Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 2, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    Gráficos muy buenos
    Bosses desafiantes y variedad en el gameplay gracias al sistema de progresión de habilidades. Combate bastante pulido y satisfactorio, como es usual de los juegos de FromSoftware. Duración aceptable y historia mejor planteada que en los demás títulos de Souls (aunque aún puede mejorar más) Me gusta el toque cinemático añadido a la hora de deflectar ataques    Pros:
    Gráficos muy buenos
    Bosses desafiantes y variedad en el gameplay gracias al sistema de progresión de habilidades.
    Combate bastante pulido y satisfactorio, como es usual de los juegos de FromSoftware.
    Duración aceptable y historia mejor planteada que en los demás títulos de Souls (aunque aún puede mejorar más)
    Me gusta el toque cinemático añadido a la hora de deflectar ataques fuertes y los golpes letales, hacen al juego estilísticamente muy bello y satisfactorio de jugar.

    Las cons:
    La ausencia de contenido multijugador y nula variedad de builds lastran el valor y rejugabilidad del título
    Esperaba un soundtrack más memorable, no es que sea malo, pero esperaba más.

    Conclusión:
    Cómpralo en rebajas, si eres fan de los juegos de FromSoft es una buena adición a la colección, recomendado    … Expand
  2. AdaptiveTech
    Mar 2, 2020
    3
    Another game that tries to imitate God of War, but refuses to learn from Sony's example. Expect tons of frustration from the camera swinging around randomly, which is especially aggravating when fighting near cliff ledges with instant death.

    Could also use a significant control overhaul -- Devil May Cry lets you fluidly switch between multiple weapons mid-combo, while Sekiro feels    Another game that tries to imitate God of War, but refuses to learn from Sony's example. Expect tons of frustration from the camera swinging around randomly, which is especially aggravating when fighting near cliff ledges with instant death.

    Could also use a significant control overhaul -- Devil May Cry lets you fluidly switch between multiple weapons mid-combo, while Sekiro feels kludgy and awkward.    … Expand
  3. Rodrick55
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever, good job from software! Dont listen to people who are crying that its too difficult, just learn to parry :)
  4. Lucion
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    In this cold world where Blizzard, Bethesda and other giants keep producing trash, From Software manages once again to throw out an amazing game. Yes its hard, yes not everyone will be able to do it but that makes the game amazing. not because others wont be able to do it, because the walls this game presents are real walls without any way around. so many other games have fake challanges,In this cold world where Blizzard, Bethesda and other giants keep producing trash, From Software manages once again to throw out an amazing game. Yes its hard, yes not everyone will be able to do it but that makes the game amazing. not because others wont be able to do it, because the walls this game presents are real walls without any way around. so many other games have fake challanges, where you can either grind away or cheese them, this game has some real challanges and it feels amazing to master them… Expand
  5. Cougargames
    Feb 20, 2020
    9
    If you like to get a**** raped 520 times by enemies, and have to rebuy like 10 extra controllers then this is the game for you
  6. amazingmold46
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Sekiro recreated the same feeling that playing through my first dark souls game gave me, something that the series had failed to do for me since. As much as I love the usual soulsborne formula, Sekiros different approach to combat was a refreshing change. Traversing the environment is more fun then it's ever been in a Fromsoftware game thanks to the introduction of the grappling hook,Sekiro recreated the same feeling that playing through my first dark souls game gave me, something that the series had failed to do for me since. As much as I love the usual soulsborne formula, Sekiros different approach to combat was a refreshing change. Traversing the environment is more fun then it's ever been in a Fromsoftware game thanks to the introduction of the grappling hook, although the stealth elements are a little underwhelming. Overall a fantastic game, and most definitely my 2019 game of the year.… Expand
  7. A-Rose
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This game straight up has my favorite action gameplay in any game period. The combat is so damn satisfying and so damn hard too. Virtually every single boss save for maybe 1 or 2 of them are absolute monsters and require so much trial and error to eventually beat. But when you do, holy smokes does it feel good. The soundtrack is pretty damn solid throughout, with some particular bangersThis game straight up has my favorite action gameplay in any game period. The combat is so damn satisfying and so damn hard too. Virtually every single boss save for maybe 1 or 2 of them are absolute monsters and require so much trial and error to eventually beat. But when you do, holy smokes does it feel good. The soundtrack is pretty damn solid throughout, with some particular bangers along the way. The story is...fine I guess. Its probably the weakest part of Sekiro, but it doesn't really bring the game down in any way. The voice acting is good in literally every single language this game has.
    I should note however that this game very much will not be for everyone, even some Soulsborne veterans I know didn't really care for this game as much as others. That is mostly due to the fact that there is only one way really of fighting in this game. Theres no great swords, daggers, bows, or magic. There is no variety essentially, you'll be slashing, deflecting, jumping and mikiri countering the whole way through to the very end. Now I really like this style of gameplay, but if you were the kind of guy/gal to hit and run in games like dark souls or you perhaps used to rolling through most attacks with ease, this game will take some real getting used to or you may just straight up not enjoy it. If you can adapt to this singular style of gameplay, you should have an extremely difficult but extremely satisfying time with this game. Its a #P4P great!    … Expand
  8. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    So fromsoftware tried to experiment a little bit with this one, going away from souls combat and trying something new and the combat is great not bad at all, its more focues on parrying than dodging which is a nice change. The story is interesting as in other souls games. But some of the levels and bosses just dont feel right, more like some concept. The whole game feels like a beta forSo fromsoftware tried to experiment a little bit with this one, going away from souls combat and trying something new and the combat is great not bad at all, its more focues on parrying than dodging which is a nice change. The story is interesting as in other souls games. But some of the levels and bosses just dont feel right, more like some concept. The whole game feels like a beta for another game with this combat. But still the challenge you would expect from fromsoft.… Expand
  9. Hk_Phil
    Feb 6, 2020
    3
    A drab and tedious DS rip off, without any of the quirky customisation that made that game interesting by balancing it against the difficulty. Last time I listen to any "game of the year" hype.
  10. Mortmawt
    Feb 5, 2020
    8
    Another amazing action game by FromSoftware !

    NOTE: If you are here because of Dark Souls/Bloodborne, please understand that this game's combat system is completely different. So if you are here thinking you will play another Dark Souls/Bloodborne, you will get disappointed. Ignore people saying the combat here is more fun than Souls. They are too different to the point you can't really    Another amazing action game by FromSoftware !

    NOTE: If you are here because of Dark Souls/Bloodborne, please understand that this game's combat system is completely different. So if you are here thinking you will play another Dark Souls/Bloodborne, you will get disappointed. Ignore people saying the combat here is more fun than Souls. They are too different to the point you can't really compare them and it is entirely possible to like one of them and dislike the other.

    + The art-style fits the Sengoku Japan setting of the game pretty well.
    + Similar to From's previous games, there are checkpoints you have to search for.
    + Combat is pretty fun once you understand how it works. (There is a certain boss who will force you to understand how combat works.)
    + Multiple endings.
    + Stealth in this game is fun as opposed to the boring stuff you see in other games.
    + Fun boss fights.
    + The game rewards you for exploration.
    + Japanese voice acting in this game is top-notch.
    + Lots of varied areas and enemies. You will fight humans, monkeys, monsters and more monkeys. Lots and lots of monkeys.

    +- The game is very fast-paced. This is alright once you get used to it but might feel too hard while playing the game for the first few hours.
    +- Some soundtracks were fun to listen to. Some were "ok".

    - While I like challenging games, this game felt too punishing. Getting hit two to four times while fighting bosses means you are dead. Moreover, some attacks are fast and will one-shot you which is something I haven't encountered in From's previous games. One-shots have always been clearly telegraphed in their previous games (remember Lorian's beam in DS3?) but for some reason they did not follow the same rule in this game.
    - It can take a long time trying to beat some bosses/mini bosses only for you to get killed for getting hit twice. Meh.
    - Headless.

    Overall, great game. Highly recommended if and ONLY if you are looking for a good challenge.    … Expand
  11. IsshinAshina
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Despite the mechanical and artistic differences with the Souls games, Sekiro manages to recapture the feeling I got when playing Dark Souls for the very first time.
    A very exciting and meaningful experience!
  12. PantsuPillow
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    If you are a fan of Dark Souls , you will probably like this.
    Sekiro has excellent depth and lore , and the combat keeps you entertained for hours.
    The vertical scaling of the world is interesting , and adds a new feel to the traditional Dark Souls recipe.

