Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. Woshimao
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I feel sorry for the people who put zero. Didn't you realize beforehand that this was a game about Fedex courier? And also, it’s a great game!
  2. Banjorol
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Here to counter all the imbeciles review bombing it with a zero and haven’t played it. Go back to playing dumb shooter games and weeb games with little girls in them.
  3. soufian1987
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Unique and beautiful. Not a game for retarded CoD kiddies with a short attention span. A game for true gamers.
  4. eMagicMan
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game ain't for everyone.
    To be honest is not for me either cause of not haven't so much action.
    BUT I love that we finally get a game that is different in the core itself.
    I love the story. I love the atmosphere of the whole game and the concept itself.
    It is a controversial game but I love to see something different than run and shoot.
  5. Baxterlex
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding consegue revolucionar e criar um gênero único, como era a intenção de seu criador, Hideo Kojima. O jogo traz uma temática inovadora, que envolve um sistema de compartilhamento de recursos, ativação e integração com outros jogadores de forma online. E embora o enredo seja único e muito bem elabora, a forma lenta com que ele se desenrola, junto a evolução do personagem noDeath Stranding consegue revolucionar e criar um gênero único, como era a intenção de seu criador, Hideo Kojima. O jogo traz uma temática inovadora, que envolve um sistema de compartilhamento de recursos, ativação e integração com outros jogadores de forma online. E embora o enredo seja único e muito bem elabora, a forma lenta com que ele se desenrola, junto a evolução do personagem no game, faz com que o jogador tenha uma paciência acima do normal pra se aprofundar no título”… Expand
  6. GustavoLoesch
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Jogo top demais! Sem dúvidas o jogo do ano! Uma obra de arte! Sem palavras!
  7. Cloakingprawn
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I Need to say that this game is different is probably making a new gender in videogames so many people will not understand it but this game is a masterpiece you feel that you are in the game and not many games give you that feeling is a Beautiful game and is sad to see that people just see it as a walking game but is more than that but i believe this game is done only for chosen people.
  8. Fredess74
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Многие засрали игру за скучный геймплей, но он тут не скучный! Бесит
  9. Carbontm
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I knew I would love Death Stranding because I'm the kind of gamer that loves exploring open world games, shunning the main story line (Far Cry). I love the micro-management required to develop my charater's abilities (God of War) and the kind of polish that is reserved for only the very best (GT Sport).
  10. xkai
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    True to form Kojima and team. I can understand why people may not like this game, but if you bought this expecting anything other than unconventional and enigmatic, then you were fooling yourself.

    Games are an art form, and Death Stranding excels at delivering something new and hypnotic. It has been a long time since there has been a game I wanted to get back to experiencing the    True to form Kojima and team. I can understand why people may not like this game, but if you bought this expecting anything other than unconventional and enigmatic, then you were fooling yourself.

    Games are an art form, and Death Stranding excels at delivering something new and hypnotic.

    It has been a long time since there has been a game I wanted to get back to experiencing the moment I got home; childhood nostalgia of being sucked into another world.

    SIDE NOTE: Fully fledged game!, NO MICROTRANSACTIONS, NO LOOTBOXES, NO **** A FULL **** GAME!!!    … Expand
  11. XijinpingThePoh
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome interaction and gameplay, lots sense of satisfaction from the mission, very enjoys the view and music, Kohima put a lots of effort on the combination of action and static parts, static part is too hard for some of player, but the cast save it all.… Expand
  12. Abomtab
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    love it so match ..I can't stop playing it or thinking about it when I don't .. its one of best game I played this year
  13. MeloiPT
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    You have to play and feel the game.
    The game isn't for 15y old Fortnite players.
    The game is a masterpiece, every delivery has a connection, a story and a consequence.
  14. Mos3630
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I may have rated it a little bit lower but I just had to compensate for some who obviously haven't played the game and just got mad at the hype and before-release gameplay footage.
    I have never played MGS, I couldn't care less about the creator, this has nothing to do with "fanboying" : got thrilled with the E3 trailers, now I'm 50 hours in and I absolutely love it. The game is amazing.    I may have rated it a little bit lower but I just had to compensate for some who obviously haven't played the game and just got mad at the hype and before-release gameplay footage.
    I have never played MGS, I couldn't care less about the creator, this has nothing to do with "fanboying" : got thrilled with the E3 trailers, now I'm 50 hours in and I absolutely love it. The game is amazing. Of course, it is not an action / shooting rpg game, you won't expect to grab a gun and take down 30 ennemies all by yourself (though you can do that but you'll likely lose, and there are some action chapters in a setting that hit right in the gut. You don't kill mindlessly as in most game nowadays, the game is made so that you feel how it is to take or save one's life and most guns are non-lethal).

