Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. Rotor666999
    Dec 2, 2019
    7
    Минус этой игры - пустынный мир без точек интереса. Если вся игра завязана на ходьбе и доставке грузов по большим локациям, значит в этих локациях должны быть места где есть чем занятся и на что посмотреть, с кем пообщаться...Минус этой игры - пустынный мир без точек интереса. Если вся игра завязана на ходьбе и доставке грузов по большим локациям, значит в этих локациях должны быть места где есть чем занятся и на что посмотреть, с кем пообщаться...
  2. Bolta
    Jan 12, 2020
    2
    After 40hours i'm really disapointed , gameplay was slow and bad, really boring to travel like a Fedex members, just the graphics are good, but graphics doesn't make a game good !
  3. Dolen
    Jan 14, 2020
    5
    When it is realized that more than half of the budget has been wasted only for the actors, and to sponsor the game, it is perfectly clear how the who paid for this was the gameplay of the game.
    This game is based on being a courier simulator, delivering stuff from point A to point B throughout the entire game. And the game also suffers from major flaws, especially in the gameplay, in the    When it is realized that more than half of the budget has been wasted only for the actors, and to sponsor the game, it is perfectly clear how the who paid for this was the gameplay of the game.
    This game is based on being a courier simulator, delivering stuff from point A to point B throughout the entire game. And the game also suffers from major flaws, especially in the gameplay, in the battles against the bosses, in the ai of the enemies, and in the total absence of challenge. But it also has nice graphics and a good soundtrack. But for what it offers, it's a poorly conceived game. And for this reason that would need that those funds spent on famous actors to be spent on creating better gameplay than this.    … Expand
  4. rtronic
    Jan 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es aburrido, con mecánicas de juego muy deficiente y posee muchos glich, la historia no se termina de entender y las gráficas no son como prometían.… Expand
  5. Marceloo25
    Dec 4, 2019
    5
    The game that divided the community in two. Those who gave it a 10 and those who gave it a 0. That alone already makes it worthwile investigating this game knowing full well that you will either love it or hate it.

    The result? A perfectly balanced game as all things should be. *Insert Thanos meme* Well, I am one of the lucky few who trully enjoyed this game and would score it a    The game that divided the community in two. Those who gave it a 10 and those who gave it a 0. That alone already makes it worthwile investigating this game knowing full well that you will either love it or hate it.

    The result? A perfectly balanced game as all things should be. *Insert Thanos meme*

    Well, I am one of the lucky few who trully enjoyed this game and would score it a perfect 10 out of 10. But liking a game and reviewing it are two different things. I can clearly see why this game is not everyone's cup of tea. Yeah, story is good. Yeah, it has inovative ideas. It has a good message beneath it all but at the end of the day even I have to admit this game is BORING as hell. Come on, you have to deliver some cargo from A to B, how is that engaging? I wanna shoot some losers, I wanna make things go boom and I wanna create chaos. It's quite easy to see the argument of those who say this is a bad game.

    The gameplay is quite simple. Deliver from A to B. However, as time progresses the game will try to keep you more engaged by progressively inscreasing the difficulty and adding a few more elements to keep things more balanced in terms of learning curve and difficulty. But when everything is said and delivered, you still have the same boring gameplay of walking for hours. And that is for sure boring as fu*k. For 50% of the gamers thats is.

    However its hard to provide an argument in favor of this game. I found no chaos, I found no losers to shoot or bangs to explode. All I can say is that the game knows quite well that it is boring and grindy as hell and doesn't try to hide that. Even the main antagonist says it at some point: "Aren't you tired of all the grind?" So, why?

    Its quite simple, balance. The gameplay is so simple that is easy to design an algorithm around it that will play with you along your delivery. The game knows where you are where you need to go. You will face terrorists that wanna steal your cargo. BTs and rain that will damage your cargo. Tricky terrain that is hard to traverse and all it takes is one dumb mistake and BANG, game over. The game is designed to punish you for not planning ahead. You take your delivery, it is time sensitive. You see a Terrorist camp in the distance, you plan your path to avoid losing time. Only to later find out that there was a river or a huge chasm in your path. But wait, you forgot to take the ladder. You still have options: You can either face the enemy or go back. You decide to go back, game knows it, suddenly it starts to rain, BB gets stressed. Now BTs show up. Decisions: you can face them, or maybe go through the terrorists. Tick tock, clock is ticking. You decide to sneak past the terrorists. The delivery time makes you impatient. You get too close to the terrorists and they ping you. Now they are chasing you. Maybe you are running low on stamina or maybe you didn't bring items to face them. So you run for your goal. They keep chasing you. On your way you stumble on a rock, you lose your balance, you fall down, cargo is damaged. You get up, you keep running. You finally manage to evade them. You take some time to catch your breath. It stops raining. The wather clears up. You see your goal in the distance. A song starts playing on the background. You casually take stroll and finish your order. You get ranked for being dumb, not taking a ladder and in the process damaging your cargo. You connect that "Node" to the network. Now you can see other players structures on your way back and the chasm that started it all no longer poses a threat because someone was not dumb like you and actually brought a ladder. You decide to build a bridge over it in order to help the community and yourself. You carry on with minimum threat risks. One day later you have 1000 likes and you feel appreciated. This is how I can describe one of my MANY adventures that I had delivering some cargo in this walking simulator. Yeah, when all said and done, it can be boring as hell, but every single delivery feels like an adventure. You feel rewarded for playing it smart and planning ahead and you feel punished for doing exactly the opposite. In the end, this is not everyone's cup of tea but you won't know if it is your cup of tea until you taste it.

