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  1. Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Nice game ,I will always remember.
    music, Playability,plot, I have never seen such a game!
  2. Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is a unique game and thats what we need these days. It doesn’t have any bugs or huge updates and it doesn’t have micro transactions. It’s a game that is trying to be something new in the gaming industry and in really is.
  3. Nov 13, 2019
    8
    I love it i know it just a deilvery game but i enjoyed plaing this game alot. This game is not for everyone
    Ether you like it or hate it.
  4. Nov 15, 2019
    9
    So, after beating the game I'm with mixed feelings and a hard punched stomach. No, it's the first time that I play a Kojima"s game, never played metal gear etc..
    *The things i didn't like that much:
    Although it's genre is an action general game, i'd say it has more of survival and stealth factors than actual action ones.. I had a lot of frustrating times when I was almost at the
    So, after beating the game I'm with mixed feelings and a hard punched stomach. No, it's the first time that I play a Kojima"s game, never played metal gear etc..
    *The things i didn't like that much:
    Although it's genre is an action general game, i'd say it has more of survival and stealth factors than actual action ones.. I had a lot of frustrating times when I was almost at the delivering point and lost just because my items got damaged from the rain or the rocky terrain, or got caught by the BT's because i didn't have that much of weapons to take them down...(Just not so rare ammo, which come together with the weapons themselves)
    The menu... Oh that was REALLY challenging to deal with.. the inventory, the way you take the the orders and you equip sam.. Yeah, a little better work on that section could give a much easier "getting familiar" with the menus of the game.
    The world... Yeah i know, it's the main theme of the game, the character's isolated profile, the fractured world, but still, from time to time it felt very repetitive having to do it over and over again in order to go to the next mission made me feel bored. As for the overall appearance and esthetics, the world of HZD (they both have been made with Decima engine) was more... alive, i ment to a day- night cycle, landscapes etc..
    Last but not least, (personal opinion) just because I'm a fan of action RPGs, I'd love it to be a little more... well action!
    *Now for the things I liked and loved:
    The game is without a doubt something new. In every way. That is very good to the alternative gamers who want to experiment with new ideas.
    I don't think i have seen better graphics (by that i mean mostly the characters models and moves) in another game, and for that it stole my heart.
    But there is more!
    The SCENARIO... It really was a masterpiece, dramatic, futuristic, with great monologues (mosty at the end of the game, don't worry *NO SPOILERS*) Left me with a bittersweet taste and had me thinking a lot! The only feeling that i'll say is that it was... "jaw dropping".

    In conclusion, I'd say this is a game for open minds and strong guts. Had such a good time and of course I'll play it again!

    So, join me to reconnect the world, tomorrow is in own hands:)

    Ars_Solum_Ath
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  5. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Delivery club rated it by 100 like me:) i wanna play this game again and again, so Kojima so good at making games
  6. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is an extremely unique game, probably the first of its kind for good or bad. Its amazing in its own unique way and Kojima should be proud for making an unique game
  7. Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This is a game that takes time to introduce all the mechanics and world features. The start is haunting, lonely and beautiful and gives you time to take that all in. By a few chapters later the game has fully activated all its features and its true scale can be seen. I found I actually want to engage in the world rather then push the story forward. The Strand System is astonishing andThis is a game that takes time to introduce all the mechanics and world features. The start is haunting, lonely and beautiful and gives you time to take that all in. By a few chapters later the game has fully activated all its features and its true scale can be seen. I found I actually want to engage in the world rather then push the story forward. The Strand System is astonishing and the dynamic nature of it is quite staggering. I think the game pacing is very much like a gearbox, as the game progresses you move up the gears until its going full throttle. There is much to do here though, and in middle game it can almost be overwhelming at times. Its not perfect, and there certain things which can be frustrating. The balancing of the main character over terrains is troublesome until you get the knack of it, Certain modes of transport don't do well on some terrains and you can make deliveries that don't seem to accrue you any meaningful progress however none of these are major points and in a game of this scale I am honestly surprised there aren't more. I can see people playing this in several different ways which is a testament to the game. Even if it was only for the story, or even if it was only for the sheer marvel of the vistas there are many individual reasons to play Death Stranding. Its one of the most engrossing and different games I have ever played and I absolutely love it. Expand
  8. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    This is a STRATEGY game. If you don't like strategy games, don't play it. If you do and you go into it ready for a strategy game like Sims or Frostpunk, you'll really get into it.

