Customer Ratings & Reviews

Death Stranding is one the most bizarre and unconventional games I've ever played. The meat of the gameplay for Death Stranding is getting from point A to point B. Delivering a variety of packages that vary in weight and size. The list of tools you start of with is pretty basic but slowly expands as you get more and more useful equipment and expanding to new locations unlocks buildings that other players or yourself had built. Most of the enemies in the game are ones you need to avoid at all costs, combat in Death Stranding is greatly discouraged. Overall I really enjoyed my time with Death Stranding but some people might not like it.

Good game would recomend to anyone interested in the genre. slow at first then picks up later in the game.

Unique game! It was different than most games I have ever played. Even though it can be repetitive, I still want to keep playing it!

I did not know what to expect when I first played Death Stranding and that was the best part about it. If you are looking for a very fast paced game this isn't one. Instead like some of the best dramas on television the game uses the slow burn tactic to tell a character centered story using realistic mechanics in a sci fi world. If you want something that makes you think, question, and analyze then this is the game for you. However if you don't want that than it is not recommended.

This game got a bad reputation due to all the hype that came before it and all the teasers that led people to speculate what the game was going to be. If you come with a clean mindset and forget all that hype and invest some time into the gaming mechanics the game starts growing on you. The story line is kind of weird but in the end is a good game to play.

Still haven't completely made up my mind on this one. Definite an engaging and unique story. Visually beautiful for sure!

While some people may find the gameplay a bit tedious or redundant, the story and atmosphere are set beautifully before you on this adventure from Kojima.

If you don't know what you are getting into and you love more action-oriented games, I really wouldn't recommend picking this up. As a fan of Kojima and a fan of weird game design choices though, this game fills a niche that just doesn't exist elsewhere. The feeling of "stranding" America together is very satisfying, especially since it brings with it the ability to see other people's structures makes you really feel like you're doing something meaningful. The moment-to-moment isn't the most exciting gameplay if you want pure action but it definitely has some nice traction and I had a lot of fun with it.

A GREAT GAME, LOOKS GREAT ON MY 4K SONY 55' TELEVISION JUST PURCHASED. A HUGE MANCAVE UPGRADE FOR MYSELF, GET THIS GAME AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Very different than most games. The graphics are realistic and the story is great. Gameplay was good feels a little like metal gear solid 5.

An absolute gem. The story was great. Norman Reedus was an excellent pick for this one. I liked the online aspects as well. the fact that your constructions can help other players and theirs can help you. you'll find some odd ones placed in weird places just because. I'll still throw those a few likes if I can get a laugh out of it. I can't wait to see what comes next cause this definitely need a sequel or two. A bit of a disclaimer though. THIS purchase was a Christmas gift for my step-dad. My purchase was the digital version on PSN and Steam.

This game will stay with you long after you finish it. It does take a long time to finish, and it's probably not for anyone looking for a lot of action. Deathstranding is more about the story and cinematic, but lets you feel like you are part of the story. It can be a little tough to follow if you aren't familiar with Video Kojima's style of storytelling and gameplay. It's a deep and involving story, and the gameplay feels very immersive and melancholy. If I had to compare this game to a style of music it would be the Smashing Pumpkins of video games. I loved it, and couldn't put it down.

This is a very cool game. Good story, but a bit slow to unveil. Will keep you on edge with suspenseful moments.

The gameplay has a lot of things you can do and the story is unusual but at the same time it is very engrossing.

Incredible game, beautiful graphics. Bizarre yet captivating story.

Very odd game, but still a lot of fun. You will be walking a lot, so not tons of quick action stuff.

I love Kojima and the Metal Gear series that he created over the past couple of decades. I was EXTREMELY excited when he and Sony announced Death Stranding in 2016. I drank in every detail that was posted. Finally, the game released. Well . . . While the game is gorgeous and the acting by ALL of the actors is top-notch, the story and game mechanics needed more time to develop. Death Stranding isn't a 'walking simulator' as most will try to label it. There's something amazing to witness when you go into this 'connected' online world. You'll see roads that you started to develop are now fully constructed because of the help of unseen players that contributed materials to that road. Or you'll be trekking along and come across a seemingly impossible crevis but there's a ladder that was left behind by another player that gives you the ability to cross what was once impossible. As I mentioned before, it feels like this game needed more time to develop in regards to story and mechanics. I can't go into detail without spoilers but I will say that you will have to pay attention to the events that unfold through the game. If you're into game soundtracks, you will be amazed by the music that swells throughout your journey. Ludvig Forsell composes some incredible scores while Low Roar provides the lyrical songs. Death Stranding isn't a horrible game but it isn't perfect. I think players will enjoy this in increments compared to long playthroughs.

I'm actually enjoying the complete insanity of this game. I can understand the hate it gets. The gameplay can be a bit annoying and repetitive in the early goings, but new items help make things less obnoxious. The story is where the game excels, where Kojima has created a completely crazy post apocalyptic world. At one point in the beginning of the game my controller suddenly turned off and when I turned it back on it still had full power. That's when I knew Kojima was already messing with me.

Mechanics 5/5 How it feels to play 5/5 Story 3/5 Visual fidelity 5/5 This game feels quite a bit like your simulating the main Characters life as a porter (deliveryman). The entire game play loop is centered around this. Playing the pinnical of fetch quest might have been boring if traveling wasn't so much fun. I'd say if your looking for an action/stealth/combat focused game then this isn't the game for you. For all intensive purposes it's better to view this as a futuristic/post-apocalyptic/survival deliveryman simulator. Is it a good "game" yes.

Imagine a future where Norman Reedus travels the world delivering packages between bunkers of people hiding from the world around them because evil floating oil monsters attack you. It's a weird game in the strand genre according to Kojima, which is a new game genre, but it sucks you in after a few yours. Before you know it, you're in a "just one more package before I log off" and you can't stop. With zip lines and vehicles for fast travel, combined with the shared universe online component this game offers, it's really fun!