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. PorkenDoor365
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Kojima genius. From Russia with love. Amazing gameplay, music, animations, physics, enough complexity.
  2. Orawpe
    Sep 19, 2020
    5
    Graphics are incredible but other than that i cant see much else that is good about the game, there is very few things to do other than the main campaign of which makes little sense since it does not do a very good job of explaining the backstory without having to read through pages of those record things. Overall there is very little connect in the game to do and is overall very boringGraphics are incredible but other than that i cant see much else that is good about the game, there is very few things to do other than the main campaign of which makes little sense since it does not do a very good job of explaining the backstory without having to read through pages of those record things. Overall there is very little connect in the game to do and is overall very boring with you only getting any action very rarely, they do however do a good job of creating tension in areas with the death stranding but what makes the game bad for me is just how little there is to do and how boring the game is. I am sure some people may not find walking around for a long time as boring as me but for me games should have more action and be a little more fun.… Expand
  3. olegdev
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    Nothing but masterpiece.
    Atmospheric, emotional, unique. All hours spent are rewarding.
  4. AlexI3232
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    The game sucks. The only good thing in this game is the music, the world is bad, you climb some mountains of destroyed rocks, no beauty, the port on the pc was completely ditched, the gameplay is boring, you just pull the load, EVERYTHING! The plot sucks!
  5. danteps4
    Sep 19, 2020
    6
    Gameplay is very bad.
    Is a very monotonous game, it has great music and world detail, but no more. The story is compelling but not enough to compensate for the immense boredom.
  6. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    It is a great game, but not great for Hideo Kojima. It reminds me of a Metroidvania a lot, but I would suggest on sale. YOU CAN DRESS NORMAL REEDUS WITH A HEADCRAB (on the pc) I got it on the ps4....
  7. elGrafico
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is a sci-fi horror masterpiece! I wasn't blown away at first, except for the incredible sound and graphics, but so glad I persevered. Gameplay becomes far more enjoyable as your options unlock and it ultimately delivers one of the most emotionally charged story endings in gaming, thanks to spectacular character performances from the main cast and in particular Mads Mikkelsen.
  8. joaoadscorreia
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    A magnificent masterpiece!
    Kojima once more break all the rules of a videogame, and it's a shame so many people can't understand his mind.
  9. Montes6384
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Tiene un gameplay muy bueno y intretenido, sobretodo adictivo. Pero lo que brilla en esta obra es su magnifica y unica historia. Los personajes son memorables y todos tienen un por qué de estar en la historia. Entiendo que no es para todos el juego porque no es un juego común. Me encantó.
  10. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    택배기사의 애환을 리얼하게 그려낸 감동수작. 직접 플레이하면 트럭과 밴, 고속도로의 소중함을 온몸으로 느낄 수 있다. 코로나19 시대를 수년 전에 예전한 코지마 히데오의 천재성에 감동하도록 하자.
  11. ardadeniz05
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is the 2nd best game I've ever played.
    Story: 10/10
    Gameplay : 8/10 ( didn't like vehicle movement)
    Graphics: 10/10 better than I expected.
    Atmosphere is good musics are perfect especially first one.
  12. JoeBloe
    Sep 13, 2020
    0
    This is the most ridiculous game ever. I expected better from Kojima. There is more inane movie watching then game playing. What a waste of time. The character has some monumental mission to do and time is of the essence but you have to walk there? Seriously? The most action in the first two hours is you get to hold your breathe and take a shower. This is truly an asinine game.
  13. Ethoirs
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    The Story and Graphics of this game are amazing, The visuals of the game are really stunning and beautiful. But i do have a slight issue with the gameplay if i play the game for a long period of time it can start to feel a bit boring and repetitive, i have played it in shorter sessions rather than trying to play it all at once and the game is very enjoyable.
  14. SkinheadPente0
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off I spent 3 days reading reviews, watching review videos about the game. I decided to give it a try, the game was about half price.
    I finished yesterday the game and I think the game is really worth it, not the full price but in discount totally.
    Its true the game starts and first scenes are really nice, but early game its boring (it is what it is) but has you progress the game becomes really interesting with plenty of equipment to help you from weapons to skeletons etc. The game will then progress faster cause you can carry much more weight and you start to catch the tricks in carrying packages around.
    The story along the way will help you maintain the interest in the game (I speak for me) sometimes you wont even understand sh** about whats happening but in the end you figure all out because that's another point in the game it makes you play to the last second in order for you to understand the story.
    So if you are a bit afraid of buying, I think it will be worth your time, I took 66 hours to finish the game (I cant play every day so if you can you will finish sooner probably) but I had fun I came back even when I didn't play a whole week, usually when this happens and I don't like much the game I don't come back to play it ever.
    So if you're curious like I was but the reviews are making you think twice, forget them and just see for yourself how nice the game can be.    … Expand
  15. Tariqzj
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This game is not for everyone, but I loved it , so relaxing I loved everything about it
  16. GamesTranslator
    Sep 11, 2020
    5
    I tend to be generous with my score, as I've been a huge fan of Kojima's work over the last three decades (namely the MGS saga).

