5 Ways Red Dead Redemption 2 Succeeds Where Death Stranding Fails

This is not to say that either game's setting or story is necessarily better than the other, but Red Dead Redemption 2 's setting captures its story in many ways that Death Stranding 's does not. Simply put, RDR2 could not happen anywhere else besides the Wild West, with the notions and ideas of that time constantly being at the forefront. Death Stranding , however, could really take place anywhere. Its social commentary, sure, applies to contemporary society, but they are also issues relevant to any society. Death Stranding could have been in a fictional world or any other country, and its story would still apply. In this regard, Red Dead Redemption 2 's setting is much more prevalent and success where Death Stranding 's setting fa

Each game approaches its fictional setting with a sort of gritty realism, with Red Dead Redemption 2 obviously focused on the Wild West and Death Stranding more focused on contemporary society. The latter features Monster Energy Drinks, receiving "likes," social anxiety and separation, and has been influenced by politics like Brexit and Donald Trump . While this commentary should be welcomed, it's worth noting that this can be ironically immersion breaking, the exact opposite of its intent. Plenty of gamers approach the medium as an escape, and drinking Monsters in the same world where players have to battle giant BTs and carry around a Bridge Baby breaks that immers

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This is an area where Death Stranding shines, as the relationship between Sam Bridges, BB/Lou , and Cliff Unger create a similar relationship. Many consider Cliff to be a sympathetic character as a result, but the overdramatics pits this theme behind Red Dead Redemption 2 . The latter told a straightforward story, and while surprises and twists are welcome story mechanics, they don't have the same effect on relationships as solid character developm

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