    Note: I allowed my roomate to play this game. I saw him stumbling on every fu**ing rock on a flat surface. I saw him attempting to climb rocks without the proper gear only to fall down on his back. I saw him sprint through a river only to be swept away by the water. I saw him running past a BT infested area with no regard for the threat that they could pose to his cargo. In the end, he said the game was trash, played it for like an hour and refused to play more. I imagine that the 50% who don't like the game felt the same way he did.    … Expand
  6. lucio125
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Um jogo que de fato não é para todos os gostos. Em alguns momentos fica lento demais e creio que isso irrita a maioria. Não é meu caso, pois gosto de jogos com boa narrativa. E este tem uma história excelente.
  7. jonatcarroll
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Тупое говно тупого говна! Сюжет игры - околонаучная, псевдофилософская ересь; ни одна механика, кроме ходьбы, не работает: стрельба убога как в каком-нибудь Fallout 3, физика машин отвратительна, стелс ни о чем. Всех, кто ставит этому шлаку больше 4-х баллов, надо отправить в дурдом вместе с КодзимойТупое говно тупого говна! Сюжет игры - околонаучная, псевдофилософская ересь; ни одна механика, кроме ходьбы, не работает: стрельба убога как в каком-нибудь Fallout 3, физика машин отвратительна, стелс ни о чем. Всех, кто ставит этому шлаку больше 4-х баллов, надо отправить в дурдом вместе с Кодзимой
  8. DrizzyDragon
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    While the game might not be for everyone. It has an amazing story and very in-depth realistic gameplay. If you are a more fast paced gamer this isn’t for you. But for the long drawn out story and in depth jaw dropping open world that makes you think about your route and plan ahead of time. This game is for you. I love story telling and in depth open world gaming. This game makes me thinkWhile the game might not be for everyone. It has an amazing story and very in-depth realistic gameplay. If you are a more fast paced gamer this isn’t for you. But for the long drawn out story and in depth jaw dropping open world that makes you think about your route and plan ahead of time. This game is for you. I love story telling and in depth open world gaming. This game makes me think way a head of time and on the fly to traverse the land just like in real life if you stray from the normal path. As Kojima did here strayed from the normal path. Made a new interesting dive into story telling. And also putting the game play into a realistic power house is one for the books.… Expand
  9. HellaIsabella
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Beautiful, evocative, visually stunning with a heartwrenching story. Expected nothing less from this game, and it delivered. If you're down for an story based, visually beautiful piece of interactive art, this game is for you.
  10. ARTMASS
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Игра великолепна, нули ставят те, кто игру не прошел, потому-что именно благодаря концовке вы поймёте, что игра шикарна и Хидео Кодзима действительно гений
  11. n1k2i3243
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Это великолепная игра, созданная гением. Я не понимаю тех людей, кто ставит низкие оценки. Вы знали, что эта игра не для всех, и, возможно вам, лично вам, она не понравится.
  12. diolantern
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    I wanted to like this and I really tried. I knew there wouldn't be much game-play, but the culmination of environment, premise, and storyteller all seemed perfect. It's not. The story is simultaneously excruciatingly obvious and confusing. Exposition is frequently dumped with painstaking details, symbolism is smashed into your face until you beg mercy, and then the process repeats.I wanted to like this and I really tried. I knew there wouldn't be much game-play, but the culmination of environment, premise, and storyteller all seemed perfect. It's not. The story is simultaneously excruciatingly obvious and confusing. Exposition is frequently dumped with painstaking details, symbolism is smashed into your face until you beg mercy, and then the process repeats. Plot elements are delivered in fragments, in what I guess is an attempt to make the plot appear deep, but it's really just a shallow mud puddle.

    The game-play is unforgivable. I don't know why this medium was chosen; the story isn't good, but it would have been served better in another format. You can interact in the form of pressing forward, scanning menus, and eventually pushing forward some more to re-tread maps you've already played. It's not fun, it's insulting.

    0/10: Expensive, shallow, boring schlock    … Expand
  13. Bunny_
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I'm not a Kojima super duper fan, Mgs isn't my favourite game at all. Despite everything, Death Stranding struck me from the first trailer, and once I started playing it, it didn't disappoint me. Very high graphic level, cinematographic level images and history that pushes to continue the game from the first seconds thanks to the excellent script. The gameplay is at the service of the plotI'm not a Kojima super duper fan, Mgs isn't my favourite game at all. Despite everything, Death Stranding struck me from the first trailer, and once I started playing it, it didn't disappoint me. Very high graphic level, cinematographic level images and history that pushes to continue the game from the first seconds thanks to the excellent script. The gameplay is at the service of the plot and leads the player to enter the game world in a totally natural way. Finally something different! The impact it will have on the videogame world will be very significant, worth ten just for that.… Expand
  14. mgsnake95
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    To anyone actually reading this, I think this game is a 8.7/10 so far. I'm about 5 hours in and its exactly what I expected. A strange, melancholy, interesting and different game about the end of the world, hiking, delivering packages, and making connections. I think its great and I can't wait to dive into it more. The 10/10 is to counteract the insane 0/10 reviews people are farting out
  15. stopierwszy
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Kojima delivers.

    Can't say why but this game keeps pulling me in.
    Amazing world, cool story, solid gameplay.
    Really good game to zone-out with.
    Not all people will enjoy it, but I really do.
  16. Henry8611
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This is probably one of the worst Death Stranding games I have played in my life.
  17. ReplicantIX
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring garbage. I bought this game blind and it's such a letdown. Stay away at all costs.… Expand
  18. boxingbo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most novel video game I have ever played.The mechanics and plot of the game are very innovative and appealing.… Expand
  19. GlennLimos
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    I'm surprised I like it as much as I do. The story is something else, the world is something else. Everyone says walking simulator, and I get it. It reminds me of cabin to cabin hikes in Norway, and that part is pretty chill and not to everyones liking. The game systems are solid though, from world building to just walking mechanics, the latter I thought would become tiresome after a shortI'm surprised I like it as much as I do. The story is something else, the world is something else. Everyone says walking simulator, and I get it. It reminds me of cabin to cabin hikes in Norway, and that part is pretty chill and not to everyones liking. The game systems are solid though, from world building to just walking mechanics, the latter I thought would become tiresome after a short while, but Im not even close to get bored of after close to 50 hours. They made a game mechanic of the over encumber mechanics of other RPGs. I'm thorough with my play through and I get some repetition of some cut scenes here and there, but it's skippable so it doesn't bother me that much, and there are a lot of them so I'm surprised it lastet this long without repetition.

    It's something somewhat original, and deserves praise just for that even though some people find it boring. And game mechanics wise, it just works.

    If you don't hate it right off the bat and can't decide on if you like it, give it a chance to at least chapter 3, that's when world building stuff comes into play and the world gets more "alive", you don't meet other players directly, but you encounter signs of them throughout the game from here on.    … Expand
  20. H310
    Dec 8, 2019
    4
    Boring. Extremely boring. Nothing interesting to do. Just go from A to B. Worst game of this generation, even worse than The Order.
  21. davidsend
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    es un juego muy repetitivo y es muy aburridor ya que es hacer lo mismo en todo momento y la verdad pense que iva a ser mejor
  22. Salombs
    Dec 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most expensive movie for ps4. Sad for hideo . Conspiracy theories were more interesting than the game. I bought ps4 for my birthday by myself just for DS . And i feel totally **** after that. I really feel mad, so much hype for nothing. A really walking simulator and not even a good plot twist. I regret all my money for ps4 and Ds . Thank you kojima.… Expand
  23. Poneyzada
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    Uber Simulator, Sedex, Aliexpress, Uber eat, ifood, MC lanche feliz, Amazon, Frete Grátis, the Walking Dead dlc+ Ark 2.0 petróleo, Olx, homem com BB, BB sinistro.
  24. Eatass
    Nov 11, 2019
    7
    Death stranding is the new Rick & Morty, you need an extremely high IQ to understand it.
  25. Pyroking431
    Nov 11, 2019
    7
    Not sure if i love or hate this game there alot of good part in game and alot of annoying boring walking part but i think it worth a try on discount:p
  26. chrittle
    Nov 12, 2019
    7
    Death stranding is a very unique game one of the most unique I've ever played I cant even think of a game that is close to unique as this but it is also very controversial. There is 2 sides one praising the game the other pointing out the flaws and also some in the middle both sides are completely valid I can say confidently the game is fairly boring its one of those games where its fun toDeath stranding is a very unique game one of the most unique I've ever played I cant even think of a game that is close to unique as this but it is also very controversial. There is 2 sides one praising the game the other pointing out the flaws and also some in the middle both sides are completely valid I can say confidently the game is fairly boring its one of those games where its fun to watch but not so fun to play which I felt when watching my father play it then him letting me have a shot for a while. The game play is very slow VERY slow basically its get from A to B without letting go of your controller otherwise sam (the protagonist) is gonna fall over and also sneaking around the BT's. the best part of this game is making sam fall over... ok maybe not so much but thats still fun the actual best part is the the amazing views accompanied by the music me and my dad were waiting for some of that amazing music by low roar and some others I cant remember the problem with the music is that it just doesent play enough in my opinion your walking this long vast open spaces barren of any life except for the MULE's (the bandits of the game) and the BT's which is the last thing you want to see all this without any music there will be some fairly rare moments where you DO get music and when you do it looks and sounds amazing the music perfectly accompanies the amazing views you get but again these moments don't happen enough sure you can listen to them in your private room and at lvl 2 structures but the ones from the private room are ONLY in the private room and the lvl 2 structures only have so much range