    I'll admit, I was expecting an action/adventure/stealth game like MGS, but once I accepted this game for what it is (strategy game with a dash of action/stealth), I really started to love this game. Make no
    This is a STRATEGY game. If you don't like strategy games, don't play it. If you do and you go into it ready for a strategy game like Sims or Frostpunk, you'll really get into it.

    I'll admit, I was expecting an action/adventure/stealth game like MGS, but once I accepted this game for what it is (strategy game with a dash of action/stealth), I really started to love this game. Make no mistake, there is a steep learning curve (my only knock on the game), but it's deep and rewarding.... like a strategy game.
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  9. Nov 14, 2019
    9
    El inicio es un poco tosco pues los menús son un poco confusos y no se tiene idea de como hacer los envíos de manera óptima. A través del tiempo se aprenderá y comenzará a darle sentido al gameplay y la historia, además que cuando te des cuenta de esto ya habrás pasado horas jugandolo.

    Entiendo el porque de la crítica negativa del juego, pues existen personas que solo juegan juegos de
    El inicio es un poco tosco pues los menús son un poco confusos y no se tiene idea de como hacer los envíos de manera óptima. A través del tiempo se aprenderá y comenzará a darle sentido al gameplay y la historia, además que cuando te des cuenta de esto ya habrás pasado horas jugandolo.

    Entiendo el porque de la crítica negativa del juego, pues existen personas que solo juegan juegos de moda, hay otros que quieren todo el tiempo acción, también solo les gusta molestar y/o ni han jugado al videojuego, tan solo han visto gameplays. Y lo entiendo, pues ver un gameplay de Death Stranding sin spoiler puede ser aburrido, pues me paso con los 49 minutos en el evento de de TGS, y sentí algo de decepción, pero no fue hasta que tuve en mis manos al videojuego. Si te divertiste con Red Dead Redemption 2, TLoZ: BotW, y cualquier Souls, este juego te va a encantar, vas a entender que de jugarlo a verlo es muy diferente, tal vez hasta te cueste no estar pensando en jugar en el día, pues a mi me pasó, y desde niño no me pasaba.

    En sí, Kojima realmente lo volvió a hacer, pues con su gameplay "monótono" que no entiendes como es tan entretenido, herramientas utilizadas para distintos tipos de terrenos, equipos que te ayudan a llevar más peso, correr más rápido, y/o caminar por lugares extremadamente complicados (que ademas te sirven en los momentos de acción), equipos como armadura, armas para cada tipo de ocasión (no hay solo granadas de mano, pues hay variedad de armas, ademas de que puedes mejorarlas), momentos donde KP supo que pasaríamos por tal lugar y empieza a sonar una canción que queda excelente con el momento, gráficos de muy buena calidad, diálogos de calidad, personajes que se desarrollan muy bien, diferentes historias (unas más importantes que otras, además de que algunas se conectan directamente con la principal), sistema de vida por barra de forma no tan utilizada y no solo cubrir y recargar), construcciones que te ayudan a divertirte aun más y realizar los envíos de manera óptima, conexión a Internet de manera sincrónica muy interesante y satisfactorio al momento de tener problemas con los enemigos, enemigos variados con diferentes formas de dañarte, en vehículos se queda algo corto pero con los que hay son suficiente, manejo de materiales diferente, un poco de sigilo, jefes divertidos aunque pasables, enemigos principales con trasfondo, y sobre todo una historia que te mantendrá atento en todo momento.

    En resumen:
    Ventajas:
    +El gameplay y la historia se relacionan tan bien que sentirás que es un juego muy diferente
    +Gran cantidad de detalles tanto de personajes, lugares, objetos, con las demás personas jugando, y la historia
    +Personajes desarrollados y carismáticos
    +Gran
    +Variedad de armas (junto con sus mejoras)
    +Variedad de herramientas para el camino
    +Variedad de equipos para tu personaje
    +Variedad de construcciones para ti y las demás personas dentro del juego
    +Variedad de enemigos
    +Soundtrack excelente puesto en momentos exactos
    +Diferentes formas de llegar a un lugar depende de como seas para jugar, en sí, libertad
    +Combinación perfecta de los puntos anteriores

    Desventajas:
    -Mal física del mototriciclo en ciertos lugares
    -Interfaz confusa en las primeras horas
    -Falta variedad de la flora
    -Bases muy parecidas

