Death Stranding

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Top Critic Average

79%

Critics Recommend

Game Rant
2 / 5
Eurogamer
Recommended
IGN
6.8 / 10
PC Gamer
85 / 100
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
7 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Giant Bomb
2 / 5
Creators: Kojima Productions
Release Date: Nov 8, 2019 - PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

Death Stranding Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

A Unique Vision

Mysterious and unique in every facet.

Solid Performances

A star-studded cast mostly delivers.

A Slow Crawl

Patience is mandatory as the game can drag for the first many hours.

As divisive as it is intriguing, Death Stranding is the sort of game some will loath, but the vast majority have enjoyed Kojima's latest epic. Using strange new mechanics and introducing a world of his own creation, the polarizing director has made another title critics won't ever forget.


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Death Stranding Trailers

Death Stranding - The Drop Promotional Trailer | PS4 thumbnail

Death Stranding - The Drop Promotional Trailer | PS4

Death Stranding – Briefing Trailer | PS4 thumbnail

Death Stranding – Briefing Trailer | PS4

Death Stranding – Release Date Reveal Trailer | PS4 thumbnail

Death Stranding – Release Date Reveal Trailer | PS4


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Critic Reviews for Death Stranding

Death Stranding is a boring chore of a game that takes the worst aspects of open world games and combines them with a nonsensical plot.

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Hideo Kojma's first post-Metal Gear game is a messy, indulgent vanity project - but also a true original.

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Death Stranding delivers a fascinating world of supernatural sci-fi, but its gameplay struggles to support its weight.

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Slow, weird, and indulgent, but a true original, and a journey that will linger in your mind long after it's over.

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GamesRadar+

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Kojima's mysterious would be epic has its moments but can't carry the weight of expectation.

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The pillars of gameplay, combat, and story all bear the mark of creator Hideo Kojima, but none of them stand out or carry the experience

Death Stranding is dense, complex, and powerful, steadfast in its belief in the power of love and hope when faced with overwhelming adversity.

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Kojima's first post-Konami project is a bizarre, self-indulgent mess that never quite manages to tie its myriad pieces together.

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Industry Coverage

Hideo Kojima Unveils a Sneak Peek of Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima Unveils a Sneak Peek of Death Stranding 2

Hideo Kojima is working on the final touches of Death Stranding 2 and has now released a brief clip showcasing a new scene featuring Sam and Fragile,

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Kojima Prepares a New Trailer Amid PS5 State of Play Rumors

Kojima Prepares a New Trailer Amid PS5 State of Play Rumors

Hideo Kojima has shared a photo showing him editing a trailer for one of his three announced games: Death Stranding 2 for PS5, O.D. for Xbox Cloud Gaming,

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Hideo Kojima Reveals Origin Of Death Stranding Logo

Hideo Kojima Reveals Origin Of Death Stranding Logo

To honor the fifth anniversary of Death Stranding, creator Hideo Kojima reveals the surprising origin behind the game's surreal handprint logo.

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Popular Xbox Feature is Causing Problems for Death Stranding

Popular Xbox Feature is Causing Problems for Death Stranding

Xbox's Quick Resume feature is creating some serious issues with Death Stranding Director's Cut, causing some players to lose progress.

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