History Awesome / DeathStranding

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. After she delivered the nuclear bomb that destroyed Middle Knot City for Higgs, she was labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempted to use her for another such attack on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs' plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: flee and let the bomb destroy the city, or run through timefall in only her underwear to take the bomb to the lake, with only a mask to cover her face, leaving the rest of her body exposed to the rain’s rapid aging effects. Refusing to repeat her mistakes at Middle Knot, she chooses the latter, telling him "I'm Fragile, but not that fragile" before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City. Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* [[CreepyAwesome Unnerving]] as it is, the introduction to your first battle with Cliff most definitely counts. Up until this point in the story, you've only ever seen Cliff in flashback scenes as a goofball father doing his best to keep his child happy and entertained despite his visible sadness over his wife's condition - despite being played by and looking exactly like Mads Mikkelsen, nothing indicates that he's anything approaching a badass or dangerous character. Then, for the first time, you see him on his Beach, where he rises up out of the tar with a personal squadron of undead soldiers in full combat gear, smokes a cigarette, and ''smiles'' as chiralium leaks out of his eye. In one minute with zero dialogue, you known '''damn''' well that this man is a force to be reckoned with, and it's a credit to both Mads and Kojima that the transition between the two personas is so effective.
* Chiral zip lines. These aren't normal video game zip-lines, but gravity-defying energy beams that launch you hundreds of meters through the air. A small network of them can make the most annoying mountain treks a cakewalk. And BB enjoys the ride, too!

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivered the nuclear bomb that destroyed Middle Knot City for Higgs, she was labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempted to use her for another such attack on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs' plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: flee and let the bomb destroy the city, or run through timefall in only her underwear to take the bomb to the lake, with only a mask to cover her face, leaving the rest of her body exposed to the rain’s rapid aging effects. Refusing to repeat her mistakes at Middle Knot, she chooses the latter, telling him "I'm Fragile, but not that fragile" before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* [[CreepyAwesome Unnerving]] as it is, [[spoiler: the introduction to your first battle with Cliff most definitely counts. Up until this point in the story, you've only ever seen Cliff in flashback scenes as a goofball father doing his best to keep his child happy and entertained despite his visible sadness over his wife's condition - despite being played by and looking exactly like Mads Mikkelsen, nothing indicates that he's anything approaching a badass or dangerous character. Then, for the first time, you see him on his Beach, where he rises up out of the tar with a personal squadron of undead soldiers in full combat gear, smokes a cigarette, and ''smiles'' as chiralium leaks out of his eye. In one minute with zero dialogue, you known '''damn''' well that this man is a force to be reckoned with, and it's a credit to both Mads and Kojima that the transition between the two personas is so effective.]]

** Related to the above, [[spoiler: It turns out Higgs is secretly the "pizza guy," Peter Englert. Who kept giving you annoyingly impossible pizza runs. You already beat the shit out of him by the time you find this out, but it's good to know you got revenge on that guy too. And hey, delivering one last pizza post-mortem unlocks golden chiralium bullets that blow right through [=BTs=]! Pretty awesome reward for all that hard work.]]
* One cannot help but admire the sheer ManipulativeBastard nature of [[spoiler:Bridget/Amelie. They manage to get the Last Stranding started by convincing Sam to go through with it.]]

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivered the nuclear bomb that destroyed Middle Knot City for Higgs, she was labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempted to use her for another such attack on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs' plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadistiChoice: flee and let the bomb destroy the city, or run through timefall in only her underwear to take the bomb to the lake, with only a mask to cover her face, leaving the rest of her body exposed to the rain’s rapid aging effects. Refusing to repeat her mistakes at Middle Knot, she chooses the latter, telling him "I'm Fragile, but not that fragile" before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivered the nuclear bomb that destroyed Middle Knot City for Higgs, she was labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempted to use her for another such attack on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs' plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: personally take the bomb to the Crater Lake, or jump away and leave the bomb and South Knot to be destroyed. Her jump doesn't allow her to bring a ''nuke'' with her, and Higgs took away her timefall protection. And although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will be exposed, left to age rapidly. Refusing to repeat her mistakes at Middle Knot, she chooses the latter, telling him that "I'm Fragile, but not that fragile" before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* With how annoying the [=MULEs=] can be haranguing you for your cargo, there is ''nothing'' more satisfying than beating one up and then smashing the rest across the face with one of their own packages. Even if Sam hits them so hard that it destroys the cargo inside, it's usually worth it.

* [=BB=] FlippingTheBird at Deadman when the latter is going on about how Sam should have incinerated [=BB=]. Also shows that [=BB=] and Sam are perfect for each other.

** After you beat the Catcher Higgs summons in Port Knot City, Heartman, over the radio, can barely contain his awe since no one has ''ever'' been able to kill a Catcher. And a glorified mailman with almost no combat experience just did exactly that.
* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivers a nuclear bomb which levels Middle Knot City for Higgs, she is labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempts to use her for another terrorist attack, this time on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs’ plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: either leave and let South Knot be destroyed, or take the bomb to Crater Lake, with the catch being that she has to run almost naked through timefall, and although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will age rapidly. Refusing to repeat the mistakes of the past, she chooses the latter, telling him that "I'm Fragile, but not that fragile" before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* At one point, Higgs shoots at Sam with an assault rifle in a cutscene. However, the bullets get blocked...by the odradek sensor! Your connection with BB is so strong that ''the baby'' is trying to protect you. Aww... Now ''that's'' familial love.

