Death Stranding

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  1. Munstre
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Stunning game. Don't let the negative review bomb deter you. Play this game. You will thank yourself later, and be doing this medium a world of good by supporting creatively original games like this. Embrace the strange.
  2. aenarvel
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I just finished it today after over 80 hours. It was awesome. Best game of the year, one of the best games of the decade! Truly a masterpiece. I'm so sad that some people could get into it. Well, it's a sing of our times that people have built walls even in their minds, which prevent them from understanding and appreciating such treasures like this one!
  3. IsThisGameGood
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    How can you review a game that you don´t know how to play it? Of course with a 0.

    It is simple, this game is a masterpiece. Every zero you see here are from "gamers" who don't know how even deal with something new. This is the pure example of a educated gamer audience who fear of anything new, especially when they know it is something good, they can' simple break from routine of the    How can you review a game that you don´t know how to play it? Of course with a 0.

    It is simple, this game is a masterpiece. Every zero you see here are from "gamers" who don't know how even deal with something new. This is the pure example of a educated gamer audience who fear of anything new, especially when they know it is something good, they can' simple break from routine of the shoot, loot, rank up... loop!    … Expand
  4. CHR15714N
    Nov 23, 2019
    7
    When I like a game, I usually can’t stop playing it. I literally take every occasion to play it until I reach the end. I normally devour a game in 3 or 4 days avoiding to sleep if this is necessary. Well, this is not the case. I played this game until the first boss right now, and I already fell asleep twice. No joke! I'm even not so interested in playing it. I really do it only when IWhen I like a game, I usually can’t stop playing it. I literally take every occasion to play it until I reach the end. I normally devour a game in 3 or 4 days avoiding to sleep if this is necessary. Well, this is not the case. I played this game until the first boss right now, and I already fell asleep twice. No joke! I'm even not so interested in playing it. I really do it only when I have nothing to do... And to be honest, I find it boring, and complicated! I want to have fun when playing, and this game doesn't give me emotions.
    I loved the metal gear series, but this game doesn't wake my interests. I am very disappointed about the money I spent. I would rather play Metal Gear Solid 1 or even Silent Hill 1 on the PS1, than this game.

    ——-

    UPDATE

    I give this game a 7 in the end (it was a 4 before this last review update).
    After the first weeks, the game got better and more interesting to play. So I completed it. The story is very nice. Like an A class movie.
    Anyway still far more inferior to metal gear alltogether.
    I have the feeling that the money invested in this game has been very much and maybe could have been better used... Something is clearly still missing...    … Expand
  5. DimiXmeister
    Nov 27, 2019
    0
    Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен

    Начнём с того, что по началу, когда я только запустил игру, её главное меню показалось мне бедным, и это так и есть: огромная надпись "Death Stranding" и внизу текст с пунктами с синей волной. Всё. Думал: "Ну минимализм, что в этом плохого, Коджимба же гений, ему виднее" Первые несколько часов было интересно, ведь игра наполнена    Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен

    Начнём с того, что по началу, когда я только запустил игру, её главное меню показалось мне бедным, и это так и есть: огромная надпись "Death Stranding" и внизу текст с пунктами с синей волной. Всё. Думал: "Ну минимализм, что в этом плохого, Коджимба же гений, ему виднее"

    Первые несколько часов было интересно, ведь игра наполнена катсценами, а ходить нужно на небольшие дистанции, но иногда становилось скучно, но познавать какие-то элементы управления было всё таки интересно, но их тут не так много, чтобы всё прохождение постоянно было что-то новое.

    Постепенно, я стал больше замечать, что игра мне скучна, ходишь из точки А и до точки Б, а в награду дают катсцену. Круто же! В итоге, нам ничего толком не объясняют, и мы вынужденны сами до чего-то догадываться, строить теории и так далее, кроме того, многие сюжетные повороты легко предугадываются, ну и вишенка на торте - сюжет наполнен некоторыми тупыми и необъяснимыми моментами.

    Я надеялся на эту игру, а получился "Симулятор курьера, с наградами в виде катсцен". Видно было сразу, что Кодзима спустил все деньги на голливудский каст, подарочки для блогеров и музыкальные композиции от популярных исполнителей.

    Кстати, поподробнее о подарочках для блогеров: Кодзима отправил четырём летстплеерам специальные АЛЮМИНИЕВЫЕ кейсы, в которых была PS4 pro, оформленная в стиле игры, кьюпид (кулон, который стоит 325$ в оф. магазине Кодзимы и который является самым дорогим сувениром там), контроллер в том же стиле и беспроводные наушники.

    А теперь рассмотрим коллекционку Death Stranding, которая стоит в районе 12 тысяч рублей. В её набор входит: ПЛАСТИКОВЫЙ кейс, изолента (15$), брелок космонавта (17$) и пластмассовая капсула с BB, которая слегка светится. Всё.

    Кодзиме просто плевать на фанатов, потому что ему важнее его Эго, которое он тешит своей игрой, блогеры, которые называют его гением, а на обычных игроков ему насрать.

    И как сказал Кодзима: "Американцы — большие поклонники шутеров от первого лица, а Death Stranding сделана в другом жанре, она выше этого.", так что ребята, мы просто "американцы" которые не на его интеллектуальном уровне. Куда нам, до гения!    … Expand
  6. PaddyBoy94
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Possibly the best game I have played this generation. I will say no more other than the fact that this game has so many bad reviews is purely (I am convinced) because the people hating on it either did not play it at all and jumped on the hate bandwagon because they have nothing better to do than judge things they know nothing about or because they did not get to chapter three. Such aPossibly the best game I have played this generation. I will say no more other than the fact that this game has so many bad reviews is purely (I am convinced) because the people hating on it either did not play it at all and jumped on the hate bandwagon because they have nothing better to do than judge things they know nothing about or because they did not get to chapter three. Such a pity. An absolute masterpiece.… Expand
  7. MadBert91
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Me ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y masMe ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y mas construcciones donde la participación es clave para conseguirlas, el estrés y el miedo en algunas partes del mapa es real, y la sensación de estar conectando todo es muy viva. Cuando mirad el juego como a cualquier otro juego, mapa grandísimo, ir de punto A a punto B, en alguno juegos matando maquinas, en otros persiguiendo a alguien y en este repartiendo mercancía muy importante en un mundo post apocalíptico te das cuenta que al final no se diferencia de otros juegos que siempre te gustaron y empiezas a perder el miedo y a centrarte en la historia, la cual hasta el momento pinta muy bien. Merece la pena jugarlo.

