Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. s4ul86
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Este juego merece un 100, la jugabilidad es buena y entera en este ámbito se trata de ir de un punto a otro en misiones no repetitivas
    Las cinemáticas al comienzo del juego son perfectas.
    La historia es buena y es sublime esta al nivel de profundidad de otros grandes exclusivos de ps4.
  2. MrVopros
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра оправдала сюжетом, много неожиданных поворотов. Не знаю чего ожидали игроки, но игра хорошая.
  3. Vonomas2034
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Кодзима создал очередной шедевр, игра не для всех геймплей очень медленный, но при от игры получаешь удовольствие. Одно из самых ярких впечатлений на нынешнем поколении консолей.
  4. daseva
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is simply the most beautiful game I've ever played and for me it's not boring at all.
  5. MarounNader
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love it has 50% Metal gear dna and i don't see what's bad in the game i mean good story graphics and even physics so that's it all it takes to have a 10/10 rating
  6. Necrosleezer21
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Definitely not for everyone. But the mechanics, story, graphics are amazing. I got hooked from the beginning and been playing for 10 hrs straight. For me is a masterpiece.
  7. Geminus89
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everybody you need to appreciate art and feel it's deep meaning.
  8. TheWarriorHun
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Perfect game
  9. caminem
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I feel sorry for all the trolls voting 0 on this. Unfortunately, art is very subjective and this masterpiece is way ahead of our times. Kojima is a f***** genius and 12 year old Fortnite players cannot fully comprehend the majestic work that he’s just delivered!
  10. Sgeffo
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    the revolutionary game , recommended, incredible plot, exceptional graphics
  11. VinkySanada
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Superb Kojima. What a genius game. Sense of horror too. Well done. Masterpiece.
  12. CodyDogNoise
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima’s best work yet. The story and characters are super weird and intriguing. The world is incredible. The messages and themes to pick apart are amazing and the cool game systems all work together to form one of the most unique, interesting, and fun experiences I’ve ever seen.
  13. Hikelmi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A Hideo Kojima Game! One of the best narrative on the world's games, best graphics of this generation. Kojima Productions has potential! I waiting for new projects anxiously...
  14. davvter
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    First 15 hours in and I can already tell that I love everything about this game. Mechanics, pace of the game, design choices, music, environments - last game to put me in such ave was Breath of the Wild. I have never been a dedicated fan of Kojima, but now I definitely am. You have to experience it!
  15. Kingofsilence20
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It has a very addictive and well thought out gameplay system with upgrades and new equipment added as you progress. It is the story of a delivery guy that instead 8f killing enemies has to get goodies to other people and help connect other players by helping them in their paths. It can be a very long game too. All that aside it has hideo kojima behind beautiful and detailed cutscenes I'veIt has a very addictive and well thought out gameplay system with upgrades and new equipment added as you progress. It is the story of a delivery guy that instead 8f killing enemies has to get goodies to other people and help connect other players by helping them in their paths. It can be a very long game too. All that aside it has hideo kojima behind beautiful and detailed cutscenes I've never seen the likes of with a good captivating story with banger ending

    People rating this 1s and 0s are being very unfair.

    Even if you hate the game this still deserves at least 85    … Expand
  16. Vinko_s
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep yep
  17. igorpmorais
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I think that with this Game, PS4 is saying its farewells in the best way possible. I just love it TONS.
  18. MrBumpy
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best games i`ve played.
    Big thanks to the creators! Especially for the longest interesting ending i ever seen!)
