I don't review games as much, so long as the're getting their rightful praises and recognition. However, this game, no, this masterpiece has been so controversial, being called a walking simulator, a huge disappointment from kojima and so on, that I had to write a full review as soon as i finished it!

To begin with, i always expect the most out of kojima's work, following metal gear solid v: the phantom pain being a tremendous accomplishment even though it was never fully completed and had alot of missing parts, while just because it granted the player freedom, making it a masterpiece among pc games. Death stranding also grants the player freedom in a variety of ways, from controlling how they'll be getting from point A to point B to how many packages are you willing to challenge yourself to handle. I never seemed to feel the sense of repetition, as different deliveries required management of different terrains and the vast amount of devices and tools you'll be granted will never cease the excitement of heading out on a fresh new journey.

The game's graphics and optimisation is one of the few you'd see nowadays in new games, mostly they just want you to own top of the line hardware, on the other hand, kojima is like HELL NAW, everyone's getting a chance to play this game at 60 fps and definitely have same beautiful experience. The music is out of this world, and captures memorable moments strongly as you journey across america (fictional & based on Icelandic landscapes). The gameplay is surprisingly smooth, and i felt super comfortable with keyboard and mouse as my main controls, although the vehicles are somehow stuck to the ground and it's physics are terrible, but still manageable after getting used to, on the contrary it encourages walking, climbing and running through the amazing landscapes, or stealth through a mule's camp or terrorist occupied land, and only not missing on a single experience or to using roads. Roads which you'll be required to rebuild with materials & ofc. with the online social experience of players helping out, we repaired all roads leading around the map, makin' it easier for players to grind at a faster pace to complete achievements and connect america again

Lastly, the story and OMFG it is a masterpiece, it's how i want next generation line of games to inspire to be. The innovation behind it is absolutely stunning, while konami took metal gear and turned into a zombie game that no one was interested in, kojima just straight up invented new type of paranormal monsters that will make you feel more intense and legit sometimes freaked out. I'm not gonna give out any details, as being curious and figuring stuff out as you play along is what sold the game for me.

So to summarise like every other person here on steam

Positives:
+++ story
+++ ending
+++ graphics
+++ music
+++ Boss fights
++ gameplay


Negatives:
- vehicles
- no option to play music as you free roam

I've never thought i'd say this, but im glad silent hills was cancelled for this game.

9.5/10 - ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ kojima, you've done it again. Worth every penny i paid at full price!