Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. darksundusk90
    Nov 16, 2019
    1
    Es un juego bastante mal ejecutado , su gameplay es bastante monótono y aburrido siempre cargando paquetes de un lado a otro , no se logra empatizar con absolutamente ningún personaje , las mecánicas totalmente desperdiciadas ya que los combates se pueden evitar en un 99 % de las veces , si bien logra conectar con las personas indirectamente pero no es original o innovadora como se decía ,Es un juego bastante mal ejecutado , su gameplay es bastante monótono y aburrido siempre cargando paquetes de un lado a otro , no se logra empatizar con absolutamente ningún personaje , las mecánicas totalmente desperdiciadas ya que los combates se pueden evitar en un 99 % de las veces , si bien logra conectar con las personas indirectamente pero no es original o innovadora como se decía , lo único bueno es el apartado gráfico y su banda sonora que más que todo parece un spotify del creador del juego , juego que presumía ser bastante innovador y solo se queda con esa idea.… Expand
  2. AndreAbreu
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding puts a new paradigm in games, it goes on a list where are Zelda Breath and Mario Odyssey and shows that the game industry still needs to review their concepts, games like these are necessary even if not pleasing everyone.
  3. PashkaXP
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is something not from this world. It’s just unbelievably amazing in every aspect. Even the opening couple of minutes are throwing you a glimpse of it’s great mechanics, outstanding beautiful quiet world and the professionals written cutscenes (no matter how long there are). And in addition to that, of course The incredible atmosphere Kohima created by he’s specific taste ofThis game is something not from this world. It’s just unbelievably amazing in every aspect. Even the opening couple of minutes are throwing you a glimpse of it’s great mechanics, outstanding beautiful quiet world and the professionals written cutscenes (no matter how long there are). And in addition to that, of course The incredible atmosphere Kohima created by he’s specific taste of soundtrack he’s popping across the entire game to give us a sense of relief and motivation to keep you the hard and… Expand
  4. Kreebog
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN - Death Stranding was a beautiful, powerful, validating experience for me. As an adult who's still learning to live with childhood trauma, I felt a deep (and much needed connection) to the world you created. Thank you, Kojima-san. *BIG HUG*
  5. DomJCrosato
    Nov 16, 2019
    5
    Refreshing, new and unique. Quirky as all heck, but I would gladly take that over the same tired tropes that the game industry tends to push out when they try to play it safe. This is a slow burn, but the more I played the more I feel in love with it and now it's one of my all time favorites.
  6. buiferrari
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece from Master Vídeo Kojimão. The game has a deep history, awesome and unique gameplay and a lot of geek love in form of cameos and easter eggs.
  7. AssaltoMortale
    Nov 16, 2019
    3
    Buona regia ma la tanto decantata e acclamata storia è pessina, non seguo nessun filo logico, è un pastrocchio di cosa inventate senza ne capo e ne cosa, completamente irrazionale e fuori dalla realtà.
  8. Charlottosaurus
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is superb. Can't put it down. Not a walking simulator in the slightest. It's a slow burn narrative wise but worth the grind. Incredibly satisfying and well designed game.
  9. fuzetheferret
    Nov 16, 2019
    1
    Extremely boring post-apocalyptic Fedex delivery Sim. Seriously this game is a snoozefest
  10. kujaligula
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Un juego asombroso, mezcla varios géneros , el suspenso , el sigilo , gráficos impresionantes , un mundo abierto muy grande y realista Es increíble que siga siendo está generación luciendo tan impresionante
  11. Jrrgu
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    It was Great, you could see how every detail was Part of something bigger. Great
  12. DanielRouge
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    El juego no es espectacular. Es algo regular.
    La historia es muy interesante pero esta muy compactada hacía el final del juego y lo que debería ser un plot twist es un monólogo de 1 hora. Los mayores errores que veo son que el juego intenta ser muy cinemática pero falla pues no 'muestra' lo que quiere transmitir, lo dice y sobreexplica además de no ser cohesiva en su tono, por momentos es    El juego no es espectacular. Es algo regular.
    La historia es muy interesante pero esta muy compactada hacía el final del juego y lo que debería ser un plot twist es un monólogo de 1 hora. Los mayores errores que veo son que el juego intenta ser muy cinemática pero falla pues no 'muestra' lo que quiere transmitir, lo dice y sobreexplica además de no ser cohesiva en su tono, por momentos es un trailer lleno de emociones y despues es una junta de oficina. Y esto solo en la historia porque en la jugabilidad es algo muy convencional, ir de punto A a punto B, enfrentarte a un par de enemigos y ya. Aparte de que puedes solo ignorar esto. Al final, si te gustó todo lo de los trailer y quieres salir a caminar un rato, compratelo sin pensarlo pero si no ni lo pienses y si no créeme que lo odiaras    … Expand
  13. Paulocamilo
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    good game and good history,graphics also nice amazing sound design positive gameplay
  14. Chikintoes
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    This game isn’t for everyone. If you want a engrossing and thoughtful story and an experience this game is for you. I find the trekking back and forth between story elements calming and a nice change of pace from most modern games. Kojimasan has always been a source of thoughtful story and this story is no different. Come into it with no expectations and take it slow. You will enjoy the stay.
  15. Chilean_Dre_12
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Prefect Game in my opinion.
    It is something completely different and unique. You need the time to play and understand the story, Gameplay, atmosphere and game mechanics. Ghaphics wise are one of the best in Ps4. Gameplay is very specific and in demands a different understanding. It is not a gun and run or RPG style it does take a little from them but it has created its own footstep in the    Prefect Game in my opinion.
    It is something completely different and unique. You need the time to play and understand the story, Gameplay, atmosphere and game mechanics. Ghaphics wise are one of the best in Ps4. Gameplay is very specific and in demands a different understanding. It is not a gun and run or RPG style it does take a little from them but it has created its own footstep in the game industry. Story is very complicated but it does puts all the pieces together and it does drop your jaw multiple times. In my opinion this game is not for everyone. It does demand lot's of time but from begin, middle to end it keeps you engaged.    … Expand
  16. GreatFang23
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is the latest game developed by Kojima Productions, the studio behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise. It's a new IP/story about a delivery man named Sam Porter Bridges going on a journey to reconnect the United Cities of America after a destructive worldly event called the Death Stranding, facing terrorists and other worldly beings called BT's. This game starts off slow,Death Stranding is the latest game developed by Kojima Productions, the studio behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise. It's a new IP/story about a delivery man named Sam Porter Bridges going on a journey to reconnect the United Cities of America after a destructive worldly event called the Death Stranding, facing terrorists and other worldly beings called BT's. This game starts off slow, resulting a sluggish beginning and taking a while to kick it up a notch after about 7-10 hours, but when you get passed that point, the game becomes routinely addictive and fun to play when it comes to avoiding Mules and BT's, and delivering containers and packages across a very beautiful landscape. The terrain is vast and full of beauty, giving you a sense of peace while treversing it and the soundtrack that Kojima picked for this game is great, giving you a sense of immersion.

