Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. midway007
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Graphics 4/5
    Gameplay 0/5
    Too much walking and very little action. And don't get me started on the lengthy cutscenes.
  2. dougramos88
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    An overrated game. Newly released games like Gears 5 have a lot more content, gameplay, better graphics. Here we play with a feedex postman.
  3. cinemaman
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Bad and boring game. I am a huge fan of Hideo Kojima but this game.. Kojima has made some great games in the past but this is not one of them
  4. Moura
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    E um jogo interessante, mas parece mais um simulador de caminhada, o ritmo e lento, o jogo se arrasta em missoes simples e a dificuldade e bem fraca, embora a historia seja muito boa, mas peca por ser gigantesco e em grande parte nas simplorias missoes e caminhadas absurdas q valem a pena pq os graficossao lindos, mas nao prende andar tanto assim!!
  5. ArieH
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If you cant sit down for around 10 hours and truly give it time, don't buy it. A lot of people dont take the time to realize their mistakes are easily avoidable (pausing and not moving in rivers restores stamina, you can start finding easier trade routes once bridges are built) and play smarter quickly if you want to learn. If you play this like a one player game without figuring out andIf you cant sit down for around 10 hours and truly give it time, don't buy it. A lot of people dont take the time to realize their mistakes are easily avoidable (pausing and not moving in rivers restores stamina, you can start finding easier trade routes once bridges are built) and play smarter quickly if you want to learn. If you play this like a one player game without figuring out and taking advantage of the online features you will hate it. It's not meant to be played off line or single player.

