Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. MakgSnake
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    It’s a Kojima Masterpiece. One of the best games ever made. Once you try it, you will know why I say these things. It’s mind blowing!
  2. ARYXANDRE
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing journey and atmosphere. Hard to recommend to all gamers but if you click with it, you cant let go.
  3. TheDoc7000
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Best experience I’ve had on PS4. Finished it around 50 hours and will Platinum.
  4. Celcees
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Finally a creative game with that seems to ooze style and substance. I spent hours just exploring the starting areas playing with the game mechanics. The music and graphics and animations are superb! And I didn't get bored with this game unlike Red Dead Redemption 2.
  5. Ruabadfsh2
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is an ambitious game that is unique in almost all aspects. For this I applaud the developers. The story is wild and the gameplay is engrossing. While this game isn’t for everyone, it hits the mark for me.
  6. Obi-Jones
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kojima is a genius. He is the last of a dying breed of game designers. Once he hangs up his boots we can only look forward to AAA games that are made by committee (outside the world of Nintendo that is). That is a depressing thought for me. Luckily he is still making games and Death Stranding is brilliant. The world building is incredible, as is the acting, pacing, atmosphere, depth,Kojima is a genius. He is the last of a dying breed of game designers. Once he hangs up his boots we can only look forward to AAA games that are made by committee (outside the world of Nintendo that is). That is a depressing thought for me. Luckily he is still making games and Death Stranding is brilliant. The world building is incredible, as is the acting, pacing, atmosphere, depth, graphics, sound design................I hope he keeps making games for a while yet.… Expand
  7. Shatohin
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    #DeathStranding  is so much fun for the mind. It’s like LSD - showing wonders only for prepared brains. The lore is vastly deep and immersive. Chiral knots concept are genius and going through every bit of design. It feels mathematically correct like the whole Universe
  8. Hugodastrevas
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Kojima's magnum opus, beautiful atmospheric poignant and divisive as always.
    Everything feels top notch and polished, unfortunately gamers nowadays can't play a game that isn't shouting and exploding every 5 seconds.
    It's a game about rebuilding America by reconnecting people, yes it's about going from point a to point b, but it's never that simple. If you enjoyed Red Dead 2, the metal    Kojima's magnum opus, beautiful atmospheric poignant and divisive as always.
    Everything feels top notch and polished, unfortunately gamers nowadays can't play a game that isn't shouting and exploding every 5 seconds.
    It's a game about rebuilding America by reconnecting people, yes it's about going from point a to point b, but it's never that simple. If you enjoyed Red Dead 2, the metal gear series and the actors involved you'll love this, also if you loved mudrunner and the online of Demon's Souls.    … Expand
  9. robbiengall
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is a beautifully designed game with some complex and fascinating game mechanics, and an intriguing story. It's your fault you expected something else, not Kojima's. It was quite clear from a while you'd be playing a role of a delivery man involved in uniting America. If you expected a different type of game, why did you even bother playing DS!? Should I give Call of DutyDeath Stranding is a beautifully designed game with some complex and fascinating game mechanics, and an intriguing story. It's your fault you expected something else, not Kojima's. It was quite clear from a while you'd be playing a role of a delivery man involved in uniting America. If you expected a different type of game, why did you even bother playing DS!? Should I give Call of Duty zero, because - let's say - I expected it to be a turn-based RPG but with guns.

    Death Stranding is more than a game. It's an experience. It's a gaming version of poetry. For people who like to think, relax while playing, listen to beautiful music, explore.    … Expand
  10. Z_R_K
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра для успокоения и медитации. Да, долгие перемещения надоедают, но в остальном все супер: интересный необычный мир, завораживающий сюжет, отличная графика и великолепная музыка. Но всякое испанское быдло, что строчит здесь свои гневные отзывы, потому что в игре нет пиу-пиу и экшона, только портит оценку игре. И это печально. Надеюсь, игра окупится и мы увидим еще большеОтличная игра для успокоения и медитации. Да, долгие перемещения надоедают, но в остальном все супер: интересный необычный мир, завораживающий сюжет, отличная графика и великолепная музыка. Но всякое испанское быдло, что строчит здесь свои гневные отзывы, потому что в игре нет пиу-пиу и экшона, только портит оценку игре. И это печально. Надеюсь, игра окупится и мы увидим еще больше подобных игр от Кодзимы.… Expand
  11. darkcerb
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I'm really enjoying Death Stranding. But it's very niche. It's kinda in the truck simulator place...but with occasional paranormal enemies, bandits and surreal story telling.

