Death Stranding

Icyseanfitz · 23-09-2018 7:12pm

Its being made by kojima, for that alone i will buy it. cant recall playing a bad game made by him. Just started mgs5 actually. hoping thats decent

Penn · 23-09-2018 8:00pm

That's the thing; as crazy and wild and weird as Kojimas stories can get, the gameplay is almost always great. For everything we've seen of this game, we haven't seen any gameplay bar the main character walking for a bit. Until we see proper gameplay, it's too hard to properly judge the game.

But, we need to start seeing gameplay soon at this stage. We've had too many story/character trailers at this point which, as a new franchise, gives us zero to go on bar tone of the game. We need to see gameplay.

Mr Crispy · 27-05-2019 3:49pm

Two tweets in (relatively) quick succession... trailer/announcement in a couple of days perhaps?

https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/1132738174147596289

https://twitter.com/KojiPro2015_EN/status/1132953645119442946

Also, "create the rope". Does stranding refer to the strands in a rope?

Nah, I got nothing.

SomeSayKos · 28-05-2019 5:25pm

Darch Nemesis wrote: »

Also, "create the rope". Does stranding refer to the strands in a rope?

Nah, I got nothing.

From Wikipedia : "According to Kojima, one of the key aspects of the announcement trailer was the idea of a connection between life and death.[4] He explained one of the main themes through a short story by Kōbō Abe; the first tool created by humans was a stick, meant as protection by putting a distance between oneself and "bad things", and that the second was a rope, used to secure things one finds important. Kojima compared the main "tools" in action games – punching, shooting and kicking – to sticks, and that in Death Stranding, he wants people to communicate through the game equivalent of ropes.[4] While the title refers to the phenomenon of cetacean stranding, "strand" is an alternative meaning for shore, and also stands for strings and connections."

J. Marston · 28-05-2019 11:20pm

Reveal was in 2016. Time to shít or get off the pot with a release date.

SMC92Ian · 28-05-2019 11:23pm

Pretentious **** of a game director.

SolvableKnave · 29-05-2019 10:21am

J. Marston wrote: »

Reveal was in 2016. Time to shít or get off the pot with a release date.

Personally, I'm happy to wait it out. I'm curious to see more, to see what he's trying to do, so he can take as much time as he needs to get it right.

Blizzard do the exact same thing, time wise. They'll release when they feel the product is ready.

EoinMcLovin · 29-05-2019 10:26am

Looks like preorders will be available soon as already leaked

29-05-2019 10:28am

SMC92Ian wrote: »

Pretentious **** of a game director.

In a way I agree. He's created some of my favorite games but a small part of me understands why he ran into problems with Konami
It's bloody embarrassing at this stage that folks still don't have any clue what the game actually is

Looking for pre-orders on complete unknown too fs

Mr Crispy · 29-05-2019 10:33am

Well, something is happening today - new trailer and/or release date revealed.

maximoose · 29-05-2019 10:40am

Fred The Red wrote: »

It's bloody embarrassing at this stage that folks still don't have any clue what the game actually is

I saw this...eh...interpretation on Reddit today:

Posting this for people who are curious, but trailer 3 pretty much gives away everything you can expect from the gameplay loop in a very cinematic way.

It's a third person sci-fi action game that takes place after a huge explosion that caused something that's called Timefall, rain that speeds up and ages whatever it touches.

Everything it touches crumbles and dies except for plastic ironically, the one thing we polluted the planet with will outlive us.

So they use plastic to build bases and suits to protect themselves, and the main character Sam is a delivery man going between these bases. Why and what he is delivering is part of the mystery and that's fine, that's a good thing.

When he faces enemies or bosses, they kill you and you end up switching to first person mode in this purgatory dimension searching for your body. When you find your body you enter your mouth and the naked baby giving you a thumbs up acts as a transition back to the third person "reality".

Every death seems to leave a handprint on his body.

Then you continue on your journey, rinse and repeat. The end of the trailer showed stealth, and the short teaser shown at TGS showed the bosses you'll face.

