Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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7.4

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  1. KolyaKaira
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding - this is a new unique project from Hideo Kojima. To understand the whole idea of the creator, you need to fully immerse yourself in the game and feel the mechanics of the game and gameplay. New experience, new emotions, new genre! 10 out of 10
  2. Skouix
    Nov 22, 2019
    1
    Self indulgent nonsense. All style and no substance. Terrible gameplay and boss fights. Cringe-inducing and repetitive cutscenes (special mention to that Baywatch one). A black hole of a game.
  3. Savage_Henry
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Beginning is more like an Interactive Cinematic Experience than a traditional game. Story development is riveting and engaging. Actor’s performances shine. Later on, the game begins to resemble a more familiar experience, but is still very enjoyable. Looking forward to more from Kohima Productions!
  4. Gpl
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    The most amazing game i've ever played, the best story in a videogame, and the best actors that a game could have
  5. Arel203
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    160hrs of playtime and counting.

    This is shaping up to be my favorite game of all time, and I don't say that lightly. I'm a huge Final Fantasy nerd. I was never a huge MGS fan, didn't even play the last two, but this game has exceeded all of my expectations . First off, ignore the review bombers. The average gamer is fairly retarded. Make no mistake, this is not a game for everyone, I    160hrs of playtime and counting.

    This is shaping up to be my favorite game of all time, and I don't say that lightly. I'm a huge Final Fantasy nerd. I was never a huge MGS fan, didn't even play the last two, but this game has exceeded all of my expectations .

    First off, ignore the review bombers. The average gamer is fairly retarded. Make no mistake, this is not a game for everyone, I suggest really considering what you look for in a game. It has action, but it's not the focus. No, it's not JUST a walking simulator. It has an endless supply of guns, grenades, rocket launchers, and anti-LGBT (ghost) weapons.

    It starts off more like a slow paced stealth game. You don't have a lot of tools at the beginning and the game focuses on story telling for the first few hours. This is where most players give up, because they try and play like its Fortnite or Call of Duty, sprinting everywhere and trying to fight everything. You just can't play with that mindset, and if that's the type of game you're looking for, just close this page and walk away.

    This is closer to a story focused RPG than it is an action game. Yes the main focus is delivering packages through an endless amount of terrains and areas, from scary as **** haunted house type areas, to long corridors of a destroyed city, or through an absolutely massive open world with dynamic environments like snow, rain and even boulders falling down hills. It's all about getting from point A to point B safely, using tools like grappling hooks, ladders, and sticky guns to find and retrieve cargo. Balancing is hard early on, and forces you to move slowly to learn. Once you get the hang of it, and upgrade stats and equipment, it gets easier.

    There are numerous vehicles, motorcycles that focus on speed or trucks that can carry huge amounts of cargo and make long distance deliveries a breeze.

    The game's action is centered around farming materials at terrorist camps so you can build and maintain numerous types of structures in the open world, as well as roads, to boss fights which are the central part of story progression.

    And let me tell you; these are some of the best boss fights you'll experience in gaming. Think shadow of colossus meets god of war, meets metal gear solid. The fights are cinematic as hell, the visuals are breathtaking. I often died taking too many screenshots.

    Boss fights arent hard in a sense of combat, the hard part comes from maintaining the condition of your cargo while beating a boss. Falls, trips, getting knocked over or hit, will damage your cargo, reducing your rewards for quests. The difficulty, unlike most games, is not in the ability to do damage, but in the ability to stay safe while doing damage.

    I suggest playing on hard, the boss fights are longer and more engaging on that difficulty.

    I don't want to put spoilers in this review so I'm ending it here only covering the basics. This game isnt for everyone, but for those who understand it and arent looking for the next Fortnite, this is one of the most polished, well done games of the generation. The acting is the best you'll experience in a game. It has humor, sadness, suspense and horror. The story and world are captivating, to say the least. And playing with headphones alone at night can actually be terrifying in some ways as you get deeper into the story. I often left areas and stayed in brighter, rain free areas because I was getting RE7 VR flashbacks (lol)

    If you appreciate a unique story, that alone is worth a purchase. If you are a diverse gamer, you will appreciate this game if you take the time to understand it.    … Expand
  6. Cheronobyl
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    This game requires patience, and it's not your typical AAA Game these days. However, the story is incredible. The systems are fun and engaging, provided you take the time to acknowledge and play to them. This game isn't high intensity. It's made to be played relaxed, your meant to ruminate as you move. I can understand it's not for everyone, but I loved it.
  7. Niguempotante
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Oh **** Walking simulator very bad, i sleept in the play game...
    The jogability is very bad, graphics is very ugly.
    One thing safe the game is Norman Reedus!!
  8. zethlingtons
    Dec 6, 2019
    0
    Game feels a bit boring to me. It looks good, but it's just not exciting or anything...
  9. Mazurekt
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Most boring game of all time. Terrible walking simulator. This game is proof that gameplay in a video game is important. Huge waste of time
  10. FaisalGill
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Death stranding is one of the best games i've ever played, from the direction that is competing with the best directors in history to the gameplay mechanics that's surprisingly realistic, i've never seen a game that simulates walking to this degree, yes it is a walking simulator and it's the best, i was truly touched by the social strand system and the way it presents itself in the gameDeath stranding is one of the best games i've ever played, from the direction that is competing with the best directors in history to the gameplay mechanics that's surprisingly realistic, i've never seen a game that simulates walking to this degree, yes it is a walking simulator and it's the best, i was truly touched by the social strand system and the way it presents itself in the game and how the world mixed harsh, lonely and unforgiving with beautiful, stunning and unforgivable, I LOVE IT.10/10… Expand
  11. xeroptp
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Best game of the year, so relaxing, amazing story, thanks to Kojima Productions for the awesome trip.
  12. Sclerophyll
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Interesting story and fun game. It's nice too see a game that is trying something different and loved the ability to share equipment and indirectly interact with other people in a friendly/helpful manner rather than competing all the time.

    Some of the mechanics were a little confusing and took some getting used to.
  13. Thelinkr
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Increbible story, striking soubdtrack, technically perfect, unattractive but innovative gameplay
  14. Resunoit
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    Ah yes, I do so love being a delivery pizza boy.
  15. DanielCox
    Dec 8, 2019
    4
    While visually impressive, Death Stranding is a game that fails to deliver compelling gameplay and a satisfying story. The game forces you to do mundane tasks for over 40 hours and doesn’t reward you in any meaningful way. If you consider your time valuable at all steer clear from this trainwreck from Kojima.
  16. Bayanor
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    El juego más aburrido que he jugado nunca, usad vuestro dinero en otra cosa.
  17. Sixa
    Dec 12, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una clarisima copia barata a man standing edirigido por hideto kolombo vaya verguenza

