Death Stranding: is Kojima still GOOD? | A11B01

ppl are saying he's lost it. that mgsv wasn't it. that mgs4 and peace walker werent it either. that this game wont be it, and that his past games may not have EVER been it. wow! well, im about to it that it, and show u what it be, and if this game, is indeed, it.
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[@FraserSouris]

DS dialogue be like: deadman: sam, do you know [thing]? sam: [thing]? deadman: yes, [thing]. it's [simple explanation of [thing]] sam: oh, right. [specific name of [thing], denoting sam's familiarity with [thing] and lack of need for further explanation] deadman: yes! [further explanation of [thing]]

[@PalaceDude]

Exactly what I thought when I saw that briefing. Sam: "who are these assholes again?" Die-hard-man: "Homo Demons, militant separatist group. They run Edge Knot City." Sam: "I've heard of them... Bunch of terrorists who go around towns killing people, and leaving craters." Die-hard-man: "...Right!"

[@symbolicjohnson7]

@@PalaceDude Did you say nerd?

[@lanni5]

This is just mgs dialogue! Is was aways just like this! I think thatt people forgot that it was aways like this with kojima.

[@Krystalmyth]

@@lanni5 ... ........ ........... .............you're that ninja.

[@KillerUnicorn586]

@@lanni5 hurt me more dawg!

[@grantperkins6762]

"even the base gameplay with all of that carrying can be a bit boring, when you see it as 'just walking', I see a puzzle..." man the point you make here is exactly how I felt but you put it into words better than I ever could.

[@YoungMachette]

I saw the entire open world as the biggest enemy in the game. A enemy you constantly have to struggle with. I don't know about you guys but my walking is like I'm playing Tony Hawk or something. I'm constantly tricking, and trying to get far deep jumps with my various lergs. I'm never just waking/driving in a straightforward way.

[@Krystalmyth]

@@YoungMachette People like Dunkey and Critikal focus on the falls, in a game where every successful step is a flip.

[@YoungMachette]

@Jay Bee dude the gameplay if very deep despite what people say. It's like Kojima Productions made grounded Mario sunshine. The game feels like a signature KP stealth gameplay. But have a job, a well fleshed out job. So many intertwining mechanics.

[@freecake1]

@Jay Bee easy for alot of people to shit on when a game whose core gameplay is hiking got so much hype.

[@codeninja100]

EXACTLY I describe the terrain as an obstacle honestly its like the next level of platforming platform games never saw. Like the Gran Turismo simulation of platform games

[@ghostbearlabs]

"Camp is the closest to honesty you can get in the collective lie that is storytelling" There are some really good lines in the video, but that's it. That's the best one.

[@FernandoArielGimenez]

For those worried about spoilers. The video does not spoils the story at all, however some minor situational or environmental spoilers are present. Not that any of these haven't been shown elsewhere, or even on the official trailers, but be aware they are here and avoid them if you prefer to discover all the gameplay by your own. You can safely listen to the video without watching and still a great analysis.

[@Ner0mancer]

​@@Qladstone so smart

[@WritingOnGames]

Man, that story you told about getting your bike up and running. I opened my video with a similar story and described it as a "cruel cosmic joke", which a lot of people took to mean that I hated the game, that I was blaming it for some kind of terrible experience and I'm like no! It was a legitimately funny joke! Glad I wasn't alone in finding actual humour in misfortune while playing this game.

[@arnoldnickatina1147]

This game is scary relatable to my own life. After all, I too move packages from point A to B via motorcycle to people who 9/10 dont even say thank you while on the journey I narrowly avoided death on a daily basis. Good stuff. All I need is a BB and this game is literally me

[@jeremysmitherman]

But the game like, *literally* tells you exactly what to do in his situation, lmao. He didn't have to guess at anything.

[@thorhighheels]

well looking through them now it seems i got a lot of similar comments lol. also ppl being mad at me for walking into the water twice. who knew that that could be so contentious haha

[@surgodt]

You used Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" as background music in a video about Death Stranding: a game about running up hills... This is why I love your videos.

[@feralkitty33]

i know i saw and said "this is it!"

[@SpiderMaxx613]

Stranger Things stole this lol

[@styviss]

I'm from future and came to say that this review inspired strangers things producer's to use this song in the series and now it's a big hit in 2022

[@redwizard9430]

Keep on keeping on.

[@Ribkee]

Everyone liked that.

[@Cookieofdoom]

Mines heavier!

