This game definitely looks very artistic, the weird story is what interests me the most. But from a gameplay standpoint I can tell a lot of people probably won’t like it.
Personally I think this game might be my kind of game. But everything I’ve seen has basically been a “I like this. But I imagine most people won’t” feel. It’s like watching a David Lynch movie. I like it, but if someone said they hated it I’d just go “ok. That’s fair”
Well, to be honest, speedruns of this game could be relatively interesting thanks to the amount of options and possible routes/strategies that can be used.
Atleast the reviewer was honest and bold enough to not let kojimas reputation influence him. This does not seem to be fun and he has said it like it is, truthfully.
Mukund Murali It’s not about being a damn micheal bay film The journey is the CHALLENGE can you MAKE it there You have to PLAN your route You have to PLAN what you take in your inventory You have to SORT the inventory out because of weight issues You have to use SKILL to traverse through the land rivers hills mountains mudslides snow etc You have to fight off or sneak pass enemies that TRY to steal your resources You have to sneak pass or fight supernatural enemies from the dead that are invisible You have to create structures in the world for you to make it there or back and even HELP other players in the world You have to MANAGED your stamina lvls You have to do ALL of this while taking care of a BABY That’s challenging asf and one hell of a JOURNEY the destination is the rewarding experience it’s not a instant gratification game While the Storyline is just icing on the cake
Hate it when I’m out delivering some pots and pans in a rural neighborhood and some invisible people drag me out to some evil dolphin infested black, viscus liquid.
Game gets a 9 " You're just corporate shills" Game gets a 6.8 "You're just being contrarian for clicks" Lol IGN can't catch a break. Also this people take reviews way to personally. Especially when there's a game that has a ludicrous amount of hype behind it.
Don't forget the part where they compare the score to a score given to a different game, in a different genre, on a different console, from a review written by a different writer, as if that somehow proves anything.
So many people disliking the video because he's actually being honest of how he felt about the game instead of calling it the best game for reasons that dont make sense. Great job ign for giving 1 of the few honest reviews
I highly agree. It gives me goosebumps with teary eyes when the music started when entering an area. The cinematography and sceneries are refreshingly wonderful. The story is amazing. Unpredictable and satisfying. I really love this game.
I wouldn't mind this score if they fairly scored annual garbage releases like cod and FIFA. There's now way those games deserve higher scores than this
it should actually be: "the whole thing seems like a personal attack on reviewers, who had to play hastily, a game where you need to do just the opposite"
another detail that shows he was rushing the game is the umbrella comment at 9:05 . Theres no point in carrying the umbrella because you can't take any packages during teleport, they need to stay in the distro center
To the people that liked this game, if Kojima didn’t make this game, if it were a disliked company like Bethesda or ubisoft that made this game and charged you $50 to deliver packages, there is NO WAY in hell you’d be making excuses and speak fondly of it. You know it’s the truth.
I think a lot of people just hate ign's score system, not the score itself. 6.8 is a fine score, and I am enjoying the game quite a bit, but I wouldnt give it more than an 8. I hate this review specifically though because it is a whole point below fuckin ME Andromeda. lmao
Clarence Escuella thats just like your opinion man. I honestly really enjoy the game. It’s slow paced relaxing and beautiful. The exposition dumps at the beginning are a little annoying but I love the gameplay. A lot of his problems with the game are solved with just a little bit of perseverance, and while the controls are a little tricky at first with a little practice and patience I now have a very firm grasp on what I can and cannot do. But that’s just like my opinion man.
To understand the game and Sam you have to “walk a mile in his shoes” it’s not easy to explain but by playing the game you’re heavily incentivized to create paths for other people to use. To collaborate with other players on building roads. To interact and be supportive of other players. But most importantly to do very difficult tasks alone. It’s a game that wants to relay the very specific emotion of being alone. And also the systems in the game are incredible!
Just finished this game and honestly loved it. If you're feeling lonely and the pandemic is taking its toll, this game is hugely comforting. It was a breath of fresh air and I hope more people give it a chance
Kojima's worshipers, nothing new. To them, everything he makes is somehow revolutionary or genius. Kojima himself is egotistical, the fact he said this game was a new genre, is just pathetic.
Starry Night Say what you will but how is kojima egoistical? it is a fact that he is one of the great creative minds that deeply impacted the gaming industry with his mgs series. idk about death stranding yet but kojima being a legend of the industry is pretty much established
The funny thing is that it doesn't actually hurt the video. The RUclips algorithm will view it as more engagement and thus place it higher in the search results. Not voting and not commenting would have done more damage.
@@frodobaggins7469 Hideo is awesome, but this game shows how out of touch he is. If you want a video game director who is a true auteur, and way ahead of his time, that has forever changed gaming, then look at Hidetaka Miyazaki. That's why Sony and so many companies literally spent millions just bidding on him to work with them. Everything Miyazaki touches turns to gold.
Reviewer: It feels like you're being declared the winner of a food fight, only to find out that your prize is a mop and bucket. That analogy though 😑😂😂
Actually I think that's really far off.because a game where you have a food fight would probably actually be fun if that was the main concept. but in this case he's saying that the actual thing that you do in the game, and the main concept of the game is not fun. I don't know if the reward for beating this game would be fun. But I don't imagine the reward for the food fighting game to be as awesome. But it could be go development it become a millionaire and just remember me if you could please.
I mean kojima has been telling for years this wasn't a shooter game and you wouldn't be awarded for killing stuff and now that is out people are surprised you aren't awarded for killing stuff?
Sure the entire game is a glorified fetch quest. I don’t think anyone here will deny that. But it’s not monotonous like a fetch quest. The experience feels different and when you actually make the delivery you feel validated as if you’ve achieved something. You just survived climbing a ghost infested mountain with rain that will kill you to deliver a pizza. It’s silly and fun and the feeling you get when you see an S rank with all those like is a pure dopamine rush. Maybe next time focus less on what you’re doing and more on what the experience of what you’re doing brings you.
Counter point: the game is hypocritical, anything you do accomplish is taken away for even the most basic of tasks to make the game more challenging. MGS never did this. And being creative to finish your missions actually gets you lower grades. To think that a 4x4 truck can't even manage the slightest of rocks is just poor design.
totally agree. if you don't do any side missions it's beautifully paced as well. every time i got bored hiking something surprising came around the corner. plus it's incredible how the ending plays out. credits roll.... two hours later: real credits roll *thumbs up*
@@faithfulcrow7 Thats why you manually save lmao. Btw I have beat the game and only died once on hard difficulty. It seems like you are speedrunning the game
@@digitalhouse6969 you literally deliver packages, fall, piss, watch cutscenes for over 50 hours. Combat is scarce as hell and easy as hell. You wasted your bloody money, fool.
He did. But he also did review it quite poorly in my opinion. I mean it's Kojima, did you play any of his creations? He is mad artist that express himself like that. Sorry it's not 'typical open world game'/mobile mashing game/Metal Gear Solid. I felt like reviewer had a lot of expectations and projections about the game - and it didn't match his picture. It's obviously not game for everyone. But will I buy it? Probably, not 100% sure. But if I will, it's mostly for graphics, cinematic experience, unique focus on unique points and few more. This will be aquired taste for sure.
@@jakubs.5966 he played the game for over 50 hours, and he pointed out every flaw with a clear video example. How is that bad reviewing? You're clutching on straws.
After all of these years of cryptic messages, sci fi spectacle and philosophical themes the game is finally revealed to be... ...the struggles of a FedEx delivery man.
I have to say I found this to be a very strange review. Yes this game is about delivering stuff from one place to the next but I bought the game anyway as I liked the look of it and I found that the game was so much more than what this review gave the impression of it being. For a start, you made it sound like you would be running around on foot for such an unbearably long time before you finally get a vehicle, yet you get a bike very early on in the game. I don't know, maybe it is just me. I found this review made it feel like one of those games where it is just repeating the same thing over and over again and, while the missions are all delivery missions, the constantly changing terrain has made it feel NOT AT ALL like a game where you are just repeating the same thing over and over again.
Every game is doing the same thing. For example all you do in Call of Duty is shoot people. It's a dumb way to summarize a game. This game has a lot more going for it than the review says.
It’s the same gameplay loop plus when you build things it makes it easier so you end up taking the same efficient routes every time making the game play loop eventually repetitive
@@MIKUIEL You don't take the same routes. If all you do is story you will be going to new territory. Fighting MULES and trying to connect to the network and help other players. It is a lot more than the same routes. You get vehicles and other routes around the map.
@@nurulafsar1304 I researched and what I found is that so many reviewers are saying the same thing. "this game is not a game" man, even there is an article saying ending cut-scene is more than two hours.
