Death Stranding

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7.4

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  1. Metacarp013411
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bel gioco, una trama scoinvolgente, Purtroppo a volte il gioco può risulare noioso o ripetitivo, ma a me e piaciuto, ho 73 ore di gioco, non sono molte, ma ho finito la storia e sto ancora continuando a giocare.… Expand
  2. MayD4y
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    I balked at this game at first, and heard it was a "delivery simulator". While it's not a shooter, it is a 3rd person horror drama game. There is shooty action if you want it. The fetch quest based gameplay though, is... actually completely addictive and plenty challenging.

    But really the reason to play this game is the STORY and the atmosphere. The game has an incredible story, along    I balked at this game at first, and heard it was a "delivery simulator". While it's not a shooter, it is a 3rd person horror drama game. There is shooty action if you want it. The fetch quest based gameplay though, is... actually completely addictive and plenty challenging.

    But really the reason to play this game is the STORY and the atmosphere. The game has an incredible story, along with wonderful lore and world building. The characters are memorable, the concepts are unique. Which should come as no surprise to anyone, since Kojima games are rly just love stories, dramas, family operas, and tragedies with a backdrop of action and espionage. No one actually plays the metal gear solid games because of the gunfights or the stealth action. It's the story and characters we love. The asynchronous multiplayer is perfect for people like me are all about single player games. It adds a nice touch to the world, and it's 98% helpful. Kojima found a way to basically take the rly helpful parts of Dark Souls asynchronous multiplayer, and made it better and without the potential side effect of dealing with mean people. Finally, yes there is a baby, yes you will fall in love with it.    … Expand
  3. Cryers
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    So original and interesting in both gameplay and story that it's something everyone has to play at least once. You might like it, you might hate it but it's undeniably refreshingly original and out of this world.
  4. Iampopp
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    This game is really suitable for those who are used to being lonely, enjoy the storyline, the world and each character in the game for the best experience, because this game is really unlike anything. released before in world game making history, amazing game
  5. Flimpidgnuftov
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    I wondered why, despite critical praise and largely favorable word of mouth, users were bombing the game with negative reviews on Metacritic beginning in early November 2019. Then I saw why: Kojima told the press that the game was a reaction to Trump and Brexit. And that's why, starting then, thousands of Nazis who likely don't own the game have been trashing it here. Don't listen to 8chanI wondered why, despite critical praise and largely favorable word of mouth, users were bombing the game with negative reviews on Metacritic beginning in early November 2019. Then I saw why: Kojima told the press that the game was a reaction to Trump and Brexit. And that's why, starting then, thousands of Nazis who likely don't own the game have been trashing it here. Don't listen to 8chan refugees who keep repeating the same talking points. Support Kojima's imagination and the point he made by buying Death Stranding. The game is a masterpiece and the humanity of the conceit is timely.… Expand
  6. OldAndCynical
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    I do not get people who say this game is not fun. Because Death Stranding is one of the funniest games I've played this gen. Genuinely amusing and entertaining at every turn.
    On top of that, the game is full of fresh new ideas and concepts, and the story is fresh too. And the sad fact that 99% of games today are just tired rehashes of old ideas, makes the freshness and uniqueness of Death    I do not get people who say this game is not fun. Because Death Stranding is one of the funniest games I've played this gen. Genuinely amusing and entertaining at every turn.
    On top of that, the game is full of fresh new ideas and concepts, and the story is fresh too. And the sad fact that 99% of games today are just tired rehashes of old ideas, makes the freshness and uniqueness of Death Stranding stand out even more in a positive way.
    One of the greatest joys of this game was learning. I went in blind, and learned to master the environs and the tools the hard way. It took a VERY long time to really 'get' everything, but once I did, I genuinely felt like the master of the battlefield, able to take any order and deliver it with style. And this was great because in most games today, you can learn the ropes in five minutes, so to have something genuinely challenging to play is AWESOME.
    So, if the game is so brill, why I gave it mere 9 and not 10?
    Well, its because of the game world. The world in Death Stranding is extremely barren, and there really is nothing whatsoever to see in it, except for half dozen tiny ruins. Now, some say its because timefall has eroded all away, but if this is so, how come there are certain ruins, unprotected from timefall, that still stand almost intact?
    No, I suspect that the game world was left barren because Kojima intended it to be rebuild full of life by players in the online game. But when the game got such bad reception, Kojima dropped the whole idea and left it as is. Well, whatever the reason, the barrenness of the game world really eats you away, and that's from someone who is used to playing JRPGs that have painfully barren maps...
    Other issue is that there is no real PS4Pro enhancement here. I first played thru the game on regular PS4 when it came out. And now I replayed thru it on PS4Pro. And was shocked to see no difference between the two 'versions'. No real visual enhancement, just bit better framerate, is all that Pro gives me. Disappointing. So, hence 9/10
    Still this game is genuine masterpiece, and one everyone should play thru. Even if it hurts. And if Kojima was ever to see this review, well, thank you for giving us the most unique, and one of the best, game of the generation. If all devs had such vision and ability, our gaming lives would be so much more fascinating and fulfilling.    … Expand
  7. Matta27
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    To me it’s a solid 9, awesome story, great graphics, great music and most of all it has a lot of thrill!
  8. gioati
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Basically there's two kind of people writing bad reviews.

