Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. mastermenelag
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Finalmente un gioco diverso dai soliti uccidi e salta ripetitivi poco credibili e sempre uguali. È un avventura con una forte impronta gestionale e esplorativa con qualche elemento action che vuole narrare una bellissima metafora. E lo fa con stile raggiungendo vette mai viste in un videogioco. L’atipico e innovativo gampley è ben dosato e regala un esperienza unica che sicuramente verràFinalmente un gioco diverso dai soliti uccidi e salta ripetitivi poco credibili e sempre uguali. È un avventura con una forte impronta gestionale e esplorativa con qualche elemento action che vuole narrare una bellissima metafora. E lo fa con stile raggiungendo vette mai viste in un videogioco. L’atipico e innovativo gampley è ben dosato e regala un esperienza unica che sicuramente verrà ripresa in parte in molti giochi futuri, ovviamente come per tutti i generi non è per tutti i gusti. Graficamente impressionante, la colonna sonora è molto bella. Ci vorrebbero molti più giochi così.… Expand
  2. Aroxisas
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    There is absolutely NO WAY this game gets below 7, not even 6.8 !!! Even if you split the game reviews in to different sections like story/music/graphics/gameplay, it will get at least 9 or 10 out of 10 in most of them, except the gameplay maybe, and that is because of Death Stranding's sandbox style slow-paced gameplay, which is not for everyone. That being said, I easily give theThere is absolutely NO WAY this game gets below 7, not even 6.8 !!! Even if you split the game reviews in to different sections like story/music/graphics/gameplay, it will get at least 9 or 10 out of 10 in most of them, except the gameplay maybe, and that is because of Death Stranding's sandbox style slow-paced gameplay, which is not for everyone. That being said, I easily give the gameplay 9/10, as I never got bored... and the first 7-10 Hrs are slow-paced and punishing for a reason. Beyond those hours, the game only got better and better.

    The only down-side of this game is missions for story-mode, which is kinda repetitive. Wait... didn't we see it before somewhere ??? (cough cough... Phantom Pain... which was praised by everyone) If this game has a repetitive mission design, I blame the reviewers and users of Phantom Pain for not pointing it out back then.

    Lots of innovative ideas, along with a good social system to indirectly bring all the players together in a very positive way. Really good system/level design, where the world itself becomes an obstacle as you explore. The farther you go, the more challenges you face, the better rewards you get to overcome all the difficulties. The progression system is really good.

    The story is decent as well. I am not a big fan of Kojima story-telling tbh, but he nailed it in death stranding. The suspense is there, and is a good one.

    For more in-depth understanding you may watch these two videos as I agree with them both:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKdv-IeAv2g
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XElTCPgVSNo    … Expand
  3. TheGamerGirl
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    This game was intriguing since the very first teaser: great graphics, great music, Norman Reedus, and a dark, supernatural setting of some sort. Now, 3 years later, I can finally say that Death Stranding is everything I had expected and wanted, and more.

    The game's story starts out a bit slow if you've seen the trailers, as most info is just from those, but it doesn't take long until we    This game was intriguing since the very first teaser: great graphics, great music, Norman Reedus, and a dark, supernatural setting of some sort. Now, 3 years later, I can finally say that Death Stranding is everything I had expected and wanted, and more.

    The game's story starts out a bit slow if you've seen the trailers, as most info is just from those, but it doesn't take long until we dive deeper into the world and story and characters of DS.
    I've come to love all characters. Not only Sam, but also Fragile, Deadman, Die-Hardman, Heartman, even Higgs, etc. They are so well designed and thought out, it was easy to be immersed and laugh and cry with them.
    The world is absolutely beautiful, and terrifying. The graphics are off the charts, and some of the cutscenes have better facial animation than even Detroit had (which is still top class in facial graphics).
    The gameplay is rather unique - and I can see that people who prefer fast paced action games, or games that are easy where you can shut off your brain and relax might not enjoy it. However, I personally am a fan of gameplay that isn't too easy, but is detailed and requires you to think or else you face consequences. It's an absolute joy to fulfil orders and travel through the world, building ladders, bridges, and more, to connect this beautiful world.
    The multiplayer aspect reminds me of Dark Souls, but is even more strictly positive. You share other players' structures and can receive their help during fights, and more.
    I've played around 100 hours until I reached the ending, and I still have many more side missions to do before I am done with this game.
    Kojima outdid himself with Death Stranding. The story is amazing and made me cry so much. The characters are lovable and smart. The gameplay is fun and relaxing at times, almost horror-game-like at others.

