*** Death Stranding 2 *** (Please use spoiler tags)
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This is slightly disappointing. I was under the impression they had tightened up the stealth and combat and made it fun to actually get involved in encounters as opposed to simply avoiding it all together.Yeah , as folk have said it's very similar to the first title and carries a lot of the problems with it. Definitely having love it and hate it moments.
Loved this particular boss design but the combat is slow and clunky at times just like the first. Hard to actually feel like you're in control and not just going through the motions.
Oh well , at least I'm building roads now
I completed DS1; really enjoyed it, in spite of the combat aspect. I only ever engaged with the BTs and effectively avoided all interactions with the mules, outside of quest specific missions.
I'll be playing this shortly once the download finishes.
e: This is good! I managed to play for a few hours last night, and wow, it looks utterly gorgeous on the Pro (playing on performance mode). I think the combat is better, though I’m not sure if it’s just my imagination. The slow-mo effect when aiming down the sights is great, but I have no idea what triggers it, maybe it’s activated by a critical hit or a headshot?
I’m looking forward to when the story actually starts.
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Aye. Just Just managed this too but decided to call it after a few hours as my Pro was starting to take-off.
Maybe I missed this from DS1 but I'll stick it in a spoiler regarding Fragile.
I thought Fragile was scarred from time fall exposure instigated by Higgs. Yet, she no longer appears scarred / aged? Was this explained in DS1?
Have to say I'm already proper confused.
If Lou died, who or what version of Lou is in the pod? Deadman throwing out the duplicate BB-28. Twins?
Why were the characters monochrome on the Mag? Or was that just an indicator when travelling through the tar?
Clearly Charlie and the "president" are nefarious.
Dollman? Pfffft.
If Lou died, who or what version of Lou is in the pod? Deadman throwing out the duplicate BB-28. Twins?
Why were the characters monochrome on the Mag? Or was that just an indicator when travelling through the tar?
Clearly Charlie and the "president" are nefarious.
Dollman? Pfffft.
Aye. I want to get back on in it but the thought of sweating myself in to the sofa while the PS burns a hole in the corner is preventing me.
Sheesh you guys have proper stomped ahead. I've only really just started chapter 3. The game is stunning but feels very closed-in when playing. Not sure if it due to camera being really close to Sam or what but I'm finding I rarely have a chance to pan the camera around without taking a tumble. Sound design is brilliant.
Please remember to use spoiler tags with apt nay vague descriptions for the spoiler title, perhaps chapter number.
Please remember to use spoiler tags with apt nay vague descriptions for the spoiler title, perhaps chapter number.
I'm still on chapter 3 but think I must be nearing the end of it.
I took down the mech and have to say I'm grateful that Kojima simply throws you back into the fight. I only died seven times, which dealt a whopping 750% damage for that 'delivery.' Unlocked the first monorail, learned more about Tarman, and I'm hopeful there's only another mission left before chapter 4.
Managed to open the map to F2 South distribution centre but there is a spot around the Mine North of F1 which is not on the chiral network. I'm wondering if I missed a mission to open this up. Would have made it much easier to perform the main order back to West Fort Knot!
This game man. I'm only have the time to plug around 4/5 hours a week in to this but I'm still only on chapter 7, after 22 hours of playing.
I've only done a few sides so far, mostly aligning with the route defined by the main orders. However, I had a shock when using the tram to travel from F2 to F1 – I stupidly got off at the Mine, thinking it was F1, as the screen prompts you to depart. I quickly realised my mistake, but fortunately, the game was forgiving, and all my junk and vehicle had been delivered to F1 and were waiting for me!
The Motherhood. Left hand is inverted just coz they're chiral hands dummy! I still have not got a damn clue what is going on!
Hmm. I never knew you could filter on endpoint for deliveries in the standard menu outside of actually being at a settlement terminal. There is so much this game either doesn't tell you or is buried in endless text within the corpus!
I do have lvl2 grenades, so may try this out but I generally just zoom through BT areas on a tricycle. Also now focusing in the Data analyst to get the silenced assault rifle. Still enjoying the game and on chapter 9 now. No idea how far or near I am to the end game but the map is now 75%+ cleared.
I'm still plugging away with this and on chapter 11.
Hopefully nearing the end now as I'm slowly getting fatigued with the overall story (or lack thereof).
I'm still none the wiser what the point of Neil Vana was or has to the story. Perhaps more will be explained but thus far I've no idea what his episodes / game levels were all about or why they in the places they were or well eh. Unless I missed something, the therapist was the girl he left, and she also provided therapy to Sam at one point in time?!
Finally finished this last night. I'm almost disappointed at the lack of the extremely long story cut-scenes that were present at the endgame of DS1.
Story-wise, felt a bit eh. Exactly the same feeling when I think of HZD versus HFW.
Story-wise, felt a bit eh. Exactly the same feeling when I think of HZD versus HFW.
I suspect, like most of his stuff, you get what you put in to it. I do not think I used any of the new mechanics or the new clobber, visited the zoo again after dropping off a kangaroo, or whatever that coffin thing was or the surfing on it or the rockets or the etc etc etc.
Still a very pretty game and enjoyed the 50 odd hours I spent in it.
Still a very pretty game and enjoyed the 50 odd hours I spent in it.