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54 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.4/5
10/10 GamingBolt
10/10 Push Square
10/10 Well Played
10/10 Pizza Fria
100/100 TierraGamer
100/100 COGconnected
10/10 Geeky
5/5 Absolute Geeks
5/5 NME
5/5 N-Gamz
10/10 MKAU Gaming
5/5 TechPowerUp
19/20 GamerGen
95/100 JVFrance
19/20 GameWave
9/10 GameKult.com
9/10 ActuGaming
9/10 GameReactor
9/10 Areajugones
9/10 Game-eXperience.it
90/100 Games.ch
9/10 Beyond Gaming
9/10 Shacknews
9/10 Checkpoint Gaming
9/10 NerdMovieProductions
9/10 Coplanet
9/10 GameScore.it
9/10 Movies Games and Tech
9/10 PixelCritics
9/10 SpazioGames
86/100 PCGamer
85/100 GameStar
85/100 Console Tribe
4/5 EuroGamer.fr
8/10 GameHope
4/5 GamesRadar
8/10 TheSixthAxis
8/10 GamersGlobal
8/10 GameOver
8/10 Journal du Geek
8/10 tuttoteK
8/10 Le Bêta-Testeur
8/10 GameInformer
8/10 PCGames
8/10 Niche Gamer
80/100 GamerClick
15/20 JeuxActu.com
7/10 Numerama
7/10 GameSpot
14/20 SpiritGamer
1/10 Vandal
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10

Push Square
Deeply impactful, mesmerising story
Excellent cast and voice work
Vastly improved combat and stealth
Enjoyable cargo deliveries
Impressive weather effects
New visual benchmark on PS5
Incredible audio, cutscenes, and design
Drags in places
[10/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Review: Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense...[read the full review on Push Square]
10
10

Well Played
Hugely improved story pacing
Excellent supporting cast
Well-implemented gameplay improvements and additions
Fantastic, varied environments
Impressive boss encounters
Slightly odd difficulty pacing
You can?t visit Tasmania
[10/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach...[read the full review on Well Played]
10
10

Pizza Fria
A deep, moving and challenging story
Very well located for Brazilians.
New combat system increases the excitement of the game.
An even more lively and dynamic open world, with real-time events.
Significant evolution in delivery and construction mechanisms
Avoiding EPs has become easier.
[10/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | Review...[read the full review on Pizza Fria]
100
100

TierraGamer
[100/100] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach es el trabajo más variado atrapante y alocado de Hideo Kojima hasta ahora...[read the full review on TierraGamer]
100
100

COGconnected
The best-looking game I?ve ever seen
Masterfully builds upon the original
New systems that keep gameplay engaging
Beautiful and heartbreaking narrative
Lots of Kojima?s signature, quirky humor
Music didn?t quite hit the same
[100/100] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ? Five Star Service...[read the full review on COGconnected]
10
10

Geeky
[10/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Análisis Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Kojima conecta una vez más el mundo...[read the full review on Geeky]
5
5

Absolute Geeks
[5/5] reviewed at 24/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: still delivering trauma one box at a time...[read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
5
5

NME
Pure creative vision that?s rare in a blockbuster game
Upgrade system adds new compulsion to play
Just a lot more fun
Parts of the game still feel slightly like ?work?, though this is definitely ?the point?
[5/5] reviewed at 25/06/2025 - Test ?Death Stranding 2: On The Beach': arty masterpiece sequel is loads of fun...[read the full review on NME]
5
5

N-Gamz
Magnificent environments and immersive weather effects, enhanced by the Decima engine.
A refined delivery loop with more dynamic action and infiltration additions.
An OST carried by Woodkid and other talented artists
Compelling acting performances and a captivating story.
The asynchronous cooperation system enhances the feeling of connection between players and the DualSense accentuates sensations.
A slightly dense ending for those who are not familiar with the universe of the first game.
[5/5] reviewed at 25/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2 On the Beach : Test PS5 Pro ! Le nouveau hit de Kojima ?...[read the full review on N-Gamz]
10
10

