Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Thndrz24
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    people that give scores below 6 are brainless, all great game have repetitive gameplay and say this game boring go back to ur BR **** games or sport game crybaby. i give it 10 because of u crybaby trying to ruin this review by giving 0 to under 6 on this game, or maybe u just xbox owner that complaint on this game are not coming to ur platform, shame on u. Even Zelda BOTW the witcher Godpeople that give scores below 6 are brainless, all great game have repetitive gameplay and say this game boring go back to ur BR **** games or sport game crybaby. i give it 10 because of u crybaby trying to ruin this review by giving 0 to under 6 on this game, or maybe u just xbox owner that complaint on this game are not coming to ur platform, shame on u. Even Zelda BOTW the witcher God of War etc had repetitive gameplay. they great game but every game had flaw… Expand
  2. MarcG420
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Stupid review bombers from many of the previous ratings likely haven’t even played the game. It really is excellent despite what the trolls would have you believe.
  3. Danda_93
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Siate lungimiranti! Questo è forse il primo vero tentativo di "gioco d'autore" con una copertura mediatica così importante. Apprezzate che qualcuno abbia qualcosa da dire, ogni tanto.
  4. Fumaden
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This one of the best games you can get! All these 0,1,2,3 /10 scores you see are just pathetic trolling. Graphics and ost is just awesome and gameplay mechanics is top shelf.
  5. twinsanity
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Кодзима гений!
    Это лучшая игра этого года!!!
    Как жалко, что многие этого не понимают.
  6. Solidleon
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece
    Haters are **** the score, but i bet that who hás played Will give até least 8
  7. JoelFurtado
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    O jogo tem tudo para ganhar o GOTY, ele tem um elenco da incrível, uma ótima história e um Dos melhores gráficos já feito
  8. That1guygriff
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Simply a masterpiece by Hideo Kojima. I can’t stop playing this game. The story is amazing and the gameplay has a satisfying loop.
  9. Lovebringer
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Ofcourse this is not what usual gamer wants to see. Most of people using games as a place where you can leave your brain behind, and here you need to read, think, listen... This isn't just a game, this is universe that's interesting to explore
  10. VerySeriousGuy
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Очень волновался, что не понравится, ровно как и с РДР2, но это такие игры, в которых действительно нужно самостоятельно окунуться, погрузиться в эту атмосферу, чудесную музыку, отличную историю и воспользоваться максимальным количеством механик, чтобы действительно оценить её по достоинству. Однако на данный момент я ещё в процессе, осталось где-то 1/3, по впечатлениям, и если говоритьОчень волновался, что не понравится, ровно как и с РДР2, но это такие игры, в которых действительно нужно самостоятельно окунуться, погрузиться в эту атмосферу, чудесную музыку, отличную историю и воспользоваться максимальным количеством механик, чтобы действительно оценить её по достоинству. Однако на данный момент я ещё в процессе, осталось где-то 1/3, по впечатлениям, и если говорить откровенно, я бы выставил 9, но зная, что в конце ждёт какой-то разъ*б, да и о ситуации с намеренным снижением её рейтинга, я просто не мог оставаться в стороне. Надеюсь, в конце концов эта 10 останется абсолютно заслуженной.… Expand
  11. MacBazArt
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Easily one of the best games of this generation. Don’t listen to the naysayers (they clearly are either just listening to the review bombers or haven’t played past the first area). It’s a different type of game. It’s not COD. It’s not Fornite. It’s not a goddamned walking simulator. What it is is an awesome gaming experience unlike anything you’ve played.
  12. Crazysmokin
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The slow burn is just what I wanted in a game. The setting, environments, story , music and unique gameplay are absolutely great. And the gameplay is surprisingly fun. Probably my favorite open world game to date. This is not for people who only like action filled repetitive shooters. This game is for the open-minded thoughtful players
  13. SMBW
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    Игра пушка, окружение, атмосфера, эмбиент ... всё в этой игре просто великолепно... играть лучше с оригинальной озвучкой, а не с унылой русской. Здесь нет экшона как в вашем распиареном каловздутии, игра не для тупых васянов, которые ред дэд редемпшену ставили 0, когда она на пс4 вышла и они не могли поиграть на своих комплюхтерах. Все кто ожидал от игры чего то больше, просто сами себяИгра пушка, окружение, атмосфера, эмбиент ... всё в этой игре просто великолепно... играть лучше с оригинальной озвучкой, а не с унылой русской. Здесь нет экшона как в вашем распиареном каловздутии, игра не для тупых васянов, которые ред дэд редемпшену ставили 0, когда она на пс4 вышла и они не могли поиграть на своих комплюхтерах. Все кто ожидал от игры чего то больше, просто сами себя накрутили, придумав то, что отсутствовало изначально. Да здесь очень много катсцен, но смотреть их приятно и в тему, во всех металгирах было много катсцен. Тот, кто играл в игры Кодзимы, оценит. Игра на 9 из 10, не всё идеально, но идеальных игр не существует. Подвожу итог, эта игра никак не заслуживает оценки 0, те, кто так её оценивает, просто зажрались ... Вы игр с оценкой 0 в жизни не видели, кукаретики. Ждём летом в ЕГС.… Expand
  14. sid77
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Ignore all the trolls who say this is a walking simulator, they clearly haven’t bothered to you know, play the game and get to chapter 3. There are bikes, jeeps trucks to help you get around plus loads of other things to help speed up Sam. Great game, fantastic to chill out too. Buy it and ignore the trolls trying to be cool.
  15. Metempsychosis
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Whine, whine whine whine, whine whine.
    Translation: it is not Metal Gear, the trailers fooled me.
    So, apparently, some people don't know that youtube reviews are a thing or have come from the eighties, when we bought games without really knowing. This game isn't divisive. The larger portion of players have US culture shoved up so far up their asses they don't recognize the smell of    Whine, whine whine whine, whine whine.
    Translation: it is not Metal Gear, the trailers fooled me.

