Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. ThiterDiego
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Increíble historia, gráficos asombrosos, te atrapa desde el primer momento por la trama
  2. Ben_ben
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    I understand that deliver package makes many people feel boring. But I think the most important thing is creative. The fantastic world and outstanding design make the game different from Shoot or Chop game. The story is also unexpected amazing and give gamer new experience.
    It combined 3 types which most game belong one of those, shoot, action, strategy build
  3. Western_Zombie
    Mar 27, 2021
    9
    I've waited over a year before I bought the game, I was discouraged by the mixed reviews. Now, after completing the main story and most side activities in almost 120 hours I can easily say it's one of the best games I ever played (and I played hundreds of them).

    Death Stranding is a kind of anti-game, taking apart what video games really are and what is their purpose. Many people call it    I've waited over a year before I bought the game, I was discouraged by the mixed reviews. Now, after completing the main story and most side activities in almost 120 hours I can easily say it's one of the best games I ever played (and I played hundreds of them).

    Death Stranding is a kind of anti-game, taking apart what video games really are and what is their purpose. Many people call it a walking simulator and at the first glance it really is just that. The trick is that going from one point to another, figuring out the routes, making choices, building structures that will help you and others to traverse difficult terrain gave me more fun than vast majority of action-packed games ever did. Making deliveries became an addiction for me for many hours. You don't have to shoot people to have fun fighting obstacles in a game.

    The other thing is the story, which is incredibly deep and moving near the end of the game. I would compare it to the best sci-fi films in history, like 2001: Space Odyssey or Interstellar. It's epic but also touching and intimate. It makes you wonder what's the meaning of life, what will happen in the future, it questions your beliefs and morality. It left me literally in tears at the end of the game and I will never forget that.

    At last, the graphics and music. It's a delicious cherry on top. Almost every frame in the game could be a perfect wallpaper, it's so mesmerising. The thing I keep coming to the most is probably the music though. It's one the best soundtracks ever. Ryan Karazija, who made most of the songs in the game, is one of the biggest musical discoveries for me in the last decade.

