Death Stranding Special Edition - PlayStation 4

This game is a total different experience. And is this new fresh take on Open world gaming that makes it so unique and interesting. You have to play it in order to get it. The production value of this game is off the charts. Very happy with this new take on gaming, especially when you see other players providing items and using items you provided. Very engaging. Special edition steelbook is really cool. Highly recommend this game.

Hideo Kojima really stepped it up after his fallout with konami. This game is awe inspiring. Never played a story like it. 5 stars

Game is different experince than most. Its hard to explain without giving away the plot.

I love the game, but when I received it I didn’t know that’s the steelbook case was dented until I got home. Please handle merchandise more carefully next time.

Do not believe the down play of this game. Yes, death stranding is definitely not for everyone and is a walking heavy game, but far from a walking simulator. This game is much deeper then ppl have given it credit for and it's a shame. Its visual stunning, the soundtrack is amazing,the controls are smooth and responsive and the story is indulging. I personally love it and I'm not a kojima fanboy. My advice would be to at least give it a try. Its take a little to build up, but it's worth it when it gets going for sure.

If you’re a Kojima fan then you’ve probably already purchased the game. If you don’t know who Hideo Kojima is then all you need to know is the man is brilliant in many ways. He is the man responsible for the Metal Gear series and if you’ve played them you’ll understand there is a huge amount of theatrical presentation waiting for you. His choice for the main protagonist (Norman Reedus) wasn’t my first pick but I’m happy to report his performance is perfect for the role. There are a lot of other talented actors such as Mads Mikkelsen, Troy Baker and of course Guillermo Del Toro making appearances. The game is all about walking from one place to another. That’s the entire game in a nutshell. The journey between the two points represents the meat and potatoes of the game. The story is unique, original, eccentric and if nothing else extremely weird and vague at times. It’s Kojima’s style to push the player to think, experience and interpret. This game isn’t Metal Gear and it’s definitely not for everyone much in the same way a lot of movies aren’t for everyone. The music is incredible and really gels with the presentation of loss, despair and hope. It always kicks in at the right time. The controls take a bit to get used to but once you understand the fundamentals it works. The graphics are breathtaking and utilize the Decima engine that propelled Horizon Zero Dawn to the forefront as one of this generations generations most impressive technical feats on a console. Death Stranding isn’t for everyone but for those that understand what the game is trying to convey it’s another tally mark in Kojima’s book of successful titles created.

This game is a unique journey that you must take. The visuals are breathtaking, story is compelling and the soundtrack immersed me into it’s world. It’s a slow burn, but if you give this game a little time, it is well worth the payoff! I found myself wanting to come back for more!! I recommend this game to everyone!! The packaging and extras are pretty cool too! The steelbook is great for collectors!

everyone knows Kojima and his crazy weirdo antics so I’m sure you know what to expect. I’m a big fan of his work, and I love this game but it’s simply isn’t for everyone. it’s a slow burn that demands commitment. the game makes traversal it’s main priority. there’s combat (combat is okay, I enjoy it but recognize it isn’t the greatest), but it’s not the focus. main enemy is the environment and how you traverse and overcome it to get your packages to point a to b while keeping said packages in top quality. while it can be upsetting when you fail to deliver, it’s never the games fault. you can make it to point b if you’re smart about it, and the game always worked well. if I messed up, it was my own doing. the game is also super pretty and the soundtrack, dude the soundtrack is amazing. this game is so gorgeous and has so many gorgeous moments. the story told is really cheesy and pretty pretentious at times but I personally found it super enjoyable and loved it. my biggest issue really is just the combat. like I said earlier, it works but it’s not the greatest. while it’s not the focus, it would’ve benefited if the combat had been worked on a lot more. it’s only noticeably wonky at the mandatory fights. the bosses generally fall down to relocating every now and then and just shooting. there’s option for stealth but the stealth is wonky as well. the monster fights are a lot better but still fall under the wonkiness and generally are the same relocate/shoot stuff. it’s enjoyable, but don’t expect mgs6. if you don’t like slow burns, stay away and please stop spreading misinformation about it also crazy how relevant this game is to this corona virus situation we have going on kojima u psycho