Death Stranding is the only game that mixes tension, relaxation, and freedom so cohesively that describing what it does to my monkey brain is hard but it feels right.
Man, what a great way to describe what makes it almost addicting to me. It swallows me whole each time I do a playthrough. It's one of my top 5 of all time for sure.
Playing this during the trashman strike of NYC was a unrepeatable experience... At least until the next strike but hopefully automation and robots will fix that.
Traveling alone, building roads and connecting with other players. Such a wonderful antidote to help overcome the loneliness of the covid pandemic days.
Yep and so many Xbox fanboys missed out due to bias at the time calling it a walking simulator and are now praising it........hilarious how much hypocrisy this game has shown the Xbox fanboys have
@shinichiizumi2242 that's what I loved with some of the items you can build in the world and you can choose what song plays any time you enter it's radius!
I bought the PS4 Special Edition which came with a soundtrack. Unfortunately all the songs were not actually the soundtrack, but other songs by the same artists, and not very good. BIG disappointment, and not worth the extra £10.
@@JohnDoe-pu5gkthat’s a poor piss take on one of the most impressive art style in the last decade BUT, I understand not liking it, despite that, respect is still a thing, you can hate it silently from the side lines What’s the point? You think you gonna change the mind of people that already like it? That’s like a waste of energy
For years I had prejudices about this game, but now that it came to Xbox i finally gave it a try and I'm absolutely in shock! This game is turning out to be one of my favorite games of all time, no joking. Kojima really hits different.
I played it for the first time just earlier this month and it’s definitely one of my favorite games of all time. It hits different and gets better and better with each episode.
"I didn't like Kojimas' book. He kept talking about movies and shows he liked and that you should check them out." Bro, proceeds to talk about Norman Reedus and how he liked Boondock Saints and first few seasons of Walking Dead and that we should check them out.
I was expecting lots of walking simulator vibes, but its more than that, there are moments of resource gathering to rebuild infrastructure, some areas where stealth is needed ( like sneaking up behind a MULE and knocking them out ) or even plain old fisticuffs.
This games amazing, let it take you in, roll with it and enjoy the journey. There really is nothing like it, it actually leaves an impact when you finish, that stays with you, very few games can do that.
@@1000-c1u Wow bud, either you felt the need to trash her or you lack reading comprehension, because if I use your same literal logic you used on her, then you really have horrible reading comprehension as she literally wrote "very few games can do that to you"… illustrating that she HAS indeed played others... 🤔🤨 Such disrespectful clowns on the Internet always.
I’ve been a huge Bethesda RPG fan and just started my death stranding journey on steam deck. Something about this game brings an element of solitude and tells you to slow down in the rush of life. Love it and love your videos man!
Absolutely my game of the generation. Such an amazing game, and I have never felt so emotional playing a game than I did during that last delivery. The music and the way you can keep pressing the button to talk to BB. Right in the feels. This game is something truly special
@@LordMuzhyYou have to be careful about managing your durability and packages. The game is all about plotting out strategic routes through the map and terrain. Once you figure out the construction systems, managing a bike, and more the more fun you'll be having. It's a slow burn type of game and if you're not careful you can lose everything. Especially if you get caught by BTs or Mules
I really hope you stick with this all the way through. It's a long, crazy journey, but it's truly unique and amazing, and like MGS2, has changed many lives, and many people's perspectives and outlooks on life. Every single time I'm carrying a large load of groceries or heavy load of laundry, I think about how I concentrated on every step of Sam's journey, and if I watched him conquer mountains with just his feet, my menial everyday tasks seem like nothing in comparison
I felt like this game was one of those that just got overlooked by many because of other games that came out around the time and what was initially shown. It quietly became one of my favorites. Would highly recommend giving this one a playthrough. Or two.
@@Tartersauce101 honestly the hardest part of the game (for me) is the balance and its way easier on a controller as you just basically hold down both triggers when you are moving. The controls in this game are ( again to me) the biggest problem with the game. Kojima games are notorious for this but this one is on another level My advice would be to start the game and not stop for at least 2-3 hours. Its a lot like Witcher 3. You have to get really going to start to get it. And the map mechanics and waypoints...they are infuriating.
It got overlooked, because it demands the player leave their comfort zone and try something new. That unfamiliarity can be intimidating to people who's tastes in games are narrow.