    A ver si haces algún juego original kojima    … Expand
  18. FytSpike
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Walking Simulator with music but nothing more, empty word and nothing to do except from going from point A to point B… Expand
  19. BeNeT
    Dec 12, 2019
    1
    Juego aburrido y sin sentido. Si quiero repartir paquetes lo hago por dinero, y si quiero ver una peli voy al cine. Paisajes sin árboles y vegetación plana... Una gran vendida de humojima.
  20. CommunismKing
    Dec 13, 2019
    3
    I liked the original story and world but didn't like the game play which to me is the main thing a game should have. 3/10 too much repetitive walking sim
  21. aerosvid
    Dec 13, 2019
    3
    After playing too many hours, I can say that it is a supremely bad game... infinitely boring.
  22. EzicSkyerov
    Dec 15, 2019
    0
    По моему мнению, это связанно с тем, что проплачивают удаление создатели игры. СЛедовательно, по моему мнению, это связанно с качеством игры, так как удаление отзывов явно не проплачивали бы, будь она годной.
  23. qazibhai
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    A masterpiece we don't deserve. Immersive, relaxing, easy going gameplay wise. The story is interesting enough to keep you hooked till the end to find out what happend. Great acting and soundtrack. Overall an amazing game well worth the hype around it. Only catch is that you have to take the game for what it is, don't expect a metal gear game with a different skin, this is something wayA masterpiece we don't deserve. Immersive, relaxing, easy going gameplay wise. The story is interesting enough to keep you hooked till the end to find out what happend. Great acting and soundtrack. Overall an amazing game well worth the hype around it. Only catch is that you have to take the game for what it is, don't expect a metal gear game with a different skin, this is something way more special and unique.… Expand
  24. Dacedoga
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Nuevamente el campaña de review bombing de los haters de Playstation y de Hideo Kojima que han votado en masa con un cero, hacen que la credibilidad de esta web sea igual que esa nota, credibilidad cero.
    ¿Van a quitarle los ceros de la notas al igual que hicieron con Nintendo?
  25. SKILLOVN4K
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding by Hideo Kodjima Is a fantastic storytelling game. I’m really like Kodjima and his games.
  26. JellieWoo
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Без спойлеров довольно трудно что то оценить, но без преувеличения, это очень важная для индустрии игра, как в плане сюжета, так и геймплея.
  27. Natish
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Le jeu est très bon mais très original aussi ce qui explique la vague de rageux parce que ça fait pas pan pan boum boum
  28. kenkht
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This is truly a unique game. Never seen anything like it. Stunningly beautiful, beautifully acted with and intriguing story. It's my kind of narrative and I understand it might not for everyone. I usually like shooters but sometimes a change is good too, and oh boy, the gameplay IS a change. Didn't know walking is that challenging. This is worth the full price in my opinion.
  29. Wackadoodlegame
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Completed episode 1...kojima developers has come with lot of new things in this game.its fresh and new concept...its story oriented and lot of scientific terminologies used.i like it and must try
  30. joaoVieiragame
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    O melhor game que joguei este ano até o momento. Não terminei o game pois o lançamento dele foi ontem, e só joguei 8 horas do game e estou encantado. Como a galera pode dar nota baixa se foi lançado ontem? Esse site deveria ter uma forma de dedectar pessoas mau intencionadas para prejudicar as vendas de um game, por outros gostar de outra plataforma e nem ter jogado o game.
  31. JorgeHerranz
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Un juego realmente diferente a todo lo anterior, donde sólo por la atmosfera, la banda sonora, los entornos y la sensación de soledad, ya te atrapan en su interior. Es un juego que como usuario desde hace más de 20 años desde la primera PlayStation, puedo afirmar que es de los mejores juegos que he completado hasta la fecha. En un top 10 muy evidente, donde entran juegos como Silent HillUn juego realmente diferente a todo lo anterior, donde sólo por la atmosfera, la banda sonora, los entornos y la sensación de soledad, ya te atrapan en su interior. Es un juego que como usuario desde hace más de 20 años desde la primera PlayStation, puedo afirmar que es de los mejores juegos que he completado hasta la fecha. En un top 10 muy evidente, donde entran juegos como Silent Hill 2, Metal Gear Solid, Nier Autómata, Zelda OOT, Final Fantasy VII, Half Life 2 y otros tantos que en el recuerdo perduran como talismanes. Un gran trabajo de Sony y Kojima Productions… Expand
  32. YRII
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Самое лучшее, что вышло за последние годы. Наиграл уже часов 15, еще не разу не умер. Играя в эту игру понял, что я уже старый. Какой кайф просто играть и получать удовольствие, а не задротить с пригорающим пуканом. Ну и пшеница вырашенная под хиральным дождем - это зе бест. Протграфику ничего не говорю, т.к. все шикарно. Думаю,что онлайн допилят и добавят на одну карту несколько игроков уСамое лучшее, что вышло за последние годы. Наиграл уже часов 15, еще не разу не умер. Играя в эту игру понял, что я уже старый. Какой кайф просто играть и получать удовольствие, а не задротить с пригорающим пуканом. Ну и пшеница вырашенная под хиральным дождем - это зе бест. Протграфику ничего не говорю, т.к. все шикарно. Думаю,что онлайн допилят и добавят на одну карту несколько игроков у которых можно забирать груз или наоборот составлять компанию в поездках или доставке.
    П.с. на счет отрицательных оценок,я уверен,что процентов 30 из их поставивших вообще не имеют PS4    … Expand
  33. zecik
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Through all the hate and 0 rates I will give 10, but game honestly is like 8+, there's shooting, and combat mechanics, but most negative comment is like - there is only walking, like they play for one hour and naaah this is stupid, im stupid, stupid is the game, ill give 0 xD Game is great, but people dont get it, they are ignorants
  34. Samyar91
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is easily one of the best game I’ve played my entire life...it’s so different...it has it’s own atmosphere...it’s own concept and story...the graphic is unbelievable...and the gameplay is so realistic..I just can thank kojima for giving us a piece of art which we needed for many years
  35. Nikolasimo
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a freaking masterpiece and GOTY of 2019!All hail Hideo Kojima!Screw the haters!
  36. Carlosgutib
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I love it!, don't trust another anoid users. Sometimes is mainstream and cool to give a.bad review, because yes.
  37. UNBDNinja
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game that is definitely not for everyone. The gameplay is slow, methodical, and quiet for a vast majority of your time, but the stunning visuals, soundtrack, and impressively deep weight management/movement controls, along with bursts of stealth or action when you encounter other forces, keep it an engaging and very enjoyable experience for some. However, if that kind ofA fantastic game that is definitely not for everyone. The gameplay is slow, methodical, and quiet for a vast majority of your time, but the stunning visuals, soundtrack, and impressively deep weight management/movement controls, along with bursts of stealth or action when you encounter other forces, keep it an engaging and very enjoyable experience for some. However, if that kind of gameplay loop doesn’t sound appealing, I would recommend holding off on buying for now, or looking into things more. This game definitely will not appeal to all, but for those it does it is phenomenal. The story is masterful, world and lore interesting as all hell, and gameplay an amazing mix of many different aspects. If you think you may enjoy something different and special like this from what you’ve seen or read, I completely recommend picking it up.… Expand
  38. ElWray
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    So I just finished the game and felt like I had to leave a review to counter a bit of the hate on here.
    It took me about 49 hours to complete all the chapters, doing quite a number of side missions, but not nearly all of them.
    And I just have to say that this has been one of the most unique game experiences I've had in a long time. And last time I felt so immersed in a game was last    So I just finished the game and felt like I had to leave a review to counter a bit of the hate on here.
    It took me about 49 hours to complete all the chapters, doing quite a number of side missions, but not nearly all of them.

