Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Difedron
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Кодзима гений
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  2. SirCarington
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    I went into it knowing only the name and the hype/reputation it generated. I regret playing it. It’s boring, weird, garbage. It’s unlike any game I’ve ever played before. Typically, being different would be a positive thing as it could mean new and exciting concepts that are challenging, stimulating, or just very interesting. In the case of Death Stranding, I’d say it’s different becauseI went into it knowing only the name and the hype/reputation it generated. I regret playing it. It’s boring, weird, garbage. It’s unlike any game I’ve ever played before. Typically, being different would be a positive thing as it could mean new and exciting concepts that are challenging, stimulating, or just very interesting. In the case of Death Stranding, I’d say it’s different because other game developers wouldn’t have bothered to make a game this stupid.

    A lot of people are saying it’s a walking simulator. It’s not. I enjoy walking simulators. I do not enjoy this. Playing this is a chore, and not in a good way. I’d also enjoy a good chore simulator. This is not that. It’s more like a nightmare, but not the kind you’d like to play a simulator of. It’s wholly unpleasant.

    The story is akin to getting your five year old to describe what they think a scary movie should be like, then running that through ChatGPT, then running that back through your five year old and getting getting them to write it as a summary, and then sending that summary to someone on fiverr who’s only charging $3 to write a script for a feature length movie.

    The graphics are pretty great.    … Expand
  3. Dreadz
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    I rented this saying maybe the review are wrong in truthfully i wish i could get my money back. Its true this game sucks i dont even know why he would make something as wack ass this should have just made a movie not a game anyone saying a game not being fun is ok is crazy or that a game being boring is fine and that this is art or a masterpiece should not be considered a true gamers theI rented this saying maybe the review are wrong in truthfully i wish i could get my money back. Its true this game sucks i dont even know why he would make something as wack ass this should have just made a movie not a game anyone saying a game not being fun is ok is crazy or that a game being boring is fine and that this is art or a masterpiece should not be considered a true gamers the people who made this should be ashamed of themselves for putting this out in this condition… Expand
  4. DrannikWoW
    Mar 8, 2020
    10
    There are only two types of people that do not love this game: Those who have not completed the story and those who have no creativity. This game is art. To the “gamers” who solely love adrenaline giving games, do not rate this... it may just go over your head. For the rest of you, play this game. Appreciate the art and be inspired by it’s uniqueness. Rarely do games come out like this.
  5. Omarunes95
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    A game that not everyone will get at first but shall shine when take a minute and think about it, it's a breath of fresh air in a world filled with map objectives that you have to tick off and collect, the story is definitely interesting. It is a very different game than anything most gamers have experienced and i have to admit that the younger audiences won't appreciate it at first butA game that not everyone will get at first but shall shine when take a minute and think about it, it's a breath of fresh air in a world filled with map objectives that you have to tick off and collect, the story is definitely interesting. It is a very different game than anything most gamers have experienced and i have to admit that the younger audiences won't appreciate it at first but hopefully people will see the charm of the game when they play it. The visuals and style are extremely impressive the gameplay is tight and intuitive and the soundtrack just fits with the whole experience that kojima wanted us to experience. Go into it with an open mind and you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  6. Ales2023
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    El juego convierte una trabajo aburrido en un juego mas aburrido aun , si te pone el masoquismo y el desquiciamiento este es tu videojuego tambien mencionar que me molesta mucho los aires de grandeza de hideo y los fanboys detras suya
  7. GodKratos
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what    Time to review Death Stranding now that all the hyp has come to pass. The result is not very good. I have seen, heard some people and friends telling me to get this game, because of how original and revolutionnary it was. I listened to them, even though many others told me that it was going to be awful, but I bit the bullet.

    Well, the thing I can say is that it enlightened me on what you should not do in a game. The UI is atrocious, the gameplay horrible, repetitive as hell and I have never seen such a bad physics engine in a game. All the things apparently revolutionnary, you could already find them in other games. Giving advices and likes to people ? Dark Souls already did that. Building things together ? Well Minecraft is here for you and much more complete. I wanted to be able to build more infrastructures and cities, instead of just generators, highways and bridges.

    The game is giving improvements for your equipment, but it harly changes anything. You are always limited by the physical engine and the battery. Sometimes, you think something will happen annd immediatley right after, the developers take that away from you. It is not fun, it is so easy without any challenge and the boss fights are laughable.

    What I will give to this game is that it has an excellent score, a good direction overall and a good art-style. However, the writing is really inconsistent and it truly lacks some motivations behind it. Yes, some characters background are a little more detailed, but it is not something I have never seen before and it doesn't add to the main plot at all. Normally, a game tend to do that in excellent quest companions or side quests, not during a huge part of the main plot. Some dialogues are also a bit cringy and I can see why people would think some aspects are intelligent. You have to play more games to understand that while the form is good, what is behind has already been done in much better ways.

    Some people told me the story takes off after some times ( 20-25 hours which is already too long ), but the reality is that it never takes off, without spoiling. The cinematics are good, but only Mads Mikkelsen is really doing something.

    Overall, I was not impressed. It is a new IP and yet it takes so many things from other games. The story is tedium despite a good direction and the gameplay is abysmal and drag the whole game down. Not a good experience at all.    … Expand
  8. Chupintias
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    This is not even a game. It's just a bad copy of Euro Truck Simulator 2. Stay away.
  9. DannyPops
    Nov 28, 2019
    4
    I just about lost it when they forced me to ship a person on my back that was capable of walking. This game is pretentious and tedious. Dont listen to the Kojima fan boys, it sucks.
  10. GabiTheRabbit
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. I purchased it late, on a 50% discount discouraged by poor user reviews. A shame that a poor reception and missunderstanding of this game will have a huge negative impact on the whole game industry. Turns out that if game is not dumb, cliche, action packed / scripted crap, people won't like it.

    Delivering packages is in fact the main task    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. I purchased it late, on a 50% discount discouraged by poor user reviews. A shame that a poor reception and missunderstanding of this game will have a huge negative impact on the whole game industry. Turns out that if game is not dumb, cliche, action packed / scripted crap, people won't like it.

    Delivering packages is in fact the main task of this game, but japanese developers have different understanding of walking in video games. Mario, Zelda BOTW, and now Death Stranding shows how much work they put in the motoric of movement - activity you do constantly in video games. Because of that, while in other games - walking is just a means to an end, in death stranding walking is the gamplay itself. It's really complex, thought through and polished. It forces you to re-evaluate what's important in a video game. While in other games traveling is just a boring activity to kill another mosner / check off another quest of the list / ge the carrot at the end of the stick - in DS traveling is the biggest joy by itself. While in other games I'm always annoyed when I have to travel far, in DS I'm glad to do so.

    A lot have been said about the story, world, graphics and characters, but gameplay is the best part of the game in my opinion. Since delivery is evaluated with grades, delivering a package in a perfect shape despite of the difficulties bring the same kind of satisfaction as clearing mission clean in a stealth game. DS is forcing you to make decisions all the time - what path to take? What equipment to take with you? Run through scavanger territory to save time, or take a long route trying to avoid them? How to get down the hill and not fall on your face droping cargo. Every step you take is a decission in this game and that's why its never boring. I even like the need to take break in private room, cutscenes of geting out of shelters etc - its a nice break that makes experience way more immersive.