    Negatives are that some parts do feel slightly drawn out, but that is a minor complaint.
    Overall an excellent experience.
  13. tI2illion
    Jan 31, 2020
    2
    For a game that prides itself on combat mechanics and tactical reflexes, Sekiro falls far short. The animation triggers for enemy attacks are not synced anywhere near where you are expected to dodge, block, or jump - contributing to the reputation for this game being "hard." While the boss combats are unique, the requirement for you to play them over and over until you learn each animationFor a game that prides itself on combat mechanics and tactical reflexes, Sekiro falls far short. The animation triggers for enemy attacks are not synced anywhere near where you are expected to dodge, block, or jump - contributing to the reputation for this game being "hard." While the boss combats are unique, the requirement for you to play them over and over until you learn each animation sequence becomes dull, and takes away from any immersive continuous experience as being a powerful shinobi out to save the world.… Expand
  14. MarcusMapal
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    The only reason this isn't a 10/10 is that I got a frame freeze every few hours of gameplay,
    Buy this game it's amazing!
  15. andyjr
    Jan 23, 2020
    3
    The game is ♥♥♥♥. Huge dissappointment from the creator of Dark Souls series. Crappy controls, inconsistent mechanics, random death just because the system is designed to kill you no matter how smart and skillful you are. The main source of difficulty from the game comes from the fact that hero is slow, weak and sloppy. No matter how much times you'll upgrade you attck power or abilities -The game is ♥♥♥♥. Huge dissappointment from the creator of Dark Souls series. Crappy controls, inconsistent mechanics, random death just because the system is designed to kill you no matter how smart and skillful you are. The main source of difficulty from the game comes from the fact that hero is slow, weak and sloppy. No matter how much times you'll upgrade you attck power or abilities - your hits will barely scratch enemy's HP bar. Prosthetic are useless most of the times. There are couple of well designed moments in the game, but it falls apart the closer you are to the ending. It's good this crap won't get any DLC.… Expand
  16. FaNoNHell
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I this this is the best game in the world after Dying Light and The Witcher 3
  17. persi
    Jan 12, 2020
    3
    I really liked the setting and the story, as well as artistic style; unfortunately, the combat mechanics ruined the game experience for me because parrying is the only way to play - period. There’s no enemy variety, and bosses are seriously overpowered, considering that you attacks are not that potent. This made Sekiro very boring to me. You want to play a tank? You can’t. A invisibleI really liked the setting and the story, as well as artistic style; unfortunately, the combat mechanics ruined the game experience for me because parrying is the only way to play - period. There’s no enemy variety, and bosses are seriously overpowered, considering that you attacks are not that potent. This made Sekiro very boring to me. You want to play a tank? You can’t. A invisible ninja, relying on evasion and stealth attacks? You can’t! Keep dying until you learn how to parry and shut up.… Expand
  18. aidenofrivia
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    the player combat system is rather slow but the opponent is faster than us. that is why make this game hard. in middle of the game,you will forget what you wanted to do.also your eyes must be quick and your fingers quicker.thanks god this game is easier than dark souls.
  19. robbeach77
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Never had a game push me so hard to get better, although needed some help from youtubers on strategy. Outstanding game.
  20. ChumaGG
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    Sekiro en pocas palabras es un juego extremadamente masoquista, dicho claro en el muy buen sentido de la palabra, ya que es un juego desarrollado por FROM SOFTWARE. y creanme cuando les digo que se nota que esta es obra de Miyasaki.

    En el titulo se pueden apreciar varias similitudes con los clasicos soulsbourne, la extrema dificultad y la forma en la que se manejan los items en el    Sekiro en pocas palabras es un juego extremadamente masoquista, dicho claro en el muy buen sentido de la palabra, ya que es un juego desarrollado por FROM SOFTWARE. y creanme cuando les digo que se nota que esta es obra de Miyasaki.

    En el titulo se pueden apreciar varias similitudes con los clasicos soulsbourne, la extrema dificultad y la forma en la que se manejan los items en el juego.

    Sin embargo pese a tener varias similitudes tambien tiene diferencias notables que lo vuelven una experiencia bastante distinta a sus predecesores, como el estilo de lucha basado en romper la guardia de los enemigos o el uso del sigilo para pasar algunas zonas o incluso llegar a tener cierta ventaja con alguno de los minijefes.

    La historia es interesante y bastante fuerte en ciertas ocaciones, llegando a recortar a series como La espada del inmortal o la reciente Dororo, que muestran un japon violento e inmerso en la guerra.

    Los enemigos son una maravilla, cuando te llegas a acostumbrar a una clase de enemigos no tienes de que preocuparte, ya que no tarda en aparecer otra que hara que tengas que adaptar tu forma de juego y evitara que avanzar por la campaña se sienta repetitivo.

    Los jefes son bastantes diferentes a lo que nos tiene acostumbrado miyazaki, ya que en la saga souls bastaba con que armar una build de tanque y fuerza para facilitar el juego bastante, y en bloodbourne solo es cuestion de adaptarse a los patrones y a hacer el condenado parry.

    Pero en Sekiro la forma en la que peleas contra los jefes es bastante distinta, ya que en este juego cuenta con un estilo de pelear contra ellos bastante distinto
    -el parry (pese a no ser obligatorio en la mayoria de casos para derrotar a un jefe) es bastante importante.
    ´la suma de una nueva dimension para pelear como en este caso son los saltos y el uso de gancho.
    -el uso de la herramienta ninja y las habilidades shinobi, tanto para atacar como para defenderse.

    Todos estos factores hacen que pelear contra jefes deje de ser un duelo de ver quien es mas tanque o de esquivar todos los ataques a un magnifico,pero dificil de dominar, cual de mis armas, habilidades o combos son mejores en que situacion en cada momento de la batalla.

    esas son mis razones para recomendar este muy divertidamente frustrante GOTY    … Expand
  21. Mandulum
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    Favorite Thing: It's a great game in the Souls genre. It's nice having a story without having to read every speck of dirt.
    Least Favorite Thing: They went way overboard on the difficulty. Sucks the fun right out of it at times.

    Date Completed: 2019-12-27
    Playtime: 39h
    Enjoyment: 9/10
    Recommendation: It's a blast, though the difficulty can make it unfun at times.
  22. Tyrowski
    Dec 24, 2019
    4
    It's a from software game. It's more solid than anything in the dark souls saga, but it still fails on a wonky interface, strange character moves (who slows down a blow towards the end... how... why). If you like fighting against your own character instead of the enemy (ie. you like Dark Souls) It's a game for you
  23. Trbaan
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    a masterpiece , thank you miyazaki-san thank fromsoftware , you never stop to amaze us
    looking forward to the next masterpiece from you ( elden ring )
  24. DJKrimson
    Dec 23, 2019
    9
    Amazing story, fun gameplay and exploration. You're forced to fight in a specific way which might be a pain in the ass to souls-fans. But apart from that I'm really happy with this game. Probably my fav game of 2019, played it through 4 or 5 times.
  25. VG_Alex
    Dec 21, 2019
    9
    An action adventure game with hard level, you can see a lot of features of "Dark Souls" in the game, but the excellent fighting mechanism of this work has surpassed to it, the types of enemies and the items are various, greatly improving the experience in the game, and the slight deficiencies are mainly reflected in the narrative, which is scattered and very incoherent , most of the timeAn action adventure game with hard level, you can see a lot of features of "Dark Souls" in the game, but the excellent fighting mechanism of this work has surpassed to it, the types of enemies and the items are various, greatly improving the experience in the game, and the slight deficiencies are mainly reflected in the narrative, which is scattered and very incoherent , most of the time in the game is spent in fighting and death. When the narrative performance is not strong, "props narrative" is used to supplement. Although it is ingenious, it disperses the rhythm and integrity of the narrative, and the characterization is also slightly lacking, but as a whole, it is a very great game.

    9.0 Excellence    … Expand
  26. NorrBlack
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente incrível! Sekiro reúne os melhores elementos dos jogos anteriores da fromsoftware em um jogo mais amigável aos jogadores, com menus e dados menos complexos, com um novo sistema que prioriza a melhoria do jogador no jogo, em vez do melhoramento do personagem. Sistema de combate único e fluido, um desafio para amantes de batalhas frente a frente ou gameplays mais furtivas.Simplesmente incrível! Sekiro reúne os melhores elementos dos jogos anteriores da fromsoftware em um jogo mais amigável aos jogadores, com menus e dados menos complexos, com um novo sistema que prioriza a melhoria do jogador no jogo, em vez do melhoramento do personagem. Sistema de combate único e fluido, um desafio para amantes de batalhas frente a frente ou gameplays mais furtivas. Possui um level design incrível, mantendo o clima sombrio tradicional da fromsoftware, porém trazendo cores um pouco mais vivas em vez de muitos cenários escuros. Uma grande quantidade de locais e segredos para descobrir ao longo do jogo que também farão você se sentir numa real aventura pelo misterioso e mitológico Japão feudal. Definitivamente o melhor jogo de 2019!… Expand
  27. YanKotov0nly1
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    Просто ублюдская дерьмина, которая и вовсе не должна существовать. Как эта дрисня получила звание игры года? Не других каких либо номинаций! СРАЗУ ИГРА ГОДА!
  28. czuleks
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    best game in the life, difficult is subjtive, learn and paciencie. only love for this game
  29. watchm824
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    Good game. I generally love From Software studio games. But I don’t know why, closer to the finale I became bored somehow. I did not have the patience for the final boss, although I killed all the other bosses in the game (including additional ones).
  30. Van_DiSarzio
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    Overall a superb ninja game with a fantastic combat system, ninja stealth kills and a highly mobile character with a grappling hook. As usual from FromSoft the level design is amazing also. Those wanting a Dark Souls clone might be disappointed since it's really designed to be something a bit different. The lack of multiplayer perhaps being the most significant difference. That said it'sOverall a superb ninja game with a fantastic combat system, ninja stealth kills and a highly mobile character with a grappling hook. As usual from FromSoft the level design is amazing also. Those wanting a Dark Souls clone might be disappointed since it's really designed to be something a bit different. The lack of multiplayer perhaps being the most significant difference. That said it's not perfect. I've lost count the number of times I've died to camera angles. And the tendency to lose focus on the enemy, particularly during boss fights, is quite annoying. As for the difficulty, is it too hard? In general, I found the difficulty OK. A couple of the bosses could perhaps do with being toned down a little bit (but not too much). I also wish the buffs lasted a bit longer. But none the less a great game overall.… Expand
  31. Litetendero
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Totalmente diferente de qualquer jogo SoulsLike, topinho recomendo muito bom
  32. Deaden84
    Nov 28, 2019
    2
    Another piece of garbage game for console conversion to PC. If I need to play Turn-based strategy style game I prefer not this one. This game sort of boring with it's defence and counter-attack system.
  33. Vilgefortz_
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    A true masterpiece for those who are willing to try and understand and learn it.

    This game strips down most of the extras from the previous From Software games, and instead refines the core fighting mechanic for a singular fighting style. Fully embracing hyper-aggression, without letting it become attack-spamming by means of the posture system. These changes lead to there being a    A true masterpiece for those who are willing to try and understand and learn it.

    This game strips down most of the extras from the previous From Software games, and instead refines the core fighting mechanic for a singular fighting style. Fully embracing hyper-aggression, without letting it become attack-spamming by means of the posture system.
    These changes lead to there being a correct way to play this game, and your journey as a player to master the mechanics is mirrored by Sekiro's journey to become a master shinobi.
    The ways to cheat this natural progression are reduced: you can't summon other players, and both over-leveling or building a tank are no longer an option.

