Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. vimetra
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Very beautiful game! Very relaxing and peacefull gameplay. Like it. Just play more than 30 min.
  2. Nemesisdawn
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    I think at this point everyone knows about Kojima's love for cinematics in video games. We've seen him come forth before the game came out that it won't be to everyone's liking, and that kind of honesty from a video game developer in 2019 is scarce, and for that fact alone I think the game is worth picking up.

    In a nutshell, if you're the kind of gamer that enjoys slow-burners, amazing    I think at this point everyone knows about Kojima's love for cinematics in video games. We've seen him come forth before the game came out that it won't be to everyone's liking, and that kind of honesty from a video game developer in 2019 is scarce, and for that fact alone I think the game is worth picking up.


    In a nutshell, if you're the kind of gamer that enjoys slow-burners, amazing cinematics and strong story telling, and don't mind some of the repetitive gameplay (which, personally so far, it doesn't seem to affect my enjoyment), then you should definitely give this game a try!    … Expand
  3. LiberoSognatore
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Gioco meraviglioso...
    Tecnicamente è il gioco con la grafica più sbalorditiva, nessuno bug (e scusate se è poco) storia bellissima... e un gameplay originale.
  4. MarkTheExtra
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    This game is the most unique experience I've ever had with a video game. The way you interact with other players is such a positive experience, working together to achieve a common goal of reuniting America. The story of this game is where the game truly shines, it's an emotional rollercoaster I'll never forget and Hideo Kojima's true Magnum Opus. I fear that most reviewers of this gameThis game is the most unique experience I've ever had with a video game. The way you interact with other players is such a positive experience, working together to achieve a common goal of reuniting America. The story of this game is where the game truly shines, it's an emotional rollercoaster I'll never forget and Hideo Kojima's true Magnum Opus. I fear that most reviewers of this game haven't played the full game, which is a real shame because the last few hours of this game are truly outstanding. Death Stranding will go down in history as truly being ahead of it's time. If you only play one video game in your whole life, it deserves to be Death Stranding.… Expand
  5. SomeKorean
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I like the story even though it may be confusing at times, but there is an explanation to why it's there or why it isn't. Sure this game is grindy but it's fun carrying out orders. For me anyway. Love this game, hope people can try to understand it a little better.
  6. Isidreroma
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Este juego me a atrapado.
    Creo que la gente que no lo valora es porque lo ve como un accion y aventura pero no lo es y tampoco lo pretende ser, si hay accion pero no esta para dificultarte el camino sino para hacerte perder tiempo y plantearte si merece la pena pasar o rodear el campamento.
    La historia no es la mejor pero se adapta perfectamente al juego y si te paras a pensar y    Este juego me a atrapado.
    Creo que la gente que no lo valora es porque lo ve como un accion y aventura pero no lo es y tampoco lo pretende ser, si hay accion pero no esta para dificultarte el camino sino para hacerte perder tiempo y plantearte si merece la pena pasar o rodear el campamento.
    La historia no es la mejor pero se adapta perfectamente al juego y si te paras a pensar y reflexionar es memorable.
    Mencanta este juego y como te pone musica en momentos donde el conjunto de la musica y el paisage te hacen llorar o como minimo te ponen los pelos de punta.    … Expand
  7. Inx2027
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game. Anyone with a bit of patience will see the the quality gameplay and the long term rewards. The multiplayer/shared universe element is an added bonus. Beautiful and complex, Death Stranding is a Kojima game through and through with his trademark storytelling and humour. Loving it so far
  8. Kihai_Karderian
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Если вас для вас как и для меня лучшие игры Jorney и Shadow of the Colossus игра определенно должна вам понрвится, неспешная медитаивная, атмосферная. Сам уже наиграл 60ч. а только в 4 главе, и немогу отлипнуть.
  9. wstnlng
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Beyond a breath of fresh air. Death Stranding revitalizes what it is to game. With brilliant graphics, vibrant music, and intuitive controls one is on a precipice to experience the most unique deeply conceptualized world. In a era of games where quality is high but individuality is low Death Stranding came to the rescue.
  10. lfc
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Não acreditem nessas notas negativas que estão aqui, a maioria nem se quer jogou Death Stranding, são tudo haters
  11. albertojz356
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    There’s practically nothing to do in this boring mess of a game. I’m sorry but this is the most overrated pos across all gaming history.
  12. Diegosz
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom...................................................................................................… Expand
  13. munday78
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Absolutely perfect. Constant rewarding gameplay with a story and characters that are the best you can get. Pretty much no load times and no menu lag. Was bug free for me. Excellent job.
  14. Arucon
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This Game is just great. The atmosphere, the soundtrack and graphics were superb. The story was a little hard to follow at times but also really solid. The gameplay loop was addicting to me. It just isn‘t for everyone.
  15. MEzZ007
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is the latest game from Hideo Kojima and its safe to say that its his most divisive game yet. While many people criticize the game for being a repetitive and tedious chore of a game, i actually quite enjoyed the game from time to time, even when its boring. The gameplay largely involves of walking from point A to point B, and just from that alone, i can see why alot ofDeath Stranding is the latest game from Hideo Kojima and its safe to say that its his most divisive game yet. While many people criticize the game for being a repetitive and tedious chore of a game, i actually quite enjoyed the game from time to time, even when its boring. The gameplay largely involves of walking from point A to point B, and just from that alone, i can see why alot of people dont like the game. But even then, i just got attached to the gameplay loop and it actually got pretty addicting, the reason being that its probably because of the risk and reward that the game offers.

