Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. ZShadow25
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Eu adoro Walksimulator e to me divertindo bastante com esse jogo, a historia, as musicas e o fato de vc ter que sempre pensar como facilitar o caminho onde vc passa e com ajuda de outros jogadores são os pontos altos do jogo, eu gostei bastante!
  2. Pipe_9696
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Es innegable que kojima como director te mantiene en una constante duda sobre qué pasara despues... es un genio..
  3. Paitaonline
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    O jogo é excelente! fico feliz que kojima saiu da caixinha para trazer algo diferente, sim um jogo inovador, com mecânicas diferentes e uma história sensacional, infelizmente a geração nutella esta aí de mimimi... chora na cama =.
  4. WelDomBR
    Nov 11, 2019
    2
    Quesitos técnicos do jogo realmente impressionam, mas, falta ação no jogo, vários trechos são monótonos e desinteressantes.
  5. Lewiskarasu
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Finally something different, creative and addicting to play. A true masterpiece.
  6. Deathflamingo
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have played this generation. Yes, it starts slow and has plenty of cut scenes. If you play it through it will win you over. If you are on the fence about it. Rent it and give it a shot.
  7. RCD313
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Jogo superou as minhas expectativas, introduz um sistema de interação social complexo onde é possível ajudar outros jogadores na jornada, até agora joguei mais de 20 horas e não encontrei nenhum bug, e o que mais se destaca é a narrativa excelente. Sei que é um jogo que não é para todos, mas ele é definitivamente para mim.
  8. RickyCombat
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    I haven't finished the game yet, but it definitely doesn't deserve the hate it's getting. The story is interesting, and I'm excited to find out how it ends. Don't waste your time watching play throughs of the game. I don't think that does it justice.

    Calling it a "walking simulator" is kind of a low blow to be honest. I haven't completed a single delivery without something happening,    I haven't finished the game yet, but it definitely doesn't deserve the hate it's getting. The story is interesting, and I'm excited to find out how it ends. Don't waste your time watching play throughs of the game. I don't think that does it justice.

    Calling it a "walking simulator" is kind of a low blow to be honest. I haven't completed a single delivery without something happening, like getting chased by MULES or having BT's show up. It's rarely ever a simple A to B uninterrupted delivery, so theres a level of tension with each trip. After a while, you would actually appreciate a simple delivery. Most of the time you have a new gadget or upgrade to try out, so theres usually a new spin on the delivery process (i.e it doesn't feel very repetitive). The BT's are really scary, and I start getting nervous every time it starts to rain. Theres a real consequence to getting caught by the BT's, so theres a huge sense of relief when you make it to your destination, or the safety of your private room. Keep in mind when looking at the delivery list that the story missions have a thin line of gold going through them. You could get bogged down doing every side mission delivery if you don't notice this.

    The online aspects of the game are brilliant as well. It's cool knowing that the ladder you left behind, or the bridge you built is being used and appreciated by hundreds of players. I didn't think I would be as into it as I am. I'm hoping down the line that the player base completely rebuilds the world. I think that would be pretty unique. Full disclosure; I love the Metal Gear series, for what its worth!    … Expand
  9. JackTheRipperDK
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    a game that cannot be qualified without having played it before.
    A true work of art.
    Since his departure was announced, people had no idea what it was because nothing was shown about the game only cinematics that for the most part made no sense. given its current output everything and every one of what was seen in the cinematics appears in the game giving meaning to this. After playing the    a game that cannot be qualified without having played it before.
    A true work of art.
    Since his departure was announced, people had no idea what it was because nothing was shown about the game only cinematics that for the most part made no sense.
    given its current output everything and every one of what was seen in the cinematics appears in the game giving meaning to this.
    After playing the game, it fulfills what was promised, creating a new genre of video game: it is not an action, it is not a shooter, it cannot be explained since they would all be.
    A great story, great soundtrack, and great playability.
    10/10
    It's a shame that he's being a victim of review bombing

