Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Raxenon
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    it's very boring I don't want to watch a movie I want to play a video game is a simulator of walking and repetitions from point a to point b and repeats and repeats to infinity
  2. chumingtam
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    The cut-scenes are more compelling than the gameplay and this is not a good thing for a game.
    Game as a narrative media is feasible, but this is more like a long TV drama than a game when the gameplay is minimal and tedious.
    No joy in playing a boring delivery mission over and over. BTW, the gist of the story is nothing new but a lecturing from a highbrow elite...Kojima just want to say    The cut-scenes are more compelling than the gameplay and this is not a good thing for a game.
    Game as a narrative media is feasible, but this is more like a long TV drama than a game when the gameplay is minimal and tedious.
    No joy in playing a boring delivery mission over and over.
    BTW, the gist of the story is nothing new but a lecturing from a highbrow elite...Kojima just want to say the BAD of this current tribal society...    … Expand
  3. Tompsontoonz
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    The lack of gameplay (and yes the gameplay has problems even for his peculiar vision of pacing/progression) can be balanced with superb atmosphere,writing, and innovative ideas.
    Well, actually the ideas are just "kind of" original in the intentions (but not revolutionary) and they aren't properly integrated; plus the story is pretentious and dumb many many many times.
    So beside the    The lack of gameplay (and yes the gameplay has problems even for his peculiar vision of pacing/progression) can be balanced with superb atmosphere,writing, and innovative ideas.
    Well, actually the ideas are just "kind of" original in the intentions (but not revolutionary) and they aren't properly integrated; plus the story is pretentious and dumb many many many times.
    So beside the atmosphere I don't think there is much left.    … Expand
  4. Birion
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Very disappointed with this game, I was expecting something more than a glorified walking simulator. Graphics are great, but absolutely no sustainable gameplay. Walking across America just doesn’t cut it.
  5. Seaea
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Worst AAA you've ever played, ruined by game-play mechanics and cut-scenes.
    Good thing about this game is 7/10 from graphic but not Horizon zero dawn level even though they're using same engine.
  6. AstralXF
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Comprei, juro que tentei pessoal, mas não dá não... Dropei 4 horas depois nesta madrugada.
    So os gráficos e as músicas salvam, de resto, um belo simulador de sono.
    Vou é tentar pedir reembolso, por que isso aqui não dá mesmo não, joguei mesmo meu dinheiro fora.
  7. IronCurtains
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Unplayable. This isn't even a game. I spent 5 minutes out of the first hour actually controlling my character, and the rest in cut scenes. I have played JRPGs. I have completed Skyrim 100%. I am no stranger to laborious tasks in video games if they have a goal. This however is just laborious tasks for the sake of laborious tasks. What a waste of Sony's money. I'd rather this not go to PCUnplayable. This isn't even a game. I spent 5 minutes out of the first hour actually controlling my character, and the rest in cut scenes. I have played JRPGs. I have completed Skyrim 100%. I am no stranger to laborious tasks in video games if they have a goal. This however is just laborious tasks for the sake of laborious tasks. What a waste of Sony's money. I'd rather this not go to PC and make them even more money for a title that is plainly garbage.… Expand
  8. JVilda
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Nothing extra funny. Super long cinematics, boring gameplay. Action is absolutely awful. 4 points for graphics
  9. Himera86
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    It is strange that a genius did not understand that in the open world there should be a bandage to study it, the world should not be empty and there must be exciting gameplay otherwise boredom and walking, and I can watch videos in YouTube, well, it’s clearly not worth the money !! !
  10. TreborRock
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Very curled game, broken physics, player hard to control, riding with the bike is too bad... kojima the story is interesting plus the gameplays is too bad
  11. Skullracker
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    It sucks and it is not creative at all. It’s a walking simulator, UPS simulator, and a boring game.
  12. SSonetti
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Entediante. A necesside de tentar se provar que é um cineasta, atrapalha a real entrega de que é necessaria na area de games. Infelizmente o hype foi excessivo e essa idolatria com Kojima é desnecessário.
  13. Jacknew
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This game is very boring, confused and tedious, the main mechanics in the game is just walking, the combats are very simple (if you can find some combat).
    Graphically the game is really impressive and the cut scenes and landscape are beautiful, the sound as well, but the rest is a waste of time and money
  14. fightwarrior
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    es un juego malo??? vamos a desmenuzarlo
    es un juego que divide opinion ya que en lo estetico es hermoso, buenas graficas, excelente cinematica, una historia fumada pero buena, soundtrack excelente pero...
    fisicas dispares en algunos momentos asombra y en otras decepciona, el mundo abierto es desertico y repetitivo, la IA enemiga es pobre, el sistema de combate arcaico y tosco, las    es un juego malo??? vamos a desmenuzarlo
    es un juego que divide opinion ya que en lo estetico es hermoso, buenas graficas, excelente cinematica, una historia fumada pero buena, soundtrack excelente pero...
    fisicas dispares en algunos momentos asombra y en otras decepciona, el mundo abierto es desertico y repetitivo, la IA enemiga es pobre, el sistema de combate arcaico y tosco, las misiones todas son iguales y consisten solo en ser un recadero, es un juego donde nunca mueres a pesar que simbologicamente habla de la muerte y de conectar personas como si de NOKIA se tratase, este juego parece mas un beta que un juego completo
    toma elementos prestados de juegos como BREATH OF THE WILD, SHADOW OF COLOSSUS, ICO, STAR HAWK, METAL GEAR SURVIVAL, etc... es una decepcion de un juego hecho por un hombre egocentrico de una sola saga, que logro grandes cosas con un buen equipo de trabajo esperemos que su proximo proyecto sea menos pretencioso y mejor trabajado en algunos meses el juego se parcha o pasa al olvido    … Expand
  15. dRCYmzffHkH6HJm
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo quebrado!! Gráficos da velha geração e progressão da história mais lenta que um caracol.… Expand
  16. Chipotle
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Primero quiero aclarar que no soy hater de Kojima.
    Soy fan o mejor dicho soy fan del trabajo de Kojima hasta metal gear 4. Llegué a culpar a Konami por el juego incompleto y repetitivo que fue MGS 5, pensé que ellos orillaron a Hideo a hacer ese juego incompleto y repetitivo.
    Como fan confié ciegamente en en Death Stranding. No quise ver ningún video de gameplay hasta que saliera el juego    Primero quiero aclarar que no soy hater de Kojima.
    Soy fan o mejor dicho soy fan del trabajo de Kojima hasta metal gear 4. Llegué a culpar a Konami por el juego incompleto y repetitivo que fue MGS 5, pensé que ellos orillaron a Hideo a hacer ese juego incompleto y repetitivo.
    Como fan confié ciegamente en en Death Stranding.
    No quise ver ningún video de gameplay hasta que saliera el juego pues Erróneamente pensé qur Kojima haría algo extraordinario.

