So you want to get into Hideo Kojimas magnum opus of storytelling before being dragged into his newest trip featuring Norman Reedus and a fetus? Theres no other story-driven video game out there like the Metal Gear series and what better way to prepare for Death Stranding then by playing the games that skyrocketed Kojima to fame.
However, though he might be a master of storytelling in video games, understanding Kojimas complete vision can be overwhelming.
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