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  1. Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Not everyone's cup of tea but it certainly is mine! I love the asynchronous multiplayer and the characters are all so beautifully tragic. An innovative game and one of my favorites of all time. This is most certainly a piece of art and i appreciate it for everything it has to say.
  2. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous fantastic game, more movie or book than game. Death stranding is an experience and focuses on being art first and foremost over purely being a product engineered for monetization or profit for profits sake. The game is a cotemplative and self reflective experience and is deliberately slow as to let you feel the weight of ots concepts sink in. This game isnt for everyone and theGorgeous fantastic game, more movie or book than game. Death stranding is an experience and focuses on being art first and foremost over purely being a product engineered for monetization or profit for profits sake. The game is a cotemplative and self reflective experience and is deliberately slow as to let you feel the weight of ots concepts sink in. This game isnt for everyone and the people review bombing it are either doing so to stir the pot or clearly went in uninformed of what they were getting themselves into. The game is slow and tedious purposefully to convey the struggle of this game world and how it feels to exist wothin it. Expand
  3. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Death Stranding is pure art. I got totally addicted to the gameplay. Kojima created a new original IP with gameplay that you never had before. This is game is not like any other one. It’s a realistic journey for the player. A journey that tells a deep intriguing story. A journey for your own mind aswell. Society today is so busy that most people won’t appreciate this game. It’s meditative, but also action filled gameplay when you meet the BT’s or other human enemies. This game deserves a lot of praise! Expand
  4. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    User reviews aggregate score means nothing, and the aggregate for this game itself is proof of it.
    Is this game good? Who knows, you will have to find yourself.
    That, or read through 4500+ user reviews so that yo can find the the 3 or 4 reviews that are actually legitimate in between thousands of emotionally challenged fanatics posting almost perfect or almost complete failure scores
    User reviews aggregate score means nothing, and the aggregate for this game itself is proof of it.
    Is this game good? Who knows, you will have to find yourself.

    That, or read through 4500+ user reviews so that yo can find the the 3 or 4 reviews that are actually legitimate in between thousands of emotionally challenged fanatics posting almost perfect or almost complete failure scores for a game they have most probably not even started playing, and all of it to make the score align with their echo chamber. Yeah, 2019, a great time to be alive /s.
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  5. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    One of the funnest, most interesting games I've ever played. These conservatives crying about it are hilarious. The game is a masterpiece. Don't let all these racists and boomers ruin it for you.
  6. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    От всей души я желаю тем животным, что поставили этой игре столь низкие оценки - всего самого худшего. Я не хочу ничего говорить по поводу игры. Мем "годзима гений" себя оправдал. Это игра не про инновационный геймплей, котррый все посчитали скучным, эта игра о людях для людей.
    Лично я от всего этого пустил слезу. Однозначно 10/10. Мастхэв к прохождению
    От всей души я желаю тем животным, что поставили этой игре столь низкие оценки - всего самого худшего. Я не хочу ничего говорить по поводу игры. Мем "годзима гений" себя оправдал. Это игра не про инновационный геймплей, котррый все посчитали скучным, эта игра о людях для людей.
    Лично я от всего этого пустил слезу. Однозначно 10/10. Мастхэв к прохождению
  7. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    It's a very different kind of videogame : But IT IS GOOD. Level design is incredible, graphics are one of the best i've seen on a regular ps4. Gameplay is weird but very fresh, stealth parts are great and happen more often than I thought so. Cutscenes and storywise, it's going to keep you hooked.
  8. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I already played 8 hours and that game is one of the best games i ever played ! I put it on the Olympus with Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last Of Us (for this generation). Thank you Master Kojima, can't wait to eat all the game! The story is deep and addictive !!! 10/10
  9. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Man this game is AWESOME imo. It is so different it makes me addicted to play this game. Whoever rate this game a 1/10 is probably those people who only play action packed game and expecting something out of this game. This game is a game where you have to enjoy. Not to rush the game and looking for the action only. This game exist, for those who want something different out from gamingMan this game is AWESOME imo. It is so different it makes me addicted to play this game. Whoever rate this game a 1/10 is probably those people who only play action packed game and expecting something out of this game. This game is a game where you have to enjoy. Not to rush the game and looking for the action only. This game exist, for those who want something different out from gaming industry nowadays. There's no zombies here, No action packed COD like action, once again, this game were meant to be relaxing and yet challenging at the same time. The challenge is how you overcome the terrain you're about to face while maintaining your cargo. Plus the existence of BT is really make this game even more frightening. Go play COD or any generic action packed game if you don't want something different. Expand
  10. Nov 13, 2019
    10
    史诗级的游戏,开创了一个新的游戏类型,小岛秀夫只用80人团队,3年就做出这种水平的游戏可以说是业界奇迹,IGN给6.8分可以说是公报私仇的典型范例了吧。
  11. Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!
    Genius games, genius Kojima, genius soundtrack, genius Low roar!
  12. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Avventura imperdibile, oltre 40 ore con il fiato sospeso... narrativamente incredibile.
  13. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Great game. Nothing is boring in DS. It may not be your favourite game, sure, but you have to say that its pretty revolutionary. You can feel Kojima's message. Wonderful, i didnt expect so much gameplay. Audio and video 10/10.
  14. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. Has a deep story which you can transpose into our society. Bosses are really good, you can find a lot of different ways to finish a delivery, or you can have a lot of different approaches before fighting with enemies. The people who rated it 0 are just haters of kojima and they just want to watch him fail. Probably they didn't even played it. "walking simulator" it'sThis game is amazing. Has a deep story which you can transpose into our society. Bosses are really good, you can find a lot of different ways to finish a delivery, or you can have a lot of different approaches before fighting with enemies. The people who rated it 0 are just haters of kojima and they just want to watch him fail. Probably they didn't even played it. "walking simulator" it's everything but that. And the music is just 10/10 it's amazing how it blends in perfectly with the atmosphere of the game. Haters just want to ruin the score, and yea they didn't even played it otherwise they'll understand the message of the game, it's the exact opposite of hating, and with those amazing actors you can really understand it. Expand
  15. May 29, 2020
    10
    Its a game for the lucky ones that will actually understand it. Lots of people are judging it basing just on prejudices. If you are capable and willing to try something that is more then a call of duty, give this masterpiece a try. You will not be disappointed. A true masterpiece.
  16. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game Very good game Very good game Very good game Very good game Very good game Expand
  17. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    So, after 20 hours of gameplay this is my honest opinion: This game is like no other, like really...
    If you want to try something out that's new and at the same time familiar, This is the game for you.
    But, not everything is a positive. This game can get repetitive and at times boring and tidious for the first 15 hours of the game, nevertheless the game's Story is super interesting and
    So, after 20 hours of gameplay this is my honest opinion: This game is like no other, like really...
    If you want to try something out that's new and at the same time familiar, This is the game for you.
    But, not everything is a positive. This game can get repetitive and at times boring and tidious for the first 15 hours of the game, nevertheless the game's Story is super interesting and hard to understand which is something that i find intriguing.
    The game looks and runs beautifully on a regular ps4. The game is a literal UPS/USPS simulator but with guns and bombs and more tools at your disposal with rhe addition of ghosts(bt's). Some people might find this boring and some people might find it satisfying to deliver the packages safely to their location.
    I believe that the people giving the game under a 6 is either a hater of kojima or just plain casual gamers who went in expecting this game to be like a ghost recon or cod type of game. Unfortunately those of you were wrong lol.
    Now, i give this game a 7.5/10 because it's repetitive nature of the beginning. And the positive of great actors, voice acting, amazing story and lack of bugs (so far after 20hrs no bugs). Other than that it's a solid game you should buy when in sale if you're skeptical. So if you read this review thank you and have a wonderful night/day.
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  18. Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Personally I give this game a 10, only giving it a 9 because it is not for everyone. This is not COD. That being said, there is action. BTs will pop up out of nowhere, and you don’t have any real way to combat them until later In the game. When you have your back loaded down and it starts to rain, it’s always a “oh crap” moment. All it takes is for one BT to get too close. Then there’sPersonally I give this game a 10, only giving it a 9 because it is not for everyone. This is not COD. That being said, there is action. BTs will pop up out of nowhere, and you don’t have any real way to combat them until later In the game. When you have your back loaded down and it starts to rain, it’s always a “oh crap” moment. All it takes is for one BT to get too close. Then there’s MULEs, which to be fair are pretty dumb and easy to fight but can be overwhelming when you’ve got too much stuff.

