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. ToraKuma
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is awesome. The graphics are beautiful. The story is engaging and very interesting with a fascinating message. Lastly, the gameplay is fun and challenging (especially on hard). Five minutes playing this game and you will realize how much was put into it and how expansive it is, Five hours and you will be blown away. There is plenty of action and adventure as you progress throughThis game is awesome. The graphics are beautiful. The story is engaging and very interesting with a fascinating message. Lastly, the gameplay is fun and challenging (especially on hard). Five minutes playing this game and you will realize how much was put into it and how expansive it is, Five hours and you will be blown away. There is plenty of action and adventure as you progress through it but there are also moments of calm and thoughtfulness. It is extremely challenging at times and extremely rewarding at others.

    Many (but certainly not all) of the people giving negative reviews seem to be hating hardcore on Kojima rather than the the game itself. Many obviously haven't played more than a few hours (or at all :/), and as such, are probably not the best people to listen to.

    I can understand how one might be disappointed if they were expecting a Metal Gear Solid clone, which I think is why many people are disliking it. They were expecting another MGS like game, while in reality, DS is much much more. It is a different game entirely, and they shouldn't be "hating" just because they failed to realize this.

    tl;dr; This game has changed what a game can be for me. Play it for yourself to find out why.    … Expand
  2. Psx0777
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    For anyone who gives this game 0/10 are either salty xbox followers jealous of PlayStations excellent exclusives just because their favoured console has been dead in the water for the past 3 years...or they haven't even played the game calling it a delivery man simulator when it has much more depth than that. Clearly none of these losers have played it. Just jump on the bandwagon and bullyFor anyone who gives this game 0/10 are either salty xbox followers jealous of PlayStations excellent exclusives just because their favoured console has been dead in the water for the past 3 years...or they haven't even played the game calling it a delivery man simulator when it has much more depth than that. Clearly none of these losers have played it. Just jump on the bandwagon and bully a game just because they love violent brainless, gormless fortnite/cod games and cant take the fact the majority of people will love this unique game. Im thoroughly engrossed in its amazing story, atmosphere and cinematics. FOR ANYONE WHO LOVE THE GAME LIKE ME PLEASE GET THIS RATING UP AND ALL GIVE IT 10/10 IN DEFIANCE OF THE HATRED THIS GAME IS GETTING!… Expand
  3. Shadestep_
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    It's a great game and a solid departure from common themes and concepts found in most cideo games today. I wish this level of risk and creativity was more common in games today.
  4. xrex
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Best Kojima's game. After 60 hours of gameplay I did not change my opinion. 10/10
  5. Killask
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I played the game for about 8 hours and I'm very satisfied with that game. It is a typical Hideo Kojima game so it is not for everyone.
  6. Gisbitus
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The game is simply amazing, but it’d be more of a 9. I’m voting 10 to outweigh all the pointless hate of people who haven’t even tried the damn game. Traversing the environment is challenging, fun and relaxing (when you’re not being chased by MULEs or BTs). There’s something so magical about climbing a mountain and hearing a song kick in. Narration is off the charts but it’s a Kojima game,The game is simply amazing, but it’d be more of a 9. I’m voting 10 to outweigh all the pointless hate of people who haven’t even tried the damn game. Traversing the environment is challenging, fun and relaxing (when you’re not being chased by MULEs or BTs). There’s something so magical about climbing a mountain and hearing a song kick in. Narration is off the charts but it’s a Kojima game, so no surprises there. The gameplay isn’t gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. If you enjoy games with a slower pace, where part of the enjoyment is taking in the scenery, with heavy story telling then this will be your thing.… Expand
  7. Damon1533
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O MELHOR E MAIS BONITO JOGO QUE JÁ JOGUEI QUEM ESTÁ DANDO NOTA BAIXA DEVE SER CAIXISTA OU NÃO JOGOU SÓ PÔDE NOTA 1000 SEM MAÍS.....… Expand
  8. 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
  9. Kerupted2015
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    Who knew delivering packages all alone in a wasteland could be fun? This game is beautiful with amazing visuals and voice acting. Some of the repeated visuals can get boring after a while. You can only watch a man shower and pee so many times in a day before it gets old.

