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. wiki_sauce
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I get the controversy but I find this game to be absolutely addicting and incredible. I think a lot of people just are jumping on the hate train who haven’t even played it which is honestly pretty pathetic.
  2. 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.
  3. B3lf3gor
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Aunque es un juego de mensajero, las cosas que ye vas encontrando en el camino es lo que lo hace unico , buen juego
  4. ShawnSoloTX
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Just finished my 50+hr playthrough, and wow! I have never played anything like Death Stranding before. The storyline was incredible and although it was slow at the beginning, after 8 hrs, the gameplay became addicting as well.
    This is easily one of my favorite videogame experiences of all time. Thank you Kojima!
  5. Kalyecorrea
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Que game incrível, acabei de zerar a história do game, os gráficos estão incríveis e a exploração do level desing é perfeito. Espero quê ganha o prêmio de jogo do ano de 2019. Por quê merece.
  6. Punky
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Is an interesting game, not for everyone but it has a great environment and music. Tedious but not boring for me. A unique experience.
  7. Elicitus
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    +story,graphic,physics and gameplay
    -The first 5 hours are not really exciting
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Parmalate
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Bom, divertido, interessante. Legal. Valeu. Beijos. Boa noite. Aaaaaaaaaaaa
  11. Vlad101
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Мне игра понравилась и я от неё получил и удовольствие с кайфом и примерно то, что ожидал от Кодзимы (с чьими играми я знаком). Мне было очень интересно на протяжении всей игры а финал меня не только не разочаровал, но и очень даже зацепил.
    Лично для меня Death Stranding - это игра года.    Мне игра понравилась и я от неё получил и удовольствие с кайфом и примерно то, что ожидал от Кодзимы (с чьими играми я знаком). Мне было очень интересно на протяжении всей игры а финал меня не только не разочаровал, но и очень даже зацепил.
    Лично для меня Death Stranding - это игра года.
  12. mingyjongo
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    Play it for yourself. This is one of the most addicting and unique games I have played this generation. Its themes are layered into the mechanics like nothing else out there. The story and world provide just enough information to keep you curious and invested. You will lose yourself in the exploration and deliveries.
  13. Cassie91
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    GENIUS! Good graphics and odd cinematic. Indeed, the cool game is one of the main Playstation exclusives. The only thing that was boring was the locations in the game, all somehow deserted and the same.
  14. BastiMo88
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I ever played! Top! It’s definitely a complete new game experience. Top Story! I couldn’t stop playing, you will be lost in this world and forget the time.… Expand
  15. gvdozd
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    Most meditative game of all. The best game to relax after busy day. I totally agree, not every man will like that game, but i love slow and beautiful games. For all time there are no repeating locations.
    - After completing the plot, game becomes boring, because you have walked all locations and there is no any interesting actions around map.
  16. GanSe
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game with a new genre and story is very well done... My favorite game so far...
  17. Leonetetro
    Dec 10, 2019
    6
    Don't buy it !! You will be treated like Amazon couriers and plus 2 means of transport are useful, the bike is nailed with a crumb and the truck has paranormal driving system. Driving without a steering wheel helps you understand driving sistem.
  18. Scouali
    Dec 11, 2019
    6
    I just can't finished it..

    The game is just boring and it supposed to be poetic but it is just pretentious. Dark Souls is a poetic game, death stranding is not, the game just scream at you his metaphor (wow social networks , get like you see you're connected but you're alone). In the end it's not a tottaly bad game but it's just average and all the kojima hype proove once again    I just can't finished it..

    The game is just boring and it supposed to be poetic but it is just pretentious.

    Dark Souls is a poetic game, death stranding is not, the game just scream at you his metaphor (wow social networks , get like you see you're connected but you're alone).

    In the end it's not a tottaly bad game but it's just average and all the kojima hype proove once again that he is not a genius of video game...

    Also , kojima should work on the game interface, the UI is horrible and you're supposed to be in the menu very often cause you know... it's a logistic game...