    There is a lot of walking. A lot. But th me the walking is the best part, you find lost deliveries, there’s structures you didn’t know were there. Stuff other players built, etc.

    Give it a try, but keep in mind it’s not for everyone.
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  19. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Based on the trailers I had no interest in the game, but we bought it with my boyfriend. I have to say, this is the best game I could spend my money on.
    The game starts slow and you can't really understand what's going on which I - for one - like a lot. It gives world building a big focus, I love the atmosphere in the game. Yes, the main quests are delivering things, but the main focus is
    Based on the trailers I had no interest in the game, but we bought it with my boyfriend. I have to say, this is the best game I could spend my money on.
    The game starts slow and you can't really understand what's going on which I - for one - like a lot. It gives world building a big focus, I love the atmosphere in the game. Yes, the main quests are delivering things, but the main focus is not that - the focus is on discovering new, abandoned parts of the country. and building things with the 'help' of other players. This is also very well designed as you cannot see other users buildings until you are connected to the network after your main mission. The online functions are very smart in my opinion.
    I, for one don't really like action games, but I have to say this game gives you action if you want to have it. [spoiler] If you want to play stealth, you play it. If you want to fight the BTs, you fight them. The game gives you the info/tools to do both if you wish. [/spoiler] . After chapter 3, things get rough, so only the beginning is slow.
    I don't think it's fair to give a game a bad review only after a few hours of playing.
    I can only recommend this game for real. I am so happy we got it in the end.
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  20. Dec 5, 2019
    8
    Great game with balanced gameplay mechanics, smart level design and fun coop features.
  21. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Adventure games are a dime a dozen. Uncharted captured action with charm while treasure hunting. The Witcher series gave you complex choices in a fantasy setting with a great world to explore. Death stranding takes you into a place unfamiliar with concepts related to gaming. .
  22. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Fantastico! Amo questo gioco. È vero è un gioco che può essere solo amato o odiato. Io lo amo. Non consiglio questo gioco a chi tiene solo ai multiplayer. Consiglio invece vivamente ai veri player di giocare questo gioco perché merita.
  23. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Juegazo de los que te hacen hablarlo y tenerlo presente años.Graficos sonido mecánica jugabilidad historia.Todo es obra maestra.Goty 2019
  24. Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great game, or great movie? Both! Excellent director work. Kojima is truly genius!
  25. Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Um excelente jogo, que tem um enredo fabuloso e emocionante, que se conecta muito ao gameplay. O capitulo 2 e 5 poderiam ser um pouco menores, fora isso o jogo é perfeito.
  26. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! I’ve been playing for 6 hours and the story, the graphics are unbelievable. It’s true that the gameplay it’s not the best, but neither was heavy rain or Detroit become human for example, and those are great classics
  27. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Spettacolare, un gioco dalle dinamiche uniche e che sicuramente verranno usate in futuro da altri videogiochi.
  28. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One of the best games i ever played with a lot of freedom, tension, emotion in every scene with a little bit of action and beautiful places to sit and enjoy.
    I absolutely recommend this title!
  29. Nov 13, 2019
    9
    I normally dont write reviews but I felt i had after all the negative reviews. I get why people are mad, because when the bought the game they was expecting some metal gear/ call of duty action. But instead the got a FedEx simulator meets nightmare on elms street. Well at least to them they did. What I got was probably the best hiking simulator I've ever experienced mix in with a littleI normally dont write reviews but I felt i had after all the negative reviews. I get why people are mad, because when the bought the game they was expecting some metal gear/ call of duty action. But instead the got a FedEx simulator meets nightmare on elms street. Well at least to them they did. What I got was probably the best hiking simulator I've ever experienced mix in with a little bit of nightmare on elms street. The challenge of navigating the difficult terrain is fun and using ropes and ladders left by others players. You can also leave emojis warning other players of the dangers ahead.. at first it was difficult learning all the stuff of how to craft items and make bridges. But once you get use to it it gets fun. I would write more but itshard to do on this cellphone with this post icon blocking what I is. Expand
  30. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    While certainly being revolutionary in the way the game connects other players, it certainly isn't for everyone. I personaly find great satisfaction in going from point A to B, while carefuly planning the most effective route and trying to avoid dangers, the systems are rather shallow and first 10-12 hours of the game have pacing issues, because you don't have access to better equipmentWhile certainly being revolutionary in the way the game connects other players, it certainly isn't for everyone. I personaly find great satisfaction in going from point A to B, while carefuly planning the most effective route and trying to avoid dangers, the systems are rather shallow and first 10-12 hours of the game have pacing issues, because you don't have access to better equipment that makes delivering goods easier.
    The world is bleak and depressingly empty which can detract many people as well, since the exploration isn't as rewarding as for example Legend of Zelda: BotW.