    Saying this, I wish game was more difficult, especially mules are easy after getting bolla gun. I wish trips were longer instead of spaming tons of delivery side quest between near shelters. Online aspect didn't convince me either so I turned it off - didn't see point building bridges, taking ropes / ladders when other players already spammed map with all of that making a lot of equipment useless. Yet I think this game is a masterpiece and it hurts me to see how bad its reception is. I recommend you to try it yourself. and btw. I'm not Kojima fan. Actually it pisses me off how this guy is spaming his name everywhere, taking credit for everything while game is a creative effort of many people.    … Expand
  11. PersonaTime
    May 13, 2020
    10
    In short, any game that has the ability to not only immerse me into it's world, and smooth my soul gets a perfect 10. Especially since I love nature, and the idea of taking long walks from point A to point B. Let me tell ya, the songs in game are so therapeutic. This is the game that if God forbid, I would love to play in my Death Bed if it should ever occur. It helps if you haveIn short, any game that has the ability to not only immerse me into it's world, and smooth my soul gets a perfect 10. Especially since I love nature, and the idea of taking long walks from point A to point B. Let me tell ya, the songs in game are so therapeutic. This is the game that if God forbid, I would love to play in my Death Bed if it should ever occur. It helps if you have depression, because it sure helped me. Traveling around, the rocks that are in the way, collecting material for rebuilding roads, and making America Whole Again with every step you take. This game...it's a work of art. (Oh, and in the past I tried to finish some metal gear games, but was never into them...so...yeah. Death Stranding for the win.)… Expand
  12. Andrewzn
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Excellent graphics Stunning storyline Kojima you are "sick" man. Thanks for this masterpiece!
  13. pacojuega
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Este juego es super aburrido. estoy cansado de caminar de forma incomoda. Quiero que me regresen mi dinero..
  14. Lordsepht
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    Le jeu est terriblement fastidieux, l'histoire semble interessante et les.graphique sont très jolie mais les mécanique sont fastidieuse au point où j'ai le feeling de rravailler
  15. Persona5GOAT
    Dec 1, 2019
    1
    Absolute artsy fartsy garbage. Basically a post-apocalyptic fedex simulator with garbage mechanics that don't even work half of the time. It is by far the worst purchase I have ever made in my life and may God never let Kojima get work ever again. It is about as fun as getting kicked in the groin for 48 hours while watching paint dry.
  16. Coolback
    Dec 4, 2019
    0
    Simulateur de marche en mode Fedex ennuyeux et sans ame du a une physique des années 90.
    Kojima sans frein n'est rien de plus qu'un lambda.
  17. Leodzasa
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Me cansé de estar yendo de un punto a otro sin mayor sentido. Las entregas no aportan nada a la trama principal. Mundo abierto pero con interés nulo. Juego más que sobrevalorado.
  18. Robdsilva
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    Uma bosta total!! Kojima estava muito noiado quando desenvolveu esse jogo, mais parado que água de poço. Esse nem de graça vale!!!!
  19. xercool
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    The game is just bad. Boring wasting the time in the sci-if wasteland. Boring atmosphere and dialogs. Better play Mass Effect... this is more interesting. Actually they could do a good game. But it just weird and dumb
  20. REEFIS
    Jan 3, 2020
    1
    i played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. alsoi played for a about 10 hours and realized there simply is no fun to be had. the first couple of introductory hours kinda drew me in and the first delivery missions and stealing from a Mule post wasnt to bad, seemed like a chill game but then a few hours later you realize that this game is an unfun pain in the ass to continue. its a about as fun as an actual long ass walk in the rain. also the Sam character could care less about anything he does in the game. what a boring character… Expand
  21. NemNok
    Feb 9, 2020
    0
    "Гениальная, прорывная, иновационная, захватывающая и богоподобная игра!" Во всяком случае нам так обещали. Очень сильно обещали. Проям назойливо так навязывали. В итоге же получился какой-то бред. Симулятор ходьбы. Ещё не хватало сделать персонажа бессмертным, чтобы он был ещё и самым казуальным на рынке."Гениальная, прорывная, иновационная, захватывающая и богоподобная игра!" Во всяком случае нам так обещали. Очень сильно обещали. Проям назойливо так навязывали. В итоге же получился какой-то бред. Симулятор ходьбы. Ещё не хватало сделать персонажа бессмертным, чтобы он был ещё и самым казуальным на рынке.
  22. Eissa1996
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Death stranding is a unique experience with alot of great and unique ideas that should be experienced by everyone
  23. TheJMan
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    I can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that gamesI can totally see why someone would hate this game, deem it obnoxious and full of itself, and just see it as a tiresome bore that's devoid of fun, but I also see why someone can call it a masterpiece. I get it. I really do. It's definitely not for everyone out there. It takes a certain level of patience to play. Not the kind of patience that everyone has. There's no question that games SHOULD be fun, right? Otherwise what's the point. But this game is clearly trying to invoke a certain feeling from you, albeit frustration, anger, exhuastion, sadness, etc. and I think it's gonna resonate in various ways for all kinds of people who are open to try it. You still may not like it but if you're ever looking for a completely unique, original experience then look no further. But me? I love this game. I really do. Yes, you're delivering packages but there's much more to it than that and delivering these packages can be strangely addicting and satisfying. It's a strategy game in a lot of ways and the way it implements multiplayer is nothing short of brilliant. I found myself building structures to help not only myself but others, often having my structures overwhelmed with likes given to me by other people who encountered them. It invoked a great feeling and it was awesome when someone would leave a helpful thing for me, especially when I needed it at the time. To me, THAT was what I found fun. The passion put into the game is undeniable and it shows. It truly feels like a long journey and it's very immersive due to the sound design and visuals being top notch. The narritive, I think is well told, very intriguing and clearly has a message that it wants to convey, though expect it to be in a very "Kojima" manner, but nontheless, easy enough to understand within the rules that universe establishes. Cutscenes CAN get lengthy from time to time but I couldn't help but be mesmerized during each one. They're shot so expertly and well acted that I was hooked to every scene, which was also fantastically emphasised by the AMAZING soundtrack this game has. Both the Original score and the songs borrowed from other artists simply just works for this...That's all I can say. I'll be walking along, making a delivery and a certain feeling will be going through my head and this song will suddenly come on and it just fits that moment perfectly and helps reinforce the way I happen to be thinking and feeling at that particular point in the game, with the environment I'm trekking through. If you just play along and let it do it's thing, it makes for some really special moments on your journey. I've downloaded at least 10 songs from this game onto my phone. A mix of the OST and the borrowed songs. Music is just perfectly implemented every time and I've never seen anything quite like it with a game. It's special. I've been frustrated by the game at times, yes. It's not perfect at all and I can see why it's so polarizing amongst the community of people who have actually played it, but I couldn't help but be on the side that loves it a lot. I played a 110 hours by the time I was done attaining the Platinum trophy for it and I'm still thinking about the game long after it ended. So many things I truly loved about it. If you ever bring yourself to give this game a chance, go for it. It honestly might surprise you, as it did with me.… Expand
  24. Serg_Svetashev
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    It's awesome game. Perfect dramatic creation. Thanks to developers team for greatest adventure!
  25. Gyktp
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .Интереснейшая игра с потрясающим сюжетом . Вся игра окутана в тайне , и ты ищешь ответы . Это интересно . Геймплей по своему интересен . Продумывать свою дорогу путем изучения рельефа , выбирая оптимальный путь . Геймплей спокойный до тех пор пока не попадешь под дождь или не попадешь в ловушку Тварей . Все 40 часов что я играл окупились великолепным сюжетом . И средним гейплеем .
  26. kindaNihilist
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as aI had no dreams about that game and I was actually surprised that its gameplay is fun and not boring, the feeling of helping others is driving you and you can't stop making deliveries and building new paths. I reconstructed 32 roads (who played will understand that this is A LOT). The story is fascinating unfolding themes that will make you think and compare it with real life, game as a whole has a message for a humanity. The characters and their design 10/10, they made me cry, they're unique and will be imprinted in your brain for the rest of your life. The world is so detailed and thought-through that this game can be a base for a whole lot others unique games. I recommend it to everyone, if you feel its boring for you then you need to relax and take it slow, don't rush it and you will like it eventually… Expand
  27. Jodie223
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Death stranding is an incredible game throughout the gameplay it felt like I was dreaming.
  28. zegene
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    This is a great game. World and music are so beautiful! Story is really breathtaking.

