Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. YjiDu
    Apr 6, 2021
    9
    Incredible game. There is some issues with cars and bikes, but that is absolutely invaluable. I played on hard and after completing story, I feel just good. Story is amazing. You see how story takes the swing and every twist is valuable. I don't know what to say. If you hadn't played it yet, you definitely should.
  2. Graniad
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    This game is amazing in so many ways, with lots of creative ideas and a great story. but i found that playing it became a chore and i didn't end up finishing it. I think it could do with being shorter, to be honest. But its a unique game and well worth playing.
  3. Basehype9
    Oct 25, 2020
    3
    Superb graphics, Great story and atmosphere, super boring gameplay, didn’t have the urge to finish the game as it was unbearably boring, forced myself to finish it but said that’s enough made though half of the game. Nowhere near msg series , you disappointed me Kojima it could’ve been a masterpiece if the gameplay was not this disappointing. The only thing that I will remember from thisSuperb graphics, Great story and atmosphere, super boring gameplay, didn’t have the urge to finish the game as it was unbearably boring, forced myself to finish it but said that’s enough made though half of the game. Nowhere near msg series , you disappointed me Kojima it could’ve been a masterpiece if the gameplay was not this disappointing. The only thing that I will remember from this game is the junk dealer quest.… Expand
  4. Ganter2
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Death strending это очень глубокая игра в нее надо вникнуть что бы понять то что это очень хорошая игра
  5. genesisdoes
    Oct 2, 2020
    9
    Death Stranding is maybe the most polarizing game of this decade, truly being a love it or hate it work of art. I'm very happy to say I surprisingly fell on the side of loving it. I've always been one to complain about slow games, micromanagements or wasted time in games but somehow Kojima made it all appealing to me. I somehow just fell in love with the gameplay.

    The story is perhaps one    Death Stranding is maybe the most polarizing game of this decade, truly being a love it or hate it work of art. I'm very happy to say I surprisingly fell on the side of loving it. I've always been one to complain about slow games, micromanagements or wasted time in games but somehow Kojima made it all appealing to me. I somehow just fell in love with the gameplay.

    The story is perhaps one of my favorites of any game I've ever played at the time of writing this and I found a very surprisingly fun game between the cutscenes. There's lots of walking and struggling but the game was almost never boring for me. I thought Resi 2 Remake was going to be my game of the year for 2019 until I played this. Death Stranding is not only my GOTY but I feel like it may go down as one of my favorite games of all time. I don't feel the need to write much more because I feel like I'll remember my experience with this game for a very long time.
    I beat this game in November of 2019.    … Expand
  6. Aykarg
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    Technically superb: brilliant gameplay, gorgeous graphics.

    Story beyond stupid that ruins the game. I loved MGS series to the point of being my favorite, so I’m used to Kojima’s nonsense. But this goes too far, I wish it was a little bit more focused. Some encounters/orders make you want to quit... It could be a solid basis for an awesome DS2... but it would require hiring people in    Technically superb: brilliant gameplay, gorgeous graphics.

    Story beyond stupid that ruins the game. I loved MGS series to the point of being my favorite, so I’m used to Kojima’s nonsense. But this goes too far, I wish it was a little bit more focused. Some encounters/orders make you want to quit...

    It could be a solid basis for an awesome DS2... but it would require hiring people in the script dept.    … Expand
  7. Siavashkhan
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Contrary to what I have heard, I have never experienced a work that has a sense of being real and life and being important, he was really right, the Americans should play the same call of duty, the Japanese are unique
  8. Metacarp013411
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bel gioco, una trama scoinvolgente, Purtroppo a volte il gioco può risulare noioso o ripetitivo, ma a me e piaciuto, ho 73 ore di gioco, non sono molte, ma ho finito la storia e sto ancora continuando a giocare.… Expand
  9. MayD4y
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    I balked at this game at first, and heard it was a "delivery simulator". While it's not a shooter, it is a 3rd person horror drama game. There is shooty action if you want it. The fetch quest based gameplay though, is... actually completely addictive and plenty challenging.

    But really the reason to play this game is the STORY and the atmosphere. The game has an incredible story, along    I balked at this game at first, and heard it was a "delivery simulator". While it's not a shooter, it is a 3rd person horror drama game. There is shooty action if you want it. The fetch quest based gameplay though, is... actually completely addictive and plenty challenging.

    But really the reason to play this game is the STORY and the atmosphere. The game has an incredible story, along with wonderful lore and world building. The characters are memorable, the concepts are unique. Which should come as no surprise to anyone, since Kojima games are rly just love stories, dramas, family operas, and tragedies with a backdrop of action and espionage. No one actually plays the metal gear solid games because of the gunfights or the stealth action. It's the story and characters we love. The asynchronous multiplayer is perfect for people like me are all about single player games. It adds a nice touch to the world, and it's 98% helpful. Kojima found a way to basically take the rly helpful parts of Dark Souls asynchronous multiplayer, and made it better and without the potential side effect of dealing with mean people. Finally, yes there is a baby, yes you will fall in love with it.    … Expand
  10. tehno
    Oct 18, 2020
    0
    I hate this game, I am annoyed by the constant stupid commercials of Hideo Kojima Productions and I have to wait a very long time for the game to load. The impression is that I installed the game not in order to play, but in order to watch **** commercials.
  11. FodiTN
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    Лучшая из лучших. Не все поймут смысл и не всем понравится. Бикоз если ты дашь варфейсеру поиграть, то через час он выключит. DS для интеллектуалов, у которых айкью не ниже 120. Кодзима гений - игра шедевр.
  12. Skrr
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Jogão, comprei sem esperança e me surpreendi é incrível como esse mundo é estanho e legal. É até que legal pensa que você é a salvação das pessoas pelas entregas mesmo que seja engraçado, é uma sensação muito boa você completar as entregas é difícil de explicar.
  13. Cryers
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    So original and interesting in both gameplay and story that it's something everyone has to play at least once. You might like it, you might hate it but it's undeniably refreshingly original and out of this world.
  14. aaronadog
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    people who only like action are not gonna have fun with this one but to say it's bad and lazy is under cutting it so much. Great game ( if you like action get it when its 30$ and try to play the game without stealth )
  15. Twitchyryno
    Feb 14, 2021
    0
    this game has got to be one of those most boring games ever made... all you are is literally a postman going from one side of the map to the other... they should rename this game to postman simulator tbh
  16. FirstSpawn
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Игра со своеобразным, но интересным и атмосферным сюжетом. Очень подойдёт для тех, кто любит неспешный-плавный геймплей, поразмыслить и любоваться природным ландшафтом.
  17. LeoCoelho
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    O COMEÇO DE ALGO GRANDIOSO?

    Edit: Antes de mais nada, o review a seguir vai mostrar minhas opiniões pessoais em relação ao jogo, aqui deixo apenas o que penso a respeito do hate que esse jogo levou, mais que injustiçado. De antemão o jogo não é um jogo perfeito, mas faz a maior das coisas que se propõe certas, e com certeza foi um marco para essa geração. Não adianta reclamar da    O COMEÇO DE ALGO GRANDIOSO?