    You spend a lot of time just navigating terrain, trying to ensure your packages remain intact. As you can see it's not for everyone, BORING is the big matching word in the reviews. Personally I love it, this    I'm really enjoying Death Stranding. But it's very niche. It's kinda in the truck simulator place...but with occasional paranormal enemies, bandits and surreal story telling.

    You spend a lot of time just navigating terrain, trying to ensure your packages remain intact.

    As you can see it's not for everyone, BORING is the big matching word in the reviews.

    Personally I love it, this is absolutely to my taste.    … Expand
  12. dancodan
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    A great work of art. Typicall Kojima game with twists and turns. It’s not a game built on action, it’s built on exploration and managing during hard circumstances.
  13. Macccy
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece ... But many of the gamers out there won't even know. Why? Because this game takes effort, takes some dedication, the gamer must endure like it's main protagonist endure in the post-apocalyptic desolate wasteland of America. It takes at least a dozen hours for the story to show some skin, for the characters and the world to get into motion and it demandsThis game is truly a masterpiece ... But many of the gamers out there won't even know. Why? Because this game takes effort, takes some dedication, the gamer must endure like it's main protagonist endure in the post-apocalyptic desolate wasteland of America. It takes at least a dozen hours for the story to show some skin, for the characters and the world to get into motion and it demands hours of close attention to be paid from the gamer itself, because the complexity of this Hollywood influenced undeniably japanese vision. And it will not get that amount of attention from most of said gamers. We live in those days, days like we set off in our cars to drive the kids to school, rush to the office, or take on the mall for some groceries, we consume news and human relations in quick instant portions ... where in the world of Death Stranding we won't even have our rig to ride on for starters, we have to lay down the foundations of roads from hard gathered materials for ourselves and for others, for the community, for people. Yes, it can be daunting sometimes, called like 'courier simulator', 'sherpa' or 'delivery game', 9gagged with DHL boxes and FedEx logos, but under the surface the hard strolling mean some deeper things the developer aimed at: you connect the few people who live scattered in their shelters, you discover through mud and snow and make relations, you make yourself famous and liked (here you go facebook addicts!), you solve problems, you learn, you build bridges both metaphorically and literally. And in the meantime you put together the puzzle pieces of a 30 hour long bitter-sweet sci-fi story about a cataclysm and afterlife, flesh and soul, about love and human relations, about the universe and thoughts about religion or our mere existence. And if you can't wait for it, you wil miss it. This is why Death Stranding is not for everyone and why I said many gamers won't even recognize it's values. But people should really stop burning down bridges these days and stop trolling with others who would be up for this package.

    Hear me out porters, trust me when I tell you: this game Delivers!

    10/10    … Expand
  14. Thiagodks
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    The game of the year.
    Um jogo peculiar, não é pra qualquer um. Voltado para quem quer ter novas experiências. Uma obra de arte do Kojima.
  15. YeaH_ToasT
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    В мире лайв-сервисов и бесконечных сиквелов эта игра - глоток свежего воздуха. Нечто, действительно уникальное.
  16. pyrocloud7
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    I completely understand why this game is so divisive, some people will not enjoy this game at all. If you are looking for the summer action blockbuster with big set pieces and over the top action, this is not that game. Death Stranding is slow, meticulous, and contemplative. The story is unique, engaging, and emotional; characters are multidimensional and interesting; and the visualI completely understand why this game is so divisive, some people will not enjoy this game at all. If you are looking for the summer action blockbuster with big set pieces and over the top action, this is not that game. Death Stranding is slow, meticulous, and contemplative. The story is unique, engaging, and emotional; characters are multidimensional and interesting; and the visual fidelity and haunting soundtrack are absolutely phenomenal.

