Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Lujeto
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    A slow, draining experience that tests your very patients with frustrating traversal, tons of unnecessary micromanaging that no one wants in a single player story driven experience.
    Combat is simple & barebones that loses its appeal rather quickly, BT encounters slows the game to a crawl even further.
    Death stranding is so self indulgent you can feel its “artsy” approach from a mile away.    A slow, draining experience that tests your very patients with frustrating traversal, tons of unnecessary micromanaging that no one wants in a single player story driven experience.
    Combat is simple & barebones that loses its appeal rather quickly, BT encounters slows the game to a crawl even further.

    Death stranding is so self indulgent you can feel its “artsy” approach from a mile away. It’s one of those titles that believes it will become a cult classic in the next 5-10 years. The strength of this game merely comes with the Kojima stigma attached, unique world and marketing, cast. Nothing more.

    I believe that if a game is boring, that’s the worst thing a game can be. death stranding fits that profile to the letter. Gamers avoid this one. Pure triple A Overhyped nonsense.    … Expand
  2. Darkside24
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Es un mal juego , solo hay puras cinematicas y nada de jugabilidad. La verdad decepcionado del que prometia ser el juego del año.
  3. nikiboxing
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    piece of **** for 70$ enjoy
    bored game,only good think is animation ,horible IA
    all time is the same
  4. Tyrtiuz
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    un juego lastimoso en donde tan solo se salva una música bella, cinematicas sin sentido y demasiadas larga par aun videojuego, sandbox de pena, con un mundo vació que tanto se ha criticado a mundos mucho mas llenos, el gameplay es insulso y repetitivo, consistente en repartir paquetes del punto A al punto B como un mensajero, el combate ridículamente roto donde las mecánicas sonun juego lastimoso en donde tan solo se salva una música bella, cinematicas sin sentido y demasiadas larga par aun videojuego, sandbox de pena, con un mundo vació que tanto se ha criticado a mundos mucho mas llenos, el gameplay es insulso y repetitivo, consistente en repartir paquetes del punto A al punto B como un mensajero, el combate ridículamente roto donde las mecánicas son inexistentes y los boses puedes vencerlos sin combatir con solo irte de la zona. Sin duda se nota el declive y fin de un creador que quiso ser y no pudo.… Expand
  5. Ashkan_mahone
    Nov 14, 2019
    0
    Very very bad game,,,not interesting,,,im so sorry for kojima this game is tommyrot,,,
  6. Romuald
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Jeu de livraison de colis monde beau et immense mais aussi immensément vide , il faut arrêter de penser que parce que c est signé Kojima que c est formidable , jeu hyper vendu a cause de la campagne de pub aggressive sinon jeu barbant a moins d aimer les longues randonnées et aimer XP en faisant pousser des champignons en faisant pipi
  7. Renan7
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Dinâmica fraca, progressão desestimulante. Vontade de abandonar pela metade sem a mínima curiosidade do final.
  8. CallMaster
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    O jogo possui uma história fascinante com cenário incríveis e realistas, fizeram uma bela escolha trazendo o Norman Mark Reedus como personagem principal, mas o que me entediou foram os cenários, por mais que incríveis estavam vazios, ao meu ver.
  9. quxxo
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Terrible writing, boring gameplay (b-but it's a new "strand" genre!), too many cutscenes and it is full of product placement. I give it a 3, because at least building was fun. It was overhyped both by fans and through pretentious marketing that barely shown any gameplay. In case of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 they barely show any gameplay, but you know what you are getting into,Terrible writing, boring gameplay (b-but it's a new "strand" genre!), too many cutscenes and it is full of product placement. I give it a 3, because at least building was fun. It was overhyped both by fans and through pretentious marketing that barely shown any gameplay. In case of games like Red Dead Redemption 2 they barely show any gameplay, but you know what you are getting into, because all Rockstar games are similar. This was supposed to be something new, yet they did not show much. I feel bad for all the people who pre-ordered this and then got ripped off.… Expand
  10. WickedlNl
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Well after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 forWell after 8 hours....all I do is walk and fetch quests. Game looks great, trippy cut scenes but If Im supposed to do this for next 40 hours then this is by far the worst gameplay idea for a game. I liked Kojimas previous work all the way from Snatcher and Policenauts but Im disappointed in the gaming journalism that they had no guts to say what they really thought of the game. 10/10 for this? That score is for legendary status games...everyone wrote about the faults yet it got fake 10/10. This is what happens when you dont have anyone controlling Kojima and let his "creativity" flow. Its a walking simulator with celebrities...THATS IT.… Expand
  11. MrInfuse
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overhyped and well not much to deliver gameplay is repetitive and boring but not as boring as the world… Expand
  12. Rumin
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    I have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementionedI have never in my life played a game so presumptuous of the player's tolerance of its own shortcomings in pacing, so sure of its ability to deliver a compelling narrative, so praised for its avant-garde approach to gaming, so confident of its unsubtleties in presenting its themes, so grandiose in its design philosophy and system, while simultaneously being mediocre in every aforementioned aspect.
    Unrestricted abberance of an egotistical mind hidden behind dazing spectacles, treating the player not as an active agent of the world but as a mindless passenger, to the point where one sometimes wonders whether he is Sam or the naked baby he is hauling, monotonous gameplay linked together with "artistic" cutscenes hither and thither, worthy only of people with low self-respect and extreme masochism. If the Strand genre symbolizes gold-plated garbage bins sewed together with haughty narratives, this game may be the best one yet.    … Expand
  13. Rizzy_83
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Arguably one of the worst games I've not only played this year but of all time, slow tedious the game was everything but fun.
    I want videogames.to be videogames not what Kojima is trying to do with them, trying to infuse movies into games is not only a bad idea, but appreciating someone like Kojima for this sets a new precedent for awful games to come.
  14. Jkn89
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    The story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxiousThe story is a convoluted mess as if eight year old aspiring author wrote it, the gameplay extremely repetitive and tedious. Hideo Kojima wants you to watch endless videos of self-important trash and during tens of hours of gameplay doing just menial job - dragging the packages in Amazon like delivery business over the wasteland. To prolong the chore, he throws in as many obnoxious obstacles as possible like balancing with the trigger buttons during walking. For all that he pats you on the back for "connecting America" (that looks like Island) again and shows you several credits with his name. I would recommend avoid and say to "genius" Hideo: "Thanks, drag your bags yourself!" Overall one point for some nice scenery.… Expand
  15. Camad
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go.    Boring is the only word I could use to genuinely and honestly describe this game to the average consumer. Upon closing the game after about a 20-hour stent, I had to ask myself if I did gain any enjoyment from this game. I did, but not enough that I could call the game "fun".

    Fun is relative of course, but this is the perfect game to test exactly how far your limits on the concept go. Are you truly willing to wade through 5 Hours of walking, delivering and walking again to find those moments where the action picks up and the game seems to begin? If not, this game is not for you.

