Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  1. antoniocosilva
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It's impressive how the mechanics, game and level designs are in such harmony in this game. It's a mixing of creative gameplay and fantastic/mysterious story. A must play, a masterpiece.
  2. pongkrit03
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Death Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the moreDeath Stranding has a unique creative concept. Unfortunately, in term of game, it is not as great. I have spent like 25 hrs+ and decide not to continue. Unlike many reviewers who like the game, I am enjoyed the game in early chapters. Travelling to difficult terrain, weight management, fighting BT, these are fun (for a while). Story is interesting too. However, the more you play, the more of the same. Repettiveness is what killing the game. Though you will have more devices as you progress, it does not help much. The things I don't like from start are heavily cutscene and NPC talking too much. I thought it would be lesson when I continue to play more, but no, every goddamn time when you finish delivering something, NPC will always have long talk. The story also goes very slow too. Besides. reward from sidequests or helping other lost cargo are trivial.

    The most fake part of this is the mutiplayer things here. You are to believe that when you building something, others could have see what you build and then you are helping community. The true is, all of building shown are scripted, at least in some degree. I have checked info online about the system and it seems fake. Like you will never get completed build the road, because Kojima has scripted that you will only seen a part of them, you will have to build your own too. I understand his intention that he does not want the game become too easy for those who play later, but it also mean that things you build are not really to help others as you intend. Moreover, player will have to process themselves to be able to see some high tech building of others, but at that times, they might not need it anymore. I have seen few people posting about they have built all zipline to go to anywhere from anywhere, but no one see their zipline. Why should we spend time build all the road, if our effort will be partially shown to others, or not at all ?

    In sum, I like Kojima concept. Graphic is beautiful too, Cutscene and facial animation could be the best right now in the market. However, it does not succeed as game in my opinion. Repeptiveness, boring long NPC talk kill the game.    … Expand
  3. Mikesmith4291
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Epic game definitely GOT worthy, I’m surprised it’s getting review bombed by most of the incel community but any true gamer would love it. Can’t wait to spend the winter months continuing playing this masterpiece!!
  4. Selichkin
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Great game!!! Не гоните! Как минимум за анимацию, за графику, за погружение игра достойна уважения!
  5. therealjon88
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Not a fan of any of the MGS game, or linear action/adventure ones for that matter - but this is an amazing immersive and beautiful experience. 10/10.
  6. th0r34uX
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    This is a game that takes some getting used to for sure. With that being said once I got into it I started to really enjoy it.
  7. Dvetttt1_
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра топовая не пожалел потраченных денег.… Expand
  8. Alex4991
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Ciertamente, no llevo mas del capitulo 4, pero si llevo unas 51 horas jugando, normalmente eso es lo queque me toma para terminar muchos otros juegos, sin haber terminado aun el juego puedo decir que en lo personal es un juego que para mi cumple con su funcion entretener.
    Entiendo que a muchis este titulo les parezca monotono, peri para mi por el simpke hecho de ser diferente a lo ya    Ciertamente, no llevo mas del capitulo 4, pero si llevo unas 51 horas jugando, normalmente eso es lo queque me toma para terminar muchos otros juegos, sin haber terminado aun el juego puedo decir que en lo personal es un juego que para mi cumple con su funcion entretener.
    Entiendo que a muchis este titulo les parezca monotono, peri para mi por el simpke hecho de ser diferente a lo ya hantes jugado vale la pena.
    Asoectos graficos impecables, banda sonora dede las mejores, gameplay no el mejor pero sime si diferente.
    Yo le doy 9 por queciento para mi es entretenido tal cual debe de ser un videojuego.    … Expand
  9. Asfour_Juve
    Nov 16, 2019
    8
    The game provides a cool Wired story Which i loved from the mind of Hideo Kojima, decent characters with a compelling back story, beautiful graphics and outstanding soundtracks but the games suffer from a slow start and a repetitive missions.
  10. alextai0430
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
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  11. ibmug
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This is a Hideo Kojima game none the less. - And for me it's amazing, pushing the game to another direction rather than the classic 'hide and shoot em up' game.
    This is hopefully a new stone in the upcoming new pathway of games. - If you're the type of gamer that does not skip cinematics and enjoys having your mind blown every once in a while with visuals, this is the game for you. Pretty    This is a Hideo Kojima game none the less. - And for me it's amazing, pushing the game to another direction rather than the classic 'hide and shoot em up' game.
    This is hopefully a new stone in the upcoming new pathway of games. - If you're the type of gamer that does not skip cinematics and enjoys having your mind blown every once in a while with visuals, this is the game for you. Pretty strange story and mindblowing scenary's this is one that will be remembered for trying something new.