    EDITO: Ya he terminado el juego y le tengo que subir la nota. El juego a medida que vas avanzando te va sorprendiendo cada vez más y el final te deja muy WTF. Es un juego muy largo, de los juegos con historia más largos que haya jugado nunca, el juego parece que termina (con créditos y todo) y continúa varias horas más hasta el verdadero final. Es un juego muy recomendado pero necesita tiempo.    … Expand
  8. VitaliyNguyen
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Master peace from world famous great game designer! Recommend to all who love smart stories.
  9. Inkvizzz
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Что можно сказать о death stranding? Это один из тех не многих проектов в наше время, которые сделаны с душой и полной отдачей для нас потребителей. Эта игра представляет собой те 5% игр которые делают ради творчества и развития игровой индустрии, а не для того чтобы нажиться на игроках. В игре прекрасно все, актерская игра выше всяких похвал, графическая составляющая для заката поколенияЧто можно сказать о death stranding? Это один из тех не многих проектов в наше время, которые сделаны с душой и полной отдачей для нас потребителей. Эта игра представляет собой те 5% игр которые делают ради творчества и развития игровой индустрии, а не для того чтобы нажиться на игроках. В игре прекрасно все, актерская игра выше всяких похвал, графическая составляющая для заката поколения консолей просто идеальна, минимальное количество технических проблем на релизе (Да, сейчас это важно, вспомните все ААА проекты вышедшие в этом году). Сюжет который действительно можно назвать сюжетом, игра в которую хочется вернуться, отдельное слово можно сказать о шедеврально подобранном саундтреке. Поколению фортнайт и майнкрафта не понять этого.
    PPS For english language users
    What about death stranding? This is one of those not many projects in our time that are made with the soul and full dedication of consumers for us. This game represents those 5% of games that are made for the sake of creativity and development of the gaming industry, and not in order to profit from the players. Everything is perfect in the game, the acting is beyond praise, the graphic component for the sunset generation of consoles is just perfect, the minimum number of technical problems on the release (Yes, now it is important, remember all AAA projects released this year). A plot that really can be called a plot, a game you want to return to, a separate word can be said about a masterfully selected soundtrack. The generation of Fortnight and Minecraft do not understand this.    … Expand
  10. TwinkieGorilla
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I went into this with healthy skepticism and walked away declaring this an absolute masterpiece. I am 42 years old and have been a gamer since the Commodore 64 and I can safely say neither I nor you have ever played a game quite like this. The story, the characters & the addicting game loop had me mesmerized for 60 hours of free-time straight...and I'm still not done with it and stillI went into this with healthy skepticism and walked away declaring this an absolute masterpiece. I am 42 years old and have been a gamer since the Commodore 64 and I can safely say neither I nor you have ever played a game quite like this. The story, the characters & the addicting game loop had me mesmerized for 60 hours of free-time straight...and I'm still not done with it and still can't put it down.

    Don't trust the dullards review-bombing this game and don't self-clown & pass on it!    … Expand
  11. Anthonycappozzo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    THANK YOU SONY/KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS! Death Stranding is a beautiful game with fresh new ideas. Beautiful visually, the sound track is outstanding, and the story is unlike any other! NO LOOT BOXES! I'm so thankful for this breath of fresh air!
  12. DeadSnake44
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is an incredible experience.
    You are alone but connected to all the other players, and this feeling is strange. You help them and they help you too. It's not a simple "game", it's clearly more than that.
    The story is amazing, Kojima plays with you until the end.

    You can't judge Death Stranding with some videos, you have to play it.
  13. Georgie_Raymond
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, play it for yourself all the way to the end. You won't be disappointed. Kojima did delivered a huge milestone for the gaming industry.
  14. Dani1566
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Standing makes you enjoy the scenery, the loneliness that fills ud by a appreciative and helpfull connection to other players, with generosity helps to explore the world even better. Judgmentally, the game is truly appreciated by knowing the philosophical reasons, and sociological paradigme this game lays its fundation on.
    A game made for everyone, is a game only made for no one.
  15. Alex555666
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    I completely agree with the negative reviews for this game but this is one of my favorite games of the decade, i urge everyone to at least try out this game for a couple hours so that they can understand how unique this game is because no review can accurately sum up the gameplay or story, while this game isnt for everyone, its certainly for me
  16. KINGIGOR3RD
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing piece of art.
  17. angrod_grotesq
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    The game absolutely nails it's promise in gameplay depth, intriguing story and online mechanics.
  18. VierSieben
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    An original & brave work for those who choose to invest in it. The game loop is absolutely compelling, I can't put it down. I've contributed to online, shared road systems, watch towers, mountaineering networks, bridges & connected stranded people to the future Internet after a world wide disaster, all while being a simple delivery guy who, so far has never killed a single person but feelsAn original & brave work for those who choose to invest in it. The game loop is absolutely compelling, I can't put it down. I've contributed to online, shared road systems, watch towers, mountaineering networks, bridges & connected stranded people to the future Internet after a world wide disaster, all while being a simple delivery guy who, so far has never killed a single person but feels a reluctant obligation to help rebuild a broken world by doing his job. This has all the sensibilities of the deep & unique experience that usually only exists in the indie game arena because big publishers won't touch it. Kojima's unique financial status had brought a triple 'A' budget & production to a completely different gaming concept while creating a beautiful, believable, online open world coupled with perfectly tweaked, complex RPG systems. Some of the lore & narrative is cringe worthy, appearing deliberately obtuse for weirdness sake. His humour is often unsubtle & crude at times but in essence, this is an incredible, brave & totally original game & as a designer he should be applauded for its beauty, tion to detail & the previously unparalleled sense of cooperation it achieves for an online game. Up there with his greatest achievements now no longer shackled by MGS or Konami.… Expand
  19. jim-bob
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    I wasn't going to write a review for this game. I'd moved on to better games so was just going to leave it.
    but now that I've seen metacritic has censored over 6000 negatives reviews to artificially bump up the user score of this game at the behest of kojima productions. i'll say what I think of it because such practices are cancer in the video game industry.
    speaking of the cancer in    I wasn't going to write a review for this game. I'd moved on to better games so was just going to leave it.
    but now that I've seen metacritic has censored over 6000 negatives reviews to artificially bump up the user score of this game at the behest of kojima productions. i'll say what I think of it because such practices are cancer in the video game industry.
    speaking of the cancer in the industry.. this game is awful what an embarrassment.. there's so much product placement in your face throughout most of the game. horrible face scans of hack celebrities pollute the already cringey and ridiculous dialogue segments. the game relies on cheap slow progression to stimulate a dopamine hit in the brains of idiots who keep playing this garbage via meaningless social media type "likes". progression is structured like a predatory gambling or mobile game in that nothing in the game is remotely good for the player or fun or mechanically solid or well designed but the game keeps drip feeding you in the hope your an idiot manipulated by addiction bait.
    this game is **** it's slow, boring, tedious, monotonous, repetitive walking and back tracking through bland and empty environments (the characters even reference the fact the game is boring.. like that makes it ok).
    The purpose of the game is grinding to make the the gameplay less boring and **** you walk and you walk some more, you perform the same tedious tasks over and over in order to unlock and build things that make those crappy tasks less slow and boring and can pretty much skip gameplay entirely.
    the game never approaches being good. it's either slow and boring or you unlock things to make it less slow and it's still boring and still sucks.