    If you're looking for deep gameplay and adrenaline driven experience, avoid by miles. The story and social features are worth it though.
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  31. Nov 13, 2019
    9
    It's a great game. I am 33 years old and this game is perfect for me!
    It's a pity that the scenario suffers because of Hideo Kojima's inexperience in linking the key moments of the game plot.
  32. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    The story of the game is definitely breathtaking, the side quest’s are sometimes annoying due to the similarity of them, the multiplayer is very interesting because for the first time in a game your assisting other player's and not killing them and last but not least the graphics & the realism are truly on another level.
  33. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    10v10 for the first 8 hours. This is not a game. It creates more feelings than a film. This is nothing for the average COD or AC Gamer. I think this is something for book readers, for people that think that games can be considered as a form of art.
  34. Nov 13, 2019
    10
    It is a great game and clearly need time to learn the game mechanic to turly enjoy the game.
    Just like in other game, you face obstacle. But instead of people try kill you, nature and npc try to stop you form deliver. It the same objective-and-obstacle-thing but present in different way. It can provide equal fun like other game and this is brilliant. It prove that game is just not
    It is a great game and clearly need time to learn the game mechanic to turly enjoy the game.
    Just like in other game, you face obstacle. But instead of people try kill you, nature and npc try to stop you form deliver. It the same objective-and-obstacle-thing but present in different way. It can provide equal fun like other game and this is brilliant. It prove that game is just not endlessly killing people, it could be something else.
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  35. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Очень красивая игра. Но не для каждого. После работы расслабиться на часок другой идеально.
  36. Nov 14, 2019
    10
    It is the first elitist game I see. It is not developed for the average gamer, it is not easy to digest, it is complicated, it does not seek to have action, it seeks to teach, it seeks to harmonize, enjoy the trip, reflect, reinterpret death, leave a mark. It is for casual players over 30, to play by candlelight and drinking wine. It's elitist, it's the game that Hideo Kojima would playIt is the first elitist game I see. It is not developed for the average gamer, it is not easy to digest, it is complicated, it does not seek to have action, it seeks to teach, it seeks to harmonize, enjoy the trip, reflect, reinterpret death, leave a mark. It is for casual players over 30, to play by candlelight and drinking wine. It's elitist, it's the game that Hideo Kojima would play and I toast for that! Expand
  37. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    this game is probably my game of the year for me and I can’t stop playing it. The online aspects and decision making on what deliveries I will make based on other players and progressing the story feels good. The environment and traversal feel great and satisfying. The sound design is stellar. It’s just a comfy ass game. Anyone else ? I didn’t think it would be for me but it’s definitelythis game is probably my game of the year for me and I can’t stop playing it. The online aspects and decision making on what deliveries I will make based on other players and progressing the story feels good. The environment and traversal feel great and satisfying. The sound design is stellar. It’s just a comfy ass game. Anyone else ? I didn’t think it would be for me but it’s definitely something I never knew I wanted or would think is incredible.. Also I have to say, working with other players I have bridge connections with to make the roads in the knot city area is one of my favorite gaming moments top 20 or something. The place went to covered in rocks to slowly but surely pooling materials together to make the roads. Feels good logging on to tons of “likes” from off the beaten path generators I put up or the highways I’ve helped contribute to. It’s amazing. I also love despite how simple the game is in scope , the menus and stuff are full Kojima like mgs v on steroids: it’s still a video game ass video game in many ways despite going for the cinematic kudos. Tldr Kojima did it again , for me Expand
  38. Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Visually stunning. Great Storyline Personally I enjoy the walking simulator gameplay.
  39. Nov 17, 2019
    9
    El juego es brutal en su apartado tecnico tal vez el gameplay es aburrido para algunos pero no hay que negar que tiene un trabajo brutal uwu
  40. Jan 5, 2020
    10
    I went into that game thinking it was going to be a boring walking simulator. However, the gameplay design and story are all top notch. Very surprised and very pleased!
  41. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    a game that cannot be qualified without having played it before.
    A true work of art.
    Since his departure was announced, people had no idea what it was because nothing was shown about the game only cinematics that for the most part made no sense. given its current output everything and every one of what was seen in the cinematics appears in the game giving meaning to this. After playing the
    a game that cannot be qualified without having played it before.
    A true work of art.
    Since his departure was announced, people had no idea what it was because nothing was shown about the game only cinematics that for the most part made no sense.
    given its current output everything and every one of what was seen in the cinematics appears in the game giving meaning to this.
    After playing the game, it fulfills what was promised, creating a new genre of video game: it is not an action, it is not a shooter, it cannot be explained since they would all be.
    A great story, great soundtrack, and great playability.
    10/10
    It's a shame that he's being a victim of review bombing

