Death Stranding

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  1. rapgadelha
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Not a game for everyone, Fortnite hardcores players probably won't like it. The goal is not to kill and be the best, but to connect, to create bonds. It is a game for those who like to dive into history, know the characters and the created universe. A simple walk, choosing each step, managing cargo, resting, each of these is already a game in itself. It is a game for those who enjoyNot a game for everyone, Fortnite hardcores players probably won't like it. The goal is not to kill and be the best, but to connect, to create bonds. It is a game for those who like to dive into history, know the characters and the created universe. A simple walk, choosing each step, managing cargo, resting, each of these is already a game in itself. It is a game for those who enjoy listening to the soundtrack and admiring the landscapes. Sharing things, helping each other and expressing yourself through the strand system is amazing. I pray there are more games like this. It's a game that takes a step toward video games consolidating itself as a form of art. Well done Kojima!… Expand
  2. Rambo23
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Much better than I expected, not just a walking simulator, as many have stated, but it does involve a lot of walking and the mechanics around this are impressive. Great Sci-fi story with awesome cinematic scenes and amazing visuals in the open world. Many things to unlock as you upgrade by making more deliveries, with some deliveries specifically unlocking certain things, like a weapon orMuch better than I expected, not just a walking simulator, as many have stated, but it does involve a lot of walking and the mechanics around this are impressive. Great Sci-fi story with awesome cinematic scenes and amazing visuals in the open world. Many things to unlock as you upgrade by making more deliveries, with some deliveries specifically unlocking certain things, like a weapon or vehicle upgrade. I had fun playing the game, though the first few hours are kind of slow I never got bored playing it.… Expand
  3. fellgo
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    If you are into weird mixtures of genres of games and unique experiences, Death Stranding is certain to be a treat for you.
  4. btgoody96
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, Amazing story, amazing gameplay, amazing characters honestly this game deserves to be game of the year
  5. Caiman
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра в году, играл с удовольствием. Очень понравилась развязка. Кодзиа молодец и гений
  6. Decoy204
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    So I played it and love it, definitely not for everone. now that the game has been out for a few weeks I can experience what kojima intended it to be. I love all the themes. People are not going to understand the game if they just see it a a "delivery simulator" the story is awesome the gameplay is simple. People will not understand this game if they don't have an open mid. One of theSo I played it and love it, definitely not for everone. now that the game has been out for a few weeks I can experience what kojima intended it to be. I love all the themes. People are not going to understand the game if they just see it a a "delivery simulator" the story is awesome the gameplay is simple. People will not understand this game if they don't have an open mid. One of the greatest game iv ever played.… Expand
  7. VycThorAmari
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Es increíble ver que tantos niños rata califiquen un juego en 0, 1, 2, o 3. Acaso es injugable, acaso no tiene historias, acaso no tiene mecánicas novedosas, acaso no es gráficamente espectacular. No es un juego de 10 y no es de 0 tampoco, es diferente. Estas calificaciones tan bajas ocasionan un mal para la industria y por esa razón siempre se ven los mismo juegos una y otra y otra vez.Es increíble ver que tantos niños rata califiquen un juego en 0, 1, 2, o 3. Acaso es injugable, acaso no tiene historias, acaso no tiene mecánicas novedosas, acaso no es gráficamente espectacular. No es un juego de 10 y no es de 0 tampoco, es diferente. Estas calificaciones tan bajas ocasionan un mal para la industria y por esa razón siempre se ven los mismo juegos una y otra y otra vez. Por eso los grandes artistas y genios de la industria no se les permite evolucionar, se deben encasillar en un tipo de juego que desafortunadamente para las generaciones actuales carecen realmente de contenido en su conjunto y todo lo que es diferente es castigado. Cuántos juegos hay realmente malos con una calificación que tampoco es acordé a su calidad.

    Creo que un juego debe transmitir no solo satisfacción, sino también sentimientos de frustración, agotamiento, miedo, felicidad, etc. Es por eso que un juego debe ser su conjunto y no solo la una hora de juego. Lograr pasar su etapa de frustración entrega un desenlace enriquecedor, una historia genial, ya que nos hace conectar con el mundo, con su realidad propia.

    Odio cuando la gente se enfada y dice que es una película y que no es un videojuego, siempre he creído que un videojuego debe ser una película que no haga sentir, todas las emociones. La industria está llena de video juegos vacios.

    Esto es el revolcón que necesita la industria.

    Espero que venda mucho y sea un éxito    … Expand
  8. bochkaRU
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The game requires an IQ above 120. Not surprising that most of people don't like it.
  9. StoneCodeCinema
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ever since the Announcement 3 years ago when a something was brought by non other than Hideo Kojima and his new studio “Kojima Production”, they surprised all of us with a brand new IP called “ Death Stranding”. I will be honest I was expecting the revival of “Silent Hills” knowing before how I was just skeptical but the more trailers they brought into other Gaming conventions at the point I was very interested even though we don’t know what it is or what was even the gameplay going to be? But knowing how kojima keeps his subtlety into his games and teases his fans including myself. We cut now to 3 years later and the game is finally release in public. Before I talk about the game, game journalist got there copies of the game first before us and majority of game journalist gave the game mixed, bad, and even calling it a masterpiece. But I was worried from the most part is the gameplay since I’ve seen a few videos online. I only had high hopes if the game worked for me and.... it turns out it actually did. Now I’ve only have two issues of the game but we’ll get to that later. I would like to talk about the pros.
    I thought the story was really bizarre but at the same time engaging to see, sort of like you watching an arthouse cinematic experience. The music makes it feel like your connected with the world your immerse in. Acting performances and the cast did a phenomenal job. The graphics they used from the decima engine is very detail and very stunning to look at. And last in my opinion I thought the gameplay was really addicting, but here’s the controversial about the gameplay? Only 50/50 would any gamer would either like the game or not. But surprisingly I enjoyed it, later in the game it rewards you with upgrades to make your journey convenient, there is action parts in the game but not to where it would exaggerate a whole lot, just to where it needs to be or in this open world you can take down the BT (Beach Things) or The Mules. BT’s are describe as an entity that surrounds your area and if you get caught by them immediately they’ll sink your character down to where they can kill you. The Mules are enemy in the game that takes your cargo and kills you as well, they’re not the only enemies you have to kill in the game but there’s bosses in the game and some require skill and ways to kill them. And finally I thought the finale of the game is very well handled. If I had to issue two things about the game, it is in the later episodes you start to be bombarded with a whole lotta exposition to where I couldn’t sink in all the information what is has given me, and last this might be a minor spoiler but after you completed connecting all the chiral networks all the way to the West.... the game forces you to walk all the way back to East depending how long you get there, to where I was beginning to feel allot stressful. But overall I fully enjoyed this experience throughout and I also appreciate the game for being different and fresh. I am looking forward to the future for another Hideo Kojima game.    … Expand
  10. homkaW
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    jeflinus
    Nov 8, 2019
    The story is interesting and engaging, the gameplay is fun and relaxing, I really enjoyed the experience and was really excited to see each turn the story provided. It was great, especially the hades segments. Collapse
  11. Sonic5202
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Kohima doit again . Goty and game of generation. Hitory 10/10 bso 10/10 game 10/10
  12. JSagittarius
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    Tak po 43 hodinách a po dosazeni 235 levelu jsem dohrál tuhle hru. Relativně bych to dohrál drive ale finále je v podstatě jen čekání na rozhovory a sledovaní zakončení příběhu. Ta část na „břehu“ kdy sem musel cekal na titulky a zapnuti dalších rozhovoru byla docela úmorná. Následná další hodina konce to ale zlepšila.

    Hra je hodně unikátní a žádná jiná taková neexistuje. Ke hře jsem    Tak po 43 hodinách a po dosazeni 235 levelu jsem dohrál tuhle hru. Relativně bych to dohrál drive ale finále je v podstatě jen čekání na rozhovory a sledovaní zakončení příběhu. Ta část na „břehu“ kdy sem musel cekal na titulky a zapnuti dalších rozhovoru byla docela úmorná. Následná další hodina konce to ale zlepšila.