    The physics and controls are wonky garbage. nothing in the game has engaging game design. it all seems to be designed to be tedious. a lot of the voice acting is awful the bad guy is the only character who doesn't sound like he's reading directly off a script written in gibberish. and a lot this game IS just stupid gibberish, the game rewards your tedious labour with pointless repeating cutscene sequences that take too long to skip and with characters talking at you with long boring exposition the game seems to think is super profound and show no respect for you time when dumping it on you. you grunt in Normal Reedus in response, backtrack home, drink your Monster Enegery Drink™ and then rinse and repeat.
    The writing is awful. the game really thinks it's something special and self aware but Ironically in it's attempt to be that, it's shown to be the opposite and all the messages, themes and metaphors come across hamfisted, childish and super on the nose if not down right moronic when a character called fragile's catchphrase is "i'm fragile but i'm not.. that fragile".
    this game is an embarrassing self indulgent turd. 0/10. It's **** but it's not that **** oh wait yes it is.    … Expand
  20. Projectsergio
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    La historia es muy buena, te atrapa desde el primer momento. Es un juego de culto. No hagáis caso a la gente que pone un 0 y solo dice que es una basura sin más. Esa gente nunca lo ha tocado y son cuentas falsas.
  21. vicboss162
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Daha önce çoğu kojima oyununu oynadım hepsinide severek oynadım özellikle Metal Gear Solid 4ü bu oyunda yeni şeyler deneyeme çalışmış ama bence pek başaramış mekanikler çalışmıyor bazı buglarla karşılaştım grafikler başarılı hikaye anlatılımı fena değil ama oynanış hiç zevkli gelmedi bana benim için başarısız bir kojima oyunu hayal kırıklığı
  22. FrancoArgCba91
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    I play very slowly, without mechanics that really catch you walking, I got bored for the first 18 hours. I sold it luckily, I got my money back. The only salvageable are the graphics and the soundtrack nothing more.
  23. casusbely
    Nov 24, 2019
    9
    Histoire parti ulier, jeu particulier, une dynamique de gameplay qui fait chier pour les 20 premières heures, pour prendre son intérêt et intrigue avec les épisode suivant.
  24. Maramchumchum
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Este videojuego tiene una sola palabra para describirla : ASOMBROSA, y debe ser considerada un juego de culto (en mi opinión)
  25. Sunmanx
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    This game is for a particular person. If you get bored easily or are looking for a more fast paced experience, this game is not for you. However, if you are willing to relax and experience the game, its wonderful soundtrack and beautiful visuals, you will be in for one of the greatest stories you have ever experienced.
  26. JehnSeena
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Gameplay is very specific (if you're looking for great immersion and atmosphere it's 10/10 but if you want dynamic fun then it's like 2/10)
    When it starts combining the walking mechanics with the shooting mechanics then it starts getting clunky and annoying.
    The boss fights are wonderfuml when it comes to visuals, sound design and soundtrack but they get really easy sometimes. Story is a    Gameplay is very specific (if you're looking for great immersion and atmosphere it's 10/10 but if you want dynamic fun then it's like 2/10)
    When it starts combining the walking mechanics with the shooting mechanics then it starts getting clunky and annoying.
    The boss fights are wonderfuml when it comes to visuals, sound design and soundtrack but they get really easy sometimes.
    Story is a 10/10. It provides a lot of compkicated mysteries and allows you to theorize before th    … Expand
  27. D3troa
    Dec 17, 2019
    2
    This should have been a movie. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is awesome and the main story is interesting. Sadly, this isn't a movie, this is a video game and pretty much every single gameplay aspect is absolutely terrible. Going back and forth to the same places again and again doing nothing but delivering useless stuff to people with awfully written backgrounds is the mostThis should have been a movie. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is awesome and the main story is interesting. Sadly, this isn't a movie, this is a video game and pretty much every single gameplay aspect is absolutely terrible. Going back and forth to the same places again and again doing nothing but delivering useless stuff to people with awfully written backgrounds is the most boring thing I've done in a video game since like forever. The vehicles collision handling is absolutely abysmal. The "multiplayer" aspect is also completely botched leading to people being able to pollute others' maps with useless and ugly signs and constructions with no purpose absolutely everywhere. I think it's the first time such a bad game is getting such good reviews from journalists. Paid reviews ? Journalists not being on the same page as players ? I don't know but what I do know is that there's a real journalistic issue here.… Expand
  28. crawlord
    Nov 25, 2019
    3
    Graphics are Great and the storyline is decent. The game is a pretentious slog of timewasting with so much tediousness that it takes away all the moments of fun and ladles it with immense frustration, repetition and grdindy feth this and that.
    I do not know wheather to hate or like the fact that there are cutscene galore for simple thigs like showering or taking a dump that you admittedly    Graphics are Great and the storyline is decent. The game is a pretentious slog of timewasting with so much tediousness that it takes away all the moments of fun and ladles it with immense frustration, repetition and grdindy feth this and that.
    I do not know wheather to hate or like the fact that there are cutscene galore for simple thigs like showering or taking a dump that you admittedly can skip but are an indicator of kojima's narcissism .
    This game does not respect your time and is overly pretentious with mundane data trying to be /iamverysmart. By the time i got to the ending of this game i was consistently rolling my eyes.
    The fun i had was with building and seeing the likes and the sense of community (ripped from dark souls)
    Lets not act like this is revolutionary, It is a package delivery service with so many tedious walls put in place to extend playtime .
    It is sad that i cannot say that i enjoyed this experience and i doubt i will wanna play another festival in pretentious narcissism . If i want a grindfest i have black desert online ... an mmo to grind out.    … Expand
  29. MaliceRed
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is a fantastical game.

    If you're looking for another Fortnight/COD or Skyrim, this will probably not be the game for you. If you believe that a "Good Game" has to have some sort of elements incorporated into it to be enjoyable, then this is not the game for you. Truth is, a game can be about literally anything and still provide entertainment value or enjoyability.    Death stranding is a fantastical game.

    If you're looking for another Fortnight/COD or Skyrim, this will probably not be the game for you.

    If you believe that a "Good Game" has to have some sort of elements incorporated into it to be enjoyable, then this is not the game for you.

    Truth is, a game can be about literally anything and still provide entertainment value or enjoyability. If that is what you care about, then this is something you should check out.

    Death stranding is rich with creativity in the form of its open world. Every journey that you take is unique and will create its own story. There will be times where it will feel unbearable and unforgiving, there will be times when you feel like accomplished and rewarded.

    Situations are unique and dynamic. Using your time optimally and planning ahead will always yield the best rewards. Every mission presents its own set of challenges, and planning your equipment will also put you in advantageous positions.

    As you progress, you will unlock more tools and equipment or even upgrades to your existing equipment, making your travelling easier.

    As you explore you will find player-made structures that may or may not help you. Or perhaps, you can set down something of your own to help others or yourself. There is a sense of being alone, but also not alone.

    You can't see them, but you know other people are going on the same journey, or travelling the same path.

    There are many mechanics in play here, and the gameplay is engaging. If you expect to be able to throw everything you need and more on and push the analog stick in one direction expecting that to just be it, you're dead wrong.

    Navigating the terrain requires attention on both the macro and micro scale if you will. Sometimes you'll need to plot your journey because there is a mountainous region or some kind of body of water. And while you're doing that, you need to pay attention where you're walking, avoiding uneven terrain or things that can trip you up whilst keeping your cargo balanced keeps you on your toes.

    While this is the core element of the gameplay it is not the only one, as there will be times when you need to engage hostile enemies, or when you have to slowly sneak past a BT field to avoid being killed.

    The harshest criticisms come from its gameplay, and I can assure you, it is very different from what you are used to, but it's great. Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelson, Troy baker, Guillermo del Toro, deliver some of the most memorable performances, and that is just off the top of my head.

    The story is great and rich, teeming with spectacular performances from its actors. And you will never find such a fantastic casting from anywhere else.

    Everything from character designs to world and scenic imagery packs a creative power punch of rich imagination.

    The game will make you feel things if you let it.

    You will feel enthusiastic, you will feel frustrated, you will feel accomplished, and sometimes, you'll feel heart-wrenching sadness. Some times I've found myself meditating on a mountain s on events that happened in the game.

    With all that being said, I do have a few criticisms myself but nothing that would reduce my opinion as a whole of the game.

