Part horror game, part philosophical class, Soma truly delves deep into the themes of existence and the human condition that revolve around life, identity, and death. As the protagonist, Simon moves to find the Ark (humanity’s last hope), he chances upon Sarah Lindwall, the last surviving member of mank
With Death Stranding 2 (which is only a working title, by the way) recently announced, it can be interesting to think what Kojima Productions could possibly add to a game that felt so well-realised on the first run. If anything, it might be best for it to jump in a totally different direction rather than trying to one-up its predeces
Updated on February 17, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: Video game scripts have become truly monstrous in modern times. This is a far cry from the times when games didn't even have any stories and just needed a compelling gameplay loop to be successful. Now, players expect modern AAA titles to feature everything from a compelling story to exciting gameplay for it to be worth their time. Sometimes, games go above and beyond to make their dialogue as epic as possible, leading to the following titles featuring some incredible monologues that players simply can't get enough
For a game with heavy themes of connecting people with kindness, there sure are plenty of human enemies to confront in Death Stranding . However, the Mules that the player constantly comes across while traversing the US landscape are nothing more than a nuisance that the player eventually learns to avoid altogether. What's worse is that Death Stranding actively encourages players not to fight them. As the cut content from Death Stranding 's Director's Cut has exemplified, both the stealth and the combat is clunky and very unwieldy. Additionally, the player is discouraged from using any lethal means of takedown, in fear of causing a destructive voidout. So what this leads to is the player having to take painstaking effort to ensure all the Mules live when fighting them, making them even more annoying to deal w
Since the infamously scary PT arrived to tease a Silent Hill reboot from Hideo Kojima, fans have been mighty impressed with the legendary game creator’s knack for horror. Some of these scary elements were adapted and used for Death Stranding , like the mechanics involved in hiding and running from BTs. Yet, there can always be m
Death Stranding 's vehicles are very clunky and handle very poorly even on straight, even terrain. The vehicles need to be revamped at the least if not removed entirely. Despite often being the best choice for transporting packages, driving vehicles is a chore especially when there are far more interesting and innovative methods of travel. The slingshot, zipline, and robot sled are unique methods of transportation design and are often faster and more fun to use than vehicles. These types of movement should be more encouraged in a Death Stranding 2 missions Stranding sequel. Creating differed, uneven terrain would lend well to this and would cause players to lean more heavily into Death Stranding 's multiplayer social features as players explore and create new transportation netwo
Open-world games are some of the best pieces of entertainment that video games can offer. They are vast and a great medium to not only tell a great story, but to have the player enjoy a riveting experience in an immersive world where the player is in control of where they go, and what equipment they
Kojima has said that he considered casting Keanu Reeves as Death Stranding villain Cliff, a role that went to Mads Mikkelsen. Kojima's affinity for Mikkelsen has been well-documented, but there's still room for Reeves in Kojima's cinematic Death Stranding narrative . Reeves is no stranger to video games or sci-fi stories, and his casting would add to a potential sequel's prestige and star po
When FromSoftware combines their talents of challenging combat into an open world, a brilliant yet stressful experience is bound to occur. Elden Ring gives players the experience that they deserve for fans of FromSoftware. Elden Ring might be overwhelming to players, as it is an incredibly sprawling experience in the Lands Betw
Death Stranding was Kojima's first release after departing from Konami on bad terms in 2015, and it feels like the work of a director freed from his previous constraints. The game's slow pace and emphasis on delivering cargo on foot were divisive, but it was a critical and commercial success that has earned a following of devoted fans. Kojima has said that he's open to a sequel, though nothing official has been announced
It's unclear which of Kojima's favorite actors would be invited to join the Death Stranding universe if there were a sequel, but there are some performers who feel especially suited to starring in a Kojima game. From actors Kojima has worked with before to some who may not be aware of his work, here are the actors who would be the best additions to Death Stranding