Death Stranding

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  1. SmulHarkov
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Poor gameplay, Poor Story, definetely a walking simulator that has disappointed every expections towards it. I really hope Kojima fix his mistakes so I can finally enjoy this "masterpiece" yet by now is unfinished
  2. CptAhnungslos
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I give this game 9 "Likes".
    Why not 10? The menus are the opposite of intuitive.
  3. ventura97
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    People hate what they don't understand.
    This is not a game for everyone.
    Pure perfection.
  4. DarkPass
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    great game, haven't played a game like this in years. it has a slow pacing, but when it starts you get really trapped in the strange world
  5. masterjohn
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    vídeo juego relativamente bueno , pero por favor kojima no era el lugar ni el momento para desgraciar todo tu trabajo buena historia buena idea de juego pero la idea del repartidor de paqueteria creo que es muy atrevida tu idea, pero a un así espero que aya personas que disfruten del titulo y no esperen mucho del juego en si .
  6. kingjc
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I love this game!
    Everyone who thinks that the game is boring is in a big mistake.
    Cargo delivery and the mechanics are super addictive. And Im a guy who left RDR2 because of the slow and boring gameplay. DS has very good story and very good presentation. Its 100% Kojima game.
    Just try it before you judge it!
  7. SamComedian
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Mi puntuación a Death Stranding es de 9 sobre 10, me explico;
    Duración cercana a las 40 horas ( si nos centramos en la história principal ) en mi caso 34h y 33min. Gráficamente y técnicamente sublime. Personajes principales muy carismáticos, destaco a Sam, Mama y Cliff. Un juego no hecho para todo el mundo, aún así es una experiencia única que merece la pena probar. La banda sonora es    Mi puntuación a Death Stranding es de 9 sobre 10, me explico;
    Duración cercana a las 40 horas ( si nos centramos en la história principal ) en mi caso 34h y 33min. Gráficamente y técnicamente sublime. Personajes principales muy carismáticos, destaco a Sam, Mama y Cliff. Un juego no hecho para todo el mundo, aún así es una experiencia única que merece la pena probar. La banda sonora es espectacular, hila muy bien con la situación en el juego. Cuenta con un Guión / Trama / História atrayentes y inmersivos que seguro no te dejaran indiferente. La jugabilidad no es su fuerte, si que es cierto que hay una tensión constante para evitar que no se te caigan los paquetes y poder llegar a tu destino. Es un juego diferente el cual a muchos puede que no les encaje y prefieran otro tipo de títulos, para gustos colores. Personalmente me ha gustado bastante y es distinto a lo que he jugado hasta ahora y eso es un punto favorable. Le pongo un 9 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 y en un tiempo en PC ). Mi vigesimonovena crítica u/o review de la sección de Games.    … Expand
  8. Pietrolock
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom, com uma história incrível, inovações nas físicas do jogo e sem contar nos personagens muito marcantes
  9. abilitypoints
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Like Metal Gear Solid V this new game by Kojima has satisfying and absorbing gameplay with a incoherent and confusing story attached.
  10. ChromaticEnoch
    Nov 20, 2019
    3
    First of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haulFirst of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haul packages is barely worth it unless you get materials to build a generator (you can only build if you are in the chiral network, otherwise no power) and then you unlock bodily fluid grenades. You get ads right in your face when your character is in their private room, going to the bathroom forces you to see "Ride with Norman Reedus on AMC", water is apparently BAD so you only drink Monster Energy (I dont think I have ever seen this blatant advertisement in an actual game).
    As for gameplay, its as casual as it gets, and I mean it literally. You go from point A to point B to delivery stuff, if you somehow get caught by BT, you can easily shake them off and leave the black water, I actually tested and just allowed them to tackle me down, the only thing that happened was all the packages fell, you get dragged around into a bigger black water area where a huge monster appears, and then guess what? You just walk away to the grass and everything vanishes. The bosses are just as easy, there is absolutely zero challenge.
    The vast open world just feels barren and annoying to travel through since its nothing but rocks and irregular terrain that forces you to spam jump or run around.
    The graphics arent that good either, Crysis is more than ten years old and looks just as good.
    The music is alright but abruptly stops the moment you step into any building.
    I wont comment on the story because honestly, after 7 hours, I didnt understand even half of it, none of it made sense and the characters that were introduced felt like they were written by a fifteen year old that decided to write fanfiction, for example, Deadman is well acquainted with the dead hence his name, Fragile is "Fragile, but not that fragile", there's very few actual characters that you encounter in the game and none of them cause any impact, it would be equally as impactful if they were replaced by the dozens of holograms you will encounter during your deliveries.
    Overall this feels like a huge fever dream that somehow got materialized, I would not recommend this at all.    … Expand
  11. Nodsense
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is one of a kind, it's really like a movie, but i just think the open world is really amazing with the hard rock and snows and slippy mud, the mechanics are really amazing they are truly realistic.
    and for the story it's a really good story it's one of the good stories of a game that i enjoyed since some time now, i really cried at the end i truly mean it, since this just got    This game is one of a kind, it's really like a movie, but i just think the open world is really amazing with the hard rock and snows and slippy mud, the mechanics are really amazing they are truly realistic.
    and for the story it's a really good story it's one of the good stories of a game that i enjoyed since some time now, i really cried at the end i truly mean it, since this just got nominated for GOTY i think this game deserves the award truly. so if you are bored and came here to look for reviews to play it or not, i'm telling you go play it now and trust me you won't be disappointed. 10/10.    … Expand
  12. Gbexina
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    Este ano, pela primeira vez me deparei com um game que me parece ter sido feito apenas críticos, isso mesmo como nos filmes feitos apenas para críticos, o jogo Death Stranding do “aclamado Hideo Kojima” não me agradou. Um jogo não me agradar já aconteceu anteriormente, podendo ser pela sua game play ou pela sua dificuldade excessiva, mas o que me chamou atenção e me fez escrever sobre esteEste ano, pela primeira vez me deparei com um game que me parece ter sido feito apenas críticos, isso mesmo como nos filmes feitos apenas para críticos, o jogo Death Stranding do “aclamado Hideo Kojima” não me agradou. Um jogo não me agradar já aconteceu anteriormente, podendo ser pela sua game play ou pela sua dificuldade excessiva, mas o que me chamou atenção e me fez escrever sobre este jogo foi o simples fato do jogo ser MUITO mas MUITO MONOTOMO já nos seus primeiros minutos. Após ver inúmeras análises do Death Stranding, decidi dar uma chance ao jogo, até por que o título vinha sendo aguardado pelos amantes de jogos a algum tempo.