    When you progress far enough, the game does get a bit easier. I think that maybe if there was a bit more emphasis on survival, perhaps making sustenance more difficult, or weapons much weaker would really crank up the intensity.

    There is an upgrade later that allows you to stealth kill the BTs, I think that should be removed entirely because it made BT encounters trivial once you got the hang of it.

    I was hoping for more survival elements, like what we've seen before in Kojima's earlier works, such as MGS3 having to hunt for food and treating your own injuries in the field would have added another layer of challenge.

    I do understand that the PS4's hardware is limited so there may have been something missing in terms of difficulty here. Kojima, please do not be afraid to challenge your players more.

    Overall though, this is a must-play in my humble opinion. Although it's great to connect with others and hear opinions there is something to be said as to experiencing something for yourself and formulating your own opinion.

    This is not at all a game for people who can't think for themselves and need a game to be defined if it's good or bad for them. This is a game that breaks out of those moulds and is a refreshing breath of fresh air that this industry needs.

    Also, good job Kojima. Thank you for your hard work, and showing us that you do not to be under the umbrella of a giant corporation to be successful and make your passions your work.    … Expand
  30. miksself
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece! Interesting plot, fascinating sound and graphics. Gameplay is really innovative.
  31. arostislavna
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    I do not enjoy the gameplay, nor do I enjoy or understand any of the plot, it literally drags onward way too slow to grasp me.

    Kojima, please make real movies and stop trying to create videogame genres. This is Paperboy NES+Horror elements evolved, not a new genre at all. The model for Amelie is a technical marvel, based entirely off of a photo of Lindsay Wagner 40+ years ago, and    I do not enjoy the gameplay, nor do I enjoy or understand any of the plot, it literally drags onward way too slow to grasp me.

    Kojima, please make real movies and stop trying to create videogame genres. This is Paperboy NES+Horror elements evolved, not a new genre at all.

    The model for Amelie is a technical marvel, based entirely off of a photo of Lindsay Wagner 40+ years ago, and that's about the only positive I have for this game.

    Lastly, you can slam monster energy drinks like no tomorrow with no health repercussions, and shake babies with no penalty (ie: the motion control sensor is too sensitive and can shake the baby rather than cradle it), these two things I disagree with fundamentally.    … Expand
  32. panypan
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    遊戲非常好玩到根本停不下來，即使都是在送貨跟蓋建設走路爬山涉水
    但是忍不住就會一單一單的送，然後是一個很棒的故事在背景撐著
    我玩了80個小時，完全都沒有覺得無聊的時候。 一直到結局後，我覺得我自己根本演了一部80集的精彩美劇。 不要裡那些有的沒的評論，我PS好友幾乎都在享受死亡擱淺 你會非常有代入感沉浸在這個世界裡，然後不要去看任何直播跟介紹。 自己走一次這個連結一切的精彩故事。    遊戲非常好玩到根本停不下來，即使都是在送貨跟蓋建設走路爬山涉水
    但是忍不住就會一單一單的送，然後是一個很棒的故事在背景撐著
    我玩了80個小時，完全都沒有覺得無聊的時候。
    一直到結局後，我覺得我自己根本演了一部80集的精彩美劇。
    不要裡那些有的沒的評論，我PS好友幾乎都在享受死亡擱淺

    你會非常有代入感沉浸在這個世界裡，然後不要去看任何直播跟介紹。
    自己走一次這個連結一切的精彩故事。
  33. xXRealiZeXx_Y
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Definitely the best Game this year! Confusing Plot, but awesome!! Loved it!
  34. BorlonX
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    Lo jugué durante 5 horas y me canse de ir entregando paquetes de un lado para otro. La música y los gráficos son increíble, pero con eso no alcanza para hacer algo divertido y acá no lo encontré.
  35. SHANJIJI
    Jan 7, 2020
    4
    行业的反面教材，宣传很大但是内容一般，剧情比较糟糕，游戏邀请了一堆明星来起到推广作用。和合金装备5一样到处都是小岛秀夫的标记令人反感。场景比较空洞几乎没有能互动的npc，大段的过场也很烦。
  36. StopRussophobia
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    Meh Game
    Kojima isnt genius anymore I guess MGS5 was his mistake too.......
  37. Presstart25
    Nov 8, 2019
    5
    Es un juego ABURRIDO, por lo tanto no vale la pena su compra, lo interesante son sus grafucos, e historia, pero tranquilamente me puedo ver un longplay y ahorrarme el dinero, el resto es solo caminar y caminar, una verguenza
  38. byalistok
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    I simply can't stop playing. I love the gameplay loop, the story is bizarre, crazy, weird, different and very interesting, just what anyone would imagine coming from Kojima. The graphics and lanscapes are breath-taking, the score, oh man, the score is unlike anything else, better than all other game scores and than most movies out there. This game is a refreshing experience much needed inI simply can't stop playing. I love the gameplay loop, the story is bizarre, crazy, weird, different and very interesting, just what anyone would imagine coming from Kojima. The graphics and lanscapes are breath-taking, the score, oh man, the score is unlike anything else, better than all other game scores and than most movies out there. This game is a refreshing experience much needed in the game industry and which no one could eliver, but Hideo Kojima. Thanks Kojima Productions, thanks Kojima, and thanks Sony for making this possible. It is a piece of art in video game form. Finesse pur!… Expand
  39. Chucktesta
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. Mike_iLL
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    This game is breathtaking. As Sam Porter Bridges you set across America moving city to city connecting the country back together after an apocalyptic event known as the death stranding. This game is one of the best if not THE best looking game ever created. The story is one of the most interesting and insane stories in gaming in recent history. The atmosphere and world are on anotherThis game is breathtaking. As Sam Porter Bridges you set across America moving city to city connecting the country back together after an apocalyptic event known as the death stranding. This game is one of the best if not THE best looking game ever created. The story is one of the most interesting and insane stories in gaming in recent history. The atmosphere and world are on another level, the art direction and sound design behind this game are world class. This is a game about exploration and traversal. Using different items that you have at your disposal to cross a destroyed world all while avoiding the spirits of the dead and terrorists. A great unique cast of characters and an amazing sound track, this game is truly something every gamer must play. People can look at this game and be disappointed that it isn’t some action packed military thriller, that’s fine. But for other who can be open to playing something that isn’t centered around combat, this game is a must play. For $60 you are definitely getting your moneys worth.… Expand
  41. Anthonylaut28
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is totally new and innovation sistem game. I believe people should play it.
  42. CraziCatLady1
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Made me play very differently to how I usually do, beautiful game world, intriguing story and those deliveries are addictive! The social system makes the game.
  43. Nitrochilled
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Love it! It is NOT an action game, it is NOT an FPS, it is as Kojima described it, an experience!

    Slow moving for sure, it's more like an interactive movie. If you want to shoot stuff and blow things up, it's not for you. The game is not about reaching the end, it's about experiencing the world they created. I have not for a long time, cared about lore like I have with this game, I read    Love it! It is NOT an action game, it is NOT an FPS, it is as Kojima described it, an experience!

    Slow moving for sure, it's more like an interactive movie. If you want to shoot stuff and blow things up, it's not for you. The game is not about reaching the end, it's about experiencing the world they created. I have not for a long time, cared about lore like I have with this game, I read the emails, all the little extra things here and there, I have taken my time progressing through it and it is sooo worth it!!