@@Henry_Slatyki Definitely not. Kojima always exelled at storytelling . Even his first metal gears had so much text in them that it was crazy back then.
For a walking simulator it’s actually quite engaging lol. You’d think walking across an empty map over and over would get repetitive quick but it doesn’t, having to watch where you walk, making sure you have the right tools for the trip, taking in all the breath taking landscapes really sells the gameplay loop.
@@Rhi_Spawn_no. This is actually a walking simulator. The same way that a game having cars isn't automatically a driving simulator. And the games that we generally call walking sims are NOT walking sims. They don't actually simulate walking with any kind of depth you just glide around
Just watch Skill Up's review, he goes way more in-depth about the gameplay and how the systems are really satisfying when you put your mind to overcoming the difficult act of traversal. A lot of risk and reward mechanics built into just traversal, where you have to strategise your loadout for the journey ahead. Obstacles can be approached organically utilising numerous pieces of equipment, so choices matter a lot, e.g. packing light with an exo with a few spare batteries to prioritise speed, or packing heavy with gadgets to help you over rough terrain. It's basically a Bear Grylls-if-he-can-bring-everything simulator. It really looks like the IGN reviewer just wanted to skip to the combat, instead of seeing obstacles and setbacks as things to overcome, he sees it as extra time not spend fighting the militia. Like a game built with a deep combat system, but the reviewer played by speedrunning and avoiding all the enemies, then reviewed it as 'frustrating to play' and missing out on the satisfaction of learning the combat properly.
ark13700 I was just joking about how IGN have no idea how to review a game and always bring up dark souls in their reviews like it’s the only game their reviewers played lol
@Michael Pelton imagine not reading reviews for their critique and the information they provide but only to read the arbitrary, misleading number at the end. Even other reviews have stated that the game is boring (although puzzlingly some of said reviews have still given it a perfect score)
@@CThyran People are scared to give a unique review score, so people see a rockstar game or Kojima game that's actually not amazing if not bad (Phantom Pain, RDR2 anyone?) and automatically give it a 10/10 score because they know everyone else will. Read the reviews and half those great scores are bitching about gameplay.
Idc what anyone says, this game is absolutely incredible and definitely one of my all time favorites this generation. Love having this on my shelf! Really can't wait to see what Kojima has up his sleeve next.
Dude I got this game and it's supremely tedious . Cut scenes are cool but I know when I eventually finish this game hopefully lol , I won't play it again .
@@rorisang8602 What are you used to? Run and gun? I feel like you gotta have an open mindset to enjoy the game. Make your journeys a little more difficult I find the most epic journeys happen that way.
@@fgcaceninja it's has a lot of repetitive loops and grinding , Mission design is one long loop of walking then 20 minute cutscenes then rinse and repeat , there's not much incentive to make me go back to this game once I finish it heck people praise the story but It's an okay sci fi drama to me.It's utterly tedious dude , even the fights with BT's are boring . Am a Kojima fan but the gameplay is irredeemably bad and I wasn't even comparing it to any game it's just bad. The game is cool and interesting at first but after a while it's just a boring tedious mess, mind you this is my experience with the game. It's not that I don't have an open mind , it's a matter of its really a chore to play this game. climbing mountains then falling then having to go and pick up all the packages I lost. this game is just a bad game to me.
The part where he trips and loses his entire inventory and how you have to hold the triggers and balance yourself just to move was enough for me. No thanks.
Other reviews say there are mechanics that should help you resolve these problems. The reviewer here did not seem bothered to explore these mechanics; he did not even mention their presence.
Having a neutral stance on Kojima, meaning I won't deify everything he touches, I don't find anything wrong with this review. It's very coherent, unbiased and objective to me, if all the things talked about are really like this in the game, then the game does look very disappointing. Did the 19k people who disliked this, did so because they didn't like the review structure or did so because of a childish belief that Kojima didn't do anything bad? Because all I see are immature reactions to something you still have no clue about, the game isn't out for the rest of the world.
Why would you ask if Kojima did something bad? Maybe DeathStranding isn't for everyone (different taste or preference), but you can't say Kojima did something bad. What you can call "doing something bad" is Fallout 76.
How will you know until you play it? Lmao people agreeing with the review have yet to play the game themselves. Not all of us have the attention span of a goldfish and can actually tolerate walking here and there.
is that why he never mentions the story, characters, writing, ect? its a GAME yes but this isnt the 80s where you insert a coin and press some buttons to have "fun". games arent just games anymore. some of us like games that are like movies. not every game has to be fortnite
Maybe cause I've never been a speed runner, barely did as a kid even, unless I was playing Mario, or Sonic..... but I was more of a zelda guy....I like taking my time, playing as slow as possible appreciating the world, the graphics, embodiing myself in the character, immersing myself as much as possible, using my imagination as much as I can... If I were to run through I would miss so many things. Not one negative thing talked about in this review scares me about getting the game, only excites me... The dread of walking, delivering, returning, delevering, fight, sneak, walk, repeat.. excites me... it captures the world of Death Stranding.... the loneliness, the life he lives... the games supposed to be a dreadful world, where he's basically a slave to restore the world... I can't wait to feel alone, walking for hundreds of miles, avoiding BTs, avoiding human camps, trying to get the job done... it will feel lonely, and sad which adds to, and brings out the very intriguing story in gameplay, I honestly never expecting much more than this.... I'm psyched for one.
Birger Wessel Because Imagine: Party Babyz is better than this game and Godhand. And Death Stranding is apparently only a little bit better than Metal Gear Survive. I don’t think anyone here played Metal Gear Survive because it’s such a horrible slog to play. Imagine complaining about Death Stranding’s opening when Survive throws 10 at you at once, then each expository conversation is a 3 minute cutscene and then there’s the robot telling you to eat and drink. Every. 5. Minutes.
so we finally understand what Death Stranding is about...in wake of the recent apocolypse, you create the competitor to Amazon's delivery service. sounds like a great game alright.
i almost didnt buy this game because of the reviews. but it turns out the most satisfying game i ever played. hard to explain but im glad i give this game a go
@@TicketsTheMovie if you saw the gameplay they showed at the Tokyo game show, then you'd understand that there's not much there that's actually a game. the cool stuff is just the cinematic bits.
There's a negative review on Metacritic that I suspect is more accurate. It claims that the gameplay is repetitive to the point of utter frustration, the tone is self-congratulatingly pretentious and the whole thing has zero respect for the players' time.
@@TheHeavyModd yeah, even though a game is based on gameplay, not story, if you want a drawn out story, just make it a Netflix show or a book, I'm not sure this "game" can be classed as a "game"
Before i play Death Stranding i trusted IGN’s review. Now I’m playing this game and now I’m totally love Death Stranding. Idk why IGN giving such a bad review for wonderful game.
@@moondaymood. get a load of this. have you even played cod? check that out and check this dumbass amazon delivery game out again. aVeRAgE pVP pLAyEr sesh
I think what gets people about IGN'S review is more so that there's so much hype and expectations over this game, and the many other reviews INCLUDING IGN Japan giving this game a much higher score. On top of it, seeing other reviewers gameplay comparing it to this, it honestly feels they didn't give a damn about learning about the walking mechanics that honestly won't seem too hard to get use to. Overall they once again shot themselves in the foot with this review, it doesn't seem like they tried, like they do in the past.
There are a lot of 8’s, some 10’s, a 3 and 6.8. So you’ll either like this game a lot or you just won’t. Edit: VGC changed from 4/10 to 6/10, Stevivor 3.5/10 and Powerup 3/10.
When footage of this game first started being released I thought it looked strange but still interesting. Now after seeing the gameplay it's ridiculously disappointing. It's hard to believe this is the same guy that helped make CastleVania Lords Of Shadow.
Cause Konami Treated the creator like crap when he worked for them even though he made them a ton of money. So when he teases a game for a few years entirely by him it's kind of heartbreaking if he ended up making a bad game
@@MakelBelieve Because the PT demo is one of the greatest survival horror experiences to date, and I want to see what Kojima could do with an entire game, rather than a demo.
@@nickjohnson398 you know that the demo had nothing to do with the final game right?. If you spected that first person gameplay. than you are hyped for a game that Never intended to be like that demo. Oh, and, it was a playable teaser. Not a demo.
@@ameliekeen4241 I am aware of this. I am simply expressing my desire for a full length first person survival horror game made by Kojima. What he did with a short demo in 2014 was incredible, and I want to experience what he could do with a 2019 full-length game in the same style.
Death stranding was way ahead of time. Kojime said this game is the future. Now humanity is caged in their homes due to Coronavirus. And this hiking simulator helps us remember how walking outside was like.