    There are long spans of relatively similar gameplay, but every single time they begin to feel stale or boring new mechanics or altogether different gameplay styles are presented. To really enjoy and appreciate this game you must finish it to completion.

    In 15+ years of gaming I think this is the second or third game that I feel like deserves a 10/10 in my subjective opinion.    … Expand
  17. CinemaParadiso
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Rarely in my 4 decades of playing video games have I come across a piece of art quite like Death Stranding. Every decade had their masterpieces which drove the genre forward, either through graphics, story telling or the way us players connected with each other and the world we dove in. The first 10 hours were a bit of a slog, but once the main game mechanics reveal themselves in chapter 3Rarely in my 4 decades of playing video games have I come across a piece of art quite like Death Stranding. Every decade had their masterpieces which drove the genre forward, either through graphics, story telling or the way us players connected with each other and the world we dove in. The first 10 hours were a bit of a slog, but once the main game mechanics reveal themselves in chapter 3 one can't stop trying to connect the world to help other players. I love the way you interact with the gaming community without ever seeing them, or being brutally beaten by players that are far more skilled. Kojima and his team created something fresh and exciting and I truly hope DS will be a precursor for future games that focus on this kind of storytelling by combining current social trends with riveting character presentation. The loneliness one feels throughout the game is so fitting into today's social media world, where the hunt for likes and views quiets the humble thrive and longing for real connections. Kojima tells stories like no other and keeps this mood of reflection throughout the entire game, masterfully underscored by an amazing soundtrack.… Expand
  18. dstammel
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    I loved every second of my 47 hours playing this game. It is easily my Game of the Year.
    What some people called boring i found truly engaging. I found myself role playing as Sam and trying to really inhabit the world of Death Stranding. It's the must unique game i've played in ages.
  19. shez
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is a videogame that transcends what a videogame is usually intended to be. I started playing this being very skeptical about it, but I came out of this experience charmed by both the surprisingly satisfying and odd gameplay and the fascinating world and story that Kojima and his team put together. This game tells also a lot about our society and its (involuntary) commentaryDeath Stranding is a videogame that transcends what a videogame is usually intended to be. I started playing this being very skeptical about it, but I came out of this experience charmed by both the surprisingly satisfying and odd gameplay and the fascinating world and story that Kojima and his team put together. This game tells also a lot about our society and its (involuntary) commentary on isolation and the effects that the Covid19 pandemic is having on our lives nowadays. I was moved by this story and all its characters. This is not a game for anyone, but it certainly speaks to me.… Expand
  20. spookyz
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure. I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package.    -Death Stranding-

    I swear Kojima and I share the same brain... or subconscious.. or SOMETHING! Only his is on a whole other lvl than mine.. for sure.

    I absolutely love this game and consider it not only a masterpiece but a generational milestone for gaming in general. Not even kidding. And it's not the crazy narrative. (though that is certainly a piece of it) It's the whole package. I feel like none of it would work without the other and it all just falls together seemlessly to create this amazing immersive world that you, and other real life people like you, are pushing through in order to see it to the end. I am legit having a blast playing this game. Be a lot cooler if other people could "get it" but that's the thing about people... We're all different.

    For anyone serious, and I mean "serious," into gaming. This thing is a fn milestone. For most... It's probably really cool to look at and boring as hell.

    I love it.

    ...and before it's "damn man, you must REALLY but up on Kojimas nuts."

    I don't love the game because its Kojima.
    I love Kojima because he made the game. (and many others)

    Being someone who's been gaming since i was 1-2 y/o (still have my 2600 in the closet) 37 now...
    Its a milestone, thats the most appropriate word i can think of atm. And yes, im having a blast.. so i guess that means its "fun."