* After all of the taunting Higgs throws at you throughout the game while hiding behind his teleportation and summoned [=BTs=], it's ''immensely'' satisfying to finally face him in head on combat and give him [[GoodOlFisticuffs the personal beatdown]] he deserves.

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivers a nuclear bomb which levels Middle Knot City for Higgs, she is labeled a terrorist in league with Homo Demens by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempts to use her for another terrorist attack, this time on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs’ plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: either leave and let South Knot be destroyed, or take the bomb to Crater Lake, with the catch being that she has to run almost naked through timefall, and although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will age rapidly. Refusing to repeat the mistakes of the past, she chooses the latter, telling him that she is “Fragile, but not that fragile” before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* Zip lines. These aren't normal video game zip lines, but gravity-defying energy beams that launch you hundreds of meters through the air. A small network of them can make the most annoying mountain treks a cakewalk. And BB likes it too.
* At one point, Higgs shoots at Sam with an assault rifle in a cutscene. However, the bullets get blocked...by the odradek! Your connection with BB is so strong that ''the baby'' is trying to protect you. Aww.
* After all of the taunting Higgs throws at you throughout the game while hiding behind his teleportation and summoned [=BTs=], it's ''immensely'' satisfying to finally face him in head on combat and give him the personal beatdown he deserves.

* For a good portion of the first part of the game, you can only sneak past [=BTs=] and pray to God that they don't catch you. But once you get your hands on your first anti-BT weapon in the form of Hematic Grenades and can finally fight back, it is ''[[CatharsisFactor immensely]]'' satisfying. That explosion of red, followed by the pained screaming as a BT slowly floats away before disintegrating never gets old.
** Doubly so after you beat the Catcher Higgs summons in Port Knot City. Heartman, over the radio, can only express his awe, since no one has ''ever'' been able to kill a Catcher. And a glorified mailman with almost no combat experience just did exactly that.

* Zip lines. These aren't normal video game zip lines, but gravity-defying energy beams that launch you hundreds of meters through the air. A small network of them can make the most annoying mountain treks a cakewalk. And BB likes it too.

* With how annoying the [=MULEs=] can be haranguing you for your cargo, there is ''nothing'' more satisfying than beating one up and then smashing the rest across the face with one of their own packages. Even if Sam hits them so hard that it destroys the cargo inside, it's usually worth it.

* Fragile’s backstory. Although tragic, it shows that despite her bad rep, she’s more of a hero than anyone would have guessed. [[spoiler: After she delivers a nuclear bomb which levels Middle Knot City for Higgs, she is labeled a terrorist in league with Higgs by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempts to use her for another terrorist attack, this time on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs’ plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: either leave and let South Knot be destroyed, or take the bomb to Crater Lake, with the catch being that she has to run almost naked through timefall, and although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will age rapidly. Refusing to repeat the mistakes of the past, she chooses the latter, telling him that she is “Fragile, but not that fragile” before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, at the time she was forced to choose, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* Fragile’s backstory. [[spoiler: After she delivers a nuclear bomb which levels Middle Knot City for Higgs, she is labeled a terrorist in league with Higgs by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempts to use her for another terrorist attack, this time on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs’ plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: either leave and let South Knot be destroyed, or take the bomb to Crater Lake, with the catch being that she has to run almost naked through timefall, and although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will age rapidly. Refusing to repeat the mistakes of the past, she chooses the latter, telling him that she is “Fragile, but not that fragile” before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, at the time she was forced to choose, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

* With how annoying the [=MULEs=] can be haranguing you for your cargo, there is 'nothing' more satisfying than beating one up and then smashing the rest across the face with one of their own packages. Even if Sam hits them so hard that it destroys the cargo inside, it's usually worth it.

* Fragile’s backstory. [[spoiler: After she delivers a nuclear bomb which levels Middle Knot City for Higgs, she is labeled a terrorist in league with Higgs by the rest of the world. Higgs later attempts to use her for another terrorist attack, this time on South Knot City. Managing to catch on to Higgs’ plan before the bomb makes it into the city, she instead attempts to take the bomb to Crater Lake, a massive lake filled entirely with tar that would contain the explosion. Higgs, however, catches her before she can make it and presents her with a SadisticChoice: either leave and let South Knot be destroyed, or take the bomb to Crater Lake, with the catch being that she has to run almost naked through timefall, and although Higgs gives her a mask to cover her face, the rest of her body will age rapidly. Refusing to repeat the mistakes of the past, she chooses the latter, telling him that she is “Fragile, but not that fragile” before taking off running to Crater Lake, saving the countless lives in South Knot City.]] Considering that timefall ages everything it touches, her selfless decision has likely left her with a significantly shortened lifespan, and while she does later tell Sam that she regrets it, at the time she was forced to choose, she didn’t hesitate for a second to do the right thing.

** Doubly so after you beat the Catcher Higgs summons in Port Knot City. Heartman, over the radio, can only express his awe, since no one has ''ever'' been able to kill a Catcher. And a glorified mailman with almost no combat experience just did exactly that.

* For a good portion of the first part of the game, you can only sneak past [=BTs=] and pray to God that they don't catch you. But once you get your hands on Hematic Grenades and can finally fight back, it is ''[[CatharsisFactor immensely]]'' satisfying. That explosion of red, followed by the pained screaming as a BT slowly floats away before disintegrating never gets old.

* For a good portion of the first part of the game, you can only sneak past [=BTs=] and pray to God that they don't catch you. But once you get your hands on Hematic Grenades and can finally fight back, it is ''immensely'' satisfying. That explosion of red, followed by the pained screaming as a BT slowly floats away before disintegrating never gets old.