After a brief exchange, the player can determine Sarah’s fate although she makes it adamantly clear that she wants to die. Simon can leave her, or the player can pull Sarah’s life support plug. The player can stay around and support Sarah in her final moments. Here Sarah reminiscences on this ‘crazy thing called life’ and shares musings about her past and the people she’s been with. Heartwarming yet painful, the monologue serves to remind us of what’s important, and what do we cherish? And how do we want to live this crazy thing called l
Kojima has said that he considered casting Keanu Reeves as Death Stranding villain Cliff, a role that went to Mads Mikkelsen. Kojima's affinity for Mikkelsen has been well-documented, but there's still room for Reeves in Kojima's cinematic Death Stranding narrative . Reeves is no stranger to video games or sci-fi stories, and his casting would add to a potential sequel's prestige and star po
Though not a monologue as there is some conversational exchange happening here, this is another great example of a good entrance for a character (or villain). Unlike Shodan who expresses her plan and desire to subjugate the human race, Sovereign coldly and matter-of-fact states the inevitable to the player, that the Reapers cannot be understood and that all life will be wiped out as per the cy
Though Sovereign oddly embellishes some details and appears to give away too much context for the ‘mortals’, Sovereign’s authority and kernels of truth about existence within the monologue can’t help but strike a chilling yet resonating chord in play
Fighting humans also doesn't fit in much with the themes of Death Stranding , which leans very much into actively encouraging kindness and cooperation. Fighting human enemies not only tests one's patience on this front but is antithetical to this theme. The otherworldly and often terrifying BTs of Death Stranding are a much more nuanced enemy that should be focused on in Death Stranding 2 , while human enemies should be removed altogether or at least reserved for high-profile bos
Death Stranding launched exclusively on PlayStation 4 in 2019, bringing a dramatic, complex storyline to players around the world. This mysterious title is the brainchild of the legendary Hideo Kojima, and it boasts the acting talents of some of the finest performers in the business, including Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen. In Death Stranding, players assume the role of what is essentially a post-apocalyptic delivery man, but there's so much more depth to this st
The sci-fi genre has always found ways to imagine what our futures could look like. From foreseeing resource shortages to close encounters with extraterrestrial beings, there are many possibilities and stories revolving around our potential paths. However, in some cases, those probabilities come true. This has happened several times in video games which has left gamers and non-gamers alike surprised, fascinated, and distur
In a weird bit of worldbuilding, Fileprohost.Com Kojima decided to include product placement in his Death Stranding universe. The world may be a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but at least Monster Energy drinks still exist. It's nonsensical and doesn't make sense even for those sold on the absurd premise that is the rest of the game. For a AAA game, the choice to include Monster Energy or have Sam mention Ride with Norman Reedus is an odd one and takes players out of the experience, especially when Kojima took the time to make an entire soundtrack of in-universe music that includes new tracks by known singers. Death Stranding 's Director's Cut removed Monster from the game, so it may be that Kojima saw this as w
There's something inherently terrifying about the concept of an apocalypse . It's the end of all things; the cessation of the human race, and in some cases, life itself, on a global scale. However, where video games are concerned, the post-apocalypse is one of the most tantalizing, exciting settings to explore, and in the last twenty years or so, players have relished the idea of journeying through the end of the wo
Considered by some to be one of the best performances in a game, the actor portraying Die Hardman, Tommy Earl Jenkins nails the scene with his poignant portrayal of grief, guilt, and what it means to be self-conflic
No one expected Higgs to survive the events of Death Stranding , considering he was the ultimate villain of the game. Higgs is as bad as they come, and isn’t afraid to torture people, or destroy entire cities to further his goal. It’s what makes him a vicious antagonist, and somewhat of a charmer thanks to Troy Ba
The original Death Stranding follows the story of Sam Bridges, portrayed by Reedus, as he seeks to connect the disparate parts of a post-apocalyptic United States. He does so by delivering packages on foot, by vehicle, or through many other devices. While there is a bizarre story tying it all together, the majority of the gameplay is centered on this concept. The themes of bringing people together was largely supported by Death Stranding's multiplayer component which had players from all over the world working together to build structu