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Death Stranding: Director's Cut Review: Divisive and Definitive | ComicBook

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 won you over, this will be a worthwhile upgrade.

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Magog944d ago

Some people still don't get it 😒

Nyxus944d ago

It's not a game for everyone, and that's fine.

Magog944d ago

The best art is always controversial.

EvertonFC944d ago (Edited 944d ago )

The problem is most haven't played it and think they have a opinion.
The woke brigade just automatically sh*t on it because of the whole walking sim attachment when it first released.
Gamers today think games are automatically pants if they don't like it rather than say hey a good game but not for me.
I don't like fallout or skyrim as examples but I don't become a keyboard warrior and start streaming its pants.
I'm aware millions like them games and that's fine it was just 2 games which I didn't resonate with appreciate there good games but just not for me.

ScootaKuH944d ago

It's for me, and that's all I care about

TheDoomedGuy944d ago

Whether or not it's not a game for everyone should not be reflected in the score.

What mechanics don't work? How is the story actually bad? How are the graphics bad? The voice acting? The world design? Enemy design? None of these things are bad in fact they're all great.

You are free to dislike it just like some dislike jrpgs but it shouldn't be reflected on the score

Christopher944d ago

***The best art is always controversial.***

Look, I get your opinion. But this ^^^??? BS.

Obelisk92944d ago (Edited 944d ago )

@TheDoomedGuy

Well... no. It actually should be reflected on the score. That's the point of having a score.

The score indicates how much the critic liked the game, it's not a mathematical approach to the objective analysis of the game. If the critic didn't like the game but still gives it an 8... wouldn't it be hypocritical?

Imagine having a divisive game with 95 metacritic because "it shouldn't be reflected on the score". Then you buy it, and you don't like it, but it's not your fault. It feels very wrong to try and judge the game from a higher perspective like we were some kind of gods with no tastes and no shortcomings.

That said: I love death stranding, it's a 9 for me. But I'm perfectly fine with a review giving a 5 to this game, I understand it.

fiveby9943d ago

I know I like the game. It grew on me as the game progressed. Not my fav game ever but I've really enjoyed it. I'll update my PS4 copy to the PS5 since it's inexpensive and play again. It is true that some people dump on a game they have never really played. But hey that's the internet sometimes for ya. To each their own....

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Angyobangyo944d ago

And somehow that offends you into venting. Couldn’t simply leave it at some people like it and others don’t.

CrimsonWing69944d ago

No, they get it, it’s just some are more tolerant to play a boring game than others.

EvertonFC944d ago

Boring? What fantastic characters and story with survival mechanics of what inventory you need in your journey etc.
May I ask what your playing currently please? Or list a few games which you find not boring?

VersusDMC944d ago

Most reviewers get it..

It got the most game of the year awards in 2019

https://www.gameawards.net/...

And it's currently at 87 on Metacritic

https://www.metacritic.com/...

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MadLad944d ago

This site loves to say that reviews, and reviewers, don't matter and that you should judge a game on your own opinion.

Then they revert back to the reviews if many people talk down on a game. It's hilarious mental gymnastics.

Half the people who said they loved the game (during the honeymoon phase) now admit it was long in the tooth, and wouldn't even want a sequel.

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Sayai jin944d ago

Magog, no. It is you who doesn't seem to get it.

ScootaKuH, yeah. That is all that matters. Doesn't matter if a game gets mixed review scores, no a fan favorite, etc as long as you like it, then, that's all that matters.

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Aloymetal944d ago

One thing's for sure....I'll be getting another plat!

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JackBNimble944d ago

So trophies don't carry over from ps4?

I didn't realize that you could get the same trophies twice

VersusDMC944d ago

PS4 to PS5 games that support save file transfer(FF7R and Ghost of tsushima for example) will automatically give you the trophies you got on your PS4 game again if you transfer the save file. You will get all the trophy notifications in a row as soon as you start the PS5 version with transfered PS4 file.

But with games with no save transfer(Control, Spider Man remastered) you will have to earn the trophies again.

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Pancit_Canton944d ago

Comicbook the worst website for video games related.

Eonjay944d ago

I mean it's almost a 90 on metacritic so why would the outlier be the accurate score lol

jznrpg944d ago

Because they haven’t played it and hope it’s not a good game because reasons

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The best PS5 exclusives 2024

With so many PS5 exclusives to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming to pick which one to play. This is especially true for a new PlayStation gamer who has yet to experience the wonder of PlayStation-exclusive storytelling. So, here's KnowTechie's take on the best PS5 exclusives in 2024 and beyond

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Hereandthere10d ago

PlayStation is killing it with the exclusives this year. Exclusive wise, what has xbox released this year?