GamingBolt
Great visuals, Builds on the original's gameplay mechanics in several new ways, Memorable cast of characters, Excellent voice acting and audio design, Detailed open world environments, Focus on stealth
Going to be divisive among fans
[10/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ? A Bigger, Better Sequel...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
[10/10] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC ? A Phenomenal Port...[read the full review on GamingBolt]
5
5

TechPowerUp
[5/5] reviewed at 23/03/2026 - Test Death Stranding 2 Handheld Performance...[read the full review on TechPowerUp]
95
100

JVFrance
Visually flawless
The gameplay has gained in fluidity.
The pace of the game is better balanced.
The actors' performance
We can finally really play the infiltration card
A generous adventure (expect to spend about 40 to 50 hours to finish it)
The game's soundtrack is sublime
The addition of the Corpus, which documents the history, events, objects, and characters
Sam's skills and statistics allow for a personalized experience.
The highlights are multiplying and offering an adventure rich in emotions.
There are always some pretty big deus ex machina.
The game does not pose any great difficulty.
You may not think of anything else until your game is finished.
[95/100] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - TEST Death Stranding 2: On The Beach : Un chef d'oeuvre, tout simplement...[read the full review on JVFrance]
19
20

GameWave
The same but better
Artistic and sound direction
A plethora of equipment
New weather conditions
A story full of twists and turns and more accessible
Sam lacks punch.
Maneuverability during certain armed combats
[19/20] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach : Kojima n'a pas fait la grève...[read the full review on GameWave]
9
10

GameKult.com
A plot at the peak of Kojima's codes
A crazy casting
Very strong visually and technically
The variety of environments in Australia
The music's central place remains unchanged (see box).
A maneuverability always as clean and full of new tools available
Vehicles are so much more enjoyable to drive.
The fights are becoming more dynamic and the available arsenal is greatly enriched.
A narrative structure sometimes less surprising than the first installment
The character of Sam, still as flat
Very easy in normal mode, thanks to a not very sharp AI
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test : Death Stranding 2 : On the Beach, une suite qui perfectionne sa formule...[read the full review on GameKult.com]
9
10

ActuGaming
A universe and a story that are always as fascinating.
Visually stunning, technically flawless
Adding the Magellan ship changes life
An ultra addictive gameplay loop
Asynchronous multiplayer once again proving to be crucial and rewarding.
More flexibility, especially through the APAS software
A DualSense at its full potential
The Corpus, essential bible of the world of Death Stranding.
Many small innovations in all compartments
A sublime main theme and a captivating soundtrack.
The action-infiltration part is much more important despite its lukewarmness.
An incomprehensible menuing again during the first few hours
A summary of the first installment at the bare minimum
The impact of the narrative diminishes when the focus is on the side part.
Moments that are a bit too "over the top"
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ? Aurions-nous dû avoir une suite ?...[read the full review on ActuGaming]
9
10

GameReactor
Excellent story with an incredibly moving ending. Graphically impressive. Improved mission design gives the game a better rhythm. Neil's sequences feel great to play.
The dialogue between the mission givers is still boring. The many systems are more confusing than engaging. It loses steam a little towards the middle.
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on GameReactor]
9
10

Areajugones
Development of its history
New weapons, equipment, structures, and enemies
Allies and antagonists who give more weight and importance to the storytelling.
Designing your scenarios
Procedural music
The gameplay feels repetitive on numerous occasions.
Epic moments are eagerly awaited and it takes time for us to see them.
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Análisis Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ? Una nueva obra repleta de conexiones humanas y digna de una entrega de cine en tu PS5...[read the full review on Areajugones]
9
10

Game-eXperience.it
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2, la recensione: per quelli che verranno dopo...[read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]
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100