    Nor can we expect casual players like those who spend in fornite or fifa to understand the game and like it.
    if you are from the old school play it is a great game 10/10
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  42. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    More interactive world experience than a game. I can see why opinions are so split but I loved my time in the world. It can be slow at times but even then the camera will pull back and an amazing soundtrack will begin playing so you can just relax between the more tense sections. Maybe not an overall 10 but definitely not the 0s people are trying to give.
  43. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Прекрасное творение от Хидэо Кодзимы. Индустрии нужно больше подобных проектов. Не понимаю почему люди ставят игре нули и единицы
  44. Nov 8, 2019
    9
    The Game is great and beatiful Gameplays is good and great thanks Hideo Kojima
  45. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a shooter. Not a stealth game. Don't go in expecting anything like MGS, and prepare to have game mechanics unlike most other games you've played. If you like the Matrix Reloaded for its exposition and ideas, if you like science fiction literature, if you like meta-narratives and playing with conventions, if you want to play a game that makes you do things differently to other games, not more of the same,then you may just love this. Watch the trailers with lots of walking. If this appeals,then this is the game for you. Me,I'm loving it. Expand
  46. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game!amazing view!amazing music!
    Amazing game!amazing view!amazing music!
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  47. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    An epic journey taking place in a dystopian world worth losing yourself into.
  48. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Seriously, this game is easily one of the best games I have ever played. Its narrative is exactly what can he expected of a hideo game and if you likes the message and story of metal gear you will enjoy the narrative of Desth Stranding.
  49. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Jogo único, pra pessoas pacientes e inteligentes. Uma história incrível, ti mantem viciado o tempo todo, mesmo que não represente isso. Ótimo jogo.
  50. Nov 12, 2019
    9
    El juego tiene muy buena historia y cinemáticas, pueda que para alguien que busque solamente acción como un shooter le pueda resultar aburrido pero este juego va más allá de todo esto más que todo para amantes de la estrategia.
  51. Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This game is a totally unique experience, it starts with a bang but then slows down for the first few hours but as you get further into it the better it gets. The likes system is brilliant and quite addictive, it’s also great how the community comes together.
  52. Nov 30, 2019
    10
    It's unique it's a masterpiece It's a manifest. These divided reviews show us how the game is so successful. It has so many real-life lessons. I understand not everybody is able to understand the game and get the messages which the game is trying to give. Probably people are unhappy because people are usually trying to escape from their real-life. So make your research either you gonnaIt's unique it's a masterpiece It's a manifest. These divided reviews show us how the game is so successful. It has so many real-life lessons. I understand not everybody is able to understand the game and get the messages which the game is trying to give. Probably people are unhappy because people are usually trying to escape from their real-life. So make your research either you gonna have a unique experience that you will never forget and take lessons from it or you will hate it. it's a masterpiece because it's literally a manifest shaped like a game. It's one of a kind. Expand
  53. Dec 5, 2019
    10
    DS is such a great game. I see the trolls are hard at work though spamming the ratings with 0’s. You guys say the game is boring but will play fortnite and FPSs that are all almost identical to one another and think each one is “so great.” Y’all are the ones who are boring
  54. Dec 5, 2019
    9
    The end is the best thing I’ve never seen in a videogame. Thanks Kojima. Louise, I am ready to see you for a sequel.
  55. Dec 5, 2019
    10
    SPOILER FREE REVIEW

    This is the first time i have ever felt the need to review anything. To start off, Death Stranding is a masterpiece in story telling and gameplay! People who leave it negative reviews have either not played it or only played it for a short time. I finished the story in 45 hours doing an average amount of side missions and exploring, and to me the pacing was perfect.
    SPOILER FREE REVIEW

    This is the first time i have ever felt the need to review anything. To start off, Death Stranding is a masterpiece in story telling and gameplay! People who leave it negative reviews have either not played it or only played it for a short time. I finished the story in 45 hours doing an average amount of side missions and exploring, and to me the pacing was perfect.

