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. Kroshka_enot
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Игра заставляет задуматься над своими силами, ожиданиями, приоритетами и тем, что нас ждет в будущем в игровой индустрии. Игра не для всех, неоднозначная и сложная, но она точно шедевральная и революционная. Плохие оценки, явно, ставят те, кто не прошел первые часы игры. Игра стоящаяИгра заставляет задуматься над своими силами, ожиданиями, приоритетами и тем, что нас ждет в будущем в игровой индустрии. Игра не для всех, неоднозначная и сложная, но она точно шедевральная и революционная. Плохие оценки, явно, ставят те, кто не прошел первые часы игры. Игра стоящая
  2. Joshuaudrea
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kojima productions, Amazing game, amazing soundtrack, amazing gameplay and an amazing story first of all, The games story a whole other story it’s a master piece that will make you happy,angry,sad and a 100 other emotions I strongly suggest you give this game a try.!
  3. JPaz
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    There are people who like Avengers and there's people who like The Revenant. This is the Revenant. Most people nowadays LOVES shooters [i will never mention any of them] most them are the same mechanics + microtransactions and discouraging motivation to play the game due to stale rewards.

    Death Stranding created a new genre [props to KProd], yes a walking simulator - with lots of    There are people who like Avengers and there's people who like The Revenant. This is the Revenant. Most people nowadays LOVES shooters [i will never mention any of them] most them are the same mechanics + microtransactions and discouraging motivation to play the game due to stale rewards.

    Death Stranding created a new genre [props to KProd], yes a walking simulator - with lots of flavors. You are helping people not killing people. It's a good process to stimulate the goodness in you some ways. The Social/Multi helps you a lot during the game. Rewards and new functions as you progress the game - i tell you, just take a bit dip and you'll rewarded. Other explanations of the story depends on messages/interviews what they called.

    The gameplay is pretty neat - it has reality to it and some, are part of the game. Storywise - it's pretty confusing. You have to be attentive when it comes to story explanation. Combat wise is simple and great. Status system is good. Item management is somehow great and it's not annoying as it stimulates your mind. Hiking while music plays gets you in depth and feel the loneliness grit-your-teeth-move-forward.

    NPC's have lots of information, some of them less. I wished you can see them in flesh instead of holograms most of it. Weather effect is clean and "Timefall" a unique weather, ages everything that touches including your stuff and vehicles so be sure prepared on any walks. I wished you can see more people in flesh during visiting their havens or npc's who fights non-lethal on MULEs and join them. Endgame - it felt lonely but thanks to multiplayer, you're not alone you are connected.

    So far, in the end or the after game - you can have motivation to progress or not - It's still playable and you can do things for achievement purposes. I wished games like these are considered as AAA or AA games nowadays - you shoot here and there, gamble your money, story simplicity no stimulation. It's pretty generic but thanks to Death Stranding - it gave me a fresh start. It's not for everyone, if it's for you - i think you have a unique mindset to enjoy the game.

    .    … Expand
  4. Dull3r_Po3t
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Un juego que tienes que probar!!!

    La jugabilidad es algo diferente a lo que se a visto en juegos de mundo abierto esto se ve anclado en una nueva experiencia que trata de unirse al jugador. Mi partida lleva un poco más de 70 horas y para nada se me ha hecho aburrido o monótono al contrario me han dado muchas horas de diversión y es entretenido. El juego incluye una historia interesante    Un juego que tienes que probar!!!

    La jugabilidad es algo diferente a lo que se a visto en juegos de mundo abierto esto se ve anclado en una nueva experiencia que trata de unirse al jugador.

    Mi partida lleva un poco más de 70 horas y para nada se me ha hecho aburrido o monótono al contrario me han dado muchas horas de diversión y es entretenido.

    El juego incluye una historia interesante que te atrapará en determinado momento y además de incluir un excelente soundtrack muy bien elegido esto da puntos buenos en la experiencia.

