Death Stranding for PlayStation 4 Reviews - Metacritic (https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/death-stranding)
Same rules as the GOW thread. (http://vizioneck.com/forum/index.php?topic=6155.0) Give a high, medium, and low prediction.
IE you expect it to get a 95 so you set that as your middle. Then you set 97 as your high because you don't think the game has a good chance of scoring above that. Then you set 88 as your low because you don't expect the game to score lower than that.
RESULTS WILL NOW BE SCORED SO THAT AN OVERALL WINNER CAN BE DETERMINED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. IF YOU HAVE THE CLOSEST PREDICTION, YOU EARN POINTS: SCORE +=100-(high prediction-low prediction)*2. IF THE FINAL MC FALLS OUTSIDE YOUR HIGH AND LOW PREDICTIONS, YOU LOSE POINTS: SCORE -=50.
Review embargo ends when the countdown ends. Feel free to post predictions and edit them up till that time.
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98: Legend
97: Legend
96: Nnodley
95: Pi Pezus
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93: Xev
92: Pi Kitler
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90: Legend Nnodley
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87: Pezus
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85: Kitler
84: Nnodley
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80: Pi Pezus Xev
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78: Kitler
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74: Xev
:o
I'm feeling like I wanna be a bit bold with this one, gonna wait to see what a couple other people guess first though ;D
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90
I have a lot of faith in Kojima. MGSV was amazing.
I think the quality of the game will be great, but I'm less certain that the critical reception will match because the game is supposed to be a bit different.
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95
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No idea with this
Alright then, bold it is.
93
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74
I know it'll be quite divisive on forums like RDR2 but I'm banking on critics feeling the same way here. It could go any way, I wouldn't be too surprised to see 93+ either.
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84
no idea, but very interested in knowing. i've wanted to play a kojima game but didn't want to start mgs in the 4th or 5th entry. i was hoping this is the game i would play but the videos are just fudgy weird and i really don't know how the game plays. ...which isn't really any different than mgs. i'm really glad the review embargo is a week out because that will influence when/if i get this.
anyways, i might as well post something. i think it will be divisive with lots of really high scores and lots of really low score (and not just the typical troll review or two).
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This is fun.
It's new and different so it might not score well.
But it's also being done by a very talented team, and was largely backed by Sony, so it might score ridiculously well.
Or anywhere in between. A couple days yet.
So someone tweeted this, and then had to delete it.
Tomorrow is in my hands, and it is breathtaking, easily one of the most unique and stunning experiences I've had in all my years of gaming. More thoughts on Death Stranding to come after the November 1st embargo.
Response from Kojima productions:
I have been avoiding trailers so I really don't know what to expect. MGSV was amazing so if it is anything near that level I'll be happy.
Yeah impressions from reviewers are sounding very promising.
My guess is the game is quite different from the videos released lol. Classic Kojima trolling
My guess is the game is quite different from the videos released lol. Classic Kojima trolling
I wonder if you actually play as the baby... :o
What time does the embargo end? I've been too focused on Halloween.
What time does the embargo end? I've been too focused on Halloween.
2.5 hours
I'll be up for that. One more hour.
I'm here. Bring me the 97!
Lots of 9s and higher. One 8 so far.
A few more 8s.
Seems to be very decisive.
Some fairly low scores are balancing out all the high ones.
(https://i.imgur.com/EZa1B84.png)
84 now with 69 reviews. Loads of 10s actually, few 9s but then loads of 8s and below
6.8 from IGN
9 from GameSpot.
7 from gameinforner
Going pretty much as I expected, wow. 6.8/10 from IGN is an oof, but there isn't enough lower reviews like that for me to be winning so far. I'll be interested to see what the general audience thinks of this game, I'm sitting it out for certain.
Yeah even the positive reviews are acknowledging this game isn't for everyone and it can be pretty boring. Its as I feared, I definitely ain't touching this.
I think I'll get it. I like philosophical games
I think I'll get it. I like philosophical games
So do I, but I know there's no way I'll be able to put up with the sheer boredom of most of the gameplay in this one.
Man, I fear for any non core gamer who getspersuaded to pick this one up, they're gonna hate it.
the reviews make me think i'll enjoy this game but the mixed reception makes me believe i'll be able to get a good sale on the game pretty soon. i'll probably pick it up at $20 in feburary...
86 on Opencritic btw, with 76 reviews. Looks better!
This video makes me really want the game :o
I'm thinking I'm going to buy this at launch. I worry about the game being too slow but it really feels like something unique that should be experienced on its own.
I'm thinking I'm going to buy this at launch. I worry about the game being too slow but it really feels like something unique that should be experienced on its own.
Yup. The game looks visually stunning and I really like how the traversal sounds. I mean, how much and what he's carrying literally affects how he walks and climbs and how fast he can stop.
This video makes me really want the game :o
great video. really gets me excited for horizon 2 on the ps5. it's going to be insane.
love me some walking sims! Though this might take it to the extremes, but i'm still pretty positive i'm gonna love the game.
Increased to 85!
Increased to 85!
I wonder how high it can go!
Just got the game. Let's see what all the fuss is about.
Down to 83 on meta ???
2/5 from giantbomb
Down to 83 on meta ???
2/5 from giantbomb
dang.
I'd be super winning this if the EDGE reviewer decided to finish the game and give it a score.
I've been doing everything I can to avoid spoilers/game info. Picking it up in the morning.
Man the impressions in the ERA thread are overwhelmingly positive, I definitely overestimated the negative feedback this game would get. It's tempting to me give it a go, but I really do feel like I'd find it boring.
Man the impressions in the ERA thread are overwhelmingly positive, I definitely overestimated the negative feedback this game would get. It's tempting to me give it a go, but I really do feel like I'd find it boring.
You probably will because you're weird. 8)
You probably will because you're weird. 8)
:o rude
Well this is exactly how I felt about BOTW after I heard a lot of that game was traversing a large open world, then I decided to get it and it ended up becoming my favourite game ever. So... maybe
I have the game installing. I very much dislike games that waste my time so I'm really interested to see just what I'm getting myself in to. I also see that nnodley is playing it.
:o rude
Well this is exactly how I felt about BOTW after I heard a lot of that game was traversing a large open world, then I decided to get it and it ended up becoming my favourite game ever. So... maybe
I jumped into MGSV purely because of all the positive impressions even though I didn't know anything about the game. Ended up being one of my favorite games.
I don't remember exactly what pushed me towards buying BOTW but my opinion was so varied over time haha. I liked it a lot, then I did the town building quest and hated it, then 6 months went by, then I got around to finishing it and liked it a lot again, and then recently I've just been hanging out in the world doing late game content and loving it. Might be my favorite game ever too.
I have the game installing. I very much dislike games that waste my time so I'm really interested to see just what I'm getting myself in to. I also see that nnodley is playing it.
I jumped into MGSV purely because of all the positive impressions even though I didn't know anything about the game. Ended up being one of my favorite games.
I don't remember exactly what pushed me towards buying BOTW but my opinion was so varied over time haha. I liked it a lot, then I did the town building quest and hated it, then 6 months went by, then I got around to finishing it and liked it a lot again, and then recently I've just been hanging out in the world doing late game content and loving it. Might be my favorite game ever too.
Well it seems like if the gameplay grabs you and immerses you then it won't feel like its wasting your time, as every moment is meaningful (once you get through the classic Kojima cutscene-heavy opening few hours anyway). But if it doesn't click with you it will just feel super boring and a complete waste of time.
Woah, I remember when you were fairly negative on BOTW, I don't think my mind's ever changed on a game that much ;D . Only time I can think of something similar was when I was playing RDR2 and the slow early pace and annoying controls were putting me off for the first 10-20 hours before it clicked and became incredible.
I'm really glad I went in not knowing anything. The gameplay shocked me as it slowly evolved.
Feels a lot like Horizon Zero Dawn. I'm liking it a lot but I'm really ready for the formula to change. About to go south.
For what it's worth I've really been enjoying my time with it. Played like 5 hours or so I would guess?
But I never went on blackout so I knew what I was getting myself into.
My opinion of the online components has improved so so much. It seems like an amazing technical achievement as well.
It's just society rebuilding, going out and making bridges.
yeah i'm pretty much loving it. 8 hours in and just getting ready to leave the seemingly first area. Traversal is pretty great. I was worried some of the mechanics would get really tedious, but they seem to work really well so far.
And this game is freaking gorgeous too.
I'm loving how gameplay has evolved. I actually fight now!
Also just saw something interesting...
Edt: also I have yet to die. Still wonder how that works.
People like roads, a lot.
I jumped ~40 levels in one refresh. I have gotten around 30 thousand likes from people.
People like roads, a lot.
I jumped ~40 levels in one refresh. I have gotten around 30 thousand likes from people.
Wut
Wut
Simple mechanic spoiler from early game if you are not aware.
What kind of walking simulator are you guys talking about?
What kind of walking simulator are you guys talking about?
It's probably closer to a walking simulator than 99% of the games called walking simulators. You walk a lot in this game but there is actual gameplay and depth related to it.
I'm really loving it.
My only non minor complaint is the lack of variety when it comes to humans. They could have done a lot more to make places unique on the inside. Even Elite Dangerous does a better job of making places look occupied.
everything gameplay wise is very simple, but them all together works really well and adds a lot of depth to the mechanics
I'm spending too much time just enjoying the world. This game feels like it will be really really long.
I love all the cameos. So far I have found two:
I love all the cameos. So far I have found two:
Only found the first one
I just passed level 200. How far have you made it?
I NEED this game!
I just passed level 200. How far have you made it?
Think i'm only at level 100. I haven't played any since sunday. Still in chapter 3 i think
Gonna play some tonight though
Think i'm only at level 100. I haven't played any since sunday. Still in chapter 3 i think
Gonna play some tonight though
I finally made it past chapter 3. Now I need much better weapons.
50 hours in, I am either getting close to the ending or not.
MGSV was around 65 hours for me if I remember right. I think I'll be a Kojima fan for life.
Well I'm at 70 hours and still not finished.
haven't played much more. Got into fallen order a lot last weekend. Plan to get through a decent bit of this tomorrow night. Might play some tonight though.
80 hours and I have finished. Really really loved it!