Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. fellgo
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    If you are into weird mixtures of genres of games and unique experiences, Death Stranding is certain to be a treat for you.
  2. Noer97
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    As expected from kojima.
    Fascinating story, Very creative, super interesting game!
    BB is definitely the most adorable/precious baby in the entire universe!!
    Loved Norman's character(sam).
  3. BIGB0SS0_O
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    أتمنى أفيد أخواني العرب :
    اذا كنت تظن أن اللعبة توصيل بكجات فانت على حق ، هي فعلاً لعبة توصيل بكجات و لا أخفيك أن في أول 10 ساعات راح يجيك ملل غير طبيعي و تندم أنك أشتريت اللعبة لكن أعطيها فرصة وراح تستمتع و تشوف نفسك تلعب بدون توقف.    أتمنى أفيد أخواني العرب :
    اذا كنت تظن أن اللعبة توصيل بكجات فانت على حق ، هي فعلاً لعبة توصيل بكجات و لا أخفيك أن في أول 10 ساعات راح يجيك ملل غير طبيعي و تندم أنك أشتريت اللعبة لكن أعطيها فرصة وراح تستمتع و تشوف نفسك تلعب بدون توقف.
  4. And717
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I see a lot of heater that has not played scoring badly just because of envy.
    This game is Epic !! Great! Wonderful!
    It will make you laugh, cry, empathize ...
    The music is exquisite.
    And history will not leave anyone indifferent.
    A game of 10.
  5. DavianQ
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Firstly, this game is NOT for everyone. If your game collection is a blur of FIFA, COD etc then you should probably give this one a miss. This game require an attention span longer than the average deathmatch duration. Comments like "walking simulator" come from people who never bothered to get beyond the introduction and discover 'other' modes of transport, for example.

    For those who    Firstly, this game is NOT for everyone. If your game collection is a blur of FIFA, COD etc then you should probably give this one a miss. This game require an attention span longer than the average deathmatch duration. Comments like "walking simulator" come from people who never bothered to get beyond the introduction and discover 'other' modes of transport, for example.

    For those who appreciate a narrative adventure that rewards persistence, logic and ingenuity - this could be right up your street. It's a vast, hauntingly beautiful game with an immersive story and unique game mechanics that will appeal to the fastidious poet in anyone who can wade through the swamp of XBox-scented zero score review bombing, citing 'pretension' as a substituted word for 'Not a rehash of every Action/FPS trope in the book' or simply 'Not available on XBox' as so often is the case.

    This is a game for relaxing into, enjoying a narrative experience and problem-solving your way across a vast landscape. Find yourself at a cliff-edge by mistake? good thing you brought those ropes to rappel down. See a good shortcut? use your kit to fashion a route and leave it there for other players to benefit.

    It is a leap outside the norm, and the backlash towards it just a symptom of the dull-eyed conformity that keeps EA and Treyarch is business. Make your own mind up.

