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. Mezzer
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece! As a gamer from the 70s this is a breath of fresh air amongst the boring re-skinned games and god awful Fortnite garbage. It's new, fresh...clever and unique. Progress and hard work reap rewards. I have beat the game (55 hours)and after 20 hours or less I could easily get about the game world. It's all a learning curve. Those that struggle have either no patience or brain?
  2. MrMarvell
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't see how anyone can give this game a 0-6 or a 10, whether you like it or not, games are a work of art these days and it truly is one. That said, a game is a game for most of us, and I can see why people dont like the gameplay as it can be tedious and repetitive trekking with a load of packages and delivering them. I did enjoy finding routes to traverse the terrain and enjoyed gathering materials to build roads, it was tedious yet addictive.
    I found the story a tad confusing but intriguing and there were some marvelous performances from start to finish. Overall I loved the experience, and that's why I have given it a 9, but as a game I cant give it a 10, I wont spoil the ending but it was very drawn out and long, be prepared for that, but yes all in all well done Kojima, I have never experienced any game like it!    … Expand
  3. Escobar3501
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    I dont understand all the hate i feel like most people who put negative reviews played alittle or not at all. The more you play this the more intriguing it becomes maybe it isnt for everyone but this game deserves a better score than the one its recieving currently the actors in this game are amazing. From Norman reedus to Mads Mickelson. Even the voice actors like Troy Baker do an amazing job.
  4. Seusasmelly
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    This game is great. The cutscenes and story really tie it all together. The gameplay is very rewarding due to the story. However, the game has a FATAL flaw....order no. 47. Seriously the worst mission I have ever played in a video game. I LITERALLY propped my thumb stick forward with a roll of paper towels and watched as Sam slowly drudged his way up a snowy mountain for FIFTEEN minutes.This game is great. The cutscenes and story really tie it all together. The gameplay is very rewarding due to the story. However, the game has a FATAL flaw....order no. 47. Seriously the worst mission I have ever played in a video game. I LITERALLY propped my thumb stick forward with a roll of paper towels and watched as Sam slowly drudged his way up a snowy mountain for FIFTEEN minutes. Was this seriously intended? They didn't go over the mission where you slowly walk in snow for 15-30 minutes and go "Hey maybe we should just delete that one" then you have to walk BACK another 15-30 minutes because the location you go to does not have fast travel. On top of this you get nothing from the location other than a skeleton that helps you walk thru the snow SLIGHTLY faster. Damn that would have been really useful before i wasted an hour of my life watching a video game character walk up a snowy mountain. There is a faster way thru, but it has BTs and this is one of the only orders where you have no BB. This game was a solid 10 until this mission, thats how bad it was. A lot of other orders have made me so frustrated but I usually end up realizing there is something I could have done better. For order no. 47, there is nothing I could have done better. You can't sneak past BTs in this mission so you are literally forced to just walk in the snow thru absolutely nothing, which there really is no faster way to do this as far as game mechanics are concerned. It's so annoying that this game is an easy VERY positive score with the removal of maybe 3 orders.

    Also, any person giving this game a rating in the 0-4 range (especially 0) has not actually played the game or is entirely irrational. Despite the few botched missions it is extremely polished, more so than 99% of games this decade. If you're on the fence about this game, just know there is A LOT of walking/hiking around. But if you're patient and enjoy amazing art direction and story telling, you'll find a deep purpose in all the walking/hiking around.    … Expand
  5. Alexman706
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Simply one of the best games I have played. People calling it “boring” just don’t get it. Yes you are delivering packages from point a to point b but you have terrorists, monsters called bts, and the terrain to deal with. The game is excellent because it gives you loads of choice in how to deal with these issues which I love. Want to take out all the terrorist and bts you come across withSimply one of the best games I have played. People calling it “boring” just don’t get it. Yes you are delivering packages from point a to point b but you have terrorists, monsters called bts, and the terrain to deal with. The game is excellent because it gives you loads of choice in how to deal with these issues which I love. Want to take out all the terrorist and bts you come across with nonlethal assault rifles and grenades from your own blood? You can do that. Want to simply speed by the terrorist in a truck avoiding their attacks or sneak by the bts instead of combating them? You can also do that. There is tons of player choice when it comes to selecting your losdout for missions. You can bring plcs which let you build several different structures such as shelters and generators, you can bring ladders, ropes, power, speed, or terrain skeletons to boost weight capacity and mobility, different weapons, vehicles, and much more. The community features for this game are simply amazing. Once you connect an area to the chiral network you can use the structure and vehicles others have placed on the map and even send lines to other players. I have gotten so many likes for well placed roads and generators and it’s jusy a good feeling contributing to the game world, I love it.

