Following his split with Konami, Hideo Kojima attempted to distance himself from the Metal Gear Solid legacy with the release of Death Stranding. However, he failed to completely disassociate himself, and Death Stranding 2 is the definitive proof of that. This sequel takes the best of Metal Gear Solid V and fuses it with the foundations of the first game to deliver an ambitious, intense experience brimming with the director’s signature style.
This time, we once again accompany Sam Bridges on his mission to reconnect Australia with the rest of the world. But, unlike the first game, the threat isn’t just isolation: an enemy from the past returns, accompanied by new allies that will force the player to take a more aggressive stance. While package transport is still present, the focus is now on infiltration, combat, and tactical raids.
The arsenal is varied, with lethal and non-lethal weapons that transform the game into an open-world espionage title. All of this is complemented by extensive cinematics and fights against extravagant bosses: cybernetic ninjas, mechanical octopuses, and giant dinosaur-like robots, among many other surprises that will delight fans of the Japanese creator.
In addition, RPG mechanics are integrated that allow Sam to improve his skills, whether in combat, stealth, or even as a delivery driver. Death Stranding 2 is a discarded homage to Metal Gear, but also an evolution of his own ideas.
The result is a colossal, ambitious, and, above all, satisfying game for those of us who have closely followed Kojima’s career. Death Stranding 2 is the perfect closing to a period and the beginning of a new era for the creator.
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