Totally agree it's like when he predicted , age of info, artificial intelligence, conspiracies and much more with mgs 2, and with death stranding he truly put his all to show how humans are socially connect and how our hearts desire to be with someone to be something a desire to connect with someone he showed in this game alas but people didn't understood this game it's sad that they do not have mind of that velocity which kojima has.
This guy is completely missing the point of the game. He is running like a chicken without his head cod mode and complaining that the game is frustrating. I mean look at 3:15 how he is playing. This game is not for everyone and I respect the fact that he gave a poor rating just like I respect a couple of my friend that think kubrick movies are boring but at the same time I know he is not the player this game was made for and I strongly disagree. Go watch skill up review or yong's those guys give a much better representation of the game for what it really is. Btw IGN italy gave a 9.8 rating, so yeah.
The main issue here is that IGN USA is well known fans of Konami. Konami hates kojima, so ign USA doesn’t like him or his games. That could be wrong, if almost every other single review of the game didn’t put it in the 9s and called it great, including igns own international studios like ign Japan. IGN USA is the laughingstock of reviews and it’s as credible as Wikipedia.
Stop expecting masterpieces and you won’t be disappointed. The game hasn’t even been released yet, either, so don’t be so quick to judge. These “journalists” have to rush to get their reviews out. Once the real consumers have gotten their hands on it, we’ll see what’s up.
Weird Wombat no need to wait, it looked like a parcel package delivery game when Kojima showed it off a month back , we gave it the benefit of the doubt hoping Kojima was holding back to surprise us. This review confirmed what we were shown is all we were going to get
@@W3irdWombat IGN Japan gave it a high score too. Based on what the gameplay is and how it works, it's not a game for me. Despite that, I still can't understand some reviews on Metacritic giving this 100's to high 90's. Is it really all Kojima worship?
@@anamshah4421 Why doesnt everyone realise. The game is semi online. So when the game launches and millions of people get their hands on, you'll see more ladders and roads scattered across this massive map. So travelling will be far far easier and less tedious.
@@ARZiehm How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.
@Cynical y'know just imagine how hard it must be trying to make a beautiful game, then some people who dont even KNOW how to make a game calls it shitty.
@@JustASeagull well you score a game not from how hard the process, or how long it takes to finish, or how much the budget. You can appriciate all of that of course. But I believe you score the game based on the experience you get, whether you enjoy it or not. You don't need to be able to cook to say whether a dish is delicious or not
Seagull irrelevant, you realise that it’s possible for non-creative/technical people to judge a video game right? I suppose only directors are qualified to write movie reviews?
After playing the game myself and watching this review, IGN has lost all credibility for me. This game is incredible, from the story and the characters to the cinematography and the soundtrack. Everything is so well thought-out and all the emotions are conveyed in a way I've never seen before in any other video game. It's a shame that many people seem to not be open to this kind of change in story-heavy video games yet: Where fighting and killing your enemies is not the main focus. This game invites you to think for yourself, not just about the game's plot, but about life's values in general, and I for one am incredibly thankful to Hideo Kojima for creating what is, at least to me, a masterpiece.
@@fightermma no, no, that's not what I was doing, I was just wondering what prompted that question! Yes, I'm female and my profile pic is Yuna, one of my favourite characters 😊
I highly agree. I was so teary eyed in the beginning when he went down to the waterfalls and the soundtrack began to start. Gash so dramatic and epic. Story and cinematography is satisfying.
@@lepotato135 Honestly, it really depends if you have time to sink in to the game or perfect story to gameplay. You’ll be rewarded if you pour enough time into it, more so with the story than the gameplay itself. Obviously there is some pretty cool stuff with the gameplay you get into, but it takes time
@@lepotato135 do you like looking at scenery? Are you not interested in adrenaline rushes? Are you ready to repeat mundane things to get to the best stuff? If your answers are yes, then pick up the game.
I feel like this game is a generational thing. Younger generation would most likely not like it while the older ones would appreciate it more. But this game is a master piece🙌
No, sometimes it's the opposite. Because the older generation of gamers want old-fashioned, fast paced or action style games just as they are used to in the past and they don't want to "work" through games after they come home from a full time job. Death Stranding is literally the game that this generation does not want. On the other hand, this game addresses topics such as loneliness, connections and isolation which is far more important for the younger generation right now.
It’s an opinion from someone who disliked its new take on a game that doesn’t have any similar opposing kind to compare it to. If you’re here to love it caz “Kojima” or hate it caz you’re “anti-Kojima” doesn’t change that fact. So take it with a grain of salt, experience it yourself and have your own opinion on it. 🤷🏼♂️
Gonna be real honest and say I never understood why people were so hyped over this when all the gameplay indicated that the game would be a walking simulator. Well it turns out the game isn't really that but instead it might as well be called ''Apocalyptic adventures of Postman Pat, the reckoning''
Many people already pre-ordered it. They won't accept the fact that the game is trash. And again companies hire shills and media to convince people to buy what ever they invested.
eeveefan03 I do and I can’t wait to see how terrible they will be. They might hit cult status simply due to his popularity alone. But most writers that HK has worked with have come out and said he’s a terrible, terrible writer. And I think most ppl understand this on some level. His games are charming and cover his weaknessess. There’s not much you can hide behind in a movie 🤷♂️
Imagine being a mailman and then coming home to play death stranding
Edit: i hate my job
Lmao, i would hated the game if i was a mailman...
What if the mailman play new vegas??
or a dasher like my self
Me a programmer. Then what should I play 😹😹😹???
@@kahnfatman you dont play... You make the games 😂
It’s a game about how parents used to go to school back then.
Underrated
@3rd Eye and from another video a week earlier :) funny stolen comment
@@bimavenda9837 stolen
It’s a game about how parents used to go to school back then.
Ok boomer
Maybe they should have combined Metal Gears and Death Stranding cuz then it's Snakes and Ladders.
I’m sure there’s a pun in there somewhere.
Still in a dream...
in case anyone didn't get it 'Snakes and Ladders' is a board game
Alex Amor oh I was thinking of chutes and ladders. Someone point me to the exit.
Alex Amor Reminds me of that one sponge-bob episode. Lol
I love how people are just keeping the likes and dislikes equal for a while now
Honestly surprising lmao.
@@hansoloq3467 perfectly balanced
@@mauz791 As all things should be
still
Does it mean the game is amazing...and at the same time not exciting?
39 Likes and 39k Dislikes?
Hold L2+R2 to keep balance
Thanos is proud
John *AS ALL THINGS SHOULD BE*
Well played, Brandon.
This comment needs 3000 likes
E its got 40k limes and 40k dislikes
39K 👍 40K 👎
Hold L2 to shift weight.
That was smart lmao
This game definitely looks very artistic, the weird story is what interests me the most. But from a gameplay standpoint I can tell a lot of people probably won’t like it.
I'm actually glad to have a refreshing game that doesn't resolve around shooting this or beating up that.
Exactly, I don't think many people have seen the tgs footage
honestly it's a new change of pace and I'm excited
@@Matt_ShootsDW4 honestly sounds like you're just trying to defend this poorly designed game
It kinda looks boring
41k likes 41k dislikes
Thanos: Perfectly Balanced
As all things should be...
More like: Sum of Zero.
Lol
They are still the same 43 and 43
43 liked and 43 dislikes
“ This review is awful”
- person who hasn’t played the game
I bet they'll force themselves to like the game and then they'll still hate the review
and yet the game still looks solidly shite from the game footage shown... funny that!
Personally I think this game might be my kind of game. But everything I’ve seen has basically been a “I like this. But I imagine most people won’t” feel. It’s like watching a David Lynch movie. I like it, but if someone said they hated it I’d just go “ok. That’s fair”
Except that there are more positive reviews than negative and the average now is 84. But sure everyone is shills and only this person opinion matters.
I have reviewed your comment and it contains valid reasoning. I approve!
"It makes the whole thing seem like a personal attack on the speedrunning community" I loved that
Dont think you could complete the whole speed run in one 12hr RUclips video
Not really! It's called SPEEDWALKING!! It's an all new experience!
Well, to be honest, speedruns of this game could be relatively interesting thanks to the amount of options and possible routes/strategies that can be used.
@@commentingchannel9776 It's alright, they think speedrunners just use the game systems as designed. It can and will get broken.
Kody Dejohn I hated that. Seriously.
Atleast the reviewer was honest and bold enough to not let kojimas reputation influence him. This does not seem to be fun and he has said it like it is, truthfully.
This
I really like the reviewers comedic tone with regards to fast travel. Kojima just doesn’t get it
Actually it seems he is inspired by Kojima because he constantly tries to compare this game to the MGS games or MGSV in particular.