    So, apparently, some people don't know that youtube reviews are a thing or have come from the eighties, when we bought games without really knowing.

    This game isn't divisive. The larger portion of players have US culture shoved up so far up their asses they don't recognize the smell of feces in it anymore. When something different appears they think it's bad because it doesn't conform to the typical narrative and gameplay style. If this game was made with their mindset, Sam would be building bridges and uniting people by killing and blowing up stuff.

    instead of the actual repetitive gameplay people accuse this game of, Kojima is telling a story that uses Sam's job as courier as a framing device, while preaching about union and interdependence. No wonder the game would be 'divisive'... People from the US have convinced themselves that they are too independent and modern isolationist culture doesn't help, where people changed interrelationship with social media. Ironic, considering the game's mechanics and constant use of holography. Probably intentional.

    Complaining that the game is repetitive is akin to complaining that all you do in any game is push buttons on a controller or saying that people keep shooting each other in FPS games. Curious how this BS only surfaces when people don't like the game. It's about practical problem-solving in relation to plotting routes and getting cargo where it needs to be, while facing threats and ensuring that stuff isn't delivered damaged.

    Story-wise, it is a Kojima-brand delight.

    The graphical quality is not the best, but it is enough with the style of games Kojima has always made. There is no room to complain, with well used effects and well crafted maps and locations.

    The soundtrack shines as bright as the story.

    The only real bad thing is the asinine criticism and the fact that it is an exclusive.    … Expand
  16. RatingYoda
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Unlike most people who have rated it, I have actually finished Death Stranding. Death Stranding to me is an absolute masterpiece and one of my favorite video games I've ever played. Its so freaking unique and I love it! Its such a nice of breath air from my years of shooters I've played. A common description you could see is "Death Stranding is boring" or "Death Stranding is a walkingUnlike most people who have rated it, I have actually finished Death Stranding. Death Stranding to me is an absolute masterpiece and one of my favorite video games I've ever played. Its so freaking unique and I love it! Its such a nice of breath air from my years of shooters I've played. A common description you could see is "Death Stranding is boring" or "Death Stranding is a walking simulator". Before the game even came out even I was worried I would be too bored of the gameplay but I ended up actually loving the gameplay! To me it is fun, challenging, engaging and quite frankly addicting. I absolutely love the Social Strand System where the players structures show up in others worlds! It is such an innovative and awesome idea to me. Reaching my destination is so satisfying especially when it includes a piece of the game's amazing soundtrack. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard! Also an underrated part of all games is the sound design, which Death Stranding also has one of the best I've ever heard. Sound design is so hard to nail down and Kojima Productions has incredible audio design and incredible artwork. At some points in the game, it is the best looking game I've ever seen. The story I also love, especially the ending. It is absolutely mind blowing to me how much effort was put in to make this world feel real. So much detail in the history and descriptions.