    Kojima entrega em trama muito interessante, com gráficos de um mundo pós cataclisma muito bonito, mas isso é tudo no game.

    O modo online do jogo onde podemos fazer entregas, utilizar e deixar itens para outros jogadores e fato de construir um mundo colaborativo é bem interessante, mas não segura o entusiasmo do jogador.

    Após pouco mais de 2 horas jogando percebi que o jogo não era pra mim, e posso dizer sem sombra de dúvida, para mais 90% dos jogadores. Faltam inimigos, falta dinâmica e por fim vai faltar o entusiasmo do jogador, não consigo achar outra explicação para o Game ser indicado para o Jogo do Ano, a não ser como eu havia falado de ter sido um jogo feito para os críticos tendo inclusive o próprio Kojima incluído alguns deles no próprio jogo.

    Meu nome é Guilherme e sempre joguei games, tenho 36 anos e posso dizer que o que críticos disseram sobre o Death Stranding não ser um jogo para todos e que o jogador tem que ter mente aberta para o jogo, na verdade só não quiseram dizer com todas as letras que o jogo é muito chato.    … Expand
  13. PeaceMan
    Nov 20, 2019
    4
    The Game looks good but its just a completly Fantasy Game. Nothing makes sence and it feels just like a darker Final Fantasy Game.

