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  • Summary: The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space.

    After travelling from the Colony, EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our
    The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space.

    After travelling from the Colony, EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba - the malevolent force that has devastated it.

    But as EVE tackles the Naytiba one-by-one, piecing together the mysteries of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission is far from straightforward. In fact, almost nothing is as it seems...

    Engage in blisteringly fast combat as you slash a path through the remnants of Earth in an all-new action adventure on PS5. Unleash graceful yet brutal attacking combos, unlock new moves and weapon upgrades, and face epic boss encounters that will challenge both brain and brawn in equal measure.
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  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Jun 12, 2025
    100
    Stellar Blade on PC is just as good it not better than the PS5 version and a must play for fans of this genre.
  2. Jun 11, 2025
    95
    Stellar Blade's PC port refines the already polished console experience with stunning visuals, deep combat mechanics, and thoughtful crossover content, delivering a premium action RPG that balances spectacle with substance.
  3. Jul 7, 2025
    90
    Stellar Blade is one of the best PC ports currently available. The new AI technologies such as DLSS and FSR are not necessary on better rigs and are used for what they were initially created for – to help weaker rigs. The game ran like butter throughout my playthrough, and it even ran amazingly on Steam Deck. On top of that, Stellar Blade itself is an amazing game that I wholeheartedly recommend.
  4. Jun 27, 2025
    85
    Stellar Blade is one of the best action games to come out in recent years. Even though its story is mediocre, its excellent gameplay keeps you engaged every second - there’s no chance to get bored. On top of that, the PC version is flawlessly optimized. It runs perfectly clean without any stuttering or freezing issues. If you even remotely enjoy action games, Stellar Blade is definitely a title you should try.
  5. Jun 12, 2025
    84
    Stellar Blade is at its most Stellar, most Stunning, and most Satisfying in this PC port. With crisp visual upgrades, new missions, and fresh outfits, this version feels like the complete package. Praise be to the Angels—Sony and Shift Up listened, lifting regional restrictions and making this stellar game accessible to players across the globe.
  6. Jul 15, 2025
    80
    A well-made action game that could use a bit of trimming and polish here and there, but most of the time delivers solid entertainment. The PC version runs smoothly, so interested parties have no reason to hesitate.
  7. Jun 11, 2025
    60
    Stellar Blade often looks great, and it features solid combat design that remains exciting throughout. It’s let down, though, by a dull plot and a bland cast of characters who fail to make its story consistently compelling over the course of its runtime.

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