Debaditya Biswas

"We need not marvel at extinction. If we must marvel, let it be at our presumption in imagining for a moment that we understand the many complex contingencies, on which the existence of each species depends." - Charles Darwin in 'On the Origin of Species.' This game is a symbolic representation of Hideo Kojima's genius, and his ideological beliefs. It is a game about rebuilding humanity by traversing across vast expanses of breathtaking landscapes, ruined cities and abandoned townships frequently infested by invisible paranormal entities called BTs (Beach Things), left behind in the wake of a massive extinction level event, known as the "Death Stranding", where the dead are "leaking" into the world of the living... Walking Dead star Norman Reedus plays the protagonist along with stars like James Bond girl Lea Seadoux, Mads Mikkelsen, Guillermo Del Toro and others who have successfully put together in what appears to be one of the most complex and beautiful stories ever made for a game. P.S - This isnt a game that goes easy on you at any point; things just get harder unlike most simulations, but the impeccable story coupled with an amazing background score provided by the post-rock band, Low Roar, makes it an absolute masterpiece!

Have never come across a more intricately detailed world! Just mind-boggling! Remarkably good shooting/hand-to-hand combat mechanics, and the landscapes(my God! Amazing). From dusk till dawn, at any point of time, the transitioning of the God rays around a sunrise/sunset is awe-inspiring. Every animal has been programmed to behave in a certain way, squirrels, beavers, different kinds of birds that whoosh past your ears at certain (completely random) places, when you're free roaming... One of my favorites, a game that I will remember for sometime...

Could have been better all things considered. 5/10 for me... Film portrays a rather usual love story, that is prevalent across the world. Beautiful acting, but very VERY predictable plot...