Info about DEATH STRANDING:

Official game description:
Feature List
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All copies of the game will also additionally include:  
• “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books)  
• CHIRAL GOLD/ OMNIREFLECTOR “LUDENS MASK” SUNGLASSES (COLOR VARIANT)\*  
• GOLD and SILVER POWER SKELETON\*  
• GOLD and SILVER ALL-TERRAIN SKELETON\*  
• GOLD and SILVER ARMOUR PLATE\*  
\* UNLOCK IN-GAME ITEMS VIA STORY PROGRESSION
About the Game
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From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Stay connected with the "Social Strand System™”.  
Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.  
Starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.  
Additional PC features include HIGH FRAME RATE, PHOTO MODE and ULTRA-WIDE MONITOR SUPPORT. Also includes cross-over content from Valve Corporation’s HALF-LIFE series.  
All copies of the game will also additionally include:  
• “Selections From ‘The Art of DEATH STRANDING’” Digital Book (by Titan Books)  
• CHIRAL GOLD/ OMNIREFLECTOR “LUDENS MASK” SUNGLASSES (COLOR VARIANT)\*  
• GOLD and SILVER POWER SKELETON\*  
• GOLD and SILVER ALL-TERRAIN SKELETON\*  
• GOLD and SILVER ARMOUR PLATE\*  
\* UNLOCK IN-GAME ITEMS VIA STORY PROGRESSION

Release date: Jul 14, 2020

Categories: Open-World Exploration, Inventory Management, Base Building, Multiplayer, Story-driven Gameplay, Survival, Resource Management, Atmospheric Horror (Light)


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Innovative and unique gameplay mechanics (weight 0.82): The game introduces a variety of innovative mechanics, including building connections between settlements and a unique multiplayer component where players can use structures built by others. The gameplay is centered around delivering packages and managing various factors for successful delivery, which is different from traditional open-world games.
- Engaging and well-crafted story (weight 0.59): The game features a deeply moving and well-presented story that is sharp, compelling, and well-written. The storytelling is well done, and the world is well-crafted, making the narrative engaging and immersive.
- Excellent music and soundtrack (weight 0.47): The game's music is described as amazing, excellent, and powerful. The soundtrack fits the game perfectly and enhances the overall gaming experience.
- Unique and immersive experience (weight 0.43): The game offers a unique and immersive experience that is unlike any other. It provides a sense of connection with other players and a strong emotional impact.
- Rewarding and relaxing gameplay (weight 0.3): The gameplay is described as rewarding, relaxing, and well-balanced. It offers a unique and rewarding experience for patient and perseverant players, with a focus on mastery and progression.
- Well-developed characters and performances (weight 0.29): The characters in the game are well-developed, memorable, and engaging. The voice acting and facial animations are of high quality, contributing to the overall immersion.
- Intriguing lore and world-building (weight 0.24): The game features an intriguing lore and world-building, with a unique and interesting world that intersects the realms of the living and the dead. The atmosphere and music are immersive and enjoyable.
- High replay value (weight 0.23): The game offers a lot of gameplay hours and variation in content, keeping the player's interest for a long time. The well-balanced gameplay does not get boring and provides a high replay value.
- Emotional and thought-provoking themes (weight 0.22): The game's story is emotional, thrilling, and thought-provoking, with complex and deep themes. The ending is particularly impactful and leaves players with a lasting impression.

Common complaints:
- Gameplay feels slow and repetitive (weight 0.57): Many players find the gameplay tedious and repetitive, especially at the beginning. The slow pace and repetitive tasks, such as deliveries and walking, can make the game feel boring and lonely at times.
- Story is slow and confusing (weight 0.34): The story presentation is criticized for being slow, uneven, and confusing. Players often feel that the story leaves many questions unanswered until the very end, making it difficult to follow and understand.
- High price and technical issues (weight 0.27): The game is criticized for its high price, especially considering the technical issues such as crashes and bugs. Some players feel that the game is not worth the full price and should only be purchased on sale.
- Excessive and long cutscenes (weight 0.27): The game features long and repetitive cutscenes that can be hard to follow. Some players find these cutscenes boring and excessive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- Combat is simple and repetitive (weight 0.26): The combat system in the game is described as simple and not groundbreaking. Players find the boss battles frustrating and repetitive, adding to the overall tedium of the gameplay.
- Heavy-handed and pretentious narrative (weight 0.22): The game's narrative is often described as heavy-handed and pretentious. Players find the story bizarre, confusing, and full of excessive metaphors, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Complex and counterintuitive UI (weight 0.21): The game's user interface is often described as complex and counterintuitive. Players find it difficult to navigate and get used to, which can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
- Vehicle handling and physics issues (weight 0.21): The game's vehicle handling and physics are often criticized for being buggy and unpolished. Players find the vehicle mechanics frustrating and poorly implemented.
- Initial hours are slow and difficult (weight 0.19): The initial hours of the game are criticized for being slow and difficult to get into. Players find the early gameplay mechanics stuffy and the progression slow due to repetitive challenges.
- Music placement could be improved (weight 0.03): Some players feel that the music placement in the game could be improved. While not a major issue, it is noted as an area that could be enhanced for a better overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Core gameplay involves delivering cargo (weight 0.95): The primary gameplay mechanic revolves around delivering packages and cargo from one location to another. Players must navigate various terrains and obstacles to successfully complete deliveries.
- Unique traversal and transportation mechanics (weight 0.95): The game offers a variety of transportation methods, including walking, driving vehicles, and using structures like ziplines and bridges. Players must manage stamina, weight, and balance while navigating the environment.
- Building and infrastructure development (weight 0.88): Players can build various structures such as roads, bridges, and shelters to aid in their journey and help other players. This aspect of the game encourages community interaction and cooperation.
- Unique multiplayer and community interaction (weight 0.84): The game features a unique multiplayer system where players can help each other and interact with structures built by others. This creates a sense of community and cooperation.
- Slow and methodical gameplay (weight 0.72): The game is slow and deliberate, focusing on the journey and overcoming challenges. It can feel methodical and requires careful planning and navigation.
- Inventory and resource management (weight 0.72): The game involves managing inventory and resources, including stamina, weight, and equipment. Players must plan and strategize to optimize their deliveries.
- Combat and stealth mechanics (weight 0.34): The game features combat and stealth mechanics, including non-lethal tactics against human enemies and threats like MULEs and BTs. However, combat is not the main focus of the gameplay.
- Deep and philosophical story (weight 0.21): The game has a complex world and background with a unique and interesting story. It focuses on themes like life, death, and limbo, and uses cinematic techniques to advance the plot.