    I wont buy it.
  14. tanguy360
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Death stranding est tellement unique et réussi que s'en est devenu a tel point un de mes jeux préférés et qui marquera ma vie de gamer a jamais. Que ca soit les musiques, sa réalisation, son histoire, son casting même son gameplay qui peut en rebuter plus d'un, a mon sens rien n'est a jeter. J'ai beaucoup de mal à lui trouver un défaut, j'ai trouvé que tout était cohérent. On peut parlerDeath stranding est tellement unique et réussi que s'en est devenu a tel point un de mes jeux préférés et qui marquera ma vie de gamer a jamais. Que ca soit les musiques, sa réalisation, son histoire, son casting même son gameplay qui peut en rebuter plus d'un, a mon sens rien n'est a jeter. J'ai beaucoup de mal à lui trouver un défaut, j'ai trouvé que tout était cohérent. On peut parler de Walking simulator, uber simulator ou ce que vous voulez, mais trouvez moi un seul créateur qui ai déjà eu le culot de faire ce que Kojima à fait avec ce jeu et aussi bien. J'ai ressenti la fatigue et la lourdeur des différents voyages sans pour autant en être lassé, j'ai même fait plusieurs livraisons secondaires juste pour pouvoir profiter des panoramas que le jeu m'offrait. Personnellement, c'est le seul jeu dans lequel j'ai préféré avoir des fins de voyage sur fond de musique que récolter de nouveaux items pour mieux avancer. Juste à penser à l'air de BB's theme j'ai des frissons. Pour moi cette œuvre mélange parfaitement jeux-vidéo et cinéma.
    Et enfin, quand on voit le premier trailer de 2016 puis ceux qui ont suivi, je ne comprenais pas du tout où ca allé m'emmener, et je me demandais de plus en plus si ce jeu finirait par avoir du sens. Et bien, après l'avoir fini j'ai été entièrement satisfait, j'ai même re-regarder le premeir trailer pour voir si celui-ci n'était pas incohérent et si ca collé avec le jeu fini, et bien évidemment c'est le cas.
    Merci Kojima pour ce chef-d'œuvre que je me referai juste pour les frissons qu'il me procure.    … Expand
  15. SaintMoonMoon
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, everyone complaining about how this game is just a walking simulator is just a moot point, walking simulators have been a genre of video games as long as video games have been around. Kojima managed to turn a very normal and straightforward genre and added a lot of nuance and thought to it to make it a lot more of a strategic and compelling game, in a way he reinvented theMasterpiece, everyone complaining about how this game is just a walking simulator is just a moot point, walking simulators have been a genre of video games as long as video games have been around. Kojima managed to turn a very normal and straightforward genre and added a lot of nuance and thought to it to make it a lot more of a strategic and compelling game, in a way he reinvented the genre to fit the style of game he wanted to make.… Expand
  16. VenomSnek
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game in 9 hours and made review, without even trying to understand the storyline, and not getting the true potential behind the gameplay. Who said that this game it's monotonous are probably just too lazy to play the game... Every trip is an other experience with new possibilities to get through the new obstacles at road, and game is not easy (if you don't agree, have you even got to hell mountain?). If you want to understand the story even better you just have to read some e-mails, and if you can't understand anything till your 9 hours of gameplay don't be worried, even people don't understand the reason behind the death stranding. If you prefer shooting, the game wasn't for sure for you from the very beggining, what could you expect from kojima? Metal gear solid weren't shooters, and in fact they also had a lot of cutscenes (especially first mgs games) and not that lot of shooting, they were also steady gameplays same as Death stranidng. So if you prefer shooters, the game wasn't for you from very beggining, and seriously, don't try to play hole game in 10 hours and write a review, with time the gameplay intensifies as hell, sneaking and running aaround mule-s with weapons, shooting down bt's, it gets really intresting in time, and story? when it starts you will know one thing, you're already addicted.
