Death Stranding - A Brief Review (1000% Spoiler-Free)

[@SkillUp]

Death Stranding IS COMING TO PC! To help you get ready, AMD gave me a Ryzen 3800 processor to give away to you! Be sure to like the video, subscribe and click this link to enter: gleam.io/KnhRP/amd-ryzen-3800-cpu-giveaway

[@jokerlou]

A big THANK YOU, for your review and how you formatted your review.

[@supremenoob978]

hell yea! i am waiting for the PC release tbh

[@OpenWorldGamer-]

I do a lot of hiking in real life and what this man says is true, its really rewarding when you finish, imagine now having that experience in a video game lol, pretty cool !

[@supremenoob978]

@DC The Eyepoke Champ fucking fuck yeah!

[@1knownasgream]

I appreciate you skill Up.

[@YongYea]

So that's where that motorcycle ended up haha, awesome. The social strand system was definitely a highlight of this game.

[@amvhate]

He stole your bike!

[@orrinholland]

Yeah. Not cool.

[@VoyagersRevenge]

YongYea is the bike fun to ride!? Reminds me of the bike in AKIRA!

[@Spinikar]

Yeah, when he said he found your bike I pictured you in your game coming back going, Hey, Wheres my bike?

[@kanon951]

He pedaled your bike dude. Not cool.

[@SergioPower21]

“Every time I rode that motorcycle I thought of Yong” *Top 10 bromances*

[@VoltaicBacklash]

Someone should write a fanfic

[@brando3342]

Sure glad this video is 1000% spoiler free, not sure what I would have done if it was only 500% spoiler free!

[@PHCNobody]

Raged; like the subreddit did about the IGN review

[@kylecoucke943]

The Nobody Project I watched that review partially, I mean what do they expect?? Don’t watch anything about a game if u don’t want something spoiled

[@PHCNobody]

@@kylecoucke943 I agree with you, I really do, but IGN should have AT LEAST put a spoiler warning on their video. I mean, their audience may still be just children and angry nerds, but they're owed at least that much.

[@kylecoucke943]

The Nobody Project that’s fair

[@PHCNobody]

@@kylecoucke943 I just hope the people that had it spoiled for them, don't let it ruin their experience. T-3Days

[@MrSqeez01]

Gamers:”we are sick of fetch quests” Kojima “what about an entire game that is a fetch quest”

[@joelman1989]

Mr Sqeez that is actually so Kojima

[@fgdj2000]

Gamers: „oh, the genius of it“ Seriously though, leave it to Kojima to make traversing the open world - often the tedious mundane side task - the functional, meaningful and actually interesting core gameplay mechanic of an open world game. :D

[@sharpendesign6604]

Those are annoying when they are made by let's say ubisoft for example just to name one. But this is made by Kojima so he's trying to show em how to do that stuff xD

[@janogabor7697]

​@@sharpendesign6604 The problem with other games is they never commit to it. So it just stands out. This is game is pushing it so far that it is the CORE of the game.

[@gothamgrafix]

More like Gamers: "We are sick of the same shit over and over. DO something different Kojima "Okay, here is my new game" Gamers: "Why would you do something different.. Not fun at all"

[@prplestiky]

YongYea: *running his hand down his motorcycle one last time* "Yong Out..."

[@ryvrdrgn16]

This made me laugh.

[@Mr0901]

*insert the ending of MGS3*

[@MrANDRESFP]

A Potato what a thrill...

[@SirSpanksAlot88]

lol

[@Supernaught00]

@@rawrdino7046 sounds like you're coping. You okay?

[@starlordstark5729]

As a delivery man myself, I've been really drawn to this game. I can't wait to work all day delivering, then come home and play this delivery game. Thank you kojima

[@bigmoose497]

Starlord Stark 😂😂🤣🤣👍🏻

[@kapiteinlulhaas7612]

Lol

[@duncanb.a.s2886]

lol

[@gladiatorscoops]

This made me laugh far too much!

[@questionablereasoning1718]

Face it homie, you is cursed.

[@oliverallen5324]

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in." That’s what I got from your review. Thanks for sharing.

[@somebodynobody718]

Who said that? Wheres the quote from.

[@thelewis-ch3zc]

@@somebodynobody718 it's an old Greek proverb, quite a famous saying actually

[@somebodynobody718]

@@thelewis-ch3zc oh cool. Thanks for the information.

[@bizmonkey007]

Our society has certainly forgotten that proverb.

[@Verum_XXII]

Funny enough it was also used in FF14 in the shadow bringers story patch. That's where I got it from and I assume him as well.

[@Spike.SpiegeI]

After putting nearly 150 hours into this game, getting all trophies, and watching as many reviews as I can I still come back and say this one mirrors my experience more than any other. This game is one of a kind and will be talked about for years. Truly unbelievable what Kojima achieved here. I can't get this game out of my head even after spending all that time with it.

[@emmanouela1141]

me too! I have 150 hours and almost there with platinum but I don't want to finish it (even though technically I have). I tried to start another game before going platinum and I just couldn't- I missed it too much :

[@redseagaming7832]

I'm already working on getting the platinum trophy I don't know how to calm the BB down I don't know how to do that

[@emmanouela1141]

@@redseagaming7832 I'm doing this from memory, but you press L2 then the down button on the left side and it will say "soothe bb" and press that button (i think its the triangle button). Then you need to shake the controller and Sam will shake BB to calm them down. Hope it helps!

[@noahstevens3060]

I think girlfriend reviews is actually the best I've heard for this game.

[@emmanouela1141]

@Jamie91J rah i just googled it we're both wrong lmao its L1 then the rest

[@Eckythump]

Good old Skill Up. His 'brief' review is still 25 minutes long.

[@SimplyMavAgain]

ngl, I looked at the runtime and was surprised by how short this review was.

[@ThexRedxBarn]

If the hyperbole would by removed it would be 1/3 the length ...

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

That's our boy. If he released anything shorter then we know he shilled up.

[@ChrisJohannsen]

@@ThexRedxBarn Ralph can't live without everything being in the extreme. Breakpoint is better than this trash. At least it isn't up its own ass.

[@elijahjackson7966]

Ya love to see it

[@nosleep1271]

“In Death Stranding, failure conditions don’t seem to really interest kojima”. I love this.

[@asterphyll]

Some people: git gud Kojima: No

[@nosleep1271]

Dominic Yeah I learned that yesterday but hadn’t failed when first taken down by the BT’s. I’m not sure what the conditions entail. I just know I love this game.

[@misterburkes8364]

No Sleep if you actually die to a BT miniboss,, it triggers a void out, and leaves behind a huge permanent crater.

[@ihuntyou3]

And this is why I love skill-up reviews. Hands down my favorite reviewer and you never disappoint.

