Death Stranding

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Patoplexx
    May 24, 2023
    5
    Lamentablemente este juego no me gusto nada, tampoco lo quiero matar porque el juego se ve bien, pero no cumple en lo absoluto con lo que un videojuego debe cumplir por excelencia: ENTRETENER
    Pocas cosas he jugado algo más aburrido Ni norman reedus lo salva
  2. andrewskylark
    Feb 13, 2022
    0
    As a game: boring art house 3/10, waste of time and $
    As a movie: quite interesting concept of the world and characters, 8/10
    Kojima said in interview that he wanted to make movies, so movie it is! If you remove empty gameplayless open world from this game not only will you lose nothing, but it will become mere interesting sci-fi movie, so..
  3. MrBrown27
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    Beauty. Visual masterpiece.
    Great soundtrack is immerses you in the gaming atmosphere.
    Interesting game concept. Lots of cut scenes, great cast.
    Love it.
  4. Med_Ryan
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece
    From Well Written Story to the engaging Gameplay & Combat to the freedom of exploration & stunning world to the emotional music, what an excellent experience delivered by PlayStation Studios I think everyone should absolutely experience this gem
  5. xtntx03
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    This game isn't for everyone. It is a bit slower-paced, and the movement can be difficult. However, the game world is so unique and beautiful that you can't stop playing. The soundtrack is phenomenal and fits the game world very well. All in all, it is a very unique game and I applaud Hideo Kojima for trying to think outside of the box.
  6. BrianDavid94
    Sep 3, 2022
    8
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find somethingQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s rarer for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (8) Very Good. Innovated, but perhaps not in the right choice for everyone. This score indicates that there are many good things to be had, but arguable so.

    To start off with, the graphics are insanely good and so is the story and characters. This game has a good message to tell the world too. This game suffers from story beats being too far in between which will force some players to give up and just research the ending. You are pretty much just a delivery gut in this game but there is more than just walking like people say and they let you unlock other stuff pretty quickly. Gameplay is smooth but the first 8 hrs of the game you are wondering if all the walking complaints are true but it’s just the initial game mechanics. You’ll be driving, and zip lining in no time. Just be sure to plan your route for vehicles otherwise, you’ll be walking.    … Expand
  7. MrBrooun
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Игра которая перевернула моё восприятие к игровой индустрии. Это настоящий шедевр!
  8. SUNDEE
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    He gane looks great in ps4 and better with the upgrade to ps5. Love the game from beginning to end .... after chapter 12 I did truly love it and I it make me emotional to finished it.
  9. GuzmanEconomist
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    recomendado para gente que esta estresada de tratar con mucha gente todos los días ya sea por la escuela o el trabajo y que solo quiere relajarse con un buen paisaje y una historia de 10. aunque la historia del pintor esta demas.
  10. alirezaporshe
    Mar 13, 2022
    0
    its boring ... i mean it its really boring... the graphics and music are perfect but gameplay and story telling issssssss borings. dont waste $$$ on this
  11. WinterIsHereXx
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    The absolute best game I've played. I hike for my job and also have to carry equipment with me in remote areas and have to plan navigating the landscape in much the same way with equipment weight, safest paths or fastest routes, caution around bad weather, etc (minus the MulEs and BTs of course). I am therefore all about delivery games and this one blows your mind with the storyline,The absolute best game I've played. I hike for my job and also have to carry equipment with me in remote areas and have to plan navigating the landscape in much the same way with equipment weight, safest paths or fastest routes, caution around bad weather, etc (minus the MulEs and BTs of course). I am therefore all about delivery games and this one blows your mind with the storyline, gameplay, and the characters. The atmosphere can be extremely stressful/suspenseful when it needs to be and also incredibly relaxing. The landscapes are beautiful. When you are hiking, the best part is getting a good view, listening to some good music and seeing a storm rolling in. That is this game.… Expand
  12. sahan47
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    yeah.. i actually played it back in 2019. but never came to give a score for it. today i randomly remembered it and wanted to play it all once again. i know its too late for it and nobody cares but hey. i just can't stop admiring this game and i gotta pay my respect here.

    Metta meditation is a type of Buddhist meditation. In Pali — a language that's closely related to Sanskrit and    yeah.. i actually played it back in 2019. but never came to give a score for it. today i randomly remembered it and wanted to play it all once again. i know its too late for it and nobody cares but hey. i just can't stop admiring this game and i gotta pay my respect here.

    Metta meditation is a type of Buddhist meditation. In Pali — a language that's closely related to Sanskrit and spoken in northern India — “metta” means positive energy and kindness toward others. The practice is also known as loving-kindness meditation. basically, metta is the general love towards the world itself.
    and now, i do also believe kojima calling his genre of game a "strand-type game" was indeed very cheesy way for him to marketing his game since we can say this genre existed thanks to souls-like genre and my beloved, Dark souls series. but stil, calling it strand-type or souls-like game,
    both of these genres have something very special for the modern society. i have played many games in my life, and i have never seen a game execpt dark souls, DS and disco elysium does such thing. to implant a Mindset within the player. an idea, a way of thinking...
    death stranding, in my humble opinion, teaches you the metta meditation mindset.
    and i get it. you may not like the game. but if you have experienced loneliness, depression and isolation in your life, trust me. just try it. you may appreciate and get what i mean.
    this game is made for this audience.
    in this game, you are alone. but yet you are not.
    you are alone but in your path, people have passed it.
    you are alone but you give kindness to the world around you
    and also you get kindness from others in tough situations
    this is love.
    this is a meditation. you are all by yourself, just "walking", feeling each step you take, and on your way, you give help and you get help. this is life. this is love and kindness. and thats why its so special.
    death stranding is an underrated gem. and yeah, its not for everyone and i get it if you don't like it.
    but man, if you actually could appreciate it for what it is...    … Expand
  13. ZakariaB
    Mar 18, 2022
    5
    Kojima is a great designer and author but the game isnt fun at all its just a walkin simulator or sending packages sim
  14. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    im a hog for kojima games. this is no exception. many see the gameplay as a big downside and i understand that, but personally, I really liked the minimalist design and simply enjoying the environments while walking a massive expanse. not only that but the story is as goofy as youd expect from kojima.
  15. OscarAlvarez
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    Simplemente una obra maestra que no muchos podrán apreciar, la forma increible en la que se narra la historia, el mundo genial e inmersivo y junto a las mecanicas casi perfectas, hacen de este juego una brutal experiencia
  16. DoorFang
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    It's a super-weird and very niche game. Like, it's the most Kojima of all Kojima games. It's also his most divisive among players. There seem to be the extremes (love it or hate it) with not much middle ground. I really enjoyed it. As in, I finished it three times. And I only finish about half the games I buy, so that's a huge up-vote for me. But it's definitely a slow-burn kinda game. AndIt's a super-weird and very niche game. Like, it's the most Kojima of all Kojima games. It's also his most divisive among players. There seem to be the extremes (love it or hate it) with not much middle ground. I really enjoyed it. As in, I finished it three times. And I only finish about half the games I buy, so that's a huge up-vote for me. But it's definitely a slow-burn kinda game. And the war-dream sequences are combat-heavy, where the rest of the game is decidedly not. So there's that bit of uneven-ness to it. But I just really enjoyed the story and the characters (especially NORMAN REEDUS and his AMAZING FETUS!!!). Oh, and the music (all three soundtracks, mind you) were heavy favorites for me.… Expand
  17. saikyouren
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    Awesome story, you need to play it with your wife or your husband, your gf, bf, kids or mom, dad.
  18. PhantomBuster
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Amazing story, amazing world, amazing visuals... Very enjoyable overall. Only actually "negative" point I can come up with is that the UI/menus can feel very complex and intimidating at first. Took a while to truly wrap my head around it all.
  19. Luisgsghsh
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    " Death Stranding está criando um novo gênero de jogo e, portanto, abre seu próprio caminho para experiências mais interativas. É um trabalho corajoso graças à sua novidade, que felizmente não é um direito de se gabar para seus criadores, como pode parecer, mas um excepcional título que recompensará os corajosos que o jogarem.
  20. DarioVald
    Mar 27, 2022
    7
    Es tediosos por momentos, la mecánica es extraña pero la historia es lo que llama la atención.
  21. iberdaniel85
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Para mi uno de los mejores juegos de la generación pasada, una historia brutal.
  22. dc3365
    May 3, 2022
    10
    I loved this game. it's so hard to think Kojima went through the length to make something like this in this day and age.

