- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: Mar 22, 2019
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Stadia, Xbox One
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 3214 Ratings
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Positive: 2,674 out of 3214
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Mixed: 202 out of 3214
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Negative: 338 out of 3214
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Jun 18, 2021This game is amazing. The learning curve is high, but once you've got the blocking down, this game becomes so satisfying. The movement is fluid and the story is interesting. This has become one of my favorite games of all time, and I hope From Software release some DLC for this. It deserves the extra treatment.
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Jun 18, 2021
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Jun 18, 2021Understand when to do what and the game is damn thrilling. With the intricate level design that's made the Dark Souls games so great and most of the FromSoftware DNA still intact. It's just the combat that has been reconfigured, and the end result is just as nuanced as any other game they've made.
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Jun 18, 2021This was my first game in the Souls-like genre. It blew me away. Such a great game.
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Jun 19, 2021
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Jun 19, 2021
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Jun 19, 2021Spiritual successor of the Tenchu series??? I think yes! Amazing masterpiece.
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Jun 19, 2021A truly amazing game that I've fully completed in a little less than 100 hours, spread across the last month since release. With six playthroughs and the super rare 'Sekiro' achievement under my belt, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice to anybody who is even remotely interested in the game. Definitely my personal favorite From Software title so far.
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Jun 19, 2021Finally I can review this AMAZING game,First, this game is a masterpiece honestly i can't talk anything negative about Sekiro so if you are reading my review to see the cons about this game, you better leave.
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Jun 19, 2021One of the greatest game I've ever played. This is a must play for soulsborne fans.
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Jun 20, 2021FromSoftware never disappoints me, here personally i found them at their peak. Sekiro offers a great solo personal challenge as a pure action game should be the best action game of 2019.
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Jun 20, 2021
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Jun 20, 2021Another quality game release by From Software, my favorite game developer!!! It's up there with the Dark Souls and Bloodborne releases...
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Jun 20, 2021It's like Bloodborne meets Onimusha, except you have to Royal Guard everything.
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Jun 20, 2021
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Jun 20, 2021After mastering the game's mechanics and 100%-ing it, I can say that Sekiro is one of the unique games out there. It has fluid gameplay and good story. Game has a high skill curve because of the many variations in bosses/enemies. The game was unforgiving on my first run, but as I go NG+ again and again (5th time) the game is just a walk in a park now.
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Jun 20, 2021
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Jun 20, 2021Amazing 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.
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Jun 20, 2021Has some differences from souls. I have beaten every Soulsborne game aside form Demon's Souls and I can say it is unique. You have more focus on breaking posture than just killing the enemy. In other words posture damage is more important than raw damage you deal, because it grants a critical hit which replaces the riposte attack. It is beautiful and there are some really tough mini-bosses.
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Jun 20, 2021Another masterpiece by FromSoftware. The game has some of the best combat, story, music, and world design and boss fights in the last decade.
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Jun 20, 2021What a wonderful game I get to beat up several old men. 10/10 would beat them again.
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Jun 20, 2021A vicious battle dance game of positioning and quick reflexes. Astounding combat and encounter design. A must play for any action game fan.
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Jun 20, 2021I've played Dark Souls, I've played Dark Souls 2, and when Dark Souls 3 came around I felt confident in my abilities and the game was easier because of it. So naturally I thought with my experience in those games that Sekiro would be a cake walk...
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Jun 20, 2021Sekiro is FromSoftware upping their game. This is an evolution of the souls series in terms of cinematic game-play. The swordplay is, in my humble opinion, the best any game has ever offered. The traversal feels great. The bosses are some of the hardest, most rage inducing and most fun bosses in any game. The game has very strict rules though. And every death is your fault.
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Jun 20, 2021Mikiri Counter Simulator Game of the Year Edition... Japanese darks souls part 2.
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Jun 20, 2021My Favorite game....
Great levels
Great Combat and Fluid Gameplay.
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Jun 20, 2021The flow of combat, the rhythm of movement, and the exhilaration of victory is what you get. Excellent story as well that doesn't get in the way of the experience--it enhances it.
