Learn about the Prologue "Porter" in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, including DOOMS, zodiac signs, and opening cutscene details.
Walkthrough
- 1Adjust your screen brightness and input your birthday when prompted. The birthday input does not seem to affect gameplay, aside from potential easter eggs.
- 2Learn about DOOMS, a supernatural affliction allowing interaction with spirits of the dead, which is useful for traversing areas with spectral presences.
- 3Note the zodiac signs mentioned, including Cancer, Pisces, Cetus, Delphinus, and Gigas (possibly Orion), some of which are associated with sea creatures and celestial bodies.
- 4Consider the quote from Kobo Abe and the "rope and stick" concept, inspired by his play "The Man Who Turned Into a Stick", which explores death as a stage of life.
- 5Pay attention to the opening voiceover referencing the Big Bang, the sun's birth, and life's start, accompanied by the song "Don't Be So Serious" by Low Roar.
- 6Observe visual elements like black strands from the sky, golden hand-shaped chiral crystals, and coral formations, which will appear later in the game.
- 7Watch the opening cutscenes closely, as they correspond to game mechanics you will encounter.
- 8Be prepared to hear Sam utter "no, no, no, no, no, no!!", often when something valuable is lost, likely due to your own actions.
Tips
- Playing online is recommended as Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is designed to be a social experience.
- The game is intended to be played online; not doing so means missing a key portion of the experience.
- The opening cutscenes contain direct references to future game mechanics.
Next: Prologue Section 1: The Man Who Delivers
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