    Lo neutro:
    *Algunos errores (no te afectan, de hecho te ayudan)
    *Historia adicional en texto que pudo ser mostrada de otra forma (no necesaria para entender la principal)
    *Algunos movimientos extraños en lugares muy difíciles de andar
    *Sistema de combate (golpes) algo simple
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  10. Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Super relaxing gameplay (apart from the BTs) and an amazing story.
    Ps: if you are looking for a shooter game like Metal Gear don't even touch this game.
  11. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    I can’t understand why some people keep nagging on this masterpiece? It is almost like people have decided to hate it before it even was released. This game is not only graphically stunning, but also have a deep storyline and it really does capture you. Kojima has been brilliant with blending in all sorts of elements into the game and the story. The story is a mix of moral dilemma,I can’t understand why some people keep nagging on this masterpiece? It is almost like people have decided to hate it before it even was released. This game is not only graphically stunning, but also have a deep storyline and it really does capture you. Kojima has been brilliant with blending in all sorts of elements into the game and the story. The story is a mix of moral dilemma, existential questions, struggeling between whats real or not, even what life and death really is. I get that people can have a hard time taking everything in, but rating this game 0/10 simply because you lack sense of philosophy and artistic creativity isn’t fair. Even if you don’t get this piece of art, you should at least have the spirit to respect it!

    The story speaks to me in a way few video games has ever done. The feeling of being needed has never been bigger than in Death Stranding. What you do matter, and that gives the player a feeling of satisfaction every time you help someone out.

