Death Stranding

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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. kai_kazegami
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Why is the game divisive? I think it is because, whenever something new appears, there is resistance.

    I think what makes Death Stranding special, and different, is how a dozen ideas are all wrapped and pointed at one concept, one vision: connect, help each other, step out. So the game mechanics aren't there to make the game more fun—and that is the exact point I think some gamers    Why is the game divisive? I think it is because, whenever something new appears, there is resistance.

    I think what makes Death Stranding special, and different, is how a dozen ideas are all wrapped and pointed at one concept, one vision: connect, help each other, step out.

    So the game mechanics aren't there to make the game more fun—and that is the exact point I think some gamers can't accept. The mechanics are there to help build on the idea, the experience.

    In that, Death Stranding is brilliant. All that value built up from game mechanics working towards a concept catalyses the story: rebuild America together.

    The fun comes from the ability to immerse yourself in the game, and invest yourself in the story. If the player is superficial in their approach, they won't enjoy the walking.

    And that is fine. Actually, it's great. I think it's bad to gaming, as a whole, to try and have games be for everyone.

    It's fine if a AAA game pleases some people enough that they'll give it a 9. For the ones that gave it a 1, get a refund—and find another game to play. You don't have to like Death Stranding.    … Expand
  2. SocrateAthenes
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This game is the best achievement in gaming sphere in a long time! Kojima-san just bring us something we've never seen before. I have to admit that the missions are a bit repetitive, but, it doesn't kill the game. So good!
  3. shawnhayden
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Kojima does it again creating a truly objectively brilliantly designed game, plot, and setting while simultaneously creating a product that won't be accepted universally. This is a game built to deliver a niche experience that not everyone will appreciate.
  4. Nilso
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Profound and meaningful.
    A different kind of game, about a shared world. Amazing cast, touching soundtrack, this one is a true masterpiece.
  5. Magpie2205
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    I’m thoroughly enjoying the game. First time playing a Kojima game. Loving the story and the science fiction element. I’m wondering how far those that are giving this a bad rating have progressed in the game. Get past episode 3 and things pick up. I took my time and I’m actually glad I did. If you don’t like grindy games, this one isn’t for you. Just move on. No need to give it a badI’m thoroughly enjoying the game. First time playing a Kojima game. Loving the story and the science fiction element. I’m wondering how far those that are giving this a bad rating have progressed in the game. Get past episode 3 and things pick up. I took my time and I’m actually glad I did. If you don’t like grindy games, this one isn’t for you. Just move on. No need to give it a bad rating because YOU don’t like it. This is the definition of grind. But I love it! And such a gorgeous environment. And truly heart-pounding action when it happens.… Expand
  6. GrungePunk
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    I was hesitant to get it because of the mixed reviews but I said screw it and picked it up at the midnight release and proceeded to play it for 12 straight hours. Game of the year so far. For as simple as the premise is the world is beautiful and lonely feeling. Reminds me of playing Body Harvest on N64 back in the day for some reason. The story is intriguing and the graphics are insane.I was hesitant to get it because of the mixed reviews but I said screw it and picked it up at the midnight release and proceeded to play it for 12 straight hours. Game of the year so far. For as simple as the premise is the world is beautiful and lonely feeling. Reminds me of playing Body Harvest on N64 back in the day for some reason. The story is intriguing and the graphics are insane. Trying to figure out how to traverse the terrain without damaging cargo or getting killed by BTs or MULEs is very puzzle oriented. It's fun trying to scale mountains with ladders and climbing ropes to avoid the dangerous territory only to realize when you get to the top that the top has enemies too. You'll unlock vehicles and guns after about 10 hours. Just do the main quests and get to chapter 3 asap. You can always go back later.… Expand
  7. Snake1099
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Me gusta mucho el gameplay de caminar y llevar paquetes y tener varias formas de entregar estos paquetes, un mapa muy grande y muy vistoso
  8. andradende21
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Is this game for everyone? NO..but this does not mean the game is ****. Also it can not be denied the quality of this game. In an age were games are released at full price and are almost unplayable, this game should set bar for the rest of the industry. Like souls games, this is directed to those that are looking for something unique to play/experience. If he could do this with thisIs this game for everyone? NO..but this does not mean the game is ****. Also it can not be denied the quality of this game. In an age were games are released at full price and are almost unplayable, this game should set bar for the rest of the industry. Like souls games, this is directed to those that are looking for something unique to play/experience. If he could do this with this hardware I can't wait to see what he does with the PS5.… Expand