    And I just have to say that this has been one of the most unique game experiences I've had in a long time. And last time I felt so immersed in a game was last year with read dead. And contrary to what has been going around on the internet, I’ve had fun with the game from the moment I started it.
    The gameplay is very strategic, deals with a lot of management and is downright addicting and thrilling. Having to move a **** ton of cargo through a challenging terrain, planning your route, planning the trip, dealing with all the obstacles and challenges along the way. Also the passing in which the map and upgrades are revealed and implemented is amazing, changing up the core gameplay with crazy bosses and other mini gameplay elements that we come to know from Kojima.
    Also the online element is really cool and refreshing. Had so much fun seeing other peoples structures and signs, helping me out and making my travels easter.
    The story is fun and interesting. It’s a bit mystical and has many fantasy elements. But it also deals with some more philosophical and more current subjects. Some that our friends from the US might take a bit too personal, especially coming from a non-american. And I feel like some journalists and internet media kinda showed how toxic they can be, when creators don’t show America in the fantastic light, leading the world and propagating how great of a country it is.
    So I think a lot of the hate also comes from this. And the fact that they take what Kojima said about Americans liking shooters more, being taken too personal. And If you rate this game 0 because of that… Pretty pathetic I must say.

    All and all, I feel like we had these sort of weird experiences a lot more in the PS2 and GameCube era. I guess gamers were a little different back then. And I don’t understand all the fuss. It’s a really, really good game. Sure, silly at times, maybe even a bit cringy. But that’s Ok. It’s unapologetically itself. And I’m pretty sure that this game will reveal itself to be a pretty big cult classic and all the downvotes in the world isn’t going to change that. Why? You might ask? Because, again, It’s really that good. You just need to give it time to breathe and don’t rush to finish it in under forty hours. And to top it all off: 1) No microtransactions 2) a completely new and super creative IP from great talents in gaming and film. 3) A story that ends and doesn’t build up to a shared universe!

    I recommend this to anyone who likes strategy, the best item management since RE4, creative story, amazing environments and taking their time. Be patient and be open to what this game wants to give, and you’ll probably be as addicted and fascinated with this game as I am.    … Expand
  39. bear00766
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the video game with best history, is a good video game i don´t undestand when people hate, fist real playing the game… Expand
  40. Aroxisas
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    There is absolutely NO WAY this game gets below 7, not even 6.8 !!! Even if you split the game reviews in to different sections like story/music/graphics/gameplay, it will get at least 9 or 10 out of 10 in most of them, except the gameplay maybe, and that is because of Death Stranding's sandbox style slow-paced gameplay, which is not for everyone. That being said, I easily give theThere is absolutely NO WAY this game gets below 7, not even 6.8 !!! Even if you split the game reviews in to different sections like story/music/graphics/gameplay, it will get at least 9 or 10 out of 10 in most of them, except the gameplay maybe, and that is because of Death Stranding's sandbox style slow-paced gameplay, which is not for everyone. That being said, I easily give the gameplay 9/10, as I never got bored... and the first 7-10 Hrs are slow-paced and punishing for a reason. Beyond those hours, the game only got better and better.

    The only down-side of this game is missions for story-mode, which is kinda repetitive. Wait... didn't we see it before somewhere ??? (cough cough... Phantom Pain... which was praised by everyone) If this game has a repetitive mission design, I blame the reviewers and users of Phantom Pain for not pointing it out back then.

    Lots of innovative ideas, along with a good social system to indirectly bring all the players together in a very positive way. Really good system/level design, where the world itself becomes an obstacle as you explore. The farther you go, the more challenges you face, the better rewards you get to overcome all the difficulties. The progression system is really good.

    The story is decent as well. I am not a big fan of Kojima story-telling tbh, but he nailed it in death stranding. The suspense is there, and is a good one.

    For more in-depth understanding you may watch these two videos as I agree with them both:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKdv-IeAv2g
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XElTCPgVSNo    … Expand
  41. crazycupmuffin
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of my favourite gameplay experiences ever. It is unlike anything i've played before. It is however probably closer to euro truck simulator 2 than say metal gear solid. And i'm glad. Yes you are delivering from A to B. But the journeys in between go from zen-like to action with human enemies to stranger things kinda horror with the BT's then back to relaxing journey all in one mission.One of my favourite gameplay experiences ever. It is unlike anything i've played before. It is however probably closer to euro truck simulator 2 than say metal gear solid. And i'm glad. Yes you are delivering from A to B. But the journeys in between go from zen-like to action with human enemies to stranger things kinda horror with the BT's then back to relaxing journey all in one mission. It's very unique. Great sci fi story, settings, graphics are the best i've seen, gameplay loop gets you hooked.
    Just dont buy if you are expecting, yet another by-the-numbers corporate AAA title. It's not that genre. Anyone that enjoyed no mans sky though for example, will love death stranding.    … Expand
  42. KrolMyruh
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    No where near a 6.3 (as of 9/11/2019). The story and it's characters are really engaging and the way different players are able to help each other is one of the best things I have ever seen in a game. Another thing to note, this isn't a combat or action focused game. This is a game about movement and exploration. Don't go in expecting metal gear solid type stuff to happen, this isn't thatNo where near a 6.3 (as of 9/11/2019). The story and it's characters are really engaging and the way different players are able to help each other is one of the best things I have ever seen in a game. Another thing to note, this isn't a combat or action focused game. This is a game about movement and exploration. Don't go in expecting metal gear solid type stuff to happen, this isn't that kind of game.… Expand
  43. T8m1ToN
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, relaxing gameplay, wonderfull story. 10/10, thank you Hideo for this creative game!
  44. MrMementoMori
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    in defense of the genre. this is not your every day video game kiddos. confusion and curiosity go hand in hand in this one.
  45. Jonnq
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Le doy un 10 para contrarrestar a esa gente toxica que le pone un cero al minuto de salir el juego, llevo 25 horas jugadas y es un juego muy original, hace que simplemente andar sea divertido, tienes que gestionar tú ruta,la carga,la carga que lleves en el vehículo,armas etc. Un juego diferente y muy arriesgado que sale airoso por lo menos para mí que me está gustando mucho. GráficamenteLe doy un 10 para contrarrestar a esa gente toxica que le pone un cero al minuto de salir el juego, llevo 25 horas jugadas y es un juego muy original, hace que simplemente andar sea divertido, tienes que gestionar tú ruta,la carga,la carga que lleves en el vehículo,armas etc. Un juego diferente y muy arriesgado que sale airoso por lo menos para mí que me está gustando mucho. Gráficamente es una pasada.… Expand
  46. henrikito
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I love this game very much and those people who rated 0, you definitely have no brain! Just because you don't like it, it doesn't mean it's a bad game.
  47. Skorzeny1988
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Best game ever...i don't have words..best **** game, thanks Kojima, thanks norman Redus, i will keep death stranding on my heart.
  48. johndenton
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, good story,graphics, soundtrack and physics. except for the poor gameplay.
  49. Mgpj
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very Perfect, good game, good music, good scenario, good actor and actress.long ...… Expand
  50. AzraelBR
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Gostei por ser diferente, não é mais um tiro, porrada e bomba, destes o mercado já está cheio.
  51. ELLIEZEL-GAMING
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Very much like MGSV when it comes to pacing in its story but sticking with it for 8 hours or more, can be a really rewarding experience. The story, music, and creative character design overall just feels very Kojima. I wouldn't compare it to metal gear but it definitely is a masterpiece.