He says it will revolve around building a "rope" with players around the world. Most likely a connection like a more advanced version of Dark Souls etc.

Mr Crispy · 29-05-2019 10:48am

So his name is Sam Bridges..? I thought it was Porter all this time

Mickeroo · 29-05-2019 10:48am

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

<pre order pic>

Looks like preorders will be available soon as already leaked

Is that real? When I saw the cosmetic stuff on the side I assumed it was a joke.

EoinMcLovin · 29-05-2019 11:03am

Mickeroo wrote: »

Is that real? When I saw the cosmetic stuff on the side I assumed it was a joke.

I'm assuming so as it's on reddit otherwise it's a very good photoshop. Also there is definitely something happening today so I'd say it's real

Glico Man · 29-05-2019 5:11pm

November 8th release date revealed on the Playstation Twitch channel after showing a bit of gameplay.

DarC_Kn1ght · 29-05-2019 5:18pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piIgkJWDuQg

dreamers75 · 29-05-2019 5:34pm

:eek:

brevity · 29-05-2019 5:45pm

I’m confused.

Gunmonkey · 29-05-2019 5:50pm

AT this stage am only interested in the gameplay elements of these trailers, no point showing all these amazing cutscenes if I dont know WTF I will be doing for most of the game.

So it seems open world exploration, using gadgets to climb/descend (wonder how systematic the ladder part is, or will 30% of my gameplay be aligning a ladder that slips off a cliff I have to pick up and try again). Could be nice, hope theres lots to find and secret stuff to uncover.

The old wars part....seems more traditional pewpew. Wonder how scripted it will be (using the tank as cover seems, seems very "gamey" if it drives along a pre-determined route you need to use). No clue how that factors into the plot: are all the shades and black goop the dead souls of wars past, dragging people into their hell; and if so, how do the babies factor in, some kind of genetic/cultural memory they tap into?

I'm fearful every review will be crapping themselves over the graphics and the cast and the crazy plot and ignore how the gameplay may just be another open-world explorathon with some third person pewpew.

Riesen_Meal · 29-05-2019 6:02pm

I think this looks insanely good, can't wait to see more of it....

EoinMcLovin · 29-05-2019 6:08pm

Standard Edition

Pre-order the Standard Edition and immediately get a voucher to download a Chibi Ludens PSN Avatar – a stylized version of the iconic logo for Kojima Productions – plus, a Death Stranding PS4 Dynamic Theme at launch.

Pre-orders also receive special gold versions of in-game items earned through gameplay:

Gold “Sam” Sunglasses
Gold Hat
Gold Speed Skeleton: Increase the speed of Sam’s movement when equipped
Gold Armor Plate: Increase protection against any damage Sam takes

Special Edition

The Special Edition includes a collectible Steelbook case. Pre-order and receive all incentives offered through the Standard Edition. The Special Edition also includes –

A special gold version of the Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses earned through gameplay.

As well as these digital bonuses:

Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
Music Album Digital Download
Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video

Digital Deluxe Edition

Pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition and receive all digital pre-order incentives offered via the Standard Edition. The Digital Deluxe also includes:

Special gold versions of in-game items earned through gameplay:

Gold “Ludens Mask” Sunglasses
Gold Power Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to handle heavy cargo
Gold All-Terrain Skeleton: Enhance Sam’s ability to balance himself on uneven terrain
Gold Armor Plate (Level 2): Stronger protection for Sam against falls, gunfire, and more
As well as these digital bonuses:

Death Stranding: Timefall (Original Music from the World of Death Stranding)
Music Album Digital Download
Behind the Scenes Making Of Digital Video

Collectors Edition

Also available for pre-order starting today is the Death Stranding Collector’s Edition , which includes all Digital Deluxe Edition in-game items and bonus contents, the Special Edition Steelbook, plus:

Life-sized BB Pod Statue
BRIDGES Cargo Case
Ludens Keychain

F1ngers · 29-05-2019 6:18pm

On PSN now, standard is €70 and digital deluxe is €80

Zero-Cool · 29-05-2019 6:46pm

I'm pretty sure I love it, I think.

