Death Stranding seemingly features a boss battle that could result in ear loss! Find out more about the boss in question, how to trigger this sequence, who figured it out, and other details.
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Players are accustomed to overcoming challenging obstacles and confronting severe moral difficulties in the mysterious realm of Death Stranding. This post-apocalyptic action-adventure game, created by the brilliant Hideo Kojima, completely rocked the gaming industry when it was published, polarizing gamers around the world.
Regardless of how they feel about the game, players are still finding buried mysteries within its rich world even three years after the game's release. One such finding concerns the repercussions of choosing nonviolence in the face of peril, as a recent find demonstrates that players risk losing an ear if they decide not to engage in combat during a specific boss battle.
The Ear-Biting Boss Battle
A Death Stranding player named NV shared a candid tweet with a remarkable clip. In the video, game protagonist Sam Porter Bridges repeatedly declines to fend off the assault of the dangerous adversary Higgs. Players who adopt a pacifist stance and resist from hitting back are in for a startling shock.
Higgs will brutally punish Sam for not resisting by biting off a portion of his ear. Higgs is notorious for being unpredictable and vicious. It seems after this event, Sam carries this wound throughout the game as a sobering reminder of the cruel effects of pacifism in this unforgiving world.
The authenticity of this revelation was backed by none other than Hideo Kojima himself. He didn't say anything about it, but the renowned game designer and creator of Death Stranding retweeted the discovery, confirming its legitimacy and adding an extra layer of intrigue to the game's lore. Notably, this specific scene had remained undiscovered until long after the game's initial launch, a testament to the depth of hidden content within Death Stranding.
The Intensity of Boss Battles
Death Stranding's boss fights have always been complex and suspenseful, and the confrontation with Higgs is no different. Players face Higgs in three levels, each demanding strategic use of the environment and available resources due to their lack of conventional weapons. The battle requires careful planning and resource management, heightening the sense of victory.
The players' battles with fearsome adversaries like Cliff Unger and other eerie BT monsters increase the game's overall tension and suspense.
The Anticipation for Death Stranding 2
Death Stranding 2 was first announced by Kojima Productions at the Game Awards in 2022, sparking excitement and rumors about the additional difficulties and revelations the sequel will deliver. Fans are eagerly awaiting this enthralling narrative's next installment, even if the publication date is still unknown.
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Screenshots by NV From Twitter
