Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Lujeto
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    A slow, draining experience that tests your very patients with frustrating traversal, tons of unnecessary micromanaging that no one wants in a single player story driven experience.
    Combat is simple & barebones that loses its appeal rather quickly, BT encounters slows the game to a crawl even further.
    Death stranding is so self indulgent you can feel its “artsy” approach from a mile away.    A slow, draining experience that tests your very patients with frustrating traversal, tons of unnecessary micromanaging that no one wants in a single player story driven experience.
    Combat is simple & barebones that loses its appeal rather quickly, BT encounters slows the game to a crawl even further.

    Death stranding is so self indulgent you can feel its “artsy” approach from a mile away. It’s one of those titles that believes it will become a cult classic in the next 5-10 years. The strength of this game merely comes with the Kojima stigma attached, unique world and marketing, cast. Nothing more.

    I believe that if a game is boring, that’s the worst thing a game can be. death stranding fits that profile to the letter. Gamers avoid this one. Pure triple A Overhyped nonsense.    … Expand
  2. Darkside24
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Es un mal juego , solo hay puras cinematicas y nada de jugabilidad. La verdad decepcionado del que prometia ser el juego del año.
  3. nikiboxing
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    piece of **** for 70$ enjoy
    bored game,only good think is animation ,horible IA
    all time is the same
  4. Tyrtiuz
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    un juego lastimoso en donde tan solo se salva una música bella, cinematicas sin sentido y demasiadas larga par aun videojuego, sandbox de pena, con un mundo vació que tanto se ha criticado a mundos mucho mas llenos, el gameplay es insulso y repetitivo, consistente en repartir paquetes del punto A al punto B como un mensajero, el combate ridículamente roto donde las mecánicas sonun juego lastimoso en donde tan solo se salva una música bella, cinematicas sin sentido y demasiadas larga par aun videojuego, sandbox de pena, con un mundo vació que tanto se ha criticado a mundos mucho mas llenos, el gameplay es insulso y repetitivo, consistente en repartir paquetes del punto A al punto B como un mensajero, el combate ridículamente roto donde las mecánicas son inexistentes y los boses puedes vencerlos sin combatir con solo irte de la zona. Sin duda se nota el declive y fin de un creador que quiso ser y no pudo.… Expand
  5. Ashkan_mahone
    Nov 14, 2019
    0
    Very very bad game,,,not interesting,,,im so sorry for kojima this game is tommyrot,,,
  6. Romuald
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Jeu de livraison de colis monde beau et immense mais aussi immensément vide , il faut arrêter de penser que parce que c est signé Kojima que c est formidable , jeu hyper vendu a cause de la campagne de pub aggressive sinon jeu barbant a moins d aimer les longues randonnées et aimer XP en faisant pousser des champignons en faisant pipi
  7. Renan7
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Dinâmica fraca, progressão desestimulante. Vontade de abandonar pela metade sem a mínima curiosidade do final.
  8. CallMaster
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    O jogo possui uma história fascinante com cenário incríveis e realistas, fizeram uma bela escolha trazendo o Norman Mark Reedus como personagem principal, mas o que me entediou foram os cenários, por mais que incríveis estavam vazios, ao meu ver.
  9. quxxo
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Terrible writing, boring gameplay (b-but it's a new "strand" genre!), too many cutscenes and it is full of product placement. I give it a 3, because at least building was fun. It was overhyped both by fans and through pretentious marketing that barely shown any gameplay. In case of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 they barely show any gameplay, but you know what you are getting into,Terrible writing, boring gameplay (b-but it's a new "strand" genre!), too many cutscenes and it is full of product placement. I give it a 3, because at least building was fun. It was overhyped both by fans and through pretentious marketing that barely shown any gameplay. In case of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 they barely show any gameplay, but you know what you are getting into, because all Rockstar games are similar. This was supposed to be something new, yet they did not show much. I feel bad for all the people who pre-ordered this and then got ripped off.… Expand
  10. WickedlNl
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Well after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 forWell after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 for this? That score is for legendary status games...everyone wrote about the faults yet it got fake 10/10. This is what happens when you dont have anyone controlling Kojima and let his "creativity" flow. Its a walking simulator with celebrities...THATS IT.… Expand
  11. MrInfuse
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overhyped and well not much to deliver gameplay is repetitive and boring but not as boring as the world… Expand
  12. Rumin
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementionedI have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementioned aspect.
    Unrestricted abberance of an egotistical mind hidden behind dazing spectacles, treating the player not as an active agent of the world but as a mindless passenger, to the point where one sometimes wonders whether he is Sam or the naked baby he is hauling, monotonous gameplay linked together with "artistic" cutscenes hither and thither, worthy only of people with low self-respect and extreme masochism. If the Strand genre symbolizes gold-plated garbage bins sewed together with haughty narratives, this game may be the best one yet.    … Expand
  13. Rizzy_83
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Arguably one of the worst games I've not only played this year but of all time, slow tedious the game was everything but fun.
    I want videogames.to be videogames not what Kojima is trying to do with them, trying to infuse movies into games is not only a bad idea, but appreciating someone like Kojima for this sets a new precedent for awful games to come.
  14. Jkn89
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    The story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxiousThe story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxious obstacles as possible like balancing with the trigger buttons during walking. For all that he pats you on the back for "connecting America" (that looks like Island) again and shows you several credits with his name. I would recommend avoid and say to "genius" Hideo: "Thanks, drag your bags yourself!" Overall one point for some nice scenery.… Expand
  15. Camad
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go.    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go. Are you truly willing to wade through 5 Hours of walking, delivering and walking again to find those moments where the action picks up and the game seems to begin? If not, this game is not for you.

