Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Vovanella
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра, в которую я играл в этом году! Тот момент, когда ждешь, а потом наслаждаешься. Сюжет держит, геймплей отличный. После него другие игры кажутся картонными и скучными. Кодзима гений, хейтеры просто дурачки
  2. Santanilla
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    NEED A DEMO! I wanted to read reviews before investing in such a different game. I believe it is true that shooting games and sports games are best sellers because they require skill and practice. Any game must require the player to master their intended skills and therefore the feeling of becoming better and better is what makes people love gaming ( apart from story, graphics , soundtrackNEED A DEMO! I wanted to read reviews before investing in such a different game. I believe it is true that shooting games and sports games are best sellers because they require skill and practice. Any game must require the player to master their intended skills and therefore the feeling of becoming better and better is what makes people love gaming ( apart from story, graphics , soundtrack etc which are minimal entry requirements nowadays) i dare to say gameplay is the foundation of video games ( physical reflexes for punching buttons quickly or difficult puzzle solving is mainly what we love TODAY!) this game does not require being skilled at neither physical reflexes nor puzzle solving, therefore you don’t have a game right? This enters another category, the movie category maybe, death stranding is a 40 hours long real time movie filmed in one shot? Another category should be a new one called JOB SIMULATOR?, most people play games in order to escape the monotony of their lives and jobs , in a few words: to have a break! and the least thing most people want to do ( in occidental countries) is get a second job as a delivery guy on their free time, we mostly want to break things and throw shells to other go karts etc. BUT maybe there are some cultures who’s main life’s pillar is work ( like the Japanese ) and they might actually like to “EXPERIENCE ” another profession on their free time. Maybe I work as a dentist on real life and I would love to work as a delivery man in the middle of nature on my free time. Just saying this might be a sign of a future niche need out there ( one that we still don’t know we need)... not of “games” as we know them today but more as a mean to live a different virtual life, let’s say I am a mechanical engineer working at Toyota but I would like to experience life as a doctor, so I buy a doctor simulator game where I can experience being a doctor, and yes it might be monotonous but you get that’s the idea with any other job. Actual video games let you become pirates or cowboys in an already saturated market, FUTURE video games will let you become deliverymen, veterinarians , actors, etc. As for the experience of being this delivery man in death stranding I believe the itch behind Kojima’s game is to be able to scape your life and become a traveler, relax while you are delivering a package, the same way we all relax while we drive someplace ,take a hike, take a shower, assemble a lego set, these are opportunities for meditation and MAYBE that is the main purpose of this game, give the player a time to think about life etc. while he makes a delivery. THE ISSUE IS that if I am right and this is the main objetive behind the game , it was TERRIBLY MARKETED ( or was on purpose?) Since people don’t know how to judge this thing they compared it to Metal Gear or any other GOOD ACTUAL game they love and that is why it sucks for many people, they bought a job simulator thinking they where getting “something else” cooler, etc . On the other hand if they have marketed as the thing it is, this game would have sold 10% what it has sold on its release date because it would be a game for an actual relatively small niche that still don’t know they have an itch for these kind of experiences. It would be great if they launched this game with a DEMO! so we could all try it and know beforehand if this is the experience for us or not before spending 60 USD. In summary, I believe new experiences are coming to video games and we might someday be able to live other lives that don’t resume to violence against someone or competition as we know it in video games , I am talking about something more like being able to be a fireman on your free time, become a marketing advisor for a great firm, becoming an astronaut, Why not? Why not being a fireman this year and be a chef the next? Real life only allow most of us to have one profession in a lifetime . Let’s hope innovation comes sooner than later because we are getting bored of killing zombies or shooting something new year after year. Take for example Detroit : become human game, it is a job simulator as well , a negotiator detective job while facing the “west world dilema” of being a Droid. We need innovative experiences!… Expand
  3. BusyOrc
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    I have to dock it 1 point due to the fact that this game is not for everyone. This game played differently than your average game. You play as a mail man in an attempt to rebuild America. However this is a Kojima game so the story is more complex than you would think. The Gameplay is simple but its the terrain that makes the game play challenging and provacative. If you like games likeI have to dock it 1 point due to the fact that this game is not for everyone. This game played differently than your average game. You play as a mail man in an attempt to rebuild America. However this is a Kojima game so the story is more complex than you would think. The Gameplay is simple but its the terrain that makes the game play challenging and provacative. If you like games like Nier Automata with a post Apocalyptic theme with a lot of thought put into the story and game play this game is for you. if you expect it to be like fall out then dont play this . If you are curious however then this game is for you.… Expand
  4. 0wn3df1x
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    This better be a movie. Plot and cutscenes - OK. Gameplay - hell of a fright. Problem is - you can't skip this agelong absolutely uninteresting gameplay to see the next cutscene.
  5. Starlord87
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Un gioco pressoché immenso di nulla cosmico .... dove nei primi 2 capitoli sei destinato ad arrancare e tenere duro per poi avere qualche piccola soddisfazione dal cap 3 in poi .. non vale nemmeno la metà dei soldi con cui lo ho comprato.
  6. Cuello
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Simplemente aburrido lo único bueno del juego es su aspecto visual ya que sus gráficas son muy buenos, pero aparte se eso no hay nada bueno
  7. Beastside
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Mystery is a convinient excuse for absurdity. The game is, of course, insanely boring, and the story is just all over the place. Hideo Kojima was given free reigns and lots of money to create an artistic masterpiece, yet the game falls flat on its face. Graphics are very wierd. I'm not saying the graphics are bad, but they're just wierd. The sky has no details and it feels like you'reMystery is a convinient excuse for absurdity. The game is, of course, insanely boring, and the story is just all over the place. Hideo Kojima was given free reigns and lots of money to create an artistic masterpiece, yet the game falls flat on its face. Graphics are very wierd. I'm not saying the graphics are bad, but they're just wierd. The sky has no details and it feels like you're walking in an unfinished world. The world is not alive, and the game feels essentially like a walking simulator.… Expand
  8. JolteonMD
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Nunca he visto un juego con un apartado técnico tan pulido como Death Stranding, visualmente es exquisito y con pequeños detalles que muestran el amor de los desarrolladores por este juego. La banda sonora es memorable sin duda alguna y encaja perfecto para este título.
    El apartado del sonido del viento, hojas y efectos de agua, lluvia, pasos, entre otros le da vida a un mundo complejo y    Nunca he visto un juego con un apartado técnico tan pulido como Death Stranding, visualmente es exquisito y con pequeños detalles que muestran el amor de los desarrolladores por este juego. La banda sonora es memorable sin duda alguna y encaja perfecto para este título.
    El apartado del sonido del viento, hojas y efectos de agua, lluvia, pasos, entre otros le da vida a un mundo complejo y misterioso. Todo lo técnico en este juego es superior y acompaña a una historia muy profunda y reflexiva que es sin duda la parte central del juego.

    Sin embargo, el gameplay aunque complementa bien con la temática del juego, no es lo suficientemente variada, y muchas veces nos vemos obligados a realizar misiones repetitivas y monótonas con tal de revelar el misterio que ha caído en está América apocalíptica, para empeorarlo, el juego está lleno de mecánicas que podrían encontrar en juegos FPS, RPG, simulación, conducción, estrategia e incluso de survival terror, pero se sienten incompletas y no son aprovechadas al 100%. La historia brillante debería ser el complemento del gameplay bien pulido en un videojuego, no al revés, y esto es lo que convierte a Death Stranding en una pélicula interactiva.

    El género "Strand" que Hideo quiere implementar sin duda es algo interesante, muchas veces hemos visto al online o multiplayer en el principal enemigo de campañas en solitario o un jugador, él quiere incluir esto en su historia y también beneficia mucho a la historia. A diferencia del cooperativo, un segundo jugador no interviene directamente, como en una red social, comentando, guiando o dejando su marca en partes del mapa para varios jugadores que pueden apoyar (dar like) a sus acciones. No obstante, un juego no puedo construirse al rededor de esta idea y mas bien queda como una mecánica extra durante el viaje.
    Este juego a dividido a toda la comunidad de videojuegos y es algo positivo que la industria se atreva a realizar juegos diferentes, que innoven mecánicas y sobre todo incluyan contenido completo y de calidad como Kojima Productions ha hecho. Este juego muestra que no se debe comprar un juego por el "HYPE", debemos saber lo que compramos y no guiarnos solamente por la prensa que muchas veces es cómplice en alabar un título.

    Este juego no es para todos, lo narrativo y lo visual es la obra maestra, si buscas aventura y variedad pues no lo aconsejo. Mi nota es dividida, pero considero al juego un gran mensaje positivo para la industria actual de videojuegos.    … Expand
  9. DiavoloGR
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    A Masterpiece!!!! Hideo Kojima gives us a next generation game . Thank you for this unique experience!
  10. PraganaPE
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    O que falar do game tão tão esperado e dito como a “Obra prima de Kojima. A verdade que pra mim foi mais uma grande decepção da Sony. Infelizmente!
  11. Renemarcos96
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No es un juego de 10 ni mucho menos, incluso tiene partes aburridas pero después de 50 horas no me parece un mal juego, buena narrativa, el Gameplay aunque no lo parezca engancha y mil detalles tiene el juego… Expand
  12. ZedCOcoZza
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Нечто оригинальное, красивое и интересное. Великолепные художественные приёмы, умелая игра на чувствах играющего, необычная история и смелый дизайн, глубокий геймплей, который всё же не придётся всем по вкусу. Определённо игра года и для меня лучшая игра с момента выхода первого Dark Souls'а.
    Игра не идеальна, но "Шедевр" - не синоним слову "Совершенство".    Нечто оригинальное, красивое и интересное. Великолепные художественные приёмы, умелая игра на чувствах играющего, необычная история и смелый дизайн, глубокий геймплей, который всё же не придётся всем по вкусу. Определённо игра года и для меня лучшая игра с момента выхода первого Dark Souls'а.
    Игра не идеальна, но "Шедевр" - не синоним слову "Совершенство".
  13. Daniel_espon
    Nov 19, 2019
    4
    Having seen all the reviews I feel like I took a risk when purchasing this game but at the same time I kind of knew I would like it for alot of the reason people didn’t like it, I personally like slow paced movies and tv, so when hearing about its repetitive gameplay i i dove further into my research and i can admit watching someone play it can be boring and feel tedious, but ive reallyHaving seen all the reviews I feel like I took a risk when purchasing this game but at the same time I kind of knew I would like it for alot of the reason people didn’t like it, I personally like slow paced movies and tv, so when hearing about its repetitive gameplay i i dove further into my research and i can admit watching someone play it can be boring and feel tedious, but ive really liked the challenge of the scan system and having to pay attention where i walk, it almost feels as though im in a lord of the rings movie at times because these delivery's feel important. I absolutely love the online component of this game ive already come across alot of help from the DS community and its especially appreciated when im in serious need of a charge or find a short cut bridge across a strong lake. Im really glad picked up a copy… Expand
  14. JVictorSC
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Incrível, fantástico, maravilhoso. Ancioso para o próximo game do Kojima.
  15. aIIiwannado
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Особенно хорошим вышел сюжет, так что 10 и только 10. Так же прекраснаы музыка и атмосфера. Уникальный геймплей,что не даст заскучать . You can see a lot of haters or fanboys voting without play the game
  16. FtRE
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Understandably not for players that just want shoot and kill type of games. Even though, I’m still at the early stage of the game, I’m giving it the highest rating just because.
  17. MemeMachine17
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Just finished it a couple days ago, and I loved the game honestly. I found it incredibly entertaining and couldn't put it down for really any of my 40 hours.
    The human combat I thought was really engaging, if not basic on the whole notwithstanding a handful of dramatic and dynamic boss fights, and the stealth around BTs was heart pounding from start to finish.
    There's flaws sure, it    Just finished it a couple days ago, and I loved the game honestly. I found it incredibly entertaining and couldn't put it down for really any of my 40 hours.
    The human combat I thought was really engaging, if not basic on the whole notwithstanding a handful of dramatic and dynamic boss fights, and the stealth around BTs was heart pounding from start to finish.
    There's flaws sure, it could've used a bit more polish, but the point of the game was to avoid combat not for stealth purposes like MGS, but for human purposes tied to the message Kojima's sending about bringing people together rather than tearing them apart.
    The toll combat takes on you in this game is massive, both in the cargo you have to carry to be "good" in a gunfight and in the damage you can take whether physically or to your precious deliveries. Also, engaging in potentially lethal scenarios runs the risk of triggering a void out that (in universe) could obliterate cities.
    So I liked how they go for engaging moment to moment gameplay of watching your surroundings and managing inventory instead, makes the themes and story punch way harder.
    I think overall the whole experience would've been tainted by going for the traditional route of having a ton of fights and standard gunplay, but the trade off was making a pretty divisive and potentially alienating system and game world that not everyone's gonna like.
    The music, environment, attention to detail, and stellar performances from the entire cast also deserve to be mentioned, as all of them were incredibly impressive.
    It's unfortunate how divisive this game turned out to be, but I think it's good that people can now either avoid the game by knowing it's not for them, or dive in and really get the purest experience possible if they're interested in what Kojima and his team are trying to do, hence why the in game community is as incredible as it is.