Death Stranding is a game I loved, but completely understand anyone who doesn’t. One thing I will say is when you get deeper into the game, and acquire more gear, you can make it much more combat based than you would initially think.
I can answer that. Everyone has different tastes mate. I actually can't stand the game, just the thought of playing it bores me. Doesn't make it a bad game of course.
Thank you just cause others don't like it doesn't mean it's trash it's just a very different play style. Like I personally like open world games an prefer them but doesn't mean I won't play others games. An if I don't like a game doesn't mean it's trash just not my cup of tea. Like I like Jedi survivor but I don't like outlaws because two very different play styles. I don't think outlaws is trash it's just for those who prefer humans with guns vs survivors who prefer the force users. This game just to slow for me but I know it's for a good story that it eventually leads to i just don't prefer that style of playb
For $30 I said screw it I'll buy it and give it a go. Honestly surprised that I'm liking it as much as I have been, especially with it being a walking sim with some combat here and there. The multiplayer component is really cool though, coming across other players lost packages/gear and delivering them back to them at a delivery center is honestly sweet. Also all the bridges, ladders, ropes and signs that others have placed that help you out is an awesome addition.
@@j.dicksonI though he was being spot on tbh. Death stranding and Alan wake are the only 2 games so boring I fell asleep while playing. I genuinely felt like I had wasted time on this game.
I tried Death Stranding and stopped playing after like an hour lol. Came back like a year later and was upset with myself for not playing through the first time. I absolutely LOVE death stranding.
I'm so glad you finally gave this game a shot i was confused by the symbolism, mystery & scientific paranoia within the world of UCA in death stranding plagued by this apocalypse but then it fascinated me when i got all my answers turning into one of my favorite video games of all time
That was the most hype intro to a video I’ve seen in a minute, A+ editing and DBZ narrator-quality voiceover, I’m fucking pumped up (and a little existential) 😤🫠
The game gets much better as you unlock vehicles, build roads, can buy materials like ladders and ropes for getting through rough terrain. If you're playing the Directors Cut, they added even more ways of traveling which are fun to build and link together in order to cover huge swaths of the map very quickly
I'm doing my 3rd playthrough on PC now. Finally gonna 100% this game and enjoy every single second of it. What an awesome fucking game. I genuinely have no idea how to describe this game to anyone who hasn't played it and even do it 1/4 justice. Playing for the first time again would be sick.
This is one of my favorite games, and I have never played a MGS game before but I plan to. While I love action-oriented games, this was different and the story, like you, intrigued me and pulled me in. I was fully invested in this game and I loved every minute of it. Enjoy! It gets weirder!
I’m old, and MGS was one of the first games to really immerse me and honestly fueled my love for video games. I highly recommend it to anybody who even thinks about playing games lol
I have a PS5 and a series x but I never play my PlayStation because it just seems like every exclusive PlayStation game is 40 minutes of cutscenes for every 5 minutes of gaming
Yeah. For them. And they suck at it. I look forward to every Mule zone. Got bolas, got kicks, and now I got loads of cargo and a truck. Not as crazy about the BT's, though. But I only have grenades to deal with them. I don't take paths around. I just grenade a straight path through.
Loathe BT's, those encounters in heavy Timefall areas are just filled with tension. I spam the odradek scan just to sus out the surrounding area for BT's. That particular journey to Port Knot City is heavy with BT's. Thankfully, I got a heap of Hematic Grenades on hand.
Great video amazing game. Enjoy Matty. I'm sure others have mentioned this but when you plan your route you can set up multiple waypoints like connect the dots guiding you.
It's a great game, one of my favourites and im glad xbox players finally get to enjoy it. Only thing your missing out on is the haptic feedback that came with the ps5 release, its super immersive with this game.
Your critical reviews this year have built you quite a lot of credibility in my eyes. Looking forward to hearing a non-spoiler review of Death Stranding from you when you've finished. I really hope the jump to more mature tones in Death Stranding is warranted, it looks really immersive and rich yet somehow I remained a sceptic and haven't tried it yet.
I loved this back on the ps4 and I'm loving it on the Series X. The music hits differently this time, adds another layer of sadness almost, when I learned that Ryan Karazija of Low Roar passed away at age 40 a couple years ago...
Im glad so many other people are getting to play this now. I finished it on ps4 back then, and again on ps5. This is such a bizarre, unique experience. It is peak Kojima. I think skillup did a great review.
