Hideo Kojima's follow-up lands as a big-budget, story-led PS5 exclusive that sits in Sony's prestige single-player line-up, competing more with cinematic adventures than traditional open-world action games. If you enjoyed the first Death Stranding's strange mix of traversal, tension and offbeat sci-fi, this is the next chapter, bigger in scope, still unapologetically unconventional, and built around the idea of rebuilding connections in a fractured world.
Who is this for: and who should skip it?
Pick it up if you like games that prioritise atmosphere, long-form storytelling and the satisfaction of planning routes, managing gear and surviving hostile terrain. Expect a deliberate pace, striking visuals and plenty of mystery. If you want constant combat, rapid progression and minimal cutscenes, it may feel slow and self-indulgent.
- Platform: PS5, tailored for current-gen presentation and loading
- Age rating: PEGI 18, mature themes and content
