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. Magpie2205
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    I’m thoroughly enjoying the game. First time playing a Kojima game. Loving the story and the science fiction element. I’m wondering how far those that are giving this a bad rating have progressed in the game. Get past episode 3 and things pick up. I took my time and I’m actually glad I did. If you don’t like grindy games, this one isn’t for you. Just move on. No need to give it a badI’m thoroughly enjoying the game. First time playing a Kojima game. Loving the story and the science fiction element. I’m wondering how far those that are giving this a bad rating have progressed in the game. Get past episode 3 and things pick up. I took my time and I’m actually glad I did. If you don’t like grindy games, this one isn’t for you. Just move on. No need to give it a bad rating because YOU don’t like it. This is the definition of grind. But I love it! And such a gorgeous environment. And truly heart-pounding action when it happens.… Expand
  2. gFGaddict
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is just simply unlike anything I’ve ever played and I can’t get enough. It’s hard to pin what it is that has me so enthralled but this is one of the best experiences in gaming I’ve ever had.
  3. Raxyz
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game does a perfect job at advertising itself as to what expect. It's a slow paced game, one almost completely devoid of combat, but with their own set of challenges to keep you interested. Death Stranding is a open world survival horror game with a heavy emphasis on Kojima's convoluted narrative. It's not a game everyone will find enjoyable, but it's definitely one of the most uniqueThe game does a perfect job at advertising itself as to what expect. It's a slow paced game, one almost completely devoid of combat, but with their own set of challenges to keep you interested. Death Stranding is a open world survival horror game with a heavy emphasis on Kojima's convoluted narrative. It's not a game everyone will find enjoyable, but it's definitely one of the most unique experiences gaming can offer, and no, it would not translate better as a movie or TV show. There is plenty of gameplay involved, just specifically not combat.

    If you're still in doubt, I'd say there's a pretty easy way to tell if you should but the game or not. If you think games can be art, you'll definitely appreciate the weird experience DS has to offer. Otherwise, the game will just feel pretentious and empty to you.    … Expand
  4. Incutorso
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    I’m really enjoying this new experience! This is the first time where The transversals of the game are not a chore but an experience by itself! Walking simulator? Absolutely and a good one at it. Perfect? No, but the fact that I’m immersed into pushing the left stick with a purpose instead of just pushing it to go forward It’s a really good and a mindful experience! The whole LikesI’m really enjoying this new experience! This is the first time where The transversals of the game are not a chore but an experience by itself! Walking simulator? Absolutely and a good one at it. Perfect? No, but the fact that I’m immersed into pushing the left stick with a purpose instead of just pushing it to go forward It’s a really good and a mindful experience! The whole Likes mechanics it’s great and the game, weirdly makes you feel happy and motivated to help other players, pure good vibes in my opinion.

    I admire the vision of Hideo Kojima. Once again pushing the envelope and daring to break the norm once again.

    My suggestion it’s make this game a game you want to experience for yourself. Don’t look at it as the next big thing, or the next MGS because it’s not going to fulfill that void.

    This world it’s gorgeous and easy to get lost in it!. The story it keeps keeping me interested and I love it. If you want to experience something different than the next CoD or the next AC or the Next Tom Clancy game or the next Madden or the next Fifa. You should give this one a go

