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<p>The wait for Kojima Production&#8217;s Death Stranding is finally over, and fan reactions to this unique, existential delivery simulator are starting to roll in.
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<p>Predictably, the responses to its first few hours have been mixed, whether they be from Reddit, IGN commenters, or even Metacritic user reviews &#8211; many of which are attempting to review bomb the game into oblivion.
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<p>One prominent r/Games Reddit <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/dtbwxf/for_those_of_you_currently_play_death_stranding/" target="_blank">thread</a> shows a diverse range of reactions, from both <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/07/will-metal-gear-solid-fans-like-death-stranding" target="_blank">Metal Gear fans</a> and Kojima newcomers. Some players are praising its story and entertainment value, while others are criticizing its relatively slow pacing.
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<p><a href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/08/death-stranding-fans-react-to-the-first-few-hours">Continue reading…</a></p>
<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/08/death-stranding-fans-react-to-the-first-few-hours">IGN</a></em></div>
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