Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5159 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4,327 out of 5159
  2. Mixed: 286 out of 5159
  3. Negative: 546 out of 5159
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. DouglLas
    Apr 17, 2019
    9
    The game is great.
    The only problem is that you have no option of weapons, builds, etc. So if you don't like parry mechanic (deflect) bad for you, cause there is no other gameplay option here. If you like it (I do!) then it feels really good to play!

    A lot of butthurts wanted this game to be another darksouls ¬¬'
  2. Yas667
    Apr 15, 2019
    10
    after playing the game for over 30 plus hours I can safely say that i am absolutely in love with the game. you HAVE to go with an open mind (ive payed all souls borne games) the mechanics is completely different. however the satisfaction you get by breaking the posture of a difficult enemy is the same as killing Father Gasoline or defeating the nameless king.
    There will be a point when    after playing the game for over 30 plus hours I can safely say that i am absolutely in love with the game. you HAVE to go with an open mind (ive payed all souls borne games) the mechanics is completely different. however the satisfaction you get by breaking the posture of a difficult enemy is the same as killing Father Gasoline or defeating the nameless king.
    There will be a point when you will "get it" it all about perseverance and the rewards are there to be reaped    … Expand
  3. VTL
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    This is From Software !!!! No soy objetivo en este juego, es from software, todo se ha de comprar... lo siento jejeje.
    PD: Es un gran juego objetivamente, no dificil, exigente en mecanicas.
  4. ZeroXR
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    It's a new learning these days for gamers. No use crying, gradually the game will show you that if you dont learn it, can't advance. The game rewards you for well done moves and severely punishes you for your mistakes. Several emotions in a game. Hate and peace in 5 seconds hahahah. The gameplay is great, and the graphics simple. Lots of exploration and use of ninja tools implemented perfectly.
  5. OKE27
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    I love soulborne series, I can be very bias on this one. The disappointing part for me is it does not have multiplayer mode. It isn't like someone say the hardest game ever made, honestly I think Mario is harder than this game.
  6. Senzy96
    Apr 17, 2019
    9
    I dont give the 10 cos its true that you cant replay it like a darks souls, but the thing is that THIS IS NOT A DARK SOULS and it bothers me see lot of negative coments saying that they dont like the game because they wanted a dark souls like instead of this masterpiece of combat
  7. sinuhelopez
    May 16, 2019
    9
    It is a very good game. Very challenging and entertaining. Their mini bosses reach levels of demand even higher than some bosses. Very good game. 100% recommended
  8. TheLoneMemer
    May 29, 2019
    9
    Sekiro :shadows die twice is one of the best gaming experiences I have had till date,it easily reaches my top 5 of most satisfying games.
    The combat is fluid responsive and hectic,you truly feel like a shinobi fighting against everything else to save your master at all costs,the game brings out the best from 'from softwares' level design,the world feels interconnected and cohesive,with    Sekiro :shadows die twice is one of the best gaming experiences I have had till date,it easily reaches my top 5 of most satisfying games.
    The combat is fluid responsive and hectic,you truly feel like a shinobi fighting against everything else to save your master at all costs,the game brings out the best from 'from softwares' level design,the world feels interconnected and cohesive,with each deathblow you get to feel the mechanics of the game tightening itself around you if that makes sense,the game latches itself on to you and the feeling of satisfaction that comes from beating a 'from software' game is still there and it plays a good part in giving you the ultimate shinobi experience.    … Expand
  9. explicter
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Incredible like other Fromsoftware games :
    Gamplay is faster now in sekiro and story is good too but camera is bad in small location its the only sekiro proplem however enemys are not as good as the other Fromsoftware games . Sekiro is somthing else and you shouldnt look at this game like soulsborne series . From my idia sekiro was harder than bloodborn but not darksouls 3 . Sekiro is    Incredible like other Fromsoftware games :
    Gamplay is faster now in sekiro and story is good too but camera is bad in small location its the only sekiro proplem however enemys are not as good as the other Fromsoftware games . Sekiro is somthing else and you shouldnt look at this game like soulsborne series . From my idia sekiro was harder than bloodborn but not darksouls 3 . Sekiro is much abut combat system and skills and the amazing posture system and there is no vitality system .
    Just go and play this amazing game . And in the end : 1 ) bloodborne
    2 ) sekiro 3 )dark souls 3 My top 3 Fromsoftware games .    … Expand
  10. Demondsoulss
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    It’s a very good game but is it a very difficult it’s a challeng for hardcore gamer
  11. Vichexx
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    This game is a master piece, I´m still playing it, the battles are awesome and some of them very difficult, lots of skills to learn, lots of exploration and very good gameplay. If you like a challenge, this game is a must
  12. MrBalbool
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    Welcome to Mr. Balbool reviews,
    Firstoff I know I'm late to this but all those early reviews criticisms are just unjustified, sekiro never said it was an rpg. It's not suppose to be a grindfest where u can upgrade ur character to **** and face tank the boss like a degenerate as in sekiro there's no guaranteed way u get your money back after death and if ur stuck at a boss either perfect    Welcome to Mr. Balbool reviews,
    Firstoff I know I'm late to this but all those early reviews criticisms are just unjustified, sekiro never said it was an rpg. It's not suppose to be a grindfest where u can upgrade ur character to **** and face tank the boss like a degenerate as in sekiro there's no guaranteed way u get your money back after death and if ur stuck at a boss either perfect his moveset counters or giveup cuz it's not getting any ezer

    Their's a stealth system that's very rewarding but they need to remove useless items for it like ceramic shard that brings no substance to the gameplay at all, the point of them is to distract the ais so you can backstab them or separate them from their gang to an easier 1v1 but I never found a scenario where they didn't get alerted by me or I rather just use the shuriken prosthetic. Fromsoftware fix your dumb*** alert range or remove this trash from the game.

    30 new varied minibosses that are challenging, but no longer am I excited to fight one further in the game cuz I've seen the same god damn model twice before, Sekiro has so many reused models. For the 30 bosses that their are in the game it feels like 60 and it burns u out real quick.

    Another point is in Ashina after divine realm things tend to become very laggy as too much is going on

    My last point is the prosthetic tools tree, from my understanding at first: get tool u want to upgrade, get materials then upgrade simple right? Nah. you want to upgrade this tool get another tool first, oh yeah i forgot to tell u u need to upgrade that one too before actually upgrading the one u wanted in the first place. I was close to the ending of the game and I had only upgraded my tool twice just cuz these limitations. Even MHW had a better weapon tree that this.

    And as usual since the dark ages fromsoftware didn't fix the camera but at this point wtf

    All these minor issues add up to Sekiro not being the successor of Bloodborne but more like the predecessor of something upcoming that's promising.
    Conclusion - you can appreciate the classic detailed world storytelling, more subtle but still complex story, more open maps with the new grappling hook, secret shinobi walls/boss phases, one of the best ever combat systems and your character can physically jump now so that's a +    … Expand
  13. Pukachu2
    Jan 5, 2020
    9
    One of the best FromSoftware games, there is finally a plot and gameplay and game dynamics are much better
  14. Incorruptiblecr
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    Graphics 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Plot 8/10
    Pains 45/10
    This is my incorruptible and honest opinion
  15. Soulsfetishguy
    Mar 11, 2020
    9
    Great mechanic and Boss design,Epic boss fights. what else does a person want in a game
  16. Fatbastard19
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    "Git Gud" - These words have never rang truer.
    As a long time soulsbourne veteran I will begin by saying that Sekiro is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, of the genre. It is also one of the best.
  17. GreenMonkee74
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    If you're coming from Dark Souls, good luck unlearning everything you've learned, because you'll just about have to in order to progress.
  18. tzbenetti
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. A brilliant combat system, a beautiful game art and an innovative game design. Thank you from software!
  19. gordon27
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    From software has done it again
    Sekiro shadows die twice isn't just brutally difficult, its brutally amazing
    Everything about this game oozes quality and finesse. This is a game crafted with love and care and I can't recommend it enough. Even if you don't like the souls games, i still absolutely recommend it. Its gameplay is drastically different from souls or bloodborne and thats    From software has done it again
    Sekiro shadows die twice isn't just brutally difficult, its brutally amazing
    Everything about this game oozes quality and finesse.
    This is a game crafted with love and care and I can't recommend it enough.
    Even if you don't like the souls games, i still absolutely recommend it.
    Its gameplay is drastically different from souls or bloodborne and thats what makes it awesome    … Expand
  20. SliceNDiceXD
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    My expectations were high, and Sekiro managed to exceed them. FromSoftware, once again, delivers the best level design in video games. However, this time around they have included a combat engine with a greater degree of dynamism, allowing for intense skirmishes based on parrying, deflecting, and good 'ol maneuvering. Honestly, combat is the best a FromSoftware game has ever been. ItMy expectations were high, and Sekiro managed to exceed them. FromSoftware, once again, delivers the best level design in video games. However, this time around they have included a combat engine with a greater degree of dynamism, allowing for intense skirmishes based on parrying, deflecting, and good 'ol maneuvering. Honestly, combat is the best a FromSoftware game has ever been. It stands among the best in the entire art form. The world is rich and beautiful and well realized. The leveling system has been dramatically simplified, but in its place is a fantastic system for developing, and upgrading, your shinobi prosthetic (which essentially acts as a sub-weapon). The traversal in this game is shockingly satisfying. I was not expecting that. I figured we would get something along the line of the grappling hook in the Arkham games (which I always found a little cumbersome), but instead the grappling hook feels fast and fluid. The traversal in this game feels like it mixes the best elements of the traditional Souls level design/progression, with BotW's emphasis on verticality and freedom. The balance it strikes is extremely satisfying, providing an end result that makes the traversal feel incredible, but without undermining the tight level design. Sekiro is a marvel. It is going to be brought down by the barrier of entry (which forces people to play Sekiro in a thoughtful manner), as frustrated gamers are bound to lash out, but don't pay them any mind. Sekiro is one of the best games ever made. Quite possibly the best game of this generation.… Expand
  21. TheArchlord
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Great game, combat is fluent, the difficulty is there, its a nice tenchu souls blend of a game im too lazy to write a whole review so there thats all you get
  22. GiltinJr
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    A really great game that starts to expand what the soulsborne franchise made, and creates something new altogether
  23. evanlegoman
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a great game with great graphics, they are the best this generation of consoles has seen, but it still is a sight to behold. The game play is top-notch, as expected from From Software, and the implication of the grapple in the wide world is amazing. The combat is also another splendid feature that shows this is a From Software game. I highly recommend playing this game.
  24. DrChocolate
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    For an old school Tenchu fan like me, this is the game I was waiting for.
    For veteran SoulsBorn fans, it might take time to learn the new combat system, but once you master it, you will feel like a god.
    You can pause, you can swim, you can jump, and while you have more freedom of exploration and movement than ever, the combat's steep learning curve can really punish you early in the    For an old school Tenchu fan like me, this is the game I was waiting for.
    For veteran SoulsBorn fans, it might take time to learn the new combat system, but once you master it, you will feel like a god.
    You can pause, you can swim, you can jump, and while you have more freedom of exploration and movement than ever, the combat's steep learning curve can really punish you early in the game.- The progression is cruel, but fair and extremely satisfying. It is admittedly a hard game, but if you stick with it, you will love it.    … Expand
  25. cornbread
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    My first impression of this game was a bit "meh." I'm a soulsborne vet and I love things about those games that were clearly not a part of Sekiro (obscure story, collecting armor, lack of explanation about anything, creepy vibe).

    However, after giving it five hours, I am convinced this game is yet another masterpiece of From's. Is it my favorite of theirs? No, it's going to take a lot    My first impression of this game was a bit "meh." I'm a soulsborne vet and I love things about those games that were clearly not a part of Sekiro (obscure story, collecting armor, lack of explanation about anything, creepy vibe).

    However, after giving it five hours, I am convinced this game is yet another masterpiece of From's. Is it my favorite of theirs? No, it's going to take a lot to beat BB and DS, but it belongs and I know I'll be playing this one through many times.

    If you're on the fence, take it from me and from other reviewers: you need to give it several hours before it "clicks." Get past some of the mini bosses, and the first main boss Gyoubu. Look up tips on how to beat him if necessary because it'll inform how to beat other bosses.

    I'm an explorer and love finding secrets. Trust me, there are tons of those as you progress and you're rewarded for going off the beaten path.

    Enjoy, use the wiki/youtube if you need, and give it a solid chance before giving up!    … Expand
  26. guilhermes
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Aquela sensação de medo e de não saber o que te aguarda que a fromsoftware faz com maestria, simplesmente incrível, cada cenário cada inimigo tudo jogão
  27. gq_foine
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    This game is NOT for the filthy casuals (APEX, Madden, Fortnite, NBA2K) and the salty complainers about the game's difficulty.. or Please stop writing negative reviews since you are NOT qualified to play this game. This game separates the men from the boys.. The Dark Souls & Bloodborne fans assume this will be similar, but has a rude awakening - ITS NOT! This is a game that requiresThis game is NOT for the filthy casuals (APEX, Madden, Fortnite, NBA2K) and the salty complainers about the game's difficulty.. or Please stop writing negative reviews since you are NOT qualified to play this game. This game separates the men from the boys.. The Dark Souls & Bloodborne fans assume this will be similar, but has a rude awakening - ITS NOT! This is a game that requires a lot of concentration, patience and perseverance. If you don't have the patience to die 100X to learn how to defeat some of the toughest bosses then this game is NOT for you.. This game is designed specifically for intelligent gamers that have refined tastes.

    I have put in about 15hrs+ and so far I would give this 9.5 overall. It's an absolute fantastic game! The story is absolutely memorizing and the battles are intense.. You have to be patient, smart, and just plain "git gud". The graphics people complaining about seems pretty pathetic.. The GRAPHICS ARE GREAT! I would give it a 9/10.. Is it God of War graphics good no, but its not freaken PS2 or PS3 quality.

    The music and the ambient effects are great! I love the boss battles so far and the learning how to combo and parry in this game.