    If you want fast paced, go play call of duty, if you want an epic story with incredibly deep lore, an awesome, positive, persistent world, something new and captivating, challenge on so many different levels, and beautiful.... This is it!!

    Amazing, peaceful and powerful soundtrack too! Say what ever you want but, for me,? All I have to say is thank you Hidio and Norman (sorry for wrong spelling if it is spelt wrong) you guys and your team nailed it!!! I eagerly await your next masterpiece!!    … Expand
  44. KyleKayGaming
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. To be honest I didn’t look into the game much before release,wasn’t till a week after release that I purchased it. The story is pretty confusing at first until mid-late game. A lot of walking around but for some reason I get sucked into the game. Your basically a futuristic postman with gun...
  45. ronin_q8
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    I have never experienced a game that made me feel like this the way that you connect with and just know that you are not alone in this and that there is always someone that has your back is amazing. its a foraminal work of art and definitely this game will be remembered for what it has accomplished
  46. 91Brullah_Snake
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Simply incredible. Amazing story telling and deep lore, State of the art graphics, I've never seen a better looking game in my life, addicting and extremely rewarding gameplay, its not just about delivering packages, it also has stealth and combat mechanics, and has a horror touch to it too.
    It really is one of a kind experience that will last with you for a long time.
  47. Marcos_Edngr
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, innovative gameplay, very good story! the game delivers what it purports to truly innovate in its style
  48. WALTRAN
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    just a glorified indie cinema movie that made into a walking simulator. btw walking is superior, the animastions, the weight of the character issuperb but frankly who cares? some asian man thinks about french actresses wanted to make a glorified indie cinema....
  49. Skyrim-Is-Trash
    Dec 10, 2019
    0
    The very definition of pretentious. This is what happens when there is nobody to reel in Kojimas insane antics.
  50. burza1982
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Kojima proves again his mastermind. Details, story, all on highest level. The best game of this year for sure.
  51. asuran631
    Dec 11, 2019
    1
    Es un despropósito de juego, es aburrido y el modo difícil parece ser el super fácil
  52. f5inet
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    Es un juego que aburre sobradamente. La mecanica principal del juego es llevar mercancia del punto A al punto B, y el principal obstaculo es el entorno. Las primeras 6 o 7 horas son insufribles, donde estas mas tiempo con el mando en la mesa que en las manos, debido a las LARGUISIMAS cinematicas donde se te intenta transmitir la problematica del mundo en el que te encuentras. Tras esas 6-7Es un juego que aburre sobradamente. La mecanica principal del juego es llevar mercancia del punto A al punto B, y el principal obstaculo es el entorno. Las primeras 6 o 7 horas son insufribles, donde estas mas tiempo con el mando en la mesa que en las manos, debido a las LARGUISIMAS cinematicas donde se te intenta transmitir la problematica del mundo en el que te encuentras. Tras esas 6-7 horas primeras, ya si estaras jugando mas tiempo que viendo cinematicas, pero estas siguen existiendo. El juego tiene un tiempo de juego aproximado de unas 40 horas, pero creeme, si se te hacen largas las 12 horas de un God of War o de un Assasins Creed, no vas a soportar este juego. El ritmo de la narrativa es TAN LENTO que no te entran ganas de jugar.

    Tengo la sensacion que me han vendido una pelicula bluray muy larga a precio completo de videojuego (70€) en lugar de a precio de bluray (20€).    … Expand
  53. Necrophat
    May 22, 2020
    3
    Unfortunately this game flopped hard, it did not live up to the hype and I just cannot recommend it to anyone, for the first few hours you'll be invested and engaged, but not long after this gets repetitive and interest will drop off a cliff.
  54. FelicityFenwick
    Jan 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see why this game is appealing to many, but it's not a modern "game" like most would expect. It's got a ton of routine work, it's largely repetitive without a satisfactory return on that work. And it simply is "less than" in terms of what I was hoping for on this first venture post-Konami from Kojima-san. But as EDGE says, this feels like a foundation for future efforts, and if that's the case, perhaps I will revise my score when that next "installment" comes in.… Expand
  55. Druid
    Dec 12, 2019
    5
    A visually stunning game with a very interesting concept that has its moments but is destroyed by very bad writing, terrible pacing and a weak realization of what is fun gameplay-wise.
    Kojima had the "Konami is messing with the game" excuse for MGS V being a sub par and unfinished game but now that he had complete creative control, it shows how much Konami actually "destroyed" mgs v.    A visually stunning game with a very interesting concept that has its moments but is destroyed by very bad writing, terrible pacing and a weak realization of what is fun gameplay-wise.
    Kojima had the "Konami is messing with the game" excuse for MGS V being a sub par and unfinished game but now that he had complete creative control, it shows how much Konami actually "destroyed" mgs v.

    The truth is that judging by his last 2 games ( since I haven't played the rest) Kojima seems to not be up to the standard on most creative areas (aside from cinematography which is great). The writing is laughably exposition heavy, the "sad-moments" are completely unearned, the dialogue is facepalm-worthy at times, the pacing is a mess and the gameplay ,while unique, feels not well realized as evident by the terrible bossfights that simply can't be satisfying with the type of gameplay that Kojima and his team chose to go with.
    For god's shake you can't even pick up bullets that enemies drop, that is a cardinal gaming sin. I hope the next game by Kojima Production is better.

    Thankfully though this game is carried by its ending.    … Expand
  56. xCroftAmbition
    Nov 11, 2019
    6
    Kojima spend all of Sony's money to make such a nonsense? If you want to be ambitious, you have to meet certain requirements. The artistic part has its touch but playably it is a terrible disaster! A shame as paid media have endorsed such "game" crap.
  57. Cinematic_
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    Absolute garbage boredom. Should've sticked with MGS instead of going all out movie route.
  58. leon_vlz
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Juego del año juego del año juego del año!
    Graficas excelentes, cinemáticas de 10, historia muy inesperada, interesante de inicio a fin, una propuesta arriesgada que debes probar en pc o ps4. Un aire fresco en el mundo de los videojuegos.
  59. PaiLinFace
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Мне продали пустую, претензионную альфа версию игры. С поломанными и не работающими механиками. С раздутым сюжетом уложить который можно было бы в 2-3 часа. Абсолютная бездарность и симулятор пропуска кат сцен в душе.
  60. DamyanDG10
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    There is a lot that can be said about this game but boring is not one of them. Kojima is a great mind and he shows once again his crazy way of thinking.
    The game goes full meta on so many things it's nearly impossible to follow it perfectly clear. If there is one flow in this monumental digital art, it is the meta factor going a little over the top. It demands the player to be thinking    There is a lot that can be said about this game but boring is not one of them. Kojima is a great mind and he shows once again his crazy way of thinking.
    The game goes full meta on so many things it's nearly impossible to follow it perfectly clear. If there is one flow in this monumental digital art, it is the meta factor going a little over the top. It demands the player to be thinking way out of the box to cope with the ingame reality and "living"he in it.
    It's a movie itself in a variety of genres and the " actors" are doing their part phenomenally.
    If you don't give it a solid chance from the start you can easily be pushed away and that will probably be the case with a lot of people, simply because their expectations are way off the concept of this form of digital art. I've read some of the reviews and can easily say that most of the so called jurnos didn't even finish the game before giving the game a mediocre score, based clearly on some of the game's more irritating gameplay feats. Dont mind them!
    If you are up for something new, something different, something that will make you lose an hour simply trekking a mountain carrying a box of sperm samples and pizza just to get a tiny piece of the story and the right to manufacture a levitating cargo holder that can be used as a skateboard - then this one of a kind art game is for you.    … Expand
  61. diegojrp20
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    El Evangelion de los videojuegos. Amado y odiado a partes iguales. Gráficamente es el mejor de la generación. Los haters son aquellos tarados que le han puesto 0 sin haberlo jugado.
  62. TheGhost87
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Didn’t like the game at the start ,, but at the end I really cried ,, best game of this generation ,, loved it ❤️
  63. Arrngrim
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Without a doubt one of the WORST games I've ever played. Nothing can really safe this garbage. From the poor story, to the boring fields and tediously complex crap you have to do....stay away. The fact that Metacritic is trying to protect this game is also sickening.
  64. TintinDesBois
    Dec 10, 2019
    2
    No gameplay, no immersion. It’s Not a AAA, is just a commercial game.
  65. kamus2782
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    o começo é só entregas mas quando chega no capítulo 3 o jogo vira outro.
  66. AmetWhiteFox
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Я вот один не понимаю. Почему вы снижаете рейтинг, очевидно, игре года, если не десятилетия? ВЫ своими действиями создаёте себе будущее с бесконечными шутерами и баттлроялями на телефонах. Неужели вы сам не видите, что игра превзошла ожидания большинства? ЭТО И ЕСТЬ новый жанр. ВЫ сами его просили - наслаждайтесь. Приверженцы упадка геймдева - не читайте, с вами нет толку спорить.Я вот один не понимаю. Почему вы снижаете рейтинг, очевидно, игре года, если не десятилетия? ВЫ своими действиями создаёте себе будущее с бесконечными шутерами и баттлроялями на телефонах. Неужели вы сам не видите, что игра превзошла ожидания большинства? ЭТО И ЕСТЬ новый жанр. ВЫ сами его просили - наслаждайтесь. Приверженцы упадка геймдева - не читайте, с вами нет толку спорить. Коммьюнити не даст вам запороть игру, как бы вы не пытались.