  19. midori_no_risu
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    I'm aware, that the game has its flaws, but it definitely stands out of the grey mass of faceless grindy "games" the only aim of which is to get all the money of the world. The story Kojima tells is strange, but unique, I really see that he and his team have put a lot of effort into developing the world of Death Stranding. The setting, the atmosphere, lore, graphics, music, attention toI'm aware, that the game has its flaws, but it definitely stands out of the grey mass of faceless grindy "games" the only aim of which is to get all the money of the world. The story Kojima tells is strange, but unique, I really see that he and his team have put a lot of effort into developing the world of Death Stranding. The setting, the atmosphere, lore, graphics, music, attention to details and the very story - these are enough for me to admire this game and recommend it to everyone. I add this rating to support the development of such games in future, it's a shame people who don't understand what the author is trying to say rate it so bad. This game is like a raw diamond - not ideal, but priceless… Expand
  20. Cosmopony
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Впервые в жизни ставлю оценку на метакритике. Очень жаль, что занижают оценки концептуально новой игре, с замечательным дизайном и ни на что не похожим геймплеем. Ставя такие неоправданно низкие оценки вы забиваете гвозди игропрома. Похоже теперь мы все будем играть только в Асасинов и Калофдути. Так и видится мне, что в будущем в игры будут играть только слабоумные, а весь геймплей будетВпервые в жизни ставлю оценку на метакритике. Очень жаль, что занижают оценки концептуально новой игре, с замечательным дизайном и ни на что не похожим геймплеем. Ставя такие неоправданно низкие оценки вы забиваете гвозди игропрома. Похоже теперь мы все будем играть только в Асасинов и Калофдути. Так и видится мне, что в будущем в игры будут играть только слабоумные, а весь геймплей будет беги и стреляй.… Expand
  21. Natepowell83
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    I'm not a huge fan of Hideo Kojima games by any means and read the reviews of this which made me sceptical, but decided to try for myself regardless...and glad I did! Absolutely loved it! This game is a pure work of art, everything looks amazing and is so polished , amazing graphics, beautiful music, beautiful moments of serenity and huge chaotic boss fights. I genuinely enjoyed the storyI'm not a huge fan of Hideo Kojima games by any means and read the reviews of this which made me sceptical, but decided to try for myself regardless...and glad I did! Absolutely loved it! This game is a pure work of art, everything looks amazing and is so polished , amazing graphics, beautiful music, beautiful moments of serenity and huge chaotic boss fights. I genuinely enjoyed the story and characters and the twists kept me guessing throughout. It's all just so clever, you really have to plan and think things through, it's not just a simple delivery game as I was led to believe, if you not fighting harsh weather and terrain it's stealth avoiding the BTS or fighting of the mules. Combat when it occurs is great. Also I love how killing people has consequences. Just as I thought it was getting tedious , something new would spur me on , new equipment to make things easier, a story twist a new vehicle. Also I love that other players structures and equipment appear in your game a real sense of working together...and really help you out in tricky situations. I could go on but all in all an unforgettable experience and something truly different! … Expand
  22. berithpy
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    Enjoyed the game inmensly, a game where you interact with systems, where walking and resource management are key elements of the game, the story is as kojima as it gets and delivers if you know how he rolls, at the beggining and end you get an exposure dump which is great but it also shows how it lacks a good way to transmit the information as you play, it does provide with anEnjoyed the game inmensly, a game where you interact with systems, where walking and resource management are key elements of the game, the story is as kojima as it gets and delivers if you know how he rolls, at the beggining and end you get an exposure dump which is great but it also shows how it lacks a good way to transmit the information as you play, it does provide with an email/interview system which is good to give you more info but I personally consider it to be a bad way transmit to the player the backstory, you can't cosume it while you play, its a bit lazy in 2019, the soundtrack fits really well with the game and I feel like a found some great albums that I plan to keep listening!… Expand
  23. phoenix0207
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is one of the most beautiful experiences you'll find in any entertainment medium. Yes, there is a lot of walking, but there's a purpose for the walking. If you want a game where you shoot someone every five seconds - this isn't for you. Death has a profound affect on the world of Death Stranding and its to be avoided at all costs. If you want a serene, haunting experienceDeath Stranding is one of the most beautiful experiences you'll find in any entertainment medium. Yes, there is a lot of walking, but there's a purpose for the walking. If you want a game where you shoot someone every five seconds - this isn't for you. Death has a profound affect on the world of Death Stranding and its to be avoided at all costs. If you want a serene, haunting experience about humanity and the value of life, this is precisely for you. The world is gorgeous and the characters are, for the most part, engaging. The third act is phenomenal along with the acting of Troy Baker and Tommie Earl Jenkins. Death Stranding currently sits alongside God of War as the game of the generation.… Expand