    This is truly a necessary game to the video game industry.
  52. Venturak
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!!! 20 hours in so far and having a blast!!! Tearing around on the bikes and invading Mule bases are particular highlights
  53. Davimolinam
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Único, revolucionário, apaixonante, vidrante, jogabilidade completamente diferente
  54. arturbolt
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    only a word, this is a masterpiece, i play 10 hour and every moments of the story are amazing
  55. Frenji
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Game of the year 2019. Kojima - san, we support you ! Go go, guys!! Smorc
  56. Lurchist
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    I know this game isn't for everybody but I personally love it. I would say it is more of an experience than a game and I'm totally fine with that. The story is gripping, the graphics are some of the best I have ever seen on a console and the mechanics are great. I am wholeheartedly onboard!
  57. coldspringrain
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    A truly brave concept and probably the best gaming experience you can have in 2019.
  58. Phantom200
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Its an amazing game.Mindblowing graphics, one of the best looking open world of all time,best story in a video game.Its truly amazing!!!
  59. EzequielRosado
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Es un gran videojuego. No es común, no es un shooter ni un battle royale.
    Se tiene que jugar sin espectativas para disfrutarlo y vaya que la recompensa en enorme.
    El juego te invita a ser un jugador que colabora con los demás y a mantenerte en paz y sin prisas todo el tiempo.
  60. Lfisher91
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Alot of the reviews don't have a clue what they are playing(IGN). For a game some described as frustrating, I haven't died or struggled like they described. The game feels like No Man Sky's(post next update) and sorta breath of the wild but with unique immersive story. The game XP is "likes" in the game which if you put something down and it helps others they can like it. Mechanics likeAlot of the reviews don't have a clue what they are playing(IGN). For a game some described as frustrating, I haven't died or struggled like they described. The game feels like No Man Sky's(post next update) and sorta breath of the wild but with unique immersive story. The game XP is "likes" in the game which if you put something down and it helps others they can like it. Mechanics like this make you want to put down useful stuff and help others.… Expand
  61. GyroZ
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    there is a Lot of 0 reviews saying "kojima is hack" to balance out any blind fans rating 10s or even anything resembling a fair review. I've never played a mgs game nor do i have any personal bias towards kojima as a creator here is what I think so far.

    the world building concepts seen in the trailers intrigued me and I liked the soundtrack from the trailers so I decided to give the    there is a Lot of 0 reviews saying "kojima is hack" to balance out any blind fans rating 10s or even anything resembling a fair review. I've never played a mgs game nor do i have any personal bias towards kojima as a creator here is what I think so far.

    the world building concepts seen in the trailers intrigued me and I liked the soundtrack from the trailers so I decided to give the game a shot. I'm about 18 hours in and I can say that it feels very polished and deliberate in what it does. The world from the tech to the clothing and environments are very detailed and well designed makeing this abstract world feel as close to real is it can. The game looks amazing on my 4k set up. I personally find the games themes compelling and I like the art direction and cinematography it's going for.

    The dialogue at the start is exposition heavy and tries to hammer in some terminology that is import to understand for both game play and story reasons but that's to be expected from a game so reliant on building up its world to Immerse the player. I think some people will enjoy this type of story telling but others will be turned off by all the scifi speak and might feel the game comes off as pretentious. I personally am a fan of these type of abstract metaphorical concepts in story telling so I am really appreciating the world building and the themes it's trying to get me to think about by putting me in Sam's shoes. Voice acting is very good as are the animations the writing can feel a bit odd at times and I think this due to the way words with multiple meanings are conveyed in English vs Japanese but overall its solid nothing I could really complain about.

    The game play I think will be a subjective point to most especially those who where lead to expect a more action oriented mgs approach to combat. Going in I expected this game to play sort of like a stealth horror game and to some extent it does. From a game design perspective horror games benefit from making the player feel limited that sense of limits adds tensions to situations by pushing the player to make use of their limited resources to overcome great odds. This is why the older residents evil games felt so much scarier than the newer action heavy entries. Death stranding is limiting in a lot of senses and I think that may put some people off but for me this creates a game of optimizations and efficiency. Since you have limited weight you can hold you have to plan what tools you can bring on your your journey. You plan out paths, set up bridges, ladders and ropes to make future travel or return paths more optimal because due to time fall you wanna limit cargo's exposure to the elements as much as possible. All the while the actual traversal requires you to constantly be micro managing your pathing over beautiful deliberately designed terrain to ensure you are not wasting unnecessary stamina or going over risky terrain unless it offers a notable shortcut. I personally find this game play loop engaging and the promise of eventual upgrades like cargo capacity upgrades and the ability to build highways for my vehicles to quickly go over problematic terrain has me excited.

    If the game can deliver a satisfying conclusion for its characters and world I will be able to say this is a game that does a lot right in my book but I think what people take away from this game will vary a lot depending on the person especially if they go into this game expecting your average third person open world game play loop. I don think it would be fair to ever call it a "bad game" by any means though from a pure game design perspective it has everything a core game play loop needs but it is by no means done in a traditional manner and that just wont appeal to everyone but what it does do, it undeniably does well.    … Expand
  62. BGMetaC
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This was an absolutely incredible and mind blowing experience. Death stranding is unlike any other game out there so it's a bit unfair to judge it based the standards of most games. Kojima productions has created such an interesting world with a complex, emotional and captivating story that never siezes to amaze you. It also has graphics beyond any other game that is currently available.This was an absolutely incredible and mind blowing experience. Death stranding is unlike any other game out there so it's a bit unfair to judge it based the standards of most games. Kojima productions has created such an interesting world with a complex, emotional and captivating story that never siezes to amaze you. It also has graphics beyond any other game that is currently available. The game does start a bit slow but after a few hours it adds a lot of new and interesting mechanics such as the social strand system and the epic battles with giant creatures. Death Stranding is truly a unique experience and hopefully there will be more games like it in the future .… Expand
  63. Chico_morris
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Game fantástico ,uma obra que só poderia vir da mente criativa de hideo Kojima.
  64. 0poN3K
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Honestly this game is easily overlooked because of shadows cast by the traditional action adventure game, unfairly too, because in this game Hideo Kojima decided to brave new horizons and create something brand new. This game is nothing like I've ever played before, while at first when people look at gameplay it might seem like a walking simulator it's more than that, it's food for theHonestly this game is easily overlooked because of shadows cast by the traditional action adventure game, unfairly too, because in this game Hideo Kojima decided to brave new horizons and create something brand new. This game is nothing like I've ever played before, while at first when people look at gameplay it might seem like a walking simulator it's more than that, it's food for the soul it's a game where feeling like a lone roamer never felt better, making deliveries, avoiding BTs it's all an very engaging and fun, micromanaging your weight and terrain as you expedite into reconnecting a fractured society is fun too. This game is very polarizing but everyone should give it a shot if you're into something new and have an open mind.… Expand
  65. Ali715
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Personally i enjoy playing the game, i like games with good story and long cutscenes just like watching a movie. Good choices of actors. Great story and music. Superb graphics!!! Thank you kojima
  66. KiiOO
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    "You play a post-apocalyptic Mailman that scares ghosts away with bottles of his piss and excrement."