Games.ch
Exciting story, well told and high quality staging.
Graphically and technically mainly excellent.
Fantastic music and sound effects
Very good speakers (also in German!)
Several comfort improvements and "less annoyances" compared to its predecessor.
A good online system, also cooperative and indirect, adapted to the theme.
Spectacular boss battles
Vast and diverse gaming world
Fights (and now also deliveries) tend to be too easy.
Groundwater protection areas can generally be too easily bypassed.
Subsequently, sometimes excessively long journeys.
[/] reviewed at 08/05/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Vorschau/Preview...[read the full review on Games.ch]
[90/100] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Test /...[read the full review on Games.ch]
9
10

Beyond Gaming
Breathtaking in terms of audiovisual
Kojima's strangeness at its best
More accessible than the first game
More of the same
He relies a little too much on his predecessor.
The story is less convincing.
Another "love it or hate it" game
[9/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on Beyond Gaming]
9
10

Shacknews
Story hooks quick and takes players on a rollercoaster
Exploration, combat, and driving are all improved
Soundtrack is powerful
Character interactions feel far less distant
Progressions and equipment unlocks feel good throughout
Beautiful landscapes to travel and explore
A breathtaking final act
While improved, exploration, combat, and driving can still be frustrating
Narrative pacing and mood can sometimes be jarring
It may get very confusing, but it will make sense by the end
[9/10] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: Tomorrow is always ahead of us...[read the full review on Shacknews]
9
10

Checkpoint Gaming
Incredible cast that get to interact and connect with each other more than ever before
Strong themes and exploration of many ideas, including Kojima's past and future
Vast and detailed open world that is the best to ever do it
Delivery jobs are a delight and result in their own isolated stories to be shared
Improved combat, exploration and sandbox tidbits
One or two story beats and themes not quite nailed
[9/10] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ? On the Road again...[read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]
9
10

NerdMovieProductions
Currently one of the highest technical points of the PlayStation 5.
Just like before, but incredibly improved in every aspect.
The level of interpretation is very high.
There is a lack of real innovations.
If you hated the first chapter, you will hardly appreciate this one, which does absolutely nothing to change your mind.
[9/10] reviewed at 17/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach ? La Recensione...[read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]
9
10

Coplanet
Direction, screenplay, and photography by Oscar.
OST Sublime translates to "OST Sublime" in French.
Top-notch graphics for console
Highly renewed gameplay
It's not for everyone
It can fall into repetitiveness, but less than its predecessor.
[9/10] reviewed at 03/07/2025 - [RECENSIONE] DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH...[read the full review on Coplanet]
9
10

GameScore.it
Gameplay evolved and refined, significantly improved in all aspects.
Excellent technical compartment, bordering on perfection.
Artistic and narrative direction of sublime quality.
Exceptional distribution and memorable characters
Some players will continue to find the slow pace even in this sequel.
[9/10] reviewed at 29/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ? Recensione...[read the full review on GameScore.it]
9
10

Movies Games and Tech
[9/10] reviewed at 12/08/2025 - Review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]
9
10

PixelCritics
Gameplay drastically expanded, flexible, and extremely satisfying.
A courageous, unpredictable, and deeply touching story
Phenomenal audiovisual presentation with a reference character
The asynchronous multiplayer system creates a unique sense of community.
Unforgettable characters, portrayed by top actors.
A masterpiece of world-building and atmospheric density.
Useful comfort features that minimize the frustration of its predecessor.
The action needs a lot of time to get started.
The fundamental premise of the "parcel delivery simulator" remains a matter of taste.
Menus sometimes complicated and overloaded
The absurd eccentricity can be intimidating for some players.
The entry is extremely difficult for beginners without knowledge of the first part.
[9/10] reviewed at 06/10/2025 - Death Stranding 2 im Test ? Ein bizarres Meisterwerk!...[read the full review on PixelCritics]
9
10