    But when the music rises and the sprawling landscapes are laid bare in front of you, the game is pleasant, enjoyable but fun? That's the judgment that the individual must make and not simply read or watch online. I didn't talk much about gameplay here but that's mainly because the "game" very often forgets it too.

    Death Stranding is exactly what you expect from a Kojima game. It's confusing, beautiful and massive. But whether it is fun, is subjective, completely depending on taste and preference. For me, it was not an enjoyable experience, the limited fun I had didn't make it up for its large patches of boredom. Some will love it and some will hate it. Its a game to be experienced and talked about, not played.

    4/10    … Expand
  16. Jonasbezerra756
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Muito repetitivo e sem graça.. ifood Simulador, precisa de correção de bugs, muito repetitivo e frustrante
  17. Mighow
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Juego completamente ROTO, con mecanicas pauperrimas, sistema de disparo extremadamente mal finiquitado, un gameplay aburridisimo donde se rompe a pedazos una moto puede llevarte literalmente a todos lados y sin tener ni bateria, un sistema la IA bastante mala, donde con usar 1 solo boton y sin necesidad de esquivar ganas FACIL ! y estando en el modo mas dificil del juego, con cinematicasJuego completamente ROTO, con mecanicas pauperrimas, sistema de disparo extremadamente mal finiquitado, un gameplay aburridisimo donde se rompe a pedazos una moto puede llevarte literalmente a todos lados y sin tener ni bateria, un sistema la IA bastante mala, donde con usar 1 solo boton y sin necesidad de esquivar ganas FACIL ! y estando en el modo mas dificil del juego, con cinematicas infumables...… Expand
  18. drag8n
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    Good graphics, but the game its a glovo simulator, boring game that makes me want to kill myself.
  19. Lman90245
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isn't it funny how critics call everyone trolls who don't fit into their opinion box; Ironic. This story is a mess, most people don't want to slog through 20+ hours of bad story to get to decent game-play, and more bad story. The story leaves things unexplained to the point of obscurity, and it makes the game not enjoyable for normal people who don't have some sort of paid critic agenda.

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

    We need to "rebuild America" in this game because the afterlife is seeping through to our world somehow (how?), and there is rain that ages things. WTF is this story, seriously? It's so convoluted that even the characters in the game are still trying to figure it out, which isn't clever; it's infuriating.    … Expand
  20. voidisme
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    I am really enjoying the game. It is a nice meditative experience.
    I like the easier than expected gameplay, the really awesome sound design and the long cutscenes.
    I don't get the time to really get into games like I used to, especially the more difficult ones, and I never enjoyed easier type the life is strange kind of games with their weird drama. I like being able to come home from    I am really enjoying the game. It is a nice meditative experience.
    I like the easier than expected gameplay, the really awesome sound design and the long cutscenes.
    I don't get the time to really get into games like I used to, especially the more difficult ones, and I never enjoyed easier type the life is strange kind of games with their weird drama. I like being able to come home from work, finish a couple deliveries, see some nice story progress and call it a day. The ease of play and the nice environments are a bonus. I also really like the asynchronous online gameplay, where the material collection is not the goal but using them to do stuff and help each other out is the goal. I like that rank based on level and other accomplishments is not the focus. It really made me look at the loot part of gameplay differently, and I found that not worrying about loot/quality of loot made me open my eyes to something new.
    I am finding that most of the criticisms people have are the reasons that I like this game.
    I guess the whole hyping, and keeping stuff mysterious led people to have crazy expectations and then they were let down.    … Expand
  21. TopChop12
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
    Why do you play games? Is it to get a breathtaking story? Or to look into the beautiful horizon? For me, it's the gameplay. They are called games for a reason, aren't they? I can't find any compelling gameplay here, and as a result, can't find any enjoyment. It looks like Kojima spent a little too much time looking at the faces and skyboxes and didn't make gameplay good enough to keep manyWhy do you play games? Is it to get a breathtaking story? Or to look into the beautiful horizon? For me, it's the gameplay. They are called games for a reason, aren't they? I can't find any compelling gameplay here, and as a result, can't find any enjoyment. It looks like Kojima spent a little too much time looking at the faces and skyboxes and didn't make gameplay good enough to keep many of us playing. Yes, the game looks beautiful, and yes, it runs very well, but did you buy this game for the gameplay? If you did, you made a bad purchase.… Expand
  22. leyt1125
    Nov 11, 2019
    1
    This is not even a game, there is no gameplay at all. Just walk simulator.
    This is just arthouse nonsense from an overrated Japanese who cannot make interesting gameplay
    do not get fooled by advertising, it’s money down the drain
    Hidetaka Miyazaki is a true Genius with his Dark Souls games. And Kojima is just overrated swindler who did NoManSky ver 2.0
  23. bj_baron
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Juego malo de principio a fin, muy aburrido. Catalogado como un juego de acción es pésimo. La historia es mala. No recomendable.
  24. Roman_nn99
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Historia muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es unHistoria muy bien, pero la jugabilidad pésima y las horas que hay que caminar no tienen lógica ninguna, entiendo que haya titulos como skyrim, fallout... donde caminabas sin parar, pero al menos habia mas interaccion, exploracion, enemigos por todas partes, dialogos, misiones secundarias interesantes, aqui es cinematica, pedido de punto A-B, cinematica... el 70% del juego es esto, y es un coñazo mires por donde lo mires! Es una pena que PT fuese cancelada para crear esto... no vale 70€, ni 20... una pena tanto hype!… Expand
  25. Jorgeros
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    Super aburrido no existe nada en este basto mundo que pueda ser entretenido, y lo vendieron como si fuera un mgs
  26. msalem
    Nov 14, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kojima has been picked up by Sony to make the game but they didn't want to repeat mgs5 mistake what they did ,they told kojima to finish the game quickly so what he did he spent the next 3 years directing his love as he got a-list actors making story cutscene while forgoting compelety about the seconds half of the game with is gameplay he laid out simple mechanic for the game to his staff which is walking and delivery so he told his staff to make this gameplay as a filler and that just it a filler nothing more nothing less.
    Disappointing game didn't care really for the gameplay and really cared about the story which didn't match the hype in the trailers it's good but gets ridiculously boring at the end the problem to much diloge too much taking and character s over explain things.
    that 2 hour ending cutscene is to much even for Kojima standard which I skipped a lot .    … Expand
  27. DonPelayo
    Nov 15, 2019
    2
    Extensas cinemáticas, se supone que esto sea un videojuego no una película.
    Las mecánicas son un desastre, realmente el feto no es necesario, y tampoco el fabricar puentes, ya que otras personas ya lo hacen por mi.
    El caminar de un lado a otro probablemente no sea lo más aburrido, sino mas bien los soporíferos combates.
    -A Hideo Kojima Review
  28. Saibotron
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Buena historia para una película, pero como acá calificamos jugabilidad, hay que decir las cosas como son, el juego se trata de entregar paquetes del punto A al punto B y REPETIR, eso es todo, el mundo está vacío, muy poca interacción con npc, la IA es realmente estúpida cuando se trata de enemigos, y los puedes vencer a todos amarrandolos... Hasta en Difícil... No vale lo que cuesta,Buena historia para una película, pero como acá calificamos jugabilidad, hay que decir las cosas como son, el juego se trata de entregar paquetes del punto A al punto B y REPETIR, eso es todo, el mundo está vacío, muy poca interacción con npc, la IA es realmente estúpida cuando se trata de enemigos, y los puedes vencer a todos amarrandolos... Hasta en Difícil... No vale lo que cuesta, quizás cuando esté en rebaja, pero a 70 pavos, ni en sueños...… Expand
  29. D3viantAssassin
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freakingThis game is the one i was waiting for a very long time. It is one of those games that bring a whole new aspect to the world of gaming. First and foremost the story is brilliant and has got me captivated form the very first minute. The characters especially Norman Reedus do a terrific job playing the lead roles. The atmosphere is where it shines and visually this game looks freaking amazing, probably one of the best on the ps4. I love how this game opened my eyes from the very first minute of playtime as I wasn't expecting this much complexity and attention to detail. The mechanics of the game is what makes it fun, as there are so many things you have to be aware of along your journey, especially the equipment and paths you take as they can vary dramatically depending on terrain and situation. Its not as simple as walking form point a to point b so it isn't boring at all, quite the contrary its very fun and has got me hooked. Finally a game that stands out and isn't the same old looter shooter kind of game. I have soaked numerous hours into the game already. To me this is actually way better than the Jedi fallen order game that i just bought. I ditched it already to play more of this because to me this is better in almost every way including the story. So Thank-you kojima productions for this masterpiece!… Expand
  30. Allangamer117
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    El juego es malisimo no se dejen llevar por la calificación de la mayoría de la prensa que pareciera que esta a favor del juego ($$$$) ni de los fanboys (yo poseo una ps4 y jamas defendería algo como esto cuando esperaba mucho de el juego) el juego trata de un repartidor en un mundo vacío sin NPC'S sin interacciones con el medio ambiente una historia absurda una jugabilidad malisima careceEl juego es malisimo no se dejen llevar por la calificación de la mayoría de la prensa que pareciera que esta a favor del juego ($$$$) ni de los fanboys (yo poseo una ps4 y jamas defendería algo como esto cuando esperaba mucho de el juego) el juego trata de un repartidor en un mundo vacío sin NPC'S sin interacciones con el medio ambiente una historia absurda una jugabilidad malisima carece de acción y diversion una I.A del enemigo inexistente (de los muy pocos enemigos que te encontrarás y que hasta puedes evitarlos) lo único rescatable son los gráficos y el soundtrack, de hay en fuera el juego es malo y trata de ser largo de una manera absurda y grosera mandandote a caminar del punto A al punto B por horas y horas eso no es un juego largo es un juego tedioso y con una interfaz del menú confusa y horrible 9 horas de juego y me alejé créanme no malgasten su dinero es un juego que se siente incompleto que no vale la pena en ningún sentido.… Expand
  31. Pascamp
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    The most boring game in the world!!! I could't play more than five hours and I gave up. Extremely boring.
  32. GutiOut
    Nov 10, 2019
    2
    + Looks good and sounds good.
    - DS is literally the most boring game ever designed (not literally but you understand me).
    Kojima, did you chose the wrong industry ?

