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 PlayStation 5 console in this definitive Director’s Cut. In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leadingFrom legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded and remastered for the PlayStation 5 console in this definitive Director’s Cut. In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society. Take on the trials of Sam Bridges with advanced combat, more character actions and a competitive ranking system for special player challenges.* Make use of additional weapons and vehicles, take on new enemy types and explore new locations such as the Firing Range and Racetrack, featuring extra missions and minigames. Experience an extended storyline through new missions in an expanded area. … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Areajugones
    Sep 23, 2021
    100
    The 'Director's Cut' of Death Stranding is basically the same game we once enjoyed on PS4 but taking advantage of all of the technical prowess of the PS5, plus there are some interesting additions to top it off.
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 2, 2021
    100
    Whether the 4k60 frames or the powerful features of DualSense, the experience of Death Stranding: Director's Cut has been taken to another level. With this Director's Cut, there will be some new feelings when going through the "journey of connection" again.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 23, 2021
    90
    It is unlikely that those who hated Death Stranding in its standard version will be able to change their judgment about the Director's Cut; all other players, on the other hand, shouldn't miss the opportunity to live and play again the adventure of Sam Porter Bridges.
  4. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 6, 2021
    90
    If you loved the original, Director's Cut won't really offer anything mind blowing when it comes to the gameplay. A couple of innovations might please those that found the original too sluggish or repetitive, but what really makes the game shine this time around, is a flawless presentation. Graphics, audio and controls, make this as immersive and memorable experience as possible. Still not a title anyone could enjoy, but those who will - won't ever forget it.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 23, 2021
    85
    Though the additions to this newly reinvigorated version of Death Stranding might be considered to be superfluous by die-hard Kojima fans, there's no denying that Death Stranding Director's Cut is the definitive version to play Kojima's most recent opus on console, thanks to an opulent visual makeover and a wealth of quality of life improvements. Though still remaining divisive at its core, Death Stranding Director's Cut is absolutely the best way to see the hype surrounding Kojima's most esoteric work.
  6. ZTGD
    Sep 29, 2021
    80
    Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is easily the best version of Kojima’s latest game. The new features and additions are more than worth the $10 upgrade for existing owners. Visually the game always looked amazing, but the new higher resolution just showcases the details even better. For anyone who enjoyed the original this upgrade is easy to recommend. For those that never played it, this is the version to get. I continue to think about this game on a weekly basis and enjoyed revisiting it with the new content.
  7. Comicbook.com
    Sep 23, 2021
    50
    There's no denying Death Stranding: Director's Cut's technical achievements. It's incredibly immersive, putting every new capability built into the PlayStation 5 to the test and coming out triumphant. If you were disappointed by Death Stranding's unwieldy gameplay the first time around, the Director's Cut isn't going to win you over. But if Kojima's storytelling took you in, this will be a worthwhile upgrade.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 260
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 260
  3. Negative: 44 out of 260
  1. Shirohae
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Whats up with the review bombing on every game lol, i dont understand this people. For everyone who could be interest, ignore the user ratingsWhats up with the review bombing on every game lol, i dont understand this people. For everyone who could be interest, ignore the user ratings and go with the ratings of the official critics.. user ratings cant be taken serious… Expand
  2. Sinroyal_gaming
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    This game is definitely worth the $10 upgrade. it’s slow to pick up at first but once you put few hours in the story gets really good.
  4. edgard1axl
    Jul 26, 2022
    10
    Um jogo inovador para adulto, criança não vai gostar de desse jogo.
    Um dos melhores gráficos, histórias dessa geração. Não vejo a hora de    Um jogo inovador para adulto, criança não vai gostar de desse jogo.
    Um dos melhores gráficos, histórias dessa geração. Não vejo a hora de jogar uma sequência.    … Expand
  5. MRX24
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Becose why not loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  6. qingeneral
    Oct 27, 2022
    9
    When you walk on th road alone, the music on, shocked my mind. Great game ever played.
  7. Harryik
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    Дороговато за игру, цена очень высокая. Но это к большенству игр от. Sony. Это самая большая проблемаДороговато за игру, цена очень высокая. Но это к большенству игр от. Sony. Это самая большая проблема
  8. rossyeker5
    Sep 25, 2021
    0
    I prefer the original game. new equipments really ruined the game. there's no challenge anymore. you can just use your jetpack and come off aI prefer the original game. new equipments really ruined the game. there's no challenge anymore. you can just use your jetpack and come off a cliff. wtf… Expand

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