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One moment inDeath Strandingis so close to one of the most violent Mike Tyson moments in the ring that it will completely blow your mind. Troy Baker boxing with Norman Reedus in the game is very close to this Mike Tyson fight.
For it to happen, you will need to continuously block Baker’s punches till he gets compelled to charge with all his might. If you do this, you will witness this iconic boxing moment.
Troy Baker Pays Respect To Mike Tyson In Death Stranding
In a fight sequence inDeath Strandingbetween Baker and Reedus, Baker cuts off Reedus’ ear. This little detail then lingers on till the very end of the game. Once you have been bitten by him, a part of your ear will forever be gone. If you do not keep fighting him and instead keep blocking his punches, you are bound to lose an ear in the fight.
The incident is similar to when Tyson bitEvander Holyfield’sear during a match back in 1997. The incident soon turned into a cultural phenomenon, and Tyson was someone with a rogue nature. His legacy carries forward to date. You can easily spot the parallels between Tyson’s fight and the fight in the game.
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Bitting ear while boxing has become synonymous with Tyson. It is as if he has patented the bite. Nevertheless, this is one of the most iconic moments in video game history.
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Many people never notice the little detail that their ear is missing out on after the fight.Hideo Kojima is a master craftsman,and the same keeps getting proven time and again. Kojima currently seems to be involved withDeath Stranding 2, which is anticipated to be released next year.
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Each action inDeath Strandinghas a reaction that triggers a chain reaction. The game is so well tied together narratively and gameplay-wise that it deserves all the love it can get.
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Kojima has managed to tell such an intimate story without using too many elements. It is a pure cinematic joy to witness the world of this game while listening to its score in the background, which further teleports you into the game’s world.
Even iconic moments like this fight between the two stand out because a lot of thought has been put into them. They have a larger purpose. Everything is placed strategically to move the story forward and build the narrative further. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below.
Anupam Lamba
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Anupam Lamba is an avid gamer and film lover. After completing his bachelors in Mass Communication he started working as a writer in the Indian film industry before his love for gaming made him venture into the lanes of Fandomwire and he started working as a gaming writer here.