    Now for the people who gave this game bad scores, saying its repetitive. Even our life is repetitive, we work, eat, sleep... Consider any other game which is scored high, aren't them repetitive? You go hunt monsters, trying to hide and finding a way out and so on. In this game, you are a cargo    This is a great game. World and music are so beautiful! Story is really breathtaking.

    Now for the people who gave this game bad scores, saying its repetitive. Even our life is repetitive, we work, eat, sleep... Consider any other game which is scored high, aren't them repetitive? You go hunt monsters, trying to hide and finding a way out and so on. In this game, you are a cargo deliverer, so you have only one job as you all do in real life!

    If you prefer taking a rifle and repeatedly killing monsters, soldiers etc don't play this game. Simple.    … Expand
  29. Deadcety
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great game, it's soo adictive once you put some hours into it. I bought it on offer but I regret not getting it earlier.
  30. Mp8
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    Ok im gona start with the negative really bad cars /bikes /the gameplay its kinda slow in the beginning and gives u a lot of information about the gameplay and story and its difficult to digest,thats all the negative for me -besides that the game has really deep meaning about society and relationships and it takes you in a journey from loneliness to connection ,the soundtrack is incredibleOk im gona start with the negative really bad cars /bikes /the gameplay its kinda slow in the beginning and gives u a lot of information about the gameplay and story and its difficult to digest,thats all the negative for me -besides that the game has really deep meaning about society and relationships and it takes you in a journey from loneliness to connection ,the soundtrack is incredible the direction and the acting also ,its a very unique game… Expand
  31. princessfurios
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра от гуру игровой индустрии, по настоящему выводящая геймдев на уровень любого другого искусства. Одна из лучших игр последних лет, если не лучшая. Хотелось бы чтоб Хидео-сан сделал продолжение.
  32. adwaitpatil
    Dec 1, 2019
    0
    Total waste of time and money.

    This game is basically a walking simulator and can't even get that right.
    Totally overrated.
  33. CidLuneth
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    WhatCulture Gaming was trying to praise it for being "Breath of the Wild" in nature due to its exploration factor. But... just because the game looks nice does NOT make it a good game. Final Fantasy XIII looks nice too but that game is a piece of garbage with a menagerie of problems.

    Death Stranding has NOTHING that makes Breath of the Wild good except for its graphical quality and how    WhatCulture Gaming was trying to praise it for being "Breath of the Wild" in nature due to its exploration factor. But... just because the game looks nice does NOT make it a good game. Final Fantasy XIII looks nice too but that game is a piece of garbage with a menagerie of problems.

    Death Stranding has NOTHING that makes Breath of the Wild good except for its graphical quality and how pretty it looks. The game is empty and barren like No Man's Sky, the gameplay is monotonous and boring; it's like someone took the control scheme from QWOP and tried to make it sound revolutionary. "Oh man, you have to balance Norman Reedus out by pressing the L2 and R2 buttons!" That is NOT a selling point in this boring Walking Simulator.

    It's such a generic looking Sci-Fi game that all it's proven is how up his own ass Kojima is and that all he knows how to do is make more Metal Gear Solid games with a bunch of bells and whistles but no substance at all.

    This game is an overhyped piece of crap and it baffles me that it's even got a 61% positive rating in the first place. Don't waste your money on this because all you're doing is stoking Kojima's ego and allowing him to further his own pitiful and lackluster ideas.

    And don't get me started on how much of a misogynist he is when it comes to objectifying women in his game through some disgusting power fantasy. I won't go into it because this isn't some SJW review and I don't hate myself that much.    … Expand
  34. panosveto12
    Nov 8, 2020
    0
    The worst game ever . Its a walking simulator or could say it movie with a chore gameplay
  35. Paulohpsep
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Jogo mais super estimado da historia, jogo vazio em que você passa horas fazendo absolutamente nada.
  36. LysanderD
    Nov 13, 2019
    4
    "Сэр, в ваших катсценах геймплея не обнаружено"

    Скучно, уныло, однообразно. Но местами красиво. Лучше сходите в кино - выйдет дешевле, а впечатлений получите не меньше. Забавляют попытки изданий и рецензентов приплести этой игре некоторую "элитарность", мол она не для всех, не каждый поймёт и тд. Типичная картина, когда явно проплаченным игровым изданиям(просто посмотрите сколько    "Сэр, в ваших катсценах геймплея не обнаружено"

    Скучно, уныло, однообразно. Но местами красиво.
    Лучше сходите в кино - выйдет дешевле, а впечатлений получите не меньше.

    Забавляют попытки изданий и рецензентов приплести этой игре некоторую "элитарность", мол она не для всех, не каждый поймёт и тд. Типичная картина, когда явно проплаченным игровым изданиям(просто посмотрите сколько бабла сони потратила в этом году на "рекламу") необходимо хоть как-то высосать оправдание для, по сути, отсутствующего геймплея и объяснить зачем он такой получился.    … Expand
  37. Serdnashaly
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Kojima decepcióno, con tanto hype que generó para terminar haciendo un bodrio peor que No Mans Sky :/
  38. Trevortoy
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    That is the worst game i have ever played. Kojima I want my money back.....
  39. iddqd4
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Если эта игра не стоит прохождения и потраченных на нее 132 часов , то я вообще не знаю какая стоит. Спасибо Кодзиме и причастным за незабываемое путешествие. 10/10.
  40. GeorgeV
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played, it’s a revolution, seriously. Animations, characters, their charisma, staging, gameplay is... I don’t know how to say it, it is hypnotizing, meditative, you have so many opportunities in this game, like crafting, building, interactions with other players, you have to play it, really.
  41. teteOFF
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    história sensacional, gameplay inovador apesar das críticas é sim divertido, hoje em dia os players só querem andar em carros de um lado para o outro em games, esse jogo veio pra mudar isso e ta de parabéns, obra prima!
  42. Seelow
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute annoying walking simulator take this from a to b is basically the whole purpose of Death Stranding… Expand
  43. SteNeg97
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da    Storia emozionante, coinvolgente ma anche complicata da capire se la si vuole approfondire in tutti i suoi dettagli.
    Gameplay molto originale ma anche molto soggettivo ai gusti, può far schifo a tanti oppure piacere, può essere noioso e ripetitivo in certi momenti, ma con il passare delle ore migliora ed diventa sempre più godibile, le boss-fight sono la parte peggiore del gioco, se da una parte c'è un comparto tecnico di altissimo livello nelle animazioni e nella regia dei personaggi, nelle boss-fight si perde tutta l'emozione...pad alla mano i boss sono facilissimi da battere, intelligenza artificiale scarsa...
    il mio voto sarebbe 8 diviso da una trama, un cast, animazioni, grafica dei modelli da 9 mentre il gameplay da 7 con boss-fight orrende ma per il resto il gameplay a mio parere è godibile grazie alla collaborazione online tra gli utenti, con i nuovi equipaggiamenti che il gioco offre, le strutture, e alcune missioni di consegna molto divertenti.
    Posso dire che come originalità nella storia Kojima non delude mai, ma se si parla di gameplay e soprattutto boss-fight dove kojima ha sempre regalato emozioni e idee nuove questa volta a cannato e deluso seriamente, spero possa rimediare se ci fosse un seguito.
    aggiungo che non è ne un capolavoro ne un gioco di merda. voto 8.    … Expand
  44. Slumbery22
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Una gran obra maestra en todos los sentidos. Gran historia, elementos y mecánicas muy interesantes, música excepcional, diseño gráfico espectacular, mundo abierto y entorno con dificultad.
    El poder interactuar con BB, con Sam, y con el medio es alucinante. Realmente estoy muy complacido con este juego. Es una pena que haya gente que lo critique tan duramente, pues no es para catalogarlo    Una gran obra maestra en todos los sentidos. Gran historia, elementos y mecánicas muy interesantes, música excepcional, diseño gráfico espectacular, mundo abierto y entorno con dificultad.
    El poder interactuar con BB, con Sam, y con el medio es alucinante. Realmente estoy muy complacido con este juego. Es una pena que haya gente que lo critique tan duramente, pues no es para catalogarlo de tal manera. He jugado unas 405 horas, y me imagino que continuaré. Entiendo que haya gente que no les guste el juego, pero de ahí a insultarlo, odiarlo y hacer campaña para que no se lleve ningún premio es pasarse. Hoy día el público es tan crítico y tan ignorante, que no vería una obra maestra aunque lo tuvieran delante de la cara.
    Se ha llevado más de 90 premios a mejor juego del año, y espero que siga así.