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Jun 21, 2021This game is tough and will make you want to smash your PC, but I am telling you, this game is worth it for the satisfaction of finally killing that one boss alone. So far, the enemy variety and the environments have been breathtaking. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the Soulborne games, as this does have similarities.
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Jun 21, 2021I would say give this a go regardless if you liked Souls or not, because frankly it's nothing like them, but also still incredible.
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021Man oh man, Sekiro taught me the essence of patience. Best Fromsoft game currently.
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021First I was like this game is impossible... I hate this... it's so damn hard. After endless hours of cursing, screaming and hitting your head on the wall I think I've got the hang of it and now I LOVE the game. Maybe it is something similar to Stockholm syndrome; you fell in love with your abuser or something. But now it's like the greatest thing ever!! I wish I could marry it!!
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Jun 21, 2021Action game made by From Software. What else do you need to know. Its amazing of course it is.
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Jun 21, 2021This got to be the best game of ever made. No doubt in my mind. Refreshing souls like gameplay, linear storyline and an actual developed character and backstory.
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Jun 21, 2021Well wow! It's fresh it's fun, and it's still frustrating ( well typical Miyazaki fashion) lol. Bosses are always epic, and hard at the same time you still feel the pump and excitement when you beat a boss just like other soulsbornekiro game ( You see what i did there? Okay fine ignore it.)
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021die simulation, although often die but this game makes me feel exciting, frustrated and slamming the controller. need patience and must dare to die first.
for the contents of game play is very good, the delivery of the story is easy to understand but it must really explore all the corners of the game.
really really like the character of a sekiro.
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Well, its probably at least in my top three for From Software games.
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Jun 21, 2021Love the setting of the game and the gameplay! Different from your typical Souls-like game.
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Jun 21, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021One of the best Stealth / Hack and Slash games to exist. Feels more like Onimusha than it does Demon Souls. Requires patience and rhythm style parrying in swordplay. Love the overall Japanese Aesthetic and Atmosphere. You truly feel like a badass Ninja once you master the mechanics.
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Jun 21, 2021In a nutshell, it's part Souls part Tenchu. This is a fast-paced action-esque Souls-like game with some stealth and less emphasis on customisations and stats. On the other hand, it's a Tenchu with challenging combat plus a lot more boss fights.
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021Sekiro: Weebs Die Twice is an action-adventure game developed by FromSoftware.
The game takes place in the the Sengoku period (1467-1600). Sekiro the One-armed Wolf is the main protagonist that is bound to protect a young lord named Kuro. -
Jun 22, 2021Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: Dark Souls the Anime is an excellent game with exceptional, finely tuned combat and great level design that lets it stand above the rest of From Software's already outstanding catalouge.
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Jun 22, 2021A stunning and incredible game. One of the most mechanically satisfying games I think I've ever played. It's hard but fair and aesthetically apes (sorry) the Ninja films of old. It won't be for everyone but I think it's telling that I completed it and instantly started a NG+. Will live with me for a while.
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Jun 22, 2021Sekiro is truly a FromSoftware game. Great atmosphere, exploration and combat. The difficulty varies from hard to brutal - and you're awarded for playing an intense and aggressive style of combat.
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Jun 22, 2021I have never been more in love with a game that punishes you as hard as Sekiro does.
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 22, 2021One of the greatest game i've ever played. This a must play for soulsborne fans.
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021Fresh setting
- reduced RPG elements
- fast-paced combat
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Jun 23, 2021"Parry this you filthy casual" on a whole new level. Parrying death sim for the win.
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Jun 23, 2021Remember when in Dark Souls 2 the monastery scimitar was broken and had 0 frames of startup on its parry animation? That's the main mechanic in this game, except when you land it, the enemy doesn't stop attacking, so you need to do about eight in a row.
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Jun 23, 2021Just finished the game 50 hrs for me . It’s really satisfying when u beat the bosses and multiple ending with different final bosses for different endings . I just love the game .. combat , story , music everything. I’ve beaten final boss with luck involvement and ending that I got is not really great ! So time to play again!
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021Everything is very simple: You don't learn mechanics - git gud. This is the best experience i ever got.
