Even after the world has come to an end, the deliveries never stop. Legendary game designerHideo Kojimahas done it again with his newest and most subversive release yet, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Sam Porter is back, but so are his problems as he’s soon drawn back into the life of a porter in the post-apocalypse.
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With an emotional story and a massive open world to explore, there’s enough packaged in Death Stranding 2 to ensure players will certainly have an interesting experience—but also, a really, really, weird one at that. Once you’ve had your fill of Kojima’s latest work, perhaps you’ll want to give these games a look.
8Cloudpunk
Delivering Mail in the Future
If you have the urge to try out another game centered around handling packages,Cloudpunkoffers a similar experience set in a neon future. You are a delivery driver for Cloudpunk—be it a package or a passenger—it’s your job to get them to their destination in your hover-car. As for how much you get involved in these deliveries, that’s your decision. Just remember that your choices will have consequences.
Cloudpunk is a beautifulindie gamewith a futuristic city to explore. When you’re not flying around making deliveries, you can go on foot to search for side quests or immerse yourself in the booming metropolis. Best of all, unlike Death Stranding 2, which’ll probably take players an incredible amount of time to finish, Cloudpunk is a relatively short game.
7Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Welcome to the Brotherhood
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Stealth plays a huge role in Death Stranding 2’s combat. However, in the end, Sam’s a porter, not a killer, not to mention that killing in Death Stranding’s world has disastrous consequences. So, if you’re after a stealth game that’s not afraid to let you cut loose, then join the Brotherhood in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Set in Feudal Japan, players control two protagonists: Naoe, a deadly shinobi, and Yasuke, a skilled samurai. The land is being ravaged by a war between clans, which warlords and arms dealers are fueling. In one of the most polishedAssassin’s Creedgames yet, it falls on you to take down these tyrants and bring peace to Japan.
6Cyberpunk 2077
Come to Night City
Cyberpunk 2077
It may not be a post-apocalypse, but the dystopian world ofCyberpunk 2077is far from perfect. Corporations are in control, the streets of Night City are flooded with crime and gangs, and the only way to truly survive is to make a name for yourself. Assuming the role of V, your days are numbered as you’re slowly dying to a piece of tech stuck in your head, and whether you burn out or fade away is up to you.
Roam an open world with opportunities around every corner. Fight, drive, shoot, sneak, or hack your way to victory. Upgrade your character withthe best tech and cyberwareyou can find. Raise your status in the underworld of Night City by taking side gigs set up by your personal fixers, which will range from taking out targets to acquiring items or intel of interest.
5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Turn-Based Done Right
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is another hit game that’s making a clean sweep in positive reviews. Though theRPGdips heavily into fantasy, like Death Stranding 2, it’s set in a world that’s in ruins, with a heavy focus on exploration and storytelling. You assume the role as leader of Expedition 33 and set out into the unknown to hunt down and destroy the Paintress, the one responsible for your dying home.
Review: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG that pushes the technical aspect of modern hardware to its limits.
Even players who dislike turn-based combat will find Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fun and unique. Unlike other role-playing games where your characters just stand there and do nothing when their turn is over, you have the option to react to attacks. you’re able to dodge and even counterattack if your timing is right. Add in the breathtaking story and likable characters, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is another game worthy of investing your time.
The Best Open-World Adventure
Red Dead Redemption 2
Need a break from the post-apocalypse realm with its BTs, oddball machinery, and talking dolls? Take a trip to the Old West in one of the most immersive open world games ever made: Red Dead Redemption 2. Join a gang of wanted desperados and carve your way through a vast land of opportunity and danger in the year 1899.
If you enjoy Kojima’s games for their level of polish and interaction, then you’ll love Red Dead Redemption 2. Become an outlaw with a heart of gold or a ruthless thug. Do just about anything you want, from horseback riding to hunting, robbing, dueling, eating, drinking, or gambling. Whatever you want to do, you can do it, but make sure you have money, because you’ll always need money.
3The Last of Us Part I
Heartbreak and Horror
The Last of Us Part I
The best games set in a post-apocalyptic world have featured some of the most tragic stories ever seen. Just because it’s the end of the world doesn’t mean there isn’t room for real tearjerkers. If you loved the emotional rollercoaster Death Stranding 2 took you through, and feel like you’re up for another ride, be prepared for The Last of Us Part I.
Society has fallen after a plague of spores has turned the population into fungi monsters. With Ellie being immune to the spores, it’s up to Joel to guide her across a ruined America riddled with danger. Between the infected, bandits, cannibals, and giraffes, The Last of Us Part I is guaranteed to be an unforgettable journey.
2Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Kojima’s Masterpiece
Metal Gear Solid
If you’re a player who loves the Death Stranding games but has yet to play Hideo Kojima’s other creations, then you are missing out. Though the brilliant game designer has been responsible for along library of video games, many can agree that the originalMetal Gear Solidremains his greatest work—the perfect balance between Kojima’s style of storytelling and action.
Experience the story that turned Solid Snake into a legend as you’re sent out on a mission to Shadow Moses Island. The archaic PS1 graphics may deter some modern gamers, but the voice acting and unfolding plot remain timeless. With a soundtrack that’s worthy of an Oscar, along with some of the most memorable boss battles in gaming, you’ll see why age hasn’t slowed Metal Gear Solid down one bit.
1Death Stranding
Where It All Began
Death Stranding
Still want more after Death Stranding 2? More deliveries? More roaming? More run-ins with the BTs? Well, why not return to the original with the firstDeath Stranding? See how it all started as you follow Sam Porter Bridges’ journey to unite a divided America, and how he first met Lou, Fragile, and Higgs. Work with other players by building equipment or donating tools and supplies to make the journey easier for you and others.
If any version is worthy of checking out, it’s theDirector’s Cut. Besides adding new improvements to the graphics, the Director’s Cut comes with a whole package of additional features. New structures and equipment to make deliveries less strenuous and more doable, new jobs and items for cosmetics and perks. It even adds a firing range to test your weapons and gear, along with a racetrack minigame.
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