Death Stranding 1 is Minecraft; Death Stranding 2 is Mad Max!

Death Stranding vs Minecraft: Post-Apocalyptic Reconstruction Games

By Pedro Zambarda, Chief Editor Death Stranding, released in 2019, is widely considered Hideo Kojima’s antithesis to his earlier Metal Gear series. Characterized by minimal action, the game earned nicknames such as the “Uber game,” “Postal game,” or simply “Delivery game.” Its core gameplay involves traversing environments from point A to B, completing delivery and arrival objectives, with numerous side missions available to level up a player’s courier status. The game shares a fundamental similarity with Minecraft, which has sold over 300 million copies and evolved from an indie title into a mainstream sensation centered on world-building. At its core, Death Stranding explores the theme of reconstructing a world fragmented by a cataclysm, a concept arguably influenced by Kojima’s departure from Konami after completing the Metal Gear series.

Death Stranding 2 On the Beach: A Mad Max-Inspired Dystopian Saga

Following the success of the original game, Hideo Kojima indicated a narrative shift for Death Stranding 2 On The Beach. The sequel moves away from the anti-war themes prominent in its predecessor, incorporating elements reminiscent of the “phantom pain” motif found in Metal Gear Solid V. While this thematic departure is noted by some, it also introduces an exciting dark sci-fi storyline. This new narrative is described as a “Mad Max-style” adventure set in an alternate Australia—a world distinct from our own—and focuses on a total war involving private companies, cults, artificial intelligence, and the pursuit of eternal life.

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