    Довольно агрессивное вступление, но, приступим.
    1) Геймплей.
    Не верьте никому. Геймплей в игре есть. Эта самая "рутина", за которую все ругают игру - ничто иное, как небольшое (спорно) количество механик, доведённых до идеала. А, да, если вы за TP шутером, то вы этого почти не найдёте. Игра про путешествия, не про убийства и войну.
    2) Сюжет.
    Скорее, всего вы слышали про кодзимовские сюжеты, а если нет, то, внимание...
    Сюжет - изумительный. Не такой глубокий, как был в серии МГС, но он проработан до каждой нитки, каждого слова. Никаких безответных вопросов, запутанностей и минимум противоречий. Если вы любите сюжет в играх - действуйте. Продукт такого масштаба не всегда наделён хорошей сюжетной составляющей.
    Вы когда-нибудь слышали про катсцены Кодзимы?
    3) Катсцены.
    В этой игре просто шедевральная постановка сцен. Каждая катсцена уносит тебя в этот мир, заставляя идти дальше, дабы увидеть еще одну. Вы действительно почувствуете "реальность" происходящего перед вами. Шикарная актёрская игра, что Ридуса, что Миккельсона не оставит вас в стороне. В этом можете мне верить.
    4) Атмосфера, ОСТ.
    Честно, я не смогу описать атмосферу этой игры никаким другим словом, кроме "волшебной". Нет, речь не о магии и мистике. Просто это погружение надо прочувствовать. В совокупности с остом от Low Roar, ваше сердце, даже если оно свинцовое, растает, как эскимо знойным летом. Кодзима и ко выбрали идеально подходящую музыкальную составляющую, а исполнители именно такую и написали. Послушайте их альбом, убедитесь сами :)
    5) Итог и мысли вслух
    Death Stranding (игра Kojima Productions, респект им) получает от меня смелую десятку, рекомендую попробовать, даже если жанр адвентюр вам далёк! Честно, от происходящего в игре (даже не в сюжете) невольно наворачивались слёзы, то ли гордости, то ли восхищения. В любом случае, я не буду решать за вас, покупать вам это или нет. Я просто призову вас думать собственной головой. Не верьте ни критикам, ни другим ревьюерам, ни мне.
    Но, если вы решите поддержать этот проект, можете справедливо считать, что своими действиями вы сдвигаете индустрию в другую сторону. В сторону экспериментов, креатива, свободы. Пора шатать рамки, ломать нашу Берлинскую стену. Если мы ничего не сделаем сейчас, через 10 лет мы будем играть в пабг2030 и фортнайт3000.
    Спасибо за внимание.    … Expand
  67. DNW
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    Got this as a present from my fiend. It's overrated overpriced piece of crap. The bright example how people shouldn't do video games. Totally waste of time.
  68. Hirvil
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    O jogo tem gráficos muito bonitos, mas não é divertido e chega a ser super chato.
  69. Pinkstargm
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor and so boring game is a walking simulador... This game is very bad.... The people defend the indefendable… Expand
  70. DragoElite
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    El juego es un solo aburrimiento lo jugué 10 horas tratando de darle la oportunidad pero es fatal... tedioso aburrido... las primeras 3 horas no haces casi nada....en fin tocara seguir más poque pague bastante por el juego. Recomendación a los nuevos compradores alquiler para ver si pueden con ese ssopor
  71. JosephCross
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    I would have never imagined this game to be so pointless... Is all about walking with heavy packages.... After the long cinematic opening, and the beginning of the gameplay, it seemed promising... Then, after a few deliveries, I thought I would see some real action but nothing... ... After 10 hours, is just the same delivery thing again and again.... I don't think I will keep playing itI would have never imagined this game to be so pointless... Is all about walking with heavy packages.... After the long cinematic opening, and the beginning of the gameplay, it seemed promising... Then, after a few deliveries, I thought I would see some real action but nothing... ... After 10 hours, is just the same delivery thing again and again.... I don't think I will keep playing it till the end.... I expected much better from Kojima.… Expand
  72. Dont_stop_menow
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    pros: - you can finish the game. some dont even have that.
    - amazing graphics

    cons: everything else...

