Should i wait for the directors cut or play the base game?

[agiyx]

Is it worth the wait of atleast 2 months for the directors cut?

[Chrille 🎃]

It depends if the upgrade to DC is free or a lower price. The Directors cut does not add enough to ask for full price.

[agiyx]

Lets disregard the price. Is it still worth the wait or am i good to go with the normal version? Is there any change that makes it worthwhile / enhances my gameplay experience to wait 2-3 months for it?

[Ozone]

did they announce director's cut though? i am definitely waiting for it, i heard it has new content so that makes it worth it for me. i played but never finished it the first time

[G. S.]

Messaggio originale di ako:

Is it worth the wait of atleast 2 months for the directors cut?

Every review on Director´s Cut says that it adds new cool features that also make the game easier. You have to choose between playing the original experience or the easier one.

Messaggio originale di Ozone:

did they announce director's cut though? i am definitely waiting for it, i heard it has new content so that makes it worth it for me. i played but never finished it the first time

Check this out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1850570/DEATH_STRANDING_Directors_Cut/

[Ozone]

Messaggio originale di G. S.:

Messaggio originale di ako:

Is it worth the wait of atleast 2 months for the directors cut?

Every review on Director´s Cut says that it adds new cool features that also make the game easier. You have to choose between playing the original experience or the easier one.

Messaggio originale di Ozone:

did they announce director's cut though? i am definitely waiting for it, i heard it has new content so that makes it worth it for me. i played but never finished it the first time

Check this out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1850570/DEATH_STRANDING_Directors_Cut/

Thanks <3

[glitchedcode]

I enjoyed the original game very much playing on hard difficulty, it really depends on what you look for in a videogame. Considering DC will most likely be available as an upgrade to players that own the original, i would personally play the original experience now, and restart the game once the new content drops.

On the other hand, i really hate the way they shove that ♥♥♥♥♥♥ energy drink in your face at all times. If you care more about this, wait for DC, since they will remove it.

[Laguna]

I'm replaying the OG on Steam, I've completed it before on PS4, and I've played the Directors Cut on PS5. I would say play the OG.

Directors Cut for this game is not on the same scale as say the difference between a Persona game and their later iterations. You're not getting any new characters or massive story beats. If anything some of the new content actually detracts from the original experience, fun as the gadgets may be.

Original Death Stranding is game about navigating lonely vistas and fighting the elements. Feeling by turns alone, or connected to other Porters/players. It's sometimes a slog. It's always pretty. It's best moments happen when your engine runs out of battery, or you miss a step on a slope and everything goes wrong. If you want the game that was sold through the trailers and by Hideo Kojima it's here, play it.

The Directors Cut adds a new area, and some Metal Gear esque stealth is more emphasised briefly. It adds a bunch of fun extra gadgets... but as anyone who got far enough or completed the original game will tell you; the more and better gadgets you have do not always make the game better. The early stages where you struggle are the most fun. The original games' late game wire system nearly breaks the early fun when finely get them. Directors Cut just adds more of that. Getting places fast in Death Stranding misses the point of Death Stranding IMO.

Even Kojima has pretty much said he didn't want the game really labelled as a "directors cut". It's got some interesting stuff... but do yourself a favour experience the game the way it's meant to be.

My two cents, as they say.

[Jantho]

I watched some YT videos about the directors cut and I would say it's not worth the wait. In contrary, like Laguna already said, the new features might water down the original experience.
And yes, the wire / cable transport system really destroys the gameplay. It reduces the game to jumping / teleporting from A to B without having to fight the elements.

[^1Sir ^7Click^4Alot]

If I knew what was coming and I had the patience to wait it out when I can buy my PS5 ...yes
But...I cant wait on my PS5 so I played the PS4 version
one word...WOW!
So, when I have the PS5, first game I am gonna play is the Directors Cut :)

[Phatriik]

I would just pick up the game, the Director's Cut is probably going to be available as DLC for people who already own the base game.

[Soth]

Messaggio originale di ako:

Is it worth the wait of atleast 2 months for the directors cut?

It's worth to get it now, although you can get it for 50% or more off if you buy a license from somewhere like gee2A, if you missed the last big sale. The new cut will most likely just be a small DLC fee, much like the upgrade cost for it on PS5

[cyäegha]

Messaggio originale di GlitchedCode:

On the other hand, i really hate the way they shove that ♥♥♥♥♥♥ energy drink in your face at all times. If you care more about this, wait for DC, since they will remove it.

as far as reasons to play the director's cut go, this is a very strange hill to die on

[lieutenantkirtar]

If you have waited this long might as well wait a bit longer for the DC to be released. The fact that they put up a separate store page does not fill me with confidence there will be an easy upgrade path for existing owners.

[Jantho]

Messaggio originale di cyäegha:

Messaggio originale di GlitchedCode:

On the other hand, i really hate the way they shove that ♥♥♥♥♥♥ energy drink in your face at all times. If you care more about this, wait for DC, since they will remove it.

as far as reasons to play the director's cut go, this is a very strange hill to die on

The energy drink has been replaced half a year ago...

[Duckilous]

Messaggio originale di Jantho:

Messaggio originale di cyäegha:

as far as reasons to play the director's cut go, this is a very strange hill to die on

The energy drink has been replaced half a year ago...

On Director's Cut but otherwise, the Monster Energy drinks are still on the original version.