[@TheColemancreek]

I went from feeling a little hesitant about playing (from seeing IGN's review) to looking forward to Death. The whole traversal system which IGN made out to be tedious and repetitive Skill explained it in detail and I think it is brilliant. From the simple idea of turning game travel which is always a routine and easy affair into the core gameplay loop is a great idea and 100% Kojima. I'm the type of gamer that has always loved seeing what was over the horizon in Skyrim and I can't wait now to play this.

[@liamduncan965]

Nathan Couch he never made a part 2 about the division 2 despite saying he would. Because he was too hyped yes it’s really good but it’s player count has completely wained and it’s has loads of issues

[@tengkualiff]

@@TheColemancreek damn people still check ign

[@TheColemancreek]

@@tengkualiff was up in my recommended.. didn't think reviews would be out yet given the game is released on the 8th.

[@MrReshiramturbo]

Disappointed on the sekiro review :(

[@jeffbezos3200]

The moment that this game really clicks for me is going to Port Knot City, when you see it on the horizon and then the extremely somber yet hopeful song kicks on. It’s such a beautiful moment of introspection…I will hold it with me forever

[@kanika_d]

Keep on Keeping on 😎👍

[@chanwooksook]

yeah man, i feel you. it clicked for me also in that part. i barely got alive to the edge of the cliff while going to the port knot. i was walking silently for an half an hour, my shoes where destroyd, and a almost died...i had a lot of stuff on me, but had no ladder and only one rope...and oh fuck - it's a cliff (i wasn't expecting it, couse it seemed to be more gently sloping on the 3d map).. i thought i would die, but smartly using the only rope, step by step i was able to get down.. i even fell maybe for 5 meters. and almost died again....but i survived... with still some life in me and my stuff was not completely broken..then i was running with my bloody feet to the water barely alive....and i heared that music....fuck it was a beautiful moment ....from that moment i was in love with this game... by the way, Low Roar's band's leader died few days ago.

[@blueface9348]

that will always be the best moment in the entire game for me. i was getting sick of playing and was ready to just quit & drop the game right before that part and then that moment hit and everything clicked

[@crisj45]

Not when Fragile stripped down to her underwear?

[@weekendnoobbsgaming7170]

I love this guy. He speaks from heart and I want to listen that.

[@MrKajjaGG]

Unless he doesn't get a review copy and wants to spend half of his "review" mentioning that.

[@GoldStandardGames]

His God of War and NieR Automata were spot on and true.

[@Darling-su3ci]

Jannie Peralta people praising something that others hate doesn’t make someone a shill.

[@DogManProductions]

10:25 Ever scaled the cliffs of Skellige just to -look down and take it all in- *slide all the way down* Fixed that for you.

[@matthiasck]

Cowabunga dude 😎

[@MehediHasanSizan]

Oh Man skellige....

[@Cybernetic800]

Rad steez Bro!

[@CharlieTooHuman]

Ever jumped and rolled up* Skellige

[@LinktheSamoyed]

I litrally just got that "Rad Steez, Bro!" achievement by accident last night.

[@Shaun-iv5nv]

I just started playing this game recently, It is surprisingly fucking addicting, IDK about you guys but this game is relaxing to play. certainly not for impatient people I would think. But yeah this is peak Kojima. I respect his risky attempt to create something artful and unique. a 10/10 for me because not every game developer has balls to do something risky for a change

[@BobSaysWhat22]

Shaun 0314 👍👍👍👍

[@traviscue2099]

I think we gotta start ignoring what the mob thinks about games, I'm currently going back to games that have had a bad reception at launch.. Turns out I've missed a lot of masterpieces. Only issue for me with this game is how Japanese direct American actors. But its like that in every Japanese game with Western Characters. So I can over look it.

[@Desmond-xp4wr]

@@traviscue2099 can you explain a little more about japanese direct american actors part?

[@traviscue2099]

@@Desmond-xp4wr More so Western Actors. The best example is Vanille from FF13. They have an Australian women making weird Japanese sounds during her dialogue. To a Western Audience it's very unnatural to hear.

[@bren2273]

The science fiction atmosphere and music is great

[@thevillageyid]

This was the review that ALMOST sold me on the game, none of the other reviews except this one and maybe YongYea's were satisfying. But a few days after watching this I realized I had a long weekend with not much to do so I bought it. It's a great game, and another reason why I think gameplay videos don't always do justice to the games.

[@charlestruppi7793]

mellow magic - totally agree. Watching someone “just walk” from point A to point B is not nearly as compelling as controlling it yourself. It doesn’t capture the stress, anxiety and wonder of immersion into this world.

[@MrJMB122]

I just play the first three hours it all about experience

[@MrJMB122]

@EMPEROR BE PRAISED how is? This game is really an artistic piece it's actually fun. I understand it's not everyone's cup of tea but when I was playing it I understand it's not everyone's cup of tea but their no reason to duke on it

[@MrJMB122]

@EMPEROR BE PRAISED their is no looting box in this game. Bro I MGS way back 2001 mean brother not even twelve. I could tell my child and teenage self would hate this game. But as I got older are started to view video games as I view film it interactive medium with great potential to tell many different story is a multiplicity of meaning themes. I almost thirty now I rare play anything unless it catch my interest personal love indie scene because if you dig through you find some real beauty that marry mechanic, theme and narrative. Death is indie game a vision with a AAA power. It why I love Journey and cultist Simulator. To me and seems to other people too this game is something beautiful.

[@NoOnesaidthis]

EMPEROR BE PRAISED lol

[@CrimsonReinkaos]

This is "someone's" review of the game first and foremost and it is honestly one of the best I've ever seen.

[@mhamieyoo]

-sees mountains The Skyrim player in me: *CHALLENGE ACCEPTED*

[@RoyalFusilier]

"See that mountain?/You can buy it!/In the DLC, for the price of a real mountain!"

[@No.1-Yellow-Wood-Sorrel-Fan]

The BotW player in me: hehehe BIG GLIDE TIME

[@skyyswaggstudios2934]

@@No.1-Yellow-Wood-Sorrel-Fan botw player in me: now I pray I can scale this mountain with my stamina

[@Jaybird2136]

The soon to be Death Stranding player in me "f***, i didnt plan this right.."

[@weaverquest]

GTA player in me: Enter a cheat code for a frickin fighter jet and fly to the top.

[@elskythetaffer]

This is why I love Skill Up's review. I wish I had found this channel sooner.

[@ali3nmetaphor66]

"It's never to late to come home".

[@c-dark]

damn, a Garrett fan...

[@solanumtuberosa]

Media: complains games make killers. Kojima: Makes game that focuses on the journey and story instead of violent combat. Media: Death Stranding is a boring walking simulator.

[@zaccampa4055]

It's a game about bringing people together. I like that

[@klovasoszenovka]

what media? It's getting incredible critic reviews

[@solanumtuberosa]

@@klovasoszenovka true. But there is not a single review that praises the gameplay aspect of delivering.