Mukund Murali It’s not about being a damn micheal bay film
The journey is the CHALLENGE can you MAKE it there
You have to PLAN your route
You have to PLAN what you take in your inventory
You have to SORT the inventory out because of weight issues
You have to use SKILL to traverse through the land rivers hills mountains mudslides snow etc
You have to fight off or sneak pass enemies that TRY to steal your resources
You have to sneak pass or fight supernatural enemies from the dead that are invisible
You have to create structures in the world for you to make it there or back and even HELP other players in the world
You have to MANAGED your stamina lvls
You have to do ALL of this while taking care of a BABY
That’s challenging asf and one hell of a JOURNEY the destination is the rewarding experience it’s not a instant gratification game
While the Storyline is just icing on the cake
@@chriscollins3225 it's all that, and it still avoids being fun
@@TheHeavyModd depends on what's the definition of "fun" to you, because other people can find it fun and entertaining
I work at fedex 50 hrs a week, came home to try out Death Stranding.. to just find out my highly anticipated game is just more Fedex deliveries fml
Does Fedex transport corpses too?
Hate it when I’m out delivering some pots and pans in a rural neighborhood and some invisible people drag me out to some evil dolphin infested black, viscus liquid.
Trade up to Tsushima, OP.
@@astral6749 Maybe parts...
@@astral6749 actually, they do offer corpse transportation.
Game gets a 9 " You're just corporate shills"
Game gets a 6.8 "You're just being contrarian for clicks"
Lol IGN can't catch a break. Also this people take reviews way to personally. Especially when there's a game that has a ludicrous amount of hype behind it.
GibiFi "No one cares about your opinion"
So in other words: "Im offended by your opinion"
Don't forget the part where they compare the score to a score given to a different game, in a different genre, on a different console, from a review written by a different writer, as if that somehow proves anything.
@@najib9093 I'm offended that your offended by his opinion.
@@Aztec_Warrior1 And I'm offended that you're offended by Najiib's opinion who's offended by GibiFi.
You hit the nail right on the head
*This is the true story of a guy who suffers from the customers when they order items of Amazon with same day delivery*
Me next time I order same day delivery : tomorrow is in your hands
Beyond Zetabyte only to find out he’s getting replaced by Drones.
@David Szcz man, trolls like you are garbage. just give it a honest review.
@David Szcz stop it
Lolllllllllll
So many people disliking the video because he's actually being honest of how he felt about the game instead of calling it the best game for reasons that dont make sense.
Great job ign for giving 1 of the few honest reviews
The Kojima Cult is drowning in hatred
Humm, I disliked because its garbage. Max a 3. For the graphics.
I disliked it because it's deserve only 4 tho, 6.8 is too high for a walking simulator.
Yeah go play fortnite, cod kids
@@nguyentuananh6689 keep blowing kojima
I think the best part of this game is when the music automatically playing when I reach new area. Beautiful landscape, beautiful music.
I highly agree. It gives me goosebumps with teary eyes when the music started when entering an area. The cinematography and sceneries are refreshingly wonderful. The story is amazing. Unpredictable and satisfying. I really love this game.
@@airwaybill9212 game is garbage boring delivery simulator
@@theobvu so sad of u. u have a sad life
@@theobvu bro if you cant afford the game just say that lmao 😂
Delivery man in Irl: my shift is over, now i can finally play some video games.
Death stranding: i need you to deliver a cargo
Flips PS4
"A settlement needs your help"
I'll mark it on your map
😂😅🤣
XD
30k likes
30k dislikes
As things should be
Perfectly balanced
Now 31k to 31k🤣🤣
Its 31k to 32k
I wouldn't mind this score if they fairly scored annual garbage releases like cod and FIFA. There's now way those games deserve higher scores than this
Succ The hedgehog waking up? To what, more people shitting on Hideo Kojima because he doesn’t make fortnite dances and makes badass games instead?
Now 33k to 32k
“Really makes you feel like you’re dying and being stranded”
Gets me so moist just thinking about it
its almost like you are Death Stranding
How much years of development and its 6.8.
😢
@@blackmanta2527 it's because it's not a generic shooter. I know bro. But as long as you like it then that's all that matters.
it should actually be: "the whole thing seems like a personal attack on reviewers, who had to play hastily, a game where you need to do just the opposite"
another detail that shows he was rushing the game is the umbrella comment at 9:05 .
Theres no point in carrying the umbrella because you can't take any packages during teleport,
they need to stay in the distro center
He wasn't kidding when he said that Death Stranding will be its own genre...
He was kidding. It's literally just a walking simulator with like five minutes of actual walking.
How is it it's own genre? There are plenty of walking simulators already made lul
Kojima has invented the 3rd person Walking Simulator. Kojima is a genius.
@@fruitgushersbanana5853 there are vehicles like motors and cars its not only a stalking simulator
A delivery simulator
I'm not sure if I should agree with the 36k likes or the 36k dislikes??
Easy dude, this is Amerikan review... If u american just follow it, if your arent, dont follow
Perfectly balanced right ? Like all things should be
Dian Maulana ?
@@dianmaulana2900 That makes no sense.
lol it's cuz most dislikes haven't even played the game
To the people that liked this game, if Kojima didn’t make this game, if it were a disliked company like Bethesda or ubisoft that made this game and charged you $50 to deliver packages, there is NO WAY in hell you’d be making excuses and speak fondly of it. You know it’s the truth.
This. Fanboyism is ridiculous.
I think a lot of people just hate ign's score system, not the score itself. 6.8 is a fine score, and I am enjoying the game quite a bit, but I wouldnt give it more than an 8. I hate this review specifically though because it is a whole point below fuckin ME Andromeda. lmao
But.. that bethesda game actually exist, it's called Fallout 76.
If that is the truth to you... well lets just say your way of thinking is shallow at best.
Clarence Escuella thats just like your opinion man. I honestly really enjoy the game. It’s slow paced relaxing and beautiful. The exposition dumps at the beginning are a little annoying but I love the gameplay. A lot of his problems with the game are solved with just a little bit of perseverance, and while the controls are a little tricky at first with a little practice and patience I now have a very firm grasp on what I can and cannot do. But that’s just like my opinion man.
To understand the game and Sam you have to “walk a mile in his shoes” it’s not easy to explain but by playing the game you’re heavily incentivized to create paths for other people to use. To collaborate with other players on building roads. To interact and be supportive of other players. But most importantly to do very difficult tasks alone.
It’s a game that wants to relay the very specific emotion of being alone.
And also the systems in the game are incredible!
Bravo. That was awesomely said.
It is a personal attack on the speedrun community
@@NirodimosNeedAKing impressive
For a game that is about connecting people Death Stranding is very divisive.
Bingo!
Got em.
Death Stranding: the ultimate “I can carry all these groceries in one go!”
Mom: you want me to carry something?
Me: NO IM FINE JUST HOLD THE DOOR OPEN
Dude that's little me.. even if it would kill me😄
@Stand up to the Comment Section look the bags ripped man I didnt know there was bread on the bottom of the bag
@@spaceperson613 jojo
@@Wahid_on_youtobe giorhole girollvanna
Just finished this game and honestly loved it. If you're feeling lonely and the pandemic is taking its toll, this game is hugely comforting. It was a breath of fresh air and I hope more people give it a chance
Just started now, April 2021 ☮️
Started and saw that gameplay, stealth, shooting and walking are sub-par.
@@KeimpeJ is this basically what Starfield is cuz thats gonna be super boring.
@@Brenryz Starfield looks and feels fantastic. If you don't like it. Hit the W key and start walking.
@@KeimpeJi would stick with if you can. It's much better than the reviewer gives it credit for
Not sure why IGN is getting review bombed, this seems like a very competent put together of someones opinion on the game.
I am just annoyed at the constant comparisons to MGSV when this is clearly not a combat game.
Kojima's worshipers, nothing new. To them, everything he makes is somehow revolutionary or genius. Kojima himself is egotistical, the fact he said this game was a new genre, is just pathetic.
Starry Night Say what you will but how is kojima egoistical? it is a fact that he is one of the great creative minds that deeply impacted the gaming industry with his mgs series. idk about death stranding yet but kojima being a legend of the industry is pretty much established
It's IGN they give every COD 9 plus. Their reviews are terrible.
The funny thing is that it doesn't actually hurt the video. The RUclips algorithm will view it as more engagement and thus place it higher in the search results. Not voting and not commenting would have done more damage.
Let's consider for a moment the reception of this game had it not been made by Kojima.
Something like this wouldn't even get made without a big name "auteur"
@swegweg erg Couldn't agree more.
it wouldn't even exist without Kojima, no game developer would dare make something like this.
@@frodobaggins7469 Hideo is awesome, but this game shows how out of touch he is.
If you want a video game director who is a true auteur, and way ahead of his time, that has forever changed gaming, then look at Hidetaka Miyazaki. That's why Sony and so many companies literally spent millions just bidding on him to work with them. Everything Miyazaki touches turns to gold.