    Hra je hodně unikátní a žádná jiná taková neexistuje. Ke hře jsem přistupoval bez nějakých požadavku od ní. A možná díky tomu jsem z ni nebyl zklamaný. Bavilo mě doručovat ale nejvíc mě bavilo si budovat lepší cestu. Od nějaké části hry se mi dostalo do rukou zařízení „lanová dráha“ které umožnuju stavět vodicí veze max 300m od sebe a vytvořit tak síť/dráhu po které se můžu klouzat a ušetřím neskutečně casu. Užil jsem si to v části v horách. Kdy jsem si vždycky dal zaležet na tom abych sebou měl dostatek materiálu a při překonávaní hor jsem vždycky za sebou nechával cestu kudy se mohu pak vydat a nejen já. Par lajku jsem za to dostal :D
    Zprava nakladu a jeho rozmístěni, cesta do neznámého místa. To vše bylo hodně super. Jde vidět ze v tomhle leželo jádro hratelnosti. Naopak souboje mě vůbec nebavili. At už jsem se pral s lidskými protivníky nebo s VV. To platilo i pro souboje s bosy. Naštěstí se da konfliktu relativně vyhnout. Kromě bosu jsem tedy vůbec nebojoval.

    Příběh a svět ve kterém se hra odehrává je proste…….jiny :D Snad jsem ho i pochopil, i když se raději podívám na par videí na youtubu zda je to opravdu tak jak si myslím :D Bylo to zajímavé. Bylo ale par míst kdy je hra až neskutečně „mimo-příběhově“ textově otravná. Kdy mi postavy vysvětluji tohle a tamto a tohle a ještě u toho říkají že si musím pospíšit ale pak ještě kecají o tomhle a tamto ohledně hratelnosti.
    Příběh hodně rozmělňuje hráč jako takový. Protože klidně můžu ve hře hrát 15 hodin a neposunout se v příběhu ani o minutu. V tomhle jsem se snažil si udržet nějakou rovnováhu. I když jsem ji ze začátku trochu porušil a dost se věnoval budovaní silnic a doručovaní obyčejných zásilek.

    Soundtrack se povedl ať už to bylo zajímavé použití existujících skladeb nebo nove vytvořených pro hru. Vizuálně bylo také na co koukat. Svět byl sice „jednoduchý“ ale hezky. Vypraveni příběhu bylo provedeno také dost zajímavě. Na to bych asi řekl jen – klasicky Kojima. To samé platí o postavách. Dost zvláštní a unikátní. Asi v paměti mi nejvíc utkvěl Heartman.

    Závěrem ? Jedna se o těžce uchopitelnou hru. Po hratelností stránce je dosti unikátní a pokud od ni někdo čeká akční nářez tak má smůlu (přitom to ale tvůrce sám říkal, tohle není akční hra). Svět a příběh je také unikátní. Režie a střih a divnost od Kojimy je tam proste všude cítit  Užil jsem si to. A ať se snažím hledat nějaká negativa tak mi přijde ze po celou dobu hraní jsem se bavil. Ano byli zde pasáže kdy sem musel cestovat nějaký dlouhý usek nazpět nebo neskutečně ukecané emaily co posílají npc postavy (doplňuje to svět a příběh). Presto všechno ale jsem nezažil nudu.    … Expand
  13. Talar97
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Najlepsza gra na świecie!
  14. titanblade
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    THIS GAME IS MORE THEN A MASTERPIECE AND I GUESS PEOPLE CANT SEE THAT. Yeah it's slow but it's not boring and for the people who didn't get past 20 hours I really fell bad for you because your missing out. It's way better then a 6.3 and that score just pisses me off.
  15. Tseppelin
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Pokemon sword and shield are the worst Pokemon games ever made they are so far distant from a good Pokemon game. In design, story and that stupid GigaCharizard YXX. Thats why deatf Stramding Is good
  16. Potasticpunda
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Imagine that you are walking in a beautiful mountain on new zealand, you stop to catch your breath and just play some amazing song on your phone. That's what this game is about most of the time... when you're not being chased by some ghosts or seeing whales all over the place.
    The soundtrack of the game is just amazing, I lost count of how many times I just stopped playing the game to    Imagine that you are walking in a beautiful mountain on new zealand, you stop to catch your breath and just play some amazing song on your phone. That's what this game is about most of the time... when you're not being chased by some ghosts or seeing whales all over the place.
    The soundtrack of the game is just amazing, I lost count of how many times I just stopped playing the game to hear that amazing song that was playing on the background.
    It has some of the best graphics of this generation if not the best, from the characters to the environment all is just overwhelming. To that add some really strange story with amazing cinematography and a game that really wants to bring the players together. The game is just amazing.
    BUT. oh yeah... there is a but. It can be really frustrating when you start to play, the amount of information in the UI is overwhelming. You'll may have a bad time trying to understand the game's mechanics and you will fall... a lot. But if you give it a chance things will get better, not only because you will improve and master the pizza's delivery boy mechanics but because there'll be people out there helping you on your journey across this strange story.    … Expand
  17. Fammartinez23
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    This game is really breathtaking, the game is so different that it can be therapeutic to play. Such a masterpiece
  18. djnextrance
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Is not a masterpiece, but the story is incredible and bring you to discover much more about this world playing the game with funny gameplay.
  19. wxywxywxy
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Not a perfect game but definitely not a Zero point game. The quality it delivered worth my 60 bucks.
  20. Canni89
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Awesome Game!! I Love the Story, the gameplay, awesome Details. It makes me very fun to deliver the stuff as Sam Porter, great physics. I Love the Art to Play online, with and without other players. Helping People and get help in difficult situations. Im very happy, That this fantastic game was createt. Thank you very much Kojima Producions
  21. DaGreatJones
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    A beautiful game world full of detail which is backed up by fun and relaxing gameplay. I'am loving it at the moment. Great work kojima
  22. Dududsp
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, consegue ser uma experiência individual, e que cada um tenha sua aventura.
  23. GP7
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    EARLY REVIEW
    In my opinion I find the game quite repetitive but relaxing to play, however I am only about 7 hours in and I’m hoping the story picks up further on, the story at the moment is a bit slow but I like the symbolism to reality. I think to understand this game you need to think between the lines. At the moment while writing this review I’ve given it an 8/10 but that is quite    EARLY REVIEW
    In my opinion I find the game quite repetitive but relaxing to play, however I am only about 7 hours in and I’m hoping the story picks up further on, the story at the moment is a bit slow but I like the symbolism to reality. I think to understand this game you need to think between the lines. At the moment while writing this review I’ve given it an 8/10 but that is quite generous, I will change the review if the game doesn’t pick up. The Brand appearances and adverts are a bit odd and I do believe the games story relays heavily on long cut scenes.
    Twitch/THEREALGP7    … Expand
  24. mourarockr
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Perfect, what a experience. Enjoyed every moment of the game, soundtrack is genius and all the characters have a unique mind and history behind him. Perfect
  25. RCD313
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Jogo superou as minhas expectativas, introduz um sistema de interação social complexo onde é possível ajudar outros jogadores na jornada, até agora joguei mais de 20 horas e não encontrei nenhum bug, e o que mais se destaca é a narrativa excelente. Sei que é um jogo que não é para todos, mas ele é definitivamente para mim.
  26. Maximous
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    El juego es perfecto, Kojima ha hecho un gran trabajo con este juego, especial en mi opinión lo mejor son los jefes
  27. Craytonex
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    It is a fact that you've never played a game like this before. Mad House Art to the max; Very decisive to the bone marrow and there will never be a game like this. The shortcomings are to be expected in this game for the now-independent studio, however, I have grown to love these shortcomings upon first interaction.
    In short, this game is really stupid and very fun.
  28. Benderthefourth
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Hear me out ya bunch of biased mushrooms!

    Pros - The world created. It's really well designed. The textures, the colours, the nature elements and the Sci-fi tech design all great. You have a feeling that you are immersed in a new universe, in a good imaginary and creative fake reality... - The acting performance. It's top class. Good 3d renders and camera work. Never feels goofy. -    Hear me out ya bunch of biased mushrooms!