Played and beat Death Stranding on PS right before my first child was born. Made me feel a lot more "ready" in a weird way. Will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Your initial experience his fun to watch. I own this on PS5 and PC, and now I have it installed on my XBOX ready to play again. There are only a handful of games I own on multiple platforms, Elden Ring, Skyrim, Fallout 3/4, Oblivion, Morrowind, and now Death Stranding, such a great game.
This was a fun watch. I hope you keep going and finish the game! I loved watching you go in pretty blind and it looks like you had a fun time. I'll (hopefully) look forward to hearing your thoughts on Defining Duke or Summon Sign. Also, I'd never heard dan's name before but thought he may have been a new editor (confirmed at the end of the video), I thought he did an excellent job job with this video. Matty said he played for ~2 hours, the cuts seemed discreet and often completely missable. It was super entertaining and easy to follow, even with 75% being cut out. I'm most familiar with Matty from Defining Duke, and I've probably only watched ~10 of his videos over the years. That being said, I really enjoyed this format, and would be interested in watching more like this. Best, James
I'm so happy to see you're trying this game. If you keep working through to the end you won't regret it. The ending is one of the most emotional, amazing endings to a video game. The lore is extensive and so interesting. As you play more lore is revealed and it so complex and thought provoking. The journey is well worth it and this game is all about the journey.
You have to complete the first chapter in order to fully appreciate this game, you got stealth, combat, guns, bosses, construction, you have to rebuilt america's highways, it is a ton of fun, first chapter is mostly walking and climbing only.
I played Death Stranding when it came out on PlayStation and loved it. I really love late game just driving a truck and delivering packages. I’ve gotten bored of the games I’ve been playing lately so I looked for it on Xbox(switched to Xbox for Starfield) a couple weeks ago and was super sad it wasn’t up there. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw it a week later! I’ve since beat the game and it’s just crazy seeing the things that have been added to the game. I don’t know if it’s directors cut or just things I did differently but there were a couple scenes that I didn’t recall seeing before. It really is a long movie you get to play. The graphics especially for the time are just stunning. I’m pumped for Death Stranding 2.
I pre-ordered the game when it first came out. Played hours of it on stream. Over 9 hours in a single sitting once. Couldn't get enough. Can't wait for the second one.
Good video Matty, I enjoyed it. Talking over that soundtrack has to be illegal somewhere though.. The music hits at just the right moments. Really sold me on the game when I first played it.
Death Stranding was such a strange and rewarding experience. Loved that game. People call it simply a walking simulator, and it is, but the walking is so dang rewarding. Every delivery presents unique obstacles and challenges to overcome with many different tools to try to accomplish them.
You can only see the BTs when standing still which is why you see them every time you stop. Keep and eye on your detector as it points to the nearest BT and blinds faster the closer you get
epic games gave me this game months ago i have yet to start it or even even seen any content on it but dam matty id totally watch you complete this game great vid keep up the great work btw
I think it truly is one of the most unique experiences in gaming. Did it drag in spots? You bet. Did it feel like the last act went on forever? Yes. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was completely bought into the plot and really emotional by the last mission.
Death Stranding came out on my birthday, a couple months later after beating it I came to the realization that it had become my favorite video game of all time. Death Stranding is so…so…so special. I’m so happy that yet another community(Xbox) is now experiencing it, It’s so powerful that it has brought tears to my eyes, happiness man
This might be a Top 10 game of all time for me, I've beaten it multiple times on both console and PC, it's so damn good. Really glad more people are getting the chance to experience this weird, but wonderful game.
I was intrigued seeing this pop up on xbox and thought about getting it. Thanks for your vid and review of it cause i feel the same about games this year and this one actually looked interesting
The book he mentioned that he seemed to believe would be some sort of thesis is actually just a collection of essays Kojima wrote about media he enjoyed.
I've loved this game since day one. I'm really glad that the opinions surrounding it have become a lot more positive over the years. It's definitely not for everyone but it just has a way of sinking it's hooks into me that I can't explain. There's just nothing else like it. I got the platinum trophy on PS4, PS5 and now I'm working on all the achievements on Xbox lol.
Man, I love this game so much... I feel like it’s one of those where, if others say they like it, I completely understand. But at the same time, if they don’t, I can also see why.