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Jun 23, 2021Extremely satisfying and rewarding combat with loads of different enemies and environments. The difficulty feels just right and the game introduces mechanics that you don't have to use but can be extremely useful if you find out how to use them correctly. Sekiro does not hold your hand so if you're looking for a relaxing breeze of an experience this game isn't for you.
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Jun 23, 2021If u have already played ds series and bloodborne, u can have a try on this game. But once again Sekiro is way harder than other game made by Miyazaki. Just prepare to die endless times.
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Jun 23, 2021Sekiro is fantastic, don't listen to the ridiculous negative reviews complaining about difficulty and so on. Those are the Souls babies that probably beat the trilogy by summoning 3 gank friends at every boss.
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021Sekiro certainly is a great game I enjoyed a lot. I can wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone who is in search of a challenge, enjoys a Japanese setting or tight gameplay.
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021My personal game of the year so far and one of the best I've played in recent years. For any fan of Souls games and Japanese mythology.
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Jun 23, 2021I dead a bunch but was fun. Very Hard but really nice game and challenging.
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021
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Jun 23, 2021It's a really difficult game, but it doesn't stop you enjoying from its great design and satisfying combat. Combat and boss fights are best parts. Unfortunately Sekiro is not a perfect game because of it stupid stealth mechanics and enemies AI.
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Jun 27, 2021Great game, but the problem I see is that almost all minibosses have too many enemies close, so it becomes really tedious at times the killing all enemies, try the boss, die, repeat until you win or you give up
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Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021After a long time playing through Dark Souls 1,2&3 over and over again, slowly hollowing, FromSoftware rekindles my joy with the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and finally restores my humanity. Jokes aside. This game is beautiful, visually and gameplay wise. Love it.
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Jun 27, 2021You can actually pause in this game. Something that the Dark Souls series never done before (even Bloodborne). Still a top-notch game 10/10.
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Jun 27, 2021Il put it simply Its not Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. Its Sekiro Shadows Die Over 9000 Times.
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Jun 27, 2021A fantastic game. After thousands of hours poured into Demon's and Dark Souls... Sekiro might just top them all. Between the gorgeous Japanese setting and the precise, rewarding combat, this is a phenomenal standalone game well worth your time.
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Jun 27, 2021By far one of the most addicting games I've played in awhile; Having to unlearn the dodge instinct from Dark souls and replace it with parrying took awhile, but boyyy was it worth it, and the game got increasingly more fun when played without the Dark Souls mindset
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Jun 27, 2021Prepare yourself for die 1 million time but its really fun to play. Hard as balls.
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Jun 27, 2021The intensity of the combat in this game makes my ..... rock hard. Would recommend it to anybody who likes a little challenge.
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Jun 27, 2021This game is great. I came into it expecting something a kin to dark souls and while the gameplay is totally different it has the same feeling which many other souls-likes lack. Its definitely a different game so those who wanted an RPG with stamina based combat will be disappointed but I implore anyone who has played and enjoyed a souls game to at least try it.
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Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021Nothing feels better than learning fights like you were preping for an exam.
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Jun 27, 2021Very challenging game with an in-depth story that honestly gave me ptsd. Soo difficult.
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Jun 27, 2021This is a great game: Difficult, responsive controls, great level design, smooth performance.
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Jun 27, 2021Overall, love it. Bosses can be annoying but i've been finding a way to kill em! mobs are fun once u get the pace of it. ( and the upgrades )interesting game though. better than i expected. nioh+bloodbourne.
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Jun 27, 2021
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Jun 27, 2021Hidetaka Miyazaki . It's another mater Masterpeace.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
aaaaah...elden ring....
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Jun 29, 2021FromSoftware know they are the kings of gameplay, and Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice is proof of their confidence. Fascinating Japanese lore, unforgiving combat and beautiful scenery blend into a perfect cocktail you will hate getting addicted to.
Awards & Rankings
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Game World Navigator MagazineMay 15, 2019There’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]
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Apr 27, 2019Sekiro 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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Edge MagazineApr 25, 2019Dozens 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]