    They say it's a walking game but there's a lot that makes me want to keep walking, that being, connecting to other players.

    I can definately see how everyone involved poured their energy into this.
    Thank you Hideo, Norman, Lea, Mads, T. Jenkins, Margaret, Lindsey, this game blew my mind.

    If you're the one that skips cinematics and care less about the story and more about the game play, you might want to move to another game.    … Expand
  12. theduderino
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Great story great graphics. Perfect music and atmosphere. And really original, fresh and movie quality story. Feels really original and different too. People giving low scores don't have capacity to understand what's going on.
  13. Omnom1113
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    The game is great. The gameplay is well balanced, never in my 70 hours playing i got bored by this "walking simulator", the maps are designed so you encounter some mules,terrorists,BTs.
    The story is really really good.
    now comes the fun part, the mole people who reviewed it after playing it for 1-2 hours (or never even playing it) and i know u couldnt even get passed episode 3 because    The game is great. The gameplay is well balanced, never in my 70 hours playing i got bored by this "walking simulator", the maps are designed so you encounter some mules,terrorists,BTs.
    The story is really really good.
    now comes the fun part, the mole people who reviewed it after playing it for 1-2 hours (or never even playing it) and i know u couldnt even get passed episode 3 because the only thing you talk about is the WALKING. On day 1 people already gave it a 0/10, how the hell did you complete a 60 hour game in a day? oh yea you didnt, then why you reviewed a game after playing it for less then an hour? because you have the attention span of a 6 yr old and need constant action or the game is trash,    … Expand
  14. soman2157i988
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Παιχνίδι σκεπτόμενου και ωριμου gamer. Αριστούργημα σε όλα τα σημεία ηχος, γραφικα, ιστορια ,gameplay, διαρκεια.
    Μην ακούτε τους haters που η εμπειρια τους απο videogames ειναι fifa fortnite και pupg.
    Δωστε του μια ευκαιρια, ξερει τι φτιαχνει ο kojima. 10/10    Παιχνίδι σκεπτόμενου και ωριμου gamer. Αριστούργημα σε όλα τα σημεία ηχος, γραφικα, ιστορια ,gameplay, διαρκεια.
    Μην ακούτε τους haters που η εμπειρια τους απο videogames ειναι fifa fortnite και pupg.
    Δωστε του μια ευκαιρια, ξερει τι φτιαχνει ο kojima.
    10/10
  15. Xemnuz
    Jan 28, 2020
    7
    Played so many bad games recently but this was a pleasent suprise along with Days Gone. I have almost no prior knowledge to Kojima other than I know that a lot of people like him for the Metal Gear Solid series. So, the first coupe of hours of the game = What the hell is this? 10 hours in = I want to get home and play some more, explore and understand the game. 20 hours in = I want toPlayed so many bad games recently but this was a pleasent suprise along with Days Gone. I have almost no prior knowledge to Kojima other than I know that a lot of people like him for the Metal Gear Solid series. So, the first coupe of hours of the game = What the hell is this? 10 hours in = I want to get home and play some more, explore and understand the game. 20 hours in = I want to play, this is cool.
    The graphics are great, can't wait to see the PC version, only thing I could wish for was a night and day cycle, but could he avoided it because of dark BTs, although that could pose an interesting challenge. The game is really about hoarding, getting civilization back to function and running errands which to be honest is what we do in most games. Yeah, it is repetetive and for many not very exciting, but I like it regardless. I think the cinematics are great and odd, I think the story can be interesting and very complex, maybe a bit too much. I think this is not a game for most people, it's a heavy game meaning you have to invest a lot of time, you have to enjoy playing alone and have a lot of patience building yourself up from basically nothing. I think the game is borderline genius and mad. The worst part is the ending. It is terrible and far, far too long. 7/10.    … Expand
  16. Phatzombi
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Good story, great graphics and detail. Different from other games in alot of ways. Great cast and music soundtrack to go with it, cant go wrong picking this game up.
  17. adrean90
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I don't really think it's a bad game... I think too many people are hating on this game for no reason. I think it's a very entertaining game and has a interesting story. It by no means a "masterpiece" or a "10 out of 10!" game, however death stranding is a mailman simulator with action, stealth, and horror elements. If you are looking for a crazy action game this isn't it. But if you likeI don't really think it's a bad game... I think too many people are hating on this game for no reason. I think it's a very entertaining game and has a interesting story. It by no means a "masterpiece" or a "10 out of 10!" game, however death stranding is a mailman simulator with action, stealth, and horror elements. If you are looking for a crazy action game this isn't it. But if you like really weird game with a interesting story then check this one out.… Expand
  18. saxsostero
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. death stranding is in deed a unique game, it can push away many people at the begining because the gameplay is not so rewarding and it just start to make sense why you're going to point "A" to point "B" after many hours playing, but, there are as well really memorable/"chilling" moments at the gameplay that you'll remember, and when it comes about the story Kojima makes and makes nothing to be desired… Expand
  19. Justicier
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    **** that all kojima spend all money project in stars of movies and he forgot the main. The **** Gameplay
  20. Pit1209
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Too many people getting in line to score this game as low as they can, that will tell you in fact the quality and direction that Kojima has imprinted on this game, something new and different that people incapable of understanding it are resorting to just hate on it just because. Even before the release, don't pay attention to them that are eager to just stand there and criticize what theToo many people getting in line to score this game as low as they can, that will tell you in fact the quality and direction that Kojima has imprinted on this game, something new and different that people incapable of understanding it are resorting to just hate on it just because. Even before the release, don't pay attention to them that are eager to just stand there and criticize what the gaming industry really needs; quality and change, not another COD or micro-transactions, this game is and will be remembered as a new standard of quality and storytelling and probably will start a new dawn in which big gaming companies will start betting on new ideas and quality instead of just creating the next mess that blind sheeps will get in line to get.… Expand
  21. waterMeliodas
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    I find it deeply unique, beautiful to look at, great musical score, and it is accompanied by a great story. It's uniqueness as far as the gameplay loop may turn folks away, and if you do not like long cutscenes your patience will wear thin quick. Those willing to give this game a chance and come in with an open mind will have an experience they will remember for years to come. ItI find it deeply unique, beautiful to look at, great musical score, and it is accompanied by a great story. It's uniqueness as far as the gameplay loop may turn folks away, and if you do not like long cutscenes your patience will wear thin quick. Those willing to give this game a chance and come in with an open mind will have an experience they will remember for years to come. It definitely is not for everyone, and if you're still on the fence about getting this title I would recommend waiting for a sale or price drop.… Expand
  22. erlioniel
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Even tho this game isn't perfect and the gameplay is more about taste (it's absolutely not classical for the industry) it's not deserve all negative 0/10 scores. I do understand about the hype, but I'll overcompensate all the negative from community with 10/10 even if my personal feelings more mixed and about 8/10.