I am so glad you revisited this game. I had a feeling you would like it for the innovational concepts. Not-what-you-expected-from-a-game is right up your alley. I found this a refreshing change of pace. Plus I like to explore and this rewards you for exploring. Plus the music is the best in a game in 20 years if not the best ever.
My God! You do not stop talking even for a second there. You do not listen to the dialog. You do not listen to the music being played. HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU WISH TO PLAY ANY GAME LIKE THIS? Jesus Christ!
Matty: "It is not about the journey, it is about the destination".
Death stranding, literally about the journey, not the destination 😅
its not about the truth, its about winning the argument
That's why reviews don't meet the verdict of everyone and demos are so important.
But the destination is worth it anyways. :D
The game is actually the second best selling game on Xbox after Black Ops 6 right now
Well… it’s only $20 right now lol
That's wild to hear lol
And it's just one of many sony exclusives 😅
@@jarde1989so what it came out 5 fkin years ago
@@jasonarnold1990why does that change anything?
Death Stranding is the only game that mixes tension, relaxation, and freedom so cohesively that describing what it does to my monkey brain is hard but it feels right.
Freedom is a word I wouldn't use.
Man, what a great way to describe what makes it almost addicting to me. It swallows me whole each time I do a playthrough. It's one of my top 5 of all time for sure.
@@TheBlackSpasticyour mom swallows me whole.
I thought this game was going to be relaxing but it turns out it's quite possibly one of the most stressful games I've ever played.
Playing this during covid was an unrepeatable experience.
Playing this during the trashman strike of NYC was a unrepeatable experience... At least until the next strike but hopefully automation and robots will fix that.
played it while recovering from a surgery. now I can only remember delivering packages when thinking abt it rather than pain lmao
God damn. Got me back into gaming
Traveling alone, building roads and connecting with other players. Such a wonderful antidote to help overcome the loneliness of the covid pandemic days.
Yep and so many Xbox fanboys missed out due to bias at the time calling it a walking simulator and are now praising it........hilarious how much hypocrisy this game has shown the Xbox fanboys have
The licensed music in the game becomes more and more of an experience as you get through the game and I look forward to each needle drop.
I wished u could play the music and pick the song while traveling it would have made t he game so so much better
@shinichiizumi2242 that's what I loved with some of the items you can build in the world and you can choose what song plays any time you enter it's radius!
Yup. Always turn on the surround sound when it triggers
I bought the PS4 Special Edition which came with a soundtrack. Unfortunately all the songs were not actually the soundtrack, but other songs by the same artists, and not very good. BIG disappointment, and not worth the extra £10.
It introduced me to Low Roar and one of my favorite songs now, Bones. Such an amazing soundtrack
I just bought this game on Xbox for 20 bucks and holy shit I never realized what I was missing
What was ya missing? Walking and cutscenes? Lmao
@@JohnDoe-pu5gkhave you actually tried playing it? Because that sounds like a judgmental take from someone who hasn't even played it.
@@JohnDoe-pu5gkthat’s a poor piss take on one of the most impressive art style in the last decade
BUT, I understand not liking it, despite that, respect is still a thing, you can hate it silently from the side lines
What’s the point? You think you gonna change the mind of people that already like it? That’s like a waste of energy
@@JohnDoe-pu5gku sound upset about PlayStation games on Xbox lol
@@JohnDoe-pu5gkThis attitude is exactly what PlayStation are losing all their 3rd party exclusive deals, fanboys attitudes stink.
For years I had prejudices about this game, but now that it came to Xbox i finally gave it a try and I'm absolutely in shock! This game is turning out to be one of my favorite games of all time, no joking. Kojima really hits different.
Its so good and I dont trust people that say this game sucks
Cuz you xbots are very blind to great games
@@coereyw same
my favourite game of all time
I played it for the first time just earlier this month and it’s definitely one of my favorite games of all time. It hits different and gets better and better with each episode.
Turning off the music in Death Stranding feels like heresy.
Yeah problem with RUclipsrs that are more concerned about the money than the passion
I almost feel like he doesn't deserve to play the game
"I didn't like Kojimas' book. He kept talking about movies and shows he liked and that you should check them out." Bro, proceeds to talk about Norman Reedus and how he liked Boondock Saints and first few seasons of Walking Dead and that we should check them out.