    in short the game is unique and is not a game for everyone but when you do pick it up its hard to put it down the game has its flaws but those flaws outweigh the positives or the other way around for other people
    my opinion on the game is fairly balanced and thats why I would recommend this game to a select few. the people who are able to sink hours into a game and not get sick of it and those who dont need action to find a game fun (in a way)    … Expand
  27. Ferryman2
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    All of the negative reviews on here are from an Internet bandwagon of people bashing a game they've never played. I do admit this game will not be for everyone, but if you think you are someone who can take their time with a game and truly enjoy this masterful work of art, then you should absolutely play it. My personal GOTY for 2019.
  28. Alphyn
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Seriously, It looks like everyone bombing the game with 0's haven't played the game.
  29. Triplerectifier
    Dec 6, 2019
    4
    How many years have people been screaming and shouting at companies that games with a ton of walking and fetch quests are not fun? So what does Kojima do? A fetch quest walking simulator.
    That's it, that's the game play loop. If a lot of walking, and a few clunky vehicle mechanics sounds fun to you, sprinkle in some cringe worthy dialogue that takes itself way too seriously.... by all    How many years have people been screaming and shouting at companies that games with a ton of walking and fetch quests are not fun? So what does Kojima do? A fetch quest walking simulator.
    That's it, that's the game play loop. If a lot of walking, and a few clunky vehicle mechanics sounds fun to you, sprinkle in some cringe worthy dialogue that takes itself way too seriously.... by all means this is the game for you.

    OH but hey, at least it's got Norman Reedus and his funky fetus.    … Expand
  30. Jarsh
    Jan 20, 2020
    4
    This is probably the most disappointed I've been with a game in years. Like many others, after the cancellation of Silent Hills, I was looking forward to seeing what Kojima would do next. What we got is something that would have been better off as a movie instead of a video game; Death Stranding is proof that Kojima is a wannabe movie director in a game designer's body.

    The most    This is probably the most disappointed I've been with a game in years. Like many others, after the cancellation of Silent Hills, I was looking forward to seeing what Kojima would do next. What we got is something that would have been better off as a movie instead of a video game; Death Stranding is proof that Kojima is a wannabe movie director in a game designer's body.

    The most egregious flaw of DS is the gameplay, and its lack of variety. This is not meant to be an action-packed game, so to justify the utter lack of interesting things happening during your deliveries, Kojima saw fit to "gameify" otherwise mundane elements taken for granted in other games. Now, you must make sure Sam is balanced with rudimentary, occasional inputs and ensure what you're carring isn't too heavy so that you don't fall forward up a steep slope and lose all your packages. Essentially, your means of traversal is the gameplay loop. There is shooting, such as during encounters with MULEs (vagabonds addicted to delivering, for some reason) but these moments are few and far between. DS props up this lack interesting interactivity with additions from other players appearing in your world; for instance, a ladder you set across a river may appear in another player's game, and vice versa. It's a good concept, but not enough of one to distract from the boredom of Death Stranding's frankly samey-looking open world.

    The game's highlights are its BT encounters and MULE encounters, as this is when the stakes are raised forthe durability of your packages. The former is dealt with through certain ranged items fairly easily later in the game, and MULEs can be taken out through stealth, hand to hand combat (which is nothing more than mashing the attack button) or gunning them down. These moments make DS actually feel like a game. They aren't free from criticism either, however. MULEs are supposed to be obsessed with delivering, but you don't ever see them actually trying to deliver anything. I fully expected to see MULEs out in the world, perhaps dying in front of me or already dead, necessitating the player to incinerate their bodies so that a voidout might be prevented, but this never happened. And that's the main issue with DS: not much happens where and when it should.

    As a game, an interactive medium, one would expect the story to unfold through moments of gameplay. Not with DS, the main story beats, character interactions, and narrative progression almost always happen during non-interactive cutscenes. This gives the game a feeling of just putting up with the chore of the main gameplay to watch the interesting story unfold in the game's inner movie. And to DS' credit, the story can be intetesting and it does have some decent characters. But as a game, DS fails. Later in the game, travel is made more convenient through trucks, ziplines, etc. However, this speaks to me as major evidence that the main thing you do in the game, walking, is boring enough that the game eventually rewards you by skipping it.

