Death Stranding

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  1. NewKami1
    Dec 11, 2019
    1
    Juego aburrido, que espera hasta el final para tirarte toda la información restante (que no es poca), que faltaba de la historia, mundo vacío, "acción" decepcionante, un walking simulator en toda regla que tiene como mecánica principal el de ser un trabajador de federal Express. Yo sinceramente, le tenía esperanza al juego, pero, termino siendo muy decepcionante al final. Muchas gracias.
  2. NeronDnent
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    It is one of the big disappointments of the generation.
    The story is OK ,not good, but not bad at all, and the gameplay is just an excuse to make a videogame. The game is pretentious in all the senses.
  3. Dethtrooper
    Dec 3, 2019
    4
    Imagine, we are travelling through all USA from West to East, and near the end when we are on the East they say-Sam, now just go back to the West. Just like that without a reason. No vehicles, no power-legs, nothing at all. Just super boring walking for maybe 4-5 hours or so. Because Kojima wants you to suffer.

    Would you like that?)
  4. Binyabik
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    It looks pretty but the gameplay is soooo dull and boring... I really hate this game. Should have trusted my feelings. Kojima is overhyped and doesn't deverse all the praise... with more testers and magazines would have called him out on this crap... any other games filled with nothing but fetch quests would have been ripped into pieces, no matter how pretty it might be. This doesn't evenIt looks pretty but the gameplay is soooo dull and boring... I really hate this game. Should have trusted my feelings. Kojima is overhyped and doesn't deverse all the praise... with more testers and magazines would have called him out on this crap... any other games filled with nothing but fetch quests would have been ripped into pieces, no matter how pretty it might be. This doesn't even deserve to be called a video game. It's a tech demo for an awesome graphic engine that was done by another developer, who already used said engine to create a really great game. Horizon Zero Dawn.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. truenorman
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Is this suposed to be fun? Sorry but the 80% oc the game I was walking, and that's not funny at all. Either paying 60€ for it.
  7. d7oomy2020
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    +game paly
    +story and director
    +ideas
    +online
    +challeage
    -bad beginning from EPO 1 to 3
  8. tartatin
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    Un jeu ambitieux, courageux, surprenant et envoutant. Expérience vidéoludique unique et marquante.
  9. Jose_Coss
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    So far, its been the most boring game I have ever played. The graphics and music is good but the rest is lacking a lot. You gonna be doing the same thing over and over, and some missions are long asf. Although the boss fights were amazing
  10. Felesh-Warrior
    Nov 19, 2019
    5
    What happens when hideo kojima just wants to make films now and comes up with the concept of playing as a postman? You get the same mission 5000 times while you wait for the next interesting story bit. Coming from a fan of mgs I'm not annoyed this feels so different. I'm annoyed it feels like nothing much has replaced those gameplay sections in mgs that made them so interesting
  11. MikeFloresYT
    Dec 8, 2019
    2
    Literally fell asleep while walking... I cant even do that while reading. This game is boring a f.
  12. NickDangerX
    Dec 1, 2019
    3
    Overall I think this would have been a great idea for a movie. Unfortunately the gameplay is bare bones and boring, which is unfortunate for a video game that has so much potential and huge development budget. I wouldn’t recommend you spend the money or time on this one.

    Death Stranding is is the highest budget walking simulator. If menus configuring package by weight on different body    Overall I think this would have been a great idea for a movie. Unfortunately the gameplay is bare bones and boring, which is unfortunate for a video game that has so much potential and huge development budget. I wouldn’t recommend you spend the money or time on this one.

    Death Stranding is is the highest budget walking simulator. If menus configuring package by weight on different body parts and pressing L2 or R2 to keep balance randomly or else risk dropping your carefully balanced body weight seems entertaining this game is for you. Unfortunately I don’t think this appeals to many.

    Story wise it’s a cool movie concept and the ghosts (BTs) are creepy and well animated. So many famous people with bizarre dialogue that is very lost in translation. Why does a character have to be introduced to his own mother as “here is a character. Your mother, [her first name]”, or “it’s me, [weird character name]” the 100th time they talk to you. It’s as if everything is told to you with awkward dialogue instead of showing you. The plot told to you is vague but if you think about it you can get the general idea and it seems cool for a movie.