    Tiene algunos puntos malos pero créeme que no te arruinaran la experiencia.    … Expand
  5. Tbluedragon
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    A game that pioneered a generic and cliché era, Death Stranding manages to be groundbreaking in everything it does, from its fantastic story never seen before, to the chance to bring real actors into the gaming world. The performance is amazing, and I didn't witness any bugs either, my only negative point would be the nasty side missions in the game, but nothing that spoiled thisA game that pioneered a generic and cliché era, Death Stranding manages to be groundbreaking in everything it does, from its fantastic story never seen before, to the chance to bring real actors into the gaming world. The performance is amazing, and I didn't witness any bugs either, my only negative point would be the nasty side missions in the game, but nothing that spoiled this magnificent work of Hideo Kojima, an innovative game.… Expand
  6. Joiren
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Walk, walk, walk, build, build, build and after 25 hours of play you wake up!
  7. pooprobot
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This game starts out kind of slow, but it took me until episode 3 to realize that suffering through a slow, weak, and defenseless character was necessary for you to appreciate the intense “wow” moments that occur later as you gradually become more adept. For those that stick with it, you will be rewarded with a unique, unconventional gaming experience that is implemented in a masterful way.
  8. n1iki7a
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    12/10, kojima is гений. Interesting gameplay and story, beautiful world. Yandex.food recommends.
  9. JanFosse89
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is something strange indeed. The biggest problem is that many will get bored before the game actually starts. If you focus on everything except the main story, it can quickly become monotonous and boring. The story is so absurd that you think about it when you sleep, work and do anything but play. I can't say it's a bad game or a good game. But it gives us something uniqueDeath Stranding is something strange indeed. The biggest problem is that many will get bored before the game actually starts. If you focus on everything except the main story, it can quickly become monotonous and boring. The story is so absurd that you think about it when you sleep, work and do anything but play. I can't say it's a bad game or a good game. But it gives us something unique and new. And it's a feeling we don't often get in the gaming world. The atmosphere is exceptional and is in the uniqueness of Alan Wake and Half Life 2. If you have plenty of time and endure all the way, then the rewards are worth it. It wasn't the game we wanted but it is the game we needed.… Expand
  10. eledi
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is my favourite it in years. It's not your typical game. This is something else. If you take your time and immerse yourself in it, I guess. Hit or miss for some, just like some people just don't like racing games or similar.
  11. drunkgreg
    Nov 13, 2019
    7
    I gave this game another chance after my 5/10 review. I put the difficulty down to very easy which has made the game a much more enjoyable experience since it basically negates all the durability systems and seems to make traversal easier. Basically hold L2/R2 to win. No matter what terrain I am on, if I hold the buttons I never fall. Graphics are still great. Story is interesting so far,I gave this game another chance after my 5/10 review. I put the difficulty down to very easy which has made the game a much more enjoyable experience since it basically negates all the durability systems and seems to make traversal easier. Basically hold L2/R2 to win. No matter what terrain I am on, if I hold the buttons I never fall. Graphics are still great. Story is interesting so far, but jeez the cutscenes are too long. It is dumb that the music player is only available in the private room...seems like a huge oversight that you can't play the game's tracks while walking, but I guess that is what my phone is for. The real star of the game though the community involvement. There is something fun about leaving ladders and ropes behind knowing you're probably making someone else's life a little easier. Reminds of Dark Souls a little bit. I like that you can drop lost cargo at any delivery station and entrust it to another player if the intended destination is out of your way. I also enjoy delivering other people's cargo for them. The system of walking trails appearing on routes that are frequently walked is cool too. Basically this game is saved by the asynchronous multiplayer. If it didn't have this my review would probably still be at a 5. Overall after giving it a second chance and dropping the difficulty I am enjoying it a lot more because durability and traversal are basically non-issues now.… Expand
  12. JabocShivers
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    YES the game is good
    YES the game is fun
    BUT NOT if you play games for a quick shooty shooty bang bang level up dopamine hit after your 9/5 job. YES it's a walking simulator, it's more walking simulator than any "walking simulator" you've ever played. Usually walking is a way to get to the gameplay, but in this case the walking IS the gameplay. The reason people aren't sure whether or    YES the game is good
    YES the game is fun
    BUT NOT if you play games for a quick shooty shooty bang bang level up dopamine hit after your 9/5 job.
    YES it's a walking simulator, it's more walking simulator than any "walking simulator" you've ever played. Usually walking is a way to get to the gameplay, but in this case the walking IS the gameplay. The reason people aren't sure whether or not they should call the game "fun" is because it's a game that legitimately makes you think and soak up every detail, along with a very slow pace and a bonkers storyline with deep themes and very kojima writing. Clearly, this is not an experience everyone will enjoy, and all the 0/10 user reviews on metacritic are proof enough of that. However, if you feel like it's something you would enjoy, PLAY IT (don't just watch videos about it), rent it from a redbox, whatever, and come up with YOUR OWN opinion instead of leeching off the opinions of others.    … Expand
  13. DragonclawFury
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Ok, this is getting odd. Even though this game isn't a Mass Appeal Game, I don't understand why they're all giving it a zero. I actually think the game is fun, you just have to play it with the right mindset to enjoy it. It's a slower paced game with a heavy narrative focus, and more about the experience than a obvious Shoot Bad Guys Gameplay Loop. The Main gameplay loop is more of anOk, this is getting odd. Even though this game isn't a Mass Appeal Game, I don't understand why they're all giving it a zero. I actually think the game is fun, you just have to play it with the right mindset to enjoy it. It's a slower paced game with a heavy narrative focus, and more about the experience than a obvious Shoot Bad Guys Gameplay Loop. The Main gameplay loop is more of an environmental puzzler where you try to find a way through harsh terrain, and it's quite fun if you enjoy these kind of simulations. It's not a regular walking simulator either, because the walking is actually quite complex at times.

