When creating Death Stranding, a lot of attention was paid to details. Despite the colorful graphics, enveloping the seriousness of the plot, the game has a place for entertainment.
Developed by Kojima Productions, this open-world action game takes place in the post-apocalyptic United States of America. The disaster led to the appearance of creatures known as "Beasts": in the English version they are called beached things or BT, which translates literally as "beached creatures».
They sow chaos in the form of destructive rains and exits of the void. Courier Sam Bridges must deliver cargo to various cities and reconnect them to the network. Hideo Kojima hid so many easter eggs and references in Death Stranding that speedrunners might miss half of the content. For them and for those who were distracted during the age, we have collected interesting references in one collection.
Detailed settings
Games often allow you to customize the appearance of the character. Sam can switch from futuristic gear to classic looks Norman Reedus.
The player can change Sam's hairstyle, clothes and headgear. The set includes goggles. Changes lend themselves to the hero's cars and the colors of the walls in his room.
Sam plays the harmonica
Death Stranding can be completed without getting the harmonica, but its sounds help the kid (known as BB) to calm down. To loot this item, Sam will need to complete the task of the character by name Musician in the East Region.
Conan O'Brien gives an otter hat
Another fun easter egg that can be easily overlooked is Cameo by Conan O'Brien in the 3rd episode in the Central Region. Known in-game as the Wandering Master, he will give Sam an otter-shaped headdress that allows him to better navigate through deep waters.
Soundtrack composed by British rockers
In addition to the fantastic soundtrack by Ludwig Forsell, the band bring me The Horizon contributed. The band's frontman was delighted to do the job, as Death Stranding is Hideo Kojima's first project since leaving Konami.
The trio also contributed to the soundtrack Major Lazer and The Neighborhood.
Direct references to actors
Some Easter eggs can be seen by players who are familiar with the acting past of the characters. For example, a poster of the series "On the road with Norman Reedus", and Mads Mikkelsen drinks the same wine as his character in the TV series "Hannibal", while Dean (Guillermo del Toro) is a reference to "Water Shape».
Death Stranding instead of Silent Hill
Konami has approached Hideo Kojima with a request develop the ninth game in the Silent Hill series back in 2012. Guillermo del Toro was also to be involved in development, with Norman Reedus being chosen as the main character.
Konami released a game teaser titled "PT", but the deal ultimately fell through due to disagreements between Konami and Kojima. Deciding to continue working together, Kojima, del Toro and Reedus team up againto create what would become Death Stranding.
Bodily Fluid Grenades
Sam often showers and urinates in public and in private because grenades are made from his excrement and other bodily fluids. It's not the game's hidden secret, but the idea itself is fun.
Sam sings in Japanese
During his travels, Sam finds hot springs where he can take a dip with BB. If you sit for a long time the hero will start whistling a melodywhich (at first glance) seems like an improvisation.
It's actually a Japanese song called "Ii Yu Da Na" which means "good hot water".
Cameo of Kojima as a Beast
Death Stranding has a lot of episodes featuring well-known actors, directors, and TV hosts, so it's no wonder Hideo Kojima got in on the action. Resting in Sam's room, you can see secret video in which the hero has a nightmare. In this dream, he is attacked by a Creature with the face of Hideo Kojima himself.
Do not shawl - Sam will punish!
Some of the funniest features can only be found if the player specifically clicks and does weird things.
It is worth zooming in on the camera in the lower part of Sam's body, and he be embarrassed and shielded by hands. If you continue to click in the "causal place", he will flip the camera with his finger. When the player doesn't stop there, Sam abruptly gets up and punches the camera.
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