Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. CyrusBear
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Seriously, this game is easily one of the best games I have ever played. Its narrative is exactly what can he expected of a hideo game and if you likes the message and story of metal gear you will enjoy the narrative of Desth Stranding.
  2. Maxen80
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    At first glanze it is a glorified UPS-simulator set in a post-apocslyptic world, but when the initial dust settled I really love this game.

    It is challenging, deep and sometimes hard to grasp. But all in all it is a fantastic game, whereas the actors really really do a great job. Buy the game now!
  3. AntProctor
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    At first it was very overwhelming, but after a few missions it all began to make sense, totally addictive.
    I think Hideo Kojima has to be praised for doing something totally different, I can understand though that some will not get on with it at all. I think it’s amazing once I was past the first few hours.

    As a game it’s Marmite Some will love it Some will hate it
  4. TastyDragon22
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The first 10 hours are slow, very story driven, and I see why some people may find them boring... I didn't though, I loved the characters and really felt immersed in the world, the gameplay gets very fun after the first part, so much that now i can't stop playing! Every new job gets you new mechanics, new gadgets to use, new environments and challenges. The combat is ok but could be more,The first 10 hours are slow, very story driven, and I see why some people may find them boring... I didn't though, I loved the characters and really felt immersed in the world, the gameplay gets very fun after the first part, so much that now i can't stop playing! Every new job gets you new mechanics, new gadgets to use, new environments and challenges. The combat is ok but could be more, obviously this game is best when you run away from enemies and try not to engage, but if you do, the consequences are very impactful and you can really change the world around you. Many things in this game are never seen before, and it's probably one of the best games I have played this year.… Expand
  5. Itsdonovan
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This game is not boring at all, it might be boring to watch but definitely not boring to play. My only advice is that you progress the story to chapter 4 before really doing all the side quest stuff. It will be a lot easier and more fun thanks to the gadets you’ll unlock during the main campaign. Death stranding is a masterpiece with beautiful graphics and music. And an original and daringThis game is not boring at all, it might be boring to watch but definitely not boring to play. My only advice is that you progress the story to chapter 4 before really doing all the side quest stuff. It will be a lot easier and more fun thanks to the gadets you’ll unlock during the main campaign. Death stranding is a masterpiece with beautiful graphics and music. And an original and daring story wich i love. The gameplay has en original and addicting loop that i have never seen before. You should really try the game before judging it.… Expand
  6. pedestrien
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I cannot believe so many people are giving the game bad reviews. I see countless people saying how it's boring and repetitive. This just isn't the case at all. This has been one of the most refreshing, immersive, and exciting video game experiences I've had in a long time. The story is stellar, the visuals, the music, the game play, are all top notch. If I had to critique anything it wouldI cannot believe so many people are giving the game bad reviews. I see countless people saying how it's boring and repetitive. This just isn't the case at all. This has been one of the most refreshing, immersive, and exciting video game experiences I've had in a long time. The story is stellar, the visuals, the music, the game play, are all top notch. If I had to critique anything it would be that the motorcycle is finicky to control, and the menu's can be a little convoluted and confusing at times. People are clearly going brain dead with shooters, apparently not having bullets flying at you non-stop is boring now-a-days. I honestly was scared to buy the game after reading so many bad reviews - but after playing, it became clear to me that the bad reviewers either didn't play the game more than two hours, or they simply have bad taste in video games. It's a shame so many people will end up passing on the game due to the bad ratings. This game will go down in history as a classic, one of the truly great video game experiences that I'm glad I didn't miss out on.… Expand