    Trust in yourself!! Cheers Luden!    … Expand
  5. p4l4d1nr0
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that just does not let you go away from your console. Just brilliant.… Expand
  6. Doctor1979
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    Interesante propuesta, más no tiene los recursos que me atraen, cuando salga en PC le daré una oportunidad!!
  7. Paulohpsep
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Jogo mais super estimado da historia, jogo vazio em que você passa horas fazendo absolutamente nada.
  8. RamonCyborg
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou jogando a mais ou menos umas 10hrs e já estou saturado desse game. Game repetitivo e massante. Mundo vazio e sem graça. Sou fã de metal gear e estou decepcionado com o game q o Kojina nos entregou.… Expand
  9. Fray182
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game.кадзима гений)
    Ушёл с игра с головой, такого не было наверное лет 10, захватывает все, даже нудная доставка превращается что-то незабываемое , будто я действительно сам доставил груз...
    Музыка на высшем уровне    … Expand
  10. SirLatingamer
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    No es exclusivo, tiene errores de carga horribles, Guillermo del toro parece un robot, la primera hora de juego son 40 min de cinemáticas, se copió la historia de Astral Chain, no vale la pena .... Es un timo por 60$, en la epic store ya está en 30$
  11. xjhanox
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!! A lot of people call it "Slow" and boring but for me it is being an incredible history with an amazing environment. Surely it's not for everyone
  12. A1ZAWA_
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Very good game but not for everyone,perfect graphics, history and world, loved all the character until now
  13. PSgamer2005
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Sinceramente, es lo más aburrido que he jugado los últimos años, sobrevalorado totalmente, hubiese esperado para comprarlo a 30$ en el blackfriday, decepcionante, lento, cinemáticas largas, tiene varios Bugs, el mundo está muy vacío, nivel de diversión 0. No daré spoilers pero la historia no es nada original. Horizon tiene mejores gráficos.
    Creo que Kojima se volvió loco o nos ve la cara    Sinceramente, es lo más aburrido que he jugado los últimos años, sobrevalorado totalmente, hubiese esperado para comprarlo a 30$ en el blackfriday, decepcionante, lento, cinemáticas largas, tiene varios Bugs, el mundo está muy vacío, nivel de diversión 0. No daré spoilers pero la historia no es nada original. Horizon tiene mejores gráficos.
    Creo que Kojima se volvió loco o nos ve la cara de estúpidos.    … Expand
  14. ylsunicorn
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Music:Great
    Game:Boring boring boring boring
    Super boring
    The rhythm of game is too slow to stand it.It just doesn't deserve the price.
  15. Silentmeta1
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The Game which defines the connections, the game which defines the emotions! This is the game,' patience people have always waited for'. The uniqueness of this game makes it a masterpiece ❤ amazing essence , amazing cinematic and the physics is mind blowing.
  16. Madara333
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo da geração, inovador em vários aspectos, me arisco a dizer até revolucionário.
    É sim um Walking Simulator mas não só isso, andar é apenas UMA das coisas que esse jogo faz, e vale dizer que faz muito bem feito. Masterpiece.
  17. Artvertex
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I am getting addicted to this game. This game is niche. VERY niche. It's simply an indy game with AAA development quality. If you like games like Splintires, Flight Simulator, Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Observation then this is for you. One reviewer describe this game as The Granturismo of Walking Simulator.Which is quite accurate.
  18. Dsdrix
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Horrible very **** this man, my money for the trash, the best game trash of my life, no recommend
  19. Digorebucci
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Espetacular, o game me manteve preso a história, não consegui faEr outra coisa se não jogar, o gameplay é bem divertido
  20. xmangogo
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Play to the fourth chapter, feel the same gameplay, send supplies, avoid BT, be the same, play more and more boring, regret it, buy this game, very bad game experience.
  21. Wuffles
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    So many giving this game a 0 just because its not for them, although that's not how reviews work. So I guess I have to give it a 10 just because I like it. This game is brilliant in its own way with some flaws if you aren't expecting the style. I recommend watching gameplay video to see if its a game for you.

    It was never meant to be a run around shoot em up game. Hideo has kept a bit    So many giving this game a 0 just because its not for them, although that's not how reviews work. So I guess I have to give it a 10 just because I like it. This game is brilliant in its own way with some flaws if you aren't expecting the style. I recommend watching gameplay video to see if its a game for you.