    Anyways, if anyone is reading this, I'm not so sure if many of these reviewers actually even bought and played the game.    … Expand
  14. SUCRASbr
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Gráficos lindos, músicas boas, mas a mecânica lixo, jogo enjoativo e cansativo, da até sono...
  15. maxmax999
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    Looks like pr guys generate fake positive reviews. It's definitelly far from 10
  16. CidLuneth
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    WhatCulture Gaming was trying to praise it for being "Breath of the Wild" in nature due to its exploration factor. But... just because the game looks nice does NOT make it a good game. Final Fantasy XIII looks nice too but that game is a piece of garbage with a menagerie of problems.

    Death Stranding has NOTHING that makes Breath of the Wild good except for its graphical quality and how    WhatCulture Gaming was trying to praise it for being "Breath of the Wild" in nature due to its exploration factor. But... just because the game looks nice does NOT make it a good game. Final Fantasy XIII looks nice too but that game is a piece of garbage with a menagerie of problems.

    Death Stranding has NOTHING that makes Breath of the Wild good except for its graphical quality and how pretty it looks. The game is empty and barren like No Man's Sky, the gameplay is monotonous and boring; it's like someone took the control scheme from QWOP and tried to make it sound revolutionary. "Oh man, you have to balance Norman Reedus out by pressing the L2 and R2 buttons!" That is NOT a selling point in this boring Walking Simulator.

    It's such a generic looking Sci-Fi game that all it's proven is how up his own ass Kojima is and that all he knows how to do is make more Metal Gear Solid games with a bunch of bells and whistles but no substance at all.

    This game is an overhyped piece of crap and it baffles me that it's even got a 61% positive rating in the first place. Don't waste your money on this because all you're doing is stoking Kojima's ego and allowing him to further his own pitiful and lackluster ideas.