    "Everyday is pretty much the same **** boring monotony and it's crushing my spirit" (The Man Who Delivers).

    *If you want a walking simulator this is your game.
  33. arjohn
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Nice graphics but this is a standard most games reach nowadays. Terrible gameplay just delivering items from A to B. Really bad when you fall over like a QWOP simulator. Much better games out there like outer worlds and even ac odyssey is better than this.
  34. Hopwin
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    Finally a walking simulator that includes urination and box stacking! Maybe Kojima should retire.
  35. Brargayrriss
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    В чём суть этой игры.
    Значит так, безэмоциональный кирпич-кун который закрылся от мира из-за баб, работает постапокалиптическим яндекс-курьером за ллойсы.
    В это же время его мамаша президентка США хочет провести херальный интернет во все оставшиеся после апокалипсиса города, а сделать это можно только с помощью специальной флешки, которой может пользоваться только кирпич-кун. 9 часов    В чём суть этой игры.
    Значит так, безэмоциональный кирпич-кун который закрылся от мира из-за баб, работает постапокалиптическим яндекс-курьером за ллойсы.
    В это же время его мамаша президентка США хочет провести херальный интернет во все оставшиеся после апокалипсиса города, а сделать это можно только с помощью специальной флешки, которой может пользоваться только кирпич-кун. 9 часов реального времени перед ним ползают на коленях и он в конце концов туберкулезным голосом твоего соседа алкаша соглашается, пьёт ягу и следующие 60 часов идёт по пустой карте. Ну и ещё попутно несёт посылки и спасает какую-то бабу.
    Геймплей такой. У тебя за спиной 20 коробок, после яги шатает и надо не уронив, донести до точки б. Потом ещё дадут мотоцикл и грузовик. В середине, а особенно в конце в ваш мозг будут срать кодзимовщиной.
    Ну короче играть можно. Почему 3 балла? Ну чтобы хайповали поменьше в следующий раз.    … Expand
  36. chaguers
    Dec 19, 2019
    0
    Este juego tiene tremendos gráficos, inmensos detalles y muy buenas cinematográficas, pero la historia es muy escueta, la jugabilidad lamentablemente es mala muy mala y la inmersión es A B U R R I D I S I M A.! No recomiendo esto juego ni a mi peor enemigo por decencia....! Solo lo recomiendo para aquellas personas que tengan dificultad para dormir... z.z.z.z.z..zzz...zzzzzzzzz.......zEste juego tiene tremendos gráficos, inmensos detalles y muy buenas cinematográficas, pero la historia es muy escueta, la jugabilidad lamentablemente es mala muy mala y la inmersión es A B U R R I D I S I M A.! No recomiendo esto juego ni a mi peor enemigo por decencia....! Solo lo recomiendo para aquellas personas que tengan dificultad para dormir... z.z.z.z.z..zzz...zzzzzzzzz.......z sueño asegurado...… Expand
  37. Kangyo_
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    We are here to play, not to see a 45min cinematic garbage. I lost $60. Kojima is a selfish, he invited nothing.
  38. darkostinho
    Dec 13, 2019
    3
    This is so sad we see that kind of degradation in game industry nowadays. You are the walking meme with tons of money. You can invite all your famous friends to join your awkward spectacle. You can put in game any absurd. You can get so much profit from direct product placements and selling merchandise. And a lot of people will eat that and pronounce you the genius. The story isn't bad,This is so sad we see that kind of degradation in game industry nowadays. You are the walking meme with tons of money. You can invite all your famous friends to join your awkward spectacle. You can put in game any absurd. You can get so much profit from direct product placements and selling merchandise. And a lot of people will eat that and pronounce you the genius. The story isn't bad, the graphics are superior for console. But the game-play and dialogues ruin everything. Also this shallow patriotic nonsense which was used for giving the game the motto of union. But this is repetitive, without any deep thought. All collateral characters are guiding the hero like a child, repeat to him 10 times how it's important. It's not an art. I hope it's a mock on the modern video-games industry and the modern world.… Expand
  39. real_kojima
    Nov 13, 2019
    2
    One point for the story,another point for the graph.The game is very boring, it is recommended not to buy
  40. Mats2468
    Nov 9, 2019
    5
    I can't believe what I'm saying this, but Death Stranding is the biggest disappointment of the year. The game looked like a fantastic concept to be both wierd and awesome moments, but instead Kojima has ruined it with the whole game being a fetch quest. The beginning had a cool opening, but the overall experience was horrible, insanely boring and nothing exiting moments. I think it's safwI can't believe what I'm saying this, but Death Stranding is the biggest disappointment of the year. The game looked like a fantastic concept to be both wierd and awesome moments, but instead Kojima has ruined it with the whole game being a fetch quest. The beginning had a cool opening, but the overall experience was horrible, insanely boring and nothing exiting moments. I think it's safw to give this game 3/10 and Kojima's worst game in history.… Expand
  41. bart1k
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    A very boring courier simulator with very dumb and intrusive ads that look more like spam. If you love walking in a circle and nothing else, we invite to this circus of "cojima-non-genius".
  42. RedaReghai
    Jan 4, 2020
    5
    Ce jeu est un ratage totale niveau gameplay et Arrêtez de dire qu'il s'agit d'un chef-d'œuvre, il y'a trop de points négatifs pour être un bon jeu s'il n'était pas le produit de Kojima il serait passé inaperçue
  43. Tubey
    Nov 15, 2019
    3
    This is the first game from acclaimed video game auteur Hideo Kojima since his acrimonious split from Konami. That isn't news to 99.9% of you, but it helps to explain the context as to why this game is getting very polarising reviews. Very few reviews are just based on their view of the actual game - they are either big gaming websites who are slapping a 10 on it by default because of whoThis is the first game from acclaimed video game auteur Hideo Kojima since his acrimonious split from Konami. That isn't news to 99.9% of you, but it helps to explain the context as to why this game is getting very polarising reviews. Very few reviews are just based on their view of the actual game - they are either big gaming websites who are slapping a 10 on it by default because of who made it, or Kojima 'fan boys' who are doing the same, or people bandwagonning on the 'walking simulator' meme since pre-release footage became available.

