Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  1. Yarob01
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Not for everyone, and definitely not for fortnite generation. It's something never seen before . For me , one of the best games ever .
  2. Vendetta05
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece! I´ve not seen such a creative storytelling in a long time. Yes the gameplay may be slow but that´s exactly the point. You are supposed to feel lonely and helpless sometimes so you actually can appreciate any sign of an other player. I can´t understand all the negative reviews at all. I guess they expected a metal gear type of game. Kojima triesThis game is an absolute masterpiece! I´ve not seen such a creative storytelling in a long time. Yes the gameplay may be slow but that´s exactly the point. You are supposed to feel lonely and helpless sometimes so you actually can appreciate any sign of an other player. I can´t understand all the negative reviews at all. I guess they expected a metal gear type of game. Kojima tries something new here and not many game developers are brave enough to try. It is definitely a game you haven´t seen before.

    If you are looking for an action filled game and have no patience for a slow type of storytelling this game may not be for you. But people who have patience and the need for exploring creative worlds will find a true gem of this generation.    … Expand
  3. Alex_yak
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is intertwined with the film. When you watch a cut scene, sometimes you get inspired by the speech of the heroes. The game in my opinion turned out to be ideal
  4. Uptheparty
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Woohoo not just another ShooterLooter! Not another Sports Game
    Not another first person War Game
    Not just another Game filled with MicroTransactions

    It’s a Video Game Movie
  5. OrcunGurbuz
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is unique. Its story is just wonderfull. You fell like you are not just playing a game but also you re the main actor of a well designed movie. I ve never felt that so far. At the last 2 years game industry is blocked with repetetive game construction. This game has a totally new idea !… Expand
  6. Oscarigan
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Kojima Productions ha creado un verdadero juego diferente para los tiempos que corren.
    Los gráficos del juego son de los más altos vistos en la plataforma de PS4.
    La banda sonora en mi opinión es la mejor de todos los juegos que he jugado hasta el día de hoy. La jugabilidad del juego no es realmente una maravilla, pero cabe destacar que la sensación de gratificación al ayudar a la gente y    Kojima Productions ha creado un verdadero juego diferente para los tiempos que corren.
    Los gráficos del juego son de los más altos vistos en la plataforma de PS4.
    La banda sonora en mi opinión es la mejor de todos los juegos que he jugado hasta el día de hoy.
    La jugabilidad del juego no es realmente una maravilla, pero cabe destacar que la sensación de gratificación al ayudar a la gente y en el modo que estamos conectados es algo diferente que no he sentido en ningún otro videojuego.
    El enlace con la historia con las misiones que se realizan tienen una correlación excelente.
    Considero que la excelencia no existe en ningún arte por eso mi puntuación es un 9/10.    … Expand
  7. Pixel_D
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    It’s art and more then a Game. Don’t expect action, exspect entertainment and silence
  8. D3m0n92
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Grafica delle ambientazioni impensabile su PS4 (stesso effetto di quando ho giocato a Red dead redemption 2), storia e narrazione a livelli altissimi. Gameplay profondamente diverso dal "solito" ma capace di lasciarti sensazioni uniche. Ogni consegna è soddisfazione e sacrificio. Unica pecca, le animazioni a volte singhiozzano un po' e altre sono troppo veloci. L'online asincrono èGrafica delle ambientazioni impensabile su PS4 (stesso effetto di quando ho giocato a Red dead redemption 2), storia e narrazione a livelli altissimi. Gameplay profondamente diverso dal "solito" ma capace di lasciarti sensazioni uniche. Ogni consegna è soddisfazione e sacrificio. Unica pecca, le animazioni a volte singhiozzano un po' e altre sono troppo veloci. L'online asincrono è qualcosa di profondo e allo stesso tempo indispensabile, non è raro salvare una consegna grazie all'aiuto di altri corrieri. TITOLO FENOMENALE!… Expand
  9. JDANYR12
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Es un juego bien hecho falla en algunas cosas pero ningún juego va a ser perfecto si que el tema de caminar es un poco tedioso pero hombre es un "nuevo genero" no se si se pueda llamar asi pero lo que a prometido lo a cumplifo y lo a hecho bien otra cosa que en la historia si que al principio no entiendes nada pero luego es como un bum y nada mas que decir
  10. RogerDodgers
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    O jogo é realmente ÚNICO, te entrega várias emoções diferentes, porém o foco dele que seria entregar variados suprimentos não me agrada muito, não que seja ruim, mas se fosse um jogo de sobrevivência (e somente isso) eu gostaria mais.
  11. GamerWorld
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a new game. a new genre. Story is the best thing in this game. in the world of Death Stranding you are alone and you will feeling it. its a Scary world. Death Stranding is a Unique game! and its special. but there is a problem. its not for everyone. you cant say its a masterpiece or a garbage. you should experience Death Stranding to see what is it
  12. marcelobonatto
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game?    If you are a FPS player or MMO* player, you don't like this game. But if you like Stealth games and games with many collectibles, this game is for you. Marketing called a general audience, but this game is oriented to a restrict audience range.