    Perhaps basing a game around player interconnection is a great idea, as shown with Demon's Souls. Death Stranding, unfortunately, is not the showcase for this idea as it lacks in the very thing it should be: a video game. And I think Kojima couldn't be happier about this, as he edges closer and closer to the world of non-interactivity in Hollywood. If you want to play a good open world game from this year with variety to its core gameplay loop, and an interesting story with good characters, play Days Gone instead.    … Expand
  31. Drife
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    So this game awful there's no real combat compared to metal gear this game is trash
  32. VikMorroHun
    Dec 10, 2019
    2
    The first three chapters are great as a porter simulator. Sometimes the story is interesting. However with the 4th chapter the game transitions into a lame World War I TPS. I didn't buy this game so I could play a lame World War I TPS.
  33. tom_harding
    Dec 11, 2020
    4
    Well, what can be said. After reaching the west coast i finally put the game down and just watched a video of the ending. I felt taken advantage of, as though the developers aimed to create an insulting but addictive game play loop where each time you are given a small amount of shallow gratification for hours of menial work. Lets just deliver one more package, maybe I will then reach aWell, what can be said. After reaching the west coast i finally put the game down and just watched a video of the ending. I felt taken advantage of, as though the developers aimed to create an insulting but addictive game play loop where each time you are given a small amount of shallow gratification for hours of menial work. Lets just deliver one more package, maybe I will then reach a 'high' and find something more interesting - instead I felt empty. I'm sure some of the better mechanics will influence future games and the world has to be one of the most stunning realisations of Iceland ever seen in video games but its not enough - the game is tedious and insulting to its players.… Expand
  34. Peyman_A71
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Don’t trust any review you see here.This game released less that 24h and have at least 50h gameplay.How after one hour of we have 250 zero score?I am one of reviewers that sony sent me this game more than a week ago and after 75h play time,still finding new details in this game.This isn’t a typical game that you play as a bully,this is new world with its logics.In this world,people afraidDon’t trust any review you see here.This game released less that 24h and have at least 50h gameplay.How after one hour of we have 250 zero score?I am one of reviewers that sony sent me this game more than a week ago and after 75h play time,still finding new details in this game.This isn’t a typical game that you play as a bully,this is new world with its logics.In this world,people afraid of going out and find their needs so a delivery guy became hero.Understand that every games have not to be same.This game simply have the vest story,cinematography and graphics of this generation,so how it can be zero?Dont let unmature haters make you not experience it. Biggest mistake of kojima was that he thought gaming community is mature enough to understand logic behind this title.… Expand
  35. Ravengaurd
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The most unique experience I've had this year.This game will be an inspiration for many developers in the future.
    I just wanted to try this game now look at me 6 hours im stock in this world. You need to learn gameplay mechanics to have fun either way you just suffering or it's not your type of game.
  36. Resonance92
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Игра не для всех, но я знал чего жду. К сожалению многие игроки были привлечены вирусностью мемов и роликов по игре, которая дотянулась до людей далеких от игр, а кто-то просто ждал очередной MGS, к сожалению.
    Тем не менее это замечательная игра с глубоким сюжетом и необычным геймплеем, а также с потрясающей режиссурой и саундтреком.    Игра не для всех, но я знал чего жду. К сожалению многие игроки были привлечены вирусностью мемов и роликов по игре, которая дотянулась до людей далеких от игр, а кто-то просто ждал очередной MGS, к сожалению.
    Тем не менее это замечательная игра с глубоким сюжетом и необычным геймплеем, а также с потрясающей режиссурой и саундтреком.
  37. Physastra
    Nov 8, 2019
    2
    Was hoping it was good, this just proves Kojima needs reigning in by a studio. It’s boring and monotonous. Do not buy this unless you literally want a walking, balancing simulator. Only fanboys are bigging this up. Definitely not worth the money. Graphics are good though.
  38. TooJaded
    Dec 4, 2019
    4
    This is game is pretty to look at but its main game play loop - delivering packages is exceedingly dull. The story has the usual levels of Kojima craziness that led to its narrative failing to land and interest me. Just a little too kooky. Just a little too silly. There is also the issue that you the player have no real agency in this story. You are along for the ride or should that beThis is game is pretty to look at but its main game play loop - delivering packages is exceedingly dull. The story has the usual levels of Kojima craziness that led to its narrative failing to land and interest me. Just a little too kooky. Just a little too silly. There is also the issue that you the player have no real agency in this story. You are along for the ride or should that be stroll. So in a game like that, they story has to be very compelling and a game loop that draws you in. After 5 hours, I can say that Death Stranding failed on both those counts.

    So what we have is an interactive visual novel, mashed up with a walking simulator. A narrative that feels too mercurial to get to grips with that leads to a very unsatisfying and unrewarding experience.    … Expand
  39. mikeycannon
    Nov 20, 2019
    4
    Seriously though, mario & princess beach? WTF? Did sony really just approve this game?

    This game was made by Kojima, FOR Kojima. Look at the World Tour he was on, the guy was simply fulfilling his life long fantasy of making a movie. Wasted millions on a hollywood cast. Never heard Neil Druckmann, Hermen Hulst or Cory Barlog going on a world tour. The game is not even PS4 exclusive.    Seriously though, mario & princess beach? WTF? Did sony really just approve this game?

    This game was made by Kojima, FOR Kojima. Look at the World Tour he was on, the guy was simply fulfilling his life long fantasy of making a movie. Wasted millions on a hollywood cast.

    Never heard Neil Druckmann, Hermen Hulst or Cory Barlog going on a world tour. The game is not even PS4 exclusive. This is not a game made for us, it is for Kojima himself.

    Giving it a 4 out of respect for the individual developers who worked hard on Kojima's personal vanity project. If this game would have come out by EA or any new developer then god knows how mercilessly it would have been bashed. Its only Kojima's goodwill and fan-base which keeps the score at around 5.

    And yeah, to all those who defend the game by saying how beautiful it is.. Decima was developed as a result of 7 years of hardwork by Guerilla Games.    … Expand
  40. mohammed_harise
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. العية لا تشبة اي لعبة اخرى عالم مميز وطريقة لعب مبتكره… Expand
  41. 1906gumariz
    Nov 22, 2019
    2
    Extremely tiring game, the only strengths of the game is the story and the graphics, but the gameplay is extremely boring and time consuming, which only postpones the conclusion of the story with extremely tedious gambling, to the point of losing the desire to finish the game. after 10 hours of gameplay
  42. taroyama
    Dec 12, 2019
    1
    UPS Simulator 2019

    Overhyped walking simulator garbage

    1 Point for graphics. Thats literally all it has going for it.
  43. mob100
    Dec 12, 2019
    1
    adquiri mi version con toda la emocion , pero al pasar las hs se repetia la misma mecanica una y otra vez por hs . a tal punto que me aburrio muchisimo , kojima y los medios nos quisieron vender un juegazo que al jugarlo esta muy lejos de serlo .
  44. Armiados
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    Good graphics, good soundtrack, interesting story but awful gameplay, very boring.
  45. Kikedeki
    Dec 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aburridisimo y decepcionante... Fan de Hideo muy decepcionado...… Expand
  46. Kenmei
    Nov 29, 2019
    7
    I can see why this game has been so divisive for anyone playing it. The graphical and technical aspect here is very well done but the gameplay, for a lot of people, will be extremely boring. And I can see why people would like that but, for me, it doesn't do enough to motivate me to continue with the story, which isn't as confusing as people have said. The combat sections are awful andI can see why this game has been so divisive for anyone playing it. The graphical and technical aspect here is very well done but the gameplay, for a lot of people, will be extremely boring. And I can see why people would like that but, for me, it doesn't do enough to motivate me to continue with the story, which isn't as confusing as people have said. The combat sections are awful and feel extremely out of place in the game. Its like the game can't decide if it wants to be an action game or an exploration game and can't get the two aspects to work themselves out to make a good game.… Expand
  47. shipo
    Nov 11, 2019
    6
    Great story and perfect movie sequences in shlt gameplay. Game design is sadly bad (shooting ghost, repetitive package delivering, offline mod, ...). I wish story chapters were an only hour long.
  48. Volitile88
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    This game isn't a perfect 10 nor is it deserving of 9, 1, 2 and for sure not a 0. The odd 5 hours i've played is only a tiny ass sliver of the game, i've had only 1 or 2 encounters with the bandits (MULES) and the BT creatures. It was at those 2 points where i was enjoing the game, sneaking around avoiding the BTs and when they did see me one tme the black goop spewed out humanoids toThis game isn't a perfect 10 nor is it deserving of 9, 1, 2 and for sure not a 0. The odd 5 hours i've played is only a tiny ass sliver of the game, i've had only 1 or 2 encounters with the bandits (MULES) and the BT creatures. It was at those 2 points where i was enjoing the game, sneaking around avoiding the BTs and when they did see me one tme the black goop spewed out humanoids to grab me and drag me in it was crazy and cool but the time before that i was just walking along bored, most of the time except for dialogue and cutscenes i just watch netflix while im playing. Don't get me wrong i see what Kojima is trying to do, the guy has some weird af ideas and i think many fans were expecting like a spiritual successor to MGSV that was even more **** insane.