SpazioGames
High artistic quality and cardboard packaging.
Exclusive comments from the Kojima Productions team.
Exclusive variant cover intended to become a rare item.
Price not for everyone.
[9/10] reviewed at 19/11/2025 - L'arte di Death Stranding è una perla per pochi | Recensione...[read the full review on SpazioGames]
19
20

GamerGen
A deep, poignant story that dares to question Visually stunning, with sumptuous and varied environments Enhanced gameplay, smoother and more accessible Masterful soundtrack, a feast for the ears French and English voice acting of the highest level Always unique, melancholic and intense atmosphere Generous lifespan, the desire to explore everything is there
Some technical concessions in Performance mode. The driving of the vehicles, grrr and still grrr. The approach remains atypical, will not suit everyone.
[19/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, une expérience poignante entre solitude et action...[read the full review on GamerGen]
[18/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, un voyage encore plus marquant sur PC ?...[read the full review on GamerGen]
10
10

MKAU Gaming
Cinematic storytelling
Engaging and empathic storyline
Catering to different playing styles
Selection of vehicles
Step learning curve with terminology
Repetitive introduction when you have already watched the recap
[10/10] reviewed at 30/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Playstation 5) ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
[9/10] reviewed at 23/03/2026 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Steam) ?...[read the full review on MKAU Gaming]
86
100

PCGamer
[86/100] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on PCGamer]
85
100

GameStar
... you liked the predecessor.
... for you, the journey is the goal.
... you simply enjoy delivering packages.
... you need a story grounded in reality.
... you are looking for challenges.
... long cutscenes bother you.
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Video: Death Stranding 2 - Test-Video zu Hideo Kojimas neuem Open-World-Hit...[read the full review on GameStar]
[85/100] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Plus - Test: Death Stranding 2 - PS5-Test: Zwischen Blockbuster und Langeweile steckt ein polarisierendes Spiel...[read the full review on GameStar]
85
100

Console Tribe
Improved gameplay in every aspect
Asynchronous multiplayer is once again successful.
Technically impressive
Scenario less catchy than expected
The sense of discovery is attenuated by the existence of the previous chapter.
[85/100] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Recensione...[read the full review on Console Tribe]
4
5

EuroGamer.fr
[4/5] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach...[read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]
8
10

GameHope
Two new magnificent cards (Mexico and Australia) offering variety and a change of scenery.
Enhanced gameplay with more action, infiltration, and new enemies (Ghost Mechs).
Some action sequences, more intense, provide sensations that are reminiscent of Metal Gear Solid and can frankly be exhilarating.
Exceptional soundtrack (Woodkid and Forssell), immersive and perfectly suited to the tone of the game.
Sublime graphic achievement fully exploiting the DECIMA engine on PS5.
Deep emotional storytelling with a powerful message about heritage and human connections.
Initial rhythm better controlled with a direct and dynamic introduction.
A plethora of casting that gets the job done
Lack of tactical depth in action/infiltration sequences.
Poorly developed enemy camps, limiting strategic interest.
Narration always dense, sometimes unnecessarily complex and opaque.
Underexploited narrative arc for some promising characters (notably Neil).
Progressive loss of the initial dynamism, leading to a certain repetitiveness over time.
Fluctuating difficulty depending on the availability of the community aspect (servers disabled during the test).
Some endgame deliveries involve slightly tedious back and forth trips? to the point where one could almost whisper the word FedEx, discreetly.
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2 : On The Beach (PS5)...[read the full review on GameHope]
4
5

GamesRadar
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Gorgeous and tactile world to navigate
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Tarpunk sci-fi concepts better than ever
+
Sense of online community is fantastic
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Friction sanded down a tad too much
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Not a lot of reason to use its most creative tools
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Combat is a bit simplistic
[4/5] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse"...[read the full review on GamesRadar]
8
10

TheSixthAxis
It's more Death Stranding
It's more Death Stranding
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach...[read the full review on TheSixthAxis]
8
10