  7. richariqfq
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Un juego increíble, del cual, sinceramente no esperaba nada, lucía aburrido e inclusive me estaba arrepintiendo de haberlo reservado, sin embargo vaya que es increíble, su mundo, su historia, todo es simplemente épico, salvó pequeños detalles creo que es uno, si no es que mi juego favorito en PS4.
  8. Matos17
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, novedoso y espectacular! Otra obra maestra de Kojima, genio total.
  9. Edstark115
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The beauty of the game is that,it isn’t a game for everyone,but yet,everyone can relate to something there. 15Hours in,and it’s not just a “walking simulator” as a lot of people are saying. I mean,the MULE encounters,the BTs,every new area with a new cargo or people to help... The constant tension and intriguing story! Man,this is an experience! New gameplay,great acting,truly a breath ofThe beauty of the game is that,it isn’t a game for everyone,but yet,everyone can relate to something there. 15Hours in,and it’s not just a “walking simulator” as a lot of people are saying. I mean,the MULE encounters,the BTs,every new area with a new cargo or people to help... The constant tension and intriguing story! Man,this is an experience! New gameplay,great acting,truly a breath of fresh air! Loving it!… Expand
  10. William92
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Best game ever. You have to play to the end. Kojima is amazing. Nota 10.
  11. Sh1Nob1999
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Innovative, out of mind story, something you've never seen before. Amazing OST with amazing acting and sublime graphics.It literally blows my mind, if I'm not playing the game I will be thinking about it. Not many games have the privilege of doing this to me. Death Stranding is the Game of the Year in my opinion
  12. Rodder04
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Thank you master Kojima!
    One of the best game ever!
    This is really new game experience
    from Russia with love
  13. Cryotank44
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    10 hours so far into the game, and I have to say that Death Stranding is wonderful example of news ideas for gaming brilliantly executed.
  14. PieWagon
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Absolutely one of the best games I’ve ever played. It’s So hilarious people (probably Xbox fans) came on metacritic to review bomb it. The ridiculous way that metacritic uses “weighted reviews” means that no game is going to get a fair review as long as there’s money’s involved.
  15. DylanNowak
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a lot to process. On top of a strange story in a world never dreamed up before and a gameplay style that looks extremely off putting, Death Stranding takes it even further by creating a new game genre and with its endless layers of mechanics. However, when you spend enough time with the game and peel back its many layers, you can see just how fantastically andDeath Stranding is a lot to process. On top of a strange story in a world never dreamed up before and a gameplay style that looks extremely off putting, Death Stranding takes it even further by creating a new game genre and with its endless layers of mechanics. However, when you spend enough time with the game and peel back its many layers, you can see just how fantastically and beautifully designed this game is. I have so many stories about how I've painstakingly planned out a route and got the perfect equipment to use, only for it to go south and ruin my delivery rating in hilarious ways. But I also have stories about how I overcame the violent landscape using my knowledge of the games systems to my advantage. And this is not even mentioning the fascinating story with the best acting I've ever seen in a video game, or the jaw dropping art design/graphics. Everything serves a purpose in this game and I am so happy it exists let alone being probably the best game I've played in the past ten years.… Expand
  16. Timegnomez
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Preface: I have not played any MGS games and only have 30hrs played much of which has been sidequests.

