Death Stranding: Director's Cut

Pure XboxPJ O'Reilly

10/10

Death Stranding Director's Cut is a phenomenal experience that, five years on, is still as incredible, mechanically, narratively and graphically, as ever. A top-notch cast do their best with what is an admittedly bonkers story (bonkers in all the best Kojima ways, you understand), whilst this incredibly haunting world, this emotional tale and its incredible characters, absolutely hook you in for one of the most memorable journeys of the past few console cycles. It's so good to see this masterpiece finally arrive on Xbox.

NoobFeedAdam Siddiqui

95/100

Death Stranding is a rare game that has no middle ground. It delivers a unique experience that encourages planning and patience but places high action on only rare situations. And the Director's Cut gives more than ever before.

Impulse GamerPaul Stuart

Kojima’s original (2019) Death Stranding remains one of – if not – the greatest modern games I’ve ever played. It’s not because of any singular factor about

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

90/100

Odd, compelling, and ultimately engrossing, Death Stranding: Director's Cut is a genre mash-up with more than a few ideas of its own. Not quite a work of genius, it's nonetheless something that once again demonstrates the madness and brilliance of Hideo Kojima. Five years on from its original release, it's only gained in relevance.

Press StartJames Berich

8.5/10

Death Stranding: Director's Cut is easily the best way to play the game. The additions are numerous and bound to help players make their journey across America much more palatable. If you’re someone who gave up on Death Stranding because you found it to be too frustrating or long-winded, the Director’s Cut additions could be enough to lure you back. If you’re someone who’s played the game to death already, there’s probably not a whole lot of reason to come back given how little extra content there is.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

8/10

Death Stranding: Director's Cut is an awesome game and it can be played, but there will be a lot of issues later in the game on Steam Deck.

GamingTrendAbdul Saad

80/100

Death Stranding: Director's Cut provides the best Strand experience without changing too much. This version offers new content and features making an overall good experience even better.

WayTooManyGamesKyle Nicol

8/10

I think it’s safe to say that 2019’s Death Stranding was (and still is) director’s Hideo Kojima’s weirdest game to date. A post apocalyptic delivery simulator that has what’s essentially a mailman traveling across America to deliver packages whilst avoiding threats from the afterlife. It is a divisive game that provided one of the most polarising gameplay experiences of the past generation. This review will primarily be focused on the additions and improvements featured in the brand...

VGChartzIssa Maki

8/10

The most polarizing AAA game of 2019 receives a fresh coat of paint, elevating it beyond its 8th generation confines.Hideo Kojima is the Nostradamus of my generation; his 'visions' of our future have not only come to [...]

GamingBoltShubhankar Parijat

8/10

Some of Death Stranding Director's Cut's new additions are a little disappointing, but the experience's core mechanics remain intact. Though it is an inessential purchase, those who enjoyed the original game and want to dive in again will find plenty to like here.

Attack of the FanboyDiego Perez

I wish more could have been done on the story front, but Death Stranding Director's Cut is still a solid experience on PS5.

GameGrinArtura Dawn

5/10

An absolutely enjoyable experience gameplay-wise, but a definitely skippable story; you're better off playing Death Stranding like a walking simulator and completing each area as you're introduced to it, rather than rushing to an unfulfilling story conclusion.