    As for me, I'm none of those things. This is an honest review. I'm reviewing this as a game - not a 'Kojima' game; just simply as a game.

    Death Stranding is visually absolutely amazing in technical terms - everything is crisp, sharp and beautifully rendered. Everything is aesthetically in place and nothing sticks out like a sore thumb. That said, Death Stranding is also visually bland, by design. It's meant to look desolate and it certainly is, but when you combine that with the drudgery of the gameplay then it's a very taxing combination for the player.

    Because the gameplay is dull. 80% of the game consists of carrying stuff from one location to the next, using the trigger buttons on the pad to balance your walking and occasionally stopping to mollify a baby strapped to your chest. You get vehicles, but the moment you do the next section of gameplay is unsuited to the vehicle you just 'unlocked', so you end up not caring about getting vehicles. 10% of it is running from harmless enemies - both human and supernatural - because combat is fiddly (yet somehow simultaneously easy) and unrewarding, so you avoid it when you can. Merely walking presents ten times the challenge combat does. There isn't multiplayer, but instead a Dark Souls sign-system-esque 'connected world' - if a player drops a ladder in his game, you can use it in yours. It's a nice feature that adds a bit of vibrancy to the desolate world and probably the one thing other devs could take away from this and use in future games.

    The other 10% of the title is cutscenes. Lots and lots of cutscenes, massive on exposition. I'm probably being generous at 10% to be honest. Again, all expertly rendered, but poorly executed.

    Obviously no spoilers here on story, but let's just say that there is zero subtlety throughout. There are characters such as Fragile and Die-Hardman - they are their names, not nicknames as you'd expect, and they are presented as such with not a hint of sarcasm or self-awareness. They simply spell out explicitly the main trait of the character. The main character is a porter who builds bridges, so naturally his name is Sam Porter Bridges. This is the level of 'on the nose' we're dealing with here.

    The ridiculousness narrative plays in to the general weirdness on show here. Everything seems to exist as a random idea the developer had and threw in, all mixed together in a hodge-podge of pure nonsense. For every good idea - the concept of firing bullets from your own blood to harm the supernatural, for example - there's a stupid one - like a canteen that converts rain into Monster Energy. Yes, actual Monster Energy - it's not a myth; this is the most egregious and blatant product placement you will ever find in any video game. It's not just aesthetic; it's a core energy mechanic.

    There is the basis for a good game in here, but the final product isn't that. It is extremely pretentious, much more intent on creating art for the sake of art rather than a fun experience for the consumer. It has it's moments - around 15-20 hours in you get in to a flow and the pace quickens, only for it to die a death moments later as you once again trudge from A to B for hours on end, solely for the reward of more exposition-packed cutscenes featuring ridiculous, totally unrelatable characters, ultimately leading to an extremely obvious twist ending that uses bizarre visuals to hide the lack of depth the story had.

    It's a difficult game to review without spoilers, but to boil it down to one thing, I'll say this - it isn't worth your time and money. Pick it up at a hefty discount if you have nothing else to play or wait for it to be free on PS Plus. Even then, if you find it dull a few hours in, I can assure you that there is no point in persisting - it doesn't improve.

    The developer has said the reason for the mixed reviews is that some people "don't get it" - I don't think that's the case. I "get it" alright - the developer wanted to create a weird, trippy movie experience that got people talking. In that, they have achieved what they aimed for in spades. It's a shame, then, that they forgot to create a game to go along with that experience.

    EDIT: Originally scored this a 4, but honestly a shade too high - revised to a 3.    … Expand
  44. enotella
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Скучно, не интересно, очень дорого. Муть. Не оправдало ожиданий совсем. Инди игра.
  45. FudgeSociety
    Nov 16, 2019
    3
    See, if you told people "Death Stranding is a *cinematic*, story driven experience, with not much game", I honestly think you wouldn't have this backlash. Heavy Rain was basically a movie with choices, and everyone loved it because they embraced what the "game" would be. A movie with choices. And didn't make false promises of tacking any form of "immersive gameplay" on to it.

    In typical    See, if you told people "Death Stranding is a *cinematic*, story driven experience, with not much game", I honestly think you wouldn't have this backlash. Heavy Rain was basically a movie with choices, and everyone loved it because they embraced what the "game" would be. A movie with choices. And didn't make false promises of tacking any form of "immersive gameplay" on to it.