    Gameplay - in absolute 10 -

    Overall - This is just a masterpiece. Absolute enthralling battle and action sequences. The story is very interesting and its for true gamers are willing to accept the toughest boss and game challenges. For the casuals and madden/nba2k gamers stay away.. This game was not designed for low IQ.    … Expand
  28. FabNasty
    Apr 6, 2019
    10
    If the game is hard, git gud. Stop crying about it in your review that you gave a zero because, once again, you should probably just git gud. Do people really complain about how many GB's the game file is....c'mon dude git gud. Are people ACTUALLY saying this game ripped off Nioh??? Nioh OBVIOUSLY copied FromSoftware's games that's why it was a good game, so get it straight, oh and gitIf the game is hard, git gud. Stop crying about it in your review that you gave a zero because, once again, you should probably just git gud. Do people really complain about how many GB's the game file is....c'mon dude git gud. Are people ACTUALLY saying this game ripped off Nioh??? Nioh OBVIOUSLY copied FromSoftware's games that's why it was a good game, so get it straight, oh and git gud. In closing, stop crying, git gud and have a lovely day.
    P.S. Slant Magazine is absolut trash. Their game reviews are click-bait and their reviewers need to git gud.
    P.S.S. To all the "soulbourne veterans" who had the audacity to complain about difficulty in a FromSoftware game, you frauds need to go down to the store and pick up a big bottle of maximum strength GitGud.    … Expand
  29. spaceit
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Отличная игра с отличной боевкой, разрабам удалось переместить все самое лучшее из серии Souls и сделать это еще лучше, отличная графика а анимация всего, что только можно перечислить, настоятельно советую играть с Японской озвучкой.
    И если не сможете убить первого босса с первой попытки, пожалуйста не ломайте
    монитор, ему тоже больно(    Отличная игра с отличной боевкой, разрабам удалось переместить все самое лучшее из серии Souls и сделать это еще лучше, отличная графика а анимация всего, что только можно перечислить, настоятельно советую играть с Японской озвучкой.
    И если не сможете убить первого босса с первой попытки, пожалуйста не ломайте
    монитор, ему тоже больно(
  30. bladekvilla
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    diferente a la saga souls pero su escencia esta ahi, juegazo por donde se mire...
  31. BeefWellington6
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Strong GOTY contender.
    I highly recommend it to everyone that is looking for a challenging but rewarding experience.
    The combat is great and never gets old, the music is original and adds more atmosphere to it's impressive areas, the bosses are unique and some of the best I've ever seen in any From Software game and the addition of mini bosses lets you practice and test your combat    Strong GOTY contender.
    I highly recommend it to everyone that is looking for a challenging but rewarding experience.
    The combat is great and never gets old, the music is original and adds more atmosphere to it's impressive areas, the bosses are unique and some of the best I've ever seen in any From Software game and the addition of mini bosses lets you practice and test your combat skills.
    The game may be challenging at first but mastering it's mechanics is incredibly rewarding gameplay wise.
    And for people that might think Sekiro is just a soulsborne game they're totally wrong. It does have some similarities but it has it's own identity, combat and way of telling it's story.    … Expand
  32. Stuvok
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Instant game of the year contender. From Software's Sekiro shows why it was going to be a Tenchu game. It's lineage is undeniable but this is the most hardcore Tenchu game you've ever played. It's without a doubt easier and harder than their previous souls series. The general enemies are easier then they have ever been because you can stealth kill everybody in the level if you soInstant game of the year contender. From Software's Sekiro shows why it was going to be a Tenchu game. It's lineage is undeniable but this is the most hardcore Tenchu game you've ever played. It's without a doubt easier and harder than their previous souls series. The general enemies are easier then they have ever been because you can stealth kill everybody in the level if you so choose. But then the mini bosses and actual bosses come along...

    They aren't the most difficult bosses but they are very challenging and there are very few options to power up and brute force your way through a boss. You can farm xp and money to buy new skills and other things but you can't raise your base stats. If you aren't sure of yourself or willing to improve you could hit a brick wall after a few hours and give up.

    If you can make it past the first mini boss and main boss then you are set. When going through the game the path you are on may not be the lowest level/easiest way and there is no way to tell so if you get stuck just try a different path in the world. This will help you gradually improve your character as you find beads in chests, from vendors, or from any mini bosses you manage to kill.
    These gives you extra HP and stamina to block with. If you manage to kill any main boss you get a permanent damage boost. You may also stumble across the more than a dozen weapons you can equip on your shinobi arm. Find one that really makes you more comfortable when you play is a huge benefit.

    Combat is very responsive and nearly all the problems like phantom hits, delayed actions after button presses, and unresponsive controls from the souls series have been fixed. On my 1080ti at 4k I get a solid 60fps on a mixture of High and Highest settings so the game runs well also much better than previous From games.

    Try not to get too angry when you sit back and enjoy ancient castles, bamboo forests, acid swamps, mountain side temples, forsaken villages, and more in this gorgeous modern Tenchu game. #gameoftheyear maybe    … Expand
  33. JzaSmack
    Mar 22, 2019
    9
    I'm not far into the game, but so far I'm find it extremely enjoyable. The controls felt a bit uncomfortable at first, but Sekiro allows the player to customize the button mapping almost any way they want. The story so far is engaging and has me on the edge of my seat to see what happens next the gameplay is perfect especially for those that enjoy styles similar to this. the combat is veryI'm not far into the game, but so far I'm find it extremely enjoyable. The controls felt a bit uncomfortable at first, but Sekiro allows the player to customize the button mapping almost any way they want. The story so far is engaging and has me on the edge of my seat to see what happens next the gameplay is perfect especially for those that enjoy styles similar to this. the combat is very fluid and there's even a shinobi who lets you practice techniques on/with him so if you're struggling with combos, defense or whatever. you can "git gud." on the Ps4pro graphics and sound are stellar in my opinion. finally I only took one point away because of the initial control frustration… Expand
  34. Minimal_jk
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    If you love soulsborne series you’re going to love sekiro shadow die twice....with mor engaging combat than previous miyazaki games,satisfying stealth mechanics,spectacular bossesand easier story telling methods this game take the formula to another level !
  35. KingBags
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a fun challenge with fast paced combat and From Software's usual grittiness.
  36. msomele
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Sekiro ha dado la vuelta a la tortilla , innovando algo que parecía imposible ya. Después de jugar a toda la saga souls y a bloodborn no esperaba algo grandioso. Aquí premian mucho más la habilidad del usuario en el juego (eliminando el chinofarmeo de xp para mejorar tus atributos de los souls) e incita al mismo a seguir intentando si muere, puesto que no podrá mejorar a su personaje y enSekiro ha dado la vuelta a la tortilla , innovando algo que parecía imposible ya. Después de jugar a toda la saga souls y a bloodborn no esperaba algo grandioso. Aquí premian mucho más la habilidad del usuario en el juego (eliminando el chinofarmeo de xp para mejorar tus atributos de los souls) e incita al mismo a seguir intentando si muere, puesto que no podrá mejorar a su personaje y en muchos casos avanzar.
    En definitiva, uno de mis juegos favoritos de 2019, superando incluso a los souls    … Expand
  37. Peter121
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    This game gave me the most best time on the first 10 min. Never was a Game so easy to pick up. Not because its easy. The game is more challenging than the souls series. At lest for me. No. The game is easy to pick up is because its so much fun. 10/10 for the combat alone
  38. crimsonshuriken
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Playing this on PC. The controls are tight and responsive that leads to a difficult but fair and very satisfying gameplay experience. Its extremely atmospheric, it always has a surprise up its sleeve and it actually has a story and an antagonist. Its simply a terrific game, much less iterative than the previous efforts From Software has published before. I feel their work has finallyPlaying this on PC. The controls are tight and responsive that leads to a difficult but fair and very satisfying gameplay experience. Its extremely atmospheric, it always has a surprise up its sleeve and it actually has a story and an antagonist. Its simply a terrific game, much less iterative than the previous efforts From Software has published before. I feel their work has finally reached a point of polish that deserves wide spread appeal and recognition.… Expand
  39. LadSouls
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    As a longtime souls fan, I was hyped for this game but did not expect to be so blown away. The combat is absolutely genius and fair. The music score is absolutely beautiful and tense. The level design is perfect and really might be best in the series. Can't recommend this enough.
  40. Banuner
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is fantastic. It feels familiar to souls fans but it also manages to feel completely different. It has its own lore that is actually easier to understand than the souls games because there are many avenues to actually get some lore. The main bosses are all unique and offer many phases. The bosses will kill you a lot but like any good souls game from the past, conquering that bossSekiro is fantastic. It feels familiar to souls fans but it also manages to feel completely different. It has its own lore that is actually easier to understand than the souls games because there are many avenues to actually get some lore. The main bosses are all unique and offer many phases. The bosses will kill you a lot but like any good souls game from the past, conquering that boss that has killed you for hours will feel amazing and will give you a rush that simply cannot be felt from many other games. Where Sekiro falls a little short for me is with its prosthetic tools. A lot of them are far too situational and some are just not really worth using as it may get you hit if you try to use one and when you get hit you lose a lot of hp in this game. Overall the game is fantastic and worth picking up. There are 4 different endings and a new game plus to keep people playing even after the credits roll.… Expand
  41. laplace1969
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    This is the worst game, not just by Fromsoft but in the history of games.
    There's no depth and skill involved in the combat, you just mash two buttons, unlike in Dark Souls where you mash one.
    Its just a **** rhythm game with no actual gameplay involved and you have to actually learn the bosses' patterns to defeat them. This is just a bad copy of Nioh and Soulsborne games. You can only    This is the worst game, not just by Fromsoft but in the history of games.
    There's no depth and skill involved in the combat, you just mash two buttons, unlike in Dark Souls where you mash one.
    Its just a **** rhythm game with no actual gameplay involved and you have to actually learn the bosses' patterns to defeat them.
    This is just a bad copy of Nioh and Soulsborne games.
    You can only use one main weapon to beat the game and that's bad because having lots of weapons and using five of them was much better.
    You have to play in the way that was intended by the developers, because breaking the game with unintended methods is clearly evidence of good game design.
    You're just fighting the same enemies and minibosses over and over again and of course them being placed in different environments changes nothing about the way you fight them.
    The only reason why this game is being praised is because its made by Fromsoft and if you disagree with me, your opinion is WRONG and you are a From fangay as well.    … Expand
  42. cnix
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    absolute frikin masterpiece what a game wow. mechanics are solid and the atmosphere is unlike any game i've played in a long time.
  43. Kamamura
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Fantastic, spectacular, amazing, difficult, crisp, fresh, electrifying, superb!

    The game is everything I hoped it will be, but above all, it bring a fresh, demanding combat system for anyone who wants to push their limits and be challenged! No longer you can fall back to always safe methods like spamming rolls, or cower behind the shield. In the spirit of samurai classics like Go Rin No    Fantastic, spectacular, amazing, difficult, crisp, fresh, electrifying, superb!

    The game is everything I hoped it will be, but above all, it bring a fresh, demanding combat system for anyone who wants to push their limits and be challenged! No longer you can fall back to always safe methods like spamming rolls, or cower behind the shield. In the spirit of samurai classics like Go Rin No Sho or Hagakure, Sekiro wants you to face the danger head on - unflinching, with straight body and alert mind, depending on your well honed defensive reflexes to push on attack until you break the enemy's posture and score a deathblow, brushing aside attacks and tricks of your foes as you go. The feeling of accomplishment after defeating a boss in this game is unrivaled.

    Compared to tired, formulaic "triple A" games-as-service like Anthem or Assassin's Creed that offer only ego pampering and boring routine sprinkled with a few trinkets from lootboxes, Sekiro does not want to scam you for extra money with lootbox lottery, does not want to hook you up for boredom shifts that resemble work, no, Sekiro is a honest, purely single player game cooked with raw difficulty, solid, well thought design and thick, immersive atmosphere we know from the Souls games.

    Congrats, From Software, you have conquered the gaming world again!    … Expand
  44. faull
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Jogo do ano! Ação e combates excelentes com uma jogabilidade fluida. Ninja Gaiden, Tenchu e Soulsborne, combinação perfeita!
  45. Swisha64
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Didn't know that i would enjoy this game, boy was i wrong I'm having a blast playing this masterpiece definitely 10/10
  46. PhknLeon
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    When you first start the game you might be thinking "oh wow this combat is excellent what a unique and excellent experience.....however eventually the game fights back it introduces nearly one hit kill enemies and attacks from groups. I would honestly rather jerk off with some barbed wire then torture myself anymore with this experience. But can't let the game.....can't let it win...... IWhen you first start the game you might be thinking "oh wow this combat is excellent what a unique and excellent experience.....however eventually the game fights back it introduces nearly one hit kill enemies and attacks from groups. I would honestly rather jerk off with some barbed wire then torture myself anymore with this experience. But can't let the game.....can't let it win...... I haven't seen my family since this game released *sobbing* 10/10 would suffer again… Expand
  47. Rabit3A
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first glance the gameplay may seem extremely basic, just one attack button and one guard button after all. But the amount of timing, prediction, and skill needed to succeed in battles is so much more in depth. You can't just learn boss patterns like in Dark Souls, because timing is so much more necessary.

    Those that continue to try and think of this game as Dark Souls are guaranteed to fail, because this is nothing like dark souls and there is no reason why it should be. Whats the harm in FromSoftware branching out and succeeding so wonderfully after all?

    If there is any issue I ever have with the game, it stems from momentary frustration due to my own ineptitude, and is easily remedied by me thinking back on my mistakes. Once I realize what I did wrong it is easy to remedy and try something different. Bosses like Genichiro or Lady Butterfly can't be fought defensively, meanwhile bosses like Guardian Ape or Corrupted Monk can't be completely offensively. Yes, both need offense and defense in specific balance, but it becomes easy to tell simply by how the enemy moves and attacks.

    Simply put, I fail to find much fault in this game overall, it simply accommodates with so much of my preferences in games. It's skill based and fair, but punishing if you get even slightly too cocky. The bosses all have simple ways to win, but it takes a while to figure it out if you aren't paying attention. And the story, oh god the story and characters are just fantastic-.

    Now, I'm very nearly finished with the game (At the Isshin fight going for the Severing of Immortality ending.) So it isn't like i'm completely talking hot air.    … Expand
  48. Fumei
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    From Software can’t cease to impress! Thank you very much team From Software for this gem, clearly a lot of work and passion went to it. And the business model is exemplary, great job on this amazing entry and definitely looking forward to your continuation!
    Pros:
    - Amazing artwork, lore and graphics. - The combat is really innovative and challenging, perfecting it requires skill,    From Software can’t cease to impress! Thank you very much team From Software for this gem, clearly a lot of work and passion went to it. And the business model is exemplary, great job on this amazing entry and definitely looking forward to your continuation!
    Pros:
    - Amazing artwork, lore and graphics.
    - The combat is really innovative and challenging, perfecting it requires skill, practice and patience.
    - Top notch world and character design accompanied with a compelling story.
    - Amazing voice acting in both Japanese and English and a top soundtrack to compliment this amazingly executed game.
    Cons:
    None.

    I put a score of 10 and it is a deserved 10 for me, not to counter the pathetic 0.. I fully recommend this masterpiece to anyone up for the difficulty.    … Expand
  49. Allthat
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    FromSoftware have grown into one of those studios whose game releases are big events. And I'm really glad as they are one of the few companies out there devoted to strong singleplayer games and the Soulsbourne games are one of the reasons I got into gaming.

    That being said, Sekiro is a masterpiece. Its a natural evolution on the soulsbourne games and is different in all the right ways.    FromSoftware have grown into one of those studios whose game releases are big events. And I'm really glad as they are one of the few companies out there devoted to strong singleplayer games and the Soulsbourne games are one of the reasons I got into gaming.

    That being said, Sekiro is a masterpiece. Its a natural evolution on the soulsbourne games and is different in all the right ways. I bestow my highest praises on FromSoftware, they are true masters of the art of making videogames, and while I play Sekiro, I eagerly await their next game no matter how long it takes.    … Expand
  50. plinqster
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Utterly amazing. At some point the combat clicks in your head, and the joy of deflection and careful negotiation of space provides an unparalleled feeling of satisfaction. I learned to watch the screen in a whole new way from playing this game.
  51. DaggasPlays
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    I'm absolutely amazed by how different this is compared to other FromSoftware games!
    Fantastic combat with a great design and thrilling boss fights
    Hands down, worth a shot ;)
  52. stewpid52
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Great combat system, intriguing characters, and beautiful level design. MASTAPEECE
  53. nostalgiatune
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Just couple of hours in and I'm already sold. So far the game has been fun and challenging, and it invites me to play more. Being a true Souls-series fan (started with Demon's Souls at 2010, now completed all of them multiple times), here are my first impressions of this game so far:

    The combat: ------------------ You play as shinobi augmented with an arm prosthesis. Katana is your    Just couple of hours in and I'm already sold. So far the game has been fun and challenging, and it invites me to play more. Being a true Souls-series fan (started with Demon's Souls at 2010, now completed all of them multiple times), here are my first impressions of this game so far:

    The combat:
    ------------------
    You play as shinobi augmented with an arm prosthesis. Katana is your primary weapon and your main defense. The core mechanics are simple: Attack or deflect enemies attacks to degrade your opponent's posture. Once the opponent's posture is broken you may execute an deathblow attack to deal plenty of damage. You may block or deflect enemies attacks with your katana. Beware of your timing and posture though... You also need to master techniques such as jumping, mid-air kicking, dodging and counter attacking to become skilled shinobi. Certain enemies needs specific strategies and skill. Arm prosthesis can be augmented with different tools to aid you in the fight. There is no stamina, but swinging blind means dead. Despite being faster-paced and utilizing more mobility, the combat feels natural for Souls-fans with it's familiar control scheme, lock-on system and tight response.