    But when the music rises and the sprawling landscapes are laid bare in front of you, the game is pleasant, enjoyable but fun? That's the judgment that the individual must make and not simply read or watch online. I didn't talk much about gameplay here but that's mainly because the "game" very often forgets it too.

    Death Stranding is exactly what you expect from a Kojima game. It's confusing, beautiful and massive. But whether it is fun, is subjective, completely depending on taste and preference. For me, it was not an enjoyable experience, the limited fun I had didn't make it up for its large patches of boredom. Some will love it and some will hate it. Its a game to be experienced and talked about, not played.

    4/10    … Expand
  16. Jonasbezerra756
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Muito repetitivo e sem graça.. ifood Simulador, precisa de correção de bugs, muito repetitivo e frustrante
  17. Mighow
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Juego completamente ROTO, con mecanicas pauperrimas, sistema de disparo extremadamente mal finiquitado, un gameplay aburridisimo donde se rompe a pedazos una moto puede llevarte literalmente a todos lados y sin tener ni bateria, un sistema la IA bastante mala, donde con usar 1 solo boton y sin necesidad de esquivar ganas FACIL ! y estando en el modo mas dificil del juego, con cinematicasJuego completamente ROTO, con mecanicas pauperrimas, sistema de disparo extremadamente mal finiquitado, un gameplay aburridisimo donde se rompe a pedazos una moto puede llevarte literalmente a todos lados y sin tener ni bateria, un sistema la IA bastante mala, donde con usar 1 solo boton y sin necesidad de esquivar ganas FACIL ! y estando en el modo mas dificil del juego, con cinematicas infumables...… Expand
  18. drag8n
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    Good graphics, but the game its a glovo simulator, boring game that makes me want to kill myself.
  19. Lman90245
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't it funny how critics call everyone trolls who don't fit into their opinion box; Ironic. This story is a mess, most people don't want to slog through 20+ hours of bad story to get to decent game-play, and more bad story. The story leaves things unexplained to the point of obscurity, and it makes the game not enjoyable for normal people who don't have some sort of paid critic agenda.