I can guarantee that there won’t be a death stranding 2. This might be Kojima’s last game.
Reviewer: It feels like you're being declared the winner of a food fight, only to find out that your prize is a mop and bucket.
That analogy though 😑😂😂
Actually I think that's really far off.because a game where you have a food fight would probably actually be fun if that was the main concept. but in this case he's saying that the actual thing that you do in the game, and the main concept of the game is not fun. I don't know if the reward for beating this game would be fun. But I don't imagine the reward for the food fighting game to be as awesome. But it could be go development it become a millionaire and just remember me if you could please.
Jesus what a goddamn shame...
@@sellingacoerwa8318 right ?!
I mean kojima has been telling for years this wasn't a shooter game and you wouldn't be awarded for killing stuff and now that is out people are surprised you aren't awarded for killing stuff?
Aaron Z. Solid logic
Sure the entire game is a glorified fetch quest. I don’t think anyone here will deny that. But it’s not monotonous like a fetch quest. The experience feels different and when you actually make the delivery you feel validated as if you’ve achieved something. You just survived climbing a ghost infested mountain with rain that will kill you to deliver a pizza. It’s silly and fun and the feeling you get when you see an S rank with all those like is a pure dopamine rush. Maybe next time focus less on what you’re doing and more on what the experience of what you’re doing brings you.
Couldn't have said it better myself
Counter point: the game is hypocritical, anything you do accomplish is taken away for even the most basic of tasks to make the game more challenging. MGS never did this. And being creative to finish your missions actually gets you lower grades. To think that a 4x4 truck can't even manage the slightest of rocks is just poor design.
Spot on man. *thumb*
Shut the fuk up u must be a lonely loser with no girlfriend 😂
UltimateQmazing - I just bought this because I wanted to see exactly what it is. Any tips?
Death Stranding was supposed to connect and bond people together with strands, but it ultimately divided people.
The sweet sweet irony.
Au contrar mon ami, those that did buy it , and play online are connected!
Leone Abbacchio no people just don't want a game dedicated to fetch quests, which is what this game is.
@Leone Abbacchio no because the game is a pile of dogshit
Leone Abbacchio No, that’s not it. I hate Fortnite and COD.
Cause we are Death Stranding, got it?
How dare you IGN give this game I haven't even played yet a bad review
I have reviewed your comment and I approve.
The media aways play the games one or two weeks before of realise.
How dare you!
If this same game was produced by Nintendo, IGN would score it 8.7.
@@paulclinton6414 10/10*
im a UPS driver and this seems like my job everyday
Lol Where's my damn package!
🤣🤣🤣
Yeap and this game gives you an opportunity to do even more of it :)
You can play this game with your eyes closed with your exp
@Michael Morrow only for 60$!
One of my favourite games of all time. Meditative, explorative, spiritual and amazing
I think it is a game that not everbody will like but I do and Idk it is risky to buy for others
totally agree. if you don't do any side missions it's beautifully paced as well. every time i got bored hiking something surprising came around the corner. plus it's incredible how the ending plays out. credits roll.... two hours later: real credits roll *thumbs up*
Yea I agree,it’s different. Nice to get out of the norm once and awhile
Its just takes to long to deliver cargo and when you die halfway there you respawn at the start again. Not the game for me
@@faithfulcrow7 Thats why you manually save lmao. Btw I have beat the game and only died once on hard difficulty. It seems like you are speedrunning the game
It's cool that it's something different....but it really does look boring as hell.
It's not
Delivery man simulator 2019
@@digitalhouse6969 you literally deliver packages, fall, piss, watch cutscenes for over 50 hours. Combat is scarce as hell and easy as hell. You wasted your bloody money, fool.
Destiny Overated it may not be your game but others love it. I love it because it is calming in a way to walk and look at this beautiful map.
Adam Boi If all you’re getting a game for is to walk and see scenery then you need to step outside, there’s a whole world out there for you buddy.
What are these dislikes. The reviewer literally shows us whats wrong with the game. I dont like ign either but this review seems fine.
EleCticCOokie cause Sony fans don’t like it when there games are reviewed bad even if they are obliviously some flaws to the game
He did. But he also did review it quite poorly in my opinion. I mean it's Kojima, did you play any of his creations? He is mad artist that express himself like that. Sorry it's not 'typical open world game'/mobile mashing game/Metal Gear Solid. I felt like reviewer had a lot of expectations and projections about the game - and it didn't match his picture.
It's obviously not game for everyone. But will I buy it? Probably, not 100% sure. But if I will, it's mostly for graphics, cinematic experience, unique focus on unique points and few more. This will be aquired taste for sure.
@@jakubs.5966 ''iT's KoJimA''
@@jakubs.5966 he played the game for over 50 hours, and he pointed out every flaw with a clear video example. How is that bad reviewing? You're clutching on straws.
@@owenSHOK lmao idk why this made me laugh
After all of these years of cryptic messages, sci fi spectacle and philosophical themes the game is finally revealed to be...
...the struggles of a FedEx delivery man.
I mean.... he advertised it as it is ?
Fred The Fish man, you ain’t wrong there bud.
Fred The Fish Doesn't make the way it is immune to criticism
@Ernesto Rodriguez you must be a tool if u thought it was advertised as an action game
@Ernesto Rodriguez did you watch the review? Both those things are present.
I have to say I found this to be a very strange review. Yes this game is about delivering stuff from one place to the next but I bought the game anyway as I liked the look of it and I found that the game was so much more than what this review gave the impression of it being. For a start, you made it sound like you would be running around on foot for such an unbearably long time before you finally get a vehicle, yet you get a bike very early on in the game. I don't know, maybe it is just me. I found this review made it feel like one of those games where it is just repeating the same thing over and over again and, while the missions are all delivery missions, the constantly changing terrain has made it feel NOT AT ALL like a game where you are just repeating the same thing over and over again.
But it is..except for the terrain..in a sense
not anymore we won 51k to 50k
Every game is doing the same thing. For example all you do in Call of Duty is shoot people. It's a dumb way to summarize a game. This game has a lot more going for it than the review says.
It’s the same gameplay loop plus when you build things it makes it easier so you end up taking the same efficient routes every time making the game play loop eventually repetitive
@@MIKUIEL You don't take the same routes. If all you do is story you will be going to new territory. Fighting MULES and trying to connect to the network and help other players. It is a lot more than the same routes. You get vehicles and other routes around the map.
I gotta say ......... this seems like the most honest ign review in a while. I can’t hate.
This review seems honest to you! I was a big fan of IGN but this is not a truthful review at all. Do some research dude
@@nurulafsar1304 So you have played the game? Lol
@@nurulafsar1304 If you watch other reviews they say the same but giving a 10 to this "game"...
@@nurulafsar1304 I researched and what I found is that so many reviewers are saying the same thing. "this game is not a game" man, even there is an article saying ending cut-scene is more than two hours.
@@hohograndfather it's a Kojima game, were you expecting something else?
It seems like Hideo Kohima just wanted to make a movie, but didn’t know how, so he made a video game instead.
Edit: That’s a compliment.
Yep that's true... In fact Hideo Kojima first wanted to work on movies.
Isnt that literaly any metal gear? :D
@@hunteranubis mgs 5 had less and shorter cutscenes and more gameplay
Yeap and he should have sticked with games only.
@@Henry_Slatyki Definitely not. Kojima always exelled at storytelling . Even his first metal gears had so much text in them that it was crazy back then.
I figured this would happen when one of the biggest gameplay reveal is all about ladders.
Idk what you mean? Im still into it n its already out bro lol
For a walking simulator it’s actually quite engaging lol. You’d think walking across an empty map over and over would get repetitive quick but it doesn’t, having to watch where you walk, making sure you have the right tools for the trip, taking in all the breath taking landscapes really sells the gameplay loop.
If this game is a "walking simulator" then literally every game with walking in it is also a "walking simulator" 🤣
@@Rhi_Spawn_ 90% of this game is walking with nothing more
@@Rhi_Spawn_no. This is actually a walking simulator. The same way that a game having cars isn't automatically a driving simulator.
And the games that we generally call walking sims are NOT walking sims. They don't actually simulate walking with any kind of depth you just glide around
“Death Stranding is the Dark Souls of walking sim”
- IGN
Well..... Their not wrong.
i really knew that it was going to be boring
Just watch Skill Up's review, he goes way more in-depth about the gameplay and how the systems are really satisfying when you put your mind to overcoming the difficult act of traversal.
A lot of risk and reward mechanics built into just traversal, where you have to strategise your loadout for the journey ahead. Obstacles can be approached organically utilising numerous pieces of equipment, so choices matter a lot, e.g. packing light with an exo with a few spare batteries to prioritise speed, or packing heavy with gadgets to help you over rough terrain. It's basically a Bear Grylls-if-he-can-bring-everything simulator.
