Death Stranding: Director's Cut

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  • Summary: From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded and remastered for the PS5 console in this definitive Director's Cut.

    Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Digital Chumps
    Apr 15, 2022
    100
    At its core, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is an inventory management game. The more you play, the more freedom you have to do things with that inventory. You can help others. You can hurt others. You can save citizens. You can kill them. You can grow your world. You can destroy it. Regardless of your decision, DSDC is a game unlike others in that your assumptions about core gameplay loops and storytelling are pushed aside in favor of exploring a disconnected future. For those who have yet to play DS, DSDC is clearly the iteration of DS that is worthy of your time given its iterations that are increasingly respectful of your time and patience while also giving you additional creative outlets to muck about. For those of you who were unable to get hooked into this game, then DSDC may not be the answer you seek in a cinematic experience. Give it a shot, though; I’d love to be proven wrong.
  2. God is a Geek
    Mar 29, 2022
    95
    The Death Stranding Director’s Cut on PC is well worth it for fans and for those who missed it first time around.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 30, 2022
    95
    In the end, Death Stranding Director's Cut does exactly what is expected of it: bringing to PC all the qualities of the PS5 version (which was already an ultimate edition of Hideo Kojima's masterpiece) but with the flexibility specific to its platform. We therefore find support for 2K and 4K resolutions, ultrawide screens, a framerate of up to 240 fps and support for DLSS. Small - and only - difference compared to the PC edition of two years ago: Intel's Xe Super Sampling can now be used. Enough to make this Director's Cut PC an even more versatile title than in the past, which is an excellent point. A choice setting to enjoy Hideo Kojima's masterpiece in the best conditions, with all the additions of this improved version: new tools for deliveries, new activities and missions. An ultimate port for a game that marked its time.
  4. TierraGamer
    Mar 30, 2022
    85
    Death Stranding: Director s Cut gets us closer to Hideo Kojima s idea for the game. As we know, this is more than just a different story, it's a different kind of experience. It feels as next gen as the first time we played this game that challenges its existence.
  5. GameStar
    Apr 21, 2022
    83
    A less onerous version of the courier epic with some useful innovations for novices, not quite as sweet to experts.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Apr 24, 2022
    80
    In a world full of pandering pablum and endlessly milked franchises, it’s extraordinary for a big-budget game to be so daringly different. Death Stranding: Director’s Cut doesn’t just re-invent the wheel, it re-invents the whole cart, and that’s why the definitive edition of Hideo Kojima’s opus is well worth playing.
  7. GameGrin
    Mar 29, 2022
    50
    An absolutely enjoyable experience gameplay-wise, but a definitely skippable story; you're better off playing Death Stranding like a walking simulator and completing each area as you're introduced to it, rather than rushing to an unfulfilling story conclusion.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. iPauld
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time now with extra content on PC,loving it!
    running it on an RTX 3050 at all max settings with DLSS On and    One of my favourite games of all time now with extra content on PC,loving it!
    running it on an RTX 3050 at all max settings with DLSS On and it looks truly beautiful!
    highly recommend this
    sidenote:if you have a PS5 DualSense controller the game now has haptic feedback and adaptive triggers which enhance the gaming experience greatly!    … Expand
  2. Amitamit
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    An easy , the game is so charming , the universe as a whole , I really love the in your face names of characters like heartman ect, the gameAn easy , the game is so charming , the universe as a whole , I really love the in your face names of characters like heartman ect, the game can be somtimes boring , but not for so long , A MUST PLAY IF YOU LIKE SI FI MOVIES (it has such a good universe)… Expand
  4. Sierra_1804
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Notwithstanding the incredibly divisive reviews I've seen so far, I've now completed the game of my own volition and, in my personalNotwithstanding the incredibly divisive reviews I've seen so far, I've now completed the game of my own volition and, in my personal experience and opinion, I love the game. I found the story line to be especially engaging. I will admit, I did feel more like a fly on the wall in an interactive film, but I didn't mind it.