[@Murchad99]

@@solanumtuberosa Why would they?

[@shlemp5183]

@solanum have u even played this turd of a game? just because it has pretty visuals and is doing something new, it still sucks. boring, repetetive waste of time

[@berfwellington2552]

I hope Kojima is happy. So glad he’s out of Konami and running his own ship

[@thomashewitt8104]

Yup! If this is the first game to come out of the studio he threw together after all the Konami chaos, as well as using an unfamiliar engine, I absolutely can’t wait to see what they do next!

[@avalonazure5488]

Yeah I'm super happy he's not being forced to make metal gear anymore. It must have been creatively crushing

[@elijahjackson7966]

Right! He seems so happy whenever hes presenting gameplay

[@STEP6192]

That may be the only thing that could make me buy this, but not right now

[@dereksmidl2680]

@@avalonazure5488 how dare you! Mgs is the best series in gaming far and away!! I would be fine with new metal gear games after the incredibly disappointing mgs5. This game seems like the reset button on mgs5

[@cometcourse381]

"not for everyone" that is definitely a good thing. no game (or piece of art) should be so watered down that it appeals to everyone's sensibilities. that would just result in every game being the exact same

[@prasunkumar117]

Implying games can be art lol

[@UnfoundFilms]

Prasun Kumar sure, why not?

[@AlexxxPerales]

True...but therea still a balance. Then theres the whole buisness aspect. I wonder how well this game will sell based on hype

[@rcwestlake]

Prasun Kumar I don’t give a fuck about art but ur dumb as hel

[@cometcourse381]

@@prasunkumar117 video games are inherently art, due to what goes into making them. maybe you would like to explain why they aren't art?

[@RunningBlade2184]

I’ve always wanted the game that encapsulates the feel of going on a long journey. No game has ever captured that to the extent that I want it to. I really hope death stranding can do that, considering the core gameplay mechanic seems to be travel.

[@Fishster]

Elite?

[@gavinderulo12]

The witcher 3 really captured that feeling for me.

[@John-996]

@@gavinderulo12 witcher3 and red dead2 gave me tgat feel.

[@TonyPurpleTurtle93]

Red dead?

[@victorbitencourt9481]

Shadow of the Colossus for me

[@stevenmonte1496]

This review is even better after getting further into the game. The beauty in this game is in how it evolves over time. Everything seems like it has purpose and truly does make you feel connected

[@nathanjackson1488]

He protecc. He attacc. But most importantly, he deliver dat pacc.

[@GMOTP5738]

Dead AF meme by an unfunny hack

[@DatNygma]

Lol

[@nosleep1271]

That review is excellent. Probably second only to this one.

[@knightofastora916]

Had a feeling it was gonna be divisive based on the TGS showing, though gotta really applaud Kojima for going such a road, you don’t see such a thing in AAA games. Anyways, you loving it a great plus for me.

[@Lifesizemortal]

Bless him. For the AAA scene is mired in oversaturated shooters and ubisoft tower climbing

[@jammycjj]

What point a to point b which most games get slated for and get called as tedious mission objectives.

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Kojima said he will innovate games and he did it again. Hat up.

[@XBullitt16X]

Indeed, this sort of game that you make for passion and not just for money.

[@hoofhearted4]

I wish more developers would do this. Think outside the box. Do something creative. You might not break the next sales record or get perfect 10s across the board. But you'll innovate. I'd rather see niche masterpieces than crap like Destiny. Even if it's not my niche.

[@ezzahhh]

"This game wasn't designed to make shareholders happy" - But it was designed to make the Monster Energy drink corperation happy

[@NoOnesaidthis]

Hahaja

[@pickledparsleyparty]

I think if the money can come from a few product placements or shareholders, gamers get the better deal when it comes from a few product placements.

[@ezzahhh]

@@pickledparsleyparty Just find it a little hypocritical since Ralph tore Street Fighter to threads (on Laymen Gaming) for having product placement in the game during fights but didn't even bother to mention it in his Death Stranding review when it is such a major feature in the game

[@zebapy]

@@ezzahhh It's not that major. It's only in your private room and eventually gets removed. Your drink is 'drink canteen' not 'drink monster energy' even though subtext mentions it.

[@necaacen]

people put things like p2w mtx and product placements in their games in order to generate money for their shareholders, its not an alternative to having shareholders.

[@misterburkes8364]

17 hrs in and having a great time - I do think this game will appeal most to strategy gamers who want to experience an open world RPG with exploration and a strong narrative.

[@leegsy]

24 hours in for me. Just built my first road. I love this game! Just having a smoke break and some tea right now then I'm going back in for more. Thank you Kojima!

[@akmal94ibrahim]

Can vouch for that. I love RPGs. Kingdom Come Deliverance was my 2018 GOTY, surpassing GoW & RDR2 due to its overly "simulation" approach to all that the players have to do. It got me totally immersed in the world to the point that I have a daily in-game routine. And the same thing is what I feel with DS.

[@BlackWatersElseWhere]

No hate here! But why would you consider DS an rpg?

[@nyranstanton203]

Death Stranding is an RPG? what planet are you on? Wheres the RPG? its a game where you carry stuff and try not to fall over.

[@FEWGEE1]

Strong narrative?! It's nonsensical and dull exposition dumps.

[@Psycorde]

You thought of Yong for hours? That's love, my man, that is love

[@kobakareli]

He thought of Yong as he was riding

[@unixpert321]

@@kobakareli on yong's bike

[@kobakareli]

@@unixpert321 lol yup. That's not love, that's gay

[@Raxapheon]

@@kobakareli yes it is, its a bromance

[@MJ-nx6vj]

@@kobakareli that's gay and it's also love. Stop hating

[@iampliny]

“Asynchronous altruistic multiplayer” sounds like the Nier [E] run stretched over an entire playthrough

[@Aion1os]

What a way to sell the game in one sentence.

[@darrylaz3570]

Basically Nier Automata Ending E but expanded into a full game. I'm sold

[@304Blaise]

Darryl Lazakar that honestly seems to be what he’s going for. This game looks intentionally not for the mainstream in a way I can really respect. I gotta see this thing through

[@weaverquest]

I think Demon Souls also had the same concept with its online messaging and co-op features implemented in what is essentially a single-player experience back in 2009. Interesting to see the same philosophy emerging from multiple Japanese games.

[@Antiformed]

Nier Automata does everything he claims this game does, but way better, without having crappy gameplay

[@fahadsyed3861]

Death Stranding gives me Shadow of the Colossus vibes. I never thought I'd see another AAA game like that.

