Death Stranding

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  1. tanonero
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    In an industry where many action games adhere to familiar formulas, Death Stranding stands out as one of the most unique AAA experiences available. While it does exhibit moments of self-indulgence that border on silliness, Hideo Kojima still deserves admiration for his vision. Keep it up, Hideo.
  2. sphirit
    Feb 10, 2021
    7
    Es un juego distinto, a veces que le daria un 10 y otras un 5. Tiene toques de obra maestra y toques de juego regulero, pero lo importante es que he sido capaz de terminarlo y he disfrutado jugandolo.

    El 80% del atractivo del juego radica en la historia y el otro 20% en los paisajes (graficos espectaculares) Me llevo un buen recuerdo de este juego aunque reconozco que no es para    Es un juego distinto, a veces que le daria un 10 y otras un 5. Tiene toques de obra maestra y toques de juego regulero, pero lo importante es que he sido capaz de terminarlo y he disfrutado jugandolo.

    El 80% del atractivo del juego radica en la historia y el otro 20% en los paisajes (graficos espectaculares)

    Me llevo un buen recuerdo de este juego aunque reconozco que no es para todo el mundo.    … Expand
  3. Kiatzu
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Starts kinda slow and gets quite repetetive very fast. The world looks great and the idea behind building the world with others players is unique. The longer the game goes, the more interesting it gets. The actors, the music and the story is awesome though and makes this game a masterpiece for me.
  4. Kudurcultist
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    If you buy this game expecting a Metal Gear-like experience, a Silent Hills, or something in between then turn around and don't come back. This is not that. And it doesn't need to be that. Death Stranding is a very niche game not meant for all audiences. If you are one of those unable to engage the concept of this game, then I'm sorry for you. This game is about the story. Not about fightsIf you buy this game expecting a Metal Gear-like experience, a Silent Hills, or something in between then turn around and don't come back. This is not that. And it doesn't need to be that. Death Stranding is a very niche game not meant for all audiences. If you are one of those unable to engage the concept of this game, then I'm sorry for you. This game is about the story. Not about fights or action.

    Death Stranding is not a game that will mark an era but will stay in the hearts of many gamers. Myself included. Maybe in time and with some DLC if it ever happens, this game could be legendary. Right now it's not, but it's close.    … Expand
  5. SSSnake98
    Jan 9, 2022
    10
    An incredibly unique and breathtaking experience with minor pacing issues early on.
  6. kraftw33rk
    Apr 16, 2021
    5
    Grafik, Pixel, Framerate und Sound sind nicht alles und doch ein typischer Kojima. Klasse Atmosphäre. Tolle Grafik und spitzen Sound. Die Geschichte wird toll erzählt.
    Leider werden Schauspieler-Gesichter verwendet - Niemals Filme und Games mixen!
    Wertet und lenkt ab! Das Gesicht des "The walking Dead" Schauspielers haut mich ständig raus aus der Geschichte. Ich denke andauernd nur an    Grafik, Pixel, Framerate und Sound sind nicht alles und doch ein typischer Kojima. Klasse Atmosphäre. Tolle Grafik und spitzen Sound. Die Geschichte wird toll erzählt.
    Leider werden Schauspieler-Gesichter verwendet - Niemals Filme und Games mixen!
    Wertet und lenkt ab! Das Gesicht des "The walking Dead" Schauspielers haut mich ständig raus aus der Geschichte. Ich denke andauernd nur an die Serie statt in dem tollen Spiel zu sein. Schade Kojima. Das hätten 5 Sterne werden können     … Expand
  7. CamyVero
    Jun 8, 2020
    7
    Curious game that offers us a legend of the video game world as Hideo Kojima. In this case it is what we could consider an open world sandbox, with a science fiction story and light touches of the horror genre, with the usual characteristics to which we are used to its author.

    The mechanics of the game are novel and at a certain point very original, however it can become repetitive and    Curious game that offers us a legend of the video game world as Hideo Kojima. In this case it is what we could consider an open world sandbox, with a science fiction story and light touches of the horror genre, with the usual characteristics to which we are used to its author.

    The mechanics of the game are novel and at a certain point very original, however it can become repetitive and tedious. Its development is excessively long, it took me more than 80 hours to complete it and I had to leave aside secondary tasks for repetitive ones.