The game is incredibly gripping. I get why, but calling it a walking simulator is just plain misleading. There’s so much to this game
This game gripped me enough to become a trashman.
Walking baby simulator.
Ther is no shame in admit that is walking simulator as long is a good , entertaining and funny game
I was expecting lots of walking simulator vibes, but its more than that, there are moments of resource gathering to rebuild infrastructure, some areas where stealth is needed ( like sneaking up behind a MULE and knocking them out ) or even plain old fisticuffs.
@@Rafael-vr4wjExcept it’s not a walking simulator. Elden Ring is walking simulator if the mere act of walking in a game designates it as such.
I used to laugh at this game until I finally thought I'd try it out. Literally one of the best games I've ever played. Masterpiece 🎉
Same here man. It was truly special
This games amazing, let it take you in, roll with it and enjoy the journey. There really is nothing like it, it actually leaves an impact when you finish, that stays with you, very few games can do that.
must be the first and only game you've ever played.
@@1000-c1u Wow bud, either you felt the need to trash her or you lack reading comprehension, because if I use your same literal logic you used on her, then you really have horrible reading comprehension as she literally wrote "very few games can do that to you"… illustrating that she HAS indeed played others... 🤔🤨 Such disrespectful clowns on the Internet always.
The kojima circle jerk is a plague.
@@1000-c1u no i just have taste.
Completely agree, couldn't have said it better myself.
I’ve been a huge Bethesda RPG fan and just started my death stranding journey on steam deck. Something about this game brings an element of solitude and tells you to slow down in the rush of life. Love it and love your videos man!
Absolutely my game of the generation. Such an amazing game, and I have never felt so emotional playing a game than I did during that last delivery. The music and the way you can keep pressing the button to talk to BB. Right in the feels. This game is something truly special
This is my deliveryman of this generation.
I recently played and platinumed this game, it is not for everyone and there are times it drove me insane but I loved it.
What drove you insane about it? I’m still on the fence if I want to play it or not 😅
@@LordMuzhyYou have to be careful about managing your durability and packages. The game is all about plotting out strategic routes through the map and terrain. Once you figure out the construction systems, managing a bike, and more the more fun you'll be having. It's a slow burn type of game and if you're not careful you can lose everything. Especially if you get caught by BTs or Mules
I will 'platinum' this on Xbox, whatever that means.
Same lol that's a perfect description of the death stranding experience
@@LordMuzhy have you no mind of your own. Why ask some random mrmattyplays meatrider and watch gameplay and decide for yourself. Mindless drones
I really hope you stick with this all the way through. It's a long, crazy journey, but it's truly unique and amazing, and like MGS2, has changed many lives, and many people's perspectives and outlooks on life.
Every single time I'm carrying a large load of groceries or heavy load of laundry, I think about how I concentrated on every step of Sam's journey, and if I watched him conquer mountains with just his feet, my menial everyday tasks seem like nothing in comparison
I felt like this game was one of those that just got overlooked by many because of other games that came out around the time and what was initially shown. It quietly became one of my favorites. Would highly recommend giving this one a playthrough. Or two.
its one of those games you cant put down and try and pick up a week or so later. You HAVE to play it enough to learn all the million controls.
@@marinewillis1202 do ppl recommend controller or keyboard/mouse for it?
@@Tartersauce101 honestly the hardest part of the game (for me) is the balance and its way easier on a controller as you just basically hold down both triggers when you are moving. The controls in this game are ( again to me) the biggest problem with the game. Kojima games are notorious for this but this one is on another level
My advice would be to start the game and not stop for at least 2-3 hours. Its a lot like Witcher 3. You have to get really going to start to get it. And the map mechanics and waypoints...they are infuriating.
It got overlooked, because it demands the player leave their comfort zone and try something new. That unfamiliarity can be intimidating to people who's tastes in games are narrow.
Death Stranding is a game I loved, but completely understand anyone who doesn’t. One thing I will say is when you get deeper into the game, and acquire more gear, you can make it much more combat based than you would initially think.
Na it’s garbage
I can answer that. Everyone has different tastes mate. I actually can't stand the game, just the thought of playing it bores me. Doesn't make it a bad game of course.