[@dolbyprologicii]

ikr that game sucked ass boring as hell... this definitely going to fail as well

[@ColonialT7]

@Frank the Bunny blah blah blah

[@pindzyn]

Same man, but ICO on my side 💪

[@Danny-zn3nz]

@@dolbyprologicii Oh man, look who we've got there. A generic Anime loving incel who forgot to take his antidepressants! :D :D :D

[@InsideOutJellyBaby]

It's hilarious how people are calling Death Stranding a walking simulator, while they licked up Shadow of the Collosus like that game isn't also akin to a walking simulator.

[@Alfonso88279]

I can't believe it took me 3 years to play this game. This game is freaking amazing, I can't stop playing it even after finishing the story. Which was great. Not perfect. But freaking great.

[@100dead]

I think Kojima made this as a challenge to himself, or an example to the people who hate him. He took this *extremely* simple idea, taking one thing and putting it somewhere else, and then made people want to play it. Think about it, nobody likes a fetch quest in a game. But fetch quests ARE this game. He wrapped this fetch quest up in social motivation, interesting plot, and beautiful graphics, then gave it a bow and told you "Please, enjoy." We did, and we are, and we will. Kojima is showing us that he isn't done. He's only getting started.

[@calebpagan2226]

It's terrible gameplay at it's worst, and a mediocre movie at it's best. At least it's pretty

[@100dead]

Either you've played the game and it wasn't your cup of tea, or you're judging based off of a let's play you watched. From my experience as someone who finds the game to be right up my alley, every point made in this review is true, even the points where he sorta grandstands with it. Each step you take requires precision, especially when handling large amounts of cargo, and depending on how you attune to the environmental tells, you can have an easy or hard time traversing the landscape. At certain sections of the game, it can shock or surprise the unsuspecting porter hauling deliveries upwards of 100kg, or it can be a timekiller where you build indirect connections with the other players you'll never see, but you will know are right there with you. It can be a repetitive game, and there's a noticeable amount of contentiousness in the art of it, however I disagree with the statement that the gameplay is terrible. At worst, it can be tedious at times, and at best it is unbelievably immersive.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Nope, doesn't make me want to play it. He's made an undoubtedly pretty world and some pretty basic mechanics, but forgot to make an actual game out of it. Cutscenes, running, cutscenes, running, the end.

[@EcchiRevenge]

@@Quicksilver_Cookie Are you implying brainlessly shooting & reloading is "gameplay?" This game does have combat, you know?

[@mb61j2]

I’m playing it and it sucks. It’s for people who have an adderol scrip and will play anything this developer makes and believe it’s the best thing.

[@trueaddict8733]

Hands down the best review I've seen on this so far, and I've watched many today

[@Fred-xv5sx]

I totally agree.. Someone that actually understands the beauty of the game provides his review.

[@giorenz3237]

This is exactly what i want to say about Death Stranding. You nailed it.

[@solarisrising7331]

*"45 hours to complete"* Me, who's play time is 122 hrs: so that was a fucking lie

[@shuya8244]

Incredible review, this is exactly the type of information that I wanted. I don't care how fun it is or if it's frustrating to fall over. I wanted to know what was different and what makes this game special, good or bad, there was no doubt we were going to get something new. Thank you for the work that you do, this review has turned me from someone planning to play it because they respect Kojima, to someone genuinely excited to have this experience.

[@terryjones2867]

Shuya82 u are the biggest twat in the univers🤣

[@TheRealmOfTF]

@@terryjones2867 And you are an obnoxious asshole. Go away, please. Nobody wants you here.

[@nosleep1271]

Andy Peters And you clearly have nothing interesting or of any worth to contribute here. Go away.

[@terryjones2867]

No Sleep skin rags

[@paulo4034]

You fanboys...

[@rauusu]

As a courier, I look forward to shaking up my evenings with this game

[@maroonkennedy5552]

Thank you for all you do! Couriers are so important. 😊

[@rauusu]

Sometimes you gotta carry an old, italian structure on your back¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@urishima]

The last time I took a job as a courier I ended up with a hole in my head.

[@UsenameTakenWasTaken]

@@urishima Well, ain't that a kick in the head.

[@Glitch.-_-.]

Lol

[@ValeYard13]

I appreciate the care with the spoilers. Very cool and a reason to watch this review over all the others.

[@dandaropa]

The first time I traversed the mountain next to Heartman’s lab a blizzard came in and prevented me from being able to see 3 feet in front of me. I got unbelievably lost and panicked before remembering I was simply playing a game and could check the map to see my destination. The game is so immersive that I genuinely feared for my life on that mountain. There’s nothing like it

[@alpsalish]

Go outside more, but happy you enjoyed the game.

[@Gris-da-grison]

My friend works at FedEx. Glad I can pretend to know what he goes through everyday.

[@RealMisterDoge]

This is exactly what he goes through

[@GreyAussieGamer]

Absolutely fantastic review. Really appreciate the extra effort you go to in your reviews to not spoil, but also offer so much detail with you words. I think a lot won’t understand this game but holy shit I’m so ready to play it.

[@MonMalthias]

"Kojima got me to stop thinking about my time, and my experience points, and my equipment, and he got me thinking about others." Death Stranding is a socialist game confirmed.

[@nozenkyuzero]

Is it a good thing or a bad thing?

[@dazdealz4648]

Great so what you're saying is I only get 5% of the game?

[@Zeegoku1007]

The game has flopped , sadly 😶

[@ghostgate82]

I just called my insurance and they said they won’t pay for the game. Socialism fail.

[@TheRealmOfTF]

@@Zeegoku1007 85 on Metacritic says otherwise.

[@junkoenoshima4457]

i finally finished the Game now. wow, bravo, it is really rare for a Masterpiece to come out, the last one imo was NieR Automata. And it's even more rare for a Game that makes me Cry at the End. Jesus Christ Kojima made me care for an Virtual Baby. In Videogames of 2019, this was my biggest and best Journey. My Personal Game of the Year.

[@ghostofchernobyl6732]

Rdr2 is better

[@haydeng3316]

personally I think we've had 2 masterpieces since Nier Automata and before Death Stranding in Hollow Knight and Read Dead Redemption 2, but otherwise I agree

[@anthonyd55]

Nah nier is massively overrated.Gameplay is meh but the story is interesting.

[@anthonyd55]

@Top Lobster not as much as nier.The gameplay was hella boring and i gotta beat the story mutiple times to figure out the end.yeaa no im good.Atleast with red dead i just enjoyed the shooting mechanics and dead eye.

[@amadeux5471]

@@ghostofchernobyl6732 Look up the word "personal" in the dictionary

[@robigargiulo]

This review is one of the best you've done yet. When I heard the video was ending I was like "wait, it's already over?" A Brief Review indeed. Can't wait to get my hands on this game.

[@flaminghead1va]

When you heard video ending, did it bring a tear to your eye? I mean, me neither. I'm not crying, I've just been chopping up some onions...been making a lasagna...for one :'-(

[@sorenkazaren4659]

I think something you said here speaks to the nature of humanity. “They sacrificed their time so that I might have an easier journey than they did.” That’s what we do. We create, expand, advance. Often in the hopes that those that come after us will have an easier life than we did.