    I think there's a lot who consider Kojima = Metal Gear and expected Metal Gear not really understanding Kojima at all. And while I can dig some MG, and would love something in the vein of it.. I'm more than glad he finally created something he wanted to create vs something a studio made him create. There's a reason Konami wanted Hideo to create more MG games... the general populous loved them. This is not a "general populous" game. I feel like Sony could be taking a hit off this. I just saw all the review bombs on this site before "spell checking" and I just want to thank them (SONY) for letting a true mind show what he's capable of with the digital medium. This is something that RARELY is allowed to happen and if this doesn't prove that Sony, at least at some point in their chain, cares about the gaming medium and pushing it forward, then I don't know what else they could possibly do. Make more shooty shooty/hacky slashy games i guess... the same things we've been playing for the past 20 some odd years. People buy those.    … Expand
  21. mastermenelag
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Finalmente un gioco diverso dai soliti uccidi e salta ripetitivi poco credibili e sempre uguali. È un avventura con una forte impronta gestionale e esplorativa con qualche elemento action che vuole narrare una bellissima metafora. E lo fa con stile raggiungendo vette mai viste in un videogioco. L’atipico e innovativo gampley è ben dosato e regala un esperienza unica che sicuramente verràFinalmente un gioco diverso dai soliti uccidi e salta ripetitivi poco credibili e sempre uguali. È un avventura con una forte impronta gestionale e esplorativa con qualche elemento action che vuole narrare una bellissima metafora. E lo fa con stile raggiungendo vette mai viste in un videogioco. L’atipico e innovativo gampley è ben dosato e regala un esperienza unica che sicuramente verrà ripresa in parte in molti giochi futuri, ovviamente come per tutti i generi non è per tutti i gusti. Graficamente impressionante, la colonna sonora è molto bella. Ci vorrebbero molti più giochi così.… Expand
  22. Kreebog
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN - Death Stranding was a beautiful, powerful, validating experience for me. As an adult who's still learning to live with childhood trauma, I felt a deep (and much needed connection) to the world you created. Thank you, Kojima-san. *BIG HUG*
  23. EruIiuvatar
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is one of those epic games where you reach the ending after many, many hours and you have the sense that you played something unique, fresh and a game that could be a comparative point for other games to come. Kojima reaffirms our acknowledgment for his talent of creating engrossing worlds, both in terms of lore and visuals, with well-designed gameplay. What drags it downDeath Stranding is one of those epic games where you reach the ending after many, many hours and you have the sense that you played something unique, fresh and a game that could be a comparative point for other games to come. Kojima reaffirms our acknowledgment for his talent of creating engrossing worlds, both in terms of lore and visuals, with well-designed gameplay. What drags it down from a higher grade is its overreliance in, basically, one quest type and the utterly derivative action sequences… Expand
  24. coelo
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Number one: Death Stranding is not a game, it’s an experience, and one that I am very grateful for.

    It’s sad for me to see the negativity over this game because for purely selfish reasons I hope to have more experiences like Death Stranding in the future. I’m generally not someone who thinks that there are such things as review bombs, nor do I think people’s thoughts should be    Number one: Death Stranding is not a game, it’s an experience, and one that I am very grateful for.

    It’s sad for me to see the negativity over this game because for purely selfish reasons I hope to have more experiences like Death Stranding in the future. I’m generally not someone who thinks that there are such things as review bombs, nor do I think people’s thoughts should be moderated, metacritic included. I believe everyone has the right to express themselves regardless of their opinions effect on others and if a game is bombed with negativity then there is probably a reason for that. It is in that freedom of expression that we find truth.

    I have to wonder though, are these 0 reviewers playing the same game as I?

    Am I really that different than so many other people where I find Death Stranding (at times) to be pure unmitigated genius, and other people are bored to tears?