GamersGlobal
Comfortable manual storage system (fast) and efficient checkpoints
Mainly precise control on foot and in vehicle
A lot of space in route planning/delivery paths.
A very powerful story, less cryptic, with high-quality staging.
Abundant offer, mainly available early, of useful delivery tools, weapons, and equipment.
A very creative level design in more linear history sections.
A vast and diverse open world
High solo playtime (40
+ hours)
Super final
High level of detail in environments and especially in character models
Strong effects, especially reflections and shine in the rain.
Absolutely stable performance and no major detectable bugs.
Very good voice quality - also in German
First class sound effects
Excellent, atmospheric soundtrack with great tracks, including many licensed songs.
Roads, bridges, vehicles, and other players appear in your world.
The social network allows for targeted and indirectly cooperative collaboration with friends.
Some menus (especially on terminals) are unnecessarily complexly built.
In general, but especially in combat, there is too little challenge.
Travel itineraries sometimes excessively long
No exceptional innovations in the gameplay mechanics.
The infrastructure/vehicles available from other players are a significant advantage, especially at the beginning.
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test+: Death Stranding 2 - On the Beach...[read the full review on GamersGlobal]
8
10

GameOver
The environment of Australia is diverse, beautiful, and very convincing.
The asynchronous online part remains a smart and essential part of the experience.
The action is clearly improved (although without great challenge)
Rebuilding a destroyed world remains addictive.
High-quality cinematic scenes
Some of the plot twists and revelations are predictable.
Although the writing remains at a good level, the plot is inferior to the first one and adds nothing important to the universe.
Stealth is certainly improved, but at the same time unnecessary compared to action.
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2 |...[read the full review on GameOver]
8
10

Journal du Geek
A captivating scenario...
An even brighter cast
Woodkid's soundtrack is memorable.
An impressive motion capture work
The art of staging
Technically flawless
Some successful bosses
...but very cryptic and slow to start
The journey is less immersive because of the vehicles and Magellan.
The action phases polluted by frustrating handling
Antagonists with ultimately quite classic motivations
The nods to MGS... until overdose
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2 : à la fin du voyage, les plus beaux souvenirs demeurent...[read the full review on Journal du Geek]
8
10

tuttoteK
Gameplay more action...
Top-notch facial animations...
Graphically exceptional...
Slightly more open narrative
New gadgets and exploration possibilities
Excellent dubbing and music
...the boss battles are not fully convincing and sometimes it feels like losing control of Sam.
...sometimes unconvincing about certain characters
...but not as surprising as for the first chapter
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Recensione Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, l'epopea di Sam Bridges continua...[read the full review on tuttoteK]
8
10

Le Bêta-Testeur
Stunning graphics
Impactful music
Original universe
Imnersive
Some disappointing characters
Repetitive on several levels
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - TEST ? Death Stranding 2: On The Beach...[read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]
8
10

GameInformer
[8/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Boundless Sincerity Aside Flaws...[read the full review on GameInformer]
8
10

PCGames
[8/10] reviewed at 24/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Das Sci-Fi-Abenteuer von Kojima trifft nicht jeden Geschmack - und das mit Absicht...[read the full review on PCGames]
8
10

Niche Gamer
Visually stunning and striking surrealist imagery
Dynamic environement where the weather, floods, and rock slides are your worst enemy
Varied enemy types and robots to fight that foster more combat situations
Delivering packages and navigating tricky terrain is still as engrossing as ever
The tone runs a wide gamut of emotions from hopelessly bleak, to absolutely hilarious
The attempt at injecting more action and excitement doesn't pay off when the gun play and combat feels stiff
Sometimes the story feels like its being weird for the sake of it
[8/10] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on Niche Gamer]
80
100

GamerClick
Significantly improved and expanded gameplay
Technically impressive, even based on the Playstation 5.
Overall interesting plot...
... but before the final lines, she already seems too empty.
Poor management of characters, whether they are old or new.
Kojima's authority prevails far too much over everything else.
Boss fight once again forgettable
[80/100] reviewed at 17/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on GamerClick]
15
20