    The open world and the traversal kinda reminded me of Breath Of The Wild which is kinda weird seeing that DS's open world is pretty barren compared to BOTW's, but i think thats why i really like it, but i probably wouldnt have liked the open world or hell, the game as a whole as much if it werent for the online system that the game has. In my opinion, this is an online system done really well for a single-player focused game. Its pretty similiar to the online system of Dark Souls but its more akin to Nier: Automata in my opinion, where players can help each other by donating their items for other players or create structures together so everybody can use it. Its actually a pretty good system once you understand how it works.

    Now, since this is a Kojima game, we of course have to talk about the story. From the moment this game was announced back in 2016, the story was what intrigued me the most, and well what do i think of it? Well after years of waiting, In my opinion, the story of Death Stranding is just not as good as Kojima's previous works. Its better than MGS V that's for sure, but when comparing it to Mgs 1, 2, 3, and even 4 to a certain extent, there's just something missing that i'm not really sure what it is. That being said though, i still like the story as a whole when it introduces new and interesting concepts just not when its being overly pretentious at times. Though if you are currently playing the game, i highly suggest you complete it, even if you dont like the gameplay loop and the earlier story segments because the game and the story in particular really gets bettter towards the end and around the 20-ish hour mark is where the story got really interesting in my opinion.

    One last thing i wanna mention in this review is the soundtrack, which is probably the best thing about the game in my opinion besides the visuals. There are some really great moments in the game that i dont wanna spoil that wouldn't have work as good if the music werent there. From the OST's to the songs from Low Roar, it's really awesome and it adds so much to the game's atmosphere.