Thank you just cause others don't like it doesn't mean it's trash it's just a very different play style. Like I personally like open world games an prefer them but doesn't mean I won't play others games. An if I don't like a game doesn't mean it's trash just not my cup of tea. Like I like Jedi survivor but I don't like outlaws because two very different play styles. I don't think outlaws is trash it's just for those who prefer humans with guns vs survivors who prefer the force users. This game just to slow for me but I know it's for a good story that it eventually leads to i just don't prefer that style of playb
For $30 I said screw it I'll buy it and give it a go. Honestly surprised that I'm liking it as much as I have been, especially with it being a walking sim with some combat here and there. The multiplayer component is really cool though, coming across other players lost packages/gear and delivering them back to them at a delivery center is honestly sweet. Also all the bridges, ladders, ropes and signs that others have placed that help you out is an awesome addition.
You talked shit about this game for so long I'm glad you finally gave it a chance it's so special ❤
Yeah, he was being pretty ignorant tbh
People who turn it down is because people say it's a walking simulator and they just go with it.
@@j.dicksonI though he was being spot on tbh. Death stranding and Alan wake are the only 2 games so boring I fell asleep while playing. I genuinely felt like I had wasted time on this game.
@ sounds like they weren’t for you. Matty however, was laying criticism without ever playing it
@@hunter1028I tried it on PC game pass. And is a boring walking simulator.
I tried Death Stranding and stopped playing after like an hour lol. Came back like a year later and was upset with myself for not playing through the first time. I absolutely LOVE death stranding.
You can’t judge this game until you get past the first two chapters imo. Kojima’s mind is unbelievable.
I'm so glad you finally gave this game a shot i was confused by the symbolism, mystery & scientific paranoia within the world of UCA in death stranding plagued by this apocalypse but then it fascinated me when i got all my answers turning into one of my favorite video games of all time
This game is a marathon, not a sprint.... literally 🤣
Death Stranding is a fantastic game if you just put aside any preconceived notions and play it for what it is. Games a massive mood for me.
Kojima does not miss.
I’m almost 20 hours into it and I’m loving it. Yea at times it’s frustrating but it’s an amazing experience everyone should give a chance
That was the most hype intro to a video I’ve seen in a minute, A+ editing and DBZ narrator-quality voiceover, I’m fucking pumped up (and a little existential) 😤🫠
Death Stranding is my third favorite game of all time. With RDR2 and Witcher 3 taking top two spots.
These are my 3 favourite games as well!
You’re going to love it at the end I had a great time grinding through this on the ps5 can’t wait for the sequel to come out!
Anybody calling this game a walking simulator, clearly played it for only 2 hours and gave it up. Just got it last week and played 80 hours haha
I love this game, it's extremely immersive, it's an experience I was missing for a long time in gaming
Dude it's on sale for a few days as of 11/16/24. XBOX.
I've never played it and just got it! $20!
Looks rad!
Free on ps plus for yrs
@@martydastoogeHow much do you pay for PS plus?
The game gets much better as you unlock vehicles, build roads, can buy materials like ladders and ropes for getting through rough terrain. If you're playing the Directors Cut, they added even more ways of traveling which are fun to build and link together in order to cover huge swaths of the map very quickly
No it doesnt
Agreed.
I'm doing my 3rd playthrough on PC now. Finally gonna 100% this game and enjoy every single second of it. What an awesome fucking game. I genuinely have no idea how to describe this game to anyone who hasn't played it and even do it 1/4 justice.
Playing for the first time again would be sick.
The story was tough to follow but the gameplay loop hooked me it was very chill.
This is one of my favorite games, and I have never played a MGS game before but I plan to. While I love action-oriented games, this was different and the story, like you, intrigued me and pulled me in. I was fully invested in this game and I loved every minute of it. Enjoy! It gets weirder!
I’m old, and MGS was one of the first games to really immerse me and honestly fueled my love for video games. I highly recommend it to anybody who even thinks about playing games lol
People: Why isn't there more original content in this world?
Also People: What are all these new ideas and concepts this game expects me to learn wtf
Never played this game yet, so glad it’s on the Xbox now!!
I have a PS5 and a series x but I never play my PlayStation because it just seems like every exclusive PlayStation game is 40 minutes of cutscenes for every 5 minutes of gaming
If you get caught by the BTs or Mules this game turns into survival horror
Yeah. For them. And they suck at it. I look forward to every Mule zone. Got bolas, got kicks, and now I got loads of cargo and a truck. Not as crazy about the BT's, though. But I only have grenades to deal with them. I don't take paths around. I just grenade a straight path through.
