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Death Stranding 2 vs Clair Obscur: Did the Jury Fail Kojima?
The 2025 Game Awards are over, and the "Clair Obscur" tidal wave has officially drowned out the competition. While the world obsesses over Sandfall's RPG, Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece has been quietly pushed to the sidelines.
For the rational gamer, this division is perfect. When the masses look one way, the smart money looks the other. Is the trek down under worth it now that the hype has died down?
Death Stranding 2 : On The Beach: Too "Weird" for the Jury?
Let’s be real: The Game Awards jury prefers "safe" excellence, and Clair Obscur delivered that in spades. Death Stranding 2, on the other hand, is an unfiltered, polarizing trip.
Hideo Kojima hasn't dialed back the strangeness; he doubled down. You are leading the new "Drawbridge" organization, dealing with a puppet sidekick, and navigating a narrative that refuses to hold your hand.
Critics called it "too out there," but that is exactly why you should play it. In an industry of cookie-cutter sequels, DS2 offers a complex flavor that doesn't appeal to everyone—and that is a badge of honor.
Death Stranding 2 vs Technical Standards: The Decima Engine Power
Forget the awards for a second and look at the screen. The Decima Engine isn't just good; it is a "visual slap in the face" that humiliates almost every other release this year.
This is the "Rational Gamer" argument: even if you hate the walking, you are buying the ultimate system benchmark. The fluid simulation of the Australian floods and the skin textures on Elle Fanning’s character are technical milestones.
If you own a high-end display or a PS5 Pro, this software is essential to justify that purchase. You are paying for graphical fidelity that pushes the hardware to its absolute breaking point.
Verdict: Is Death Stranding 2 Worth It?
Ignore the fact that it lost Game of the Year. Death Stranding 2 is a technical marvel and a narrative challenge that respects your intelligence.
Now that the "Clair Obscur" hype train has left the station, look for price drops on DS2. It remains the most visually impressive game on the market, period.
Do you think Clair Obscur really deserved to sweep all those awards over Kojima?
Christ Diane Abella is a writer and contributor focused on delivering clear, insightful, and well-researched coverage for readers.
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