    In typical Sony fashion, they try to sell a "walking simulator w good graphics" as the next big thing. The graphics are good sure, but idk how you could screw graphics up in a game where everything is pre rendered lmao.    … Expand
  46. JT430
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Everything in this game was made awesome, problem is that there is almost nothing...
    Enemies in this game are useless like 5y old kids that trying hit you in face, but you are 500 meters tall.
    Empty walking simulator... but beautiful)
  47. Anzu-gaming
    Nov 16, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jeux ennuyeux, i.a très faible , physique du jeu pas optimisé, graphisme non varié , personnages peu attachant , scénario nanardesque le coup du princesse peach et mario lol bref j'ai perdu mon temps à le finir car 70 balles sinon au bout de 3h j'aurais stoppé...… Expand
  48. Jp117
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    The game is nothing but walking from place to place found it soooooo boring and hopped on red dead when I was done better game by far death stranding makes 0 sense plus boss fights are way to easy.
  49. Gustavofpa
    Nov 16, 2019
    0
    Jogo horrível, perdi tempo e dinheiro, fica horas fazendo entrega e andando no mapa, experiência bad trip total.......................................................
  50. al_anur
    Nov 21, 2019
    0
    boring simulator of courier. empty open word, 3 enemies, boring game play. only true genius could put QTE in walking process.
  51. Zwei76
    Dec 9, 2019
    1
    Mr. Kojima has made a boring movie(eternal cinematics), with a psychedelic story with spectral detecting fetuses, with boring and repetitive gameplay mechanics, but which is technically wonderful.
  52. AndreaM84
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    BORING AS HELL, DO NOT BUY! All you are supposed to do is run around grass plains and deliver packages, it looks like a FedEx simulator - so glad I did not waste my money on this!
  53. Jacob12
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    DISAPPOINTING Everyone thinks Kojima is amazing but this fkn mess can't decide whether its a film or a game. Awful gameplay mechanics and it really is a boring walking simulator
  54. Maucito73
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Y le doy un 2 por la inclusión de Guillermo del Toro. Todo el juego es un desastre, el peor dinero gastado del año.
  55. Rastery
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Tengo unos días jugando con mucha intensidad, el juego no entretiene pero relaja, soy un jugador que disfruta de los paseos en juegos como RDR, gta, watchdogs, the divition entre otros, me paso mas tiempo molestando en el entorno que jugando las misiones principales, este juego lamentablemente no me entretiene en ese sentido, y en casi ningún otro, pero seguiré jugando y veré que talTengo unos días jugando con mucha intensidad, el juego no entretiene pero relaja, soy un jugador que disfruta de los paseos en juegos como RDR, gta, watchdogs, the divition entre otros, me paso mas tiempo molestando en el entorno que jugando las misiones principales, este juego lamentablemente no me entretiene en ese sentido, y en casi ningún otro, pero seguiré jugando y veré que tal termina, mientras tanto le doy un 3 con aspiraciones a 4 en un futuro.… Expand
  56. altalo
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Tengo que valorar este juego como juego y no como pelicula, por eso tengo que ponerle un 3, el juego se basa de ir de A hasta B todo el rato, lo interesante son las cinematicas, llevo 15 horas de juego y es planísimo, todo el rato igual. Lo mejor para mi es pasar por los EVs y dejar que te agarren para tener algo de adrenalina.
  57. ninjamammoth
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    After hours and hours of playing this game and trying to love it. I have faced the fact that this game is soo boring. It just isnt fun at all. it is like a fedex and walking simulator with minimal combat. This game has disappointed me to another level also because of all the hype around it. I dont know how some people can enjoy this game but thats their opinion or maybe they are justAfter hours and hours of playing this game and trying to love it. I have faced the fact that this game is soo boring. It just isnt fun at all. it is like a fedex and walking simulator with minimal combat. This game has disappointed me to another level also because of all the hype around it. I dont know how some people can enjoy this game but thats their opinion or maybe they are just trying to like it because it is hideo kojima's game. The reviews on this game are soo mixed. I want to play an enjoying game, not walk around and experience a move like game. Posssibly one of the biggest disappointments of 2019. Terrible and boring game.....… Expand
  58. bxgdvn
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Without Konami Kojima is just a madman. Sony already freaking out, it’s sucks but I don’t think that we’ll ever see AAA game from Kojima. Or it’s a blessing.
  59. Milkito21
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simulador de rappi, muy tedioso de digerir si juegas muchas horas al juego. Se torna muy lento… Expand
  60. Lost-Sock
    Nov 14, 2019
    3
    Borrowed this off a friend before he takes it back to trade in. I'll admit, I only played about 9 hours or so and couldn't go on any longer. Hands down the most boring, pretentious game I've ever played. So clunky and frustrating too with the constant balancing needed. The shameful plugging of Monster energy drinks also felt crass and pathetic. Of the 9 hours I put in, I'd wager 6 of themBorrowed this off a friend before he takes it back to trade in. I'll admit, I only played about 9 hours or so and couldn't go on any longer. Hands down the most boring, pretentious game I've ever played. So clunky and frustrating too with the constant balancing needed. The shameful plugging of Monster energy drinks also felt crass and pathetic. Of the 9 hours I put in, I'd wager 6 of them were watching mundane cut scenes, none of which made any real sense, just seemed like someone that thinks they're intellectual spewing words onto paper and thinking it's somehow cinematic. I've given it 3 stars purely for the graphics as they're incredible in places, the motion capture is good, as are the voiceovers, but they are from well known actors so that's to be expected. I honestly, hand on heart believe if this game had come from an unknown developer, it'd have struggled to get 5/10s from most outlets. If you get any enjoyment out of this game, good for you, to me though it's drivel. Pretentious, self serving dross. After all these years, it's finally apparent why Konami actually kept reigns on Kojima when he was working on the MGS games. This game is proof of what happens when you let the man do what he wants without any interference and I'm sure Konami won't lose any sleep they're not attached to this dumpster fire in any capacity. Avoid at all costs unless your idea of fun is pressing L2/R2 a lot to stop yourself from falling over, or really want to experience urinating in a game while you have a baby strapped to your stomach and a load of boxes on your back.… Expand
  61. carlioso3000
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Definitetly awesome graphics, music and dialogues. But we are talking about a videogame not a movie. And this game is insanely boring, there is nothing more than deliver packages from A to B all the time for hours, thats boring as f. Waste of $. It has nothing especial that you could say ok this is made by kojima, dont expect anything unusual.
  62. Cesarito
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego excesivamente lento, monótono, poco original, aburrido, una pésima compra, no lo recomiendo… Expand
  63. Soul_Saber
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    •This Game will bore you to DEATH! I bet the BT'S used to be regular NPC'S, but they couldn't handle the boredom so they snuffed themselves out.
    •Good graphics
    •Terrible gameplay
    •Decent story towards the end
    I think metacritic is deleting negative reviews.
    I've watched the number of negative reviews stay about the same and the number of positive ones skyrocket
  64. maai
    Nov 8, 2019
    4
    se bonito, pero la jugabilidad deja mucho que desear. son horas pesadas caminando para hacer misiones que se sienten repetivio. una lastima se esperaba mas de este juego.
  65. gabober
    Nov 16, 2019
    7
    Very intriguing plot full of twists, crazy graphics, excellent dubbing, sophisticated OST. The gameplay is based on organizing oneself in the best way to face the journeys, to manage the loads to be transported well. The game is very focused on physics, so be careful how you move to avoid falling and so on. It is not a real action game as one would expect from the old metal gear solid. AtVery intriguing plot full of twists, crazy graphics, excellent dubbing, sophisticated OST. The gameplay is based on organizing oneself in the best way to face the journeys, to manage the loads to be transported well. The game is very focused on physics, so be careful how you move to avoid falling and so on. It is not a real action game as one would expect from the old metal gear solid. At first it made me very angry, the gameplay is repetitive and redundant, particularly in the early hours where you don't even have a transport vehicle and you have to walk for hours in nothing. I would call it a boring game, the plot and the rest are the backbone, but if it were just for gameplay it would be a really boring and bad game. It's not the kind I like and it's not what I expect from the one who created the metal gear saga. Original idea but not enough.… Expand
  66. Gamer1999
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto parece mas una película de Final Fantasy que un juego, el gameplay es colocarte todo lo que puedas cargar en el lomo de un punto A a un punto B lo cual lo hace algo repetitivo, todo se ve demasiado lineal, no es un rpg, no es un shooter , parece un walking simulator pero al final te deja la sensación de que termina siendo solo una pelicula.… Expand
  67. Makzich
    Nov 12, 2019
    2
    Nice music, few good views. .
  68. Izzyqa123
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most boring, pretentious, monotonous, every word you've probably heard in almost every review, thing ever. The first 2 hrs is you watching and animated film starring norman reedus with a lot of non sensical things happening. The missions are all glorified fetch quests, walk here, go here, come back, wash your ass do it all over. Not to mention every single time it's at least 20 minutes of real time walking in a barren giant land, of nothing but washed green grass and black rocks. The world is empty. This is an interactive movie. Not a game. To sum it up it's an interactive movie about a post apocalyptic pregnant mail man with a baby strapped to your chest in the year 3037, while people in yellow hazmat suits chase you with cattle prods. With a lore unexplained, creatures never explained, and story that makes absolutely no sense. The only achievements made were even on the limited power of ps4 pro the graphics are outstanding. If this game was on xbox scorpio or the next gen it'd be insane. And well done cut scenes. Outside of those menial things, the gameplay is boring and the repetitive monotony all adds up to a dead end. This game is one giant blue balls waste of time. 3/10, this game blows.… Expand
  69. Kazuya198
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Boring walking simulator where you go around delivering loot boxes, over rough terrain and in sometimes adverse weather conditions, overly ambiguous story just for the sake of it

