Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Trilbly7148
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    My 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.
  2. Fedwan1935
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Prepare yourself for die 1 million time but its really fun to play. Hard as balls.
  3. Jenkem9999
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Really love this one!
    Sekiro is far away from other souls-like games and doesn't try to be one of them.
    Actually, there's no need to. Just plain and simple as it is.
    The gameplay perfectly fits the storyline and visuals.
    If you're one of those that like watching more than anything, I'm sure you'll like this game as well!
  4. Xannic796
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Sekiro I died more than twice is a hardcore game for a hardcore gamer. Stranger beware of danger.
  5. 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
  6. Johndaoe24
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The FS games are literally an institution of "git gud" with sekiro being the dean of admissions.
  7. 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.
  8. Lastm1m200
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life, forcing one to grow as a player in order to progress- it's the definition of hard but fair. Whenever I found myself frustrated, I would take a break, reassess my strategies and mow through every challenge that came my way. By the time I beat a boss, it almost felt easy- no matter how many times I would fail, victory alwaysThis is one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life, forcing one to grow as a player in order to progress- it's the definition of hard but fair. Whenever I found myself frustrated, I would take a break, reassess my strategies and mow through every challenge that came my way. By the time I beat a boss, it almost felt easy- no matter how many times I would fail, victory always felt earned- never did I feel like I got lucky, in fact when I did get lucky, my overconfidence would make me sloppy and I would usually die during the attempt.… Expand
  9. Titanshatter100
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    10/10 would never play this gain, just beat all the boses, i had to beat the game basically 3 times to unlock the endings and secret bosses and alternate bosses, loved the game, hard as nuts i would expect nothing less from fromsoftware. love it but never again will i put myself through that again, that ape...... i still see him in my nightmares..... all hail shura.
  10. LBJ6
    Apr 15, 2019
    9
    MINOR SPOILERS
    Though I found Sekiro's world slightly less immersive/interesting to explore than previous FromSoftware titles, notably Bloodborne and even Dark Souls III (it's close), it still had the developer's signature sense of atmosphere. The areas were a bit too similar in my opinion, minus two to three changes of pace (Senpou, Fountainhead, Hirata to a lesser extent), and there    MINOR SPOILERS
    Though I found Sekiro's world slightly less immersive/interesting to explore than previous FromSoftware titles, notably Bloodborne and even Dark Souls III (it's close), it still had the developer's signature sense of atmosphere. The areas were a bit too similar in my opinion, minus two to three changes of pace (Senpou, Fountainhead, Hirata to a lesser extent), and there seemed to be less overall areas to explore. I found the "optional" areas to be somewhat lacking as well, as some of the optional bosses were just retreads of previous bosses with a twist and several of them took place on the same battlefield as a prior fight. Nonetheless, the boss fights in Sekiro are top notch. As far as overall consistency of quality, this is FromSoft's best effort to date. From the first main boss encounter on, each one (with maybe two exceptions) is a challenging and adrenaline-pumping clash of swords. Even the classic gimmick fight found in every SoulsBorne game is improved here in almost every level: the gorgeous visuals, enjoyment, arena, etc. Having a lone katana as the main weapon also allowed FromSoft to make their bosses as unique as possible, displayed in their fighting style as well as their design, without having to worry about what approach the player is taking (like the Souls series: spellcaster, dex, strength, etc.). The enemy variety was kind of bland, mostly humanoid, but narratively I understand that was kind of necessary. The mini bosses were also a nice break-up between exploring en route to the next big bad and offered vital rewards upon defeat, though there were far too many re-skins in this department and some of them were just a chore to to fight. Another highlight of FromSoft's last few games has been the excellent and riveting soundtracks. Having played Bloodborne and Dark Souls III nearing Sekiro's release, I found the soundtrack a bit underwhelming (which was my mistake of expectation). However, upon replays the music has really grown on me and definitely fits the world perfectly. Some tracks that stand out are CM, LB, ISS, O, and GA (boss initials). Final point of praise: the combat, once understood, is probably the most satisfying I've ever played in a videogame. Although it isn't quite the masterpiece I expected, it is definitely my early 2019 GOTY in an already crowded year and a game that was well worth the wait. Already itching to see what FromSoft comes up with next. 8.9/10.    … Expand
  11. pongkrit03
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    I am die hard souls veteren. I want to say I love Sekiro, I really do, it is fantastic brutal action game, but it has its own problems that drags the score down from perfection.
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    Pro 1.Combat Mechanic is the best in the market right now. Posture system, Deflecting, Jumping, Unblockable attack and of cousre the Mikiri (Counter thrust by step on enemy's weapon) are what make the game    I am die hard souls veteren. I want to say I love Sekiro, I really do, it is fantastic brutal action game, but it has its own problems that drags the score down from perfection.
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    Pro
    1.Combat Mechanic is the best in the market right now. Posture system, Deflecting, Jumping, Unblockable attack and of cousre the Mikiri (Counter thrust by step on enemy's weapon) are what make the game unique and full of excitement. It is much much better than any soul game I've ever played. I hope Fromsoft continue this system.

    2. Scenary is very beautiful and colorful.

    3.Story is fair, at least much easier to understand.
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    Cons
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    1. Skill moves and Prothestic tools are underwhelming. They are looked cool as first but once you play the gamethoroughly, you will come to the conclusion that those things are just small gimmicks. Especially the skill moves, all of them are hardly be said that they are better than your normal attack. (Except, the skill called icjimon double, that one may be only skill that can be very useful in some fights). On the top of that, you can equip only 1 skill move at time, you can't even quick swap skill move. What the heck is with that ? This is 2018, there are so many games that allows you equip 4 skills at the same time. It is 100% possible. Does Miyazaki think it will be imbalance to do that ? I don't really understand at all.

    Prothestic tools, however, can be helpful but it has limited use. In the end, what you will do most is normal attack, which lead to the lack of diversity in this game, thus lead to less replayability than other soul titles.
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    2. Stealth mechanic is too powerful. You can kill most of enemies along the way with stealh, or just sneak past them, which makes combat along the way become trivial. The game only hard when come to boss fight that you can't stealth kill. Even Minibosses, you can outright destory half of their hp with stealth . What is fun about that ?. This game shines most from combat mechanic, not stealth mechanic. However, because stealth has almost no risk (very easy to do) but get same reward (exp) like you fight head on, so why should I fight head on ?. Moreover, stealth mechanic in this game is very mediocre, you get behind enemy or jump from above, that is it. I hope stealth get nerfed hard. It is ok to sneak pass, but not outright kill high hg enemies or half minibosses hp, right now it is way too strong.
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    3.No multiplayer ? admit it, this decrease replayability. Besides, without coop system, many people can't finished this game due to the sheer difficulty. I am fine but some of my friends will not be able to play it.
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    That is all for Sekiro. Beating the game first time I spent 50 hrs (but I explored and farmmed a lot to test each skill, the actual time should be like 30 hrs ). I definitely buy Sekiro 2 or DLC but for now, I think the all skill moves need hard buffs. Prothestic tools needs to more love with the upgraded version. Please nerf the stealth kill. The game is great.    … Expand
  12. CharlieMustdi3
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    A Master Piece, visual stunning, frenetic gameplay... FromSoftware you´re great!
  13. Gabrelion
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Миядзаки как будто чувствует, какой аспект соулс игр даётся мне хуже всего. И, сначала, он приучает меня играть за ловкача в Bloodborne ( хотя я до этого боялся этого делать и играть в первом и втором Соулсах за мага. Ну а в Sekiro он приучает меня правильно ставить репосты ( они же парирования) - их я вообще до Sekiro не понимал и боялся делать.Миядзаки как будто чувствует, какой аспект соулс игр даётся мне хуже всего. И, сначала, он приучает меня играть за ловкача в Bloodborne ( хотя я до этого боялся этого делать и играть в первом и втором Соулсах за мага. Ну а в Sekiro он приучает меня правильно ставить репосты ( они же парирования) - их я вообще до Sekiro не понимал и боялся делать.
  14. eloepp
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    Sekiro feels like Souls without a lot of the RPG elements, and then stealth thrown in, in its place. You can count on the same clean, crisp controls and graphic-style, etc. combat is different but with some similar elements like guarding, parrying (deflecting), etc.