    Cuando comencé a jugar Death Stranding dije..Ok todo bien en el inicio. Mientras avancé en la trama y ví que solo era cargar paquetes, correr de la lluvia, pasar despedido con las sombras esas y correr de las Mulas....me desesperé.
    Dos días fueron suficientes. No quiero jugarlo más.
    Que aburrimiento......

    Es que siempre he pensado que ser fan no es lo mismo que ser estúpido.

    No entiendo de donde sacan que es buen juego???

    Que tiene de entretenido cargar cosas y que si se te caen se dañan???
    Las mulas solo arrojan granadas desde lejos y eso que estoy jugando en modo difícil.

    Y todavía dice Kojima que si no nos gustó es porque no lo entendimos.... Vaya ego!!!

    Es fácil.... quien diga que es bueno un juego cuyo gameplay consiste en cargar cosas de un lado a otro, tiene el cerebro como Homero. “Yummy Yummy Yummy, te lo voy a decir y espero que te gustará”    … Expand
  17. Kitemon
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Hype just hype since day one such a bad and boring game with nothing new to offer to us users.
    well its just as we all expected no surprises there
  18. quelvinvb
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Jogo fraco, simulador de correios. Fanboys piram com joguinho lixo do Kojima kkk
  19. BigWhiteBoi
    Nov 11, 2019
    2
    Never been more disappointed with a game in my life! It’s a delivery simulator with hardly anything interesting. I tried my best to enjoy it but the only thing attention grabbing is the graphics. Don’t waste your money.
  20. Ceeroocool
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    It’s so very boring. Hideo Kojima is overrated. This game is trash, I prefeer dead.
  21. nesstar
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Wait till the price drops if you really wanna throw to the trash your money. Broken, boring and long cinematics. Almost 0 gameplay. You can kill bosses pressing the same button. If you wanna know watch cinematics just go to YouTube is free there.
  22. JoaoFeliz
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    I fell asleep playing, and I'm serious!
    Long cutscenes!
    Walking for hours to talk to holograms is not my style.
  23. chris1717
    Nov 11, 2019
    2
    I really wanted to like this game but it is so boring. I have 25 hours in so far and still so boring. If you like action adventure games this aint it chief. If you like slow paced games then this is the game for you. It is not a fun game but the story is very interesting.
  24. leche_paterna
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Gameplay sopirifero un anti juego donde ni siquiera valen la pena las abundantes cinemáticas. La mayor decepción de la generación.
  25. Elpidio
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Who didn't see this coming? We saw the 1 hour "gameplay" session, where there was 5 minutes of gameplay and 55 minutes of cutscenes. If you like boring fun then go for this game if you like traditional fun, you know the only fun I know stay far away from this tedious boring masterpiece.
  26. ciberfoxx
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Boring... Is not a videogame, is a film. The first two hours only tocuhed gamepad 12 minutes.
  27. jddutra
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Interesting story bits here and there....but not a good game... Nobody bats 1.000 and this is a big whiff for me. Walking simulator to deliver to a hologram, cut scene, then do it again. If this game was on steam for 60$ by an indie developer, it would have nothing but negative reviews.
  28. TopCADU80
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    One hour only walking in a dead World to make a delivery... Sorry.. This is not for me..
  29. MajorKusanagi
    Nov 8, 2019
    6
    Death Stranding is a repetitive game, the scenario is like low-budget nanar movies. Only 2 charismatic characters are the others to make pretty . The gameplay is always the same thing, delivered packages from point a to point b. The animation is worthy of a PS2 game. Only the mysterious side of the game is excellent.
  30. DaniMGT
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Una mentira de juego, como se sabía de qué se anunció. Kojima no tiene respeto el tiempo de sus fans, guarda tu dinero por un juego que realmente merezca la pena.
  31. Lokia987
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Very bad and boring game, this score is payed by kojima who btw makes awful games
  32. PaperHouse
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    No es un mal juego, solo mediocre. Repetitivo y aburrido, con cosas salvables en las escenas y música, pero no llega a cubrir los grandes desperfectos en la jugabilidad. e sorprende que los críticos le hayan puesto 10/10 y en sus comentarios mencionan varias deficiencias. Normalmente le daría un 5 pero para contrarrestar esos 10 que me parecen injustos iré por algo menos.
    Esperare un    No es un mal juego, solo mediocre. Repetitivo y aburrido, con cosas salvables en las escenas y música, pero no llega a cubrir los grandes desperfectos en la jugabilidad. e sorprende que los críticos le hayan puesto 10/10 y en sus comentarios mencionan varias deficiencias. Normalmente le daría un 5 pero para contrarrestar esos 10 que me parecen injustos iré por algo menos.
    Esperare un mejor juego de Kojima, aun tengo esperanzas.    … Expand
  33. Voracity
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    No e un juego para dirvertirse sino para aburrirse como nunca al inicio y luego de una 25 0 30 horas ponerse un poco interesante in dejar de ser aburrido, siento lástima por quien lo compre esperando algo innovador que emocione y divierta, no lo encontrarán en este juego pero para las peronas que disfruten de las películas se le es recomendable con el modo fácil porque el gameplay no vale nada
  34. MgAx3
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Love It ir hate it, just it. I don't like. U need to stay ready to play something completely different of all others games from Kojima.
