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Death Stranding Director's Cut Review – GameSpot

Even while trying to nudge itself towards something more approachable, there is still nothing quite like this game.

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LucasRuinedChildhood965d ago (Edited 965d ago )

From looking at the 2 reviews getting the most attention on N4G right now, you'd honestly think this has a Metacritic of around 60.

Currently at 87. What's with the negativity, lads?

Tacoboto965d ago

People love freaking out over nothing. IGN's is the most commented it seems here - scored a 7 - which is better than the 6.8 they scored the original.

FanboysKiller964d ago

I hate them more when they're trying to explain what each score means to them like we don't already know but we all know it's bs.

ElvisHuxley965d ago (Edited 965d ago )

People I think were expecting a generic action game, this game does something unique and different. As much as people complain about devs never doing anything new, they complain when one does. Not everyone obviously, but I think a lot of people simply didn't get it. The game tells a story through every medium, from the dialogue, to the art, to yes, even the gameplay. They weren't going for some generically addictive gameplay loop, clearly. People by and large have judged the game on what they wanted or expected it to be, not what it is.

EvertonFC964d ago (Edited 964d ago )

The old moan it's the same moan if it's different argument lol.
It amazes me gamers sometimes, never happy.
The games basically a walking sim, with inventory management with a awesome story.
I don't get what gamers find hard to fathom.
You even like these games or you dont.
The problem is most people who reviewed the game for gaming websites IGN, KFG etc don't like inventory management or walking sims so why get them to review it in the 1st place.

ElvisHuxley964d ago

@EvertonFC I think even calling it a walking sim is oversimplifying it. The gameplay is tied to the story, you're literally acting out the plot. You're carrying the heaviest load you can across difficult terrain. Bearing your cross if you will, in order to improve a seemingly hopeless world. A timeless story, but an effective one. Rather than disconnect the story from the gameplay, it's all woven together. It's pretty rare to have gameplay mechanics be part of the narrative, usually you just get some generic tried and true gameplay loop. It was pretty refreshing to see IMO, and it worked if you got it, and didn't think it was just some arbitrary busywork to fill in the gameplay.

UltraNova964d ago

Elvis,

You get it my friend.

CaptainHenry916965d ago (Edited 965d ago )

"What's with the negativity?"

It's probably because it's on PS5

Aloymetal965d ago

Exactly. This game is just another game for PS users and it's great but it could easily be the game of the gen for another certain platform.

Snakeeater25965d ago

No i love my ps5, this game is not for everyone. That’s what the Sony fanboy don’t understand that not all exclusive should get 10/10 form everyone.

The game look really good but it’s just not fun to play.

Sgt_Slaughter964d ago

The irony. Mostly everything non-PS4/PS5 related on this site for years has gotten unnecessary negativity and stories in the Pending queue take longer than Sony stories. It's a pro-PlayStation site through and through.

Snakeeater25965d ago

The review should be divided in two

Art direction 10/10
Fun factor 2/10

Nyxus965d ago

I disagree, I thought the game was fun. It's a matter of taste.

Snakeeater25965d ago

Yes that’s what a review is all about

Nyxus965d ago

So why are you saying their review 'should' be different?

Snakeeater25964d ago

Because a review is not a dictature,
I still can say my opinion

CaptainHenry916965d ago

That's subjective and a matter of opinion, right ✅ 🤔

Aloymetal965d ago

Another great review, nice! Bunch of 8's 9's and even 10's

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The best PS5 exclusives 2024

With so many PS5 exclusives to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to pick which one to play. This is especially true for a new PlayStation gamer who has yet to experience the wonder of PlayStation-exclusive storytelling. So, here's KnowTechie's take on the best PS5 exclusives in 2024 and beyond

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Hereandthere30d ago

PlayStation is killing it with the exclusives this year. Exclusive wise, what has xbox released this year?

VersusDMC30d ago

They won't complain about Microsoft not releasing games here but put all their effort into saying that only first party counts. Games like Rebirth and Grandblue Relink don't count. Games published by Sony like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin don't count because Sony don't own the studios.