    Combat is brutal and unforgiving. Each enemy often takes a whole new approach on combat, so be prepared for frustration    Sekiro feels like Souls without a lot of the RPG elements, and then stealth thrown in, in its place. You can count on the same clean, crisp controls and graphic-style, etc. combat is different but with some similar elements like guarding, parrying (deflecting), etc.

    Combat is brutal and unforgiving. Each enemy often takes a whole new approach on combat, so be prepared for frustration and learning.

    I love it and couldn't point out any glaring flaws, but the difficulty is extreme, even for the seasoned gamer or Souls player. Wouldn't recommend this to a casual gamer who doesn't like a challenge.    … Expand
  15. sabaothkelly
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
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    Always using the same main weapon and mc can make it repetitive..
    but overall.. this one truly is a enjoyable TENCHU SOULS, my guys.
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  16. Gabilan3
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Una joyaaa!!!! Lo mejor d fromsoftware por lejos.. super rejugable y dificultad endiablada..
  17. dangyosabyss
    Jun 28, 2019
    8
    It is a brilliant and beautiful yet brutal game. It is my first FromSoft game and I was daunted but intrigued by the whole mythology surrounding these games. I have enjoyed it. It does force you to 'git gud' though and sometimes is like butting your head against a brick wall until you overcome the boss or exploit a weakness. The trademark difficulty will deter most but a cynic will seeIt is a brilliant and beautiful yet brutal game. It is my first FromSoft game and I was daunted but intrigued by the whole mythology surrounding these games. I have enjoyed it. It does force you to 'git gud' though and sometimes is like butting your head against a brick wall until you overcome the boss or exploit a weakness. The trademark difficulty will deter most but a cynic will see that it is to hide the fact that there is not a lot of game here. Grinding is VERY time consuming and an absolute necessity. Rules change with every passing enemy. You will be battered mercilessly and it will make the kill all the more satisfying when you finally get lucky. Its one for the hardcore masochist gamers. From a personal perspective it makes me miss Tenchu.… Expand
  18. rickiller88
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing game.
    Fromsoftware showed us that they can do something different from Dark Souls and even so, present us a game with high quality content, this game is a masterpiece. The mechanics, the plot, the NPC's, boss fights and scenarios, everything about this game is beautiful!
    Sekiro gave me almost a hundred hours of pure amusement. No DLC's, no monetization, you only have to pay once    Amazing game.
    Fromsoftware showed us that they can do something different from Dark Souls and even so, present us a game with high quality content, this game is a masterpiece. The mechanics, the plot, the NPC's, boss fights and scenarios, everything about this game is beautiful!
    Sekiro gave me almost a hundred hours of pure amusement.
    No DLC's, no monetization, you only have to pay once to get the full experience, that's very respectful to fans.
    Congrats, Fromsoftware, keep up the good work!    … Expand
  19. Johnny_Wong
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    I must say that this game is not for casuals if you look at reviews and found some negative reviews because they can't play this game properly this game needs a lot of skills so you should think before buying this game, The player needs to parry every attack from enemies and more than that enemies have dangerous attacks that you need skill call Mikiri counter that you must use them inI must say that this game is not for casuals if you look at reviews and found some negative reviews because they can't play this game properly this game needs a lot of skills so you should think before buying this game, The player needs to parry every attack from enemies and more than that enemies have dangerous attacks that you need skill call Mikiri counter that you must use them in right times
    Overall this is game is perfect for people that love challenges I give this 10/10 but if you are a casual player this is not game that you looking for I give to casual players 3/10 - 0/10    … Expand
  20. Bryan_Madriz
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Like fan of From software I must to say I love it, the gamplay, story and difficulty are amazing, I recommend this game to 100%.
  21. antipaladino
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a really good game in practically all the aspects that make an excellent from software game, the story is told way better than the previous games, is actually really inviting to see all the cutscenes, endings and know more about lore of this world , the gameplay this time focus on a single weapon that makes you want to dominate this sword close to perfection in order to have theSekiro is a really good game in practically all the aspects that make an excellent from software game, the story is told way better than the previous games, is actually really inviting to see all the cutscenes, endings and know more about lore of this world , the gameplay this time focus on a single weapon that makes you want to dominate this sword close to perfection in order to have the most beautiful boss fights in a video game, the main character is reliable if understand the way of Japanese character, this opinion is from someone that played and finish Bloodborne, Dark souls 2 and Dark souls 3 and I know that I am a veteran in this type of game but I highly recommend for those who really enjoy Japanese culture or a really hard and well-crafted game… Expand
  22. terribad69
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game has the best combat in any game. Even after finishing the game and unlocking all trophies, it felt good repeating the game just so to re-live the epic duel, once again with ishin, father owl, lady butterfly and other bosses. And the story is filled with interesting lore that makes you want for more of this game. And as usual, fromsoftware provides with their traiditionalThis game has the best combat in any game. Even after finishing the game and unlocking all trophies, it felt good repeating the game just so to re-live the epic duel, once again with ishin, father owl, lady butterfly and other bosses. And the story is filled with interesting lore that makes you want for more of this game. And as usual, fromsoftware provides with their traiditional minimalistic yet amazing level design through interconnected world which does not fall far from previous souls titles.… Expand
  23. foxbel
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра в которую я играл на playstation, а так-же лучшая игра от From Software. Очевидный Must-play и Game of the year. "Hesitation means losing"
  24. Gohax
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE took me so much time to finish just because of the hard bosses especially the final one which was a huge pain to kill anyway this game is just one of the best from software games there is just because of the fact that there is no co op like in dark souls or bloodborne so the game is ten times harder because there is no help which i like because it makes you trySEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE took me so much time to finish just because of the hard bosses especially the final one which was a huge pain to kill anyway this game is just one of the best from software games there is just because of the fact that there is no co op like in dark souls or bloodborne so the game is ten times harder because there is no help which i like because it makes you try harder and appreciate the bosses you defeat the story is kinda basic and not your main focus but it is cool in a way also using shields or dodging is basically instant death in this game you have to learn how to parry because only then you can defeat your opponents

    pros:
    - graphics are amazing

    - the adding of stealth is awesome you can kill enemies from the shadows and ease your game play

    -the fact that this game is a lot harder makes me proud because its all about skill now and you cant cheese bosses with your co op friends

    -the adding of the prosthetic tools is awesome there are ten of them and each one is cool at its own way

    -bosses are really awesome and most of them are really cool tributes to the bosses from the soulborne games

    -the more agile approach from software took with this game is awesome your character is more agile and flexible unlike the the previous ones your character can double jump slide crouch basically giving him a big advantage in battle

    -the whole revive mechanic is really cool and i really dig the here's a second chance now go finish your opponent off

    - the skill tree system is a cool add on it really gives you more edge in battle as you unlock more skills the more you progress in the game

    -areas are really beautiful looking and you can really see from softwares style shining

    cons:

    - i don't know if its me but it kinda bothered me that you cant create your own character and you gotta play with the one that the game gives you i really love the character creator in the previous games

    -the fact that you only have one sword although later obtaining another one that's it for your weapons yes there are prosthetic tools but its a bummer there is no greatswords axes and other weapons in the game and its just get used to this katana because its your only weapon of choice

    - the areas where there are new bosses feel a little bit recycled like for example you can fight different bosses in the same area which is kinda lame because in dark souls every boss has its own map and area so in this game to put bosses in the same areas where you killed other ones feel a little bit lame for me

    - why does it take spirit emblems ( your ammo) to use your second sword that you unlock later in the game i understand its spouse to be really strong and you cant use it a lot but still it felt like you obtain this sword for only a small number of enemies and that's it kinda lame if you ask me