    The best thing is perhaps its graphic aspect, a real beauty of game. It is also fair to mention in its strengths its innovative online game system. In which the reconstruction of the world is carried out by means of the collaboration of the players, each one contributing resources to equip the devastated world of the game, new roads and constructions that we can use in our long trips to deliver our orders.    … Expand
  8. AstroBoy
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    You can love or hate Kojima but he is a genius. I was playing this game like crazy for over 200 hours. The story is quite exceptional and intriguing, the graphics quality is great and the game mechanics are great.
  9. Dubeau
    Apr 4, 2021
    6
    Death Stranding has a very ambitious story to tell but it fails with it's gameplay mechanics and fights. The story is not simple and revolves a lot on fantasy. It's good and they put real actors in it. The delivery of the story is amazing. At the base however, this is a lot a walking simulator. You get vehicles at some points, most of them are slow enough that the BT can attack you. MakingDeath Stranding has a very ambitious story to tell but it fails with it's gameplay mechanics and fights. The story is not simple and revolves a lot on fantasy. It's good and they put real actors in it. The delivery of the story is amazing. At the base however, this is a lot a walking simulator. You get vehicles at some points, most of them are slow enough that the BT can attack you. Making deliveries gets very old, very fast. The gun/grenade fighting works with human targets, but the BTs it generates horrible fighting. The system is so slow and unprecise that the BT have a net advantage. On top of that, they attack from behind, something your character can't handle well since it takes forever to move or turn around. The music is quite good, especially like Low Roar music. I like the fact that you can share other players structures. The reward system is fun too. I give it 68%. The ending is blocked with a series of BT fights, and factually kill the game before the end. Great story but with bad enemy design and choices.… Expand
  10. EdwardG
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    Death Stranding is captivating and intriguing from the offset. You're thrown into a bizarre apocalyptic United States that is never too obtuse in its weirdness, but rather strange and beautiful enough to make the basic act of traversing from point A to point B an interesting and challenging task.

    It's core gameplay loop of delivering items in an attempt to reconnect the country is    Death Stranding is captivating and intriguing from the offset. You're thrown into a bizarre apocalyptic United States that is never too obtuse in its weirdness, but rather strange and beautiful enough to make the basic act of traversing from point A to point B an interesting and challenging task.

    It's core gameplay loop of delivering items in an attempt to reconnect the country is deeper than it may initially appear, and as you progress through the game more avenues of traversal are opened up, so you'll soon be doing much more than just walking. That said, even when you are just walking it's more engaging than it sounds, and the combination of gorgeous Iceland-inspired geology and sporadic Low Roar needle drops punctuate the experience.

    The story, worldbuilding and characters are top notch in Death Stranding. Despite some iffy dialogue, the narrative is enjoyable and bolstered by some great performances, in particular from Troy Baker and Mads Mikkelsen, who shine as Higgs and Cliff respectively. The cinematography in some cutscenes is frankly amazing too.

    I do have some gripes with the game. Sometimes the mechanics feel a little janky, especially when climbing or colliding with terrain. The combat and boss fights weren't as strong as they could've been, and the gunplay is just so-so. Death Stranding is quite a long title and it's core gameplay loop can get repetitive after a while - getting all facilities up to a 5 star connection is quite a grind, and one that I've not seen through. After the story concludes and the credits roll, continuing to rebuild America becomes less compelling.

    One little thing I wish was included in the game is a portable music player - the music featured in Death Stranding is excellent and I wish you could play it wherever you wanted, not just while resting in a private room. The sound design is spot on but having a music player may have benefited the lonelier stretches of gameplay.

    Still, I think this is a great game and one that is a refreshing deviation from the norm. It exists in its own space, and it's uniqueness makes it a game well worth trying. The social features are fantastic; knowing that your contributions to the game world make an impact on other player's journeys is rewarding in a way I've not experienced before. The game's message of unity permeates through the story and all facets of the gameplay.