[@fiel81]

Sam sam he's our man

[@swpenguin]

Likes get likes 👍

[@joerogansrealmpodcast]

Hey HEYYYYYYY! over here

[@craftycatgirl3939]

This is pretty much by far the best video I've seen talking about Death Stranding, because it actually /talks/ about Death Stranding. Like, the commentary is always sharp and insightful but this is what i've been waiting for as soon as DS came out. Another excellent watch, thorfuckochan

[@frogglen6350]

I have no idea why this channel doesn't have 100k subs yet. Reasonable critiques, relaxing voice, fun edits, can't see any huge issues.

[@HonerableG]

It’s true original music, not as marketable and easy to pick for algorithm so not as many suggestions to users I’m guessing.

[@phant0mdummy]

Frog Glen it’s because he has good taste and covers things intelligently. That is not what sells. He needs to do Call of Duty lootbox openings if he wants to grow.

[@Darkbeatdk]

Kojima is also consistent with his waifu. Jamie Seed from Snatcher is clearly inspired by Lindsay Wagner.

[@mastertarpolin]

Fragile: "No Sam! I'm Sonic and you're Knuckles!"

[@g21g28]

ok can you stop being this good at youtube youre making me wanna plagiarize

[@tussletoes]

Such a lust for plagiarizing

[@telesticHarlequin]

@@tussletoes whoooooooo

[@thorhighheels]

do it

[@g21g28]

@@thorhighheels green light

[@joseaguilera3625]

You've been challenged. Are you gonna allow such an insult to go unpunished?

[@Miastrife23]

THE SECOND I HEARD THAT "PRINCESS BEACH" COMMENT I DIED LIKE WTF KOJIMA

[@YoungMachette]

I've just learned to be a good sport, when bullshit comes up, because let's be honest it's almost always with KP. They're great shit is as frequent and often as their bad shit.

[@TheSnoozeFox]

Are people autistic or something? She was making a lighthearted joke why the fuck does everyone seem to think this was a serious line?

[@pakapata]

Because it was a really, really, reaaly bad joke. It depends how much you enjoy bad jokes or cringe hard for them

[@RadonX9]

@@TheSnoozeFox nice bit of ableism there, friend...

[@broosewain1528]

TheSnoozeFox because it was cringy af like what’s so hard to understand?

[@radski_fives]

I think one of the best ideas the game has is their "Game Over". Because Sam is essentially UPS Jesus it's actually really rare one sees a game over screen. The only times I could trigger a fail state in my 100 hour Hard playthrough was getting shot/exploded to death, getting caught by BT's in an area where there's been a voidout caused by you, or breaking irreplaceable cargo (i.e humans). Unless I forgot something, every other instance of failure cause Sam to "Repatriate", a mission being marked as failed for 12 hours, or getting knocked unconscious and moved to another location. Even killing someone or losing the BT bosses, which pretty much creates a nuke in DS universe, causes permanent consequences but no game over. I personally love it; Many games suffer from the problem of save scumming away mistakes, but in DS I never reloaded my save once cause failure feels inevitable in this post-post-apocalyptic world. One more mistake won't matter too much. P.S: I literally shouted "C'MON KOJIMA YOU CAN'T DO THIS" when Sam said that Mario & Princess Peach line, cause I thought the game was gonna end on that note. Also, that email on asexuality was so easy to fix, just say people are shit-scared to go outside and make relationships cause rain and ghost could kill you in a second; The Death Stranding itself didn't mind control people to not fuck, the consequences of it caused natural human reactions and reasons to not fuck.

[@ezzyelder3385]

So I've Been Playing: RAID SHADOW LEGENDS

[@NdieCity]

you joke but id legitimately love to hear his take on games like that.

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

@@NdieCity As would I.....as would I. I mean, we know they are grindy, paywallE, boring pieces of shit. But, would it be the one to finally break him?? Muh hoo hah hoo hah haaaaaa....

[@sladelius6174]

Raid: Garbo Legends.

[@TheBeird]

I was put off by this game when it's feedback loop was initially revealed, but seeing as I'm now playing Shenmue 3 and really getting into it's slower paced, meditative feel, I realized that a lot of my favorite games also have those qualities. Shadow of the Colossus, Breath of the Wild, the aforementioned Shenmue games, I think I may well pick up Death Stranding after all. I'd better had too, since this fucking industry will soon be homogenized, pay-to-win, subscription money fleecing bullshit

[@lanni5]

Jesus if you like this kinda of shit you will love death stranding. Kinda of a unique game

[@michaelcarnevale103]

yes, Death Stranding is for you. It's a great game.

[@aolson1111]

Death Stranding is Metal Gear Rising compared to Shenmue 3.

[@Ner0mancer]

Do it, nobody cares

[@Darkmaster120660]

I'm so happy you had this opinion about the game. I'm really sick of reading shitty article about it being boring

[@chrisossu2070]

The best review I found summarized it as "The game isn't for everyone, but it is for me".

[@RexVergstrong]

"Thanks for reinforcing my opinion".