  9. Orezgames
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Trama di altissimo livello, così come il comparto grafico, per non dimenticare la bellissima soundtrack che ci accompagna per questo bellissimo viaggio, gameplay stratificato e variegato (una volta arrivati all' episodio 3 il gioco subisce una metamorfosi di se stesso diventando sempre più interessante) sicuramente non è per tutti, Death strading o lo si odia o lo si ama. E io me ne sonoTrama di altissimo livello, così come il comparto grafico, per non dimenticare la bellissima soundtrack che ci accompagna per questo bellissimo viaggio, gameplay stratificato e variegato (una volta arrivati all' episodio 3 il gioco subisce una metamorfosi di se stesso diventando sempre più interessante) sicuramente non è per tutti, Death strading o lo si odia o lo si ama. E io me ne sono innamorato Grandissimo gioco.… Expand
  10. BrunoAraujo951
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    O game tem uma boa história e intriga a todo momento. Pode ser lento demais para alguns devido a principal atividade de entregas, mas após um tempo você descobre que pode só fazer as entregas principais para avançar mais rapidamente pela história. Death Stranding entrega uma experiência inovadora que pode ser excepcional para uns e medíocre (em seu real significado) para outros. OsO game tem uma boa história e intriga a todo momento. Pode ser lento demais para alguns devido a principal atividade de entregas, mas após um tempo você descobre que pode só fazer as entregas principais para avançar mais rapidamente pela história. Death Stranding entrega uma experiência inovadora que pode ser excepcional para uns e medíocre (em seu real significado) para outros. Os gráficos são lindos e o jogo quase não tem bugs em seu lançamento. Pra quem quer um jogo pra se jogar por muito tempo, que não seja frenético o tempo todo e com alguns alívios cômicos, esse game é sem dúvidas uma boa experiência. Só não dou 10 por que nada é perfeito e realmente poderiam ter uma maior objetividade na história principal. Vale a aposta.… Expand
  11. Druida43
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Um jogo diferente do padrão da indústria, uma história muito boa, apenas jogando você vai realmente entender oque é death stranding, ele merece uma chance, mesmo sendo um jogo lento
  12. Phopper
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Honestly better than I was expecting. Different than any game I've played and the story is fantastic.
  13. paracitamol
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most people just dont understand this game. Guys, all u need is climb this giaint mountain and piss from it, enjoying the highest view - there is many of this kind of possibilities in a damn gameplay but u just dont use them. And also... the storyline ;) is awesome.… Expand
  14. DetMiko
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    I am currently 23hrs into the game in Chapter-3 and things are getting pretty interesting. I love the relaxed gameplay of this game. What others are saying as boring and repetitive is strangely enjoyable for me. The item management, route planning and finally the traversal is very well polished (as expected for all Japanese made games) story telling is a bit of a slow paced compare toI am currently 23hrs into the game in Chapter-3 and things are getting pretty interesting. I love the relaxed gameplay of this game. What others are saying as boring and repetitive is strangely enjoyable for me. The item management, route planning and finally the traversal is very well polished (as expected for all Japanese made games) story telling is a bit of a slow paced compare to other Kojima games of the past but still pretty interesting. Finally, the most unique aspect of the game is the "social strand" as they called it. Structures and equipment used and left by others will have their own impact on how you traverse the landscape and it is well executed in my opinion. Players can even donate their own materials to finish a huge construction project such as a highway, which in turn will benefit everyone once it is finished. Never experience anything like this in my 20 years of gaming (it is quite different from the multiplayer aspect of the Souls games like others are claiming). The game prioritize your friends list for this "strand system" where you are most likely going to see structures from your friends first, but you can also choose to enter into a "strand contract" with other players so all the equipment they left behind will surely appear in your game world as long as the contract is binding. It is for me the most enjoyable part of the game. A unique experience and definitely a welcomed break from all the games these days which always involve guns, loud explosions, killings and gore.… Expand
  15. Javi92
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Juego que trata de manera filosófica el sentido de la vida y la muerte; el cómo lo importante siempre es nuestro trayecto por ella y no el final, que para todos es el mismo; la lluvia representa las cargas, pesares y preocupaciones que nos quitan tiempo de vida
  16. Kuhaku_06
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Iv been playing for at least 10 hours and it's addictive as hell, story wise may be turn off for players but as for me, it's outstanding and while I understand people keep mentioning its a walking simulator, its more than that
  17. Anthu
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    At first glance, the game looks weird and it seems like you are not playing at all, but rather you are in a "walking simulator". The truth is different and encouraging though. The game is all about connections and got our society has lost the power to empathize with others.