    Graphics are gorgeous and the online feature where you see ladders and other useful terrain crossing items is a cool idea, for a delivery walking simulator. For a walking game there is very little to explore outside of terrain and delivery points. No secrets or lore to uncover just deliver packages. This is incredibly unacceptable for a walking video game.    … Expand
  13. LexAzabache
    Dec 8, 2019
    2
    Lo unico bueno de este juego es el apartado tecnico. Aburridisimo,repetitivo, historia confusa e infumable, ia patetica, mapa vacio, personajes olvidables. Llegue hasta el final solo por ver la conclusion la cual es tan tediosa como el resto del juego. Ya habia subido mi analisis y metacritic me lo elimino. Deberia darles verguenza
  14. Sebasqr96
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Immersive, stunning, I run out of words about this game it's just unique, you can spend hours on it and don't even notice.
  15. Agz
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Ótimo games bem original e com mecânicas bem inovadoras algo diferente de tudo que eu já vi gráficos impecáveis e ótima atuação da parte dos atores
  16. Damagod
    Nov 16, 2019
    5
    This game might be different very addicting and beautiful.. once you get a hang of the mechanics the game gets a lot easier especially after chapter 3
  17. Darkvan
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bonito. Confuso. Cansativo. Não da pra entender porque a história não desenrola.… Expand
  18. Kleur_Wolf
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Not gonna lie I was sceptical about it a few months before, and even when I first played it. But then very shortly after, I started to love the game. The gameplay, the story, the characters, everything about it. I'd say it's one of the best games I've played recently. And it's the first game I would give a ten out of ten. Yes there are a few flaws but it gets so scaled over by all theNot gonna lie I was sceptical about it a few months before, and even when I first played it. But then very shortly after, I started to love the game. The gameplay, the story, the characters, everything about it. I'd say it's one of the best games I've played recently. And it's the first game I would give a ten out of ten. Yes there are a few flaws but it gets so scaled over by all the good. The flaws I'd say are the unnecessary cutscenes. And the fact we can't just do everything in one screen, like recycling, it's for some reason on another menu. Rather than just an option you can press in the cargo menu. Now I'll say some of the goods to contrary the bad of the game. The environment is super beautiful and super challenging, there isn't a part where you're bored, if I can say so myself, as the environment is an enemy itself. And there are countless of BD territory and MULE territory to spice it up even more. It's super fun all of the challenges and gameplay stuff you'll encounter. There's never a dull moment! But I would say put a higher difficulty than normal, the game was a little easier for me. But it was still fun nonetheless. I would totally recommend this game for anyone!… Expand
  19. charbrif
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. I am barely half way through the story at the time of writing and I am deeply enjoying every minute. As the game progresses, new mechanics are added and you are given the opportunity to try and appreciate every tool and mechanic available to you. The online element is unlike anything I have ever seen but it is so satisfying to help and get help from otherThis game is a true masterpiece. I am barely half way through the story at the time of writing and I am deeply enjoying every minute. As the game progresses, new mechanics are added and you are given the opportunity to try and appreciate every tool and mechanic available to you. The online element is unlike anything I have ever seen but it is so satisfying to help and get help from other players. What I like most about the online mechanics is that it is not intrusive, you know its there but it still feels like a single player RPG. The story is amazing so far but personally, what really excels in this game is the visuals. I am playing in 4K HDR and this game is absolutely stunning! The lanscapes, the gameplay and the cutscenes are all incredible. Well done Kojima and thank you for this amazing game!… Expand
  20. Alexkinect
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is one of the few games that can truly captivate. Yes, at first the game can be boring and monotonous, but after playing a little longer you will gradually understand what idea the author wanted to convey in this game. This game may appeal to those who love the Dark Souls series of games or the American Truck Simulator. The game is clearly not for everyone, but there is andDeath Stranding is one of the few games that can truly captivate. Yes, at first the game can be boring and monotonous, but after playing a little longer you will gradually understand what idea the author wanted to convey in this game. This game may appeal to those who love the Dark Souls series of games or the American Truck Simulator. The game is clearly not for everyone, but there is and will be a community in this game that has accepted the game for what it is.
    Separately, we can highlight the plot, the visual component of the game and its soundtrack :They Are Great. What I can say in terms of gameplay, it's not just a "delivery simulator", it's a hardcore balance simulator, and the main question you'll have is how did I even get to this place and how to get back.    … Expand
  21. AndreyKRV
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    If you think this is walking game, just play more than 4 hours of 50-60 hours game and u will see that there is a lot things that make your gameplay more fun and enjoyable, story is one of the best in nowadays games so just try it or watch it and make your own opinion. For me its somewhere was much better then rdr2 (compare because it was the last game that was amazing). Mountains, forest,If you think this is walking game, just play more than 4 hours of 50-60 hours game and u will see that there is a lot things that make your gameplay more fun and enjoyable, story is one of the best in nowadays games so just try it or watch it and make your own opinion. For me its somewhere was much better then rdr2 (compare because it was the last game that was amazing). Mountains, forest, rocks, snow, rain and a lot of freedom… Expand
  22. darkrami
    Dec 9, 2019
    0
    FedEx the Game, one of the most boring games ever created. No one should play this
  23. z4nid
    Nov 23, 2019
    6
    DS is just a pretentious, over the top, hilariously cheesey and self aware walking simulator dipped in indie sweat.