    Some +/- points:

    + The story is intriguing and the characters are charismatic yet flawed. It takes time to understand all of it but it gradually makes more and more sense. Some of it is artistically absurd, so if you usually enjoy this kind of things in literature or cinema, you'll be pleased.

    + The gameplay is actually pretty diverse, this is not a "walking simulator". Sure you walk, as in any other game really, but you have to take account of many factors, and there are dynamics that takes from horror games, stealth games, action games, management games and so on. The difficulty is well balanced as well.

    + The social system is innovative, feels great, and is well thought. It could have been so much worse : at first, I feared that other people's constructions would ruin the feeling of the game, the loneliness that you are supposed to feel. In fact, when you first get in a zone and didn't connect it yet, there are no sign of other player, the world is almost vanilla and it feels hard to get anywhere. Then you connect it and suddenly everything is less lonely, easier. It uses servers I believe, so there's not too much of it either, and it deteriorates with time. And it is so positive. You get to enjoy positively other people presence yet no one can disturb your journey. If you don't like to socialize with people but don't like feeling lonely for too long, you are gonna LOVE it.

    + The graphics are amazing, the landscape feel so natural but I never, not even once, felt it was "all the same". They did a really good job. You can feel there's a mood, an ambiance, especially when it starts raining or snowing or whatever. You feel loneliness, tension, relief. That game truly makes you feel things.

    + The sound design and musics are 10/10. I wish music could come more often, sadly it only follows the story, and basic deliveries will most likely be in complete silence, with the sounds of nature, wind, the river flowing. You can put music in some safe places though, which makes them feel even more "safe".

    - If you don't have a lot of time to play, this might just not be the game for you. It is slow paced, which is fine, this is the best way to play it - but it might get frustrating if you can play only one hour at a time. But if you have time, then it will be worth every minute of it, if you like slow-paced non-action game as I do.

    - I've heard a lot of complaining about the menu management, how there are way to much info on screen, written in small caps. It takes a bit of effort to understand but I managed pretty easily. Maybe, choose a day where you don't feel tired to get started, and take your time, you'll do just fine.

    - Vehicules are... well, not very realistic. I mean, it's not awful to use, i actually enjoy it on roads, but it feels like horses from Skyrim, either that or rocks along the way will just makes them almost useless. Going on foot is slower and you can't get as much cargos, but it feels so much better to play.

    - The "action" part of the game is not that great. It is not the center of the gameplay however, and you better avoid confrontation anywa if you want to be effective. But if you are used to FPS, you might grit your teeth a few times.

    Also I haven't got any bugs whatsoever, and I started day one.