    This game is damn near impossible to spoil though, so at least there is that! Timefall, baby batteries, the last ever FedEx worker in the apocalypse, and all the Monster energy drinks in the world do not a story make if it's just stuff in a video game. The Monster energy drink promos are almost as bad as the advertisements in the emoji movie; are we supposed to believe Monster is the only drink to survive the apocalypse? Monster is in this game so much I thought one of the cans might get up and talk to the player at some point and become a character.

    We need to "rebuild America" in this game because the afterlife is seeping through to our world somehow (how?), and there is rain that ages things. WTF is this story, seriously? It's so convoluted that even the characters in the game are still trying to figure it out, which isn't clever; it's infuriating.    … Expand
  20. voidisme
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    I am really enjoying the game. It is a nice meditative experience.
    I like the easier than expected gameplay, the really awesome sound design and the long cutscenes.
    I don't get the time to really get into games like I used to, especially the more difficult ones, and I never enjoyed easier type the life is strange kind of games with their weird drama. I like being able to come home from    I am really enjoying the game. It is a nice meditative experience.
    I like the easier than expected gameplay, the really awesome sound design and the long cutscenes.
    I don't get the time to really get into games like I used to, especially the more difficult ones, and I never enjoyed easier type the life is strange kind of games with their weird drama. I like being able to come home from work, finish a couple deliveries, see some nice story progress and call it a day. The ease of play and the nice environments are a bonus. I also really like the asynchronous online gameplay, where the material collection is not the goal but using them to do stuff and help each other out is the goal. I like that rank based on level and other accomplishments is not the focus. It really made me look at the loot part of gameplay differently, and I found that not worrying about loot/quality of loot made me open my eyes to something new.
    I am finding that most of the criticisms people have are the reasons that I like this game.
    I guess the whole hyping, and keeping stuff mysterious led people to have crazy expectations and then they were let down.    … Expand
  21. TopChop12
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
    Why do you play games? Is it to get a breathtaking story? Or to look into the beautiful horizon? For me, it's the gameplay. They are called games for a reason, aren't they? I can't find any compelling gameplay here, and as a result, can't find any enjoyment. It looks like Kojima spent a little too much time looking at the faces and skyboxes and didn't make gameplay good enough to keep manyWhy do you play games? Is it to get a breathtaking story? Or to look into the beautiful horizon? For me, it's the gameplay. They are called games for a reason, aren't they? I can't find any compelling gameplay here, and as a result, can't find any enjoyment. It looks like Kojima spent a little too much time looking at the faces and skyboxes and didn't make gameplay good enough to keep many of us playing. Yes, the game looks beautiful, and yes, it runs very well, but did you buy this game for the gameplay? If you did, you made a bad purchase.… Expand
  22. leyt1125
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    This is not even a game, there is no gameplay at all. Just walk simulator.
    This is just arthouse nonsense from an overrated Japanese who cannot make interesting gameplay
    do not get fooled by advertising, it’s money down the drain
    Hidetaka Miyazaki is a true Genius with his Dark Souls games. And Kojima is just overrated swindler who did NoManSky ver 2.0
  23. bj_baron
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Juego malo de principio a fin, muy aburrido. Catalogado como un juego de acción es pésimo. La historia es mala. No recomendable.
  24. Roman_nn99
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Historia muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es unHistoria muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es un coñazo mires por donde lo mires! Es una pena que PT fuese cancelada para crear esto... no vale 70€, ni 20... una pena tanto hype!… Expand
  25. Jorgeros
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    Super aburrido no existe nada en este basto mundo que pueda ser entretenido, y lo vendieron como si fuera un mgs
  26. msalem