    The first 3 episodes will take you 15-20 hours depending on your gaming style. This part is mostly gameplay, delivering packages and understanding the game itself, i really enjoyed this part, when you’re delivering a package in the middle of no where a piece of music will randomly come in to play, and you will pan around looking at the beautiful scenery, this is when i truly got what Kojima was trying to accomplish, the first 20 hours arent for everyone, i personally hate fetch quest games, but this is something else, i fell in love with it instantly and just got it and what it was trying to give the player. The feeling of being alone, but then using other players equipment or structures really makes you grateful for what they have left behind for you to use, because of this you also do the same and get a real satisfaction when the likes pop up to tell you someone has used your ladders etc, you feel like you have helped someone along their journey, this is done brilliantly throughout the game!

    Episode 4 hits you with the first real kojima style cutscenes and story telling, feeding you more and more story and more action, the pacing really ramps up here and you start using weapons etc.

    Through episode 4-7 the gameplay gradually builds with the story, deliveries get harder, enemies get tougher, and the story comes thick and fast. Episode 7-9 again steps up the gameplay and the story now starts giving you the ‘wow’ moments kojima is known for. After episode 9 the game goes full throttle and throws non stop story at you, with amazing boss fights and even more ‘holy **** moments. It was from this point i couldn’t stop playing as the game unveils more and more of the story slowly answering your questions, the gameplay and story at this point are some of the best i’ve ever played, i was completely invested in the story, but at the same time i really didn’t want it to end! 9-15 is complete madness, loads of twists and turns along the way, and the best finale to a story i have ever seen! It left me sat staring at the credits like ‘wtf has just happened’, i was emotionally exhausted from the incredible writing of kojima!

    This has been the best 45 hours of my gaming life, and i am so glad i invested the time into the game because the reward was seeing some of kojimas best work in story telling.

    The game is a thought provoking, incredible piece of art, and if you were hyped before seeing the bad reviews and changed your mind, go and buy it! You will be so glad you did when you reach the end and feel all the emotions i did, all the wow’s, holy **** tear jerking moments are what make this game truly exceptional! Hideo Kojima is a genius!
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  56. Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Truly Unique, beatiful cinimatics, beautiful land scapes and and interesting gameplay. experiences like this are why I still play games. If your looking for. Mind **** the look no further.
  57. Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Коджимба гений. Скучновато, но так интересно
  58. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    It´s not for everybody, I liked it very much, is a very unique game that deserves at least a chance for me it hit all the right points in the story and the challenge of moving on the map were more than enough to deserve a recommended from me
  59. May 21, 2020
    0
    Totally absurd that they are even selling it as a game, it is the worse thing ever created, worse game if we can call that a game in history.
  60. tec
    Nov 18, 2019
    7
    Overall a fresh TPAA, with nice ideas. Pacing is really slow but gameplay opens up with each main story.
    Game had potential to be something new but in the end it became a SciFi TPAA with typical Hideo Kojima over the top Scenes, and a unique story. Characters are really not that deep or hard to understand. Investing Money in gameplay and worldbuilding instead of hollywood actors/directors
    Overall a fresh TPAA, with nice ideas. Pacing is really slow but gameplay opens up with each main story.
    Game had potential to be something new but in the end it became a SciFi TPAA with typical Hideo Kojima over the top Scenes, and a unique story. Characters are really not that deep or hard to understand. Investing Money in gameplay and worldbuilding instead of hollywood actors/directors & etc. would make the game more special.
    Also these reviewbombers are pathetic.
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  61. Nov 10, 2019
    8
    I never thought the game was going to amount to much until now. The quality is unreal, the story keeps pulling at you as if you're getting tangled in a web, the vast world is just a massive breath taking adventure, and the mechanic's of the game are quite different to what you would see in most games to date. What will keep you wanting more is the vast amount of exploring, equipment, andI never thought the game was going to amount to much until now. The quality is unreal, the story keeps pulling at you as if you're getting tangled in a web, the vast world is just a massive breath taking adventure, and the mechanic's of the game are quite different to what you would see in most games to date. What will keep you wanting more is the vast amount of exploring, equipment, and all the likes you can get (Just like Facebook). There is much more to the game than meets the eye, it might surprise you. Expand
  62. Nov 11, 2019
    8
    This game is not made for the typical cod and fortnite fanboys. This game is made for those looking for an in depth story with interesting characters and interactions. The game style and play value is where my rating is slighted as it can get repetitive but with that said it is a remarkably gorgeous game requiring strategy, stealth and patience in order to succeed. Gamers looking for aThis game is not made for the typical cod and fortnite fanboys. This game is made for those looking for an in depth story with interesting characters and interactions. The game style and play value is where my rating is slighted as it can get repetitive but with that said it is a remarkably gorgeous game requiring strategy, stealth and patience in order to succeed. Gamers looking for a different and unique STORY DRIVEN game, Death Stranding is worth a play through. Expand
  63. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    My analog just broke when i was playing this stupid game I HATE YOU KOJIMA!!!!!!
  64. Nov 12, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo cansativo porém com historia cativante e gráficos acima da media não se compara a jogos como gears 5 devil my cry 5 e varios jogos desse ano Expand
  65. Nov 12, 2019
    8
    What an experience, beautiful landscapes, fasinating story, incredible ending, fantastic performance's, especially from Mads Mikkelsen character, his ending is sad and heavy. But this game suffers from horrible terrain, frustrating combat, and weird map design.
  66. Nov 27, 2019
    10
    A game that goes against the grain of the common and over-saturated gaming market with it's originality and beauty by design. Gaming in general has lost so much in terms of experimentation due to formulaic structures being developed overtime. There is no game like Death Stranding and I applaud Kojima Productions for attempting to give us something that is unique and original withoutA game that goes against the grain of the common and over-saturated gaming market with it's originality and beauty by design. Gaming in general has lost so much in terms of experimentation due to formulaic structures being developed overtime. There is no game like Death Stranding and I applaud Kojima Productions for attempting to give us something that is unique and original without conforming to the regular gaming standards of today's expectations. Delivery simulator? Every game is a simulator. A war simulator, driving simulator, footballer simulator, farming simulator, etc. That argument is certainly quite invalid. Expand
  67. Mar 27, 2020
    10
    No sé pude juzgar al juego habiéndo jugado el 5% de el, porque ese % no es ni 10hs de juego, todo un reto, salir a ver cómo vas a lograr llegar de un punto a otro es lo que motiva y lo hace adictivo, detalles mínimos por doquier, 100% cuidado.
  68. Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Death Stranding is an amazing game as it breaks away from alot of traditional games that said if you like traditional game genres such as FPS's or TPS's this game will probaly not suit you as it is more of a roadtrip , a long slow one at that.

