Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 3214 Ratings

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  1. Binging32
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Third person hack and slash games were always one of my favorite genre, games like Devil may cry (all series especially 3 & 5) bayonetta, neir automata, witcher 3, Dark souls prince of persia and many more, but there comes along Sekiro and it changed everything...maybe one of the best game i,ve have ever played (of course there are many other games but sekiro stands out in this gener) thisThird person hack and slash games were always one of my favorite genre, games like Devil may cry (all series especially 3 & 5) bayonetta, neir automata, witcher 3, Dark souls prince of persia and many more, but there comes along Sekiro and it changed everything...maybe one of the best game i,ve have ever played (of course there are many other games but sekiro stands out in this gener) this game rewards you as you progress and gives you that sense of control and that feeling of a shinobi. Very few games come along in years and really stands out like this one. Highly recommended.… Expand
  2. Skouyter21
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games I've played in a while. Yes it's difficult to play but the feeling of reward I got from beating bosses who I've been battling for hours(sometimes days) is so satisfying. You have to literally go into this game with the mindset of a professional boxer. There is going to be a lot of rounds to fight(expect to die a LOT)and you'll need to get good at studying yourThis is one of the best games I've played in a while. Yes it's difficult to play but the feeling of reward I got from beating bosses who I've been battling for hours(sometimes days) is so satisfying. You have to literally go into this game with the mindset of a professional boxer. There is going to be a lot of rounds to fight(expect to die a LOT)and you'll need to get good at studying your opponents, looking for weaknesses, and exploiting those weaknesses in a careful and timely manner. This game is chess not checkers. You also have to be a glutton for punishment in playing this as well. This isn't one of those games that will ask you if you want to decrease the difficulty because you keep getting manhandled by a boss or mini boss. You died? Too bad. Go back and try again. This game is THAT much of a savage. Those who gave this a 1 star review either thought it would be like something else entirely or just aren't built to tackle a truly challenging game experience. They want their hands held like childern and be able to beat a game easily. I played this game for 5 and a half months and got the most rewarding platinum trophy in my ps4 collection.… Expand
  3. Bkljo59
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Nisam ljubitelj Fromsoftware igara jer imaju presporo i nespretno upravljanje. Sjekira je izgledala previše dobro da bi se prošlo pa je tako. Kontrole su stroge i super brze. Ovo je teška igra, ali nije strašno ako ste akcijski igrač.
  4. Red4fred
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Don't get turned off thinking this game is for people with mad skills and reflexes and such.
    I'm not one of those people, never was, and I'll be 40 years old in a few months. Other than WoW, I mostly stuck to turn-based rpgs into my 30s. And I'm telling you, just as with Dark Souls, there are enough "git gud" guides that help immensely to make it beatable for people such as me. You will    Don't get turned off thinking this game is for people with mad skills and reflexes and such.
    I'm not one of those people, never was, and I'll be 40 years old in a few months. Other than WoW, I mostly stuck to turn-based rpgs into my 30s. And I'm telling you, just as with Dark Souls, there are enough "git gud" guides that help immensely to make it beatable for people such as me. You will be challenged. You will get frustrated sometimes. You will also learn, and victory will be all the sweeter because of it.    … Expand
  5. Midizikai456
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    セキロはソウルズゲームと同じコアフォーミュラを共有していますが、それ自体がまったく異なる獣です。 そうは言っても、セキロは私にとってすべての適切な場所を打つことができました。私はこのゲームが大好きで、これまでで一番好きなゲームだと思っています。 すべての人のためではありませんが、確かに私のためです。セキロはソウルズゲームと同じコアフォーミュラを共有していますが、それ自体がまったく異なる獣です。 そうは言っても、セキロは私にとってすべての適切な場所を打つことができました。私はこのゲームが大好きで、これまでで一番好きなゲームだと思っています。 すべての人のためではありませんが、確かに私のためです。
  6. Boness7
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. I have an all encompassing obsession with it at the moment. Hell, even Helen Keller would have been able to see what is going on here.Now onto 100% 'íng this baby. I am gonna climb that ♥♥♥♥ like I would climb Mount Everest. I don't care if I even get lost. Don't bother calling for back-up.
