Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18537 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 13,013 out of 18537
  2. Mixed: 1,182 out of 18537
  3. Negative: 4,342 out of 18537
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  1. HarlemWalker
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    For people who knew what this game is about from day one will definitely love this game. You need to read a lot and really dive into the gameplay.
  2. Lokia987
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Very bad and boring game, this score is payed by kojima who btw makes awful games
  3. dramov
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    You know, I have to say, it's absolutely brilliant. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen
  4. jhontherocker
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Es un excelente juego, con muy buena narrativa, el gameplay es fresco, como pocas cosas en estas épocas, no hagan caso a los que le ponen 0, miren las reseñas de la tienda de ps store, esas reseñas si son de gente que ha jugado el juego, la gran mayoría de notas bajas que verás en ésta página son de gente que ni siquiera lo ha jugado.
    Mi conclusión después un lo que llevo jugando todo el    Es un excelente juego, con muy buena narrativa, el gameplay es fresco, como pocas cosas en estas épocas, no hagan caso a los que le ponen 0, miren las reseñas de la tienda de ps store, esas reseñas si son de gente que ha jugado el juego, la gran mayoría de notas bajas que verás en ésta página son de gente que ni siquiera lo ha jugado.
    Mi conclusión después un lo que llevo jugando todo el día.
    es una experiencia fresca, no es el típico juego de disparar a lo rambo a todo lo que se mueva, es un juego de ritmo pausado, que te pone a pensar bien que movimientos hacer, muy entretenido, a diferencia de lo que los haters dicen, si tienes una ps4 deberías darle la oportunidad, es un juego muy lleno de sorpresas, excelente narrativa, excelente doblaje, excelenete música, excelentes gráficos, y un gameplay único, como nada visto en los últimos años    … Expand
  5. Austin_264
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Very interesting game, beautiful graphics and a lot of mechanics. For 15 hours of the game, did not miss
  6. xivoyy2
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    this is amazing!! i love this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. petrovich_zfx
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Unique atmosphere and setting. Though in concept in is just deliver from A to B, it manages to bring aboard many features such as management of constructions, planing your journey, making oreparations, avoiding enemies and even action sequences. It is a Unique game that splits the audience. Unfortunately it may not catch you at all and ruin your play time. Thanks to me, Im the one that wasUnique atmosphere and setting. Though in concept in is just deliver from A to B, it manages to bring aboard many features such as management of constructions, planing your journey, making oreparations, avoiding enemies and even action sequences. It is a Unique game that splits the audience. Unfortunately it may not catch you at all and ruin your play time. Thanks to me, Im the one that was attracted by its gameplay and uniqe universe. One of thise rare titles when you just cant help but wanting to go back playing… Expand
  8. ygorgarcez
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Excellent graphics and gameplay. Deep story that makes you immersive.
    Not the best game ever, but it's the best game of 2019!
    Game of the Year!
  9. spt_diego0858
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Básicamente... El término vídeo juego se le fue de las manos al desarrollador con la parte de "Vídeo". Juego muy monótono que no presenta variaciones de gameplay sustanciales. Si fuera un juego de hace 20 años quizás recib
    iría mejor nota, pero es 2019 y este juego no satisface ninguna de las cosas que esperamos en esta década. Si cabe destacar que se ve hermoso con sus gráficos, pero    Básicamente... El término vídeo juego se le fue de las manos al desarrollador con la parte de "Vídeo". Juego muy monótono que no presenta variaciones de gameplay sustanciales. Si fuera un juego de hace 20 años quizás recib
    iría mejor nota, pero es 2019 y este juego no satisface ninguna de las cosas que esperamos en esta década. Si cabe destacar que se ve hermoso con sus gráficos, pero hasta Microsoft flight simulador se ve hermoso y tiene más gameplay....    … Expand
  10. Witnessme
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Great game, loved it, big fan of mgs, DS is a fresh new start for Kojima. Go buy it.
  11. Escoriaattack
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    El juego con mas calificaciones perfectas por los medios del 2019 aun que les duela haters gracias por tomarse el tiempo para venir a poner una mala nota
  12. JohnyFloyd
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    One of the most unique games i've ever played! I've been a big fan of Kojima's work since MGS2, and since then, the man has been surprising me constantly with every game, Metal Gear after Metal Gear after Metal Gear. If you think you know Kojima, oh boy, you have not seen anyghing yet. This Game is not for everyone, it's not your average shooter game, this game is about the "rope" conceptOne of the most unique games i've ever played! I've been a big fan of Kojima's work since MGS2, and since then, the man has been surprising me constantly with every game, Metal Gear after Metal Gear after Metal Gear. If you think you know Kojima, oh boy, you have not seen anyghing yet. This Game is not for everyone, it's not your average shooter game, this game is about the "rope" concept ratter than "the stick" concept, so it's a different game in it's roots. It is a very contemplative game, in which you're just a delivery guy, not a soldier or trained person like most of the games today, you're just a delivery guy. And in my opinion... That's fantastic. Ghe game is a constant loop, some would say it's repetitive, but it's not since that is the actual goal of the charachter, doing this delivery missions to reconnect a fractured society, and in that sense, the wonderful story and the gameplay combines to create a perfect symbiosis. A truly masterpiece in my opinion.… Expand
  13. ADMGamer
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Depois de umas 12 horas de jogo venho dizer que tá sendo uma experiência fantástica
  14. Danioid_
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Este juego como videojuego es una puta mierda y un coñazo y como película otra puta mierda sin sentido.
    En el apartado técnico regular tirando a mediocre o una mierda.
    Aunque mucha gente diga que este juego es un GOTY, es lo más aburrido que he visto en mi vida.