    So far, the game has surprised me due to its fascinating (and quite bizarre) story. Today, I played around 6 hours    At first glance, the game looks weird and it seems like you are not playing at all, but rather you are in a "walking simulator". The truth is different and encouraging though. The game is all about connections and got our society has lost the power to empathize with others.

    So far, the game has surprised me due to its fascinating (and quite bizarre) story. Today, I played around 6 hours and barely noticed that all that time I just delivered materials, cases and boxes to other communities which needed them; I also enjoyed the bridge mechanics, creating bonds with other players and the Community supporting each other with accurate signs and likes, as well as donating good weapons and undelivered materials.

    Is a good game, but not for everybody.    … Expand
  18. Skiyoshi
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is an inspirational work of art that proves to raise the bar of video games as a creative medium. It is such a unique and breathtaking experience along with the characters and world coinciding.
  19. LosCano1
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Went in with no expectations. Takes a few hours to get use to the bombardment of reading and understanding the dynamics of the menus and the story; even given the many cutscenes at the start, but once you catch your stride,requires a lot of patience and strategy.
  20. Atomicsound91
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    The game is strange.. yet compelling. I find myself wanting to go back into the world, yet it's all about delivering packages and making connections. It's absolutely, strangely brilliant and I wouldn't change anything about it.
  21. Add286
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    It is excellent. Weird, and it seems a little boring at first but as it goes on, it starts to become like MGS5 with more combat options and stuff to make traversal easier. But yeah I've loved it so far. Graphically, it is the best game I've ever seen (RDR2 being the only game that comes close). Story is fun Kojima nonsense but so mysterious and imaginative that I wanted to know whatIt is excellent. Weird, and it seems a little boring at first but as it goes on, it starts to become like MGS5 with more combat options and stuff to make traversal easier. But yeah I've loved it so far. Graphically, it is the best game I've ever seen (RDR2 being the only game that comes close). Story is fun Kojima nonsense but so mysterious and imaginative that I wanted to know what happened next. In fact, this is Kojima's best story since MGS3.… Expand
  22. Yaroslav1232
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Кайфонул, но не без недостатков. Самым значительным недостатком для меня оказался уровень сложности, даже на самом высоком уровне сложности игра до не приличия легкая. А так - кайф, игра создана для того, чтобы ты расслабился.Кайфонул, но не без недостатков. Самым значительным недостатком для меня оказался уровень сложности, даже на самом высоком уровне сложности игра до не приличия легкая. А так - кайф, игра создана для того, чтобы ты расслабился.
  23. Numbur1
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Most biggest emotional impact of the year, probably also the game of year for me
  24. Idob273
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game isn’t really a conventional game, it isn’t for anyone but I like it.
  25. RaiZdbyDINGOES
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding would have to be the weirdest but most addictive thing I've played. Even by Hideo Kojimas standards this is weird. If you've ever wanted to be Norman Reedus as a futuristic postman while dodging and stealthing weird floating ghost things (BTs'/ Beached Things) that are connected to the underworld by a strand, while carrying a BB (Bridged Baby) to your chest. A literal babyDeath Stranding would have to be the weirdest but most addictive thing I've played. Even by Hideo Kojimas standards this is weird. If you've ever wanted to be Norman Reedus as a futuristic postman while dodging and stealthing weird floating ghost things (BTs'/ Beached Things) that are connected to the underworld by a strand, while carrying a BB (Bridged Baby) to your chest. A literal baby that cries, laughs , and will give you a thumbs up that at times you have to rock to sleep or settle down. Then all while doing this build/ 3D print structures with the help of invisible online players in an amazing looking desolate world . Then this is for you. 92/100… Expand
  26. Shin0bi12
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    One of the most unique experiences I've ever had, so cinematic without breaking away from the gameplay aspect. This game much like David Lynch films is very decisive and I think that's what makes art so special, everyone has a different take on this one, we need more like this. People that say it's just a walking simulator have never really played the game. It's a traversal survival gameOne of the most unique experiences I've ever had, so cinematic without breaking away from the gameplay aspect. This game much like David Lynch films is very decisive and I think that's what makes art so special, everyone has a different take on this one, we need more like this. People that say it's just a walking simulator have never really played the game. It's a traversal survival game with sandbox elements as to how to tackle situations you find yourself in during your journey. Right before heading out for a expedition, you study your map as to which route do you plan on taking and equip your gear accordingly you, you plan out and actually participate in crafting your own experience. The stealth regarding BTs totally fits into the horror stealth element of their encounters. The actions you make and the resources, items and structures you built are available in the world of other players synced in your session and vice versa, perfectly addressing the theme of connection to others in this game, what you do for yourself benefits others, so you pay attention to what you're doing. The only kinda strong negatives that I can pin out in this game is that the antagonist falls flat at the final encounter and this game has awful third person shooting. But hey, this game discourages killing, it doesn't want you to kill and offers direct consequences for doing so via void outs or having to do the chore of incinerating the bodies. It's a extremely well acted game where each and every single character's back story is perfectly written and conveyed. Acknowledging pain but embracing hope for a better tomorrow. Not a game for everyone, but for those that are into this type of stuff, it's a must have. Also it's fractured story telling is far better structured than a certain overated game I'll refrain from naming.… Expand
  27. 1Lupus1
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game is art, but it's definitely not for everyone.

