So before I start, yes; I 100% recommend this game. I think it is something everyone who is mildly interested in storytelling and video games as a whole should at least try.

With that out of the way, I picked up Death Stranding when it was on sale earlier this year, after and entire year of nagging from one of my friend's who swore up and down that this game is incredible. I am honestly not the biggest Kojima stan, I don't have an issue with him or his games, but if you know, you know how his writing and characters can be.

So I picked the game up and stated working my way slowly though it, a couple hours at a time. I found myself enjoying the gameplay, but the opening story exposition is a lot of famous people talking at you, which I was not enjoying very much.

Once the game gets rolling when you get to the second major area, I found it very satisfying to complete deliveries, obtaining new gear, figuring out the best routes, and occasionally, eating ♥♥♥♥ into the ground because you overestimated a jump. Still only a few hours at a time.

Then suddenly, something clicked and all I could think about was this game. I think the major contributing factor of that was the community around this game. See, Death Stranding takes a Dark Souls approach to its online elements, which indirect player interactions. For instance, you bust your ass to rebuild a road? That road can show up in other players games. You build one zipline? Another player can build another in their game and they connect.

I found myself wanting to reconnect everything I could find. I spent a good twenty or so hours rebuilding most of the roads in the game, simply because it helps other people. It started with the other players, but then I really started getting into the story when you have to transport a major character from one location to another. And by the very end of the game, the final mission had me ugly crying all the way to my destination.

I felt a connection to Sam Strand, someone who doesn't want anything to do with anyone, and by the end of the game, comes to understand what those connections mean. Maybe that was the whole point of the game, I really don't know. I might just be talking out of my ass here. But I highly recommend you check this game out.

This game isn't for everyone, but if you can get into its mechanics and story, you are in for a totally unique gaming experience.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be waiting for you, on the beach.

So before I start, yes; I 100% recommend this game. I think it is something everyone who is mildly interested in storytelling and video games as a whole should at least try. With that out of the way, I picked up Death Stranding when it was on sale earlier this year, after and entire year of nagging from one of my friend's who swore up and down that this game is incredible. I am honestly not the biggest Kojima stan, I don't have an issue with him or his games, but if you know, you know how his writing and characters can be. So I picked the game up and stated working my way slowly though it, a couple hours at a time. I found myself enjoying the gameplay, but the opening story exposition is a lot of famous people talking at you, which I was not enjoying very much. Once the game gets rolling when you get to the second major area, I found it very satisfying to complete deliveries, obtaining new gear, figuring out the best routes, and occasionally, eating shit into the ground because you overestimated a jump. Still only a few hours at a time. Then suddenly, something clicked and all I could think about was this game. I think the major contributing factor of that was the community around this game. See, Death Stranding takes a Dark Souls approach to its online elements, which indirect player interactions. For instance, you bust your ass to rebuild a road? That road can show up in other players games. You build one zipline? Another player can build another in their game and they connect. I found myself wanting to reconnect everything I could find. I spent a good twenty or so hours rebuilding most of the roads in the game, simply because it helps other people. It started with the other players, but then I really started getting into the story when you have to transport a major character from one location to another. And by the very end of the game, the final mission had me ugly crying all the way to my destination. I felt a connection to Sam Strand, someone who doesn't want anything to do with anyone, and by the end of the game, comes to understand what those connections mean. Maybe that was the whole point of the game, I really don't know. I might just be talking out of my ass here. But I highly recommend you check this game out. This game isn't for everyone, but if you can get into its mechanics and story, you are in for a totally unique gaming experience. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be waiting for you, on the beach.