    - the fact that the game punishes you if you die a lot by giving your characters dragon rot (basically cancer) and you cant do quests with them is really annoying i understand them wanting you to die less but still its really not fair at the beginning at least the game does give you a cure that you can buy from different vendors but still the whole system is annoying and dumb in my opinion

    in conclusion:
    this game is really hard and rewarding it took me a whole month to finish it only because of how hard it was even more then dark soui's and bloodborne if i might say this game is one of the best from software titles i played and my final score to this game is a nine out of ten and i do recommend it if you like the soulsborne series and you want a harder game to play    … Expand
  25. Killua1997
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is a challenging game, and as such isn’t a game for everyone. If you think you’ll fly through this game because you're a Soulsborne veteran, or if you think the combat is something easy to pick up, I advise you to readjust your expectations. This is a brutal game, one that will be challenging for veterans and newbies alike. However, if you have the motivation to persist, I thinkSekiro is a challenging game, and as such isn’t a game for everyone. If you think you’ll fly through this game because you're a Soulsborne veteran, or if you think the combat is something easy to pick up, I advise you to readjust your expectations. This is a brutal game, one that will be challenging for veterans and newbies alike. However, if you have the motivation to persist, I think you'll find that Sekiro offers one of the most fulfilling and diverse gameplay experiences in modern times.
    The area design of Sekiro is absolutely brilliant. The world can be broken down into central hubs that each interconnect and branch out into other areas. There is a vast world to be explored, and each distinct area is equipped with its own atmosphere, level layout and enemy types. Moreover, there is a new dimension of verticality introduced into the area design, meaning players can not only explore on a planar level, but also can move upwards and explore that way as well. All this creates an exploration experience that is quite engaging.
    Sekiro boasts a new combat style focused on aggressive gameplay and deflecting enemy attacks. I’ll say it now: if you play the game like Dark Souls, you won’t get far. This is a new system, and that’s perfectly ok because this game isn’t Dark Souls and doesn’t want to be. Truth be told, when I started out the game I was frustrated that I couldn’t get a handle on this combat system. I was ready to put down the game and call it quits. But after my second or third boss, the combat finally clicked and I started to have fun with the system. And it’s quite an intricate and fun combat system, probably as good as Bloodborne’s combat in my eyes.
    To top it all off, bosses and minibosses are the most engaging they’ve been. Some of these bosses have become my all time favorite bosses in gaming history. Although there is the occasional cheap fight, I’m impressed by how the game from start to finish is able to churn out incredibly different and challenging bosses.
    Sekiro is a VERY strong 9/10. I can’t really consider it a 10/10 because it does have its fair share of flaws. One of these flaws is the storytelling; Sekiro attempts to tell a more structured narrative than that of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, but unfortunately it fails to be coherent. It seems those involved with the storywriting couldn’t tell if they wanted the story to be more ambiguous like in DS/BB or if it should be clear-cut, so they just opted for both; as such, the story feels somewhat befuddled and confusing at times, with no rhyme or reason to why events occur or why we should care.
    Another flaw would be the lack of diversity in the skill trees. A lot of these skills, maybe half, don’t really help that much in combat. Out of all the skill trees, only one has skills that all are useful; the rest have maybe 2-3 useful skills and then 7-8 useless skills.

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is quite an achievement. It had a lot to live up to, and boy did it surpass expectations. This is a game that takes some of the best aspects of the Soulsborne series and revitalizes it in a refreshing, innovative way. Those who invest in the game will find an incredibly rewarding and fun journey, but unfortunately there are those who don't want to invest the time and would rather criticize the game as unfair and a 0/10 without understanding how the game and its underlying combat mechanics work. Sekiro is a strong 9/10, and since FromSoft has never disappointed with its DLC, I expect in the near future we’ll get some more great Sekiro content that will elevate the game to 10/10.    … Expand
  26. michaelb1928
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Fantastic experiance with really great controls that only from soft would have the balls to let users mess around with, its difficult, like really difficult but by the end of the game you really do feel like youve gotten so much better and can breeze through the earlier levels that took you so long the first time, a lot of people will complain that there is only 1 way you can play the gameFantastic experiance with really great controls that only from soft would have the balls to let users mess around with, its difficult, like really difficult but by the end of the game you really do feel like youve gotten so much better and can breeze through the earlier levels that took you so long the first time, a lot of people will complain that there is only 1 way you can play the game unlike other souls games, but i think its fine for them to hone you down to this style so that you can only focus on getting good at parrying and knowing your timing windows. In this it succeds. Although i will admit there isnt really much in replay value once youve mastered its controls as it starts to become really easy to fly through the earlier stages. But im fine with a just a one time experiance that was captivating from beginning to end… Expand
  27. LeCarbonator
    Apr 8, 2019
    8
    I went into this game expecting to be able to play through it without worries, since I played all 4 Soulsborne games. I was wrong ... very wrong.

    The combat is punishing, requires you to constantly be aware of your health, posture and the health of enemies. It is like Dark Souls, but it isn't. The parkour and stealth aspects allow you to skip enemies if you please, or you can rush in    I went into this game expecting to be able to play through it without worries, since I played all 4 Soulsborne games. I was wrong ... very wrong.

    The combat is punishing, requires you to constantly be aware of your health, posture and the health of enemies. It is like Dark Souls, but it isn't. The parkour and stealth aspects allow you to skip enemies if you please, or you can rush in and deflect your way through with fast-paced, intense combat.

    Unlike Soulsborne, it also has a very vibrant colour palette to it. While there aren't many areas that stick out significantly, the various green and sometimes pink mixed into the gray, dark environments that FROM used to make really help motivate you to continue on, no matter how often you fail at a boss. And as usual, the end boss is really great.

    However, I should point out that if you don't have a lot of patience, this game is NOT for you. Memorizing a moveset from a boss takes time and effort. And you will die a lot.

    Sadly, one of the downsides is that this game lacks replay value. If you want to get all trophies, you will have to either play through the game 5+ times or grind. I felt like the NG+ and further became worse and worse throughout the series, with Dark Souls 3 only changing item locations. In Sekiro, it only affects items that can increase your health or healing items, the rest stay the same. This combined with the lack of different builds made me despise playing through NG+4 in order to get the last trophy needed.    … Expand
  28. Jowee
    Jun 29, 2019
    8
    This game is very entertaining in its on right. It has a lot going for it gameplay wise and the visual very compelling. Combat can be approached in different ways depending on your playstyle can chose to be stealthy or going head to head with the ennemies. The game gives you the means to power up your character accodingly. Skill points let you learn new abbilities depending on the branchThis game is very entertaining in its on right. It has a lot going for it gameplay wise and the visual very compelling. Combat can be approached in different ways depending on your playstyle can chose to be stealthy or going head to head with the ennemies. The game gives you the means to power up your character accodingly. Skill points let you learn new abbilities depending on the branch you pick; you can find, equip, and upgrade ninja tools that serve as secondary weapons with limited use. Upgrading your character's physical attribute is also possible by finding specific items. The level design in this game really shines as it demonstrates multi layered areas with plenty of branching paths. And it works hand in hand with the agility of the protagonist to make you feel like a true shinobi once you have become famiar with the controls. Like other games from this developer exploration is rewarded with items from the useful consumable to a brand new prohestetic tool.

    Visually the game manages to give a unique personality to each area. The lighting is especialy efficient and changes dynamicaly as you move in and out of the buildings. The animations are fluid and allow you to read you opponents attacks which is a crucial part of the game. My only beef with the game is the steep learning curve. Most Souls veteran will forgive this aspect but the uniniciated will surely have a hard time geting comfortable with the game as there is no way to change the difficulty. The bosses are especially brutal. Overall I would call this a very well crafted game if a bit unwelcoming at first.    … Expand
  29. guigr
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    200hrs+ in, and I can say Sekiro is From at it's finest. It's awesome how one studio can keep a formula for so long, bringing actual innovations on each new game. The game's is super tight, and the combat is SO SATISFYING. Bosses are few compared to other Souls entries, but really unique. The world is just plain beautiful, and I don't even need to say anything about the soundtrack because200hrs+ in, and I can say Sekiro is From at it's finest. It's awesome how one studio can keep a formula for so long, bringing actual innovations on each new game. The game's is super tight, and the combat is SO SATISFYING. Bosses are few compared to other Souls entries, but really unique. The world is just plain beautiful, and I don't even need to say anything about the soundtrack because FromSoftware.