    10/10.

    On a serious note though - Death Stranding is a fresh new experience, it gives you a break from the norms we now face in gaming. It is peaceful and carries a strong message about helping others.
  67. Wolfnext
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Un juego diferente a todo, una historia profunda como pocas veces.
    Una ost que es una delicia.
    Gameplay fresco único , por momentos manejas un ser humano y no un pj de videojuegos.
    Un mapa inhospito recreado a la perfeccion.
    Kojima volvió para quedarse
  68. Chikitoss
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Складывается ощущение что низкие оценки, за скучный геймплей, ставят люди не прошедшие дальше 1 главы. Можно сказать что первые 10 часов а то и больше игры - это только обучение. Все проработано настолько детально, что порой офигеваешь от всего. Течение рек, ветер, перемещение по горам, а усталость героя это что то с чем то, я вчера 30 минут искал где перейти реку, так как герой былСкладывается ощущение что низкие оценки, за скучный геймплей, ставят люди не прошедшие дальше 1 главы. Можно сказать что первые 10 часов а то и больше игры - это только обучение. Все проработано настолько детально, что порой офигеваешь от всего. Течение рек, ветер, перемещение по горам, а усталость героя это что то с чем то, я вчера 30 минут искал где перейти реку, так как герой был максимально измотан и валился с ног мгновенно. Отдельного внимания заслуживает балансировка грузов.
    Это игра - в которую должен сыграть каждый уважающий себя геймер, и не пару часов, а как писал выше 10+ часов. И вынести свой вердикт по игре.    … Expand
  69. jayd13
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    Its one of a kind. Not for everyone. Yeah it looks boring when you watch youtube gameplay but while playing playing this game is wonderful experience. Must play.
  70. Tuttari
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    С каждым часом игры она затягивает все сильней.
  71. Fransuar
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    O jogo e diferente dos lançados ultimamente. e tocante e divertido por mais estranho que pareça, qualidade gráfica impecável, Atuação e historia muito boa e envolvente, parte técnica impressionante.
  72. Executtionerr
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    In all of my life, no game has moved me like this one. Is is a true work of art.
  73. Draxxthemsklons
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    First off, this is not a game for everyone. Like most Kojima games he mixes a complex story with well developed characters with gameplay that on the surface seems very basic, maybe somewhat monotonous, but the more you invest in it the more complex and rewarding it becomes. There are many negative reviews but my theory is it’s mostly from people who just rushed through the game not takingFirst off, this is not a game for everyone. Like most Kojima games he mixes a complex story with well developed characters with gameplay that on the surface seems very basic, maybe somewhat monotonous, but the more you invest in it the more complex and rewarding it becomes. There are many negative reviews but my theory is it’s mostly from people who just rushed through the game not taking in any aspect of it. Pissed their vehicles kept breaking down and not knowing why they can’t find generators. If you try and rush through this game you’re gonna be sorely disappointed. You actually have to prep for most mission, yes they all do boil down into fetch quests, but traversing through the environments lends enough variation that it was hard for me to become bored. Working with other players to build structures to make travel easier was probably the most rewarding for me putting in materials to help build roads only to come back later and it was completely built was an awesome experience. It’s a game where if you got it day one everything you make will make it easier for people who play it later on which is the most innovative mechanic I’ve seen in any game this year. I’m only giving it a 9 out of ten cause it gives you the option to pee on stuff just not the bosses and that’s a missed opportunity if I’ve ever seen one.… Expand
  74. VictorKudr
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Идиальная игра, лучшая за последним 5 лет.
  75. Alexandre1799
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Amazing story, and addicting gameplay, the world is made in a way that the paths you choose feel challenging, but also is perfect for you to plan your route and combat encounters in the loneliness of the map, it is a relieve among all the games today that just feel the same thing over and over again, is the perfect title fot those moments when you think "i wanted to play somethingAmazing story, and addicting gameplay, the world is made in a way that the paths you choose feel challenging, but also is perfect for you to plan your route and combat encounters in the loneliness of the map, it is a relieve among all the games today that just feel the same thing over and over again, is the perfect title fot those moments when you think "i wanted to play something different, but what?" I hope kojima keep thinking out of the box and giving us new creative games, and that other developers follow his example.… Expand
  76. Danechka_
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Это действительно гениальный проект, после концовки которой ты просто не можешь сдержать слез. Мурашки по коже и максимальная удивленность от конца сделали свое дело. Теперь это моя самая любимая игра...
  77. Opires13
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    O jogo e magnífico, achei orgânico o desenrolar da trama, ótima jogabilidade, o jogo conta com uma abordagem nova na jogabilidade onde vc não precisa ficar matando inimigos o tempo todo, mas nem por isso o jogo e sem ação, muito pelo contrário a momentos de perder o fôlego.
    Sim esse e mais uma obra prima do Kojima.
  78. gintokifather
    Dec 11, 2019
    4
    it a great piece of **** very much bugs is a work are a uber eats dealer haha ​​a joke
  79. Thorvis
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    O jogo é maravilhoso, um dos melhores gráficos dessa geração, trilha sonora perfeita, e não vou nem falar da história, a melhor narrativa de videogame que eu já vi em toda minha vida, adorei o sistema de entrega simulator, os personagens são maravilhosos, você se apega aos personagens principais de uma forma muito profunda, poucas coisas não me agradaram no game, como os menus que temO jogo é maravilhoso, um dos melhores gráficos dessa geração, trilha sonora perfeita, e não vou nem falar da história, a melhor narrativa de videogame que eu já vi em toda minha vida, adorei o sistema de entrega simulator, os personagens são maravilhosos, você se apega aos personagens principais de uma forma muito profunda, poucas coisas não me agradaram no game, como os menus que tem muita informação desnecessária e o sistema de upgrade que parece não ser efetivo, realmente o Kojima deu a volta por cima e calou a boca da Konami. **** KONAMI!!!… Expand
  80. AlexOmega
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    Una historía increíble, toda una obra de arte. La jugabilidad es buena y gustará a quien entienda el concepto del juego.
  81. Alphanalysis
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Death Stranding is nothing short of a marvel, so don't let the obvious review bombing campaign fool you. I'll break the positives and negatives into categories.
    Graphics: Absolutely gorgeous even on a base PS4. On par with RDR2 in some places, with extra care taken into its particle effects, large scale distance, and its detailed facial animations. So far nearly every trailer has been in    Death Stranding is nothing short of a marvel, so don't let the obvious review bombing campaign fool you. I'll break the positives and negatives into categories.
    Graphics: Absolutely gorgeous even on a base PS4. On par with RDR2 in some places, with extra care taken into its particle effects, large scale distance, and its detailed facial animations. So far nearly every trailer has been in this game, shot for shot, and with only minor artistic changes to their look, and the main story's cutscenes are especially beautiful, looking almost prerendered. Shinkawa's art direction is also magnificent and adds to its bleak, yet high tech, feel. In short, this game impressed the hell out of Digital Foundry, and that's no small thing.
    Audio: Ludvig Forsell was in charge of the OST and sound design and all of it sounds sublime and satisfying, from menu clicks, to the electronic score. I'm a little more iffy with some of the licensed music, but luckily the bulk of that is from Low Roar, which is a band I like.
    Gameplay: Apparently the most controversial thing, but as a certain mob can only focus on one aspect of it and pretend it's the entire game, I'll try and go into detail in under 5k characters: Death Stranding has a ton of mechanics, none of which go unused. The weight and balancing system in which Sam carries cargo and equipment is incredibly detailed and keeps you on your toes constantly. If weight isn't an issue, top heaviness, hostile winds, deep water, and visibility (enemies will spot a tower of boxes even if you're hiding in the grass) will be. The first few missions are very standard: take some cargo to a neighboring base and more importantly connect it to the network, enabling the highly enjoyable online features, which largely involves crafting bridges, battery chargers, and other boons for yourself and others. While the basic mission structure changes little, the level design and enemy placement (especially on story missions) adds a wide variety to your approach, and keeps the gameplay engaging. There are also a multitude of vehicles, weapons, power armors, etc at your disposal, especially from chapter 3 on. If there's a single flaw I can see with the gameplay it's with its physics system, which is a bit janky, though it follows its own physics rules enough to adjust to very quickly. The enemies I've encountered so far have ranged from MULEs, who try to steal your stuff and hunt travelers down, terrorists, who just want you dead, and BTs, which are more horror-based monstrosities that you have to sneak around or risk getting into a miniboss fight with a larger BT. The BTs are the best of the three, surprising you and keeping you on your toes at every turn. And yes, there are main bosses, and yes, they are implemented creatively, with a few even topping some of Metal Gear's bosses, but this review is spoiler free so I'll let you see for yourself.
    Story: Calling Death Stranding a game about a guy who delivers packages is like calling Shenmue a game about a forklift driver. The plot and worldbuilding hits you immediately, and in full Kojima fashion, every side mission ultimately serves the single common goal of the main narrative. I won't go into spoiler territory, but I will say that the story is both thoroughly explained and worth every minute. No major character is unlikable and it all clicks in a very satisfying way by the time the credits roll.
    This game is at its very few worst points a high 7, but at its best, it reaches 10 and beyond. It's a very ambitious game that I can't say I've played before, and its design philosophies have been implemented in the most detailed and gameplay-focused way they possibly could. My only real disappointment is in this reviewbombing nonsense, which has been going on since day 1, when next to nobody came even close to the halfway point of the 50-70 hour runtime before smashing 0 en masse. Ironically, these 0s are only helping negate any legitimate criticisms, since low scores as a whole can no longer be trusted as a consequence of the bombing. If anything this pathetic display showed me that mindless divisiveness is still going strong, and that Death Stranding's message of of the importance of working together is about as timely as it gets.