    So to round up this review, Death Stranding is a game that i really enjoyed even with its faults. The story is great even though its obnoxiously pretentious at times. The gameplay loop, while boring at times, can be pretty addicting thanks to its world design and online system. The visuals are really great and can be mesmerizing even though there's no day-night cycle which is a a shame. And the soundtrack is the best that i've heard all year. I really wanted to gave this game a 9 or hell it could even be a 10 at some point, but there's just quite a few problems holding it back from being a 9 or a 10, which is why i'm giving this an 8. i wanted to give it an 8.5 but unfortunately metacritic doesnt allow decimal review user scores.    … Expand
  16. Rofalot
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is such a refreshing game. I'm enjoying every bit of this. Watch SkillUp's review to get a good idea why this game is so good.
  17. WaterMentor
    Dec 22, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра отличная и как по мне заслуживает Высшей оценки. В наше время крайне мало хороших и дорогих авторских проектов с прекрасно праработанным сюжетом. Игра полностью стоит своих денег и времени.… Expand
  18. ChasterPlay
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Хорошо, что не повёлся на лживые обзоры и купил эту игру. Она уникальна и оригинальна. Говорили там будет скучно... Хрен там плавал, игра захватывает и не отпускает. Останавливает только сон) Игра атмосферная и к этой атмосфере добавляет музыка, которая начинает играть тогда, когда это нужно. Про катсцены я и говорить не буду, они великолепны. Теперь коснусь этого сайта, метакритик себяХорошо, что не повёлся на лживые обзоры и купил эту игру. Она уникальна и оригинальна. Говорили там будет скучно... Хрен там плавал, игра захватывает и не отпускает. Останавливает только сон) Игра атмосферная и к этой атмосфере добавляет музыка, которая начинает играть тогда, когда это нужно. Про катсцены я и говорить не буду, они великолепны. Теперь коснусь этого сайта, метакритик себя дискредитировал. Вот рейтинг этому сайту 0!… Expand
  19. Super_Maikel
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    This game isn't for everyone.. And it's not 10/10 but all the Donkey brain people giving it 0 or 4 are the stupidity of gamers.
  20. OrfeleSeanDere
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    All I have to say about Death Stranding is that it is the most unique experience I ever played, in other words it is a masterpiece from Hideo Kojima...
  21. Elisha
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I would think this is a 9/10 piece. But I love this game so much that when I see some reviews giving 0/10 because of not fully understand the mechanism of the game, I decide to change the score to 10/10. It would just be too pity if this unique game is underrated because of such prejudice review. Dead stranding did a very good job on searching the possibility of the genre of games whichI would think this is a 9/10 piece. But I love this game so much that when I see some reviews giving 0/10 because of not fully understand the mechanism of the game, I decide to change the score to 10/10. It would just be too pity if this unique game is underrated because of such prejudice review. Dead stranding did a very good job on searching the possibility of the genre of games which brings a brand new experience and is definitely fun for everyone to play. Highly recommend.… Expand
  22. Cold_IcedCoffee
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is a slow game. If you love scenery and adventure, this is it. The concept of the game and the science that goes behind it is very interesting and hard to wrap your head around. I have ran into little to none issues in this game and I believe this game is polished well. My hopes were high on this one and I was very satisfied. I only wish people would deliver their packagesDeath Stranding is a slow game. If you love scenery and adventure, this is it. The concept of the game and the science that goes behind it is very interesting and hard to wrap your head around. I have ran into little to none issues in this game and I believe this game is polished well. My hopes were high on this one and I was very satisfied. I only wish people would deliver their packages and stop leaving EVERYTHING in my post box FOREVER. Though I love going back and forth between locations and seeing things change overtime.… Expand
  23. Joestreamerpunk
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Many reviews didn't review a "game", they review it on bias kojima work and didn't "see" it was a new game, expecting a new metal gear.
  24. wrestling44777
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Esto juego es una pasada! Súper chulo y tiene mucha calidad. La gente que dice que es malo y pesado solo saben de jugar a su fifa y no tienen intelecto Hideo Kojima eres el mejor!!!!
  25. Vauzgh
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Hay que ser objetivo y reconocer que tanto la música, la gráfica y la historia son un 10/10, respecto a la jugabilidad es innovadora, es dinámica y divertida. Muchos dicen "pero si es ir del punto A al punto B" pero en Death Stranding no importa ni el punto A ni el punto B, sino, lo que hay entre ambos puntos... puedes hacer el recorrido de muchas formas distintas (faciles o dificiles) yHay que ser objetivo y reconocer que tanto la música, la gráfica y la historia son un 10/10, respecto a la jugabilidad es innovadora, es dinámica y divertida. Muchos dicen "pero si es ir del punto A al punto B" pero en Death Stranding no importa ni el punto A ni el punto B, sino, lo que hay entre ambos puntos... puedes hacer el recorrido de muchas formas distintas (faciles o dificiles) y realmente el sistema online potencia la travesía de una muy buena forma. Si se analiza este juego podría caer dentro de la categoría simulador (si..walking simulator, aunque trekking simulator es mas apropiado) y como todo simulador requiere paciencia, tranquilidad, estudio, preparación y práctica para lograr mejorar. Finalmente cuando logras entregar la carga de la misión y todas las cargas que te atreviste a recoger durante el trayecto te sientes realizado y mas aún cuando sabes que hay mas jugadores haciendo lo mismo y de alguna u otra forma hiciste su trayecto un poco mas fácil dejandoles una ayudita.

    Brillante y Hermoso.

    PD: Les recuerdo que en juegos como League of Legends, Fornite, Call Of duty, FIFA, etc haces siempre lo mismo una y otra vez... no muy alejado de ir de un punto A a un punto B 20 veces.    … Expand
  26. Sevenbiscuit
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It won’t be for everyone but you should try it. Who cares what everyone else is saying? All that matters is your opinion. Give it a try and you might be surprised.… Expand
  27. Houndr
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    imersivo e reflexivo, com uma mitologia intrigante que instiga o jogador a ir cada vez mais fundo acaba se tornando quase uma fábula, uma (nem tão) sutil analogia do mundo real.
  28. ZThreat
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    Dont believe all these 0-3, many of these reviews come fron toxic fanboys. For example, many of them come from the fans of the spanish youtuber Saselandia, a rabid anti-Sony, toxic youber, who has been rallying agains the game from years, and his equally toxic fans arre swarming many spanish forums and metacritic reviews in order to give the game a bad rep.
  29. Zakis1991
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding, наверное, шедевральна, а Кодзима, скорее всего, все-таки гений, но большинство геймеров этого не поймут.
  30. SnakeOtto19
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding é um jogo complexo, com um enredo único. E direi o que todos dizem: Ele não é um jogo pra todos. Um fã de FIFA ou Call of Duty não vai gostar desse jogo. Death Stranding te desafia, tem uma duração exacerbadamente longa. Mas ainda sim, é um dos melhores jogos da geração e merece todo reconhecimento possível. Hideo Kojima acertou mais uma vez.
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Metascore
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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