    This game is about the journey and doing your part to make the world a better place. The sense of accomplishment when    Who knew delivering packages all alone in a wasteland could be fun? This game is beautiful with amazing visuals and voice acting. Some of the repeated visuals can get boring after a while. You can only watch a man shower and pee so many times in a day before it gets old.

    This game is about the journey and doing your part to make the world a better place. The sense of accomplishment when you get your destination and connect new cities is amazing. I also find myself creating structures purely in the hopes someone else might find them useful.

    While battle is not a huge focus in this game, it is present. The focus is on sneaking, running, and non lethal solutions. I find myself holding my breath as my character does, my heart beating like a racehorse as I try to sneak around. The peaceful moments in between are made sweeter by the enemy encounters.

    The story is 100% Kohima, so I expect I will never fully understand, but reading and watching the optional lore helps immensely.    … Expand
  10. petrokloss
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game this year. Kojima was able to make a vivid masterpiece. Not in one game has it been so interesting to travel. The feeling of a long journey, incredibly realistic transmitted. Plus, a whole bunch of mechanics and a terrific plot have been twisted.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. PilotSakirBey
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    First I must say, this game is not for everyone. Because Kojima made a really orijinal and different game. I'm not saying that for humiliate. This game is a cargo simulator (and that's why a lot of people didn't like that) and nearly %75 of this game making delivery. But for me the atmosphere, the musics, the story, the world even the walking... It got me in this world. It was a reallyFirst I must say, this game is not for everyone. Because Kojima made a really orijinal and different game. I'm not saying that for humiliate. This game is a cargo simulator (and that's why a lot of people didn't like that) and nearly %75 of this game making delivery. But for me the atmosphere, the musics, the story, the world even the walking... It got me in this world. It was a really different experience and at least everybody must try it. I can't guarantee that you will like it (or maybe hate it) but like I, said this game has the most original story, mechanichs, world and gameplay in the last five years. And I think everybody must appreciate Kojima and Kojima Productions because making this game is a really big risk. It's not a indie game it's a AAA game. And this generation the studios and companies like Activision, EA and Ubisoft this is revalutionary and different. Because of that If you like it or if you don't like it, it doesn't matter everybody must support it. Maybe this industry will change and we will see more of than original works like this in AAA studios.… Expand
  13. Steamjunkie
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    It looks like a simply deliver game with combat and stealth elements but it has a very nice cargo system like how do you take what you need without too much extra weight
  14. JMFernandes
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I was afraid about the game, but I went shopping, and now I can't stop playing it. It is so good !! It's magnificent.
  15. ULLUuCk
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a very strange game. I’m fascinated by it but I’m not at all sure that I actually like playing it. It’s not just that it isn’t fun. It often feels like a chore, like the game is doing its level best to keep you from having a good time.
  16. Sasorisidi
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bem interessante a proposta, muitos elementos novos e legais, mas a campanha é monótona e longa.… Expand
  17. JohnCruzz
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    O Jogo entrega tudo que foi pedido, e até mais, realmente o jogo não é pra todos. Ele tem que ter paciência, mais mesmo assim a dinâmica fica envolvente e cativante durante o desenvolvimento do jogo, você fica querendo ir mais profundo, e saber oque vai acontecer ao o rumo da história. Recomendo.
  18. Gennady
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Good game, interesting story, unexpected plot twists. A little monotonous gameplay.
  19. 1stathis
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Just perfect the most amazing game I ever played kojima you did it again..
  20. Chrispiester
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game a breath of fresh air in the stagnated market of copy and paste games and microtransaction filled cesspools Kojima and team did a great job on this one all the haters that are giving this game is 0-4 get a life it's like review bombing this game is all you have going on for your self not even and hour after user reviews went like 600+ 0 score reviews were up sadAbsolutely amazing game a breath of fresh air in the stagnated market of copy and paste games and microtransaction filled cesspools Kojima and team did a great job on this one all the haters that are giving this game is 0-4 get a life it's like review bombing this game is all you have going on for your self not even and hour after user reviews went like 600+ 0 score reviews were up sad get a life welcome change you small minded children.… Expand
  21. Welliset
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Um game excelente com boa história,gameplay inovador com ótimos personagens.
  22. Artlear
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Don't understand people who write "Game is garbage" or "It's not even a video-game". I have already played about 7 hours and can definitely say: THIS. IS. AMAZING. This relaxing and calm world gives you a deeper feeling of the whole world and its catastrophe. I can write a lot about cutscenes settings, but I will describe it with only one word: GENIUS
  23. xboxonefan
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant game. It's probably a 8 but I'll give it a 9 to offset these mouth breathing Xbox fangirls who are review bombing it… Expand
  24. VitorConti
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    A sensação de jogar esse game é muito boa! E o enredo é sensacional. E dá pra entender o porquê do jogo ser lento, porém só jogando pra saber. Eu tinha dúvidas se ia gostar e hoje eu nem vejo o tempo passar quando estou jogando DS. Kojima é muito gênio, sim!!
  25. feather7
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Game with big G. Amazing world with beautiful graphic. Perfect performace on ps4. Everything is smooth. This game is not only about delivering. Is there fighting, creating, driving. There is only one (-) quite silly story. I like this idea but story is too much crazy let say silly.
  26. Mai_Zen
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The World and Story of Death Stranding is very interesting and lovely to explore. In short I'm gonna rate it :
    Gameplay : 7
    Well the gameplay is kinda leisure, and not so many actions. The fight with Mads Mikklesen is very enjoyable. Perhaps adding some weapons and battle mechanic like fighting with Allies ghost force jn WW1 could make it more interesting. Story : 10 Story is very    The World and Story of Death Stranding is very interesting and lovely to explore. In short I'm gonna rate it :
    Gameplay : 7
    Well the gameplay is kinda leisure, and not so many actions. The fight with Mads Mikklesen is very enjoyable. Perhaps adding some weapons and battle mechanic like fighting with Allies ghost force jn WW1 could make it more interesting. Story : 10
    Story is very wonderful, an experience we should try at once