    And yet, I understand their point of view because if Death Stranding is anything it is very, very different than anything else out there today. It is less a game and more of an experience.
    Death Stranding is beautiful.
    Death Stranding is lonely, so lonely
    Death Stranding is hopeful and yet full of despair, setsunai.
    And yes, Death Stranding is full of moments of tension and gripping fear, it is not a game devoid of action as others would have you believe. There is great tension in the game with MULE’s and BT and I find the balance of everything quite enjoyable.

    It is not entirely inaccurate to state that this game is essentially “Being Norman Reedus”, and I am enjoying it!

    The amount of work, effort, care and love put into every minute detail of the character and his animations is astounding to me and I find that alone very entertaining. The line between where Sam begins and Norman ends is quite blurry, and the experience is all the better for it. I personally feel a real connection to this game. I feel a connection to Norman Reedus, and to this world. That I can feel emotion strongly, to feel like I know someone from a digital representation of their character is completely amazing to me. Hideo Kojima must be acknowledged for his lovingly detailed recreation of Mr. Reedus’ actual person.

    As you can tell, so much of the Death Stranding experience hinges on the personality of Norman Reedus. We as the player spend a great deal of time with just him and the environment. You’ll know best whether or not that interests you, but I will also say that the story in this game is absolutely top notch. It is a truly wonderful (again that word) experience that I feel moves me in as similar manner as something along the lines of Howl’s Moving Castle.

    In short, if you’ve the funds I think you owe it to yourself to see whether Death Stranding is for you, because if it is... it is an experience like none other in gaming today that I am so glad I didn’t pass on because of other’s criticisms.

    And if you try it and find that Death Stranding is not for you, then I am truly sorry for whatever it is that I have which you do not posses that allows me to feel such a strong connection to this game, it’s characters, it’s world, it’s music and sounds, pain and joy... the whole amazing experience.

    If you decide for whatever reason that you don’t enjoy Death Stranding, then I’ll thank you for supporting me and others ability to wholeheartedly love this strange and unique game, experience. Dear Mr. Kojima, please keep on keeping on. It was brave of you to release this game and we are all, those of us who have hearts opened to it, all the better for it.

    I am fully entertained and while I have much more to go in this game, I’m already looking forward to the next experience.    … Expand
  25. Yaroste
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра, оправдала все ожидания. Красивая, интересная, с уникальными сетевыми возможностями. Кодзима таки гений.
  26. alizodiac
    May 13, 2020
    10
    A truly and genuinely remarkable achievement. Death Stranding was unlike any experience, a reflective, challenging and mind-bending journey. For the past few days I was glued to it, goring through the emotions, the frustrations, the thrills and often spectacular scenic views.

    I came into this having only watched the original trailer when it came out. All I heard when the game was    A truly and genuinely remarkable achievement. Death Stranding was unlike any experience, a reflective, challenging and mind-bending journey. For the past few days I was glued to it, goring through the emotions, the frustrations, the thrills and often spectacular scenic views.

    I came into this having only watched the original trailer when it came out. All I heard when the game was released were the complains about it being "boring" and "divisive" but when I eventually started it, I simply was sucked into a beautifully terrifying world.

    I resist giving anything full marks. But it's been two days since I was dumbfounded and in awe as I finished it at 5.30 in the morning and I still cannot stop thinking about it. The fact that I didn't even realize that I logged in 87 hours before completing is a testament to how engrossing it was to me.

    If you're looking for a unique gaming experience with a cinematic and existential twist to it, this is for you.    … Expand
  27. robertonunez
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    A good game. Some mechanic seem repetitive.. but in deep the history has is own character... a hideo kojima game... sound pretty unreal but kojima deliverys a realy masterpeace .......

    his game is another true hideo kojima masterpiece. the gameplay is fresh and new the concepts or deep the story is someone out there but still told in great hideo kojima fashion. The graphics are    A good game. Some mechanic seem repetitive.. but in deep the history has is own character... a hideo kojima game... sound pretty unreal but kojima deliverys a realy masterpeace .......

    his game is another true hideo kojima masterpiece.

    the gameplay is fresh and new the concepts or deep the story is someone out there but still told in great hideo kojima fashion.