    It's truly up to you, and the only true defeat is giving up. A great metaphor for life.    … Expand
  34. ElCucuy
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Стоит сразу обозначить, что я не фанат соулс-лайков. В своё время я удалил первый dark souls после пары часов игры, так и не поняв, как от этой игры получить удовольствие, и больше туда не возвращался. В данном же случае меня привлёк сеттинг и отзывы, говорящие, что игра стала куда более динамичной по сравнению с дарк солус, что для меня несомненно плюс, как для фаната слэшеров.

    В    Стоит сразу обозначить, что я не фанат соулс-лайков. В своё время я удалил первый dark souls после пары часов игры, так и не поняв, как от этой игры получить удовольствие, и больше туда не возвращался. В данном же случае меня привлёк сеттинг и отзывы, говорящие, что игра стала куда более динамичной по сравнению с дарк солус, что для меня несомненно плюс, как для фаната слэшеров.

    В итоге, можно сказать, что игра для меня получилась даже выше ожидаемого уровня, если бы не, так мной нелюбимые, спавнящиеся мобы после смерти, то оценка была бы выше, ведь зачищать одни и те же локации, от одних и тех же врагов, каждый новый раз доставляет всё меньше удовольствия, также как и пробегать через них, получая различные стрелы и другие острые(горячие) предметы в спину, но видимо - это ключевой элемент этого жанра, и от него никуда не деться, стоит с этим смириться.

    Самое главное, ради чего стоит играть в эту игру, даже таким нелюбителям соулс-лайков как я - это босс файты. Здесь это выведено просто на космический уровень, это отдельный вид спорта, или даже - новый вид искусства. Вы не сможете заспамить одной атакой практически никого из них, вы будете учить мувы, тайминги, и расти над собой, снова и снова, чтобы вернуться в следующем трае, а потом ещё, и ещё, и так до тех пор, пока ваш персональный скилл (именно ваш, а не циферок в характеристиках персонажа) не достигнет такого уровня, что босс и игрок поменяются местами, и первый станет грушой для битья. Это незабываемое чувство победы после многочисленных траев, когда вы будете стоять над поверженным врагом и кричать, чтобы он поднялся, потому что вам мало, потому что соперник не получил сполна, потому что хочется ещё. Это сравнимо с победой в настоящей драке, и вызвать такие ощущения - это действительно большое достижение геймдизайнера Миядзаки.

    8.5 из 10.    … Expand
  35. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Es tan bueno como Dark Souls sin ser un clon de Dark Souls, Miyazaki demuestra como mantenerse fresco y entregar un producto de calidad en todo sentido. La mecanica del Parry jamás había sido mejor empleada y difícilmente veremos a alguien más usarla con el mismo brillo que en Sekiro. Las batallas contra los bosses todas son memorables y divertidas, El replay value está a la orden del día.
  36. Springhi
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    The first game from Mr. Miyazaki after the amazing achievement of Soul's series. It is also the first step to break through the limits of Soul's series. The excitement striking your enemies' blades was absolutely charming. The action design of each elite and boss enemy was full of personality. The process focusing on the enemies' movements was still attractive, and made the experience ofThe first game from Mr. Miyazaki after the amazing achievement of Soul's series. It is also the first step to break through the limits of Soul's series. The excitement striking your enemies' blades was absolutely charming. The action design of each elite and boss enemy was full of personality. The process focusing on the enemies' movements was still attractive, and made the experience of gameplay totally different from former Souls' series. However, the reinforcement of combat experience also weaken the sense of exploration as well as the growth of the character, and the sense of substitution. This game was full of challenge as Souls, absolutely. But it was just the story of Sekiro, not mine.… Expand
  37. GaelJ
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Fantastic successor to Tenchu and compelling action adventure game that carries Fromsoftware's signature design elements. The flow of combat to its core is very rhythm game-like, but has so much impact. This game is more like a Zelda and Tenchu than a typical Souls game in terms of progression and structure. Great story, characters, levels, movement and world design.
  38. foofiter226
    Nov 13, 2019
    1
    Masterpiece of a game, too bad and disappointing that no matter how good you are, all bosses will cheat. upgrading everything and raising your attack power wont make alot of difference . This game is hard. especially if you play late in the year as i have, for it has been patched. its crazy how the game is basically easy, except the overpowered bosses!!! When you hit a boss their vitalityMasterpiece of a game, too bad and disappointing that no matter how good you are, all bosses will cheat. upgrading everything and raising your attack power wont make alot of difference . This game is hard. especially if you play late in the year as i have, for it has been patched. its crazy how the game is basically easy, except the overpowered bosses!!! When you hit a boss their vitality is barely affected, but any boss that strikes you takes away at least 1/3 of your vitality or more. Basically you cant rush through boss fights. this is a game that will make you frustrated, irritable and very angry.Sekiro tests you and it forces you to spend alot time and forces you to get good. Games arent suppose to make you mad but excited and relaxed. Sekiro does the opposite. really would have loved Sekiro but Ninja Gaiden is still my fav… Expand
  39. Ozzkek
    Nov 13, 2019
    9
    An absolute, hardcore blast. Takes the best parts of the Soulsborne genre and updates it into a new classic.. While the difficulty is something that could alienate a part of the audience, I found it was a great learning experience. Once I finally made it past each major fight, I KNEW I got gud. Love the esthetics, love the soundtrack and love the equal parts stealth and acrobatic nature ofAn absolute, hardcore blast. Takes the best parts of the Soulsborne genre and updates it into a new classic.. While the difficulty is something that could alienate a part of the audience, I found it was a great learning experience. Once I finally made it past each major fight, I KNEW I got gud. Love the esthetics, love the soundtrack and love the equal parts stealth and acrobatic nature of the game.… Expand
  40. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Lo adoro, lo respeté la primera vez que me lo pasé, jugué como ninja y todo, luego lo rompí del todo, parry todo el rato y no respeté ningún jefe, los ejecute muy fácilmente, me encantan los juego que depende de mi habilidad de jugador no como dark soul, como me aburre dark soul dios mío, todo lo que aprendiste en dark soul no sirve en este juego y eso es lo que lo hace tan grande, meLo adoro, lo respeté la primera vez que me lo pasé, jugué como ninja y todo, luego lo rompí del todo, parry todo el rato y no respeté ningún jefe, los ejecute muy fácilmente, me encantan los juego que depende de mi habilidad de jugador no como dark soul, como me aburre dark soul dios mío, todo lo que aprendiste en dark soul no sirve en este juego y eso es lo que lo hace tan grande, me encanta, como el shinobido de PS2, puedes ser sigiloso o matar a todo el mundo.… Expand
  41. boeph
    Nov 10, 2019
    5
    Лучше всего проходить игру на youtube, если в играх не любите рутину.
  42. TprAgile
    Nov 9, 2019
    4
    i don't like hard games like this. i can make hard games like this too. it is so easy. i want hard games but not like this. in this game, when u die, it sents u 1 hour ago. what is this for? or NPCs are hard for nothing. u just feel of hardness. not exciting. like ac creed origins's nighmare difficulty, you feel not same with sekiro. So what i say for this game is: "Difficulty of this gamei don't like hard games like this. i can make hard games like this too. it is so easy. i want hard games but not like this. in this game, when u die, it sents u 1 hour ago. what is this for? or NPCs are hard for nothing. u just feel of hardness. not exciting. like ac creed origins's nighmare difficulty, you feel not same with sekiro. So what i say for this game is: "Difficulty of this game is for nothing"… Expand
  43. gessie00
    Nov 7, 2019
    0
    After finishing the game on PC thoroughly (defeated all bosses, mini-bosses and explored every nook and cranny) and expecting the most difficult samurai-style combat game in years, I was extremely disappointed and consider this title FromSoftware's worst. While an interesting combat game at first glance, it quickly turns into Dance Dance Revolution.

    The good: - Wonderful setting and    After finishing the game on PC thoroughly (defeated all bosses, mini-bosses and explored every nook and cranny) and expecting the most difficult samurai-style combat game in years, I was extremely disappointed and consider this title FromSoftware's worst. While an interesting combat game at first glance, it quickly turns into Dance Dance Revolution.

    The good:
    - Wonderful setting and graphic design
    - Japanese as the default language to really nail the atmosphere
    - Unique combat design
    - High difficulty, truly delivering the punishing experience which fans in my opinion wrongly attributed to DS.
    - The Umbrella. Fun and interesting, if a bit overpowered compared to other equipment

    The bad:
    1. Combat is purely based on reflexes, like a sport, while strategic intelligence is not at all rewarded. Slow enemies turn on a dime using magical homing weapons. Spear bearers are just as dangerous up close and attack just as quickly. Only archers have a weakness congruent with real-life physics (weak armor and melee) but they're barely a threat even at range as projectiles are magically blocked.
    2. Zero potential for immersion/role playing in combat. Real-life katana battles are quick, often settled in seconds as the katana's purpose is to wound the opponent critically before he can retaliate. High skill, high reward like in the Bushido series. Sekiro battles are long, drawn-out boxing matches. Sekiro dies quickly but he can fully restore his wounds more than 10 times each battle, and revive a few times to boot.
    3. Stealth is an option only during unimportant battles (riffraff and certain optional minibosses) but tedious and basic. Sekiro is supposedly a spy/assassin yet he fights like Rambo. The game may have started as a Tenchu reboot but shares few similarities.
    4. Sekiro's base moveset is extremely limited when compared to other hack-and-slash games. There's a hack, a stab and a slightly different version while sprinting.
    5. Minimal customization. Sekiro can equip one special move and one piece of equipment at a time.
    6. Combat basically comes down to "rock, paper, scissors" reactions to "perilous attacks", deflecting the standard attacks with moderate timing difficulty and being as aggressive as possible while the opponent rests. There is one DS-esque boss exception but in my opinion that was the least enjoyable boss in the game due to Sekiro's limited moveset and equipment.
    7. Enemy combat rules are completely unlike Sekiro's combat rules. Therefore, learning what kills Sekiro doesn't give any insight into how to kill opponents. It doesn't need to be fair, but it does need to make sense.