    Sekiro and Bloodborne are the reason I vouch for any new IP from these guys. Keep 'em comin'.    … Expand
  30. AlexeyMG
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Well in all aspects, I have tried to look for negative things but I can not find them anywhere, good bosses, good AI, good protagonist, it could continue like this for a long time but it is better that you experience it for yourself.
  31. Gamistry
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    Such a great game I ever played, it might be the best action-game of all time. Unbelievable gameplay and perfect narrative based on true Japanese myths. Fascinating experience awaits
  32. YourTherapist
    May 11, 2020
    10
    I have been playing for weeks, and I’m hooked! The game is very difficult and especially hard during the ogre. Most of the bosses don’t have a “weakness” that you can exploit which in turn makes you more skilled when progressing. Many times you will have to search up how to get better if it gets to hard but normally it doesn’t really happen. The game really gets hard during the boss fightsI have been playing for weeks, and I’m hooked! The game is very difficult and especially hard during the ogre. Most of the bosses don’t have a “weakness” that you can exploit which in turn makes you more skilled when progressing. Many times you will have to search up how to get better if it gets to hard but normally it doesn’t really happen. The game really gets hard during the boss fights because they're unforgiving and you will have to come up with counter measures yourself. For some reason every time I die to a boss I always learn more and want to keep trying. Sometimes you will be up against very hard enemy’s but if you keep trying you’ll eventually get it. One thing about sekiro is that you will have to be very good at the base combat of the game because there aren’t any really amazing “special” abilities that aren’t used in niche situations. The game will eventually click and will become super fun but before that you’ll just be figuring out the game. When it clicked for me I was fighting Genichiro Ashina and when I finally beat him I just got really good. If you have played Dark Souls or other Fromsoftware games this one is very different and you’ll have to adjust. I think it’s a very fun game… Expand
  33. Jakahagar
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    omg this game is fantastic
    Great combat system
    Awesome bosses
    Good story
    Nice graphics
    I love ishin ashina
  34. Nilknarff
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Sekiro: SDT, é um game onde a habilidade do player é testada e evolui a cada chefe que se enfrenta.
    A história não chega a ser inovadora, porém é muito bem feita e fácil de se entender.
    Bugs são raros e nenhum prejudica a experiência.
    O problema do jogo é não possuir um conteúdo adicional, pois seria muito bem vindo. Se um dia houver uma continuação, eu com certeza compraria.
  35. ViniciusEXC
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ótima Gameplay, história também muito boa, e o protagonista é muito enigmático.
  36. izzum
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A lot of people dislike Sekiro due to its difficulty but to me at least thats just the fun of the game learning the moves and creating a counter attack for them (most bosses have weaknesses to exploit) and thats the only real point of criticism the game, story and everything are so good
  37. Kant3ro
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Inovador,divertido,con buenas mecánicas historia relativamente interesante tiene buena banda sonora y muy buenos jefes
  38. Erfan11
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of all time tbh all the boss the cbot the flow if you feel it puts you in a state of flow like boxing or mma fight.
  39. lordjovac
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    As a fan of both From Software games and medieval Japan, I was insanely excited for Sekiro. Then I wanted to break my copy in half because I didnt get it. It was insanely difficult and I couldnt wrap my head around its combat mechanics. Then I somehow stumbled all the way up to a certain boss, got pummeled a dozen times and then..it clicked. I blocked, side stepped and jumped over hisAs a fan of both From Software games and medieval Japan, I was insanely excited for Sekiro. Then I wanted to break my copy in half because I didnt get it. It was insanely difficult and I couldnt wrap my head around its combat mechanics. Then I somehow stumbled all the way up to a certain boss, got pummeled a dozen times and then..it clicked. I blocked, side stepped and jumped over his attacks and delivered punishment in a brutal but beautiful dance of death. I have now completed Sekiro 4 times and it cemented itself as one of my favorite games ever. I'm glad I didnt break that disc after all. Sekiro is From Software's most divisive game yet, but also its most focused. It delivers on everything it sets out to do. It innovates while remaining loyal to its roots and thats hard to achieve. Its also the most cohesive game from japanese developer in terms of its story. Hundreds of wiki pages are this time not required to understand the plot. Most RPG elements are thrown out of the window in favor of fast paced action and skill. I know everyone expected Dark Souls clone, but this aint that. I, for one, would love for From Software to continue innovate and deliver excitement and challenge in different packages instead of falling back to same old formula.… Expand
  40. Ulises_N
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra que se convirtió en uno de mis juegos favoritos, la historia es perfecta con la posibilidad de adaptarse a ti con cada final. Es un juego donde la dificultad te hace disfrutarlo aún más y te recompensa con la satisfacción de haberlo logrado.

    Simplemente asombroso!!!
  41. Markusjayar
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Incredibly rewarding and completely different feel on NG+
  42. Verbal_cz563
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game almost made me kill myself. But once you overcome the hardest of **** namely Genichiro, Guardian Ape and Isshin the Sword Saint, you will feel so much accomplishment, that it will be worth it. One of the best games i've ever played
  43. Sincere_Doomguy
    Apr 3, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is what you would come to expect from such a consistent developer, the world is a joy to explore, enemy design and animations are great and the difficulty is high (more than ever). Seriously, if you are interested in buying this game, know that some segments, specially bosses, can be soul-crushing at times. But then, overcoming this obstacles is just so satisfying and addicting,Sekiro is what you would come to expect from such a consistent developer, the world is a joy to explore, enemy design and animations are great and the difficulty is high (more than ever). Seriously, if you are interested in buying this game, know that some segments, specially bosses, can be soul-crushing at times. But then, overcoming this obstacles is just so satisfying and addicting, that you can only ask for more. The story is solid, with multiple endings as well, and gameplay feels very good to play. I'm not giving it a 10/10 only because replay value is not as high on this one as in previous FromSoft works. Don't get me wrong, you can easily sink dozens of hours in this game (your first playthrough you take around 30-60 hours, a hell of a lot more than the average game for sure!), maybe just not hundreds as it did in previous soulsborne games. FromSoftware set out to create an action game with RPG elements this time around, and they did a damn good job at that.… Expand
  44. Reed618
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    I've played every soulsborne game and loved each of them. This might be my most engaging gaming experience since the original Dark Souls.
    Typically I opt for the largest shield possible and a heavy set of armor with a huge sword. Sekiro is not the type of character I typically play through a fromsoftware game with. Initially I found it hard to get into for that reason. Some bosses can    I've played every soulsborne game and loved each of them. This might be my most engaging gaming experience since the original Dark Souls.
    Typically I opt for the largest shield possible and a heavy set of armor with a huge sword. Sekiro is not the type of character I typically play through a fromsoftware game with. Initially I found it hard to get into for that reason. Some bosses can just decimate your health if you make a wrong move. There's a huge focus on movement, timing and parrying. There's also a greater importance attached to usable items. Gradually I became addicted though and this game has completely dominated my thoughts.
    What also makes Sekiro stand out for me is how visually impressive the world is, the unique and interesting enemies you encounter and how much fun it is to explore each area. It's fascinating to find new paths and follow them as you search for mini bosses, merchants and secrets.
    The story is also pretty interesting and it's surprisingly straightforward for a fromsoftware game. I never felt confused about my objective or where I need to go next.
    2019 has been a pretty great year already but Sekiro is currently my game of the year. Maybe that'll change but for now I'm just completely blown away by this game,    … Expand
  45. Ampov
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    The best combat game i have ever played. The "deflect" is a revolution to the combat system. I had so much fun fighting the bosses, so i played all the way to NG+4 - completing all endings and get the Platinum trophy. The game will teach you how to be patient and effective in combat. Bloodborne and Dark souls will be a walk in the park after playing Sekiro. I predict deflect in Elder Ring.
  46. Brahim_Amine
    Aug 11, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece by FromSoftware and Miyazaki showing the world how to make games. Absolutely incredible experience. The game has some of the best combat, story, music, and world design and boss fights in video game history.
  47. Gamingteacher
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    A truly marvellous game. The lack of multiplayer and the greater emphasis on skill based gameplay over character stat development means that every victory is YOURS and not the result of an overlevelled character (well, unless you gain a certain object at least). No other game has had me yelling swears at my defeat and celebrations of joy when I finally won.