    No sé si esta reseña valdrá para alguien, pero espero que el público de esta industria tan maravillosa que tenemos, dé una oportunidad no solo a juegos triples AAA sino también a Indies. Ya que si no fuera por estos juegos tan innovadores, no tendríamos obras tan ilustres y especiales como tenemos hoy día.    … Expand
  45. ShadowNero
    Dec 12, 2019
    8
    Just beat the game, 40 hours - wow, that was intense! Honestly, i didn't waiting for release of Death Stranding, and I haved a big skepticism about this. So big, so I not planned buy the game before the next year, but well, sales do they job. First of all - Death Stranding have a pro's and a con's at the same time. So I separate my review on this two points. No spoilers ahead!

    What I    Just beat the game, 40 hours - wow, that was intense! Honestly, i didn't waiting for release of Death Stranding, and I haved a big skepticism about this. So big, so I not planned buy the game before the next year, but well, sales do they job. First of all - Death Stranding have a pro's and a con's at the same time. So I separate my review on this two points. No spoilers ahead!

    What I like in Death Stranding:

    Plot. Death Stranding is a "game about the story", and yeah, it's absolutley unique. It has a strong drama scenes, a very funny moments, some action-scenes, some horror-like things, and of course you will drop couple of tears, even if you didn't want to. Just because. I would say, that the story is not for all kind of peoples, it's definetly not a new Metal Gear Solid or Zone of the Enders, just in fact. But still, it's really good! And when you complete the game, when you watch a long and smooth cutscenes, when you watch the credits, and again watch some cool cutscenes, you feel a beautiful satisfaction. Because you clearly understand the story, what Kojima Productions are telling you. The plot feels whole, complete, finished exactly how it need to be finished. It's actually funny compares to the main story driving idea - "Make America whole again". KP makes Death Stranding whole. And it's amazing.

    Gameplay. I think almost everyone already know about who we play and what we do, so let's skip this part and talk about some details. Playing as Sam is absolutley fresh game experience. never felt anything like this before, and it's wonderful. Sometime it's close to meditation (with a 100kg cargo on your back, yeah!), sometimes it feels like survival horror, sometimes - like hardcore simulator of deliveryman. Most of gameplay mechanics works just fine, not all of them feels on right place, but it's okay. When you sucsesfully avoid a group of enemies, or climing on the highest mountain, or win the hand-to-hand fight with ten terrorists with guns - you didn't see any missing mechanics, you just enjoying that situation.

    Cutscenes. They gorgeous. It's an ode to Kojima's movies-obsession. It's not just some another in-game cutscenes, it's a masterpiece. Like watching a high quality movie inside your game. Actor's game is phenomenal, and not only from Norman Reedus, almost every actor in the game do they best. Emotions, what we've seen on screen, feels real. I think that I'm old enough not to cry, but hey, tears happens.

    What I don't like in Death Stranding:

    Mountain location. High peaks, tons of snow, breathtaking winds, useless vehicles, fighting with enemies and cold at the same time... It sounds cool (in many ways), but it's oddest 5 hours in the game, what cool down (more jokes about winter, yeah) your entusiasm. Mountains just not created like it should be: a lot of points, when you just falling down without a reason, a long-distance quests, forcing you to slowly walking on snow from A to B and back. And you almost didn't get tools for easier walking. And they left you without scaner. And sent a groups of invisible things. Get ready for quiting game and load again after every 10-15 minutes. And worst of all, you can forget about a story, because all these 5 hours you just makes a local-quests, you don't make any progress in Main Story. Just deal with it. Death Stranding definetly may be a lot better, if that part of the game was cut off, or minimaze in two times, but we have what we have.    … Expand
  46. Jack1600o
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    A bad-taste joke, games like Rhime por Fallout: New Vegas offer you more fun going from point A to point B, saved from 0 by graphics
  47. Efren89
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    Es monótono, un simulador de entrega de productos solamente, el ego de kojima se fue hasta el infinito, le doy un dos por la historia que es interesante.
  48. hellhr
    Nov 16, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics, but game is extremly boring. Its walking simulator, WTF. Kojima lost it completly...… Expand
  49. thomas21r
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    i'd rather spend my money on real delivery than this boring repetitive piece of crap
  50. CarlosLima
    Nov 11, 2019
    2
    O jogo é horrível, não passa de um "correio simulator", gráficos ok e jogabilidade estressante. Se pretende finalizar o jogo, recomendo que tenham paciência e muita força de vontade.
  51. maiconlrocha
    Nov 10, 2019
    5
    Pelo amor, que jogo horrível, a história é legal mas não curti esse gameplay, recomendo pra quem tem tempo e paciência, eu não tenho.
  52. Jeremie198630
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    Je regrette de l'avoir acheter day one. J'aurais due attendre de voir plus de videos sur youtube. Le jeux est réellement ennuyant. C'est tellement mou! On es trés trés trés loin d'un Horizon zero down ou d'un God of war. Absolument pas fanboy de Hideo Kojima pour le coup.
  53. Mik3Mar7in
    Nov 11, 2019
    4
    Jogo com uma ideia interessante para um mundo pós apocalíptico, porem mal executada...
    roteiro expositivo demais, personagens sem profundidade, diálogos sem sentido (como por exemplo num mundo destruído e cheio de "aparições" alguém pedir a entrega de uma pizza quentinha) o que tira demais a dramaticidade da historia! Outro ponto negativo é o tempo de jogo + gameplay, ser longo não é o    Jogo com uma ideia interessante para um mundo pós apocalíptico, porem mal executada...
    roteiro expositivo demais, personagens sem profundidade, diálogos sem sentido (como por exemplo num mundo destruído e cheio de "aparições" alguém pedir a entrega de uma pizza quentinha) o que tira demais a dramaticidade da historia! Outro ponto negativo é o tempo de jogo + gameplay, ser longo não é o problema, o problema é não ter nada a fazer num mapa tão grande, além de fazer entregas!
    O mundo é morto, sem nada, nenhum perigo oou quase nenhum... e quando aparece não há dificuldade! Ou seja, se Death Stranding fosse um filme, seria aqueles Sci-Fi B com o diferencial de durar 6 horas de duração com diálogos explicativos e plot twist pobre!
    Uma pena pro mercado de single player!    … Expand
  54. ATRRsabino
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    Nao gostei do jogo, graficos bons, mas o jogo ruim e fraco, história boa, mas enjoativo.
  55. Megaxel
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    Nothing to do, work like a USPS employee, 0% adventure. If you want to walk miles and miles, you should do it in real life, don't waste your time. Only 1 point for the nice try with graphics.
    Boring game!!!
  56. Gozaimasu_1
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    From the very beginning of the game, all the characters explains things to Sam like he was born yesterday into that world. It doesn't make any sense, but was the only way to explain all the bizarre things of the game to the player. Them continuing explaining things throughout the game, but they’re just pointing out the obvious and not adding anything valuable to the game. Even the plotFrom the very beginning of the game, all the characters explains things to Sam like he was born yesterday into that world. It doesn't make any sense, but was the only way to explain all the bizarre things of the game to the player. Them continuing explaining things throughout the game, but they’re just pointing out the obvious and not adding anything valuable to the game. Even the plot itself is absolutely tenous, because it’s full of plot holes and inconsistencies.