    The cream of the game is it's story , it is probaly the best in my time playing games , it has amazing characters and their actor's deliever a
    Death Stranding is an amazing game as it breaks away from alot of traditional games that said if you like traditional game genres such as FPS's or TPS's this game will probaly not suit you as it is more of a roadtrip , a long slow one at that.

    The cream of the game is it's story , it is probaly the best in my time playing games , it has amazing characters and their actor's deliever a dialouge which is on a league of its own.

    But of course what is story if there is no gameplay to to experince it?
    Death Stranding's main gameplay is travesing a long barren landscape which is encapusulated by rivers , folliage , enemy camps , preppers and of course player structures. In death stranding the mechanic the keeps me coming back is the ever-changing player world , filled with bridges , ziplines and PCC's which all change the flow of the gameplay.

    That said the Game suffers from a few fatal problems.

    1) The combat is clunky and can really frustrate at times

    2) The game , especially if you play it now is kinda of easy due to all the player structures

    3) The Bosses are all defeated using the same strat

    As you can tell the fatal problem of Death stranding is it's combat which is clunky that said it is fun after all the gadgets you get but early on it can be annoying.

    Don't Rush Death Stranding and don't abandon it after a few hours of playing it is a slow burn you will truly experence this game after you complete it.

    Safe travels Homo ludens!!
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  69. Mar 31, 2020
    8
    эту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были оченьэту игру можно отнести к некоему подобию арт-хауса из мира игр, она явно не для всех из-за специфичного геймплея, но всё это с лихвой отбивается очень достойным сюжетом. Сюжет невероятно глубокий, философский, оставляет пищу для рассуждений. Ставлю 8 из-за того, что саундтрек, на мой взгляд, можно было сделать более каким-то депрессивными и атмосферными (хотя и там безусловно были очень атмосферные и классные треки, но можно и получше), также геймплей, как я считаю, можно было сделать немного разнообразнее. Даже я, человек, затёрший до дыр rdr 2, моментами скучал в середине игры, не долго конечно, но моменты были. Expand
  70. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only the music is good for this walking based simulated courier game..songs are top notch.. Expand
  71. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is brilliant, so refreshing and rewarding. You really have to think about your ideal route and where you place your feet. BT encounters are really scary. It's all really FUN imo. Weight management is very important. There is a lot of gadgets to use which add a lot of depth and freedom to the game. I really enjoy receiving notifications when players use the stuff I left behind.The gameplay is brilliant, so refreshing and rewarding. You really have to think about your ideal route and where you place your feet. BT encounters are really scary. It's all really FUN imo. Weight management is very important. There is a lot of gadgets to use which add a lot of depth and freedom to the game. I really enjoy receiving notifications when players use the stuff I left behind. It really makes you feel you connected with others more so than when playing a tdm game. The atmosphere and story are fantastic as well with very attaching characters and a wonderful performance by all the actors.. especially NR. I had to force myself to put the controller down. It might not be for everyone but if you want to embark in a fantastic adventure this game is for you. I feel sorry for the people who clearly haven't played the game and post horrible reviews... maybe interns at other gaming companies who try to sell their generic games --- that are starting to fail badly. Expand
  72. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    This game is really amazing. But also it's really specific and absolutely not for everyone. All that people that hated riding a horse in RDR 2 are now writing **** about this game. Yes, it might be boring for you, but this game was made to show you the beauty of the world of this game, and the only way to do that is to send you as a delivery boy. Main idea is to deliver a package, but youThis game is really amazing. But also it's really specific and absolutely not for everyone. All that people that hated riding a horse in RDR 2 are now writing **** about this game. Yes, it might be boring for you, but this game was made to show you the beauty of the world of this game, and the only way to do that is to send you as a delivery boy. Main idea is to deliver a package, but you need to look on the surrounding you world, to feel it, to understand it. Atmosphere in this game is amazing, but only if you let it show you this atmosphere. This game is not about gameplay, if you want action go play COD, this game is abot story, about the world, about people. And if you don't understand it, maybe the problem is in you, not in the game? Expand
  73. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Is a breath of fresh air, definitely not for everybody but the story is awesome so far.
  74. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    I give death stranding a 9 but i had to offset all fake hating reviews every one complains about wanting something new well here it it and its amazing!!!!!dont listen to these fake xbox dudes trying to kill this its really a great game and something different like no other game created!!!!
  75. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Its a game for open mind players, a masterpiece that this generation needs to play to understand the value of helping each other, instead of fighting to show who is above.
  76. Nov 26, 2019
    10