    Pros

    - The world created. It's really well designed. The textures, the colours, the nature elements and the Sci-fi tech design all great. You have a feeling that you are immersed in a new universe, in a good imaginary and creative fake reality...
    - The acting performance. It's top class. Good 3d renders and camera work. Never feels goofy.
    - The story. This is really important, if a story sucks and doesn't look credible I would loose all the interest in a game... The story looks really interesting. Things seem coherent. It's interesting how they explain the technology of the fictitious world. And from a creative standpoint, its excellent. So many ideas and concepts. Being a creative professional myself, on this point I say "chapeau" to Kojima.
    - The soundtrack and sound effects. I like the way he's using music! It's inspiring. And of course the sound effects are awesome. In the past Kojima's games UX/UI - the menu stuff, as always been great ( Codec I'm talking about you!). So this time around it's also super well designed, all the small details are great and the sound effects are great. But there are some negative points here in the Cons...
    - The gameplay. The game play it's actually very good! Yes, you walk a lot, but what walking! It's a good feeling! Makes sense and there's good feedback on doing it. If the game world is believable, level design thoughtful, graphics that support it all, then yes: walking around can be a great experience and, yeah, fun.

    Cons
    - The game doesn't explain well how to play it. There's a long learning curve. I'm still trying to understand a lot of things, which is not negative per se, but at times it's frustrating.
    - The Menu... the item management it's too complicated. I think they could've done a better system. It's fine once you took the time to understand, but still frustrating.
    - UX/UI, menus have very small typography. The characters are too small! This is a problem with a lot of modern games! It's like they want a certain graphic design look ( some apple inspired thing, I guess) but that part must really be fine tuned! In a game where NPC's send you emails that can be long, reading them in such small texts are a pain in the ass...
    - NPC's... Ok, it's a post apocalyptic world and humanity has been decimated, but it would be fine to encounter, see some NPC's here and there and not just on the building/places you are supposed to go ( maybe this will change in the next chapters... but looks like it isn't). Yeah there's Mules... it's different. I would like to meet NPC's once in a while. Would make the game's universe even more credible.
    - The online function it's very interesting... But I don't use it all the time. Why? Well it's fun to find a ladder that somebody left behind, and sometimes an encouragement sign... But I feel that there's too many sign and "ladders" and stuff. Like you need to go to a Mule camp and there's like sign left by other players everywhere warning you... this spoils the discovery. If every time I go on a mission and there's a sign every 5min or so, it spoils the game... makes it less immersive. So my problem here is with the quantity. The idea is great.

    My conclusion is that this is a really original game. I'm glad that there are people in the industry doing this, and we need more high budget games that don't play it safe and go for something new. Otherwise the progress is game design is slow and boring.    … Expand
  29. vic9111
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Played it for 45hours. Amazing game, fantastic story and extraordinary game play!
  30. jokercomrade
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Игра действительно поражает и удивляет кучей новых механик, не похожа на все стандартные жанры которые были до этого, сетевая комуникация со стороны кажется странной, но ощущается это потрясающе, это в природе людей обьеденятся ради одной общей большой цели! Этот посыл отлично вплетается в потрясающий научнофанастический сюжет, явно вдохновленный произведением Стругацких "пикник наИгра действительно поражает и удивляет кучей новых механик, не похожа на все стандартные жанры которые были до этого, сетевая комуникация со стороны кажется странной, но ощущается это потрясающе, это в природе людей обьеденятся ради одной общей большой цели! Этот посыл отлично вплетается в потрясающий научнофанастический сюжет, явно вдохновленный произведением Стругацких "пикник на обочине"… Expand
  31. metapau
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    I'm just gonna cut to the chase here. This triple A indie piece can be tough to crack or describe, since there's literally not very much anything out there to be compared with. And it shouldn't be judged by simply watching gameplays or some pieces of the story. You MUST experience it throughout by yourself in a natural phase to get it. This is literally worth all 10 because it's addictive,I'm just gonna cut to the chase here. This triple A indie piece can be tough to crack or describe, since there's literally not very much anything out there to be compared with. And it shouldn't be judged by simply watching gameplays or some pieces of the story. You MUST experience it throughout by yourself in a natural phase to get it. This is literally worth all 10 because it's addictive, original, emotional and unconventional, even though you'll find all the game mechanics somewhat familiar and engaging, all at the same time. This is Art, folks. No micro transactions, no dumb DLC and no bs. Just pure awesomeness. And literally, after years and years of playing games, I sincerely can say, I'm truly lucky I got to play this Hideo Kojima's masterpiece. I feel really sorry for all the kids who played it and didn't get it. The intelectual, artistic, social aspects of it. It's rated M (Mature) for a reason.Daring to compare Ubisoft or EA trash to Kojima's DS would be simply ignorant in the first place. It's an experience like no other. And originality surpasses such as Rockstar Games productions way far and beyond.… Expand
  32. ShoTz1506
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    So everyone has been talking bout Death Stranding lately and i gotta say, the game is of course not for everyone, but thats what makes it special by itself, get your popcorn a soda and get comfortable cause this is going to be like a little bit long article.

    First of all the game is so damn amazing, i consider my third fav videogame of this gem. Ok so my arguments of why im saying that.    So everyone has been talking bout Death Stranding lately and i gotta say, the game is of course not for everyone, but thats what makes it special by itself, get your popcorn a soda and get comfortable cause this is going to be like a little bit long article.

    First of all the game is so damn amazing, i consider my third fav videogame of this gem. Ok so my arguments of why im saying that. The gameplay its unique by its own terms, other Walking simulators are just that, walking an watching and see an story that you may like or not. But Kojima and his whole team took that "Walking" concept and made it evolve in a way that no one could even imagine it, maintining the balance of the character with the triggers is something that maybe no one would ever think about, the weight of what youre carrying all your way to the delivery point affects on this. All the amount of details make funny something that looks boring, dont know how, de but it does it. Now, there are fire weapons on the game and i gotta say this fire system is bad design that it feels satisfactory to kill a mule or a BT, but it feels clunky, and the same with the driving system, holy moly i can only remember a game with so bad driving like GTAIV or Watchdogs (yeah, it feels that bad). But even with those mistakes i kinda love it.

    Now, is the story good? Hell yeah i like it so far, im already halfway through the game and i gotta say it, i hate MGS cause its so confusing like KH (im not even a Kojima fan tho). But Death Stranding's storytelling its so memorable for its character and its own way to tell the story that you may be remembering the adventure for so long. BB is the most cuttest thing ive seen this generation, i really love how the game builds this relationship between Sam, BB, The Player, and the other side characters, and obviously, the villain.

    Graphically talking the game was a **** surprise to me, i was expecting good graphics but not like this. My God the art an the designs, every stetic part of the game if beatifully directed that it makes you feel like the protagonist.