    I love this game. It has its flaws, like shallow fighting system, little bugs and glitches, but it's constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about it. I was never a Kojima fan, I never cared about MGS series. Buy now I'm waiting eagerly what his next creation will be.    … Expand
  4. Davide88
    Aug 6, 2021
    3
    Graphic and style was perfect, even the story was interesting, but you can’t make a videogame with hours and hours of videos, and just a little time of real gameplay that often was very boring. Dear Kojima, if you want to make a movie then make it but this time you had to do a videogame and you didn’t. Very disappointing.
  5. JonayBN69
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of the most underrated games, people throw so many beef about it but it is awesome anyways.… Expand
  6. P15
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Сразу видно, что игру любили люди, которые её делали. Куча идеально работающих механик, интерактивность, проработка мелких деталей, отличный сюжет и невероятный сетинг. Безусловно есть люди, которым игра не понравилась из-за нестандартного подхода к геймплею, мол " willing simulator ", но даже при этом сложно отрицать, что "Death Stranding" прекрасная игра. И к сожалению, игры такогоСразу видно, что игру любили люди, которые её делали. Куча идеально работающих механик, интерактивность, проработка мелких деталей, отличный сюжет и невероятный сетинг. Безусловно есть люди, которым игра не понравилась из-за нестандартного подхода к геймплею, мол " willing simulator ", но даже при этом сложно отрицать, что "Death Stranding" прекрасная игра. И к сожалению, игры такого уровня, встречается крайне редко.… Expand
  7. amir_ossia
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The game is not trying to be the best game ever created and also it is not trying to involve you to enjoy it but it can be enjoyable after a while for people who liked a unique way of storytelling of kojima and rare ideas. game has its good gameplay, complicated story, long cutscenes (most of people didn’t like it ) and it’s unique characterisation. It was enjoyable to me and I wasn’tThe game is not trying to be the best game ever created and also it is not trying to involve you to enjoy it but it can be enjoyable after a while for people who liked a unique way of storytelling of kojima and rare ideas. game has its good gameplay, complicated story, long cutscenes (most of people didn’t like it ) and it’s unique characterisation. It was enjoyable to me and I wasn’t kojima or Metal Gear Solid’s fan but (as an advice) if you like Metal Gear Solid ideas in storytelling and gameplay probably you will enjoy Death stranding too.… Expand
  8. Elaitor
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Juego absolutamente infravalorado si lo tuyo no es la pasión por el videojuego no te acerques a este juegazo ekbokser
  9. Ardho
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    death stranding has amazingly good graphics, the characters using movie actors are really cool, the ost is good, but this game has a story that I don't like at all, the gameplay is so boring that I don't intend to continue. After all, I think this game is still good but I don't like it
  10. Kostusiczek
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
    What a fantastic game. Just wow...
    I dont even know where to start! Game obviously had it flaws, and as it is not a clear 10/10 it just felt good ending it.
    What i find negative is the fact that game need imo good 10-15 hours to start showing it colors. It starts really slow with giving only hints of what could come. That filters of course many players, as not anyone had a time and    What a fantastic game. Just wow...
    I dont even know where to start! Game obviously had it flaws, and as it is not a clear 10/10 it just felt good ending it.
    What i find negative is the fact that game need imo good 10-15 hours to start showing it colors. It starts really slow with giving only hints of what could come. That filters of course many players, as not anyone had a time and patience today. Me myself was playing after my family went sleep so i had a lonely time for me. And it benefited the expirience! But back on the bad things. Steering sucks at this title. Anytime i need to go offroad it just felt like steering a can. Mules are no challange and are too few of them. The world felt empty... but i need to say after 20h o find that actually nice. It let me chill after busy day and enjoy the views.
    Story - the stand out part of the title. Its original and full of hitting moments. I cried like 2 times during the ending. It something that really impacted me as a player.
    Graphics - just wow.
    Music - hard to rate as the game goes almost silent most of the time... But as you going downhill after that hard walkthrough and game starts playing low roar.. wow.
    I will not make it longer. As i loved it as it was 10/10 i must give it a 8.    … Expand
  11. psychomantis39
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    The cinematics in this is awesome, people criticize it for being not what they expected, but I would rather play other games like DS than the convetional saturated open world games.
  12. Antoniods
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giocato è un capolavoro con narrazione molto variegata e cinematica con le sue teorie. All'avanguardia ben curato e rifinito.… Expand
  13. Sami_Steen
    May 2, 2021
    7
    +Very amazing story from Hideo Kojima
    +Stuning grapichs
    -Very bad gameplay
    -Slopy vehicle controls
  14. FideoCollima
    May 3, 2021
    9
    Historia envolvente, mecánicas nuevas y arriesgadas para esta generación pero sumando todo una buen juego y excelentes gráficos. Imperdible para tu ps4
  15. Bbqsalad
    May 4, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I too was someone that saw this game coming with previews and the reviews I saw really put me off seeing as though it appeared to really just be package delivery boy the game so I didn't buy it. However I just bought the game 4 days ago and I seriously couldn't be more excited to keep playing. About 5 hrs in definitely starts to feel like your doing nothing but after you get to the wind farm things really start to pick up. If your playing or haven't tried it yet all you need to know is yes the beginning is a bit slow but the story keeps you motivated. However if you feel it's starting to drag than just stick to main story missions. After that just make it at least to the lake. Give it to the lake and I promise you will not be able to put it down. I totally understand why people hate this game as its definitly not for everyone. But it is really a fun great game and I'm not even normally a Kojima fan but after this game I sure as hell am a fan kow. This game is great and only gets an 8 because some times it doesn't really drag for a little and a few cheap feeling times enemies caught me that were just impossible to avoid but oh so much fun to try and run away before your able to fight lol… Expand
  16. blackrockh
    May 10, 2021
    10
    Death Stranding is the best game ever. Graphics, fiction, scenario, casts etc. A unique masterpiece..
  17. BaBka_YaGGa
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Кодзима конечно гений, но silent hills был бы конечно лучше, остается только вспоминать об этом с грустью, переигрывая p.t...
  18. D2710
    Jun 15, 2021
    8
    It's more a 8.5 / 10! Amazing soundtrack, great main history (maybe a little complicated), very good characters each of them with is own interesting history and beautiful world! Isn't for everybody but is a great and very different game! Only bad thing maybe the combat isn’t the best
  19. nVxx
    May 24, 2021
    8
    The stag and the pool.

    It is hard to rate Death Stranding, especially for someone who has played and holds dear Kojima's creations for over 20 years now. I was predisposed to like the game and fully enjoyed 100+ hours for full completion, but the game did not hold up to the initial expectations. It deserves a strong 8, but not more. Story - this is what it's all about, right?! After    The stag and the pool.