[@romart03]

No offence but if that’s your view on human nature idk what world you’re living in .. we’ve killed slaughtered drink smoke do drugs right in front of the next generation and they do it as well and the next will do it as well .. human nature isn’t anywhere near being good today they’re just selfish .. hell so many parents themselves bring strippers to their kids birthdays .. humans are more down graded than any other species .. we always have been and I’m sure we always will be .. what you said about good human nature might just apply to you or a few like you .. but definitely not ‘humans’ in general

[@sorenkazaren4659]

@Rom Art Yes. Humans can and DO end up doing lots of horrible things. But spoiler alert, you are here. You didn’t get here because all human beings suck and killed each other. You and I are here because some of them didn’t. Some of them, be it for self preservation or for the sake of those they care about managed to create a world where you could live. Yes bad people exist. So do good people. The world is not black and white. But the only way forward is together. Some things are instinct, the drive to reproduce. Inherent selfish behavior. But a fundamental part of being human is the ability to use reason, logic. To learn and adapt. Some of us overcome our baser instincts in an effort to grow.

[@romart03]

@@sorenkazaren4659 exactly, some of us do , most of us don't , as far as I can see each generation is worse than the last and it'll continue like this , and many of us are in the world right now not because there were majority people who wanted a better world but because they were simply lucky not to get killed .. today anybody who's alive is just lucky to be alive .. im sure you know how close we've been to WW3 now and I won't be surprised if it happens , are there good people in the world ? yes there are , but doesn't mean that if someones not a terrorist he or she is a good person , people (majority) are just stupid egoistic and selfish you can't correct anyone or they'll blame you for their mistakes , maybe the side of the world where you live is better, maybe you've been surrounded with better natured people but trust me when I say I want a better world too , but today no one even wants to be better (hardly anyone wants to) at the end humans used their gift of intelligence to pollute the world in every single aspect

[@sorenkazaren4659]

@Rom Art In many ways I thought the same thing as you. But I also think... there is still hope for this world and the people in it. You’re right that many people are mean or selfish. But we must also examine why people behave that way. If there is one thing I think made our world into what it is today, I believe that thing would be Fear. People are scared. Even scared of each other. I won’t pretend I have all the answers. But I think we can only heal the rift in the world with kindness and compassion. The only way we’re going to get more of that in the world is if we do it ourselves. And teach the next generations how to do it too. Instead we seem to be raising the children of the world to fear life itself.

[@romart03]

Soren Kazaren I agree with you .. I’m not saying there’s no hope .. no matter how things get there’s never no hope .. but one needs to consider the time as well .. and I can safely say that it’s going to take hell of a time before we reach even mildly the species we could’ve been .. also the fear is necessary cause it keeps us in check to not stray to a low life .. but as you said people use fear in the wrong way and many are those who fear nothing and that makes them even more insane because they go do whatever they want hurting others as well as themselves .. in the end there is hope but at least In our lifetime not much will change .. people have gotten used to living this way now .. it’s harsh but true .. decent people can only live in a cave today mostly it’s a crooked world .. for now at least

[@HereticDuo]

Sony again bagged themselves a banger of a game. They definitely are the place for studios to go if they want the creative freedom to make risky masterpieces.

[@eval_is_evil]

Agreed

[@drunkenn1nja]

No

[@rolan5948]

Frankie Basile it wasn’t made by them, it was made by Kojima. Sony simply funded it and let him do whatever he wanted. If it was made by Sony, it would’ve been another interactive movie

[@rolan5948]

A D never owned an Xbox in my life and have played about 70% of PlayStation’s exclusives. There interactive movies with the exception of Bloodborne which wasn’t even made by them, just funded

[@writer7997]

@@rolan5948 And GoW

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

Kojima, one day during lunch: "You guuys, the fetch quest IS the game"

[@johnnyflannigan136]

Those edible weed brownies got to him

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

I swear to god, this guy could sell you anything.

[@solanumtuberosa]

Bethesda should hire him.

[@minuterepeater2257]

@@primedvalkyr5993 Both.

[@lisanshahariar6003]

people will buy everything kojima sells

[@millwaterj]

Yeah nah, I’m still not gonna by it. If anything I just feel like it’s more boring than I thought.

[@rihasanatrofolo2472]

@@millwaterj It's actually super interesting and I'm really enjoying it. Good shit

[@TheTemplar113]

That review shows exactly why I think Skill Up is the best reviewer. Thanks, mate.

[@Nnoo1987]

actually kinda hyped up after this review

[@GForceIntel]

He is hyping it up though so I recommend listening to other reviews.

[@markwheeler4245]

Dank Sans it's such a hit n cold game, I told a friend on my friends list I was considering buying it to experience something different and he said it looks boring he's passing on it, I'm so used to games now I see nothing different very often I'm intrigued

[@Nnoo1987]

@@markwheeler4245 same looking forward to this strange new kind of game

[@foulXD]

@@Nnoo1987 glad that it interests you, its not my cup of tea but if this game is successful than kojima could make a game that is more action oriented. have fun, dude. :)

[@ps4gamrr]

I revisited the game this weekend to do a few more standard orders and was instantly reminded of how much I enjoyed the gameplay loop. I really hope Kojima does some sort of sequel in this universe with a similar mechanism.

[@thschnick]

YongYea: Where did I leave my motorcycle?

[@salokin3087]

Surreal this the first new non mgs kojima game in like 15 years

[@MrLoko435]

The reviews are pointing to good, but slow. I don't mind it. I like to take my time.

[@rayyanali4471]

84 on metacritic

[@Lord_Of_Night]

Same here. There are a lot of great games that can be slow. Nothing wrong with that.

[@apexalaska]

I love slow and simple games. One of my all time favorites is firewatch, the world was empty, there were no other humans, there was only two animals briefly seen, there was no challenge, it didn't even try to look realistic, bug it was still one of the best games I've ever played. It was like traversing a beautiful painting the whole time.

[@boyllr4293]

Sacri ficer ur tripping buddy. The game just came out if u think it’s gonna be free soon they u are mistaken

[@elijahjackson7966]

The tortoise has fun while the rabbit just doesnt care

[@johnnyoddyssey2477]

Beautiful review mate, I am absolutely going to go back to replay for the Director’s Cut soon. 💯

[@riggedforepic6293]

I've waiting for a game to make traversal interesting for years and finally we have one. I love how Skillup has the ability to understand this and get it across on the review. Something you wont find in the joke of a review from IGN

[@nohints]

Like games "journalist", when from IGN, "review" needs to be in quotes.

[@flamingmanure]

fromsoft said hi about 10 years ago.