    Gameplay is a bit of a mixed bag. Clearly Death Stranding isn't meant to be an action game like the Metal Gear franchise, but more of a social single player story experience. The social strand system is one of the high points. Getting to help make a better world by building structures to help other players travel across this world is something I absolutely love about this game. Giving likes and keeping the game positive is something we dont always get, especially in huge AAA titles. The downside is how combat is implemented with some clunky gameplay mechanics, and the lack of difficulty with the enemy AI. Also, it's disappointing not seeing a lot of actual people and instead being greeted by a hologram through most of the game.

    The story in my opinion is weirdly paced through the game but is ultimately satisfying seeing how the story concludes. The characters for the most part are well written with some cringy moments, but overall are worth investing your time in seeing how things turn out for these characters. With a shift in big AAA titles leaning more and more towards multiplayer, microtransaction filled, live service games trying to play it safe, Death Stranding takes risks in not only being a new IP, but gives one of the most unique experiences you will come across this generation. I know this game isn't meant for everyone but I'm certainly happy with my time playing Death Stranding.    … Expand
  17. reconscarf
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game i have ever played ,i love the atmosphere and everything makes sense.
    Wonderfull    … Expand
  18. Jamadi
    Nov 16, 2019
    2
    Como mi nota, 2 son las únicas cosas buenas que tiene este juego: los gráficos y la banda sonora. Por lo demás, muy flojo. La jugabilidad es simplemente mala, y totalmente repetitivo, te pasas todo el juego haciendo lo mismo. Llevando paquetes de un punto a otro, y por el camino esquivar a los EV si te los encuentras, o no hace ni falta, ya que si te atrapan unas pocas granadas y acabasComo mi nota, 2 son las únicas cosas buenas que tiene este juego: los gráficos y la banda sonora. Por lo demás, muy flojo. La jugabilidad es simplemente mala, y totalmente repetitivo, te pasas todo el juego haciendo lo mismo. Llevando paquetes de un punto a otro, y por el camino esquivar a los EV si te los encuentras, o no hace ni falta, ya que si te atrapan unas pocas granadas y acabas con ellos sin problema, solo te hacen perder tiempo. Si el juego no fuera de Kojima, habría pasado totalmente desapercibido en la industria y tendría muchas peores reviews.… Expand
  19. Koodle0101
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm addicted to this game. I've clocked 55 hours and is currently on chapter 6. There's is actually a LOT you can do, see, learn, and explore. It's not just a walking simulator like many people are trying to hate it for. All these people are hoping the game be something that it isn't. I can see why some people won't like the game, but the length some people go to HATE on the game is very unwarranted.

    All these people giving it anything less than a 2/10 is a hater. I can guarantee it. I've read over a few hundred bad reviews and they ALL say the same things without providing much explanation or elaboration: It's a "Walking simulator" or "It's boring" or "It's over-hyped'

    No, it's not a walking simulator, that's an oversimplification. Call of Duty is just a "Gun Simulator." Super Mario is just a "Jumping Simulator" and Tetris is just an "Organizaing Simulator." It says nothing. They're missing the forest for the trees. The game started VERY slow and boring, seemingly because of poor design. However, 10-15 hours in it picks up drastically. Once the game picks up I became appreciative of the boring 10-15hr start. I realized that the beginning was designed for you to feel lonely, weak, and slow with struggles.

    The story is not too complex but is very interesting and unique. It's not cliche or "rinse and repeat" type of story. Overall this game is doing it's own thing and not trying to be something else. The heart of this game lies in the background: being alone but not feeling alone. It's not meant to be another typical shooter or hack-n-slash game that is all flashy but not substance. I find the most fun in helping other players, making their journey easier while exploring new and breath-taking territories. I love the rush of the challenge each new landscape brings.

    People who like fps or hack-n-slash won't like this game. People who like puzzle, adventure, survival, and networking will like this game. The one thing that is for certain is it is not the easiest game starting out which is partially why the reviews are so polarizing. I can see many people quitting the game before it gets better. For me, I'll probably easily spend over 100hrs at the rate I'm playing.

    There are a TON of reasons why this game is better than it's not and people are too quick to overlook that.

    PROS:
    - Amazing cinematography, animation, graphics.
    - New gameplay style.
    - Attention to details, humor, sarcasm, jokes, and secrets.
    - Unique and clever combat and strategy. (You can throw a blood grenade, then shoot real bullets through it to coat it in blood, turning a normal gun into a "blood" gun that can damage BTs.
    - Very cool and interesting world design. Rain, sun, snow, rocks, etc all have a role to play. Each slope, hill, mud, and rocks have different feel, risk, and factors that you have to consider when passing through. Unlike most games where you just run to your destination without any thought.
    - Amazing like and networking system that make you feel like you're contributing to something more although you're playing alone.
    - Great music and sound.
    - A TON of game play.
    - The list goes on and on