    conclusion: please Kojima let real talented people do games and do not stain the good image of videogame developers, you better do movies or something else.
  73. Biggshoson
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a tightrope walking package delivery simulator, with a convoluted and contradictory plot. You strap cargo (poorly) and deliver packages from one point to another trying not to fall. After delivering your packages (again) you are graded for it without much of an explanation of what my grade means. There is a chart, but what the hell am I doing other than not falling down to increase it. Then there is the main plot mechanism. We have to deliver these keys from site to site to reunite America otherwise the world is destroyed. The kicker? Your sister that look like your mother that died, is being held hostage on the west coast, by a rouge city as insurance so that Daryl and the gang can’t bring this city into the new America. Yet this city is graciously allowing Daryl’s captive sister to use their equipment so that she can project herself. Project herself to Daryl and the new America to rule, all the while by scheming to overthrow that rouge city and bring his sister back. I’m only an hour and a half into the game. This game is **** But I’m going to finish it and then write a novelization of the plot.… Expand
  74. donpiconi
    Nov 9, 2019
    1
    This is one of the most overrated pieces of entertainment ever released. The game is a tedious, repetitive mess that offers no challenge whatsoever. All it asks from you as a player is your patience and time, lots of it. The world has little to no variety. But the most infuriating thing about the game is how incredibly amateurish it is in the way it tells its story.
  75. TueEmperor
    Nov 10, 2019
    1
    All the frustrated ponies put 10 ahahaha, Ds is a flop : meta under gears5 , low users score. it's finished my dear ponies. the game il boring,and the games comes to pc in 2020. EX-clusive
  76. Gixxer-6
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    Was so looking forward to this game and now, after about 10 hrs game play, i'm very much disappointed...First off, the far too many cut scenes, especially early on, had me shouting 'just let me play the game dammit!' Now I just find it extremely monotonous and general movement really quite annoying. Those giving this a mark of 10 are either Sony bots or have some sort of psychosis!
  77. Groovy-Snake
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I honestly do not understand the hatred this game has garnered. It is the most unique single player story game I have played in so long in a market saturated with AC and Uncharted-like action adventure titles. This is no "movie game" by any stretch, it is a fully realized masterpiece of a game that will, (I think) get it's recognition down the road for doing something so bold and rewarding
  78. PsolidSnake
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    14k+ rates just to hate without even playing a minute of this game. I am very sorry for all of you stupid people that you lose such an epic game because of your stupidity. Graphics are stunning, sound is incredible.. scenario is Kojima (this shows everything) and gameplay gives you more and more in every episode (a thing that finally makes it perfect). Just keep hating and be in your caves14k+ rates just to hate without even playing a minute of this game. I am very sorry for all of you stupid people that you lose such an epic game because of your stupidity. Graphics are stunning, sound is incredible.. scenario is Kojima (this shows everything) and gameplay gives you more and more in every episode (a thing that finally makes it perfect). Just keep hating and be in your caves because this game is an overload for your stupid brain skills.
    (God of war which has more sales than death stranding has fewer rates. This shows that stupidity is a great privilege of humanity)    … Expand
  79. Smokythebandt
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great game as always from hideo kojima. Mgs aspects and entrancing story paired with beautiful cast
  80. mccollumni
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Usually I get burnt out on gameplay for games of this length, but the upgrading system kept awarding me gadgets that kept gameplay fresh, up until the very end. Somehow, they made delivering packages gratifying and addictive. I felt like I was an astronaut exploring a beautiful planet while doing these deliveries. This made much of my time spent with the game relaxing, almost therapeutic.Usually I get burnt out on gameplay for games of this length, but the upgrading system kept awarding me gadgets that kept gameplay fresh, up until the very end. Somehow, they made delivering packages gratifying and addictive. I felt like I was an astronaut exploring a beautiful planet while doing these deliveries. This made much of my time spent with the game relaxing, almost therapeutic. The story is very deep and involved with lots of twists and turns to add some weight and anticipation of the journey.

    I encourage you to take a chance on this game. Rent it for a weekend. If you're not hooked within the first few hours, then it might not be your game.    … Expand
  81. Th3Ripp3r
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Beautiful! Atmospheric! Story Driven!
    Something fresh and new.

    The best game I've played in 2019.
  82. kimedes
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played, this 0 score is from xbox owners that is jealous of the Game of The Year. It's a game that you have to play to see for yourself how great it is, it's not a simple game is very complex, the history of the game is better than most movies and the graphics is probably the best of the generation, so there's not even a reason to score it 0 even if you don't likeThe best game I have ever played, this 0 score is from xbox owners that is jealous of the Game of The Year. It's a game that you have to play to see for yourself how great it is, it's not a simple game is very complex, the history of the game is better than most movies and the graphics is probably the best of the generation, so there's not even a reason to score it 0 even if you don't like it, it would deserve at least 7. But for me it's 100 and I think 100 is not enough to rank this game, because it surpass what game is, it redefined games to the next level.… Expand
  83. Fanti
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    O jogo é excelente, a historia e parte técnica são uma obra prima, mas peca na jogabilidade.
  84. Romeo_must
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    I hated the game in the first two chapters. The grind and sluggish progression made me feel like I wanted to trade the game in after 4 hours. But then the end of chapter 2 began and Kojima pretty much tells you to your face "are you tired of the grind? Trying to wait for that game over" and that's when I knew, everything in this game is done purposefully. It doesn't waste your time byI hated the game in the first two chapters. The grind and sluggish progression made me feel like I wanted to trade the game in after 4 hours. But then the end of chapter 2 began and Kojima pretty much tells you to your face "are you tired of the grind? Trying to wait for that game over" and that's when I knew, everything in this game is done purposefully. It doesn't waste your time by padding out game play, everything is there for a reason. Once chapter 3 began i couldn't stop playing. The story is engaging and mysterious just like any Kojima game. This game is art, and like most art it's subjective. Not meant for everyone to understand or like.… Expand
  85. gery818
    Nov 20, 2019
    1
    - The story of the game is very complicated to swallow even for people like us who have been force-fed to science fiction, fantasy and other **** of all kinds. The plot really takes off only from episode 7-8 and everything that happens before can be summarized as such: "Sam, take this and get it from A to B NPCs that have no names, no interest in history, or even physical representation- The story of the game is very complicated to swallow even for people like us who have been force-fed to science fiction, fantasy and other **** of all kinds. The plot really takes off only from episode 7-8 and everything that happens before can be summarized as such: "Sam, take this and get it from A to B NPCs that have no names, no interest in history, or even physical representation (holograms) ". You tell me "it's the game" ... OK, but we expected that we still have more things to put in the tooth coming from the one who has laid the MGS saga.

    We can not feel emotion for the characters and what happens to them because one of them we do not see most of the time, two of them are grotesque caricatures (the guys are called Deadman, Die Hardman, Cliff and they embody their names ... it's the zero level of writing), and from three in the prologue to episode 7-8 we take part in very embarrassing situations, cinematics and dialogues that give the impression of have been written by terminals S spé SVT. Immaturity with a touch of pseudo science **** peculiar to the world of death stranding.

    There is no epicness, no drama, no sadness, love, sorrow ... everything is very smooth and uncluttered. It's dead like the open world. The only character who brings warmth, for which we are likely to feel something is this good old Sam (Norman Reedus) because it is the most human of all and the one to which we will identify the most.

    - The gameplay is MISERABLE. It's HONTEUX to release a game like that in 2019 with so many bugs, a physics nicked against the ground (a height for a game in the genre centered on the movement), ignoble fights where we can only hammer square at the CaC , odious and unworthy TPS phases that were better in MGSV, and ANEXISTENT infiltration. THE AI IS DAUBE, IMMONDE! How did you get from the MGSV nugget to that ?! It's literally inadmissible.

    Couple that with invisible walls, huge bugs of collision, a character who does not always meet our guidelines ... it gives a very little experience. And the worst part of all this is the empty open world. All maps are similar, there are only 3 large variations (in addition to Flashbacks during the old wars) namely rocky territory, desert territory and snow-covered territory.

    ALL HUBs are the same, ditto for cities apart from 3 cities that stand out not by their beauty or appearance but by their design different from others ... at least enough for me to notice.

    We have the right to use a ton of different equipment of all kinds ... but the guys to deliver parcels quietly you just need a bike, a good pair of boots and it's all + j 'barely exaggerates. I tried to use a lot of stuff to play the game and because I have nothing to do with my days except classes ... but in real life it's not very useful, it's more handicap because we slow down .

    - Boss fights? Which boss fights? We have two real boss fights ... and on both there is one that is repeated 3 times on a different map each time ... and that's it. The principle does not change it is just empty him of chargers in the mouth or immobilize it from behind. The boss fight of episode 9 is the best moment of the game for me because stuffed with easter eggs of MGS.