    Many situations are childish and serious moments [especially dialogues] are such cringe-worthly bad written that I facepalmed myself most of the time. I’m pretty sure it’s nothing to do with the bad English translating, but rather purposely written by master-writer-wannabe-movie-maker Kojima himself.
    Can you imagine there are enemies who have got high/crazy from the 'likes' they got from online :D really; enemies high of Facebook likes. I kinda understand the poorly made metaphora behind it of nowdays people living with the 'likes' and 'shares', but adding it to such context is just… horrible.

    Funny, when watching videos or reading online of fan theories made before launch were those that interested me most. All the fan theories and ideas were MUCH, much more interesting, imaginative and well-thought than anything the game gave us. If the game would’ve been even close of theories, playing the game would’ve been better. Kojima should hire some of those fans!!
    I wonder what he have thought when reading fan theories, maybe realizing how washy his creation was going to be compared to them.
    The writing is actually SO BAD, that even the characters' names are ridiculous and unimaginative that they feel like quickly scraped concept ideas (FRAGILE, MAMA, DEADMAN, DIE-HARDMAN, HEARTMAN, BB, BEACHED THINGS), trying to be something spiritually meaningful, but only what they do is spoiling the player by giving up their true agenda.

    The character that I hate the most is Sam himself (SAM PORTER BRIDGES) *ugh—sigh, pun intented*, Norman's acting job is very much like in The Walking Dead; one dimensional without any facial expressions, grunting most of the time and having no strong personality. This suites his role in TWD. Maybe the reason Kojima wanted him was the fact he liked Norman in the series, but poorly understood copying the exact same role (including the motorcycle, hairstyle and overall appearance) to DS simply doesn’t work. He seemingly wanted to use Norman’s fame and flair, rather than bothering to write him a good new role. Feels as they're Kojima’s personally favourite Hollywood actors, rather than perfectly fitting into the game. This gives another stamp on Kojima’s forehead that he is not very good upcoming film maker, when he doesn’t understand how writing a role and finding a perfect actor for it works. I’m pretty sure some non-famous never-heard new actors would’ve made much better job and that actually would’ve give DS more personal look.

    Gameplay-wise the game is poor and lacking, as well. All the balancing things with carrying the stuff was just dull and getting on my nerves rather quickly. Carrying packages from place to place, sneaking past those BTs and if they got me, I ended up to some underworld and I had to kill a boss to get myself back—now thinking of—to the actual hell of continuing the torture of endless walking simulation. All the bosses in the game were a way too easy, even in the maximum difficultiness (HARD).
    It’s so exasperating that the game has some interesting and peculiar aspects, but have bad execution. I can say there were good ideas/thoughts but being 'game-changing title in video game industry' it's not.

    The good things about DS is how beautiful it is visually. Sadly, most of the areas are vast and empty.

    The reason of over-marketing and using famous actors, is perhaps to cover all the lacking things. Kojima propably knew this game is trash and wanted to market it like No Man’s Sky with lying to the audience. Well, if DS follows the same route, then in 2 years it propably have actual good content in it. But, if you must "experience" this garbage, then just watch walkthrough videos on Youtube.

    It became very clear all those good reviews were bought from big outlets, truly sad and desperate move from Sony/Kojima. If he so badly wants to 'connect the world' and 'people stay connected' [as he keeps obsessively repeating over and over again in his social media] then maybe he should start to walk across the globe with a 'strand in his hands' and try to 'connect people' (again, whatever that even means? [thinking of Human Centipede]) and see how much fun is that to do.

