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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
4.8 feature score
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Ghost of Yōtei
4.7 feature score
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Saros
3 supporting reviews
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One reviewer praised the sequel for preserving the franchise’s heart and soul while expanding its systems.
Pros: animation quality, facial animations
Cons: quest design, AI behavior
Yōtei is viewed as a worthy successor that preserves Ghost of Tsushima’s best ideas while refining them around Atsu.
Pros: movement feel, environmental detail
Cons: puzzle design, age appropriateness
Reviewers generally felt Saros honors Housemarque and Returnal’s lineage while refining or expanding the studio’s formula.
Pros: value for money, fun factor
Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth