Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  1. Niko74
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    OK so everyone who giving this game a 0 OR a 10 are lying and full of S***. One camp is the COD generation who just cant fathom anything but mindless action, and the other camp are kojima fanboys who are just detached from reality.

    This game “while not for everyone” has some areas which we can objectively judge. Pros: The story and world building are superb, with some well realised    OK so everyone who giving this game a 0 OR a 10 are lying and full of S***. One camp is the COD generation who just cant fathom anything but mindless action, and the other camp are kojima fanboys who are just detached from reality.

    This game “while not for everyone” has some areas which we can objectively judge.

    Pros: The story and world building are superb, with some well realised characters. There are some genuinely emotional moments in the story, together with some great surprises and twists along the way. The voice acting and motion capture are probably the best in any video game so far, and the direction is overall magnificent. The graphics also are worthy of praise, with some scenes, especially in that opening and some vistas nearing photorealism. Finally, the score and the soundtrack are beautiful and genuinely evoke a sense of wonder and really added to the daunting atmosphere the environment creates.

    Cons: This game has one of the best opening sequences in recent memory, and then follows this up with 10 hours of slow and tedious fetch quests. The core gameplay loop is repetitive and completely unsatisfying, and slowly degrades into a test of the player’s patience. Even players who are looking for a calming experience while traversing the vibrant landscape will be disappointed as the cavalcade of elements that need to be micromanaged are overwhelming. Boot health, feet health, baby happiness, balance, package health etc. Certain obstacles are included purely for annoyance, and the required frequent backtracking makes this game extremely frustrating to play.

    Why I gave this game a 7: From a gameplay perspective this game is a failure, however the story, world and characters were engrossing enough to keep me playing for the 50+ hours of the main campaign. Every time I turned off the PS4 out of frustration, I was back a few hours later, because I was so desperate to find out what happens in the story and figure out what is going on. I understand this won't be enough for everyone, but it was for me. However, that doesn't mean I had FUN with the gameplay, just that the story was enough for me to tolerate it.

    Should YOU buy this game? The answer depends on how interesting you find the post-apocalyptic Sci-Fi setting and Kojima's narrative style. If it appeals to you, you will be able to overlook the awful gameplay loop. If it doesn’t then I wouldn’t recommend this game.    … Expand
  2. johnnykramer
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played ever.
    Kojima is genius, really. Thanks to him.
  3. LucianoDias
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Incredible game! Im in love with it.
    The mechanics and the history are amazing!
  4. mato2589
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    I was extremely hyped for this game from the first live E3 trailer, and i can easily say, that it lived up to its expectations, and brought even more. For me, this game is an absolute masterpiece and a piece of art. I can see why this is the game that mister Kojima always wanted to make. You can really feel the love and passion that they put in this beautiful game. Gameplay, graphics,I was extremely hyped for this game from the first live E3 trailer, and i can easily say, that it lived up to its expectations, and brought even more. For me, this game is an absolute masterpiece and a piece of art. I can see why this is the game that mister Kojima always wanted to make. You can really feel the love and passion that they put in this beautiful game. Gameplay, graphics, music, attention to detail, and all that carried by an absolutely stunning story. It's a one of a kind experience that every gamer must try, and most importantly, tries to understand the message hidden inside. Thank you KP from the bottom of my heart for making this possible and i can't wait for their new game to come out! ❤
    To see a world in a grain of sand,
    And a heaven in a wild flower,
    Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
    And eternity in an hour.
    — William Blake, Auguries of Innocence    … Expand
  5. rogaroga
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Me queda claro que el juego no es para todos, en términos de gameplay no es precisamente un COD y la temática de la muerte molesta a muchas personas que no quieren un juego que los haga reflexionar acerca de lo efímero de la existencia, no es dominguero. Para quienes consideran que un buen juego no es 100% buen gameplay, que están dispuestos a invertir emociones en el juego, que les gustanMe queda claro que el juego no es para todos, en términos de gameplay no es precisamente un COD y la temática de la muerte molesta a muchas personas que no quieren un juego que los haga reflexionar acerca de lo efímero de la existencia, no es dominguero. Para quienes consideran que un buen juego no es 100% buen gameplay, que están dispuestos a invertir emociones en el juego, que les gustan los juegos que te hacen reflexionar, este juego es una joya. No sólo eso sino que pone en alto la vara para otros juegos, después de la primera hora quedé tan fascinado que me convenció de que Kojima es el genio que nos vino a demostrar que los videojuegos pueden ser el octavo arte.… Expand
  6. Inculcinator
    Dec 4, 2019
    8
    Kojima's first post-MGS title is satisfying, slightly grinding, and very original. The humor is toned down while the empathy is turned up. I can't help but feel that he is exorcising some demons from his past employer relationship. A lot of people are critical of this game, for which I can say only one thing, get over it. I feel like people had so much expectation for this title, that theyKojima's first post-MGS title is satisfying, slightly grinding, and very original. The humor is toned down while the empathy is turned up. I can't help but feel that he is exorcising some demons from his past employer relationship. A lot of people are critical of this game, for which I can say only one thing, get over it. I feel like people had so much expectation for this title, that they were stacking the probability of disappointment against themselves.

    The game is beautiful, meticulously balanced and aside from mid-late game grind, doesn't have a downside. Well, that and Monster drink. If he pulls that again, I think I'll have major criticism, but under the circumstances I can let it slide.

    I think, if players can make peace with what Death Stranding is not, they can enjoy what it is.    … Expand
  7. Cut_Throat_Jake
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    An emotional and strangely captivating game. This isn't for everyone but saying all you do is deliver parcels is like saying in Gran Turismo all you do is drive in circles.
  8. JumpCut_Online
    Dec 4, 2019
    8
    Buying Death Stranding was a risk. I’m not one for massive open-world games, I didn’t know what the hell the game was about, and the early divisive reviews made me even more unsure. And yet, the further I got into the game, I realised I was playing something in a way that I’m not sure I’ll ever experience again. The online system is fantastic, the world is photo-realistic and absolutelyBuying Death Stranding was a risk. I’m not one for massive open-world games, I didn’t know what the hell the game was about, and the early divisive reviews made me even more unsure. And yet, the further I got into the game, I realised I was playing something in a way that I’m not sure I’ll ever experience again. The online system is fantastic, the world is photo-realistic and absolutely beautiful (the game reaches its peak visually when you’re up in the snowy mountains), the BT encounters are consistently tense, and as weird as it sounds, the walking is the best part about it. There are cutscenes aplenty to wade through with varying degrees of success (the late game cutscenes, while interesting, are a chore to finish), but you should come to Death Stranding for a wholly satisfying gaming experience that needs to be played to be believed, filled to the brim with a colourful cast of characters (and cameos aplenty from the film world to look out for!) and scenery to die for.… Expand
  9. Prrgangsta
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be fully explored as long as you have the equipment to do so (ladders, ropes, bridges, etc.) and the fact you can use the structures left by other players is an awesome concept as well

    The story was interesting, even though it took a lot of time to be able to understand it.

    The characters are memorable but that is probably because they have the dumbest names in gaming history.

    The music is great. I added the sound track to my spotify and listen to it on my way to work.

    The only cons are the tedious and repetitive gameplay loop, the crap enemies that only served to annoy me and hinder my progress, and the world, while fully explorable, gives ZERO incentive to explore it.

    I think Kojima has something here. He just needs to create better gameplay around it. It is a beautiful game but it is one I will most likely never return to after beating it.    … Expand
  10. TT64
    Dec 4, 2019
    2
    I don't think it spoils anything (especially if you are a Kojima fan) to say that the game ends with nearly 3 hours of cutscenes. Which would be somewhat excusable if they were even mildly interesting. While rendered beautifully, it speaks to just how awful the story telling is that such graphics can't even save the cutscenes. Characters talk in circles about meaningless nonsense that isI don't think it spoils anything (especially if you are a Kojima fan) to say that the game ends with nearly 3 hours of cutscenes. Which would be somewhat excusable if they were even mildly interesting. While rendered beautifully, it speaks to just how awful the story telling is that such graphics can't even save the cutscenes. Characters talk in circles about meaningless nonsense that is given so much screen time it's disgusting. The complete lack of self- awareness on Kojima's part would be amusing if the cutscenes weren't so tedious, having to listen again and again to characters plodding over the same nonsensical plot points.… Expand
  11. tartatin
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Un jeu ambitieux, courageux, surprenant et envoutant. Expérience vidéoludique unique et marquante.
  12. Lalsls
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome! Don’t listen to trolls and people who played this game for 2 hours.Best game I played for 2019 so far.
  13. 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.
  14. TooJaded
    Dec 4, 2019
    4
    This is game is pretty to look at but its main game play loop - delivering packages is exceedingly dull. The story has the usual levels of Kojima craziness that led to its narrative failing to land and interest me. Just a little too kooky. Just a little too silly. There is also the issue that you the player have no real agency in this story. You are along for the ride or should that beThis is game is pretty to look at but its main game play loop - delivering packages is exceedingly dull. The story has the usual levels of Kojima craziness that led to its narrative failing to land and interest me. Just a little too kooky. Just a little too silly. There is also the issue that you the player have no real agency in this story. You are along for the ride or should that be stroll. So in a game like that, they story has to be very compelling and a game loop that draws you in. After 5 hours, I can say that Death Stranding failed on both those counts.

    So what we have is an interactive visual novel, mashed up with a walking simulator. A narrative that feels too mercurial to get to grips with that leads to a very unsatisfying and unrewarding experience.    … Expand
  15. Tomi4298
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    A mi me gusto. Es una ip que sale de lo normal y de lo que estamos acostumbrados.
    Y la historia es una de las mejores que eh visto en mucho tiempo.
  16. iitimb0ii
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Excellent game I loved every minute of it dont understand why this game is getting any hate at all honestly
  17. kurniau
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    Грустная история про геймдизайнера Хидео.
    Жил был мальчик, его интересовало очень многое в своей жалкой и скучной жизни, он завидовал многим знаменитым личностям, как прошедших эпох так и в настоящей жизни. У него ничего не получалось, а прославится хотелось ой как сильно. Хотелось быть знаменитым, что бы все узнавали, только при одном упоминании бились в экстазе и завидовали такому    Грустная история про геймдизайнера Хидео.
    Жил был мальчик, его интересовало очень многое в своей жалкой и скучной жизни, он завидовал многим знаменитым личностям, как прошедших эпох так и в настоящей жизни. У него ничего не получалось, а прославится хотелось ой как сильно. Хотелось быть знаменитым, что бы все узнавали, только при одном упоминании бились в экстазе и завидовали такому известному человеку... Кодзима начал пилить игры, разной степени паршивости, "придумывать" новые жанры, которых якобы ещё никто не придумывал. В итоге имеем, то что имеем: в Death Stranding не интересно играть. Скучно, уныло, повторяющийся геймплей и много ходьбы. Понравилась графика мира и персонажей, так же приятные песни играют на фоне. Но люди явно не такой игры ожидали, судя по интригующим трейлерам. За полную стоимость игру уж точно не стоит покупать, дождитесь скидок или в PS+ на раздаче.    … Expand
  18. B-san
    Dec 4, 2019
    1
    ''an entertaining activity or sport, especially one played by children, or the equipment needed for such an activity:
    *a board game
    *indoor/computer games (Game,Noun Cambridge Dictionary) Here's the fact; this game is missing the entertaining part for this description.I was planning to score 3 for the magnificent graphics and mechanics but few things changed my mind.First of all; most    ''an entertaining activity or sport, especially one played by children, or the equipment needed for such an activity:
    *a board game
    *indoor/computer games
    (Game,Noun Cambridge Dictionary)
    Here's the fact; this game is missing the entertaining part for this description.I was planning to score 3 for the magnificent graphics and mechanics but few things changed my mind.First of all; most of the positive reviewers admit that this game is not fun at all still scores 9 or 10 out of 10.So I ask you , what's the point of that if you are not having fun.Secondly; Kojima's unprofessional behaviours made me disappointed.You can't just blame western players for their low scores.Successful people don't blame others for their failures.Plus you can find many high scored Japanese made games in this site.In conclusion; Death Stranding can be anything; a movie, stage play, tv series ,novel ,manga, anime even a board game.However; it is certain that it shouldn't be a video game.    … Expand
  19. tjriz91
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    You either GET IT or you just DON"T GET IT...period. For me, this game was an extremely introspective and philosophical experience that made me question the meaning of existence and human interaction. The narrative TRULY made my head swirl, philosophizing and theorizing the meaning of it all.

    The purpose of Death Stranding was NEVER an exciting and addicting traditional "gameplay"    You either GET IT or you just DON"T GET IT...period. For me, this game was an extremely introspective and philosophical experience that made me question the meaning of existence and human interaction. The narrative TRULY made my head swirl, philosophizing and theorizing the meaning of it all.

    The purpose of Death Stranding was NEVER an exciting and addicting traditional "gameplay" experience. In fact, Hideo Kojima was purposely poking fun at gaming/social media culture and satirizing with social commentary at every turn. It cracks me up to read all the comments about Death Stranding boiling down to a glorified FedEx simulator...those people just DON'T GET IT. Hate to say it, but I just don't think the majority of people playing video games in this day and age have the attention span and mental capacity to truly appreciate an experience like this. Truly unique, and memorable.    … Expand
  20. Marceloo25
    Dec 4, 2019
    5
    The game that divided the community in two. Those who gave it a 10 and those who gave it a 0. That alone already makes it worthwile investigating this game knowing full well that you will either love it or hate it.

    The result? A perfectly balanced game as all things should be. *Insert Thanos meme* Well, I am one of the lucky few who trully enjoyed this game and would score it a    The game that divided the community in two. Those who gave it a 10 and those who gave it a 0. That alone already makes it worthwile investigating this game knowing full well that you will either love it or hate it.

    The result? A perfectly balanced game as all things should be. *Insert Thanos meme*

    Well, I am one of the lucky few who trully enjoyed this game and would score it a perfect 10 out of 10. But liking a game and reviewing it are two different things. I can clearly see why this game is not everyone's cup of tea. Yeah, story is good. Yeah, it has inovative ideas. It has a good message beneath it all but at the end of the day even I have to admit this game is BORING as hell. Come on, you have to deliver some cargo from A to B, how is that engaging? I wanna shoot some losers, I wanna make things go boom and I wanna create chaos. It's quite easy to see the argument of those who say this is a bad game.

    The gameplay is quite simple. Deliver from A to B. However, as time progresses the game will try to keep you more engaged by progressively inscreasing the difficulty and adding a few more elements to keep things more balanced in terms of learning curve and difficulty. But when everything is said and delivered, you still have the same boring gameplay of walking for hours. And that is for sure boring as fu*k. For 50% of the gamers thats is.

    However its hard to provide an argument in favor of this game. I found no chaos, I found no losers to shoot or bangs to explode. All I can say is that the game knows quite well that it is boring and grindy as hell and doesn't try to hide that. Even the main antagonist says it at some point: "Aren't you tired of all the grind?" So, why?

    Its quite simple, balance. The gameplay is so simple that is easy to design an algorithm around it that will play with you along your delivery. The game knows where you are where you need to go. You will face terrorists that wanna steal your cargo. BTs and rain that will damage your cargo. Tricky terrain that is hard to traverse and all it takes is one dumb mistake and BANG, game over. The game is designed to punish you for not planning ahead. You take your delivery, it is time sensitive. You see a Terrorist camp in the distance, you plan your path to avoid losing time. Only to later find out that there was a river or a huge chasm in your path. But wait, you forgot to take the ladder. You still have options: You can either face the enemy or go back. You decide to go back, game knows it, suddenly it starts to rain, BB gets stressed. Now BTs show up. Decisions: you can face them, or maybe go through the terrorists. Tick tock, clock is ticking. You decide to sneak past the terrorists. The delivery time makes you impatient. You get too close to the terrorists and they ping you. Now they are chasing you. Maybe you are running low on stamina or maybe you didn't bring items to face them. So you run for your goal. They keep chasing you. On your way you stumble on a rock, you lose your balance, you fall down, cargo is damaged. You get up, you keep running. You finally manage to evade them. You take some time to catch your breath. It stops raining. The wather clears up. You see your goal in the distance. A song starts playing on the background. You casually take stroll and finish your order. You get ranked for being dumb, not taking a ladder and in the process damaging your cargo. You connect that "Node" to the network. Now you can see other players structures on your way back and the chasm that started it all no longer poses a threat because someone was not dumb like you and actually brought a ladder. You decide to build a bridge over it in order to help the community and yourself. You carry on with minimum threat risks. One day later you have 1000 likes and you feel appreciated. This is how I can describe one of my MANY adventures that I had delivering some cargo in this walking simulator. Yeah, when all said and done, it can be boring as hell, but every single delivery feels like an adventure. You feel rewarded for playing it smart and planning ahead and you feel punished for doing exactly the opposite. In the end, this is not everyone's cup of tea but you won't know if it is your cup of tea until you taste it.