    I absolutely loved this game. Is it perfect? No, but there are no perfect games out there. My main critique would be that I'd have liked the side characters like Heartman to have a deeper and longer story.
    I'd give it an 8/10 objectively, but since I personally loved it, it gets a 10/10 from me.
    I'd still recommend this, if you like games that make you think and that feel, and if you are someone who enjoys dark, detailed supernatural stories, then definitely give it a try!

    PS: Please ignore the vast amount of negative reviews that just say the game is boring or a "walking simulator" - there is a big group of people who blindly hate everything Kojima just cause, they never even played the game.    … Expand
  4. Walbatross
    Nov 24, 2019
    4
    Have you ever played Skyrim and you loot everything from a dungeon? Over-encumbered you make
    the long, slow trek back town to sell your wares. Well that's Death Stranding, except walking around over-encumbered in Skyrim is much more fun. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, courier extraordinaire, walking slowly and navigating treacherous terrain while carrying way too much. The mechanics of    Have you ever played Skyrim and you loot everything from a dungeon? Over-encumbered you make
    the long, slow trek back town to sell your wares. Well that's Death Stranding, except walking around over-encumbered in Skyrim is much more fun. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, courier extraordinaire, walking slowly and navigating treacherous terrain while carrying way too much. The mechanics of the game involve you keeping Sam from falling over while over-encumbered from all the parcels he is delivering. The graphics are great but the story is a bit pretentious. I thought this game is awful, I regret buying it. If you are making a decision on which game to get this holiday season please check out the polarized reviews and realize this game is not for everyone. If you are curious I'd wait until the price drops out.    … Expand
  5. Tito_dani
    Nov 24, 2019
    5
    Para mi este juego es un insulto a los jugadores,hay gente de la prensa que le ha puesto nota como juego perfecto sin habérselo pasado y analizado profundamente,es un juego muy aburrido y que recomienden un juego simplemente por ser de Hideo Kojima me parece una vergüenza .

    No lo recomiendo
  6. 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
  7. DrDRA
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Прежде чем садится за Death Stranding ответьте сами себе для чего вы играете в игры? Если с тупым лицом пострелять злых русских - то эта игра явно не для вас, к сожалению в ней нужно и критично необходимо использовать мозг, что уже само по себе больно для 99% текущих игроков в видеоигры, не говорю что жанр fps плох, нет, просто человек в силу своего интеллекта должен быть разносторонним иПрежде чем садится за Death Stranding ответьте сами себе для чего вы играете в игры? Если с тупым лицом пострелять злых русских - то эта игра явно не для вас, к сожалению в ней нужно и критично необходимо использовать мозг, что уже само по себе больно для 99% текущих игроков в видеоигры, не говорю что жанр fps плох, нет, просто человек в силу своего интеллекта должен быть разносторонним и любить как Мстителей так и Блейд Раннер 49.
    К чему я это? Да ответ очень прост, игровая индустрия тонет в онлайнмультиплеерных играх склонных к принуждению игрока к изощренным способам мастурбации и выход таких сильных сингловых проектов в теории должен быть новостью и событием, тут нужно сделать ремарку что на самом деле этой игре нужно было выходить в форме No Mans Sky, но имеем что имеем, сильный сингл с социальными элементами, лично меня заставившими часов 10 вместо игры помогать другим игрокам различными строениями, лично построил 5 кусков дороги на второй карте, и парадокс эта магия работает, видеть что ты помог абсолютно незнакомым тебе людям - работает. Геймплей лично мне не наскучивал даже в начале, слишком цепляющий, а в эндгейме это вообще близко к шедевру по механикам.
    За сюжет пояснять не буду, такое нужно пережить самому.    … Expand
  8. NekoSpeed
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Este juego no es para todo el mundo, no es que necesites 3000 de IQ como dicen algunos, simplemente es un juego distinto y no le va a gustar a todo el mundo, y si, es un walking simulator (genero de juegos que me encanta) pero no es un Walking simulator normal, lo simple que parezca ir de a a b es un reto donde tienes que tener en cuenta todo desde el terreno hasta la disposición del tuEste juego no es para todo el mundo, no es que necesites 3000 de IQ como dicen algunos, simplemente es un juego distinto y no le va a gustar a todo el mundo, y si, es un walking simulator (genero de juegos que me encanta) pero no es un Walking simulator normal, lo simple que parezca ir de a a b es un reto donde tienes que tener en cuenta todo desde el terreno hasta la disposición del tu equipo, entiendo que si alguien viene esperando un juego a lo MG V o algo quizas mas de miedo por los primeros trailers y el P.T. no le vaya a gustar.
    La historia aun que rara al principio se acaba explicando muy bien de una forma muy natural, este juego entra fácilmente en mi top juegos de toda la vida.
    Comentando lo que dice mucha gente de que es tedioso, esa es la idea, el juego tiene que sentirse difícil, tedioso y frustrarte así cuando completas diferentes "zonas" o incluso acabas el juego te sientes muy realizado y la historia no tendría sentido, sin entrar en spoilers al final el viaje tiene que haber sido difícil y duro para que todo tenga sentido
    PD: Me he pasado el juego en difícil no se realmente en que afecta la dificultad, quizás solo a los combates o quizás a muchas mas cosas pero me parecía importante decirlo    … Expand
  9. Chabs
    Nov 24, 2019
    5
    I don't like the story, i don't like the game play. That game is boring. But i finished this game because the landscape, the music and the graphics was pretty good.

