Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. spookyz
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure. I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package.    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure.

    I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package. I feel like none of it would work without the other and it all just falls together seemlessly to create this amazing immersive world that you, and other real life people like you, are pushing through in order to see it to the end. I am legit having a blast playing this game. Be a lot cooler if other people could "get it" but that's the thing about people... We're all different.

    For anyone serious, and I mean "serious," into gaming. This thing is a fn milestone. For most... It's probably really cool to look at and boring as hell.

    I love it.

    ...and before it's "damn man, you must REALLY but up on Kojimas nuts."

    I don't love the game because its Kojima.
    I love Kojima because he made the game. (and many others)

    Being someone who's been gaming since i was 1-2 y/o (still have my 2600 in the closet) 37 now...
    Its a milestone, thats the most appropriate word i can think of atm. And yes, im having a blast.. so i guess that means its "fun."

    I think there's a lot who consider Kojima = Metal Gear and expected Metal Gear not really understanding Kojima at all. And while I can dig some MG, and would love something in the vein of it.. I'm more than glad he finally created something he wanted to create vs something a studio made him create. There's a reason Konami wanted Hideo to create more MG games... the general populous loved them. This is not a "general populous" game. I feel like Sony could be taking a hit off this. I just saw all the review bombs on this site before "spell checking" and I just want to thank them (SONY) for letting a true mind show what he's capable of with the digital medium. This is something that RARELY is allowed to happen and if this doesn't prove that Sony, at least at some point in their chain, cares about the gaming medium and pushing it forward, then I don't know what else they could possibly do. Make more shooty shooty/hacky slashy games i guess... the same things we've been playing for the past 20 some odd years. People buy those.    … Expand
  2. Stoum
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Игра с интересным сюжетом, отличной графикой и необычным мультиплеером. Кодзима оправдал все ожидания.
  3. Necrosleezer21
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Definitely not for everyone. But the mechanics, story, graphics are amazing. I got hooked from the beginning and been playing for 10 hrs straight. For me is a masterpiece.
  4. ArnoBlade
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Firstly I have to say the review bombing going on is just pathetic. From both ends of the spectrum. Secondly, I find this game to be a breath of fresh air to the video gaming industry. And yes before people try to call me out, I’ve played around the first 12 hours or so. Just enough to be able to make a decent review. I’m not going to even bother going into an in depth review because itFirstly I have to say the review bombing going on is just pathetic. From both ends of the spectrum. Secondly, I find this game to be a breath of fresh air to the video gaming industry. And yes before people try to call me out, I’ve played around the first 12 hours or so. Just enough to be able to make a decent review. I’m not going to even bother going into an in depth review because it obviously doesn’t matter anymore. The only reason I’m giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is because those BT’s are giving me nightmares...… Expand
  5. Astonh02
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I am only 6 hours into the experiance but I'm having a blast playing death stranding. I can understand why some people do not enjoy the core gameplay loop but I've been having nothing but fun with it. Just the simple task of finding someone's lost cargo and taking it to its desired location gives an awesome sense of accomplishment. This game isn't for everyone but it certainly is for me!
  6. TriGhost
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    10/10 great game, but some fool cannot understand it, so keep play your trash game and dont make me sick.
  7. VBadAndyV
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I honestly thought, because of all the mixed and horrible reviews, I was going to have mixed opinions of it. Oh my god it has surpassed even my expectations, that were already high! The first 10 hours critics were complaining about, I found very fun. Yeah they are fetch quests, but I never had so much fun doing a fetch quest! The whole balance and cargo configuration is definitely gameI honestly thought, because of all the mixed and horrible reviews, I was going to have mixed opinions of it. Oh my god it has surpassed even my expectations, that were already high! The first 10 hours critics were complaining about, I found very fun. Yeah they are fetch quests, but I never had so much fun doing a fetch quest! The whole balance and cargo configuration is definitely game changing. I can feel the new genre Kojima was talking about. This is not a simple "walking simulator", it is an engaging, terrifying, beautiful and emotional experience. It is a refined Kojima game, at its best. I got the same feeling I did when I first played MGS back on the PlayStation, Where as that was a stealth game, this is a delivery game. However, where MGS stealth was straight forward, DS is so much deeper in gameplay. It i amazing how reactive the terrain is to Sam. I could really feel all of the obstacles you have to traverse through. The sound is amazing, and very creepy. The music is very serene and touching, matching the story very well. You can really tell that a lot of effort was put into the sound and music of this game. While people say it is a boring slow paced game, they are probably used to hyper fast games like Fortnite or Overwatch. I say this because I felt the pacing was perfect. You were given time to get used to the mechanics, and explore the world that is simply breath taking. There was lots of story and rest in between, and going to Sam's room always felt meaningful and welcome, after a long journey. This has been a needed breath of fresh air, as games have become the boring same old crap, that I feel like I have played the same game over and over. This gives me hope, that if successful, will inspire more triple A titles to take a chance on something new. The only downside I could say that exists, is that we are going to have to wait at least 3 or 4 more years for a sequel..... I really hope they release some DLC story content that fills in that gap. I am a Kojima fan boy, through and through, but I was still worried in the end that it would not live up to the hype. For me, it did that at the very least.… Expand
  8. Mitch13
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Maybe it’s me but I deadset don’t understand why so many people are not fans of the game.