  24. db1MACHINE
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. :: GAMING... STRANDED... ::

    I’m almost 40. First video game I ever played was Lander. I sucked at it. I’ve owned Segas, Nintendos, PlayStations, Xbox, Ataris, Acorn Electrons, Amigas, PCs, Handhelds etc. I’ve played Arvade exclusives and seen the birth of emulation. I got my backside digitally kicked in Unreal Tournament and was a part of the Halo revolution. I played Rainbow Six, the original, and am privileged to have seen the evolution of gaming in its entirety. I’m talking the evolution in games from Ridge Racer to Forza Horizon 4, Dark Seed to Dragon Age. Metal Gear to the Phantom Pain. Tomb Raider (Original) to the Last of us. As a combat veteran, and a first-responder, gaming is existential to my escapism. A therapy for everything that I have seen and done. And as of today, in 2019... I **** hate the vast majority gaming industry. The only renewed faith I have in this modern age are independent releases. Let’s fast forward to a more recent event in the purchase of HIDEO KOJIMA’S Death Stranding. Mixed reviews all round, I’ve seen. The IGN controversy, the meta critic used score. Whatever you’re looking for in a video game, the tiresome state of the industry is vacant in this game in EVERY SINGLE WAY. I was looking for a game that might change gaming culture the way Minecraft made me look at LEGO (and my own creativity). Death Stranding achieved that in about twenty hours. An epiphany... one that stopped me dead in my tracks. This is supposed to be a review and while I’ll skip over the technical, graphical and mechanical-“als”, the main thing I wanted to talk about was why Death Stranding made me fall in love with my PlayStation again. And fall in love with gaming; like playing through Mass Effect or KOTOR. THE GAME... wtf is up with it? I’m going to simplify it before complicating it. I’ve seen a ton of people try to explain this game simply and the best way to describe it is this. You’re basically a Special Forces Postman, with Robocop like tech. Seriously. I can hear Norman Reedus in my head saying; “Somewhere, a delivery is happening.” Set in a Dystopian United States of America, an event known as the Death Stranding tore apart the fabric separating life and death. Now the dead show up in the living world and the rain (Timefall) accelerates time. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, a loner who separated himself from the last bastion cities of this broken world and spends his time moving across the broken wasteland delivering packages and avoiding the ghouls known as BTs “Beached Things”. To avoid ALL spoilers, let’s just say that he’s compelled to make a journey from East-to-West, to connect all of the remaining cities in the US via a strange phenomena called the Chiral Network. In the way are package thieves (MULES), Terrorists and the Ghosts (BTs). But they’re only distractions, because the real challenge is the JOURNEY. Environmental issues like water, rocky areas, mountains, canyons, crevices, snow, rain (including the deadly timefall which turns metal to rust in minutes). People need you to get to them. Other players will place tech, ropes, ladders, bridges and structures to help you. Sharing resources is a must, and you’ll get help anonymously at every step. Because we’re all in this together. Everything you do, can help others playing the game. You can even take on tasks meant for them. THE TECHNICAL... it’s... complicated. Which is AWESOME. This game is all sorts of philosophical. It’s the FIGHT CLUB of the gaming platform. Compelling, utterly, during the telling of its story and filled with symbolism and subtleties that drive your compassion to save the game world. The physical control of Sam is realistic and uses every PS4 trick in the book to create interactivity. You can soothe the Bridge Baby (An ethereal fetus that you “link” with to detect the BTs), you can adjust balance by the triggers, and of course, what is a Kojima game without a TON of cool gadgets to play with; from weapons (lethal and non-lethal), vehicles, structural creations like zip lines, grenades and more... There’s a LOT of inventory shuffling since nothing is kept in a hidden bag you can’t see. The mechanics of placing everything onto (and into pouches) on Sam is impressive. With battery powered exo-suits and tactically deployed resting/charging spots, you can cover the VAST and challenging landscapes using tools and items left behind by other players. THE FUTURE... of gaming? Maybe. Maybe not. Death Stranding is the first game in a long time where I’ve been eager to isolate myself. The infrastructure of highways, bridges and buildings stopped me in my tracks when I realized that after walking back and forth from a delivery CHANGED the ground I’d walked on. Others walked that path too... I know... players “liked” the path I’d laid. In a world where every AAA game wants ALL of your money... Hideo wants you to explore. EVERYTHING.    … Expand
  25. Wahorezko
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Отличная музыка, крутые актеры, мощный сюжет.