    Easily one of my favorite games of the decade, and one I don't think I'll stop thinking about and playing for a long time. I understand it's not for everyone, but it is also far from the "trash" many people will try to convince you it is. If you have the time and are interested in the story, definitely pick it up, if you think you'd get frustrated by the having to manually balance your cargo, you probably will and should just look up the story on YouTube instead. For those who do manage to immerse themselves in the game however you'll find nothing short of a masterpiece that rewards your determination in spades.    … Expand
  18. Afairbairn
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is definitely not for everyone but it was definitely for me. The gameplay can be a bit annoying and a bit arduous at first. But after the first couple hours I found it relaxing and very enjoyable. I loved the story and the characters are great even if they are a bit Kojimaey. The online elements made me appreciate other players, which is refreshing with all the toxicity in otherThis game is definitely not for everyone but it was definitely for me. The gameplay can be a bit annoying and a bit arduous at first. But after the first couple hours I found it relaxing and very enjoyable. I loved the story and the characters are great even if they are a bit Kojimaey. The online elements made me appreciate other players, which is refreshing with all the toxicity in other games. I loved this game so much. Definitely my game of the year but I get why you may hate it.… Expand
  19. ericsijung
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    this is the materpiece!!!!!!
    my lifelong game. very special expierence. move my heart.
  20. Tunefishman
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Ахеренная игра, это уже искусство, а не просто call of duty
  21. Jawawookie
    Nov 21, 2019
    1
    Muy pesado no hay manera de pasarlo bien, y si solo ves las cinematográficas son 9 horas... Puff
  22. Edgex10
    Nov 24, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le dedicado muchas horas y el sistema de combate contra las mulas es pesimo al igual que las eliminaciones de EV, al juego le falta mucho contenido, cojima nos ha vendido la moto… Expand
  23. okeean
    Dec 17, 2019
    3
    Главное разочарование 2019 года. 50 часов мы тратим на лайки и доставку каких то грузов, пиццы и всякой бесполезной ерунды . 50 часов нашего реального времени мы занимаемся бессмысленной работой. И в качестве вознаграждения сценарий написанный школьником.Главное разочарование 2019 года. 50 часов мы тратим на лайки и доставку каких то грузов, пиццы и всякой бесполезной ерунды . 50 часов нашего реального времени мы занимаемся бессмысленной работой. И в качестве вознаграждения сценарий написанный школьником.
  24. Shadman
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    A very well scripted slow paced game, the story it self is super awesome & mind blowing. Gameplay is a little bit tricky. It like what Kojima said, this game is not for everyone. But once you passed chapter 3 many of the core game elements open up & the game pace improves. You've to be super patient for this game, this is not your average shooting or action game. You can't put this gameA very well scripted slow paced game, the story it self is super awesome & mind blowing. Gameplay is a little bit tricky. It like what Kojima said, this game is not for everyone. But once you passed chapter 3 many of the core game elements open up & the game pace improves. You've to be super patient for this game, this is not your average shooting or action game. You can't put this game with other genre of games. There's no denying Kojima created a new genre. Even with 30+ hours of gameplay, some elements of the game still feels new to me. At last I'll say "Kojima Rocks".… Expand
  25. Blacksinger
    Dec 11, 2019
    3
    un videojuego, aburrido, con muy poco interes... buenos graficos y musica... no pude pasar de las 5 horas... me resulto horrible jugarlo.
  26. dentaltech_13
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    fail . bored. 30' video and 10' gameplay and options. walking walking..zzZZ
  27. Pandora54
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game. It deserves a lot more praise and less criticism. So many people spent years and so much hard work was put into this game. The music is amazing, the voice acting is pure talent. The story is compelling and the graphics are beyond beautiful...just give it a try. I’m a very picky gamer and I never leave reviews on games...but death stranding has left me with suchBeautiful game. It deserves a lot more praise and less criticism. So many people spent years and so much hard work was put into this game. The music is amazing, the voice acting is pure talent. The story is compelling and the graphics are beyond beautiful...just give it a try. I’m a very picky gamer and I never leave reviews on games...but death stranding has left me with such appreciation. It deserves so much more than it’s getting.… Expand
  28. Kirshara
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Simply put, one of the most innovative and impactful games of the generation. Kojima takes a simple gameplay loop and hangs on it a timely story of isolation, love, loss, and the importance of human connection. Fantastic!
  29. alperen2104
    Dec 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a great experience for those people that are bored from shooting games and try to experience new things. It is not boring even when delivering cargos( which is what you are doing most of the time) because of its online aspect and problem solving journey. It gives you the satisfaction when you reach your goal. It sometimes suffers from corny dialogues but overall it is aDeath Stranding is a great experience for those people that are bored from shooting games and try to experience new things. It is not boring even when delivering cargos( which is what you are doing most of the time) because of its online aspect and problem solving journey. It gives you the satisfaction when you reach your goal. It sometimes suffers from corny dialogues but overall it is a game that you should try before you decide. Also story is just beautiful and music is awesome. Gameplay is the most divisive part and if you feel like this is your cup of tea, you will love it… Expand
  30. Vaticus7
    Dec 9, 2019
    0
    The gameplay is non existent , the game if you call it like that is a walking simulator, I already sold it to some unlucky guy
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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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