    I really don't have any negative aspects I can even think of. I kinda wish some of the characters were more interesting and more complex but Sam Porter Bridges and Clifford Unger, especially Cliff, make up for them. I totally understand why people don't like this game because they don't like the game play or the story is too slow or confusing for them.     … Expand
  17. DenX
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    The most original, clever and underrated AAA game in ages.
    Unfortunately it is yet to be understood by those who lack patience and open-mindedness.
    The game has its flaws and has a slow start but once you learn all the subtleties of the gameplay and take time to reflect on the story and how it all wraps together, it really becomes outstandingly meaningful. Not a game for everyone but    The most original, clever and underrated AAA game in ages.
    Unfortunately it is yet to be understood by those who lack patience and open-mindedness.
    The game has its flaws and has a slow start but once you learn all the subtleties of the gameplay and take time to reflect on the story and how it all wraps together, it really becomes outstandingly meaningful.
    Not a game for everyone but everyone should try it.    … Expand
  18. ClubPS
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding no es el juego a la que la industria nos tiene acostumbrados. Kojima ha creado algo críptico, un título que en mi experiencia tras jugarlo unas horas aún me tiene con varias dudas, pero a la expectativa de lo que viene.

    El título nos habla sobre la gran profundidad de la vida y la muerte, su unión y nexo del ser humano con sus virtudes y sus defectos con el mundo que lo    Death Stranding no es el juego a la que la industria nos tiene acostumbrados. Kojima ha creado algo críptico, un título que en mi experiencia tras jugarlo unas horas aún me tiene con varias dudas, pero a la expectativa de lo que viene.

    El título nos habla sobre la gran profundidad de la vida y la muerte, su unión y nexo del ser humano con sus virtudes y sus defectos con el mundo que lo rodea, lo ético, lo moral, en una visión dónde la ciencia, la tecnología, la filosofía incluso la física cuántica tienen una fuerte conexión a pesar de no tener la misma ideología.

    ¿Es un mundo abierto? Sin duda, con diferentes posibilidades y aunque parezca muerto tiene muchas cosas interesantes que te darán horas de entretenimiento, que van desde la gestión de tus recursos para atravesar el Estados Unidos post Apocalíptico, optar entre el sigilo o la acción cuando nos encontramos con las personas que no quieren que el mundo vuelva a ser lo de antes.

    Tendremos que elegir entre matar o no matar ya que en algunos casos esto tendrá graves consecuencias.La interfaz del juego presenta algunas carencias pero que se notan poco por las diferentes herramientas que dispondremos que nos ayudarán en nuestros viajes y que como toda interfaz compleja se va tener que ir aprendiendo poco a poco, ya que aprender bien todo el abanico del que disponemos se le debe de dar un buen tiempo.

    El motor de Guerrilla Games, el Décima Engine, fue muy bien utilizado, dándonos una joya gráfica, algo sobresaliente en las texturas, brillos y los componentes técnicos.
    El OST del título está magistralmente implementado donde cada pista tiene conexión con lo que estamos viviendo dentro del título.

    Habrá un objeto importante y vital en el juego y una empresa que trata de reconectar al mundo para volver a empezar de cero.

    Todas las zonas de acción están bien implementadas y que interactúa muy bien con el terreno que ocupa, además de que el clima será parte importante a la hora de gestionar nuestro equipamiento e incluso la parte del equilibrio del equipaje. Todo en el juego encaja perfectamente y no hay nada que sobre. No nos podemos olvidar de las armas no letales que serán de vital importancia en el combate, salvo que nos encontremos con unos entes invisibles que no nos lo pondrán nada fácil.

    Un punto muy interesante en el título Death Stranding es su participación Online, el cual nos conectará en ciertos puntos donde podemos interactuar y no sólo usar lo que otros usuarios han podido crear espacios para que nuestro viaje sea más ameno, si no que también nos invita a ser parte de esta comunidad dando varias mejoras desde exoesqueletos, estaciones de recarga, refugios y estructuras complejas para cada material. Por supuesto, el crafteo será una constante en la aventura y no solamente tendremos historia y misiones secundarias, sino otras posibilidades y varias sorpresas.