    Quick update: After about 90 hours I got my platinum trophy. This wasn't just a game I enjoyed for its story. It's one I came back to out of a pure desire to see everything there was to see, despite a backlog of other games piling up. Doubling down hard on my 10/10 rating. Death Stranding is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  82. desertofthereal
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding starts out as a slow burn that gets hotter the more you explore and understand what is going on. Its story builds with each new chapter and the more you play the more you want to know. Its no Metal Gear Solid but there have been many times that what you did in that game can be used to help you in this game. I looking forward to seeing how the game ends. I really am enjoyingDeath Stranding starts out as a slow burn that gets hotter the more you explore and understand what is going on. Its story builds with each new chapter and the more you play the more you want to know. Its no Metal Gear Solid but there have been many times that what you did in that game can be used to help you in this game. I looking forward to seeing how the game ends. I really am enjoying the actors that are playing the roles and how they seem real.… Expand
  83. rscavino84
    Nov 19, 2019
    8
    Excelente juego, la historia, los gráficos, es un juego que no es para todos.
  84. EDUARDOACCIARIS
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Tirando algumas quebras de ritmo nas boss battles, o jogo é incrível. Há muito de contemplativo nele e muito o que pensar. Demais.
  85. Phopper
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Honestly better than I was expecting. Different than any game I've played and the story is fantastic.
  86. Aliizzzzz
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    At the moment I am 40 hours into the game. I have read a lot of the negative reviews about this game and I think I would rather start by addressing the issues the game has:
    1. Annoying controls while walking: Sam is constantly moving large amounts of cargo with different weights and densities. The travel route is not always smooth and if you are hasty and run all the time, you will have a    At the moment I am 40 hours into the game. I have read a lot of the negative reviews about this game and I think I would rather start by addressing the issues the game has:
    1. Annoying controls while walking: Sam is constantly moving large amounts of cargo with different weights and densities. The travel route is not always smooth and if you are hasty and run all the time, you will have a frustrating experience. You need to constantly use your scanner in order to identify the best possible path ahead of you that leads in the smoothest experience, even if it diverts from a straight path. This game requires patience. Our generation is so impatient that everyone is talking about how this game is frustrating. Maybe you should learn to be patient and you will love the game. Take a second. Think about your decisions in the game. Personally at this point I rarely have issues while walking because I have failed so many times, but now I have learnt how to handle the cargo.
    2. Annoying vehicle behaviour while traveling on a rock-y landscape: The wheels are METALLIC, NOT RUBBER. Stop driving over rocks. Metallic wheels exhibit poor grips. Think about the weaknesses of your equipment. Just because you have a vehicle, it doesn't mean you are entitled to a fast smooth travel to your destination. Ever delivery order includes a summary of the challenges en-route. Pay attention to these hints and plan ahead.
    3. It's just a walking simulator: No it isn't. Well, At the beginning there is a lot of walking which can be rewarding if you are patient and relaxed. Also, later on you will have so many amazing tools that will cut your travel time short. But even then you will miss walking and the joy of feeling the distance and the amazing views.
    This game contains most genres. Death Stranding isn't designed to give you a dopamine rush throughout the entire gameplay time like Call of Duty or Fifa. Actually if you are looking for an empty cliche game that serves you the same old concept, then Death Stranding isn't for you. Death Stranding does provide thrilling scenarios balanced with relaxing walks which give you time to reflect. There are many elements including horror, 3rd person shooter, open-world exploration, stealth, infrastructure construction, harvesting materials and crafting tools, etc. Given time, you will have access to such beautiful inventory of tools.
    So these were the main points about people are concerned about, which are all rooted in impatience and the urge to be satisfied. This game is a life lesson. And that lesson is "be patient and adaptive, so you can overcome the challenges". This game reflects who you are. If you don't believe me, play it with a friend of yours and you will see how different your friends approach is to yours. Death Stranding is without doubt one of the best stories ever told within one of the most beautifully crafted games.    … Expand
  87. danny_spiteri
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    *DISCLAIMER RANT ON FIRST TWO PARAGRAPGHS ON SNOWFLAKES, IF YOU WANT WHAT I THINK OF THE GAME JUMP TO PARAGRAPH THREE*

    people reviewing this game have th ementality of a 5 or ten year old, just because thegame doesn't have the 360 no scope gameplay of call of duty, or the stealth espionage of MGS, doesn't mean it's a boring or horrible game,fullstop. People that think thi sgame was    *DISCLAIMER RANT ON FIRST TWO PARAGRAPGHS ON SNOWFLAKES, IF YOU WANT WHAT I THINK OF THE GAME JUMP TO PARAGRAPH THREE*

    people reviewing this game have th ementality of a 5 or ten year old, just because thegame doesn't have the 360 no scope gameplay of call of duty, or the stealth espionage of MGS, doesn't mean it's a boring or horrible game,fullstop.