    I would give 8 points to this game but after I saw many zeros from users, I decided to give 10. Zero means nothing. That score is not fair for any game. It has great graphics and animations. Even this much is worth 5. Moreover, Kojima seems to have tried to create something different rather than copy and paste many things from other games. It is so rare to see AAA games released with newI would give 8 points to this game but after I saw many zeros from users, I decided to give 10. Zero means nothing. That score is not fair for any game. It has great graphics and animations. Even this much is worth 5. Moreover, Kojima seems to have tried to create something different rather than copy and paste many things from other games. It is so rare to see AAA games released with new game mechanics these days. What has impressed me most about this game is the semi-multiplayer world-building. You don’t see other gamers but you see their structures built. One day you have to walk all the way and go through mountains and rivers between two places, the next day you see other players have built the highway two-third of the distance between those places. Then, you decide to finish the rest of the highway, and then you see other people’s reactions by receiving their likes for your structures. This gives you a kind of satisfaction. This game seems boring when watched. However, when you actually play it, you begin to feel it attracts you to its world. The negative thing that bugs me most is the monologues of NPCs. They are repetitive so after some point, you say shut up. Expand
  77. Nov 23, 2019
    8
    Great story, good involving atmosphere, great graphics.
    Gameplay sometimes interesting, game adds new mechanics when it's about to get boring.
    But when game tries to be a shooter - gameplay becomes frustrating on high difficulty.
    On-line functionality really fits this game.
  78. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Great meditative gameplay which allows player to help another players and fascinating story
  79. Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Uma experiência única, totalmente diferente da maioria dos games. A Sony e o Kojima devem ser parabenizados pela ousadia do game.
  80. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Its awesome and really joy game. I really enjoy game cast and gameplay. Kojima rules
  81. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    For people who knew what this game is about from day one will definitely love this game. You need to read a lot and really dive into the gameplay.
  82. Dec 21, 2019
    9
    This game is definitely not for everyone, but it was for me. As a diehard Kojima fan that felt underwhelmed by the lack of story that MGS V contained I feel like Kojima just brought out an all you can eat buffet to make up for it with Death Stranding. It is beautiful and confusing at times, but overall it made me cry like a baby. I love Mario and Princess Beach.
  83. Dec 30, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is a not an easy game to review, as it is not a regular game that I have played before in my whole entire gaming life. In short it is a “grand turismo” of walking simulator with a very decently rich story telling game.
    Around 80% of the gameplay involves player to deliver cargo from point A to point B. The rest are regular boss fights, sneaking and hiding from haunting
    Death Stranding is a not an easy game to review, as it is not a regular game that I have played before in my whole entire gaming life. In short it is a “grand turismo” of walking simulator with a very decently rich story telling game.
    Around 80% of the gameplay involves player to deliver cargo from point A to point B. The rest are regular boss fights, sneaking and hiding from haunting ghost like creature, and some light third person shooting.
    Death Stranding offers a unique online gameplay that not generally seen by us in this gaming era. Most of the games out there encourage players to compete between each other for the top spot but Death Stranding encourages players to work together and helping each other through the tough and harsh world of death stranding.
    Perhaps one of the strongest selling point for me is the rich and out of this world story. It makes me cried, laughed, and even frustrated. Watching the mysteries unfold bit by bit toward the end of the game is a tread.
    It is tough to recommend Death Stranding to everyone. I would only strongly recommend to person who plays a game highly due to the rich story telling. For me, I personally think that Death Stranding is a wonderful experience that definitely made it to my top 5 game lists.
    ---Come on Lou, one last delivery---
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  84. Nov 9, 2019
    8
    I think this kind of gameplay caters to a certain type of person, which I luckily am. Interesting concepts, expansive world, lots of packages to pick up, routes to figure out and incremental things to unlock. The aspect of working with others to make things is a stroke of genius. Seeing a username you've seen a couple times before feels great, and I love the trekking to unlock we areas. MyI think this kind of gameplay caters to a certain type of person, which I luckily am. Interesting concepts, expansive world, lots of packages to pick up, routes to figure out and incremental things to unlock. The aspect of working with others to make things is a stroke of genius. Seeing a username you've seen a couple times before feels great, and I love the trekking to unlock we areas. My only issues are UCA distribution centres all looking the same, overuse of slowmo when performing certain actions (the 4th or 5th time it starts to grate.) and that it's such a shame the MULEs don't offer more of a challenge when infiltrating their camps.
    Really enjoyed my time with this game, it's definitely not for everyone but I think for a lot of people it will scratch a certain itch (though it most definitely won't be an MGS itch).
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  85. Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, amazing story! Not for everyone, but definitely a game that must be played to be fully appreciated!
  86. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    It a great game, But it not suitable for any player.