It's some narrative building so for when Hellblade 2 come out they can say, seemingly without shame, that Microsoft is actually releasing first party games this year. And claim victory.🙃

Chevalier30d ago

Weird 1st party games didn't matter when Xbox had so little, but, now they're important again? Guess Ark 3, Stalker 2 don't count any more?

KyRo30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

ARK 3 doesn't exist and it's just a timed exclusive. It's also a game that a majority of the ARK player base doesn't want as it's a massive deviation from what people like about the original game

Abnor_Mal30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Honestly to me it doesn’t matter what they say, they are just finally getting a chance to say all the things PS fan(boy)s were saying to them for the past few years. Let them get that, they deserve a “win” for a change.

The new narrative is that suddenly first party games matter again when awhile ago they didn’t, but that was because they were struggling with the same three games with the occasional fourth or fifth. That games should be everywhere on all platforms since that’s whats happening to theirs. The consoles don’t matter just the ability to play anywhere. Whatever Xbox is doing Sony will soon follow.

They’re not moving the goalpost anymore, but rather just moving the whole damn stadium.

jwillj2k430d ago

Only a incel would care about who published what and who owns who.

If it’s not on the other consoles it’s an exclusive.

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Cacabunga30d ago

Killing what? Where are the 1st party games??
Stellar Blade and FF7 is what I’m seeing this year.. so shallow!!!!

andy8530d ago

Doesn't really matter as long as they're great games. Baffles me why people put an emphasis on 1st party. They're still games you can't play anywhere else this year

Cacabunga30d ago

Andy

PS brand is my favorite because of their stellar first party software.. currently I see absolutely nothing to go crazy for..

CS730d ago

Nonsense.

PS1 and PS2 was built on great third party exclusives like FF, MGS, GTA & Tekken.

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raWfodog30d ago

Of course I love the games I’ve played from PS but I don’t believe we need to limit it to ‘exclusive’ to acknowledge that Xbox will be releasing some good games this year also. In that same vein, I believe that Xbox diehards shouldn’t limit their acknowledgment of good PS games to 1st party. There are plenty of good games to go around for everybody.

Tacoboto30d ago

This is a Playstation article about Playstation games and your comment is about Xbox. Can't you just celebrate what PS has without dragging this into console war BS?

ChasterMies30d ago

I don’t think Microsoft is releasing games exclusively on Xbox anymore. They have some timed exclusives that release on Xbox first.

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Abear2130d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Returnal, Astro Bot, and Ratchet made having it since day one worth it.

GT7 free updates and Spiderman 2 and others at 60fps have made this last year more than okay.

But yeah, it’s been dry lately. BG3 and third party have made great filler, but we ready for that SOCOM or Killzone announcement and some more 1st party goodness. Crossing fingers for Ghost of Tsushima 2 announcement this summer.

Didn’t know Helldivers was exclusive! Wtf is going on at Xbox that they can’t get these games, series s strikes again.

SonyStyled30d ago (Edited 30d ago )

Sony owns the Helldivers IP. The first was a PS3/Vita/PC game. It was never an Xbox game that they could ‘get’ a decade ago. I’m not sure what the upset is with Xbox here

CS730d ago

Lol, how do you ignore Rebirth one of the best games ever made?

anast30d ago

Looks like they are on par with the previous gens. Solid games all around. Interestingly enough, we can't say they released a bad game yet this gen. Unlike the Quiet Man dustup.

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DefenderOfDoom230d ago

I actually do not mind if Marathon releases on multiple platforms . I just wish that Marathon has a dedicated single player campaign.

DaniMacYo30d ago

Helldivers 2 is exactly what gaming needed. I’m loving it.

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The 7 Best Hideo Kojima Games Beyond Metal Gear Solid

Hideo Kojima is widely known as a video games auteur, but what are his best games outside the Metal Gear franchise?

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Quarter Disorder Podcast: Episode 6- Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

Tim and Luis talk about what they’ve been watching and playing along with the news from the past week, including the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the Borderlands movie, four Xbox games going multiplatform, PS5 Pro rumors, Helldivers 2, and more!

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