[@Darkmaster120660]

@@RexVergstrong Imagine, if you will, feeling a certain strong way about something you love and wanting to share that love with others, but instead of being able to communicate your love to your friends or people you care about, they just cite the sources of detractors without ever trying it themselves. Sources that, after reading, reveal themselves to be shallow and under researched. Eventually after hearing this for a week or two, you start the believe it. Maybe that thing you love is bad. Maybe your interest is a fluke after all. Then someone comes around and is able to perfectly articulate your love in a way that makes sense and is, yes, reinforcing your opinion. That's why I'm thanking him.

[@Leon-hp1wm]

@@Darkmaster120660 freetexthost.net/XlxGJzg if this help reinforcing your opinion you're invited to read my argument, tough it has a lot of shitty grammar erros :P

[@EricToTheScionti]

normies are trash.

[@kakanaarchiwumf]

I live in Japan, and I was thinking about getting the game, despite the negative reviews. Sadly, I have to wait until march to play it, and because of that, I watched multiple videos about the game, the videos that criticizes it, and so on. And finally - you made a video about it, and honestly.. It's the most thoughtful and deep of them all. I love your videos, and you didn't disappoint with this one as well - getting the game as fast as I can! Thank you

[@stevenchiavaroli3137]

This game’s amazing if you give it a chance and don’t play it like a complete idiot

[@YoungMachette]

@@stevenchiavaroli3137 yeah that second part is very important. Some people are very, very bad at this game, refuse to adapt and it in turn makes their own experience suck. And give this game a scathing review. How do you, look at the visuals, hear the sound design, and play the tight gameplay and performances and land on how much you hated X or Y, that are really nitpicking and therefor 3/10 fuck Kojima, even though 80 people made this game? Sick bro. Meanwhile you have a complete 60 hour experience that was expertly crafted, even if you didn't like the game, how could you give Death Stranding under a 7 and say you're not being subjective?

[@stevenchiavaroli3137]

Brian Medina yeah dude it’s infuriating. Wanna get fucking pissed? Go watch videogamedunkey’s review. I get his schtick is that he’s a funny idiot but his review was so malicious and ignorant. Death Stranding has made me hate reviewers

[@jesseseymour4011]

I watched reviews and it crashed my expectations, I almost didn't get the game, and i had to wait to get it anyway I had just bought a house, anyway I am in love with this game it is so much more than anyone can show you in a review.

[@YoungMachette]

@@jesseseymour4011 good for you man, I don't know what this impulse is to hate something if it has a name attached to it. It's some hipster ass bullshit that doesn't do anyone favors. Seriously that's why people hate this game. If it was called Fox Productions and Hideo Kojima's name was never mentioned, no one would even be saying any of this shit. But since it's one man, let's fuckin dog pile. What a dumb behavior pattern. Ironically Mario is exactly what this feels like, a grounded sifi Mario, let the weird shit take you along with it. If you let that happen (which is my default for Japanese media) you're going to do fine.

[@benhillman8384]

Imo it's like a game for process oriented people that goal oriented ones will probably not take the same pleasure from. It's enjoyably meditative to chip away at across unfocussed play sessions, but if someone's trying to smash through it to get efficient story progress it must be truly crushing.

[@raja7775]

Yeah as they, it's about the journey, not destination. It fits well for this game. For the gameplay part. The destination i.e. story is pretty satisfying too ig although I haven't played it

[@dalhar20]

Well said

[@neildrunkmaam7040]

After finishing the game I can see it's the same Kojima quality from before, even with a entire new gameplay and premisse. People that love his crazyness will love it and haters will hate it. It's that simple. Game of the year for me, for the extreme quality and courage to be something crazy and different in a industry where few people has the balls to truly inovate and where a big part of the players are whiny spoiled brats. And it was a lot of fun do play. Thank you, Kojima Productions. Never experencied a game like this.

[@uppercutgrandma4425]

He's Chris Chan but, he talks less and accomplishes things

[@jonnysac77]

I wouldn't say there spoiled but that they generally don't value art despite what they think, it's one thing not to like Death Stranding but to say it shouldn't exist at all is ridiculous and something I hear a lot when it comes to the more vitriolic discourse around this game

[@CharlieTooHuman]

Right? I feel like most gamers pass Kojima off as pretentious and a scam artist, but I just think he is really passionate about video games as a storytelling medium and that he just really wants to progress and move it forward in an industry run by people who copy and paste what sells over and over. I’ll agree that sometimes he’ll get a little self indulgent with his writing, but that’s kind of what gives his games so much charm and quirkiness, because there is something you get from Kojima’s games that you just can’t find anywhere else on the market. His games are just so out there that they put a smile on my face whenever I play them.

