Death Stranding Reviews

Death Stranding is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2019

“Death Stranding is utter brilliance. Part cinema, part social commentary, and part madness-- it is a one of a kind masterpiece.”

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10 / 10.0
Jul 22, 2020

f you are a fan of Kojima’s work, most people will probably know of him because of the Metal Gear series, then you should know what to expect when it comes to story elements in Death Stranding. Knowing that Hideo Kojima is such a huge fan of cinema, it is no surprise that he would want to have a lush storyline full of twists and turns. In some ways, replaying Death Stranding on PC was more enjoyable as I knew exactly what was going on at every given moment. Most of Kojima’s work has that element about it though. You can expect that most cut scenes are quite lengthy though, with one cutscene lasting approximately 2 hours!

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Jul 17, 2020

One of the generations best games if it clicks with you. A pompous UPS simulator if it doesn’t. Clicked with me.

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10 / 10
Jan 4, 2020

Gameplay and storyline complement each other perfectly to form a coherent whole - a feat that Kojima has long striven for, but never quite achieved before. Not least because of this, Death Stranding is a rare masterpiece that will no doubt gain cult status over the years. The quality of the title is beyond any doubt, and although critics will always find flaws, Death Stranding is like a glimmer of hope in the face of an entertainment industry that is so painfully choking from a lack of innovation.

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Sep 17, 2020

Death Stranding is a unique once-in-a-generation experience which has to be experienced by everyone, even if just to see if you enjoy it. With relaxing gameplay, a beautiful story, unique multiplayer component and great music, it is an experiment that was worth taking by Kojima Productions. Why did you need to include an Alan Walker song, though, Kojima?

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Aug 10, 2020

The first imagery we ever saw from our initial glimpse at Death Stranding, was a naked Daryl Dixon cradling a baby. No explanation, no story detail. But it was from Hideo Kojima, so naturally, hype arose. However, for me, I never really pushed to find out what the game was about or watch any more trailers over the years. It was for PS4, and as an Xbox player, I was never going to play it, so why bother?

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10 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2020

In general, the arrival of Death Stranding on the PC is very fortuitous, especially since it was released in a high quality version. The game is a masterpiece that offers a unique experience on top of good game design choices and whose bizarre doses in the script create an immersive and thought-provoking world.

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Jul 1, 2020

Most big-budget games just don't take risks these days. With Death Stranding, Kojima has taken one million risks, and virtually all of them pay off. Like the box art says, it's "a Hideo Kojima game," and there's nothing else quite like it.

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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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9.7 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is one the best games to be found in PS4. Kojima-san delivers an open world in which we have to represent a bridge between the narrative of the game and other players in order to keep moving forward as part of a world that needs us. The game introduces characters that keep on evolving until we reach an ending for the ages through a story told like very few would be able to. Death Stranding knows how to toy with our emotions, and it manages to arise anguish, tension, solitude, sorrow, joy and provides a conclusion that completely stuns us. The end is only the beginning.

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9.6 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2019

Death Stranding is the most original game I've played in this generation. And it is to be appreciated that there are still creators who decide to skip the established conventions and have the courage to go a step further and present such different and personal proposals, such as Death Stranding. Kojima returns to the world of videogames with a surprising, emotional, original title. With an impeccable technical finish, a great script and a staging that will take a long time to forget. Kojima again exceeds expectations.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Hideo Kojima has fully weaponized the walking simulator, writing a love letter to the delivery service workers of our shipping and handling world. Death Stranding is about ending isolation, and does it so gracefully that I can't imagine it being done better than it's done here.

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JVL
Top Critic
19 / 20
Nov 1, 2019

Sublime in form and substance, Death Stranding is one of the greatest games of this generation.

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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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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 13, 2020

A masterpiece class of game design which surpasses your every expectation.

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95 / 100
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is certainly one of the best titles I've had the pleasure of playing in this generation and the seed responsible for creating a whole new subgenre that will undoubtedly bear beautiful fruit in the future. Hideo Kojima has excelled himself by giving us not only an exceptional story, but a vast world that is constantly changing because of the actions of the players. It is certainly not a game that will please everyone, but I can guarantee that those who get carried away by its proposal, plot and mechanics will have an unforgettable experience. Tomorrow is in your hands!

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2019

Death Stranding is a weird game. It won’t be for everyone, but if you can find something to like in the relatively slow start, you’ll love it by the end. Typically Kojima for better and for worse, it’s a story about reconnecting people through the eyes of a bystander that becomes much more than that. Technically and visually outstanding, it’s going to be up there on my Game of the Year list for sure. A weird, but wonderful game.

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95%
Nov 1, 2019

Hideo Kojima once again proves that he belongs among the best video game designers right now. Thankfully, Death Stranding's trailers didn't show everything and the game still has plenty of amazing and unforgettable surprises hidden in its sleeve.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 15, 2019

Death Stranding is a unique, weird and unprecedented game that I can’t get out of my head. It’s a testament to new ideas and the rare freedom Kojima Productions was bequeathed from Sony and I hope they continue to support new ideas, no matter how crazy a game about delivering packages may sound on paper.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2019

Death Stranding may not be a perfect game, but it’s still a work of art, and we definitely appreciate it. There is so much to say about the game, but we encourage you to play the game and find out for yourself.

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