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kojima has been picked up by Sony to make the game but they didn't want to repeat mgs5 mistake what they did ,they told kojima to finish the game quickly so what he did he spent the next 3 years directing his love as he got a-list actors making story cutscene while forgoting compelety about the seconds half of the game with is gameplay he laid out simple mechanic for the game to his staff which is walking and delivery so he told his staff to make this gameplay as a filler and that just it a filler nothing more nothing less.
    Disappointing game didn't care really for the gameplay and really cared about the story which didn't match the hype in the trailers it's good but gets ridiculously boring at the end the problem to much diloge too much taking and character s over explain things.
    that 2 hour ending cutscene is to much even for Kojima standard which I skipped a lot .    … Expand
  27. DonPelayo
    Nov 15, 2019
    2
    Extensas cinemáticas, se supone que esto sea un videojuego no una película.
    Las mecánicas son un desastre, realmente el feto no es necesario, y tampoco el fabricar puentes, ya que otras personas ya lo hacen por mi.
    El caminar de un lado a otro probablemente no sea lo más aburrido, sino mas bien los soporíferos combates.
    -A Hideo Kojima Review
  28. Saibotron
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Buena historia para una película, pero como acá calificamos jugabilidad, hay que decir las cosas como son, el juego se trata de entregar paquetes del punto A al punto B y REPETIR, eso es todo, el mundo está vacío, muy poca interacción con npc, la IA es realmente estúpida cuando se trata de enemigos, y los puedes vencer a todos amarrandolos... Hasta en Difícil... No vale lo que cuesta,Buena historia para una película, pero como acá calificamos jugabilidad, hay que decir las cosas como son, el juego se trata de entregar paquetes del punto A al punto B y REPETIR, eso es todo, el mundo está vacío, muy poca interacción con npc, la IA es realmente estúpida cuando se trata de enemigos, y los puedes vencer a todos amarrandolos... Hasta en Difícil... No vale lo que cuesta, quizás cuando esté en rebaja, pero a 70 pavos, ni en sueños...… Expand
  29. D3viantAssassin
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freakingThis game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freaking amazing, probably one of the best on the ps4. I love how this game opened my eyes from the very first minute of playtime as I wasn't expecting this much complexity and attention to detail. The mechanics of the game is what makes it fun, as there are so many things you have to be aware of along your journey, especially the equipment and paths you take as they can vary dramatically depending on terrain and situation. Its not as simple as walking form point a to point b so it isn't boring at all, quite the contrary its very fun and has got me hooked. Finally a game that stands out and isn't the same old looter shooter kind of game. I have soaked numerous hours into the game already. To me this is actually way better than the Jedi fallen order game that i just bought. I ditched it already to play more of this because to me this is better in almost every way including the story. So Thank-you kojima productions for this masterpiece!… Expand
  30. Allangamer117
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    El juego es malisimo no se dejen llevar por la calificación de la mayoría de la prensa que pareciera que esta a favor del juego ($$$$) ni de los fanboys (yo poseo una ps4 y jamas defendería algo como esto cuando esperaba mucho de el juego) el juego trata de un repartidor en un mundo vacío sin NPC'S sin interacciones con el medio ambiente una historia absurda una jugabilidad malisima careceEl juego es malisimo no se dejen llevar por la calificación de la mayoría de la prensa que pareciera que esta a favor del juego ($$$$) ni de los fanboys (yo poseo una ps4 y jamas defendería algo como esto cuando esperaba mucho de el juego) el juego trata de un repartidor en un mundo vacío sin NPC'S sin interacciones con el medio ambiente una historia absurda una jugabilidad malisima carece de acción y diversion una I.A del enemigo inexistente (de los muy pocos enemigos que te encontrarás y que hasta puedes evitarlos) lo único rescatable son los gráficos y el soundtrack, de hay en fuera el juego es malo y trata de ser largo de una manera absurda y grosera mandandote a caminar del punto A al punto B por horas y horas eso no es un juego largo es un juego tedioso y con una interfaz del menú confusa y horrible 9 horas de juego y me alejé créanme no malgasten su dinero es un juego que se siente incompleto que no vale la pena en ningún sentido.… 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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