Loathe BT's, those encounters in heavy Timefall areas are just filled with tension.
I spam the odradek scan just to sus out the surrounding area for BT's. That particular journey to Port Knot City is heavy with BT's. Thankfully, I got a heap of Hematic Grenades on hand.
This game is a masterpiece. Im replaying it on xbox beciase i never got play the director's cut.
Great video amazing game. Enjoy Matty. I'm sure others have mentioned this but when you plan your route you can set up multiple waypoints like connect the dots guiding you.
It's a great game, one of my favourites and im glad xbox players finally get to enjoy it. Only thing your missing out on is the haptic feedback that came with the ps5 release, its super immersive with this game.
Well I thought the game was trash. I was wrong. It runs so good on SX, hooked with the story and the gameplay relaxes me.
Your critical reviews this year have built you quite a lot of credibility in my eyes. Looking forward to hearing a non-spoiler review of Death Stranding from you when you've finished. I really hope the jump to more mature tones in Death Stranding is warranted, it looks really immersive and rich yet somehow I remained a sceptic and haven't tried it yet.
I loved this back on the ps4 and I'm loving it on the Series X. The music hits differently this time, adds another layer of sadness almost, when I learned that Ryan Karazija of Low Roar passed away at age 40 a couple years ago...
Im glad so many other people are getting to play this now. I finished it on ps4 back then, and again on ps5. This is such a bizarre, unique experience. It is peak Kojima. I think skillup did a great review.
Played and beat Death Stranding on PS right before my first child was born. Made me feel a lot more "ready" in a weird way. Will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Your initial experience his fun to watch. I own this on PS5 and PC, and now I have it installed on my XBOX ready to play again. There are only a handful of games I own on multiple platforms, Elden Ring, Skyrim, Fallout 3/4, Oblivion, Morrowind, and now Death Stranding, such a great game.
this new editing style is sick! :D
This was a fun watch. I hope you keep going and finish the game! I loved watching you go in pretty blind and it looks like you had a fun time. I'll (hopefully) look forward to hearing your thoughts on Defining Duke or Summon Sign.
Also, I'd never heard dan's name before but thought he may have been a new editor (confirmed at the end of the video), I thought he did an excellent job job with this video. Matty said he played for ~2 hours, the cuts seemed discreet and often completely missable. It was super entertaining and easy to follow, even with 75% being cut out.
I'm most familiar with Matty from Defining Duke, and I've probably only watched ~10 of his videos over the years. That being said, I really enjoyed this format, and would be interested in watching more like this.
Best, James
I'm so happy to see you're trying this game. If you keep working through to the end you won't regret it. The ending is one of the most emotional, amazing endings to a video game. The lore is extensive and so interesting. As you play more lore is revealed and it so complex and thought provoking. The journey is well worth it and this game is all about the journey.
I can’t believe you’re just now playing this game, but it makes for an awesome reaction video lol
Game is phenomenal, I am glad more people are experiencing it.
You have to complete the first chapter in order to fully appreciate this game, you got stealth, combat, guns, bosses, construction, you have to rebuilt america's highways, it is a ton of fun, first chapter is mostly walking and climbing only.
I played Death Stranding when it came out on PlayStation and loved it. I really love late game just driving a truck and delivering packages.
I’ve gotten bored of the games I’ve been playing lately so I looked for it on Xbox(switched to Xbox for Starfield) a couple weeks ago and was super sad it wasn’t up there. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw it a week later! I’ve since beat the game and it’s just crazy seeing the things that have been added to the game. I don’t know if it’s directors cut or just things I did differently but there were a couple scenes that I didn’t recall seeing before.
It really is a long movie you get to play. The graphics especially for the time are just stunning. I’m pumped for Death Stranding 2.
Shout out to Dan the editor!!! ❤❤❤ Great video guys!
I pre-ordered the game when it first came out. Played hours of it on stream. Over 9 hours in a single sitting once. Couldn't get enough. Can't wait for the second one.
Damn matty, high energy and editting on point for this one
Good video Matty, I enjoyed it. Talking over that soundtrack has to be illegal somewhere though.. The music hits at just the right moments. Really sold me on the game when I first played it.
Man talked a bit too much during this.