VersusDMC10d ago

They won't complain about Microsoft not releasing games here but put all their effort into saying that only first party counts. Games like Rebirth and Grandblue Relink don't count. Games published by Sony like Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin don't count because Sony don't own the studios.

It's some narrative building so for when Hellblade 2 come out they can say, seemingly without shame, that Microsoft is actually releasing first party games this year. And claim victory.🙃

Chevalier10d ago

Weird 1st party games didn't matter when Xbox had so little, but, now they're important again? Guess Ark 3, Stalker 2 don't count any more?

KyRo10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

ARK 3 doesn't exist and it's just a timed exclusive. It's also a game that a majority of the ARK player base doesn't want as it's a massive deviation from what people like about the original game

Abnor_Mal10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

Honestly to me it doesn’t matter what they say, they are just finally getting a chance to say all the things PS fan(boy)s were saying to them for the past few years. Let them get that, they deserve a “win” for a change.

The new narrative is that suddenly first party games matter again when awhile ago they didn’t, but that was because they were struggling with the same three games with the occasional fourth or fifth. That games should be everywhere on all platforms since that’s whats happening to theirs. The consoles don’t matter just the ability to play anywhere. Whatever Xbox is doing Sony will soon follow.

They’re not moving the goalpost anymore, but rather just moving the whole damn stadium.

jwillj2k410d ago

Only a incel would care about who published what and who owns who.

If it’s not on the other consoles it’s an exclusive.

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Cacabunga10d ago

Killing what? Where are the 1st party games??
Stellar Blade and FF7 is what I’m seeing this year.. so shallow!!!!

andy8510d ago

Doesn't really matter as long as they're great games. Baffles me why people put an emphasis on 1st party. They're still games you can't play anywhere else this year

Cacabunga10d ago

Andy

PS brand is my favorite because of their stellar first party software.. currently I see absolutely nothing to go crazy for..

CS79d ago

Nonsense.

PS1 and PS2 was built on great third party exclusives like FF, MGS, GTA & Tekken.

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raWfodog10d ago

Of course I love the games I’ve played from PS but I don’t believe we need to limit it to ‘exclusive’ to acknowledge that Xbox will be releasing some good games this year also. In that same vein, I believe that Xbox diehards shouldn’t limit their acknowledgment of good PS games to 1st party. There are plenty of good games to go around for everybody.

Tacoboto10d ago

This is a Playstation article about Playstation games and your comment is about Xbox. Can't you just celebrate what PS has without dragging this into console war BS?

ChasterMies10d ago

I don’t think Microsoft is releasing games exclusively on Xbox anymore. They have some timed exclusives that release on Xbox first.

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Abear2110d ago (Edited 10d ago )

Returnal, Astro Bot, and Ratchet made having it since day one worth it.

GT7 free updates and Spiderman 2 and others at 60fps have made this last year more than okay.

But yeah, it’s been dry lately. BG3 and third party have made great filler, but we ready for that SOCOM or Killzone announcement and some more 1st party goodness. Crossing fingers for Ghost of Tsushima 2 announcement this summer.

Didn’t know Helldivers was exclusive! Wtf is going on at Xbox that they can’t get these games, series s strikes again.

SonyStyled10d ago (Edited 10d ago )

Sony owns the Helldivers IP. The first was a PS3/Vita/PC game. It was never an Xbox game that they could ‘get’ a decade ago. I’m not sure what the upset is with Xbox here

CS79d ago

Lol, how do you ignore Rebirth one of the best games ever made?

anast10d ago

Looks like they are on par with the previous gens. Solid games all around. Interestingly enough, we can't say they released a bad game yet this gen. Unlike the Quiet Man dustup.

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DefenderOfDoom210d ago

I actually do not mind if Marathon releases on multiple platforms . I just wish that Marathon has a dedicated single player campaign.

DaniMacYo10d ago

Helldivers 2 is exactly what gaming needed. I’m loving it.

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The 7 Best Hideo Kojima Games Beyond Metal Gear Solid

Hideo Kojima is widely known as a video games auteur, but what are his best games outside the Metal Gear franchise?

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Quarter Disorder Podcast: Episode 6- Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

Tim and Luis talk about what they’ve been watching and playing along with the news from the past week, including the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, the Borderlands movie, four Xbox games going multiplatform, PS5 Pro rumors, Helldivers 2, and more!

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