  35. siltsunrise
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    You have to be really bored to play a game as stupid and pointless as this. You have to be really bored to play a game as stupid and pointless as this. You have to be really bored to play a game as stupid and pointless as this. You have to be really bored to play a game as stupid and pointless as this. You have to be really bored to play a game as stupid and pointless as this.
  36. TheGuyWithPants
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    I can say it was the worst game design in triple AAA game ever. Everything Kojima did in this game is bad, he was responsible for the direction of the game, basically he was the game designer, and that's the game problem.
    Graphics are good but it has nothing to do with Kojima,
    I can't understand why this man is so acclaimed as one of the best in the world of the video game industry. He    I can say it was the worst game design in triple AAA game ever. Everything Kojima did in this game is bad, he was responsible for the direction of the game, basically he was the game designer, and that's the game problem.
    Graphics are good but it has nothing to do with Kojima,
    I can't understand why this man is so acclaimed as one of the best in the world of the video game industry. He did the metal gear and what? I couldn't even keep his biggest title alive, Metal Gear Solid 4 was a disgrace, and I begin to understand why Konami fired this man.
    This game and Kojima are super overrated dont buy it!    … Expand
  37. freelement
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Good graphics and music,but gameplay extremely boring.I would rather watch a movie.
  38. kiryu22
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This game is an ego driven project thats left unchecked, who actually play tested this and not find it extremely repetitive and boring? The only glue holding this game are the story and graphics and not much else. I love Kojima, but he's due for a dud and this game is it, save your money on something else or heck replay TPP you'll have a better time than going through this slog of a game.
  39. Wlam
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Insoportable, repetitivo hasta decir basta, sin historia, sin acción los combates son lamentables solo pulsando un botón matas a cualquiera, y todas las misiones son de Recaredo en un mundo vacío. Le doi un 1 por la banda sonora que es lo que más me ha gustado.
  40. squeezo828
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is not a game. It’s a walking simulator with a pretentious story thrown in. Kojima has made some great games in the past, but everyone makes mistakes. Death Stranding is his mistake. I want to play games that are fun. If it’s not fun why bother? And this game isn’t fun in the slightest. So I won’t bother, and I suggest you don’t either.
  41. onetwotry
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I would rate it 3 or maybe 4 considering the graphics and music but it was so hyped up and imho does not deserve the hype at all. Critics who give this game above 65-70 are delusional. Probably same guys who gave Joker 3 out of 10. In any case it's a disappointment. Will finish on Youtube with fast forward of gameplay just for the story.
  42. ginessl
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Estamos delante del "videojuego" más aburrido de esta generación con el mundo abierto más soso y pobre de los últimos años. La misión principal consiste en llevar paquetes de un lado a otro con la finalidad de reconectar el mundo.
    Si sumamos estas misiones tan divertidas dignas del peor walking simulator con la figura de Hideo Kojima nos sale esta película denominada por unos cuantos    Estamos delante del "videojuego" más aburrido de esta generación con el mundo abierto más soso y pobre de los últimos años. La misión principal consiste en llevar paquetes de un lado a otro con la finalidad de reconectar el mundo.
    Si sumamos estas misiones tan divertidas dignas del peor walking simulator con la figura de Hideo Kojima nos sale esta película denominada por unos cuantos videojuego, pero que realmente llamarlo de esa manera es insultar a la industria. Si te gusta divertirte con la hierba y esas rocas tan bien detalladas, adelante, este es tu juego. En caso contrario, enhorabuena pues en esta generación hay cientos de juegos con los que vas a disfrutar más que con este walking simulator de paja.    … Expand
  43. Alonsohi
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Es un juego muy repetitivo , su mapa es realmente repetitivo igualmente , no hay mucha diversidad en los escenarios siempre son los mismos , no hay acción ..prácticamente se trata de caminar de un punto a otro , muy tedioso y aburrido , para nada recomendable
  44. FSGx
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I want to play a game, not watching a movie, thank you. In the game, you keep walking, again and again until you fall asleep.
  45. midway007
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Graphics 4/5
    Gameplay 0/5
    Too much walking and very little action. And don't get me started on the lengthy cutscenes.
  46. Infinitylol
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Very very disappointed. The game is ruined by awful gameplay mechanics. Probably going to be selling after 5 hours. He couldn't decide if he wanted to make a film or a game
  47. mariobenito55
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    As many media have said this is a tedious and boring game until at least the first 20 hours, also the bosses are bad and the only minimally salvageable is the narrative.

    Taking into account all these points and knowing that we are talking about a video game it seems quite bad since the gameplay is quite boring that it is the worst thing that can happen to a video game, if this sells it    As many media have said this is a tedious and boring game until at least the first 20 hours, also the bosses are bad and the only minimally salvageable is the narrative.