    Each to their own, the people giving it low scores were probably expecting it to be more action packed and the ones giving it 10 out 10 love Kojima and completely know understand his vision fo his game, thats my best guess. Make good choices my dudes, watch some gameplay on twitch or youtube and know what you are paying for    … Expand
  49. knightofastoria
    Nov 23, 2019
    6
    this game is a 10 in everything but game play not good unfortunately its kinda boring and very repetitive its a walking simulator sadly
  50. germanxger
    Dec 7, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bastante malo en muchos aspectos, mediocre en otros.
    Un juego super fácil, repetitivo a más no poder, con una IA increíblemente mala, una historia absurda donde a cada rato ocurren cosas estúpidas porque si. Se nota inspiración en el concepto pero muy mal trabajado a partir de eso. Los únicos apartados donde realmente destaca son en lo visual y sonoro.
    Es un juego que solo los fans de kojima pueden disfrutar, no se lo recomendaría a nadie más . Los personajes tienen nombres escritos por niños de 6 años, las cinemáticas son extremadamente largas.
    Algo destacable son las actuaciones, pero se ven empañadas cuando de repente te ponen al protagonista corriendo con una sonrisa por la playa en cámara lenta al estilo guardianes de la bahía o un combate estilo mortal kombat, con las barras de vida del protagonista y su enemigo, pero con un Gameplay desastroso, o ver a del toro bebé, etc
    En fin, un disparate que no merece el dinero de la gente, si buscan un buen juego, vean a otro lado, acá solo encontrarán horas de película.    … Expand
  51. RetroZombie
    Nov 30, 2019
    5
    Pros:

    Soundtrack - Whether its licensed music or music created by the team, it all sets and keeps the player in the tone of the game. Graphics/Engine - Kojima productions got everything out of that engine they wanted. Character models, facial expressions, and the world are masterfully rendered. Honestly the best looking game of this generation. Whats even more impressive is the fact    Pros:

    Soundtrack - Whether its licensed music or music created by the team, it all sets and keeps the player in the tone of the game.

    Graphics/Engine - Kojima productions got everything out of that engine they wanted. Character models, facial expressions, and the world are masterfully rendered. Honestly the best looking game of this generation. Whats even more impressive is the fact that most games made for the ps4 are made with the ps4 pro in mind which, in turn, when played on an OG ps4 the games suffer in performance. Death Stranding is beautiful and runs smooth played on either console.

    Select performances - Some characters in this game fall flat for one reason or another. Cliff, Amelie, Heartman, and late bloomer Die Hardman are absolutely astonishing. Every time these characters appear on screen you care about what they are saying whether you understand whats going on or not.

    Cons:

    Bosses - There are 2 types of bosses in this game. Scripted fights or BT Monster fights that occur if you fail escaping BTs. If you are a fan of MGS and the unique boss fights in those games, they are absent here. All of the bosses are easy, even ones considered hard are so just do to them being a battle of endurance where the boss just has a large amount of health. Taking into account that you don't "die" in this game and these bosses retain the damage you dealt, there is no intensity to these fights.

    Select Performances - Not going to harp on this too much but outside of the previously mentioned characters, everyone else is forgettable. Fragile is one character that is pushed hard from the start and then ultimately becomes just a device for fast traveling between main cities. It also just feels like her whole purpose in the game was to fill that role. This is backed up by the fact that after her dedicated chapter she pretty much disappears until she is required in the final moments of the game. Higgs is also a weird character considering he is treated as the main big bad but after you overcome him you realize his inclusion in the story makes no sense. He mainly just fits a role as setting up the big "Twist" of there was a bigger evil this whole time cliche. Also he leads a "terrorist" group but the only time you see anyone a part of his group is in a cut-scene with fragile to explain some her back story. Even when you reach the area that these terrorists are supposed to reside they are nowhere to be found. Every other character is just.... there. They serve as an Kojima exposition machine.

    Story: The story is what you would expect from a Kojima game. Lots of "double agent" elements and more questions with answers. I'm not really going to spoil any major story elements. The issue for me is the fact that i guessed factors about the end within ten minutes. Kojima loves his cliche's and twists so if you are used to that formula then you aren't going to get any crazy events. Kojima isn't a writer, hes a director. In these scenes the cinematography is top notch, just the story and dialogue for these scenes don't match. The ending doesn't really answer much or even really matter. Honestly the ending felt poorly thought out. The ending you get feels like something that should of been dealt with earlier instead of the end cap to this confusing experience. With the gameplay being padded out to extend the run time, this makes the ending feel cheap compared to the effort you put in to complete the game.

    Game-play - All criticisms are true. The game is a package delivery walking sim. Honestly this could be overlooked. I would like to extend an olive branch between the people who love and those who hate the game-play. This game-play could be interesting and meaningful but the faults of it are that there are just too many ideas they tried to push with the game-play to the point where everything they did comes off as mediocre or half-brained mechanics. For example, you get a bike and the ability to fabricate bikes at the end of chapter 2. Chapter 3 is set in an area that isnt suitable for any vehicles to be practically used, BUT there are structures throughout the area called Auto Paver's that turn the unfavorable terrain into roads with a LARGE amount of materials you have to provide it. By the time you finish with these roads the area is done and you start the next chapter which introduces the one of the only two worthwhile buildables, "Zip-Lines" which remove the need for vehicles. If Kojima productions would've focused on a more concise game-play design I truly feel that this idea would've worked. This is a perfect example of over indulgent game design.

    Pacing - Simply put, this game is too long. If they would've trimmed the gameplay experience down to a more concise loop focused on a few core ideas this game would've worked. Sadly the amount of time doing fetch quests grinds the story to a halt throughout the majority of the game. This could've been a ten hour game and been better for all.

    A big miss.    … Expand
  52. Piglit
    Dec 8, 2019
    3
    It's a very boring game. Sony's marketing deceives everyone, I asked for a refund, but they refused,I played patiently for 40 hours, just like those ads, 25 hours before the story would be wonderful, but I want to tell you, those are liars, they are cheating consumers I think even if ign gives 6.8 points, it's too high
  53. Azn47
    Nov 9, 2019
    6
    I had to make an account for this. I normally try to stay out of video game politics but this game has warranted a review. Do NOT listen to the 10/10 reviews nor the 0/10 reviews as they are clearly fanboys on both sides of the argument.

    I will try to be as fair as possible. The polish and detail that went into this game alone warrants a few points. No one can argue that the graphics    I had to make an account for this. I normally try to stay out of video game politics but this game has warranted a review. Do NOT listen to the 10/10 reviews nor the 0/10 reviews as they are clearly fanboys on both sides of the argument.

    I will try to be as fair as possible.
    The polish and detail that went into this game alone warrants a few points. No one can argue that the graphics and presentation are bad because they are some of the best graphics and cinematography of this console generation. That cannot be understated.