    People that think thi sgame was marketed as the next MGS are down right idiotic and childish, it wasn't marketed that way it isn't arketed that way and the game is marketed as you seen in trailers, gameplay reveals etc..

    Know for what I think of the game personally coming from that I never played a MGS game, I love the adventure espect of this game, for the first time I felt like being apart of the journey instead sprinting tghrouh open worlds not giving a single damn on what is around me and what situation I might come up on, the story was wierd and misterious but ultimatley gives you what you need to understand the game.

    If your looking at this game as a heavy shooter this game isint for you, if your going to try to speed tghrouh the game, go play fornite or call of duty, if you are attempting to critise the game and compare it to other kojima games dont waste no ones time this is a new and refreshing take on open worlds, the gaming industry and story driven games ingerenal.

    In summary I enjoyed my 62 hours of this world with some breath taking graphics and an ingrosing new universe that I can't wait to see and hear from more in the future how it will be developed.    … Expand
  88. Thayne
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a game not for everyone.

    Ironically, a game that is all about connecting people and bringing them together, Death Stranding is the most divisive title of the decade. Being able to enjoy this game comes down to whether or not you're able to appreciate games as an art form or if you only play games for fun. In Death Stranding you play as Sam, a package delivery guy    Death Stranding is a game not for everyone.

    Ironically, a game that is all about connecting people and bringing them together, Death Stranding is the most divisive title of the decade. Being able to enjoy this game comes down to whether or not you're able to appreciate games as an art form or if you only play games for fun.

    In Death Stranding you play as Sam, a package delivery guy snatched into the service of an organization trying to re-establish a nationwide network in post-apocalyptic America. You pick up delivery orders and traverse the distance between the cities - mostly on foot. If you feel like pulling a heavy load of cargo across long distances on challenging terrain is a drag, you would be correct. But make no mistake, this is by design. As mentioned earlier this game is all about making connections and building bridges - both literally and figuratively. Death Stranding continuously highlights how much harder things are to do on your own by creating a stark contrast between making deliveries to a new location for the very first time and returning to a place you already connected to the others. Bringing nodes online shares the area with other players, allowing you to use equipment, vehicles and structures they left behind by other Sams moving through. Using paths in common with others also clears the terrain from rocks and creates natural dirt paths. You can even co-operate with other players and build paved roads spanning great distances around and above otherwise dangerous areas.

    Most of Death Stranding's gameplay mechanics have to do with cargo. Whether carrying things as the main gameplay loop is something you can enjoy or not is entirely up to your personal preference, but it's undeniably well designed. Sam has a limit to how much he can carry, both in weight and volume. The shape and weight of his cargo loadout affects his stability and movement speed. His ability to maintain his balance is affected by many things, like slopes, terrain and the sharpness of his turns. You have complete control over Sam, but he also has momentum. The only time I ever had to fight the controls was when I was trying to interact with the floating cargo carrier I was dragging behind me. The game also has combat features that should feel very familiar to Metal Gear Solid players, although with much less variety.

    To keep this review spoiler free, I'm not going to discuss the story in much detail. The world of Death Stranding is strange and fascinating, with bits and pieces of the details fed to the player as Sam progresses across the continent. In typical Kojima fashion the story is both another strong point of the game and sometimes comes off a little preachy. The dialogue also misses a few beats.

    Positives:
    + the world and the characters are excellent
    + a truly unique game

    Negatives:
    - has pacing issues
    - it's not for everyone    … Expand
  89. Milezero
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    As a disclaimer, before Death Stranding, I've only ever played and finished one Kojima game; and that was MGS: Sons of Liberty. Ergo, I came into this game quite fresh and with minimal bias. To be honest, I was leaning towards not purchasing this game based on the gameplay I've seen from the trailers. But I bit the bullet anyway and made the purchase knowing that one of my favorite filmAs a disclaimer, before Death Stranding, I've only ever played and finished one Kojima game; and that was MGS: Sons of Liberty. Ergo, I came into this game quite fresh and with minimal bias. To be honest, I was leaning towards not purchasing this game based on the gameplay I've seen from the trailers. But I bit the bullet anyway and made the purchase knowing that one of my favorite film directors (Guillermo Del Toro) was involved in the game and that I had a few days for vacation ahead of me.

    I booted up the game and with little expectations, played the game that would eventually change my appreciation the art of game design for the better.

    To save time, I will write this review debunking or agreeing with criticisms most commonly mentioned about the game:

    1. Cutscene-o-rama
    Understandably, people who would rather play a game than watch a game would hate any game with any cutscene longer than 30 seconds. However, nearly all the best games of the recent years HAVE considerably long cutscenes. At least with Death Stranding, you get to see the actors you know and love performing and helping to weave a complex story together. (And no, the story is not overly complex. If my 9 year old nephew could understand what's happening in the story and you don't, then what's lacking is definitely coming from your end.) 2. Boring Gameplay
    This is how I can tell if someone's either a one track gamer or has never actually played the game. If you're into only shooters, adventure games and have never played simulations, RTS and story-driven games, then I understand why you may not enjoy Death Stranding. Now, why the hell would you death stranding to follow the likes of your typical shooter if they never sold this game as your typical shooter? The entire game is a simulation and a love letter to this decade's type of games. You can really tell how Kojima has studied the games of this decade and managed to incorporate the best aspects of each with the vision he intended for his game. 3. Empty World Building Thats the point! The vast world coupled with the random events help immerse the player into a post-apocalyptic world. And before you say that you don't encounter any other couriers on the road, you in fact DO! You can even interact and follow them all the way to their objective as they deliver their shipments. 4. Enemies Aren't Challenging
    While I agree with this initially, you obviously haven't played enough of the game to face difficulty. The big boss battles may be easy at first but when you eventually are faced with 2 or 3 at the same time, the difficulty definitely spikes.

