{"id":28810,"date":"2025-07-01T03:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/28810\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T03:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:24:11","slug":"kojima-u-turns-on-death-stranding-2-review-scores-happy-with-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/28810\/","title":{"rendered":"Kojima U-Turns on Death Stranding 2 Review Scores, ‘Happy’ with Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hideo<\/a><\/p>\n

Hideo Kojima tried his absolute best to make a more divisive game after it turned out Death Stranding 2<\/a> was “too good”, but his efforts weren’t enough: the PS5 game is critically acclaimed with a flat 90 on Metacritic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The overwhelming praise appears to be something he’s now proud of, though, as Kojima has revealed he’s “happy” with the critical scores on the London stop of the game’s world tour. In front of fans, Geoff Keighley interviewed Kojima and asked the creator how he feels now the game is out.<\/p>\n

“I’m happy with the scores, thank you,” he said, before turning to the audience to ask if they’re playing the game. You can catch a clip below from Twitter user kjngamer<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Hideo Kojima is very happy with the critics score for Death Stranding 2@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uCuPs9bXdj<\/a>\u2014 kjngamer (@kjngamer) June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hideo Kojima was also joined on stage throughout the night by Norman Reedus, L\u00e9a Seydoux, Caroline Polacheck, and CHVRCHES, with musical performances from the two acts.<\/p>\n

Incredible evening for the #DeathStranding2<\/a> World Tour in London. @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN<\/a> , Norman Reedus and L\u00e9a Seydoux with performances from Caroline Polachek and @CHVRCHES<\/a> , hosted by @geoffkeighley<\/a>. One of the best game events I\u2019ve been to. Had such a good time. pic.twitter.com\/vbmLV9gW9N<\/a>\u2014 Will Potter (@thequiffisdead) June 30, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the leadup to the launch, it was revealed on a few occasions how Kojima was looking to create a more divisive game than one that would garner universal praise, and actively made changes in response to positive feedback. Soundtrack contributor Woodkid shared how Kojima told him<\/a> that “the results [of testing] are too good. They like it too much. That means something is wrong; we have to change something.”<\/p>\n

Before that, Kojima stated how he’s not interested in making a game “that appeals to everyone”<\/a>, and would rather create something controversial instead. “I don\u2019t want to simply recreate something that\u2019s already in the world. I want to make something new,” he said.<\/p>\n

It appears the shine and praise of a Metacritic rating of 90 has won him over, however.<\/p>\n

We were one of the many outlets to award Death Stranding 2 a 10\/10 review score, concluding: “An immense upgrade on the first game, Death Stranding 2 is an unequivocal masterpiece.” We also have a suite of Death Stranding 2 guides<\/strong><\/a> to help you on your journey to reconnect Australia.<\/p>\n

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\"Liam<\/p>\n

Liam grew up with a PlayStation controller in his hands and a love for Metal Gear Solid. Nowadays, he’s found playing the latest and greatest PS5 games as well as supporting Derby County. That last detail is his downfall.<\/p>\n