    Give it a try, then judge.
  23. Lucassrodrigues
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente jogo, Goty

    Obs: vão tomar no cu Chief e Duff, falidos de merda!    … Expand
  24. Ocelot182
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Jogo excelente, animações, expressões faciais boas, e gráficos excelentes, jogabilidade boa, história muito boa, não vai agradar todo mundo por ser meio parado e quieto com longos intervalos sem nenhuma ação, mas me agrada
  25. Regenboogpony
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Great game! It has a good story and beautiful graphics. Its not a game you ever played before so it might be boring for some people.
  26. BeatHour
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is one of the most brilliant games I've ever played. It's also probably the most divisive game I've ever seen. Either you really love it or you really hate it. Either way, this is not the game you were expecting, as there's nothing else like it. This is a game about the journey, so if you're looking for a cheap dopamine hit, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

    First of all,    Death Stranding is one of the most brilliant games I've ever played. It's also probably the most divisive game I've ever seen. Either you really love it or you really hate it. Either way, this is not the game you were expecting, as there's nothing else like it. This is a game about the journey, so if you're looking for a cheap dopamine hit, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

    First of all, this is no action game. For the most-part it's a laid-back walking simulator with open-world decisions making (route planning, mostly), community single-player (ala Journey), and long cut-scenes. I don't agree with people saying it takes a lot of patience, but its not a game you can easily brute-force your way through.