    Well that was my opinion about the last Kojima Game, im loving it so far. Srry if my english is not so good, and thanks for reading:3    … Expand
  33. KhuleSuppe
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing story that made me frustrated, astonished, loved, and ached. It may be slow to start but I believe this is not a game everyone will love, but everyone should experience… Expand
  34. Riese
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is really great Story: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10 Music: 20/10
  35. Iraro
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A new, creative, thoughtful gaming experience has to have brains to understand.… Expand
  36. TheRealKyson
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    You don't need to go in open minded, you just need to understand what this game is before ever picking up the controller. This title is sold as being something different, a new genre, and that's exactly what it is. My experience with the game was like picking up a book I've never read, turning straight to the middle pages and trying to figure out what's happened in the chapters that I'veYou don't need to go in open minded, you just need to understand what this game is before ever picking up the controller. This title is sold as being something different, a new genre, and that's exactly what it is. My experience with the game was like picking up a book I've never read, turning straight to the middle pages and trying to figure out what's happened in the chapters that I've skipped. You wont understand what's going on, you won't know what anything means, but the more you progress, the more things will unfold. Yes there is a lot of traversal (mainly walking), but that's the point. Being alone, crossing the beautiful but dangerous landscape, dealing with the inevitable tedium ..... that's what this game is supposed to be. Play it for what it is, and don't go in expecting it to make sense. Only then will you know how to enjoy this masterpiece.… Expand
  37. Ravstarr
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    All I will say is stick with it, it’s meant to be difficult, slow traversing the landscape. It’s supposed to frustrate but get to act 3 and the game opens up which contextualises the opening. The social system of coming together to beat the landscape reveals itself and for me the gameplay loop was addictive. It really makes you think about the people who follow literally in your footsteps.All I will say is stick with it, it’s meant to be difficult, slow traversing the landscape. It’s supposed to frustrate but get to act 3 and the game opens up which contextualises the opening. The social system of coming together to beat the landscape reveals itself and for me the gameplay loop was addictive. It really makes you think about the people who follow literally in your footsteps. If you can persevere with the first 2 acts you will find the game Kojima was trying to show you.… Expand
  38. Cloudy83
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Un juego valiente, innovador, original, que convierte en extremadamente divertida la típica misión de recadero de los sandbox. Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación, sin duda, y lamentablemente afectado por el hate de muchos. Con astral chain si eliminamos valoraciones pero no he visto lo mismo con death stranding. Resulta un tanto curioso...
  39. Pattychan
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    So i love this game! It's not a traditional "game" that's for sure. The story is incredibly engaging, and mysterious in a way you'll want more and more. It definitely pushes the boundaries of what games and gaming actually is. 100% it's not a run and gun action game. It's definitely more adventure platformer, but even those genres are hard to describe this game.
  40. TheAshenOn3
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, is something different, an artwork.I don't understand why this game get so much hate?!I think that 50% of people who review this game don't play this game, they just watch the gameplay. This game is not only for the gameplay, this game must be experienced differently
  41. ArisenOmega
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    Please ignore the 0 point troll reviews - none of those people played the game, I guarantee it. Kojima has a group of haters out there who made it their mission to complain about him and anything he makes, no matter what. They are unreasonable, petty little kids, so don't pay them any mind.

    I just finished Death Stranding after about 120 hours of playing, and it was an amazing    Please ignore the 0 point troll reviews - none of those people played the game, I guarantee it. Kojima has a group of haters out there who made it their mission to complain about him and anything he makes, no matter what. They are unreasonable, petty little kids, so don't pay them any mind.

    I just finished Death Stranding after about 120 hours of playing, and it was an amazing experience. The story was absolutely mindblowing, told with superb acting and motion capture, in perfect looking cut scenes. The gameplay was absolutely immersive and fun, I loved just walking around and taking in the scenery, meeting NPCs along the way, listening to music, even the horror-like scenes when I came to close to BTs (truly scary).
    I find no flaws with this game, other than it's "hater-base".    … Expand
  42. MarckReaper
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Antes de qualquer coisa, ignore completamente as pessoas que falam que o jogo é vazio e um simulador de caminhada.

    Esse jogo é fantástico, tem uma jogabilidade unica, a proposta do jogo de unir a nação funciona de uma forma espetacular com o novo gênero criado por Kojima, você sente que mesmo sem ver os outros jogadores vale a pena ajuda-los seja deixando uma escada, corda ou mesmo uma    Antes de qualquer coisa, ignore completamente as pessoas que falam que o jogo é vazio e um simulador de caminhada.

    Esse jogo é fantástico, tem uma jogabilidade unica, a proposta do jogo de unir a nação funciona de uma forma espetacular com o novo gênero criado por Kojima, você sente que mesmo sem ver os outros jogadores vale a pena ajuda-los seja deixando uma escada, corda ou mesmo uma placa indicando que o caminho é perigoso ou se tem algo útil, a historia desse jogo é completamente fora da curva com seu ápice emocional ao fim do jogo, eu poderia falar sobre mas eu odiaria estragar a experiencia de alguém contanto qualquer coisa sobre a historia. Agora com 50 horas de jogo eu conclui e meu unico desejo seria esquecer toda historia e jogar novamente pra sentir a mesma coisa que senti a primeira vez que joguei.

    Esse é um jogo que todos deveriam jogar, pois em uma época de jogos Battle Royale, onde a proposta é apenas um sobrevive e vence, Kojima lançou um jogo que a proposta é todos se ajudarem para vencer.

    10/10    … Expand
  43. Matheusmvo
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    *quick disclamer*Ok here i go, i know this isn't going to change anyone's mind but i fell like i should do it, i feel very sad because most of people who rate this game is just saying things like "thash", "it sucks" etc, i think people could be more respectfull and analise the game with better eyes. everyone has it's own opinions about the game, but the way people is saying the game is bad*quick disclamer*Ok here i go, i know this isn't going to change anyone's mind but i fell like i should do it, i feel very sad because most of people who rate this game is just saying things like "thash", "it sucks" etc, i think people could be more respectfull and analise the game with better eyes. everyone has it's own opinions about the game, but the way people is saying the game is bad doesnt match with it.
    -----Game analysis
    The game is beautiful, it's graphics are top! sometimes i just stop in the midle of it look at the enviroment, and yes, it is funny, may not be a call of duty where you turn 360º and shoot people while jumpimp of the map to get the best score, this game it's a lot slower, and it's foucus it's on telling the story, witch by the way it's kind of confusing but that it's kojima intention, it's an interpretative story! there is so mutch games out there that don't really and, it just leave a oppening for the player to interpretate what happend and decide how to story really ended.
    In a world where we are aways at war and separating ourselfs, where violence it's aways the answer just because the person on your side thinks something diferent, have a diferent skin color, o sexuality here comes a games that try to bring us back togheter with all it's metaphors.
    Hideo kojima made a masterpiece here, it' has some problems yes! the story should be a litle shorter, but still a wonderfull story.
    The gameplay of the game it's great! you aways have to know your limitations, and what can you bring to your jorneys, the world is a real challenge, moutains, mules, BTs aways trying to kill you(BTs), or just trying to steel your cargo(mules), when you take all the orders that you can, the map tell you the dangers of each section, and once you deliver your cargo you can change the equipment in the base that you just stoped because now there will be diferent dangers.
    if you like a game that is calm, with a greate story and you don't have to run all the shoot things all the time(something more frenetic), that may be the game for you, but if you are the that kind of person how need action all the time i think you should save your money to buy some other game.
    This is nota game for everyone, but please, just because the game it's not for you, don't say that it is trash or that it sucks, be respectfull, because i'm pretty sure if you think a game is a masterpice you wouldn't like if someone called it trash.    … Expand
  44. Sl1g3r
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Лучшее что я видел, по графике на пс4 про. А геймплей не для всех. Сюжет пока сложно сказать.
  45. Danijel891
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Here's a 10 for the haters ;). The game is fine, get over yourselves because no game deserves a total zero, especially this one.
  46. HardAppleCider
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE GOOD

    -Gameplay
    The game actually isn't 100% nothing but fetch quests, but it is "mostly" fetch quests. If this were any other game that would be a very bad thing, but the way that the game is designed makes fetch quests very fun and they are absolutely the best part of the game. Progression feels great, everything feels earned, and nothing is free.

    Want to run around with a pair of cyber legs to help you carry more, and to help you with stability? Ok, but now you can't attach packages to your thighs, and now you need to manage the battery for it (meaning you either take advantage of the infrastructure that you've access too via linking with other players, or you build charging stations yourself). Wanna use that nice big truck you finally managed to develop that holds tons of cargo and protects cargo from timefall? You better bet you're gonna a spend time building roads and linking up with players that have the same goals in mind.

    -The design of the supernatural elements
    Timefall is a very cool and unique hazard and the story and world designers really knocked it out of the park trying to think of how timefall would affect the world. There's subtle details that you'll notice as you play that will make you go "Ahhhhh... okay..." and it's nice that a lot of these details are "just there" and not spelled out for you.

