Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
06-24-25 | 03:51 AM
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
This is garnering some major great reviews. 90% on meta with 103 critics in....
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Comes out in 2 days, with the digital edition pack- 2 days early access. Much more emphasis on killing this time and they say all the boringness from 1 is not evident any longer.
Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic
Comes out in 2 days, with the digital edition pack- 2 days early access. Much more emphasis on killing this time and they say all the boringness from 1 is not evident any longer.
06-24-25 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
The title of this game reminded me of a book that we read in middle school in the 1980s by Nevil Shute titled "On the Beach."
I had a teacher that was into post-apocalyptical stuff and this book was right up his alley and he had us read it. It was an interesting book and one that has stuck with me since.
From Goodreads:
When referring to naval officers, the term "on the beach" refers to the idea of being retired from active service. With a mind like Kojima, he's probably read the book and has incorporated ideas or themes from the book into the game.
I didn't play the first one and I doubt I'll play this one either, I just found it a strange connection.
Those of you who do play, have fun.
I had a teacher that was into post-apocalyptical stuff and this book was right up his alley and he had us read it. It was an interesting book and one that has stuck with me since.
From Goodreads:
After a nuclear World War III has destroyed most of the globe, the few remaining survivors in southern Australia await the radioactive cloud that is heading their way and bringing certain death to everyone in its path. Among them is an American submarine captain struggling to resist the knowledge that his wife and children in the United States must be dead. Then a faint Morse code signal is picked up, transmitting from somewhere near Seattle, and Captain Towers must lead his submarine crew on a bleak tour of the ruined world in a desperate search for signs of life. On the Beach is a remarkably convincing portrait of how ordinary people might face the most unimaginable nightmare.
I didn't play the first one and I doubt I'll play this one either, I just found it a strange connection.
Those of you who do play, have fun.
06-24-25 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
You're probably on the money with that book. The first game was not my cup of tea, so I'll be skipping this one. That being said, I do hope those that play it have a great time.
Also, funny enough, I saw on YouTube that some folk were acting offended over the fact that Gamespot gave this sequel a 7/10. That seems like a respectable score for a rather niche game, so I fail to see why the offense.
Here's a link to the review.
Also, funny enough, I saw on YouTube that some folk were acting offended over the fact that Gamespot gave this sequel a 7/10. That seems like a respectable score for a rather niche game, so I fail to see why the offense.
Here's a link to the review.
The Good
- Revisiting the world of Death Stranding is exciting
- Photorealistic visuals are stunning even on a base PS5 model
- Core gameplay is still unique
The Bad
- Repetitive story beats that are too close to the first game
- Focus on weapons and spectacle detracts from uniqueness
- Friction is lost, rendering some challenges superficial
- Questionable tropes around women
- Boss fights are unimaginative
06-26-25 | 07:32 AM
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Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
Interesting… I didn’t know it was built on the same engine as the Horizon games.
07-05-25 | 10:19 PM
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DVD Talk Hero
Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
Interesting… I didn’t know it was built on the same engine as the Horizon games.
https://x.com/guerrilla/status/1938208212265636307?s=61
https://x.com/guerrilla/status/1938208212265636307?s=61
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11-11-25 | 07:13 AM
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Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
I just started playing this and cant get enough. I think its better than the original in just about every way. I just wish the monorail was a little quicker.
11-13-25 | 09:28 AM
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DVD Talk God
Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
Looks like we are getting an animated show
Hideo Kojima Developing Death Stranding Anime Series at Disney+ https://share.google/RnDWEeeS5k36nTPdI
Hideo Kojima Developing Death Stranding Anime Series at Disney+ https://share.google/RnDWEeeS5k36nTPdI
03-10-26 | 09:17 AM
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DVD Talk Legend
Re: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -->6.26.25-->PS5
PC version out on the 19th, if anyone was interested.