[@shroompoleon]

I remember playing this game during the covid lockdown and it really made me fall in love with this game. I think this game came out at the PERFECT time considering it’s themes and what was happening at the time

[@h.knight]

I was waiting for this, Thanks for your videos Thor they're great in depth and makes me laugh a lot.

[@AVK_SAM]

I know this video came out two years ago and this comment will be seen by few, but I do want to say that Koji Pro added an addendum in Death Stranding Director's Cut to the "An Asexual World" interview basically saying that what it said was wrong and ignorant. As an ace person myself, seeing that they had added that made me happy. The fact that they didn't remove it and try to hide it shows honesty and an open mindedness that you don't see a lot. I mean, it makes sense with the themes of change, understanding, and connection. Also when I read the entry it definitely felt like it was more connected to NEET culture like you said. Either way, It's very obvious that there's a fundamental misunderstanding of sexual orientations that aren't the LGB part of the acronym. You were definitely right about the "cult following" aspect. I was one of the ones who fell in love with the game, but I knew nothing about it or Kojima and his games beforehand which I feel like gave me a different perspective. Death Stranding made me cry and related to me in a way nothing else had before. DS honestly changed me a bit as a person. Wanting to be left alone, hating everyone, parental absence. Hell, even down to the fear of being touched and the childhood isolation. It's weird seeing someone in a game that so closely mirrors you. Despite the massive age difference (I'm 18...actually played it the day after my 18th bday) Sam and I have had a very similar emotional journey. DS was a big part in making me realize the importance of human connection, along with therapy of course. It's been almost a year since I've played the game and I enjoy it just as much now as I did with it during my first playthrough. It isn't for everyone, but it wouldn't be the same if it was.

[@joshuabrien2970]

Im playing this with my grandparents its a crazy ride especially cause my granpa a decent amount of times at first was constantly confused

[@lephoquebleu8302]

37:19 The best thing about Die-Hardman is learning his real full name and being "Oh Koji, for god's sake, I love you". (also, he was one of the best actors in the game, I'm kinda sad that he's only used as Death Stranding's Colonel Campbell/Kaz Miller until the last portion of the game, but it makes sense storywise)

[@GuyOnAChair]

I really enjoyed Death Stranding but didn't really expect to initially. I thought the exposition after meeting Deadman sucked, and the Pres encounter was melodramatic but it was all uphill again from there and it continues to get better and better before the excellent ending.

[@thisismyhome]

Don’t worry internet Mr. high heels has given the only Death Stranding review that matters.

[@shira_yone]

Whitelight made some hours long review of this game that's surprisingly have lots of the same points from this vid (but his review goes deeper on the plots and stuff)

[@xndrxwsxnclxxr1599]

@@shira_yone i was literally about to mention whitelight XD

[@1stRateSerrvice]

"Hey, I'm Sam!" "My name's Sam too."

[@1stRateSerrvice]

Honestly, I don't see why Kojima should receive any displeasure for the last half of MGSV. It wasn't his fault Konami started acting janky.

[@marcianoacuerda]

I’m going to memorize this video. I will not find a better explanation on why I had so much fun with this game. After a couple of hours in you memorize the terrain. So you can to strategize how to get from point a to point b while carrying the cargo. “So I’ll bring 1 ladder, 1 construction thingy just in case, hemo granades won’t be needed but I will fight some cargo cultists. And let’s carry a bit of metal or ceramics to build that road” Or even zip lining between the dementors like “try to catch me up here lol” I’m glad games are divisive. I wouldn’t want to play games that are always trying to accommodate to everyone’s play style. I loved this game. I thoroughly enjoyed your essay. You clearly captured what is Kojima’s design philosophy is and you certainly know how to keep a viewer entertained.

[@akanthony100]

1:10 Just found the channel and I'm so happy you said there is a 10 part series of videos about MGS I can binge on!

[@Marshy50]

Also the whole game is an omage to mario....BB is a 1up, a litteral extra life. Sam wears a hat with his name on it just like Mario. Jumping and platforming is a big part of this game as well. Mario64 = main obj is to get from A to B while exploring the environment, using your controls (that are more detailed to control your character then any other 3rd person action game...) Same with DS. The exo suits are mario power ups, power suit = metal mario, speed suit = star mario, etc. There are too many more examples to name, like Amaile is a mix between Maria from Silent Hill 2 (with the color red) and Princess Peach (cuz of the dress she wears)

[@athenian221]

Oh man you're a genius! I only noticed how in Mario 64 you can ride a green shell like a skateboard and Sam can ride his little hover crates like a hoverboard. And also I kept remembering how much I struggled to go up that mountain in the first level yet being so satisfied once I got the star at the top.My mind was only scratching the surface of how this is Mario. I wish I could see a video on that subject.well done man, you blew my mind.