    If you're looking for fun gameplay, this isn't the game for you. The gameplay is boring and tedious. It's just not something for everyone. It tests your patience really often. The visuals and sound design are amazing though and personally i really enjoyed the story. I still don't really know how to feel about this game, it feels    This game is art, but it's definitely not for everyone.

    If you're looking for fun gameplay, this isn't the game for you. The gameplay is boring and tedious. It's just not something for everyone. It tests your patience really often. The visuals and sound design are amazing though and personally i really enjoyed the story. I still don't really know how to feel about this game, it feels like i played something amazing, but also at the same time it feels like i played something **** The only thing i can say right now for sure is that if you don't know if this game is for you, don't buy it. Watch let's plays about it if you're interested in the story or maybe wait until it's on sale. Only buy this game if you're sure that you'll like it or you have way too much money laying around. I also don't want to be a boomer but if you're under 15 years old there is a bigger chance you won't like this game. It's a slow game.

    Personally i'm giving this game an 9 because I really enjoyed it even though i hated some parts of it. It was just art. I can't really pinpoint what it is about the game that I liked so much, but it just has something special. This game was just a pretty need and different thing. I don't want more games like this, but I would love to see certain things from in this game be combined with more fast paced gameplay.    … Expand
  28. Kratosz
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This game is BEAUTIFUL. To say it sets a new benchmark for graphics in games is an understatement. The music is superb and clearly chosen to fit a purpose. The only bad reviews on here will be the idiots who were expecting a Metal Gear Solid type.game from Kojima. It's honestly a slow game but I don't think it detracts from the experience because it's the way the game is designed as aThis game is BEAUTIFUL. To say it sets a new benchmark for graphics in games is an understatement. The music is superb and clearly chosen to fit a purpose. The only bad reviews on here will be the idiots who were expecting a Metal Gear Solid type.game from Kojima. It's honestly a slow game but I don't think it detracts from the experience because it's the way the game is designed as a whole. It isn't an action he and the slow parts are keeping you from the fun. The game is slow and the exploration IS the fun.… Expand
  29. AM94
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    I understand how some people may not click with this game straight away, it’s different from anything else I have played before. This is a game with great scope, inventive gameplay and intuitive control. Amazingly fun and gets better throughout your play through as you become accustomed to the interesting world and its compelling story and characters.

    There are mechanics that you will    I understand how some people may not click with this game straight away, it’s different from anything else I have played before. This is a game with great scope, inventive gameplay and intuitive control. Amazingly fun and gets better throughout your play through as you become accustomed to the interesting world and its compelling story and characters.

    There are mechanics that you will recognise from the outset and the new mechanics which are introduced are fresh and inventive. These add weight and depth to your play-through and make the usually simple task of walking into something which requires a level of thought and planning.

    Whilst traversing the expansive world (which you will be doing a lot) you will encounter a variety of environments and with them - challenges. Coming across time-fall, BT’s and Mules keep the gameplay fresh and there are a number of ways to tackle these.

    In short, I think the game is inventive, compelling and most of all, beautiful. The world that Kojima Productions have created should be held to high acclaim and used as a bar for other developers. I urge people to give this game a chance through the opening couple of hours to around chapter 3 and allow yourselves to get used to the systems. Loving it!    … Expand
  30. Rastaputin6
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This product is more like a expirience than actual entertaining game like for example Call of Duty.
    Of course most of the people would not understand and enjoy it just as more ambitious movies and music are not mainstream as well. I found this game absolutly brilliant so far and if you have open mind you're gonna enjoy it too. Trust me.
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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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