    Like Kojima said, his studio is going to do movies from now on… well, maybe that is the best move since if the games are this bad from him he should quit being game developer. At least he got good starting money for his future movies :) good luck with that.    … Expand
  57. Draneth
    Nov 30, 2019
    1
    A waste of money. Kojima sells smoke and mirrors without actual consistency in his works.
  58. Macmenos
    Dec 5, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos bonitos porém o jogo é extremamente chato e entediante. Quando o clímax aumenta. O jogo quebra a continuidade com mais de uma hora de caminhada sem nada mais para fazer. Menus muito confusos e o logotipo do produtor do jogo em todas as cutscene enchem o saco.… Expand
  59. Lete77
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Un juego que solo tiene cinemáticas, gráficos y es monótono.
    Como si estuviesen haciendo una película y casi al final se hubiesen dado cuenta que era un videoJUEGO.
    Con unas físicas ridículas, y una jugabilidad que parece que estés intentando controlar un crio de 2 años borracho. Tu peor enemigo no son los jefes finales, que aunque te lances a tumba abierta a por ellos, terminaran por    Un juego que solo tiene cinemáticas, gráficos y es monótono.
    Como si estuviesen haciendo una película y casi al final se hubiesen dado cuenta que era un videoJUEGO.
    Con unas físicas ridículas, y una jugabilidad que parece que estés intentando controlar un crio de 2 años borracho.
    Tu peor enemigo no son los jefes finales, que aunque te lances a tumba abierta a por ellos, terminaran por irse sin apenas hacerte daño, ni el grupo terrorista, que si te metes en el agua a una profundidad de un palmo, no sabrán como alcanzarte; son las piedrecitas del camino, o en su ausencia, el mero hecho de querer cambiar de dirección cuando caminas.
    Intentaras evitar morir, no por la perdida de experiencia u objetos, que no lo hay, ya que al morir aparecerás exactamente en el sitio donde lo hiciste, lo que no querrás perder al morir, es ese tiempo de tu vida, viendo una y otra vez las mismas cinemáticas del BB.    … Expand
  60. Celsost
    Nov 10, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simulador de caminhada.. nao tem nada pra fazer no jogo..chato demais. Nao vale… Expand
  61. Lamentable
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    Overrated. Kojima should make a movie instead a game. Cinematic after cinematic, we barely get any real gameplay. Good music.
  62. BM1971
    Nov 28, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not worth $60 , spend your hard earned money on something else , "played" this game for about 4 hours and I can't stand it any longer .Will sell on Ebay ASAP .… Expand
  63. Sceptic
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    I've "wasted" my time playing video games for nearly 40 years and never felt I've wasted all that much really.Until this pile of dog s**t.An ego driven,self indulgent orgy of nonsense dressed as a supermodel on bikini day.I had to line up behind many others eager to return this drivel to a very uncomfortable game shop manager who had purchased too many copies.I'm more pleased with my copyI've "wasted" my time playing video games for nearly 40 years and never felt I've wasted all that much really.Until this pile of dog s**t.An ego driven,self indulgent orgy of nonsense dressed as a supermodel on bikini day.I had to line up behind many others eager to return this drivel to a very uncomfortable game shop manager who had purchased too many copies.I'm more pleased with my copy of E.T on the 2600 and Superman 64 than I am with whatever the hell this is.Not a game.… Expand
  64. kyrsben
    Nov 14, 2019
    5
    Kojima's first project after leaving Konami unfortunately shows the emperor doesn't have clothes. Death Stranding is a miserable game, and it's miserable specifically because all the parts Kojima was personally in charge of - design, gameplay and story - are all horrid. Audio and visuals are excellent all around, but the game itself is just Euro Trucker with gibberish for story. AvoidKojima's first project after leaving Konami unfortunately shows the emperor doesn't have clothes. Death Stranding is a miserable game, and it's miserable specifically because all the parts Kojima was personally in charge of - design, gameplay and story - are all horrid. Audio and visuals are excellent all around, but the game itself is just Euro Trucker with gibberish for story. Avoid unless you have a fetish for repetitive, slow paced fetch quests.… Expand
  65. Hrafn254
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This game isn't for everyone. I understand the complaints people have about it. But after investing some 80+ hours into it, I have to agree it's a very unusual experience worth the journey.
  66. Mastermiomz
    Nov 10, 2019
    1
    The game is boring, it is a walking simulator, simplistic missions, the game comes down to graphics only, the character has to mix with the various 'packages' he has to deliver, I don't understand this deification of Kojima, dull game without challenges, boring, full of cutscenes and CG ... Extreme Tasteful Game
  67. STOPTHECLOWNS
    Nov 12, 2019
    5
    I Wanted to like this game but it's just so boring. The story is good and the multiplayer is interesting on What you do in the world impacts other players games but that is all that's good.This game is worth $10 at the most.
  68. Crown_will
    Nov 12, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take your baggage of point A and going to point B... Only... Kojima knows than your name and used this from ropaganda of this...… Expand
  69. Raphaels
    Nov 14, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game, a great expectation was created, but disappointing. Slow gameplay, very repetitive and nauseating. Positive point for the soundtrack only.… Expand
  70. juanluke
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    Después de jugar unas cuantas horas, me he decidido a levantarme de la silla e irme yo a hacer senderismo. Mucho más divertido y beneficioso para la salud.

    Demasiada publicidad pagada. Hay muchísimos juegos con mecánicas innovadoras de estudios no tan famosos.
  71. AlisarDius
    Mar 6, 2020
    10
    Where shall I even start?

    I guess I should start with saying that this is definitely not a game for everyone. I keep asking myself: Is it fair if someone for whom this game is not dedicated to is able to give this game a review? It's difficult to say. I believe this game is dedicated to individuals who feel the need for little bit of more love and friendship in this **** up world. For    Where shall I even start?

    I guess I should start with saying that this is definitely not a game for everyone.
    I keep asking myself: Is it fair if someone for whom this game is not dedicated to is able to give this game a review? It's difficult to say. I believe this game is dedicated to individuals who feel the need for little bit of more love and friendship in this **** up world. For someone who honestly hopes for a change. For someone who likes to get lost in sci-fi worlds and is no rush to get out of them. And also for someone who are bored with the old game genres.

    If you are asking who is definitely NOT a target audience for this game, then here is the answer: Definitely not for casual gamers, not for someone who barely knows how to play some simple game like Call of Duty or World of Warcraft, or FIFA and other simple (yet fun) games. This game is not for people who can't find at least 2 full hours for the play session. It is also not for the inpatient players, because it takes several hours until you understand the true size and glory of this game. It is not for people who hate philosophy and it is definitely not for people who hate humanity, who keep anger in their heart and who want to hurt others (this game is not about killing people, sorry).

    I will say it straight away: this game is 9,5 out of 10 for me, but since there are some many hateful people here destroying this game's honest value and the spirit of message that was written into the game, I'm giving it 10, to fight back these unfair attacks.

    Let me say something about the feeling from the game. I played through the whole campaign and it took me 71 hours to beat. I played on hard difficulty ( I believe this is the true difficulty it was meant to be played ). So why did it take me so long? Well, because I actually do care about the story, and I watch the cinematics, I try to understand the meaning behind it all. I rush to read every new Journal entry once I get it unlocked. I talk to side quest NPCs and hear out their stories. By the way, I have so many side quests left, that it will probably take me 50 hours more to finish the platinum trophy.

    So what did I get from playing Death Stranding? It's hard to describe. I definitely saw a lot of comparisons and allusions to our today's world (and all the **** that are currently happening) and to our history. From the very beginning Kojima serves you the message of this game on a silver plate and it will not change during the gameplay. In terms of the underlying message, there is nothing hidden, and I find it okay. The story of the game itself hides a lot of secrets and unexpected turns and it is fascinating how masterfully Kojima managed to finish the game and explain all the symbolism, metaphors and secrets during the massively-long ending sequence (again, this is not a game for inpatient players).

    I don't want to spoil anything story-wise. The people who have a capacity in their mind and heart to appreciate this masterpiece will play and experience it for themselves. Prepare for the ride.

    Gameplay itself? WOW!!! I mean literally I loved it, I never played something quite like this. Kojima really did created a new genre. I had so much fun planning and executing my deliveries, trying to get the best grades for it. I loved how the online players' creations helped me dozens of times to survive or deliver my cargo. The community aspect of this game is just amazing. And the versatility of how to solve navigating the difficult paths throughout this unforgiving world made me sit and think and analyse for just the right amount of time to feel like it is not overly hard or boring.

    The only things I found negative about this game: you cannot save game during combat or while in vehicle. Some of the repeating cutscenes like being in safe house can be annoying even when skipping is possible. And riding bikes and trucks on uneven terrain is kind of glitchy.
    Outside of this, I can see nothing problematic. The way the menu and cargo setup is created is actually good. You just have to have a little bit of brain to use it and learn it.

    Regarding being bored, like so many other critics here say... I was never bored, never ever. I was only lost in this world. And that is what I wanted. Kojima delivered what I expected, and much much more.

    Don't be so quick to write hateful notes on this game before you really play at least 20 hours and see where the author really goes with the story and the gradually expanding gameplay. Death Stranding is a powerful experience for seasoned video game players and people who can appreciate being lost in a massive and beautifully crafted world.    … Expand
  72. gamerghoul
    Dec 2, 2019
    5
    Money and time wasted. Basically it's a walking simulator with beautiful graphics, weird and not engaging story. The game is about delivering stuff and have boring dialog with holograms. The cutscenes are long and boring. It wants to be moving and epic, but it doesn't achieve that at all. I have waited this game for so long and I am so disappointed about it.
  73. zEXEz
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Я уже старый закаленный геймер, у которого за плечами 35 лет игрового стажа и несколько тысяч пройденных игр, меня уже ни чем не удивить... но тут... в конце игры у меня слезы текли ручьем...очень давно я не испытывал таких эмоций.. Спасибо за игру Kojima, от души, спасибо! это шедевр!Я уже старый закаленный геймер, у которого за плечами 35 лет игрового стажа и несколько тысяч пройденных игр, меня уже ни чем не удивить... но тут... в конце игры у меня слезы текли ручьем...очень давно я не испытывал таких эмоций.. Спасибо за игру Kojima, от души, спасибо! это шедевр!
  74. duffmanth
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Death Stranding is a game you have to be patient with. The first 5-10 hours are pretty boring and repetitive, but after that the game and story really opens up. The idea of being a delivery guy dropping off packages might sound boring, but it's an integral part of the game.

