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Death Stranding
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I admit I simply ended up watching a playthrough to get my fix. So that means about a year before I have forgotten most of it enough to perhaps give the game another try.
One thing about these Kojima games - and for me they have all shared that since MGS2 (made first contact back then) - the controls are always so convoluted that once you've put the game down for a bit the idea of having to find your stride again in it seems quite daunting.
I don't have that with other games. Or should I say: 'normal' games?
One thing about these Kojima games - and for me they have all shared that since MGS2 (made first contact back then) - the controls are always so convoluted that once you've put the game down for a bit the idea of having to find your stride again in it seems quite daunting.
I don't have that with other games. Or should I say: 'normal' games?
@Weaselboy
So, I’m back on par in terms of considering purchasing this game today. But I’d appreciate your feedback on your overall experience, and I gather it is kind of a ‘walking simulator’, but I’m learning that I’m gravitating towards a different genre of games now, (See my post about Doom Eternal being sort of a letdown In “What game are you playing.”)
After reading some reviews, They’re really impressive about this game after six months on the market. Altogether, if you wouldn’t mind elaborating on the overall strengths/weaknesses of this game, and what kind of combat if any?
Also, if anyone else has feedback, aside from what’s in this thread already, feel free to elaborate.
So, I’m back on par in terms of considering purchasing this game today. But I’d appreciate your feedback on your overall experience, and I gather it is kind of a ‘walking simulator’, but I’m learning that I’m gravitating towards a different genre of games now, (See my post about Doom Eternal being sort of a letdown In “What game are you playing.”)
After reading some reviews, They’re really impressive about this game after six months on the market. Altogether, if you wouldn’t mind elaborating on the overall strengths/weaknesses of this game, and what kind of combat if any?
Also, if anyone else has feedback, aside from what’s in this thread already, feel free to elaborate.
I just noticed the game is on sale now for $29.99. For me, especially at that price, it is an easy recommend.
I mentioned earlier I found the beginning of the game (up to chapter three) very frustrating. After that, I thought it really opened up and was fun and had an interesting story.
It starts in the usual post apocalyptic world scenario and your job is to convince and help various areas around the country to get reconnected and join up with your "side". To convince these folks, you have to do missions for them that consist of finding or delivering packages and supplies. While on these missions you run across these black, ghost-like things called BTs that will try and kill you. If you like, you can take them on and kill them, or if you prefer they can largely be avoided. There are also bandits you will run across. Same thing, you can just avoid them if you like, or take them out. You can play that part of the game however you want. The core of the game though is definitely not geared around combat.
There is a complex story woven into the game I won't spoil for you, but you can watch some YT videos if you like.
Once I got the hang of how things worked, the time spent walking across the countryside is very enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful and music is perfect.
My only criticism I think would be there are cut-scenes that are a little long.
Hope this helps.
I mentioned earlier I found the beginning of the game (up to chapter three) very frustrating. After that, I thought it really opened up and was fun and had an interesting story.
It starts in the usual post apocalyptic world scenario and your job is to convince and help various areas around the country to get reconnected and join up with your "side". To convince these folks, you have to do missions for them that consist of finding or delivering packages and supplies. While on these missions you run across these black, ghost-like things called BTs that will try and kill you. If you like, you can take them on and kill them, or if you prefer they can largely be avoided. There are also bandits you will run across. Same thing, you can just avoid them if you like, or take them out. You can play that part of the game however you want. The core of the game though is definitely not geared around combat.
There is a complex story woven into the game I won't spoil for you, but you can watch some YT videos if you like.
Once I got the hang of how things worked, the time spent walking across the countryside is very enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful and music is perfect.
My only criticism I think would be there are cut-scenes that are a little long.
Hope this helps.
Yes! I can already hear that music playing in the background as you cross over a mountaintop.
"Keep on keeping on".
I forgot to mention something. One thing that just completely overwhelmed me at first was the huge number of delivery orders. While you can score some nice gear from doing a lot you absolutely do not have to do every one to finish the game. I had a lot of unclaimed orders when the credits rolled on my game.
I agree... same with all the orders you stumble onto laying around the countryside. You will go nuts trying to deliver all those.
Weaselboy,
Scored D.S. for ~$20 even. {I had a $10 promo coupon with Best Buy.}
Seriously though, my backlog is officially set [Rage 2, Days Gone, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and No Mans Sky to mix/match these titles on my Pro/OneX ], and after spending an inordinate amount of time trying to find the next game that will carry me throughout the summer until we see Cyberpunk/TLOU2 eventually arrive, I’m looking forward to the experience with Death Stranding.
I was heavily involved in reading/watching reviews, GamerAnx (YouTube) Who I feel is one of the most experienced gamers on the Internet, had a plethora of high remarks about this game, and that says a lot coming from someone who has over 5 million subscribers.
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Scored D.S. for ~$20 even. {I had a $10 promo coupon with Best Buy.}
Seriously though, my backlog is officially set [Rage 2, Days Gone, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and No Mans Sky to mix/match these titles on my Pro/OneX ], and after spending an inordinate amount of time trying to find the next game that will carry me throughout the summer until we see Cyberpunk/TLOU2 eventually arrive, I’m looking forward to the experience with Death Stranding.