    Edit: Antes de mais nada, o review a seguir vai mostrar minhas opiniões pessoais em relação ao jogo, aqui deixo apenas o que penso a respeito do hate que esse jogo levou, mais que injustiçado. De antemão o jogo não é um jogo perfeito, mas faz a maior das coisas que se propõe certas, e com certeza foi um marco para essa geração. Não adianta reclamar da saturação do jogos que copiam os estilos e não dar pelo menos uma chance quando alguém, principalmente do porte do Kojima oferece uma novidade, é preciso ter a mente mais aberta, eu também senti a mesma coisa que a maioria das pessoas que ficaram desconfiadas quanto ao jogo, mas eu esperei poder jogar para poder opinar realmente, e o jogo me surpreendeu positivamente, então vamos ao que importa.

    Resumo
    Death Stranding é o tipo de jogo que não dá para classificar em um estilo fixo, apesar de beber de uma fonte do estilo de jogos abertos, é inegável que até o momento (2021) ele é um jogo único, e que merece os seus méritos por pelo menos pensar fora da caixinha, o jogo vai agradar muita gente que achou que seria monótono, eu era um, mas as mecânicas que foram empregadas aqui influenciam e muito, e a diversão no meu ponto de vista foi nas possibilidades que o jogo te dá, junto com os recursos, depois de entender suas mecânicas, cada pessoa vai criar os seus "nós" do jeito que acha que deve com o jogo.

    PONTOS POSITIVOS

    - O que realmente brilhou aqui é a história, aqui temos toda a doidera de Hideo Kojima, mas que fez desse mundo algo rico com personagens memoráveis, que começa com o protagonista, e vai até parte de seus NPCs que encontramos, o enredo é rico, cheio de reviravoltas justificáveis, tudo nessa narrativa me leva a crer que Death Stranding seria um excelente série da HBO fácil fácil.

    - A mecânica social de Death Stranding é algo que realmente me surpreendeu, os elos socias das estruturas que o jogo possui, me fez, uma pessoa que odeia multiplayer, querer estar mais lincado com pessoas que jogam o game

    - Death Stranding é um jogo que tem bastante coisa para fazer, de forma errada se fala que é um jogo com missões de ir do ponto A, para o ponto B, mas o que você pode fazer para facilitar suas missões é algo que me prendeu realmente nesse Jogo;

    - Os gráficos desse jogos estão muito bem feitos, é fácil ficar preso olhando para os cenários do Título, eles tem uma beleza peculiar que faz o jogo ser relaxante, ao mesmo tempo que se percorre a sua história

    - Por ultimo, a trilha sonora do Jogo é memorável, e merece um tópico exclusivo por aqui.

    PONTOS NEGATIVOS

    - A Física de alguns veículos são completamente frustrantes em alguns casos, quase todos os equipamentos de Sam são aprimoráveis de forma a se tornarem as entregas mais fáceis durante a progressão do jogo, mas os veículos as vezes são totalmente sem resposta, alguns exemplos são um rocha mínima é capaz de fazer o veículo travar, outra é que até a ré parece que tem um delay enorme no jogo para entender que é para o veículo andar para trás, ao meu ver os aprimoramentos dos veículos poderiam incluir o aumento da tração dos mesmos, tenho certeza que não iria influenciar na proposta do jogo;

    - Sem dúvidas o jogo tem uma histórica que beira o inpecável, mas no terceiro ato do game, senti que ficou arrastado algumas partes que já davam para ser entendidas sem uma cutscene de 2 **** horas, adicional a isso a parte chata é que uma parte legal da história está em entrevistas, e eu até entendo que tem coisas que simplesmente não da para jogar diretamente na história, mas particularmente em um jogo que tem potencial para se ter mais de 100 horas de jogo, sou a favor das coisas serem mais simplificadas;

    - A mecânica de gerenciamento de carga poderia ser mais otimizada, as vezes para fazer uma ação eu tive que percorrer 3 itens do menu, acho que se a proposta do jogo gira em torno disso, poderia se encurtar as escolhas nesses menus, um exemplo disso é que não da para pegar uma carga do chão e colocar diretamente no veículo que vc está usando, vc tem que colocar na suas costas abrir o menu de cargas, e se o veículo estiver bem próximo é que se pode fazer essa transferência, no inicio nem da para reclamar, mas depois de 50 horas de jogo fica massante.

    Em suma, Death Stranding pode não ter sido o que todo mundo esperava, mas me deu algo novo para entender que se eu quero algo novo eu tenho que estar disposto a experimentar algo novo, não to dizendo aqui que você é obrigado a gostar do Título, mas que uma atitude foi tomada, e posso concordar que vai ser um entretenimento divertido para todo mundo, mas sou a favor de incentivar essas ideias, Hideo Kojima saiu vitorioso no meu conceito entregando um marco, divisivo, mas ainda assim, um marco.