    The storyline is typical Kojima, interesting and confusing at times, but anyone who has played MGS games will not    Death Stranding is a game you have to be patient with. The first 5-10 hours are pretty boring and repetitive, but after that the game and story really opens up. The idea of being a delivery guy dropping off packages might sound boring, but it's an integral part of the game.

    The storyline is typical Kojima, interesting and confusing at times, but anyone who has played MGS games will not be surprised by this lol. Delivering both assigned and lost cargo to it's destination, you get this weird sense of satisfaction that you're helping out everyone in need and rebuilding America via the Chiral Network. Each new character you deliver a package to and hook up to the Chiral Network, thanks you and either unlocks or upgrades a new item, weapon, or vehicle.

    As you're delivering packages across the beautiful open world, you'll walk, run, and drive across all kinds of landscapes from volcanic wastelands to snow capped mountains. You'll come across cargo bandit camps, these weird creatures known as BT's, etc, I don't wanna give away too much. The graphics are some of the best of this console generation. Controls are well thought out, tight and responsive, great cast of characters, an interesting and somewhat confusing storyline, but like I mentioned before, it's Kojima!

    The only complaints I have with the game are confusing menus and inventory systems, too many long cut scenes, and the BT's get quite annoying after a while. This isn't a game for everyone and is already proving to be devisive. If you have the attention span of a toddler and only play Call of Duty, etc, this game isn't for you. For anyone looking for something different and especially if you're a Kojima fan (some subtle MGS things in the game), I highly recommend this game. 8/10    … Expand
  75. varias100
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, it starts off slow but through the music, the scenery, the way the story builds off of itself and makes you feel for the characters especially Lou. As you progress through the story there are upgrades and new structures to build to make the game easier. This game is worth getting to the end trust me
  76. SimplyPruth
    Dec 3, 2019
    5
    I like the fact that this game is trying to do something different than most game, but at the same time the game is so bland. It almost isn’t even a game at times. Don’t expect strong gameplay because you will be thoroughly disappointed. The story is interesting once you play the full game, but until then it makes no sense at all. You get a part of the main story at the start of the gameI like the fact that this game is trying to do something different than most game, but at the same time the game is so bland. It almost isn’t even a game at times. Don’t expect strong gameplay because you will be thoroughly disappointed. The story is interesting once you play the full game, but until then it makes no sense at all. You get a part of the main story at the start of the game and you get the rest at the end of the game. Almost everything in between is irrelevant.

    I also don’t like Norman Reedus as the protagonist because his voice acting is god awful. Sure the graphics are amazing, but it’s hard to get into the game when your main character sounds so dead inside. Mads Mikkelsen on the other hand does an amazing job. Overall I don’t recommend this game for $60 and I definitely don’t recommend this game if you’re looking to have quick fun, because you won’t. Pretty disappointed.    … Expand
  77. bitlazar
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Good
    - Best graphics so far in PS4
    - Music is perfect fitted to the context, relaxing, amazing - Fictional engaging story - Makes you reflect about life - Gameplay feels so natural - Variety of things to do, missions, terrains, weather (missing day night cycle though) - Emotional game, makes you care. Funny too. Not my thing - Boss battles - Repetitive delivery cut scenes, had to skip    Good
    - Best graphics so far in PS4
    - Music is perfect fitted to the context, relaxing, amazing
    - Fictional engaging story
    - Makes you reflect about life
    - Gameplay feels so natural
    - Variety of things to do, missions, terrains, weather (missing day night cycle though)
    - Emotional game, makes you care. Funny too.

    Not my thing
    - Boss battles
    - Repetitive delivery cut scenes, had to skip them all the time

    Added this one to my masterpiece collection (GTA5, all Metal Gear, Red Death R., Metro, Last of Us). You really need to take your time to enjoy this game. I personally turned off the online mode because I didn't like to see bridges, etc. poping up to help me. Don't need to rush, plan your deliveries, you have multiple ways to accomplish them. In this game you can't carry everything you see. Objects have weight, dimensions and affect your performance, movements. This is why this game is so revolutionary, I wondered why no one ever thought about this before.

    There are no perfect games that would fit everyone wishes, so don't criticize just because you don't like 1 or 2 things. The overall experience is really satisfying, I'll remember this game forever as one of the best I've played.

    Thanks Kojima team.    … Expand
  78. theta0123
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Learning from 2 decades of playing videogames, i kept the hype rather low for myself. The game is pretty complex but it does give the reward of great immersion. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The world is intense.. It is a game that requires alot of patience but i feel it is worth the effort IF you are into this kind of game. Where the game could have been better in making theLearning from 2 decades of playing videogames, i kept the hype rather low for myself. The game is pretty complex but it does give the reward of great immersion. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The world is intense.. It is a game that requires alot of patience but i feel it is worth the effort IF you are into this kind of game. Where the game could have been better in making the missions a bit more diverse because the game does get monotonous from time to time. I can go with that as this game is pure art, but the casual player will not go well with this.… Expand
  79. jeleniowaty
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    It is definetely not a game for everyone. It is slow paced, has some pretty steep learning curve in the beginning (mechanics). But once you "feel" the game it is incredible. Fantastic atmosphere and music, great actor performances, so much cool equipment, beautiful visuals. Just don't rush it.
  80. Justzajda
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    Fantastic storyline but I felt that the delivering was boring sometimes and a bit tedious.
  81. dani25is
    Feb 6, 2020
    5
    First of all, I want to say that Hideo Kojima nailed it with the graphics and visual representation, as well with the casting, (Mads Mikkelsen, Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro..). However, casting alone doesn't make a game the best. The first time I saw the trailer, I was sold; especially since I was still mad at Konami for the Kojima thing.
    But, now that I played it, I don't know what    First of all, I want to say that Hideo Kojima nailed it with the graphics and visual representation, as well with the casting, (Mads Mikkelsen, Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro..). However, casting alone doesn't make a game the best. The first time I saw the trailer, I was sold; especially since I was still mad at Konami for the Kojima thing.
    But, now that I played it, I don't know what to say. And not really in the good way. Right off the bat, the structure of the game is 50% cutscenes, 40% walking around, and 10% good parts.
    The writing is confusing, sprawling and really, really confusing sometimes. The walking... I don't even know.
    Death Stranding strives to be better than Metal Gear in every way but fails on multiple aspects. It would've worked better as a 3 hour movie, rather than a game.
    It really disappointed me, especially the "Princess Beach" joke.
    I really wanted to love it, but I feel like the rating it deserves for now is 2.

