So cringe. Political statements, product placement with Monster, product placement for Norman Reedus' real life AMC TV show with skins and an actual trailer in game, J.F. Rey Sunglasses, and Acronym.
See what happens when you have a good price point and you start adding in some bigger and a little more recent games?
Then read the actual context and don't only look at the score. The text gives the nuance.
Days Gone got rightfully panned for it's very buggy launch, bad AI, and uninspired world.
I've read and know enough about Death Stranding to know that it is not my type of game. Perhaps I'll pick it up if there is a deep sale or it goes to PSNow. No way in hell am I paying full price for this.
Haha do you even believe what you're writing? First of all, almost all reviews have said this game offers 0 challenge. Second, boring tedium fits the game? And we are suppose to be okay with that?
The reviews that mention boring tedious gameplay and give it high scores tells me there is an obvious bias. Describing something as boring and tedious is no way a positive thing.
I dont mind Kojima, I like MGS... not so much MGSV.
@Rainslacker
Except that Soulsborne allows you to play many different ways... tank, dexterity, mage, battle mages, all with a myriad of different weapons, armor, spells etc that you can choose from to fit your gameplay style.
And about your RDR2 comment. Luckily there is so much more depth to RDR2 other than its fetch quests and long rides. Right? Luckily your dont need to manage encumbrance and stacking items within clunky menus. At least there is at lea...
But were you constantly tripping on terrain, balancing your weight, and listening to a crying baby if your trip during those horse rides? Or could you enable the cinematic camera and soak in the vistas while enjoying the conversations during the rides that added to the story and upcoming mission?
You said not understanding the "art" isnt reason to give it a bad score. Well, he is also giving the gameplay a bad score as well.
And objectively, the reason why soulsborne games have gained so much popularity is because of its gameplay, not story. Where in Death Strandings case even the higher scores mention the many gameplay faults and tediousness.
Was it their intention? Do they have a bias against Kojima?
Soulsborne games have good gameplay though sooo...
"They should be approaching it as though it is an artwork that just happens to be in the form of a video game. And not getting it isn't reason enough to penalize the game."
Lol what a load of BS. So essentially: "Still give it high scores if you're bored, annoyed, and not impressed by this "artwork"."
Death Stranding is very much like other games... it just focuses on an aspect of Action Adventure games that most others dont... for better or for worse depending on your taste.
"In the opening hours, this doesn't matter as much because you're just on foot and hoofing it from place to place. When you finally get vehicles, using them mostly sucks because you're constantly driving into rocks. When you finally get highways you can build, it starts to feel a little like American Truck Simulator...if you had to craft the truck and the roads yourself. And then the game just kind of gives up on that infrastructure stuff and sends you off to the mountains to...
@Solid
By the Common Gamer Organization of America. I have a plaque.
This game went through some dev hell, which is unfortunate since it looked really cool. The re-reveal didn't look to hot with a focus on more of an online MMO style, but I remember that first reveal with the dragon fire and all the ash and stuff flying around... We could probably hit that visual fidelity next gen. Hopefully Capcom is still working towards it.
better yet we have all read the reviews and the majority of the game is walking.
I honestly haven't had too many camping situations. The drone perk helps identify those people as well. I do think the 725 should be toned down a bit, even though a slug shot can reach that distance, it's not exactly fun in game.
If you want a Death Stranding art exhibit just order something from Amazon and watch as the delivery truck approaches.
Well, you explained it like three times already: "Well you MUST love it, cause its Kojima!"
Big chunk? Takes a few seconds to bring up a new article. Also, what am I supposed to do when the entire front page is mostly Death Stranding articles.