    So far it's still a 4/10 game. A good challenge at least. But here's the awful:
    - Sekiro is fully animation locked during most of his moves, unable to control his body in any way. Key presses made during this time are sometimes discarded and sometimes queued. Apparently FromSoftware wants us to experience how it feels to have Parkinson's. Point made: It's horrific and maddening.
    - Full immortality during deathblows. No punishment whatsoever for taking the time to disembowel an enemy, simply "because it looks cewl", yet we're stuck watching that animation over and over and over. Tenchu games had more kill animations on the PS2 with a chance to dismember.
    - The PC port is ghastly. It has a 0.1 to 0.3 second input lag depending on area, and yes my PC is more than capable. Combined with the animation locking Sekiro is frequently unresponsive during critical moments.
    - Human mini-bosses can often be kited by having them move far from their "home" position. They won't defend themselves and slowly walk back. Horrible AI design.
    - Target lock is lost when Sekiro is cornered, a natural occurrence during arena-based fights (including bosses), leaving him entirely helpless. This is clearly a bug as there is no sensible reason for a trained Shinobi to behave so irrationally during a crucial moment in battle.

    Lastly, for an offline game it sports a strangely pronounced community. As is to be expected of a sports game it has attracted a horde of game-jocks so proud of having pushed the sequenced buttons that they wail "git gud" in chorus at anyone who disliked any aspect of the game, in a thinly veiled attempt to brag. The reason I completely finished it is to prove them wrong. And I did - this isn't about skill.

    I've seen toxic communities before but none quite as stubborn, uniform and unimaginative as this one. This is why I consider any downvotes on this review as upvotes - thanks for the "support" in advance.

    In conclusion, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is in my opinion one of the worst entries in the hack-and-slash genre so far, a failed stealth game and a failed PC port. The difficulty is purely technical in nature and deserves no credit from a game design perspective, as it fails to challenge meaningful human abilities.    … Expand
  44. Gedulah
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    I have completed Dark Souls 1-3, I have completed Bloodborne. This is the first time I have ever completed 100% achievement for any game. I am in love with this game, it is a masterpiece. Supporting an aggressive yet focused approach to gameplay this game is everything you ever wanted in an action title. The guts of this game are so well developed I crave more even after beating it forI have completed Dark Souls 1-3, I have completed Bloodborne. This is the first time I have ever completed 100% achievement for any game. I am in love with this game, it is a masterpiece. Supporting an aggressive yet focused approach to gameplay this game is everything you ever wanted in an action title. The guts of this game are so well developed I crave more even after beating it for the fourth or fifth time. Current game time is at 173 hours, don't miss out on this game. Whenever you have time pick it up and give it a try. You may find within yourself the ability to overcome and persevere. I need more DLC for this game, what a great well designed game. I do miss some of the RPG elements in some of the earlier titles but the gameplay is well worth it.… Expand
  45. Salasgz
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    Un juego muy frustrante, estupendo para las personas que les gustan los desafíos, es muy satisfactorio ganarle a los jefes, lamentablemente lo deje de jugar y perdí el interés sobre todo por su alto nivel de dificultada y haberme desacostumbrado al mismo
  46. Garibaldi
    Oct 31, 2019
    2
    only challenge is to press right button at right time and restart same level all the time until you get it right.
  47. Fresh_cut92
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    One of the best games i have played. Love every detail! The game is 10/10!!!
  48. robomartion
    Oct 22, 2019
    7
    It's got enough content for at least four playthroughs and provides satisfying enough gameplay. Character customisation suffers compared to previous Fromsoftware titles, and the story and world building is nothing to write home about and the artstyle is somewhat drab, but there is plenty of interesting character designs and bosses (although many are simply re-skinned) as well as uniqueIt's got enough content for at least four playthroughs and provides satisfying enough gameplay. Character customisation suffers compared to previous Fromsoftware titles, and the story and world building is nothing to write home about and the artstyle is somewhat drab, but there is plenty of interesting character designs and bosses (although many are simply re-skinned) as well as unique level designs (areas are also reused) to make this one worth trying out - if you can stomach the one-dimensional and drawn out nature of the fights. There isn't any real opportunity for different ways to play, lest you want to speedrun it, which in and of itself is an interesting proposition in its own right. Sekiro won't have the staying power of Dark Souls but for the time being it will get some sufficiently well deserved time in the spotlight.… Expand
  49. the_sarpo
    Oct 18, 2019
    6
    one of the best combat mechanics I've ever seen in a game... good graphics, great audio but... a big but... boss fights are cheesy... CHEESY!!! Why did they f*** this great potential with cheesy boss fights? every boss has 2-3 phases and every time you pass a phase, it gets cheesier... imagine this: you are doing great, passed 2 phases and whats that? boss does 1 7 hit coımbo each hit hasone of the best combat mechanics I've ever seen in a game... good graphics, great audio but... a big but... boss fights are cheesy... CHEESY!!! Why did they f*** this great potential with cheesy boss fights? every boss has 2-3 phases and every time you pass a phase, it gets cheesier... imagine this: you are doing great, passed 2 phases and whats that? boss does 1 7 hit coımbo each hit has potential of taking % 101 of your HP... I LOVE Dark Souls series, Bloodborne was also great but this game is wasted with cheesy bosses... not all of them but majority of bosses are cheesy. don't tell me to GIT GUD cos I've already beaten this garbage...… Expand
  50. D3NGZ
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    an Amazing game rich with Atmosphere a great Combat system & and an interesting story and lore

    Combat: absoluteley great to play. its very very challenging and you will hit atleast 1 boss who will kick your a** for hours. be ready for that but nothing feels cheap. you have to be mechanically skilled and react fast to the enemies attack timings. Overall : really varied yet fun and    an Amazing game rich with Atmosphere a great Combat system & and an interesting story and lore

    Combat: absoluteley great to play. its very very challenging and you will hit atleast 1 boss who will kick your a** for hours. be ready for that but nothing feels cheap. you have to be mechanically skilled and react fast to the enemies attack timings. Overall : really varied yet fun and complex mechanically combat system that is incredible.

    Story : i dont want to spoil much but its a shift from the very sparse Fromsofware narratives, and its much better for it.

    Graphics : if we talk about raw Graphical powers this is a good looking game, but when you factor in the art work and the world design it pushes it much further.

    + Very Immersive (especially with the japanese voice over).
    + Feudal Japan done right finally.
    + Amazing Soundtrack.
    + Very good Voice Acting.
    + Greatly Designed.
    + Incredible Bosses/Mini Bosses
    + lots of enemy variety.

    - only con i can think of is the lack of visual customization, but its not a big deal considering the time period.    … Expand
  51. Tomle1202
    Oct 4, 2019
    9
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an addictive yet challenging and unforgiving journey of clashed swords, gigantic monsters and spilled blood, although sometimes it comes with some unfair camera angles.
  52. Arthuu
    Sep 22, 2019
    8
    Not as entertaining as bloodborne or dark souls 3 yet still manages do deliver awesome action experience with original world
  53. marcantoineg
    Sep 14, 2019
    9
    Can be very hard at time, even harder for souls vets. However, the world is beautiful and the gameplay is one of the best for sword fighting in gaming today.
  54. DiabloNero
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Sekiro est un jeu qui va tester votre capacité à persévérer c'est sans l'ombre d'un doute (pun intended). Etant moi-même un grand fan des jeux post-demon's souls de From Software et ayant fini tous les Dark Souls avec leurs DLCs respectifs, je dois dire que je ne m'attendais peut-être pas à rouler sur le jeu mais au moins à avoir un certain "avantage" sur les joueurs dont il s'agissait duSekiro est un jeu qui va tester votre capacité à persévérer c'est sans l'ombre d'un doute (pun intended). Etant moi-même un grand fan des jeux post-demon's souls de From Software et ayant fini tous les Dark Souls avec leurs DLCs respectifs, je dois dire que je ne m'attendais peut-être pas à rouler sur le jeu mais au moins à avoir un certain "avantage" sur les joueurs dont il s'agissait du premier jeu de from.

    Et autant dire que je me trompais lourdement, en effet, contrairement à un souls où la prise en main est très simple (à savoir : roulade + taper), celle de Sekiro est très difficile et c'est pour moi un défaut majeur du jeu qui en fera abandonner plus d'un. En effet, les premières heures de jeu sont assez laborieuses niveau difficulté, vous prenez des coups sans comprendre pourquoi, vous êtes stun sans comprendre pourquoi, vous esquivez une attaque sans comprendre pourquoi, vous mourez sans comprendre pourquoi et vous battez des boss/miniboss sans comprendre pourquoi ce qui résulte en un manque de satisfaction après un combat qui est pourtant la marque de fabrique de From Software. En fait, vous ne mourez pas à cause des ennemis mais à cause du jeu qui ne vous explique pas suffisamment son système de combat. J'ai moi-même failli définitivement rage-quit le jeu mais je me suis accroché.

    Et autant dire que j'ai bien fait car c'est juste après ce moment-là qu'arrive le boss fight () avec lequel le système de combat "clique" chez la plupart des joueurs (moi compris). C'est ainsi à partir de ce moment-là que j'ai enfin commencé à comprendre le système de combat et à enfin comprendre les paternes des boss et à avoir ce sentiment de satisfaction personnelle tant attendu après un combat.

    Sekiro possède aussi d'autres défauts, les principaux étant le réutilisation massive de miniboss (non sérieusement y en a un qui a été réutilisé 5 fois) et le mélange parfois un peu raté entre action et infiltration dans certaines zones où vous vous cognerez la tête contre un mur en essayant de clear une zone à la manière d'un dark souls alors qu'elle est designée pour de la stealth sans que le jeu ne vous le dise clairement.

