Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

“It truly is worth the trip.”

“Death Stranding 2 is a technological achievement with an emotional story that keeps you delivering through the apocalypse, and more variety in its gameplay than its predecessor to help solidify it as another Kojima classic. It's one of his best works in quite some time.”

“While the esoteric plot and Kojima’s frequent self-indulgent references and inserts might be distracting and immersion-breaking for some people, the gameplay, visuals, and ambience are its strongest aspects. DS2 is most certainly a GOTY contender, and is truly a work of art that must be experienced if you’re looking for an atmospheric game about traveling through breathtaking views.”

“Death Stranding 2 manages the rare trick of being both desperately monotonous but profoundly engaging, banking towards one of these two poles depending on how much you’re willing to put in. It’s a game that demands that you meet it half-way and shed expectations, your pace dictated by your stomach for patience and perseverance. But if you do, it’s a wonderfully strange and roaring spectacle.”

“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a marked improvement over the original game with engaging gameplay and jaw-dropping graphics.”

“In short, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has not only met my expectations, but has also been a title that has almost touched excellence in numerous sections , although it has lacked a bit of originality in its gameplay section . The narrative section and its progress have felt very good, especially with the presence of its antagonists, adding very important roles.”

“Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is fixated on revisiting past ideas, which limits its impact to being a good but not great sequel”

“Ultimately, playing through Death Stranding 2 was an emotional and utterly enjoyable experience, full of thrills and impossible to put down during its bigger moments.”

“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is one of the most visually stunning games I've ever played, putting at the forefront a narrative that twists and turns in spectacular (Kojima-only) ways. Action is far more of a focus this time, a big departure from its predecessor, and a slew of new toys makes package delivery that much more of a thrill-ride.”

“Bosses are spectacularly designed but often simple affairs.”

“It’s about human connection, losing loved ones, and stepping out into the wild regardless of the horrors that may await. Learning to go on that journey and accept a willingness to grow is half the battle, and after reaching the end of this ordeal, you’ll never be the same again. Keep on keeping on.”

“A busier, louder, and more emotionally resplendent take on this singular hiking sim.”

“Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a triumphant sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original.”

“With its numerous improvements, Death Stranding 2 finds the ideal balance between stick and rope, between shooting and walking, between action and infiltration. Hideo Kojima thus comes full circle, completing the game he wasn't allowed to finish 10 years ago.”

“Even when its faith is shaken, like an overloaded porter tripping down a rocky mountain, Death Stranding 2 still stands firm in its belief that we’re all better off together. No matter what comes next.”

“Despite repeating huge chunks of Death Stranding 1, almost beat for beat, Kojima pulls it out of the bag in the end. The core gameplay loop remains satisfying enough to get you through to the good stuff, but I can't help but feel disappointed just how similar this game is to its predecessor.”

“What keeps me coming back the most, though, and the reason I will continue to make deliveries after publishing this review, is Death Stranding 2’s boundless sincerity. The cast is fighting for connection and the future, and I am rooting for them, even when I think they’re being a little weird.”

“Death Stranding 2 isn’t the revolution that the first game was. Instead, it refines almost all aspects of the original to make an excellent, well-polished experience.”