Customer Ratings & Reviews

Definitely wont be for everyone but I think after playing for about 6hrs I got hooked on the delivering and rebuilding the world mechanic this game has. Love the story especially the last few hrs of the game as everything is revealed on how things are connected. Love the graphics. The music was amazing and fitting to the scenery. Reccomend this to anyone looking for a unique experience and storytelling.

This game is all about the crazy, good story which is great as it is loaded with a lot of dialogue. The gameplay is good and the graphics are amazing. That said, it's not a bang, bang, shoot'em game with tons of action. The first 4-5 hours are a little slow and you do have to backtrack a bit much at times, I'd give it 4.5 stars.

Been wanting to play this game for awhile and finally got some to it. I have read good and bad reviews regarding this game, but I came in with an open mind. That being said it is a different experience and it is drawn out at certain times, but the sorry keeps me in it. I'm enjoying it

Another great title from Hideo Kojima. The story is wild yet the core gameplay may not be entertaining nor engaging for a lot of people. You are essentially a porter delivering goods with sci-fi and supernatural elements mixed in. Quite a long game. The bulk of your time can be easily spent setting up paths to make the game easier for others on their journey.

Hideo Kojima has always previously been ties to a higher authority, yet he still brought us the MGS series. Now, his hands and mind were free to create a masterfully crafted story with intelligent choices of gameplay. Visually stunning with the help of the Decima engine this game will blow your mind. Read reviews after you play and I think most will agree, this game has GOTY written all over it.

All I can say about this game is that it is UNLIKE any game I’ve ever played before. It is definitely unique, and love it or hate it, the sheer fact that it is something new and fresh and not just another SOS (help, help, the Same Old Shooter) is glorious! If you’ve read other reviews, I’m sure by now you know that it is basically a UPS man simulator set in a super funky supernatural sci-fi apocalypse. The level of depth of the world story is pretty impressive. The cut scenes are MANY, and prepare to grab some popcorn, because they are mini-movies in themselves. They answer some questions about the history and plot, BUT they only peel back a little onion layer of weird each time. Throughout the game you’ll also find some true oddities (hidden and not so hidden) in both the story and game play that will make some people laugh out loud and leave others scratching their head. As for me, I did a bit of both. Is it frustrating at times? YES! Do I feel like I should be getting a paycheck (with health insurance benefits) from Hideo Kojima for grunting my way through delivering all these freaking packages. YES! Is it fun? Surprisingly... yes! Am I addicted to it? Pretty much. If you like feeling absorbed into a world, even if that world can feel isolated and hair-pulling at times AND if you like some smartly strange story telling, then this could be the game for you.

This game is awesome. Great story, graphics and music.

This game is fantastic, but certainly not for everyone. A moderate amount of inventory management, light survival elements, and small amount of base building is in this game. If you only like a straight forward action game, this will not be for you. The sense of going on a journey and the beauty of the story is what sets this apart. I would suggest not "bingeing" this game. It could get monotonous. Instead, play bit by bit, rest when your character rests, and pick up long sessions when the mood strikes. There is a lot more to it than walking, but most who criticize it for that are watching the first few hours of the game. The game has large shifts of how the game is played in two distinct places, creating a feeling of "thirds". The first third is heavy on story and introduction to gameplay. The second is an evolution of the gameplay that continues to introduce new elements until you are well seasoned. The final third is a fast paced journey through the story like a Metal Gear game. In the middle third, you can complete the map, do all your errands, earn trophies, etc. or you can clean them up after completing the story. It is good to see a developer try something different. Even better, to bring AAA quality to an endeavor like this is so rare.

The game has many interesting features, story lines, technical info such as issues of balance on rocks and slippery surfaces, carry limitations, restroom visits, crazy creatures, and other dangers such as acid rain, and bandits. The game takes some attention stamina and patience, but I think it's worth it.

This isn't a game that requires fast reaction, rather, it requires patience. Most of the gameplay is walking around as you work to deliver goods to people. Yes, it is a delivery man simulator but it's much more than that. The story is key in games like these and I have to say the pacing is good and if you're into sci-fi, this will be right up at your alley. It's so different than any other game I've played. It's refreshing, it's innovative, and you can tell a lot of passion went into producing this game. Give it a try. It's a bit slow in the beginning but picks up after you finish the introductory missions that teaches you the mechanics. Lastly, I find the game to be relaxing and stress relieving. I like games like Apex Legends too but those games can be stressful too. Thanks for reading my review. Have fun gaming!

