Freakin Amazing!!! This is a masterpiece of a game, went in very negative and skeptical of DS, BUT a BIG...BUT, this is truly a game to behold. It won me over. Haven't been this emerged in a game since Dark souls 3 and Sekiro.
  21. greentauros
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    I think it's a great game that is certainly worth the time. Sure it's a bit slow to start, but it offers many things that typical games do not now a=days. Most people reviewing it seems like they haven't gotten to Chapter 3 when it opens up. This is much more of a slow burn game and you can't just wildly rush things like many of today's gamers do.
  22. poiuytre
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Stupid spanish **** i'm here to protect Kojima from you're dirty mouths. Go and continue **** each others asses.
  23. bigbosssnake916
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Kojima has done it again. This game is fantastic is has my vote for game of the year. The story came out really well, not a surprise since it's from Kojima. Very beautiful to look at. And once the game starts giving you all the crazy features to explore the world, I was hooked. This is game is best if you try it for yourself because watching it without playing doesn't do it justice. ThankKojima has done it again. This game is fantastic is has my vote for game of the year. The story came out really well, not a surprise since it's from Kojima. Very beautiful to look at. And once the game starts giving you all the crazy features to explore the world, I was hooked. This is game is best if you try it for yourself because watching it without playing doesn't do it justice. Thank you for another great experience, Sony and Kojima.… Expand
  24. guilhermes
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Estou adorando o jogo, os gráficos são quase um vislumbre da nova geração todo clima de misterio e não saber o que te espera é incrível
  25. FurkanCirakli
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I loved the story not for everyone but great for me. Graphs is great too. Nice job Hideo
  26. Thiagotpk
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    10/10 Kojima makes a masterpiece again.

    Graphics amazing, collaboration system with anothers players is so cool. Must play.
  27. SolidOrphan
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Finally, an original AAA game. If you like slower paced game and a new genre, you should really love this game. Felt a bit like Breath of the Wild. The acting is amazing and the gameplay foundation is solid.
    It's not complex at all, you don't have to manage your inventory as stated somewhere else, there is an automatic triage option.
  28. Tatovr
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Since there's a lot of misinformation (and strict lies) about the mechanics and what you can and can't do in this game I will elaborate a simple reviews with the mechanics and the aspects of DS that I think are worth to highlight.

    Game play: The main point is as everyone have already saw, the deliver of different types of cargo from point A to point B. This however is mixed with:    Since there's a lot of misinformation (and strict lies) about the mechanics and what you can and can't do in this game I will elaborate a simple reviews with the mechanics and the aspects of DS that I think are worth to highlight.

    Game play: The main point is as everyone have already saw, the deliver of different types of cargo from point A to point B. This however is mixed with: environmental hazard, physical and realistic reactions to the terrain that no other AAA has and that apply to both Sam and his enemies. Stealth, gun play and a whole weaponry that goes from boleadora pistol, assault rifles, grenades until missile launchers. All of this you can use or build, together with all this you can use or build, along with shelters of different types, bridges, stairs, climbing anchors, different types of exoskeletons that help improve your performance when moving in different kinds of terrain, thermal patches, gas masks, cars, motorcycles, in short; that the game is giving you new options to overcome the new challenges that it proposes every hour or hour and a half. So to everyone out there saying that the game is all cinematic and no game play well, go and play it (also this is one of Kojima's game with less cinematics that, at least, I remember).

    Finally, the game has multiple bosses (those that seemed too easy, I think a weak point in the game is the absence of a real challenge regarding the fights, at least in the normal difficulty).
    All of the above is presented with a really compelling and original story, marvelous graphics and NO DLC. For all of this reasons I think Death Stranding is one of the best games of the year and one of the best I've played (and I played a lot). Few to no one creator try to sell such a risky proposal and that is something that all gamers should value.

    10/10    … Expand
  29. Vik2911
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is a game for people who has a soul, for people able to go beyond the ordinary game experience and who like to dive into something new.
    To the rest of the people, the brainless who give 0 to a game, the PES/Fifa players, the people who doesn't have the smallest depth and empathy I strongly NOT recommend this game.
  30. lrasomattos
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome! The problem is not in the game, it's on the gamers who always want more of the same.
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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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