    It is hard to rate Death Stranding, especially for someone who has played and holds dear Kojima's creations for over 20 years now. I was predisposed to like the game and fully enjoyed 100+ hours for full completion, but the game did not hold up to the initial expectations. It deserves a strong 8, but not more.
    Story - this is what it's all about, right?!
    After all the mindblowing trailers and mystified info the expectations were obviously over the top. Did the game deliver? Well, not quite. The overly convoluted story is fascinating, the exceptional production value is apparent, well, mostly, excessively repetitive cutscenes during pick-ups and deliveries spoil the impression a bit. But the biggest issue stems from the unseriousness of the presentation. Being sometimes mocking and silly boded well for MGS series, even it's sometimes deliberate cheesiness fit well. But that doesn't go well with Death Stranding, moreover, it crosses the line from entertaining to ridiculous. It gives the impression that Kojima didn't trust himself to present the story in the full seriousness. The overly cheesiness (breaking the fourth wall you say?!) and silliness at some points pull the player out of the immersion and enjoyment.

    Gameplay - this is what everybody was concerned about at the beginning and where the game arguably would fall short: BORING. I can feel others who think like that, but not me. I genuinely enjoyed playing the game. Of course the gameworld and overall atmosphere contributed a lot. There's a constant haunting serenity in Death Stranding, where even strolling from A to B is satisfying. But of course there's not only that. The gameplay is an evolution of MGS V in some sense. Where many games do a good job of providing a smooth progression curve, or upfront allow to play a short portion with a leveled up character, to give a glimpse of what's to come, Death Stranding is unforgiving (especially if you play on Hard difficulty). You are thrown into this hostile world with only a few tools to survive and it's genuinely hard at the beginning, but once you progress, you gain more experience and more gadgets to help you with the deliveries. The progression does not merely make the game easier, but elevates the gameplay to a new level, where the whole gamestyle changes. And when passing through the locations you've visited earlier, you catch yourself occasionally reminiscing on the troubles you've had. The early routine is mainly about anxiously navigating from start to the destination, but as you progress, especially if you go for 100% completion, you spend more time planning optimal routes and resources, and don't hesitate to confront BTs and Mules. Here the whole shared world concept deserves mentioning. Once you open new areas and connect them to the network, you begin sharing the game world with other players. Some aspects of that are very well thought through, like upgrading, repairing and using the structures of other players, or having your structures upgraded and repaired by the others. The structures that prove to be useful are being well taken care of(and of provide many 'likes' - an in-game rating). Some other concepts though, like donating materials, delivering other players' lost cargoes don't provide enough incentive and seem redundant.