    However when it comes to the game play, this is what happens when you let Kojima off the leash. I am not a fan of Konami, yet I think they were on to something by keeping him in check. I have played the game non stop since its release and I am waiting for the fun to start and for the cutscenes to end. Game play is king.
    In most open world games, I often enjoy inventory management and careful route planning. However this game is laughably easy, even on the hardest difficulties. The BTs propose almost zero threat, and even when you get caught, the boss fights are a joke. Dont even get me started on the Mules.

    I understand a lot of games offer a "just for the story" type of difficulty mode for reasons, but I cannot personally sit through hours and hours of this monotonous game play that requires very little thinking on my part. Maybe thats just me.
    I will say that the asynchronous multiplayer is actually a very cool idea, but its half baked in its execution. Also I dont see anyone mentioning how its only going to make the game easier? If there is a solid player base constantly maintaining their bridges and what not, it will make the game so much easier for others. I understand that is kind of the point Kojima wants to get across (a game about bringing society together) but it makes this already easy game even more of a pushover.

    I didn't want to hate the game. I gave it a fair shot. I cannot bring myself to finish the game. The writing is sub par and the constant need to over explain things is all over the place. If it werent for Kojima brand and the star studded cast, I could not see this game doing very well.

    However people and fanboys alike look for confirmation bias.

    I leave this game at a 6 because as I mentioned at the beginning of the review, the games graphics and presentation are absolutely top notch. There are also almost zero bugs and the game runs very smooth with only a few frame drops and stutters here and there. But the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired and at the end of the day, gameplay is king.

    Then again, people enjoy Euro Truck Sim and Farming simulator so to each his own I suppose. Take this review, as you should every review with a grain of salt and form your own opinion.

    IMO, this game could have been an absolute masterpiece if they had some actual gameplay. I will be lending my copy to a friend who wants to try but I will watch the rest of the story on YT    … Expand
  54. Izackrimm
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    le doy un 7 ,,visualmente es bueno ,, buenas cinemáticas pero es algo repetitivo y aburrido a la larga por su gameplay,,lo recomiendo cuando baje de precio como a 10 dolares o 5 pagar por este juego
  55. Laklak
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. C'è qualcosa di scomodo con questo gioco e cioè che mette il videogiocatore in una situazione di abbandono misto ad angoscia: l'idea é bella e si vede che ci hanno lavorato bene... Ma l'intera storia che é bellissima si regge su fondamenta un po traballanti poiché vieni abbandonato a te stesso fin da subito... Dopo qualche ora di gioco ti sale l'angoscia perché devi pensare a diverse cose contemporaneamente (ho già un lavoro in cui devo pensare a diverse cose contemporaneamente, perché anche un gioco?).. la pioggia che rovina i carichi é snervante sinceramente... Capisco il voler mantenere una soglia di mistero ma così é quasi troppo... Cioè mi spiego meglio: quando un gioco ti abbandona va anche bene, non é Spyro e va bene... Ma se unisci un horror game (diciamo così seppure soft rientra comunque nei videogame ansiogeni) ad un open world per poi abbandonarmi a me viene l'ansia, voglio dire ho finito Resident evil 7 con il vr che ansia spostati, però con Death Stranding mi sento quasi a disagio... Le meccaniche a tratti macchinose, praticamente vai bene solo a piedi e dopo un po' ti rendi conto che a piedi non ci vuoi più andare perché hai la moto che per altro si guida poco meglio di quella di days gone che praticamente faceva cagare... ma andrebbe anche bene la guidabilità, se non fosse che si incaglia ovunque e se da un lato mi metti un paesaggio dettagliato e pieno dall'altro non puoi farmi venire l'ansia perché la moto non ci passa... Insomma ok "caricarti" di responsabilità perché "non sei un semplice fattorino" ma devo essere sincero, amo kojima e ho amato MGS... Ma Death Stranding devo ancora farmelo piacere del tutto... Non hai armi (parlo di cazzo di proiettili) se non delle improbabili granate che devi lanciare x forza molto vicino al nemico, anche se alcuni nemici non ti vedono e ok... Ma per tutti gli altri che ti lanciano delle lance elettriche tu non hai altro che i tuoi cazzo di pugni e qualche granata di merda (letteralmente) il tutto senza dimenticare che sei con la schiena carica, ti muovi lento e magari quel bambino sta pure piangendo quindi é difficile evitare di farsi sgamare sia dai nemici vivi che da quelli morti... VOGLIO UNA CAZZO DI ARMA, non voleva fare uno shooter? Che poi in ogni caso non lo sarebbe stato, ma almeno dammi qualcosa figa con cui potermi difendere, scappi ti nascondi e consegni dei gran pacchi... Almeno dopo 3 giorni di gioco la situazione é la medesima... Ma con qualche patch potrebbe sicuramente migliorare subito.. vi ricordate no man's sky? Death stranding ha sicuramente un comparto tecnico e artistico molto migliore rispetto a no man's sky, due giochi differenti... Ma il lancio é più o meno simile... non proprio deludente ma mi aspettavo un giocone con i coglioni e invece questo gioco i coglioni te li fa un po' cadere... Bellissimo ma ripeto: gioco a videogame tattici da sempre, mai stato un casual gamer da fifa o NFS, ma se devo pensare ad accendere la console per svagarmi qualche ora rilassandomi Death Stranding mi carica di responsabilità senza darmi armi o modi differenti di affrontare la storia se non cambiare proprio percorso nella speranza che la moto ci possa arrivare... Aggiungo anche che é super scryptato... Non lo so... Non voglio bollarlo perché sono sicuro che qualche patch gustosa potrebbe anche arrivare... Ma se devo svagarmi qualche ora non posso farmi mettere ansia da un gioco, va bene un po'... P.s.: comunque se ci fosse la possibilità di usare qualche proiettile (manco una cazzo di pistola) non avrei tutto questo bisogno di lamentarmi...… Expand
  56. Senketsu24
    Nov 12, 2019
    6
    probably many people do not like this title but in my opinion it is a very interesting game to play and try it, death stranding is not the genre that we are used to seeing this title today I consider it an enjoyable game since it offers us a Little of everything and is not the typical action game, this game is not for people who play shooters or action games in general, this game is toprobably many people do not like this title but in my opinion it is a very interesting game to play and try it, death stranding is not the genre that we are used to seeing this title today I consider it an enjoyable game since it offers us a Little of everything and is not the typical action game, this game is not for people who play shooters or action games in general, this game is to play more relaxed, it is a game where you can enjoy the environment and everything you surrounds, the beautiful details you have in addition and see how we continuously progress in the game with the constructions we make, death stranding is NOT a game for everyone is more for a patient and thoughtful player.… Expand
  57. Yahcsl
    Nov 17, 2019
    6
    Não faz sentido, a jogabilidade é ruim a única coisa boa são os gráficos
  58. RoninZabuza
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Really different and fun game, not a super action packed game but more on the cinematic story telling side and that’s what I like.
  59. masterjohn
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    vídeo juego relativamente bueno , pero por favor kojima no era el lugar ni el momento para desgraciar todo tu trabajo buena historia buena idea de juego pero la idea del repartidor de paqueteria creo que es muy atrevida tu idea, pero a un así espero que aya personas que disfruten del titulo y no esperen mucho del juego en si .
  60. Imagefate
    Nov 23, 2019
    6
    Playing Death Stranding was a tiresome experience. Okay story but awful gameplay
  61. Knots
    Dec 6, 2019
    2
    It’s a game ig a great looking game but pretty boring not really much to do it feel like it’s could be so much more but it’s not this is how the creator envisioned and I got to say there’s not much to look at just watch it on YouTube your not really missing anything from the game play it sucks I was really looking forward to what Kojima was going to come out with and this isn’t it evenIt’s a game ig a great looking game but pretty boring not really much to do it feel like it’s could be so much more but it’s not this is how the creator envisioned and I got to say there’s not much to look at just watch it on YouTube your not really missing anything from the game play it sucks I was really looking forward to what Kojima was going to come out with and this isn’t it even without all the action and me being a fan boy he should’ve just made a movie or novel/manga best way I can describe this game is it’s a flex title… Expand
  62. Balor10
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    It was basically a UPS simulator I tried to enjoy it for what it was but the game was boring very slow pace game I understand what kojima was trying to do but I don’t think he did a very good job at it . I don’t ever tell anyone to not buy something but wouldn’t recommend it but if you want to play it for yourself go right ahead
  63. KatyRamos
    Dec 14, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy repetitivo solo es de ir de punto A a punto B durante mas de 35 horas fue decepcionante. Y la inteligencia artificial ( si se le puede decir asi ) fue nula.… Expand
  64. an55192
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    If you are calling Death Stranding a boring game you don't even deserve to play it, you just don't get it. Most of the negative reviews here are from people who haven't even played the game just watched some gameplay stream and then calling it boring and repetitive.