[@Marshy50]

@@athenian221 there is more on this subject like how Sam and Mario both work blue collar jobs (Mario=plumber, Sam = porter ha those jobs both start with P lol) there are other connections to Mario as well...if you play the game make sure to look for them

[@nerostark4320]

Even in the game there is a joke about Sam being Mario and Amelie being Peach lol

[@lanni5]

Does this mean that sam like higgs has a self-awareness ?the only difference is that sam dont keep talking in meta language all the time. He only points out the artificially of his story once

[@cocomintmima2498]

22:11 Did anyone hear the voice from PT say "It's just getting started" after Die Hardman said it?

[@Martin-jk2ng]

I love this game. The only problem I have is a trend with most games lately. Why does the text in game have to be so small? I mean it's tiny. Oh well.

[@FullOvellas]

Forgot to mention the other most effective product placement i.e. Norman Reedus's motorcycle tv show ad showing up when you take a shit. Best kind of advertising.

[@IeFrenchGuy]

Dude the quality of your videos are just insane ! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@stephenanthony5923]

Your reviews, edits and game choices are so good. I'm a fan

[@rambo4916]

damn Thor, I watched like 3 other Death Stranding review today and now I NEED to watch yours too ;-; ... keep up the amazing content tho!

[@davidkrickau5060]

If Kojima now instead of Sneaking simulators now makes Walking simulators his next game is a Fliying simulator i guess

[@elementguy14DS]

You are onto something

[@TKsh1]

Please don't give Kojima any fucking ideas

[@Gruntvc]

Next is movies, his dream.

[@vampirehell29]

I bet he will since ZOE still stays with Konami. I can see it...

[@pczb2692]

It might be a horror game, judging by his newest tweets... Just speculation, though. Would be dope if he actually got to work on a horror game on the vein of P.T.

[@MarioPawner]

Just wanted to say thanks so much for making this. I know there's been a lot of arguing and different stuff going around about this game, and I really feel like you explained things in a well-measured, non-clickbait manner. I don't have a PS4 and so it'll probably be a long time before I play DS, if I play it at all. ...forgot where I was going with this. Thanks.

[@alexwray]

Thor, I swear I could listen to you narrate anything and find it amazing! I am so stoked for this to come out on PC! Amazing video as always!

[@MonkheyBoy]

Goddamn, I've been off KZbin from some time, but I'm glad to come back and find that your commentary is still as good as ever! Keep it up ThorHighHeels

[@beegica]

I just started watching your videos since a buddy of mine told me you did the entire soundtrack of my 2020. Love your work my dude! Been loving all the videos! GOD DAAHM I cant wait to play your game!

[@hellomynameisscen]

You're currently my favorite creator! I feel that I somehow have a genuine connection to the games you review, which just shows the quality of your work/videoessays.

[@chemergency]

Those classic Kojima easter eggs never get old. His games always reward those who think outside the box or just goof around with a transgressive playstyle.

[@NeoRocket64]

beautifully written as always, man i have never seen people with this style of writing, and i certainly hope so. also, yea, as good as you said, and you said this too, this isn't for everyone. man, i wish he can make something more accessible to much broader players.... or just stick with his state of art designs, since there are still people who like it.

[@germa9090]

Glad you're uploading regularly THH. I missed your unique content. Keep it up.

[@friedchicken8440]

Such a severely underrated channel. Sick description too man, keep up the great work!

[@RhiannonlivesforRamen]

'it might not be a game made for everyone, but it is certainly a game made for me' Absolutely love this review, I got what I wanted and more from this game and not everyone seems to get it, but you do. I look forward to more Hideo retrospective 😊

[@lucasrafaelandrade1570]

This game is very special and dear and I really loved it!! I agree with your points and just wanted to comment on the "I brought you a metaphor" stuff cause this is something that's been in my head for a while and I don't see anyone else saying it but... between all the "EAT SOME CRYPTOBIOTE SAM" and the "I'm not that Fragile" scenes... Fragile is really kind of a dork. I had a laugh with most of her scenes.

[@marcelodamm]

The more you speak of it, the more it sounds like one of my favourite games "spintires: mudrunner". An amazing game where you drive huge Russian trucks carrying logs in the syberian woods. The gameplay is basically puzzling out the traversal of the terrain So, yeah, I'll probably love death stranding (But I'll have to wait for the PC release if it ever comes). BTW, you should try mudrunner.