    If I was to make a piece of    A truly marvellous game. The lack of multiplayer and the greater emphasis on skill based gameplay over character stat development means that every victory is YOURS and not the result of an overlevelled character (well, unless you gain a certain object at least). No other game has had me yelling swears at my defeat and celebrations of joy when I finally won.

    If I was to make a piece of constructive criticism I’d say that the penalty system (losing half of everything on a full death unless you win RNG) promotes grinding, I do worry slightly that Activision will start selling skill points given their record and the way this system encourages grinding exp in order to gain more skills and (ultimately) more attack power. The soulsborne system of regaining your experience if you were able to return to th el,ace you died was better as you could still progress your character despite death, whereas here I would be woefully lacking in skills if I hadn’t indulged in grinding certain areas.

    So.... yeah. Buy this if you like a challenge. Might want to cut your teeth on soulsborne first though.    … Expand
  48. beelzebubiii
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    While there are a far too many mini-bosses, the game-play and atmosphere is masterful. It's different enough from the Souls games, and a bit reminiscent of the Gaiden games. Players both old and new to From Software can enjoy this challenging, exciting, and at times frustrating title.
  49. TheArchivist
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    I made an account just to review this game. Honestly one of the most satisfying games I have played because I could just feel myself improving. Yes, there are times when you will feel frustrated and would want to delete the game, but the send of immense victory you feel on overcoming a particular boss that has been giving you a hard time is unparalleled. Miyazaki has done it again!
  50. Imac301
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    This game comes from a company that is notorious for making very difficult games and Sekiro is no different. In fact it is more difficult than their previous games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne, but don't let the difficulty push you away. Despite the title, I died a lot more than twice in my play through yet I almost never felt cheated. The game brilliantly balances fast, but methodicalThis game comes from a company that is notorious for making very difficult games and Sekiro is no different. In fact it is more difficult than their previous games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne, but don't let the difficulty push you away. Despite the title, I died a lot more than twice in my play through yet I almost never felt cheated. The game brilliantly balances fast, but methodical combat with stealth and rewards persistence. The only problem could performance on console with the frame rate staying at thirty frames consistently to take a sudden dive every so often. There are a few needlessly frustrating enemies and a couple minor issues that are far out-shown by the quality of everything else. I could go on for quite a while about its beautiful art style and great story, but the bottom line is that this game is well worth your time. That is, if you're up for it.… Expand
  51. maxbinski
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Very few games nowadays dare to challenge players beyond their own apparent capacities. From the Posture System to the Combat Arts, FromSoftware developed a Souls-like game with a very unique identity. Mastering all its little intricacies is an absolute joy, and I can't remember any other game making me feel such a rush. Absolutely recommended..
  52. Darkstrong
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    It has been years since the game lingered so long on my mind after I finished it. This is truly a masterpiece.
  53. prinex
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    Sekiro is a beautiful game, with "difficulty" at his centerpiece. In this it succeeded completely. Your typical gamesession is a brief exploring part (which is very well done) followed by either a mini- or a fully fledged boss encounter - that will take you easily 1-2 hours to learn.
    To get past those you have to learn all their moveset, and use the appropriate tool (fire, etc). And as    Sekiro is a beautiful game, with "difficulty" at his centerpiece. In this it succeeded completely. Your typical gamesession is a brief exploring part (which is very well done) followed by either a mini- or a fully fledged boss encounter - that will take you easily 1-2 hours to learn.
    To get past those you have to learn all their moveset, and use the appropriate tool (fire, etc). And as every major boss has a different strategy, this turn into a long session of learning before you finally can kill the boss and proceed.
    Now this is the usual Dark Souls formula - but: no leveling up and no coop help. Which means the game is unforgiving forcing you to learn and execute everything perfectly (hence "difficulty"). And here is the problem, after the umpteen boss, faced with yet another 2-3 hours of learning and dying and repeating (and praying for luck), you don't feel the challenge anymore - you feel just tired of it. The "wow" moment after finally winning (which for me happened just once - and I'm at the last one) goes and is replaced by "i hope the next boss is not another slog".
    I can understand really hard-core gamers, the one loggin 12 hours a day in the first week, getting very good at this game - after all once you learn it it is much easier to play. But finding the motivation to invest 60 hours of time - of which 90% is spent learning/dying/repeating - is a bit hard.
    Specially considering that all your new skills are for nothing - there is no coop, no PvP, no fancy fashion souls. In the old games the prospect of helping other players or just bundling up to try and fight a boss together - the "jolly cooperation" - was a huge motivation. And very rewarding. This has been lost in Sekiro.    … Expand
  54. thegamefox93
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    Only game from software has made thats better is bloodborne. Props to being a new IP and absolutely nailing the gameplay and story, despite trimming a lot of rpg stuff.
  55. drowblade
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Шедевральная смесь Тенчу и Душ, великолепный гемдизайн и боевка в частности! Оторваться от игры невозможно, в нее хочется возвращаться снова и снова, исследовать каждый уголок этого мира.
  56. xBonet
    Apr 8, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!!!!! a masterpiece from From Software. Its difficult in a beginning, but when you understand the mechanic of the game, its just another souls games. I love it.
  57. jrdnnn
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    So much more than just the new Souls game, Sekiro stands on its own as a beautiful, challenging and immersive videogame experience. Instantly one of my favourite recent games, it will stay with me for a long time. The overall presentation of the game is impeccable - the world is gorgeous, the soundtrack is grandiose and animation is smooth. From sakura-filled mountainscapes to eerie sunkenSo much more than just the new Souls game, Sekiro stands on its own as a beautiful, challenging and immersive videogame experience. Instantly one of my favourite recent games, it will stay with me for a long time. The overall presentation of the game is impeccable - the world is gorgeous, the soundtrack is grandiose and animation is smooth. From sakura-filled mountainscapes to eerie sunken valleys and huge Sengoku castles, Sekiro is without a doubt my favourite medieval Japan setting in a game (something we've seen a resurgence of recently). The interface is streamlined, HUD uncluttered and is a joy to behold.

    But, as an action game, the emphasis has to be on gameplay - it's slick, brutal and rhythmic with a huge amount of freedom in your moment-to-moment actions in lieu of a reduced focus on RPG stats/builds. Learning to deflect and counter enemy attacks at lightning speed while maintaining an aggressive playstyle is key to succeeding in this game. Your aim is to break the enemy's posture (similar to stamina) either by continually attacking them/deflecting their attacks or by chipping away their vitality with slashes which ultimately reduces their posture recovery. It's a polished, near-perfect system that works two ways - you need to keep an eye on your own posture as powerful enemies smash you with halberds, their fists and sword flurries. It's immensely satisfying and I can honestly say it's my favourite combat system in recent memory.

    Instead of making your way from boss to boss, Sekiro mixes it up with a heightened focus on mini-bosses and general level layouts. You'll make your way through huge, vertically expansive area taking out soldiers with stealth, and fighting upwards of 30 mini-bosses which makes the stretches between main bosses much more engaging and less transitional. Stealth is ALWAYS a good option and in fact, you'll truly struggle taking everything head-on. It's worth sneaking around, scoping the areas and picking off sentries before battling the main foe in a true test of your abilities. It's a tough game to say the least, but has that irresistible charm that keeps you trying once more for that unbeatable feeling of satisfaction in the end. If you die, you lose half of your money and experience points, but this can always be planned for (keep your money in bags, grind to secure your next experience level), but adds a familiar punishing element to the game. Of course, as the game's title says, Shadows Die Twice. You can resurrect yourself once on death (twice on occasions) if you're near to beating an enemy, a tactical ploy which can really help or hinder you. The consequences of dying go beyond your own suffering - NPCs in the world will become sicker the more you die, adding in-game hurdles when a merchant is too sick to trade with you or a quest is locked. You can periodically heal them, but it never truly goes away so be careful!