    Mais ces défauts deviennent vraiment mineurs car une fois le système de combat maîtrisé, vous pourrez enfin pleinement profiter de la beauté du monde de sekiro ainsi que de ses ost made in Yuka Kitamura qui comme d'hab fait un travail de dingue et évidemment de ses boss fights dont certains font maintenant parti de mon top 10 personnel.

    Si vous pensez pouvoir surmonter les premières heures de jeu je ne peux que vous recommander Sekiro, mais si au contraire vous ne vous en sentez pas capable mais que vous voulez quand même découvrir les jeux From Software, je vous conseillerai de d'abord commencer par Dark Souls 3 et éventuellement de continuer sur Sekiro ensuite.    … Expand
  55. joshbreviews
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    I beat Sekiro NG+3 with No Charm and with Demon Bell Rung. Here's my review.

    This is an EXTREMELY POLARIZING game. Some will LOVE it, but some will ABSOLUTELY HATE it. And I perfectly understand both sides. This game is absolutely not for anyone. If you thought Dark Souls I/II/III and Bloodborne were hard, then wait until you play this. Sekiro makes those games feel like casual    I beat Sekiro NG+3 with No Charm and with Demon Bell Rung. Here's my review.

    This is an EXTREMELY POLARIZING game. Some will LOVE it, but some will ABSOLUTELY HATE it. And I perfectly understand both sides.

    This game is absolutely not for anyone. If you thought Dark Souls I/II/III and Bloodborne were hard, then wait until you play this. Sekiro makes those games feel like casual games; but I'm not saying this with delight. I'm not saying this is entirely a good thing.

    Easy stuff out of the way. Graphics are fine; graphically looks like polished BB and DS. Art style is PHENOMENAL. Enemies and bosses look distinct and great. Areas look and feel distinctly Japanese and awesome. Sound is good. They borrowed some sounds from DS and BB which adds a little nostalgia. Music is GREAT. Stealth mechanic is fine. It's fast and fluid, and stealth kills are satisfying. Stealth's a little simplistic and the enemies are very blind when it comes to stealth, but it's fine. Level design is good also. Grappling hook matches well with levels, and makes you feel like a proper ninja. Story is good. Typical nebulous FromSoftware plot, typical grim and vague characters. Yet somehow, lots of backstory to be discovered by reading item descriptions and reading between the lines of the dialogue. The main draw is the combat.

    Yet also, the most controversial part of this game is the combat. To sum it up, the game basically demands absolute perfection. You must parry at the exact time. You must dodge this exact way. You must delay your dodge exactly 1 second. You must jump this exact moment. You must only attack in this exact window. Every single boss and mini-boss demands this of you. I can easily see 80% of people who bought this game to give up after a few bosses because the game is simply so exhausting to play. Bosses absolutely CHUNK your health bar, so you die often. Because you die so often, you learn so very little per attempt at a boss. Additionally, early on you'll realize that you can often get stun-locked to death.

    The game goes out of it's way to make you feel like you're getting nowhere. If I didn't buy this game, like a friend lent it to me or something, I would've gave up on it after a few hours. But since I bought it...I went ahead and finished the darn thing. You know, sunk cost.

    Anyway, more combat mechanics stuff. The harder bosses do this thing where they switch up their attacks mid combo. On paper, this sounds cool; it makes the game more challenging. But again, in practice this simply makes the game irredeemably unforgiving.

    There's also a mechanic wherein after you exploit a boss's weakness thrice, the weakness stops working just because. I mean, I get it, exploiting it again and again would trivialize the encounter, but this mechanic is guaranteed to kill you 2-3 times before you realize what's going on, merely adding to your frustration. Makes sense on paper, feels bad in practice. There's a lot of that going on in Sekiro.

    The spirit emblems mechanic in Sekiro feels bad too. I get it, it's meant to limit your use of your gadgets, make you use them strategically. Sounds fine on paper, in practice, it makes you be a scrooge about using it, wondering when is the best time is to use it. By the time you've learned when and where you can use your emblems, you've already figured out how to beat the boss WITHOUT IT. You can swap health for spirit emblems, but you already know how hard the game is. You'd never do that. They should have just used a cooldown mechanic instead, so that you are free to use it, yet also punished for misusing it. They went too far with the spirit emblems.

    Enemies also have these long grapple animations which look cool the first time you get hit by them, but since you die so often to enemies, it immediately becomes annoying to have to watch your character get mauled when you already know you're dead. You'll think "Goodness just kill me already so I can try again! I already know I'm dead I don't wanna watch this AGAIN stop rubbing it in my face!!!"

    We haven't even talked about Kuro's Charm and the Demon Bell.

    One makes the bosses hit harder, and the other makes it so that you take damage anyway if you don't perform a perfect parry. These two difficulty-increasing options just make the game more infuriating. Again, I beat the game with these things activated. I already "got gud". And let me tell you, it didn't really feel good to beat the game this way. It feels weird to have those features. Like, why bother making one of the hardest games this century even harder?...It's hard to explain, but if I were one of the devs, I would've suggested to remove the charm and the bell entirely since the game is so freaking hard as it is.

    When all is said and done, Sekiro is cool, but I wouldn't want a Sekiro 2    … Expand
  56. Aifrait
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Un juego digno de tener en tu biblioteca, te sumerge en un ambiente brutal con una historia y personajes que solo From Software es capaz de hacer. Un sistema de combate muy logrado unido a una forma de moverse en lateral por el escenario, la capacidad de mejorar tanto tu armamento (la prótesis) como tus combos lo hacen ser un juego muy completo.

    Tiene un lore profundo (puede que no    Un juego digno de tener en tu biblioteca, te sumerge en un ambiente brutal con una historia y personajes que solo From Software es capaz de hacer. Un sistema de combate muy logrado unido a una forma de moverse en lateral por el escenario, la capacidad de mejorar tanto tu armamento (la prótesis) como tus combos lo hacen ser un juego muy completo.

    Tiene un lore profundo (puede que no tanto como un DS pero esto es una IP nueva) que se acompaña de su misión principal unido a algunas misiones secundarias que te encontrarás explorando el mapa.

    PROS
    - Ambientación de japón feudal muy lograda.
    - Sistema de combate rápido e intensivo.
    - Una forma de moverse por el mapa libre y fácil.
    - Tener la opción de usar sigilo para matar enemigos.

    CONTRAS
    - Bug que afecta al HDR aun no resuelto.
    - La cámara se vuelve algo loca en algunas ocasiones.
    - El juego aunque no lo puedo considerar corto me esperaba que la duración fuera mayor.    … Expand
  57. vassagoraziel
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    Loving the gameplay and visuals. It's just as hard as the Souls games but this one has a much faster combat and also has good stealth mechanics.
  58. sakuutio
    Aug 14, 2019
    10
    epic just epic simply epic its epic just epic simply epic itsepic just epic simply epic itsepic just epic simply epic itsepic just epic simply epic itsepic just epic simply epic its
  59. Averion
    Aug 13, 2019
    10
    I really enjoyed the game. Sure, it's challenging, but that's where the fun lies. You need a lot of patience, but all wins are rewarding af...
  60. matdimond
    Aug 9, 2019
    10
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  61. Dco326
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    Rly good game... sometimes its rly dificult but to be honest, once u get the hang of it it gets preaty easy. im givining 9 bcs i wouldnt like to play it ever again, but it is a rly good game... but stresful as **** :D
  62. StickyAnims
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing. Created by the legendary game company, FromSoftware and bringing their difficulty formula into this game.

    This is what i'm going to summarize my experience in this game: - The world is really connected, i've seen people do speedrun and also Ymfah's guide on breaking RPG games, so it really From-ish world model - Combat mechanic is pretty new to all Dark Souls and    This game is amazing. Created by the legendary game company, FromSoftware and bringing their difficulty formula into this game.

    This is what i'm going to summarize my experience in this game:

    - The world is really connected, i've seen people do speedrun and also Ymfah's guide on breaking RPG games, so it really From-ish world model

    - Combat mechanic is pretty new to all Dark Souls and Bloodborne players, which is blocking is the key of survival and also parrying. The fun part is, there is no stamina, so you can attack enemies as much as you want

    - As a SoulsBorne player, being able to jumping, stealth and swimming is a miracle

    - The world came from Miyazaki's head, which is no surprise when you'll stumble on a level which you'll have to go across a poisonous swamp

    - The story is amazing, multiple ending is also great

    - Death is not an end to this game

    - Unlike Dark Souls and BloodBorne, there is no perfect waifu material

    - The leveling mechanic is really frustrating, and there is no way to re-obtaining your money or exp once you're dead, but i still love the game

    - While the game only offer your Vitality up to 20, but your attack power can reach into 99 if you really into the game