    It's a very original, memorable title, unlike other AAA games on the market, and I'm glad I took the plunge and gave it a go. At the end of my playthrough, I can safely say that this is a game that I really enjoyed.    … Expand
  11. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    Death Stranding is visually gorgeous and the story is good, but the gameplay can be boring. Hideo Kojima's latest cinematic experiment is not for everyone to say the least. It has been heavily mocked for being a glorified walking simulator. While the game plays out like a futuristic sci-fi take on UPS, it's also quite intriguing. However, those expecting an open-world action title areDeath Stranding is visually gorgeous and the story is good, but the gameplay can be boring. Hideo Kojima's latest cinematic experiment is not for everyone to say the least. It has been heavily mocked for being a glorified walking simulator. While the game plays out like a futuristic sci-fi take on UPS, it's also quite intriguing. However, those expecting an open-world action title are bound to be disappointed. This isn't Metal Gear Solid or like anything else you might've ever played. That's what makes it so unique and quite special. Now whether you can get on board with what Kojima is selling is another thing. As Sam Porter Bridges, the player's job is to deliver packages in a desolate apocalyptic land. So you travel from Point A to Point B throughout the entire 50 hour experience. Yes, it sounds boring and it will be for many players. But fans of experimental and artistic video games will probably like Death Stranding, if not downright love it. This wholly original creation is bizarre, goofy, slow-paced and highly-cinematic. The story is convoluted and the gameplay can get repetitive. But as you progress, new mechanics open up and the tale gets more involving. Visually, this is one of the most beautiful games ever. Is it a masterpiece? No. If fact, it won't be very entertaining for many gamers. But as an original, Death Stranding stands out from the rest of the crowd. If you like Japanese Anime, offbeat comic-books and science-fiction, then this is for you. I'd rate it with an 8.1 out of 10.… Expand
  12. brightfuture
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game! Just finished it. Typically I am too lazy to write reviews, but I am very disappointed with low rating here so would like to add my few cents.Complex story, enormous number of mechanics didn’t get me bored, great music, innovative multiplayer. Bravo developers! Only fighting with bosses I found not interesting. During these rare moments I changed difficulty level fromWhat an amazing game! Just finished it. Typically I am too lazy to write reviews, but I am very disappointed with low rating here so would like to add my few cents.Complex story, enormous number of mechanics didn’t get me bored, great music, innovative multiplayer. Bravo developers! Only fighting with bosses I found not interesting. During these rare moments I changed difficulty level from hard to very easy to finish it fast. But the game it’s not about fighting bosses it is about live and love. Very enjoyable game!
    Edit: a lot of people complain here the game is repetitive! Nonsense. I can call any game repetitive, all the games repetitive: kill monster, kill monster, kill boss, repeat. But here you always get something new, tired to run, get mechanical legs, tired of them? here Is a motorcycle, then carriers, cars, ropes , eventually fast travel if you wish, sheets always new wearopons, tools. Also must to play online, then you are not alone. You can see what other people build wear kind of ways the find, fantastic game!

    Edit: so many zero scores! Wtf? Zero? Really? Looks like trolls trying to drown the game    … Expand
  13. Latorn
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Kojima has made fetch quests interesting.

    Death Stranding isn't a game I would recommend to everyone, but it had its hooks in me and I found myself wanting to play it whenever I wasn't. I guess you could say I was addicted to the dopamine hits of delivery just like a MULE, but the then the story turned out to be a unique masterpiece. If you have the patience, and you've liked the past    Kojima has made fetch quests interesting.

    Death Stranding isn't a game I would recommend to everyone, but it had its hooks in me and I found myself wanting to play it whenever I wasn't. I guess you could say I was addicted to the dopamine hits of delivery just like a MULE, but the then the story turned out to be a unique masterpiece.

    If you have the patience, and you've liked the past storytelling to Kojima games, don't miss this masterpiece.    … Expand
  14. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I love things that make me feel diferent ways, that show different things and try to inovate. I wish we would get more risky games.
  15. darthcooper
    Jun 20, 2021
    8
    It's a good game but be prepared to do a lot of deliveries. When I first started this game I would only have given it 3 stars but going back to it, I gave it another try and I found myself enjoying it, maybe it was just my mood at the time. Finally finished it but apart from being a little strange I still found it more of a slow-paced relaxing game.
  16. rafa_gonzalez
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Love this game so much!!! The sci-fi narrative Nolan style is mind-blowing.
  17. 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
  18. NumOfADevil
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Amazing graphics but almost everything else is either super boring or extremely repetitive or weird.
  19. ImperialKnight
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    You will HATE this game.....and then... you will love the people along with the ride with you.

    For all its faults, the game does exactly what it set out to do. Just as Norman Reedus connects the world within the game, the game connects the players. This game is NOT a walking simulator. It's a world builder. It just doesn't tell you that. The cargo isn't the objective, the objective    You will HATE this game.....and then... you will love the people along with the ride with you.

    For all its faults, the game does exactly what it set out to do. Just as Norman Reedus connects the world within the game, the game connects the players.

    This game is NOT a walking simulator. It's a world builder. It just doesn't tell you that. The cargo isn't the objective, the objective is the realisation that your pain is shared with every players playing the game, and that each and every one makes the lives of other easier, whether you mean to or not.

    When you start connecting the world with ziplines, highways, repair stations, the game makes more and more sense. You change the way you build. You change your thinking. You start building in ways that makes you think "where would I place this such that it benefits people making this particular route?", you start seeing the game world in a different way "there's a gap there in the network, where players taking that route would not have a rest stop/zipline" and you go there and start making it.

    You still hate the game. But it's not longer the one you're playing    … Expand
  20. Mtr3ze
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Increíble.