JeuxActu.com
Visually, it's absolutely crazy! The facial expressions are insane. Stunning landscapes. A hypnotic intro. High-flying staging. Easier-to-access gameplay. Moments of grace and poetry where time is suspended. A unique universe, completely apart. Hideo Kojima has good musical tastes. The band Magnolian will finally get the recognition it deserves.
It's like trying to turn an art film into a blockbuster. Kojima copied and pasted the structure of DS 1. Repetitive from start to finish. Story that makes no sense. The plot twist about Neil: what a disappointment. The references to MGS are still quite obvious. In Normal mode, we breezed through the game. AI that struggles to convince. The stranded no longer pose any threat. Overloaded interface that hasn't changed. Secondary characters in the background.
[15/20] reviewed at 13/07/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2 : Kojima a blockbusterisé son jeu d'auteur et ça lui fait du mal...[read the full review on JeuxActu.com]
7
10

Numerama
Visually stunning
Much more enjoyable action part
The perfect soundtrack
Big, big feeling of repetition
Kojima sometimes goes too far
It lacks unforgettable bosses
[7/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - On a fini Death Stranding 2 : rendez-vous en terrain connu...[read the full review on Numerama]
7
10

GameSpot
[7/10] reviewed at 24/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2 - Tied Up...[read the full review on GameSpot]
14
20

SpiritGamer
Visually, the Decima Engine still has a strong impact.
The story and the characters are still just as interesting.
A new very vast map to explore
More advanced possibilities to shorten routes (DHV Magelan)
More advanced customization and progression
Some new features, but nothing really groundbreaking
The stranded are much less frightening than the first installment.
The all connected "simplifies" the game too much
If you didn't hook on the first one, chances are slim that you'll hook on this one...
[14/20] reviewed at 09/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2...[read the full review on SpiritGamer]
1
10