    The main gimmick of the gameplay is Sekiro's prosthetic arm, which can be fitted with a grappling hook, axe, foldable shield, firecracker launcher, and many other gadgets. These turn the tide of battles and add another exciting element to battles. Upgrades increase their duration, damage, effectiveness or even functionality, and reward you experimenting with different unusual techniques. Skill trees replace most RPG features (stats are upgraded as you beat bosses), and is actually quite intuitive. It reminded me a lot of God of War (PS4) in that adding skills genuinely impacts on the game and improves the combat experience. Thrust counters, posture-recovering strikes, extra prosthetic functions, better posture damage, all contribute to an already deceivingly tactical system.

    Finally, the story is great. It is direct, while maintaining a host of hidden lore tidbits that expand the more philosophical and paranormal aspects of the game. The characters are likable, the voice acting (Japanese and English) is fantastic and the whole thing has a hard-to-describe melancholy to it unlike anything I've experienced. This may be due to the beautiful environments and gravity of the central task in the story, but it is different to the dread of Bloodborne or depression of Dark Souls. I absolutely loved the way the story heads in the end and the small extras on the side have kept me pondering for days after completion (which there are 4 ways to end).

    Sekiro has some tiny flaws, namely the annoying and gimmicky 'apparition' enemies, inconvenient merchants, very grindy higher level skill acquisition and occasional camera-caused deaths, but these are so minor when compared to the rest of the game. I've enjoyed this game more than anything played this year. It is a near-masterpiece in my eyes and should never be boiled down to its changes from the Souls series. Its merits are numerous, it's streamlined to a particular gameplay style which helps everything stay tight and focused, and it's incredibly fun. Judge it on its own, as everything should be.    … Expand
  58. JagWarr
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    It took a while for me to understand and appreciate the combat. At first I was not enjoying it but once I got it down, it was off to the races. I think most of the negative reviews are from those who still havn’t figured it out and play it like its a soulsborne game. You are a ninja, and ninja use tools so dont be shy in using all the items and abilities. A lot of the difficulties can beIt took a while for me to understand and appreciate the combat. At first I was not enjoying it but once I got it down, it was off to the races. I think most of the negative reviews are from those who still havn’t figured it out and play it like its a soulsborne game. You are a ninja, and ninja use tools so dont be shy in using all the items and abilities. A lot of the difficulties can be avoiding using the right gameplan. However, i do recommend getting the rounds in with pure combat because the learning curve is high. Once you feel you mastered it then you feel like a real bad ass. So the cambat is up there with Nioh in terms of depth imo. Exploring in the game is really fun due to the rope swing. Unlike soulsborne, platforming plays a big role.

    All in all, its another great game by FromSoftware. I would have liked it to have more RPG elements like character customization, making builds ect. Also multiplayer would have been fun as well. So the game may not have the replayability as a soulsborne, but it is a nice change of pace and I am sure FromSoftware will take with them a lot of the good mechanics of this game and add it to their next soulsborne title.    … Expand
  59. Alex_Nodo
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    Sekiro это не игра, это искуство и отсееватель казуалов из Dark Souls. Это доказательство что хардкор жив и актуален!
  60. KokopeIlI
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    2 Parts Assassins Creed Origins
    1 Part Spiderman PS4
    2 Parts Bloodborne
    add 2 dashes of Pre-Lawbringer For Honor
    Shake vigorously, double strain over Ice into tumbler
    then beat self over head with tumbler.
  61. DaniVR99
    May 19, 2019
    8
    Great game, but for me it´s From Software´s weakest game this generation. It´s lack of RPG elements and progression hurts the experience in my opinion. However, there is a lot of fun to be had here. The combat is the best of the Soul games, and it sets the foundation for more to come.
  62. ICEaiah
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    This was a master piece of a game, the Japanese art style and the overall combat of this game was phenomenal. I was never really into anime or anything but this game felt so anime.
  63. Iskanderkun
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    W: Review in Italian
    Capolavoro assoluto da From.
    Dopo la serie dei souls e Bloodborne From torna con una nuova IP ambientata nel Giappone dell'era SenGoku. Il risultato? Clamoroso! Il gioco è assolutamente riuscito in ogni aspetto, a partire dal gameplay che prende in prestito molte delle meccaniche viste nei souls e in bloodborne per potenziarle ed approfondirle in un poetico e    W: Review in Italian
    Capolavoro assoluto da From.

    Dopo la serie dei souls e Bloodborne From torna con una nuova IP ambientata nel Giappone dell'era SenGoku. Il risultato? Clamoroso!
    Il gioco è assolutamente riuscito in ogni aspetto, a partire dal gameplay che prende in prestito molte delle meccaniche viste nei souls e in bloodborne per potenziarle ed approfondirle in un poetico e magnifico scontro continuo all'arma bianca. Lo stile artiscito è di altissimo livello, sopratutto se apprezzate l'ambientazione Feudale Giapponese.
    Ottima anche la longevità e la sfida che viene proposta al giocatore.
    Consigliatissimo a tutti.    … Expand
  64. skohl
    Apr 2, 2019
    8
    Despite what some reviewers have said, this is a SoulsBorne game in many important ways. However there's a very good reason why FromSoft specifically stated that Sekiro is unrelated to previous titles, and that reason is why there are so many negative reviews of this game right now: The combat is even more different than it seems at face value. Meaning SoulsBorne fans are picking up theDespite what some reviewers have said, this is a SoulsBorne game in many important ways. However there's a very good reason why FromSoft specifically stated that Sekiro is unrelated to previous titles, and that reason is why there are so many negative reviews of this game right now: The combat is even more different than it seems at face value. Meaning SoulsBorne fans are picking up the game, being familiar with everything and feeling right at home, then playing the completely wrong way and getting frustrated. That's also why the game has so many tutorial pop-ups even hours into the game, to introduce every new mechanic in detail, but if you skim read these then you will miss out on critical information which makes the game no more difficult than DS3 or BB.

    There is no parry in this game, it's called deflect and it's a different mechanic. In the DS titles you had to choose between blocking and parrying, it was a risk, but in Sekiro you can deflect while blocking by pulsing the button in rhythm to your opponent's attacks. This makes blocking more important than it was in any SoulsBorne game including Demon's. Moreover, because the posture bar for your block/deflect replaces the stamina meter, your ability to dodge and run is not hindered by how much you block.

    In other words, you can pressure with R1 while blocking all damage (as long as you don't try to attack when you should be blocking or vice versa), while at the same time deflecting, while also being able to run away forever at any time. The Perilous Attacks, the big red letter attacks that some people are complaining about, are perilous specifically because they are attacks that can't be blocked/deflected and have to be dealt with using your other options, which is why they are very obvious and telegraphed.

    Well, FromSoft tried to warn us. Sekiro has all of the design elements that made Dark Souls great, it just presents them in different ways. Aside from all that, the level design is top tier as it is in every FromSoft game. Exploration is a joy. I also think this game is noteworthy for a reason that no one else is talking about. Team Ninja tried to make a Soulslike game with Nioh. Sekiro is FromSoft's way of thumbing their nose at Team Ninja, by making a better feudal Japan action game than Nioh in response.    … Expand
  65. sedoi
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    I loved almost everything about this game. The only thing that bugged me is repeating mini-bosses (which is shame), but all bosses are very impressive and remain in the memory for a long time. Especially nice is new exploration mechanics, which weren't as wide and open in previous From titles due to new mechanichs (jumping and swimming).
  66. Markolius
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    The most intuitive gameplay ever created. Once you learn the mechanics, it has the most natural and visceral flow. The art and aesthetics are beautiful in HDR. The samurai aesthetic is just icing on the cake. I am so glad to see FromSoftware continue to push the envelope with such engaging and innovative design. Bravo.
  67. Fluxburner
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Brilliant another true masterpiece from From Software. These games are all all epic adventures and the most rewarding game titles you will ever play when you allow yourself the time to master the game play and nuances of From Software games. Sure it isn’t for everyone and yes yet again it’s punishingly difficult frankly the hardest yet but such a worthy title to sit with all the others.
  68. Svinoed
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра.... как и все игры от Миядзаки. Особенно на фоне всеокружающего шлака от EA и ей подобных.
  69. yusufklks
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    92

