Death Stranding: Director's Cut

In ps5 this game is an absolute masterpiece. Honestly I saw so many crítics review, users review, saying that this game wasnt worth it, but I finallu decided to give it a try and its an stunning game. The gameplay is something that will keep your mind engaged, you have to be constantly thinking on the best aprroach to deliver the packages, the history is very good and the graphics are gorgeus

Played on: Playstation 5
Version: Playstation 5 (Director's Cut)
Edition: Digital

I have played this game off & on for years & the first two times or so, it just didn't grab me. It felt like a chore to do & the narrative was wildly complicated often times making little to no sense at all. Well, time has passed.

I picked up the game on a sale & decided to commit & for the most part, I'm glad I did. This was a unique experience that once I let the game tell me what it was trying to be instead of me trying to make it what I WANT it to be, I enjoyed it. A lot.

The world is bare bones yet still feels alive? I'm not quite sure how to explain it. I think the unity of players making short cuts & helping each other is beautiful & really adds to the games theme in general, connection.

The combat leaves a lot to be desired but the game isn't necessarily shaped to be such a thing. Walking across these beautiful landscapes is oddly peaceful & relaxing & while sometimes feels like a hassle (depending on the distance) it somehow still manages to remain charming while doing so.

Performances are outstanding & Mads Mikkelsen steals the show (duh). I began to understand the majority of the narrative as the game progressed while it peeled back its layers & spilled its concepts & creations across the digital canvas.

This is an unforgettable experience & I think that sums it up in itself. This isn't a game, it's an experience. While at times it runs a little too long & even at times can wear out its welcome (third act cutscenes) it still makes for a breathtaking piece of art. I am very excited to see what's in store for us in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

P.S. I was gonna try for the platinum but I feel that it would drive me into insanity & this is a game where I want to end on a high note.

Final verdict: Buy it

This has been a unique single player experience for me
From the weird gameplay that should have bored me yet kept me engaged
To a story that was surreal and weird at first but left me an emotional wreck at the end
The world felt beautiful yet isolating in the best way possible
It's hard for me to recommend this to people, as most might not find it fun but I still think it should be given a tried
This is a game that will stick to me until the end

I first played this back in 2019 and like many others, I saw it as a walking sim with an unnecessarily confusing story, so I dropped it. However, after giving it another chance, I was completely blown away.

The game starts off slow, both in terms of gameplay and story. But once you reach Chapter 4, everything begins to click and the plot truly comes together.

What resonated with me the most was the theme of isolation. The game captures the feeling of being alone in a vast and desolate world, and the characters portray this pain with great realism.

The mechanics can feel overwhelming at first, but once you start connecting and building roads and bridges, you never want to stop. The strand mechanics is a breath of fresh air, making the coop interactions feel meaningful.

Visually, the game is stunning. The characters closely resemble their actors, and the apocalyptic world is breathtaking, perfectly complementing the story’s tone.

I can confidently say it might be one of my favorite games so far.

تحفة فنية

it's a masterpiece

Walking simulator 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