    1. The Americans who were offended by Kojima's comments about them only liking shooter games. 2. The people who only like shooter games. Ok jokes aside, I would totally expect a lot of people not to like this game due to its slow pace and not-too-exciting gameplay, and because it's such a unique game it was always bound do    Basically there's two kind of people writing bad reviews.

    1. The Americans who were offended by Kojima's comments about them only liking shooter games.
    2. The people who only like shooter games.

    Ok jokes aside, I would totally expect a lot of people not to like this game due to its slow pace and not-too-exciting gameplay, and because it's such a unique game it was always bound do create some controversy.

    Here's the deal, imo the story, acting and world building are the real stars of the game. How did Kojima come up with this world, story, art and design I have no idea.
    The gameplay is actually very polished and does what it tries to do perfectly. The problem is that what it's trying to do is something that no crazy game developer has ever dared to try before, that is essentially a walking simulator. Now that term is too simplistic, and I'm not using it in a negative way, but traversing environments and obstacles to go from point A to point B is what 90% the gameplay is about. I personally didn't hate it, and I found it fascinating, but yes, it was a dull experience at times. After all, it's tough to create excitement without combat, survival thrill or competitiveness being key parts of a game. Still though, if you're like me and you find yourself completely captivated by Death Stranding's world and its mysteries, you will always have the motivation to keep going through adversities to eventually reach your destination. After all, it's not supposed to be easy or fun for a post apocalyptic delivery guy to get the job done, and this game manages to put the player's in it's protagonist shoes like few others.
    This struggle and loneliness you feel throughout the game is what gives meaning and beauty to the online interactive system where players can help each other without ever meeting in person. When you find a tool or other kind of boost left over by another delivery guy, that's when you're reminded that you're not alone and that humans can pull though when they stick together, which is one of, if not the main moral lesson of the game. This is only one of many examples of what makes Death Stranding one of the most innovative, creative, passionate games ever made.    … Expand
  9. Tal0n
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Great game, sometimes the gameplay can be a but repetitive, but is still enjoyable.
    The story and lore is absolutely amazing, by playing the game you can tell that is done by people who care about it and believed in the project.
    Still not perfect of course, still got some technical issues, but is still a great start for Kojima Production.
    Would totally recommend.
  10. PoopJuice07
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great way of delivering a story, awesome boss fights especially to Higgs a reference to Metal Gear Solid fight. Another masterpiece of hideo kojima… Expand
  11. Alowe39
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    This is an exceptional game. I can understand why it divides people and I do get why it isn't for many, but for me it really hit the mark as a game that looked to provide something radically different to your average game. Calling it a delivery simulator or Amazon simulator does not reflect the nuance and intelligence of the core game mechanic and overarching narrative. The world isThis is an exceptional game. I can understand why it divides people and I do get why it isn't for many, but for me it really hit the mark as a game that looked to provide something radically different to your average game. Calling it a delivery simulator or Amazon simulator does not reflect the nuance and intelligence of the core game mechanic and overarching narrative. The world is stunning, and I particularly enjoyed the asynchronous multiplayer element. I am not a massive multiplayer person so wasn't expecting to really engage with that aspect, but it added an interesting and meaningful dimension and I found myself going out of my way to leave tools that could help other players. Definitely worth playing, and delivers something very different.… Expand
  12. free-meerkat
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    A game, which once untangled, presents a beautiful and creative story.

    To understand the plot and characters, I highly recommend Noah Caldwell-Gervais' review on YouTube. It's a game which requires you to put in some effort to believe all the ridiculous stuff that's going on. Absolutely not a game for everyone, and really not meant to be. But once you're in, you're in for 60+    A game, which once untangled, presents a beautiful and creative story.

    To understand the plot and characters, I highly recommend Noah Caldwell-Gervais' review on YouTube.

    It's a game which requires you to put in some effort to believe all the ridiculous stuff that's going on.

    Absolutely not a game for everyone, and really not meant to be. But once you're in, you're in for 60+ hours of fun.