    That being said, its the best game I've ever played. I say this as someone having gone from not really playing games anymore to at one point playing for 12 hours straight. Give it time and itll reward you. Play smart and it will reward you. If you wanna just check out and get happy feelings of accomplishment from the very start immediately try something else. If you want to truly enjoy this game theres a lot to like once you keep playing. Spoilers, very light: it is NOT what you get at the start. Its insane. I can see why general public vs game reviewers are so contrasting, though. People that dont need to push on might stop, which is a shame. Once it ramps up it ramps up. And once you're invested you're in it. I cant blame anyone for not wanting to continue, but I will say: you're seriously missing out not completing this.    … Expand
  6. Hikelmi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A Hideo Kojima Game! One of the best narrative on the world's games, best graphics of this generation. Kojima Productions has potential! I waiting for new projects anxiously...
  7. rega
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    What a wonderful game!!? Great graphics, nice soundtrack, authentic gameplay and a fantastic history. Death Stranding deserves the GOTY for this year. If you can't believe me, please, play It!!!
  8. Vvild92
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Incredibile game ! But be aware if u looking for a game full of action and shooting maybe is not you kind of game ! U need to think this game as a internal fight with your emotions during this LONG TRIP! And yes there is a lot more than making deivery! As kojima sayd is all about making connections !!!
  9. Nicj
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Delivery simulation boring empty sorry Kojima is not enough for this game cut scenes and story
  10. Carbontm
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I knew I would love Death Stranding because I'm the kind of gamer that loves exploring open world games, shunning the main story line (Far Cry). I love the micro-management required to develop my charater's abilities (God of War) and the kind of polish that is reserved for only the very best (GT Sport).
  11. Vldmr_Pnmrv
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!Эта вдыхает новую жизнь в старые механики, она затягивает постепенно и не спешит делиться всем своим богатством. Помимо затягивающего геймплея, здесь есть сюжет, достойный изучения не как просто сюжет игры, а как целостное произведение. Браво!
  12. TueEmperor
    Nov 10, 2019
    1
    All the frustrated ponies put 10 ahahaha, Ds is a flop : meta under gears5 , low users score. it's finished my dear ponies. the game il boring,and the games comes to pc in 2020. EX-clusive
  13. Rendes
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Best Game. Death Stranding is the birth of a new genre. Death Stranding is a masterpiece that can only be generated by a mind like the one that Hideo Kojima has.
  14. Rastaputin6
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This product is more like a expirience than actual entertaining game like for example Call of Duty.
    Of course most of the people would not understand and enjoy it just as more ambitious movies and music are not mainstream as well. I found this game absolutly brilliant so far and if you have open mind you're gonna enjoy it too. Trust me.
  15. Hideyasus
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Una experiencia maravillosa, una banda sonora y una historia muy inmersiva, un sistema de juego como ningún otro que te atrapa. He estado más de 10 horas jugando sin darme cuenta, hacía años que no disfrutaba así de un juego.
  16. Leohhjpg
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A work of art. People who are giving 0 as a score just played the wrong game. Extremely beautiful and exciting universe created by Kojima once again. Gameplay is innovative and keeps you immmersed on the game. Play it if you have the time to spare. If you just want to turn on the console and shot some people dont go for it.
  17. GamingAddicted
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    eath Stranding è un’opera autoriale nel vero senso della parola. Il medium videoludico in questo frangente viene spinto oltre il mero scopo di divertimento inteso come riprodurre tematiche action o situazioni che richiedano prontezza di riflessi. Si tratta di qualcosa di diverso che richiede un metro di giudizio adeguato: si tratta di un videogioco basato sulla narrativa di un’esperienzaeath Stranding è un’opera autoriale nel vero senso della parola. Il medium videoludico in questo frangente viene spinto oltre il mero scopo di divertimento inteso come riprodurre tematiche action o situazioni che richiedano prontezza di riflessi. Si tratta di qualcosa di diverso che richiede un metro di giudizio adeguato: si tratta di un videogioco basato sulla narrativa di un’esperienza unica, il cui scopo è di rendere il giocatore partecipe di un immenso ed estenuante viaggio di riconnessione, che per Sam è tutt’altro che divertente. Ci scontriamo quindi con due lati: 1) Dover rimanere divertente perchè si tratta di un videogioco; 2) Allontanare dal divertimento per rendere realistico l’immedesimarsi in Sam, in ció che prova durante il suo viaggio. Death stranding è una continu antitesi, dal concept del gioco a ció che suscita nel giocatore, come dimostrato dai 10 e dagli 0-1 dati al gioco. È questo il bello di questo videogioco, ognuno puó percepirlo in modo completamente diverso rispetto ad un altro, così come l’esperienza di gioco. Non a tutti piacerebbe il doversi cimentare in ore di camminate per riconnettere un mondo di gioco se il gioco stesso non suscita la spinta emotivo/narrativa per svolgere tale compito e immergersi in quel mondo. Chi non si immedesima in Sam e non si sente parte del mondo di death stranding odia il gioco, chi vi si immedesima ci si immerge completamente. Nessuno di questi due casi rappresenta il lato “giusto”, ognuno ha libertà di lasciarsi o meno andare a qualcosa, amare o meno qualcosa. Per questo è complicato dare un voto a un gioco così “relativo”, sarebbe dare un voto alla possibilità di emozionarsi per qualcosa, alla voglia di immergersi in qualcosa, qualcosa di diverso. Possiamo solo elogiare un immenso comparto tecnico, in modo inappellabile. Possiamo elogiare la maestosa capacità narrativa. Non possiamo invece valutare il divertire in senso stretto. Non è un gioco perfetto, per tutti. Date una possibilità a death stranding se siete disposti ad immergervi in un mondo “strano”, surreale, reso nel migliore dei modi, ma se siete disposti a prendere sulle spalle il peso dell’odissea di Sam e tutto ció che ne deriva.… Expand
  18. FollettoAfgano
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco è dal punto di vista del comparto grafico nuova pietra miliare.
    È come lo era già stato MGS5 un ibrido tra film e videogame. Il gioco va accolto nel proprio mondo videoludico con la giusta sensibilità: può non piacere ovviamente, se la propria sensibilità è "Fortnite è il meglio" ma il videogame come forma d'arte è anche e sopratutto proprio Death Stranding.
    Consigliato a chi lo saprà apprezzare.    … Expand
  19. silica
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trying to fight with call of duty fans who loves only explosions and action and can't enjoy something else, even masterpiece like death stranding.… Expand
  20. Kadda90
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco fantastico....trama davvero bella e gameplay davvero ben fatto. Per chi critica il gioco proprio x il gameplay lento e noioso...davvero...più si va avanti con la trama e più si sbloccano oggetti o mezzi che rendono il tutto molto più divertente( io l'ho trovato divertente fin da subito)
    Capolavoro!!    … Expand
  21. stico9
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Innovativo, folle, affascinante e incredibilmente emozionante! annoiarsi è impossibile! qui si riscrive la storia dei videogiochi! lunga vita ad hideo kojima! è andato oltre ogni limite conosciuto per un videogame! MONUMENTALE!
  22. keskus87
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!! Bad Gameplay, BORED!!!
  23. Daveisonline
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    This game has absolutely no business being a big budget AAA title. All the reviewers I heard said the game is "Not for Everyone" yet Sony has been marketing it like a Mass Appeal $60 game.