    Poor game but graphics are nice
  70. kjm1986
    Nov 9, 2019
    2
    Not a great game. Kind of boring actually. Too much hype around this makes people look past its flaws. This better not be in GotY converations.
  71. fangamestrue
    Dec 6, 2019
    3
    i talk how is an game he is nice game more dont have desasters dont have funny travel for running is much high graphics dont is maximum in an game 1 error.
    2 error influencers falses an kid buy game is no funny is recommend buy minecraft or roblox or outhers have fun
    3 error inscistence offense players fps an fps have strategics or you die 4 error i play more 20 games original ps1 ps2    i talk how is an game he is nice game more dont have desasters dont have funny travel for running is much high graphics dont is maximum in an game 1 error.
    2 error influencers falses an kid buy game is no funny is recommend buy minecraft or roblox or outhers have fun
    3 error inscistence offense players fps an fps have strategics or you die
    4 error i play more 20 games original ps1 ps2 talking game sad fanboys offensive my question
    5 error please analise players play game for create mores action for give an good commentary.    … Expand
  72. Mariofreire
    Nov 16, 2019
    3
    You need to be very patient to play this game. if it wasn't Kojima's name, it wouldn't sell.
  73. AssaltoMortale
    Nov 16, 2019
    3
    Buona regia ma la tanto decantata e acclamata storia è pessina, non seguo nessun filo logico, è un pastrocchio di cosa inventate senza ne capo e ne cosa, completamente irrazionale e fuori dalla realtà.
  74. Estruendo19
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Un juego, “Por llamarlo juego” completamente vacío y muy repetitivo y aburrido
  75. SAW-XIX
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Selain Hanamura, ada juga maskot Famitsu yang bernama Necky the Fox yang muncul di Death Stranding.
  76. ross0ross1
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    Just finished the game, it's boring, just look at the cutscenes on Youtube.
  77. rain97
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Probably the only AAA game where you are better off watching the cutscenes from youtube than actually waste time playing it. Death Stranding is an insult to every video game that has well thought out, deep and fun gameplay elements. EVER.
  78. SousaSpeedBR
    Nov 8, 2019
    1
    A história é interessante, e tem lindas cutscenes, mas a gameplay é arrastada, chata, repetitiva, demotivante e desanimadora, estragando assim a história. Como o foco de um jogo deve ser a game play 1 tá mais que justo pra DS. Um dos piores jogos da geração.
  79. CLAWAS
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo cansativo, literalmente jogo de simulador de caminhada. Se estiver estressado e quiser sair caminhamos mundo a fora, este é o jogo!!!!............. Péssimo game. Corram.… Expand
  80. Godso
    Dec 11, 2019
    1
    I played it for about 14 hours and I can't play it anymore, it's the most boring thing I played in years, it's extremely slow and tedious, I even fell asleep playing it (really). Do not buy this garbage.
  81. Zisis151
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    If this game didn't have the Kojima brand slapped into it, it would be just as good as the Quiet Man.It's boring, repetitive and the themes it touches are so basic yet it tries to act like it's something bigger than that. People are praising it's "weirdness" but they need to understand that there's a difference between weirdness that leads to a coherent climax and being weird for the sakeIf this game didn't have the Kojima brand slapped into it, it would be just as good as the Quiet Man.It's boring, repetitive and the themes it touches are so basic yet it tries to act like it's something bigger than that. People are praising it's "weirdness" but they need to understand that there's a difference between weirdness that leads to a coherent climax and being weird for the sake of being weird. Kojima isn't the genius he thinks he is and I hope this game is a reality check for him.… Expand
  82. LGM3-6-9
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    Es ideal para dormir recomendado a todos los que parezcan de insomnio lento lento lento solo pensaba en el ya me estoy durmiendo otra ves Creo que si invento un género el aburrilento
  83. Sacred911
    Nov 17, 2019
    0
    El juego no merece el precio AAA, depronto para un juego INDIE, pagaría lo mismo que vale una entrada a cine y eso que me quedaría sin idea de lo que he visto. Me genero cero entretenimiento. Me recordó el no man's stranding.
  84. Wagtimao
    Nov 12, 2019
    0
    Sério que colocam nota máxima nesse jogo, não merecia nem nota 2, fui bem bonzinho.
    Vejo que perdemos a realidade do que vemos, infelizmente nós atrapalha a avaliar corretamente um jogo.
    Isso já se retrata como doença.
  85. refloresaguilar
    Nov 8, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad que como película está relativamente divertida, pero como juego el gameplay es pobre, por eso no puedo poner una mejor nota. Debemos recordar que los juegos son para jugar, y en mi opinión, el gameplay debería definir gran parte de su calificación.… Expand
  86. ChromaticEnoch
    Nov 20, 2019
    3
    First of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haulFirst of all I played this for 7 hours before stopping completely, this feels like a second job. You come home from work, boot up the game and get thrown into this package delivery gameplay on an empty world. You are constantly delivering packages, you get upgrades that let you carry more packages, you also get a bike that has a 4 minute battery, which considering how far you have to haul packages is barely worth it unless you get materials to build a generator (you can only build if you are in the chiral network, otherwise no power) and then you unlock bodily fluid grenades. You get ads right in your face when your character is in their private room, going to the bathroom forces you to see "Ride with Norman Reedus on AMC", water is apparently BAD so you only drink Monster Energy (I dont think I have ever seen this blatant advertisement in an actual game).
