Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. SUNDEE
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    He gane looks great in ps4 and better with the upgrade to ps5. Love the game from beginning to end .... after chapter 12 I did truly love it and I it make me emotional to finished it.
  2. WinterIsHereXx
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    The absolute best game I've played. I hike for my job and also have to carry equipment with me in remote areas and have to plan navigating the landscape in much the same way with equipment weight, safest paths or fastest routes, caution around bad weather, etc (minus the MulEs and BTs of course). I am therefore all about delivery games and this one blows your mind with the storyline,The absolute best game I've played. I hike for my job and also have to carry equipment with me in remote areas and have to plan navigating the landscape in much the same way with equipment weight, safest paths or fastest routes, caution around bad weather, etc (minus the MulEs and BTs of course). I am therefore all about delivery games and this one blows your mind with the storyline, gameplay, and the characters. The atmosphere can be extremely stressful/suspenseful when it needs to be and also incredibly relaxing. The landscapes are beautiful. When you are hiking, the best part is getting a good view, listening to some good music and seeing a storm rolling in. That is this game.… Expand
  3. sahan47
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    yeah.. i actually played it back in 2019. but never came to give a score for it. today i randomly remembered it and wanted to play it all once again. i know its too late for it and nobody cares but hey. i just can't stop admiring this game and i gotta pay my respect here.

    Metta meditation is a type of Buddhist meditation. In Pali — a language that's closely related to Sanskrit and    yeah.. i actually played it back in 2019. but never came to give a score for it. today i randomly remembered it and wanted to play it all once again. i know its too late for it and nobody cares but hey. i just can't stop admiring this game and i gotta pay my respect here.

    Metta meditation is a type of Buddhist meditation. In Pali — a language that's closely related to Sanskrit and spoken in northern India — “metta” means positive energy and kindness toward others. The practice is also known as loving-kindness meditation. basically, metta is the general love towards the world itself.
    and now, i do also believe kojima calling his genre of game a "strand-type game" was indeed very cheesy way for him to marketing his game since we can say this genre existed thanks to souls-like genre and my beloved, Dark souls series. but stil, calling it strand-type or souls-like game,
    both of these genres have something very special for the modern society. i have played many games in my life, and i have never seen a game execpt dark souls, DS and disco elysium does such thing. to implant a Mindset within the player. an idea, a way of thinking...
    death stranding, in my humble opinion, teaches you the metta meditation mindset.
    and i get it. you may not like the game. but if you have experienced loneliness, depression and isolation in your life, trust me. just try it. you may appreciate and get what i mean.
    this game is made for this audience.
    in this game, you are alone. but yet you are not.
    you are alone but in your path, people have passed it.
    you are alone but you give kindness to the world around you
    and also you get kindness from others in tough situations
    this is love.
    this is a meditation. you are all by yourself, just "walking", feeling each step you take, and on your way, you give help and you get help. this is life. this is love and kindness. and thats why its so special.
    death stranding is an underrated gem. and yeah, its not for everyone and i get it if you don't like it.
    but man, if you actually could appreciate it for what it is...    … Expand
  4. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    im a hog for kojima games. this is no exception. many see the gameplay as a big downside and i understand that, but personally, I really liked the minimalist design and simply enjoying the environments while walking a massive expanse. not only that but the story is as goofy as youd expect from kojima.
  5. OscarAlvarez
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Simplemente una obra maestra que no muchos podrán apreciar, la forma increible en la que se narra la historia, el mundo genial e inmersivo y junto a las mecanicas casi perfectas, hacen de este juego una brutal experiencia
  6. Luisgsghsh
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    " Death Stranding está criando um novo gênero de jogo e, portanto, abre seu próprio caminho para experiências mais interativas. É um trabalho corajoso graças à sua novidade, que felizmente não é um direito de se gabar para seus criadores, como pode parecer, mas um excepcional título que recompensará os corajosos que o jogarem.
  7. iberdaniel85
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Para mi uno de los mejores juegos de la generación pasada, una historia brutal.
  8. dc3365
    May 3, 2022
    10
    I loved this game. it's so hard to think Kojima went through the length to make something like this in this day and age.

