Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Forneray
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    Courier simulator. Argh. Não passarei o pano no jogo somente pq é do Kojima. O jogo é chato. Um simulador dos correios.
  2. AldoElJardinero
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A slow paced epic! I loved this game from begging to middle to end, although the first hours are pretty slow, whenever it picks up it's pace it gets incredibly interesting and addicting. And the story... Oh God did I cried.
  3. Maximchik666
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Outstanding masterpiece. Don’t listen to haters, that don’t even play the game. It’s 40-60 hours long, but they already screams that it’s sucks in first 12 hours after release. Just play it.
  4. saber_rider
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    This would be such a good game, if Kojima would care about gameplay just as much as about story telling.

    Combat: - enemies and bosses are way to easy and uninteresting to fight - there is not much weapon variety (bola gun, grenades, your fists), you cant even use the electric spears of the enemies, which would have been a lot of fun. - attacking enemies while wearing your payload    This would be such a good game, if Kojima would care about gameplay just as much as about story telling.

    Combat:

    - enemies and bosses are way to easy and uninteresting to fight
    - there is not much weapon variety (bola gun, grenades, your fists), you cant even use the electric spears of the enemies, which would have been a lot of fun.
    - attacking enemies while wearing your payload feels extremely clunky and unfun to perform
    - not much enemy variety either
    - you cant kill human enemies, because of them turning into void outs, so you only can stun them for a few seconds

    Traversing the environment:

    - walking around with a giant 120 kg, 3 meter high jenga tower on your back, while stumbling over rocks without falling, or climbing up ropes with the strength of your bare hands, while wearing the entire jenga tower on your back,looks just so immersion breaking. As if Kojima never heard of the terminology: center of mass. Couldn't they have restricted the backpack height just a little and gave him in exchange a few more drones which carry part of his payload and follow him around instead ? So that his movement while wearing the payload does not look as ridiculous?

    Story:

    -The story is overall well done and it shows that Kojima does understand cinematography very well, but does his stories always have to be so esoteric and melodramatic ? I could have done easily without the paranormal ghost story in exchange for a alternate dimension colliding with our world sci fi approach. Let the deads rise up and void out, but at least try to give a halfway believable explanation for all of that, instead of resolving to pure esoteric giberish. After him explaining the reasoning of why the BBs (bridge babies) can see the BTs he totally lost me. That was the single most stupid thing i ever heard. Someone really needs to buy Kojima a few weeks of physic lecture on some university or college,so that he gets his facts straight and doesn't always have to resolve to pure esoteric nonsense in his story lines.

    Summary:

    This game is a graphical milestone. The gameplay idea of having to constantly balance your payload on your back with the shoulder buttons, orelse risking a fall and potentially payload lost or damage is a very interesting and unique concept, but traversing the environment lacks a bit of variety and can get monotone very quickly and it certainly does not carry over 50+ hours. Adding a few additional gameplay elements and making the combat a little bit more challenging and engaging wouldn't have hurt the game either. If you love builder and hiking games then you are good, otherwise you maybe should stay away or test it at a friends house before buying.    … Expand
  5. Bruno_Yoshida
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima's creative freedom reaches its climax on his triumphant return
  6. Rumin
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementionedI have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementioned aspect.
    Unrestricted abberance of an egotistical mind hidden behind dazing spectacles, treating the player not as an active agent of the world but as a mindless passenger, to the point where one sometimes wonders whether he is Sam or the naked baby he is hauling, monotonous gameplay linked together with "artistic" cutscenes hither and thither, worthy only of people with low self-respect and extreme masochism. If the Strand genre symbolizes gold-plated garbage bins sewed together with haughty narratives, this game may be the best one yet.    … Expand
  7. 6a9HEAST
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Ниче такая игруха с нормальным грубо говоря сюжетом и беганье не надоедает как могут говрить различные малолетние дебилы
  8. woodcroftj
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I’d hate to parrot what everyone has said but this game isn’t for everyone. But it sure is something new and different. Funny enough while this game has been known for the mystery of its story its gameplay has been exactly as advertised (you walk while some indie music plays in the background). While it’s not insanely action packed like a metal gear game, the fun is going from place toI’d hate to parrot what everyone has said but this game isn’t for everyone. But it sure is something new and different. Funny enough while this game has been known for the mystery of its story its gameplay has been exactly as advertised (you walk while some indie music plays in the background). While it’s not insanely action packed like a metal gear game, the fun is going from place to place and the struggle that presents, especially when you’re in an unconnected region. This game really stands out from others and its definitely entertaining in its own unique way.… Expand
  9. Nemo72rus
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game is not for everyone, but it does not stop to contain a deep meaning. The mechanics of movement are very thoughtful and well-developed. Kojima made the most unusual AAA project.
  10. Javiantivirus
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Me gusta, en lo que llevo de juego me gusta la música las cinemáticas, en si, la narrativa me encanta, jugabilidad es algo nuevo y divertido.
  11. BIIGDADDA
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece. This is not a game for everyone. The game was made to divided people. To recreat video game.
  12. DevilNeverCryBR
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death stranding é um jogo no qual a história prende você até o fim, a trilha sonora é incrível e os gráficos estão insanos. Recomendo fortemente esse game, muitas pessoas que estão dando críticas negativas nem se quer jogaram o jogo, alguns estão dando críticas negativas só porque o jogo vai sair para PC. Recomendo muito o game!
  13. Collaps666
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшее сочетание геймплея и сюжета, постепенное нарастание интереса. Жуки классные. Перевод приятный - "Чао какао"… Expand
  14. Aozmorf
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Отличный сюжет, куча игровых механик, очень крутые идеи с мультиплеером. Геймплей медитативный, но в трейлерах все было показано. По мне так игра года.
  15. APinkham99
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    After waiting years for this game it delivered. It’s beautiful and the story is amazing but takes time to pick up overall amazing
  16. SSPP
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A warning: this game is an exceptional piece of digital art, but it's not for everyone. Here are some of the things you should probably be a fan of, if you're planning to get Death Stranding:

    - A rich, plot heavy story - An original setting that meshes sci-fi and lovecraftian horror - A gameplay that's not heavily combat focused; that rewards patience and planning ahead; that focuses    A warning: this game is an exceptional piece of digital art, but it's not for everyone. Here are some of the things you should probably be a fan of, if you're planning to get Death Stranding:

    - A rich, plot heavy story
    - An original setting that meshes sci-fi and lovecraftian horror
    - A gameplay that's not heavily combat focused; that rewards patience and planning ahead; that focuses on traversing beautiful landscapes and mold the environment to your need, with a touch of stealth

    Technical Execution: 10/10
    Art Design: 10/10
    Sound Design: 10/10
    Story & Characters: 10/10
    Gameplay: 8/10