    Si tu intención es pegar tiros todo el juego te pones el Fornite niñato.
  21. stratos_au
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It does require to get into it, so patience is key. I see that a lot of bad reviewers haven’t even own the game and just spew lie about it. Production quality is top notch and it’s really groundbreaking!
  22. ionutzriciu
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    It's a diferent kind of game give it time and it will grow on you. Starts realy slow but it doesn't stop evolving and before you know it **** is on fire (in the good way)
  23. pwm
    Jul 4, 2021
    1
    Thankfully I didn't buy this. I borrowed it and gave up after about 3 hours of gameplay. (3 hours I wish I could have back!) I just don't get it. Slogging around the countryside delivering packages? Really? WTF?

    BTW, I gave it a 1 instead of zero because the graphics are quite beautiful.
  24. danield80
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    A typical Kojima story. You don't know what's going on, you don't know what's real and what's not. Kojima combines supernatural with normal as he always does to make an escape door for plot holes. He uses two realms to make a possibility for a character to appear in the same realm twice or something. And at the end he will reveal to you every metaphor and allegory he achieved by combiningA typical Kojima story. You don't know what's going on, you don't know what's real and what's not. Kojima combines supernatural with normal as he always does to make an escape door for plot holes. He uses two realms to make a possibility for a character to appear in the same realm twice or something. And at the end he will reveal to you every metaphor and allegory he achieved by combining several languages and cultures and nonsense (so it would fit the story) like it is some big bren thinking. And there you are, speechless, clueless and amazed by Death Stranding's brilliance. Kojima-san = genius. 10/10.
    No, not really.
    The story tries to take itself seriously while at the same time breaks the seriousness with wtf moments (licks), references (good ol' fashioned boss fight), cringe (princess Beach) and the "connect all America" silly propaganda. Though the characters are quite likeable, the cutscenes are often too long and boring.
    But the real problem is that the gameplay has very little to do with the story. They are almost two separate things. I feel like they both work on their own and don't need each other.
    The gameplay is plain. Get some crates from point A to point B. Have an inconsequential small talk with a recipient. The protagonist doesn't even answer them. Probably Kojima productions couldn't afford Norman Reedus to record those lines. Hammer x through these conversations.
    The controls are pain in the ass. The on foot movement is let's say ok but vehicles, both close and gun combat, menuing - real bad. Not to mention the bad input layout. Even though traversing is stiff you can climb almost every steep and rock, no need to use ladders. The open world doesn't appeal to me. I find it dull. Perhaps more trees, less rocks?
    The "paramultiplayer" is kind of interesting but meaningless for the game. On the other hand you won't find a game like Death Stranding so at least it's somewhat original, I guess. I would be very surprised if it would get a sequel or a spiritual successor though.
    I'm glad Kojima didn't forget to write his name it like 20 times in the credits. Kojima, Kojima, Kojima.¨

    Rest in peace Silent Hills.    … Expand
  25. franktze
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    I really fall in love this game! I have finsihed it years before and this is the second time I start it over again!
    I have to tell you the truth. I am a super autistic man and really love to do the same things again and again. The more the repetitive something is, the more I love it.
  26. Audi2018
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    If you like walking around an empty boring and bland world this one is for you.
    it has to be the worst game every. I dont have a clue what they were thinking about - waste of money even if given away free.
  27. tfonias74
    Apr 7, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very different and interesting game with a extremely boring finale.. the last 4 chapters at least are filler with no interest. You get to fight the same boss at least 3 times in a boring fight that offers nothing new. I have to admit the last part of the game really soured the whole experience.… Expand
  28. AlvaroK95
    Feb 11, 2021
    9
    Después de 20 años jugando videojuegos, he vuelto a sentir esa sensación de "a ver de qué va este juego", en lugar de decir "voy a jugar a un ARPG, a un FPS...". Esa sensación de sorpresa de cuando empecé en este mundillo de los videojuegos ante ese disco/cartucho que no sabía qué me podía ofrecer. Kojima se ha reinventado y nos ha brindado algo que me cuesta agradecer y expresar solo conDespués de 20 años jugando videojuegos, he vuelto a sentir esa sensación de "a ver de qué va este juego", en lugar de decir "voy a jugar a un ARPG, a un FPS...". Esa sensación de sorpresa de cuando empecé en este mundillo de los videojuegos ante ese disco/cartucho que no sabía qué me podía ofrecer. Kojima se ha reinventado y nos ha brindado algo que me cuesta agradecer y expresar solo con palabras.… Expand
  29. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    3
    Death Stranding .
  30. Anastasyah
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    The best game I had played since the Witcher 3. The true masterpiece was written by a genius (lol but true). For first you understand nothing, but then you get more involved and this world seems to you so real... I really love this game, playing on 5 chapter and even don't know how it will end. And I don't want to see the end...
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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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