    I adored Sam's relationship with other characters. I loved that the gameplay is not scripted and total a walk in the park. I love that it makes my heart beat faster and faster in fights. There were so many close calls.
  23. ManuelPol
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have played so far for ps5 (and ps4 as well actually). Cinematic is sickening, background musics are incredibles, the storyline is very different from other games. I would recommend this game.
  24. Asaffenathan47
    May 14, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, jogo incrível, um dos melhores enredos que já vi em um jogo, tecnicamente falando esse jogo é quase perfeito, e a jogabilidade, o estilo de gameplay em si, muitas pessoas não curtiram, acharam chato e monótono, eu entendo quem não curtiu, o jogo não vai agradar a todos mesmo, (mas) eu particularmente adorei, foi um jogo que me envolveu do início ao fim, e mesmo vocêAmazing game, jogo incrível, um dos melhores enredos que já vi em um jogo, tecnicamente falando esse jogo é quase perfeito, e a jogabilidade, o estilo de gameplay em si, muitas pessoas não curtiram, acharam chato e monótono, eu entendo quem não curtiu, o jogo não vai agradar a todos mesmo, (mas) eu particularmente adorei, foi um jogo que me envolveu do início ao fim, e mesmo você caminhando muito fazendo entregas e tudo mais, cada minuto que passei jogando eu me diverti e aproveitei, é um estilo de jogo que me agrada, tá entre os melhores jogos que já joguei de certeza, Thank you Kojima!… Expand
  25. Goombachu
    May 23, 2022
    1
    This game is very boring. The graphics are excellent, but they don't make up for the boring gameplay. You'd be better off looking at a nice painting if you want something nice to look at, because this doesn't have anything worth being considered a "game".
  26. YO_CUPID
    Jun 17, 2022
    8
    The fps N graphics both amazed me on ps4. Story is awesome. The only problem is with the gameplay. It gets boring sometimes. The atmosphere is unbelievably beautiful
  27. YFA
    Apr 25, 2023
    5
    Nice scenery and environment, great soundtrack. but what are we? FedEx? just go for a walk outside and it's like you played the game but in real life. honestly without the environment and music, the game would've flopped big time.
  28. siggi104
    Jul 8, 2022
    9
    Another Kojima masterpiece! Truly unique with a H bomb level story. Beautiful music, insane graphics. One of a kind. If the whole vehicle gameplay wasn't so janky it'd be very close to perfect.
  29. TheDoomOfDayne
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    While Death Stranding is gorgeous and chalk full of lengthy cutscenes that are reminiscent of past metal gear titles, it's sorely lacking in gameplay and, in truth, this game doesn't even seem to care about providing the player with an enjoyable experience until you're many hours in. This game is such an embarrassment to Kojima's legacy and a warning to game makers everywhere.
  30. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Nov 17, 2019

    Me ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y    Nov 17, 2019

    Me ha sorprendido mucho el juego, por las malas criticas que tenía lo compré con mucho miedo, las primeras 3 horas sentí que todo lo malo que habían dicho era cierto y de repente boom, todo cambia, a medida que empieza el juego desde la muerte de la presidenta de los Estados Unidos el juego no para de sorprender, cada UCA (ciudades) que visitas va apareciendo mas equipo y mas construcciones donde la participación es clave para conseguirlas, el estrés y el miedo en algunas partes del mapa es real, y la sensación de estar conectando todo es muy viva. Cuando mirad el juego como a cualquier otro juego, mapa grandísimo, ir de punto A a punto B, en alguno juegos matando maquinas, en otros persiguiendo a alguien y en este repartiendo mercancía muy importante en un mundo post apocalíptico te das cuenta que al final no se diferencia de otros juegos que siempre te gustaron y empiezas a perder el miedo y a centrarte en la historia, la cual hasta el momento pinta muy bien. Merece la pena jugarlo.

    EDITO: *(19 noviembre 2019) Ya he terminado el juego y le tengo que subir la nota. El juego a medida que vas avanzando te va sorprendiendo cada vez más y el final te deja muy WTF. Es un juego muy largo, de los juegos con historia más largos que haya jugado nunca, el juego parece que termina (con créditos y todo) y continúa varias horas más hasta el verdadero final. Es un juego muy recomendado pero necesita tiempo.    … Expand
  31. Kinzatsu
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, ótima gameplay, ótima história e ótima trilha Sonora!
    Meu jogo favorito dos últimos anos, Thanks Kojima!!!
  32. AmoriMax
    Jul 13, 2022
    3
    A história é intrigante, te deixa curioso, mas não é só isso que precisa pra prente alguém, bom na história, bom no gráfico, porém fraco em todo o resto
  33. Duacorin
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i ever played. Great wiews good story good gameplay thats why this game is the G.O.A.T
  34. Mychaelwo
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Atuações incríveis, história imersiva, gameplay com gerenciamento de itens bem interessante, porém o game não vai muito além do vai e vem de entregas, não é pra todo mundo.
  35. Pehe953
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Death stranding is a very beautiful game, that is just different than other games i have played. It’s very relaxing at times, and very stressful when it needs to be. The story is weird, but enjoyable. And the controls may be weird but it fits to the story.
  36. Woozlyn27
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    Игра классная , интиресная идея ,захватующий мир который влюбой момент ты можешь затупить и начать все сначала , персонажы запоминающийся , главная проблема игры ето интерфейс он очень не удобен слишком много времени надо чтобы ёго понятьИгра классная , интиресная идея ,захватующий мир который влюбой момент ты можешь затупить и начать все сначала , персонажы запоминающийся , главная проблема игры ето интерфейс он очень не удобен слишком много времени надо чтобы ёго понять
  37. Soulsbornfan
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    The first strand type game, a true innovative masterpiece designed by Hideo Kojima who Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima
  38. thomaszhuang
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    当你翻山越岭，看着远方秀丽的风景，耳边响起了小岛秀夫为你精心筛选的音乐，这些要素整合在一起，使得这个作品像艺术品一般精妙。
    而对于人与人之间的联结，游戏本身也通过一种创新性的「弱联机」呈现给玩家：前方那条路好像走不通？没事，有个玩家在那儿建了个梯子。当你绝望时却发现了「一线生机」，而这「一线生机」是恰好另一个世界的玩家留给你的，这便是这部作品一直强调的「联结」。    当你翻山越岭，看着远方秀丽的风景，耳边响起了小岛秀夫为你精心筛选的音乐，这些要素整合在一起，使得这个作品像艺术品一般精妙。
    而对于人与人之间的联结，游戏本身也通过一种创新性的「弱联机」呈现给玩家：前方那条路好像走不通？没事，有个玩家在那儿建了个梯子。当你绝望时却发现了「一线生机」，而这「一线生机」是恰好另一个世界的玩家留给你的，这便是这部作品一直强调的「联结」。
  39. nDix
    Jul 30, 2022
    7
    Too long and boring in some aspects to be finished (I didn't), but glad Kojima does this kind of original and completely different games, we need fresher AAA games
  40. soldier_ibra
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiecemasterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece… Expand
  41. Dac_Argyll_03
    Aug 5, 2022
    8
    Un juego extremadamente diferente que goza de increible banda sonora, es un juego para esas personas que se la pasan haciendo trabajos en gta Online o un personaje en los sims, un juego donde te relajas siguiendo las ordenes que te dan mientras pasa el tiempo, lo malo de primeras que diria es que si se esfuerza en ser muy unico por lo que a veces es simplemente mucha rareza porque si estoUn juego extremadamente diferente que goza de increible banda sonora, es un juego para esas personas que se la pasan haciendo trabajos en gta Online o un personaje en los sims, un juego donde te relajas siguiendo las ordenes que te dan mientras pasa el tiempo, lo malo de primeras que diria es que si se esfuerza en ser muy unico por lo que a veces es simplemente mucha rareza porque si esto se nota tanto en jugabilidad como en la historia, aparte de ser un poco repetitivo una vez ya aprendes todo. Aun asi su historia no deja de ser buena, con personajes con personalidad, bastante personalidad, un buen mundo abierto, ya que contiene suficientes cosas que hacer fuera de la historia, buenos detalles y guiños de muchas cosas.… Expand
  42. Renatospada
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Gameplay certainly very heavy and therefore not appreciable by everyone ... But it is definitely worth a try.
  43. Mobileum
    Dec 28, 2022
    0
    I was a Kojima fan, I'm not anymore. Is there anything else to add ? This man needs someone to supervise him otherwise it's terrible.
  44. brytag
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    O jogo é ótimo, gostei muito de tudo o que ele oferece; História e game play de qualidade. Diversão garantida!
  45. Rafanavajas
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    A great game, the story can be dificult to follow, and sometimes it may get kind of boring. But Ive had a lot of fun.
  46. DarkLorde02
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    This game met with mixed reviews, but I personally see it as a masterpiece in it's genre, which is called by Kojima, a Stranding game.
    After completing the game I literally cried, because of the story, the ties between every hero we encounter. It's just amazing!
    Of course, I get that it's a walking simulator, but for the most time I played this game, I felt like I can really relax with a    This game met with mixed reviews, but I personally see it as a masterpiece in it's genre, which is called by Kojima, a Stranding game.
    After completing the game I literally cried, because of the story, the ties between every hero we encounter. It's just amazing!
    Of course, I get that it's a walking simulator, but for the most time I played this game, I felt like I can really relax with a video game after studying or working.
    Few words for the gameplay as well, because not only it relaxed me, but made my heart rush in many moments, if the BT attacked or MULE was catching me. I really liked those moments, because you feel like you're really in that kind of a situation.

    I could say more, but I think that's really enough for a quick review. I hope you get to like this game like me!    … Expand
  47. julic
    Sep 18, 2022
    7
    un juego de kohima que no me gusto mucho solo lo compre porque venia con mi consola y no sabia que trataba y era mi primera vez teniendo una playstation
  48. Loqdona
    Sep 28, 2022
    10
    I finished this game two years ago. I remember it as the best time ever. I dońt get the low ratings, this is one of the best games I have ever played, it has great humor, meaning, fantasy, science fiction… and it works. Yes, the gameplay is not like a FPS, who cares. I can play shooters for hours, or sim racing games, but Death Stranding is something else. Give it a try.
  49. ToniLevaner
    Sep 29, 2022
    6
    Esta maravilla que pudo aver sido Y no fué. Un juego, claramente igual que "Metal Gear V", texturas, movimiento tan parecidos, un mundo tan solitario. Un sistema de enemigos muy mal implementada, siempre en los mismos sitios Y sin varariar. El tiempo, que no trascurre, no hay transición entre el día Y la noche y, el pastizal que ha costado un juego que debería aver sido una película, todoEsta maravilla que pudo aver sido Y no fué. Un juego, claramente igual que "Metal Gear V", texturas, movimiento tan parecidos, un mundo tan solitario. Un sistema de enemigos muy mal implementada, siempre en los mismos sitios Y sin varariar. El tiempo, que no trascurre, no hay transición entre el día Y la noche y, el pastizal que ha costado un juego que debería aver sido una película, todo por aparentar y el postureo. Le doy 6 por la expectativa de la experiencia.… Expand
  50. signaczak87
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    The game is awesome. The plot is really way better than 95% of movies. Walking simulator? What about all the vehicles you get overtime. It is very widely complex, each attempt I learn something new. Hideo is the ultimate creator.
  51. Ra4a
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Kojima is a genius! In the evening, after hard work, walk around the beautiful world, with incredible scenery and musical accompaniment - 100/10. Idea, graphics, plot 1000/10. You can continue like this, endless transportation does not let you get tired and bored, it was very interesting to win platinum. The game was completed on ps4 pro. that's all) Racha*
  52. Lucknt
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    This game is definitely not for everyone, but for those lucky few, who actually focus on the game's details, the context, the purpose, and the experience the game intends to deliver; you are gonna have a great time
  53. Mastereed
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    AS EVERY DELIVERY MAN SHOULD BE.

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: I will preface this by saying that I played the pc version of Death Stranding, played it in its entirety but did not get the platinum. This is the original version of the game. THIS IS AMERICA: Death Stranding looks like a typical Kojima game; the player is catapulted within the first few hours of the game into a sequence of cryptic    AS EVERY DELIVERY MAN SHOULD BE.

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    I will preface this by saying that I played the pc version of Death Stranding, played it in its entirety but did not get the platinum. This is the original version of the game.

    THIS IS AMERICA:
    Death Stranding looks like a typical Kojima game; the player is catapulted within the first few hours of the game into a sequence of cryptic cutscenes aimed at stimulating the player's curiosity, and right from the start one can understand the highly authorial tone of the work. The location is the USA, in a “post apocalyptic” setting. It is neither coincidental nor strange to understand almost nothing of the plot of this game in the first few hours, but it is precisely where the player does not fully understand the plot that he or she can begin to speculate, later finding themselves with pleasant predictions and surprises as the story progresses. In the first steps within the game, the mechanics that will later be used throughout the playthrough are brilliantly explained, thanks to the accurate level design and the clarity of the main mechanics.

    DELIVERING PACKAGES:
    Death Stranding's gameplay is one of the most talked-about gameplays of 2019; between those who are bored and those who are thrilled, it is undeniable that Death Stranding created something new, which in today's AAA is no small feat. Just giving the game an actual genre is complex, being that it created a new one in its own right. There is no denying that this gameplay, based on merely running from point A to point B is nothing epic, and it may bore the casual gamer, but if you take it the right way it becomes a very relaxing game, given also the mainly natural style of the environment.
    Nonetheless, the game has several mechanics that can delight various types of players and different playstyles; you can rush through the game skipping everything by bike, always go on foot admiring the scenery, or fight looters who will try to steal your cargo. There is of course no shortage of problems, but I will report on them in the game cons later.

    LOOKING THROUGH UNBORN’S EYES:
    Graphically the game is really good, on consoles it looks almost always clean and detailed, on pc you don't notice excessive differences from the console version except for the rendering distance and framerate. The facial animations are decent but the models are superb. Yet another merit is the world design; the use of photogrammetry, the assumption of real environments to give the game a realistic architecture, makes the game incredibly immersive. In addition, the use of lighting and colors is always apt and impeccable.

    “LIKE SOUND EFFECT”:
    On audio level, the game has very few imperfections; it boasts of a soundtrack composed of dozens of songs always used at the right time, some truly catchy osts created specifically for the game, an astronomical cast with some of the best voice actors in the video game world, and a perfect choice of sound effects.

    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Death Stranding is one of those gems that should be played by those who are fans of exciting and intricate storylines. If what you are looking for is a game purely dedicated to gameplay, it is not the game for you, as that is not what it was created for. The story, world building and characterization of this work is one of the best ever created. All of this is extremely augmented by the fantastic actors used and the great voice actors in the cast. The study of the game's level design is almost always impeccable, and it suppresses the repetitiveness of the base game.

    CONS:
    The cons of the game are several, and they almost all relate to subjective tastes a player might have. Let's start, however, with objective problems; The motorbike; the motorbike is one of those things that are essential to the game, but turn out 80% of the time to be extremely clunky, and you often find yourself stuck, bugged or in impossible situations. Another thing is the facial animations, which as opposed to the facial models, turn out, due to technology, to be very expressive, and there are many scenes that would have been much more exciting with better animations. Obviously the worst negative point of the game is, if given in the hands of a casual player, the lack of franticness, action, and diversity; the presence of numerous cutscenes made many people give up on the game, along with the monotonous gameplay, and this is a shame, but as kojima said, this was calculated, and not everything can please everyone.

    RATING
    Gameplay: 7
    Music:8
    Story: 10
    _    … Expand
  54. LucAsDePique
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    This game is amazing.
    From the start, the music completely immerses you in the game. Norman Reedus' acting is perfect and the scenario unpredictable. Those who stop on the gameplay aspect (which I find nice) really miss an experience. Good job Kojima
  55. Grenha98
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    One of the best storys in video game industry, adding the amzing graphics, characters and soundtrack.
    Death Stranding is not a walking simulator but rather an amazing experince that every player have to try, disconecting by all the industry standard fps type.
  56. Jorllinio11
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Al principio es muy flojo, pero con paciencia al avanzar te va envolviendo, te sumerge con todo, sobre todo la música y te entrega una historia extremadamente buena y fantasiosa (además de fumada). Es mi juego favorito del mundo.
  57. Fireoil
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    An UFG from Hideo Kojima.

    I would expect something that break the fourth wall like a certain famous boss in MGS on PS1. I wont be disappointed. One of my best videogame experience of all time after more 20 years of gaming. Not only it did it but with the covid event it took a prophetic turn. This experience combined with real life event that matched in so many areas cannot be reproduced    An UFG from Hideo Kojima.

    I would expect something that break the fourth wall like a certain famous boss in MGS on PS1. I wont be disappointed. One of my best videogame experience of all time after more 20 years of gaming.

    Not only it did it but with the covid event it took a prophetic turn. This experience combined with real life event that matched in so many areas cannot be reproduced soon.
    Appart for that it's a new. Unique gameplay that need to be experienced. I can't say another because the experience itself shouldn't be spoiled. I bough the game without looking anything online. So the first hours were... what i did ? I was sort of returning playing solo games after take distance from it. So it was hard and all that menus and stuff were... disengaging. But. Like pretty much what's beautiful in life. It's not easy at first.
    That game represent that from top to bottom. A must play experience. A totally breakthrough journey for me that i continue to play trying finishing at 100%    … Expand
  58. LordTanke
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Ambientación y grficamente impresionante, personajes bien, pero la historia se hace sumamente repetitiva al final del juego.
  59. BrunoDvorak
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Após um tempo as entregas se tornam irrelevantes e você começa a se conectar com a história do jogo. Achei incrível, joguei a versão do diretor e me conectei com os personagens e história.… Expand
  60. ReOcelot
    Nov 21, 2022
    9
    POSITIVOS +
    Historia incrível
    excelente personagens Gráficos é o que a de melhor no ps4 gameplay polemica por ser bem parada mas no meu gosto pessoal eu curti bastante fazer as entregas e combate também funciona bem Jogo estável nenhum bug na minha experiencia NEGATIVOS - Dava pra ter mais missões secundaras poucas interações com nps Podia mostrar as cidades e como a sociedade    POSITIVOS +
    Historia incrível
    excelente personagens
    Gráficos é o que a de melhor no ps4
    gameplay polemica por ser bem parada mas no meu gosto pessoal eu curti bastante fazer as entregas e combate também funciona bem
    Jogo estável nenhum bug na minha experiencia

    NEGATIVOS -
    Dava pra ter mais missões secundaras
    poucas interações com nps
    Podia mostrar as cidades e como a sociedade esta funcionando nesse universo.    … Expand
  61. OtaniGabri11
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    No logro comprender aún como es que un juego que hace tantas cosas mal me terminó gustando tanto.

    El combate es insulso. Los jefes tienen como debilidad cualquier bala y son de tamaño de un edificio así que fallar un tiro es prácticamente imposible, para colmo Sam tiene la capacidad de lanzar granadas cuál medallista olímpico . Los personajes tienen la capacidad de soltar diálogos que    No logro comprender aún como es que un juego que hace tantas cosas mal me terminó gustando tanto.

    El combate es insulso. Los jefes tienen como debilidad cualquier bala y son de tamaño de un edificio así que fallar un tiro es prácticamente imposible, para colmo Sam tiene la capacidad de lanzar granadas cuál medallista olímpico .

    Los personajes tienen la capacidad de soltar diálogos que causan pena ajena y la historia ni siquiera es complicada, simplemente Kojima encuentra formas de darle mil vueltas al asunto.

    Sin embargo los mejores momentos del juego son cuando ignoras a los personajes, la historia tan rebuscada y el combate aburrido y te centras en intentar no irte de hocico por una cordillera mientras vas cargando con cuatro garrafones. El diseño del terreno es impresionante y llegar a un lugar se siente siempre como un desafío que es más interesante y divertido que cualquier otra actividad que el juego te pida hacer. Quizá el gameplay sea repetitivo pero es atrapante, sin embargo nunca podré saber si este juego realmente es bueno o es solo el nombre de Kojima el que levanta la experiencia

    Es un juego que definitivamente no podría recomendar, es cuestión de que el gameplay o la historia te llame la atención y decidas jugarlo o no, y si lo juegas hay que aguantar para no tirarlo, y aquellos que se queden enganchados lo recordarán por siempre    … Expand
  62. Aniruddh
    Dec 2, 2022
    1
    The game is dragging. It is painfully slow and repetitive. I got tired and couldn’t continue anymore. I fail to understand critics who rated it so high but a game like Days Gone was rated low.
  63. rasler
    Dec 11, 2022
    1
    Hay un poco de videojuego en estas cinemáticas. Y cuando hay videojuego es un walker simulator, repetitivo , con la interfaz más horrible que he visto en años (peor que las de ubisoft), lo único rescatable es la música y los gráficos, aunque claro, tendrás que tener un pc muy bueno, o si no olvídate. Hay algunos que dicen que hay que tener el estilo de la old school, pero amigos, hasta laHay un poco de videojuego en estas cinemáticas. Y cuando hay videojuego es un walker simulator, repetitivo , con la interfaz más horrible que he visto en años (peor que las de ubisoft), lo único rescatable es la música y los gráficos, aunque claro, tendrás que tener un pc muy bueno, o si no olvídate. Hay algunos que dicen que hay que tener el estilo de la old school, pero amigos, hasta la demo de Silent Hill PT tiene más historia y consistencia que esta obra. O sea, es como un montón de ideas que por separadas pueden ser buenas, pero puestas en un mismo plato es muy confuso.
    Eso si, lo que se supone que es tu enemigo es muy interesante, y no digo que el tener que evitar y escoger el mejor camino sea tenso y entretenido, pero claro, el problema es que no sientes que avances, terminas una entrega, empiezas otra y llega un momento en que te preguntas ¿Para que hago esto? Parece que en vez de ser el protagonista o el héroe solo eres un repartidor más.
    Que por cierto, hablando del personaje, que poco carisma por favor, desaprovechado el actor, o sea no sé, me esperaba a alguien más carismático, y lo que me encuentro es un personaje en una depresión. A veces da pereza hasta escucharle. O sea no es un personaje que se te vaya a quedar grabado , podrías poner cualquier otra cara y sería lo mismo.
    Aunque más pesado son los constantes diálogos de los personajes por la radio, es a lo, cállate ya
    El fin, es juego es malo a rabiar, pero como lo hizo Hideo para muchos es una obra de arte, pero para mi es una basura. Y no, no soy hater de Hideo, Metal Gear Solid es una obra de arte, pero Death Stranding no, porque Death Stranding quiere abarcar e impresionar mucho, y si bien lo consigue en los primeros minutos, al rato te aburres ya sea porque no entiendes nada o porque te cansas de lo mismo.
    Por cierto, Hideo, si vas a poner 7000 cinemáticas seguidas, mejor ve al mundo del cine.    … Expand
  64. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    You need check game out one the best game and lot action game and excellent graphic and good music and amazing story and good daY
  65. Edu93
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game, it’s itself a new kind of video game, with a whole new concept and new way of doing things, of course it requires a lot of time and a lot of common sense and curiosity if you wanna make things simple, for example, I spend hours and hours walking because I didn’t understand how to use the equipment to travel from one part of the map to the other and tried to use the motorbike everywhere, but once you understand the ziplines everything becomes easier. The story is awesome, every character has a lot of personality and enrich the way to the end, it’s a time worthy trip, that everyone should experience and enjoy, Norman Reedus is such a rockstar, just to watch him worth the time. The villain is awesomely made, like all the twists at the end, for sure you won’t regret playing this game. The whole thing last around 40 hours, not going too deep into secondary missions of course.

    If there is one thing to mention, on a negative way, is the Call of Duty parts of the game, or the “Metal Gear” parts coming from Miyazaki, it’s so unnecessary those shooting sessions, and so frustrating, above all at the final hour of the game, when you think it’s over and just keep delaying the end, and shooting the VT is good, but those against Cliff are so bad and it may be the worse part of the whole game.    … Expand
  66. Ruben15st
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    It is one of the best games I have played with one of the best endings I have ever seen, the world has never been empty with impressive graphics and amazing details 10/10 this game
  67. TheSilentCheeta
    Jan 2, 2023
    2
    Mamaged to pick up this game as part of my subscription to PS Plus. It sure is intresting, and not exactly in a good way.

    You're a UPS man in a post-apocalyptic world with very little explanation. All you know is your name, and you are soon overloaded with wacky plot points within the first 10 minutes. You'll quickly find yourself asking more questions faster than you get any of them    Mamaged to pick up this game as part of my subscription to PS Plus. It sure is intresting, and not exactly in a good way.

    You're a UPS man in a post-apocalyptic world with very little explanation. All you know is your name, and you are soon overloaded with wacky plot points within the first 10 minutes. You'll quickly find yourself asking more questions faster than you get any of them answered. This can be forgiven however. But, you're sucker punched with the most boring, the most tedious gameplay ever imaginable. You walk around delivering packages. You do this by walking huge distances over varying different terrains, while trying to constantly stop yourself from toppling over, while watching the degradation of your cargo, while trying to avoid any enemies you encounter, such as BTs, which initially started as a pretty suspenseful encounter, but quickly become repetitive and simply act only as a way of inhibiting progress. You'll later get a rather lackluster combat system and some pretty cool gear that makes traversal easier, which ironically is the most fun part of this game. If you find yourself getting past the initial boringness and tediousness of the gameplay, you'll progress far enough that you can skip most of the journey. That's great, but when the enjoyment of your game comes from how much time you're willing to waste to make it easier, you probably don't have a very good system. But, that's not all. There's this doozer of a story. The story itself is confusing, and it once again tests your patience. You must ask yourself how much time you're willing to spend to get interested in it, while the story itself it is plagued with amateur writing and dialog at best. The first few hours are cutscene after cutscene. Even sitting in your room is cutscenes of Sam performing the tasks you ask him to. If that wasn't enough, the game treats Sam like he's an amateur in this post-apocalyptic world when he is not. Constantly, Sam is explained the plot points of the story and the mechanics of the game as if he is new to it all. They are there for the player of course, but trying to explain these things through the characters in your game isn't very convincing or good when Sam already knows all these things. It just makes for annoyingly constant exposition that doesn't feel natural. Speaking of the characters, let's get into how awful they are. For one, almost every character you interact with is just a projection. That wouldn't be an issue, but the focal point of the game is about reconnectin the new world. You can never feel truly connected to these people you never meet. If that wasn't enough, you never see the effects your actions have on these people helping. You play errand boy to help these people, and the most you get from it? "Wow! Thank you! This helps a lot! Goodbye now." And if THAT wasn't enough, that's not even considering that Sam doesn't give a jack squat about the goals you're controlling him to achieve. Sam has to be the most uninspiring and unlikable protagonist you'll ever play. He is a massive ass majority of the game. He does not care for the people he's helping. There are parts of the game where he is completely silent or distant from people spilling their hearts out and telling him how much it means to them that he's reconnecting the world. He doesn't care. If the protagonist you control doesn't care about anything he's doing, you can never truly feel connected to that protagonist. Alright, there are some redeeming qualities to this game. It is a nice chill pill. I can see the appeal of sitting back, taking a casual approach to this game, mapping out your route, and just taking in the beautiful scenery this game offers. It has amazing landscapes and stunning artistic visuals, as well as an enjoyable soundtrack. But if you're looking for much else, I advise against it.    … Expand
  68. AstroDuck
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    The people who complained about the game is influenced for the bad critic and didn't really tried the game. Expecting a action game when is about exploration.

    The game is about deliver stuff, yes. But you need to be smart to arrange every tool you might need, materials, equipment, and the weight. You can get really into the game if you just play it without expecting it to be like the game    The people who complained about the game is influenced for the bad critic and didn't really tried the game. Expecting a action game when is about exploration.

    The game is about deliver stuff, yes. But you need to be smart to arrange every tool you might need, materials, equipment, and the weight. You can get really into the game if you just play it without expecting it to be like the game you though it will be.    … Expand
  69. Todoshi
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    masterpiece, the plot is just amazing, the gameplay is certainly not dynamic, but I don't remember a single moment where I would have thought to finish as soon as possible, I wasn't bored, the ending is just great, for the first time since I play games, they didn't give me the same emotions as death stranding
  70. MK07
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely incredible! I always bad mouthed in the past but now that I've played it, I honestly don't understand how people have an issue with it. This game is an absolute must play. Outstanding gameplay and graphics and a great storyline. This game is definitely for those who want a different approach to a great challenge, parts require you to adapt and conquer and the more you play, the more solutions become available to for your use. And hey, Who doesn't want to hear Troy Baker as the antagonist! An absolute Masterpiece of a game, get it if you can!… Expand
  71. OskarPipejer
    Jan 20, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most innovative games I've ever played - it attempts at creating a different gaming experience with different stakes and it mostly succeeds. One thing I didn't like was the general narrative framework of "make America whole again". If Kojima found a more compelling reason for sending Sam into his journey, it would have been 10/10 masterpiece.… Expand
  72. Formula3
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    O melhor exclusivo do ps4. Adorei este jogo... uma nova experiencia... nunca presenciado nada parecido em outro jogo.
    Recomendo
  73. Udod77
    Feb 18, 2023
    1
    Forgot to add a game to this game. Beautiful cut-scenes are shared by boring nonsense. Add the ability to skip the courier simulator to this movie and then this score will be 5. And because of boredom, this is 1 point. Disappointment.
  74. Bitsc
    Feb 3, 2023
    0
    I went into this game knowing it is a walking simulator yet I have never been baffled by how bad this game is.

    Is it bad if a game isn't all action? No. There are plenty of games that are just relaxing and are perfect for winding down after a hard day of work. This is not one of them. You constantly get interrupted by the oil people coming out of the ground where all you do is mash X    I went into this game knowing it is a walking simulator yet I have never been baffled by how bad this game is.

    Is it bad if a game isn't all action? No. There are plenty of games that are just relaxing and are perfect for winding down after a hard day of work. This is not one of them. You constantly get interrupted by the oil people coming out of the ground where all you do is mash X and most times its a flip of the coin if they they get you or not and while that happens you listen to a baby bawling in the background. Its the opposite of relaxing, its stressful yet it poses no challenge.

    Hell sometimes it is more efficient to get dragged away by the oil people. since its a random direction it could be in the direction you are heading towards.

    And then there is the world. Its made by an algorithm randomly placing assets. You constantly get stuck on geometry and clip on the terrain. The physics are equally screwed, your character can run down a near vertical slope sometimes and trip on a flat road with no obstacles other times.

    Eventually you unlock vehicles which also get constantly stuck on terrain but since they are so efficient. Its better to spend 20 Minutes jamming it up a mountain and then spend 20 minutes getting to your destination. Than it is spending 5 minutes climbing up the mountain and 1 hour getting to your destination.

    And after all that you are rewarded with an hologram saying "Thank You", that's it.

    And then there is the "action part". The bosses have no way of hurting you and all you do is unload bullets into a sponge. And their designs are dare I say less inspiring than Ubisoft like copy and past, its the same whale like monster Every Single Time.

    The acting in the actual cut-scenes are really good. But is squandered away with writing that constantly switches between powerful emotional mode and im14andthisisdeep mode. Not to mention the gameplay contributes almost nothing to the cut-scenes.

    Go watch the cuteness on Youtube, its better than playing the game.    … Expand
  75. DraigCymraeg
    Feb 22, 2023
    9
    I bought Death Stranding on release day and promptly traded it in the following day. I believe I called the game "Amazon delivery simulator".

    I'm happy to admit I made a mistake. I downloaded the game as part of the Playstation Plus deal and decided to try again. Wow. What a game. If you play for more than a few hours the game mechanics make sense. You learn how to not fall    I bought Death Stranding on release day and promptly traded it in the following day. I believe I called the game "Amazon delivery simulator".

    I'm happy to admit I made a mistake.

    I downloaded the game as part of the Playstation Plus deal and decided to try again.

    Wow. What a game.

    If you play for more than a few hours the game mechanics make sense. You learn how to not fall over all the time, how to use stealth, or be brash and loud when needed. The gameplay is super fun. Trying to work out the best route for deliveries to maximise your route and avoid BTs.

    The story as well is so well written and unique. I love the characters and the history they have. Also how all the stories tie in at the end.

    The only really annoying thing in the game for me was the unskippable scene every time your BB detects BTs. If you make mutliple runs this can happen many times and it gets frustrating. Apart from that I highly recommend.    … Expand
  76. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    7
    Didn´t finish it, (played about 10 hours). it wasn´t what I expected it to be. The dialogue and cutscenes are too drawn out, feels like they weren´t edited. The gameplay is good when delivering packages (the part I liked the most), but stealthing around enemies and running from mules is very annoying and kind of out of place (only gameplay wise, story wise they fit). Wished the game wasDidn´t finish it, (played about 10 hours). it wasn´t what I expected it to be. The dialogue and cutscenes are too drawn out, feels like they weren´t edited. The gameplay is good when delivering packages (the part I liked the most), but stealthing around enemies and running from mules is very annoying and kind of out of place (only gameplay wise, story wise they fit). Wished the game was just about making deliveries and traversing the terrain. It wasn´t bad, just not what I wanted. Certainly not deserving of the 0/10 idiots who didn´t play it are giving it because some youtuber said do and because the game dared to not be about shooting dudes.… Expand
  77. Zignyak
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    The game has a lot of intertwined mechanics that dilute the gameplay well. This is not just a walk, the terrain itself is a test that must be overcome in order to reach the goal. And how you will move depends only on the player. Also a very cool idea with the interweaving of game worlds. Although the game is single player, you will never be truly alone in it. I also want to praise theThe game has a lot of intertwined mechanics that dilute the gameplay well. This is not just a walk, the terrain itself is a test that must be overcome in order to reach the goal. And how you will move depends only on the player. Also a very cool idea with the interweaving of game worlds. Although the game is single player, you will never be truly alone in it. I also want to praise the cutscenes and chic music. The PS4 game looks great.… Expand
  78. gamer664
    May 9, 2023
    1
    Good graphics, but boring gameplay. Almost too grindy. Empty open world. Clunky menu. This game is so overrated. It's only good in the first 10 hours of the game.
  79. vincenzocosmo
    May 25, 2023
    8
    A game full of contrasts, I am torn between admiration and annoyance. The story deeply impacted me, and while the gameplay may seem weak, those long solo walks are the essence of this game.
  80. Guisantsk
    Apr 21, 2023
    8
    the story along with the characters are perfect, very well built, but unfortunately the gameplay is what makes the game tiring and repetitive, making the user lose interest in the game.But the rest of the game is perfect, all the chapters of the game are very well built, with a magnificent ending.
  81. Jim_LenisPS
    May 1, 2023
    8
    Es una experiencia nueva, diferente de muchos otros que hay en la industria de los videosjuegos. Es un juego llamativo como es su jugabilidad y sistema de repartir paquetes por el mundo. Además su sistema del control del juego esta muy bien hecho se ve el gran trabajo que le dedico el Hideo kojima por su desarrollo. La banda sonora es muy buena nada que decir, las historias que le envuelveEs una experiencia nueva, diferente de muchos otros que hay en la industria de los videosjuegos. Es un juego llamativo como es su jugabilidad y sistema de repartir paquetes por el mundo. Además su sistema del control del juego esta muy bien hecho se ve el gran trabajo que le dedico el Hideo kojima por su desarrollo. La banda sonora es muy buena nada que decir, las historias que le envuelve al juego muy llamativo y engancha en seguir adelante como se va desarrollando la historia del protagonista muy interesante y lo divertido que es cuando vas descubriendo los desafio que te pone el mundo del death strabding. Yo lo jugue y nunca pensé que me íva a enchandar mucho. Recomendado para aquellos que quieran una experiencia nueva y si te gusta el mundo abierto y descubrir cosas nuevas, si juegas al juego es algo que no vas a olvidar nunca.… Expand
  82. soldierIBRA
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    Unique experience, Unique style of gameplay, Amazing story! I highly recommend this game for the ones who wants to experience something new and good!
  83. rileigh1984
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Where to start... It was an extremely slow burner that, 10 hours in, had me asking what on earth I was doing persevering with the game, so I went on to Reddit to see if others said it was worthwhile, and my gosh was I glad I did. WHAT. A. GAME. I promise you, you will not have played anything quite like it, and as the story develops you soon find yourself addicted to delivering parcels andWhere to start... It was an extremely slow burner that, 10 hours in, had me asking what on earth I was doing persevering with the game, so I went on to Reddit to see if others said it was worthwhile, and my gosh was I glad I did. WHAT. A. GAME. I promise you, you will not have played anything quite like it, and as the story develops you soon find yourself addicted to delivering parcels and captivated by the stunning, eery environment.
    This game is graphically incredible, with a soundtrack to match. Kojima stamps his mark with another crazy story (no spoilers don't worry) that's as far fetched as you'd expect from Hideo, but engrossing non-the-less.
    Probably one of the most thought provoking, touching games I have ever witnessed. Worth persevering.    … Expand
  84. raoki_
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    como amo este juego, tiene una historia preciosa, personajes que adoro, un ost increíblemente hermoso, y te regala momentos memorables, por buenas o malas razones. La experiencia del juego está en las cosas que te ocurren en el camino, si te atrapan las CV o si ruedas por una colina a 1000 metros de altura. El gameplay es más que caminar, planeas tus rutas, construyes una que otra cosa porcomo amo este juego, tiene una historia preciosa, personajes que adoro, un ost increíblemente hermoso, y te regala momentos memorables, por buenas o malas razones. La experiencia del juego está en las cosas que te ocurren en el camino, si te atrapan las CV o si ruedas por una colina a 1000 metros de altura. El gameplay es más que caminar, planeas tus rutas, construyes una que otra cosa por aquí, una cosa por allá, andas en tu moto, tu camión, tu dispositivo flotante tipo skate o tu tirolesa, además Louise está super piola.… Expand
  85. XplosiveStealth
    May 3, 2023
    4
    A game that has shooting and is not optimized for shooting; It has stealth but you carry a baby that cries at the most inappropriate times; It has vehicles but is not optimized for driving or piloting. And a boring and unnecessary drama! Repetitive and predictable! Only Kojima could go out with these things!
  86. Niuti
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Très bon jeu, j’ai vraiment adoré, le jeu est vraiment magnifique avec de magnifiques paysages
  87. Gui69
    May 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It deserves more. Gfhdhrhdhdhhdhdhdcumdhhdjfjdjfjdfjfjjdidcomejfjdjdjjdjdjj… Expand
  88. hannibalcb
    May 13, 2023
    6
    O jogo é lindo, mas não tenho saco pra jogar ele não. Dei 6 de dó pelo trabalho que tiveram de fazer os gráficos e a lore, que parece maravilhosa, mas a gameplay é cansativa demais. É mais um trabalho do que um jogo. Eu quero me divertir, não ter que ficar entregando encomenda
  89. Hugers
    May 21, 2023
    10
    A great game with an amazing story, this opinion is confirmed by the incorruptible and objective review of this game by Igor Link. Too bad you can't rate 12/10 on metacritic
  90. HeiSh
    May 22, 2023
    10
    What a masterpiece! The story is not easy, but it’s deep and philosophical, not for kids and small minded people. It’s about finding a connection between oneself and humanity. The game really opens up after quite some hours of gameplay. Truly unique!
  91. theDudeMelo
    May 24, 2023
    4
    I started to play the game last year and eventually put it to the side after being influenced (I confess) by some people calling it a glorified walking simulator, which it is if I'm honest. However, it's so much lore than that!
    After being completely underwhelmed by the same game mechanics over and over form other games in my library, I felt that I needed something completely different,    I started to play the game last year and eventually put it to the side after being influenced (I confess) by some people calling it a glorified walking simulator, which it is if I'm honest. However, it's so much lore than that!
    After being completely underwhelmed by the same game mechanics over and over form other games in my library, I felt that I needed something completely different, which led me to retry playing the aforementioned game. I'm glad I did, because after what may be considered a long drawl up until chapter 4, the game becomes a true masterpiece.
    It's so much more than what I imagined it to be, and so engrossing that I needed to share it with you guys.
    Kojima is truly a master of his craft, and is in top form in this particular game.
    Guys, don't let the first chapters dissuade you, because you will be missing out on something truly amazing.
    And on a side note, the Social engine for this game is the best I've seen in a long time because it never takes you out of the atmospheric eerie feeling of the game while bringing the best out of people. Love it!! To bad the sequel is only for the Ps5.    … Expand
  92. mixalis475
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I don't know how this game manages to do this but it has me invested in delivering packages by walking to the point of beating it 3 times and getting the platinum trophy
  93. monkey_kaidooo
    Jun 7, 2023
    3
    Não muito o que se dizer, jogo medíocre, bons gráficos, boa historinha... e só! Péssima gameplay, maçante, CHATO! Crítica sem rodeios e sem mimimi. Jogo simplesmente CHATO!
  94. Matetoss
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    Écris le 17/11/19

    C'est très difficile de donner une note a ce jeu, tout d'abord car cela voudrait dire que nous pourrions le comparer avec un autre jeu qui lui aussi possède une note. Mais, c'est impossible. Si un jour on m'avait dit que je jouerais a un truc pareil. Je joue au jeu vidéo depuis mes 3ans, de la Nintendo 64 a la switch, et de la PlayStation 1 a la 5. J'ai joué a des    Écris le 17/11/19

    C'est très difficile de donner une note a ce jeu, tout d'abord car cela voudrait dire que nous pourrions le comparer avec un autre jeu qui lui aussi possède une note. Mais, c'est impossible.

    Si un jour on m'avait dit que je jouerais a un truc pareil. Je joue au jeu vidéo depuis mes 3ans, de la Nintendo 64 a la switch, et de la PlayStation 1 a la 5. J'ai joué a des centaines de jeux, passé des milliers d'heures, et explorer de nombreux terrains. Si The Last Of Us, Life Is Strange ou encore Beyond:Two Souls on a véritablement marqué ma vie de gamer et même ma vie tout court, Death Stranding est pour moi le jeu avec le scénario le plus prenant et le plus émouvant qui puisse exister a l'heure actuelle.

    Comme l'avait bien dit son créateur Hideo Kojima "ce n'est pas un jeu fait pour tout le monde" si vous n'êtes pas du genre émotionnel ou que vous préférez juste jouer au jeu vidéo pour passer du bon temps avec vos amis, alors passez votre chemin.
    Death stranding s'adresse a un public impliqué dans les questions "existentiel" de notre monde. DS questionne tout un tas de choses constituant nos réalités sociale et humaine, en passant de notre nature d'être humain jusqu'à notre représentation même de l'univers.

    C'est ce qui je pense déplaît à beaucoup de gens qui s'attendaient à avoir un énième shooter a la MGS, en effet même la narration et le scenario sont "bizarres". C'est très ouvert et sujet à interprétations, je trouve ça absolument génial.
    Comme dans l'art chaque joueur va avoir sa propre perception d'une même histoire, et c'est trop peu commun dans le jeu vidéo pour ne pas en parler ! je pense aussi que c'est ca qui a refroidi beaucoup de gens qui se sont retrouvé perdu face à cette liberté narrative.

    Pour ce qui est du gameplay en lui-même, cela se résume à faire des livraisons à travers l'Amérique. Absolument rien de plus, ça va donc vous paraître bizarre que je vous dise que le gameplay n'est pas répétitif. Mais, en effet, l'histoire va sans cesse donner un nouveau sens au gameplay et venir nous redonner un second souffle avec toujours plus de motivation pour rétablir les "Villes Unis d'Amérique".

    Le système de récompense est très jouissif pour le joueur et a aucun moment je n'ai été ennuyé par le jeu. Death Stranding est basé sur la natation, et même si son système atypique et innovant font de ce jeu un hors norme, il est pour moi l'un des meilleurs jeux vidéo que j'ai pu expérimenter jusqu'à ce jour    … Expand
  95. TheWirox
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    el juego me gusto mucho, que si que al principio se hace un poco pesado pero despues te vas enganchando y la trama es muy buena pero fumada tambien xd (grande Kojima) y el soundtrack buenisimo tambien (grande Low Roar) y pues eso te quiero Hideo.
  96. Alex_Wolf
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    A very cool experience. If you are not patient you are going to hate this game...
    Personally I enjoyed it for the immersive and beatiful music, I felt lot of empathy for the characters, the graphics are just stunning and animations are well made. Cons: the game is too long and sometimes the characters explain too much stuff that is not useful or just repeting something that another    A very cool experience. If you are not patient you are going to hate this game...
    Personally I enjoyed it for the immersive and beatiful music, I felt lot of empathy for the characters, the graphics are just stunning and animations are well made. Cons: the game is too long and sometimes the characters explain too much stuff that is not useful or just repeting something that another character said before. The gameplay has some problems , it's fun at the start but too repetitive in the end, the fact that you can't build everywhere is a limit , but the fact that what you build could help other players it's a concept in multiplayer games that i have never seen before. Nevertheless I really enjoyed being Deliveroo and I have platinumed it. I felt lot of emotions near the end of the story. Thank You Kojima for this wonderful experience, looking forward to play DS 2 . ;)))
    Graphics 10 / 10
    Story 8+ / 10
    Music 10 / 10
    Gameplay 7+ / 10
    Game Lenght 5 / 10
    Emotions and immersion 9 / 10
    Overall 8+    … Expand
  97. HereYouGoBuddy
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Not for everyone but definitely for me. The story is the best work of fiction ive ever experienced. Did not mind the slow pace.
  98. manoel-gomes
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    um otimo jogo. só que o jogo fica bem enjoativo e repetitivo depois de terminar as missões principais, o combate com armas de fogo não é tão divertido. más passar numa área de EP's pra coletar entregas sem arma nenhuma enquanto vê a sombra deles é de deixar qualquer um em desespero.
  99. Packbot
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Игра не для всех, но если вас зацепит, уже не отпустит. Немного затянут финал. 3 часовая катсцена с ходьбой по пустому пляжу были лишними
  100. shahrokhwitch
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    my honest rate is 9 but the uoser score is ashamed me!! this game was something special
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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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