I was heavily involved in reading/watching reviews, GamerAnx (YouTube) Who I feel is one of the most experienced gamers on the Internet, had a plethora of high remarks about this game, and that says a lot coming from someone who has over 5 million subscribers.
Death Stranding Sequel Potentially Teased By Hideo Kojima - IGN
Kojima's tweets have revealed a concept for this supposed new project, which features the BRIDGES logo from Death Stranding.
I'd prefer he started something new again. He seems to have a lot of capacity to come up with interesting and - in the game space at least - unusual settings but it gets really convoluted after a while. For example I thought it was a good thing to leave Snake and all that accumulated story BS behind.
No need to add more head scratchers to the world of DS than the first game already provided.
No need to add more head scratchers to the world of DS than the first game already provided.
Can you do me a favor? Let me know your initial thoughts just even within the first Hours of you playing this. I’m just now wrapping up another title and this is likely next up in my lineup or ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’. Nonetheless, any thoughts on your experience [without spoilers] would be helpful.
Now that I’m finally catching up on my backlog, I have this game in progress (Maybe two hours into it so far), I’m curious, did you ever complete the entire game? I’ve read that it takes 40 to 50 hours to complete the main campaign. If so, did it take you that long? What was your post game experience or where are you at in the game? (Obviously, without spoilers.)
I'd say you could complete it in less. I had a TON of unfinished side quests when I finished the main campaign.
I did complete it, but it has been so long ago I have no idea how long it took me. Sorry I'm not more help.
Well, I was going to blame your age for the forgetfulness, but I’ll let it slide.😁
If the campaign is anywhere near 40 hours, I probably will take intermittent breaks between other titles, but if it was something like ~20 to 30 hours, then I would just complete it all in one sitting, that’s why I was asking.
So I was planning on playing for an hour, to get a quick idea. Planned on giving the game 8 hours to convince me since I knew it's a special game.
The sessions that was supposed to be an hour, became three hours without me even realizing it. It was mostly "what the F?" and "What the hell?" combined with me being really intrigued. I want to know more!!!
I do hate the makers already for dropping cargo here and there, cause I just can't pass it without picking it up. My journey to the first outpost was interrupted two times because I found too many packages that had to be delivered at my starting point I'm going to have to let go and just leave lost cargo, or I'm going to be playing 200hrs before completing the campaign
The sessions that was supposed to be an hour, became three hours without me even realizing it. It was mostly "what the F?" and "What the hell?" combined with me being really intrigued. I want to know more!!!
I do hate the makers already for dropping cargo here and there, cause I just can't pass it without picking it up. My journey to the first outpost was interrupted two times because I found too many packages that had to be delivered at my starting point
I'm going to have to let go and just leave lost cargo, or I'm going to be playing 200hrs before completing the campaign
You'll get over that! Oh to be a such an idealistic new carrier again. I would run by dropped cargo like it didn't exist at the end.
So I was planning on playing for an hour, to get a quick idea. Planned on giving the game 8 hours to convince me since I knew it's a special game.
The sessions that was supposed to be an hour, became three hours without me even realizing it. It was mostly "what the F?" and "What the hell?" combined with me being really intrigued. I want to know more!!!
I do hate the makers already for dropping cargo here and there, cause I just can't pass it without picking it up. My journey to the first outpost was interrupted two times because I found too many packages that had to be delivered at my starting point
I’m not gonna lie, I’m not sure if this game is for me. I put in about six hours so far, and I basically get the concept of the delivery idea. I don’t care that this isn’t a combat related game, and I do think it’s extremely unique and it’s very fluid with the gameplay. My biggest gripes is that the BT’s are really annoying, and there’s a lot of things that are just not explained very well. The only thing that keeps me intrigued is definitely the storyline to see where it’s leading.
How has your experience been so far? Are you still consistently playing or how far are you into the game? I don’t like to give up on games and I certainly don’t to like flip-flop between games, as that can definitely affect the interest, but I’ve moved over to ‘Shadow of the Tomb
Raider’ in the meantime.
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So that's exactly where I was at 6 hours. I made a "how TF do I deal with BT's post" because it was so confusing. Deliveries seemed so tedious. You do eventually get a little combat. I loved the boss fights and I normally hate boss fights.
Haven't played much because I'm real busy at work and realized I completely forgot about The Mandalorian season 2, binged that one this week. Gonna resume playing Death Stranding now
This is the way.
Haven't played much because I'm real busy at work and realized I completely forgot about The Mandalorian season 2, binged that one this week. Gonna resume playing Death Stranding now
This is the way.
How dare you. There’s never an excuse to skip gaming. It’s Always a priority over your girlfriend, your job and everything else in his life. Everybody knows that.😁
Yeah, problem is that I need money to buy games and a new tv every couple of years, thus I must make sure my boss remains happy so that he hands over some cash every month
Played some more and must say that it's much nicer now that I got me a bike. Walking was growing old fast.