    Sure, some of the traversal stuff can be a bit tedious but I found the general atmosphere and scenery to be very pleasing and soothing. The tension and stress levels were appropriate when encountering BTs.

    The biggest thing for me was the genuine emotional investment and attachment to the characters. Without going into spoilers, I've only ever shed a tear twice in my life for a game and both times were playing Death Stranding. Some of the plot lines are legitimately gut-wrenchingly emotionally charged, and I didn't expect that from this game. It's my first Kojima game as well; thoroughly impressed by the vivid and engaging story telling. The only negatives for me was one character in particular (I won't mention here to avoid spoilers) annoying the living hell out of me at every conceivable point to make extremely dull or unhelpful comments regarding the plotline or jobs. This may come down to the game difficulty (mine was set to easy - full disclosure), and in-game tips being set to maximum. Either way, you'll know who I'm talking about when you get going.

    In terms of mechanics, I love the whole traversal methodology. The challenge in finding the quickest/safest/most-efficient path to an objective was a fun experience. I also found use for many game mechanics I thought I wouldn't use (that's usually the case in games with a lot of features/mechanics). It's worth mentioning that the game has its fair share of bugs (i.e., truck handling was either way nerfed to be unusable at times, even at low speed and over mild terrain, or overlooked in terms of development/programming). Nothing deal-breaking - but it was frustrating at times. Overall, I found the mechanics to be fun.

    Finally, I found the asynchronous multiplayer system to be oddly satisfying. The fact that any input I have into the world has a direct impact on other player's experiences (for the better or for the worse) was really empowering. I actually felt compelled to complete highways despite the fact I would never use them; place ladders and climbing anchors even though I can get by fine without them. Everything felt like it was for a bigger purpose and I enjoyed every step.

    All-in-all, this is my personal favourite game of late. My 10/10 is from the heart - I truly enjoyed this game. Whether you will is completely different; I can appreciate that it's not for everyone. I definitely recommend giving it a go and putting the time in. Again, solid 10/10 from me. :)    … Expand
  5. Shahin_em
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    If you really know this director and are familiar with his game-making style, you will realize that this game is a masterpiec
  6. samuraj
    Aug 24, 2022
    9
    Потрясающе красивый мир и детализация даже самых незначительных фрагментов текстур. Эта музыка в совокупности с пейзажами так завораживает.Потрясающе красивый мир и детализация даже самых незначительных фрагментов текстур. Эта музыка в совокупности с пейзажами так завораживает. Первое впечатление могу описать так-"это прекрасно, почему я раньше не знал об этой игре?" и намотав 34 часа доставки я остаюсь того же мнения. Багов не видел от слова совсем. Сюжет..ну такое, возможно я просто не вдумывался в него полностью потому что полностью ушел в доставку, а возможно он меня сразу не зацепил поэтому за это не + и не - не могу судить. Атмосфера игры ее физика и механика до сих пор не отпускают меня.
    Единственный минус это использование предметов(на Pc) возможно я плохо разобрался или все же недоработка но во время сражения работает не правильно, не могу сказать что и как именно просто своего рода видение механики боевки (глупо звучит знаю)
    в остальном большое спасибо разработчикам за то что деньги которые я потратил на игру ушли не в черную дыру, которая забагала, а в прекрасный шедевр!    … Expand
  7. Asspull
    Dec 13, 2022
    7
    the story wasn't too much attractive , I just deliver things place to place again and again . I can say I didn't enjoy this game ,maybe I amthe story wasn't too much attractive , I just deliver things place to place again and again . I can say I didn't enjoy this game ,maybe I am playing solo . but partly the story is logically reasonable . when the BT boss show out , the atmosphere is good . personally I don't like the "songs" . I supposed there should be no vocal . song and BGM are both music but different . oh yes ,watch him shower ,uncle sam is hot .… Expand
  8. DanielDec
    Oct 19, 2022
    0
    Что за бред я играл? Прошёл первую главу и вторую уже осилить не смог из-за бреда в сюжете.Что за бред я играл? Прошёл первую главу и вторую уже осилить не смог из-за бреда в сюжете.

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