    And don't get me started on how much of a misogynist he is when it comes to objectifying women in his game through some disgusting power fantasy. I won't go into it because this isn't some SJW review and I don't hate myself that much.    … Expand
  17. VloTriton
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    За 13 часов игры скажу, что игра вообще не то что я думал, даже близко. То что она не зайдет большому проценту, это очевидно, ибо в игре реально пустой мир, где ты тупо ходишь из точки А в Б. Но черт возьми, как залипаешь! Атмосфера очень сильная. Я сравнить могу только с темной башней Кинга, при чем атмосфера мне показалась прям идентичной, что мне охренеть как заходит. Для видеоигры этоЗа 13 часов игры скажу, что игра вообще не то что я думал, даже близко. То что она не зайдет большому проценту, это очевидно, ибо в игре реально пустой мир, где ты тупо ходишь из точки А в Б. Но черт возьми, как залипаешь! Атмосфера очень сильная. Я сравнить могу только с темной башней Кинга, при чем атмосфера мне показалась прям идентичной, что мне охренеть как заходит. Для видеоигры это в натуре совершенно новое, т.к игрой сложно назвать, этот уже какое-то интерактивное повествование. Сюжет сложный, филосовский и интересный. То что мир пустой, почему ты что-то носишь, все описано и объяснено. Ну а кат сцены просто атас, режиссерская работа мега высокого уровня.
    Как я и думал, это рили артхаус, поэтому все негативные оценки из-за геймплея оправданы если ты хочешь гамать и развлекаться, тут совсем другой подход. В общем Кодзима как всегда) игра рили очень новая и очень не понятная для большинства

    Ааа и да, визуально просто наслаждение от дизайна героев, до шрифта в субтитрах. Для меня очень важна эстетическая составляющая - но с этим вообще все идеально: пейзажи потрясающие, суровые скалы, все эти мшистые склоны, горные реки. Аскетичная и суровая природа. Рай для размышлений. Постапокалиптичность окружающего мира очень красива и ярче ощущается при подходе к населенным пунктам, особенно мне нравится стоять с Сэмом на каком-нибудь горном склоне и созерцать скопление небоскребов Игра неоднозначна, нужно пробовать, либо вы поймете всю ношу Сэма, либо будете считать это скучным без вкусным игропромом    … Expand
  18. DarioSkydragon
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The setting is science fiction at its best. A brand new take on our world, with an America destroyed by a cataclysm. There are a lot of details about how things goes when ppl lose their connections with each other.

    The world is incredible rich in detail and the story is amazing for a game. You can see performances that you never saw in this medium. The music and sound design is great    The setting is science fiction at its best. A brand new take on our world, with an America destroyed by a cataclysm. There are a lot of details about how things goes when ppl lose their connections with each other.

    The world is incredible rich in detail and the story is amazing for a game. You can see performances that you never saw in this medium. The music and sound design is great too. Not a large OST, but with tracks that you will want to listen out of the game too.

    The gameplay is an unique experience. You need to play to judge. Just watching a gameplay dont give you the info you need to judge how each step counts and the terrain is an enemy of its own.

    There are tense and action moments too. Not just a walking simulator at all. There are stealth, action, shooting and boss battles.

    One thing that I cant endorse is the chunk in the middle of the game that you interact with NPCs that doesnt relate to the main storyline. But this segment didnt break the immersion and my enjoyment of the game.