    The sheer polish here makes it slightly above average UPS delivery sim.
  24. Parachinum
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    This is truly the future. Amazon has created an unending monopoly; life, death, and all in between are meaningless. Meaningless, save for their use in shipping. You live to ship boxes. What do the boxes contain? It does not matter, you must deliver them. Where are they going? It does not matter, you must deliver to them. You live by the box, you die by the box, and are made man byThis is truly the future. Amazon has created an unending monopoly; life, death, and all in between are meaningless. Meaningless, save for their use in shipping. You live to ship boxes. What do the boxes contain? It does not matter, you must deliver them. Where are they going? It does not matter, you must deliver to them. You live by the box, you die by the box, and are made man by the box. You will carry this box unending. This is the gameplay. Except for when sometimes, there is a boss fight. But they aren't very good. There are no mechanics other than "aim and shoot until it is dead." Clearly, as an American, I am too dumb to understand this, despite it being my national pastime, or at least so says Kojima.… Expand
  25. DemesGOD
    Dec 2, 2019
    7
    Death Stranding is essentially a walking/amazon delivery simulator. 95% of the game is delivering packages and rest is just cut scenes. We will probably never see this kind of the game executed so well, but don't get me wrong, this idea of delivery game is just stupid. In my opinion if they make Death stranding 2, they should just get rid of that delivery mechanic. The map is big, emptyDeath Stranding is essentially a walking/amazon delivery simulator. 95% of the game is delivering packages and rest is just cut scenes. We will probably never see this kind of the game executed so well, but don't get me wrong, this idea of delivery game is just stupid. In my opinion if they make Death stranding 2, they should just get rid of that delivery mechanic. The map is big, empty and has lots of repetitive locations. although it tries to be realistic with its idiotic balancing mechanic, you can still drive up almost 90 degree hills with motorcycle without problem that is just stupid.

    But lets get to positive stuff.
    The Game can still be fun if you have patience. it rewards you for some side delivering with cool equipment throughout the whole story. Some characters are really interesting and story is pretty solid, but predictable near the end. Also after playing the game over 100 hours i didn't see lot of bugs and optimalization is good.

    Summary: after finishing the game and getting platinum trophy I never want to play or see this game ever again. I wouldn't recommend this game to everyone, but I believe it will find its right audience.    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. SporadicDeviant
    Dec 16, 2019
    2
    This game is ponderous, tedious, and just not fun to play. The game is under the delusion that it's telling this deep, complex story, but it instead it's pretentious and disjointed. The game thinks that it's innovative when its actually a (poorly done) "Journey" type game only you play as a pregnant Amazon deliveryman.
    Since Kojima likes to think of himself as a film maker, as opposed to    This game is ponderous, tedious, and just not fun to play. The game is under the delusion that it's telling this deep, complex story, but it instead it's pretentious and disjointed. The game thinks that it's innovative when its actually a (poorly done) "Journey" type game only you play as a pregnant Amazon deliveryman.
    Since Kojima likes to think of himself as a film maker, as opposed to a game creator, I'll summarize my thoughts on Death Stranding with movie references; This is what happens when Michael Bay pretends to be Stanley Kubrick.    … Expand
  30. AlexDan22
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    the gameplay works is very boring: you delivering stuff -> cutscenes -> repeat.

    its a rip off on hype. Kodjima is a strange man.
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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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