    Narrative: An engaging mysterious post apocalypse where people are forced underground from beings from a death dimension "the beach" and rain that ages anything it touches. You play as Sam Porter Bridges one of the few delivery people who brave the elements and dangers of the surface bringing supplies and trying to connect various settlements and bunkers to the Chiral Network (internet). Shenanigans with un-death and terrorists ensue

    Gameplay: This is the bread and butter of the game. You have 4 main types of quest quality, quantity, speed and misc. Where you have to deliver fragile equipment and must not damage the supplies, deliver large volumes of supplies, make a delivery within a limited time frame, and other deliveries such as recovering gear from MULES (fanatical delivery people). On the surface this seems like a boring idea but its the execution that really brings it together. Gathering the supplies, optimizing the route to avoid dangers (or preparing to go through them), reaching your destination by creating paths over rugged terrain via structures you or other players created. That last part of creating paths and structures like roads really cement the loop into a incredibly fun game. Spending hours to gather enough supplies to create new stretches of road to increase the safety and efficiency of deliveries. creating bikes or stealing MULE cars to increase the amount supplies and speed of delivery. Its an engaging and fun design which has me doing side quest after side quest getting materials for buildings to make my paths that much easier for future quests.

    Soundtrack: The soundtrack is incredible and fits the mood extremely well... When it plays. Unfortunately it doesn't play all the time and only during story missions or near a structure playing music. I can understand why thematically its done this way its just unfortunate and wish it was played more often. Sound effects are crunchy and fit very well to actions taken.

    Rating 10/10
    Recommended for anyone who thinks the loop is interesting enough to try. This game is most definitely not for anyone who is not looking for a mostly relaxing game with bouts of anxiety sprinkled throughout.    … Expand
  17. vjvirus51
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo simplismente fantástico... Mecanicas bem feitas... gráficos lindos... e uma Lore incrivelmente bem construída... história envolvente... Um jogo desafiador... tenso... reflexivo... Apesar de ter jogado 25 horas o jogo não tem se mostrado repetitivo, pois conforme evolui (aquisição de equipamentos) novas maneiras de realizar as entregas diversificam a experiencia... e a interação com outros jogadores traz grata satisfação... Brilhante trabalho de Kojima... É sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos da geração...!!!… Expand
  18. ThassioKemenny
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The premise of the game reminds me of Fallout3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout4 (which by the way, Love and has for Xbox). Load things from one place to another on a large map, and with Weight Management. Fallout is that (and there is no vehicle), not for that the people criticize the game. It's the same essence of these games (Skyrin too). Even in Falout New Vegas (from the creators of TheThe premise of the game reminds me of Fallout3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout4 (which by the way, Love and has for Xbox). Load things from one place to another on a large map, and with Weight Management. Fallout is that (and there is no vehicle), not for that the people criticize the game. It's the same essence of these games (Skyrin too). Even in Falout New Vegas (from the creators of The Outer Worlds) we are according to the game itself, a "CARRIER THAT TAKES ORDERS".… Expand
  19. RCD313
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Jogo superou as minhas expectativas, introduz um sistema de interação social complexo onde é possível ajudar outros jogadores na jornada, até agora joguei mais de 20 horas e não encontrei nenhum bug, e o que mais se destaca é a narrativa excelente. Sei que é um jogo que não é para todos, mas ele é definitivamente para mim.
  20. Metacrafter
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Como o próprio Kojima já havia dito, não é um jogo pra todo mundo, porém pra quem gosta de uma narrativa forte, gameplay simples porém com mecânicas novas e esta familiarizado com o estilo de game do próprio, onde a história se desenvolve aos poucos e no final se amarra, este é o jogo perfeito... Não consigo ver defeitos no game, muitos falam que é lento, porém não consigo ver destaComo o próprio Kojima já havia dito, não é um jogo pra todo mundo, porém pra quem gosta de uma narrativa forte, gameplay simples porém com mecânicas novas e esta familiarizado com o estilo de game do próprio, onde a história se desenvolve aos poucos e no final se amarra, este é o jogo perfeito... Não consigo ver defeitos no game, muitos falam que é lento, porém não consigo ver desta maneira, ele é mais simples do que o habitual e ao mesmo tempo muito mais complexo, o fato de ir do ponto A ao B, tem em praticamente todos os jogos, porém como é abordada esta viagem que é diferente, eu dou 10 porque para mim, o jogo é perfeito!… Expand
  21. Deathflamingo
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have played this generation. Yes, it starts slow and has plenty of cut scenes. If you play it through it will win you over. If you are on the fence about it. Rent it and give it a shot.
  22. Lewiskarasu
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Finally something different, creative and addicting to play. A true masterpiece.
  23. ZShadow25
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Eu adoro Walksimulator e to me divertindo bastante com esse jogo, a historia, as musicas e o fato de vc ter que sempre pensar como facilitar o caminho onde vc passa e com ajuda de outros jogadores são os pontos altos do jogo, eu gostei bastante!
  24. Paitaonline
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    O jogo é excelente! fico feliz que kojima saiu da caixinha para trazer algo diferente, sim um jogo inovador, com mecânicas diferentes e uma história sensacional, infelizmente a geração nutella esta aí de mimimi... chora na cama =.
  25. Alpha-State_
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Okay, death stranding is addicting. I came in this as a hardcore skeptic. Never played the Metal Gear series. I decided to buy it at full price because I love the atmosphere and setting alone. It's hard to explain, but it feels fantastic setting up a ladder for somebody, or picking up lost cargo, it feels like we're all in this together. Even though you're alone. And seeing the stats afterOkay, death stranding is addicting. I came in this as a hardcore skeptic. Never played the Metal Gear series. I decided to buy it at full price because I love the atmosphere and setting alone. It's hard to explain, but it feels fantastic setting up a ladder for somebody, or picking up lost cargo, it feels like we're all in this together. Even though you're alone. And seeing the stats after going through these missions, you end up wanting to do a good job. You feel important. That's what sets this game apart from other games that has fetch quests. The cut scenes are AMAZING and inspiring also. I heard critics call this a "walking simulator" and they couldn't be more wrong. Right before this game, I was running around with an SMG in the new Call of Duty.... And I'm having way more fun in this game… Expand
  26. Burlyhayd
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece that isn’t afraid to march to its own beat, to think for itself and support a structure other developers are too afraid to construct.

