Death Stranding touches on more personal things like the fact that, even with communication, forming bonds and relationships is difficult for people who are physically separated. Sam suffers from aphenphosmphobia - fear of physical contact - as well as a condition that seems to cause scarring or bruising on contact. For many, this parallels a time when contact with loved ones was frightening for fear of transmitting COVID
There are plenty more games that told compelling stories, though they might not have received the attention that AAA games received. This includes titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch and The Suicide of Rachel Foster . Nevertheless, they played an important role in proving that video games can go beyond entertainment, and they are also capable of telling stories that change people's lives. With a new generation brings a new wave of games, and they have a high bar to beat if they wish to surpass their predecess
Walking across America can be lonely, and it can be extremely quiet. There’s a great soundtrack in Death Stranding thanks to Low Roar , who feature prominently in Kojima’s game. Low Roar’s songs only play in designated segments, which add a new layer of emotion to the scene. However, these songs are lost to the game after such sections are comple
BTs and MULEs were the primary enemies of Sam Porter Bridges in Death Stranding 2 strategy Stranding . These enemies didn’t have much variety. BTs existed to drag Sam into a boss fight , which always played the same. MULEs existed to divert Sam and steal his delivery packages but could be engaged in battle through lethal or non-lethal means. However, these fights weren’t as captivating as they could
To help the player feel not so alone, or bored while walking, a music player should be integral for the sequel. The game needs to pick the licensing rights to the songs it wants carefully, as some songs may not be to everyone’s taste, but one would think the advanced technology in Death Stranding , one would invent a music pla
There’s something entirely immersive about being a cowboy in Red Dead Redemption 2 . However, the Old West is no easy place to navigate, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a pretty stressful land considering the hardships of nature and the people out there to kill the player. Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best open-world experiences, and the dangers and beauty of this open world prove just t
Not only is there a vastness to the map size in Elden Ring , but there is no real motive or direction other than what the player makes of it. The enemies can be extremely hard to fight , and quests are obscured. As such, players need to figure out their own jour
The facial capture technology for L.A. Noire was experimental and genius. Players need to pay very close attention to the characters in question . Everything works in L.A. Noire , from the way characters move their eyes to the way their mouth tightens at accusations and gu
With a star-studded cast of Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen, Death Stranding certainly needs a great team behind its facial animation to show the acting prowess of its A-list actors. Not only is the cast of Death Stranding great, but the game is from the mind of none other than Hideo Kojima, a renowned storyteller and game developer who surely needs these beautiful facial animations to further his goals and development of video games in the new 'Strand' ge
The beginning entry in Cyberpunk 2077 may have been a stressful experience for many, regarding the glitches that plagued the game’s release. However, with the latest updates from CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 has been given the rightful love that it deserved upon release. The game is a great open-world experience, with plenty of deep themes layered in the writing and gamep
Despite being a master of boss fights, Hideo Kojima left behind the roots of his Metal Gear boss fights for something more intimate. Boss fights in Death Stranding are few and far between, and mostly play the same, with the player not needing to think so much as to how they will beat their newest adversary. Death Stranding 2 should certainly implement better boss fig
Since his departure from Konami, Hideo Kojima has been flourishing with his studio Kojima Productions . Through Death Stranding , he demonstrated that he is capable of shaking up the industry while working independently, but Hideo Kojima isn't done creating just yet. There are quite a few projects the studio is busy with, and while none of them are likely to release in 2023, gamers will almost certainly find out more about these projects this y
If industry insider Tom Henderson is to be believed, the project Kojima Productions is busy with is titled Overdose , and it is a horror game. Henderson also claims that the game features Margaret Qualley and that players will be able to control the game using their mobile phones. None of these leaks have been verified, though Henderson has a track record that has made him a reliable source. It also seems in line with Kojima's aspirations, as he has shown interest in making a horror title for a long time. Though he briefly had an opportunity with Silent Hills , he left Konami before he had the opportunity to execute on his id