    I adored Sam's relationship with other characters. I loved that the gameplay is not scripted and total a walk in the park. I love that it makes my heart beat faster and faster in fights. There were so many close calls.
  9. ManuelPol
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have played so far for ps5 (and ps4 as well actually). Cinematic is sickening, background musics are incredibles, the storyline is very different from other games. I would recommend this game.
  10. Asaffenathan47
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, jogo incrível, um dos melhores enredos que já vi em um jogo, tecnicamente falando esse jogo é quase perfeito, e a jogabilidade, o estilo de gameplay em si, muitas pessoas não curtiram, acharam chato e monótono, eu entendo quem não curtiu, o jogo não vai agradar a todos mesmo, (mas) eu particularmente adorei, foi um jogo que me envolveu do início ao fim, e mesmo vocêAmazing game, jogo incrível, um dos melhores enredos que já vi em um jogo, tecnicamente falando esse jogo é quase perfeito, e a jogabilidade, o estilo de gameplay em si, muitas pessoas não curtiram, acharam chato e monótono, eu entendo quem não curtiu, o jogo não vai agradar a todos mesmo, (mas) eu particularmente adorei, foi um jogo que me envolveu do início ao fim, e mesmo você caminhando muito fazendo entregas e tudo mais, cada minuto que passei jogando eu me diverti e aproveitei, é um estilo de jogo que me agrada, tá entre os melhores jogos que já joguei de certeza, Thank you Kojima!… Expand
  11. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Nov 17, 2019

    Me ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y    Nov 17, 2019

    Me ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y mas construcciones donde la participación es clave para conseguirlas, el estrés y el miedo en algunas partes del mapa es real, y la sensación de estar conectando todo es muy viva. Cuando mirad el juego como a cualquier otro juego, mapa grandísimo, ir de punto A a punto B, en alguno juegos matando maquinas, en otros persiguiendo a alguien y en este repartiendo mercancía muy importante en un mundo post apocalíptico te das cuenta que al final no se diferencia de otros juegos que siempre te gustaron y empiezas a perder el miedo y a centrarte en la historia, la cual hasta el momento pinta muy bien. Merece la pena jugarlo.