    CONS:
    - Can get repetitive at some points.
    - Slow starting
    - The chiro network locations feel a bit random and inorganic. A photographer lives alone in -30 temperature, a doctor lives on the side of a mountain, a collector is somewhere near a bunch of BTs and a voidout for no reason.    … Expand
  20. XwillybabyX
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    How to explain it so that it's not spoiled but not ignored. So the premise is that somehow the world of the living and dead has sorta kinda intersected, and it's basically post apocalyptic sorta but the apocalypse happens when a human soul touches basically a demon from hell, it causes an antimatter nuke to go off, so you can imagine early on in the storyline as cities are being demolishedHow to explain it so that it's not spoiled but not ignored. So the premise is that somehow the world of the living and dead has sorta kinda intersected, and it's basically post apocalyptic sorta but the apocalypse happens when a human soul touches basically a demon from hell, it causes an antimatter nuke to go off, so you can imagine early on in the storyline as cities are being demolished people freak the F out, so they bunker down and the country becomes these outposts of civilization all holed up. You, for story reasons I won't spoil, are able to somewhat feel the demons and have made a name for yourself delivering supplies between these city bunkers. So the game is one giant fetch quest. And when it started after a few hours I was ready to throw in the towel because I was not enjoying it but it's sort of done that way on purpose. You literally have nothing but a backpack, and you are totally alone in the world, so you load up cargo and have to walk, across a desolate landscape and up mountains and stuff, and the engine is pretty amazing as you have to balance your weight on the inclines and can slip and fall, and have stamina which dictates how you can move uphill or across streams, and you can get swept away or fall down causing your cargo to fall off and get damaged or go rolling down that mountain you just hiked. It was infuriatingly difficult. Then add to that you have the stealth mechanics of avoiding demons and hostile humans and it was tough. All to deliver some cargo from point A to point B. So if you get to that, I can understand why its so devisive because it wasn't very fun and it didn't feel rewarding. But I kept at it and all of a sudden stuff starts to click. You "level up" skills which allows you to carry more weight and have better balance. You start unlocking tools that will help like ladders and ropes and then all of a sudden you have a bike then a truck, ziplines and remote charging stations so that progression feels really real.
    Add to that you can basically modify the landscape to your need. Going between point a and b is a wasteland but spend resources and now theres a road and a bridge over that river all the way up to a series of ziplines connecting mountain peaks together. And this is where another really cool part comes in, its a single player game but ghosts of other players structures will sometimes come through, so you may be walking along and some other player in their world put up a series of ladders to climb up a tough spot, now you can use their ladder to climb up, or you can leave helpful signs to other players like “go this way” for a hard to find path. Also people can contribute to your buildings, so when someone helps you build a bridge across a river its in your game and theirs and it’s a really neat feeling of watching the land develop and see how other people are tackling routes or areas. Its all balanced well with the pacing so it starts off real slow with very few mechanics but toward the end you are loading up a truck with 30 boxes of stuff to deliver in a circular route that you spent 10 hours paving avoiding demons and humans and increasing rep and skills and it gets pretty addictive from that aspect. And once you get a handle of that the game adds in more gameplay types, now you are fighting demons and humans, and then the crazy amazing story starts to really come to shine and wow what a ride. The lore both in the form of emails and interviews with outpost survivors to hours and hours of amazingly done cutscenes paints a picture unlike pretty much any other story, and some emotionally charged sections as well. At the surface, the first 5-10 hours of “gameplay” is rough, some people will like it right off the bat, some will hate it but it’s done on purpose and the feeling of isolation and immersion is unbelievable and the feeling of reconnecting the country one stop at a time with amazing cast of characters and biomes is just something to experience. If you like to skip cutscenes and just shoot things this is not the game for you but if you want to be immersed in a world unlike anything else you’ve played and really feel a roller coaster ride of immersion, isolation, despair and elation and experience the entire package you will come away amazed.    … Expand