    In my opinion, the people calling this game “boring” never gave it a chance in the first place. This is truly a 10/10 game in my opinion and I’m leaving a in depth review as to why.    … Expand
  6. Shin_krsk
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I don’t understand what makes this game special, but I can’t stop playing it. Everything is pretty primitive but very interesting. probably Kojima is really a genius
  7. Ablestract
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Honestly having a great time with the game. It's so unlike anything I've ever played, it has this zen quality thats hard to describe
  8. Bosd1995
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is good DEATH STRANDING? The fact that it is not like any other game!!… Expand
  9. fourfour
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is not about yourself. Your satisfaction in this game are coming by helping other players. lt's not a hard game. Really. unless you were 5.
  10. Pavlol
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I personally really enjoyed the game. Great story. These **** reviews just show how people just want the same kind of game everytime. Kojima did a brilliant job. Well done
  11. m301200esp
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Otra maravilla del señor Kojima, hacía falta un juego distinto y ahí está, una obra maestra, un juego cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle, historia fresca y innovadora, la música perfectamente elegida, paisajes increiblemente bonitos a pesar de ser un mundo apocalíptico, invita a seguir descubriendo cada rincón de ese desolado mundo. si no lo has jugado tienes la oportunidad, recomiendo noOtra maravilla del señor Kojima, hacía falta un juego distinto y ahí está, una obra maestra, un juego cuidado hasta el mínimo detalle, historia fresca y innovadora, la música perfectamente elegida, paisajes increiblemente bonitos a pesar de ser un mundo apocalíptico, invita a seguir descubriendo cada rincón de ese desolado mundo. si no lo has jugado tienes la oportunidad, recomiendo no hacer caso a la gente, cada persona tiene su opinión y para mi, es una obra maestra y merecedor del premio a juego del año.… Expand
  12. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Seamos sinceros... es una fumada impresionante, de las de noche entera encerrados en un coche dandole al canuto...
    Como juego es lo que es, un walking simulator con un par o 3 de mecanicas jugables (EV, Mulas y planificar ruta)... peeeero la historia siendo fumada a mi al menos me ha enganchado.
    Al principio entregas todo lo possible, arreglas carreteras, pones tirolinas,... pero de cara    Seamos sinceros... es una fumada impresionante, de las de noche entera encerrados en un coche dandole al canuto...
    Como juego es lo que es, un walking simulator con un par o 3 de mecanicas jugables (EV, Mulas y planificar ruta)... peeeero la historia siendo fumada a mi al menos me ha enganchado.
    Al principio entregas todo lo possible, arreglas carreteras, pones tirolinas,... pero de cara al final del juego lo único que queria era seguir la historia para ver como se acababa de fumar el canuto... El gameplay (muy cuidado en objetos, detalles y funcionalidades) es un mero hecho para contarte una historia. Un buen juego de 30-40 horas que la verdad me ha gustado, eso si, no es la rebolucion mundial, pero está bien.    … Expand
  13. AlexFili
    May 11, 2020
    10
    After completing Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Kojima started to work together with Guillermo Del Toro on various projects. After the famous split between Kojima and Konami, one of these projects Death Stranding had been teased for quite a long while. Now it's finally out, the reviews have been streaming in and so far it's got mixed opinions for a variety of reasons. The first thingAfter completing Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Kojima started to work together with Guillermo Del Toro on various projects. After the famous split between Kojima and Konami, one of these projects Death Stranding had been teased for quite a long while. Now it's finally out, the reviews have been streaming in and so far it's got mixed opinions for a variety of reasons. The first thing that might put people off is that at it's heart, it isn't an action game (or at least, it isn't at first). It does appear to share and engine and some control mechanics from the MGSV games but other than that, this is entirely it's own property and focuses more in terms of Sci-Fi and Horror than other genres.

    You play as Sam Porter Bridges, motion captured and voiced by Norman Reedus (an actor most famous for The Walking Dead and Blade 2)
    Sam is essentially a courier tasked with travelling the strange and inhospitable landscape caused by a post-apocalyptic event where society is reduced to living mostly in bunkers with very little resources. Key aspects of the game include balancing your cargo load, carrying collapsible ladders and climbing anchors to make yours (and other players') journeys easier. You have to maintain your walking boots, keep your chest-mounted BB unit happy and look after your health and stamina. Crouching makes you slower and makes carrying heavy loads easier. Walking and running will shift the cargo weight onto one side, forcing you to move more slowly or stabilise yourself to avoid falling and damaging the cargo.