    As for gameplay, its as casual as it gets, and I mean it literally. You go from point A to point B to delivery stuff, if you somehow get caught by BT, you can easily shake them off and leave the black water, I actually tested and just allowed them to tackle me down, the only thing that happened was all the packages fell, you get dragged around into a bigger black water area where a huge monster appears, and then guess what? You just walk away to the grass and everything vanishes. The bosses are just as easy, there is absolutely zero challenge.
    The vast open world just feels barren and annoying to travel through since its nothing but rocks and irregular terrain that forces you to spam jump or run around.
    The graphics arent that good either, Crysis is more than ten years old and looks just as good.
    The music is alright but abruptly stops the moment you step into any building.
    I wont comment on the story because honestly, after 7 hours, I didnt understand even half of it, none of it made sense and the characters that were introduced felt like they were written by a fifteen year old that decided to write fanfiction, for example, Deadman is well acquainted with the dead hence his name, Fragile is "Fragile, but not that fragile", there's very few actual characters that you encounter in the game and none of them cause any impact, it would be equally as impactful if they were replaced by the dozens of holograms you will encounter during your deliveries.
    Overall this feels like a huge fever dream that somehow got materialized, I would not recommend this at all.    … Expand
  87. GamerGirl69
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    This is a warning don't buy it, I got caught up in the hype and preordered it. I regret that decision deeply this game is sooooo boooring. If your not sure don't buy it you got deceived by clever advertising this game is not worth any time.
  88. greekaussie777
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    Truly a boring, but pretty looking game. Anyone who defends this slap in the face of gamers "videogame" is someone who has settled for less in their games. Way less.
  89. joey76
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Realizzazione tecnica eccellente...gameplay noioso e ripetitivo... cut scene a non finire...preferisco vedere un film piuttosto che chiamarlo gioco...
  90. jezus_maryjus
    Nov 10, 2019
    3
    Most boring game i ever seen. Only graphics od good. Dont waste your money guys.
  91. BtNitay
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    Gameplay muito intediante, jogo muito massante com boa historia porem no principal de QUALQUER jogo é o gameplay e nisso death peca e muito!!
  92. patomendezp
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    Un juego con muchas cinematicas, que no es malo si va de la mano de un gameplay dinamico, entretenido etc cosa que aca no veo por ningun lado, es un gameplay muy pobre... segundo el juego tiene poca pero muy poca jugabilidad que es basicamente ir del punto A al B y hacer entregas, ahora hago incapie en esto, y repito no es malo tampoco ir de A a B pero por ultimo hazme el trabajo dificilUn juego con muchas cinematicas, que no es malo si va de la mano de un gameplay dinamico, entretenido etc cosa que aca no veo por ningun lado, es un gameplay muy pobre... segundo el juego tiene poca pero muy poca jugabilidad que es basicamente ir del punto A al B y hacer entregas, ahora hago incapie en esto, y repito no es malo tampoco ir de A a B pero por ultimo hazme el trabajo dificil pero solo veo caminar por un mundo MUERTO con musgo, rocas y rios osea quiero y trato de juntar 2 conceptos pero es imposible... sigo ahora con las misiones que segun dicen son 70 y todas son lo mismo ni mas ni menos, es malo? para mi no pero volvemos a lo mismo, son muy faciles y cuando llega el momento de pelear con un Boss es de una pauperrima dificultad, veo que el enemigo no tiene la intencion de atacar, la IA es horrible, sin palabras y por ultimo dejare el apartado tecnico y sonoro, el primero esta muy bien, es lo rescatable del juego pero tampoco es soberbio, hay muchos juegos que se ven mejor y termino con el apartado sonoro... escuche un par de canciones, suenan muy bien y agradables pero es practicamente ridiculo que el tono y tipo de cancion de Low Roar al iniciar no esta en el contexto del juego... mi impresion fue estar jugando pero con unos audifonos escuchando mi banda favorita :S este ultimo apartado lo dejo muy preeliminar ya que escuche 2 o 3 canciones y quizas las otras son mil veces mejor y ademas en el contexto que corresponde
    Despues de decir todo esto y siendo alguien que le encanta los JRPG yo si lo jugaria pero por todos esos GRANDES detalles no se acerca a un juego sobre 5 de 10 o inclusive menos, tiene muchos pero muchos detalles horribles, falta mucho por pulir...    … Expand
  93. Kronos_EVC
    Nov 9, 2019
    3
    Por dios!!! Aburrido!!!!! Extremadamente aburrido!!! Eso sí, un 3 por la banda sonora
  94. Freeman999
    Nov 13, 2019
    0
    I would never have thought that I would say this about the Kojima game, but it is the worst game I have ever played. Here the monotonous "gameplay", the plot is on a ripe world, disgusting physics, disgusting dialogues, the plot does not develop. Once again, I am convinced of the venality of gaming journalists and the incompetence of Kojima. I do not understand how this person was able toI would never have thought that I would say this about the Kojima game, but it is the worst game I have ever played. Here the monotonous "gameplay", the plot is on a ripe world, disgusting physics, disgusting dialogues, the plot does not develop. Once again, I am convinced of the venality of gaming journalists and the incompetence of Kojima. I do not understand how this person was able to do MGS 1-3. Or maybe it's not his merit?… Expand
  95. CoffeeMugs
    Nov 18, 2019
    3
    Sadly this review will get lost in time like tears in rain. I'm still going to post it. TL;DR at the end.