    EDITO: *(19 noviembre 2019) Ya he terminado el juego y le tengo que subir la nota. El juego a medida que vas avanzando te va sorprendiendo cada vez más y el final te deja muy WTF. Es un juego muy largo, de los juegos con historia más largos que haya jugado nunca, el juego parece que termina (con créditos y todo) y continúa varias horas más hasta el verdadero final. Es un juego muy recomendado pero necesita tiempo.    … Expand
  12. Kinzatsu
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, ótima gameplay, ótima história e ótima trilha Sonora!
    Meu jogo favorito dos últimos anos, Thanks Kojima!!!
  13. gcarmigl
    Jul 14, 2022
    10
    The best game in the history of mankind , the story is not for everyone. Only for high IQ people
  14. Duacorin
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i ever played. Great wiews good story good gameplay thats why this game is the G.O.A.T
  15. hollowspillz
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My most favorite thing ever. The most heartbreaking and emotionally impactful game for me. Not only it has a casting made of lots of actors and people that I always been a fan of, it also introduced me to a great piece of storytelling with an immersive world with characters you just can’t help but love. Easily has the best peaks I’ve ever seen. The soundtrack is so so so amazing and the visuals are too. Cliff’s reveal to Sam and Die-Hardman’s confession to Sam are the best scenes and acting I’ve seen. The only bad thing I see about it is that the replay value is not there. I would not play this again even if I got payed. Way too long and it felt repetitive at times, but it was 100% worth completing. Clifford Unger and Die-Hardman are one of the best characters I’ve ever seen.… Expand
  16. Pehe953
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Death stranding is a very beautiful game, that is just different than other games i have played. It’s very relaxing at times, and very stressful when it needs to be. The story is weird, but enjoyable. And the controls may be weird but it fits to the story.
  17. Soulsbornfan
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    The first strand type game, a true innovative masterpiece designed by Hideo Kojima who Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima
  18. soldier_ibra
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiecemasterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece… Expand
  19. Renatospada
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Gameplay certainly very heavy and therefore not appreciable by everyone ... But it is definitely worth a try.
  20. brytag
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    O jogo é ótimo, gostei muito de tudo o que ele oferece; História e game play de qualidade. Diversão garantida!
  21. Loqdona
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    I finished this game two years ago. I remember it as the best time ever. I dońt get the low ratings, this is one of the best games I have ever played, it has great humor, meaning, fantasy, science fiction… and it works. Yes, the gameplay is not like a FPS, who cares. I can play shooters for hours, or sim racing games, but Death Stranding is something else. Give it a try.
  22. signaczak87
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    The game is awesome. The plot is really way better than 95% of movies. Walking simulator? What about all the vehicles you get overtime. It is very widely complex, each attempt I learn something new. Hideo is the ultimate creator.
  23. Ra4a
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Kojima is a genius! In the evening, after hard work, walk around the beautiful world, with incredible scenery and musical accompaniment - 100/10. Idea, graphics, plot 1000/10. You can continue like this, endless transportation does not let you get tired and bored, it was very interesting to win platinum. The game was completed on ps4 pro. that's all) Racha*
  24. Lucknt
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    This game is definitely not for everyone, but for those lucky few, who actually focus on the game's details, the context, the purpose, and the experience the game intends to deliver; you are gonna have a great time
  25. AtomosFabian
    Oct 28, 2022
    10
    Es una gran historia, muy buena narrativa que no quieres dejar de jugar, la jugabilidad es muy diferente a lo que Kojima nos tenía acostumbrados pero en el modo de acción nos recuerda a otros de sus juegos, muy recomendado
  26. Jorllinio11
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Al principio es muy flojo, pero con paciencia al avanzar te va envolviendo, te sumerge con todo, sobre todo la música y te entrega una historia extremadamente buena y fantasiosa (además de fumada). Es mi juego favorito del mundo.
  27. Fireoil
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    An UFG from Hideo Kojima.

    I would expect something that break the fourth wall like a certain famous boss in MGS on PS1. I wont be disappointed. One of my best videogame experience of all time after more 20 years of gaming. Not only it did it but with the covid event it took a prophetic turn. This experience combined with real life event that matched in so many areas cannot be reproduced    An UFG from Hideo Kojima.

    I would expect something that break the fourth wall like a certain famous boss in MGS on PS1. I wont be disappointed. One of my best videogame experience of all time after more 20 years of gaming.

    Not only it did it but with the covid event it took a prophetic turn. This experience combined with real life event that matched in so many areas cannot be reproduced soon.
    Appart for that it's a new. Unique gameplay that need to be experienced. I can't say another because the experience itself shouldn't be spoiled. I bough the game without looking anything online. So the first hours were... what i did ? I was sort of returning playing solo games after take distance from it. So it was hard and all that menus and stuff were... disengaging. But. Like pretty much what's beautiful in life. It's not easy at first.
    That game represent that from top to bottom. A must play experience. A totally breakthrough journey for me that i continue to play trying finishing at 100%    … Expand
  28. witekzabujca
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Kojima is probably the only man in the world that can make walking simulator a game of the year. Magnificent.
  29. JrDouble
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    I didn't know if this game would be for me, but I was absolutely hooked as soon as I started playing. It took me about 70 hours on the playthrough and I enjoyed every minute of it. I recommend playing offline, driving a truck, and building some highways. What an experience and a wildly unique story.
  30. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and amazing story and good daY
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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  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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