  7. Hentt4
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Roses are red, Sekiro is hard, Who is the braindead and that put the blazing bull in the yard?
  8. Fishbak10
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Great game, good fighting mechanics and a great story. Please get this game its worth it.
  9. Hyeyi73
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Good game especially if you liked the Tenchu games from PS2 :) such awesomeness.
  10. Iamtheguy2
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Extremely addicting. I'm addicted to the game so it's pretty dam good. You should play.
  11. Tw1dNeg
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Reminds me of dark souls. Amazing environment. Amazing music. Amazing gameplay.
    Bosses are so rememberable and perfect.
  12. Natle17
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Les boss et les combats de Sekiro. Donnez-lui votre patience et il vous récompensera avec certains des meilleurs combats de n'importe quel jeu vidéo, des histoires parallèles poétiques et un monde plein de secrets. C'est le jeu le plus difficile que j'aie jamais terminé et pourtant, dès que j'ai battu le boss final, j'ai démarré un nouveau jeu. Je suis déterminé à explorer les histoiresLes boss et les combats de Sekiro. Donnez-lui votre patience et il vous récompensera avec certains des meilleurs combats de n'importe quel jeu vidéo, des histoires parallèles poétiques et un monde plein de secrets. C'est le jeu le plus difficile que j'aie jamais terminé et pourtant, dès que j'ai battu le boss final, j'ai démarré un nouveau jeu. Je suis déterminé à explorer les histoires secondaires que j'ai manquées - et à poignarder ce singe sanglant dans le cou juste une fois de plus.… Expand
  13. Baakkf3
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    After BB and D1-3, souls games had become comfortable. Still challenging, but familiar.
    Starting Sekiro felt like starting Dark Souls 1 for the first time. It was frustrating at first, but in the end I loved it.
    The combat rhythm is so unique and so satisfying. And ultimately it made the boss fights feel the most "Fair" of any From Soft game. The rules of engagement must be learned, but    After BB and D1-3, souls games had become comfortable. Still challenging, but familiar.
    Starting Sekiro felt like starting Dark Souls 1 for the first time. It was frustrating at first, but in the end I loved it.
    The combat rhythm is so unique and so satisfying. And ultimately it made the boss fights feel the most "Fair" of any From Soft game. The rules of engagement must be learned, but once you do, it is purely up to execution.
    A common occurrence for me would be to struggle on a boss for hours on end, and then have one fight where it just clicks and I would take almost no damage before landing the final killing blow.
    There were a couple fights were I would win with a sliver of health left, but almost all of the bosses are posture-based fights and would resolve once I got into that flow. (A distinction that you'll understand quickly once playing).To me this is From Soft saying: hey folks, this is how you do souls-like. They've made an incredible game. And for those willing to put in the hours its an incredible fight.    … Expand
  14. F4altshift
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    I hate this game so much, it racks my brain i can't think straight but I need to play more of it otherwise i fear my skills will dull and i won't be able to enjoy the game anymore. Damn you fromsoft.
  15. Emliyblunts420
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Sekiro isn't exactly a true souls like game, it has a very unique combat system in combination with both stealth/parkour gameplay. This gives players many options in how they want to approach each level in the game and also gives players more tools in terms of how they want to approach mini bosses. However, the way that true boss fights work in this game forces you to master theSekiro isn't exactly a true souls like game, it has a very unique combat system in combination with both stealth/parkour gameplay. This gives players many options in how they want to approach each level in the game and also gives players more tools in terms of how they want to approach mini bosses. However, the way that true boss fights work in this game forces you to master the fundamentals of its combat system in order to progress. Although there are plenty of cheese strategies you can search up and use, certain bosses are there as skill checks and will bend you over their knee to spank you for sucking.… Expand
  16. Fjgunto8
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Unlike traditional souls games, the clunk factor in Sekiro is pretty much non existent. I can only think of one mini boss, in which there are two types of them, that has a certain air of clunkiness to them. Beyond that, the gameplay is definitely smooth and fluid. The graphics are good, the music is decent, the story and lore are interesting.