    Throughout the world your presense to other players (if online mode is enabled) will allow for player-made structures and signs to appear in your game. You can award these likes so that other players may reward those who are generous with their time and resources.

    You'll encounter some rogue forces too. There are the MULEs which are a hostile entity that will steal your supplies and will enter combat with you if you stray into their territory. There are the BTs that appear during periods of heavy rain. These semi-invisible forces are hostile and will attempt to pull you into the underworld which will force you to respawn and make you lose your progress.

    There are a large number of cutscenes in the game, some are from colleagues giving you information but others are fully rendered video sequences which set the story and fill in the world. There is an extensive backstory and text notes which fill in the game's lore and give you a better idea of the world.

    Later on you are able to fabricate objects based on blueprints and can upgrade your equipment. The map will open up to you allowing you to travel further and take on riskier jobs.

    The visuals in the game are stunning and definitely push the Playstation 4 to new heights in terms of technical achievements. The music and sound in the game is exceptionally well done, some of the named bands contributing songs have done a great job and these always play at the right time. The voice acting is excellent and definitely some of the best VA work I've heard in recent years. Gameplay is understandably a bit of a mixed bag for some, your character is meant to be quite normal so you do have to keep your footing and watch your stamina gauge to avoid tiring yourself.

    Take a look at some videos and other reviews and see if this is the right game for you. In my opinion it's great and one of my favourite videogames.    … Expand
  14. Droa
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    An amazing game, every time I finish a contract, I can't wait to get out there again. I've been having so much fun the last week, exploring, and watching structures suddenly popping up that others build.
    The entire progression system rewrites the book what progression should be. A true masterpiece.
  15. Reid_Dead
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Com o andamento do jogo você vai entendendo cada vez mais desse muito e de tudo a sua volta. É um mundo rico em detalhes que recompensa o jogador com uma história fenomenal. A jogabilidade é única, com um pace diferente da maioria dos jogos, você sente toda a solidão e tragédia no qual o mundo se transformou. Não é um jogo para todo mundo, mas quem gostar e se aventurar, terão uma dasCom o andamento do jogo você vai entendendo cada vez mais desse muito e de tudo a sua volta. É um mundo rico em detalhes que recompensa o jogador com uma história fenomenal. A jogabilidade é única, com um pace diferente da maioria dos jogos, você sente toda a solidão e tragédia no qual o mundo se transformou. Não é um jogo para todo mundo, mas quem gostar e se aventurar, terão uma das melhores jornadas dos últimos tempos.… Expand
  16. fungz84
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    I don't receive this as a successor or an evolution of Metal Gear whatsover. Sure some ideas/mechanics may be similar to Metal Gear, but it's an artful, unique game that has all the deep and amazing parts of a videogame,movie, story, and Nature. I didn't do much research, but just saw people's horrible reviews and gameplay videos, but I decided to give it a    This game is a masterpiece.

    I don't receive this as a successor or an evolution of Metal Gear whatsover. Sure some ideas/mechanics may be similar to Metal Gear, but it's an artful, unique game that has all the deep and amazing parts of a videogame,movie, story, and Nature. I didn't do much research, but just saw people's horrible reviews and gameplay videos, but I decided to give it a shot.

    When I first started playing, I was blown away by the immersive soundtrack and rain (I also play with 7.4.4 surround sound system on OLED which may have made this experience so amazing). It was relaxing, intriguing, stylish, and trance-like. Full of art with Planet-Earth like visuals.

    Then, when I moved, I thought it was so creative in how the terrain correlated with my fatigure/energy in what I was carrying and such. Having been through a nasty nasty divorce, this game has been somewhat therapeutic and reflective. It's like a peaceful dreamworld, but the peace is intermittently threatened.
    I can go on and on, BUT....if you appreciated the movie MARTIAN, enjoy nature, and innovative gameplay with SCI-Fi elements, this is a game for you.