    Personally, I love it.    … Expand
  6. GODonyaONFiRE
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Mne pofig chto vy tam govorite, no igra genialna. kotoraya operedila vremya. Suzhet, geimplay top. Hotb eta igra i proigrala GUNS OF BULLSНIT v tope "Luchshie igry 2019" na kanale itpedia, eta legendarnaya igra.
  7. Rus24
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    В игре можно высрать гранату и зассать всё вокруг грибами. Кодзима гений!
  8. Anastasyah
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    The best game I had played since the Witcher 3. The true masterpiece was written by a genius (lol but true). For first you understand nothing, but then you get more involved and this world seems to you so real... I really love this game, playing on 5 chapter and even don't know how it will end. And I don't want to see the end...
  9. carreracarrera
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Le pongo un 10 al juego para contrarrestar el hate.... por que ya veo que esta porqueria de metacritic no es capaz de hacer nada para solucionar este problema.... Para calificar un juego solo deberia hacerse con un codigo unico que venga en el juego que compras y tres dias despues te avisan que ya puedes calificar el juego . Asi tendrias suficiente tiempo para probarlo. O tambien ya deLe pongo un 10 al juego para contrarrestar el hate.... por que ya veo que esta porqueria de metacritic no es capaz de hacer nada para solucionar este problema.... Para calificar un juego solo deberia hacerse con un codigo unico que venga en el juego que compras y tres dias despues te avisan que ya puedes calificar el juego . Asi tendrias suficiente tiempo para probarlo. O tambien ya de entrada en todo juego deberia venir una opcion llamada ranking que puedas abrir y calificar cada apartado del juego y solo lo haria quien tenga el juego. Ademas al calificarlos asi todas esas calificaciones irian a una pagina madre que guarde tanto calificaciones de switch, one y ps4… Expand
  10. gbergur
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    I have been playing Death Stranding for more than a month now, finished it and started a new game and it has given me a lot of gaming-satisfaction. As many have pointed out, the game can not possibly be for everyone but for those that like organizing Zip-Lines for a cross country fastest possible deliveries, it is :-) I give this game a ten out of ten.
  11. Hagal
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Death stranding strands to be The most misinterpreted game in memory, not because it is as unlogical and wierd sa they say. But because they didnt give it a fair chance. Even reviewers I usually agree with apparently havent given DS a chance. Its not for everyone, that is true, but during chapter 3 I understood that its truly, in my perspective, a masterpiece, for me. Best investment thisDeath stranding strands to be The most misinterpreted game in memory, not because it is as unlogical and wierd sa they say. But because they didnt give it a fair chance. Even reviewers I usually agree with apparently havent given DS a chance. Its not for everyone, that is true, but during chapter 3 I understood that its truly, in my perspective, a masterpiece, for me. Best investment this year. Its about deep lore, mysterious characters and the challenge of the journey. How do you face the obstacles on your way? How can people help each other? What should you need to make it to the goal? If you are not focused enough, the problems that creates will be on you... Its all very impressively woven together, in a world filled with "aaah" moments. The ones referring to wierdness and unlogical reasons might be stuck in the wierd promo footage realesed before release or simply lack the simple intelligence/willpower to understand a basic scenery explained to them. Its just a damn good game.… Expand
  12. Kauank
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Players de fifa/pes, cod e fortnite não irão gostar mesmo, fazer oque né ¯_(ツ)_/¯
  13. BLUEKNIFE
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece and a flow of fresh air on an era of rinse, clean and repeat.
    Only true gamers can appreciate what Kojima has done and what it means for the gaming industry. Perfect game from start to finish.
  14. Arturobisley
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. Not enough time and space to say why but it just is. Don't dismiss it as just a "walking simulator" as low attention spans would have you believe.
  15. JMary92
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Diferente de tudo que já foi feito no mundo dos games, narrativa um pouco arrastada sim, mas a história e a cooperação entre os jogadores compensa
  16. Sanskarmishra
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Finished the game recently. Was well worth the time. i do have occasional issues with the gameplay but it works well!
  17. SandroTevez
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Kojima is a master! His games are unique! Death stranding is Art, I understand the haters fell sorry about them lol!
  18. TheRealGamer133
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    An amazing game! I couldn’t bother to write a review, but seeing all these 0s from dull haters which didn’t even touched a game is just unfair. You have to play it to really feel that magic of travelling around huge and beautiful world with just you and your cargo. It’s awesome meditating experience, and everyone should at least give it a try!
  19. nonamewolf
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad    You either finish the game and rate it a 10/10, or give it a 0 because you've struggled for couple of hours. The same story happened with the original Half-Life back in 1998, when those who haven't finished the train ride rated this game ver low.
    The ending turns everything you felt about this game upside down and the whole thing comes together in an unusual way, making you feel both sad and joyful.
    Gameplay-wise it's a hell of an emotional ride too. There were sequences when I hated the game and totally loved it, I felt full emotional spectre during this 40-hour campaign, crying at the end of it, and I simply cannot put anything else apart from 10, because this game soaked me wet and had me laughing my ass off, I felt anxious during BT sequences and I was stricken by these long beautiful cutscenes.
    The online is amazing too, because you will never be haunter by griefers and everyone online is participating in making this open world better, even though it's just a game. I truly believe that this game will make you better as a person afterwards, if you will understand the need of it of course.    … Expand
  20. muckypup82
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    No idea why this is getting review bombed like crazy. I guess people don't like new and interesting things nowadays. Give em more remakes and the same old FPS and its an instant 10/10, but a completely different type of game and its a nope 1/10. I honestly believe those giving this game poor reviews have not even played they game past chapter 2. I'm currently sitting at about 30 hours andNo idea why this is getting review bombed like crazy. I guess people don't like new and interesting things nowadays. Give em more remakes and the same old FPS and its an instant 10/10, but a completely different type of game and its a nope 1/10. I honestly believe those giving this game poor reviews have not even played they game past chapter 2. I'm currently sitting at about 30 hours and have just hit chapter 5 and have been having a great time playing. Everything about this game is so new and refreshing that its hard to describe what kind of game it is or why i like it. I have had gamer fatigue for a while now, but i honestly believe this game has helped me break out of it. Its been a while since I have been at work just counting down the hours till i can get off and go home and play a game. Death Stranding is New, different, interesting, and fun. This is what we needed in gaming today. Thanks Kojima!!… Expand
  21. SQLGamer
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I truly enjoy every living moment of this game. Exploring themes of parenthood, community, separation, cooperation and connections in the form of the dead, the living and how these connection and emotions can make people help each other and form a deeper understanding of people's struggle. Along The hour long journey, you find people who have scaled the same mountains you have crossed theI truly enjoy every living moment of this game. Exploring themes of parenthood, community, separation, cooperation and connections in the form of the dead, the living and how these connection and emotions can make people help each other and form a deeper understanding of people's struggle. Along The hour long journey, you find people who have scaled the same mountains you have crossed the same rivers, who've thought of the next people who've needed to travel the distance making the journey that much more manageable. This game is for everyone, but only certain people will be willing to make it all the way to the end. It's a game that tells a narrative through it's gameplay, music and visual stunning cutscenes all coming together to create an artistic masterpiece that will talked about for generations. Unfortunatly, most reviewers and American opinion might make this title forgotten by the masses... For Now. also Kojima!!! "I want my BB back" ;-)… Expand
  22. lambooo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New genre for others to follow where every company focus on FPS and Battle Royale he is thinking out of the box . Amazing graphics on a console which is epic smooth transition from an area to another is amazing. Its not for everyone yes its not it will take a lot of time from you bit the reward is amazing , to get the last piece your colleague needs is amazing , getting like i never get likes like that from my entire life lol. Review bombing is ok people thinks what ever Hideo will do will impress them No he is doing what he likes and he did it with amazing cast. , team , Guerrilla games and Sony . I suggest everyone is not liking the game give it at least a credit on the sheer amount of talent put together to put such good game like this .… Expand
  23. Fnj12345
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece by Hideo Kojima and his team. The graphics are awesome. Although I knew that this game divided the fans and gamers, this game is worth to play. Playing on PS4 is great, and can't wait to play it next year on PC.
  24. ArtofWEZ
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    10/10 I have a lot more respect for Santa Claus now