    The "ghost" like creatures are genuinely creepy and until you realize how not threatening they are and how easy it is to get around them, they'll be genuinely frightening

    What I don't like:

    -America is SMALL! Like seriously... it's smaller than a small city... It's very immersion breaking... It's a little sad as they "could" have used the existing lore to make it seem life sized. They've got a system in place for feeding "Chiral Printers", basically a 3D printer on steroids, to build roads and highways... It would have felt much better to have the player building these highways to connect large maps together, the player only being able to cross between maps with certain vehicles. Instead, it literally takes 10-20 minutes to drive from Maine to Florida...

    -The Story
    I like the themes. I like the "feel" that Kojima was going for. I like the subject matter. I like the acting, the presentation, and on paper I like most of the plot points. My problem with the story is how exposition heavy it is.

    There are several characters who exist solely to exposition dump on Sam and they do it soooo frequently... It's rather mind numbing...

    -The sections of gameplay that aren't fetch quests
    Minor spoilers here, there are sections of gameplay that end up basically being a 3rd person shooter. It's a jarring change of pace and it feels completely out of place.

    I LOVE the design of the creatures, as mentioned above, but the actual "gameplay" that revolves around them is really really weak. Early on you're encouraged to sneak around them, which is tense as the Timefall damages your cargo so you "want" to go fast. Well... you can literally stash your cargo, run straight into one of the baddies so they "get" you, and once they "get" you there's this transition that basically forces Sam to start running for his life... but actually "doing" that is so incredibly easy. You can lpick a direction and spam jump+run in most cases to get away. You won't die. Once you get away the rainfall clears and you're free to grab your cargo and cross through the area unhindered. What's more, you develop technology as the game progresses that lets you take them out with minimal effort.

    -Random details that don't make sense
    No, I don't mean story wise. I'm talking about things like... how Sam's jacket leaves his face exposed even with his hood up. Sam's gonna get a lot of Timefall slapping his face. If Kojima wanted his face to be exposed so we could see Norman Reedus acting, he could have just had him behind clear plastic...

    It's utterly unbelievable that humanity would survive with the death rules as they are. Early game spoilers, when ANYBODY dies they go nuclear if they aren't burned within a few hours. There are cities in the game with populations that are supposed to be 5 digits... Now, this "could" have been fixed with some writing... Suppose everyone that lives in these cities are forced to basically wear self incinerators that'll cook em when their heart stops. The bandits outside the cities could not have these, so you still wouldn't want to kill them. Why would the terrorists even use nukes??? Just f-ing off someone in a city and hide the body then leave...

    -Transitional cutscenes
    This is a minor gripe. You can manually skip transitional cutscenes, but there are so many of them. Seriously, when Sam goes into a safehouse there are THREE cutscenes.

    Overall:

    -In spite of it's flaws, the core gameplay loop is very fun and the game is very unique. Recommend to anyone that's not just an FPS junkie. 8/10
    For me, it's a solid 8/10.    … Expand
  47. Skiminok
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Now it's my favourite game for PS4. Awesome atmosphere. Strongly recommended.
  48. Warlady
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Just love it. New. Fresh. Exciting. Frustrating. Amazing cut scenes. In the end I loved everything even when I sometimes got frustrated, it felt so worth it. Amazing story.
  49. Solidworm
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    If you like microtransactions and dancing and vbucks and shooting and cursing at 13 year olds into a mic and that kind of stuff then stick to xbox and fortnite cause this game isn't for you
  50. Sentionix
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    It's a great game held back at times by its simplistic nature and pacing issues. But I still found the game to be enjoyable regardless
  51. ilidari942
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I played since MGSV.
    Stunning visuals and strong narrative supported by solid cast of actors who brought characters to life.
    As a skeptic I was worried by the lenghty gameplay, but as I sat through eight hours of game in one go without break, I realized that this game is for me. I never minded to do any delivery, traversing the terrain was enough to have my attention    One of the best games I played since MGSV.
    Stunning visuals and strong narrative supported by solid cast of actors who brought characters to life.
    As a skeptic I was worried by the lenghty gameplay, but as I sat through eight hours of game in one go without break, I realized that this game is for me.
    I never minded to do any delivery, traversing the terrain was enough to have my attention for the whole journey every time.

    Music is an A+ from me, and I can't recommend enough to just chill in your private room and just listen to music along with Sam.
    Sam makes you feel for him and more often than not I was making sure that he rested between deliveries, showered and such. In a long time I haven't felt such connection with a character.
    Kojima made something special. Something, that I'll remember for the rest of my life. Something that made me think about the world in different way.
    In conclusion, this game is not for everyone, but I can't recommend you enough to try it for yourself.
    Make your own opinion and don't mind those 0/10 reviews, this game does not deserve them in any way possible.    … Expand
  52. Rocke
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Death stranding se trata de un juego que rompe los moldes en la actualidad y eso puede provocar una recepción complicada, como así está siendo aunque eso no quita para que haya gente que se haya dedicado a "machacar" el juego a base de puntuarlo con ceros por ser una obra de Kojima y un exclusivo de ps4 (hasta su salida en PC). Llevamos tiempo quejándonos de que salen juegos clónicos alDeath stranding se trata de un juego que rompe los moldes en la actualidad y eso puede provocar una recepción complicada, como así está siendo aunque eso no quita para que haya gente que se haya dedicado a "machacar" el juego a base de puntuarlo con ceros por ser una obra de Kojima y un exclusivo de ps4 (hasta su salida en PC). Llevamos tiempo quejándonos de que salen juegos clónicos al mercado, que siempre ofrecen lo mismo salvo algunas joyas tanto en el panorama indie como en el del AA y AAA y cuando llega un señor que quiere hacer algo diferente, guste más o menos, se le quiere echar mierda a su obra cuando puede ser un punto de inflexión en cuanto a la creación de juegos diferentes para siguientes generaciones.

    Particularmente me está gustando mucho y aunque se que es un juego de nicho, el juego me está ofreciendo algo muy innovador, fresco pero no solo eso, sino que tiene un apartado audio visual propio de la mejor película de hollywood , con actores que hacen un papel increíble, una historia que te hace pensar mucho, con mucha carga conceptual, onírica pero que poco a poco se va contando realmente genial. Destacar la puesta en escena en esa maravillosa Intro y el prólogo, y eso, un cuidado general muy sobresaliente. Mi nota la justifico por lo siguiente y es que si en las 5 horas que llevo, que se supone dicen es la parte menos buena del juego (según se dice a partir del capítulo 3 o 4 se vuelve aún mejor) ya me está pareciendo sobresaliente alto, entiendo que mi valoración final será la misma, al finalizar el juego.

    Desde aquí animo a los no fans o que tengan dudas, a probar el juego por sí mismos antes de meterse aquí y bombardear el juego con 0, 1.. o incluso una nota suspensa. Entiendo que no pueda gustar a todos como recalco más arriba pero al igual que a mi hay juegos que no me gustan, admiro el trabajo que se hace con ellos y entiendo el por que de su fama y repercusión.    … Expand
  53. Nyarlathotep1
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece!