It really looks like the IGN reviewer just wanted to skip to the combat, instead of seeing obstacles and setbacks as things to overcome, he sees it as extra time not spend fighting the militia. Like a game built with a deep combat system, but the reviewer played by speedrunning and avoiding all the enemies, then reviewed it as 'frustrating to play' and missing out on the satisfaction of learning the combat properly.
ark13700 I was just joking about how IGN have no idea how to review a game and always bring up dark souls in their reviews like it’s the only game their reviewers played lol
@@Rex67Diego9 oh u actually believe IGN reviews? Damn u are fuckin dumb.
IGN Critic: Makes review showcasing valid flaws in a hyped game
Viewers: *"Wait. That's illegal."*
@Michael Pelton So, because others are giving it a better score this must mean this review is bad? That's some dumbass logic if I've ever heard it.
@Michael Pelton imagine not reading reviews for their critique and the information they provide but only to read the arbitrary, misleading number at the end. Even other reviews have stated that the game is boring (although puzzlingly some of said reviews have still given it a perfect score)
LMAO
@@CThyran People are scared to give a unique review score, so people see a rockstar game or Kojima game that's actually not amazing if not bad (Phantom Pain, RDR2 anyone?) and automatically give it a 10/10 score because they know everyone else will. Read the reviews and half those great scores are bitching about gameplay.
@@CThyran no, it means if you don;t see other reviews and rely solely on this review to judge the game, then you have no logic to begin with....
It really makes you FEEL like a mailman
There they are again, the only 2 guys on the planet without anything better to do more than replying to comments about this game lmao
i think its a dunkey reference boys
@sir snoozel it's a joke dumbass
@Zack Smith we meet again
@@DragonStudioReviews somebodys mad
Idc what anyone says, this game is absolutely incredible and definitely one of my all time favorites this generation. Love having this on my shelf! Really can't wait to see what Kojima has up his sleeve next.
Lol,i know what.Bongers,DEath stranding 2
The game is in between, it’s like everyone loves it and hates it.
Divisive. The word is "divisive".
Dude I got this game and it's supremely tedious . Cut scenes are cool but I know when I eventually finish this game hopefully lol , I won't play it again .
@@rorisang8602 What are you used to? Run and gun? I feel like you gotta have an open mindset to enjoy the game. Make your journeys a little more difficult I find the most epic journeys happen that way.
@@fgcaceninja it's has a lot of repetitive loops and grinding , Mission design is one long loop of walking then 20 minute cutscenes then rinse and repeat , there's not much incentive to make me go back to this game once I finish it heck people praise the story but It's an okay sci fi drama to me.It's utterly tedious dude , even the fights with BT's are boring . Am a Kojima fan but the gameplay is irredeemably bad and I wasn't even comparing it to any game it's just bad. The game is cool and interesting at first but after a while it's just a boring tedious mess, mind you this is my experience with the game. It's not that I don't have an open mind , it's a matter of its really a chore to play this game. climbing mountains then falling then having to go and pick up all the packages I lost. this game is just a bad game to me.
Apparently people just arent happy with a truly unique experience
The part where he trips and loses his entire inventory and how you have to hold the triggers and balance yourself just to move was enough for me. No thanks.
Sometimes producers forget that people play video games to have fun, not to throw you're controller across the room
@@treker-4294 That's what happens when you put your message and narrative before gameplay in a game.
UPS Dark Souls Edition i don't see the problem..
Other reviews say there are mechanics that should help you resolve these problems. The reviewer here did not seem bothered to explore these mechanics; he did not even mention their presence.
The Part when you realize that IGN doesn't understand the Game ^^
Having a neutral stance on Kojima, meaning I won't deify everything he touches, I don't find anything wrong with this review. It's very coherent, unbiased and objective to me, if all the things talked about are really like this in the game, then the game does look very disappointing.
Did the 19k people who disliked this, did so because they didn't like the review structure or did so because of a childish belief that Kojima didn't do anything bad? Because all I see are immature reactions to something you still have no clue about, the game isn't out for the rest of the world.
Why would you ask if Kojima did something bad? Maybe DeathStranding isn't for everyone (different taste or preference), but you can't say Kojima did something bad. What you can call "doing something bad" is Fallout 76.
Do you?
How will you know until you play it? Lmao people agreeing with the review have yet to play the game themselves. Not all of us have the attention span of a goldfish and can actually tolerate walking here and there.
@@siegejay6364 "You can't say Kojima did something bad", I think Kojima really is a CULT leader...
why are you not talking about all the people you upvoted the video. you are really biased here, kiddo
Sam fell more times in this 10 minute review than I did in my 80 hour playthrough...
Wow calm down there, what did this game do to make you attack random strangers in the comment section?
In this review they literally made him fall on purpose. He didn't press R2 and L2 to balance Sam at all.
@@Bahgato They only grazed the surface of the game
@@wooble6222 True
@@Gamessy totally
this is honestly a great review he understands the story and ambition is there but explains its downfalls as a GAME
But people only wants to hear what they like to hear. No one cares about logic and explanations.
@@fanzhang5568 ya blows me away with this game
is that why he never mentions the story, characters, writing, ect? its a GAME yes but this isnt the 80s where you insert a coin and press some buttons to have "fun". games arent just games anymore. some of us like games that are like movies. not every game has to be fortnite
@@mammedthn the reason the game got a 7 is because of the story since the gameplay seems like dogshit
@@mammedthn Also why would you spend $50-$60 on a movie,a game with too many cutscenes is worth that much to you. Think about that
"Feels like an attack on speedrunners"
HA. I can't wait for speedrunners to try this now
Just wait until the PC release. And the mods.
Its a piss take on alot of things
JPWalker p it;piluylo unp
@@pauldhot471 what ??
Maybe cause I've never been a speed runner, barely did as a kid even, unless I was playing Mario, or Sonic..... but I was more of a zelda guy....I like taking my time, playing as slow as possible appreciating the world, the graphics, embodiing myself in the character, immersing myself as much as possible, using my imagination as much as I can... If I were to run through I would miss so many things. Not one negative thing talked about in this review scares me about getting the game, only excites me... The dread of walking, delivering, returning, delevering, fight, sneak, walk, repeat.. excites me... it captures the world of Death Stranding.... the loneliness, the life he lives... the games supposed to be a dreadful world, where he's basically a slave to restore the world... I can't wait to feel alone, walking for hundreds of miles, avoiding BTs, avoiding human camps, trying to get the job done... it will feel lonely, and sad which adds to, and brings out the very intriguing story in gameplay, I honestly never expecting much more than this.... I'm psyched for one.
imagine youre actually a delivery man in real life and play this game when you're at home
True story for 99% of future players.
😄😄😄😄
No
Many soldiers play shooters and pilots play flight simulators. Yeah. It's crazy I know
Imagine being a crane operator.. sitting in a cabin 10 hours a day average, then going back home playing this..
This Review is a 3/10. Death Stranding is a Masterpiece !
fallout nv: we turned a courier into a badass
Death stranding: we turned a badass into a courier
Sorry but norman looks like a crack head not a badass
@@zackg6216 I'd say he looks like he acts, a plank of wood.
Lamo
People are complaining about how ign always gives high scores. But when they actually give a low score, well then everybody loses their minds.
Birger Wessel
Because Imagine: Party Babyz is better than this game and Godhand. And Death Stranding is apparently only a little bit better than Metal Gear Survive.
I don’t think anyone here played Metal Gear Survive because it’s such a horrible slog to play. Imagine complaining about Death Stranding’s opening when Survive throws 10 at you at once, then each expository conversation is a 3 minute cutscene and then there’s the robot telling you to eat and drink. Every. 5. Minutes.
@@purvdragon-sensei imagine not realizing that different people reviewed those games.
solodolosolomon Well said
Nice Heath Ledger Joker reference
Purvdragon-sensei imagine your feelings got hurt because someone has different taste in game than you.
so we finally understand what Death Stranding is about...in wake of the recent apocolypse, you create the competitor to Amazon's delivery service. sounds like a great game alright.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Also something something monster energy drinks and getting likes? Mkay.
While also raising a baby and flooding half the country in monster energy piss
Lmfao 😂
Kojima has invented the 3rd person Walking Simulator. Kojima is a genius.
i almost didnt buy this game because of the reviews. but it turns out the most satisfying game i ever played. hard to explain but im glad i give this game a go
Get out of here you Russian bot
Papua New Guinea Yikes I guess I too am Russian for liking Death Stranding...