    Oop, I forgot about the games Konami put out after firing Kojima, which adds another 3 to death stranding, a heaven compared to Metal Gear Survive.    … Expand
  82. LedTh100
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Para mim é uma experiência simplesmente fantástica. Sem palavras para descrever.
  83. Arthur26670
    Jun 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mais nova obra de Hideo Kojima, apesar das grandes expectativas ele não consegui alcançá-las, com uma jogabilidade estranha,física ruim é uma história apesar de ser muito boa foi muito arrastada.Mas no quesito de personagens e seus desenvolvimentos o jogo foi muito bem e quase impossível não torcer ou simpatizar com nenhum deles. Fácil uma das melhores trilhas da geração e gráficos incríveis DS se sai melhor em alguns quesitos mas outros não consegue reproduzir os feitos dos outros jogos de kojima. Higgs vilao da história podia ser mais bem explorado e quanto ao nosso protagonista Sam,ele se muito bem um ótimo personagem.… Expand
  84. andrejS_de
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game 10/10, i really hope for the second part. A really special story and the graphics looks like real. Thanks Hideo
  85. Not_Ur_Momz
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The game is different and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The game play was peaceful and addicting!
  86. amarantine
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Kojima is a genius. Amazing. This game is inspiring and heartwarming. A masterpiece.
  87. Rocketmantan
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game deserves a better rate. If a trash game like The Last of Us Part 2 can score 10/10, then this game deserves 20/10, since TLOU2 is a rubbish filled political agenda. Kudos to Kojima!!!
  88. Hsgw
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    I have never played any Kojima game, so I am not a fanboy. Or maybe I wasn't, until now.

    At first, I didn't know what to expect from this game. I thought that it will be boring - "walking can't be THAT interesting". But it was - for some reason, I got hooked to the game and now I have a delivery addiction. If fights were shorter, I would give it a "10". But the game is not perfect,    I have never played any Kojima game, so I am not a fanboy. Or maybe I wasn't, until now.

    At first, I didn't know what to expect from this game. I thought that it will be boring - "walking can't be THAT interesting". But it was - for some reason, I got hooked to the game and now I have a delivery addiction.

    If fights were shorter, I would give it a "10". But the game is not perfect, it has some issues, and I hope that DS2 will fix them.    … Expand
  89. NathanDrake42
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Great story. The story was so amazing with all twists and turns. Gameplay and Graphics were epic. Well done Kojima Productions.
  90. Narafed
    Nov 12, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't it funny how critics call everyone trolls who don't fit into their opinion box; Ironic. This story is a mess, most people don't want to slog through 20+ hours of bad story to get to decent game-play, and more bad story. The story leaves things unexplained to the point of obscurity, and it makes the game not enjoyable for normal people who don't have some sort of paid critic agenda.

    This game is damn near impossible to spoil though, so at least there is that! Timefall, baby batteries, the last ever FedEx worker in the apocalypse, and all the Monster energy drinks in the world do not a story make if it's just stuff in a video game. The Monster energy drink promos are almost as bad as the advertisements in the emoji movie; are we supposed to believe Monster is the only drink to survive the apocalypse? Monster is in this game so much I thought one of the cans might get up and talk to the player at some point and become a character.

    We need to "rebuild America" in this game because the afterlife is seeping through to our world somehow (how?), and there is rain that ages things. WTF is this story, seriously? It's so convoluted that even the characters in the game are still trying to figure it out, which isn't clever; it's infuriating.    … Expand
  91. tectonicx
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    Its a pretty dull game that's lackluster in enjoyable moments. Primarily, gameplay involves simply walking all across the map doing repetitive fetch quests. There is an attempt to make the story meaningful (like MGS) but it just seems overblown and complicated. I have also been aware that many users are spamming 10/10 reviews simply because they are a fan of Kojima and are sympathetic toIts a pretty dull game that's lackluster in enjoyable moments. Primarily, gameplay involves simply walking all across the map doing repetitive fetch quests. There is an attempt to make the story meaningful (like MGS) but it just seems overblown and complicated. I have also been aware that many users are spamming 10/10 reviews simply because they are a fan of Kojima and are sympathetic to his struggles.… Expand
  92. Lendo76
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Aunque solamente llevo unas 14 horas y la historia no va ni por la mitad, sé reconocer el trabajo que hay detrás. Cada encargo puede que no sea fundamental para el desarrollo de la trama, pero el planificar la ruta, saber improvisar cuando aparecen los problemas ya sean humanos o climatológicos, supone un reto y eso es algo que no muchos juegos ofrecen hoy en día.
    Es algo más que un soplo    Aunque solamente llevo unas 14 horas y la historia no va ni por la mitad, sé reconocer el trabajo que hay detrás. Cada encargo puede que no sea fundamental para el desarrollo de la trama, pero el planificar la ruta, saber improvisar cuando aparecen los problemas ya sean humanos o climatológicos, supone un reto y eso es algo que no muchos juegos ofrecen hoy en día.
    Es algo más que un soplo de aire fresco en la industria, es arriesgado, es desafiante, su factura técnica es más que sobresaliente en todos sus apartados y es ante todo un muy buen juego.
    Ponerle un 9 puede parecer exagerado pero creo que lo merece    … Expand
  93. MarcusLayne
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    This is not a game. I don't understand why people keep throwing money at hideo kojimas ideas. He has one good game under his belt. . . Your a postman picking up and dropping off parcels. Only the cult of kojima could get away with such a bad idea. Some say the sequel will follow a apocalyptic Plummer.
  94. Akira83
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    Juego con buenos gráficos pero muy lento y aburrido no era para nada lo que esperaba,además dede serlo muy carobien para el juego que es
  95. DT2020
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    The game is just a walking simulation. I don't recommend this game to anyone.
  96. Johnsonjjs
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lixo gráfico porco cheio de cg tudo que tem pra fazer e ficar entregando encomenda em um mundo totalmente VAZIO pior jogo que eu já vi na minha vida… Expand
  97. 6lacknordic
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Picked the game up, played actual 17 hours and to think hey this is actually fun but no. Why does this game instead feel like a chore to play.. Just wasted my money
  98. Asketil
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    This game is really disappointing in every way. Kojima forgot what it was like to create a good video game. He only thought of his most devoted fans and forgot about the others.

    How can one dare to afford to create a boring game the first 20 hours to only offer a little action almost fun afterwards? When I buy a game it is to have fun, not to bother to deliver packages for 15-20    This game is really disappointing in every way. Kojima forgot what it was like to create a good video game. He only thought of his most devoted fans and forgot about the others.

    How can one dare to afford to create a boring game the first 20 hours to only offer a little action almost fun afterwards?

    When I buy a game it is to have fun, not to bother to deliver packages for 15-20 hours.

    If this game is saved by the press it is certainly because it was accompanied by a check, that the tester is a hardcore fan of Kojima and / or that the game is exclusive to the PS4.

    Honestly, this game will be remembered especially for being a real playful failure.

    The acting game or the soundtrack can not save this game. By putting this on the front of the stage, we forget the essence of the video game: have fun!

    Game to avoid!    … Expand
  99. itgetsbetter
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Sunk Cost Fallacy: The Game. You don't want to believe your eyes. You don't want to believe that you've waited four years for a story that goes from promising to a miserable slog in less than two hours. You fight back tears as you hold the bumper buttons and push forward on your analog stick for 40 hours. You listen to the embarrassing dialog and exposition dumps. "It's j-just quirky"Sunk Cost Fallacy: The Game. You don't want to believe your eyes. You don't want to believe that you've waited four years for a story that goes from promising to a miserable slog in less than two hours. You fight back tears as you hold the bumper buttons and push forward on your analog stick for 40 hours. You listen to the embarrassing dialog and exposition dumps. "It's j-just quirky" you heave. No, it's contemptible, and I hope you eventually learn to love, appreciate, and stop torturing yourself.… Expand
  100. Dyurok
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Игра как и автор переоценены, однообразное шатание по миру в костюме Яндекс еды. Очень пафосный автор, очень пафосная пиар компания, игра не стоит внимания, скучно
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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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