    While the concept of the world is unique and had me invested, the actual storytelling is paced terribly. It took 2 goddamn hours for the plot of the game to actually start. Not to mention the over the    This game has absolutely no business being a big budget AAA title. All the reviewers I heard said the game is "Not for Everyone" yet Sony has been marketing it like a Mass Appeal $60 game.

    While the concept of the world is unique and had me invested, the actual storytelling is paced terribly. It took 2 goddamn hours for the plot of the game to actually start. Not to mention the over the top symbolism thrown into the naming conventions. The main character is Sam Porter Bridges, because his name is Sam working as a porter for the company Bridges, a company who's motto is connecting people. Outposts are called Knots, and your goal is to connect these knots with a massive data connection called "Strands". Its so obnoxious that it delves right into being pretentious.

    Gameplay is not much better, the core gameplay loop revolves around getting one "KNOT" to another, with your main obstacle being the terrain. Thing is if you carry too much, you're more easy to lose your cargo just from stepping on a small rock. But if you travel light, you'll end up being forced to make repeated trips. And the actual trecks themselves are BORING! The only time something interesting happens is if you walk into what's known as BT territory; where Ghosts wander the ares, but it's painfully easy to avoid them. The other main enemy are MULE's who will frequently attack you, yet the combat comes down to easy button mashing to make quick work of them.

    Whenever you do beat a quest though, the game is eager to shower you with hollow praise, no better than a gatcha game that throws confetti everywhere to make the players feel like they're accomplishing something. All in all, this game is nowhere near as profound or innovate as it's director Hideo Kojima is propping in up to be.    … Expand
  24. lostsol
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve. - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right! - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve.

    - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right!

    - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's what you expect from a game with RPG elements from Kojima.

    - Finally really lovely romantic songs and music that just ties everything together and soften the hard edges of dark reality in the world the game is good at making you believe exists!

    I could easily say this game was worth every penny I spent on it. I am hoping Kojima studios will keep expanding on it and giving us more!    … Expand
  25. Dertin
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Братья славяне, давайте поддержим клевый продукт Кодзимы. В топ, пожалуйста.
  26. OwnerOwner
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The store didn’t even offer a plastic bag when I picked up my collector’s edition so I had to play Death Stranding irl to carry it home.
  27. Cat580
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is not for everyone, and we kinda see that by the reviews (well, actually is a bunch of haters but whatever), but lets be real, this is one hell of a game, with so many good things, starting by graphics, music and story (a really complex one), but what really shines about Death Stranding is the gameplay.
    It IS a walking simulator if you want to call it that way, the best one i    This game is not for everyone, and we kinda see that by the reviews (well, actually is a bunch of haters but whatever), but lets be real, this is one hell of a game, with so many good things, starting by graphics, music and story (a really complex one), but what really shines about Death Stranding is the gameplay.
    It IS a walking simulator if you want to call it that way, the best one i ever played, because you don't just walk, you have to travel really long distances and you have to carry cargo, as well take care of Sam's health, look out for monsters, environment and even other humans, so, is not just walking as so many of the "0 score" reviews say.
    If you ever went hiking, or just walked into a valley, mountain or whatever else, you will get exactly what this game feels like. This is a first time for me.
    Walking in Skyrim was cool, but this is another level.

    A different way to make a game. It's a total success for me. A well deserved 10.    … Expand
  28. sashapluk
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It’s only geym, why you heff to be med?))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  29. AdrianoRoma
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Scusate ma il gioco dov'è? Sono solo filmati...
    Kojima mi hai deluso. Dopo Metal Gear 5 pensavo ti fossi rialzato invece sei il solito pazzo... i giochi devono divertire!
  30. PraganaPE
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    O que falar do game tão tão esperado e dito como a “Obra prima de Kojima. A verdade que pra mim foi mais uma grande decepção da Sony. Infelizmente!
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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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