    The pacing is an issue, with many moments when you wish the cutscene will end. Furthermore, the pacing towards the end is not great, especially the last 2-3 hours.

    The voice acting and Hollywood actors which participated in this project are great and thoroughly enjoyable.

    Make sure this game is for you before playing to avoid disappointment.    … Expand
  13. dsokolovskyi
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    This game is not for everyone. Got a very great experience, for me better such a game than some kind of standard pop game.
  14. Gravex
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought this game with the special addition ps4 pro and even though it took me quite a while to beat it , I throughly enjoyed it. Calling it a walking simulator is true at times but I honestly enjoyed putting in the effort to find the best ways to make deliveries and finding ways to make it easier for myself and others that were connected to the same server as I was. The story is spoon fed to you which I did find just a little annoying but after every cutscene it just made me want to continue to see how the story unfolded. I did get max with all facilities in the game just because that is the type of player that I am and I feel if I did not do that I would have completed the game much sooner but there is a sense of accomplishment from doing that and getting the trophy that says only 4% of players actually did it. The ending of the game did a nice job explaining most things about the story and the final cutscene of the main story with Sam and Lou walking away from the incinerator was one of the most touching things I have ever seen from a video game . Couple that with the amazing song choice for the ending cutscene and I could not help but shed some tears at the ending . You truly get attached to your BB. This game is not for everyone, if all you want is action and combat , look elsewhere.… Expand
  15. MirosLove
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Я играл сравнительно много игр, но если ваш асикю имеет хоть двух значное чисто, вы просто ахуеете как над вами поиздевался режиссер, советую все таки купить игру а не пиратить, так вы получите еще более глубокие ощущение после прохождения этого шедевраЯ играл сравнительно много игр, но если ваш асикю имеет хоть двух значное чисто, вы просто ахуеете как над вами поиздевался режиссер, советую все таки купить игру а не пиратить, так вы получите еще более глубокие ощущение после прохождения этого шедевра
  16. Kidoble
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Buenísimo, innovador, arriesgado, novedoso, original, diferente, etc.. lo tiene todo!
  17. Julioalves
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    A great game with a little repetitive gameplay, with great history and caracters.
  18. MrV_ID
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Ως ένας άλλος Οδυσσέας, ο Sam Bridges αναλαμβάνει το αργόσυρτο ταξίδι γεφύρωσης μίας καταρρέουσας χώρας—είναι όμως η Ιθάκη αυτή που περίμενε; Το "Death Stranding" γίνεται (εσκεμμένα) κατά τόπους κουραστικό, ωστόσο ο προορισμός εξιλεώνει τη διαδρομή.

    As another Odysseus, Sam Bridges embarks on the slow journey of bridging a collapsing country — but is Ithaca what he thought it would be?    Ως ένας άλλος Οδυσσέας, ο Sam Bridges αναλαμβάνει το αργόσυρτο ταξίδι γεφύρωσης μίας καταρρέουσας χώρας—είναι όμως η Ιθάκη αυτή που περίμενε; Το "Death Stranding" γίνεται (εσκεμμένα) κατά τόπους κουραστικό, ωστόσο ο προορισμός εξιλεώνει τη διαδρομή.

    As another Odysseus, Sam Bridges embarks on the slow journey of bridging a collapsing country — but is Ithaca what he thought it would be? "Death Stranding" becomes (deliberately) tedious in places, however, it's the destination that atones the route.    … Expand
  19. Jolly_Jonny
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    More of an experience then a game. The music, the world, characters are all really good and the overall message it sends about connecting as people really hits home at these trying times we live in. It has a story to tell and it does it well. Its not and high octane action game and if you're going into it expecting a metal gear experience, your gonna be disappointed.
  20. Grzegorz1985
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Playing everyday about last two weeks. Great game, not another "cut and copy".
  21. Mahergamer
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    The word different is the best way to summarize this game if you are a veteran gamer and have seen successful video game genres like shooters and basic open world adventure games like the assassins creed games and the farcry games being used again and again until their whole concept became boring for you this might be the game you want to play . 1-Story

    The story is very confusing and    The word different is the best way to summarize this game if you are a veteran gamer and have seen successful video game genres like shooters and basic open world adventure games like the assassins creed games and the farcry games being used again and again until their whole concept became boring for you this might be the game you want to play . 1-Story

    The story is very confusing and it will stay confusing for many many hours most of the big questions won’t be answered until the ending and this game is long the story is about 30 hours so if you don’t like slow story telling , mystery and reading the lore ( messages and interviews inside the game ) you might not like the story but if you like these type of things like exploring the whole concept of the world setting and all the lore behind it the story will be amazing from your point of view . The characters all have a very detailed story and learning about them is very fun .