    História: 9,0
    Gameplay: 8.5

    NOTA FINAL: 8,8    … Expand
  18. LVVrunner
    Feb 16, 2021
    0
    The game is about how a person is hung with boxes (very realistic - no) and walks around an empty world. Games like this shouldn't exist!
  19. tony___cox
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    This game is very controversial. Some mechanics and parts of story are very strange, but it changed me. Hideo is a crazy genius. I'm happy to see guys like Hideo or Naughty Dog creating great stories, not games. I like games like Death Stranding, it makes you think, unlike assassin's creed, call of duty, or spiderman. It's not a game for everyone, it's a game for the elite.
  20. Arhigluk
    Jan 4, 2021
    1
    Сам геймплей довольно скучный. Только в последней трети игры более-менее интересно. Сюжет неплохой. Но что больше всего выбесило, так это совершенно хамское поведение разрабов с искусственным затягиванием прохождения. Сначала несколько раз подряд с одного конца карты на другой засылают, в 13 эпизоде уж совсем нагло титры на 40 минут подрубить без возможности пропустить. И только потом идётСам геймплей довольно скучный. Только в последней трети игры более-менее интересно. Сюжет неплохой. Но что больше всего выбесило, так это совершенно хамское поведение разрабов с искусственным затягиванием прохождения. Сначала несколько раз подряд с одного конца карты на другой засылают, в 13 эпизоде уж совсем нагло титры на 40 минут подрубить без возможности пропустить. И только потом идёт концовка сюжета. Оценка могла бы быть и 6-7, но вот за такое хамство снижаю до 2.… Expand
  21. McCafferty
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Теперь одна из любимых игр. Жаль послушал некоторых и проходил только сюжет, краем задевал побочки. Игра оказалась совсем не нудная, но более менее движуха начинается с 3 главы. Так что немного не хватило даже мне. Планировать свои путешествия очень даже интересно. Сто раз подумаешь, что взять с собой, на чем ехать и где лазить.
    Музыка и сюжет вообще ТОП. Графика супер. Проработка игры    Теперь одна из любимых игр. Жаль послушал некоторых и проходил только сюжет, краем задевал побочки. Игра оказалась совсем не нудная, но более менее движуха начинается с 3 главы. Так что немного не хватило даже мне. Планировать свои путешествия очень даже интересно. Сто раз подумаешь, что взять с собой, на чем ехать и где лазить.
    Музыка и сюжет вообще ТОП. Графика супер. Проработка игры до мелочей. После нее другие игры кажутся недоделанными. Немного хорора. Разве что Катсцен много, чуть поменьше бы    … Expand
  22. Mohammed_Saint
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This amazing game is absolutely and remarkably magnificent beyond measure and any kind of recognition.
  23. Zurab
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра отличная советую для прохождения. Сюжет игры понятен и интересен в отличие от the Last of us 2 который настолько тупой сюжет что назначина игрой года… Expand
  24. Bobby77777
    Mar 11, 2021
    3
    Couldn’t even finish the game. Just got so boring midway, it’s nice graphics definitely fool you into thinking the world is interesting, but it’s empty, you meet 3 story related characters throughout the whole game. There pretty much no cutscenes which just means that you story progression is checklist and you get the satisfaction at the end. It is really going from point A to point BCouldn’t even finish the game. Just got so boring midway, it’s nice graphics definitely fool you into thinking the world is interesting, but it’s empty, you meet 3 story related characters throughout the whole game. There pretty much no cutscenes which just means that you story progression is checklist and you get the satisfaction at the end. It is really going from point A to point B going trough a difficult terrain and avoiding enemies which are pretty dumb and easy to cope with. The story is weird, like really weird. Kojima was on magic mushrooms and he was making this game. Low-key feels like the guy is trying to tell us he was abducted by aliens or smtg. Idk. Waste of money.… Expand
  25. MirosLove
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Я играл сравнительно много игр, но если ваш асикю имеет хоть двух значное чисто, вы просто ахуеете как над вами поиздевался режиссер, советую все таки купить игру а не пиратить, так вы получите еще более глубокие ощущение после прохождения этого шедевраЯ играл сравнительно много игр, но если ваш асикю имеет хоть двух значное чисто, вы просто ахуеете как над вами поиздевался режиссер, советую все таки купить игру а не пиратить, так вы получите еще более глубокие ощущение после прохождения этого шедевра
  26. maksimStark18
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Самый интересный сюжет и повествование, визуальная часть на высоте, физика движения поражает. Одним словом, Шедевр.
  27. vvbudkov
    Jan 10, 2021
    2
    The game is absolutely not interesting. Locations look the same, npc’s movements look the same, dialogues are boring and senseless, the world is empty. All quests are super boring - go there, deliver something. Game mechanics is not anything genius, just few scripted moves. Spend more than 30 hours in game, stuck in the 3rd chapter and deleted it.
  28. Domitidom
    Jul 29, 2021
    0
    A waste of money and time, tedious. Wouldn't recommend it to someone I hate
  29. henkka
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Its masterpiece, one of my favorite games of this generation...............
  30. benprofessional
    May 29, 2023
    8
    When i saw first time gameplay i was like : wtf is this simulation of courier job? Then i decided to buy this game and give it a chance, and i started to enjoyingng storyline the gameplay bossfights and crafting some tools, and i was wrong at start this game is very good, cant wait for Death Strainding 2, Actors also very good.
  31. strangebrew123
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I almost stopped playing this game after a few days as I thought it was dull, but HOW WRONG I WAS!

    I played and completed this game OFFLINE and solo, building all of the roads, sourcing all of the metals and ceramics etc. It ended up being a lonely existence! Sourcing materials & maintaining roads is hard when playing solo, fighting BTs, mules and terrorists is the easy part really.    I almost stopped playing this game after a few days as I thought it was dull, but HOW WRONG I WAS!

    I played and completed this game OFFLINE and solo, building all of the roads, sourcing all of the metals and ceramics etc. It ended up being a lonely existence! Sourcing materials & maintaining roads is hard when playing solo, fighting BTs, mules and terrorists is the easy part really.

    However, then I went online and wow, absolutely phenomenal! I gained 150K likes and all of a sudden a whole new world opened up to me! It highlighted just how much easier things are when you collaborate.

    This is the most addictive game I've ever played, which, considering what you do in the game is simply amazing! The graphics are second to none, and the hiking gameplay is almost realistic - its almost exhausting at times walking over mountains - awesome experience! Plus the storyline and cutscenes are superb. I loved it, such depth!

    Excellent open world game that I've played for over 200 hours...I am the great deliverer!

    UPDATE: I came back to this game after 2 years and played online from the start on difficult level. Not only is it so much easier online than offline, but its so much more fun, and the storyline is so much more engaging and understandable. For me this is one of the best storylines of any game and the acting is awesome. Fighting Cliff in WW1 and WW2 and fighting Higgs are tricky, but well worth the effort. An AWESOME GAME.    … Expand
  32. AForceOne
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. The gameplay is perfect. The story is deep and shocking. Graphics amazing.
  33. Babaran
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    The game is different, something new, something fresh 10/10 nothing like this game on the market.
  34. ToNi_SP
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Very immersive storytelling. And incredible gameplay. A masterpiece!
  35. DonCorl3on32003
    Dec 9, 2021
    5
    Well art design but really boring gameplay. Story its okey. It's not an obligatory game to purchase but if you find it at good price you may take a look
  36. Julioalves
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    A great game with a little repetitive gameplay, with great history and caracters.
  37. MrV_ID
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Ως ένας άλλος Οδυσσέας, ο Sam Bridges αναλαμβάνει το αργόσυρτο ταξίδι γεφύρωσης μίας καταρρέουσας χώρας—είναι όμως η Ιθάκη αυτή που περίμενε; Το "Death Stranding" γίνεται (εσκεμμένα) κατά τόπους κουραστικό, ωστόσο ο προορισμός εξιλεώνει τη διαδρομή.

    As another Odysseus, Sam Bridges embarks on the slow journey of bridging a collapsing country — but is Ithaca what he thought it would be?    Ως ένας άλλος Οδυσσέας, ο Sam Bridges αναλαμβάνει το αργόσυρτο ταξίδι γεφύρωσης μίας καταρρέουσας χώρας—είναι όμως η Ιθάκη αυτή που περίμενε; Το "Death Stranding" γίνεται (εσκεμμένα) κατά τόπους κουραστικό, ωστόσο ο προορισμός εξιλεώνει τη διαδρομή.

    As another Odysseus, Sam Bridges embarks on the slow journey of bridging a collapsing country — but is Ithaca what he thought it would be? "Death Stranding" becomes (deliberately) tedious in places, however, it's the destination that atones the route.    … Expand
  38. neckezz
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    This game is a **** mess. Contains 0 fun, the gameplay is absolutely bad with mechanic how to stay stable, story 0, please avoid this game.
  39. Cacau-05
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    I'll start telling to you this game it's not for everyone! But... There's no technical mistakes, the game is perfect in this point. A excellent soundtrack follow you in the map. The construction of the NPC's and their history and background is explained with details along the gameplay and it surprise you at all time. The gameplay is simple and a little repetitive. Your mission is reconectI'll start telling to you this game it's not for everyone! But... There's no technical mistakes, the game is perfect in this point. A excellent soundtrack follow you in the map. The construction of the NPC's and their history and background is explained with details along the gameplay and it surprise you at all time. The gameplay is simple and a little repetitive. Your mission is reconect the America doing deliverys bettween the cities, so you just have to take packages from point A and deliver to point B. In this process, sometimes you'll fight against PT's (ghosts) and human enemies or just pass over ther in stelth mode (it's your choice). When you high your relation with a NPC will be able to improve your equipments to make your journey more easy or faster. The great point of the game in my opinion, is the community support. Everywhere has a bridge, rope, stairs, vehicles or items constructed by the community. When you build a road or somenthing that's will help another player, you feel a good felling. It's a great game, one of the best games of PS4. You must play until chapter 4 or 5 to understand a little bit.… Expand
  40. Clapek
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Hideo showed the class, music, story, quests and open world. A must-play game!
  41. Mahergamer
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    The word different is the best way to summarize this game if you are a veteran gamer and have seen successful video game genres like shooters and basic open world adventure games like the assassins creed games and the farcry games being used again and again until their whole concept became boring for you this might be the game you want to play . 1-Story