    And to all people who expected rough action gameplay, man don't the game is bs just because the game is not your style of gameplay, just write a review with saying that the game is not amazing for you and if you don't like it that means this game is **** You have to see that, there are people who love this kind of gameplay, and this game is perfect for them. And one more thing, don't expect too much, instead try to not expect nothing at all this way you will for sure not be dissapointed
    That's all i have to say, thank you for your patience    … Expand
  17. JVictorSC
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Incrível, fantástico, maravilhoso. Ancioso para o próximo game do Kojima.
  18. Parmalate
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Bom, divertido, interessante. Legal. Valeu. Beijos. Boa noite. Aaaaaaaaaaaa
  19. nglazarus
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    the gameplay I saw in the trailers was actually true............sooooo i don't feel cheated in no regards whatsoever, because that was the actual game in the first place, the start of the game (basically 2 hours) is actually pretty sloppy, but as you progress it actually gets very fascinating and you get the hang of it, you really like the accomplishment you make when you deliver thethe gameplay I saw in the trailers was actually true............sooooo i don't feel cheated in no regards whatsoever, because that was the actual game in the first place, the start of the game (basically 2 hours) is actually pretty sloppy, but as you progress it actually gets very fascinating and you get the hang of it, you really like the accomplishment you make when you deliver the packages or reach a destination. the story is basically like any other Kojima game, complex like f... but still interesting regardless (for people angry about the story being hard to understand try understanding dark souls without a wiki or a video about the lore) in the end the game deliver what Kojima said a while ago (i want to make something different surprise people with things that they have never seen in any other game) and he accomplished that.
    you should not have a hive mind about this game, just because people are dumb enough that they don't understand the meaning of original or unique (which by the way nothing is unique or original all the original things were created already in a technical way) so if you wanna immerse yourself in a world full of weird things and actually get to play something unique for once and not another shooter or open world with a quest every five minutes, give it a shot    … Expand
  20. unincipido
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    it is a game not for all people because is more relaxing, calm, and slow. but as a walking simulator is a fuking awesome walking simulator
  21. nandorimark
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Very emotional. One of the best game i have ever seen. Unexpected story, amazing open world region.
  22. Mardans
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Great game it's deserve more than 10/10 and game of the year 2019 Thank you genius kojima
  23. DouglLas
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    This game is very unique in it's mechanics and proposal (Fedex simulator post-apocalyptic with online "stranding", and survivor mechanics).
    In terms of it's technical level, is fuc***g amazing. Graphics, motion capture, soundtrack, movement and animation, ambience, really all AMAZING stuff.
    The fails are in the way the story is presented and the gameplay, altough it has a very cool story    This game is very unique in it's mechanics and proposal (Fedex simulator post-apocalyptic with online "stranding", and survivor mechanics).
    In terms of it's technical level, is fuc***g amazing. Graphics, motion capture, soundtrack, movement and animation, ambience, really all AMAZING stuff.