    This is more than a game it's an experience you really should give it a chance.
  65. lilpeep
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Великолепная игра! Отличный Сюжет! Атмосфера 10 из 10… Expand
  66. Felipe96
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    O Kojima enganou a todos. Vendeu um filme disfarçado de jogo. Com esse jogo, a gente aprende a nunca confiar em notas altas de jornalistas!
  67. HaDdi98
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    a great game like other kojimas game.great story great charecters but boring gameplay which make game litle bad but i don't care.
  68. Yukinon
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Just wasted 2 hours of tedious gameplay, and 70 bucks, just hopipng to get back my money
  69. Nenad222
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    It is fantastishe! I like collecting the rocks! Feck yeay!
    so fantastishe!
    Too cool for playing! I like to play with my dog to!

    He likes it a lot!
  70. Scraf23
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es mucho mejor de lo que esperaba, sin duda. Pero obviamente no es para casuals.

    Si eres casual, le pondrás mala nota a este juego, o si tu nicho son los FIFA, por muy bueno que sea el God of War, no te va a gustar. Esto es la misma historia de siempre.

    No me gusta nada FIFA, y no voy a ponerle un 1, por que simplemente no me guste.
  71. alxfringz
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's fantastic! The best game of this generation, it's fresh, it's bold, its breathtaking visuals are simply out of this world, the story is really interesting and intelligent in all of its weirdness. For those sensitive and intellectual enough it is also a great existential statement about the current state of our world and scoeity. A must-play game!
  72. PepeHerrera
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A incredible game and a incredible ending , a handful of good character development and interaction, the game had almost the best creative content of Hideo Kojima , all of the "nonsense" is well managed and a tons of epic Moments and also the gameplay of the open world wonderful game easy one of my top 5… Expand
  73. Halcker
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Un juego que obviamente no es para todo el público, es una experiencia mayormente psicológica.
  74. Wizo007
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The story is breath taking and thé gameplay is well polished even if it is not for everybody. A masterpiece.
  75. antukin
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I initially have doubts with this game coz they said this game is not for all, but I bought it anyway. And thank God coz the game is for me.
    I am rating it 10 (though it doesn't really 10, 8-9 for me), just to lift it's rating coz there are lots of idiots rating it zero despite of the great content.
    I assume those 0 ratings are IGNs dummy account to bring down the rating of this game just    I initially have doubts with this game coz they said this game is not for all, but I bought it anyway. And thank God coz the game is for me.
    I am rating it 10 (though it doesn't really 10, 8-9 for me), just to lift it's rating coz there are lots of idiots rating it zero despite of the great content.
    I assume those 0 ratings are IGNs dummy account to bring down the rating of this game just to support their bad rating.
    This game is a must try. Better to play it solo with no distractions to fully appreciate it.    … Expand
  76. An1h0ny
    Nov 8, 2019
    7
    I can recognize that this game isn't for everyone, but not every game has to be a Last Of Us or God of War to be a great expirence. Yes, Death Stranding is lacking in the gameplay side of things and that cannot be ignored. But I think that the world that Hideo Kojima has created here is one full of intrigue and wonderfully intresting concepts.
  77. Samplast
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Dont believe who says its repetitive,its like every game. you do the same things,but upgrade each time and level up ,besides the story is amazing ,the characters are great,Sam is perfect,the world is amazing.the movement is fluid,The gameplay is something new(if you like shooting then its not for you),also you have to be patient .
    i had to add this.cuz other gamers are so annoying..they    Dont believe who says its repetitive,its like every game. you do the same things,but upgrade each time and level up ,besides the story is amazing ,the characters are great,Sam is perfect,the world is amazing.the movement is fluid,The gameplay is something new(if you like shooting then its not for you),also you have to be patient .
    i had to add this.cuz other gamers are so annoying..they say that the game is repetitive , sorry this is the biggest lie there..cuz its not .the concept of the game is delivering cargo,this was explained before by kojima, so if you dont like this concept, why did you buy it.
    every time you do a delivery you are introduced to new mechanics,vehicles.inventory management, each time something new.    … Expand
  78. Barkovskis
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Great game. Never doubt Kojima. Story is very unique too. Worth every penny.
  79. quantmeste
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just yesterday, the game went through (it took 30 hours to complete) and after passing the game I can say one thing, bravo. For me personally, this is one of the best games of the year on a par with sekiro shadows die twice, I frankly do not understand how you can cheat the game and put units, it seems that people who dirty the game did not play even 10 or even 5 hours into it. Calling a game a walking simulator is like calling every modern duck shoot shooter, according to such stupid logic, you can call mario a walking simulator or the legend of zelda breath of the wild (which I also went through and consider a **** game, but there’s no less than walking in Zelda). It is ironic that a game in which the main idea is a union of people has ruined the gaming community into two warring camps. The plot of the game is a vivid example of how the author of the game correctly arranges Chekhov’s guns and at the right moment they all shoot and you get a complete and complete story, thanks to the creators of the game for sitting at the end with his mouth agape and saying, “So it was like that, oh No. @ " The game’s gameplay is normal, not perfect but normal, there are jambs in the form of long animations during the transition to the stealth with BT, but these are such trifles that I don’t want to pay special attention to, it didn’t distort me personally, but other players might not like it, in other elements, the game is a gun (graphics, music, atmosphere, production, technical performance) for a minute this is a game where there are no lootboxes, donat, grind, and "Save Time". Objectively, this game is not perfect like all games, and if there were no such wars and biased throwing **** in the game, I would put 8.5 or 9 points, but since I am a person and everything in our world is subjective, I will put game 10 like this I want to support the game that gave me such strong emotions and made me think about the connections, people close to me, time, death, a person’s place in our world, and for this I can say one thing, thanks !!
    I apologize if there are problems with reading (used google translate)    … Expand
  80. patorishio
    Nov 10, 2019
    7
    Were this game from any other director, it wouldn't get as many perfect scores, but as it's Kojima's, people ignore the fact it's niche as hell.
  81. DeadMedved
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    Крутой проект Кодзимы, но к сожалению трудно понимаемый большинством.
  82. celt93
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    I bought it at release but sold it a few days later save your time and money! I was a massive fan of Kojima as MGS is one of my favorite series, till the unfinished MGSV came along that is..This is perhaps the only game in my life that gave me buyers remorse, a colossal failed experiment with the most inconherent story in the history of video games. The 5000 characters this sham of a siteI bought it at release but sold it a few days later save your time and money! I was a massive fan of Kojima as MGS is one of my favorite series, till the unfinished MGSV came along that is..This is perhaps the only game in my life that gave me buyers remorse, a colossal failed experiment with the most inconherent story in the history of video games. The 5000 characters this sham of a site provides isn't nearly enough to describe how monotonous, incoherent, pretentious and deceptive Death Stranding is as a whole, from it's painful gameplay to it's unbelievably shady marketing as a product. I'd give it a 4 at best but since this site has now deleted over 6000 justified negative reviews and opinions it's getting the 0 it probably deserves, due to how much hype it had when it justified none of it at all. Oh and don't forget it's guaranteed to win GOTY at the Game Awards next week, of course it will, the host has a cameo appearance ffs, not shady at all.. no gameplay shown in it's marketing, not shady at all.. 6000+ negative reviews deleted, not shady at all..… Expand
  83. Parogar
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    The **VAST** majorities of negative reviews on here are from people who are only "pretending" to own the game, and are either mad because, A, this game isn't on Xbox (or PC yet or Nintendo or whatever), or B, are just upset that the game exists at all.

