Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Reviews
Hideo Kojima is set loose in yet another post-apocalyptic delivery adventure in Death Stranding 2; it is definitely more Death Stranding, perhaps more than what was bargained for.
While topping the original is tough, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach makes it seem like an easy task.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach picks up the story Na Death Stranding from 2019. In addition, it also makes the improvements that were still missing in the first part. What follows is a fantastic adventure with a story that can sometimes not be tied to a rope. It is more accessible for new players and the fans will certainly appreciate this. Planning well and finally walking back and forth or driving ensures many hours of pleasure. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a great game that will keep you busy for hours. Chapeau Kojima, you just did it again.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Death Stranding 2 elevates every mechanic from traversal to combat, balances heartfelt drama with Kojima’s trademark oddness, and shines with breathtaking visuals, making it a near-flawless sequel.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Kojima's best work to date. It brings an engaging gameplay loop that encourages player experimentation at every turn. Furthermore, it shows the true power of the PS5, making it the best game of this console generation.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an ambitious sequel that refines its identity without losing what makes it unique. The narrative is more accessible and emotional, the adventure offers more variety and a faster pace, and the technical aspects showcase what the PS5 can offer in terms of immersion and visual quality. It strikes a balance between delivery and action, silence and intensity, all guided by bold creative choices. However, it remains an experience that demands time and engagement. Those who didn’t connect with the original may face the same obstacles here. As a sequel, the game plays it safe, focusing more on improvements while maintaining the typical repetition. Nevertheless, for those approaching it with an open mind, there is much to explore, feel, and interpret. It may not appeal to everyone, but it will certainly leave something for those willing to journey through it.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Death Stranding 2 keeps the spirit of the original by continuing to be a game about deliveries. However, it threw away its soul by removing any and all friction involved in those deliveries. Instead of overcoming obstacles, the most direct path rarely has any, and the entire game is designed to allow you to ignore its core gameplay loop without engaging with what the game actually is. I can’t overstate just how disappointed I am with this sequel.
The overwhelming visual beauty and gameplay that inherits and refines the strengths of the previous work are the great charms of this work, and the story that consistently unfolds based on the theme of 'connection' is also admirable. On the other hand, the new play elements are somewhat tame, and the overall game experience lacks freshness. In addition, the storytelling that does not fully unfold until the end is disappointing. While it boasts a high level of completion overall, it is a work that leaves room for further innovation.
Review in Korean | Read full review
With Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Hideo Kojima has succeeded in refining his universe without betraying it. While retaining its DNA, this sequel significantly improves the experience on all fronts: better-controlled gameplay, a more intimate narrative, a more enveloping atmosphere and an even more interconnected world.
Review in French | Read full review
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach builds upon the foundation of the original to offer one of the best sequels seen in gaming. It is a testament to Kojima Productions’ confidence and ambition, with the game blending tantalising gameplay freedom with an unforgettable story and groundbreaking visual presentation. It’s moving, bizarre, expansive, and deeply human – but most importantly? It’s one of the best games of this generation, with Kojima Productions delivering a masterpiece that will be remembered by players for a long, long time after they hit the end credits.
Sure, it gets weird—sometimes confusingly so—but Death Stranding 2 also delivers a gripping, thoughtful experience full of memorable moments, clever mechanics, and emotional highs. It's strange, beautiful, messy—and it's one of Kojima's best works yet, a truly worthy successor to the original.
If Death Stranding left us wanting more, today we can say the wait was worth it. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has the maturity, ambition, and heart to become a modern classic, a title that marks a turning point in how we understand interactive art and the power of human connection in video games. It doesn't just live up to the original: it far surpasses it, and that deserves applause.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is not just a sequel, it's a complete reimagining of everything the first game built. More than an evolution, it's a reinterpretation of the journey, the burdens we carry, and the world we try to rebuild. A bold, different, and profoundly human title.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a must-play game, as it is a bold sequel that stays true to its original concept. Not only does it refine its gameplay and expand its world, but it also offers a uniquely emotional experience, where every step matters and every connection leaves a mark. A journey that blends the intimate with the epic, the strange with the human, and that only Kojima could deliver with such personality and conviction.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach builds brilliantly on its predecessor, with meaningful improvements across story, gameplay, characters, and design, elevating it to a true masterpiece beyond its "Postman Simulator" label.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Newcomer or veteran, this is one of the best PlayStation adventures out there—a true game of the year contender and one of the console’s most unforgettable stories.
Death Stranding 2 is a refinement of everything Kojima reached for the first time. It sharpens the tools, deepens the intimacy, and respects silence as much as spectacle. Some moments linger, not fireworks, but embers. That’s the kind of emotional perseverance that earns a perfect score in my book. If you can walk it, even for a mile at a time, this game will carry you forward. And when it ends, the world you built won’t disappear. It’ll stay with you.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a game that knows exactly what it wants to be and it delivers that vision with confidence. Its story is heartfelt, its world is stunning, and its gameplay loop is more engaging and refined than ever. While it still may not appeal to everyone, those who connect with it will find an experience unlike anything else out there. This is current-gen gaming at its finest – cinematic, ambitious, and deeply human. Kojima has once again cemented his place among the giants of game development, and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach stands as a bold, emotional, and unforgettable addition to his legacy.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is a sequel that fulfils all the promises of the first game and smooths out the many rough edges the first entry suffered from.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a profound and masterful achievement that blends innovative gameplay, cinematic storytelling, and technical excellence into a cohesive and unforgettable experience. Just like the first game, this full fledged sequel may not appeal to everyone, but the game’s ambition, polish, and artistry are undeniably beautiful.