    The stealth:
    ------------------
    There is an enjoyable stealth aspect to this game. You can crouch beneath the vegetation, hug walls and hang on edges to sneak past enemies and eavesdrop their conversations. You fling around the roofs and cliffs with your prosthesis. The game doesn't force this but gives you freedom instead. Utilizing the stealth and mobility feels natural and rewarding.

    Exploration:
    -------------
    So far I have discovered some cleverly hidden or well guarded items familiar to Souls-series. The fling ability adds a completely new dimension to typical Souls-esque exploration. You can loot sen (money) and items from fallen enemies. So far the areas haven't felt dull (I'm still at first area), but I'm hoping to see mighty pagodas and unique architectures during the journey.

    The world & lore
    ------------------------
    Where as Soulsborne games are medieval- and Victorian-era fantasies borrowing elements from the European culture, Sekiro is Sengoku-era fantasy borrowing elements from the Japanese culture. The characteristic "Souls feel" is still very present in the mystical lore, symbolism, hidden events and the general look and feel of the game. I'm still at the very beginning of the journey waiting to see how they managed to balance the diversity and coherence of the world.

    Summary
    --------
    For Souls-series fan the first impressions of this game (after reaching Sculptor) was like returning home. On the other hand, it feels like playing Demon's Souls for the first time back then, thanks to fresh new elements. I will update this review once I have completed the game.    … Expand
  54. GenXY
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic, taking the genre up a notch! If you do not like difficult single player games, do NOT play this. And please do NOT give it a rating, wouldn't be very fair to this gem. This game is absolutely kicking my butt right now, but I'm loving ever second of it. It's like Ninja Gaiden/Shinobi and the Soulsborne series studied real sword fighting and then had a baby and taughtThis game is fantastic, taking the genre up a notch! If you do not like difficult single player games, do NOT play this. And please do NOT give it a rating, wouldn't be very fair to this gem. This game is absolutely kicking my butt right now, but I'm loving ever second of it. It's like Ninja Gaiden/Shinobi and the Soulsborne series studied real sword fighting and then had a baby and taught it everything! Great and rewarding experience. This will test your gaming mettle, so be prepared and know what you are in for!… Expand
  55. Stixc
    Mar 28, 2019
    10
    Потрясающая боевка, отличный геймдизайн, проработанный мир игры, невероятный хардкор-все это про sekiro:shadows die twice. Игра настолько хардкорная, что я после прохождения бб и 3 дс-ов, страдаю от анальной порки от каждого бомжа, а про боссов я вообще молчу, на первого встречного мне босса (леди бабочка), я потратил 4 часа, я восторге, секира-божественна !Потрясающая боевка, отличный геймдизайн, проработанный мир игры, невероятный хардкор-все это про sekiro:shadows die twice. Игра настолько хардкорная, что я после прохождения бб и 3 дс-ов, страдаю от анальной порки от каждого бомжа, а про боссов я вообще молчу, на первого встречного мне босса (леди бабочка), я потратил 4 часа, я восторге, секира-божественна !
  56. strawvery
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Arguably the best action game ever in terms of "action". The combat in this game is soooo good if you understand the mechanics and play like how the devs want you to. it's so much better than Dark Souls or Blood Borne though I loved them and spend like 5000 hours in total. I feel like people who think this combat is boring or too difficult are those who don't understand the mechanics andArguably the best action game ever in terms of "action". The combat in this game is soooo good if you understand the mechanics and play like how the devs want you to. it's so much better than Dark Souls or Blood Borne though I loved them and spend like 5000 hours in total. I feel like people who think this combat is boring or too difficult are those who don't understand the mechanics and play it like Dark Souls or something. When you understand the mechanics of the game and play wisely this game can't never be boring. I thought parrying would be difficult before I actually played it but it's actually easy and, most importantly, satisfying and fun. Parrying all of enemies attack is so fun and sick.… Expand
  57. Scordark
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    I play in PC.

    GRAPHICS: The optimitzation is simply perfect and the game looks really well. Of course is not top graphic master race but enought. The ambience and effects of light are superb. GAMEPLAY: This is not a game for all people, this game is just for masochists. It's a game made for fans of SOULS style that love to suffer. FROM SOFTWARE knows what his fans want and in this    I play in PC.

    GRAPHICS: The optimitzation is simply perfect and the game looks really well. Of course is not top graphic master race but enought. The ambience and effects of light are superb.

    GAMEPLAY: This is not a game for all people, this game is just for masochists. It's a game made for fans of SOULS style that love to suffer. FROM SOFTWARE knows what his fans want and in this game you have all you wish. I played all SOULS and BLOODBORNE, I completed DARSOULS 3 without dying and after that for my BLOODBORNE seems very easy (for take an idea of my skill in that genere). But in Sekiro... OMFG... This is madness. The level of "trial and error" reminds me a 80*s game and I love it. So for me this game mix DAR SOULS difficult + BLOODBORNE fast combat and give to us an unforgettable experience highly recomended.

    If you love this kind of games I'm sure that you enjoy it, if not... Try first SOULS or BLOODBORNE or you end mad playing this cos I'm sure that you'll die a lot... who forewarned is forearmed

    xD    … Expand
  58. GamergodsFail
    Mar 25, 2019
    8
    While I can't exactly say it's as substantial or as replayable as Souls and Bloodborne, what Sekiro does offer is a well-polished, incredibly challenging action-adventure game with an intuitive combat system, lots of risk, and solid (albeit minimal) stealth mechanics. It is Dark Souls meets Tenchu, and if you're a fan of both, you shouldn't be disappointed.
  59. OrochiGamer
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    by far my favorite fromsoftware game truly great but if you don't like a challenge don't buy this game
  60. JonnyMenthol
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    This is a placeholder review and I'll update as I sink more hours into the game. Five to six hours in and it is just incredible so far. It oozes atmosphere all over, sounds great and looks up there wirh the best of games on PRO, qlmost looks 4k 60fps, almost. The game is less difficult and less punishing in some ways to souls but miles and miles more difficult in other ways, the ways thatThis is a placeholder review and I'll update as I sink more hours into the game. Five to six hours in and it is just incredible so far. It oozes atmosphere all over, sounds great and looks up there wirh the best of games on PRO, qlmost looks 4k 60fps, almost. The game is less difficult and less punishing in some ways to souls but miles and miles more difficult in other ways, the ways that count like combat and Boss fight, you can't cheese things here or pwerlevel your way through and on top there is no back up online, it reminds me of playing Dark souls one again and not having any idea what is coming, constantly keeping me on edge and a style of play more conservative than I have in as long as I can remember playing DS.

    The comparisons to DS stop fairly early on though, it's mostly surface stuff here as the game has more in common with Ps2 era Ninja games, one in particular being Tenchu, it screams nostalgia but holds it's own and blends in DS to perfection.

    I'd recommend playing in the default Japanese as the dub feels a lot less refined but you can still play in English if you choose.
    I'm currently so happy with this game thst it's a ten for me and worth the asking price for the time I have spent, I do wish Activison weren't involved however but hopefully this will provide success and take them away from their horrible misteps in the industry.

    Will update as I beat out more bosses. Tl;Dr. Looks, sounds and plays grwat, a game of the year contendor no doubt.    … Expand
  61. Si1enc3
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Say what you will about Sekiro: Shadows die twice. The game can be summed up in two words: Unapologetically difficult. A fantastic romp through 1500's japan, this work of fiction is a fantastic entry in the gaming zeitgeist and a worthy successor to dark souls.
  62. MattyD1987
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    First off, and this is important, this is NOT a souls game.

    If you are looking for the kind of depth and customization you would find in Souls and Bloodborne, you’re on the wrong track. You’re going to end up with a souls-lite experience. Now. Let’s judge it for what it is: Sekiro is a brilliantly crafted, brutally challenging, utterly enthralling ACTION game with some    First off, and this is important, this is NOT a souls game.

    If you are looking for the kind of depth and customization you would find in Souls and Bloodborne, you’re on the wrong track. You’re going to end up with a souls-lite experience.

    Now. Let’s judge it for what it is:

    Sekiro is a brilliantly crafted, brutally challenging, utterly enthralling ACTION game with some ‘souls-like’ elements.

    Leveling up isn’t the focus here. Instead, the real skill is put on the player in a way I haven’t experienced in a video game for quite some time. Becoming a master of your simple skill set is such a rewarding journey, I am stunned at how meticulously crafted it is. Every experience teaches you and gradually hones your skill. None of the game can be surpassed through over-grinding or leveling up some magical weapon you saved up for. You need to listen to the NPCs, you need to grow with the game, you need to practice your actual gaming skill. As a result, the entire experience is one of the most rewarding I have ever felt playing a game. When it clicks it feels so so good. You feel like a superhero.

    The visuals are some of the strongest I’ve seen from From Software and the world is gorgeous. The entire aesthetic of the game is slick and elegant. The story is really fantastic as well. I was impressed with how deep it was, given how few RPG elements there were.

    Overall, this is already my game of the year. It will take a great deal to knock it off it’s throne. I have played all souls games, but I am by no means a From Software junkie or die hard fan. I expected an interesting experience with Sekiro, but I never imagined how swept away I would be.    … Expand
  63. Potnoodle999
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Just like bloodborne, this game is another From Software masterpiece! I wish all games could be this polished and be created with this level of passion!
  64. DariusGQ
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Just awesome.
    I love Souls series. But this is something else.
    When Dark SOuls meets Tenchu & Ninja Gaiden.
    Incredible level design.

    No more words. Just play this game.
  65. guiden777
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Sekiro Fantastic!!!!
    Following Bloodbone, created a masterpiece.
    But the difficulty is really difficult.
    FromSoftware g.o.d!
  66. firebat78
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    I have not finished the game yet, but so far the story, atmosphere and artwork are outstanding. Bravo From Software. It's remarkable how fresh, new and good this game feels. It's like trying on a pair of shoes that feel absolutely comfortable without needing to break them in.
  67. ralmd
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is not for everyone, but what game is? This is the perfect game for the perfect audience. Bloodborne was my favorite game of all time in terms of gameplay and Sekiro is fighting for that position, as well as giving me a compeling story in a world that is absolutly mesmerizing and inspiring. Sekiro is gameplay porn. 10/10.
  68. yfh77777
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing! Game of the year.
    I'm happy to see Hidetaka Miyazaki and his Fromsoftware is becomeing stronger and stronger !
    I want to take an example.——The boss"white python"!
    It's giant and never appear in past games. This boss Imitate from Santa Monica Studio!

    Hidetaka Miyazaki is one of the best Game Designers in the world！    … Expand
  69. Bitwizard
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    People who are complaining about this game, especially in regards to it's difficulty are either bad at games in general, or are young and unable to remember a time when video games were heartless and unforgiving towards the player. I personally think that Sekiro is extremely difficult. This is not a bad thing. Simply put, Git Gud
  70. Scottgun00
    Apr 1, 2019
    9
    I've played Dark Souls, Dark Souls 3, and Bloodbourne and they all have one thing in common: I've never finished any of them. I simply get bored of the combat which comes down to three tactics: Block and poke, dodge and poke, or circle the enemy and poke in the rear. Sekiro trims away the dross and option anxiety of upgrading the character, upgrading the armor, blah blah, and instead givesI've played Dark Souls, Dark Souls 3, and Bloodbourne and they all have one thing in common: I've never finished any of them. I simply get bored of the combat which comes down to three tactics: Block and poke, dodge and poke, or circle the enemy and poke in the rear. Sekiro trims away the dross and option anxiety of upgrading the character, upgrading the armor, blah blah, and instead gives you robust combat system where enemy knowledge is essential. My only criticism is that the engine and graphics are a little tired. Simply put, it's the one From Software game that stays compelling.

    P.S. One reviewer below claims that no game can be a 0 or a 10. Sez who?    … Expand
  71. Nartlee
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Nice perfect hard souls with new ways and options and the lists not completeed it’s really new experience with conservative on taste of souls am ready enjoying the hard time like the first day of demon souls
  72. Carlos_Damasio
    Mar 27, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game but won't please everyone.
    Level design excellent, I would say probably the best within from software games.
    Story and characters are also good, I would prefer to see a bit more interaction with some NPCs and some side quests fell short but in general quite satisfactory. Game Play is a bit disruptive from previous from software games but very well balanced, stealth    Brilliant game but won't please everyone.
    Level design excellent, I would say probably the best within from software games.
    Story and characters are also good, I would prefer to see a bit more interaction with some NPCs and some side quests fell short but in general quite satisfactory.
    Game Play is a bit disruptive from previous from software games but very well balanced, stealth mechanics are a good addition but sword clashing and grappling hook for exploration is where the game play shines.
    World and atmosphere are mix of beauty and mystery, it's really well done however there's not a lot of variety through the game, I guess is matter of quality over quantity.
    There will be a lot of frustrating moments, specially on boss fights and if attempting a boss 20 times it's a deal breaker for you then this is not your game.    … Expand
  73. criticthecritic
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    I registered just to rate this game. The visuals, the combat flow and the setting are so god damn good. While I find the game to be challenging, there is something so immensely gratifying when you beat a boss or when you're in the middle of a bunch of enemies, dodging, striking, dodging, parrying and then retaliate in one motion, it is just so awesome. First game in years I've reallyI registered just to rate this game. The visuals, the combat flow and the setting are so god damn good. While I find the game to be challenging, there is something so immensely gratifying when you beat a boss or when you're in the middle of a bunch of enemies, dodging, striking, dodging, parrying and then retaliate in one motion, it is just so awesome. First game in years I've really enjoyed. I feel like a lot of this game reminds me of dancing and the most memorable moment is when I found myself on lady butterfly for what had to be the 30th time, when I realized I was playing solely on instinct. I wasn't thinking, just watching and reacting to her moves -- dodge, strike, parry, shuriken, then strike, it was like a choreographed drance. When I killed her I had only been hit one time.