    However, this game, despite beautiful transition sequences and a solid cast, is nothing but a mess. I tried my best to keep on playing, but I've ultimately given up around chapter 6 -- the game is boring and the story just doesn't make sense. Hideo Kojima    I tend to be generous with my score, as I've been a huge fan of Kojima's work over the last three decades (namely the MGS saga).

    However, this game, despite beautiful transition sequences and a solid cast, is nothing but a mess.
    I tried my best to keep on playing, but I've ultimately given up around chapter 6 -- the game is boring and the story just doesn't make sense.

    Hideo Kojima is someone I really look up to, so I hope his next projects get back on track.

    As for this game, it just didn't push my buttons.    … Expand
  17. d1izzt
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    wtf?!!!!! shtty game, the worst game i've ever played.... fking Koyima shtt. shame on you

    shame on you
    shame on you
  18. ElsaLikeJureg
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Death stranding seems to be a story about a delivey guy in a post-apocalypse world, but it is actually a story about a broken and separeted america, with some people working together to reunite this country. The interactions with the characters are awesome and the fights with the enemies too, the only thing that may tire some people is the missions to travel across the map, but if you useDeath stranding seems to be a story about a delivey guy in a post-apocalypse world, but it is actually a story about a broken and separeted america, with some people working together to reunite this country. The interactions with the characters are awesome and the fights with the enemies too, the only thing that may tire some people is the missions to travel across the map, but if you use the upgrades they give you, it becomes very satisfaying, because you feel you are upgrading in the game.… Expand
  19. Eugenblablabla
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    CallofDutyboyz are disappointed.

    Both gameplay and story are extremly addictive. Sure, it strongly depends on what kind of man you are, but for me personally (as well as for my wife) the game is an absolute masterpiece. The only possible reason for your potential disappointment are wrong expectations.
  20. Abdulselim
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Brand new idea of gaming, and that is the Renewal،game play is smooth, graphics are amazing, sound and soundtracks are really good
  21. Bzyhu
    Sep 10, 2020
    8
    First of all its not a game for everyone. If you expect action game don't buy it. For 95% of time it's about delivering packages and shooting is remaining 5%. Game play i would say is 6-7 max but its anyway very addictive :) story 8-9 so in overall i give it 8.

    PS Ending could be shorter.
  22. Vegeto_10
    Sep 9, 2020
    0
    What a waste of time. what is the purpose of this game worthless. Spend 30hrs of my life and my money on this crap
  23. Grippz
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  24. Moviemeck
    Sep 8, 2020
    7
    Not shabby. I played about 65% of the game before having to put it down. Good graphics, voice acting, etc. All the things you would expect from a Kojima game. The only real complaint is the story just kinda gets lost. It has some great moments (for a short bit), but then you realize you have to travel across the entire map again. It just never grabs you. A 6.5 would be the best rating forNot shabby. I played about 65% of the game before having to put it down. Good graphics, voice acting, etc. All the things you would expect from a Kojima game. The only real complaint is the story just kinda gets lost. It has some great moments (for a short bit), but then you realize you have to travel across the entire map again. It just never grabs you. A 6.5 would be the best rating for this game. Would not recommend for $60, but a good game to burn some time, if you find it on sale.… Expand
  25. antoniomit
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Juego los exclusivos de Sony aunque soy mas de Xbox, pero este juego es una obra maestra, pero no es para todo el publico
  26. mbregieira
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Comprei no lançamento.
    Queixo caído do início ao fim.
    História completamente original e bem estruturada.
    Gráficos estonteantes.
    Gameplay serve o propósito da história, e quem compreendeu a história compreende o porquê.
    Provavelmente um dos melhores jogos da geração.
    Não dou 10 porque acho que faltou algum tipo de vida no mundo aberto.
  27. Convicted627
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    I spent in this game about a 60 hours. Be honest, I didn't played all sidequests and special deliveries, but story of game is awesome. Beginig of this game is very slow and I understand why this made for testing of player's patience. Death Stranding is a game not for all of gamers. It's not a shooter of action, it's meditative game with elements of action. I played it and just couldn'tI spent in this game about a 60 hours. Be honest, I didn't played all sidequests and special deliveries, but story of game is awesome. Beginig of this game is very slow and I understand why this made for testing of player's patience. Death Stranding is a game not for all of gamers. It's not a shooter of action, it's meditative game with elements of action. I played it and just couldn't stop all New Year Holidays until I finished it. Not too much game in last years can have so exacting story and interesting world. It's not a sandbox like in GTA games. Open world is a big wasteland, but ways how reach to delivery point through that place has so many options, even helping rebuild road searching resources and helping to other players. It's a new way for cooperation. I suggest to everyone play it online, help to other players and you'll get help from them in your way. It's making game much interesting.… Expand
  28. TaroNaza
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece from the mind of a master game designer. The word to describe it is unique!!
  29. Mutrey
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Difficult to comprehend until the end but once you figured all out it's beautiful
  30. Ballisticz
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Just picked this game up, waited a while for a drop in price because wasn't sure if I would like it but so far I can't put this game down! Amazing graphics, the story is strange and keeping me ingaged and looking like its gonna be a masterpiece! This is a must play
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#33 Best 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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