    Fascinating story. Very emotional and thought provoking. Engaging and immersive gameplay. Beautiful graphics and soudtrack. Great acting and interesting characters. Might be Kojima's greatest work yet.
  54. Valens_
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    After completing the game, here is my oppinion. Cons: car driving. Pros: music, graphics, online aspects of the gameplay, story (actualy it only makes sense on the last two hours of the game with a huge plot twist at the end).
  55. MrSkirMish
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    A Death Stranding egy új világot ismertet meg nekünk. Ahol a karakterek jól fel vannak èpítve a vilàggal eggyütt. Játèk mechanikailag sok új vagy règihez hasonló dologgal találkozunk,amely összessègèbe egytő egyig passzol az világba. Atmoszfèrája kiemelkedő. BT-k területère èrve a feszültség magasabb szintre emelkedik ezzel elèrve egy pánik szerű èrzèst amely a csomagik miatt èsA Death Stranding egy új világot ismertet meg nekünk. Ahol a karakterek jól fel vannak èpítve a vilàggal eggyütt. Játèk mechanikailag sok új vagy règihez hasonló dologgal találkozunk,amely összessègèbe egytő egyig passzol az világba. Atmoszfèrája kiemelkedő. BT-k területère èrve a feszültség magasabb szintre emelkedik ezzel elèrve egy pánik szerű èrzèst amely a csomagik miatt ès következmènyek… Expand
  56. Taeefa
    Nov 29, 2019
    10
    It’s an unbelievable experience I am so amazed by this game.It’s quite a unique concept and I thank Kojima for making this game.You really do feel connected in this world and thanks to all the actors who performed the characters wonderfully. Specially Sam you were brilliant.
  57. OXOTA
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    This took 8 or so hours to get into but when it did it had some very profound affects on me. The time the game really blew me away was when I had just spent about 25 minutes scaling up a huge snowy mountain, and arriving at the peak, I see a beautiful view, and a lone building where a person is sheltering. This truly gave me a sense of peace, it was so lonely and desolate, then I see aThis took 8 or so hours to get into but when it did it had some very profound affects on me. The time the game really blew me away was when I had just spent about 25 minutes scaling up a huge snowy mountain, and arriving at the peak, I see a beautiful view, and a lone building where a person is sheltering. This truly gave me a sense of peace, it was so lonely and desolate, then I see a little ray of hope down the other side of the slope. As i start walking downhill towards the shelter, beautiful music begins to play, and I start to get tears. After I meet the person in the shelter I feel good just to have that contact with a person. Then I connect them to the chiral network, and as I leave I can see all the signs that other players have been here before me - signs, ladders, ropes, crashed vehicles, buildings, and so on.

    The above is just one amazing thing about the game. I could write for a very long time describing just how different, creative, and deep this game actually is.

    The graphics are truly amazing, you can see that they took steps to get the maximum performance from the PS4 and the Decima engine. I can see that they had to sacrifice some things to keep the work looking so good. For example, the speed as you travel by bike, its quite slow, because they want to be able to render as much in the world as possible, but it FEELS faster than it actually is. They achieved this by clever use of sound, camera position, and environmental affects.

    For the rating I give it 9 points. Although it is a spiritual 10 for me, I try to be objective and account for the things that I see as flaws. What is 1 thing I would change? I would change the fighting and shooting mechanics - they feel clunky to me - maybe this is intentional, but still I didn't enjoy the combat controls.    … Expand
  58. XAKER4
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Расхайпованая игра не для всех! Была надежда на прорыв какой то в игровом мире! Но у вы в реале симулятор почтальона с оболдеными роликами голливудских актеров
  59. ne0tic
    Dec 2, 2019
    8
    So this is not really a review, but what is up with the ''Critic Reviews''? There is about 18 Critic Reviews that gave the game a perfect 100/100, like what? Don't get me wrong, the game is great but you can't give it an 100/100! The game have got some issues/glitches, not that many actually but just this alone should lower the review to maye 98/100. Then the gameplay, you are walking aSo this is not really a review, but what is up with the ''Critic Reviews''? There is about 18 Critic Reviews that gave the game a perfect 100/100, like what? Don't get me wrong, the game is great but you can't give it an 100/100! The game have got some issues/glitches, not that many actually but just this alone should lower the review to maye 98/100. Then the gameplay, you are walking a lot, it becomes a bit repetetive after a while and you get stuck on stones all the time when you are using your bike... Death Stranding deserves maybe 80-90/100 but not any higher than that since the game is not anywhere close to being the best game ever created! I haven't even ever seen a game that deserves a perfect 100/100 so why is Death Stranding then getting a 100/100 from 18 Critic Reviews when the game actually is not the best game ever created?

    Something is fishy about all this... Almost seems like Sony or Kojima Productions have paid some of the Critic Reviews so they give it perfect a 100/100. Of course I'm not sure about this but there is something going on with the reviews unfortunately...

    With all that being said, the game is great but DO NOT expect the game to be a perfect 100/100 that a lot of Crtitic Reviews are saying it is when you buy it!    … Expand
  60. kentuckyfried
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Best game evaaaaa! j/p j/p....I like Kojima's games, but he's not infalliable. I will update this review as I progress.

    In the meantime, all you idiots posting zeroes for DS need to stop review bombing this game. Stop and ask yourselves why it is so important for you to convince other people to have the same opinion as you. Don't you have better things to do?
  61. TinXery
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    A lot of people seem to give a bad review just because its made by Kojima or that it is a "Walking Simulator". Which is not a fair way of rating this product. personally I just finished playing through the story and it got me hooked hard and it played with one's emotions one too many times. I won't say that it is going to feel like that and be the perfect game for everyone but the game isA lot of people seem to give a bad review just because its made by Kojima or that it is a "Walking Simulator". Which is not a fair way of rating this product. personally I just finished playing through the story and it got me hooked hard and it played with one's emotions one too many times. I won't say that it is going to feel like that and be the perfect game for everyone but the game is very polished with a lot of attention to detail, It at least earns to be played and judged for yourself!… Expand
  62. manul
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Such games do not come out often. Great music, great graphics and plot. The game is boring, are you serious? Sometimes getting to the goal is a whole test! For which you need to prepare and plan everything. The finale will tear you.
  63. Fnatik
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
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  64. ReignOfTheTec
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It’s a fantastic game. Gameplay mechanics are second to none and has an amazing story. If you’re looking for a an all out action game this isn’t it, it’s slow but rewarding to play and is for the more mature gamer. A must have for anyone who likes open world exploration with more emphasis on traversal than combat.
  65. Gottwaldp
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The most different game what I play in my life. But it nevermind because the story is amazing. Someone speaking it's boring that you just delivery boxes.
  66. DAJOBU
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    It is not a game of 100 but neither of 1 ... the interesting thing about this game is that it leaves an important pillar where many games in the future will copy and improve this basic mechanism to improve the experience, this is the help of the community for a common good , and if there are other games that had already used this, but this is the first one that uses it as almost the mainIt is not a game of 100 but neither of 1 ... the interesting thing about this game is that it leaves an important pillar where many games in the future will copy and improve this basic mechanism to improve the experience, this is the help of the community for a common good , and if there are other games that had already used this, but this is the first one that uses it as almost the main advance mechanics.… Expand
  67. Kolas
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Хорошая игра с увлекательным сюжетом и необычным миром. Отдельно хочется сказать про прекрасный подбор актеров. Каждый персонаж идеально вписывается в этот мир.
  68. anovicenko74
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Очень интересная и захватывающая игра! С первых минут я влюбился в нее. Сейчас заканчиваю 5 главу. Наиграл около 30 часов. Самая любимая игра на ps4. Люди, не слушайте обзорщиков. В это нужно играть самому
  69. JeRaz41
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игры не для всех, как уже было кучу раз сказано. Кто говорит, что говно, не прав по определению. Если сложно понять, это не значит, что проект провальный. Те, кто говорит, что игра шедевр, частично правы, частично нет. Ведь шедевры должны нравится всем. А может и нет. Настолько и не однозначно игра, насколько не однозначны мои мысли о ней.… Expand
  70. millerabrett
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divisive? Yes. Fantastical? Yes. Mundane? At its' Best. Make no mistake about it, Death Stranding offers a satisfaction not offered by other games.

    -Have you ever considered how Mario must feel bouncing place to place only to find out his Princess is in another Castle?

    -Have you ever considered Pac-Man's personal thoughts in regards to infinitely running in a maze and depending on dots to keep him safe from ghosts?

    -Have you ever watched someone else play a game and just wish there was some way you could shed some light, a tool, or a tip to help them overcome something you had trouble with?

    Death Stranding does all of this with incredible graphics and enticingly gripping Gameplay that goes as deep as you would like it too. Do you really want to walk everywhere? Feel free- you can build roads. zipline networks. vehicles. powered exo skeletons for speed, weight, terrain, and a plethora of crazy and familiar weapons if you want to go on a knock-out OR killing spree. Sure, the game is way harder if you decide to kill people- but if you want it, it's there.

    People saying this game is just walking? Fooled me- I'm starting my second playthrough and here's what I got: Death Stranding is a game about Deliveries, a game with a great combat system, a game with an intuitive movement system, a game with monster hunter style boss fights, stealth sections, and player collaboration. Want to Hoverboard down a mountain? Go for it. Want to setup a Snowboard course? Go for it. Want a really good movie? Set it on Very Easy. Want a gripping gaming experience? Set it to Hard.

