Jason Bohn
Hardcore GamerReview: Death Stranding Director’s Cut
Published 10/5/2021
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Series X|S / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac - 9/24/2021
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Death Stranding is an action game set in a post-apocalyptic United States. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with reconnecting isolated cities via a communication network while delivering essential cargo. The gameplay blends traversal, resource management, and narrative elements, with a focus on social connectivity through asynchronous multiplayer. It is known for its unique mechanics, atmospheric world, and philosophical themes. The Director's Cut includes more character action, extended storylines through new missions and a unique Social Strand System to stay connected with other players around the globe.
- Developer
- Kojima Productions
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment, 505 Games
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The critic average is 85 across 40 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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90–10019 reviews · 48%
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Eugene Sowah
Daily MirrorDeath Stranding Director's Cut Review: New enhancements allow for a much more immersive experience
Published 10/2/2021
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80
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Read originalKeith Stuart
The GuardianDeath Stranding Director’s Cut review – Tarkovsky-vision update for Hideo Kojima epic
Published 9/30/2021
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80
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDDeath Stranding Director’s Cut (PS5) Review – ZTGD
Published 9/29/2021
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Death Stranding Director's Cut Review
Published 9/28/2021
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60
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Read originalTony Polanco
PCMagDeath Stranding: Director's Cut (for PlayStation 5) Review
Published 9/27/2021
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80
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Read originalPaul Stuart
ImpulsegamerDeath Stranding Director’s Cut PS5 Review
Published 9/26/2021
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92
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSam Aberdeen
Nexus HubDeath Stranding Director's Cut
Published 9/25/2021
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90
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Read originalPaul Hunter
NextGen PlayerNextGen Take: Death Stranding Director's Cut
Published 9/25/2021
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100
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalShubhankar Parijat
GamingBoltDeath Stranding Director’s Cut Review – Special Delivery
Published 9/25/2021
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