    Conclusion: I really like the game, but the game is pretty much dead, so there will be no DLC (As far as i think), the only thing that kept this game alive is the mod community itself, though i starting to see that they're dying as well, not like SoulsBorne community. But, compared to Dark Souls Remaster, this game is worth the money you spent    … Expand
  63. DeusXCom
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is absolutely amazing. After a long time of playing Souls games I felt that brand new experience feeling and got my ass kicked properly. It feels like From Soft has been learning all these years, perfecting all their tricks to come up with this masterpiece from their homeland Japan. I love this setting and feel of the world. Combat is the most intense and satisfying and being aSekiro is absolutely amazing. After a long time of playing Souls games I felt that brand new experience feeling and got my ass kicked properly. It feels like From Soft has been learning all these years, perfecting all their tricks to come up with this masterpiece from their homeland Japan. I love this setting and feel of the world. Combat is the most intense and satisfying and being a single player only is actually a good thing in my mind. Zero bugs nad 100% rock solid, the only thing that broke during my play-through was my Xbox One controller by playing this game so hard. The only problem compared to previous Souls games is the re-playability factor, absolute lack of different weapons, characters and builds, so after completing the game 4 times for all different endings, there is not much reason to play it again, until the DLC is released. 10/10… Expand
  64. dty
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Awesome game. Doesn't have the customisation or replayability that previous From Software titles do, but it had all the other tropes we come to expect. Incredible level design, superb combat and a rewarding difficulty. Just don't be a weiner and give up too easily.
  65. Wweald
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    This game lacks certain qualities that made me love the previous of fromsofts soulslikes. But even though I miss certain things like build diversity, and an interwoven world design. I **** love this game, at the moment it is my favorite game. And the main reason why is the combat. I love the worlds and plots of the souls games but at the end of the day I love these games because the combatThis game lacks certain qualities that made me love the previous of fromsofts soulslikes. But even though I miss certain things like build diversity, and an interwoven world design. I **** love this game, at the moment it is my favorite game. And the main reason why is the combat. I love the worlds and plots of the souls games but at the end of the day I love these games because the combat is amazing, and Sekiro has easily the best combat of any game I've ever played. You are limited to one weapon this time, but the things you can do with it combined with the combat arts and special techniques makes sure it never gets boring to use. Most people only use a few of the many weapons in the previous games anyways, so I don't mind this change as much as I thought I might. The movement changes are a lot of fun and make the way you can interact with the world so much more fun. The areas are some of the best designed in fromsofts games. It being such a different style of world to Dark Souls and Bloodborne makes it feel fresh again. Where certain areas in those games felt like different versions of themselves. Like the poison swamp areas and the catacomb areas, and the lava areas, etc. The main flaw of the game is the way it's balanced, certain abilities and prosthetics feel like there's no real reason to use them. I like all of the characters a lot, but their side quests could have been done better. Sekiro had the most intuitive side character quests of the fromsoft games which is a good thing. Previous games required a guide or hours of wandering around to progress. I love the more direct method of story telling Sekiro has as well.… Expand
  66. Franilgallo
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    In an era where the majority of PC games are FPS multiplayer this is a rare jewel. It's not perfect, but it does greatly what a game must do, it entertains you and makes you want to continue playing. The combat system is very enjoyable, the story is quite good, some bosses are wonderful . I think they could have done a simple mode for them who like to play not fully concentrated on theIn an era where the majority of PC games are FPS multiplayer this is a rare jewel. It's not perfect, but it does greatly what a game must do, it entertains you and makes you want to continue playing. The combat system is very enjoyable, the story is quite good, some bosses are wonderful . I think they could have done a simple mode for them who like to play not fully concentrated on the game. But for me the game is worth 10. I loved it.… Expand
  67. otobongetti
    Jun 20, 2019
    8
    This game was an epic adventure for me. It's meant to be difficult so I won't criticize it for that. But what really made this blade dull was the performance. I'm sure I have a competent PC - GTX 1050 4GB, i5 7th gen, 1080p screen, you could try guessing the rest of the specs. But even at the lowest settings and resolution I couldn't touch 60fps.
  68. dustin201
    Jun 19, 2019
    4
    what are you playing for? I feel it doesn't have a good progression line. The arms are bland. Virtually no customization. Forget getting exploration of the map. My biggest regret of this game is that i played 2 hrs 15 min. so i cannot return it.
  69. pop_0923
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    From continues to perfect combat from DS3, sekiro is an awesome game for those who love combat based games, missed pvp in this one along with customisations and weapon variety, can't wait to see them return in Elden Ring !
  70. plato1123
    Jun 17, 2019
    5
    Grea graphics and fighting style, but a "babysitter" game for your 9 year old brother where he's suppsosed to play the same level over and over and over again to keep him occupied. If you're over 17 you're going to get bored playing the same level over and over and over again.
  71. Mad-Marty
    Jun 16, 2019
    5
    A Mediocre game, with a mediocre story.
    Maybe someone should've told the devs, that making it a **** hard game doesn't make it a better game.
    Even if it were easy, it would not be top notch.
    Anyway, too much trial and error needed, resulting in dying A LOT.
  72. Mrt92
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    Good story and a lot of deaths.
    Great kombat, weapons, story and amazing grapics
  73. SaintVulcan
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    游戏的舞台—武士，忍者与神话的东方国度充满魅力，碎片化的剧情吸引玩家主动探索，不断深入，而各种道具和忍具也进一步充实了游戏的玩法。从一周目的谨小慎微，到二周目的大杀四方，Sekiro给我带来了无以伦比的战斗体验；美中不足的是一些炫酷的战斗技能并不适用，几乎没有使用的机会。
  74. lobogarnata
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    This game is another beaty development from the Dark Souls creators, but it gives you the sense like you're dancing while you're fighting, just like a real shinobi. This is one of my favourites.
  75. Dolcheto
    Jun 5, 2019
    9
    Great game, these type of epic boss fights are the reason I play videogames.

    I would not recommend it to casuals tough as it is sometimes super difficult, but the hardest fights are optional.

    Biggest difference with dark souls, is that most enemies are human here instead of huge monsters, you will have to mostly parry instead of dodging, different playstyle.
  76. SahilKChandio
    Jun 5, 2019
    8
    FromSoftware always tends to amaze people and this time they did it again! Sekiro: Shadows die twice is an amazing game! It has awesome soundtracks which fit right into the atmosphere, it has quite possibly the most realistic samurai swordplay in all of gaming! The boss fights are glorious they are tense, challenging and epic. Sekiro's story is not that great but its certainly not bad itsFromSoftware always tends to amaze people and this time they did it again! Sekiro: Shadows die twice is an amazing game! It has awesome soundtracks which fit right into the atmosphere, it has quite possibly the most realistic samurai swordplay in all of gaming! The boss fights are glorious they are tense, challenging and epic. Sekiro's story is not that great but its certainly not bad its pretty damn good!

    Verdict: In the end Sekiro is an amazing challenging game from the awesome Japanese devs FromSoftware. The optimization of this game on pc is absolutely great. If your into challenging games with glorious gameplay, boss fights and an intriguing story than you should definitely buy sekiro!    … Expand
  77. jcolin
    Jun 3, 2019
    5
    While it is a beautiful game, they stripped the rpg elements and character customization of their previous games away to produce this action/adventure game. I'm not too fond of it.
  78. BENAN
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Sekiro shares some "from software feeling" with Dark Souls, but is very different. The emphasis is on learning how to fight with the katana, blocking, deflecting, dodging and countering attacks. As you progress through the game you learn new techniques which you can apply in the correct situation. Stealth allows you to get an advantage before starting the fight and provides some welcome… Expand
  79. lns
    Jun 2, 2019
    9
    The game is a masterpiece. I have played through everything on both PS4 Pro & PC & the PC version runs & looks better. The game was only hard when I tried to dodge enemy attacks. The combat is based on deflections & counter attacks. After successful deflections there's always time for counter attacks, even if it doesn't feel like it. The positives is the sword clashing system, theThe game is a masterpiece. I have played through everything on both PS4 Pro & PC & the PC version runs & looks better. The game was only hard when I tried to dodge enemy attacks. The combat is based on deflections & counter attacks. After successful deflections there's always time for counter attacks, even if it doesn't feel like it. The positives is the sword clashing system, the prosthetic tools, the story, the atmosphere, the world & its characters. The negatives of this game is that you can only equip 1 Combat Art, of which many cost Spirit Emblems & you only get max 20 & using something like the Ashina Cross (which does a ton of damage) means they'll be depleted in 10 hits against a boss, not to be refilled until the boss is down. Imagine if Bloodborne's trick weapons 2nd attack would cost QS bullets? It's a problem because Spirit Emblems is pretty rare & is needed for the prosthetic tools & late game bosses have 3 health bars. The game would be better if you could get different outfits & swords & if you could equip 2 Combat Arts IMO. Bosses use several Combat Arts in 1 battle but you can only use 1. Also, some Combat Arts like Floating Passage does less damage than regular hits.… Expand
  80. artem2510
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Man, this has become one of my favourite games. I love the fast pace exciting boss fights, the stealth aspect, the story and mechanics. I look at the negative reviews of people that just weren't able to 'Get it' thinking it was too hard and therefore stupid. Yes it takes time to get used to the mechanics after being used to Dark Souls. Yes it is a difficult game, the boss fights can beMan, this has become one of my favourite games. I love the fast pace exciting boss fights, the stealth aspect, the story and mechanics. I look at the negative reviews of people that just weren't able to 'Get it' thinking it was too hard and therefore stupid. Yes it takes time to get used to the mechanics after being used to Dark Souls. Yes it is a difficult game, the boss fights can be very hard. There is a difficulty curve that you have to get over and there is a period of getting used to and understanding the game. Once you do though you start to love the game, the rhythm of the battles, the feeling of overcoming a boss, the aggression and adrenaline during a challenging fight. I love the line of "I'm good at dark souls but this game sucks cause I died like 20 times to a dumb boss", it's people expecting to be good at this game and getting frustrated when it's not a dark souls rehash. It's honestly their loss not giving this game the necessary amount of time. I'm glad this is not a dark souls rehash and what they have made. I usually never replay games, even if I love them, but this one is an exception. From Software has really raised the bar as a game company.… Expand
  81. EricZhang48
    May 27, 2019
    1
    To be honest，for an ordinary player with causal gameplay abilities，this game is just AWFUL for its difficulties. But still，one mark for its amazing graphics、plot and endings.
  82. kyzaghan
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Free gameplay is a lot of fun. Fighting system and side features are very good. Mission designs are visually immense. Character development was successful. The feeling of success is very high. BUT erroneous errors in game logic are disturbing. You can see a lot of bugs in boss battles. AS A RESULT,
    The game has been a new gift from From Software to the game world. If you like the Souls    Free gameplay is a lot of fun. Fighting system and side features are very good. Mission designs are visually immense. Character development was successful. The feeling of success is very high. BUT erroneous errors in game logic are disturbing. You can see a lot of bugs in boss battles. AS A RESULT,
    The game has been a new gift from From Software to the game world. If you like the Souls games, you should definitely not miss this game. This could be a nice entrance door for new players who are foreign to this type.    … Expand
  83. dryerlaw
    May 18, 2019
    8
    Very immersive & well-narrated story. Very well-crafted world that leaves you wanting for much more when the game has finished. I can imagine playing 2-3 sequels or prequels of Sekiro.