    It was never meant to be a run around shoot em up game. Hideo has kept a bit of his stealth mechanics in this one when encountering human or BT enemies, and a bit of action follows halfway through. It is truly a unique game, where so many reviewers say they haven't played anything like it before. You never get a triple A quality game that tries something new, and I like that a lot. Just know what you're getting yourself into. Also, good long cutscenes with epic story.    … Expand
  22. Nilso
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Profound and meaningful.
    A different kind of game, about a shared world. Amazing cast, touching soundtrack, this one is a true masterpiece.
  23. DeadleDaryl
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is a game that does not appeal to everyone and I get that. However, to those of us that do appreciate the masterful writing and intelligent structure it is a 10. This is an interstellar sort of game. It takes thinking, and paying close attention to details. I think reviews should only make up a small percentage of a purchasing decision. As people are always looking for the next bigThis is a game that does not appeal to everyone and I get that. However, to those of us that do appreciate the masterful writing and intelligent structure it is a 10. This is an interstellar sort of game. It takes thinking, and paying close attention to details. I think reviews should only make up a small percentage of a purchasing decision. As people are always looking for the next big blow em up action game. This is a slow paced game with an enrich story that incrementally gives you reason to keep going but makes it worth it each time. The actors do a tremendous job, especially Norman Reedus. Now if you don’t like him in walking dead then you probably won’t find much in terms of new personality here. But He is the perfect misfit rebel to play this part. The only thing better would be if Jeffrey Dean Morgan would play the villain. The game has a very bizarre story but it interesting all the same. Each climb each fall, each scatter of your belongings can be felt as it seems to be a mountainous climb through the game. But again with a special treat each time you complete a portion. I read so many times BORING if you find creeping through vast open world wondering when your BB is going to pop up and alert you to stop breathing from a nearby BT or struggling to inch up a treacherous and tall terrain fearing you may have stacked too much on your back to make this climb to get to the next part of the well thought out story boring, then to each his/her own. But I was on the edge of my seat trying to make it a short distance to connect another city. PS were more than Amazon delivery personnel. I have to say people are maybe not giving this enough time to develop or not understanding the story line to give some of the reviews I have been reading. I do think many true Kojima fans and metal gear fans will thoroughly enjoy this game. I wish I would see more people speak up and defend his hard work. I love the game and knew going in it would be no Red Dead 2 but its nearly equally interesting only the gameplay is more limited but not much. There is still plenty to do. People are willing to guide a snake around a screen and make the snake bigger as well as other top mobile games like flappy bird come on. This is true gaming entertainment. Give it a go, keep an open mind sit back and enjoy the ride.… Expand
  24. Yupok
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    It’s a slow burn game, and it’s different from anything seen before. Sometime I hate this game but then it gives me something super satisfying to make me forgive it. I don’t know what I expected, but this certainly wasn’t it.. but I am enjoying it?
  25. Noctedam
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Jesus! The amount of people bashing this game didn't even get to Chapter 3 I guess... This is where the game begins.
  26. Whiteoutz5692
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    The gameplay of the game is extremely boring, it does not make my style but I liked the story and arrested me at certain times, I found some bugs in the game and the physics of the game is ben bad too
  27. donpiconi
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This is one of the most overrated pieces of entertainment ever released. The game is a tedious, repetitive mess that offers no challenge whatsoever. All it asks from you as a player is your patience and time, lots of it. The world has little to no variety. But the most infuriating thing about the game is how incredibly amateurish it is in the way it tells its story.
  28. IDra23
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    There are a lot of aspect of game which we love, some people love the gameplay, some people love the story, some of them love both of it, as for me, i always loved narrative aspect in a game, don't get me wrong, this game for some is addictively fun, for some it's just plain boring, but some advice for you, if you still want to give this game a try, just be a little patient, at least forThere are a lot of aspect of game which we love, some people love the gameplay, some people love the story, some of them love both of it, as for me, i always loved narrative aspect in a game, don't get me wrong, this game for some is addictively fun, for some it's just plain boring, but some advice for you, if you still want to give this game a try, just be a little patient, at least for me, when i finished the game, it was really worth it, and the gameplay is actually make sense in a way this game is trying to be, it fits the entire concept in the game, and it's not wrong, just something new and fresh. And the story though, it's masterpiece! I wont spoil it too much but from my understanding, it's a symbolism of today problem with possible solution for humanity in the future in a form of meta-narrative, very genius!… Expand
  29. Porogoso1007
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    So right out of the get go I’ll say it. It’s not for everybody but for those who will try it bare the first 8-10 hours of the game and it will open up unbelievably so. The name of the game is delivery and player choice, much like Zelda breath of the wild. Your objective is to deliver cargo but what road you take is really up to you, and that’s the magic of it. The multiplayer is verySo right out of the get go I’ll say it. It’s not for everybody but for those who will try it bare the first 8-10 hours of the game and it will open up unbelievably so. The name of the game is delivery and player choice, much like Zelda breath of the wild. Your objective is to deliver cargo but what road you take is really up to you, and that’s the magic of it. The multiplayer is very interés since you always feel you are helping or contributing to something greater. There are a couple of systems you need to learn but not something you can’t do. I’m a really hardcore player and it’s nice to see and play something different than the basic, go here, kill and come back. So it’s a nice change of pace. Also there hidden stuff that you can miss if you don’t explore everything even the private rooms.… Expand
  30. Miguel2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Yo no entiendo y ya se les dejó claro que Death stranding no es un fifa o fortnite, si no lo jugaste o al menos te diste la molestia de ver de que iba, ya hay gameplays y ya lo jugué es muy buen juego
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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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