    Death Stranding is a lot of things- A Walking Simulator it is not. Out of the 183 hours I've played, I've maybe spent 6 of them walking and 157 hours raiding with riot guns and sleeping gas nade launchers, hauling bodies, hunting phantasmal beasts and stocking other players with super fun toys.    … Expand
  71. AirHunter47
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Love how this game works. And the whole delivery system is pretty entertaining, how the players help each other is something im. Story is well made and gameplay is awesome. Defenetly must have.
  72. SolidBigboss62
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Bonjour bonjour et oui vous ne rêvez pas un 10/10 encore un chef d'œuvre de Kojima ! Je vous avoue que la fois où j'ai voulu l'acheter j'étais très mitigé à cause des notes qui vont de 0 à 3 mais en réalité tout ceux qui mettent ces notes ne sont nul autres que ceux qui n'ont pas joué au jeu. Je ne l'ai pas encore fini je suis à l'épisode 5 et aucun ennui. Il y a beaucoup d'action mais lesBonjour bonjour et oui vous ne rêvez pas un 10/10 encore un chef d'œuvre de Kojima ! Je vous avoue que la fois où j'ai voulu l'acheter j'étais très mitigé à cause des notes qui vont de 0 à 3 mais en réalité tout ceux qui mettent ces notes ne sont nul autres que ceux qui n'ont pas joué au jeu. Je ne l'ai pas encore fini je suis à l'épisode 5 et aucun ennui. Il y a beaucoup d'action mais les rageux vous diront le contraire. Les graphismes sont sublimes, l'histoire hyper interessante, un BB très attachant. Ungameplay très enrichis franchement rien à dire. Pas énorme en bug juste un pur plaisir !… Expand
  73. costamg
    Dec 24, 2019
    9
    Para pessoas que estão procurando uma experiência imersiva e verossímil, esse é um jogo que sabe passar a sensação do protagonista em estar vivendo aquilo e também passa a utilidade e impacto dos seus atos na vida dos NPC e dos outros players.
  74. BRpreahBR
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    This game is very specific and not for anyone. I'm not a fan of these slower games myself. But Death Strading surprised me ... a unique game, a unique style in which the player really understands their purpose in the game and what they have to overcome in the game. The game has its flaws but for its grandeur deserves a note 10. Kojima is to be congratulated.
  75. reasontaipei
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is an acquired taste. It is a game that needs to get hands-on in order to truly appreciate its beauty; no amount of reviews or gameplay videos can fully deliver its message and undertone unless you actually play it. It's a truly unique experience and a melancholy ride that bordering on art. The underling theme of solitude/connection, of life/death, something rarely found inDeath Stranding is an acquired taste. It is a game that needs to get hands-on in order to truly appreciate its beauty; no amount of reviews or gameplay videos can fully deliver its message and undertone unless you actually play it. It's a truly unique experience and a melancholy ride that bordering on art. The underling theme of solitude/connection, of life/death, something rarely found in AAA games, is expertly explored and at the same time cunningly blurred in Death Stranding. Producer Hideo Kojima has always been vocal against mindless killings in his previous works and with Death Stranding the message is unmistakably at its pinnacle. Although the premise and setting of Death Stranding may look puzzling at first, it is a game fundamentally about helping others while saving yourself. Definitely a contender of best game of 2019 and possibly the most important game of the decade.… Expand
  76. Wayhaykid
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game breaks the repetition of cash-grabbing, re-skinned shooter and sports games. It is very refreshing to look around a huge world and think that it is up to you to help bring it all back together. My experience has NEVER been boring. Only stressful and relaxing at the same time.
  77. yoshi594
    Dec 24, 2019
    8
    Never thought playing as the USPS/delivery man would be so fun! The game is quite innovative with the weight management system and amazing collision detection. The game isn't just about delivering packages! there is combat with guns and hand to hand. The great thing about it is, you connect to other people and share all the structures you have built as well as donateNever thought playing as the USPS/delivery man would be so fun! The game is quite innovative with the weight management system and amazing collision detection. The game isn't just about delivering packages! there is combat with guns and hand to hand. The great thing about it is, you connect to other people and share all the structures you have built as well as donate weapon/equipment/materials. You don't need PSN plus for this.

    Pro-tip, finish the story first before doing side quests (you can take that ones that are near the next story location); progressing through the story increase the world immersion, thus making delivery less of a chore.

    The story is amazing! I can't say much without spoiling it but the ending felt so satisfying and there's only a few strings left untied but they aren't that important in this story.
    Pay extra attention to the cutscenes as i missed some bits and had to read up on it later (small bits like certain colours appearing, little trinkets i missed, etc).

    My only gripe is the vehicle traction as most times it's very hard to travel on tough terrain (although the vehicles themselves tell you they are not built for rough terrain). It's like Kojima said no to vehicles and wants to actively waste your time walking at snail pace.

    Amazing and satisfying game by Kojima! really makes you wonder how mgsv would've turned out if kojima got to finish it properly. I hope Kojima can do something similar to the cancelled PT, would love to see his take on horror.    … Expand
  78. And717
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    I see a lot of heater that has not played scoring badly just because of envy.
    This game is Epic !! Great! Wonderful!
    It will make you laugh, cry, empathize ...
    The music is exquisite.
    And history will not leave anyone indifferent.
    A game of 10.
  79. BVGE
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Just finished the game. Kojima made the game he wanted to make, and clearly didn't give a single **** about what anyone else thought. How he could take something so simple and make it so incredibly compelling is flat out stunning. I was on the fence for the first 5 hours or so, but then everything really starts to open up. Overall, this game was a wild ride, and frankly, if you didn't likeJust finished the game. Kojima made the game he wanted to make, and clearly didn't give a single **** about what anyone else thought. How he could take something so simple and make it so incredibly compelling is flat out stunning. I was on the fence for the first 5 hours or so, but then everything really starts to open up. Overall, this game was a wild ride, and frankly, if you didn't like it, it's because you have exactly zero taste. Go play some thoughtless, unoriginal cannon fodder tripe like CoD or Destiny, maybe go grab yourself yet another EA or Bethesda game, because you're simply too ignorant to play anything except what you're told is "cool" by Kotaku or IGN. This game isn't for you, kiddo... Death Stranding is FAR out of your league.… Expand
  80. CorPetit
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Visto que cualquiera puede puntuar sin acreditar si ha jugado o no al juego, me tomo la libertad de hacer lo mismo.
    Aptended de Steam, aunque creo que les dará igual, estos solo quieren nuestros datos y que entre el mayor número de personas posibles.
  81. bakaatakaa
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece. I love this game so much. Awesome Story, awesome Gameplay.
  82. Airmoon
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos para mostrar como a galera está alienada em recompensas e estímulos imediatos, a maioria das pessoas não conseguem aproveitar mais algo diferente da droga mental (atirar, andar de carro, soltar poder ou sair destruindo tudo) se algo diferente aparece todo mundo odeia kkkkk
  83. JNoct
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Obra prima feita pelo grande Hideo Kojima, criador de metal gear saga, o game faz com que a gente pense sobre as questões de mundo, sobre uma terra desconectada, como sobreviver a isso. O game não é somente gráficos, o jogo tem tudo que o coloca no topo dos grandes games de todos os tempos.
  84. HappyGrizzzly
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    The game is beautiful. I haven’t been waiting for the end of the working day for a long time, to turn on the PS4 and start playing.
    It was a completely new experience from the “video game”. Everything, from objects and mechanics, to actors, is harmoniously intertwined and connected.
    I don’t have enough feedback to describe all the pros and cons of the game. But this is a well-deserved    The game is beautiful. I haven’t been waiting for the end of the working day for a long time, to turn on the PS4 and start playing.
    It was a completely new experience from the “video game”. Everything, from objects and mechanics, to actors, is harmoniously intertwined and connected.