    Nor can we expect casual players like those who spend in fornite or fifa to understand the game and like it.
    if you are from the old school play it is a great game 10/10    … Expand
  10. William92
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Best game ever. You have to play to the end. Kojima is amazing. Nota 10.
  11. MacheteDontText
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    Dont expect the story to make sense at any point. Starts off great, very well presented, hooks you into the game, bearing with the unique but shallow gameplay, just to let you down at the end. I expected something smart and entertaining and I was fed utter **** posing as art instead...
  12. MaximumD
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    I've barely scratched the surface here, maybe like 10 hours in. The only thing I can say is that if liked these games:

    Ico Shadow of the Colossus Journey Alien isolation RDR2 then you will most likely enjoy this game. The reason I've mentioned those games is that they have 1 major element in common. It's takes hours to get through a lengthy intro and then the games really take    I've barely scratched the surface here, maybe like 10 hours in. The only thing I can say is that if liked these games:

    Ico
    Shadow of the Colossus
    Journey
    Alien isolation
    RDR2

    then you will most likely enjoy this game. The reason I've mentioned those games is that they have 1 major element in common. It's takes hours to get through a lengthy intro and then the games really take off. You have to have some patience and also you will not shoot a hundred enemies in the first level like COD. This game is very slow paced but also very thoughtful and you will not begin to see this until many hours in. At least like halfway through episode 2. Give at least that much time, like 10 hours.

    If you like a game you need to sink your time into in order the get the most out of it, then Death Stranding will not disappoint. The graphics and immersiveness of the environments will suck you in. The draw distance on consoles is incredible, even beating out RDR2 in fidelity. If you have a pro and an HDR TV your in for a real treat.

    The gameplay is slow paced except for times where enemies show up and you need to improvise. So far that has been my favorite moment in the game as I had to run and scramble up some precarious cliffs, deviating harshly from very well though out route. After I lost the baddies I luckily had made two ropes previously and was able to rappel down to safety. Like Alien Isolation, improvisation and quick thinking payed off.

    That's not to say the game is without problems. The inventory system and delivery terminals are a hot mess of confusing menus and information. I'm sure it's all useful in some way, but i'm not there yet. Also, the story is typical Kojima with a lot of exposition. It can get annoying sometimes when you keep getting calls on the radio from the supporting characters non-stop while your just trying to take in the game and play. So for me, these things detract from the game, hence a 9 score.

    So just want to touch on one more thing. I read through the negative reviews and see that most people probably did not even play the game or maybe played a few hours after release on Friday. Metacritic should really get a handle on this crap. If the game is not for everybody that's fine, but these ridiculous zero scores with no substance need to go. If you give the game a low score and provide some reasons for this, that's fine. But reading many of those reviews just made me realize that I should get the game, because just like the games I mentioned above, this game is not part of the same rehashed norm that AAA games have become.

    The new COD gets rave reviews, and yet it's just the same game as the original that came out like 12 years ago. And some people just want more of the same which is cool too. I'll spend my time playing Death Stranding, something new and interesting.    … Expand
  13. klu0926
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    One of the most innovative art work ever done, ever.

    For some no killing in 2019 is not a video game, and if you don't like the style of the game its a 0/10. In this case we can rate Civilization 0/10 for no action shooting, and rate God of War for no romance option. Go to see John Wick and give a 0/10 for no ghost in the movie, and saying God Father sucks because it has no amazing CG    One of the most innovative art work ever done, ever.