    Note: I allowed my roomate to play this game. I saw him stumbling on every fu**ing rock on a flat surface. I saw him attempting to climb rocks without the proper gear only to fall down on his back. I saw him sprint through a river only to be swept away by the water. I saw him running past a BT infested area with no regard for the threat that they could pose to his cargo. In the end, he said the game was trash, played it for like an hour and refused to play more. I imagine that the 50% who don't like the game felt the same way he did.    … Expand
  21. LinadLimonade
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра, Хидео Кодзима гений!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  22. Shibanima
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Never thought making deliveries can be so addicting! Sure, this is no MGSV, or any MSG for that matter, but Death Stranding is meant to be a completely different experience. After 100+ hrs of playing I thoroughly enjoy the journey the game brings, appreciate the online interaction it offers, and even learned to embrace the corks of the gameplay mechanics. Definitely an unique game and ifNever thought making deliveries can be so addicting! Sure, this is no MGSV, or any MSG for that matter, but Death Stranding is meant to be a completely different experience. After 100+ hrs of playing I thoroughly enjoy the journey the game brings, appreciate the online interaction it offers, and even learned to embrace the corks of the gameplay mechanics. Definitely an unique game and if one is patient and learns to enjoy it, it lives up to the anticipation in an entirely unexpected way.… Expand
  23. Vikingy
    Dec 4, 2019
    3
    After finishing this, I am not very satisfied.
    I had other expectations for this game.
    I didn't like the gameplay, the horrible Bosses, the bad AI of the enemies, and the empty world. I found the plot and the music nice. But overall a really disappointing experience.
  24. TheDimas
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    I just love this game, wouldn't necessarily play it for a 2nd time though, but, it's a uniquely unforgettable game. One that stands out among the others.
  25. Coldtea20
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Its phenomenal experience.. i love this game even (bb theme) is in my head all the time.
  26. Greenbluenin
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    This game is not focused in gameplay but in story, the story is mind blown.
  27. datboi448
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Keep on keeping on! I really enjoyed my time playing the game. The story was very deep and engaging within an extravagant dystopia post apocalyptic setting. Imagine watching a movie and wondering what happens between scenes for the characters, this game “bridges” those moments with a nice dose of reality. Is there a lot of walking around, yeah there is until you are capable of building your own vehicles and then using zip lines. I dont see replay value other than to look for easter eggs but you don’t have to start a new game for that. I believe i missed out on some missions because I didn’t keep up with my mail until later. I would replay just for those as it seems like they have to be completed at specific times and not at the endgame open play.

    I will admit this may take a particular gaming palate for someone to fully appreciate this work of art. Because that is what Kojima has created here.    … Expand
  28. Kstorm
    Dec 3, 2019
    4
    Played through the game pretty obsessively. Had some high points, some fun dynamics, but mainly it felt like a lot of work for no payoff. An actual game based on delivery speed and efficiency in a similar vein would have fit better than the contrived, sloppy, cliched, messy nonsense of a story they slapped together
    I kept waiting for the aha moment, and found myself in the endgame just    Played through the game pretty obsessively. Had some high points, some fun dynamics, but mainly it felt like a lot of work for no payoff. An actual game based on delivery speed and efficiency in a similar vein would have fit better than the contrived, sloppy, cliched, messy nonsense of a story they slapped together
    I kept waiting for the aha moment, and found myself in the endgame just ready for it to be over. Sloppy control mechanics make boss fights a chore, and it's just...meh.


    The story writing was the weakest part. Total sloppy, contradictory nonsense. Wasn't genius or revolutionary, just sloppy and poorly executed. Let's get a Fed ex Zipline simulator and you might have something.

    Primarily the last    … Expand
  29. SportingKofu
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everyone that is for sure. I felt the beginning of the game was too slow but it gave me a sense of time and how much I needed to fully grasp everything that was being displayed. The open world of the game was carefully created with so many fine details. There were no barriers that made me think, why is there an invisible wall here. Everything had a purpose and aThis game is not for everyone that is for sure. I felt the beginning of the game was too slow but it gave me a sense of time and how much I needed to fully grasp everything that was being displayed. The open world of the game was carefully created with so many fine details. There were no barriers that made me think, why is there an invisible wall here. Everything had a purpose and a reason. The payoff at the end of the game makes everything worth it in the beginning. If you are bored at the start but really like a good story, then please push on till the end. If you are an action personality, you can find it here, just know that this game focuses on story through the majority of the game play. Even in the boss fights there is so much story to digest.… Expand
  30. 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
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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