    It’s cinematically beautiful, has an incredibly immersive storyline and is quintessentially Kojima!
  9. Bedbully
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of showing 'the nature of humankind in the internet' or perhaps he had no idea how to fit his grandious ideas into video game medium or perhaps the tedious and grind walk is part of the stupid theme players must endure or perhaps in months ahead he'll surprise us by showing cities and tall buildings in game made by people working and connecting together as a final product. Whatever the case, the gameplay is pure trash.

    40+ hours of monotonous labor is an insult to players time. Convoluted storytelling filled with plotholes big enough you can put an entire America yet the fanboys defend it as 'story for thinkers' or shout 'go back to PUBG'. Neon Genesis or Satoshi Kon's works tells a complicated story better with little to no overlapping themes or troubled pacing.

    I feel bad for other developers out there trying to put a new concept but didn't receive any accolades. I hope this game sells bad as a hard slap on the face to narcisstic egomaniac Kojima as a reality check. He's not good at all.    … Expand
  10. Tanesio
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I didn't play the game yet. But I have the same reasons that people who gives 0. So it's enough
  11. Eden1975
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Un excellent jeu qui se démarque des autres une histoire pour l’instant captivante, une mise en scène génial la bande-son super franchement pour l’instant c’est un grand sans-faute mais cependant ce n’est pas un jeu fait pour tout le monde notamment à cause de son gameplay mais qui vaut le coup d’œil.
  12. daseva
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is simply the most beautiful game I've ever played and for me it's not boring at all.
  13. MarounNader
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love it has 50% Metal gear dna and i don't see what's bad in the game i mean good story graphics and even physics so that's it all it takes to have a 10/10 rating
  14. Vehement_Ear
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    And......surprise, surprise the game is getting review bombed by a bunch of man babies. Get a life losers. While this game isn't Metal Gear 6 it isn't the disaster the empty headed are saying it is. It's something completely new and challenging. It's weird, it's beautiful, sometimes confusing but totally Kojima and yes...it's worthwhile.
  15. streamlap
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip ofOne of the few titles of 2019 that made me feel something. The overall setup and idea is brilliant and the game loop is engaging. Allmost every delivery or retrieval became it's own narative and I had to use some creative means getting places with the many tools provided and made preparing for the journey a real thing and such an immersive experience. At times the game has me on the tip of my chair in these intense BT encounters and the true sense of relaxing once you manage to get passed them and get greeted by graphicly gorgeous looking landscapes, living in iceland myself I can really recognise where Kojima got his inspirarion from and at times looks really close to the real thing. If you are the kind of player that likes immersion, desolation, and an end-of-time setting that isn't so much combat oriented and can take a moment to stand still and enjoy a view then this is a must buy!… Expand
  16. Raskur
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Симулятор ходьбы созданный для просмотра кат сцен.
  17. ModdingerZ
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Lots of boring moments, tedious game, wasted space, is a movie divided into a large piece of clips without connection between them
  18. Tylyp
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Специфическая, но не понимаю хейта.
  19. REPOLYUS
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    A game of **** and frustration of the year. There are no words. Simulator kurera, monotonous gameplay. Kojima what are you doing ****
  20. Madgearimpact
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This game is breathtaking with its scenery and the setting from the very start is one of the most interesting worlds I’ve played in, if you want an easy ride then you’ll probably rate this a low score because people don’t like to actually try with games but if you like a challenge and a brain using game then you will love the gameplay thoroughly and get the most out of what it has to offer
  21. pierrot31
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Tres decu jeux moyen , graphiquement propre mais c'est pas non plus execptionnel comme nous l'on vendu la presse videoludique .
