80
Director's Cut is by far the best way to experience Kojima’s latest game. However, if you’ve already played Death Stranding and you’re considering buying the new edition just for the added content, better sleep on it. [12/2021, p.78]
60
Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is a solid remaster with smart upgrades that build upon the original release without taking away from what made it a unique experience. The game itself has a lot to say and some of it is genuinely compelling, however, the pacing is abhorrent and the core gameplay is a deadly pill made out of tedium and boredom, that I really wish I hadn’t swallowed. Let’s hope I’m a Repatriate.
100
Whether the 4k60 frames or the powerful features of DualSense, the experience of Death Stranding: Director's Cut has been taken to another level. With this Director's Cut, there will be some new feelings when going through the "journey of connection" again.
3
When people say "game like no other", we assume that means "a good game like no other" which it does not.
This game is a fever dream. It looks real but then you look into the faces and realize nobody ever makes human-like expressions.
The main character has the same half-grimace, half-smile look (I assume this is a failure of the graphics engine) no matter what's happening, whether he's being pursued by a deadly monster or losing a loved one.
It's hauntingly hollow and disturbing.
Then the game play. Which isn't so much play as it is tedium.
At it's core you're an off-road delivery guy on foot with poor balance, who has to walk around with crap on his back. That's it.
They fluff this up with pretty but emotionally hollow cut scenes.
I wasted $30 on this and am going to start drinking again while I re-install The Witcher 3 and experience actual gaming .
10
Game like no other, literally. Story throws curveballs at you every episode (game chapter) only to get so many answers at the end with some questions to be left unanswered. It advertises itself as a genre-defying experience and it sure is one. Would recommend.
9
poly idiaitero paixnidi kati poy den eixa jana paijei pote, exei thn kalyterh istoria ston komo, exei plaka einai ena slowpaced sobaro timio paixnidi. epishs oraia moysikh kai periballon
Death Stranding: Director's Cut
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Sep 24, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
User score
Generally Favorable
8.2
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Dec 2, 2021
100
Whether the 4k60 frames or the powerful features of DualSense, the experience of Death Stranding: Director's Cut has been taken to another level. With this Director's Cut, there will be some new feelings when going through the "journey of connection" again.
Sep 23, 2021
95
Two years later, Death Stranding remains a masterpiece. Undoubtedly always so divisive, the last born of Kojima Productions offers a unique gaming experience, transfigured by the capacities of a PlayStation 5 allowing him to give everything he has in the belly, to the point of pouring into bulimia new unpublished content. Admittedly, not all are equal, but the experience offered by this Director's Cut is complete, can potentially suit more player profiles, can potentially appeal to those who had succumbed to this fantastic and exotic journey on PS4 and who will appreciate to (re) live new adventures with a Norman Reedus larger than life. Certainly a must have for anyone who owns a PS5 and wants to embark on a unique game that is landmark and still upsets us today.
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79% Positive
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Mar 11, 2026
10
Game like no other, literally. Story throws curveballs at you every episode (game chapter) only to get so many answers at the end with some questions to be left unanswered. It advertises itself as a genre-defying experience and it sure is one. Would recommend.
Mar 8, 2026
10
Platiné a quatre reprises je ne pouvais que donner la note maximum a ce chef-d’œuvre de kojima. Un pure régal
Sep 23, 2021
90
Death Stranding: Director's Cut is great way to revisit the game, especially if you enjoyed your first playthrough. And now it's time to go back to the roads most taken with your fellow BB in hands. Unity always beats isolation, you only need to make the first step.
Sep 23, 2021
90
Death Stranding the Director's Cut is the definitive way to experience the game and is worth checking out for those who may have missed it on other platforms.
Sep 23, 2021
82
Although the story is interesting, it fails because the missions are designed for infiltration, but the game lacks enough mechanics in that regard. Something similar happens with vehicle racing, that the controls are very simple and were not conceived for a modality of this ready. What is very good is the shooting range, an addition that allows you to test the weapons before using them with the enemy through small missions. In short, with its mistakes, this is the best way to enjoy the experience that Death Stranding proposes.
Sep 23, 2021
80
Overall, this is a full-to-bursting title, even bigger than the huge PS4 original. It looks astounding, sounds great and that immersive feedback in the controller brings this odd sci-fi world to life like never before. If you played the original and feel ‘done’ with it, there may not be enough big tweaks to bring you back for another go. But the upgrade price point is good and it’ll definitely appeal to those gamers who missed out on playing the original and now fancy jumping in on PS5.
Sep 23, 2021
50
There's no denying Death Stranding: Director's Cut's technical achievements. It's incredibly immersive, putting every new capability built into the PlayStation 5 to the test and coming out triumphant. If you were disappointed by Death Stranding's unwieldy gameplay the first time around, the Director's Cut isn't going to win you over. But if Kojima's storytelling took you in, this will be a worthwhile upgrade.
Feb 20, 2026
10
An incredible experience, the first time I've ever sat through the credits **** and wished they were longer so I had more time to just..... wow. I could see how this needs a little while to cook for some people before they really get into it but to be honest, I was hooked from the start. It's so unique in how it entertains, but I truly think anyone could enjoy death stranding if they spent enough time with it.
Jan 3, 2026
7
Had a reasonable amount of fun playing the first few chapters. Its just too all over the place for me to stay focused on.
Sep 9, 2025
7
Death Stranding is one of those games that’s hard to explain without sounding like you’ve lost your mind. You’re basically a delivery guy in a broken, ghost-filled America, hiking across mountains, rivers, and ruins just to drop off packages and “reconnect the country.” Sounds weird? It is. But it’s also oddly beautiful. The game throws you into this lonely, haunting world that somehow feels peaceful and terrifying at the same time. The cast is stacked, the visuals are jaw-dropping, and the story goes places: Kojima places. It's super slow and kinda repetitive at times, but if you're into something different and don’t mind a lot of walking, this one's worth the trip.
Jan 24, 2026
4
edgy to the point of being disgusting. most of the gameplay is unique in a boring way. i really cant understand the point of carryng stuff like Uber Eats deliveryman
Oct 27, 2025
4
I genuinely wanted to give Death Stranding a chance. The stellar cast and the authentic characters immediately stood out, and the numerous scenes felt truly cinematic. However, the great presentation couldn't redeem the dull and monotonous gameplay for me. Furthermore, the game instantly throws you into its complex lore without sufficient introduction. I had to abandon the game after only about 6-8 hours and, regrettably, cannot recommend it.
SummaryFrom legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded and remastered for the PlayStation 5 console in this definitive Director’s Cut. In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife roam... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Sep 24, 2021
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- Kojima Productions
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