  17. Notputin1991
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Best among Solusbourne games. From Software masterpiece. Git gud game its too gud.
  18. Soulstealier5
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Good game. but the name does not do it service, definitely died more than twice.
  19. Horsedump11
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Finally beat the game after 43 hours. One of the most difficult games I ever played. Frustrating at times, but a great gaming experience overall. Beautiful world, great combat, tons of replayability value.
  20. Acidtrip4
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The only souls game i love so far. three platforms and still kicking. Such a great game.
  21. GreenMonkee74
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    If you're coming from Dark Souls, good luck unlearning everything you've learned, because you'll just about have to in order to progress.
  22. Bigmrbuck35
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    10/10 FromSoftware game. Bosses are somewhat easy tho but game is still dank as ****
  23. Arebased5213
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    While Sekiro maintains the spirit of FromSoft's magnum opus series with its inclusions of Dark Souls hallmarks like breathtaking vistas, tough but fair challenges, and spectacular boss fights; it adds a deep layer of flavor and immediacy to its every single encounter, making this game have its own unique take on combat that I have never seen before in my life.
  24. Smallchungus167
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Sekiro adds the posture system and making the constant attacking and pinpoint deflecting a must in every encounter - steel clashes on steel in a rhythmic, mesmerizing, and almost hypnotic manner.
    Another crucial element that makes this game such an enthralling experience to play is the inclusion of perilous attacks. When the enemy flashes a red kanji symbol, you have a second to determine    Sekiro adds the posture system and making the constant attacking and pinpoint deflecting a must in every encounter - steel clashes on steel in a rhythmic, mesmerizing, and almost hypnotic manner.
    Another crucial element that makes this game such an enthralling experience to play is the inclusion of perilous attacks. When the enemy flashes a red kanji symbol, you have a second to determine what they're doing and how you're supposed to react accordingly: will they thrust you? Step on their weapon the moment it launches. Will they perform a sweep? Jump over the sweep and counter them with an overhead attack. Will they attempt to grab you? Dodge towards their back to give yourself a big opening. This system feels daunting at first, but I guarantee it will click with you at some point in the game, and it will feel fantastic to counter perilous attacks, something no other video game has ever done yet.    … Expand
  25. Werido2019
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    If I have to describe the combat of Sekiro, it is a dance. And to be specific - Sekiro is a Waltz.
    It is a personal duet between you and your opponent. It is elegant as it is sophisticated. It is a melody of elegant movement and counters, it is a song of sword clashes. In order to best your opponent, you have to learn the steps of the waltz: Learn the timings, learn the counters, learn    If I have to describe the combat of Sekiro, it is a dance. And to be specific - Sekiro is a Waltz.
    It is a personal duet between you and your opponent. It is elegant as it is sophisticated. It is a melody of elegant movement and counters, it is a song of sword clashes. In order to best your opponent, you have to learn the steps of the waltz: Learn the timings, learn the counters, learn the dance. Only when you have mastered these, will you end the dance befitting a true shinobi: through a Shinobi Execution.    … Expand
  26. Johndaoe24
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The FS games are literally an institution of "git gud" with sekiro being the dean of admissions.
  27. Sharists80
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    It's like the Turbo Pug of endless racers only a souls game. Great visuals.
  28. Ecrus3ar
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    An absolutely superb game and easily my favorite FromSoft game to date. Best combat I've seen.
  29. JimmesRustled55
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Personally, as a fan of From Software games, this was an amazing experience and I loved the game. Easily one of my favorite games and have already started my second playthrough. If you want a challenge and a whole new combat experience to master, get it.
  30. Weahpw785
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    "Must buy" If you want to repeatly die more than twice... It's a masterpiece beyond my words. Stop sitting there and buy it.
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#9 Best PC Game of 2019
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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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