Same. Just finished the game tonight and have to say it's one of my favorite games of this generation
yes man im so pissed at how irresponsible this reviewer was
@@papuanewguinea7596 sad
Death stranding: Struggle of the FedEx employee
Cast Away 2
AeroNation 😂😂😂
AND THE ODYSSEY IS JUST A BOAT RIDE. THEY MAKE COD FOR SIMPLE PEOPLE.
it more like for girl.....how into horror..... and don't like gun...
As a FedEx employee this game would just give me PTSD
I don't remember the last time I've been so focused on a review.
Shocked at the score.
really? shocking? kinda expected.
tawilk I think the majority didn’t know what to expect. 6.8 is a low score for a Kojima game. That’s whats shocking.
@@TicketsTheMovie if you saw the gameplay they showed at the Tokyo game show, then you'd understand that there's not much there that's actually a game. the cool stuff is just the cinematic bits.
you focused on the wrong review. this review is full of jokes. i recommend yongyea or SkillUp
@@yukigo621 haven't seen yongyea's yet, but I know he's a Kojima fan boi, so if there's anything positive there, take it with a huge grain of salt.
There's a negative review on Metacritic that I suspect is more accurate. It claims that the gameplay is repetitive to the point of utter frustration, the tone is self-congratulatingly pretentious and the whole thing has zero respect for the players' time.
"Thank you for your precious time and money. Did you rike it? -Kojima, probably
@Michael Pelton yeah read the biased 10/10 reviews that say the game is flawed and boring but still a perfect game
@@TheHeavyModd yeah, even though a game is based on gameplay, not story, if you want a drawn out story, just make it a Netflix show or a book, I'm not sure this "game" can be classed as a "game"
Is that not what was essentially said here?
@@koyba3747 sure it's a game alright. Just a very boring and frustrating one
Before i play Death Stranding i trusted IGN’s review. Now I’m playing this game and now I’m totally love Death Stranding. Idk why IGN giving such a bad review for wonderful game.
maybe cause people hate walking
Because it's clear they didn't actually play through the game
game is garbage. play more games lol
@@theobvu
@@moondaymood. get a load of this. have you even played cod? check that out and check this dumbass amazon delivery game out again. aVeRAgE pVP pLAyEr sesh
Lmao, people are getting mad that this guy didn’t give a game they haven’t played a 10 out of 10
What? They haven't even played the game? How did he review it?
@@rokudodamazahe means the people that are mad that it didnt get a 10/10 haven't played it
I think what gets people about IGN'S review is more so that there's so much hype and expectations over this game, and the many other reviews INCLUDING IGN Japan giving this game a much higher score. On top of it, seeing other reviewers gameplay comparing it to this, it honestly feels they didn't give a damn about learning about the walking mechanics that honestly won't seem too hard to get use to. Overall they once again shot themselves in the foot with this review, it doesn't seem like they tried, like they do in the past.
Nah more like the review is being rather antagonistic in what they say. Cheap tactic to get those interactions.
I don't have to play it to know that this is a story based game yet the review talked little about the story
There are a lot of 8’s, some 10’s, a 3 and 6.8.
So you’ll either like this game a lot or you just won’t.
Edit: VGC changed from 4/10 to 6/10, Stevivor 3.5/10 and Powerup 3/10.
3 ?! From who?
So....like literally everything in the world?
3?! Which site??
in conclusion: it's not revolutionary like many people had hoped..
IGN gave Far cry 5 better score because that's the type of game they like play all the time
This is going to be the most polarizing game of 2019
Probably lol
Knowing Kojima he probably did it on purpose.
Mr. Snake that’s...nevermind
9/10 on GameSpot lol
Not it won’t!
For all that's said, in certain locations, BTs and the nature combined create a truly bone-chilling atmosphere.
Why is everyone mad?? This review seems fair, I can imagine myself getting frustrated too by a lot of those choises in game design
Facist
When footage of this game first started being released I thought it looked strange but still interesting. Now after seeing the gameplay it's ridiculously disappointing. It's hard to believe this is the same guy that helped make CastleVania Lords Of Shadow.
Cause Konami Treated the creator like crap when he worked for them even though he made them a ton of money. So when he teases a game for a few years entirely by him it's kind of heartbreaking if he ended up making a bad game
Because you can't criticize Kojima.
first 10hrs into It I gave it a 7 it's missing alot to it
I wish he just made a survival horror game on the level of PT.
Nick Johnson exactly why
@@MakelBelieve Because the PT demo is one of the greatest survival horror experiences to date, and I want to see what Kojima could do with an entire game, rather than a demo.
Right.
@@nickjohnson398 you know that the demo had nothing to do with the final game right?. If you spected that first person gameplay. than you are hyped for a game that Never intended to be like that demo. Oh, and, it was a playable teaser. Not a demo.
@@ameliekeen4241 I am aware of this. I am simply expressing my desire for a full length first person survival horror game made by Kojima. What he did with a short demo in 2014 was incredible, and I want to experience what he could do with a 2019 full-length game in the same style.
This game was just a test of loyalty to the cult of Kojima. Judging from the dislikes he made his point.
Get over yourself. You're nothing.
@@Krystalmyth "I can't refute his statement so I'm going to call him nothing while ignoring the obvious fact I am as well."
@@Krystalmyth Nice job on liking your comment once and then twice with an alt.
Krystal Myth I wonder what that makes you, then?
@@Cund My guy has multiple alts each with different anime females as his dp.
Death stranding was way ahead of time. Kojime said this game is the future. Now humanity is caged in their homes due to Coronavirus. And this hiking simulator helps us remember how walking outside was like.
Totally agree it's like when he predicted , age of info, artificial intelligence, conspiracies and much more with mgs 2, and with death stranding he truly put his all to show how humans are socially connect and how our hearts desire to be with someone to be something a desire to connect with someone he showed in this game alas but people didn't understood this game it's sad that they do not have mind of that velocity which kojima has.
@@maskari4425 It's a garbage game...Kojima fangirls really think that making a game about going to point A from B is something new and fresh.
This review actually made a lot of sound arguments. Probably gonna give this game a pass, looks way too tedious.
Games are supposed to fun not tedious arduous tasks with endless running.
Yep. And I do get the idea u r making here. ign japanは高得点あげてるけど、議論としてはこちらの方が良くできてるよね
@@東野-u8j なるほでね。Ign Japanの得点は何でしたか？
Need to look at other reviews. Metal gear solid v also gives off the same impression
@@garethlloyd1445 ohhh noooo .
NEVA
Me: I always try to bring every grocery bag in at the same time
BRIDGES: You’re hired
Actually made me laugh
You're fired!
He killed me when demonstrated the fast travel system. hahahaha
the worse fast travel system I've seen lol
Me too
I hope they will patch it to make faster by using travel umbrella any where ...
"fast" travel...
@what time?
Ghost of Tsushima is still unwrapped because I just discovered Death Stranding. Addicted.
Omg same!
Ghost is amazing! You have something great to look forward to 👌
I didn't like death stranding much but now I'm starting to understand the gameplay mechanics and I find it very fun, addictive and relaxing
Gran Turismo: the real driving simulator
Death Stranding: the real delivery simulator
@Trantor The Troll all this time and this is what kojima comes up with Amazon Prime: the game
So tell me in his review where he said something wrong? it seems like he had legitimate criticisms.
Nah nothing was wrong it's just people not being able to accept the review I believe.
You know how it is, IGN can't give a critical review of any game without getting a ton of flack.
@@windowsVD yup.
This guy is completely missing the point of the game. He is running like a chicken without his head cod mode and complaining that the game is frustrating. I mean look at 3:15 how he is playing.
This game is not for everyone and I respect the fact that he gave a poor rating just like I respect a couple of my friend that think kubrick movies are boring but at the same time I know he is not the player this game was made for and I strongly disagree.
Go watch skill up review or yong's those guys give a much better representation of the game for what it really is.
Btw IGN italy gave a 9.8 rating, so yeah.
The main issue here is that IGN USA is well known fans of Konami. Konami hates kojima, so ign USA doesn’t like him or his games. That could be wrong, if almost every other single review of the game didn’t put it in the 9s and called it great, including igns own international studios like ign Japan. IGN USA is the laughingstock of reviews and it’s as credible as Wikipedia.
I didn't expect that score. I tought a 7.5 or 8. But honestly I would rather watch a movie based on death stranding.
There is a very easy mode if you want to just have the cinematic narrative.
Everyone has a different opinion
@@ad3l no if it's repetitive then they short changed the game. Games that are repetitive are negatively criticized for a reason.
@@rizwanpallickalmoidu193 60$ to not touch the controller?
@@Hthth55 most games rely on a gameplay loop, don't be disingenuous.
To say this game is just one long fetch quest is as reductive as saying Metroid is about shooting aliens in a deserted planet.