[@MechanicWolf85]

This is a comment I wrote in Writing in games video, I copy-pasted so I don't have to repeat my self and because I believe this is a good view I got about the game I want to share with you: this game is great I love it truly, but I understand why people hate it, this game was being sold as the next epic silent hill ex narrative game, not a supply and demand fed ex simulator but I think that's why I love this game, I love games where the mechanics and the world-building are connected to build an atmosphere where a simple job is turn by the world and the demand of you to complete set demand could mean life or death I love feeling the dread of having to scan my area for better pathways while struggling to keep balance, I like to be punished for being reckless but rewarded for being clever, this is a game build for simulator fans like me with the added post-apocalypse futurism I love this game I truly do, but I do understand why people hate it, it was sold as something else to fans of a genre this game doesn't belong in and it sucks that is receiving bad reviews because I want more games like this, I would like a post-apocalypse delivery service in Mad Max, having to deal with a very hostile desert full of environmental hazards and Warboys all while trying to deliver supplies to a settlement that needs it badly I know this is not something for everyone, but one thing that dead stranding does well is making you important without having to overpower you with crazy outlandish things and instead makes you human and makes a very simple job (which in reality is overlooked by people for how important it truly is for civilization) something of great importance

[@MrSpikeyZ]

I've been holding off on watching this review as i was maxing out every facility. That being said i'm beyond glad i did so because you hit the nail on the head with this video. You not only perfectly surmised how i felt about damn near everything the game had to offer but also how the general populace reacted to the game in question. Excellent writing on your behalf and i'm going to now make sure i nuke the subscribe button so i can be here for more elegantly executed vids.

[@antshield]

I have the freakin bell clicked and I still get this a day late! Anyway, HYPE! Can't wait to watch.

[@J0r]

Thank you for these quality deep dive videos and not some 15min overview garbage everyone else is putting out. Keep it up and I'll always be back.

[@TheSuckoShow]

I love how these little stories develop on each trip, losing your shit in the river and having to fight MULEs for it, trying to recharge that truck you stupidly tried to take off-road, running to the nearest base barefoot. You've got infinite possible hours of unscripted content as dramatically compelling and as funny as any linear story mission.

[@Sapphire_Jack]

This game has Poo and Pee mechanics and weapons and you never once mentioned Poor Pooping Johnny missed opportunity :P

[@tenacious645]

Johnny is a miserable character

[@idontcareaboutyouropinion7663]

@@tenacious645 that's the whole point of johnny

[@URangryX]

Excellent analysis. ENjoyed it.

[@pittsburghlife32]

Great review again as always been waiting for this one I’m really hoping death stranding will turn into a series or at least we can get some kind of sequel in the same style

[@levajsics]

This is the one (1) single good video on the entire internet about Dad Strangling

[@xalener]

I keep coming back to this just for that remix at the start

[@hueypancakes597]

Really good video, one of the better videos about Death Stranding Ive watched. Can I make one editing suggestion is maybe tweaking the bass levels in your voice, there are points where it's hard to fully make out what you're saying cause the gain and bass are very high.

[@brentloy131]

You nailed the gameplay loop and it's addictive qualities. I highly enjoyed this video. Am I yet another Kojima fanboy? Yes. And I absolutely love this game. I love open exploration, inventory management, sci-fi elements and narrative, and I love side quests. This game is for me lol

[@DogiTheWallcrusher]

Regarding the PCC, just press down on the dpad while you're holding L2. It tells you there right on the screen. Infact any contextual controls are literally always shown right in the center of the screen anytime they are relevant, and you can really only press or hold like 2-3 buttons for anything so theres not that much to try.

[@Nobutehuhh]

DogiTheWallcrusher idk how someone could miss it lol, but I’ve been guilty of missing worse so I can’t judge.

[@YoungMachette]

I learned to not attempt anything until I see the prompt. Makes your gameplay way more clean.

[@GreenEyedDazzler]

Brian Medina Wow that’s just... terrible if you want all games designed that way. A lot of players derive pleasure from learning or mastering mechanics without the game spoon feeding

[@YoungMachette]

@@GreenEyedDazzler not necessarily because the reason is so you can do more actions with less buttons, it just requires clean, calculated inputs. Once you get them you can get quite amazing gameplay going. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbVgpqpgaZmp5I I really don't see anyone else pulling things off like this, this was my payoff and why I love this game. The action can rival the best KP game if you mix the many mechanics.

[@DogiTheWallcrusher]

@@GreenEyedDazzler he means because in DS you can't do contextual things if the control prompt isn't there at all. So you might try to pick up crystals (square) but the prompt isn't there yet so you punch the air (also square) and fall off a cliff or something.

[@URangryX]

Fun editing, great review.

[@AfonsoEGM]

29:55 not gonna lie, I missed that kind of shit in Death Stranding

[@forcelightningcable9639]

I wrote this comment on several DS reviews already, but it bears repeating considering Thor’s perspective and the game’s own thematic nature: DS cured my depression, twice. Not like it helped me forget about it until I get better; it literally took it away and made me feel connected to my own society.