    Taking into account all these points and knowing that we are talking about a video game it seems quite bad since the gameplay is quite boring that it is the worst thing that can happen to a video game, if this sells it to me as a movie the same would have put more note    … Expand
  48. AceAscendus
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Purchasing this game was the worst mistake I've ever made in my life. This is NOTHING like Metal Gear Solid... there is no real gameplay! It is just the most repetitive and boring and uninspired fetch quests you can imagine. I thought the people who were calling Death Stranding a "walking simulator" and "interactive movie" were trolls and Konami hired agents or something, but they werePurchasing this game was the worst mistake I've ever made in my life. This is NOTHING like Metal Gear Solid... there is no real gameplay! It is just the most repetitive and boring and uninspired fetch quests you can imagine. I thought the people who were calling Death Stranding a "walking simulator" and "interactive movie" were trolls and Konami hired agents or something, but they were right. There is literally no FUN to be had with Death Stranding, it is a walking simulator interactive movie. I wish I could get my money back, don't make the same mistake as I did. From now on, i will never ever purchase a game made by Kojima Productions, they are not a game developement studio.… Expand
  49. BradP
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    This is definitively an OVNI. Graphics are great, story is strange but gameplay is terrible. For 5 or 10$ this is something to try but NOT at full price. I don't recommend it. Wait for discounted price.
  50. Rooster47
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    I can't believe this game is actually nothing more than a glorified FedEx delivery man simulator, Kojima played us I want a refund
  51. alessandroid0
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Deception! The game feels very repetitive and empty, probably won't be finishing it.
  52. straycat73
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Pathetic **** "Anti-The Witcher 3". While in “The Witcher 3” a very good attempt was made to turn the gameplay into a constant need to make choices and influence the world of the game, then all Death Stranding is the “bring / take” gameplay brought to the point of absurdity. Endless dull rehearsal. The world of the game is an absolutely stupid set of quasi-philosophical, but absolutelyPathetic **** "Anti-The Witcher 3". While in “The Witcher 3” a very good attempt was made to turn the gameplay into a constant need to make choices and influence the world of the game, then all Death Stranding is the “bring / take” gameplay brought to the point of absurdity. Endless dull rehearsal. The world of the game is an absolutely stupid set of quasi-philosophical, but absolutely illogical inventions on the topic of death.… Expand
  53. adamrjp
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Gameplay elements are terrible. It’s given me nothing but frustration and irritation since I started playing it.
    Just when you think it’s starting to play well you get ambushed by overwhelming creature and your controller starts crying. It’s serious tedious and rage inducing.
    It’s self-indulgent crap, 10/10 reviews are kidding themselves.
  54. cakedust
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I am a huge fan of Hideo Kojima's body of work, and it hurts me to say this but Death Stranding is quite possibly one of the most pretentious, narcissistic, and worst videogames ever made. Run unchecked, Kojima has made a new "genre" called "Strand Action" that is just a glorified walking simulator with an undercooked asynchronous multiplayer system, and lame duck third person melee andI am a huge fan of Hideo Kojima's body of work, and it hurts me to say this but Death Stranding is quite possibly one of the most pretentious, narcissistic, and worst videogames ever made. Run unchecked, Kojima has made a new "genre" called "Strand Action" that is just a glorified walking simulator with an undercooked asynchronous multiplayer system, and lame duck third person melee and shooting that succeeds in challenging only your patience and not you as the player in overcoming meaningful challenges or coming to grips with deep gameplay mechanics. Kojima's insistence of entering Hollywood has made him abandon all reason and the result is a bloated, self fellating "video" game and the polarization of fans of his.

    The titular Death Stranding is an event that has destroyed America and drove the people underground as they hide from creatures known as BTs (Beached Things) and a rain called Time Fall that accelerates aging. You play as Sam Porter Bridges, a lone wolf figure who is dragged into uniting a destroyed, divided America via linking the Chiral Network so that we can all be "connected". Kojima's stick and rope metaphors will be repeated ad nauseum over the course of this 40 hour sludge fest, be it in-game communication or the horribly written cutscenes. Kojima's vision for this game is a big open world with absolutely nothing in it, and your goal as the player is to deliver cargo, while doing what you can to get the Chiral Network up and running.

    Initially, you are forced to take things slow while you sneak past BTs and try to hike through treacherous terrain while carefully balancing your precious cargo and BB (Bridge Baby). As you get resources from doing deliveries, you can slowly upgrade your stats and gain access to new equipment that helps make traversal slightly easy. Rivers that you can't cross in the beginning might have bridges connecting them later on as online players chip in to create and maintain these structures, ladders can be put up to help you climb steep cliffs, roads can be made so that your vehicles can move quickly unimpeded by boulders or water bodies.

    Don't expect anything else from this game. There are no "hidden" gameplay mechanics that Kojima is keeping under wraps. What gameplay you saw in the trailers and previews is what you will get. During your deliveries, you might be attacked by MULES (other Porters like you only they've gone insane due to the dopamine highs of getting likes for deliveries... and no, I'm not joking) who will try to steal your cargo. Damage taken during combat or falls or while slipping can also damage your cargo causing you to lose not just missions but also valuable resources. Fortunately, this is mitigated by the fact that Death Stranding is an utterly easy game, even when played on Hard mode. Every so often during your deliveries, you might even come across BTs and if caught, you'll be dragged into a boss fight that is jokingly easy if you choose to face them head on, or made inconsequential by running away from the fight altogether. And thus, BTs who were supposed to instill a sense of fear in the players end up becoming like a road you can avoid taking. It doesn't help that other boss fights are nothing but jokes where the enemies take their own time in trying to deal damage to you while you fight them without any fear of a decent challenge once you have the weapons necessary to face them head on.

    If the story is what you came for, then please, let me save you time by saying that the story in this game is pure fluff and bogged down by glaring plot holes, God-awful writing that can turn even pivotal and poignant moments into cringe fests that will have you wince in pain wondering whether it's a dreadful English translation job or if it's exactly as intended by Kojima. You have one dimensional side characters with ever so idiotic names like Fragile or Deadman or Mama and it doesn't do the game any favour that the names themselves hint as to what their motivations are. It's disappointing because the game's excellent production values and technical fidelity is wasted on such a stupid premise and script. The game truly is beautiful and can at times feel cathartic as you trudge through precarious terrains while braving the elements. These are the moments when the game is at its best but these moments are not enough to uphold the game's systems. The game has a good score with a huge collection of licensed tracks so at least you won't be disappointed in the aural front.