    The only negative for me is that it's way too difficult. Heard an easy mode is coming, so that should fix it for many potential players.
  84. Onigiri
    May 13, 2019
    10
    This is the first 'Souls' game I enjoy for the gameplay. The game is rough on new players, but never unfair.
    When you get well versed in the parry system, you can feel like a badass shinobi and steamroll all enemies even bosses.
    I understand that Souls games are not for everyone, and they know that, they are not even trying to please every snowflake that can't take a difficult game and I    This is the first 'Souls' game I enjoy for the gameplay. The game is rough on new players, but never unfair.
    When you get well versed in the parry system, you can feel like a badass shinobi and steamroll all enemies even bosses.
    I understand that Souls games are not for everyone, and they know that, they are not even trying to please every snowflake that can't take a difficult game and I love them for it.
    They could have been a bit more deep in the lore, but the gameplay is more than enough.
    An easy 10.    … Expand
  85. Karmazyn83
    May 8, 2019
    9
    Don't let the little fool you. In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you will die a million times+ . Yes this is one of these games you will enjoy playing but probably will never finish it.

    The graphics look really decent. The combat is fluid and definitely a highlight of the game. It is punishing, one mistake might cost you life. I would like game to explain fighting little bit more. There are    Don't let the little fool you. In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you will die a million times+ . Yes this is one of these games you will enjoy playing but probably will never finish it.

    The graphics look really decent. The combat is fluid and definitely a highlight of the game. It is punishing, one mistake might cost you life. I would like game to explain fighting little bit more. There are few ways of countering incoming attacks. It is rock/paper/scissor mechanic due to the lack of proper tutorial less skilled players will find it really difficult to defeat some tougher enemies. Game has lots of mini bosses. Dont worry though game has a really clever resurrection mechanic, in the event of death game lets you use resurrection power to offer a 2nd chance. You will most likely die again but hey at least you could try to tip the scales of death in your favor.

    You need to use controller for the optimal gaming experience. I could not play comfortably with K/M, I just prefer to use controllers for these ports. Game is playable with K/M but controller is a way to go.

    Game does not support 21:9 resolution which is a big negative for me. Fortunately there are skilled people out there who come up with the fix to this problem. Fix which can be obtained from WSGF website get rids of black bars. It works similar like the fix used in Dark Souls games. Any movement caught on camera outside 16:9 is captured in frames which breaks immersion a little bit so make sure to have your camera centered. All items and HUD is placed within 16:9 aspect ratio but it is ok. The only problem is stealth mechanic and visual feedback when you are low on health. In both cases 16:9 part of the screen will be covered with dark grey or red filter. The picture outside 16:9 will be normal. It is annoying but you can get use to it. Other than this game looks stunning in 21:9. So if you are blessed with UW monitor make sure to use the fix and play it this way.

    Artwork is sublime and the setting is really well done. It makes me want to explore the world. I would love to have some sort of difficulty scale slider but these games are all about the challenge so if you are looking for a game that will test your skills better be ready.

    I would easily give this game a 10 but lack of 21:9 support is a big let down. It would not cost developers that much time to recognize this immersive style of gaming.

    Pros:
    - graphics & artwork
    - fighting mechanics
    - setting
    - challenging

    Cons:
    - lack of 21: 9 support
    - too difficult

    Score: 9/10 - absolutely worth getting !    … Expand
  86. Kamamura
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Made it through the whole game, and I consider it a masterpiece. Especially the combat is demanding, fresh, dynamic, risky and rewarding, precisely everything what combat is not in modern RPG games, where you just press a single button and your stats fight for you. Sekiro's combat best capture the spirit of a swordfight, the necessity to feel the rhythm and the flow of the endlessMade it through the whole game, and I consider it a masterpiece. Especially the combat is demanding, fresh, dynamic, risky and rewarding, precisely everything what combat is not in modern RPG games, where you just press a single button and your stats fight for you. Sekiro's combat best capture the spirit of a swordfight, the necessity to feel the rhythm and the flow of the endless back-and-forth exchanges of the initiative, and after drilling a demanding encounter enough so that you are finally able to win, every victory in this game is rewarded by deep sense of accomplisment.

    Aesthetics of the game are top notch - level and character design, architecture, music, everything is dripping with atmosphere, easily immersing the player in the grim and moody world of this particular interpretation of the Sengoku Jidai period (dragons, ghosts and dark magic are in, by the way). When discussing "realism", one must realize that this is the mythological Japan we are talking about - Arthurian Britain would have to contain Merlin, magic swords and eniightment-bringing Grail, so similarly, Sekiro brings dragon blood, search for immortality, demons and tengus from the prop department to conjure up a one-of-a-kind story to tell.

    Not everything is perfect, however, especially on the technical side of things. The problems with locked framerate, typical for console ports, are present as well, and were solved only by a third party mod tool, which is less than ideal. The graphic engine shows its age, using a sort of dithering instead of true transparency, which creates really ugly dithering artifacts in some situations. The camera traditionally fails to track your opponents when the action speeds up, and sometimes shows a piece of your garment from 1 inch distance while the unseen enemy cuts of your head. Performance suffers from unused network calls that are mistakenly left in the code - once again, a problem solved only by a mod.

    However, the small glitches must be forgiven, since Sekiro is a unique, intense, one-of-a-kind experience that in my opinion belongs rightfully among the very best games that have ever been produced. Well done, FROM software, you certainly know your craft!    … Expand
  87. Lumanachi
    May 6, 2019
    10
    This game for me is undoubtedly the best game I ever played. The challenges, bosses, mini bosses, graphic, combat, and giving you the freedom I how you want to play the story. I really am lost for words, but the only reason it got a 10 from me because I can't go any higher, lol. Anyone that love gaming and a challenge do not hesitate to buy this game, is worth every penny.
  88. OverFunnY
    May 5, 2019
    8
    Most criticisms are about the game being difficult and not being a Dark Souls. And the game really is not a Dark Souls, if you think this you are very wrong, it does have elements of Dark Souls, but it should be evaluated as a different game.
    Pros: The game's combat is great and works great, with Sekiro's hook all gotten too wide. The artificial intelligence of enemies is great since they    Most criticisms are about the game being difficult and not being a Dark Souls. And the game really is not a Dark Souls, if you think this you are very wrong, it does have elements of Dark Souls, but it should be evaluated as a different game.
    Pros: The game's combat is great and works great, with Sekiro's hook all gotten too wide. The artificial intelligence of enemies is great since they can do just about anything you can do against them. You feel that you are evolving every moment and every defeated enemy is really a sense of victory. You can face enemies in a variety of ways: either on stealf, taking out your HP or breaking your posture.
    Cons: The story is not very interesting but it's still good. Some enemies are powerful enough to even give you hit kill, frustrating enough you make a single mistake and die. The "dragon disease" caused after you die sometimes is very appealing, having to spend an item every time it happens (several times), but sometimes you do not even notice the difference, you should have thought of another way to punish yourself after the death. The bosses are not as interesting as FromSoftware is customary to do and some Mini Bosses are repeated, except that some Mini Bosses are more powerful than the bosses themselves, which makes no sense at all.    … Expand
  89. theonlyone21
    May 3, 2019
    10
    really good game the grafix are att point! i dont get why people say it looks like ps2 graphics i mean have you ever played or seen a ps2 game i dont think a ps2 can run this game it will just crash people these days i swear anyway this game is really good the combat the bosses everything is great from software dont litsen to people this game is awesome keep it up!
  90. RealJSCarpio
    May 3, 2019
    10
    Otra obra maestra por parte de From Software, jugablemente increíble es una delicia, gráficamente precioso al igual que en cuanto a sonido, incluso la historia esta a gran altura, un juego ademas largo, con un montón de jefes o mini jefes opcionales, varios finales alternativos, muchas cosas ocultas con un mapa enorme por explorar, la gente que lo vota negativo es simplemente por laOtra obra maestra por parte de From Software, jugablemente increíble es una delicia, gráficamente precioso al igual que en cuanto a sonido, incluso la historia esta a gran altura, un juego ademas largo, con un montón de jefes o mini jefes opcionales, varios finales alternativos, muchas cosas ocultas con un mapa enorme por explorar, la gente que lo vota negativo es simplemente por la exagerada dificultad, es cierto que es de los juegos mas difíciles que he jugado, por no decir el mas dificil la verdad, pero justamente esa es la gracia de este titulo, es lo que buscaban para diferenciarse, no es como para votarlo negativo por eso, practicamente todos los juegos del mercado son un paseo, asi que la gente que se queja de la dificultad simplemente que busquen otra cosa, pero que no voten negativo a tal obra maestra, con tanto trabajo detrás, el único pero que le puedo poner respecto a los DS, es que es un juego que tienes que estar siempre al 100%, no hay momento de descanso, incluso con los enemigos mas básicos, no te vale solo aporrear el botón de ataque, pero vamos que eso no quita la obra de arte que es, gracias de nuevo FS.… Expand
  91. Mar7e
    May 2, 2019
    10
    Fast combat, git good parry mechanics, stunning visuals, great mobility. The game is made in a such a way that it starts in a "normal mode" for the 1st time you play it, with no option to got on hard mode until you complete it once. Once you do complete the game, you instantly noticed that enemies that you thought are too difficult, now feel perfectly balanced, if not too easy, so itFast combat, git good parry mechanics, stunning visuals, great mobility. The game is made in a such a way that it starts in a "normal mode" for the 1st time you play it, with no option to got on hard mode until you complete it once. Once you do complete the game, you instantly noticed that enemies that you thought are too difficult, now feel perfectly balanced, if not too easy, so it offers you the ability to unable the actual hard mode (return Kuro's charm). Some people are disappointed in the removal of RPG elements, but I actually prefer this skill-based game-play, instead the constant search for upgrades in other FromSoft games. It's a 10/10 and gave more than 80 hours of fun across 4 runs of the game. 100% worth!… Expand
  92. MrYama
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a masterpiece made by a director who is no stranger to making all time greats. I am actually appalled that this game received lesser scores from critics due to unwarranted bias like learning curve of the mechanics, difficulty, and streamlined and reduced RPG elements. The amazing combat/gameplay, art direction, soundtrack, atmosphere and graphics are all right up there withSekiro is a masterpiece made by a director who is no stranger to making all time greats. I am actually appalled that this game received lesser scores from critics due to unwarranted bias like learning curve of the mechanics, difficulty, and streamlined and reduced RPG elements. The amazing combat/gameplay, art direction, soundtrack, atmosphere and graphics are all right up there with Miyazaki's three best Demon souls Dark Souls and Bloodborne. The game is an all time classic and easily one of the greatest video games ever made and that is no exaggeration.

