Death Stranding: 6 Reasons It Could Be FANTASTIC (And 5 It Could Be A Disaster)

11. Interesting World To Explore

If there's one thing that's come out of all the cinematic trailers for Death Stranding so far, it's that the world Kojima is creating is vast, dense and utterly beautiful.

From the picturesque Icelandic landscapes that feature in the recent gameplay footage to the unnerving, seemingly World War 2 inspired trenches of the game's alternate dimension, it's evident Kojima has devised a world that's as visually explosive as it is rich with narrative intrigue.

Whether it's through crumbling cities, a star-studded cast of interesting side characters or the presence of intimidating invisible shadow monsters that stalk the player's movements, everything in Death Stranding seems to have a story to tell. It comes off as a world that's crammed with mysteries that are begging to be solved and distinctly unique environments that are crafted with superb attention to detail.

Traversal seems to be a big part of Death Stranding's experience, and if exploring the environments comes with as much interesting story and aesthetical potential as the trailers appear to hint at, we could have one of the most memorable open-worlds of this generation.