I just wanted to express how much I've been blown away by this game. As someone who loves trekking and rambling, I think Death Stranding has captured the feeling of overcoming challenges really well. The game is all about A to B but its the route between where the real fun is. There was a hike just before the end of chapter 2 that was just perfect. The feeling of pulling yourself up, holding on to your gear, trying not to slip in harsh conditions and then finally... getting to the peak and seeing your goal, I was stunned. Then, it got even better when the music kicked in. Just perfect.
Over the past year I've had to cut down on how much trekking I can do, and this game has given me something to draw on to relive that feeling of big challenges. I think this may well become my favourite game all year, and I'm so thankful it exists.