Death Stranding: Director's Cut

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 906 Ratings

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  1. Shyriu_Amigo
    Sep 27, 2021
    5
    Gostei muito do game, da história emocionante, do cenário, é um dos meus jogos favoritos, merece nota 10!
  2. Mithronyo
    Oct 10, 2021
    10
    As i have enjoyed the original release on PS4 back in 2019, the Director's Cut enhances on everything that made Death Stranding the Master Piece it is.

    -Technical: improved quality with Performance mode that runs at locked 60 FPS at 1800P. And a Quality mode that targets 60 FPS at native 4K, mostly running at 60 FPS with small dips in the mid 50s in certain scenes. Finally Wide Screen    As i have enjoyed the original release on PS4 back in 2019, the Director's Cut enhances on everything that made Death Stranding the Master Piece it is.

    -Technical: improved quality with Performance mode that runs at locked 60 FPS at 1800P. And a Quality mode that targets 60 FPS at native 4K, mostly running at 60 FPS with small dips in the mid 50s in certain scenes. Finally Wide Screen Mode (My Favorite) that combines both modes offering wider field of view running at locked 60 FPS while using native 4K textures for many onscreen resources, only draw back in this mode is the two black bars on top & bottom of the screen, but it might be ok if you're playing on a large screen.

    -Gameplay Mechanics: mostly maintained the older mechanics (if it ain't broke, why fix it) but with added flavor of the adaptive triggers & haptic feedback of the PS5 dual sense controller. In game additions; new structures, items and methods of delivery.

    -Story: the main story remains untouched from the original release, yet there were few side story missions added that offer more cover of this weird world of Death Stranding.

    For veterans or newcomers, this is a very important game in the industry, it is different and unique and it touches on very important aspects in our lives as gamers; the sense of connection & isolation.
    Yes the game starts slow but i guarantee that anyone who passes Episode 3 in the game will continue and will enjoy this weird piece of art.    … Expand
  3. Psilo_Sybin
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    A breathtaking, emotionally deep game. Hosting a surprisingly addictive gameplay loop. A fun world to explore as well, especially if you are online. It's a unique experience that has a slow start but once you're in its quite captivating.
  4. CnPx98
    Feb 4, 2023
    7
    Death strandings story overall is quite good but certain game mechanics can be really annoying. Basically everything in this game you find out through trial and error. Then other stuff it goes into so much detail when it's the most basic thing in the world. It constantly talks and you gotta skip through tons of dialogue. Navigating the menus in this game feels like your trying to fly aDeath strandings story overall is quite good but certain game mechanics can be really annoying. Basically everything in this game you find out through trial and error. Then other stuff it goes into so much detail when it's the most basic thing in the world. It constantly talks and you gotta skip through tons of dialogue. Navigating the menus in this game feels like your trying to fly a plain with 0 experience. It's annoying and over complicated. I also hated the parts where you just sit in your room clicking on things. It's like you loose your legs to every 5 minutes. Why is someone gonna sit down, have a shower, sit down, look at the computer, sit down, look at your clothes. Why can't I just walk around the room and walk out the door. Stop restricting the player all the time. Other then these things the game is quite fun. I like the way they came up with unique concepts instead of playing it safe and making something they knew would work. To many Devs are a bit generic these days so it's nice to see when they do something different.… Expand
  5. vb51x7
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Ничто больше не могло сравниться с этой амбициозностью, этим масштабом тем и идей.
  6. GhXc7oPS
    Oct 4, 2022
    1
    Hideo Kojima is the most over-rated, all hype, developer in the industry, and this walking simulator proves he is also morbidly depressed and wants us, the audience, to feel his pain. I give it 1 star for starring Norman Reedus, although i feel sorry for him and hope it doesn't ruin his career.
  7. Sheila26
    Dec 27, 2021
    10
    Me lo pasé en la ps4 y me pareció excepcional ahora que lo tengo en la ps5 y con los cambios que le han echo me muero por volver a jugarlo!
  8. Pandapitch
    Jan 10, 2022
    6
    Мне нравится эта игра, честно, НО:
    На 15 час игры ты уже просто изнываешь от ходьбы, от стрельбы, от езды ты умираешь на 3 часу игры. Очень плохой баланс между кат-сценами и геймплеем. Аудиоплеера так и не нашел в игре. "Твари" появляются часто и просто начинают бесить.
    Кароч, часть того что срежиссировано и двигает сюжет - отлично, есть атмосфера, аудио (как музыка, так и эффекты)    Мне нравится эта игра, честно, НО:
    На 15 час игры ты уже просто изнываешь от ходьбы, от стрельбы, от езды ты умираешь на 3 часу игры. Очень плохой баланс между кат-сценами и геймплеем. Аудиоплеера так и не нашел в игре. "Твари" появляются часто и просто начинают бесить.
    Кароч, часть того что срежиссировано и двигает сюжет - отлично, есть атмосфера, аудио (как музыка, так и эффекты) приятно слушать. Актерская игра - отличная.
    Часть геймплея... ну, его затянули, как-то, ну слишком.
    И так как, оценка 6, история и атмосфера все же перетягивают на себя "одеяло", и ты получаешь удовольствие. Остальные 4 балла, завязали узел на шее и пригнули с Хрупкого , как частица Бозона, Моста.    … Expand
  9. Lostintime09
    May 26, 2022
    10
    Truly a one of a kind experience. Anyone who has played this game enough should know that the "walker simulator" meme is false. With the amount of tools, gadgets, routes, and items this game gives to you it's up to you to decide what the gameplay really is. Like MGSV, Death Stranding is only as repetitive as the player. If you want to do the bare minimum to just get from cutscene toTruly a one of a kind experience. Anyone who has played this game enough should know that the "walker simulator" meme is false. With the amount of tools, gadgets, routes, and items this game gives to you it's up to you to decide what the gameplay really is. Like MGSV, Death Stranding is only as repetitive as the player. If you want to do the bare minimum to just get from cutscene to cutscene and lack creativity or imagination then you might feel disappointed. However, the game will really reward those who use their creativity, imagination, and intelligence when it comes to finding new ways to get things done and form connections.… Expand
  10. alanjackson
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played. It can take 5-10 hours to get hooked, but once you are you'll never wanna stop. The sense of community is like no other I've experienced, especially for a single player game.

    This is a 'you either get it, or you don't' type game. Give it time, and you will be hooked I almost guarantee it.
  11. Ygs
    Jul 14, 2022
    1
    This means that these Sony fanboys are ready to buy this failed walking simulator game again. It is unbelievable with some minor changes.
    70 dollars is ridiculous again
  12. shaoyu_leon
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Hideo Kojima is a genius. The gameplay is very special but interesting. I love this story.
  13. psbrann
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    People will buy and enjoy anything that has Kojimas name on it. The stupid like system is basically just an insult saying this generation will do anything for likes. Not to mention nothing about the gameplay or story feels cohesive. It feels like Kojima wanted to see how weird and horrible he could make a game and his fans still eat it out of his hand.
  14. Solidsnake69
    Dec 5, 2022
    3
    It's polished for sure, the story is okay. But the gameplay is so boring. I cannot understand why this is even a game or why he would do this.
  15. dr-kenobi
    Jan 16, 2023
    4
    Лютий симулятор доставки з супер абузивним HUDом, який лізе в очі з усіх боків (певно відсотків 80 вікон та інформації, яка там є, можна просто вирізати і геймплей взагалі не постраждає). Кльова ідея, красивий дизайн, відкалібрована фізика, але просто піздєцовий геймплей. В це не хочеться грати більше 15 хвилинЛютий симулятор доставки з супер абузивним HUDом, який лізе в очі з усіх боків (певно відсотків 80 вікон та інформації, яка там є, можна просто вирізати і геймплей взагалі не постраждає). Кльова ідея, красивий дизайн, відкалібрована фізика, але просто піздєцовий геймплей. В це не хочеться грати більше 15 хвилин
  16. wmurphy011
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Even with Metacritic scores in the mid 80's, and a Steam rating of 9/10, this game is still pretty underrated. It's a shame that it went over so many people's heads because it's a slow build that continues to get better the further you get in it. I will admit, in the beginning it's pretty slow (absolutely gorgeous and incredibly atmospheric, though) but, as you keep getting further, a lotEven with Metacritic scores in the mid 80's, and a Steam rating of 9/10, this game is still pretty underrated. It's a shame that it went over so many people's heads because it's a slow build that continues to get better the further you get in it. I will admit, in the beginning it's pretty slow (absolutely gorgeous and incredibly atmospheric, though) but, as you keep getting further, a lot of gameplay elements open up to you and it becomes pretty damn incredible. It does take some time but it really does get better and better. Significantly so.

    I truly believe that the negative reviews are from people who either never played it, or people who only played a small portion of the early part of the game.    … Expand
  17. rafaskacore
    Nov 2, 2022
    1
    Oh man, I've just finished it... I wouldn't recommend it. The history is so poor and full of gaps.
  18. Razorxide
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    Muhtemelen hikaye olarak güçlü grafik olarak iyi bir oyun fakat o kadar sıkıcı ki 2/3 saatlik deneyim ardından bırakmak zorunda kaldım
  19. Pepemarques01
    Jan 27, 2023
    7
    No es mi tipo de juego. Aún así, no me he aburrido con él. Le he echado alrededor de 50 horas y ha estado bien. Notable.
  20. VonGreen
    Feb 12, 2023
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. It is an interesting idea that would have worked perfectly for a TV series of a movie, but as a video game it is terrible. I would even say that this is not a game but actually a social psichologial experiment made to test people's patience and tolerance. The systems in place in this game seems even that it has been developed with the clearThis is the worst game I have ever played. It is an interesting idea that would have worked perfectly for a TV series of a movie, but as a video game it is terrible. I would even say that this is not a game but actually a social psichologial experiment made to test people's patience and tolerance. The systems in place in this game seems even that it has been developed with the clear purpose to punish players trying to have fun. I would recommend you only play it if you got a copy for free. Otherwise steer away from it.… Expand
  21. FangRu
    Feb 6, 2023
    7
    Its chill game for patient people. For some it will be worst game and for others great game. Music is heavenly. Graphics are amazing and story telling is driving this game. It can get really boring but its really depend on your mood. Definitely divisive game. Normally I would rate it 8/10 but because even for me it could get really boring sometime and it so divisive I will lower it a bit.
  22. DukeJon
    Oct 11, 2022
    7
    Mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand I love the idiosyncratic touches of the designer, Hideo Kojima. The story is absolutely bonkers and makes literally no sense. You are basically doing endless fetch quests, and although you get a steady drip of new abilities and weapons to sweeten the mix you're still just taking parcels around at the end of the day. Though set in NorthMixed feelings about this game. On the one hand I love the idiosyncratic touches of the designer, Hideo Kojima. The story is absolutely bonkers and makes literally no sense. You are basically doing endless fetch quests, and although you get a steady drip of new abilities and weapons to sweeten the mix you're still just taking parcels around at the end of the day. Though set in North America the scale of the place has no relation to reality, and it also looks more like what you'd find in Scandinavia in terms of scenery. However rebuilding the world is a quite fulfilling gameplay loop, and above all the little bits of help you get in terms of constructs and likes from other players is a brilliant touch. It almost, but not quite, saves the game. A unique experience and definitely worth trying out, but at the of the day it all comes back to being a postman. It reminds me a bit of Metal Gear Solid 5, but I have to say that's a much superior game to Death Stranding.… Expand
  23. bryan101384
    May 15, 2023
    10
    In an era of copy rinse and repeat video game design I find Death Stranding to be fascinating and even addicting. Hideo Kojima is truly is a mastermind of video game design and the longer you play this game the more rewarding it becomes.
  24. winzentween
    Oct 31, 2022
    10
    I was a sceptic! I was not ok with what ever this madness was and I avoided it for 2 years! And I am a huge MGS and fan of the director and I love Norman Reedus. And still I was not ready for Death Stranding and after 40 hrs play and still wanting more... im not sure I will ever be ready haha IT is that different , unique and polarizing...and controversial!

    Death Stranding Directors    I was a sceptic! I was not ok with what ever this madness was and I avoided it for 2 years! And I am a huge MGS and fan of the director and I love Norman Reedus. And still I was not ready for Death Stranding and after 40 hrs play and still wanting more... im not sure I will ever be ready haha IT is that different , unique and polarizing...and controversial!

    Death Stranding Directors cut is excellent.

    But like marmite its not for everyone and far from perfect. It is an artistic masterpiece which will make you feel but that feeling might be negative or positive. But it will cause a visceral reaction which few games in the last decade can do.

    The graphics though repetitive are amazing. The sound and music are staggering and as good as you could hope. The game is huge with plenty to do over the 20-40 hrs I played. The story is interesting and controversial but often messy as is the bizarre writing. The gameplay is extremely solid and scary and thrilling and action packed. I would go from being bored to being chilled to scared to excited in one sitting! Its such an unusual game.

    The multiplayer is very neat though really only single player but in a team. Its a big part of the game not to be missed.

    I never knew I would enjoy being a postman. It turns out that can be a cool thing when you have a cool ride and cool gadgets and terrifying monsters and terrorists to defend against.

    It is never as consistently good as metal gear but it has far highers highs (and lower lows). But any fan of the last MGS will find plenty to love here. And if you like Norman Rebus then this is the game for you haha
    This is a must play game which love or hate needs to exist and any intelligent, thoughtful person should give it a go (and don't quit until it grows on you as it will given time!).    … Expand
  25. Unicron35
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Death Stranding is a technological marvel! Graphics and music soundtrack are excellent! DS runs very smooth on the PS5. The post apocalypse sci-fi atmosphere is amazing. The protagonist Sam Porter Bridges played by Norman Reedus is phenomenal! Great supporting cast of characters as well. Excellent voice acting!

    Navigating the open world, doing deliveries, and inventory    Masterpiece! Death Stranding is a technological marvel! Graphics and music soundtrack are excellent! DS runs very smooth on the PS5. The post apocalypse sci-fi atmosphere is amazing. The protagonist Sam Porter Bridges played by Norman Reedus is phenomenal! Great supporting cast of characters as well. Excellent voice acting!

    Navigating the open world, doing deliveries, and inventory management feels so fun and addicting. Hideo Kojima is a brilliant video game designer! DS is beautiful artwork and a love letter to his fans.    … Expand
  26. Bzone
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I suppose it might be because I'm burned out from shooters, but this game is a masterpiece. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I do.
  27. Lyon_Heart
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    LOGISTICS…are the circulatory system of modern civilization. the heart steady pumping needed supplies/blood throughout civilization/the body.

    This game transformed my perspective {which is what all great ART is supposed to do} on a profession as old as trade itself, the occupation of creating/managing systems to deliver much needed supplies/equipment/goods from point A to point B… this    LOGISTICS…are the circulatory system of modern civilization. the heart steady pumping needed supplies/blood throughout civilization/the body.

    This game transformed my perspective {which is what all great ART is supposed to do} on a profession as old as trade itself, the occupation of creating/managing systems to deliver much needed supplies/equipment/goods from point A to point B… this is…logistics.

    While this game definitely definitely isn’t for everyone, and Me being a long time metal gear solid fan-having no expectations going into this game… I was pleasantly surprised at how engaging the experience was for me. The game mechanics along with narrative urged me to contemplate just how important logistics are; I had to think about how important the people are that we count on to bring us the things we need, so we can pick them up at hubs/stores or our homes.

    Sure someone can verbalize the importance of these people to you [especially if society were to experience a major collapse] but going through this experience within the context of the engaging narrative, can transform your perspective about delivery, that no speech or history lesson could ever do. I must admit, the story was pretty good-to me, even almost shed a tear ,... I heard that Kojima wanted to be a film director, and it shows. I would definitely go see the death stranding movie. 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  28. edgard1axl
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Um jogo inovador para adulto, criança não vai gostar de desse jogo.
    Um dos melhores gráficos, histórias dessa geração. Não vejo a hora de jogar uma sequência.
  29. TheLastAgent81
    Dec 18, 2022
    10
    Absolute amazing and beautifull game. Its for the one with a heart for delivering for others.
  30. BoloBurt
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Wonderful. After a quite slow and unengaging start, the games got me absolutely involved. I never really got the story, but that did not matter. Being the nerdy loner who gets to accept the merits of being part of something felt good and I developed a strange satisfaction riding across the map to deliver parcels and build infrastructure. Very strange but original game - and perfectlyWonderful. After a quite slow and unengaging start, the games got me absolutely involved. I never really got the story, but that did not matter. Being the nerdy loner who gets to accept the merits of being part of something felt good and I developed a strange satisfaction riding across the map to deliver parcels and build infrastructure. Very strange but original game - and perfectly executed. You notice that the game is the work of a very experienced and inspired team.… Expand
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#20 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#16 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    80
    Director's Cut is by far the best way to experience Kojima’s latest game. However, if you’ve already played Death Stranding and you’re considering buying the new edition just for the added content, better sleep on it. [12/2021, p.78]
  2. Shindig
    Dec 12, 2021
    60
    Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is a solid remaster with smart upgrades that build upon the original release without taking away from what made it a unique experience. The game itself has a lot to say and some of it is genuinely compelling, however, the pacing is abhorrent and the core gameplay is a deadly pill made out of tedium and boredom, that I really wish I hadn’t swallowed. Let’s hope I’m a Repatriate.
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  3. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    100
    Whether the 4k60 frames or the powerful features of DualSense, the experience of Death Stranding: Director's Cut has been taken to another level. With this Director's Cut, there will be some new feelings when going through the "journey of connection" again.
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