[@MrPedrogiorgi]

BotW made traversal interesting and wasnt boring AF like this game is

[@MrPedrogiorgi]

@A D from what I've seen, it would be boring(for me). Having to balance your weight and everything just dont seen fun at all. Using the paraglider and being able to scale everything in BotW at least was never a chore, which this game seems to be

[@VIPandalicious]

@@MrPedrogiorgi A chore for you possibly. Can promise that level of detail is not a chore for others. It's where the challenge of preparation and problem solving lies. Funnily, BotW has never appealed to me and I never got what people found fun. Doesn't make it bad, just not for someone like me.

[@luminousremo]

Aw man thank you so much, the only review I needed before jumping into the game. I'm done until nov. 8th.

[@Vullgrim]

Rémo Luminous me too man, I don’t want to some asshole spoil some of the crazy bosses he mention

[@chaseduvernay1056]

Man, this is the kind of traversal I wanted in ghost recon breakpoint. Devs are to scared to do anything innovative with their games.

[@trescohen8232]

Preach. They didnt need to add all those crazy drones just stuff like motion and thermal detectors and cameras with random patrols that we would need to avoid

[@gavinderulo12]

That's the difference between devs who stagnate and release the same game every year and creative devs who are willing to take risks to move this medium forward.

[@wec2364]

Eh walking pun.

[@mythiclegend117]

@Aditya Patil they are a company after all, and time is money. in their annual report they did take note of the games failings and want to spend more time on games. they dont exactly have the freedom they want to truly do something innovative (not to say they cant after they almost reinvented assassins creed after is stagnation). its not the same thing as kojima where he really has alot of creative control and less restrictions.

[@twitchie9116]

@Phantom Alpha it is just a propaganda you dumb. Can't you open your eyes and observe what is happening in hollywood and the world you are living in. Black Panter win Oscar, Brie Larson preaching about white men, LGBT is normal, and more movies you love before are now centered about woman. Your hidden masters want to create a single religion that encompass individual differences and destroy cultural uniqueness. Because single minded person like you is easier to control. You are the first person who will believe in Black African messiah that they will advertise.

[@MrCovi2955]

I was uninterested in this game when I saw the teaser trailer. This review has me wanting to purchase it. Thank you.

[@NoOnesaidthis]

Ben Covington let me know how it goes

[@crazys4173]

I played the game and its fantastic if you like chilling games and crazy stories this is for you and the soundtrack🔥🔥

[@Partylikeits-br7bb]

Have had a great feeling this game would be polarizing for a while now.

[@theDiReW0lf]

So did everyone else in the world who saw 1 minute of gameplay.

[@hannansadaquat1479]

Can anyone tells me polarizing means?

[@AsTheUniverseFades]

@@hannansadaquat1479 dividing

[@R3GARnator]

Hype Backlash is a thing.

[@Partylikeits-br7bb]

@@hannansadaquat1479 Fancy way of saying people are split on something

[@Enceos]

Kojima is so fortunate that Decima engine came into existence just in time. That alone would take years and years to develop from scratch.

[@nerad1994]

“The journey is just as important as the destination”

[@codybishop7526]

Deeken Wheeler that’s what my therapist told me when I was 19. I’m 34 now and he was right.

[@Yer_Da_]

BOTW

[@Fishster]

Depends where your going.

[@Droogie128]

Not when the journey is super boring.

[@kill3rbyysight]

@@Droogie128 dats y ppl like u stay at home .. u can't tell wats boring if u hvnt walked for urself

[@ptahenki5306]

We need community help. We found a secret in Death Stranding. If you find a mushroom pee on it ! Why? Because with several players wee wee on same mushroom it makes a mushroom patch node. How is this helpful? Mushroom patch nodes attracts unlimited water bears that you can eat & collect. If you are in a critical area that you know everyone will be fighting bad guys & there is no mushrooms then pee in safe place & start one. It takes a lot of players peeing on same mushroom so everyone needs to start doing this. Drink pee & let's do our part to make America great & connected again lol

[@Darling-su3ci]

I’m one trophy off platinum on this game and thinking about it I’ve never once eaten one and have like 20 of the D type ones that I’ve also never eaten yet I collect them still lol.

[@briancaples5614]

I know this is an older comment, but uh, that last line really needs a comma. Not a grammar nazi at all. It just really means something different without that important comma that I am hoping was intended to be there.

[@stephensullivan1879]

You must have not played on Hard.

[@Vladimirl202]

@@briancaples5614 by the way you accentuated your need for that comma... I laughed so hard, a tear out of my eye went out

[@jesss3357]

Keep on keeping on

[@headhusky5707]

1950s: We'll have flying cars in the future 2019: Addicting walking simulator

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Not a walking simulator - player can use cars, bikes, hover boards.

[@randomguy6679]

And get into combat situations

[@hashbrownslinging-slasher872]

Far more impressive, honestly.

[@Grandmastergav86]

*addictive*

[@jondoe7036]

@@JusticeInGaming_JIG In a way it seems to be more of a walking simulator, than the games people generally mean when they use the term. Walking is its own actual system of mechanics in Death Stranding, afterall.

[@mustafakamal8608]

Helping others finish their missions,... Sounds like Nier to me, SOLD!!

[@stefanusy8228]

Rescue offer received. Accept offer ?

[@mustafakamal8608]

I've walked the same road as you, therefore, you're not the only one [Indonesia]

[@bloozism]

@@mustafakamal8608 that ending really stuck with me. Imagine how many only finished ending A and then quit playing.

[@mustafakamal8608]

@bloozism And imagine if some people give Nier review, after only finishing ending A. I'm afraid this will be the case with Death Stranding, some reviewer quit halfway and give their review before even experiencing the real deal.

[@alexDD-j6e]

"Game is not for everyone" - oh? I'm interested. Nothing worse than games that ARE for everyone. And as per usual with this channel this is the best review I've seen/read so far.

[@DirtyDwarfFTW]

Well said, my good sir.

[@imixupwords5340]

Why?

[@PenguinsAreColdish]

ikr? RDR2 was garbage and was rated a 10 and is the most circlejerked game ive ever seen. hearing that is a great sign for me personally

[@imixupwords5340]

@@PenguinsAreColdish Sorry but that is something I dont agree with.

[@harrydubois6619]

innerbloom “Red Dead 2 is garbage” Yikes

[@jayfolk]

"Legs can get us anywhere, over any terrain. The evolutionary link between artillery & infantry; a Metal Gear."

[@morbid1.]

I think this is type of game that will impact future games, like all important achievements in game dev. I can't wait to play it

[@umeshgaarbala9546]

Dude invented the stealth genre in gaming, it impacted games that even he doesnt have a count over, I'm sure this will be hugely impactful, this is literally a new genre for gaming, and im so here for it

[@TheKillaShow]

Lmao

[@bigmoose497]

Omg I certainly hope not. Nothing worse than micro managing inventory and doing repeated fetch and delivery quests. Ugh. Miss me with this “trend”

[@blumiu2426]

@@umeshgaarbala9546 No he didn't, but he brought it up a notch. However, later games by him the stealth really wasn't implemented well. Snake Eater was his best.