  21. Faisalsia
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    I like this game has been my favorite since my iPod fdffff this season the last time of the last three days of this czdff
  22. Dormamoe
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Soooooó boring!!!
    This is a very disappointing game.
    Very annoying and too much of the same stuff.
  23. lrasomattos
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome! The problem is not in the game, it's on the gamers who always want more of the same.
  24. Ravstarr
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    All I will say is stick with it, it’s meant to be difficult, slow traversing the landscape. It’s supposed to frustrate but get to act 3 and the game opens up which contextualises the opening. The social system of coming together to beat the landscape reveals itself and for me the gameplay loop was addictive. It really makes you think about the people who follow literally in your footsteps.All I will say is stick with it, it’s meant to be difficult, slow traversing the landscape. It’s supposed to frustrate but get to act 3 and the game opens up which contextualises the opening. The social system of coming together to beat the landscape reveals itself and for me the gameplay loop was addictive. It really makes you think about the people who follow literally in your footsteps. If you can persevere with the first 2 acts you will find the game Kojima was trying to show you.… Expand
  25. MarvelJoe
    Nov 16, 2019
    6
    I will probably never understand why people give this game so much praise and high score. I have played games that people claim to be very overrated like Skyrim, Resident Evil 4, and Ocarina of Time and I absolute love them. Sure they have their flaws, but they never keep me away of excitement unlike this game. Death Stranding is beautiful and embrace what it's doing, but I'm not going toI will probably never understand why people give this game so much praise and high score. I have played games that people claim to be very overrated like Skyrim, Resident Evil 4, and Ocarina of Time and I absolute love them. Sure they have their flaws, but they never keep me away of excitement unlike this game. Death Stranding is beautiful and embrace what it's doing, but I'm not going to lie that most of the game is really boring. This game looked like it could be a masterpiece but as gameplay goes, it's far from being a masterpiece. I don't have a PS4 so I just watch someone else play it on YouTube, it looks interesting and I was on board with it but there was something in the game that keep me from watching it. The more I watch, the more I feel like I'm torturing myself to the point where I skipped to the end of the game and it was almost 2 hours from being over. I love the characters, the story, the graphics, and setting but gosh...how the game was played is annoying. It's a point A to point B game. I was really hoping this would be Game of the Year worthy, but it really doesn't look the case.… Expand
  26. Ragnar22
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    He disfrutado un montón el juego. Está claro que no es para todo el mundo, a muchas la propuesta jugable no les gustará, pero a mi me ha encantado, desde los paisajes, la jugabilidad, las físicas, el multijugador de cooperación y los likes, pero sobretodo la historia. Empieza lenta, pero va ganando en intensidad hasta llegar al tercio final del juego que es una absoluta maravilla. Un juegoHe disfrutado un montón el juego. Está claro que no es para todo el mundo, a muchas la propuesta jugable no les gustará, pero a mi me ha encantado, desde los paisajes, la jugabilidad, las físicas, el multijugador de cooperación y los likes, pero sobretodo la historia. Empieza lenta, pero va ganando en intensidad hasta llegar al tercio final del juego que es una absoluta maravilla. Un juego que al terminarlo es imposible que te deje con mejor sabor de boca, sobretodo a nivel narrativo. Mirad más allá del odio o de lo mal o bien que os pueda caer Kojima (a mi ni me va ni me viene, solo he jugador al MGS3 y 5 que sean suyos), si dejáis fuera todos los prejuicios y no sois de los que necesita estar disparando a algo a cada rato, lo disfrutaréis muchísimo.… Expand
  27. Campacci
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Acho que é, pra mim, o jogo do ano até aqui. E provavelmente seja, mesmo.

