WithDeath Strandingnow out and implementingrisks that have paid off, the title has many enthralled with its plot and mechanics, as would be the case with past games from Hideo Kojima. Players have expressed their respect and fandom for the game in different ways, and one player has done so by posting a video to YouTube that shows whatDeath Strandingwould be like on the original PlayStation.
The video released by YouTuber Miziziziz is fairly straightforward. It showsDeath Stranding’s protagonist, Sam Bridges, as he traverses a polygonal version ofDeath Stranding’s world,carrying cargo and moving through the landscape. About halfway through the pretend trailer, Bridges encounters floating Gazers amid what is likely Timefall.
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The trailer ends after Bridges takes a humorous fall with familiar, dated animations. The trailer can be viewed below.
Previously, the same YouTuber had a made similar video imaginingUntitled Goose Gameas a game for the PS1. Similar to theDeath Strandingvideo, theUntitled Goose GamePS1 version mockup trailer showed how the popular indie title would look on Sony’s first home entertainment console.
Overall, the video is pretty hilarious and likely to get a laugh out of viewers, especially those who remember and have played games of the mid- and late-90s. The actualDeath Strandingjust shows how far gaming has come in terms of graphics and presentation, compared to whatDeath Strandingmight have looked like on PS1.
RegardingDeath Stranding, the game has seen a massive degree of success thus far. Not only has received a bevy of good reviews but it has alsoset a sales record for the PlayStation 4, releasing as the best-selling launch for a new IP in Japan this console generation.
The game has clearly resonated with fans, too. Obviously, this is proven by fanworks such as the above video butthe rising of Monster Energy’s stocks onDeath Stranding’s launch dayalso shows that people have become very engaged with Hideo Kojima’s latest work. Whether the game itself will have as devout a following asMetal Gearhas yet to be determined, but it has certainly been a hit.
Death Strandingis currently available on PlayStation 4, with a PC version in development.