    Fan theories of what the game is about is much more intriguing than the absurd mess that is delivered ultimately by Kojima. Death Stranding feels more like a vanity project of his than an industry changer. Kojima wanted to connect gamers by making us build "bridges" in Death Stranding, but if a 40+ hour long glorified walking simulator is the vehicle for building such bridges, then I'd rather burn such bridges and build walls instead.    … Expand
  55. Nobilis1984
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    So I think the game is so barren. Sure it looks beautiful and the story is great. But you don't do anything else like running from A to B. It is a postman simulator. The effect of the beautiful Open World has quickly faded away. If Kojima wants to make a film, please do so. But please not a playable movie. This has annoyed Heavy Rain before. Why something like that again?
  56. Wildbillhickok
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This game is so boring and repetitive. I stoped playing after the first 2 cutscenes. It feels empty and over the top. Just like all kojima games, kojima has again no clue how to properly develop a game. This "game" isnt a game. Its a movie.
  57. Beneil
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Death Stranding remind me of Sir Billi & I don't get why everyone like that game?
  58. Ririna
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Death Stranding is a marvellous graphical achievement but it is also tedious, dull, anti-climatic, boring and most of all a gigantic monument to Hideo Kojima's ego. For the good or the bad, it is more Kojima than any other game developed before. Packed with a bunch of great actors, but also no actual well written characters for them. Mediocre storytelling a lot of monotonous traveling, aDeath Stranding is a marvellous graphical achievement but it is also tedious, dull, anti-climatic, boring and most of all a gigantic monument to Hideo Kojima's ego. For the good or the bad, it is more Kojima than any other game developed before. Packed with a bunch of great actors, but also no actual well written characters for them. Mediocre storytelling a lot of monotonous traveling, a fantastically gorgeous post-apocalyptic continent that barely resembles America to earn Facebook likes. Drink Monster and unify society. An Experience only Kojima can bring us, and absolutely his Magnum Opus.… Expand
  59. Powergamer12
    Nov 16, 2019
    1
    It wasn't konami who needed kojima, it was Kojima Konami. So much remains when a supposed genie works "alone". The story is an absolute joke. Trash dialogues and characters. The script should have been written by someone with a talent for it and the gameplay should have made someone who doesn't always scream out into the world how great he is. Less Twitter and more craftsmanship.
  60. Setnop
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    O jogo é muito monótono, caminhadas longas. O cenário e gráficos são bons, porém não nos mantém interessados com uma premissa entediante.
  61. mortimermed
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Who would ever think that a nonsensical, pseudo scientific, pseudo spiritual, pseudo metaphysical, fully stoner story could be enticing for some and sponsored by a full Sony budget.
    If this were narrated by Cheech and Chong and called "C&Cs nightmare" I would at least understand the underlying sarcasm.
    Made by a guy who used to be part of the MGS series team and was fired for being    Who would ever think that a nonsensical, pseudo scientific, pseudo spiritual, pseudo metaphysical, fully stoner story could be enticing for some and sponsored by a full Sony budget.
    If this were narrated by Cheech and Chong and called "C&Cs nightmare" I would at least understand the underlying sarcasm.
    Made by a guy who used to be part of the MGS series team and was fired for being unbearable, the game breaks new ground as it tries to take the indie 'contemplative' genre to the AAA arena. Plays as a cross between paperboy and frogger in 3d, with great emphasis on Skyrim's and FOs own encumbrance juggling gameplay.
    The whole social media gameplay factor, appeals to the likes starved teenager and focuses on forcing cooperation with strangers. If you cant get that tons of likes on instagram. Maybe you'll luck out by placing a ladder in a great spot in DS.
    Graphics are top notch, though the landscape is absurdly not coherent with the source material.
    Features 11 tv series actors. and... not much else... It's defiantly NOT art.    … Expand
  62. Horizon77
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Worst game ever made this generation all mission's are the same delivery over delivery. Kojima is really overrated developer and i feel extremely disappointed
  63. Xskill
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Overrated game
    there was an obsessive advertisement
    Sony in her style decided to take marketing and advertising directly (not for the first time) instead of making a good game and spending money on it. the best projects do not need advertising, they themselves label ...
  64. POoRU
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    With the work which greatly disappointed our expectation, it is the most unpleasant in this year
  65. uwuRAGE
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    It is the perfect example that a good (or at least interesting) story, an excellent soundtrack and good graphics do not matter at all if the game is completely BORED and meaningless.

    Es el ejemplo perfecto de que una buena (o al menos interesante) historia, un excelente soundtrack y unos buenos gráficos no importan para nada si el gameplay es completamente ABURRIDO y falto de sentido alguno.
  66. jrcrp9
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This game is complete trash in terms of gameplay, the gamplay loop is completely dreadful it doesn't do anything new outside of making your controller cry, if you are really in need of a baby crying simulator, then go for it, you might actually like it. The paicing is also horrible, I have nothing against cutscenes in games, but the ones of the game are just too long, some a re longer thanThis game is complete trash in terms of gameplay, the gamplay loop is completely dreadful it doesn't do anything new outside of making your controller cry, if you are really in need of a baby crying simulator, then go for it, you might actually like it. The paicing is also horrible, I have nothing against cutscenes in games, but the ones of the game are just too long, some a re longer than a movie, and it would be one thing if the story was good, but it isn't

    The story which should've been the redeeming quality of the game is mediocre at best, the narrative of the story makes little sense, there are lots of plot threads that go nowhere and the ending is just unsatisfying.