I got this as a gift for a friend. I have the game and honestly it’s one of the best I have ever played. The visuals are very great, the story is somewhat confusing but it’s different. I really enjoy hearing up and setting out to make a delivery over rough terrain and enemy threats that can interfere and damage cargo. I hop mu friend likes it as much as I do!

...but it is definitely NOT for everyone. If you're a fan of a slow-burning, thoughtfully crafted open-world experience that takes patience and dedication, then you will be rewarded playing Death Stranding. A simple concept executed perfectly, with a intriguing story that will keep you hooked until the very end. Highly recommended

It is a great game, but its not for a casual gamer... It's hard to recommend it, unless you are kind of hardcore and or patient... The game can be tedious, slow but rewarding and interesting at the same time... Slow burn game.... But unique and sci-fi interesting. I would give it an 8.5

I was iffy on this game for so long but grabbed it on sale and I’m so glad I finally did. What a fantastic game. I sunk 100 hours into it and got platinum and it was fun the entire time. An original story. Amazing graphics. No frame rates that I could notice. No glitches. Amazing acting. A really really great game.

The game is wonder-filled, beautiful, and haunting. It's not MGS6, although there is more action here than has been described in many reviews or seen on YT. For example, you've probably read the "first 10 hours are a slog and filled with backtracking." Well, I didn't have to backtrack til hour 6 and when I did, it was on a motorcycle and took like 2 minutes. Before that point, I was pulled into an amazing world and game play loop that alternated between top tier storytelling cinematics and tight, compelling game play. Each loop added a bit more to each. Within 3 hours, I had seen and done more crazy things than most games dream of, had heart pounding moments, planned my moves, ran for my life, explored in wonder, and got pulled into the mystery of terms, characters, and visuals Death Stranding offers. Give the game a rental or if you have the disposable income, go with your gut. This isn't No Man's Sky launch part 2. This is a masterpiece in its own right and playing it will be immensely satisfying and emotionally engaging. History will look fondly on Death Stranding after the initial polarization stabilizes.

This game is almost like playing a movie. High quality graphics, famous actors playing the characters, intriguing story. Just started it, but it's one of the most impressive games I've played. Only negative is that some of the menus aren't intuitive. Would be nice to have integrated tutorial for those.

At first I was a little skeptical about this game because the story is a little confusing at first but it kind of sucks you in just long enough to wanting to keep playing and find out what happens. Then you start to see what the game is really about and pulls you in completely.

I know this game is extremely divisive. But that's the beauty of it honestly. It starts off slow with lots of cut scenes and it's very confusing. But stick with it because very soon after, everything picks up and things start to make more and more sense. The gameplay to me is very fun. You are essentially delivering packages, so you need to manage how much cargo you can hold, and determine how many jobs you can take on at a time. You're basically trying to reconnect the country one delivery at a time. It's a realistic game, so you can't just go sprinting everywhere, run up a mountain and then jump off the mountain and take no damage. But that's the fun of it; mapping out your best route and executing it. It's a very relaxing game, but sometimes you venture into a BT territory which completely unnerves you and you have to sneak around them. Or you come across a MULE post and you need to either sneak by them or fight them. This game might not be for everyone, but I would still recommend you to try it out. It's different from other games and that's refreshing. Give it a try!

Hideo Kojima games have been unique, intriguing, surprising, frustrating, challenging, ultimately, rewarding, and not for everyone. Death Stranding is no different. Intriguing back stories, mysterious happenings with far flung story lines. This is similar to a stream of consciousness story. The individual elements may be difficult to understand, or unbelievable, as they present themselves, but, if you push forward, they make some meaningful connections in the end. Like Nier: Automata, DS has some philosophical, and multiplayer networking threads throughout. Like Horizon Zero Dawn, it has a lot of reading materials giving further explanation as to what has been, and what is happening now. The oft mentioned travel/delivery times prove to be a sort of subtle puzzle - how to get from A to B, quickly, economically, and alive. It has a lot of resource collection, but not a grind, tools and weapons creation, and a fantastic soundtrack...tunes that accompany you on your walks across the land. There are many surprises along the way. All these things make Death Stranding an very global sort of game.

First Off. This game takes forever to beat and the story is complex. Make sure you have time to really dive in to this game and really get what is going on. The graphics are beautiful and the world is so well built. Kojima really outdid himself with this game. This is a must play for all Playstation owners.