Performance notes:
- Good performance on PC (weight 0.22): The game runs smoothly on PC, especially with technologies like DLSS, and has high frame rates on decent hardware.
- Successful optimization (weight 0.21): The game is well-optimized and runs beautifully on decent hardware, with stable performance and minimal crashes.
- High-quality graphics and animations (weight 0.18): The game features stunning visuals, detailed environments, and engaging animations that contribute to an immersive experience.
- PC requirements are fast (weight 0.06): The game requires a PC gamer for optimal performance, indicating that the hardware requirements are quite demanding.
- Excellent sound design (weight 0.04): The game features excellent music and sound design, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- Smooth and responsive controls (weight 0.04): The game has smooth and responsive controls, contributing to a better gaming experience.

Recommendations:
- Unique and engaging experience (weight 0.59): The game offers a unique and engaging experience with a focus on storytelling, atmosphere, and delivering packages in a surreal sci-fi post-apocalypse. It is recommended for players who enjoy deep stories and can handle long walks without frequent combat.
- Recommended for story and lore (weight 0.44): The game is highly recommended for its deep and engaging narratives, thought-provoking themes, and emotional moments. It is ideal for those who appreciate complex storylines and character development.
- Community and teamwork (weight 0.35): The game is suitable for players who enjoy a sense of community and teamwork, with interactions and connections with other players.
- Not for everyone (weight 0.29): The game is acknowledged as not being for everyone, requiring patience and perseverance. It may not be suitable for those who do not enjoy slow-paced games or deep narratives.
- Negative reviews in Spanish (weight 0.05): Some reviewers in Spanish advise against buying the game or express specific criticisms.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Players are frustrated primarily due to the game's repetitive nature, including repetitive activities, side missions, and main quests. Additionally, the game's challenging aspects such as difficult terrain, vehicle handling, and combat scenarios contribute to this frustration.
- Joy (weight 0.1): Players experience joy from the game's beautiful graphics and well-polished gameplay mechanics. The unique story, relaxing gameplay, and the sense of community and connection with other players also contribute to this positive emotion.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): The game's unique gameplay experience and engaging story generate excitement among players. Discovering new areas, overcoming challenges, and the sense of community also add to this excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.08): Players feel satisfaction from the game's deep story and character development. The sense of accomplishment from completing deliveries, building structures, and receiving praise also contributes to this feeling.
- Emotional Resonance (weight 0.07): Players are touched by the game's story and philosophical themes, as well as the connection with other players. The combination of music and visuals also evokes this emotional response.
- Curiosity (weight 0.05): The game's world and its secrets piques players' curiosity, driving them to explore and uncover more about the game.
- Confusion (weight 0.05): Players feel confused due to the game's complex story and physics mechanics, which can be difficult to understand and leave players with unanswered questions.
- Engagement (weight 0.05): The game's unique features such as multiplayer aspects and physics mechanics keep players engaged. The complex story, beautiful locations, and intriguing opening sequence also contribute to this engagement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Players enjoy the game's unique gameplay mechanics and creative approach to building infrastructure. The engaging story and enjoyable gameplay experience, along with the asynchronous multiplayer mode, add to this enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Players feel disappointed due to the game's wasted potential, unnatural dialogue, and slow story presentation. The boring gameplay and unmemorable story also contribute to this disappointment.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Players experience excitement from the game's combat and exploration aspects.
- Empathy (weight 0.03): Players feel empathy due to the emotional and touching moments present in the game.
- Wonder (weight 0.03): The game's beautiful and detailed environments evoke a sense of wonder in players.
- Pride (weight 0.03): Players feel a sense of pride from the satisfying progression and achievements in the game.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players are impressed by Kojima's approach to details and the overall atmosphere of the game. The game's philosophy and unique gameplay also contribute to this admiration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.02): Players like the game's music and visuals, which contribute to their overall enjoyment.
- Sadness (weight 0.02): The game's deep, thought-provoking moments and emotional elements, particularly the ending, evoke sadness in players.
- Awe (weight 0.02): Players experience awe from the game's spectacular story and beautiful environments. Moments filled with serenity and pure video game zen also contribute to this feeling.
- Immersion (weight 0.01): The game's setting and lore, along with the emotional and narrative-driven walking, create a sense of immersion for players.}