    2-World/graphics I played this game on a ps4 pro so basically the best device that could run that game at the time of the release and it is a very good looking game.
    It won’t change the future of graphics in games or anything like that but in my opinion it is one of the best looking games in the ps4 generation and the world of the game helps a lot it is a very pretty world to look at all the rivers , mountains , seas etc it has an amazing depiction of nature. The way the snow changes when you walk on it or the rooks that fall from mountain tops made the world feel alive .

    3-Gameplay Here is the thing most people have a problem with 60% of the game is you walking and managing cargo , 20% is driving , 20% is combat/stealth . This is why I said this game is for people who are sick of traditional games and want something different the walking and balancing mechanics with cargo are ok but they aren’t anything absolutely amazing they are just simply ok and seeing that you will spend 60% of the game just walking with goodish mechanics is a big problem because most people play video games for the action and doing things they could never dream of doing in real life but if you want to try a new kind of video games or simply chill after playing rainbow six siege or cod with the boys you might like the concept . The driving is good there are only 2 vehicles a truck and a bike so you don’t have many options and a bigger problem is lack of roads in the game you can build roads to certain locations but it takes a lot of materials and the places roads go to are limited so most of people will view driving in this game as a way to save time rather than something to enjoy as a part of the game . The stealth is very very basic that’s all I could say about it really. There are 2 types of combat melee combat which is also very basic you can only use your fists and 2 other things ( you can’t even call them weapons ) to hit enemies . Ranged combat is good you have options from a pistol to a rocket launcher and everything in between like an assault rifle , shotgun, different types of grenades and a grenade launcher . There are also different types of ammo that you can use based upon the kind of enemy you are fighting. Generally I really liked the combat it’s nothing revolutionary but it’s good .    … Expand
  22. GoatSimp69
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    A beautiful game.

    Magnificent scenery, delicate feelings, lovely music.

    It's the journey ,not the destination ,that matters.
  23. Bloodshoks
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Goog game with very interesting history. And beautiful world. And with beautiful actors play.
  24. vernoneden
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Brilliant story and revelations
    Gameplay is .... Different.... Not bad just different
  25. Inac10
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    E um jogo para quem gosta de sair andando e entregando encomendas, e um jogo tecnicamente primoroso, você vai ficando cada veis melhor em entregar criando maneiras de fazer isso cada veis mas rápido.
  26. Ledikari
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    It's not a perfect due to the long tutorial and cut scenes (yes the whole chapter 2 feels like a tutorial and there are cut scenes you need to skip over and over again). It might be a walking / fetch quest to others but you can only understand the game when you reach chapter 3. Great game and the gameplay loop is addictive
  27. Lastmandancing
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    Bought it in 2020 and here's my review. This is a great AAA game (much better than other games in 2020). It has all the ingredients for a solid AAA project, such as stunning graphics, tons of high quality cinematic scenes, interesting mechanics, great soundtracks, and more. The story is a bit complex and not suitable for every audience, but the way it is told is amazing! Combat andBought it in 2020 and here's my review. This is a great AAA game (much better than other games in 2020). It has all the ingredients for a solid AAA project, such as stunning graphics, tons of high quality cinematic scenes, interesting mechanics, great soundtracks, and more. The story is a bit complex and not suitable for every audience, but the way it is told is amazing! Combat and transport mechanics are fine. There would be more such games. Thank you.… Expand
  28. clairealcee77
    May 6, 2021
    9
    in terms of gameplay and overall experience it's not very interesting, but it has such a deep story and beautiful world design.
  29. Danc439
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Kojima shows in this game all his passion for the video game and what it represents, transcending the simple concept of entertainment, creating a story not only interesting, but with deep and interesting characters. The weaknesses of the game come out especially in the shooting phases and in the more advanced parts of the game where the gampley tends to be heavy and repetitive.
  30. Buranbai
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    I loved the game, high quality since day one. The gameplay is slow but I prefer it that way. The game provided me with experience which I didn't get at any other game so far. The closest might Zelda Breath of Wild, but collaborative pathfinding was unique for me. i wish there would be options to skip some annoying repetitive scenes. UI is sometimes hard to read. The story ended up in aI loved the game, high quality since day one. The gameplay is slow but I prefer it that way. The game provided me with experience which I didn't get at any other game so far. The closest might Zelda Breath of Wild, but collaborative pathfinding was unique for me. i wish there would be options to skip some annoying repetitive scenes. UI is sometimes hard to read. The story ended up in a disappointing way.… Expand
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Metascore
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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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