    Otherwise ... ZERO CHALLENGE. I did it in difficult (max difficulty) and of course I rolled on everyone without problem.

    - The OST and the sound environment in general are masterful. From the great Ludwig Forsell, well done. The band Low Roar who made an album for the game is awesome too. The atmosphere is very melancholic at times and then switch on the wave, synth wave or whatever .. But things to Blade Runner what. Very good point.

    - The staging is BEAUTIFUL! THE big highlight of the game Serious he really should make cinema because it's ultra clean. Cinematics are a real treat. We feel that each detail to its importance, that the team has put all his heart and soul in it. There is really nothing to complain about and the capture of the actors and their movement is beautiful too. The camera movements, the plans ... everything is so smooth and well executed, it makes everything pleasant and alive.

    Balance sheet:

    35 hours of play. And I have never been so mixed up for a game. I could talk about the topics discussed but I spoiler a lot and I surely have not yet surrounded everything. I just quickly talked about what had shocked me in the first place for good or bad.    … Expand
  86. blobthegob
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    story 10/10 gameplay 6/10 soundtrack 10/10 so overall an 8 which is very good would reccomend
  87. JAM86
    Nov 21, 2019
    8
    A unique and different step, that brings working together with others to make your experiences easier and more enjoyable.

    Is it perfect? No. Does it have a lot of weird waffle that Hideo normally has in his games? Yes. A fun game and a fresh idea that is for you to take your time and enjoy. Read the lore and help a online community in making the "world/game" a better place. It    A unique and different step, that brings working together with others to make your experiences easier and more enjoyable.

    Is it perfect? No. Does it have a lot of weird waffle that Hideo normally has in his games? Yes.

    A fun game and a fresh idea that is for you to take your time and enjoy. Read the lore and help a online community in making the "world/game" a better place.

    It isn't for everyone, but people giving it less than 6 or even a 5 are just idiots and have an attention span of 10 seconds.

    I will be getting Platinum with this game!

    8/10    … Expand
  88. Anthraxious
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    So far I've only gotten to Episode 3 in the story but I'm liking everything about this game.

    I went in skeptical at first because of not having much experience with MGS and not really knowing what this game was (the trailers didn't really help either). I decided on this game with a friend who's a Kojima fan so once it released I got to the store after work and we met up to play. It    So far I've only gotten to Episode 3 in the story but I'm liking everything about this game.

    I went in skeptical at first because of not having much experience with MGS and not really knowing what this game was (the trailers didn't really help either).

    I decided on this game with a friend who's a Kojima fan so once it released I got to the store after work and we met up to play.

    It started great and immediately was interesting. Amazing visuals and VA made it all the more enjoyable.

    We have had great fun so far and I quickly came to love the game. So much so that I even went out to get the Collector's Edition post release. Ganted this game isn't for everyone. It's not a FPS or any other action oriented game, though there are definitely times the adrenaline starts flowing.

    I've almost put in 60h in the game. The reason I've not advanced too far is partly cause I'm sharing the story experience with a friend but also cause there's a lot to do anyway. The pace is good for this genre. Now if I don't find something enjoyable or it turns to **** I'll adjust the score accordingly. As of yet though, it's been an amazing ride!    … Expand
  89. rscherk
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game. 22h playing and it's the best game I've ever played to date. A classic, a milestone in the history of games.

    Wonderful soundtrack, breathtaking art direction, captivating story.
  90. Supremisity
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. Kept me guessing as I decided not to read any of the spoilers! I dont play many games to the end as I get bored really easily, but this one is definitely one of a kind!
  91. Syriuss
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Boring game, huge empty world with no other NPCs but yourself and a few enemies.

    Walk from point A to B for hours to speak to some hologram. Overly long cutscenes, senseless story. Pass save your cash
  92. Belarus_neckoby
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Администрация портала удаляет обзоры игроков тем самым повышая оценку игре которая ничего из себя не представляет . Это даже не для фанатов Кодзимы, это просто кидалово . Чувак выпускает "эксклюзив" который не эксклюзив и получает бабки за пс4 и за пк и кароче он всех тупо кинул выпустив тупо - гавно . Симулятор ходьбы за 60$ ахахаххаа Ору простоАдминистрация портала удаляет обзоры игроков тем самым повышая оценку игре которая ничего из себя не представляет . Это даже не для фанатов Кодзимы, это просто кидалово . Чувак выпускает "эксклюзив" который не эксклюзив и получает бабки за пс4 и за пк и кароче он всех тупо кинул выпустив тупо - гавно . Симулятор ходьбы за 60$ ахахаххаа Ору просто
  93. Davidkira7
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Jogo excelente, desafiante, mundo completamente grande. É um mundo aberto, mas de forma diferente.
  94. Shallowain
    Dec 7, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay eine Katastrophe, die Story ist top aber als Serie besser geeignet. Ansonsten sinnloses laufen. Sry das war nix… Expand
  95. PegiSeize
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Très mauvais simulateur d'uber, je retourne sur farming simulateur. En espérant que cette note sois garder.
  96. notopo
    Dec 9, 2019
    0
    O jogo tem gráficos incríveis, mas é só isso. Muito caro pra uma gameplay fraca.
  97. 0v3fl0w
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    This not a game, at best an interactive app, because there is nothing fun to play. The world is inconsitent and lack of coherence. The only thing good, is the acting but it doesn't make a game.
  98. xNevermore
    Dec 11, 2019
    2
    Juego monótono, aburrido, con una historia innecesariamente sobre-compleja que nunca termina de atarse a si misma.
    La IA es lamentable, la historia aburrida, el mundo vacío, y tiene infinidad de mecánicas que son inútiles, por no decir absurdas. En resumen, un juego mediocre inflado por la prensa y el nombre Kojima.
    Mejor gastar 60 dolares en cualquier otra cosa.
  99. Jesus14ccf
    Dec 11, 2019
    2
    Me he tragado las 40 horas de juego, no se explicar como, el juego cansa mucho, tienes que hacer lo mismo una y otra vez, a excepción de alguna que otra parte que invita a algo un poco diferente, la historia bueno, esta bien pero tampoco es una cosa exagerada, la banda sonora esta ahi para avisarte que el camino termino y llegas a un punto es lo mas placentero. Llegas a un punto que en lasMe he tragado las 40 horas de juego, no se explicar como, el juego cansa mucho, tienes que hacer lo mismo una y otra vez, a excepción de alguna que otra parte que invita a algo un poco diferente, la historia bueno, esta bien pero tampoco es una cosa exagerada, la banda sonora esta ahi para avisarte que el camino termino y llegas a un punto es lo mas placentero. Llegas a un punto que en las zonas de descanso de tanto ver siempre lo mismo empiezas a saltarte las animaciones del personaje y eso no puede ser e un buen juego que te invite a seguir jugando y explorando y divirtiendote, el mapa esta practicamente vacio de conteenido, y todas las misiones tanto principales como secundarias son iguales, no se se lo podrian haber currado un poquito mas.… Expand
  100. Daniel93ortega
    Dec 11, 2019
    1
    La jugabilidad es terrible que poco profecional al hacer un juego este señor xq no se quedo con metal gear??? Tiene algun trauma o fue repartidor de DHL o fedex???
    Un motor gráfico tan increíble para tan pobre historia y material del juego haces lo mimado de lo mismo s.
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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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