[@Ikkey]

This guy is literally one of those people you didnt know you needed. This guy is really up there with NakeyJakey and Dunkey.

[@gabrielbiaso]

Ikkey check out Joseph Anderson

[@MetaMetro3]

I love that the ending *major spoilers* Has Sam abandon the UCA, severing the (at times rather hollow) connections you've been building throughout the game in favor of living outside of society with Lou. Incredibly satisfying after learning how Sam's been manipulated his whole life by his adoptive mother and the government who robbed him of his family.

[@jasoncrosbie8368]

I was very satisfied with the ending 🙂

[@fullpolish]

It's literally a "game is over man, turn of the console and go outside"

[@roadsidepeekneek7259]

So I reinstalled and beat it and now I'm gonna play it again

[@RunningShovel]

Great video, glad to hear someone talk about DS being the first real "Walking Simulator" as opposed to one of those... First Person Point And Click Narrative Games? Also I had to laugh at 33:28, you explaining how cinematic and cohesive the game is, while gameplay of Sam carrying Bridget is shown. All fine, but then you notice that Sam is prepared to piss at any moment should a BT show up 😂

[@cremecreme525]

The first review of this game on KZbin I've seen that doesn't have the player stumbling endlessly, carrying random, unsorted cargo, driving vehicles relentlessly into rocks, then attacking the game because "shitty walking simulator that takes effort and fuck that". Its infuriating the number of people who will be talked out of trying one of the most unique, modern gaming experiences because KZbinrs are lazy and just want to parrot the opinions they think will get them views. Thank you for actually playing the game and being honest.

[@shazmanbound1496]

Such a great game. I loved it from beginning to end. Spend so many hours on it. The world is beautiful and yet mystical

[@clag1109]

Just finished DS and rushed to watch this video. Great work man. I would love to see a video that goes more into your thoughts on the story and especially the ending. Also wtf does the thumbnail say?

[@liamlopez3383]

I really enjoy your videos man, you're one on 2 Video Game Guys whose opinions I value. Thanks!

[@deivitsu]

I'll see you next summer!

[@shintake3521]

great review. i'm 120+ hour and still going on to platinum. threre are a lot challenge in sidequest then i though. loving it.

[@quiettimegaming3642]

What I find funny is that for over a decade, every time a developer announces a new sequel or introduces a new IP, we get the standard "This isn't going to be like the games that came before it" line. And if we're being honest, that's so rarely the case, that I think we've grown number to the idea of someone we are very familiar with doing something different, that we disregard it whenever it’s said. And at least we've learned to see through the that line as "obligatory corporate-speak". It's just something 'they' have to say. BUT, as soon as a developer does try to go off of the beaten path (at least in part, because there's actually a fair bit of Metal Gear DNA all over Death Stranding) we admonish them for not adhering to our preconceived expectations which are totally based off of their previous works. Yet we were outright told this wouldn’t fall in line with them. That doesn’t mean Death Steanding is ‘perfect’, because it’s FAR from it, in my opinion. But it’s something unique, and still OBVIOUSLY Kojima, it just isn’t Metal Gear. And that’s what I believe most people were thinking Death Stranding was. A new Metal Gear game in a post-apocalyptic, Lovecraftian shell. It isn’t quite that... but on its own merits it’s a great game. If you want to call it a “walking simulator”... it’d be far and by the best one (even if that’s completely inadequate and reductive). If you want to call it a “delivery man sim”... it’d still be the best one (it’s probably the only one, even though a lot of games boil down to “go here and do the thing”). I just think that because it’s Kojima, reviewers tried to apply the same scale as grading curve they’d measure any of his other games on, despite the fact that this isn’t like any of his other games... and he said as much. Long Story Short... My Score... 8.1

[@Dragonfury3000]

I platined this game and never got bored. The game is all about enjoying each moment. It kinda makes a point that you should appreciate life a little more in certain ways. The game is very liberating as well after you beat the 1st area. Delivery management/delivering and raiding outposts is 2 different games on their own, there's a lot of game in death stranding. Not a game for everyone and thats what makes it special. Games shouldnt be afraid at not being liked by everyone.

[@superbro6413]

_Please_ tell me the song at the beginning was cooked up by you and I can hear it somewhere You are to good for us. Good stuff as usual.

[@Cagonlahostia]

I've been reading and watching the reviews and, gotta say, the most positive analysis are the most heart-warming to me. I'm glad this one wasn't the depressingly unfulfilling, half-baked gem that MGSV was. Thanks for your thoughts. I'm glad you liked it.