[@blumiu2426]

You must not play micro management games, have you?

[@TheMegaPrimus]

> Be me, a UPS employee Skill Up: "It's a FedEx Simulator" *instant dislike*

[@raidermaxx2324]

you both suck, UPS & FedEx.... Amazon delivery for the win

[@jaybosher6144]

@@raidermaxx2324 amazon is the biggest garbage delivery service, makes sense when they are the worst treated employees among the three listed

[@alliezah]

are you the one that's in charge of bending stuff with "DO NOT BEND" on it, sir?

[@captainbube1217]

@@raidermaxx2324 UPS and FedEx both deliver for amazon dont they?

[@zubrhero5270]

They use local here. So when a knacker turns up with a black soot covered box, being thrown to him out of the back of a 90s white transit van... don't be surprised.

[@CasualRemy]

I didn't know how to feel about this game, but your review gave me some valuable perspective and as a result I'm more willing to try it out

[@ToxicTony15]

“It’s about 45 hours to complete.” Me-*50 hours in and only on Episode 5

[@drauggen486]

This review boiled down to one sentence. "This is Kojima's finest hour." -sold

[@HTHAMMACK1]

That statement is also bullshit. This is just another guy who doesn't have the guts to say the game sucks. This is Kojima's worst hour.

[@lorenzorobertos12]

Oliver Xu the statement is also bullshit . You guys are just another guy who doesn’t have the gut to admit that this game isn’t even a hour long , it take u more than a hour to complete it , how can it be Kojima finest hour if it takes more than a hour ?

[@SnizelOfficial]

@@lorenzorobertos12 When you insert the disc into your PS4, you enter a time warp where you play for 40 hours but in reality, it's only 1 hour passing by.

[@lorenzorobertos12]

Snizel oh well damn , i never thought of that , it seams that my statement was all this time bullshit and i didn’t had the guts to understand Kojima’s genius , thanks good sir for enlightening me

[@miliyn17]

HTHAMMACK1 or maybe he actually likes it. Just because you think it looks or sounds boring doesn’t mean others will too. I think that open world games like assassins creed odyssey and the Witcher 3 are extremely boring but I understand that many people think they are amazing and that’s ok

[@DrJayPlays]

This Nier: Automata feels in this sounds amazing. The connected feeling I felt at the end of that story was amazing, and to base a whole game around that in Death Stranding sounds like a great shout. Nice review as always, always a pleasure to watch.

[@genshinsage]

Yeah I thought of Nier Automata too

[@thelaughingrouge]

Nier: Automata is probably my favorite game experience of all time so that's a pretty hefty name to invoke. I hope Kojima can pull it off.

[@TheREALHugo4]

Don't ever compare this shit game to nier automata. Kojima is shit at writing.

[@Gab98Spyro]

@@TheREALHugo4 Says the guy with the profile inspired by Kojima's writing. (If this is a troll, you got me.)

[@zomgpie2]

@@Gab98Spyro To be fair though that was back when there was people to stop a lot of his stupid ideas.

[@TheEvixy]

So, from a gameplay perspective, it really is Pack Man? 🤔

[@Lifesizemortal]

Pack Man runs from ghosts

[@squidincsquid]

Kojima played pacman on acid?

[@nostop7794]

“Yo, what if Pac-Man, was literally a pack man?” “Dude”

[@ManLikeMatts]

I physically felt tired after journeying through The Last of Us and I wondered if I’d ever get that feeling again. I feel it’s here once again

[@flamingmanure]

lol "journeying". tlou was like watching a soap opera with the dullest fungal apocalypse in the backround. one of the dullest games ive ever had the displeasure of playing. death stranding is pretty superior.

[@cyanara8587]

@@flamingmanure lmao stupid people like you still exist?

[@pooleN02]

@@flamingmanure never comment on youtube again, your mouth generates so much bullshit

[@pegasusdrive12]

Jeez dude don't be so hard on yourself. I really was with you throughout the review. It wasn't hyperbolic, it was real and I understood it. Yes a vocal subset will roast you, but a much larger majority wouldn't.

[@ahzidaljun]

it was really hyperbolic tbh, but flaming is completely out of the question when that's how the game appears to want people to engage with it. seems cool

[@foulXD]

well its not interesting to me, but i wont going around and force my disinterest on others like those haters or trolls. i'm glad you guys will enjoy(maybe?) the game.

[@GeEked008]

“It just works” -kojima

[@it6647]

16× the Kojima

[@beardedbear4737]

ive watched quite a few reviews. not one person mentions a bug. it does just work. something which that alone sounds like an achievement lately

[@michacuranda5603]

This game is awesome. The game mechanics are actually really fun and the story is a tear-squeezer. Soundtrack is insane and you will never forget you played it.

[@michaelsteffensen6844]

So this game is truly a walking simulator, while other games usually given such a label are merely arcade walkers.

[@frodobaggins7469]

It's not just a walking simulator, it's the best god damn walking simulator ever created.

[@michaelsteffensen6844]

@@frodobaggins7469 the best and only.

[@jetsilver6237]

watchblowjo it’s not even out yet homie relax

[@soraiskewl]

It's the Gran Turismo of walking simulators

[@MrJMB122]

@EMPEROR BE PRAISED now it is!?

[@AdnanCucak]

A well written and well though-out review, you've convinced me to give it a shot after all the "All you do is deliver stuff" reviews. Cheers mate!

[@FraserSouris]

But gameplay wise that IS all it is, a UPS walking simulator, with some last minute combat thrown in cause even Kojima must of realized his walking sim was terrible. Oh and eh some building...because its "iNnOvaTivE" and totally has not been not before in ANY game. Nope not at all, totally not a staple for sandbox MMO rpgs/RPG at all. There is totally not even a MMO coming out were most of towns and cities are gonna be player built by the players...

[@AdnanCucak]

@@FraserSouris Yeah I Agree with you, I suppose I meant that it seems to be more than just the sum of its parts

[@BulletPointFitnessPodcast]

@@FraserSouris Can't you just let people enjoy things? In the same way you enjoy self indulgent cynicism?

[@ReaveIdono]

@@BulletPointFitnessPodcast I mean the reviewer himself even said it's a FedEx Simulator though?

[@Slick_Shot_Sam]

"There's no battle royale option." 6.8 -IGN

[@dogsoldier123]

@John Smith none. Only in your made up hate filled land of horsecrap does it exists

[@spideerman83]

IGN is a joke.