    A parte de interação com os demais jogadores ("conexão") talvez nem seja tão novo assim. A história explora um clichê numa visão até que diferenciada em alguns aspectos, fazendo com que os encontros com os BTs sejam tensos. Graficamente bonito, ótima trilha sonora, jogabilidade agradável. Muitas piadas, claro,    Acho que é, pra mim, o jogo do ano até aqui. E provavelmente seja, mesmo.

    A parte de interação com os demais jogadores ("conexão") talvez nem seja tão novo assim. A história explora um clichê numa visão até que diferenciada em alguns aspectos, fazendo com que os encontros com os BTs sejam tensos.

    Graficamente bonito, ótima trilha sonora, jogabilidade agradável. Muitas piadas, claro, mas um jogo bem singular e que te motiva, de algum jeito, a continuar jogando e jogando.    … Expand
  28. artik210
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Честно говоря не сразу понял о чем игра и что происходит, после я осознал что это реально топ игра… Expand
  29. Chok78
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Pas un jeu pour tout le monde, fan d'action? Passez votre chemin...
    Mais si on adhère au concept ou qu'on cherche une nouvelle expérience marquante death stranding mérite le détour malgré la souffrance des premières heures. Pour ma part c'est un jeu qui me marquera.
  30. DEEPDR3AMS
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Só de ASSISTIR 5 capítulos já estou irritado com esse jogo, imagina se eu jogar, vou acabar reduzindo mais a nota. você só anda e anda, CG+CG, só a cada 8 Horas rola um combate fraco e depois volta para aquele mundo morto e vazio.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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