    Not to mention the game does not really justify the fact that this story needs to be told in game form, this could've been a movie at it would be less of a chore, this doesn't do anything for those who belive that the medium is an art form, in fact this has the backward idea that games need to aim at movies to be taken serious.

    If you wanna play a story focused game, with decent gameplay that actually shows that there are stories that can only be told via videogames, you are better playing Yokotaro's Nier Automata. But if you are really in need of playing a story focused game with bad gameplay... then play any of the other Yokotaro's games those at least have a good story.

    Avoid this at all cost, that said, I cant give this a cero, the graphics are stellar and the music is decent,hell the crying of that baby is quite good so props for that.    … Expand
  67. SkyroGamesx
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    this GAME IS VERY REPETITIVE delivery sim and the story is beyond lack luster in my opinion but is has some decent graphics and voice acting but their is no game play at least any that is fun
  68. Bombaleylo
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Toooooooo boring looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game.
  69. Kamikaze211
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This game is simply walking simulator. What is so awesome on delivering packages? Also they included babies, which is disgusting from my point. Well, Japanese was always weird but this is too much. Thanks but no.
  70. Zerone007
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This its a really bad game, i expect more snd its boring, kojima try make a zelda botw with uber eats combinación, its smoke, dont buy it its the same smd the same all game, delivery and delivery
  71. scotrugby
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    If you like the prospect of delivering cargo over and over again while navigating endless rocks and mountains, then this game is for you. One wonders why Sam puts himself through the punishment only to get some lifeless hologram to give him empty praise. A shallow and pretentious experience that can be skipped.
  72. Jogador3113
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Um jogo que prometeu ser inovador mas na verdade só se mostrou ser repetitivo e com mecânicas de gameplay chatas , me sinto lesado pela Sony
  73. Senni
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I was genuinely excited for this game up until last night. I wanted to believe Kojima had it in him to make another great game. But no. This is legitimately the most disappointing game of all time. What an absolute waste of **** time, energy and resources. I will never buy another Kojima game. **** hell I waited years for this trash. I am struggling to even finish this piece of ****
  74. Marlonbm
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Walking Simulator, Boring Gameplay, Tedious Cut Scenes. A big fail from the overrated kojima
  75. gegenoge
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    I thought people were exaggerating by calling this game a walking simulator, but boy that's what it is.
  76. goodmanjoe
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    it's amazon delivery game if i wanna a day job i wouldn't pay for a video game this game is long and mundane and that stupid ass story is an insult to any writer this game asks you to be engaged instead of engaging you .
  77. Luisrocano
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego muy malo, lento, mediocre y sobrevalorado. Creo que es el peor juego de Hideo Kojima hasta el momento, mucha publicidad sin sentido, juego pretencioso.… Expand
  78. jmati84
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    I will be brief. Cool graphics .nice idea, poor execution. Repetitive,boring,kinda pointless.Expected better.
  79. Geber
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Trash game, good movie. But we review games here not movies, this game is basically a walk simulator with a lot of cut-scenes, it would have been better if it was a movie
  80. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 30, 2019
    2
    Después de jugarlo completo no hallé nada que me sorprendiera y nada que valga la pena. Apartado gráfico y técnico bueno a regular, la historia es relleno puro y duro, carente de carisma, pudieron resumir las 8 horas de cinemáticas en 2 horas fácilmente. Los modos de dificultad son ridículos, entre normal y difícil no hay diferencia. Los boss o jefes no son un reto en ningún sentido. ElDespués de jugarlo completo no hallé nada que me sorprendiera y nada que valga la pena. Apartado gráfico y técnico bueno a regular, la historia es relleno puro y duro, carente de carisma, pudieron resumir las 8 horas de cinemáticas en 2 horas fácilmente. Los modos de dificultad son ridículos, entre normal y difícil no hay diferencia. Los boss o jefes no son un reto en ningún sentido. El 99% contenido del juego es insignificante para el mismo. Las armas rompen el juego en su totalidad, los enemigos pasan de ser molestos a prácticamente un adorno. Es por lejos el peor juego de este año en mis manos. No lo recomiendo. No se merece un 0 pero si que estuvo cerca.… Expand
  81. Bishamon
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    The game Death Stranding has its advantages, it is a graphic component prescribed by lore, and unusual mechanics associated with the child, although the latter can be annoying. But unfortunately in this game, for me there were more minuses than pluses. The gameplay in the game is quite boring, an empty world, maybe it should have been filled with buildings of other players, but there areThe game Death Stranding has its advantages, it is a graphic component prescribed by lore, and unusual mechanics associated with the child, although the latter can be annoying. But unfortunately in this game, for me there were more minuses than pluses. The gameplay in the game is quite boring, an empty world, maybe it should have been filled with buildings of other players, but there are not enough of them. Too many accents on Norman himself, and his inguinal part. The vehicles in the game are terrible. Also, the movement of Norman himself leaves much to be desired, sometimes he easily rolls and climbs up stones that are high, despite the fact that you have a heavy load behind you, and sometimes he falls where you shouldn't, although you have nothing behind.Stumbles out of nowhere.This review turned out to be too long, and I will say lastly that the game has many more minuses, which upset me. But I'm glad that I did not have to buy this game, I was able to play with the help of my friend. Because I would prefer to return the money for it, but after 13 hours of the game, nobody will return them to you.… Expand
  82. damond5031
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    This is a game made for critics, and not the gaming public, its like an art house movie that only the fanciest powder-assed high society types would like. This is a walking simulator of the worst kind, and the frustration and boredom will claim most folks long before they finish it. Walk walk walk, and then turn back around and walk back the way you just came from, all while balancing aThis is a game made for critics, and not the gaming public, its like an art house movie that only the fanciest powder-assed high society types would like. This is a walking simulator of the worst kind, and the frustration and boredom will claim most folks long before they finish it. Walk walk walk, and then turn back around and walk back the way you just came from, all while balancing a stack of boxes on your back that could topple and scatter at any time. This isn't a game, its a bad interactive movie. Don't fall for the hype, this game will be in the bargain bin by the end of the month. Note the difference you will see in the critic score, and the public score, and never listen to the the big gaming reviewers again, they are bought and paid for.… Expand
  83. thesilenthylian
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    As with other Kojima games, it's being showered with pretentious, smoke blowing 10/10 masterpiece reviews purely because Kojima made it and for no reason other than that, and I say this as a fan of his. Truth is, no amount of bizzare, intriguing story or pretty visuals will make Death Stranding a fun video game. You walk, you walk some more, you deliver a package, you walk, you pee, climbAs with other Kojima games, it's being showered with pretentious, smoke blowing 10/10 masterpiece reviews purely because Kojima made it and for no reason other than that, and I say this as a fan of his. Truth is, no amount of bizzare, intriguing story or pretty visuals will make Death Stranding a fun video game. You walk, you walk some more, you deliver a package, you walk, you pee, climb a ladder, walk some more... it's the world's biggest walking simulator, an absolute chore.