    Death Stranding: Millions of dollars, Hollywood actors, one of the greatest game writer/directors of all time, in-house development from the largest console-developer - everything combined should be a recipe for a truly great game, that not only pushes the limits of the PlayStation,    Sadly this review will get lost in time like tears in rain. I'm still going to post it. TL;DR at the end.

    Death Stranding: Millions of dollars, Hollywood actors, one of the greatest game writer/directors of all time, in-house development from the largest console-developer - everything combined should be a recipe for a truly great game, that not only pushes the limits of the PlayStation, but also the limits of games as we know them - at least that was my (and a lot of other peoples') hope when Kojima left Konami.

    Does Death Stranding deliver? Unfortunately I have to answer that with a resounding NO.

    Well what went wrong then, did they cut the budget? Hire B-grade actors? Did Sony do a bad job in development? No, no and no they most certainly didn't. With a truly star studded cast and breath-taking graphics and sound design, it is very clear that all these aspects came together beautifully. But what about the last one?

    Hideo Kojima. The man behind Metal Gear, a series that has always been praised for it's game-play and storytelling. Finally he was set free from the shackles of Konami, free to write and design the game of his dreams. Kojima has always been one to favor the story, putting it front and center and building the action around it and now he could do that however he wanted, I'm afraid that once the strands (ha) Konami used to hold Kojima somewhat grounded broke, we all suffered for it, enter Death Stranding.

    The world in Death Stranding is a post-apocalyptic affair, filled with evil ghosts and insane delivery men (I am not making this up). While the mystery and design of these things definitely have atmosphere and are very cool, it's just not enough to carry a person through delivering parcels for 40 hours, especially when you keep slipping and tripping over rocks.

    And actually a whopping 90% of the game consists of this; Walking (or driving), avoiding big rocks while using your scanner to scan the terrain to find small rocks (not easily visible) that might make you trip. There are a bunch of different things that influence all this, how you stack your parcels, what gear you're wearing, your stamina, the weather etc. They really made it a _super_ deep "do I trip or no" system, but ultimately it is just that - ALL the action in the game is just that, do you trip or not? And while it actually manages to get your heart racing sometimes, those are way to few. The timers are never tight, the fragile cargo is never close to breaking, there's just no real sense of imminent danger.

    The last 10% is Combat and building/crafting.

    Combat is largely unnecessary and clunky, you're not able to quickly aim whatever weapon you have equipped and in the end, you often are just as well served by simply punching your enemies. If you do manage to kill someone, you're now faced with having to dispose of the body, since bodies blow up after a while, and guess how you dispose of the body? That's right, you have to carry the body to the nearest (which is NOT necessarily near you) incinerator just like you would a parcel.

    The building system is pretty deep, with 3 levels for each building, each requiring you to deliver a non-trivial amount of materials in order for the building to upgrade, SOME buildings require you to deliver materials to them in order for them to just be built - IE. bridges and roads which are among the most useful things you can construct. All buildings degrade over time and will be entirely removed if they degrade enough, which the fast-forward rain most certainly will assist with.

    Generally everything in the game feels like it's working against you, all your gear is constantly degrading and will degrade quite a bit faster in the fast-forward rain, rocks are your worst enemy with rivers being a close second, the power for your electric legs or your car or bike. The game is built to be played slowly, at least I hope it is, because the controls are just horribly set up for fast paced action.

    The story is fine, but the pace is so incredibly slow, EVEN if you only do story-missions, there's just a LOT of filler missions that are inconsequential to the story. Even then a lot of the story is weird just for weirds sake.

    In the end you have a very slow paced and often clunky post apocalyptic, sci-fi postman simulator with a weird and cool backstory, and that's just not for me.

    TL;DR: IF you want to play this game on easy difficulty AND you enjoy slow, repetitive walks through a very beautiful, quiet landscape with the occasional action scene thrown in there, then you'll love this game, it's SLOW. If you're expecting a game with any kind of pace or action or anything that has a semblance of Metal Gear spirit, then look somewhere else, because - I promise you - this is just a sci-fi UPS simulator.    … Expand
  96. MarceloZerbini
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This game is Kojima unleashed. And it's a b*tch.

    The most important game of my life was certainly Metal Gear Solid, on PlayStation 1. I've played Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, TWIN SNAKES, Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, Ground Zero, Phantom Pain, and finally this non-MG Death Stranding. This game premise is at the very best light EXPERIMENTAL maybe suited for some indie ten    This game is Kojima unleashed. And it's a b*tch.

    The most important game of my life was certainly Metal Gear Solid, on PlayStation 1. I've played Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, TWIN SNAKES, Guns of the Patriots, Peace Walker, Ground Zero, Phantom Pain, and finally this non-MG Death Stranding.

    This game premise is at the very best light EXPERIMENTAL maybe suited for some indie ten dollar game, but utterly ridiculous in a full priced AAA game.

    The "not for everyone" label that every favorable review has given only is but an euphemism for it not being an AAA. Butit did had the AAA budget, that's whythe graphics are so good (and because of the graphics I've given it a score of 1)

    The game only lives on hype.    … Expand
  97. DrongoTheBOngo
    Nov 12, 2019
    1
    Graphics are great and the technical level of the game is good. Sadly, the gameplay can described as a literal walking simulator. The story is by far the dumbest thing I have experienced (and the bar is very high)
  98. TioAceite
    Nov 12, 2019
    3
    SI si kojima humo el genio blabla, para empezar la historia es muy rebuscada, esta bien quieres hacer tu propia historia con misterios y suposiciones,pero viejo hasta evangelion lo entiendo más tu historia no tiene sentido, mundo abierto vacio sin mucha interacción, este uber eats simulator es demasiado monotono lo unico que haces es repartir cosas una y otra y otra vez y para hacerlaSI si kojima humo el genio blabla, para empezar la historia es muy rebuscada, esta bien quieres hacer tu propia historia con misterios y suposiciones,pero viejo hasta evangelion lo entiendo más tu historia no tiene sentido, mundo abierto vacio sin mucha interacción, este uber eats simulator es demasiado monotono lo unico que haces es repartir cosas una y otra y otra vez y para hacerla piola te agregan una moto o un exoesqueleto para poder decir que tiene variedad pero no es lo mismo, sinceramente es agotador y aburrido, te las diste de crear tu propio genero y resulta que fue algo bastante malo ojala se te baje el ego con esto y no olvides que los generos los crea la comunidad no tu eso bai #chupalokaroldance #renunciapiñera… Expand
  99. ZULUAGA123
    Nov 13, 2019
    3
    Is a very monotonous game, have a much cinematic and this game you only do walking.
  100. Valleria
    Nov 11, 2019
    0
    Dormi nos dez primeiros minutos e estou falando sério. Tedioso, superestimado e sem conteúdo.
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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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