Just because it’s Hideo Kojima doesn’t always make it a masterpiece. This one is a pass for me, and I can see why a lot of other people feel the same.
Stop expecting masterpieces and you won’t be disappointed. The game hasn’t even been released yet, either, so don’t be so quick to judge. These “journalists” have to rush to get their reviews out. Once the real consumers have gotten their hands on it, we’ll see what’s up.
Just Xbox morons.
This score actually makes sense based on what he talks about. Dosen't sound fun.
you can see it from the gameplay shown a month back
Damn walking and more walking just to fast travel. I really hate this thing in a game. Waste a lot of time doing that
Weird Wombat no need to wait, it looked like a parcel package delivery game when Kojima showed it off a month back , we gave it the benefit of the doubt hoping Kojima was holding back to surprise us. This review confirmed what we were shown is all we were going to get
@@W3irdWombat IGN Japan gave it a high score too.
Based on what the gameplay is and how it works, it's not a game for me. Despite that, I still can't understand some reviews on Metacritic giving this 100's to high 90's. Is it really all Kojima worship?
@@anamshah4421
Why doesnt everyone realise. The game is semi online.
So when the game launches and millions of people get their hands on, you'll see more ladders and roads scattered across this massive map.
So travelling will be far far easier and less tedious.
3:58- did you have to use the words "Silent Hills" here? My wounds are still fresh.
;___;
I mean, this is the game that kojima got funding for BECAUSE of that demo.
Didn’t that game get cancelled almost 5 years ago? Fresh is an overstatement
Still too soon!!!
@@ARZiehm How do you go on, when in your heart you begin to understand... there is no going back? There are some things that time cannot mend. Some hurts that go too deep, that have taken hold.
Delivery guy during coronavirus, now Kojima predict the future
😂
This is nothing more than a joke. Covid lockdown and Death Stranding have a very superficial similarity at best.
Who's here after Dunkey gave this game a 1 out of 5?
@Cynical y'know just imagine how hard it must be trying to make a beautiful game, then some people who dont even KNOW how to make a game calls it shitty.
Lol I was honestly expecting 7/10 it has a little something for everyone
@@JustASeagull well you score a game not from how hard the process, or how long it takes to finish, or how much the budget. You can appriciate all of that of course. But I believe you score the game based on the experience you get, whether you enjoy it or not. You don't need to be able to cook to say whether a dish is delicious or not
Seagull irrelevant, you realise that it’s possible for non-creative/technical people to judge a video game right?
I suppose only directors are qualified to write movie reviews?
Me
“ the whole thing seems like a personal attack on the whole speed running community” I died 😂😂😂
:D
Hahahahahaha
I never thought that a Kojima game could make an IGN review sound like an Angry Joe rant.
Koji needs to retire already his time has come
@H H Dunno but he should retire earlier than that
oh boy , the angry joe review is going to be fun
It's because is not a battle royale game, since the score they put on fortnite i don't trust them any more
RedHunter yikes, you didn’t even play the game and you’re already throwing Kojima shade
After playing the game myself and watching this review, IGN has lost all credibility for me. This game is incredible, from the story and the characters to the cinematography and the soundtrack. Everything is so well thought-out and all the emotions are conveyed in a way I've never seen before in any other video game. It's a shame that many people seem to not be open to this kind of change in story-heavy video games yet: Where fighting and killing your enemies is not the main focus. This game invites you to think for yourself, not just about the game's plot, but about life's values in general, and I for one am incredibly thankful to Hideo Kojima for creating what is, at least to me, a masterpiece.
thank you for saying it
What does whether I'm male or female have to do with anything?
@@fightermma no, no, that's not what I was doing, I was just wondering what prompted that question! Yes, I'm female and my profile pic is Yuna, one of my favourite characters 😊
@@fightermma Bro could you try harder
I highly agree. I was so teary eyed in the beginning when he went down to the waterfalls and the soundtrack began to start. Gash so dramatic and epic. Story and cinematography is satisfying.
This games reviews are so incredibly mixed that even the likes and dislikes are the same
Ikr. I still can't decide whether I should get this game or not based on this entire video and it's likes and dislikes. 😂
@@lepotato135 Honestly, it really depends if you have time to sink in to the game or perfect story to gameplay. You’ll be rewarded if you pour enough time into it, more so with the story than the gameplay itself. Obviously there is some pretty cool stuff with the gameplay you get into, but it takes time
@@lepotato135 do you like looking at scenery?
Are you not interested in adrenaline rushes?
Are you ready to repeat mundane things to get to the best stuff?
If your answers are yes, then pick up the game.
Amazon delivery courier on Acid: The Game
Peter Pinto even though everyone loves it 🤣
@@MercurialIris you literally haven't even played this game at all
This review pretty much confirmed everything I didnt want to hear. Takes the worst parts of MGSV and amplifies them.
MGSV had no story
MGSV was my personnel biggest flop 1-4 are amazing and as soon as I heard David hayter wasnt in it. It was finished.
Also mgsv had one of the best open world gameplays. So try again
The thing is this game isn't intended to be MGSV. It's not an action game, and if you go in expecting that then you'll be disappointed.
@@spazz8682 The open world was a pointless addition. Only thing you could do was outposts over and over again.
I feel like this game is a generational thing. Younger generation would most likely not like it while the older ones would appreciate it more. But this game is a master piece🙌
Spot on
No, sometimes it's the opposite. Because the older generation of gamers want old-fashioned, fast paced or action style games just as they are used to in the past and they don't want to "work" through games after they come home from a full time job. Death Stranding is literally the game that this generation does not want. On the other hand, this game addresses topics such as loneliness, connections and isolation which is far more important for the younger generation right now.
"It's like winning a food fight, and the prize is a mop and a bucket."
Ooof.
Mister Horse that’s life tho.
It’s an opinion from someone who disliked its new take on a game that doesn’t have any similar opposing kind to compare it to.
If you’re here to love it caz “Kojima” or hate it caz you’re “anti-Kojima” doesn’t change that fact. So take it with a grain of salt, experience it yourself and have your own opinion on it. 🤷🏼♂️
1:04
“There’s Monster energy drinks in the game”
All Kyle’s in existence: *HEAVY BREATHING*
Gonna be real honest and say I never understood why people were so hyped over this when all the gameplay indicated that the game would be a walking simulator. Well it turns out the game isn't really that but instead it might as well be called ''Apocalyptic adventures of Postman Pat, the reckoning''
I wouldn't say walking simulator, i would say Hiking simulator.
Many people already pre-ordered it. They won't accept the fact that the game is trash. And again companies hire shills and media to convince people to buy what ever they invested.
Kojima. Just Kojima. Slap his name in a turd and people will lose their minds over it and want it.
I was hyped for this game because I thought it would have more to offer besides story, but nope this game looks like a nice rental game.
Kekd at the name you came up with
Whenever Ign shits on a game I know its worth buying.
Its not
@@ricflair8498 just finished the game few days ago and its definitely top 5 best game for me alongside uncharted, horizon zero dawn.
@@ricflair8498 yer ma
@@ricflair8498 the game is awesome IMO
Just like rain world
This probably should have been a movie
eeveefan03 no.... Kojima’s convoluted style would be garbage in a movie. Imagine Kingdom hearts 3 the movie. No thanks.
@@dxcSOUL Imagine a movie longer than Titanic but without half the plot and with so much style over substance it makes RWBY look well made.
@@dxcSOUL You don't know that KJP is going to make movies?
eeveefan03 I do and I can’t wait to see how terrible they will be. They might hit cult status simply due to his popularity alone. But most writers that HK has worked with have come out and said he’s a terrible, terrible writer. And I think most ppl understand this on some level. His games are charming and cover his weaknessess. There’s not much you can hide behind in a movie 🤷♂️
eeveefan03 is that a question?
The likes and dislikes section here is literally a microcosm of how the game is being received right now.
Not really.. if you look on Metacritic the score's 84.
I disliked it not because of the quality of the review but because of blatant and deliberate spoiler at 1:20.
@@pawelgasior5071 you do know that's how reviews work?
Marill Sweatshirt do you know which information Im talking about? No other reviewer I saw revelaled that info.
@@pawelgasior5071 reviews are always bound to have spoilers. So how do avoid that? By not watching the video.
You either liked this game or you hated this game. At the time of my viewing of this review, a year plus later. 48k likes/48k dislikes. Amazing
Speedrunner: I feel this game is personally attacking me.
The new era of sexual harassment
Speedrunner: So if you look at the rock from a certain degree you can instantly teleport from LA to New York hence skipping all the scenes.
Oh they’ll figure it out.
Me too brother
@@vadimmanuilov7401 They always do. And this game looks like it's gonna host some really ridiculous speedruns, like BOTW.