Life size BB pod is definitely one of the stranger collector's edition items.

johnny_ultimate · 29-05-2019 6:54pm

I love how Hideo Kojima is both one of the few genuine auteurs working at this level and how he’s also a complete parody of himself.

https://twitter.com/hideo_kojima_en/status/1133765964955209730?s=21

“As Sam Bridges you will attempt to ‘bridge’ these divisions” is just such an incredible, bad sentence.

I stress that I’m thankful Death Stranding exists because even if it’s a failure it will at least be a weird, unique one.

Mr.Nice Guy · 29-05-2019 7:35pm

That trailer was mental.

weiland79 · 29-05-2019 9:10pm

I think whatever we think it might be it will end up being something completely different. Thats quite refreshing and what has convinced me to buy it.

weiland79 · 29-05-2019 9:15pm

Character models look quite similar to MGS. Check out the guy he hits with the suitcase at 3.23

KilOit · 29-05-2019 9:25pm

Best part of the new trailer was finally figuring out what it's all about

Retr0gamer · 29-05-2019 9:49pm

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I love how Hideo Kojima is both one of the few genuine auteurs working at this level and how he’s also a complete parody of himself.

https://twitter.com/hideo_kojima_en/status/1133765964955209730?s=21

“As Sam Bridges you will attempt to ‘bridge’ these divisions” is just such an incredible, bad sentence.

I stress that I’m thankful Death Stranding exists because even if it’s a failure it will at least be a weird, unique one.

I'm apprehensive. Kojima needs people around him to tell him no. Otherwise you end up with garbage like Mgs4.

Still mgs5 nailed the gameplay so if this is as fun but with a ****e story I'll still enjoy it.

Azza · 29-05-2019 9:53pm

I'm still too ashamed of my words and deeds after questioning the choice of Quiets clothes in MGS 5. I did not reckon on Kojima's brilliance in story telling. I'm not worthy enough to play this game!

29-05-2019 9:57pm

Time to add MGS4 to the hit list along with FF7 and Bioshock :P

dreamers75 · 29-05-2019 10:00pm

weiland79 wrote: »

Character models look quite similar to MGS. Check out the guy he hits with the suitcase at 3.23

Its the FOX engine, I assumed konami owned it. Seems its Kojimas, it looks very good, even now MGS5 is a good looking game.

Retr0gamer · 29-05-2019 10:05pm

dreamers75 wrote: »

Its the FOX engine, I assumed konami owned it. Seems its Kojimas, it looks very good, even now MGS5 is a good looking game.

Nope it's the degica engine that was made for horizon zero dawn.

dreamers75 · 29-05-2019 10:10pm

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Nope it's the degica engine that was made for horizon zero dawn.

SAh ok so konami do own the Fox? looks very similiar with the lighting effects.

Retr0gamer · 29-05-2019 10:20pm

dreamers75 wrote: »

SAh ok so konami do own the Fox? looks very similiar with the lighting effects.

Yeah fox engine is now konami.

Would not be surprised if ex Kojima studios tech team helped out guerrilla though.

Mr Crispy · 30-05-2019 2:32am

Bonus footage from the Japanese trailer, including a boss or two.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD1ywoL19g0

Robert ninja · 30-05-2019 2:50am

Looks unique which is usually enough to get me interested these days. Too bad it's only on PS4. Not investing in 8th gen.

SeantheMan · 30-05-2019 7:10am

Retr0gamer wrote: »

Nope it's the degica engine that was made for horizon zero dawn.

Decima engine isn''t it ?

They gave him a copy of the engine and source code in a show of confidence and good faith, even before they had a contract.

“It has to be technology and people, they cannot be separate. From the first moment I met Guerrilla I had a good feeling about this,” said Kojima. He also said the Decima Engine was “very appropriate to working on open worlds.” Apparently, the creators of Killzone and now Horizon Zero Dawn even entrusted Kojima with a copy of the engine’s source code before any paperwork was signed.