    Death Stranding is most definitely not a perfect game by any stretch. But the undeserved hate it's getting just goes to show you how entrenched some people are on their opinions despite all the evidence presented of how amazingly unique thia game is.    … Expand
  90. nahian434
    Dec 15, 2019
    9
    A medium that delivers the idea that video games can be used as a tool to educate morality to people. Amazing story, and acting, repetitive game play mechanics.
  91. Ikenda
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    I'm a courier and i have only one thing to say about this game. It makes my job exciting and fun. I'm so much happier with my job now. I still prefer playing the game then going to work though so i declared sick for a week. Thank you Kojima, you crazy motherporter... You did it!
  92. jouidi
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    this game is Awesome!!! Best game in the year and the best Movie in the year
  93. Goncas2
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Fun Fact: 100% of negative user reviews didn't actually buy or play the game.
  94. RageoftheGODs
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    **WARNING: This game is NOT for everyone**

    Let me start off by saying that when I say that this game is not for everyone, I mean this game is not for casual gamers. If you are in to high intensity, fast paced action, you likely won't like this game. If you are into a straightforward story that's gets to the point and doesn't require any extra thought or any deep thinking, you will    **WARNING: This game is NOT for everyone**

    Let me start off by saying that when I say that this game is not for everyone, I mean this game is not for casual gamers. If you are in to high intensity, fast paced action, you likely won't like this game. If you are into a straightforward story that's gets to the point and doesn't require any extra thought or any deep thinking, you will likely not like this game.

    You play as Sam, a lone delivery man that delivers cargo of high importance to various destinations across a post-apocalyptic United States. Sounds boring on the surface but it's what you encounter and how you make your deliveries that make this game fun and rewarding.

    First off, this game is not just delivering packages from point A to point B, it's deliver these packages of high importance while avoiding MULEs, who are essentially a group of outlaws that seek to steal your valuable cargo. Then there are the "BTs," I won't reveal what they are but they are a tougher enemy than the MULEs and are the reason for the post-apocalyptic world. Then there's the rain, again I won't spoil why but the rain degrades your cargo over time and leads to damaged cargo over time. Lastly, there is the terrain which can range from very easy to traverse to very difficult.

    Now on to what ultimately makes this game great to play.

    1. Story: I'm not giving spoilers but it's a Kojima game, so you know the story is great.

    2. When you take on a "delivery" how you arrange your cargo on Sam's back and how much cargo you take will significantly impact how difficult your delivery will be. If you pile your cargo too high, or take too much cargo, it will effect Sam's balance, speed and stamina. So if you want to play it safe and take tons of cargo, such as taking a bunch of ladders and ropes for climbing up/down cliffs or walking over rivers and streams; then Sam will be carrying more weight thus making it harder to balance or move at a faster pace (such as sneaking past MULEs or BTs) which can cause you to fall and either injure Sam, damage your precious cargo or both.

    3. Combat/Stealth: Much like the Metal Gear Solid games, Death Stranding has a major stealth element to it. There will be instances where you will need to sneak up on MULEs and incapacitate them to steal back a piece of stolen cargo or whatever it is that you are tasked to do. As you progress through the game you will receive more and more weapons to help combat the MULEs and the BTs. I'm about 20 hours in and have only gotten the first weapons so my experience with them is limited but there are weapons that utilize Sam's blood (Story to find out why!) that if you overuse can lead to Sam losing more blood and can potentially lead to Sam dying, so you have to be wise as to how you use them and how much you use them.

    Final Thoughts: Death Stranding is a great game. But, I can see why many people would't like it. It is not your typical action game, it's a slow paced strategy game (yes strategy is huge in this game) that takes time but feels very rewarding when you accomplish your mission. If you love a good story and like to think deeply about what is happening in a story (and not just the surface level of what is right in front of you) then this game is for you. If you are a more straightforward "bash in the door and charge in guns blazing" kind of person, then I can confidently say you will not like this game.    … Expand
  95. Prrgangsta
    Dec 4, 2019
    6
    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be    Wow this game has truly divided gamers. Ironic a game about connecting virtual people is dividing real ones. Look if you think the game is a 10, then awesome, if you thought it was a 0, I get it. But I don't think Death Stranding is deserving of either scores.

    The graphics are amazing. The decima engine has proven it can be used to create an amazing world and landscape, which can be fully explored as long as you have the equipment to do so (ladders, ropes, bridges, etc.) and the fact you can use the structures left by other players is an awesome concept as well

    The story was interesting, even though it took a lot of time to be able to understand it.

    The characters are memorable but that is probably because they have the dumbest names in gaming history.

    The music is great. I added the sound track to my spotify and listen to it on my way to work.

    The only cons are the tedious and repetitive gameplay loop, the crap enemies that only served to annoy me and hinder my progress, and the world, while fully explorable, gives ZERO incentive to explore it.

    I think Kojima has something here. He just needs to create better gameplay around it. It is a beautiful game but it is one I will most likely never return to after beating it.    … Expand
  96. combosax
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Impeccabile, mastodontico, irreale. Il lavoro di Kojima è un’autentica opera d’arte, la solitudine dei paesaggi e l’atmosfera rendono il viaggio interiore di Sam Porter un’odissea cupa e magica, capace di toccare le corde invisibili del cuore ( non solo quello di BB ).
    Chi valuta al di sotto del 9 questo titolo non solo non capisce nulla di Videogame ma merita di sprofondare nell’abisso    Impeccabile, mastodontico, irreale. Il lavoro di Kojima è un’autentica opera d’arte, la solitudine dei paesaggi e l’atmosfera rendono il viaggio interiore di Sam Porter un’odissea cupa e magica, capace di toccare le corde invisibili del cuore ( non solo quello di BB ).
    Chi valuta al di sotto del 9 questo titolo non solo non capisce nulla di Videogame ma merita di sprofondare nell’abisso della mediocrità insieme a titoli come FORTNITE, COD e DESTINY.

    Kojima POWER ❤️    … Expand
  97. TheRealGamer133
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    An amazing game! I couldn’t bother to write a review, but seeing all these 0s from dull haters which didn’t even touched a game is just unfair. You have to play it to really feel that magic of travelling around huge and beautiful world with just you and your cargo. It’s awesome meditating experience, and everyone should at least give it a try!
  98. OhBrew
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is not a game for everything. It does not apologize for it's pacing and it's weirdness, but instead leans into unwaveringly. For me this game has been unlike anything I've experience over the entirety of this console generation and I can't put it down.
  99. Qwazar
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why those fake accounts are review bombing this game, this is quite evil. This game doesn't deserve 3.3. That's why I will contribute a little to improve it.

    I came across that game after finishing MGS5. Ohh.. What could I Tell you. This game definitely very hard to digest (in terms of story). However gameplay is very unique. I didn't like it at first few hours. But    I don't understand why those fake accounts are review bombing this game, this is quite evil. This game doesn't deserve 3.3. That's why I will contribute a little to improve it.

    I came across that game after finishing MGS5. Ohh..
    What could I Tell you. This game definitely very hard to digest (in terms of story). However gameplay is very unique. I didn't like it at first few hours. But after receiving some cool gadgets, I started to truly enjoy it.

    Well I don't know how to tell, but I think that that game becomes bater and better by you playing it . I think that it is quite true that not everyone could enjoy it. The story is amazing. If there is a reason why you must play it. Only to finish the story.    … Expand
  100. Potachek
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Don't listen to any of those "red" reviews, none of them actually played this game till the end. This game is more like Tarantino movies: deep dialogues, deep music, deep story, deep character development. So just play it, feel it and you wont regret it.
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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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