    The graphics are phenomenal especially for PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro.

    .

    .    … Expand
  28. Aliberti
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Much like the best things in life this game requires maturity. Maturity to release yourself from any bias, letting go of any preconceived notions of genre, gameplay, story... Freeing yourself from any expectations and any prejudices. If you are able to sit down and let this game immerse you into it's world, it will most certainly take you for an amazing ride. All the "boring" will makeMuch like the best things in life this game requires maturity. Maturity to release yourself from any bias, letting go of any preconceived notions of genre, gameplay, story... Freeing yourself from any expectations and any prejudices. If you are able to sit down and let this game immerse you into it's world, it will most certainly take you for an amazing ride. All the "boring" will make sense and all the "nonsense" will overwhelm you with intrigue and astonishment.… Expand
  29. imt558
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Finished the game. Surely this game isn't for everyone. But what game is doing is sublime and completely different. Deserved GOTY award
  30. AlexFili
    May 11, 2020
    10
    After completing Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Kojima started to work together with Guillermo Del Toro on various projects. After the famous split between Kojima and Konami, one of these projects Death Stranding had been teased for quite a long while. Now it's finally out, the reviews have been streaming in and so far it's got mixed opinions for a variety of reasons. The first thingAfter completing Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Kojima started to work together with Guillermo Del Toro on various projects. After the famous split between Kojima and Konami, one of these projects Death Stranding had been teased for quite a long while. Now it's finally out, the reviews have been streaming in and so far it's got mixed opinions for a variety of reasons. The first thing that might put people off is that at it's heart, it isn't an action game (or at least, it isn't at first). It does appear to share and engine and some control mechanics from the MGSV games but other than that, this is entirely it's own property and focuses more in terms of Sci-Fi and Horror than other genres.

    You play as Sam Porter Bridges, motion captured and voiced by Norman Reedus (an actor most famous for The Walking Dead and Blade 2)
    Sam is essentially a courier tasked with travelling the strange and inhospitable landscape caused by a post-apocalyptic event where society is reduced to living mostly in bunkers with very little resources. Key aspects of the game include balancing your cargo load, carrying collapsible ladders and climbing anchors to make yours (and other players') journeys easier. You have to maintain your walking boots, keep your chest-mounted BB unit happy and look after your health and stamina. Crouching makes you slower and makes carrying heavy loads easier. Walking and running will shift the cargo weight onto one side, forcing you to move more slowly or stabilise yourself to avoid falling and damaging the cargo.

    Throughout the world your presense to other players (if online mode is enabled) will allow for player-made structures and signs to appear in your game. You can award these likes so that other players may reward those who are generous with their time and resources.

    You'll encounter some rogue forces too. There are the MULEs which are a hostile entity that will steal your supplies and will enter combat with you if you stray into their territory. There are the BTs that appear during periods of heavy rain. These semi-invisible forces are hostile and will attempt to pull you into the underworld which will force you to respawn and make you lose your progress.

    There are a large number of cutscenes in the game, some are from colleagues giving you information but others are fully rendered video sequences which set the story and fill in the world. There is an extensive backstory and text notes which fill in the game's lore and give you a better idea of the world.

    Later on you are able to fabricate objects based on blueprints and can upgrade your equipment. The map will open up to you allowing you to travel further and take on riskier jobs.

    The visuals in the game are stunning and definitely push the Playstation 4 to new heights in terms of technical achievements. The music and sound in the game is exceptionally well done, some of the named bands contributing songs have done a great job and these always play at the right time. The voice acting is excellent and definitely some of the best VA work I've heard in recent years. Gameplay is understandably a bit of a mixed bag for some, your character is meant to be quite normal so you do have to keep your footing and watch your stamina gauge to avoid tiring yourself.

    Take a look at some videos and other reviews and see if this is the right game for you. In my opinion it's great and one of my favourite videogames.    … Expand
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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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