Check out this video, from 13:40 onwards, he talks about it

https://youtu.be/cmuL-DOvCiU?t=820

also here from Guerilla and NoClip docu

https://youtu.be/h9tLcD1r-6w?t=2725 from 45:25 on

shrewdness · 30-05-2019 8:50am

From Reddit - more info from the Dutch PlayStation site translated:

Travel between life and death

Save civilization in a desolate world that is plagued by supernatural dangers.

Life and death

Experience an adventure you've never seen before - from the legendary game designer Hideo Kojima. Play as the everyday Sam Bridges as he faces a deadly and mysterious world where death is lurking everywhere.

Death Stranding is a unique and unforgettable game with a star cast, including Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Lindsay Wagner, Léa Seydoux and Guillermo del Toro.

What is Death Stranding?

The legendary game maker Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid) presents a groundbreaking action adventure. Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux and Lindsay Wagner play the lead roles in this new open world game for PS4.

In the near future, the entire world will be plagued by mysterious explosions and supernatural events called the Dead Stranding. Strange, deadly creatures appear everywhere and humanity is about to die out. Sam Porter Bridges travels through the destroyed no man's land to secure the future of humanity.

Survive unique challenges

Make sure you are armed and complete your missions to reunite a broken nation. Hold yourself under the weight of your cargo as you protect your things from bandits and try to evade frightening Stranded Things. Many people depend on you. Don't disappoint them.

Explore the world

The Decima engine generates a lifelike landscape that has been totally transformed by the Dead Stranding. Obstacles block your path and force you to find other routes, while supernatural elements change your environment.

Death is not the end

Dying means no 'game over' in Death Stranding. You then end up in a strange world and you have to find your own way back to the land of the living. Also be careful during battles. Killing your enemy is almost never the best solution. After all, every death has consequences.

Help other players

Help other travelers without meeting each other via asynchronous online gameplay. Send stuff, share safehouses and follow the routes of other couriers to restore civilization.

Retr0gamer · 30-05-2019 9:19am

So Dark Souls like multiplayer. Could be interesting.

Penn · 30-05-2019 9:26am

shrewdness wrote: »

Death is not the end

Dying means no 'game over' in Death Stranding. You then end up in a strange world and you have to find your own way back to the land of the living. Also be careful during battles. Killing your enemy is almost never the best solution. After all, every death has consequences.

Sounds a bit like The Sorrow battle in MGS3, where the more soldiers you killed during the game showed up as ghosts, making it harder to reach The Sorrow.

fergus1001 · 30-05-2019 9:28am

just seen the trailer

oh dear God I may have to buy a ps4 now

30-05-2019 9:34am

Penn wrote: »

Sounds a bit like The Sorrow battle in MGS3, where the more soldiers you killed during the game showed up as ghosts, making it harder to reach The Sorrow.

Good comparison

I'm glad at least we are finally been given a clear indication about what type of game it is

Zero-Cool · 30-05-2019 10:03am

Hideo has finally cleared up what kind of game this is, phew.

https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/1133981072524361728?s=19

Retr0gamer · 30-05-2019 10:17am

Zero-Cool wrote: »

Hideo has finally cleared up what kind of game this is, phew.

https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/1133981072524361728?s=19

'Social Strand System', from the man that brought use 'Transfaring'.

Mr Crispy · 30-05-2019 10:24am

shrewdness wrote: »

Death is not the end

Dying means no 'game over' in Death Stranding. You then end up in a strange world and you have to find your own way back to the land of the living.

Make me think of Shadow Man.

JimBurnley · 30-05-2019 10:30am

been looking for a good strand game for a while, this could be the one

Retr0gamer · 30-05-2019 10:40am

Darch Nemesis wrote: »

Make me think of Shadow Man.

Herc's Adventure did something similar as well. And that weird monkey game on the Lynx of all things. Still I'm sure there's an original twist to it here. Looking forward to seeing what they do with it.

30-05-2019 11:50am

The man is a marketing Genius tbf

He's got everybody talking about his game

SolvableKnave · 30-05-2019 2:16pm

https://twitter.com/Kojima_Hideo/status/1133883529312460801

Death Stranding

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