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Death Stranding

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Genre: Action

Game Overview

Death Stranding asks players to reconnect a post-apocalyptic America by carrying cargo across difficult terrain. Other players' structures appear in your world. GPA scores it high on Existential Themes and Open World, with the lowest Action score among open-world titles — a combination that accurately identifies who this game is and isn't for.

Game Characteristics

Graphics

90%

Existential Themes

85%

Story Depth

85%

Emotional Story

80%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Open World

80%

Dark

60%

Multiple Endings

50%

Visual Novel / ADV

45%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner

55 ✓

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

55 ✓

Keywords

コジマ作品孤独感非対称協力ポストアポカリプス賛否両論

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Graphics

90%

Existential Themes

85%

Story Depth

85%

Emotional Story

80%

Dystopian Setting

80%

Open World

80%

Dark

60%

Multiple Endings

50%

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About "Death Stranding"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

デスストランディング（DEATH STRANDING） leads with its Action identity, anchored by the core feel of "Death Stranding asks players to reconnect a post-apocalyptic America by carrying cargo across difficult terrain." The headline profile reads Graphics 90% / Existential Themes 85% / Story Depth 85%, making it a strong pick for fans of Graphics and Existential Themes. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "デスストランディング（DEATH STRANDING）" by using its feel of コジマ作品, 孤独感, and 非対称協力 as the primary lens, weighting Graphics and Existential Themes most heavily. Top similar titles include "Sable（セイブル）", "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach（デス・ストランディング2）", "サイバーパンク2077(Cyberpunk 2077)".