    Hikâyenin düzgün anlatılmaması haricinde bol boss savaşı, vuruş hissiyatı, keşif, boss savaslarından sonra yaşadığımız tatmin hissiyati, oynanış çeşitliliği gibi ögeler Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'ı harika bir oyun yapıyor.
  70. sinantos
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    Very subtle story telling, as you expect from Fromsoftware games the story is hidden and distributed into different pieces, you have to uncover it yourself. brutal and punishing game play again as expected. I liked the prosthetic arm, vertical movement it brings and the fast paced fighting. graphics are beautiful but the resolution doesn't look good on ps4 pro. I liked the level design andVery subtle story telling, as you expect from Fromsoftware games the story is hidden and distributed into different pieces, you have to uncover it yourself. brutal and punishing game play again as expected. I liked the prosthetic arm, vertical movement it brings and the fast paced fighting. graphics are beautiful but the resolution doesn't look good on ps4 pro. I liked the level design and the Japanese atmosphere, even though Bloodborne still represents the peak of Fromsoftware games in terms of design and atmosphere. boss fights are extremely difficult but as you memorize their move sets you can beat them at the end.… Expand
  71. kam4atka
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Игра просто бомба))) но очень сложная но я серовно получил кайф и платину))))
  72. mxnu54
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i ever played, FromSoftware is one of the few Studios left over that really want to make games for the people that are pure quality. Sekiro has one of the best Atmospheres of all games i ever played, it is easily the best Samurai Game, better then Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro is also a very very hard game, but it makes the whole thing interesting and rewarding. You justOne of the best games i ever played, FromSoftware is one of the few Studios left over that really want to make games for the people that are pure quality. Sekiro has one of the best Atmospheres of all games i ever played, it is easily the best Samurai Game, better then Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro is also a very very hard game, but it makes the whole thing interesting and rewarding. You just have to stick to it and learn to master the Katana. Beginners should open guides while playing it. FromSoftware has genius game designers.… Expand
  73. Krooz-Shimada
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Huge Boss
    no bad story
    Sober huge gameplay
    And you feel lick shinubi in this game
  74. i_gomes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Filled my longing for the game "Tenchu". I loved the mechanics, a very good change from From Software!!!
  75. RaymondR
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    This game is actually really good and fun. It's incredibly challenging though. It took me about 2 weeks on the last boss, but I'm my second play though it took me 2 tries.
  76. Bearpoo
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    Sekiro is a great game with a new story and a more vibrant colorful mood compared to the other series. The game feels hard in the beginning, but when you get the hang of parrying it becomes almost 'easy'. But difficulty aside, the game is beautiful, with a lot of verticality and a sense of freedom in exploration without being a really open (/empty) world. It manages to strike a goodSekiro is a great game with a new story and a more vibrant colorful mood compared to the other series. The game feels hard in the beginning, but when you get the hang of parrying it becomes almost 'easy'. But difficulty aside, the game is beautiful, with a lot of verticality and a sense of freedom in exploration without being a really open (/empty) world. It manages to strike a good balance overal. The only downsides for me are the lack of different weapons, no magic, no cosmetic possibilities and a protagonist whose not all that interesting or deeply developed. I love FromSoftware's games and this one is a great and new addition!… Expand
  77. Rynana
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Favourite fromsoft game after playing them all, anyone complaining about the difficulty didn’t put enough time and effort into it.
  78. Symphony93
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite games of all time. I came into this game with mixed expectations. As a soulsbourne veteran, i was worried about a game without customization, and parry/deflection based combat but it just simply works perfectly in this context. The combat quick paced combat is intense and satisfying. The removal of the stamina bar allows you to focus on the enemyThis is quickly becoming one of my favorite games of all time. I came into this game with mixed expectations. As a soulsbourne veteran, i was worried about a game without customization, and parry/deflection based combat but it just simply works perfectly in this context. The combat quick paced combat is intense and satisfying. The removal of the stamina bar allows you to focus on the enemy and what they are doing rather than staring at your green bar go up and down. To me, the combat with bosses reminded me of learning an intricate dance with ebb and flow. Most fights require an aggressive mindset where you chip away at the bosses posture, but you must also know the proper response to everything the boss can through at you including the perilous attacks. These unblockable but can usually be highly countered. When the opponent uses a thrust attack, you can dodge into it to perform a mikiri counter. These do massive pasture damage and allows you to continue your aggression. In true FromSoftware fashion the boss fights are incredible and beating them is a rush i haven't found in any other game developer. While i was sad to see weapon customization go by the way side, FromSoftware was able to prefect the katana is every way. This isnt to say customization is gone either. The game allows you to experiment with the prosthetic attachments, and includes FromSoftware's first to my knowledge skill tree.

    I can't begin to explain how amazing the world building is in this game. All of the locations are beautiful and varied ranging from a corrupted temple of monks to a canyon of crazed monkeys. Everything was a joy to explore and fight my way through.    … Expand
  79. check_this_kid
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best souls game ever. Combat is perfect, although there is a steep learning curve, the deflection timing is a lot more forgiving that bloodborne or dark souls and the world is beautiful.
    Hope there will be a sequel.
  80. TREV0mortis
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor combate dentre todos os jogos que conheço, quem está chingando esse jogo ou veio proucurando um rpg, que não é o caso desse jogo ou ficou preso no primeiro chefe. O combate parece simples pois só tem dois botões, mas é perfeito, os chefes são muito bons, principalmente o último, e o combate é complexo, não é preciso usar todos os botões para ser complexo e esse jogo fazEsse é o melhor combate dentre todos os jogos que conheço, quem está chingando esse jogo ou veio proucurando um rpg, que não é o caso desse jogo ou ficou preso no primeiro chefe. O combate parece simples pois só tem dois botões, mas é perfeito, os chefes são muito bons, principalmente o último, e o combate é complexo, não é preciso usar todos os botões para ser complexo e esse jogo faz isso muito bem, você tem que regular bem entre o ataque e o parry além de saber a hora de desbiar e a hora de aparar, não dá pra explicar muoto bem o motivo do combate ser tão bom, mas talvez seja por ser você que controla o personagem, sem momentos que ele faz tudo sozinho e também não é só esqu… Expand
  81. Mclovin69
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although the game is really hard, I enjoyed it every step of the way. Although I do wish they added dlc.… Expand
  82. Teixeira
    May 26, 2020
    10
    For a guy who started playing videogames at the eighties with Ninja Gaiden, Sekiro is finally the game that you really feel that you are actually dueling with swords!

    Nice story and soundtrack, beautiful graphics, awesome gameplay and challenging difficulty (the most difficult Fromsoftware game). Maybe that's why many people rated it a bad game.

    Rightly deserved the GOTY 2019!!!!
  83. SteamedHams
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Nothing else in gaming compares to the feeling of finally learning and overcoming a boss you've been struggling with for days on end. One of my all time favourites.
  84. Victari0n
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece game, it has all the good things that FromSoft games had; the amazing level design, amazing cryptic lore, amazing gameplay and characters. Above all, the combat in Sekiro is the best i have ever seen and is the best in any Souls game.
  85. Aspethera
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    There is not much to say about at least one of the best if not the best combat system of all time. in my opinion its better than the souls ones
  86. Airo_Soho
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    90 hours and i get all achievements so, this game up to top 1 in my rank list. beacause is perfect
    does not need more or less.
  87. IMishev
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Super hard at first, but the feeling of the combat clicking is so satisfying. No other game for me has been as fun as this, once the combat clicks. Once its clicked, the difficulty drops off of a cliff, the learning curve is just large.
    Ive platinumed it, which I've never done before. Honestly could be my favourite game of all time in terms of the gameplay. So fast, opposite    Amazing game. Super hard at first, but the feeling of the combat clicking is so satisfying. No other game for me has been as fun as this, once the combat clicks. Once its clicked, the difficulty drops off of a cliff, the learning curve is just large.
    Ive platinumed it, which I've never done before. Honestly could be my favourite game of all time in terms of the gameplay. So fast, opposite of a button masher, hitbox is so clean. Ugh, just the best game.
    Also the story is pretty nice for a Fromsoft game. I enjoyed this game a lot more the Bloodbourne, and its made me a life long Fromsoft fan. Brilliant game    … Expand
  88. Croly
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    a Great Game. Finally Fromsoftware got the Game of the Year Award.
    The Game is not too hard ,but also not too easy. Perfectly balanced. The graphics are nice the combat system is very innovative.
    Overall just a very good game. i didnt like some of the areas though. thats the most common mistake video game developer make. the dont design it in a way that it seems believable for the npcs    a Great Game. Finally Fromsoftware got the Game of the Year Award.
    The Game is not too hard ,but also not too easy. Perfectly balanced. The graphics are nice the combat system is very innovative.
    Overall just a very good game.
    i didnt like some of the areas though.
    thats the most common mistake video game developer make. the dont design it in a way that it seems believable for the npcs to live there.

