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Just finished Death Stranding, such an interesting and unique experience. (beehaw.org)
submitted 2 years ago by knokelmaat@beehaw.org to c/gaming@beehaw.org
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This game is such a roller coaster of emotions. Some of the most beautiful imagery I've ever seen in a video game. Genuinely awesome soundtrack (both the licensed music and original material).

There were moments when it was frustrating and boring, and the storytelling can sometimes be way to literal and explanation based.

But I truly did love the story underneath, as it was one of hope and the importance of connection to get through rough times. Some subjects hit real close to home for me, and at times it can get quite depressing, but this strong sense of hope and helping each other is always there to lift you back up.

Again, some game mechanics and cut scenes really didn't work for me, but other parts of the game will be forever in my mind.

I'm rating it a 7.5<->10.5 out of 10. I've decided conventional scales don't cut it for games like this.

I would love to know your opinions if you want to share them!

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[–] Johnnypneumoniac@lemmy.one 4 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I think 3 hours in I had only "played" for about 30 minutes, and to me, most of the story at that point was just trying to be as ridiculous and disturbing as it possibly could. Most of the gameplay was just avoiding falling cause dude doesn't know how to walk. I had to go do something else at that point so I quit and never ended up coming back to it.

Maybe if I hadn't gotten it free I might have given it more of a chance, but I definitely wasn't a fan.

[–] ShaunaTheDead@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

The best advice I thankfully saw early on in a video about Death Stranding is just hold down L2 and R2 all the time while you're running around and you'll automatically balance yourself in 99% of situations. If you find yourself still tipping over, then just slow down or stand still for a second.

[–] SemioticStandard@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

That's Kojima for you. But agreed, the game felt like someone took far too much inspiration from qwop. I've heard it called a 'walking simulator,' which feels apt, lol.

[–] blackstrat@lemmy.fwgx.uk 1 points 2 years ago

Same experience. Walked up a hill with a body. Couldn't get back down without dying. Gave up.

[–] hadrian@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

Felt similar, especially about Sam's difficulty in walking lol. Would be interested to hear from someone who's played longer whether the falling over stuff gets better or not? Or, if it's just my own incompetence, but iirc I was holding down L2 and R2 the whole time, just to avoid toppling head-over-heels.

[–] followthewhiterabbit@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can anyone comment on how it runs on Steam Deck?

I've always been a fan of his games, but havem't installed this one because I hear it is virtually unplayable by the time you reach a certain stage or area.

Would love anyone with experience playing through it on the Deck to chime in!

[–] sup@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Same, I'm curious as well

[–] Teali0@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

I loved Death Stranding as a whole. There's some QOL things I think that could be improved upon in DS2, but the overall gameplay loop was satisfying. Heck, I still find myself making deliveries after completing the game just to relax and unlock even more stuff. I recently just got a backpack cover after 70 hours?? I didn't even know it was in the game. Incredible, lol

[–] psysok@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I have been wanting to try it now that I have a computer capable of running it, but there are other games currently taking up my time. I am a bit wary since I have never really played any kojima games and what I have seen of a lot of them seems pretty far up its own ass.

[–] knokelmaat@beehaw.org 3 points 2 years ago

I can understand, but for me I feel Kojima has this beautiful combination of camp and seriousness. There are bits where he clearly is to full of himself and would have needed an editor, but the main feeling and dynamics of death stranding is still something very unique and genuine.

I too waited a pretty long time until finally biting the bullet. It being a part of Playstation Plus Extra helped. It's also a really nice game to play on the side if you want to take a breather from the other genres you're playing.

Also, I can recommend playing the original Metal Gear Solid. It is my favorite in the series and one of my favorite games of all time. Really still holds up well, and of you use a nice old school CRT shader it even looks nice in my opinion :).

[–] WraithGear@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

This is pretty quintessential Kojima. I enjoyed my time with it. In classic Kojima fashion it goes further off the rails the longer it goes. But thats ok if the train starts off the rails in the first place

[–] aaronbieber@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The moment "Don't Be So Serious" starts playing on your first delivery will live rent-free in my head for the rest of my natural life.

[–] Kaldo@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago

The first thing I looked for after that moment was radio and how to turn it on and I couldn't believe that wasn't an option

[–] Rodsterlings_cig@kbin.social 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Every low roar song in the game is a banger. It is just amazing story of how Kojima discovered the band and decided to include their music in the game. I can't imagine the game without it

[–] Sizousho@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Honestly, i looked them up after starting the game and have enjoyed what I've heard. They are strange, but in a mesmerizing way. Truly a band that is about the art in the music and not about trying to follow music trends. Would recommend.