Prior to its release, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach has garnered significant attention, boasting an average score of 90 across 94 reviews on Metacritic. This places it as the fourth highest-rated game of the year according to the aggregator.
Considering the versions for Switch 2 of “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” and “Breath of the Wild,” it would mark the sixth release, but since both are merely upgrades of previous games, it is reasonable to say that the top four spots for DS2 are secured so far.
In front of him are Clair Obscur: Expedition with a score of 93, Blue Prince with 92, and Split Fiction with 91. Considering the PS5 games available, he ranks in the top three.
Among the positive reviews, the setting, graphics, and gameplay evolutions receive significant praise. However, there are comments that the narrative and difficulty do not match the intensity of the first game.
Even without GTA 6, 2025 is shaping up to be a great year.
According to MyPlayStation, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, which has yet to be released, is already being considered a strong contender for Game of the Year (GOTY) 2023 with an average score of 90 based on 94 reviews on Metacritic. This places it fourth among games released so far this year. Considering updated versions like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild for Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 would rank sixth. However, since these are upgrades rather than original titles, its position in the top four appears secure. Currently, on the PS5-specific list, it is third behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93), Blue Prince (92), and Split Fiction (91). Reviews highlight improvements in setting, graphics, and gameplay but note that the narrative and difficulty may not match those of the original Death Stranding. Despite this, the gaming landscape for 2025 looks promising with or without the highly anticipated GTA 6 release.
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