    Los Likes y las personas con las cuales conectamos, e incluso aquellas que nos siguen o seguimos, hacen de éste, un sistema complejo pero muy útil en el desarrollo del título.

    Muchos creen que el título va de ir del punto A al punto B, un grave error, ya que más allá de hacer las misiones de la historia, cada cosa, objeto, acción, cada personaje, tiene una influencia al azar en cada usuario, debo enfatizar el Azar. Un modo de juego varía el desarrollo de toda la trama de un usuario a otro, eso sí, el argumento principal, tiene cosas intocables y muy profundas como bien comentábamos, pero también tendremos plena libertad para enfocar cada situación de manera diferente.

    El sistema de combate es muy simple y esto se puede deber a que realmente casi no lo usaremos, salvo cuando entremos a ciertos campamentos o nos topemos con los entes llamados EV's, lo cierto es que habrá grandes consecuencias si llegamos a fallar, sin duda alguno que otro fallará, Death Stranding no es un MGS en cuestión de lucha, flojea en ese aspecto pero porque su fortaleza esta en los otros aspectos, por ejemplo el de Crafteo.

    Otro punto fuerte del juego y es algo a lo que ya nos tiene acostumbrados Hideo Kojima es su historia, a pesar de tener cinemáticas largas, todo es espectacular, como dije al principio, tal vez no entiendas ni jota, pero conforme avanzas y descubres de que va, te va dejando con ganas de ir sabiendo más y más.

    Algunas zonas, amplios, vastos y numerosos terrenos o parajes, se hacen un poco tediosos si no estamos preparados, y otros parajes recónditos, vacíos de vida, que es lo normal, pero todo está bien balanceado.

    La jugabilidad es exuberante y es fluida, pero todo, y vuelvo a repetir, todo, absolutamente todo, importa en el juego, hasta el peso, la naturaleza, el clima, la persona, etcétera...

    El mensaje está claro y el EQUILIBRIO, la SOCIEDAD y el DESTINO DE LA HUMANIDAD, depende de nosotros principalmente ¿O QUIZÁS NO ES ASÍ?    … Expand
  19. Tyrannicyde
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I will keep this review spoiler free so apologies it is quite short, but it is extremely refreshing to see a game which is almost flawless in terms of mechanics and game play ON LAUNCH DAY. Several hours in and no faults their. The gameplay is also a refreshing change to the same old same old that is being pumped out at the moment. As for the story I will not divulge into details but II will keep this review spoiler free so apologies it is quite short, but it is extremely refreshing to see a game which is almost flawless in terms of mechanics and game play ON LAUNCH DAY. Several hours in and no faults their. The gameplay is also a refreshing change to the same old same old that is being pumped out at the moment. As for the story I will not divulge into details but I will say it has me gripped and I am absolutely loving it.… Expand
  20. TrustedMuffinz
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    I can honestly say this was the biggest waste of sixty dollars ever. It's just a shame it's so high on metacritic.
  21. Mandodo
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding constantly challenges your perception of what video game are about. It takes you on a spectacular journey where you, as Sam "Porter" Bridges strive to connect America again.

    Death Standing is not a game like anything else really, the pacing is methodical, the story is deep and rich in nuance and the gameplay loop is steady but rewarding. If you came to Death Stranding    Death Stranding constantly challenges your perception of what video game are about. It takes you on a spectacular journey where you, as Sam "Porter" Bridges strive to connect America again.

    Death Standing is not a game like anything else really, the pacing is methodical, the story is deep and rich in nuance and the gameplay loop is steady but rewarding. If you came to Death Stranding looking for yet another example of a modern open world game with lots of shooting you are sure to get disappointed quickly. In this game you plan your routes, take careful steps everywhere you go and above all else - strive to be the best courier the world has ever seen. What that fully entails however is for the player to experiment and explore for themselves.