[@lanni5]

It was a really cute history to be honnest

[@FarmerSlideJoeBob]

A very good Video Boi :DDD And interesting view to the game :)

[@majorjohnny7517]

I'm still on the side of people that hates this game and thinks it's boring but this is probably the best review of it I've seen out there because it helped me understand what others see in it and you made it clear that a lot of this might just be boring to someone else but it's fun for you and you explained why and while my opinion on the whole game won't change this helped me understand it better so thanks

[@VoxelPassport]

That sped up music gets me so good!

[@Darkslayer1534]

good fucking review dude. also your intro is FIRE

[@jephilologist]

Ha! Nicely put! I like how you play the game like an action hero. That's how I went about it too. If people say it was boring, I'm not out to disprove that- it was their experience. My experience with it though was fun. I got to 100+ hours before finishing the story. Did a lot of exploring, building, and raiding MULE camps, as well as farming BTs for crystals to donate for building upgrades. Whenever I got to the combat, I tried as much as possible to "style" on my foes. Lots of people say the AI is dumb, and I sort of agree. But I still see people choke and fail and I do as well, especially when loaded with cargo. When I do, I laugh at my clumsiness and stupidity- or laugh at myself trying a risky/stupid idea that I tried (i.e. jumping trike over gaps, failing a sprint through BT areas, carrying too much/too little- not correctly forecasting my route, forgetting to bring nades or charging exoskeleton batteries, ladders etc... and the ensuing- "I wish I had brought...")

[@pakapata]

"This game is legit pisses people off for falling in love for it" that is EXACTLY my feeling in general about this game heh. Also....spoilers: not gonna lie, i got all emotional and gay with the part of the BB theme playing in the backgroud, and all the die-hard man and Meds arc hit me pretty hard too

[@slayertakim1]

The Cliff scene had me balling my eyes out.

[@naf8787]

Kojima may be insanity personified but God damn does he know how to tug on the heartstrings

[@williambielski419]

This is a great companion piece to go with the Tim Rogers Death Stranding review.

[@vrlc9233]

Good info, you just flipped me from not buying this to giving it a chance and providing some much needed laughs by the by.

[@rafresendenrafresenden.1644]

is was basically "get over it" AAA edition

[@jasoncrosbie8368]

In get over it you can't beat people unconscious with a PlayStation system. Or piss on ghosts

[@kswitch87]

Dude you deserve way more subs! I just subscribed. Your videos are put together really well, better than these “big” vg review channels. Your writing actually makes sense and not some stupid click bait / regurgitated word vomit youtubers are so full of these days

[@xvideogamegodxn77jak]

Literally in the middle of finishing this right now. Last chapter. Great timing I am eager to hear your opinion on it.

[@jay-walker8539]

your videos are so amazing

[@MidnightSt]

"I brought you a metaphor" that's actually amazing and witty, in my opinion =D

[@purvdragon-sensei]

That codec call with the Beach explanation is hilarious.

[@milostickle-frizzell7305]

I think it's hilarious how much the live action dog sledding shot gets used in this series.

[@evanpatak5633]

This channel deserves way more subs

[@googleuser5062]

thing about this game was exacly how it was for me with mgs phantom pain, its super fun for me as long as there is an ongoing story im directly or indirectly working myself toward while doing missions, it makes it really easy for me to immerse myself, becouse i always find kojima world building interesting, although mgs is more interesting than death stranding to me. the mix of fun mechanics, satisfying tech design and really pretty landscapes, mixed together with the plot of uncovering some kind of truth or mystery.

[@adityasanyal4222]

You have a work ethic man....I dig that👍

[@SleepyMatt-zzz]

This is the most impactful game I have played, and the sad thing is how it seemed to have completely gone over most people's heads. This game is about all our worries in the twenty-1st century; war, oil, petrolcapitalism, American history (You literally travel east to west, similar to when settlers were first building America), distance (both physically and emotionally), enviornmentalism, labor, radicalization, the anthropocene, children, how we've failed them, and how they represent our future. That last mission makes me cry like a baby, more so on my second playthrough. My wife pretty much watched me play my entire first playthrough, which was tough at times because her mom was suffering from breast Cancer. She did survive and is well! As for the assexual section at 40:00, I feel like it would have made more sense to describe the devlopment of assexual adjacent people as "natalists", since natalism is a real philosophy that exists in response to the ethics of giving birth to children, it would make sense that people would simply choose not to have any when there doesn't seem to be a future for anyone, but I agree with thor that maybe this was a just a weird localization thing.

[@yesthatdash]

Videos like this one are why I'm subbed to you,Thor.In a world of KZbinrs that fit as many buzzwords and overused cliches as possible into their content(we will refer to them as "McDonalds"),your work on videos like this makes them feel like a fine,delicious,well crafted meal.Crafted with love and style so that you remember it for ages.Please keep up the fantastic work.