    Самая эпичная игра за курьеза за всю историю человечества, при том что в других играх мы под личной спасителя занимаемся той же банальной курьерщиной тут на по честному им и называют, Кодзима умеет в индустрию я восторге.    Отличная музыка, крутые актеры, мощный сюжет.
    Самая эпичная игра за курьеза за всю историю человечества, при том что в других играх мы под личной спасителя занимаемся той же банальной курьерщиной тут на по честному им и называют, Кодзима умеет в индустрию я восторге.
  26. Slava_Gedich
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    + Interesting storyline
    + Memorable characters
    + Innovations in game mechanics (walking, helping each other) + Graphics + Music + A lot of different gadgets and tools + Cutscenes - Physics of vechicles - Control of your weapons during the battle (you always break down the flow of the battle by pausing and controlling your weapons) - Repeating the same cutscenes for some    + Interesting storyline
    + Memorable characters
    + Innovations in game mechanics (walking, helping each other)
    + Graphics
    + Music
    + A lot of different gadgets and tools
    + Cutscenes

    - Physics of vechicles
    - Control of your weapons during the battle (you always break down the flow of the battle by pausing and controlling your weapons)
    - Repeating the same cutscenes for some interactions
    - Super simple and stupid bosses and Ai    … Expand
  27. fuwafoowa
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    As of 2019, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The polished decima engine, the nuanced mechanics, the expert-level cinematography, the phenomenal acting, the breathtaking soundtrack, Hideo's iconic directing style... Death stranding is a true masterpiece in every sense of the word.
  28. EvilBeing
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Unrealistic atmospheric game, worked out to the smallest detail. Addictive in the full program, despite the rather meditative gameplay, but still not many will fit this. From myself I recommend.
  29. Ungodly_Phantom
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Всем доброго времени суток. Первое что хочется выделить в этой игре, это замечательный саундтрек, серьезно, он идеально подобран. Это игра не про дикий экшен с нонстоповой динамикой. Эта игра не пытается вечно держать тебя в напряжении. Как было уже показано во многих видео и рассказано во многих обзорах, эта игра про "связи". Так что игрок еще до покупки должен понимать что его ждет. Да,Всем доброго времени суток. Первое что хочется выделить в этой игре, это замечательный саундтрек, серьезно, он идеально подобран. Это игра не про дикий экшен с нонстоповой динамикой. Эта игра не пытается вечно держать тебя в напряжении. Как было уже показано во многих видео и рассказано во многих обзорах, эта игра про "связи". Так что игрок еще до покупки должен понимать что его ждет. Да, это не массовый продукт. Но это отлично сделанная игра, в которой лично я мог расслабиться, наблюдать за интересной историей, интересными персонажами. Я не могу рекомендовать эту игру всем. Но я однозначно могу сказать что все мои ожидания игра оправдала, и я получил то чего ждал. (Отдельно хочу выделить шикарное коллекционное издание, своих денег оно точно стоит)… Expand
  30. Martinakara
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kojima novamente criando uma nova tendência no mundo dos games. Uma obra-prima para poucos apreciarem de fato.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 111
  3. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
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