Remember when Mass Effect 2 came to the PlayStation 3? As a way to bring players up to date, they released a brief recap, Mass Effect: Genesis, which summarized 30 hours of gameplay in just 14 minutes. Sony now faces a similar task with Death Stranding, compressing the intricate story of a 60-hour game into a mere six minutes.
This recap misses significant plot points, transforming Mads Mikkelsen from a complex character into a mere cameo. Key elements such as the role of Bridge Babies, who are the offspring of brain-dead mothers kept alive to connect with the dead, were also glossed over. This misses the weirdness that defines Death Stranding, a game unafraid to throw bizarre concepts at players while they navigate through delivering packages across its surreal landscape.
For those preparing for Death Stranding 2, this video might serve as a helpful refresher, although it glosses over many details, smoothing out the complexities. Despite the challenges of condensing such an elaborate narrative, the video aims to remind audiences of the critical characters and major developments, just in time for the sequel’s release on June 26.