    Yes, it's a monotonous game. Yes, somebody will understand the game and the story. But the monotony is part of game. Is it only a delivery game? No, it's more complicated to explain.

    In this game you're a deliverer that get a deliver to make from A point to B point. But in your path have many enemy types and you can kill (if is a human enemy, it's a mistake) or make stealth. Some chapters have a high level action and break the game progress. The story is good, but is confused and it will be reveled in the game end.

    Death Stranding is a great game. It's a different game, a creative game that we didn't see in years, escaping from the generic sequence: Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, Far Cry, Halo, Forza, Need For Speed, also GTA's clones and many shooter battle royalle clones.    … Expand
  13. NfOrS
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    What else to say, decent game, that shows best in you, properly balanced gameplay if you know what to expect and ready to spend 15-20 hours getting inside Kojima head. But beileve me, this game woth every minute you sprnd in it
  14. vjvirus51
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo simplismente fantástico... Mecanicas bem feitas... gráficos lindos... e uma Lore incrivelmente bem construída... história envolvente... Um jogo desafiador... tenso... reflexivo... Apesar de ter jogado 25 horas o jogo não tem se mostrado repetitivo, pois conforme evolui (aquisição de equipamentos) novas maneiras de realizar as entregas diversificam a experiencia... e a interação com outros jogadores traz grata satisfação... Brilhante trabalho de Kojima... É sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos da geração...!!!… Expand
  15. hwelltor
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    10 hours into the game and I'm very pleased. Got exactly what I expected: Something new, that I can really enjoy and its story totally confuses me! Love it!
  16. LowTech
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    This is not a 10 in 10 game. But it's not bad, not at all.

    The story, well, it's strange, but quite good in a way that locks you to it. Although it would be better if we could understand somethings, and we don't. And that, in a way, makes me question, what's the point? ( the Hideo Kojima says that he doesn't understand the story) The graphics are probably the best you can find in a    This is not a 10 in 10 game. But it's not bad, not at all.

    The story, well, it's strange, but quite good in a way that locks you to it. Although it would be better if we could understand somethings, and we don't. And that, in a way, makes me question, what's the point? ( the Hideo Kojima says that he doesn't understand the story)
    The graphics are probably the best you can find in a Playstation right now.
    The playability is quite good, I must say, but some times, especially when you get into rough terrain, it can be a little frustrating.

    Games are suppose to be experiences that get you out of your world and get you somewhere, making you lose perception of time. And this game is a new experience, and it will get you to lose track of time.
    But not all ways. Sometimes it comes to a point that you just walked for so long, doing the same things, over and over, that it gets boring. So boring that in fact, you'll pop out the cd and will continue to play that game that you never finished because you didn't have the patience to..

