Anybody else hate the title Death Stranding 2: On The Beach?

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This is absolutely a nitpick, but I just feel like Death Stranding 2 feels more natural. I know Kojima can never resist adding an extra little title to one of his sequels (Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater, etc.), but this one just feels like it describes a very general thing in Death Stranding lore that’s already been explored and shown in the previous game. MGS2 has specific shit in it that justifies the name “Sons of Liberty.” MGSV’s themes justify the title “The Phantom Pain.” MGS1 couldn’t have been called “MGS1: Sons of Liberty / The Phantom Pain,” but Death Stranding 1 could’ve definitely had the title “Death Stranding: On The Beach” and it would’ve made as much sense as slapping that title on the sequel. Still hyped as fuck. They could call it “Death Stranding 2: Turd Cutter” and I’d still cough up $70.

Edit: I feel like I’m fucking crazy. I’m just saying I don’t like the name at this point in time. I know haven’t played the game yet.

in DeathStrandingby Diligent_Ad4530

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Amazing-Set-181

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I agree, I didn’t like “On The Beach” from the moment it was revealed. I know it will inevitably have some meaning, but that won’t stop it sounding incredibly clunky.

OkLingonberry6205

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It's a reference to the neville shute novel. I imagine there'll be a lot of ingame references to it too just like mgs5 had with Moby Dick

Amazing-Set-181

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Oh wow, that’s really interesting! Wonder if that potentially sheds some light on what may happen in DS2. Thanks for sharing.

I do think “On The Beach” by itself is good as a title, but I still don’t like it as a subtitle, unfortunately.

TrippleassII

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Oh man, subtitles or secondary titles are my pet peeve. They almost always suck and make a title look so cheap

Johnfohf

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Should have been "Death Stranding 2: Princess Beach"

GangloSax0n

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Is Turd CutMan in this one?! I thought he was only in the DC.

UnkemptBushell

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Fart Shartman

soljaboiyouu

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Poop Sliceman

Bolt_995

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I remember when people complained about “Ground Zeroes” and “The Phantom Pain”.

The subtitle will make sense and it will sink in eventually. Let the man cook.

Bjornie47

Skeleton crew 💀

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You can just call it death stranding 2. And people will know what you talk about

ZestycloseBranch9010

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Based on the trailer I'm guessing we will be using the beach to travel to other places in the world other than just the US

No-Process249

Aiming for Platinum

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Music by Chris Rea.

tekfx19

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Probably a nod to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Beach_(1959_film)

rccola916

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It’s also the title of my favorite Neil Young album so I’m fine with it

Skellyhell2

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But you don't yet know if the title will find meaning in the story, the other games you have the benefit of having played them to understand why the subtitle was chosen

Diligent_Ad4530

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Yeah but those titles clearly point to specific things only mentioned in those games and not the ones that came before them, so nobody had a clue what “Guns of the Patriots” or “The Phantom Pain” could’ve meant. “On The Beach” is a pretty general thing that applies to a ton of shit in DS already. Titles like Sons of Liberty or Guns of the Patriots have some mystery to them. “On The Beach” is bland and revolves around an already explored concept in DS1; we already know what the beach is, we’ve already been there as Sam. “Return to the Beach” or “The Beach” or “Beached” are titles that definitely have more hype behind them. “On The Beach” feels silly, like it was chosen to be a joke. The idea of being on the beach is pleasant and fun, but in DS in means your dead. Just feels like a dumb, goofy name.

Skellyhell2

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I'd still say to hold your judgement until you play the game to see if it develops extra meaning

rikaateabug

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I don't mind the name, but games with titles like this are annoying if you have to Google something.

At least it's not as bad as Horizon who has "Horizon Forbidden West" and "Horizon Frozen Wilds".

chatterwrack

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Let's use "DS2" every time we post about it so the results will skew to that. Very easy to type.

I have "death stranding" on a clipboard because I got sick of typing it over and over again.

Modern_Doshin

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The title reminded me of the song "On The Beach" by Sonic Palms

TyChris2

Cliff

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I always hate when something has a number and a title. It just always seems redundant and devaluing for some reason.

Death Stranding 2 and Death Stranding: On the Beach would both be much better titles imo

Old_Tear_42

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I trust kojima

nicedevill

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2 Death 2 Stranding

lovareth

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Approved by Hideo Kojima

Falloutt69

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Easily fixed:

Death Stranding: On The Bitch

RexRevolver

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Death Stranding 2: Climbing Strandmandu

thelazyjawa

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Yeah I'm not fan. But I am hoping that it will connect with the world and characters in a way that provides deep meaning and insight by the end. Similar to The Phantom Pain

thinmeridian

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Shouldve called it DEATH STRANDING$

_RPG2000

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No one really cares as long as the game is great.

Doom: The Dark Ages (the new Doom game coming out) sounds way worse if you want to feel better.

archiegamez

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Same, if its like Death Stranding 2 The Beach i guess it would sound better

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Diligent_Ad4530

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You’re being a jerk. I’m voicing my opinion and you’re free to voice your’s but you shouldn’t be nasty about it. I just don’t like the title, calm down.

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Diligent_Ad4530

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Buddy. Chill. I said I’d still pay $70 for the game even if it was called Death Stranding 2: Turd Cutter. I don’t care what they call it, I’m still going to buy it. I’m just not a fan of the name. I’m sure it’s going to be a fantastic game and I couldn’t be more excited for it. That doesn’t make me a jerk. I love Kojima games. HOWEVER, even if I didn’t like the games, I still wouldn’t be a jerk, it would just be my opinion. Get a grip on reality.

Mauitheshark

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Okay no problem. Just saying and It's Kojima's decision plus we can't just do anything and i understand your opinion. I apologize for being harsh.

ToyotMR2

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big stick in pooper moment we are witnessing right here

UnkemptBushell

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I have no problem with OP’s opinion. You should keep it to yourself if you don’t like it.