    This is a game you should play.    … Expand
  19. Pspin
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Great to play, at first it looks boring but after a while, you find so many intricate details in the gameplay, lore and story!
  20. bryan016
    Nov 13, 2019
    5
    After investing hours into this game I can honestly say, "what is the point of this game?" I'm the only one left in the desolate country to carry packages. For a game that is about connection I felt completely isolated. Even when playing on the server it only polluted the world with nonsense. The game is extremely mundane with the same missiona that ot is just shameful this is a triple AAfter investing hours into this game I can honestly say, "what is the point of this game?" I'm the only one left in the desolate country to carry packages. For a game that is about connection I felt completely isolated. Even when playing on the server it only polluted the world with nonsense. The game is extremely mundane with the same missiona that ot is just shameful this is a triple A game. The voice acting is good, graphics are great but recycled. The story is bizarre but takes 30 plus hours just to peel away at the surface. I'm not sure how this is relaxing to play, it stressed me out to the point I diagnosed this game as insanity to continue playing. This game is far from revolutionary, and the best parts takes place in the opening cutscenes. If this game didn't have Kojima name on it, it would have recieved poor reviews across the world. This is one of the blandest open world games I have played.… Expand
  21. Brandon3D1
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Me encantan los elementos rpg del juego y la historia se siente bastante fresca y diferente. El apartado tecnico es impecable y en algunos momentos luciendo espectacular casi fotorrealista. Su universo es inmersivo y la banda sonora es suprema
  22. real_kojima
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    One point for the story,another point for the graph.The game is very boring, it is recommended not to buy
  23. shthhdfsb
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    i love this game. Thanks for this game, Hideo Kojima ......................
  24. buckthunderpant
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    It's a real shame this game isn't another derivative shooter or 3rd person action game because then it would have been a lot of fun instead of making me use my brain to make moment to moment decisions about navigating terrain in an extremely well designed and beautiful game world. I was really expecting something more along the lines of COD based on Kojima's previous games and this is aIt's a real shame this game isn't another derivative shooter or 3rd person action game because then it would have been a lot of fun instead of making me use my brain to make moment to moment decisions about navigating terrain in an extremely well designed and beautiful game world. I was really expecting something more along the lines of COD based on Kojima's previous games and this is a real let down considering how far it strays from his usual themes and game design philosophy. I would have appreciated a little less Tarkovsky and A LOT more Michael Bay if that makes sense. Kojima and Sony should give up the ghost and realize what we players really want is annual iterations of the same game with slightly updated graphics, micro transaction schemes, and a lot more guns. This trash reminds me of another trash game you might remember called Shadow of the Colossus where they asked me to ride around on a horse BY MYSELF, other than the horse, and DO NOTHING for hours while I aimlessly rode around looking for giant monsters to kill. I need something a little less obtuse okay. I mean, who has time for this kind of pretentious garbage? What I really could get behind is playing the same 15/20 minute sequences on the same map for hours on end. That's what really helps me get my rocks off naw mean. There's not even a horse in this one.… Expand
  25. PentiumG4800K
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    The best game that i ever played.The gameplay is awesome. Interesting story
  26. Aprix_Ov
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Это лучшая игра в которую я играл. Настолько глубокого и шедеврального сюжета ни в одной другой игре вы не увидите. Те, кто пишут обзор и ставят 0 после 2 часов геймплея, просто абсолютно ничего не понимают в хороших играх. Игра раскрывается после 15 часов игры, люди которые начали в нее играть - пожалуйста, пройдите ее полностью, финал вас поразит и вы будете делиться эмоциями со всемиЭто лучшая игра в которую я играл. Настолько глубокого и шедеврального сюжета ни в одной другой игре вы не увидите. Те, кто пишут обзор и ставят 0 после 2 часов геймплея, просто абсолютно ничего не понимают в хороших играх. Игра раскрывается после 15 часов игры, люди которые начали в нее играть - пожалуйста, пройдите ее полностью, финал вас поразит и вы будете делиться эмоциями со всеми родными. Будете рассказывать родителям про человека о котором они впервые слышат, будете рассказывать им про до жути непонятный сюжет (пока сам не начнешь в это играть). Мне очень стыдно за часть игрового коммьюнити, которое не может оценить поистине шедевральную игру лишь из за своей умственной неполноценности. У меня на этом всё. Кодзима действительно гений.… Expand
  27. GuitarMaster
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This game is FANTASTIC
    Best
    Game
    Goty 2019
    Very gooooooooooooooooooooodThis game is FANTASTIC
    Best
    Game
    Goty 2019
    Very goooooooooooooooooooood
    Excelente
    Grafic 10
    História 10
    ALL 10


    Excelente
  28. kobold98
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    un juego único, no es para todo el mundo, si te gusta las experiencias mas relajadas con gran peso en el argumento, este juego es perfecto para ti.
    A favor:
    -gran banda sonora
    -Grandes papeles de interpretación
    -Excelentes gráficos
    -Gran argumento
    -extensión del juego
    -mecánicas nuevas
  29. Matos17
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, novedoso y espectacular! Otra obra maestra de Kojima, genio total.
  30. Rey333
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Once you’ve invested enough time into the game it is a beautiful masterpiece. To me, I was a fan straight from the beginning. I like a challenge that isn’t always necessarily having to do with fighting. That being said, I’ve beaten the game and the late game/end game fighting is beautiful. The story is a cinematic masterpiece, winding through different parts until uniting as one. The story of Clifford Unger and Sam are beautiful. Ameilie and Bridget both play their roles well in terms of being creepy and somewhat revealing when you figure out they’re the same person later in the game.… Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#1 Most Discussed 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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