    A Hideo Kojima ultra cagada
  15. Boris_Shepard
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Average scores are the lowest. So I am an intellectual minority. I bet the game 10. Thank you, genius!
  16. XxDKF17xX
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Como historia muy buena como juego pésimo. Hay gusto y gustos, pero a mi parecer esta muy sobrevalorado. Me aburrí hasta escribiendo esta reseña.
  17. GutiCR
    Nov 8, 2019
    6
    El juego tiene detalles buenos, buena historia, graficamente muy bueno y buena banda sonora, pero el gameplay es sumamente aburrido, despues de 20 horas de juego se me hizo demasiado agotador seguir jugandolo, básicamente es dejar paquetes de un punto A a un punto B listo, dificultad nula y eso que lo jugue en Difícil, habia veces que preferia las cinematicas por la historia
  18. EloyJD
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Buenas comunidad Gamer, si bien es cierto que es imposible exponer un análisis del juego a pocas horas de ponerse a la venta, comentare mi experiencia en 7 horas de gameplay.

    Un juego tiene un musculo gráfico impresionante( Gracias a Guerrilla Games y su motor Décima Engine), pero eso es todo, el juego fue promocionado como un juego para el mercado grande y no para un nicho lo cual fue    Buenas comunidad Gamer, si bien es cierto que es imposible exponer un análisis del juego a pocas horas de ponerse a la venta, comentare mi experiencia en 7 horas de gameplay.

    Un juego tiene un musculo gráfico impresionante( Gracias a Guerrilla Games y su motor Décima Engine), pero eso es todo, el juego fue promocionado como un juego para el mercado grande y no para un nicho lo cual fue un error, este juego es de ultra nicho, un juego que carece de gameplay entretenido, misiones de repartidor con ¨Sam¨ super monótonas, le daré la oportunidad de acabarlo para poder dar una critica mas profesional, pero en estas pocas horas me ha parecido un juego con gráficos bonitos, buenas cinemáticas, pero super aburrido en el apartado mas importante que es el gameplay.    … Expand
  19. ghostmoretti
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isso aqui se chama jogo ? Só anda, anda, anda, anda, anda... Lixooooo, Kojima vsd… Expand
  20. Zasp
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    courier simulator, walking simulator, wide open world, insane action, can pee) best))))
  21. Lasagnaman
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    People who rate this a 0 are ignorant that the whole point of this game is about connecting people and forming bonds. It’s a thematic game with its roots buried deep in that concept and it’s a shame that Kojimas intended message of togetherness is being dismissed by people who just want the same mainstream gameplay of pointing and shooting at things. It’s insulting.
  22. TalvimJunior
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Um dos que tem o começo muito top para sentir vontade de continuar a jornada, os graficos são impressionantes, jogabilidade é incrivel, ações do jogo são mt diferenciadas e bem pensadas mt bom.
  23. just_2_geeks
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Death Stranding is on one hand a great experience and on the other a seriously lacking game. I won't go into the story for fear of spoilers and also it is probably the biggest joy of this project in finding out about the world and the story yourself. What I will say is that watching these cutscenes was actually the best part of the experience and it was the part I was most worried aboutDeath Stranding is on one hand a great experience and on the other a seriously lacking game. I won't go into the story for fear of spoilers and also it is probably the biggest joy of this project in finding out about the world and the story yourself. What I will say is that watching these cutscenes was actually the best part of the experience and it was the part I was most worried about due to their reported length and yep some of them are long. However a fantastic cast and great acting kept me hooked, even if the script is a bit weak in parts, like seriously hire some writers Kojima.
    The game itself, for me, was really dull and tedious. Yes it had been warned about in countless reviews however experiencing it first hand is something else. It just wasn't for me and the complete lack of variety made it just too much for the length of game it is. I am roughly 15-20hrs in and it's becoming more of a case of feeling I HAVE to keep going for the story than WANTING to and for a video game that doesn't sit right. There are some fantastic ideas here and there are some fantastic elements such as the graphics and environment but it is encased in a solid shell of boredom and repetition.    … Expand
  24. Tolisdd
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is something different from any other games. A real masterpiece
    You must have play to understand.
    Don't listen the negative review
  25. Airo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's sad to say, but people this days become so stupid that it's actually scary. Almost all negative comments repeats each other. "Where is gameplay? I dont know what to do in this game!" Are you for real? You cant find it? You sure you buy the right game? It's so bizare for me becouse Im plaing this game right now and having a pure joy! Not a single moment when i can say "Damn! Where isIt's sad to say, but people this days become so stupid that it's actually scary. Almost all negative comments repeats each other. "Where is gameplay? I dont know what to do in this game!" Are you for real? You cant find it? You sure you buy the right game? It's so bizare for me becouse Im plaing this game right now and having a pure joy! Not a single moment when i can say "Damn! Where is gameplay?" It's right here! Maybe you just can't see it?
    - Sorry for my english.    … Expand
  26. 0Bennyman
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I    Hideo Kojima lied to use, at what point in all the gameplay videos did it show that Sam was a parcel delivery man!?! Where is my AK47 that I can use to gun down the enemies?! This is a scam above the likes of No Mans Sky, I can't believe I have been played.