    Death Stranding will NOT be for everyone, of this I'm very certain. Its core mechanics are complicated, intricate and takes both time and effort to learn and enjoy. Once you do find your own stride in this vast world you will begin to feel the weight on your shoulders and what it is to fight mother nature itself. The game throws you everywhere, literally. You've stacked your stash-tower too high because you got greedy and wanted to take several missions in one go? Well, you just fell face forward down the hill and managed to drop all your loot into the nearby lake... Oh, you think you could just run past the BT's and not care much about slowing down and finding the best way out? Boom, you just got grabbed by goo:ey monsters and now you're in a fight or flight situation for your life. Death Stranding in its essence feels like something new, something fresh and very much alive. The incredible "strand system" where others people's items and equipment travels into your wold and connect other people's progress into yours and vice versa feels absolutely amazing. Several times have I seen someone start to build a big monumental bridge so that I can help out with materials to build it up fully. Hours later you come by the same bridge and now that everyone's been chipping in with raw materials to help build it, a full community of players seem to have been using it frequently to have a safe-way path over the treacherous river.

    To end my review I just want to say that Death Stranding may be one of the strangest video game experiences of my grown up life. I will most likely not play anything like this ever again and this makes me sad knowing. The game industry, especially in the AAA-department has been feeling rather stale for years! The same ideas thrown around with the occasional golden gem getting chipped. A game like this could only be made by an incredible talent and it's very clear to me why so many industry icons feel that Kojima is on another level.

    At the end of the day games are meant to be enjoyed - For me, Death Stranding has throughout my 30+ hours been an incredible. fascinating and almost cathartic experience. I absolutely love and adore it. 10/10!    … Expand
  22. LOSGAFES
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    LOS GAFES canal de Youtube ayer me pasaron las horas sin darme cuenta un directo de 6 horas me gustó el juego y lo recomiendo a disfrutarlo !!!!!
  23. TrainNkill
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Compelling story and a refreshing, new IP unlike any game I’ve played before
  24. Wiigy
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    While this game is definitely not for everyone, I loved every minute of it. Kojima created a game where the main antagonist is the environment. Accepting a delivery and planning your route, as well as what to bring, is a very fun gameplay loop (for me). Expanding the chiral network allows you to build structures to make your trip easier. This is where the multiplayer aspect kicks in. YouWhile this game is definitely not for everyone, I loved every minute of it. Kojima created a game where the main antagonist is the environment. Accepting a delivery and planning your route, as well as what to bring, is a very fun gameplay loop (for me). Expanding the chiral network allows you to build structures to make your trip easier. This is where the multiplayer aspect kicks in. You will never see another player, but you will encounter structures, signs and vehicles left behind by them. When you use these items you give other players likes, and that’s it. These likes have no impact on the game but helping other people and seeing your likes go up becomes addicting. I would not recommend everyone to go out and buy this game but definitely check out some videos before making up your mind. It’s a one of a kind experience.… Expand
  25. fehire4540
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Very interesting game. At last gameplay that I wasn't played before. Leaving 10 because of all those idiots leaving 0.
  26. KingKel
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Game of the decade material. Everything about this game is a 10 excluding driving and gun mechanics. The story will have you in tears at the end. A ending that will definitely stick with me forever.

    Driving seemed to be an afterthought when having to get over rough terrain. Shooting and aiming is ok, but small details are important, and it lacks that. No bullet holes from guns etc.
  27. jonmatsmi86
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Video games do not have to be fun to be great, and while, yes, this game is more often than not tedious, overblown, and self-indulgent, it's art in m eyes, and my emotional connection and visceral reactions to this game are why I consider it a flawed masterpiece that confounds me as to why/how it even exists, but I am nonetheless happy that it does exist.
  28. johnnykramer
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played ever.
    Kojima is genius, really. Thanks to him.
  29. Maverick_X
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    unfortunately it is the most envied game of the generation ,thanks Hideo Kojima for this Masterpiece
  30. Sfalk070
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Not really a 10, but just trying to help with review bombing. I would give DS a solid 8. I'm not sure why people don't like the gameplay. It's fun, relaxing and definitely different than your typical AAA game. I don't usually like games with long cut scenes, but I find the story really interesting and it compels me to keep playing the game and upgrading things. It's definitely not forNot really a 10, but just trying to help with review bombing. I would give DS a solid 8. I'm not sure why people don't like the gameplay. It's fun, relaxing and definitely different than your typical AAA game. I don't usually like games with long cut scenes, but I find the story really interesting and it compels me to keep playing the game and upgrading things. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you read some reviews before you buy it you should have a good idea if it's for you or not.… 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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