Great video, it was fun to watch you do vids like these
Death Stranding was such a strange and rewarding experience. Loved that game. People call it simply a walking simulator, and it is, but the walking is so dang rewarding. Every delivery presents unique obstacles and challenges to overcome with many different tools to try to accomplish them.
First time watching a condensed Matty LP, now I know I need to subscribe on twitch (even though youtube is my preferred streaming platform to watch)
This is a GOATed video Matty. More of this please 👏🏻👏🏻
Just subscribed...because i started playing yesterday, and you personified my exact reactions while playing the first few hours lol
I envy you for experiencing this for the first time, enjoy the game😊
I like how seeing Mads Mikkelsen randomly was what put Matty over the edge with confusion 😂😂😭😭😭
4:53 Boondocks Saints was incredible. He was in another hidden gem called Deuces Wild, with Steven Dorf and Frankie Munez
This was great! I loved watching you play what I think is the most unique (in a good way) game ever made. I want more!
You can only see the BTs when standing still which is why you see them every time you stop. Keep and eye on your detector as it points to the nearest BT and blinds faster the closer you get
Im glad its getting some love on xbox. Its one of my favourite games of all time.
Matty, i like your new editors' style. Fits your energy.
epic games gave me this game months ago i have yet to start it or even even seen any content on it but dam matty id totally watch you complete this game great vid keep up the great work btw
Currently playing the Director's Cut to prepare for part 2 next year.
Death Stranding is honestly on my Top 10 all time favorites list
I think it truly is one of the most unique experiences in gaming. Did it drag in spots? You bet. Did it feel like the last act went on forever? Yes. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was completely bought into the plot and really emotional by the last mission.
Death Stranding came out on my birthday, a couple months later after beating it I came to the realization that it had become my favorite video game of all time. Death Stranding is so…so…so special. I’m so happy that yet another community(Xbox) is now experiencing it, It’s so powerful that it has brought tears to my eyes, happiness man
This might be a Top 10 game of all time for me, I've beaten it multiple times on both console and PC, it's so damn good. Really glad more people are getting the chance to experience this weird, but wonderful game.
I was intrigued seeing this pop up on xbox and thought about getting it. Thanks for your vid and review of it cause i feel the same about games this year and this one actually looked interesting
If you look at the right BT at 12:06 it is actually kojima himself
The book he mentioned that he seemed to believe would be some sort of thesis is actually just a collection of essays Kojima wrote about media he enjoyed.
Same feelings here. Just started recently for the first time and so far it’s way better than i expected
Yes matty gameplay is back love these videos man
I have no idea wtf I'm watching but it's interesting
I love the community mechanic of places objects and messages
I've loved this game since day one. I'm really glad that the opinions surrounding it have become a lot more positive over the years. It's definitely not for everyone but it just has a way of sinking it's hooks into me that I can't explain. There's just nothing else like it. I got the platinum trophy on PS4, PS5 and now I'm working on all the achievements on Xbox lol.
Great video matty, fucking loved the intro
I spent an entire weekend in the mountains just setting up ziplines and riding them around.
Man, I love this game so much...
I feel like it’s one of those where, if others say they like it, I completely understand. But at the same time, if they don’t, I can also see why.
How the tables have turned.
Glad you actually dove into Death Stranding.
"Walking simulator" minimizes the game so much.
I am so glad you revisited this game. I had a feeling you would like it for the innovational concepts. Not-what-you-expected-from-a-game is right up your alley. I found this a refreshing change of pace. Plus I like to explore and this rewards you for exploring. Plus the music is the best in a game in 20 years if not the best ever.
15:50 Make America Whole Again
“Lets see how weird Kojima can get” *five seconds later a whale jumps across the moon behind an astronaut*
You can't not love how brilliantly weird Kojima is.
Everytime I play Death Stranding I feel like I'm playing Metal Gear on mushrooms
If it wasn´t for Stalker releasing in 3 days, I would be replaying this masterpiece right now. Absolutely love this game.
My God! You do not stop talking even for a second there. You do not listen to the dialog. You do not listen to the music being played. HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU WISH TO PLAY ANY GAME LIKE THIS? Jesus Christ!
"I've been looking for a new AAA experience" Bro you are in for a real treat w/ Stalker
I fell in the exact same spot Matty fell with Sam's mom 🤣
I played back in 2019 on launch day. It actually changed my life.
Loving this editing style!