    This will not be a game for every one. It's okay, to each game their own appreciation. I just wish the gratuitous haters wouldn't be so noisy, it mights get people who would love it to just disregard the whole game and lose a new experience that truly feels great, and not at all like a "second job".    … Expand
  15. pedestrien
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I cannot believe so many people are giving the game bad reviews. I see countless people saying how it's boring and repetitive. This just isn't the case at all. This has been one of the most refreshing, immersive, and exciting video game experiences I've had in a long time. The story is stellar, the visuals, the music, the game play, are all top notch. If I had to critique anything it wouldI cannot believe so many people are giving the game bad reviews. I see countless people saying how it's boring and repetitive. This just isn't the case at all. This has been one of the most refreshing, immersive, and exciting video game experiences I've had in a long time. The story is stellar, the visuals, the music, the game play, are all top notch. If I had to critique anything it would be that the motorcycle is finicky to control, and the menu's can be a little convoluted and confusing at times. People are clearly going brain dead with shooters, apparently not having bullets flying at you non-stop is boring now-a-days. I honestly was scared to buy the game after reading so many bad reviews - but after playing, it became clear to me that the bad reviewers either didn't play the game more than two hours, or they simply have bad taste in video games. It's a shame so many people will end up passing on the game due to the bad ratings. This game will go down in history as a classic, one of the truly great video game experiences that I'm glad I didn't miss out on.… Expand
  16. AlanSuper18
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente jogo o melhor dessa geração, KOJIMA está de parabéns. O caminho é difícil a jornada é longa e muito satisfatória com elementos nunca mais visto no mundo dos games… Expand
  17. Gilmansky
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Впервые оставляю здесь отзыв, так как считаю незаслуженно заниженным рейтинг игры! Так как большинство игр перестали быть чем-то новым, а по большей части занимаются самокопированием. Здесь же игровые механики вплетены в сеттинг таким образом чтобы передать игроку ощущение персонажа в контексте игры и его действий, играть от этого свежо и интересно. Асинхронный мультиплеер даёт возможностьВпервые оставляю здесь отзыв, так как считаю незаслуженно заниженным рейтинг игры! Так как большинство игр перестали быть чем-то новым, а по большей части занимаются самокопированием. Здесь же игровые механики вплетены в сеттинг таким образом чтобы передать игроку ощущение персонажа в контексте игры и его действий, играть от этого свежо и интересно. Асинхронный мультиплеер даёт возможность почувствовать онлайн составляющую по новому, где основная идея палок и верёвок раскрывается через игровой процесс и временами выручает в трудных ситуациях. Большую часть игры вашим главным врагом будет природа, она не зло и не добро, у неё свои условия и вам так или иначе прийдется под неё подстраиваться, именно в таком ключе онлайн взаимодействие идёт не против друг друга, а «ЗА». Прибавьте к этому проработанный лор, шикарнейший сюжет и правильно подобранную музыку! 10/10… Expand
  18. vedmak23
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра в этом унылом для игровой индустрии 2019 году. Арт-проект. Не понимаю почему у игроков так бомбит с того что в игре абсолютно мало насилия и много сюжета и драмы. Мне понравилась.
  19. MohDarch21
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Думал покупать или нет, видел ужасные отзывы, купил и понял это игра точно для меня !!! Играл в RDR2 хорошая игра особенно нравилась ходьба и графика и от этого отталкивался и купил. Сюжет 10/10
    Геймплей 7/10 но я лично ставлю 9/10
    Советую любителям красивого милодичного геймплея    Думал покупать или нет, видел ужасные отзывы, купил и понял это игра точно для меня !!! Играл в RDR2 хорошая игра особенно нравилась ходьба и графика и от этого отталкивался и купил. Сюжет 10/10
    Геймплей 7/10 но я лично ставлю 9/10
    Советую любителям красивого милодичного геймплея
  20. skmoyer
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    This is a great game for me, but definitely not for everyone. You should buy the game if: (A) you are a Hideo Kojima fan and like his presentation/story/cut scenes, (B) Like living in and exploring a very beautiful world with some RPG elements, (C) can accept the fact that the game is not heavy in action, but only include momentary stealth and action moments, (D) interested in experiencingThis is a great game for me, but definitely not for everyone. You should buy the game if: (A) you are a Hideo Kojima fan and like his presentation/story/cut scenes, (B) Like living in and exploring a very beautiful world with some RPG elements, (C) can accept the fact that the game is not heavy in action, but only include momentary stealth and action moments, (D) interested in experiencing and living in a very unique and interesting world, and learning/uncovering the mysteries of the world, (E) are a fan of different types of video games as a whole; this game is one-of a kind and recommended for video game fans that just want to experience something truly unique.