    There is combat that makes up about 10% of the game, and it is quite simple. You've got grenades, guns, and fists, not very unlike Metal Gear. It'll have you hiding behind things, advancing down corridors, unloading on enemies. Death Stranding also has stealth, whereby you'll be crawling through areas past ghosts who are rooted or patrol a small area, trying not to alert corridors of enemies, or sneaking through tall grass in the open world.

    The world design feels fantastic. It looks nothing like the continental US, but it feels so much like a real place. The graphics are some of the best ever employed. The world is a main character here, and makes up the majority of the challenge you'll be facing, which is perfect for a game about traveling across the US mostly on foot. The world is populated by lovely mountains and crags, rolling fields... The whole time I kept thinking 'Final Fantasy 15, eat your heart out', which is the closest thing I can compare it to, but that game so pales in comparison as an epic roadtrip.

    The story, for once in a Hideo Kojima game, wraps itself up and feels complete. Through most of the game it feels like a lot of symbolism and campiness, but damn does it come through in the end of tying all the loose ends together. And not at all in an obvious way. Still, there's a lot of symbolism that crosses with other Hideo Kojima games. It feels like this is the story he wanted to tell all along with the Metal Gear series. As such, the game is way more abstract than a classical adventure; more like a psychological thriller than anything in the action genre.

    The player is wrapped up and swaddled with story at every turn. This is probably the most generous game with full 3D cutscenes that's ever been made. All the characters are brilliant, and even though I spent dozens of hours with them, it left me wanting more and more of those interactions.

    The community features are brilliant. You can build bridges and ziplines for other players to use. Build them various way stations. Put warning signs for other players, ala Dark Souls (but simpler; no 'try using both hands' placemarkers). Let them use simpler tools like your ropes and ladders. You can then like the works of other players. You can also recover the lost cargo of other players or interact with their deadbodies which binds you together. Or you can request they make deliveries to you. The whole thing leaves you feeling very connected to other players in a way that I haven't seen in a game in years. Whether they placed a sign in the perfect place to help you out of an open-world chase, or they had that latter in just the right spot to avoid a ghost, it's just a flood of appreciation for other people.

    For the controls, I think people really over exaggerate that they're "bad". This is about as engaging as you can get for a game about walking. The weight of everything feels so satisfying, especially after you get exoskeletons that let you jog around with a ton of weight on your back. But it's not nearly as hard as people have said. Just holding both triggers is usually enough to keep your character stable. And the vehicles are not too difficult to control. You're not meant to drive literally everywhere, this is a game about crossing mountains. You can't cross a mountain in a van, can you? Just get out of the car/bike. I had more frustration reading the complaints of other people than I did over 51 hours playing the game.

    All in all, Death Stranding is a brilliant experience. It's by no means for everyone. If your idea of a good time is best paired with a Mountain Dew, you'll probably not like it. But if you like something that's often slow or thoughtful, and so analytical that it'd make your English teacher weep tears of joy... Play it. You'll not be disappointed. Or if you're the kind of person who likes something to do while listening to a podcast, you'll probably also enjoy the gameplay (haven't tried it). Regardless, give it a try. You'll either love it or you'll hate it, and that's not even a gamble if you wind up loving it.    … Expand
  27. hpavanatti
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Demora um pouco para pegar, mas assim que o sistema de entregas ganha mais opções, fisga o jogador!
  28. ThassioKemenny
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    The premise of the game reminds me of Fallout3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout4 (which by the way, Love and has for Xbox). Load things from one place to another on a large map, and with Weight Management. Fallout is that (and there is no vehicle), not for that the people criticize the game. It's the same essence of these games (Skyrin too). Even in Falout New Vegas (from the creators of TheThe premise of the game reminds me of Fallout3, Fallout New Vegas, Fallout4 (which by the way, Love and has for Xbox). Load things from one place to another on a large map, and with Weight Management. Fallout is that (and there is no vehicle), not for that the people criticize the game. It's the same essence of these games (Skyrin too). Even in Falout New Vegas (from the creators of The Outer Worlds) we are according to the game itself, a "CARRIER THAT TAKES ORDERS".… Expand
  29. Dani9591
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    È un gioco strutturato bene e diverso dai soliti canoni. Si vede benissimo che è un gioco di Kojima e come sempre non annoia
  30. slewbangles
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    I had reservations about this game but I'm about halfway in and the story, pacing, graphics and tone have made for an experience I wont forget anytime soon. It might not be for everyone, but it is truly unique
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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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