    I can understand why some people feel this game is boring, but that could be due to personality or taste....    … Expand
  17. Jairovaras
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    As enigmatic as thrilling, death stranding is a must have for any gamer out there.
  18. Jaegotit
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I spent an hour playing the game an I really enjoy it. Its very engaging as of right now I wish i was at home still playing it. But i had to go to work. Just try the game first for yourself before saying its terrible which it is not 9/10 is my rating of Death Stranding.
  19. DDJT
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, I find myself just admiring the environment for hours. Paving the road to the ps5.
  20. Austin87
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game with interesting unusual gameplay and plot! Absolutely not boring, do not believe false negative reviews.
  21. Rimpe
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Game is visually really good and the story is great. DS is like a mix of a video game and a movie.
  22. RTmoon
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    配達に焦点を当てたゲームと言う事で非常に購入しづらかった(面白いとは思えなかった)が、購入したのは正解だった。
    [高評価]
    ・重い荷物=高得点=高リスクという分かりやすさ
    ・先が知りたくなるストーリ
    ・これまでにないゲーム性

    [低評価]
    ・声の抑揚や表情がアメリカ映画過ぎる。濃過ぎる
  23. Gladiko54
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Игра ЗАЕБАТАЯ, конечно ожидания завышены... Но сюжет, механика, идея, на ВЫСШЕМ Уровне!! школота мне кажется бросит игру после 4 часов , потому что ожидали экшона на протяжении всей игры, но на то они школоебы собственно
  24. Sarantar
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Amazing game with a new way to play asymetric multiplayer. Loved the story, characters, world building. The gameplay was fun and fresh. The visuals are solid and the caracters look great. If you dig the core gameplay loop you'ill love this game.
  25. Burlyhayd
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece that isn’t afraid to march to its own beat, to think for itself and support a structure other developers are too afraid to construct.

    This amazing slow burning storytelling work of art isn’t something that should be missed and instead stood upon a pedestal for breathing fresh air into a much needed, overly greedy economy that is “gaming”. Fantastic work from KJP and can’t    A masterpiece that isn’t afraid to march to its own beat, to think for itself and support a structure other developers are too afraid to construct.

    This amazing slow burning storytelling work of art isn’t something that should be missed and instead stood upon a pedestal for breathing fresh air into a much needed, overly greedy economy that is “gaming”. Fantastic work from KJP and can’t wait to see how they reinvent the future, not follow brain dead trends.

    Not a game for those with tiny attention spans and who are used to games that offer immediate, instantaneous rewards for this game treats you like an Adult and respects you as one    … Expand
  26. feelsez
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Все кто пишут что в игре нехуй делать либо не играли в нее, либо 2 часа стрима посмотрели. Если поиграть хотя бы 10 часов ( а только тогда начинаешь понимать что к чему) то увидишь как появляется транспорт, роботы, куча построек от других игроков, это ахуенноВсе кто пишут что в игре нехуй делать либо не играли в нее, либо 2 часа стрима посмотрели. Если поиграть хотя бы 10 часов ( а только тогда начинаешь понимать что к чему) то увидишь как появляется транспорт, роботы, куча построек от других игроков, это ахуенно
  27. wareh
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game, worth every penny. Atmosphere, lore, story everything is perfect. Definitely not for point and shoot fans.
  28. HirDell
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I can only fell sorry for Kojima. He made one of the best games ever. Those fools that gave it a low grade couldn't understand one bit cause they are used to Battlefield or CoD filled with fights and deaths or maybe they are just haters.
    This game is relaxing, has mistery and most important: a great story. A really new and unique experience.
  29. Mrlemonbarz
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    I may be biased because I love Kojimas catalogue of work and everything about his games. I think a lot of people were disappointed because they misunderstood Kojimas direction. This was never supposed to be an action packed shooter with huge adventuring spectacle and all the usual tropes of a AAA game. He didnt promise anything I believe we just hyped it up to what we wanted the game toI may be biased because I love Kojimas catalogue of work and everything about his games. I think a lot of people were disappointed because they misunderstood Kojimas direction. This was never supposed to be an action packed shooter with huge adventuring spectacle and all the usual tropes of a AAA game. He didnt promise anything I believe we just hyped it up to what we wanted the game to be. I personally love every single piece of this game. I love the way it feels, the story, the immersion, and the message. I definitely think this game will go down in history, and maybe it's not being appreciated in it's time. But I believe the intentions of Kojima were portrayed perfectly in this game while still being a game. He wants America to come together, to communicate properly with eachother. Hell I've avoided violence at all costs in this game because the consequences are devastating
    And that's what America needs to see    … Expand
  30. Adel541
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played in my life goddamn kojima if you not sure about it just try it out and you'll see
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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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