    This is a weirdo game.
  10. whatever-156
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, I honestly cannot put to words how awesome and groundbreaking this game is
  11. blindragonfire9
    Nov 24, 2019
    1
    No lo disfrute por la repetición de las misiones principales y secundarias y los enfrentamientos contra los jefes es prácticamente opcional , la amenaza es tan soft aun en modo dificil , me gusta explorar pero este juego es vacío y no hay nada que apreciar.
  12. GM23
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Personally I'm enjoying the game, and this game fits perfectly of the sentence "not for everyone" cause usually people would give consistent scores like mostly 6, 7 or 8, but with this there's so many scores that gives it 10-8 and 0-4 and I've never seen people giving scores like this. but again i say this game is not for everyone

    Side note: i feel its a little unfair for people giving    Personally I'm enjoying the game, and this game fits perfectly of the sentence "not for everyone" cause usually people would give consistent scores like mostly 6, 7 or 8, but with this there's so many scores that gives it 10-8 and 0-4 and I've never seen people giving scores like this. but again i say this game is not for everyone

    Side note: i feel its a little unfair for people giving it 0 or 2 or 3 cause lets say this game is not my thing, i would still give it like a 6 or a 5 cause this game is polished as hell, throughout my gameplay there's no bugs at all and no microtransactions and all those cancer and i could see the hard work the developers brought into this game, not like others that lets their games out broken and full of pay to win microtransactions.    … Expand
  13. alexsandro
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is complex and dramatic. Ia very good game. GOTY!
    Is not a game for all people. Tks Kojima.    … Expand
  14. Tandee
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    It's a Good Game.I like it very much,and I hope the DS ii will come soooooooon
  15. Jaludor
    Nov 23, 2019
    2
    This Is by far the must boring AAA game I've ever played.
    Wired story with forced political views and extremely bad gameplay.
    I'm totally regret playing this garbage.
  16. Frankfangames
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Death stranding é incrível o nivel de imersão é fantastico o som parece que voce esta num sala de cinema 3D possui um dos melhores graficos desta geração, uma história envolvente cheia de mistérios um a um vão sendo explicados ,possui momentos de ação e luta tensos um mundo gigante sem limites para explorar ,é um desafio cada missao ,e o perigo esta a sua espreita invisível e pode teDeath stranding é incrível o nivel de imersão é fantastico o som parece que voce esta num sala de cinema 3D possui um dos melhores graficos desta geração, uma história envolvente cheia de mistérios um a um vão sendo explicados ,possui momentos de ação e luta tensos um mundo gigante sem limites para explorar ,é um desafio cada missao ,e o perigo esta a sua espreita invisível e pode te atacar a qualquer momento,se trata de resgatar a confiança e reunir a america nada sobrevive por muito tempo em death stranding o mundo como conhecemos não existe mais ,tudo esta sendo consumido pelo death stranding ,despedacada… Expand
  17. Anvold
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Genial game not for all peoples from genius. Casuals, CoD fans and dumb peoples will not understand this game, because this is more then a game. This is art.
  18. epicloudest
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Ignore the haters, this is a true masterpiece! Kojima at his finest. Although this game definitelty isn't for everyone, those who will enjoy it will really enjoy it.
  19. MichaelViet
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Конченое быдло засрало игру, не видят в игре настоящего искусства и актерской игры. Вы дауны посмотрите на игру Мадса Миккельсена, она безупречна. Но тупые школотроны и быдло засрало игру, видите ли это очень скучно бегать по руинам. Лучше в колду побегать Там же динамика. А тут, а тут ничего интересного. Кодзима не гений, игра говно. Все кто так думает действительно отсталое быдло с IQКонченое быдло засрало игру, не видят в игре настоящего искусства и актерской игры. Вы дауны посмотрите на игру Мадса Миккельсена, она безупречна. Но тупые школотроны и быдло засрало игру, видите ли это очень скучно бегать по руинам. Лучше в колду побегать Там же динамика. А тут, а тут ничего интересного. Кодзима не гений, игра говно. Все кто так думает действительно отсталое быдло с IQ
  20. newcarrot
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Если ваш IQ>100 и вы не играете в call of duty, игра вам понравиться.
    Вам нужно самим в это поиграть!
    Графика - 10/10
    Сюжет - 12/10
    Геймплей - 8/10
    "Аху*ть" после полного прохождения - 100/10
  21. Chezidek
    Nov 24, 2019