    The fails are in the way the story is presented and the gameplay, altough it has a very cool story with a lot of interesting concepts, it fails to develope it's world building in an interesting way to the player, you don't' do stuff, you are told by other characters....basically exposition after exposition, so much so, that even your character's past is told to you by someone else in the form of exposition!

    The second thing is the gameplay, in the beginning everything is actually very interesting, you have to learn the most basic thing in a game, to walk! tha'st actually interesting, as the game progresses new mechanics are presented but, EVERYTHING never goes past the most surface - easiest level: walking, climbing, traversing the world, fighting, shooting, survivor mechanics, are all minimum, theres nothing complex, a lot of mechanics that have no real meanning, impact in the gameplay. One example: your boots can waste their durability, when that happens you will bleed, and you can die from losing too much blood, that's an interesting survivor mechanic, but guees what, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE AN EXTRA PAIR OF BOOTS! There are many other exampels that goes the same way, a cool idea that is trivialized by the own game!!

    The game it's interesting but at the same time is not enough to be great or fails in areas that it really shouldn't. I can only hope that Sony and other big studios don't give up on weird ideas and different games because of this one.    … Expand
  24. Dranguet
    Nov 20, 2019
    0
    Deaht Stranding es una basura de mierda aburrida, un juego super aburrido y repetitivo, que lo único que haces es caminar entregando paquetes de aquí para allá! No le recomiendo a nadie comprar este juego! No se en que etaba pensado Hideo Kojima cuando creo este juego.
  25. jforcegames
    Nov 20, 2019
    5
    Not impressed at all. CS are graphically intense but just not a fun game with good game mechanics
  26. SpyJackFlack
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Is about the Journey

    I just finished Death Stranding today and I must say it was an amazing journey. Death Stranding breaks the mold of a “normal” game and introduces a new genre that no one asks for but we all need to experience. Death Stranding is like an abstract painting, full of metaphors and symbols depicting politics, religion and the power of human connection. It was a nice    Is about the Journey

    I just finished Death Stranding today and I must say it was an amazing journey. Death Stranding breaks the mold of a “normal” game and introduces a new genre that no one asks for but we all need to experience. Death Stranding is like an abstract painting, full of metaphors and symbols depicting politics, religion and the power of human connection. It was a nice change of pace from all of the popular Shooter game. I enjoyed exploring its gorgeous landscapes when doing missions while listening to the carefully thought out soundtrack. I strong believe that Death Stranding may not be for everyone, but this is no doubt a GOTY contender. Acting performance, graphics, soundtrack, story and dialog all contributed for an emotional ending.    … Expand
  27. Crazysmokin
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The slow burn is just what I wanted in a game. The setting, environments, story , music and unique gameplay are absolutely great. And the gameplay is surprisingly fun. Probably my favorite open world game to date. This is not for people who only like action filled repetitive shooters. This game is for the open-minded thoughtful players
  28. Eplock722
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Finally an original game after years that is capable of touching your emotions. It's not for everyone, especially if you are searching a shooter game.
  29. SilverCry
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Just completed the game last night.( not many side quests I'll complete them next week) This game is excruciatingly frustrating, the graphics are surreal and the story, it just blew my mind. I still didn't get some things. But I started enjoying the journey. Getting things for each delivery, going to different landscapes. The ending made me realize just what a masterpiece this game is!Just completed the game last night.( not many side quests I'll complete them next week) This game is excruciatingly frustrating, the graphics are surreal and the story, it just blew my mind. I still didn't get some things. But I started enjoying the journey. Getting things for each delivery, going to different landscapes. The ending made me realize just what a masterpiece this game is!
    And the soundtrack just hits you in the Feels in this desolate landscape. Constantly reminding you how lonely this world is. I was so happy to see the bridges built by other players. It just made me think that I'm not alone.    … Expand
  30. restlessshell
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I'll admit this game was very slow to start. However once you get to episode 3 that is when the game begins.
    The game is extremely immersive and can be action packed if that's the game style you prefer.
    You have the option to do deliveries where you deal with bad guys or do ones that avoid them. I love that this game lets you go anywhere you can see in this map with very unique    I'll admit this game was very slow to start. However once you get to episode 3 that is when the game begins.
    The game is extremely immersive and can be action packed if that's the game style you prefer.
    You have the option to do deliveries where you deal with bad guys or do ones that avoid them.
    I love that this game lets you go anywhere you can see in this map with very unique utilities never seen before in a open world game.

    The story was the first thing that drew my attention to this game and it did not disappoint! The details and imagination is truly original. You can progress through the story quickly or be immersed in rebuilding america.
    To me that's what makes this game amazing. You choose your experience be it slow or fast paced.    … Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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