    Once again, it is a good game, but it's not for everyone. Because, when it's not boring, it's brilliant.
    But oh god, it can be very, very boring.    … Expand
  17. Spencercr7
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Es una obra maestra increible todo es bueno de accion la historia principal graficos excelente de lo que mejor que e visto de mis mejores juegos que e jugado en mi vida junto con god of war 4
  18. SamDiniz7
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    It was a great surprise. Excelent game!! Inovation and gameplay were for me a big and incredible journey!!
  19. arontrez03
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Addicted to it, I dont know why. The progression of the character and the story is great
  20. IveGotNoStyle
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful experience, technically awesome, incredible acting, innovative and brave gameplay. 10 for me.
  21. Pavo12345678910
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just finished the game and to be honest at the beginning it felt really boring and not very interesting but as the story went along it was very interesting and its safe to say that this game has one of the most confuzing and at the same time amazing story telling. the combat for me was phenomenal the fight with mules shows that you are not a fighter just a delivery guy and that is why you can only do a 3 hit combo. people that are hating about that please have paitence you have so much to see and expirence the fights with higgs especially even the long walking and delivering cargo for me was very epic because of how detiled this game is and how the backaround of the player looks amazing just every aspect of the game seems like its on some another level. The game itself is not for everyone but the gamers that adore kojima and have a little paitence will be hipnotised by this amazing journey and have the best moments in their gaming world. Game worths every penny and it will be a best ps4 game for a long time.… Expand
  22. Komsomolsky
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра от Кодзимы-гения. Неожиданно затягивает, геймплей уровня дальнобойщикивангеры. Выполняем заказики, смотрим крутые кинчики, потом снова выполняем заказики. Сам процесс переноски коробочек сделан великолепно. Игра сама генерирует кучу интересных моментов, отсупился на камне, упал в речку течение унесло в зону тварей, пока несло коробки смыло в неизвестном направлении. ВообщеОтличная игра от Кодзимы-гения. Неожиданно затягивает, геймплей уровня дальнобойщикивангеры. Выполняем заказики, смотрим крутые кинчики, потом снова выполняем заказики. Сам процесс переноски коробочек сделан великолепно. Игра сама генерирует кучу интересных моментов, отсупился на камне, упал в речку течение унесло в зону тварей, пока несло коробки смыло в неизвестном направлении. Вообще это наверное первая игра в таком жанре с бюджетом ААА тайтла. Но я прекрасно понимаю тех кто ставит 0, это не РПГ, это не сюжетный экшн от третьего лица, и не шутан, и те кто привыкли что все современные крупные игры выглядят так - очевидно не осилят больше четырех часов такого необычного геймплея. Вобщем получилось ровно то что ждали, очень необычная и противоречивая игра которая одним кажется шедевром, а другим провалом. Время конечно всех в итоге рассудит. Моё мнение - игра года 2019, просто за то давно забытое чувство, когда сидишь на работе и ждешь когда уже наконец можно будет вернуться к своим коробочкам и неспешым прогулкам по миру Death Stranding.… Expand
  23. BB-28
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Generation defining game.

    This is one of the best games of this console generations. After finishing the game I just sat there for 20 Minutes and reflected on what an amazing game I've just had the privilege to experience. It's thought provoking. emotional, challenging and rewarding. What a unique experience, there is really nothing like it. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just    Generation defining game.