    I don’t have enough feedback to describe all the pros and cons of the game. But this is a well-deserved 9 out of 10.
    +1 I put it because of such harassment of other players (they maybe not even playing it).

    Прошел игру. Она прекрасна. Я уже давно так не ждал конца рабочего дня, чтобы включить PS4 и начать играть. Это был абсолютно новый опыт от "видео игры" в целом. Всё, от механик до актеров, гармонично переплетено и связано.

    Мне не хватит отзыва, расписать все плюсы и минусы игры. Но это заслуженное 9 из 10. +1 ставлю из-за такой травли других игроков (возможно даже не игравшие в неё).    … Expand
  85. GreatFang23
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Death Stranding is the latest game developed by Kojima Productions, the studio behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise. It's a new IP/story about a delivery man named Sam Porter Bridges going on a journey to reconnect the United Cities of America after a destructive worldly event called the Death Stranding, facing terrorists and other worldly beings called BT's. This game starts off slow,Death Stranding is the latest game developed by Kojima Productions, the studio behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise. It's a new IP/story about a delivery man named Sam Porter Bridges going on a journey to reconnect the United Cities of America after a destructive worldly event called the Death Stranding, facing terrorists and other worldly beings called BT's. This game starts off slow, resulting a sluggish beginning and taking a while to kick it up a notch after about 7-10 hours, but when you get passed that point, the game becomes routinely addictive and fun to play when it comes to avoiding Mules and BT's, and delivering containers and packages across a very beautiful landscape. The terrain is vast and full of beauty, giving you a sense of peace while treversing it and the soundtrack that Kojima picked for this game is great, giving you a sense of immersion.

    Gameplay is a bit of a mixed bag. Clearly Death Stranding isn't meant to be an action game like the Metal Gear franchise, but more of a social single player story experience. The social strand system is one of the high points. Getting to help make a better world by building structures to help other players travel across this world is something I absolutely love about this game. Giving likes and keeping the game positive is something we dont always get, especially in huge AAA titles. The downside is how combat is implemented with some clunky gameplay mechanics, and the lack of difficulty with the enemy AI. Also, it's disappointing not seeing a lot of actual people and instead being greeted by a hologram through most of the game.

    The story in my opinion is weirdly paced through the game but is ultimately satisfying seeing how the story concludes. The characters for the most part are well written with some cringy moments, but overall are worth investing your time in seeing how things turn out for these characters. With a shift in big AAA titles leaning more and more towards multiplayer, microtransaction filled, live service games trying to play it safe, Death Stranding takes risks in not only being a new IP, but gives one of the most unique experiences you will come across this generation. I know this game isn't meant for everyone but I'm certainly happy with my time playing Death Stranding.    … Expand
  86. Baltzac
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Juego muy entretenido con gran historia y jugabilidad increíble el mundo de death stranding recomendadisimo
  87. Danix_
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Great game, a great masterpiece, it has never bored me but rather stimulates you to keep playing. I do not understand the criticisms he has received, I consider them to be groundless.
  88. ProjectWNC
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Atmospheric masterpiece! You may think you have played a game like this before. You have not. Experience like none other in a video game. This game needs to be played and experienced, you will not be disappointed I promise you that.
  89. PoGo_PL
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is really something else. I can imagine that it’s not for everybody but it’s really hard not to appreciate what it does. Simple delivery turned into awesome journey which surprises you at every step. There are so many little mechanics, some of them just blows Your mind. It’s really relaxing and rewarding. The story and aesthetics are also on another level. It’s really sad thatThis game is really something else. I can imagine that it’s not for everybody but it’s really hard not to appreciate what it does. Simple delivery turned into awesome journey which surprises you at every step. There are so many little mechanics, some of them just blows Your mind. It’s really relaxing and rewarding. The story and aesthetics are also on another level. It’s really sad that nobody else in industry has so much courage and bold ideas. Great job everybody at Kojima Productions!… Expand
  90. AgCouper
    Nov 12, 2019
    8
    Finished Chapter 2, enjoying so far. All the bad reviews? Many of them are true. But these flaws doesn't really bother me because it's a game we rarely get these days: a true auteur game. This game gives you a world and characters you won't get from a typical AAA title and this why I'm willing to forgive all the little game play issues.
  91. lostsol
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve. - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right! - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's    This is "Game of The Year" and it will be for years to come!

    - Very different from any other game I have played before when it comes to the mechanics of the game and the goals you try to achieve.

    - Strong story, good cinematics, with a very moral message that will not appeal to the war drummers and alt-right!

    - Yes slow-paced at the begging and heavy on the mechanics, but that's what you expect from a game with RPG elements from Kojima.

    - Finally really lovely romantic songs and music that just ties everything together and soften the hard edges of dark reality in the world the game is good at making you believe exists!

    I could easily say this game was worth every penny I spent on it. I am hoping Kojima studios will keep expanding on it and giving us more!    … Expand
  92. BigBozs
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This lady's and gentlemen, is Kojima at his best. Every aspect of the game is A masterpiece. Kojima production doesn't miss any. Your style or not for a game ,a story , or stuff to do.. you will soon realize how bad some gaming's companies sell us full price **** ass games. This game , like it or not , it an experience in itself. And it beautiful. I say bravo to everyone that worked onThis lady's and gentlemen, is Kojima at his best. Every aspect of the game is A masterpiece. Kojima production doesn't miss any. Your style or not for a game ,a story , or stuff to do.. you will soon realize how bad some gaming's companies sell us full price **** ass games. This game , like it or not , it an experience in itself. And it beautiful. I say bravo to everyone that worked on this title. Live the experience!… Expand
  93. Somaage
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    I really am curious how many of the zero ratings have actually played the game. I can't even think of a game that I would honestly rate a 0 out if 10. It's a shame people with no lives feel the need to completely **** on someone's work. "0 out of ten" because I play x box and read " walking simulator" online. Sad sad sad
  94. Gonzlo10
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Este juego no es para todos pero eso no significa que no sea un buen juego con buen argumento y jugabilidad
  95. justSamurai
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    It is a unique game and it may not be your cup of tea but you should try it and find out. Me personally, I loved it and keep thinking about when I’m away from my PS4. It is my favorite game this year so far.
  96. UltimoRomantico
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Amazing Game
    Kojenio
    Galera tá dando rage de besteira
    Que belo game, ulala
  97. justfordqr1234
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    At first, I hate it, because there are not battles, shootings I used to know, but quickly, I started to enjoy what this game is about, connections between people and people even if you do not have physical intact, I like giving supplies and building things(especially bridges)for the others, it is good to see others using it and feel that you have helped someone, i also put a lot of signsAt first, I hate it, because there are not battles, shootings I used to know, but quickly, I started to enjoy what this game is about, connections between people and people even if you do not have physical intact, I like giving supplies and building things(especially bridges)for the others, it is good to see others using it and feel that you have helped someone, i also put a lot of signs down, and when you find a way to struggle through the delievery point, the feeling you have done so hard and you did it is amazing.

    Not recommended for battle type games player, but if you are up to rpgs or avgs or wants to have a unique experience unlike the mainstream aaa games, this game it is.    … Expand
  98. Evgen_che
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    The game really deeps your head in this world. For all the ideas and courage and emotions i rate it 10. Like)
  99. XiaoDave
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing through Death Stranding has been the most fascinating and immersive gaming experience I've had in recent years. As Norman Reedus said, the player does not 'play' , but rather 'become' him through journeying through this post apocalyptic world, meeting and connecting with characters of interesting background and touching stories. The gameplay seems repetitive and slow at the start. but once reaching early-midgame the system really shines and all the fun stuff begins flushing in. I suggest everyone interested in the game not be scared by the negative ratings and comments it gets, but rather play the game and see for yourself. I was definitely not disappointed.… Expand
  100. Mv85rasdlkjf
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This spills a lot of emotion into me more than I can receive.
    You shouldn't be afraid of death.
    You shouldn't be afraid of losing things. Because you are not lost connections between you and others.
    You shouldn't be afraid of death. Because death is just touching the other side.

    And here, we don't need guns. Don't beat people with bats.
    I saw ending and this is the best game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

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