    Anyone who can't tell you specifics about the gameplay and are only writing generic things like "this game is a walking simulator" are    The **VAST** majorities of negative reviews on here are from people who are only "pretending" to own the game, and are either mad because, A, this game isn't on Xbox (or PC yet or Nintendo or whatever), or B, are just upset that the game exists at all.

    Anyone who can't tell you specifics about the gameplay and are only writing generic things like "this game is a walking simulator" are just liars trying to demean the game because they're mad it exists. I'd say at least 85% of the negative reviews here are fake.

    The game is definitely not a walking simulator. I personally detest walking sims. If this game is a Walking Sim, then so is Breath of the Wild.

    This game actually shares more in common with BOTW than you might think. The real fun of the game is in traversal. Not mindlessly walking forward. But in seeing a mountain in your path and struggling to get up and over it.

    If you played BOTW and you loved trying to forge your path to the next ruin, which meant scaling a mountain and winding around it, or trying to figure out a way to get up and over with just the limited supplies that you had, then you'd love this game.

    I recommend playing it on HARD difficulty.    … Expand
  84. meroconstantine
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Pelos trailers achei que a história séria inigualável, gráficos incríveis, ambientação, trilha sonora viciante. Mas na minha opinião o ponto alto jogo game é o gameplay. Que foi tudo diferente só que já tinha jogado. Estou viciado e em busca da platina. Não é um jogo para o público geral, assim como Last guardian, Limbo, shadow of collossus, mas para quem está defasado de tanta repetiçãoPelos trailers achei que a história séria inigualável, gráficos incríveis, ambientação, trilha sonora viciante. Mas na minha opinião o ponto alto jogo game é o gameplay. Que foi tudo diferente só que já tinha jogado. Estou viciado e em busca da platina. Não é um jogo para o público geral, assim como Last guardian, Limbo, shadow of collossus, mas para quem está defasado de tanta repetição nos jogos, de uma chance a DEATH STRANDING .… Expand
  85. RaizenBS7
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game seems to me a real madness !!
    It is incredible, no doubt a true work of Hideo Kojima.
    I think that if you have many cinematics, but never get bored and walking does not feel empty because you appreciate the landscape and loneliness.
    It reminds me a lot of feeling when playing Shadow of the Colossus
  86. SeGin
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This game is extraordinary. My friend Martin said that. And yes, long walking but it's great.
  87. YungStevie
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    True masterpiece of game design and storytelling

    Amazing atmosphere, nice characters and beutiful music
  88. Evrardus
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing story! Спасибо тебе, Хидео Кодзима. Ты действительно гений! Это не игра, это нечто большее!
  89. Daevien
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I was told to expect a Kojima walking simulator and I got a Kojima walking simulator. The story is really fascinating as well. I'm glad to see a company taking risks.
  90. J-kidd-R
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Just suppotting the low critics.
    It's a great game, good bless youuuuuuuuuuu
  91. DemonicUK
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Ok I've been playing the game for like 6 hours and I must say that this game is mindblowing Each area except for the bridge building looks different and unique
    Game mechanics is really something else
    Yes it is kinda walking simulator but the mechanics made it interesting to travel across the UCA. The game will change when BT comes into screen. The thrill will make you understand the game.    Ok I've been playing the game for like 6 hours and I must say that this game is mindblowing Each area except for the bridge building looks different and unique
    Game mechanics is really something else
    Yes it is kinda walking simulator but the mechanics made it interesting to travel across the UCA. The game will change when BT comes into screen. The thrill will make you understand the game. The hardships required to bring people together is tough and it is shown brilliantly by Hideo. The story is mysterious to keep you on hook. I know this game was not received well by gaming community. But as gamer if you don't want to buy the game it's fine at least rent it .
    And you will know why this is one of the best game ever made.

    Thank you guys Peace    … Expand
  92. SirGalahad
    Nov 10, 2019
    6
    The game prioritises Mundane things over the Substance 90% is Traversing the Landscape which is actually really boring
    10% actual gameplay with clunky Combat and unresponsive shooting
  93. SmashBlock
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Great game, doesn't deserve the negativity. There is nothing wrong with this game and it's gorgeous. If you are interested, play it you won't be disappointed.
  94. dimsan
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    I love this game. For me personally - this is one of the most important games of recent years.
  95. Osakades
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра. Да у неё долгий и однообразный геймплей. Но зато отличный сюжет.
  96. maksus
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Игра шикарна! Не жалею не секунды потраченного времени проведеного в этой великолепной игре. Спасибо за этот шедевр.
  97. NoblesseOblige0
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Way more amazing then people play it as. Love to place something different for a change.
  98. Hosi
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The usual Japanese style that over-glorified a single job/hobby, this time is “delivering cargos”.

    A nice game to enjoy when u r a person that prefer creating safe haven for others. To me nothing is more delighting than helping and contributing to others indirectly.
  99. AlyoUltima
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    I actually enjoyed the game very much, I knew what I was getting into and the approach the game had, it's a soothing, relaxing game which I found quite enjoyable.
  100. Lipess
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    The game os a piece of its own, do not compare with anything that i played. Epic, stunning, tense, heartbreaking and unexpectedly relaxing.
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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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