    This is one of the best games of this console generations. After finishing the game I just sat there for 20 Minutes and reflected on what an amazing game I've just had the privilege to experience. It's thought provoking. emotional, challenging and rewarding. What a unique experience, there is really nothing like it. I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say this: If you are afraid that you won't like this game because of the smear campaign against it, consider that you might be missing out on one of the most important games ever created. I know it sounds hyperbolic and maybe it is, but right now it feels that way to me.    … Expand
  24. abidinkaya
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is great on its own way. I can’t stop playing. Those who love single player games should check it out.
  25. keanu232
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    El videojuego cumple con las expectativas a nivel técnico de la consola de Sony. Una historia atrapante, unos gráficos a la altura y una banda sonora sublime.
    Como todo videojuego de Kojima abunda las referencias cinematográficas ya sea en las cinemáticas o narrativa. Es algo que nunca cambiará ni mucho menos desaparecerá en sus producciones. Esto define a los fans del asiático y debe ser    El videojuego cumple con las expectativas a nivel técnico de la consola de Sony. Una historia atrapante, unos gráficos a la altura y una banda sonora sublime.
    Como todo videojuego de Kojima abunda las referencias cinematográficas ya sea en las cinemáticas o narrativa. Es algo que nunca cambiará ni mucho menos desaparecerá en sus producciones. Esto define a los fans del asiático y debe ser una advertencia para sus detractores y nuevos usuarios. Si bien es cierto la jugabilidad es base importante de un videojuego tambien se debe considerar la subjetividad de la misma. Death Stranding trata de tener una jugabilidad propia y diferente, algo aue no se a visto fe manera integra hasta la fecha por ende es normal que no sea del agrado de todos; pero esto no debe verse como un defecto sino como el remarco de lo que la jugabilidad es, un factor meramente subjetivo. El sentimiento de soledad en el mapa, el grado de avance y progresión, el utilizar los elementos a disposicion para mejorar tus viajes, el apoyo de la comunidad, enfrentamiento no solo con enemigos sino considerar al mapa. Con una vida y desafio propio obliga a que sea el usuario tenga su misma y propia experiencia. Videojuego realmente recomendado.    … Expand
  26. diodaosound
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    A journey that will allow you to fully immerse yourself. The game asks you to be collected and self-confident, asks you not to give up, try again and again. It’s a magical feeling when you stand at the foot of a mountain peak and say to yourself “no, this is not real,” and then you take a step, another step, and another step. And so on until you convince yourself otherwise.
    I don’t know    A journey that will allow you to fully immerse yourself. The game asks you to be collected and self-confident, asks you not to give up, try again and again. It’s a magical feeling when you stand at the foot of a mountain peak and say to yourself “no, this is not real,” and then you take a step, another step, and another step. And so on until you convince yourself otherwise.
    I don’t know how at low difficulty levels, but I know that a high level will give real experience. And sharing and using common achievements is one of the best inventions that are in this game.
    I'm enjoying.
    Masterpiece    … Expand
  27. Trolzor
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    Between the music, atmosphere, graphics and gameplay this game creates the perfect environment to get lost into. Highly recommend.
  28. saboteneko
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also    An innovative and creative work.
    Death Stranding excels at being a rich, atmospheric and immersive experience. The world setting and building is dark yet beautiful. The scope is massive, being able to literally traverse to anywhere you can see. The story is wonderful and fascinating and delves deeply into many mysteries and questions about the origin of the death stranding itself and also hints at being involved with real life historical happenings. The characters are impactful and each fleshed out with their own stories that bring them together via a commonality of loss and hope.

    Some issues to note are the lack of variety in gameplay and also a lack of intractable characters and NPCs. However, these things don't detract too much from the game itself and can be overlooked depending on your enjoyment of the rest of the game.

    If this is anything to go by, I am looking forward to Hideo Kojima's next work in the future as a free man from liberated creatively from the shackles of his former employer and clearly, his free creativity is boundless and full of potential.    … Expand
  29. Aladim3000
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    To enjoy this game, you have to get inside the character, feel the emotion and the life in that environment, relax and vibrate with your soundtrack, and let your humanity guide you.
    Come on, embrace the cause. Help those people, only you can do that.
  30. CPD98
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    El mejor juego de 2019. Es mucho más adictivo de lo que puede parecer en sus primeras horas de juego. Visualmente espectacular y con un sistema de juego que no se parece a ningún otro. La trama y los personajes son puro Kojima. Un soplo de aire fresco al género de los mundos abiertos.

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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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