    If any other developer put this out, it would be getting negative to mediocre reception, but because Kojima put it out, it's a flawless masterpiece, and if you don't like it and are bored by the "gameplay" you just don't understand what Kojima is trying to do. I'm all for experimenting, but first and foremost your game should be an actual video game. You know, with gameplay and stuff?    … Expand
  84. kuiriz
    Nov 11, 2019
    2
    6 horas jugando, la verdad no me siento complacido lo acabaré tal vez y lo revenderé a la brevedad
  85. PokemonFan10
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    The game is a boring walking simulator, there is nothing interesting about it, the end.
  86. Bedbully
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of    Journey tells a theme of human connection without a plot and almost without a sound way better than this pretentious garbage.

    The gameplay is an excuse, a mere filler for Kojima's movie director aspiration or perhaps he intentionally designed the gameplay to be totally atrocious so people (regular folks vs his cult followers) would be split into polarising opinions for the sake of showing 'the nature of humankind in the internet' or perhaps he had no idea how to fit his grandious ideas into video game medium or perhaps the tedious and grind walk is part of the stupid theme players must endure or perhaps in months ahead he'll surprise us by showing cities and tall buildings in game made by people working and connecting together as a final product. Whatever the case, the gameplay is pure trash.

    40+ hours of monotonous labor is an insult to players time. Convoluted storytelling filled with plotholes big enough you can put an entire America yet the fanboys defend it as 'story for thinkers' or shout 'go back to PUBG'. Neon Genesis or Satoshi Kon's works tells a complicated story better with little to no overlapping themes or troubled pacing.