    For some no killing in 2019 is not a video game, and if you don't like the style of the game its a 0/10. In this case we can rate Civilization 0/10 for no action shooting, and rate God of War for no romance option. Go to see John Wick and give a 0/10 for no ghost in the movie, and saying God Father sucks because it has no amazing CG fight scene. Rate something base what it is suppose to do, don't rate is like every game needs to be like CoD. For those who enjoy the game, we going to have a great time.    … Expand
  14. Rodder04
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Thank you master Kojima!
    One of the best game ever!
    This is really new game experience
    from Russia with love
  15. vamrathen
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito. Famoso jogo ame ou odeie. História linda e cativante além de gráficos maravilhosos. A ação fica em segundo plano para um jogo que te desafia a todo instante em cenários devastados e desafiador.
  16. DylanNowak
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a lot to process. On top of a strange story in a world never dreamed up before and a gameplay style that looks extremely off putting, Death Stranding takes it even further by creating a new game genre and with its endless layers of mechanics. However, when you spend enough time with the game and peel back its many layers, you can see just how fantastically andDeath Stranding is a lot to process. On top of a strange story in a world never dreamed up before and a gameplay style that looks extremely off putting, Death Stranding takes it even further by creating a new game genre and with its endless layers of mechanics. However, when you spend enough time with the game and peel back its many layers, you can see just how fantastically and beautifully designed this game is. I have so many stories about how I've painstakingly planned out a route and got the perfect equipment to use, only for it to go south and ruin my delivery rating in hilarious ways. But I also have stories about how I overcame the violent landscape using my knowledge of the games systems to my advantage. And this is not even mentioning the fascinating story with the best acting I've ever seen in a video game, or the jaw dropping art design/graphics. Everything serves a purpose in this game and I am so happy it exists let alone being probably the best game I've played in the past ten years.… Expand
  17. TOFU_BNG
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a monumental undertaking that is a among the best experiences in recent years. I may be biased as Hideo Kojima is my personal icon that I strive to be like everyday but... for a first time project away from Konami he knocked it out of the ballpark.
    This game not only helped me with facing some emotional issues i've been having over the past few months and Norman Reedus    Death Stranding is a monumental undertaking that is a among the best experiences in recent years. I may be biased as Hideo Kojima is my personal icon that I strive to be like everyday but... for a first time project away from Konami he knocked it out of the ballpark.
    This game not only helped me with facing some emotional issues i've been having over the past few months and Norman Reedus as Sam to me is a personification of my mind state, granted Sam and all his other allies and adversaries are equally as interesting, Margaret Qualley as Mama delivers a performance that is the best of her career so far and Troy Baker as Higgs proves he can create compelling villains as well as heroes like Joel and Booker.
    The gameplay is extremely repetitive however this adds to the theme of isolation and rebuilding as Sam is for 99% of the game by himself only being supported by the Bridges team over the Codec (Nice Metal Gear reference) and the countless preppers the player will encounter throughout the game but the boring gameplay evolves into an addiction by Chapter 4 as the player is given countless ways of delivering cargo and packages with Premium Deliveries adding some satisfying to complete gameplay modifiers, the whole delivery aspect of the game remains the same but further progress into the story opens up more opportunities like using ATV's to carry masses of Cargo and also traverse Rivers and Lakes like a small boat and Non Lethal weapons like Stun Assault Rifles and Slingshots (Bola Gun) to peacefully knockout every MULE or Terrorist between Sam and his destination/destinations.
    Whilst I may think this game is perfect there are two things holding it back one minor and one major, the minor one being difficulty or lack there of. In my 90 Hours with the game (My copy arrived early) I never died once and that was on Hard Mode simply put the only difficult aspect of the game is inventory and cargo management but even so Kojima can make experiences that are challenging.... maybe not to the extent of European Extreme in Metal Gear Solid but something somewhat challenging would be appreciated and as it stands right now the game is a breeze even on Hard which to me is kinda a joke considering the themes and messages in the game.
    Finally the point that everyone reiterates and that is subjectivity. If you as a reader are the kind of guy or gal to play Fortnite and Yearly Releases then this is definitely not the experience for you it has so much quiet and slow moments that you might be burned out after the first 2 hours if this isn't your kind of experience. But if you are a Metal Gear or Kojima fan then this is a no brainer supporting the legend behind those innovative experiences. And please please please do not spend money on this game if you are on the fence and have friends or acquaintances who are telling you not to play it then follow their advice or wait for a sale.
    Overall Death Stranding is an experience like no other that encapsulates the best the industry has to offer and then some.    … Expand
  18. yameli
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Juegazo de los que te hacen hablarlo y tenerlo presente años.Graficos sonido mecánica jugabilidad historia.Todo es obra maestra.Goty 2019
  19. vjvirus
    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
  20. SirGalahad
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    The game prioritises Mundane things over the Substance 90% is Traversing the Landscape which is actually really boring
    10% actual gameplay with clunky Combat and unresponsive shooting
  21. PieWagon
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Absolutely one of the best games I’ve ever played. It’s So hilarious people (probably Xbox fans) came on metacritic to review bomb it. The ridiculous way that metacritic uses “weighted reviews” means that no game is going to get a fair review as long as there’s money’s involved.
  22. quelvinvb
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Jogo fraco, simulador de correios. Fanboys piram com joguinho lixo do Kojima kkk
  23. Benitoit
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Very relaxing and kind game, many new mechanics are shown. The music delivers. It is very interesting to observe how the game world changes by the players themselves. And Yes, BB's cute!
  24. Bravo1c
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    First off i understand why some people may not like this game but if you did your research and had a realistic expectation of what this game is, you wouldn't be disappointed.

