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Death Stranding - Review Thread (see staff post for discussion guidelines)
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He can make a 30-minute special feature for Death Stranding and Kojima instead.
I don't think is gonna win but I wouldn't be surprised if the game is nominated to a couple of categories.
It will be nominated for multiple categories and likely win a couple.
"Kojima-san, I made this for you."
*Cheesy Microsoft PowerPoint intro appears on screen*
Just wanted to stop by and post in THE mega thread of ResetEra. Also, to voice my support for Kojima and friends.
I only played the first 2 Metal gears (PS1 and PS2) and fell off the wagon until Phantom Pain. I sunk my gaming teeth into Phantom Pain deeply. I've been replaying it the past couple of weeks and loving every minute of it! That being said, I loved it as a send off game/love letter for all the Kojima fans of Metal Gear. Playing as Big Boss, the man of every hour and legend of legends. This guy wanted us to BE the Boss and did an outstanding job at that, considering he was locked away (according to the internet) from his team for the latter portion of development.
He leaves and makes out on his own... Most likely delt with some emotional turmoil after 30 years with the same company. I'm assuming he was supported by many of his peers in the bizz to get back on his feet. He creates his own company and builds a crew of amazing game developers. Is given the keys to Decima, the cadillac of game engines.
Then makes a game that honestly should only speak for itself. Critics, Kojima, forums, or your friends shouldn't convince otherwise.
I can't wait to dive into this game! It sounds fresh and different from the usual stuff I play.
Games don't need to be challenging to be fun or entertaining... or maybe this will be challening. Just not in a gamey kinda way.
I only played the first 2 Metal gears (PS1 and PS2) and fell off the wagon until Phantom Pain. I sunk my gaming teeth into Phantom Pain deeply. I've been replaying it the past couple of weeks and loving every minute of it! That being said, I loved it as a send off game/love letter for all the Kojima fans of Metal Gear. Playing as Big Boss, the man of every hour and legend of legends. This guy wanted us to BE the Boss and did an outstanding job at that, considering he was locked away (according to the internet) from his team for the latter portion of development.
He leaves and makes out on his own... Most likely delt with some emotional turmoil after 30 years with the same company. I'm assuming he was supported by many of his peers in the bizz to get back on his feet. He creates his own company and builds a crew of amazing game developers. Is given the keys to Decima, the cadillac of game engines.
Then makes a game that honestly should only speak for itself. Critics, Kojima, forums, or your friends shouldn't convince otherwise.
I can't wait to dive into this game! It sounds fresh and different from the usual stuff I play.
Games don't need to be challenging to be fun or entertaining... or maybe this will be challening. Just not in a gamey kinda way.
There are various categories that it will be nominated for and some that it will win. Lower (or higher depending on who you ask) than expected reception doesn't affect the liklihood of a game's individual components from being highly regarded and awarded.
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what tepid reception? You should head over to the OT, lots of people enjoying it (since we're actually playing it). Sigh.
The fuck? Have you bothered even looking at user impressions or even the Time magazine review that hit today.
they put out another review? time magazine published a review on november 1st.
Eh I think a couple wins from art, sound or performance related categories are highly possible.
looking at the game awards categories, i can see it be nominated (and maybe win) in several categories. best art direction, music, audio design, performance, and best action adventure game.
Tepid? I've only glanced through the reviews on Metacritic but there are a high number of perfect scores, a small percentage of averages and only two that hated it. Critical reception is generally glowing.
User reviews though, that'll be 0/10 and 10/10 shrieking as far as the eye can see.
No one has a problem with Geoff, what possesses thee to speaketh these falsities.
I wouldn't say the games reception has been tepid. The highly negative outlier reviews makes it seem that way, but the overall consensus in reviews is still overwhelmingly positive, with even the majority of the games scores coming it at 90 or above, and the game receiving more 10's than any other game on Meta this year (unless you start combining platforms, where only RE2R tops it).
In truth, I have no idea how Death Stranding will fare in terms of GOTY votes, because this year there's no clear winner, and a lot of outlets or journalists that loved Death Stranding, really loved it. With respect to TGA's, I guess it depends on which journalists make up the panel of judges.
A lot of the non-gaming centric outlets have heaped a fair amount of praise on the game. Here's a couple I've read that afaik haven't been linked yet.
TIME - Death Stranding Is the Weirdest Game I've Ever Played, and I Loved Every Minute
LA Times - 'Death Stranding' is the weirdest, most lovingly imperfect game of 2019
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I hate Geoff Keighley. The first thing I'm doing in the game (when I get it at a sale, eventually) is pissing on his dead eyes.
EDIT: Welp ^^
I think everyone genuinely likes him. He's just been a part of some goofy gaming moments over the years.
Why are people making US Vs RoW a thing about the reaction to Death Stranding? The proportion of positive and not so positive reviews are broadly similar across both.
Earlier in this thread I mentioned how this kind of reminded me of FFXI, going from place to place in a dangerous world. Maximilian_DOOD and his wife thought the same thing.
I can hardly wait, I loved roaming FFXI's world, especially on beastmaster. One of the best things about being a beastmaster to me was being able to admire the world in places few FFXI players would see in a relaxing way since they would be there with a group heading somewhere else. Seeing people park Sam and take in the sights just seemed surreal, if only FFXI had those graphics.