    Overall: 10/10    … Expand
  17. aezakmi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра от гения! Прекрасная атмосфера, музыка. Та игра от которой муражки по телу идут! Всем советую данный шедевр
  18. Mike_Beltran77
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Beautiful graphics, complete set of absurdly repetitive cinematics, meaningless story
  19. btgoody96
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, Amazing story, amazing gameplay, amazing characters honestly this game deserves to be game of the year
  20. JosephCross
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    I would have never imagined this game to be so pointless... Is all about walking with heavy packages.... After the long cinematic opening, and the beginning of the gameplay, it seemed promising... Then, after a few deliveries, I thought I would see some real action but nothing... ... After 10 hours, is just the same delivery thing again and again.... I don't think I will keep playing itI would have never imagined this game to be so pointless... Is all about walking with heavy packages.... After the long cinematic opening, and the beginning of the gameplay, it seemed promising... Then, after a few deliveries, I thought I would see some real action but nothing... ... After 10 hours, is just the same delivery thing again and again.... I don't think I will keep playing it till the end.... I expected much better from Kojima.… Expand
  21. BlackMario69
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Is a breath of fresh air, definitely not for everybody but the story is awesome so far.
  22. bansheemaster
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    It's fresh, it's engaging, and it's atmospheric. This isn't your usual fast paced shooter or adventure game you can knock out in a few hours and get a quick dopamine rush. This is a more slower paced and gradually rewarding game that hooks you with its incredible story, brilliant score, and mysterious lore. At first, I was bewildered that so many people called it "art" but after playingIt's fresh, it's engaging, and it's atmospheric. This isn't your usual fast paced shooter or adventure game you can knock out in a few hours and get a quick dopamine rush. This is a more slower paced and gradually rewarding game that hooks you with its incredible story, brilliant score, and mysterious lore. At first, I was bewildered that so many people called it "art" but after playing through 15 minutes, I could see why they think that. Is it? It really depends on you.

    Did you like Red Dead Redemption 2? Detroit Become Human? Alien Isolation? Alan Wake? If so, then you'll love Death Stranding. The only downside is the gameplay. It's a lot more simplistic but it's not entirely the Amazon Prime delivery game most people make it out to be. There's plenty of stealth, exploration, navigation, combat, and character customization to keep you entertained. It's not just a walking simulator, it's much more then that. Yes there are guns and bikes you can use to speed the process up but the game has an equal amounts of up's and down's to set a smoother pace. Most importantly, it's entertaining from start to finish.

    I should also note that there are a LOT of cutscenes so if you have ADHD, this might not be the game for you. This is a game for the patient gamers that I also believe the average gamer will enjoy just as long as they give it an honest chance. So sit down, enjoy the ride and try not to worry so much about the lack of RPG mechanics the game could have. Worry about the story and atmosphere that will quite possibly never be forgotten.    … Expand
  23. YourFriendNeo
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Giving it a 10 because peoples reviews are **** You didn't even beat the game ****
  24. Solidworm
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If you like microtransactions and dancing and vbucks and shooting and cursing at 13 year olds into a mic and that kind of stuff then stick to xbox and fortnite cause this game isn't for you
  25. lunarsky92
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Here's my honest review of the game. For those of you who are wondering what type of game this is, it's basically Euro Truck Simulator without the truck, without the roads and without anything. You just walk from point A to Point B delivering packages for 40hrs. Ain't worth the 60$ pric. You can get the same vibe just by adding character models to a terrain map in unreal engine.
  26. smw119
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    An incredible experience. A pondersome journey that is masterfully crafted to evoke emotions and meditation. Certainly not an experience that many people will like. If you're the type that has patience and an appreciation for the kind of deep weirdness that is Hideo's calling card then you may just fall in love with this bizzare experience... as I have.
  27. Peterprix98
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Aceptable como película, pésimo como videojuego. .
  28. CrackedIce
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Such a unique game! Some people won't like playing the game, but I love it!!! Such fun wondering the landscape dodging monsters and I can't wait to see what happens in the story and what happens with everyone connecting in the world!
  29. Mist66
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Kojima and his team, made a true masterpiece. He said that he created a new genre, and I can see that. He made what gamers don't like, a major gameplay part. I see on YouTube non gamer people being excited to play this, being confused and curious, and that encourage them to play more and more. This game can give you a head scratch, but it can reward you with everything you'll witness. YourKojima and his team, made a true masterpiece. He said that he created a new genre, and I can see that. He made what gamers don't like, a major gameplay part. I see on YouTube non gamer people being excited to play this, being confused and curious, and that encourage them to play more and more. This game can give you a head scratch, but it can reward you with everything you'll witness. Your patience will be rewarded.… Expand
  30. Alexis1998ace
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy monotono demasiado repetido en 30 horas que jugue solo caminaba del punto a al punto b… Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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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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