Death Stranding 2 is AMAZING! #ignsummerofgaming

Stealth combat goes deeper than Death Stranding 1, evoking the playground of creativity of Metal Gear Solid V. Here are some of the reasons we gave Death Stranding 2 On The Beach a 9.

You can skip boss battles if they're too difficult, but we wouldn't recommend it.

They offer some of the most striking spectacles Death Stranding 2 has to offer.

While Death Stranding 1's character progression was pretty barebones, On The Beach has a multitude of abilities that you can unlock and swap around to lean into whatever playstyle suits your fancy.

Although the inventory management is still a bit clunky, delivery missions see an improvement as well.

A big reduction in backtracking, varied mission conditions, and unlocking vehicles early make them much more fun to play.

There are stellar performances throughout, especially with Troy Baker's return as Higgs.

The story starts a bit slowly, but On the Beach goes to some legitimately batshit places.

It's a joy to experience these big creative swings with a big budget behind them.

There's nothing else that hits quite the same when they land.

The sequel removes almost all of the friction that weighed down the first game.

It's still weird, but that isn't what defines it.

It's an inventive journey full of both shock and awe.

Incredibly exciting and original, Death Stranding 2 On the Beach is amazing.