  22. Tonkenov
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Странный игровой опыт, странная игра. Много рутины, ещё больше деталей и механик. Замечательное исполнение в своей задумке, пускай она не придется каждому по душе, но пустой её не назвать, даже если кажется, что ничего не происходит... вы все равно учитесь, словно влезли в шкуру. Никакого отторжения, все идёт так, как и должно. Вам действительно дали палку и верёвку, а вы должны думать,Странный игровой опыт, странная игра. Много рутины, ещё больше деталей и механик. Замечательное исполнение в своей задумке, пускай она не придется каждому по душе, но пустой её не назвать, даже если кажется, что ничего не происходит... вы все равно учитесь, словно влезли в шкуру. Никакого отторжения, все идёт так, как и должно. Вам действительно дали палку и верёвку, а вы должны думать, что с ними делать и как их использовать. Может быть, это не игра в том смысле каким их привыкли считать, но это не нечто меньшее. Очень доволен.
    Strange experience, strange game. A little routine with a lot of mechanics. Awesome in details, great in story    … Expand
  23. Chatzo
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego tiene muy buenas cinematicas y la historia parece interesante pero la verdad me quede dormido mientras jugaba. Le he intentado varias veces darle una oportunidad pero me aburro.… Expand
  24. Matrixcam
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    This is a perfect walking simulator that offers no fun whatsoever. People give kojima more credits than he deserves
  25. NIrmor
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Just AMAZING!!! Really great story and awesome gameplay i just love the way i can walk around and be amazed at this beautifull world!
  26. Scrull
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Что тут сказать Кодзима прям как Ридли Скотт решил под старость придумать игру о смысле жизни. Складывается ощущение будто пересмотрел аниме Евангелион и решил черпать оттуда вдохновение. А геймплей это треш 80% игры беготня туда сюда и скучные битвы с боссами и нафига было копировать битву с Хиггсом в точности прям как Оцелот против Солида из МГС4Что тут сказать Кодзима прям как Ридли Скотт решил под старость придумать игру о смысле жизни. Складывается ощущение будто пересмотрел аниме Евангелион и решил черпать оттуда вдохновение. А геймплей это треш 80% игры беготня туда сюда и скучные битвы с боссами и нафига было копировать битву с Хиггсом в точности прям как Оцелот против Солида из МГС4
  27. Danechkalol
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great passing time.
    Good.! Very sensitive control. Complex game.
    And good Gameplay.    … Expand
  28. Bijan1984
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    When you look at the profiles of the people who have given the game a "0", you find out that many of them have only 1 review (and rating) in their catalogue. It is also true with some of "10"s (not all of them). It shows how Metacritic has become a battlefield for console wars, fanboys and haters.

    I give this game an 8. I've enjoyed it so far, but to me, it has its own flaws. Its story,    When you look at the profiles of the people who have given the game a "0", you find out that many of them have only 1 review (and rating) in their catalogue. It is also true with some of "10"s (not all of them). It shows how Metacritic has become a battlefield for console wars, fanboys and haters.

    I give this game an 8. I've enjoyed it so far, but to me, it has its own flaws. Its story, characters, atmosphere and world-building deserve a good score. It's not a game for everyone, especially for people who love fast-paced games. Give it some time, and it will shine its beauty.    … Expand
  29. AdrianBosqueVer
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    ons of mechanics, which are very intuitive to control and working like clock. I was optimistic, but that exceeded all my best expectations. Gameplay loop is so engaging that you literally forget its core is walking. You just need to play it and feel it with your own two hands, because YouTube videos don’t convey even the 10% of its fun.
  30. Wulner
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I was waiting for a hit, but got a tedious game with a monotonous plot. Everyone shouted a kojima genius ... Shouted. If not a loyal Kojima fan, then the game received 4 points in total for metacritic
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Metascore
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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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