    The story is very confusing and    The word different is the best way to summarize this game if you are a veteran gamer and have seen successful video game genres like shooters and basic open world adventure games like the assassins creed games and the farcry games being used again and again until their whole concept became boring for you this might be the game you want to play . 1-Story

    The story is very confusing and it will stay confusing for many many hours most of the big questions won’t be answered until the ending and this game is long the story is about 30 hours so if you don’t like slow story telling , mystery and reading the lore ( messages and interviews inside the game ) you might not like the story but if you like these type of things like exploring the whole concept of the world setting and all the lore behind it the story will be amazing from your point of view . The characters all have a very detailed story and learning about them is very fun .

    2-World/graphics I played this game on a ps4 pro so basically the best device that could run that game at the time of the release and it is a very good looking game.
    It won’t change the future of graphics in games or anything like that but in my opinion it is one of the best looking games in the ps4 generation and the world of the game helps a lot it is a very pretty world to look at all the rivers , mountains , seas etc it has an amazing depiction of nature. The way the snow changes when you walk on it or the rooks that fall from mountain tops made the world feel alive .

    3-Gameplay Here is the thing most people have a problem with 60% of the game is you walking and managing cargo , 20% is driving , 20% is combat/stealth . This is why I said this game is for people who are sick of traditional games and want something different the walking and balancing mechanics with cargo are ok but they aren’t anything absolutely amazing they are just simply ok and seeing that you will spend 60% of the game just walking with goodish mechanics is a big problem because most people play video games for the action and doing things they could never dream of doing in real life but if you want to try a new kind of video games or simply chill after playing rainbow six siege or cod with the boys you might like the concept . The driving is good there are only 2 vehicles a truck and a bike so you don’t have many options and a bigger problem is lack of roads in the game you can build roads to certain locations but it takes a lot of materials and the places roads go to are limited so most of people will view driving in this game as a way to save time rather than something to enjoy as a part of the game . The stealth is very very basic that’s all I could say about it really. There are 2 types of combat melee combat which is also very basic you can only use your fists and 2 other things ( you can’t even call them weapons ) to hit enemies . Ranged combat is good you have options from a pistol to a rocket launcher and everything in between like an assault rifle , shotgun, different types of grenades and a grenade launcher . There are also different types of ammo that you can use based upon the kind of enemy you are fighting. Generally I really liked the combat it’s nothing revolutionary but it’s good .    … Expand
  42. JacoKrk
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    epic game. history, music, scenery is stunning. wonderful adventure. May there be more such games
  43. nikos8232
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Great game.I 'm surprised how ordinary walking was made so interesting.my favourite game. kojima did a good job making this gloomy world. the writing is absolutely perfect. gameplay is in my opinion really cool
  44. Danvor
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    Excellent game, very captivating, sure it took awhile to get accustomed to the world's mechanics and lore, sometimes felt tedious and difficult but overall it is a masterpiece that will linger and make us explore further the concepts of the game.
  45. Mahdi123447
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    It was an amazing brilliant game that broke the usual way that alot of games are being made that is a work of a genius
  46. Wyldeww
    Dec 19, 2020
    0
    Just garbage in form of code for special kids that love to see deep sense even in a pile of ****
  47. Bloodshoks
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Goog game with very interesting history. And beautiful world. And with beautiful actors play.
  48. AndresMVega
    Dec 19, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo bueno:
    -Un gran contexto muy creativo, las cv, las armas, las reglas que se imponen al jugar, muchas mecánicas para escalar, correr, la moto, el camión, etc.
    -Low Roar

    Lo Malo:
    -Luego de poco tiempo el Gameplay se hace tedioso.
    Después de ver a Heartman el juego ya no tiene nada más que entregar al jugador y desde aquí aun faltan como 8 a 9 horas para terminar, tiempo que no esta justificado ya que seguimos con las mismas mecánicas de escalar y correr, las cv y los jefes siguen sin ser un reto, una gran decepción, nisiquiera supera el apartado técnico que tenía MGS5 porque death stranding tiene peores gráficos...
    -Historia aburrida, mala, con un guión lleno de basura (que la fotógrafa, chatarrero, director de cine, etc...) que después no tiene ninguna importancia ya todo se explica al final con una cinemática malísima que es simple continuismo del MGS3, mismos recursos, el protagonista enojado, el discurso del jefe die hardman (zero), y luego revelando un montón de cosas, muy mal realizado, el único personaje que resulta interesante es Fragile (eva) pero está completamente desaprovechado ya que aparece muy poco, lo mismo con Sam (snake) se queda callado en situaciones muy obvias que el podría solucionar (a cada rato te deja muy descolocado).
    La historia tiene varios problemas, pero el principal es Amelie. Kojima esta vez se arriesga demasiado y destruye todo un contexto que se veía genial, que parecía lo único bueno en Death Stranding, resulta que "Amiele es una entidad de extinción y todos los que están conectados a la UCA se van a morir", ¿no pueden simplemente desenchufar el cable?, al final cambian las reglas porque sí, todas las playas están en manos de Amelie porque hay como una jerarquía y no se que... ¿alguien entiende esta parte?. El juego ya tenía su solidez con un contexto bien logrado y sale este final que no podía ser más ridículo.    … Expand
  49. BratansRevenue
    Dec 22, 2020
    0
    This game is boring as **** The hype was great and boy was I disappointed. Story is a **** gameplay is laughable. Controller is overloaded. No thanks.
  50. Cibion
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best games I have ever played. Death stranding brought me crystal clear sincerer feelings. I must confess that I have fallen in love with this game. Kojima is a genius!!!
  51. Javovvv
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, I had so much fun playing it, the OSTs are nothing short than amazing. I feel sorry for the people who didn't liked it, but I understand why, one of the big reasons is that the game is so slow until the end of chapter 3. This game is an unique experience, that is misunderstood because people expected it to be a new AAA game that everyone would play,This game is a masterpiece, I had so much fun playing it, the OSTs are nothing short than amazing. I feel sorry for the people who didn't liked it, but I understand why, one of the big reasons is that the game is so slow until the end of chapter 3. This game is an unique experience, that is misunderstood because people expected it to be a new AAA game that everyone would play, unfortunately it is not. I love to see new things and I'm happy when someone has the courage to do it.… Expand
  52. Touchthis
    Dec 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can’t find any game which is worse. Don’t waste your time and money.no gameplay, no story, just walking. The walking dead can truly fight with death stranding for the most boring ****… Expand
  53. nitinjadhav
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Strangely addictive and refreshingly full of meaningful story.
  54. DarthArchon
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    Don't think this game is just a walking simulator, there's vehicles and many option to complete your quest. The gameplay is quite fun honestly and the world is very beautiful and well made.

    The story though... I don't have a lot positive to say about it. Most element of the story feel made up to justify the gameplay and do not really fit together logically. A good exemple of this are    Don't think this game is just a walking simulator, there's vehicles and many option to complete your quest. The gameplay is quite fun honestly and the world is very beautiful and well made.

    The story though... I don't have a lot positive to say about it. Most element of the story feel made up to justify the gameplay and do not really fit together logically. A good exemple of this are the enemy camp you will encounter. They're in the middle of nowhere and do nothing but try to steal your package because "the evolve to do so, cause of the serotonin they get from delivering those pacakge" basically there just there to be in the way... I was left from 1/5 of the game onward with the immersion shattering feeling that this game universe could not exist and was made up for me to deliver stuff around. There's so many thing about this game that seem that have been put in there to look cool and mysterious but the basis of those thing are hollow and don't have a meaning or purpose.    … Expand
  55. MarlonMBO
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Algo muito diferente e criativo! Excelente história, gráfico e jogabilidade.
  56. vernoneden
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    Brilliant story and revelations
    Gameplay is .... Different.... Not bad just different
  57. DrZIM
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most interesting and beautiful game on the PS4. This game has very interesting gameplay. Deep and philosophy game plot. Atmosphere world. And very cool actors cast. Hideo Kojima is a genius!!!
  58. juliansrum
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In all honesty this game, i feel, is life changing.
    If you allow it the story will immerse you completely and take you a a typical kojima wild ride. Up there with the best in the metal gear series and very innovative with controls.    … Expand
  59. protagonist44
    Dec 29, 2020
    6
    A trap for perfectionists, but not really satisfying. A system of “likes” that are meaningless. And frankly, even with the nice story, it’s quite boring, as it is composed of fetch quests only. Wouldn’t play it again.
  60. Funlunde
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Among the stack of "amazing" PS5 launch games sitting on my shelf, Death Stranding is the only game I cannot put down. Since I've gotten this game, I've spent the majority of my time playing Death Stranding.

    Death Stranding has finally made me realize how little I have truly enjoyed video games. I thought it was just normal to become more and more numb to games as time went on, but Death    Among the stack of "amazing" PS5 launch games sitting on my shelf, Death Stranding is the only game I cannot put down. Since I've gotten this game, I've spent the majority of my time playing Death Stranding.

    Death Stranding has finally made me realize how little I have truly enjoyed video games. I thought it was just normal to become more and more numb to games as time went on, but Death Stranding has made me feel something I haven't felt in years. This is the first game that hasn't made me mentally tired after two or three hours of play.

    I think the reason why I love Death Stranding so much is because it targets this extremely specific part of my brain that I've never really known about before. No matter how much work is put into a game like Spiderman: Miles Morales, it can't be better than something built to the exact specifications of my brain.

    Yes, I know I sound like a Kojima simp by calling this game some kind of mental manipulation trick, but that's the best way to describe it.

    Death Stranding is basically cheating by targeting this one specific part of the brain that a portion of the population has. Because this game is so finely tuned for this one portion of people, most people will not like this game.

    This isn't some kind of thing where only a minority of people are "sophisticated enough to understand this masterpiece", it's more that most people's brains are literally built different. By being so focused on one set of people, the rest of population finds it imposible to enjoy the game at all.

    While you are probably in the majority that will hate this game, the mere fact that you may be able to enjoy this game and feel the same way I am, justifies you giving it a chance and buying it on sale for around $20.

    Trust me, you won't know if you're like me until you try the game. Don't deprive yourself of the potential to find something that is essentially your very own smart drug.    … Expand
  61. Inac10
    Dec 30, 2020
    9
    E um jogo para quem gosta de sair andando e entregando encomendas, e um jogo tecnicamente primoroso, você vai ficando cada veis melhor em entregar criando maneiras de fazer isso cada veis mas rápido.
  62. Maurer
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If someone said to me, you are going to enjoy a walking simulator with story mode a couple of years ago, I couldn't believe it. Death stranding changed my ps4 gaming experience, and general gaming experience. The story of Sam Bridges is incredible and very mysterious. At the ending of the game i just could not tell, what happened but it was just fine. I felt like Sam died but maybe he can came back as one of these ghost and, destroy all of them from all the sudden, at the end he had bad experiences with them ale since he is very kind men, I think he is able to get rid of them for everyone and make the world better. Music in this game is gorgeous, especially when you arrive at new places and the views are simply but incredible, it makes really pleasing experience. Graphics are awesome, physics are really nice. At the point you walk slower and you get tired faster walking on snow or mountain or the random trips on small rock and the way paths are made by going on them makes the game very immersive. There are so many ways of how we can delivery our packages, we can do it on foot with big shortcuts like going past a small mountain using ladders and ropes or rebuild old roads and make huge deliveries with a truck or smaller but faster with a bike. Overall, gameplay is very refreshing and graphics, music story are pure art. Definitely a must play.… Expand
  63. takisstamgr
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    I want to apologize to Hideo Kotzima for listening to the bad reviews and playing this masterpiece after 1 year. For me it enters my top 5 games on ps4, next to the last of us 2, red dead 2, the last guardian, shadow of the colossus.
  64. BeeSting1
    Jan 1, 2021
    7
    A delivery sim, with a bizarre story.

    Good - the game has very realistic aspects in regards to movement and overall human capabilities. Sam feels very vulnerable, which forces me to manage movements and physical exertions. - it's cool how you can use other people's equipment online to navigate the terrain. - the stealth BT sections are very tense. Something to do with the cry    A delivery sim, with a bizarre story.

    Good

    - the game has very realistic aspects in regards to movement and overall human capabilities. Sam feels very vulnerable, which forces me to manage movements and physical exertions.

    - it's cool how you can use other people's equipment online to navigate the terrain.

    - the stealth BT sections are very tense. Something to do with the cry of a baby which makes the tense environment even more tense. I guess it's the traditional belief that even I carry that babies can detect supernatural entities.

    - using sam's **** as grenades is kind of funny.

    - short cutscenes of BB keeps the mystery up.

    - The twist at the end of the game was very cool. It was all very confusing rights before the end, and I was on the verge of giving up on the confusing story. But during the last cutscenes, everything was made clear, all the questions were answered. And the twist was pretty crazy.

    Bad

    - the gameplay has too much walking. There needs to be a bit more action. More offensive stealth.

    - can't explore the cities or facilities.

    - the game focuses too heavily on defensive gameplay which isn't exactly up my alley. But I guess it's expected of a game made by Kojima.

    - the feeling of repetition sets in quickly. Just taking an order, delivering it, looking at a hologram talk to you, take the next order, rinse and repeat. It's also very weird how Sam doesn't say a single word when the hologram is talking.

    - the stealth sections are tense, but they also get repetitive since there are mostly only two types, against BTs and mules.

    - there's apparently like 50,000 people in one of these knot cities, but I never see a single soul anywhere around these facilities. Neither am I allowed to see them inside the facilities. I just wish there was some way I could explore the lives of these people while holed up in there. I think it would have been interesting had they included that in the game.

    - the environment gets repetitive too. I traverse the same Rocky paths, grassy paths, muddy paths. They all look and feel the same wherever I Go. Sure they have their own unique properties, but it's literally these three types of terrains repeating over and over again throughout the world.

    - the BTs eventually just weren't scary anymore. Rather annoying. Most of the time I just wanted to get to my destination just so I can progress the story which was the only thing I cared about. So I just avoided them as much as I could, craft a bunch of grenades and just kill them and get on with the route, or even just build a timefall shelter and skip the rain completely. I really didn't want to be crawling around the entire map slowly just to get to my next destination.

    - that part where I was supposed to take that girl with the hourglass to her boyfriend didn't feel very emotional even though I think the game tried to make it look emotional, because I don't know either of these characters. There was no character buildup of any kind prior to the mission. That cutscene and the crying and the voice acting seemed very sad but I felt nothing.

    - the higgs boss fight felt extremely clumsy to play. Camera angle went crazy and I just kept getting interrupted. Fighting him in person was also really annoying, because using the strand didn't always work period and I tried canceling out his detector, but it never worked no matter what timing I tried. And the hand-to-hand combat had sad music but I felt no emotion, because I just wanted it to end.

    - the whole buildup with fragile and Higgs, and the hate that fragile had for him didn't amount too much. When she finally got his hand on him, she didn't really do anything besides punch him once in the face then execute him with the gun. The way she explained how she felt about him, I really thought she would give him a treacherous painful end. Maybe have him die in the time fall. But just a bullets the head completely negated everything she's said before. And her comeback about "damaged goods" was super lame, and super weak.

    - the baby crying during fights or like a big fall becomes annoying. On top of that, I'm really not a kid's person. I can't stand taking care of a kid. So all the crying eventually just got on my nerves.    … Expand
  65. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    Kojima, eres raro de narices, pero todo lo que tocas lo vuelves de oro, una genialidad.
  66. Snaketwisted
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    The game requires patience and a long attention span. The reward is a beautifully told original story set in a unique world. At times the games cleverness gets the better of it (some of the characters have cheesy names, and some attempts at humor are cringy), but ultimately it is a fantastic game well worth the work required to complete it.
  67. adeelisyours
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    I purchased this game back in Jan 2020 but after reading reviews back then i did not even try this game until now. The game is unique and is not meant for fortnite/COD type games lovers. Although this is not Metal Gear Solid either yet this is an original and fresh idea. No one could dare to invest resources in such games other than Kojima. The graphics of this game are very nice and theI purchased this game back in Jan 2020 but after reading reviews back then i did not even try this game until now. The game is unique and is not meant for fortnite/COD type games lovers. Although this is not Metal Gear Solid either yet this is an original and fresh idea. No one could dare to invest resources in such games other than Kojima. The graphics of this game are very nice and the choice of background songs by Low Roar was indeed heart touching.… Expand
  68. Slckaer
    Jan 26, 2021
    7
    This game is slow, very slow. Takes some time to finish. The interface is a mess especially when you try to find something on the map. Where is the explanation of all those icons?

    That being said the game looks very good on the PS4 Pro. The game-play is what you would expect from an open world game. Everyone's journey is different and that makes this game good. Without giving spoilers    This game is slow, very slow. Takes some time to finish. The interface is a mess especially when you try to find something on the map. Where is the explanation of all those icons?

    That being said the game looks very good on the PS4 Pro. The game-play is what you would expect from an open world game. Everyone's journey is different and that makes this game good. Without giving spoilers the game is also unique.

    I enjoyed the game but also got frustrated sometimes because of the interface mess. The online functions made the game a lot easier.    … Expand
  69. Ledikari
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    It's not a perfect due to the long tutorial and cut scenes (yes the whole chapter 2 feels like a tutorial and there are cut scenes you need to skip over and over again). It might be a walking / fetch quest to others but you can only understand the game when you reach chapter 3. Great game and the gameplay loop is addictive
  70. Lastmandancing
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    Bought it in 2020 and here's my review. This is a great AAA game (much better than other games in 2020). It has all the ingredients for a solid AAA project, such as stunning graphics, tons of high quality cinematic scenes, interesting mechanics, great soundtracks, and more. The story is a bit complex and not suitable for every audience, but the way it is told is amazing! Combat andBought it in 2020 and here's my review. This is a great AAA game (much better than other games in 2020). It has all the ingredients for a solid AAA project, such as stunning graphics, tons of high quality cinematic scenes, interesting mechanics, great soundtracks, and more. The story is a bit complex and not suitable for every audience, but the way it is told is amazing! Combat and transport mechanics are fine. There would be more such games. Thank you.… Expand
  71. serres132
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I like this game. First of all, the plot of the game and the unusual game play. Slow, not rushed - I like it.
  72. rey8d01
    Jan 10, 2021
    10
    There are bridges in the flat ground, stupid towers, hundreds of very important (nope) empty post boxes and vehicles in the center of roads... yes - this game learns to us about an important of only right relations, and about of what we leave after our path.
  73. shodan452
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    очень атмосферная игра и как я считаю очень недооцененная игроками
    Великолепное управление и ощущение веса, интересный сюжет, очень много интересных механик. Потрясающий саундтрек.
  74. Magnaorum
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    Não sou acostumado com jogos do Kojima, mas gostei muito deste, não encontrei 1 erro sequer no jogo, gráficos lindos usando o motor gráfico do HZD, sempre tem algo novo acontecendo no jogo, como animações diferentes, jogabilidade muito boa, historia fantástica, o único problema para mim é um certa demora no desenrolar da historia, porém isso não afeta minha nota, experiência incrível,Não sou acostumado com jogos do Kojima, mas gostei muito deste, não encontrei 1 erro sequer no jogo, gráficos lindos usando o motor gráfico do HZD, sempre tem algo novo acontecendo no jogo, como animações diferentes, jogabilidade muito boa, historia fantástica, o único problema para mim é um certa demora no desenrolar da historia, porém isso não afeta minha nota, experiência incrível, principalmente o modo online inovador.… Expand
  75. Critic940
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Most creative and inovative game I've ever played.... fantastic voice acting....music... interesting story....loved it.
  76. B4KER
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Gioco fantastico in tutti gli aspetti, grafica mozzafiato soprattutto se giocato su PS5, spero arrivi un aggiornamento grafico proprio per le console next gen, storia del gioco emozionante, tutti i personaggi raccontano una storia toccante.
    Gioco ripetitivo fino a quando non colleghiamo tutta l'America, ma le ultime 2-3 ore di gioco, proprio nel suo finale, il gioco mostra tutta la sua    Gioco fantastico in tutti gli aspetti, grafica mozzafiato soprattutto se giocato su PS5, spero arrivi un aggiornamento grafico proprio per le console next gen, storia del gioco emozionante, tutti i personaggi raccontano una storia toccante.
    Gioco ripetitivo fino a quando non colleghiamo tutta l'America, ma le ultime 2-3 ore di gioco, proprio nel suo finale, il gioco mostra tutta la sua bellezza tutta la sua fantastica narrazione che arriva ai massimi splendori, kojima con Death Stranding ha voluto creare si un gioco, ma anche un'opera d'arte, opera che va e deve continuare, visto che c'è tantissimo ancora da raccontare, aspetto con ansia il prossimo capitolo dell'avventura di Sam Porter, per chi non sa se comprarlo, dico solo, le emozioni che lascia questo gioco, sono uniche.
    COMPRATELO.    … Expand
  77. Solidwisdom
    Feb 6, 2021
    5
    Not my type of game. It looks absolutely stunning the attention to detail but its just so boring all you do is like deliver stuff and pacing is terrible. I did enjoy it for a short while because its so different than most games which was uniqie but it turned out to be a weird game and not fun
  78. Vinni_To
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Death Stranding é a síntese de uma obra de arte fleumática que ascende ao perpassar do tempo, e no fenecimento encontra a transcendência de seu jaez, sua estrutura é frugal mas sua visão é Incólume e sine qua non a agrura de sua jornada, apesar de perene no remate se esteia.
  79. gvz
    Jan 20, 2022
    2
    The only question that kept me going for last 5 parts was: it's going to end soon, right, just a little more? But it kept dragging.
  80. Danc439
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    Kojima shows in this game all his passion for the video game and what it represents, transcending the simple concept of entertainment, creating a story not only interesting, but with deep and interesting characters. The weaknesses of the game come out especially in the shooting phases and in the more advanced parts of the game where the gampley tends to be heavy and repetitive.
  81. MTaniacMeta
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    this game is an unexplored valley this game is a masterpiece that every player should experience .play,play,play
  82. Buranbai
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    I loved the game, high quality since day one. The gameplay is slow but I prefer it that way. The game provided me with experience which I didn't get at any other game so far. The closest might Zelda Breath of Wild, but collaborative pathfinding was unique for me. i wish there would be options to skip some annoying repetitive scenes. UI is sometimes hard to read. The story ended up in aI loved the game, high quality since day one. The gameplay is slow but I prefer it that way. The game provided me with experience which I didn't get at any other game so far. The closest might Zelda Breath of Wild, but collaborative pathfinding was unique for me. i wish there would be options to skip some annoying repetitive scenes. UI is sometimes hard to read. The story ended up in a disappointing way.… Expand
  83. Lucid_dream_14
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game, fantastic story. A little slow to start with, but once it gets going it's a blast
  84. TheManInBlack13
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The majority of negative reviews you'll see for this game will say the same things: Slow. Boring. Not what was expected. A few hours into the game and I could see why some people were saying that. Although very definitely a Kojima game it was very definitely NOT Metal Gear Solid, or anything like it. Then again, nor was it ever trying or claiming to be.

    You start the game feeling lonely, isolated, ferrying packages between a few points and trying to figure out what to do when you encounter BTs. Anyone slating the game on the basis of this feeling of isolation, I dare say has missed the entire point of the game. You're MEANT to start out isolated, you're MEANT to start out alone and it's MEANT to completely suck.

    Underneath the stunning vista is a story of how the human race needs connections. The pace does pick up and the story is beautifully interwoven between your progress through cinematic sequences. You begin to sympathise with Sam Bridges aversion to human contact given his condition. Once you approach the end game there's a huge sense of achievement. Especially if you've taken the time to get all the waystations and so on up to maximum connection.

    You'll get attached to BB in a way that will surprise you, making certain aspects towards the end even more emotional.

    One gameplay aspect I really enjoyed is that Hideo Kojima doesn't hold your hand. It's an exploration game in more ways than one, you have to figure out menus for yourself. It's on you to figure out where the best place to concentrate your resources and buildings (spoiler: it's the snowy mountains, zip wires are a MUST).

    Kojima achieved with this game what should be the holy grail in gaming, I was left completely satisfied, and yet wanting more. Troy Baker and Norman Reedus are outstanding (because of course they are) and if there's a sequel (I don't see how, but I can hope) then they HAVE to be part of it.

    I loved this. Read the next review down and it's likely to be someone who hated it. Fact is, because it's a game that is designed to elicit emotional responses it really is one you have to experience yourself. No-one can tell you how you're going to enjoy this game or otherwise.    … Expand
  85. Bengey
    Feb 20, 2021
    5
    Fantastic original game. Great characters and storyline. Good balance of action and exploration, may not be to everyone’s taste, but I thought it was a Kojima classic
  86. Aggelosfk
    Mar 29, 2021
    9
    Although not a game for everyone, it is arguably one of the best experiences you can have in terms of story .The mechanics are great ,the sense of "cooperation" you have with other players is fantastic.
    I recommend playing it, its something different wich yoo will remember for a long time
  87. Maruyama79
    Feb 27, 2021
    3
    Boring.....This is the first time in my life that I abandon a game. Definetly not for me
  88. Cherub1991
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    A 9/10 for this game? You’d think I’ve lost my mind but hear me out. I’ve never played a game that had both a unique gameplay mechanic as well as a very weird but interesting story as well. Sure the big name cast and Kojimas fetish for movies shines so bright that it’s blinding, but it’s a worthwhile experience. So much attention to detail went into the game whether it’s in needingA 9/10 for this game? You’d think I’ve lost my mind but hear me out. I’ve never played a game that had both a unique gameplay mechanic as well as a very weird but interesting story as well. Sure the big name cast and Kojimas fetish for movies shines so bright that it’s blinding, but it’s a worthwhile experience. So much attention to detail went into the game whether it’s in needing different ways to combat enemies, modes of transportation, or even just idle animation, this game has everything that fits for its story. The game has a neat way of incentivizing you to complete orders and the online feature helps to make that happen even though my one gripe about that is it kinda leaves a mess of too much stuff not enough usability for my liking. While I would have liked Silent Hills this game is unique and has a level of polish that makes other AAA games seem a bit janky. I get people may not like this sort of style in terms of action games but it definitely does a great job in sharing its message and wrapping things nicely in the end. Also smacking people with boxes is good cathartic fun.… Expand
  89. Alloyd
    Feb 28, 2021
    8
    Death Stranding est une expérience à part dans l'univers vidéoludique, très plaisante elle n'en demeure pas moins sans défaut, surtout vers la fin ou on ne peut nier une redondance dans le gameplay qui à du mal à se renouveler.
    Cependant il n'en demeure pas moins que je ne peux que recommander ce jeu pour son scénario, sa direction artistiques, ses acteurs, et pour l'expérience qu'il nous    Death Stranding est une expérience à part dans l'univers vidéoludique, très plaisante elle n'en demeure pas moins sans défaut, surtout vers la fin ou on ne peut nier une redondance dans le gameplay qui à du mal à se renouveler.
    Cependant il n'en demeure pas moins que je ne peux que recommander ce jeu pour son scénario, sa direction artistiques, ses acteurs, et pour l'expérience qu'il nous offre.    … Expand
  90. derfs
    Mar 2, 2021
    10
    that is a masterpiece. The actors are brilliant. it's Kojima's new game. 10/10
  91. Stefanobed
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece of hideo, is a real new game in the industry , kojima n 1
  92. perro_loco
    Mar 27, 2021
    8
    Great game! Not for everyone, but you will enjoy the game ir you give it a chance.
  93. Inferiun
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played, it's not a game for those who are used to the pasterization of current industry games, it took 120 hours of gameplay to reach platinum, sensational.… Expand
  94. PuzonPan
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Theres only one bad things i can say about this game. The big ass half screen tips/tutorial notifications that will only go off on its own after good 30s.
    Other than that such a great game. Great story, great cast, great Universe, great interface, great sound effects, good music, great graphics and so so many great little gameplay details that makes this Title so amazing and one of a kind    Theres only one bad things i can say about this game. The big ass half screen tips/tutorial notifications that will only go off on its own after good 30s.
    Other than that such a great game. Great story, great cast, great Universe, great interface, great sound effects, good music, great graphics and so so many great little gameplay details that makes this Title so amazing and one of a kind .. kojima productions really got me with this one. Just about to finish the game and already upset that death stranding 2 was not announced yet. 9.8/10    … Expand
  95. KanjiSan
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    I hesitate to call Death Stranding a game...it's really more of an experience. The description "genre defying" is most definitely the most appropriate way to describe Death Stranding(DS). I can't really compare DS to any single game...it really leverages bits and pieces of so many different game genres while creating a brand new experience. Some of my friends asked me why I'd play aI hesitate to call Death Stranding a game...it's really more of an experience. The description "genre defying" is most definitely the most appropriate way to describe Death Stranding(DS). I can't really compare DS to any single game...it really leverages bits and pieces of so many different game genres while creating a brand new experience. Some of my friends asked me why I'd play a game where "you play a delivery man in a game that requires no skill"....and honestly...I can't disagree with their description...but I also can't agree with it either. Death Stranding (DS) is so much more than that...while also not much more than that. But I'll do my best to summarize it.

    After 2020...this game was so refreshing. Where most games encourage you to constantly "destroy" and "indiscriminately kill" all that is around you, DS encourages you to do the opposite. You're encouraged to re-build the a post apocalyptic world while helping strangers...you never actually meet in game. You can tell other players exist...but you never actually see them...but you can help them and they can help you. The game rewards you for helping and connecting people with in game "likes"...but there is no way to "dislike" something. And inevitably, other players will benefit from your paths and structures. Other players will contribute to building and up keeping your structures and I'd be you will contribute to theirs.

    As for game play mechanics....you are essentially a delivery man who goes on lots of hikes. And while this sounds super simple...it's anything but... You want to maximize the amount of cargo you can carry, but you also have to literally balance the cargo you choose with the supplies you need to complete the delivery. You'll need to "balance" the cargo you want to deliver with minimal damage, with the supplies you need to complete the delivery. If you take the direct route, you'll likely encounter some conflicts along the way the requires fighting supplies. But if you take a longer route, it'll be more difficult terrain that not only requires you to bring extra supplies but will require more patience to find a route where you won't fall over and damage your cargo. And along the way, "walking" will require you to manage multiple controls. Kojima was so detailed in this game design, that you have to use the left/right triggers to balance the weight on your back along with not only the terrain, but the wind and currents. It's so incredibly simple and yet so complex.

    I also find it very interesting that "killing" in this game is possible, but also highly discouraged. If you kill a living being, you have to dispose of their body or risk a "void out" which essentially is a game over moment requiring you to reload from a save point. It's totally possible to accomplish a disposal...but it's also a major pain discouraging killing a living thing. I know some won't enjoy this...but I personally found it so refreshing. I never intentionally killed another player/NPC. But I did accidentally kill one NPC....that I mistook for an in game hologram by running them over with a vehicle. I was compelled to get out of the vehicle and check on the character even though time was ticking for a timed delivery. I was heart broken while I watched his NPC's partner grieve over their partner/porter's body. It was a total accident and still so emotionally impactful even though it was an accident.

    As for the story, cinematics, and music.....WOW! I'm still in awe. I'm not going to claim the script was flawless...but the story was VERY WELL done. In various parts of the game, you'll have some eye rolling moments where there is quirky dialogue and you'll question why some character names are so very...cliche. But I PROMISE that if you complete the game you won't regret it. The overall story is very well told and complete by the end of the game. I can't even begin to describe how many emotional roller coasters I experienced while playing the game. I was so fortunate to have a friend who had recently finished the game that I could share my experiences with. If you can share the experience with a friend...I'd highly recommend it.

    At the beginning I said this was more of an experience than a game...and I still hold to that claim. I do think you need to play the entire game to appreciate that experience. I know it's hard these days to trust a creator..but I'd highly encourage you to trust Kojima and play through the entire game. It is possible to play the entire game only focusing on the "main" missions, but I suspect you'll instinctively start to complete side missions which will help you along the way.

    Overall...I can't effectively communicate how much I appreciated this game. It's absolutely fantastic!!!! As tempting as a 10/10 was...DS isn't without flaws, but no game/experience is. The music and pacing was fantastic. I wish I had more characters...so I'll end with just EXPERIENCE DEATH STRANDING!    … Expand
  96. arentare
    Dec 14, 2021
    8
    There are some problems with this game.
    Sometimes the Physics of vehicles pisses you off, enemies are annoying, tracks are sometimes boring. But the story, the music of Low Roar, and Iceland views make this game special for me.
  97. ArkLovecraft
    Apr 17, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tedious and bombastic.
    A blockbuster with an overly complex plot and frustrating, slow and boring playable parts.
    I understand that Kojima wants to tell stories through videogames, but there are more successful ways than this, like for example, what he did in the first Metal Gear (the one on PSX, don't get too fine with the one on MSX).
    I found Death Stranding interesting at first, but it quickly became clunky and repetitive. Even confrontations are tedious.
    It is not a difficult game, it is a heavy game.
    I have just finished it and its end has seemed regrettable to me. Too long to tell something bland, in which I have not found a trace of the much vaunted emotionality that the game has been wanted to give. A wildly slow ending, with playable parts between intermittent closing credits and tons of bombastic and absurd verbiage.
    I feel sorry for the actors who had to read the dialogues, really.
    Please, gentlemen: make games that will be GAMES (by definition: fun). If you want to tell stories with tons of straw, do yourself a favor (and by the way, they do it to us) and write a book or dedicate yourself to a non-interactive audiovisual medium.
    Much homo ludens and very little empathy with the player, who has to swallow (again and as it has not happened since MGS4) hours and hours of pseudo-scientific and pseudo-philosophical speech.    … Expand
  98. Soroush-Strand
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    I just Wanted to Say,
    This game is a Complete masterpiece
    Story
    Gameplay
    Music
    Graphics
    And.......
  99. Utop
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    el mejor juego de narrativa, sin duda es hermoso, paisajes, música y el entorno, otra obra maestra del gran kojima
  100. pr31br
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    It is a great game without a good gameplay. I've recently achieved a platinum and i want to kill myself. Kojima did something strange yet beautiful. Wandering around is not only boring but hard. However all of this disappears when i see the story. Not only is it filled with metaphors, great characters, brilliant plot twists and the consuming mystery that brought me to the end. I'm studyingIt is a great game without a good gameplay. I've recently achieved a platinum and i want to kill myself. Kojima did something strange yet beautiful. Wandering around is not only boring but hard. However all of this disappears when i see the story. Not only is it filled with metaphors, great characters, brilliant plot twists and the consuming mystery that brought me to the end. I'm studying as a scriptwriter and i can confidently say that if this game was a movie it would be 11/10. What ruins it for many people is the gameplay aspect. Unfortunately i'm obligated to agree since that is true. Controls on ps4 feel amazing and interactions with monsters (i don't mean energy drinks) feel even more frightening because of the smooth vibrations. But vehicle controls… Don't even attempt to drive a transport on a road that has more than 1 rock on it, unless it is a transporting skateboard. The music part hits really good just in time, but i'm disappointed about a fact that you're actually not able to listen to it freely while being on your way.

    U should buy this game if you support the idea that videogames are the evolution from books and movies, if you're really disappointed about The Last Of Us 2 script or if you want some really strong story.    … Expand
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#33 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019

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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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