    Don't listen to the complaints on how much a "Game" it is. we have evolved the medium to be anything that is an interactive experience. that said this game has more "Gameplay" than most other games on the market. Probably My favorite Kojima game since MGS2 or ZOE2. There is nothing quite like it. It's like if the games "Journey"    10/10 I have a lot more respect for Santa Claus now

    Don't listen to the complaints on how much a "Game" it is. we have evolved the medium to be anything that is an interactive experience. that said this game has more "Gameplay" than most other games on the market.

    Probably My favorite Kojima game since MGS2 or ZOE2. There is nothing quite like it.

    It's like if the games "Journey" and Metal Gear Solid had a baby with more niche games like Eurotruck simulator and Lost in Blue.

    It gets better the further you get in, you really feel like you are working together to create a connected world. There are more ways to deliver a package than most AAA games have for choice in their entirety.

    To give you an idea, my first full delivery I accidentally fell into a river dropping all my packages. I desperately swamp t shore against the stream, bolted down the river and tossed a ladder down to block the packages so I could regrab them.. As I do I get attacked by terrorist bandits and we fight it out on the ladder, I knock one in the face with a case sending him into the water and tackle the next.

    Now I drive around in a truck that I keep loaded with all sorts of traversal options for every delivery task and even have a network of mechs and roads.

    Amazing game., will shake hands of UPS driver.    … Expand
  25. Mcalche
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A pure masterpiece in every sense of the word. Engaging start to finish. 10/10.
  26. 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
  27. nandika
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best things that happened to the Playstation in this generation. It's really something else. Although sometimes the story can be a bit **** overall is a game-changing experience.
  28. bouxesas
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    10 hours in to the game and love it.
    The world the music the atmosphere.
    Everything outstanding.
    Can't stop playing it.
    It's something unique that I never experienced before.
  29. canti_8
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    In terms of gameplay this game is a truly masterpiece! Thank you Kojima Productions!
  30. nosleep1138
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The people reducing this game to a walking simulator and giving it a -0- are extremely silly. Play the game for yourself before judging based upon mindless, volatile clowns and their mentally challenged banter. I assure you this is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in the best way imaginable. These people never even bought the game. Use your heads before assuming that any of themThe people reducing this game to a walking simulator and giving it a -0- are extremely silly. Play the game for yourself before judging based upon mindless, volatile clowns and their mentally challenged banter. I assure you this is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in the best way imaginable. These people never even bought the game. Use your heads before assuming that any of them have ever even seen the start screen. I’m 55 hours in and it just keeps getting better. As much of that time has been spent cleaning up trophies as opposed to polishing off the story. I have at minimum 100 hours left and each time I think the game is done surprising me with technological upgrades to better aid my journeys, I’m surprised all over again. You get a trike, a truck and a hover cargo craft you can ride on as early as episode 3. You get highways to ride clear across the central US from end to end. You get several varieties of grenades, non-lethal guns, various decoys and all the makings of artistic excellence from a man amidst a very strong departure from the slave owners who once drove him into the ground. Kojima made a game where we help one another. The social strand system is INVALUABLE and has made the game everything it is. The maps are also sprawling, daunting and gorgeously designed to the point of putting everything to utter shame with far less by way of assets. This is my GOTY and even better, Game Of The Generation.… Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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