    I do not recommend this game if you simply want to play video games with heavy action elements. This is not assassins creed or call of duty. If you don't like story driven games, then I do not recommend this. If you played a Hideo Kojima game before and hated his story telling and cut scenes, then definitely don't buy this game as you'll experience the same.    … Expand
  21. totneschap
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game, I'm only 6 hours in but the time has flown by. There is a lot of walking but when a game is as stunning as this, you really don't mind and the story so far is excellent.
  22. Equus0102
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This game is absolute masterpiece.
    Kojima done great job.
    But i disappointed only one point, too many cut scenes.
  23. Eudson
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Imagine dizer que o jogo é ruim sem sequer ter jogado, tal obra é a melhor do século, não vão na onda de canais como Xbox milgrau
  24. Rxzor428
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is an amazing game that lives up to it's promise of creating a whole new genre. The game starts off slowly and may be very confusing to some. However, given enough time, Death Stranding ends up being a beautiful piece of storytelling. The mission design in the game is repetitive and that may discourage others from buying the game. Yes, the gameplay is slow, but its whatDeath Stranding is an amazing game that lives up to it's promise of creating a whole new genre. The game starts off slowly and may be very confusing to some. However, given enough time, Death Stranding ends up being a beautiful piece of storytelling. The mission design in the game is repetitive and that may discourage others from buying the game. Yes, the gameplay is slow, but its what takes place between those moments that really matters. The characters are well thought out, each with backstories, and the cutscenes feature beautiful cinematography and expert directing. In short, you will either love it or hate it. I give Death Stranding a 10/10. I do not recommend this to the casual gamer.… Expand
  25. yungsn0wcartier
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece but definitely isn't for everyone. Death Stranding doesn't conform to the usual standards of today's video games. It's slow paced, combat is limited, and the story is bizarre to say the least. Kojima, as we expect from him, uses a fresh approach to craft this unusual, but gripping, story. Gameplay can best be described as slow, traversal-based, and requires theThis game is a masterpiece but definitely isn't for everyone. Death Stranding doesn't conform to the usual standards of today's video games. It's slow paced, combat is limited, and the story is bizarre to say the least. Kojima, as we expect from him, uses a fresh approach to craft this unusual, but gripping, story. Gameplay can best be described as slow, traversal-based, and requires the player to "buy-in" to the narrative. Once the game clicks, it's hard to stop thinking about it. This game isn't suited for most adolescent or casual gamers, and it's imperative to approach this title with a mature and open mind. Death Stranding is one of the most moving, and memorable experiences I've ever had in gaming.… Expand
  26. zaoOoza94
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Игра очень цепляет! Так что скажу просто, спасибо Кодзима! Буду ждать от тебя следующих игр. Данная игра отлична играется, Пока на играл два часа, но уже подача нравится
  27. anomene
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game truly established the extent of a relation between a player and a game. It focuses on the experience the player has and it does an amazing job at it. It's sad to see so many people who just want to mash buttons at enemies and get lootboxes... Lots of people seem to just want to shoot at things, but this game has something to say and it's something great. It took me quite a whileThis game truly established the extent of a relation between a player and a game. It focuses on the experience the player has and it does an amazing job at it. It's sad to see so many people who just want to mash buttons at enemies and get lootboxes... Lots of people seem to just want to shoot at things, but this game has something to say and it's something great. It took me quite a while before understand that this game is really about reconnecting. As technology advance, we grow further and further away and this game is made to combat loneliness. It's about working towards little goals, one step at a time. It's about solidifying this faith you have in your capability to fulfill a goal. Anyone feeling loneliness or even depressed should give this game a shot. It appeases my mind in such a wonderful way.… Expand
  28. puzzlerobble
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    The most kojima game yet. Such a relaxing awe inspiring game with the usual kojima plot lines. I would never have expected it to have translated this well to gameplay but it does. You can truly get lost within this world and the time spent walking through it. Add on top of that a great soundtrack, cast and multiplayer cooperative feel and it's a total masterpiece.
  29. Abdab
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    O jogo é meio lento no começo com cut scenes muito longas sim mas elas servem para te situar no que está acontecendo no jogo. Assim que o capítulo 3 começa o jogo engrena e fica muito bom. Não se deixe levar por esses haterzinhos que só viram uma ou outra review no YouTube.
  30. GenoNF
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Death Stranding ha demostrado ser un juego con un poder narrativo brutal.
    Mucha gente no ha sabido valorar este videojuego porque no se han fijado en sus aspectos mas fuertes, solo se han fijado en aspectos como la jugabilidad en momentos de acción y no se han fijado en su calidad en las cinemáticas. Puede que Death Stranding no sea un juego de 60 euros o dolares pero, si quieres un    Death Stranding ha demostrado ser un juego con un poder narrativo brutal.
    Mucha gente no ha sabido valorar este videojuego porque no se han fijado en sus aspectos mas fuertes, solo se han fijado en aspectos como la jugabilidad en momentos de acción y no se han fijado en su calidad en las cinemáticas. Puede que Death Stranding no sea un juego de 60 euros o dolares pero, si quieres un juego para empaparte de una historia genial y una temática increíble, Death Stranding es tu juego    … Expand
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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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