    The grinding in this game is different from other games. You're not grinding levels or points really, you're grinding your own skills. If you enjoy games that challenge you and reward tight game play this is game you will like.    … Expand
  74. P0tatoFetus
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Alright if I see one more of these negative reviews comparing Sekiro the Soulsborne series and criticizing Sekiro based on how non-similar it is to the Soulsborne Series I'm gonna explode. People who do this need to get it through thicck skulls that THIS IS NOT A SOULSBORNE game, there for should not be treated as such. It is a entirely different game with different focuses and concepts.Alright if I see one more of these negative reviews comparing Sekiro the Soulsborne series and criticizing Sekiro based on how non-similar it is to the Soulsborne Series I'm gonna explode. People who do this need to get it through thicck skulls that THIS IS NOT A SOULSBORNE game, there for should not be treated as such. It is a entirely different game with different focuses and concepts. It is is a good game in its own way.… Expand
  75. Danthereddevil
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    so far amazing, about 8 hours in, a mixture of different games in one, but holds a unique feel and is hard but rewarding just like others from software games. graphics are breathtaking but the gameplay is where its at , a learning curve required but if you go in thinking its not souls youll be fine.
    Amazing
  76. RodSal
    Apr 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of this generation long side with God of War, Zelda BOTH, The Witcher 3, Bloodborne. Love it from start to finish.
  77. Bebop_01
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    First: Ignore all red ratings. This reviews are made from stupid fanboys of the other games or from people which posted the review before even playing it. It’s a shame that a lot journalists can’t see what level of game this, rating it like Dmc5 what a joke enough. The worldbuilding, combat and story are clever interesting and absolut genius like always when FS makes a game. It’s harderFirst: Ignore all red ratings. This reviews are made from stupid fanboys of the other games or from people which posted the review before even playing it. It’s a shame that a lot journalists can’t see what level of game this, rating it like Dmc5 what a joke enough. The worldbuilding, combat and story are clever interesting and absolut genius like always when FS makes a game. It’s harder yes but never unfair. And nooo, the Second Life is not random^^. It’s the third life which depends on % chance … Expand
  78. Aminofuel
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    Ok so, i'm 20 hours deep in the game and the only thing i can say is, WOW, the scenarios are beautiful, the enemies have a great designed and the bosses are challenging.
    The map is so well designed, it is all connected.
    The game is hard, not for everyone, i have finished all the souls-borne games, and for me this is the hardest by far, you have to be a master in the fighting mechanic    Ok so, i'm 20 hours deep in the game and the only thing i can say is, WOW, the scenarios are beautiful, the enemies have a great designed and the bosses are challenging.
    The map is so well designed, it is all connected.
    The game is hard, not for everyone, i have finished all the souls-borne games, and for me this is the hardest by far, you have to be a master in the fighting mechanic because if you are not, you are going to have a really bad time.
    First real GOTY nominee for me right here, well done From Software    … Expand
  79. SetStndbySmn
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is an amazing title from From Software that I can only find one noticeable flaw in- so I'll get the gripe out of the way: the unseen aid mechanic. For those that don't know, when you (really) die in Sekiro, you lose half of your sen and half of the experience earned towards your next point- that is, unless Unseen Aid occurs, a random chance to save you from penalties that lessensSekiro is an amazing title from From Software that I can only find one noticeable flaw in- so I'll get the gripe out of the way: the unseen aid mechanic. For those that don't know, when you (really) die in Sekiro, you lose half of your sen and half of the experience earned towards your next point- that is, unless Unseen Aid occurs, a random chance to save you from penalties that lessens with subsequent deaths.

    So let's say you arrive at a boss, aka one of the places you will be dieing the most at. You check your sen and your experience, finding that you are about half way to your next skill point and a bit shorthanded on coin for the goody you've been saving up for. The game's systems naturally encourage you to go make sure you complete that skill point and invest your sen in something (for this I believe they realized some of the clunkiness midway through the design process and made sen pouches, or this game's version of 'soul of a _ undead', purchasable from vendors at a minor upcharge). However, I don't want to do that. I want to go bang my head against a boss when I get to it- it's what I like in souls games (and yes this is a souls game, regardless of the inclusion of posture and z-axis exploration). It's a minor annoyance on par with occasionally needing to farm for vials in bullets in Bloodborne.

    The main reason it sticks out a little more to me is the unseen aid mechanic. When you arrive at that boss, of course gamers are going to game the system and make sure their currencies are roughly 0. Almost nobody is so green in the genre anymore to actually believe they would make it out of a boss encounter they've never experienced with anything left anyway. So then, what good is unseen aid? A random chance to save you from..... what exactly? The answer is that it's basically only good for saving you from unexpected deaths out in the world, and does nothing in the areas of the game with plentiful expected deaths.

    Now after a rant like that, the 9 out of 10 may seem a tad strange, and that should tell you how good everything else about this game is. The reason I went into more detail of my one gripe is because it's likely to be one of the only reasonably unique sentiments I have to contribute to a discussion on the game's merits. So that being said, I'll keep it short and sweet for the positives. The combat, the atmosphere, the exploration, the movement...... it's simply amazing. I won't say that if you like Souls games, you WILL like Sekiro, but I will say that if you like Souls games, you CAN like Sekiro if you give it a chance and learn its combat. You will have some tough stumbles at first, but if you are a Souls veteran, you are made of stern enough stuff to tough it out.

    As a side note, I love that it doesn't have the loot systems apparent in Nioh. I hate having to constantly figure out which version of the same weapon is better. Part of the reason I like loot in Souls games, is that a zweihander is a zweihander- yes you can upgrade it in various ways, but there isn't any sifting of loot. It's an experience I value in some games, but not when I'm playing a Souls-like, and it severely hurt my enjoyment of Nioh.    … Expand
  80. soueater
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece,I applaud From Software doing something entirely different and being successful at it
  81. predator73
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. Like dark souls and bloodborne. Diffuculty is hard. Bosses are tough. Skills and upgrades are very innovative. 100+ hours playing time!
  82. cottandy
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    The most annoying game, I have ever played. And the controls are most uncomfortable.
    And at the same time, it's good.
    But return my nerves.
  83. dantah
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!!
    A perfect accompaniment to the SoulsBorne series, with plenty of unique ideas of its own and some of the best combat of the generation.
  84. Munno
    Mar 25, 2019
    8
    I played about 15 hours, Sekiro does not have spectacular graphics but has beautiful scenery with many places to explore which always makes you want to continue playing for the curiosity to discover new places. It is quite challenging indeed, most fights are difficult and demand a lot of skill and immediate response, one of the bad points of the game is that you will hardly be wellI played about 15 hours, Sekiro does not have spectacular graphics but has beautiful scenery with many places to explore which always makes you want to continue playing for the curiosity to discover new places. It is quite challenging indeed, most fights are difficult and demand a lot of skill and immediate response, one of the bad points of the game is that you will hardly be well rewarded or hardly will be in advantage when doing a good parry for example because in many situations the opponent will continue attacking you and you'll have to be prepared for all his next moves or else when you can get in with a hit in the gap of an onslaught of him in many cases you will not be able to stop him, these things are very frustrating and do not give the feeling of being in a fair combat, I also miss a faster attack with the sword as a poke or a "jab" to force the opponent to a wrong move, but as far as I played I still did not get anything like this. Artificil intelligence is a bit robotic and generic when you're not fighting, the characters do not have much personality, the game brings the feel at some moments of being a last generation game, but it's very immersive. Overall it is a good Action-RPG that reminds Tenchu ​​and it's for those who have a lot of patience.… Expand
  85. xeontheneon
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    The game is a mix of the fast pacing and bloodshed of bloodborne, while keeping the epic and dramatic fights of dark souls, all at the same time being a completely different game.
  86. Shaheenpd
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    If not the best, one of most addicting games of this year!
    Despite some personal issues with the game, consistent with the game's level design, it's another great piece of art made by Hidetaka Miyazaki. Although, I found the lack of Bakhshi's appearance disturbing, it's definitely worth the time.
  87. amralchalati
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Great game and I enjoyed playing it! The environments and characters design is well done and the clashing swords combat is what makes the game enjoyable. It got the game of the year and it deserve it.

