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Title: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Oct 27, 2019, 04:54 PM
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.

100:
99:
98:  Legend
97:   Legend
96:   Nnodley
95:  Pi  Pezus
94:
93:  Xev
92:  Pi   Kitler
91:
90: Legend  Nnodley
89:
88:
87:  Pezus
86:
85: Kitler
84:  Nnodley
83:
82:
81:
80: Pi  Pezus  Xev
79:
78:   Kitler
77:
76:
75:
74:  Xev
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Oct 27, 2019, 04:57 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Oct 27, 2019, 05:19 PM
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
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Oct 27, 2019, 05:49 PM
98
97
90

I have a lot of faith in Kojima. MGSV was amazing.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Oct 27, 2019, 07:34 PM
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.

95
92
80
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Oct 27, 2019, 10:53 PM
95
87
80

No idea with this
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Oct 27, 2019, 11:13 PM
Alright then, bold it is.

93
80
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Oct 28, 2019, 12:07 AM
96
90
84
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: kitler53 on Oct 28, 2019, 01:23 PM
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).

92
85
78
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Oct 29, 2019, 04:22 PM
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.
Quote
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:
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Oct 29, 2019, 05:21 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Oct 29, 2019, 08:08 PM
Yeah impressions from reviewers are sounding very promising.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Oct 29, 2019, 10:02 PM
My guess is the game is quite different from the videos released lol. Classic Kojima trolling
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Oct 30, 2019, 12:40 AM
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
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Nov 01, 2019, 03:22 AM
Leaked Score

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>9/10<br>
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 04:03 AM
What time does the embargo end? I've been too focused on Halloween.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Nov 01, 2019, 04:34 AM
What time does the embargo end? I've been too focused on Halloween.
2.5 hours  
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 05:51 AM
I'll be up for that. One more hour.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 06:58 AM
I'm here. Bring me the 97!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 07:00 AM
Lots of 9s and higher. One 8 so far.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 07:01 AM
A few more 8s.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 07:03 AM
Seems to be very decisive.

Some fairly low scores are balancing out all the high ones.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 01, 2019, 07:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EZa1B84.png)
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 01, 2019, 09:05 AM
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
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 01, 2019, 09:17 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 01, 2019, 09:37 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 01, 2019, 09:43 AM
I think I'll get it. I like philosophical games
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 01, 2019, 09:49 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: kitler53 on Nov 01, 2019, 03:33 PM
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...
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 01, 2019, 10:58 PM
86 on Opencritic btw, with 76 reviews. Looks better!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 02, 2019, 12:22 AM


This video makes me really want the game  :o
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 02, 2019, 12:34 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 02, 2019, 01:09 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Nov 02, 2019, 02:59 AM
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: kitler53 on Nov 04, 2019, 03:28 PM


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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 04, 2019, 05:50 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 05, 2019, 12:32 AM
Increased to 85!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 05, 2019, 01:57 AM
Increased to 85!
I wonder how high it can go!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: DerNebel on Nov 07, 2019, 05:02 PM
Just got the game. Let's see what all the fuss is about.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 07, 2019, 05:18 PM
Down to 83 on meta  ???
2/5 from giantbomb
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 08, 2019, 01:18 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 08, 2019, 03:31 AM
I've been doing everything I can to avoid spoilers/game info. Picking it up in the morning.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 08, 2019, 03:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Nov 08, 2019, 03:48 PM
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)
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 08, 2019, 04:00 PM
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
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 08, 2019, 05:50 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Xevross on Nov 08, 2019, 08:34 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 09, 2019, 04:22 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: DerNebel on Nov 09, 2019, 08:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 09, 2019, 06:26 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 09, 2019, 06:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 09, 2019, 09:37 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 10, 2019, 04:43 AM
People like roads, a lot.

I jumped ~40 levels in one refresh. I have gotten around 30 thousand likes from people.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Dr. Pezus on Nov 10, 2019, 11:56 PM
People like roads, a lot.

I jumped ~40 levels in one refresh. I have gotten around 30 thousand likes from people.
Wut
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 11, 2019, 01:03 AM
Wut
Simple mechanic spoiler from early game if you are not aware.

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br><br>You have 5 different stats to level up. One is related to helping other players. Do a mission for someone and you&#39;ll get like 20 likes.<br><br>Well you can also directly like things built by other players. I was working on roads in an area and was getting thousands of likes. When I finished a mission it refreshed my stats by adding those likes. I went from ~7 in that stat to ~47 in one go. Normally each level increase takes a while. I&#39;m now a super highly ranked player lol.<br>
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: the-pi-guy on Nov 11, 2019, 01:10 AM
What kind of walking simulator are you guys talking about?
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 11, 2019, 04:48 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 11, 2019, 01:23 PM
everything gameplay wise is very simple, but them all together works really well and adds a lot of depth to the mechanics
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 12, 2019, 01:52 AM
I'm spending too much time just enjoying the world. This game feels like it will be really really long.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 12, 2019, 10:33 PM
I love all the cameos. So far I have found two:

Spoiler for Hidden:
<br>Hermen Hulst<br>Conan O&#39;brian<br>
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 13, 2019, 01:37 PM
I love all the cameos. So far I have found two:

Spoiler for Hidden:

Hermen Hulst
Conan O'brian

Only found the first one
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 13, 2019, 04:00 PM
I just passed level 200. How far have you made it?
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: SWORDF1SH on Nov 13, 2019, 06:20 PM
I NEED this game!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 13, 2019, 06:45 PM
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
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 13, 2019, 09:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 15, 2019, 08:30 PM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 20, 2019, 11:22 PM
Well I'm at 70 hours and still not finished.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: nnodley on Nov 21, 2019, 01:26 AM
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.
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Nov 25, 2019, 05:59 AM
80 hours and I have finished. Really really loved it!
Title: Re: Death Stranding: bet on the Metacritic
Post by: Legend on Dec 14, 2019, 05:20 AM