    so i would actually give this game a 9/10 ,because i dont like giving 10 out of ten cuz nothing is perfect. but i want the user score to get higher so i give 10 points.    … Expand
  89. sebasra
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Sekiro... this is just an absolute masterpiece.
    The game is hard, but when you learn from the enemies and find how to defeat them it feels so good
    11/10 for sure
  90. Namar
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Very good but not excellent.
    I like the Dark soul's Japan Lore, designs and ambientation.
    Maybe too difficult to be enjoyed by everyone, new moveset and combat is so fun, but dying so much until you perfect your style to the maximum its not for all gamers.
    Anyway i recommend it, only one step below Bloodborne and Dark souls
  91. HomeroomTeacher
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved it. I'm currently at my 4th playtrough. This game is a literal adrenaline pump, with epic bossfights and challanging gameplay. I like how From Software finally dropped gear system, so people, who don't like grinding can fully enjoy a soulsborne game. Graphics are okay, animations and sounds, artistic style and visual effects are awesome, and not too many bosses areAbsolutely loved it. I'm currently at my 4th playtrough. This game is a literal adrenaline pump, with epic bossfights and challanging gameplay. I like how From Software finally dropped gear system, so people, who don't like grinding can fully enjoy a soulsborne game. Graphics are okay, animations and sounds, artistic style and visual effects are awesome, and not too many bosses are frustrating to play against. I found myself rather hating the mini bosses than the main bosses.

    Only downside for me is the camera, which tends to unlock during fight. Even with this, Sekiro is one of my favourite games of all time.    … Expand
  92. MilkomedaMusic
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Great game, can show to the player the feeling of improvement and reward.
    Story is good, graphics are good and great mechanics (at first is a little hard and looks like it doesn't make sense, but with time you can see that makes sense and are unique). Bosses are challeging and every one is diferent.
    Also great to have a "open world" to explore, not having just one path.
  93. Keryanie
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece at gameplay level. This is one of the few REAL games on modern consoles. Not a great story, without good graphics or animations. However, if you loved DS series this is the game for you. Excellent boss fights and really hard to beat(like old school games).
  94. YoghurtDragon
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Beautifully crafted From Software formula. Elevated the Dark Souls like genre with new combat a mind-blowing soundtrack and just visually stunning world in Ashina.
  95. ChrisVerde02
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    It was my first game fromsofware
    I enjoyed it a lot even when I probably died more than a 800 times. There were so places where the difficulty was unfair as they just added more enemies to a boss battle, but the rest was fair. That is if you hone your skill
    I beta all the bosses
    And I am proud to say I beat the game
  96. Awanka
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    The most incredible and challenging gameplay I've experienced in some time. Probably the first game that feels like real epic swordfighting. Very hard game. If Bloodborne is a 7 for difficulty, than Sekiro is an 8. The game is so fast-paced, you can die in a seconds with a few wrong moves. Interesting Eastern world setting. It reminded me a lot of the Blade of the Immortal manga, butThe most incredible and challenging gameplay I've experienced in some time. Probably the first game that feels like real epic swordfighting. Very hard game. If Bloodborne is a 7 for difficulty, than Sekiro is an 8. The game is so fast-paced, you can die in a seconds with a few wrong moves. Interesting Eastern world setting. It reminded me a lot of the Blade of the Immortal manga, but with a strong supernatural theme. The game can be quite frustrating. This is the first FromSoft game that made me actually question if I actually could defeat certain bosses. When this game is at it's best though, and the perfect parries are ringing and blades are flying about, there is nothing like it. It reminds me of the intro for Ninja Gaiden 1 on the NES. Imagine that short and perfect intro as a ballet of sword-fighting, and you have the best of Sekiro.… Expand
  97. groyfit
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Это просто лучшая игра для любителей aнaльныx утех
  98. Josuerx
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    El juego se siente natural en el combate, es duro cuando no prácticas y no eliges bien las habilidades para un enfrentamiento, terminas siendo víctima, como en toda la saga Souls de tus errores al control, y de la elección de herramientas y ataques.
    Visualmente es eun joya, mezcla perfecta de la fantasía y realidad, buenos paisajes.
    En rendimiento si podría pedir ser más el juego a 60FPS    El juego se siente natural en el combate, es duro cuando no prácticas y no eliges bien las habilidades para un enfrentamiento, terminas siendo víctima, como en toda la saga Souls de tus errores al control, y de la elección de herramientas y ataques.
    Visualmente es eun joya, mezcla perfecta de la fantasía y realidad, buenos paisajes.
    En rendimiento si podría pedir ser más el juego a 60FPS en consolas sería de lujo.    … Expand
  99. Danikosman
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    My first fromsoft game and it was amazing even though punishing as hell in the begining but once u master the combat its pretty awesome
  100. Nyber
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Das beste Spiel dieser Konsolengeneration.
    Wunderschöne und gut durchdachte Spielewelt.
    Bei dem Schwierigkeitsgrad fällt mir eigentlich nur "Hart aber Unfair" ein. Das Kämpfen mit dem "Kusabimaru" fühlt sich einfach unglaublich gut an und jeder beseigte Boss macht lust auf noch mehr . Fazit: Lass dich auf das Spiel ein und es ist jeden Cent wert, kein Game zum gelegentlichen    Das beste Spiel dieser Konsolengeneration.
    Wunderschöne und gut durchdachte Spielewelt.
    Bei dem Schwierigkeitsgrad fällt mir eigentlich nur
    "Hart aber Unfair" ein.
    Das Kämpfen mit dem "Kusabimaru" fühlt sich
    einfach unglaublich gut an und jeder beseigte Boss
    macht lust auf noch mehr .
    Fazit: Lass dich auf das Spiel ein und es ist jeden
    Cent wert, kein Game zum gelegentlichen zocken.
    Good Luck :)    … Expand
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 77
  3. Negative: 1 out of 77
  1. RPGamer
    Dec 17, 2024
    90
    Overall, Sekiro is defined by its riveting, challenging, and ultimately highly rewarding gameplay. Stemming from simplicity but giving a wide variety of different combat options, few games come close to matching the exhilarating rush that Sekiro’s best moments provide. Exploring its atmospherically engrossing levels is a treat, from a visual, musical, and atmospheric standpoint. Even if exploration and character storylines are sometimes hampered by Dragonrot, repeatedly severing the immortality of bosses with brutal “Shinobi Executions” and discovering the ritual secrets of eternal life offers a captivating experience that stands out as one of FromSoftware’s best and most distinctive titles.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    May 15, 2019
    90
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an enjoyable, yet deeply challenging game. It's not really a Dark Souls with samurais game, but whether or not you enjoyed the difficulty level of the battles in Dark Souls will be a good benchmark in gauging how much you'll like Sekiro. If you're persistent, up for a challenge, and don't become frustrated easily, then Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an easy game to recommend.
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  3. Daily Star
    Apr 28, 2019
    100
    Though Sekiro feels impossibly hard at times, the level of euphoria you experience when delivering a death blow to a tricky boss or when you finally clear a castle grounds of all enemies is almost unparalleled.
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