    Personal note: I wish it was a bit easier.
  88. hiro642564
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    From Soft have done it again, with new IP they have brought in new take on the souls like. Sekiro is very different from souls like game. First time, the game has story which every one can understand. The combat is completely different from other games, the enemy health bar is smaller but the posture bar is bigger and in your face to tell you that its the most important feature of combat.From Soft have done it again, with new IP they have brought in new take on the souls like. Sekiro is very different from souls like game. First time, the game has story which every one can understand. The combat is completely different from other games, the enemy health bar is smaller but the posture bar is bigger and in your face to tell you that its the most important feature of combat. There is a single weapon in game. There are now skills passive and active which you unlock via skill points. You earn skill points only by killing enemies and bosses. If you die, you loose half of XP earned. There is also currency now from which you can buy items. There is no other weapon but the prosthetic arm does the role of secondary weapon. There are different types and which can also be upgraded by collecting crafting materials. The bosses are all human level except for few bigger ones. Overall the game is not for everyone, if you can parry then this game is easy else its makes boss fight tough since you need to learn boss moves and see for a opening. Definitely this game is 10 of 10.… Expand
  89. Trbaan
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    a masterpiece . great combat , great level design and atmosphere , great characters , great story and lore , this game has everything a game should be from the most important thing like gameplay to the story thank you miyazaki-san thank you fromsoftware for creating this masterpiece , looking forward to elden ring , because you never stop to amaze us
  90. Alienwarez567
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    First of Sekiro is not a RPG game in the sense that you are not in control of your looks, weapons etc. So 99% of the bad reviews are Souls players who are angry they cant run with a huge axe and a stupid looking hat, the last 1% of the bad reviews just need to learn to play.

    The story is decent, the combat is fun and a refreshing way to play compared to the somewhat stale souls series.    First of Sekiro is not a RPG game in the sense that you are not in control of your looks, weapons etc. So 99% of the bad reviews are Souls players who are angry they cant run with a huge axe and a stupid looking hat, the last 1% of the bad reviews just need to learn to play.

    The story is decent, the combat is fun and a refreshing way to play compared to the somewhat stale souls series. The verticality and general flow of combat is great.

    Overall i like this game, iove that its not a Souls game again, i love they removed the RPG and grinding to overpowered level if something was to hard, i love they removed the awefull character generator, i love that this is more Tenchu than bloodborne. Dont get me wrong i love bloodborne one of my all time best game, but i really didnt need more of that in a ninja world, so what we got here is a more fresh and fun game.    … Expand
  91. kuronami
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    Rice girl a best.
    It's really frustrating that the whole game is so one-sided and focused on parrying. A bit of a step back from soulsborne with all its variety.
    DO IT FOR HER
  92. raiseralex21
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Con bastantes variantes a las sagas SOULS... que te hacen sentir una nueva aventura de calidad y muy entetenida, llena de retas y peleas emocionantes.

    COMPRENLO!!!... es buenisimo :3., y si buscan verdaderos retos.... ya comprenlo! jajaja
  93. Moth3rlov3r
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a great addition to Bloodborne and the Souls series. Mastering the combat and stealth system is fun. Thanks to FromSoftware for this wonderful masterpiece, Sekiro is awesome!
  94. Larson_I
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Thank you, From Software. It was truly amazing. Last boss broke my heart, but after 87 tries I beat him. It was the best feeling ever. Thank you for this masterpiece.
  95. Whiteesnakee
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego, una obra de arte, algo que los viejos jugadores de demons, dark, blood y todos los juegos del estilo "souls", esperamos. El juego es un aprendizaje constante a las mecánicas de cada enemigo. Gráficamente estupendo, quizás en lo único que todavía no he disfrutado, personalmente, es la música. Veremos con el transcurso de las horas. Recomendado para los que buscan desafios.Excelente juego, una obra de arte, algo que los viejos jugadores de demons, dark, blood y todos los juegos del estilo "souls", esperamos. El juego es un aprendizaje constante a las mecánicas de cada enemigo. Gráficamente estupendo, quizás en lo único que todavía no he disfrutado, personalmente, es la música. Veremos con el transcurso de las horas. Recomendado para los que buscan desafios. Saludos… Expand
  96. anihavoc
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    First game I've played in the Dark Souls / Bloodbourne category. The combat is so fantastic that I farmed enemies in the same area for 10 hours straight. This is coming from someone who hates grindy games. (You don't have to, I was just having a blast and wanted to practice)
    This gives me the same feelings I got whenever I played through Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time when I was a kid.    First game I've played in the Dark Souls / Bloodbourne category. The combat is so fantastic that I farmed enemies in the same area for 10 hours straight. This is coming from someone who hates grindy games. (You don't have to, I was just having a blast and wanted to practice)
    This gives me the same feelings I got whenever I played through Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time when I was a kid. The way they nail the era they set this in is just perfect. Absolutely GORGEOUS visuals playing on PC @ 4096x2160 with HDR running at 60 FPS on a 2080TI.
    The sound position is incredible and the music is very memorable. I'll definitely be buying the OST.
    Really surprised at how well this game is crafted and want to thank From Software for keeping it DRM Free and not selling out to the Epic Games Store. THANK YOU!!!    … Expand
  97. guilhermefdias
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    For me, this game is a love letter for adult gamers.
    From Software got the essence of video games with this gem, and made it for the real gamers. Those who put hours on developing skills and trying to overcame what the game offers to you. It is a very HARD game, maybe the hardest I ever played, but is possible to beat it, you just gotta put some heart in it, and the game will stick with    For me, this game is a love letter for adult gamers.
    From Software got the essence of video games with this gem, and made it for the real gamers. Those who put hours on developing skills and trying to overcame what the game offers to you. It is a very HARD game, maybe the hardest I ever played, but is possible to beat it, you just gotta put some heart in it, and the game will stick with you for a very long time. Mark my words: the game will go how in history as a classic. Thank you From Software! You guys have courage, and we salute you!    … Expand
  98. crs
    Mar 30, 2019
    9
    Takes a bit of getting used to but when you do it’s a lot of fun.

    Didn’t like it at first but persevere with it and it’s awesome.

    A great experience from the guys at from software.

    Although I must admit it thought you had messed up and deserted your fans at first.
  99. Darklordcreeper
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. High quality as usual with FROM software. High learning curve but once you get it, it's incredible. Beautiful graphics, immersive world design, intuitive controls, excellent A.I, haunting music. Prepare to hone your reflexes to lightning speed. If somebody didn't like the game it's because they didn't want to put in the time to learn how to actually play it
  100. samcraw
    Mar 28, 2019
    8
    This game is pretty fun so far in a lot of ways. I agree with some people saying that it used aspects of dark souls but left out things that make dark souls games fun. But that aside my biggest problem with the game is that when you get to a boss/miniboss you want to clear all the enemies around the boss first before engaging the boss and of course you're probably going to die a few timesThis game is pretty fun so far in a lot of ways. I agree with some people saying that it used aspects of dark souls but left out things that make dark souls games fun. But that aside my biggest problem with the game is that when you get to a boss/miniboss you want to clear all the enemies around the boss first before engaging the boss and of course you're probably going to die a few times before beating the boss. So this means you're going to have to go through getting rid of the trash enemies around the boss over and over again which is tedious. In my opinion they should've left the other enemies separate from the boss battles like dark souls does. The other thing is that when you get to a boss/mini boss if you want to do the smart thing and do a stealth hit on it first to take half the health away you often have to go face the boss to wake it up basically then run away, wait for it to chill out, then sneak back to the boss and do a stealth hit. I think this is stupid because once again when you're facing bosses that you are probably going to die a few times before defeating you have to repeat this technique over and over. In dark souls there is no gimmick like that so it worked. You could run past all the weak enemies and enter the boss and the smoke wall would keep the other enemies out. It's just you and the boss and no repetitive busy work before you face it. Other than this problem it's a good game but not as good as any of the dark souls in my opinion. Combat wise, customization wise and considering what I've just talked about.… Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best PS4 Game of 2019
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
5
#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »