Death Stranding Reviews

Death Stranding is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
93 / 100
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is Kojima´s most personal game. A complex and emotional work of art, which is not adequate for everyone because of the slow pace and the unusual gameplay. But once you get it, it´s something you will never forget.

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9 / 10
Nov 1, 2019

This is one of the rare times I wish Hideo Kojima had created a lengthy film or a series instead of a video game. At least then people might not approach it with trepidation or with derision. You know how it goes: "Oh, it's a video game. There's no way it can be that good."

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Unscored
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is definitely a game that stands out from the crowd, but on balance, I’m not sure it stands out for good reasons.

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IGN Spain
Top Critic
8.7 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Kojima has done it again. Death Stranding presents an exciting story full of plot twists that are truly amazing. The game has one of the most interesting exploration systems we've ever seen and its way of connecting the community is very interesting. It wont leave anybody indiferent.

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IGN Italy
Top Critic
9.8 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is a one of a kind experience that will stick with you for years to come.

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Kirk McKeand
Top Critic
Nov 1, 2019

If you do manage to hold out, you will be rewarded with flashes of brilliance, it’s just that those flashes are buried as deep as the core story is buried in the endless dialogue.

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3.5 / 5.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is a cerebral experience that isn't fun.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 13, 2020

It's dull yet vibrant, clever but convoluted, thrilling and idling, beautiful and grim. It swings between supremely satisfying and maddeningly frustrating, and though it's trite to say it, it isn't a game made for everyone.

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Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is equal parts amazing and exasperating.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is an ambitious game, filled with so many different mechanics and ideas that almost always work well together. The story and acting is fantastic, and its visuals are a thing of beauty, not to mention the powerful soundtrack.

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8 / 10
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is filled with things that must be seen, a sprawling, genre-spanning sci-fi adventure from a developer like no other. It's tackier clumps of writing and stunt casting seem overwrought, but its direction and its stars shine brightest

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8 / 10.0
Nov 22, 2019

Death Stranding has its fair share of gameplay issues but also boasts more heart and a willingness to take chances than any other game in years.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Hideo Kojima's first post-Konami game is deeply weird and a tad scattershot, but rarely less than compelling and absolutely unforgettable

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Nov 30, 2019

It won’t change the minds of Kojima detractors who think he should just make movies, but the game’s thoughtful social components showcase why he still plays such a vital role in the games industry.

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Unscored
Nov 1, 2019
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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is not a “fun” game, but it’s an important and meaningful experience that earns its payoff through every bit of frustration and slog.

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100 / 100
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is a story of rebuilding America by connecting people far and wide. Stealth, exploration, combat, and inventory management are all necessary in order to succeed. With a fantastic cast, incredible set pieces, an engaging story, and Kojima's brand of incredibly enjoyable crazy, you won't want to put your controller down.

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Jul 13, 2020

Death Stranding came out in 2019 for the PS4, but the PC port looks to become the definitive version of the game thanks to improvements that make it playable across any type of machine. It's also, oddly enough, more relevant than ever.

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7 / 10
Nov 20, 2019
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Guardian
Top Critic
Nov 1, 2019

With gameplay that denies instant gratification, Hideo Kojima's unashamedly political game is this year's most interesting blockbuster game by far

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