Death Stranding: Director's Cut

IGN

Tristan Ogilvie·Sep 23, 2021

Critic70/100

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Death Stranding Director's Cut is more accessible than the original, but feels like a compromised version of the director's vision.

GameSpot

Justin Clark·Sep 23, 2021

Critic90/100

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While the new features and missions are nice, the world around us has made Death Stranding better.

Polygon

Mike Mahardy·Sep 23, 2021

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Death Stranding is replete with questions of whether any of this is worth it - the solidarity and togetherness of it all. If catastrophes will keep piling up, and humans will continue to isolate, and communities will continue to fracture, then what's the point of ever coming together? For all of its preaching, the game doesn't end with tidy answers. To tie a bow on these questions in a final cutscene would undercut all of the work its gameplay has already done more elegantly than its thousands of words.

GamesRadar+

Josh West·Sep 23, 2021

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"I love how quiet Death Stranding can be in these moments; a game soundtracked by the sounds of nature"

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Sep 23, 2021

Critic90/100

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Death Stranding Director's Cut is a fantastic port of a fascinating game. It introduces lots of new features that enrich the experience, the graphics and performance get a big boost, and PS5's bells and whistles are all put through their paces. It all adds up to make this the best way to play Kojima Productions' insane adventure, whether you're new to the experience or want to pick up where you left off. It's not going to change anyone's mind one way or the other - it's still Death Stranding, like it or not - but Director's Cut certainly presents the game in the best light.