If you haven't seen trailers and are on a blackout don't view this. There's no spoiler stuff in the video outside of promotion video levels of things, like the suit, the delivery package shape, and maybe a random building in the background.
Max's Wife: Guess what it reminds me of?
Max: Final Fantasy 11
(both laugh)
Max: Maybe that's why I'm enjoying it so much.
Wife: Because you had to run from place to place...
Max: You gotta run to Dragon's Aery chat room, Nidhoggs gonna pop, we gotta go man!
I can hardly wait, I loved roaming FFXI's world, especially on beastmaster. One of the best things about being a beastmaster to me was being able to admire the world in places few FFXI players would see in a relaxing way since they would be there with a group heading somewhere else. Seeing people park Sam and take in the sights just seemed surreal, if only FFXI had those graphics.
If you haven't seen trailers and are on a blackout don't view this. There's no spoiler stuff in the video outside of promotion video levels of things, like the suit, the delivery package shape, and maybe a random building in the background.
Max's Wife: Guess what it reminds me of?
Max: Final Fantasy 11
(both laugh)
Max: Maybe that's why I'm enjoying it so much.
Wife: Because you had to run from place to place...
Max: You gotta run to Dragon's Aery chat room, Nidhoggs gonna pop, we gotta go man!
To the people worried about TGA and Death Stranding, are you more concerned with this event because it's televised?
Are you aware that there are more than one GOTY award and that, for instance, something like
This
Generates more momentum and mind share than Keighley and his panel could because it's recognized beyond gaming.
It's crazy to see people who have previously stated numerous times that they don't want. care, or have any interest in DS in this thread advocating against the game getting an award.
We can and should do better.
Ugh
Are you aware that there are more than one GOTY award and that, for instance, something like
This
Generates more momentum and mind share than Keighley and his panel could because it's recognized beyond gaming.
It's crazy to see people who have previously stated numerous times that they don't want. care, or have any interest in DS in this thread advocating against the game getting an award.
We can and should do better.
Ugh
BAFTA will give the award to Disco Elysium, mark my wordsTo the people worried about TGA and Death Stranding, are you more concerned with this event because it's televised?
Are you aware that there are more than one GOTY award and that, for instance, something like
This
Generates more momentum and mind share
I'm not saying DS or any other game will win just that the focus on TGA is misplaced.
One thing that may certainly work in its' favor is the release date timing. For better or worse, the game will be fresh in people's minds in the coming weeks when GOTY surveys/nominations start to be circulated soon.
SegmentNext (8/10):
Digital Life (no score, review in greek, google translation):
there's pretty much no way that'll happen. this year doesn't have a clear winner that we can safely guess will win the majority of the awards, but even with that they'll mostly be split among a few other games. DS will win a good number of gotys but not more than other games.
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i struggle to see what other game would rack up the awards. a remake of a 21 year old game? i don't think so. disco elysium is too niche. the story of kingdom hearts 3 was too disappointing. i'd be happy to see sekiro win but there was a lot of backlash against the difficulty
the awards will be mostly split between RE2 and sekiro imo.
I'm not close to being done with the game but seriously unless it tanks in the later half this is absolutely my vote for game of the year. Played all night yet again and couldn't put it down. 15 hours on the clock , just beat chapter
and every step of the way is still enthralling and interesting. Prior to this game, Sekiro and Astral Chain were my picks for goty. I can't deny how incredible Death Stranding is on every level. Again, I have to beat it before I'm certain..... But so far I'm so fucking impressed.
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Don't know about that. Last year, God of War won most GOTY awards despite all the fresh memories of RDR2.
Just like everyone told me RDR2 gonna destroy GoW last year. Gonna go with my gut feeling on this one.
Wanna bet?
as long as it's not on something big :)
how about me changing my avatar for one week to whatever you pick if it wins the most goty awards in the goty picks blog, and you do the same if it doesn't?
I've been playing it since yesterday.
Strange feeling that when I'm playing it it'll be one of those games where I can play for a few hours and not realise how long I've been on it. I'll get stocked up, plan my route out, usually fail then go a different way and finish some deliveries off. Then think I might as well do a few more.
But when I'm not playing it I don't have that urge to get back on it like you usually get from games like I just mentioned.
I am trying to juggle it with Need for Speed Heat and Blacksad though. So no one game is getting my full attention.
Strange feeling that when I'm playing it it'll be one of those games where I can play for a few hours and not realise how long I've been on it. I'll get stocked up, plan my route out, usually fail then go a different way and finish some deliveries off. Then think I might as well do a few more.
But when I'm not playing it I don't have that urge to get back on it like you usually get from games like I just mentioned.
I am trying to juggle it with Need for Speed Heat and Blacksad though. So no one game is getting my full attention.
There is 0% chance that the awards show best known for having a giant Gillette razor dance around for two hours doesn't give Best Performance to Norman Reedus for grunting his way through a 60-hour walking simulator. Gotta get those Walking Dead viewers tuning in.
I've only played an hour last night, but my hot take is that this game is a good indicator of how open you are open to new gaming experiences. I'll get back to it in about 50 hours.
Control for the surreal world, storytelling, and memorable characters along with some of the best third person shooting action and powers gameplay.
Outer Wilds. Not niche, innovative, unique, memorable, humanistic and about connections but in a more organic way than Death Stranding, and the archeological aspect is intriguing.
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