    That being said i will say this may go down as the best game i have ever played. It slow, methodical and extremely well written. You should take this game at face at face value. Each area represents a deeper issue    First off i understand why some people may not like this game but if you did your research and had a realistic expectation of what this game is, you wouldn't be disappointed.

    That being said i will say this may go down as the best game i have ever played. It slow, methodical and extremely well written. You should take this game at face at face value. Each area represents a deeper issue in today's society. The mechanics are challenging and complex as well as being easy to understand but hard to master. If you are looking for something to challenge your skills as a gamer try this. If you are looking for a game like watchdogs or GTA move on. This isn't for you. There are going to be plenty of bitter and angry people who wanted a new MGS but that was never going to happen.    … Expand
  25. Cryotank44
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    10 hours so far into the game, and I have to say that Death Stranding is wonderful example of news ideas for gaming brilliantly executed.
  26. Rnlmeat0666
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    As a game, it is boring, repetitive, monotonous, but unique. Overall this could of been just an animated movie/show but they try to make a game out of it. The story is great but as a VIDEO GAME, i can't stand it. I rather have it been a spiritual successor to Metal Gear but this new IP is not it.
  27. Umenzi
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It's a pity that this game is affected by "review bombing":a lot of people giving 0-3 marks for this game, and they haven't played the game! It's different, yes, original, yes. It has an amazing soundtrack and graphics, one if the best scripts, and, incredible, it's enjoyable. You won't get bored, I promise, but it's not a game for everyone. It's not fortnite, Minecraft, FIFA or Call ofIt's a pity that this game is affected by "review bombing":a lot of people giving 0-3 marks for this game, and they haven't played the game! It's different, yes, original, yes. It has an amazing soundtrack and graphics, one if the best scripts, and, incredible, it's enjoyable. You won't get bored, I promise, but it's not a game for everyone. It's not fortnite, Minecraft, FIFA or Call of Duty. It's a completely new original (and amazing) game. I recommended it.… Expand
  28. Chef_sephy
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    What to say, it's a beautiful game ,not a common game and not for everyone. I think not a masterpiece ,but if you want a good storytelling and some relaxed gameplay is something you should play . The Soundtrack is absolutely amazing.
  29. Edstark115
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The beauty of the game is that,it isn’t a game for everyone,but yet,everyone can relate to something there. 15Hours in,and it’s not just a “walking simulator” as a lot of people are saying. I mean,the MULE encounters,the BTs,every new area with a new cargo or people to help... The constant tension and intriguing story! Man,this is an experience! New gameplay,great acting,truly a breath ofThe beauty of the game is that,it isn’t a game for everyone,but yet,everyone can relate to something there. 15Hours in,and it’s not just a “walking simulator” as a lot of people are saying. I mean,the MULE encounters,the BTs,every new area with a new cargo or people to help... The constant tension and intriguing story! Man,this is an experience! New gameplay,great acting,truly a breath of fresh air! Loving it!… Expand
  30. martinogp
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    SInce the first moment i played this game, it described itself as a game to make connections with other people, and that´s what i have been doing all the time. The game is not only about going from point a to point b, it is about developing a connection between players.
    It gives you the mechanic of constructing mail boxes, towers, generators,etc, to help other players in the game, it even    SInce the first moment i played this game, it described itself as a game to make connections with other people, and that´s what i have been doing all the time. The game is not only about going from point a to point b, it is about developing a connection between players.
    It gives you the mechanic of constructing mail boxes, towers, generators,etc, to help other players in the game, it even let you and the community build roads to help travel the map faster. it is not a game for everyone but it´s clearly not a 0. If you like the feel of helping others and building a community this is your game. Games like this have to be supported if we don´t want a world of 90% call of duty and fifa.    … Expand
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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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