    This amazing slow burning storytelling work of art isn’t something that should be missed and instead stood upon a pedestal for breathing fresh air into a much needed, overly greedy economy that is “gaming”. Fantastic work from KJP and can’t    A masterpiece that isn’t afraid to march to its own beat, to think for itself and support a structure other developers are too afraid to construct.

    This amazing slow burning storytelling work of art isn’t something that should be missed and instead stood upon a pedestal for breathing fresh air into a much needed, overly greedy economy that is “gaming”. Fantastic work from KJP and can’t wait to see how they reinvent the future, not follow brain dead trends.

    Not a game for those with tiny attention spans and who are used to games that offer immediate, instantaneous rewards for this game treats you like an Adult and respects you as one    … Expand
  27. wendelllohan
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível, um dos maiores games que ja joguei na vida! Valeu cada centavo pago!!!!… Expand
  28. midori_no_risu
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    I'm aware, that the game has its flaws, but it definitely stands out of the grey mass of faceless grindy "games" the only aim of which is to get all the money of the world. The story Kojima tells is strange, but unique, I really see that he and his team have put a lot of effort into developing the world of Death Stranding. The setting, the atmosphere, lore, graphics, music, attention toI'm aware, that the game has its flaws, but it definitely stands out of the grey mass of faceless grindy "games" the only aim of which is to get all the money of the world. The story Kojima tells is strange, but unique, I really see that he and his team have put a lot of effort into developing the world of Death Stranding. The setting, the atmosphere, lore, graphics, music, attention to details and the very story - these are enough for me to admire this game and recommend it to everyone. I add this rating to support the development of such games in future, it's a shame people who don't understand what the author is trying to say rate it so bad. This game is like a raw diamond - not ideal, but priceless… Expand
  29. alextai0430
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
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  30. Throttle
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Что-то новое и уникальное, давно не получал таких впечатлений от игры. Это как инди сделанная на уровне ААА. Большим количеством именно игровых условий напоминает настольную игру. Сюжет и сеттинг немного рандомны но очень нестандартны и креативны.
    Рекомендую взрослым людям которые вдумчиво подходят к игровому процессу. Не знаю гений ли Кодзима но он определенно хорош.    Что-то новое и уникальное, давно не получал таких впечатлений от игры. Это как инди сделанная на уровне ААА. Большим количеством именно игровых условий напоминает настольную игру. Сюжет и сеттинг немного рандомны но очень нестандартны и креативны.
    Рекомендую взрослым людям которые вдумчиво подходят к игровому процессу. Не знаю гений ли Кодзима но он определенно хорош.
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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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