    That's how most people here sound, complaining that the game is "boring" (I doubt most people have even bought the game here). I urge EVERYONE CONSIDERING BUYING THE GAME WATCH THE GAMEPLAY ORIGINALLY POSTED BY KOJIMA, it shows you what the game is. Apparently Walking Sims have combat, vehicles, weapons and some of the best cinematics to date.

    Yes, there are a lot of times where you will just walk from point a to point b but the gameplay is constantly changing and giving you new things to try out. As I said before THE GAME HAS VEHICLES, don't wanna walk constantly? Okay well actually play more than 2 hours of the game and you'll get a bike and then soon after that you can make your own bikes with seemingly more vehicles later on, or heck just steal a truck.

    Yes there are also a lot of cutscenes, probably the first 2 hours there is at least 1 hour of cutscenes but once the game has finished setting the tone of the story you get free reign and the cutscenes do begin to be rarer, but the story is fantastic anyway.

    Yes the movement to some can seem tedious, I love it, the one thing missing from most open world games are a true feeling of actually exploring, Sam will react to various types of terrain differently and you have to adapt and climb your way through the landscape. What I originally expected was that Sam would control like in Horizon considering it's the same engine but no it's a completely unique system, to some a chore but to me an amazing improvement, it adds a new found challenge to exploration that just isn't there with other games.

    I give the game a 10, it's my GOTY without a doubt. I've been playing it for almost 11 hours straight and I have loved every second of it. (My only Con is that Kojima decided that the Music Player should only be usable in the Private Room??? Listening to music and exploring is much more fun so put some of your own music if the game has none currently playing)    … Expand
  27. roxikon
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Очень крутая игра!!! Единственная в своем жанре!! советую всем!!!! Кодзима Гений
  28. JanterX
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    So let me start by saying I consider myself a pretty huge fan of Kojimas work and I adore the Metal Gear series and I even have a metal gear poster right on my wall!. I was pretty hyped for his next release and told myself to just ignore the haters calling it a walking sim o that it was too boring, Because in my mind I thought that the wait was going to be worth it.

    But here we are,    So let me start by saying I consider myself a pretty huge fan of Kojimas work and I adore the Metal Gear series and I even have a metal gear poster right on my wall!. I was pretty hyped for his next release and told myself to just ignore the haters calling it a walking sim o that it was too boring, Because in my mind I thought that the wait was going to be worth it.

    But here we are, release day and ive played 4 hours and I'm already so bored that I would rather peel potatoes at this point, I tried sooooo hard to make the best of it and have fun, but there is so much empty and boring parts that are not fun whatsoever. the rocky plains you travel on all look the same and there is nothing to do between point A and point B except to try and not lose your balance and fall of a cliff. The game feels like the walking sections were just tacked on and dont feel like an essential part of the game. Where the game shines the most is in its custscenes. And boy there are a TON of long ass cutscenes, I was finding myself to be 10x more entertained by the movie cutscenes rather than the gameplay. And thats not how a game is supposed to be designed. I love spectacle and a good story driven narrative but when you have only narrative and story via cutsenes and boring gameplay it seems less like a game and more like a movie. You can literally cut all the gameplay parts out and only upload the cutscenes to youtube and youd be experiencing the best parts the "game" has to offer. No need to hold up on the analog stick and walk for 20+ minutes doing nothing. No one wants to do that.

    Like I said it feels like Kojima put 90% of the work into the cutscenes and 10% into the gameplay. The gameplay feels like its just added on to give us something to do while we watch what is essentially a movie with a mini game added in so we have an excuse to use the controller for something. The game doesnt have enough dynamic gameplay elements to make the gameplay worth it, it feels incredibly dull and repetitive every time you are asked to bring this item to point B over and over again. The world has nothing interesting in it most of the time to hold my attention.

    I'm sorry but this game does not even deserve to be called a game, Its literally a movie with a mini game. Don't buy it, Go load up youtube and search up a video someone edited with only the cutscenes and just grab some pop corn and watch it.    … Expand
  29. Mikkonen
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Kojima was allways overrated and this game proves it. Only the diehards fan of him will say this game is good. But this should be considered a movie. Cause there is no gameplay here.
  30. judaslmonster
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    If you don't have the game, don't rate it. Got the game today, I was scared. And it's f*cking amazing.
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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