Travis Bruno of Capsule Computers writes:
“Back in 2019 Death Stranding arrived with one heck of a pedigree behind it. Sporting the famous Hideo Kojima at the reins as his first game out of Kojima Productions and featuring Norman Reedus as his lead character, very few fans could have actually expected what the game would revolve around. While it featured all of the nuances and strangeness that came with a Kojima title, the fact that it saw players transferring large bulky packages across the country in a post-apocalyptic world? This led to quite a divisive game at the time where players either enjoyed the experience as it was or were put off a bit by its gameplay, especially since stealth was prioritized and combat was simplified.
Now, nearly six years later Kojima’s vision for Death Stranding has not only flourished, it has allowed him to continue Sam’s journey in a direct sequel called Death Stranding 2: On The Beach that not only doubles-down on what makes the original so unique, but expands upon other elements to deliver what is hands-down a true showcase of what the PlayStation 5 can do.”