    I feel bad for other developers out there trying to put a new concept but didn't receive any accolades. I hope this game sells bad as a hard slap on the face to narcisstic egomaniac Kojima as a reality check. He's not good at all.    … Expand
  87. manfromsteel
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Im really mad, I spend my money and time to play a game but only I get is a movie with so little and boring gameplay, the Music and visuals are good but im looking to play a game not see a movie =/
  88. XxDKF17xX
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Como historia muy buena como juego pésimo. Hay gusto y gustos, pero a mi parecer esta muy sobrevalorado. Me aburrí hasta escribiendo esta reseña.
  89. mutante2
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    El juego visualmente es una pasada, las cinematicas y la historia en general estan bien, pero en lo que respecta a lo mas importante en un videojuego que es su jugabilidad es donde le falta, las fisicas son medio roboticas, desde que tome la moto choque con unas piedras y rebote como si nada y esos cambios de direccion fatales, el protagonista parece que acaba de nacer ya que seEl juego visualmente es una pasada, las cinematicas y la historia en general estan bien, pero en lo que respecta a lo mas importante en un videojuego que es su jugabilidad es donde le falta, las fisicas son medio roboticas, desde que tome la moto choque con unas piedras y rebote como si nada y esos cambios de direccion fatales, el protagonista parece que acaba de nacer ya que se trompieza con cualquier cosa, los viajes de un punto A al punto B son bastante largos y tediosos, sin nada importante o que te entretenga en el camino, mas que escalar y cruzar rios, y evitar caer por las piedras y dañar tu carga, la verdad el juego me ha defraudado, ya sabia que seria un walking simulator, pero no pense que a este grado.… Expand
  90. Beyondgamer
    Dec 2, 2019
    1
    Kojima delivered great games like Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders. This game, however, is disappointing with poor gameplay, horrendous voice acting, and a cringe worthy story line. I expected more from the developer that gave us Metal Gear Solid. The game feels as if it was cheaply thrown together. As a hardcore, pro gamer, this game is simply not fun.
  91. knald
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    A depressing, bland, dull, and bizarre experience.
    I won't talk about gameplay because we can all agree this game isn't about it.
    But what got me shocked is the number of inconsistencies and lack of common sense in the story ! Almost as if the writers are making it ridiculous on purpose? Conveying some mystery to the players is good but throwing a bunch of different themes without any    A depressing, bland, dull, and bizarre experience.
    I won't talk about gameplay because we can all agree this game isn't about it.
    But what got me shocked is the number of inconsistencies and lack of common sense in the story ! Almost as if the writers are making it ridiculous on purpose? Conveying some mystery to the players is good but throwing a bunch of different themes without any correlation makes this game feels like a mishmash that doesn't stand on any solid ground ... from the scenery that looks nothing like America, the babies from unknown mothers used as mere tools to detect BTs, the nonexistent population of America that you are trying to "reconnect" together? The ridiculously heavy cargo on a back of a human, and why didn't they thought about using machinery for delivering (e.g drones) instead of risking rare humans in such deadly environment? And let's not even talk about all the paranormal events which the game never care to explain... My brain simply couldn't digest all the inconsistencies.    … Expand
  92. David101618
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    I used to love kojima games but this is the most boring and pretentious piece of crap i've ever seen graphics 10/10 fun 0/10 walking simulator 2019.
  93. Darkdemon81
    Dec 8, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un simulador de fedex. Todo el juego se trata de entregar paquetes, y supuestamente iva ser un nuevo genero. El genero del matar a sus usuarios del aburrimiento.… Expand
  94. Jaykay99
    Nov 14, 2019
    0
    Its trash. If this was an xbox game it would've gotten a 3 out of 10. It's boring and repetitive. Enough to not make the decent story worth the waste of time. Just watch it on youtube and it'll save you some time.
  95. oOBlackRainOo
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Prentetious walking simulator garbage! I have no idea how anybody could give this a 10, a 8, yea sure... But a 10?
  96. Tubby520
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Absolutely terrible "game". I'm a die hard MGS fan but this is nothing like that. In my opinion this the worst game I have EVER played. Was not worth the $65 dollars I paid I feel like I was robbed and will be putting it up for sale tomorrow morning!
  97. Breo2019
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Thank you Koji-man for making one of the most boring games I have ever played, I couldn't even finish it.
  98. Jerryisblackkk
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    WTF is this. I can say this game is definitely a piece of **** I slept all day long yesterday just waiting for this game and played it until now. I have to say the CG is good and the music is wonderful.BUT!!!!! This is a game, a **** game! What the hell is Kojima ask me to play. I deliver for the first 4hrs, I thought there might be some changes in the later part. But none. Just deliveringWTF is this. I can say this game is definitely a piece of **** I slept all day long yesterday just waiting for this game and played it until now. I have to say the CG is good and the music is wonderful.BUT!!!!! This is a game, a **** game! What the hell is Kojima ask me to play. I deliver for the first 4hrs, I thought there might be some changes in the later part. But none. Just delivering all the time. **** this boring game.… Expand
  99. javironcho
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    A glorified walking simulator is not worth $60 bucks, Kojima is unable to see pass his ego, we don’t like the game simply because it is a bad game, unlike metal gear, gameplay is an insufferable chore, yes the story is good, but game it’s far more than story, it must be enjoyable and fun to play, not frustrating and repetitive, and insulting your potential customers is never smart, notA glorified walking simulator is not worth $60 bucks, Kojima is unable to see pass his ego, we don’t like the game simply because it is a bad game, unlike metal gear, gameplay is an insufferable chore, yes the story is good, but game it’s far more than story, it must be enjoyable and fun to play, not frustrating and repetitive, and insulting your potential customers is never smart, not even Kojima should be allowed to do it… Expand
  100. JustSandy
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Sim, Kojima conseguiu um GRANDE feito com este game: criar o PIOR JOGO DA HISTÓRIA DO VIDEOGAME. Você pode até pensar em outros jogos ruins aí, eu sei, mas nenhum deles teve o altíssimo investimento e CARÍSSIMO marketing de Death Stranding, apoiado pela Playstation, mesmo sem ser exclusivo. Este game é CHATO ao extremo, é APENAS um jogo de andar por cenários repetidos e só. A história,Sim, Kojima conseguiu um GRANDE feito com este game: criar o PIOR JOGO DA HISTÓRIA DO VIDEOGAME. Você pode até pensar em outros jogos ruins aí, eu sei, mas nenhum deles teve o altíssimo investimento e CARÍSSIMO marketing de Death Stranding, apoiado pela Playstation, mesmo sem ser exclusivo. Este game é CHATO ao extremo, é APENAS um jogo de andar por cenários repetidos e só. A história, resumindo, é uma mistura de situações que não se conectam (ironicamente devido ao tema do jogo) e cenas sem sentido algum, é podre mesmo. E cerca de 65% de boa parte do game é filmes, sim, você quase não joga, joga menos ainda que em Metal Gear Solid. Este jogo é uma VERGONHA para o mundo dos videogames, e definitivamente bota FIM na carreira de Kojima como desenvolvedor de jogos. Há rumores de que ele finalmente irá para o lugar que ele já deveria ter migrado há muito tempo: o cinema, mas mesmo assim, eu é que não vou ver seus filmes sem pé nem cabeça. E outra, não acreditem nesses jornalistas imundos, que em sua maioria NÃO TERMINARAM O GAME, mesmo o tendo recebido de graça. Eles mentem PARA AGRADAR o público do Playstation por um motivo: COMO A SONY É LÍDER DE MERCADO, eles não querem ir contra uma plataforma que é popular, no fim eles só são clickbaiters e nada mais.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 111
  3. Negative: 3 out of 111
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding is creating a new game genre and therefore paves its own path towards more interactive experiences. It is a brave work thanks to its novelty, which fortunately is not a bragging right for its creators, as it may have seemed, but an exceptional title that will reward the brave who play it. [Issue#299]
  2. New York Daily News
    Mar 18, 2020
    80
    This game does manage to be fun, even if it is one of the heaviest experiences of 2019. Everything from story to gameplay is begging to be dissected, filled with imagery and symbolism -- just like so many Kojima games before this one. Entering Death Stranding, it’s likely that we all thought Kojima’s calling card was lengthy cutscenes and stealth and action gameplay.
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  3. Carole Quintaine
    Jan 29, 2020
    100
    Death Stranding stands as a powerful author’s game which drives a strong message of how our over-connected society is evolving, and how we can help other players. Unlike many AAA games, it shines on a truly spiritual level. Well written, engaging and visually magnificent, it offers, despite some pacing flaws, an astonishing solo game with elegant multiplayer elements. A unique representation of Hideo Kojima’s talent.
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