    Verdict.
    The game for sure generated divergent opinions. Some consider it Kojima's best creation, others claim Death Stranding is simply an overhyped junk. I say it's definitely worth trying as it provides some unique experience and an interesting story. But once you start, you need to overcome the initial frustration and let the game grow on you.    … Expand
  20. falfa
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME. This is not a game for everyone but this surely is an amazing experience. Hideo took a very brave decision when he made this game and it was an amazing decision, this is no normal game with the same basic genres and experience from most AAA games. This game steps out of the “basics” making you experience the struggle of the main character. It connects you withMY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME. This is not a game for everyone but this surely is an amazing experience. Hideo took a very brave decision when he made this game and it was an amazing decision, this is no normal game with the same basic genres and experience from most AAA games. This game steps out of the “basics” making you experience the struggle of the main character. It connects you with people in a positive way and it’s a very wholesome experience to help others knowing that when you will most need it you’ll receive help. One of my favorite thing about this game is the amazing story (it can get a little weird but I love weirdness), that with amazing voice acting and the best facial animations. I gave this game a 9 instead of a 10 because it’s combat is not that good but it doesn’t matter because it’s not the main focus of the game, also the way the main character interacts with the environment could sometimes (only sometimes) feel a little bit unnatural.… Expand
  21. Stratslinger315
    Aug 4, 2022
    3
    Would be a perfect score for me if the decay was not so fast. Trying to play this game 2 years after release and get a platinum is terrible. There aren’t enough active players to help contribute and if you play on hardest difficulty everything degrades too fast. You will spend a literal day of your life in game rebuilding structures so that the next time you play you can do a perfect run.Would be a perfect score for me if the decay was not so fast. Trying to play this game 2 years after release and get a platinum is terrible. There aren’t enough active players to help contribute and if you play on hardest difficulty everything degrades too fast. You will spend a literal day of your life in game rebuilding structures so that the next time you play you can do a perfect run. If Kojima is some genius, I would expect him to have the foresight of player drop off. Some will tell you it’s doable and I won’t tell you a platinum is impossible in 2022, but it isn’t worth it. It’s an amazing idea and I wish they could’ve chilled with the decay do the game could be fun. Shame.… Expand
  22. Zadirka
    May 29, 2021
    10
    Очень крутая игра.
    Вся прелесть игры раскрывается на максимальной сложности.
    А про сюжет и говорит нечего, очень крутой
  23. Blessed-toga5
    May 31, 2021
    10
    The most original strategy game with a fantastic story and unbelievable graphics. The movement dynamics start with walking and progress like they always do to acquiring new vehicles, weapons and gear. Somehow however the discovery is the most addictive element. Unbelievable. One of the most atmospheric and engaging games that can be both therapeutic and intense. Visuals are breath taking.The most original strategy game with a fantastic story and unbelievable graphics. The movement dynamics start with walking and progress like they always do to acquiring new vehicles, weapons and gear. Somehow however the discovery is the most addictive element. Unbelievable. One of the most atmospheric and engaging games that can be both therapeutic and intense. Visuals are breath taking. Atmosphere is very unique. Kojima calls it a new “Strand” genre where while you (and everyone else) play the campaign solo you are creating connections amongst each other and help to rebuild the world of Death Stranding. This coming from someone who really has no time to master the complexity of open worlds or their lore. More for people who like slower CIV and strategy games but enjoy RPGs. Very engaging visuals. You’ll love it.… Expand
  24. Thedookier
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Es un increíble juego, al principio parece una jugabilidad mala, pero es buena, tiene su encanto, pero realmente la historia es una brutalidad, amé este juego, tanto que fue mi primer platino
  25. Lumbugstuo
    Jun 3, 2021
    9
    I stayed away from the game for so long because of the walking simulator reviews. It’s anything but! Definitely more of a hiking simulator ;) and a **** brilliant one! Beautiful looking game. Makes me feel calm, hiking/adventuring through amazing scenery. Highly recommend.
  26. CapitanQwark
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Un gran juego que cambió mi percepción de los videojuegos de mundo abierto. La música es increíble, los gráficos son brutales, los combates son chulísimos y su apartado de simulación de expedición está muy bien conseguido. Solo puedo decir cosas buenas de él. Su historia es genial y emotiva.
  27. ciniro
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is said that this game was made for a specific niche of players. I must agree. I was never the competitive player or collector type. I walked up Mount Chiliad in GTA V just to enjoy the graphics. I always faced video games above the challenges, as a traveler. Death Stranding is a game made for me. Cross the mountains, cross rivers and forests, enjoy the beauty of the trees and the dazzling gray scenery. I have never felt so calm playing a game. I would just dispense with the fights with the EPs. The story is wonderful. Thank you Kojima. It's the best game ever in my opinion.… Expand
  28. Adanelibro
    Jun 21, 2021
    4
    Muy aburrido y una historia demasiado enrevesada pero que realmente no cuenta nada... En fin cuando dejas a un tío como kojima hacer lo que quiera sin límites esto es lo que pasa
  29. 7ut7ut
    Jun 21, 2021
    7
    This game is beautiful.

    It's obvious to anyone that Death Stranding is unique. The environments are fcking insane. The music is immersive and I find myself just staring in awe at this fcking beauty of a game.

    Beside that though... It's just boring. I cannot find it in me to enjoy the Deliveroo simulator style of gameplay no matter how many hours I devote to it. It just isn't for me.
  30. mrKiro
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece of a game. For everyone who loves a good slow burn story in an open world game with unique gameplay and multiplayer elements, haunting visuals and a soundtrack that will stay with you for the rest of your days.

    The great: the graphics, the worldbuilding, the plot and the characters The good: gameplay, progression system, the social strand system The bad: nothing    A masterpiece of a game. For everyone who loves a good slow burn story in an open world game with unique gameplay and multiplayer elements, haunting visuals and a soundtrack that will stay with you for the rest of your days.

    The great: the graphics, the worldbuilding, the plot and the characters

    The good: gameplay, progression system, the social strand system

    The bad: nothing

    The ugly: nothing    … Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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