Can you play this game as a shooter, killing enemies?

[Blackdragon]

The idea of a "walking Fed-Ex simulator" does not sound appealing at all. A preachy story wouldn't compensate for lack of entertaining gameplay, and this being a console port the visuals won't be awe-inspiring either.

So tell me, is it possible to play this game in a more visceral and violent fashion than just walking from point A to point B, running away from enemies or smacking them with your FedEx box? The reviews speak mention a multitude of weapons, but can I use them effectively or will it result in "game over, you lost" type of deal?

[Goby]

No

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Goby:

No

Then why are there so many weapons available? Including assault rifles, shotguns, "lethal" grenades etc.? What are they for, if not killing enemies?

I understand there will be a lot of walking involved regardless of the playstyle, what I am asking is whether you are forced into a "non-violent" approach, or is it possible to "run and gun"?

[Goby]

I mean, you COULD shoot enemies down, the human ones, but the problems afterwards to get rid of the corpses are too time consuming.

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Goby:

I mean, you COULD shoot enemies down, the human ones, but the problems afterwards to get rid of the corpses are too time consuming.

What do you mean? It's not a mechanic I'm aware of.

[Goby]

And to be honest, I dont think you really want to know why it feels good playing this game. Seems like you want a basic open world action shooter or something and just cant accept that this game isnt fitting your wanted gameplay. And I dont want to say those games are bad. Because they arent

[Goby]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

Originally posted by Goby:

I mean, you COULD shoot enemies down, the human ones, but the problems afterwards to get rid of the corpses are too time consuming.

What do you mean? It's not a mechanic I'm aware of.

Corpses will lead to a game over if you dont remove them. Bringing them to a crematory for example.

[Karax]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

Originally posted by Goby:

I mean, you COULD shoot enemies down, the human ones, but the problems afterwards to get rid of the corpses are too time consuming.

What do you mean? It's not a mechanic I'm aware of.

This is not a shooter, its a story driven game...now to simply answer your question, yes, you can shoot enemies to death, but only later in the game.

Is this a fun shooter? no, it is not.

If you are looking for a visceral shooter game, then Death Stranding is not for you.

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Goby:

Corpses will lead to a game over if you dont remove them. Bringing them to a crematory for example.

Hmm, that certainly sounds tedious. Can't you, like, burn them on the spot or something? Use a flamethrower, maybe?

Originally posted by Goby:

And to be honest, I dont think you really want to know why it feels good playing this game. Seems like you want a basic open world action shooter or something and just cant accept that this game isnt fitting your wanted gameplay. And I dont want to say those games are bad. Because they arent

My question was motivated by a desire to understand the nature of the game. It's got the GOTY Steam award, and it's on sale now, so I'm considering purchase. But the reviews and descriptions just failed to impress me enough. I'm not a big fan of walking simulators, but I like open world games. The story is touted as a big pro, but I feel it could go either way if it gets too preachy. Which is why I picked the question of whether you can engage in violent gunplay: it's an indicator of the game's flexibility both playstyle- and narrative-wise.

[Goby]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

My question was motivated by a desire to understand the nature of the game. It's got the GOTY Steam award, and it's on sale now, so I'm considering purchase. But the reviews and descriptions just failed to impress me enough. I'm not a big fan of walking simulators, but I like open world games. The story is touted as a big pro, but I feel it could go either way if it gets too preachy. Which is why I picked the question of whether you can engage in violent gunplay: it's an indicator of the game's flexibility both playstyle- and narrative-wise.

In this case, the game wont give you this flexibility

[Karax]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

Originally posted by Goby:

Corpses will lead to a game over if you dont remove them. Bringing them to a crematory for example.

Hmm, that certainly sounds tedious. Can't you, like, burn them on the spot or something? Use a flamethrower, maybe?

Originally posted by Goby:

And to be honest, I dont think you really want to know why it feels good playing this game. Seems like you want a basic open world action shooter or something and just cant accept that this game isnt fitting your wanted gameplay. And I dont want to say those games are bad. Because they arent

My question was motivated by a desire to understand the nature of the game. It's got the GOTY Steam award, and it's on sale now, so I'm considering purchase. But the reviews and descriptions just failed to impress me enough. I'm not a big fan of walking simulators, but I like open world games. The story is touted as a big pro, but I feel it could go either way if it gets too preachy. Which is why I picked the question of whether you can engage in violent gunplay: it's an indicator of the game's flexibility both playstyle- and narrative-wise.

You can engage in more than gun-play, but the nature of the game, for lore reasons, let's just say, that actually killing humans, is bad.

the way the game handles dead bodies, is by burning them in a very specific places, because of lore reasons, the body goes through a transformation and will release bad things into the atmosphere, I don't want to say anymore though

[Flybye]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

The idea of a "walking Fed-Ex simulator"....

Oh you must be looking at a different game. I did mostly driving in Death Stranding.

[Goby]

Maybe this helps:

You play this game for your own little adventure. Its your own journey. Sure there is a story in the background, but its waaaay to slow to keep you focused on playing the game I would say.
For me personally the fun is seeing your very own progress. When Sam (the main protagonist) enters a new area its like you are exposed to the wild nature. No streets, just grass, hills, stones and every other thing that slows your down. And its dangerous to walk in this nature because you are not a hero, just a almost normal guy. But after doing your first delivery into the wilds, almost died doing that, you head towards home.
Now the second delivery begins... and you already know the route to the destination. Not only this... you created a path to this destination. Maybe you will even find a safer and/or shorter route. You walk on the path you used before, and with every delivery it gets easier and easier and the reaction of the receiver of your package is so wholesome if you did a good job. And you want to do a good job, you want to connect this destroyed world!
Even after many hours you will feel the progress, you want the likes of your recievers. You want to the perfect delivery and wîthstand the enemies!

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by YesYourHighness!:

You can engage in more than gun-play, but the nature of the game, for lore reasons, let's just say, that actually killing humans, is bad.

the way the game handles dead bodies, is by burning them in a very specific places, because of lore reasons, the body goes through a transformation and will release bad things into the atmosphere, I don't want to say anymore though

And if I don't bother with the cremations, will it allow me to complete the game still? Maybe it will be more difficult, but possible nevertheless?

[Blackdragon]

Originally posted by Flybye:

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

The idea of a "walking Fed-Ex simulator"....

Oh you must be looking at a different game. I did mostly driving in Death Stranding.

That's a relief. How soon do you get wheels? I enjoy open world, but slow walking just sounds like a needless time sink.

[Goby]

Originally posted by Blackdragon:

And if I don't bother with the cremations, will it allow me to complete the game still? Maybe it will be more difficult, but possible nevertheless?

No, thats a game over. Imageing it like the corpse beeing a atomic bomb, you just cant let them laying around.