    Sekiro sitting at a 89-90 on metacritic is an insult to how good this game is. The game is not accessible to everyone who cannot handle difficulty (7.7 User score reflects this) but it is deserving of a 95 on metacritic and being ranked right up there with the greatest games ever created.    … Expand
  93. Ferorake
    Apr 30, 2019
    6
    OK, I update the review after I finished the game, and from the 3 of 10 gave before, I'm going to increase the vote up to 6 of 10.
    For me the game is unbalanced. You start the game nearly without equipment or skills, and have to farm exp to unlock some necessary mechanics. Every early boss is nearly impossible, requiring nearly hundreds of tentatives to be completed. I quitted the game    OK, I update the review after I finished the game, and from the 3 of 10 gave before, I'm going to increase the vote up to 6 of 10.
    For me the game is unbalanced. You start the game nearly without equipment or skills, and have to farm exp to unlock some necessary mechanics. Every early boss is nearly impossible, requiring nearly hundreds of tentatives to be completed. I quitted the game for that reason. After all videos watched online I gave it another chance, and after unlocked some skills and items the game became... easy. After you get how to use Shinobi Firecracker, every boss becomes easy. You just have to parry some attacks, use SF, buff yourself and... done. For me one of the worst decision made by From was that parry actually damages the enemy. You can kill all the bosses of the game just parrying attacks, transforming an action-rpg game on a rythm game. Even the pattern of the bosses are not well made. They don't have different attacks that can be concatenated to make strange combos. They just have combos easy to forecast.
    So the game in the start is frustrating and hard, in the end becomes easy. For this I said in the start that the game is "unbalanced". Even all the prosthetic tools and skills are nearly useless. You'll use everytime 23 of them. I had the feeling that the game wasn't meant to be played "as you want", but as IT WANTS. This is the risk on making a true and pure action game, and this is the problem of this game. A deepness and profundity like this was acceptable 10 years ago. Now everyone wants to modify the character, have rewards exploring, and things that an RPG game should give you.
    The world of Sekiro it's a bit repetitive, but it's not bad. The problem is that you're not encouraged to explore it, because at least you'll find some little ( and not interesting ) lore details, or just an item to uprade your stats. The problem is even that more you explore the game, more you upgrade stats, and more the game gets easier.
    One nice thing is that you're going to find a lot of secret bosses around the world. I really appreciated that thing. I also appreciated that all the "hard bosses" have an idol near them ( bonfire of dark souls ) so you don't have to walk for minutes before to try again ( you have to do this only with secret bosses ).
    The game itself is funny to play after you pass the first 1520 hours of playing. The problem resides in the fact that in the first 20 hours you'll be stucked, and then you'll fly until the end of the game without problems.
    So, it's a nice game and deserves to be played, but it's not the "game of the year" and things like this.    … Expand
  94. ItDoesntMatterr
    Apr 28, 2019
    1
    Well, im going to explain this in pros and cons

    Pros -i like the graphics Cons -Everytime you die your money dissapear -Dragons rot affects characters -Its literally boss after boss so if you struggled at one just wait for the next one thats literally after that one -you die and die at one boss till you get how you can beat him, either beat him by luck, or remember his strikes    Well, im going to explain this in pros and cons

    Pros
    -i like the graphics

    Cons
    -Everytime you die your money dissapear
    -Dragons rot affects characters
    -Its literally boss after boss so if you struggled at one just wait for the next one thats literally after that one
    -you die and die at one boss till you get how you can beat him, either beat him by luck, or remember his strikes so you know when to attack and when to parry, or just watch a walkthrough
    -The whole time you just parry
    -The whole game just focuses on just fighting bosses

    I wish they atleast tried harder to make a game that had an amazing story, that really catches you in it, they had such and opportunity to do so, i like story games more than just fighting games    … Expand
  95. R3DJ0HN
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    It was my first FromSoft game and it was amazing!!! The game is challenging and Its battle mechanics are perfect. It was an amazing journey playing this game. My only issue with the game is THE CAMERA.
  96. CesarOrdazV
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    Buen juego. Con la típica dificultar de fromsofware. La mecánica de bloqueo tiene mas peso que la mecánica de esquivar, pienso que ahí radica que a muchos fans de darksouls no les agrade mucho. Optimización sobresaliente, corre muy bien en una GTX 1060.
  97. Grayditch
    Apr 26, 2019
    0
    Un truño como un puño.
    Yo jugando a este juego:
    -¿Qué?...¿qué?...¡¿qué?!...

    Metal Arms es mejor. A glitch in the system.
  98. nonameforme
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    If this is PS4 version, I would gave it 7/10 because this game isn't mean to be played with controller. It's PC game purely on the logic that, you need to use all of your finger to press every buttons in order to play and feel like a badass.
    The game is everything you want from Form Software. With the exception that Moonlight Blade is nowhere to be found. This game has one of the most    If this is PS4 version, I would gave it 7/10 because this game isn't mean to be played with controller. It's PC game purely on the logic that, you need to use all of your finger to press every buttons in order to play and feel like a badass.
    The game is everything you want from Form Software. With the exception that Moonlight Blade is nowhere to be found. This game has one of the most enjoyable swordplay system I. The 'deflect' system was one of the best contribution Form Software gave to the industry. Just for the experience of deflecting boss attack instead of 'keep rolling rolling rolling rolling' is already worth the price.

    -1 point for requiring mod to fix the camera and lock-on bug.    … Expand
  99. DrShepherdLIVE
    Apr 25, 2019
    0
    Yes its challenging and its not for a casual player. So be prepared for a lot of try and error.
    The gore and blood is, for a young playerbase, very pleasing. But as I am a little older gamer I just find it annoying and not really helping. Dont get me wrong, I loved stuff like that when I was young too. But I just dont anymore! The boss mechanics are shallow and not entertaining at all.    Yes its challenging and its not for a casual player. So be prepared for a lot of try and error.
    The gore and blood is, for a young playerbase, very pleasing. But as I am a little older gamer I just find it annoying and not really helping. Dont get me wrong, I loved stuff like that when I was young too. But I just dont anymore! The boss mechanics are shallow and not entertaining at all. After you figured out how the games work it becomes a chore and killing is a repetition of the same procedure over and over! The story is meh and not the main reason why people buy this game. So if you are just someone who wants to brag that he has beaten a hard game thats deffinelty a game for you. Otherwise its a spin off of dark souls in a new costume.    … Expand
  100. Kato17
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    So,there are some people that are like, I don't like it because it's not DS, I'm like, well you right about "SEKIRO" not being DS, lol, my dudes, From didn't start with Soulsborne games, so if you want to compare Sekiro to DS and BB you should also compare them to Armored Core, hehe, for me Sekiro has by far the best combat system and the world is the most beautiful one, now don't get meSo,there are some people that are like, I don't like it because it's not DS, I'm like, well you right about "SEKIRO" not being DS, lol, my dudes, From didn't start with Soulsborne games, so if you want to compare Sekiro to DS and BB you should also compare them to Armored Core, hehe, for me Sekiro has by far the best combat system and the world is the most beautiful one, now don't get me wrong, I love DS, DS 1,3 and BB (let's forget about the 2 ok), and I have an especial place for DS3 in my heart for introducing me to this wonderful franchise,but right now I can't even think about leaving Sekiro, its just too much fun, but I do agree with you guys when you guys say that there is a lack of customization options,thank God that we have mods for that !!! About frame drops, well I played in PC(I5-4440 3.10ghz 16 ram and a Geforce GTX 960) with high settings and it stayed between 50 and 60 the whole game !!! The story is great especially if you eavesdrop and give sake to people so you can hear their memories, so Overall, IMO apart for some minor camera issues, Sekiro is the most fun and rewarding game I ever played in my life !!! I give it a 9.6/10 !!! BB is a 9.3/10 DS1 is a 9.1/10
    DS2 it's an 8/10 and DS3(It's the First Soulsborne I played, it is special) it's a 9.5/10 and until Sekiro came out, it shared the top spot with God of War 3 as the best games I ever played in my life, GOW 4 is a 9.4, Red Dead 1 its a 9.3 and Red Dead 2 its a 8.9 !!! Sekiro is amazing and I'm just Loving everything about the game !!!    … Expand
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#9 Best PC Game of 2019
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#69 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 15, 2019
    80
    There’s no leveling (in Soulsborne sense of the word), no covenants, no multiplayer, no variety in armor and weapons. It could be written off a stylistic choice, if the rest of the game didn’t feel very similar to the previous FromSoftware games. But it does, so Sekrio comes across as rather shallow. [Issue#237, p.28]
  2. MGG
    Apr 27, 2019
    88
    Sekiro Shadows Die Twice is a milestone in the genre. It offers complex, stunning and precise sword fights and duels that its predecessors lacked, and from which its successors will have to keep up with. You no longer simply learn by repeatedly and unfairly dying, but you refine your talents as a player. You seek unique methods to overcome each boss, rather than just rolling at the right time before spamming a few hits.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Apr 25, 2019
    90
    Dozens of hours later, we're still not sure how we feel about it. It's a game of contradictions, open and flexible in its level design, yet resolutely strict in its combat... It is a brilliant game, that is certain. but it is often a difficult one to truly love. Naturally, we can't put it down. [Issue#332, p.104]
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