[@JustSkram]

@John Smith imagine being so insecure that you have to being politics into a video game review video

[@TheFurryInShambles]

@@JustSkram He just described the plot of the game lol

[@yrh002b8]

Not call of duty or Madden, not 10/10 ign

[@King-Chub]

This game’s social sphere captivated me more than I thought it would 👏🏼

[@cattusstroffic1243]

Can't wait to start building "roads" with bridges to everywhere with the help of other players and dominate deliveries

[@OSeanSanO]

Legend has it... Ralph is still using Yongs Bike to this day

[@huskytzu7709]

SeanHeigi Ralph kisses the bike goodbye after every session

[@cameronneville6622]

He rides it bare back

[@Sweatygumbo]

I LOVE this game. More than I have any other game this year. It is a smoothie a new, familiar, weird, simple, complex and subverted expectations. Nice review!

[@howardmoon9926]

Great review, mate. You’re quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbinr’s and one of the few I can actually trust when it comes to subjective, well thought out criticism

[@seph---]

DS sounds like a current gen, aaa, sci-fi...... Oregon Trail. I love Oregon Trail.

[@forgedstarknight9620]

Yeah, I love that game.

[@wolfmatic399]

That's an awesome comparison.

[@kcold3277]

Without Without the sickness and death of course😏

[@PaulM68322]

Death stranding: Just delivering packages... God of war: Just delivering ashes Last of us: Just delivering a girl Probably doesnt sum these games up great does it?

[@SuperBram77]

HARVARD: DUDE, WANNA A SCHOLARSHIP?

[@it6647]

It's sed that where Journey does something aesthetic and artistic, ot receives praise but if AAA dev who has a history of action game does something completely unique, he gets undeserved hatred for it The game is divisive sure, but these are things that actually move the industry forward

[@kuzz1191]

Dark souls: just lighting a fire

[@Kronman590]

feel like the difference is in GoW and LoU the main focus was melee or gun combat...this one is legitimately delivering packages lol A more akin comparison would be RDR, where you can say its "Just riding horses"

[@jamesbell1186]

@Kronman590 Yeah I agree. Saying God of War is about just delivering ashes isn’t applicable to this game at all, as the ashes and their delivery have no impact on the gameplay and really not even the story (it’s more about Kratos and Atreus learning to love each other). This games entire gameplay loop seems to LITERALLY be about delivering packages.

[@animelytical8354]

This sounds actually incredible.

[@ttime441]

@Victor Greenwood It is

[@ttime441]

@Victor Greenwood ...bad

[@beardedbear4737]

it totally does sound incredible !

[@Revan-eb1wb]

@Victor Greenwood calm down

[@rorisang8602]

Dude has literally said he is a Kojima fan. Am very weary about this review.

[@fxls5300]

this was such an incredible review!! i've watched reviews both from people who liked the game, and people who hated it, but even amongst the ones who liked it, none of them managed to capture the awe and appreciation that you did here. you've officially sold me on this game hahaha i find it so interesting that people seemd to hate the multiplayer experience - i played the remaster for journey, and it has a very similar mp dynamic (that im not sure was in the original one) that i absolutely LOVED. the only difference was that you could actually see the players, but the only ways to interact with them was to let out that wordless beep, or to stand near them and have your robes recharged (i think?? it's been a while). nonetheless, simply the knowledge that there was another person on the same map as you made me feel incredibly connected and empathetic. i'm glad to see kojima felt the same way, and i'll get to experience that again!

[@AbysswalkerD]

But the real question is, does it make you Feel like Norman Reedus?

[@letshaveya]

No it makes you feel like Jeebus.

[@Peaceful_Gojira]

You're both wrong, it makes you FEEL like Batman

[@Vedgrunner]

Looking foreword to know the answer

[@sheyarjames4904]

@@Peaceful_Gojira it has little something for everyone lol

[@VAVORiAL]

I haven't showered in 2 weeks to prepare for Death Stranding. At this point *I AM* Norman Reedus.

[@gipro1]

I really like that you have such a mature and open minded approach here. You can love the game for what it is rather than hate it for not being what it never intended to be. As we've gotten more footage and information on what this game is in recent weeks I've been thinking it's really interesting that the game may not have a strong focus on combat, especially in a medium so saturated with themes of war and killing. I think I might find it refreshing. It's really trying something new. Of course there's still a good bit of action to be seen, it's just not the main focus. That's not to say that I dislike violence in games to any extent, in fact I prefer very violent games with dark themes. But with an industry so full of the same core idea, it's nice to see a game put focus on something else while still maintaining what looks to be a relatively dark and very sci fi theme.

[@elliotm6697]

Alternate title: Norman Reedus and His Funky Fetus

[@MrSqeez01]

Miskermask Gaming it rhymes 😂😂😂😂

[@edwardvincent5783]

The Big Adventures of Backpack Boy

[@Matrinique]

My boss says: That's a good one And according to one cutscene he also has funky feet-us(es) feets-us?

[@AMnotQ]

Ewolf5150 Hey guess what! Humor’s subjective!

[@elliotm6697]

@Ewolf5150 insulting someone's sense of humor on the internet is pretty juvenile

[@jthompson6189]

as someone with no interest in ever playing this, I am happy it exists. games should be unique and stand out

[@IDisasterpiece]

Watching the IGN review after this one, feels like playing WWE 2K20 after playing Shadow of the Colossus

[@LoCoAde87]

@A D Gotta be stressed, it's the IGN America crowd. It's overseas branches are rating this very highly - IGN Japan, Italy, etc, etc.

[@Vullgrim]

Der Kommandant Ign review is unbelievably poor, is like if that dude first time playing anything

[@HamadMana1]

I watched it and it downed me from even try the game but after Skill Up vid I'm thinking to buy it

[@exzobree9158]

@@Vullgrim the reviewer is like after playing for 30 minutes "it's a walking simulator confirmed. 6.8."

[@MrPedrogiorgi]

Why? Just because its a different opinion? They point out the games flaws and is a well written review. Just because you dont agree with it doesnt mean its bad

[@Winters004]

Honestly, one of the biggest takeaways I see from the reactions to this game is that it will set apart Kojima fans from Metal Gear fans.

[@davidyang4781]

If a Metal Gear fan don’t enjoy/appreciate Death Stranding then I guess he or she never really understood the meaning behind the Metal Gear games...

[@caseymarie292]

I’m not sure it’s gate keeping? It’s not a bad thing for someone to like one book series, but not everything the author has put out, ya know?

[@FluffyMixDj]

You given me faith. I started playing this game yesterday for a couple hours and I loved it. And then I saw reviews on people trashing on the game. I theb doubted this game,then I found your review and it just all came together. A video game that makes the journey of route A to route B memorable and beautiful. No other game has ever focused on that for me and that even amazes me more of kojimas mindset!

[@frankmills1917]

The quest where you transport the lady who wanted to reunite with her lover, then not just a hundred meters out of her place an accompanying melo music plays.. I felt joy.. This game is just so therapeutic, at least to me.