While Death Stranding will surely be the most divisive game of this generation, there is no arguing that it offers new ideas on pushing the medium forward and shows that games don't always typically have to be "fun".

+ Superb acting performances; + Amazing sense of place in the world; + Satisfying and deep story with plenty of answers; + Beautiful score & soundtrack; + Excellent graphics & performance; + Slow-burn gameplay compliments story perfectly; + Lots of amazing cutscenes; + Genuinely feels like you've...

- Not "fun" in the typical way, - Will be too slow for many; (not me, - Too many cutscenes for some; (again, not me, - Some clipping, - Sam often moves a bit strangely on tricky terrain, - Looks a bit silly when Sam has massive a pile of packages on his back, - Most Bridge bases look exactly the...

Sadly, the gameplay experience takes just as big a tumble in Act 3 as well. All of a sudden, hellaciously long backtracking starts to be folded in, most likely as a means to arbitrarily lengthen the proceedings.

Do you like walking Do you like building things Do you like delivering packages Do you like Monster brand energy drinks If you answered yes to all of these than this is the game for you!

‘Death Stranding' is the long-awaited adventure game from Hideo Kojima.

The beauty about sharing my opinion on Death Stranding is that people will most definitely disagree with me and that's a-ok. I just think that a lot of people will be deterred by the slow start and the overly complicated mechanics but everything after that is gaming perfection.

Everything about this game blew me away, the story is stellar, the gameplay has you balancing a fine line between need and necessity by having a weight limit on what you can carry, so you have to genuinely plan your journeys, the music is phenomenal-absolutely spot on.

Death Stranding is an anomaly in the video game industry. With AAA studios firmly entrenched, we seldom get to see a brand new studio like Kojima Productions get a blockbuster budget, A-list celebrity casting, and the backing of Sony for their first title.

One of the best stories in a game to date; Deceptively simple; but addictive gameplay loop; Amazing casting and acting; Excellent graphics; sound; and performance; Cohesive design; Lets you take on the story at your pace without losing a sense of urgency

The game bears the unmistakable mark of its creator, but doesn't leave enough for players to enjoy.

America is broken, and it's up to you to put it back together again. It's a tall order. A lot of people believe in it, but you're not sure you do. It'll take a lot of lonely, dangerous walks and exceptionally heavy lifting, and it's not really clear what America means in the first place.

Your efforts are rewarded in practical ways as well as emotional ones; driving home the positive impact of what you do for others; Connecting with other players through acts of kindness is a powerful experience that further underscores the game's hopeful message; Each main character's individual...

Higgs is a disappointing villain that serves as a means to an end

This is one of the most beautiful experiences of this console generation, in every sense of the word. Strip away all the exposition and bombast and what you’re left with is a timely – and timeless – story about reconnecting with people that is genuinely moving.