    Graphics and Arts : 10 Well the graphics is so very beautiful. The atmosphere when fighting Mads in WW 1 no man's land and Normandy WW2 is very beautiful Story : Story of this game is very s wonderful    … Expand
  27. kira84
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    at first i found this game boring with all the deliveries to make, to go from point A to point B rince and repeat.
    But after finishing the game, i get why the progression had to be this way. I'm on my 2nd playthrough and this game possibilities becomes more and more infinite.
    This game is awesome, what i was expecting from the Metal Gear Saga creator.
  28. Zapadlisto
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This game gives unusual experience. First of all, yes it is not the first person shoter with rading simulator elements, with Death star and jedi swords. I say so, because tones of people were expectin something else but not the Death stranding game)) The game is all about your inner thinking, phylosophy, depression and so on. But newertheless the game can seem to be boring is veryThis game gives unusual experience. First of all, yes it is not the first person shoter with rading simulator elements, with Death star and jedi swords. I say so, because tones of people were expectin something else but not the Death stranding game)) The game is all about your inner thinking, phylosophy, depression and so on. But newertheless the game can seem to be boring is very interesting. Unusual mechanics of walking really surprised me in a good way.… Expand
  29. Gemer
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне игра нравится своим сюжетом, графикой, неторопливостью, музыкой. Сразу говрю что игра не всем понравится, кому она не понравится людям с отклонениями или любителей шутеров не всех канешно где только нужно стрелятся и взрывы если вам это нравится то эта игра не для вас!… Expand
  30. Ajamovik
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This us the best game so far if you like MGS sure you will like this game I like the game play
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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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