Vandal
Improves in a playable way all aspects of the old one: movement, combat...
A masterpiece in audiovisual, artistic, and sound.
His story is fascinating, with a great emotional impact.
He loses the element of surprise from the first delivery.
The fights against some bosses may suffer from simple mechanics.
[1/10] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2 - Análisis...[read the full review on Vandal]
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hyNerd.it
[/] reviewed at 08/05/2025 - Death Stranding 2 On The Beach, ecco tutte le novità...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
[/] reviewed at 24/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: il riassunto della storia finora...[read the full review on hyNerd.it]
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wccftech
Flaming whale meteors
Quokka
Hot Springs singalongs
Blood Boomerangs
Blurring the lines of science fiction and fact
Teeters between the implausible and impossible
Masterful cinematic direction
Every pore and hair follicle drawn out on Norman Reedus' tired face
More woodkids and Low Roar tracks to keep on keeping on to
A perpetual damsel-in-distress narrative
Barren landscape when playing solo
Combat can sometimes feel like a chore
Muffin Man/Trails of Cold Steel-esque dialogue
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach in Progress ? One More For the Road...[read the full review on wccftech]
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GeekCulture
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ?...[read the full review on GeekCulture]
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Multiplayer.it
He maintained his unique and inimitable poetic style.
Each element of the gameplay has been improved and strengthened.
Artistic direction of Yoji Shinkawa in a state of grace
The Social Strand system continues to be an incredible multiplayer experience.
Fragmented, disorganized, confused narrative
It is the most conservative video game by Hideo Kojima.
The author's language takes precedence over the work.
He suffers greatly in comparison with the first episode.
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, la recensione dell'opera più libera di Hideo Kojima...[read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
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Tweakers
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Review - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Vreemder, verfijnder en spectaculairder...[read the full review on Tweakers]
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Smartworld
Deep, ambitious, and thematically adult narrative
Natural expansion (and evolution) of the original gameplay
I share an exceptional technical department
The soundtrack is still as moving.
Super longevity
Very closely related to the first chapter
The greatest emphasis on action, no matter how significant it may be, may not please everyone.
Some Kojima-esque oddities too many
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2, la recensione: il ritorno di un capolavoro che divide e incanta...[read the full review on Smartworld]
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GamesWelt
Exceptional gameplay between a comfortable open world and a survival action-adventure.
A unique online experience where players build infrastructure together.
more accessible and more refined in its gameplay than its predecessor
Incredibly beautiful graphics
Spectacular intermediate sequences with a typically surreal story from Kojima...
... and many Hollywood stars like Norman Reedus and Léa Seydoux
melancholic soundtrack
Wild gun games
About 35 hours of gameplay for the story, over 80 hours for completionists.
Supply corridors as a game concept: for some, a radical slowdown, for others, pure boredom.
Construction of infrastructure with a conditional cost-benefit ratio.
Monotonous long-term battles
No well-thought-out gameplay loop
Narration tending towards laborious eccentricity
[/] reviewed at 23/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Test: Exzentrisches Meisterwerk oder spröde Langeweile?...[read the full review on GamesWelt]
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Computer Bild
[/] reviewed at 24/06/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach im Test ? ein packendes Erlebnis!...[read the full review on Computer Bild]
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Try a Game
[/] reviewed at 29/06/2025 - TEST ? Death Stranding 2: On The Beach...[read the full review on Try a Game]
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PXLBBQ
[/] reviewed at 02/07/2025 - Test : Death Stranding 2 On The Beach ? Retour sur la Grève, un berceau vide...[read the full review on PXLBBQ]
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Mag Jeux High-Tech
[/] reviewed at 14/07/2025 - Test de Death Stranding 2: On The Beach sur PS5 ? Lou y es-tu ?...[read the full review on Mag Jeux High-Tech]
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GeekNPlay
[/] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2 ? Une suite puissante, mystique et inoubliable...[read the full review on GeekNPlay]
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VideoLudos
[/] reviewed at 15/07/2025 - [Test] Death Stranding 2: On the Beach une aventure parfaite...[read the full review on VideoLudos]
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3RD Strike
[/] reviewed at 16/07/2025 - Test Death Stranding 2: On the Beach ?...[read the full review on 3RD Strike]
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TestingBuddies
Breathtaking graphics with stunning landscapes
Bright ideas, facial animations, and character design at the highest level.
The meditative gameplay of deliveries is preserved.
More varied and personalized combat, thanks to different weapons and stealth options available from the start.
New places impress with their unique atmosphere and aesthetics.
Dialogue with response options
Earthquakes and floods make the world more threatening and dynamic.
New awesome original soundtrack with a mix of original music and licensed songs.
Extremely successful musical arrangement
Touching story
One who was bored in part 1 will probably also be bored here.
This requires a lot of knowledge of the first installment.
[/] reviewed at 08/07/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach im Test: Zurück in Kojimas düsterer Zukunftsvision...[read the full review on TestingBuddies]
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Game IT
[/] reviewed at 14/07/2025 - [Análisis] Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on Game IT]
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M2 Gaming
[/] reviewed at 24/07/2025 - Test du jeu Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)...[read the full review on M2 Gaming]
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FactorNews.com
[/] reviewed at 02/08/2025 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach...[read the full review on FactorNews.com]
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4players
[/] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Death Stranding 2 im Test: Überzeugt der Open World-Hit der PS5 auch am PC?...[read the full review on 4players]
[/] reviewed at 23/03/2026 - Death Stranding 2 im Test: So muss eine PC-Portierung aussehen!...[read the full review on 4players]
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PCGamesHardware
[/] reviewed at 19/03/2026 - Death Stranding 2 PC im Tech-Test mit Benchmarks: Bessere Gesichter als mit DLSS 5?...[read the full review on PCGamesHardware]
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NotebookCheck
[/] reviewed at 23/03/2026 - Ein Spiel zum Heulen: Death Stranding 2 für PC im Test...[read the full review on NotebookCheck]

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