    0
    It is much more interesting, useful and exciting just to go out and walk for real than to do it in the game! Games on and games to make it interesting and fun to play and not just walk!
  22. xStinkore
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    With all of this frustrating mechanics and animations I still like this game.
  23. Lyan3104
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Have to say it’s a incredible masterpiece made by Kojima. The story is awesome and the game play give me a brand new experience. I like it.
  24. TheDoc7000
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Best experience I’ve had on PS4. Finished it around 50 hours and will Platinum.
  25. Marshall_Johan
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played. A dystopian adventure that develops along the way. The story is metaphorically very similar to Twin Peaks which gives the player the opportunity to interpret both the story and the events of the game.
    We see lots of references to how we live our lives today and how it reflects the mindset of our origins in mind and body. Since we see an alternative to the    One of the best games I've played. A dystopian adventure that develops along the way. The story is metaphorically very similar to Twin Peaks which gives the player the opportunity to interpret both the story and the events of the game.
    We see lots of references to how we live our lives today and how it reflects the mindset of our origins in mind and body. Since we see an alternative to the violence that is always the focus of today's game and that we are given alternatives to another type of experience, the game does not become one in the crowd. Thank you Kojima for a fantastic, wonderful and well-made story.    … Expand
  26. slaypegasus
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    This game can be described as a true vista into the art of video games. A thriller story that leads the player to discover more about the world of Death Stranding. Every quest in the game has its own challenges, strategic choices and reasons. This video game gives us hope to reconnect with each other and contribute to the world with the online elements of social media. Instead of fightingThis game can be described as a true vista into the art of video games. A thriller story that leads the player to discover more about the world of Death Stranding. Every quest in the game has its own challenges, strategic choices and reasons. This video game gives us hope to reconnect with each other and contribute to the world with the online elements of social media. Instead of fighting each other in the same maps and repeating the same loop to earn some virtual achievements. In the end, this game is not for every one and especially not for the players with the fast rhythm of game play.
    p.s. I have played every game directed or designed by Hideo Kojima including: Metal Gear Series, Snatcher and Policenauts.    … Expand
  27. conradkr4vez
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding - this game is not for everyone! Therefore, I think stupids those who put game below 7. I agree, the gameplay can be boring and even annoying, but this is the feature of the game! For to associate himself with the main character, how difficult it is for him, how annoying it all is. In game from Kojima is always a quality storyline, I think the DS storyline is better thanDeath Stranding - this game is not for everyone! Therefore, I think stupids those who put game below 7. I agree, the gameplay can be boring and even annoying, but this is the feature of the game! For to associate himself with the main character, how difficult it is for him, how annoying it all is. In game from Kojima is always a quality storyline, I think the DS storyline is better than in the rest of his games. If you need a dumb story and moldy gameplay, then go play COD.… Expand
  28. fellgo
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    If you are into weird mixtures of genres of games and unique experiences, Death Stranding is certain to be a treat for you.
  29. Munstre
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Stunning game. Don't let the negative review bomb deter you. Play this game. You will thank yourself later, and be doing this medium a world of good by supporting creatively original games like this. Embrace the strange.
  30. Soulsky
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Not a game for everyone, and thank God it isn't. Graphics off the chart, and interesting and compelling story. Game play is completely different from anything else out there. You either love it or hate it. I'm loving it hours and hours in.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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Metascore
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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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