    Take a look at Persona 5 UI.    … Expand
  19. Nathalia03
    Dec 12, 2019
    3
    Una buena película para ver en familia pero pésimo como videojuego.
    Si, es hermoso visualmente pero esto es gracias a la falta de vida del propio entorno. La banda sonora es hermosa y me gusto mucho los momentos en los que esta empieza a sonar. Pero desgraciadamente esto es todo lo bueno que puedo decir sobre este juego.
    El juego es aburrido como ningún otro, se basa únicamente en    Una buena película para ver en familia pero pésimo como videojuego.
    Si, es hermoso visualmente pero esto es gracias a la falta de vida del propio entorno. La banda sonora es hermosa y me gusto mucho los momentos en los que esta empieza a sonar. Pero desgraciadamente esto es todo lo bueno que puedo decir sobre este juego.

    El juego es aburrido como ningún otro, se basa únicamente en llevar encargos de punto A a punto B, contando con algunos obstáculos que no presentan reto alguno, estos encargos son OBLIGATORIOS para poder avanzar en el juego. Cuando por fin enfrentas a enemigos y crees que habrá algo de acción llega la enorme decepción, ya que la IA es muy idiota, dejando irrelevante la mecánica de sigilo, ni siquiera en los combates contra Bosses el juego resulta divertido, basta esquivar y esperar a que aparezca un fantasma que te ayuda lanzándote munición o simplemente salir del perímetro del boss si ya estas harto de tan mala programación.

    El uso de escaleras y cuerdas no tiene sentido, simplemente con dejar apretados los gatillos pues pasar cualquier terreno corriendo sin caerte.

    La publicidad descarada de series y bebidas es descarada, y con la misma animación una y otra vez.

    Las misiones secundarias son lo mismo que las primarias, solo cambia el contenido de los paquetes, de drogas a un pizza o tonterías así.

    Death Stranding es muy repetitivo, tedioso, y aburrido al punto de que irónicamente vas a pedir a gritos una cinemática para pasar de una monotonía de juego (caminar, caminar y caminar presionando 2 botones para no caerte) a una monotonía visual (cinemáticas tras cinemática), y viceversa.

    Espero sinceramente que con este review pueda salvar tu cartera de una mala inversión. Besos y mucha suerte!    … Expand
  20. yoyoy325
    Jan 8, 2020
    3
    Tried to like it, REALLY tried, but could not. Boring. Beautiful, but boring. This is not a "game".
  21. gameplayspy
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. hermoso juego, por mas que pasas horas caminando, tengo que decir que al final vale completamente la pena, un final super emotivo que te deja bastante satisfecho, por cierto si lo juegas ya odiando a kojima existe una gran probabilidad que el juego no te guste, pero si tienes tiempo y eres de mente abierta este juego es para vos… Expand
  22. TvSonicSerbia
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    One of the most deeply moving pieces of art I have experienced.
    Kojima and his team really did their homework on this one.
  23. maximo101
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A unique experience which will be great for some and boring for others. I personally love the exploration, route planning, cargo management and intriguing storyline. Feels like Journey and other games where you play a slower paced gameplay and enjoy the ambience.
  24. PewPew_GameOver
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Freakin Amazing!!! This is a masterpiece of a game, went in very negative and skeptical of DS, BUT a BIG...BUT, this is truly a game to behold. It won me over. Haven't been this emerged in a game since Dark souls 3 and Sekiro.
  25. Alaamak
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    For a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremelyFor a game with so many negative reviews I have never felt more interested to play than death stranding . Yes the game does feel like a walking or delivery simulation at first , but after few hours in the game and the game is much much more . You're like ultimate delivery guy . You make your own weapons , your own vehicles and bombs . The idea of social dependence is very new and extremely interesting . Honestly it's the best feature in the game . You find ladders, ropes, bridges and some time bikes thrown around by other players for any one to use . Or even when you build something, other players gets to use . Seriously this game deserves to be in the top of must play games for this decade . Absolute genius . Don't listen to other people, just try it and give it few hours . Maybe like 6 hours and then decide for your self if it's worth it or not .… Expand
  26. Michber
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Это игра гения, то как он ее увидел и то и сделал. Больше тут нечего говорить.
  27. dandanbr
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A game for people who has pacience It is really a masterpiece, kojima is still great
  28. xx23124
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The story is interesting and engaging, the gameplay is fun and relaxing, I really enjoyed the experience and was really excited to see each turn the story provided. It was great, especially the hades segments.
  29. Vldmr_Pnmrv
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!
  30. SerKelsier
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is wonderful and innovator. It is sad that haters are trying to spoil the experience to the rest of the people with ridiculous pseudo-reviews.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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