    If you are a creative, intellectual person, likes philosophy, existential questions and likes the complicated idea of time and space you definitly need to pick this piece of art up and add it to your collection. Close-minded people should not bother picking this up, pick up a FPS instead!
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  12. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing game you just need to give it a chance. The game starts slow but once it kicks in and you learn its mechanics you'll be blown away.
  13. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Ótimo jogo, parabéns Hideo Kojima esse jogo é incrível. Uma história emocionante, Death Stranding é um jogo épico
  14. Nov 15, 2019
    9
    I sincerely cannot understand the amount of hate this game gets. I get it's not your typical game with constant shooting and killing random AI and have the typical "infiltrate this place and stealthily kill all these almost blind people". The game has these elements but in a limited amount and that ois what i love about this game. It's different. It's based on traveling and figuring outI sincerely cannot understand the amount of hate this game gets. I get it's not your typical game with constant shooting and killing random AI and have the typical "infiltrate this place and stealthily kill all these almost blind people". The game has these elements but in a limited amount and that ois what i love about this game. It's different. It's based on traveling and figuring out the path you need to take amd appreciating the world around you. I have played a lot of video games and i believe that all these people writing these bad reviews have too. So aren't you a little tired of the same shooting and killing and parkouring and all the other game play elements that wr see game after game after game? I know i am a bit, so playing this game was so refreshing for me I loved every minute of it. Trust me, you'll get to play your typical shooter games soon enough, just learn to appreciate something different, something new. Expand
  15. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a new experience. A game that truly brings people together with no direct interaction. It is an amazing concept, fantastic story, a beautiful message all wrapped up in fantastic graphics and a soundtrack that really sets the mood. The aesthetic is great. With that being said, I want to tell you that if you play this and you’re patient or sneaky enough. You will only haveDeath Stranding is a new experience. A game that truly brings people together with no direct interaction. It is an amazing concept, fantastic story, a beautiful message all wrapped up in fantastic graphics and a soundtrack that really sets the mood. The aesthetic is great. With that being said, I want to tell you that if you play this and you’re patient or sneaky enough. You will only have a few encounter that involve gunplay or any fights. It’s up to you how you play it. It’s possible you’ll only have to shoot the bosses. This is not metal gear solid, this is a new IP. Go in with a blank slate. There’s quite a few chapters in this game, by the time I reached chapter 3 I found myself doing deliveries that weren’t progressing my story. I just found myself enjoying making deliveries and finding new paths. Gathering materials and building structures that would help others. My biggest goal ended up being as helpful as I could to people I’ll never interact with. Sure I might get some likes but that’s it.. You know what though? That felt good. This game takes away what you’re used to. Friendly competition, toxic competition, competition in general. You want to help and others love to help. There was on portion of the story that felt a little forced, without spoiling anything I’ll say it involves a junkyard. That one bit though doesn’t justify a deduction in score. This game is a 10/10 for me. A truly unique and fun experience. Too many reviews on here are from people that never played the game, or only played a few hours expecting an action packed standard AAA game. There is action, and you can seek it out if you’d like. Or you can avoid it. It’s really up to you. Expand
  16. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Good game.
    Nice gaming system. I will play it for 24 hours without taking any rest!
  17. Nov 16, 2019
    8
    UEs una maravilla, los aspectos técnicos del combate, del sigilo, de los elementos de supervivencia y simple y llanamente del viajar de un lado a otro están pulidos hasta la insanidad. Es realmente impresionante lo suave que todo transiciona, esto hace que el gameplay sea lento, pero todo el que se esperase un MGS más se va a llevar un bofetón con esta intrincada historia que nadie teUEs una maravilla, los aspectos técnicos del combate, del sigilo, de los elementos de supervivencia y simple y llanamente del viajar de un lado a otro están pulidos hasta la insanidad. Es realmente impresionante lo suave que todo transiciona, esto hace que el gameplay sea lento, pero todo el que se esperase un MGS más se va a llevar un bofetón con esta intrincada historia que nadie te cuenta, no hay sobreexposición ni nadie que te lleve de la manita, las complejidades de todos los elementos implementados hacen que las acciones simples dejen de serlo, no puedes trepar montañas enteras sin temer las consecuencias como en otros miles de juegos, tienes que saber que llevas y que no, no eres un superhombre capaz de llevar el área 51 entera en la espalda, y el juego está lleno de elementos humanos que le dan una gracia solo característica de las entregas de Kojima. Expand
  18. Nov 16, 2019
    10
    He disfrutado un montón el juego. Está claro que no es para todo el mundo, a muchas la propuesta jugable no les gustará, pero a mi me ha encantado, desde los paisajes, la jugabilidad, las físicas, el multijugador de cooperación y los likes, pero sobretodo la historia. Empieza lenta, pero va ganando en intensidad hasta llegar al tercio final del juego que es una absoluta maravilla. Un juegoHe disfrutado un montón el juego. Está claro que no es para todo el mundo, a muchas la propuesta jugable no les gustará, pero a mi me ha encantado, desde los paisajes, la jugabilidad, las físicas, el multijugador de cooperación y los likes, pero sobretodo la historia. Empieza lenta, pero va ganando en intensidad hasta llegar al tercio final del juego que es una absoluta maravilla. Un juego que al terminarlo es imposible que te deje con mejor sabor de boca, sobretodo a nivel narrativo. Mirad más allá del odio o de lo mal o bien que os pueda caer Kojima (a mi ni me va ni me viene, solo he jugador al MGS3 y 5 que sean suyos), si dejáis fuera todos los prejuicios y no sois de los que necesita estar disparando a algo a cada rato, lo disfrutaréis muchísimo. Expand
  19. Nov 16, 2019
    8
    I love this game. It’s different than any other game I have ever played, which is a fresh change of pace. Graphics are great, story seems a bit odd until you get to chapter 3 or so and it really starts to come together. Main cons are the blatant monster advertisements and the semi clunky odor bike controls. Other than that this game is awesome and a master piece of its own. Would highlyI love this game. It’s different than any other game I have ever played, which is a fresh change of pace. Graphics are great, story seems a bit odd until you get to chapter 3 or so and it really starts to come together. Main cons are the blatant monster advertisements and the semi clunky odor bike controls. Other than that this game is awesome and a master piece of its own. Would highly recommend this to any one who wants to sink 30+ hours into a great story with amazing gameplay. Expand
  20. Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Das Spiel war ein Erlebnis. 80h habe ich gebraucht um es durchzuspielen und es wird mir noch sicher einige Zeit im Gedächtnis bleiben.
  21. Nov 16, 2019
    10
    A rare unique game, amongst great grands like God of War, a risk among the Tested ideas in the industry. It isn't a typical Kill,rinse and repeat, but has a Journey connection that emphasizes on taking your time,reconnecting everyone in an Extinction level event.
    To be played by those who wants to know what comes next in the Gaming industry, a Deep story told in a fantastic way, Unfolding
    A rare unique game, amongst great grands like God of War, a risk among the Tested ideas in the industry. It isn't a typical Kill,rinse and repeat, but has a Journey connection that emphasizes on taking your time,reconnecting everyone in an Extinction level event.
    To be played by those who wants to know what comes next in the Gaming industry, a Deep story told in a fantastic way, Unfolding at a slower pace testing one's patience, while making it worthwhile with the Online Social-Strand connection with other Players all around the Globe, playing as Sam too. A simple task of delivering, while traversing and making your own path that becomes a Path for others to walk on, a safe way, making constructions like Ladders,Bridges, and telling the others that you aren't alone in this world having Extinction Level event.
    Once you grab the controller, you are bound to be lost in the story that it's telling you, a solid Sci-Fi, with twists and turns.Played it full, definitely among my top 5 of this generation.
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  22. Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Только что закончил проходить, это просто шедевр, очень сильное произведение. 12 из 10 от меня.
  23. Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Mesclando excelente jogabilidade e uma trama de arrancar lágrimas, Death Stranding mostra, mais uma vez, o motivo por que amo as obras e admiro Hideo Kojima. É um jogo que fala sobre a vida na atualidade, as conexões, os prós e contras de se estar digitalmente conectado a uma rede. A conexão entre pessoas é extremamente abordada em toda a narrativa e isso cativa ao jogador a ir além, eMesclando excelente jogabilidade e uma trama de arrancar lágrimas, Death Stranding mostra, mais uma vez, o motivo por que amo as obras e admiro Hideo Kojima. É um jogo que fala sobre a vida na atualidade, as conexões, os prós e contras de se estar digitalmente conectado a uma rede. A conexão entre pessoas é extremamente abordada em toda a narrativa e isso cativa ao jogador a ir além, e descobrir mais.
    Death Stranding faz toda a diferença. Cada viajem concluída, cada ponte construída, tudo se conecta nesse mundo, os outros jogadores aproveite ao máximo dessa experiência. Ao iniciar a jornada, esqueça as obras anteriores de Kojima e esqueça também as outras experiências. Vá aberto e tenha paciência. Aprenda com o jogo e se concentre. Se envolva, se conecte. Tudo valerá a pena no final, mesmo com alguns contratempos. Tudo ditado por uma trilha sonora fantástica!
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  24. Dec 1, 2019
    10
    This game has been a beautiful experience I never had before. I doubt I will feel something similar soon.
  25. Dec 28, 2019
    6
    Environment 10/10, great exploring, combat 5/10, story 3/10. Almost did not finish the game. Waste of opportunity.
  26. Jan 8, 2020
    9
    Game play is is really good in this game, traversal is fun due to its having indepth mechanics in depth. Minus fragile, the story and characters are well written, and very impact especially the world bullring with its own science. Plus the online elements of how people help each other is innovative
  27. Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Not a game for everyone, but absolutely hooked me. Loved everything from start to finish. The BT encounters are very high stress & really impactful. Story is enjoyable. It’s very easy to get wrapped up in the world of Death Stranding and enjoy all the details and focus on the little things. I have been binge playing it non stop & don’t plan on stopping even after completing the main story
  28. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, magic journey. Possibly the best story ever told in a game.
    Thank you, Kojima.
  29. Jan 8, 2020
    7
    I think we can add the following to what likers and dislikers have said:

    - For most gamers, this game has no respect for the pacing you know, love and expect in most games. It has little respect for teh action you love and expect in most games. It has no respect for what you are used to in games. It has no respect for any existing religious-spiritual beliefs. - In large part
    I think we can add the following to what likers and dislikers have said:

    - For most gamers, this game has no respect for the pacing you know, love and expect in most games. It has little respect for teh action you love and expect in most games. It has no respect for what you are used to in games. It has no respect for any existing religious-spiritual beliefs.

    - In large part because it subverts and avoids so many familiar, predictable tropes, DS is original and occasionally inspiring. The new trope of endless comical-dangerous delivery tasks will wear thin on many players after 4-10 hours.

    - Apparently DS was a big seller in japan. Apparently Japan gamers engaged with creating-carrying ridiculously tall stacks of boxes; then, fighting the natural environment to move forward with these over almost impossible terrains. Maybe in Japan, the comical nature of moving while balancing tall stacks of boxes was funnier than in the States.

    - I vote DS's digital face performances far and away the best in games this year and maybe ever so far in games. The camera lingers on faces and for me as a guy, the long takes with the four beautiful women's faces never got old. It's that good.

    - Need a new set of metaphysics? The game sells a complex new hologram of metaphysics. It's unlike mainstream or even valid esoteric metaphysics. It's also not New Age. There's lots of uneccessary swear words. It is still atheistic. The many new and unexplained terms alone can do you in. "All The Terms You Need To Know To Start Death Stranding" by NICK STRAUB on GameInformer.com will save you hours of head-scratching, if you intend to understand the game.

    - DS is a technical marvel. HOWEVER be warned, you will spend 50% OR MORE of your play time tweaking things on inventory and equipment screens. I kid you not.
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  30. Dec 16, 2020
    0
    A monotonous boring bullsh*t experience.
    Gameplay Loop: 0 you can only make boring fetch quests deliveries for all the game
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.