    Some people can’t understand why is this game fun.
  87. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A astonish open world by Hideo Kojima... Re Link the America with Sam... At first you maybe think it's gonna take forever to get the "deliverys " and "strands" ... But when you enable online play and take a few missions...the games change.... You be able to use the community items and construction... like roads . Bridges, towers of energy, shelters for the rain, advanced Outpost, bikes,, and more and more... after chapter 3 ...a little boost by Fragile ...you be able to " jump " immediately to the bases you already got connect to the quiral network.. chapter 4 its insane action....and then things in history start to bom in chapter after champ......I have more few hours to finish the game... but I want this adventure never finish....such a polish game with awesome features and a blasting history...A top 3 contender for the game year for me. Expand
  88. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    giocato qualche ora, mi sta piacendo molto. il mondo di gioco, il design e la regia sono mozzafiato. un gioco originale, che riesce a rendere divertente e appassionante una cosa apparentemente banale come consegnare pacchi.
  89. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Played it now for a few days and it gets better and better the more you get in the story liking it very much.
    the most cool things i like is the part that you can build bridges roads and leave stuff around for others to help them,
    and they also help you. Also what i didn't expect was the kind of Dark Souls way of getting help when you fight a BT. Not sure how i can help others maybe i
    Played it now for a few days and it gets better and better the more you get in the story liking it very much.
    the most cool things i like is the part that you can build bridges roads and leave stuff around for others to help them,
    and they also help you.
    Also what i didn't expect was the kind of Dark Souls way of getting help when you fight a BT.
    Not sure how i can help others maybe i get that later in the game but it was very helpful.
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  90. Nov 20, 2019
    10
    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game
    I really don't understand people saying "It's a walking simulator". Okay maybe it is, but for sure it's not that simple and besides you have to face BT'S and Mule-s which WILL get guns after time. So don't believe reviews saying that mules are easy and boring, cause they are getting better with a time.. lot better.
    I think a lot of reviews are from players who tried to "eat" the hole game in 9 hours and made review, without even trying to understand the storyline, and not getting the true potential behind the gameplay. Who said that this game it's monotonous are probably just too lazy to play the game... Every trip is an other experience with new possibilities to get through the new obstacles at road, and game is not easy (if you don't agree, have you even got to hell mountain?). If you want to understand the story even better you just have to read some e-mails, and if you can't understand anything till your 9 hours of gameplay don't be worried, even people don't understand the reason behind the death stranding. If you prefer shooting, the game wasn't for sure for you from the very beggining, what could you expect from kojima? Metal gear solid weren't shooters, and in fact they also had a lot of cutscenes (especially first mgs games) and not that lot of shooting, they were also steady gameplays same as Death stranidng. So if you prefer shooters, the game wasn't for you from very beggining, and seriously, don't try to play hole game in 10 hours and write a review, with time the gameplay intensifies as hell, sneaking and running aaround mule-s with weapons, shooting down bt's, it gets really intresting in time, and story? when it starts you will know one thing, you're already addicted.
    And to all people who expected rough action gameplay, man don't the game is bs just because the game is not your style of gameplay, just write a review with saying that the game is not amazing for you and if you don't like it that means this game is **** You have to see that, there are people who love this kind of gameplay, and this game is perfect for them. And one more thing, don't expect too much, instead try to not expect nothing at all this way you will for sure not be dissapointed
    That's all i have to say, thank you for your patience
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  91. Nov 11, 2019
    10
    "Death Stranding reinvents how video game design can work. It takes you through an experience you didn’t expect, doesn’t hold back with its design intentions and execution, and takes the gamer through a journey like no other.g
  92. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    At first glance, the game looks weird and it seems like you are not playing at all, but rather you are in a "walking simulator". The truth is different and encouraging though. The game is all about connections and got our society has lost the power to empathize with others.

    So far, the game has surprised me due to its fascinating (and quite bizarre) story. Today, I played around 6 hours
    At first glance, the game looks weird and it seems like you are not playing at all, but rather you are in a "walking simulator". The truth is different and encouraging though. The game is all about connections and got our society has lost the power to empathize with others.

    So far, the game has surprised me due to its fascinating (and quite bizarre) story. Today, I played around 6 hours and barely noticed that all that time I just delivered materials, cases and boxes to other communities which needed them; I also enjoyed the bridge mechanics, creating bonds with other players and the Community supporting each other with accurate signs and likes, as well as donating good weapons and undelivered materials.

    Is a good game, but not for everybody.
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  93. Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Death Stranding is an inspirational work of art that proves to raise the bar of video games as a creative medium. It is such a unique and breathtaking experience along with the characters and world coinciding.
  94. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the best games of 2019. New mechanics and a great storyline! I advise everyone to this game for passing! Expand
  95. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    Just absolutely fun! You have to follow the story closely and kinda be paitent at times. But it's absolutely completely worth it.
  96. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing fun. Best game I’ve played this year. Gives you an indescribable feeling of satisfaction when someone completes a structure you started building when you are off on a mission somewhere else. The same goes for when you build a bridge and come back later to find over 4000 likes
  97. Nov 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 9,5 per l'esattezza un capolavoro immenso che innalza kojima sull'olimpo dei producers Expand
  98. Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This game is breath of fresh air in game industry, it's new and creative
    Playing this game is enjoyable and when music kicks in you have a great time
    BT's add a lot to the gameplay, they can destroy cities and are scarey
  99. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The most fascinating experience of 5 last years. Atmosphere in this game gives me vibes of PS1 generation, I really felt like I was kid again. Mechanics are fresh and meditative. Characters and story are unforgettable.
  100. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Sinceramente no pensé que me iba a gustar, termino atrapándome muchísimo (al punto de perder horas de sueño), al principio es lento, pero una vez que empiezas a obtener algunas mejoras se pone mas interesante. Lo recomiendo para aquellos viejos gamers que están un poco aburridos de las mecánicas de siempre, si uno se olvida de la controversia y de Kojima, es mejor de lo que parece
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 111 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 111
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.