Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. fairls88
    Mar 30, 2019
    8
    I find a From game that doesn't pander to hardcore Souls players refreshing personally. Once you've become acclimated to the play style of the Soulsborne games, you find that subsequent entries don't offer the same risk and reward as they once did. Sekiro has completely broken that mold and done something innovative that provides a new challenge to new players and veterans of traditionalI find a From game that doesn't pander to hardcore Souls players refreshing personally. Once you've become acclimated to the play style of the Soulsborne games, you find that subsequent entries don't offer the same risk and reward as they once did. Sekiro has completely broken that mold and done something innovative that provides a new challenge to new players and veterans of traditional Souls games.

    In fact I'd just say straight up, there's no need to come up with a new moniker like Soulskiroborne or Soulsborniro because Sekiro doesn't really fit in that box at all. From did a great job of creating a game that appeals to it's fan base while giving them a completely new experience.

    One of my favorite aspects of the game is there's no cheese to be found here. In a Souls game, if you're having difficulty with a boss you can just grind levels, change your stat build, change your equipment, and come back with a completely different strategy. Sekiro strips all that away and forces you to rely solely on your own personal ability and reflexive skill. There's no cheese, no grinding, just sink or swim, and while I understand how this can be off-putting to some people, it's so much more rewarding when the flow of battle finally clicks and you come away with a victory against a boss that has been giving you trouble. You own your victories.

    There do seem to be occasional screen freezes in the PS4 version, though it hasn't happened in a crucial time or during combat (so far).

    My only real complaint beyond that is that the streamlining of Sekiro and the lack of a stat build or equipment changes doesn't lend itself to replayability, which is a major facet of the previous From games. I can see myself playing it once more just to see how far I've come but beyond that, the lack of avenues and styles in which you can play the game really damper any need to give it more than a few playthroughs.    … Expand
  2. kifinas119
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    its all about learning your opponents moves, especially boss or mini bosses tactics. the core mechanics of the game is totally different than previous games from software. i did the same mistake as trying to play it as previous titles from software and was kick hard most of the times. spent time to learn it and enjoy it for what it is. on a final note, this is "easier" than souls series,its all about learning your opponents moves, especially boss or mini bosses tactics. the core mechanics of the game is totally different than previous games from software. i did the same mistake as trying to play it as previous titles from software and was kick hard most of the times. spent time to learn it and enjoy it for what it is. on a final note, this is "easier" than souls series, thus you don't need to ask from outside help for bosses!… Expand
  3. Peterheck
    Apr 7, 2019
    8
    A breath of fresh air for a longtime dark souls and bloodborne fan. The combat is a lot more refined, the story and the narrative are a lot more cohesive without losing the air of familiar intrigue. Each and every boss will test your understanding of the game's new and intricate mechanics and won't let you through until you master them.

    Unlike soulsborne the same strategy will not work    A breath of fresh air for a longtime dark souls and bloodborne fan. The combat is a lot more refined, the story and the narrative are a lot more cohesive without losing the air of familiar intrigue. Each and every boss will test your understanding of the game's new and intricate mechanics and won't let you through until you master them.

    Unlike soulsborne the same strategy will not work on every encounter i.e hit dodge/block then hit again. Most fights feel like actual battles to the death as you read your opponent's move and counter attack accordingly. It's exciting and fresh because i don't have a stamina meter to babysit all the time and can focus entirely on finding my adversarie's weakness and exploiting it, y'know like an actual sword fight.

    But then again there is no multiplayer so you can't call for help if you're stuck which i understand can lead to fraustration. Also you can't farm souls to become overpowered becuase you get experince instead that you use to unlock cool skills to utilise in combat. But honestly? The basic sword parry and the mikiri counter will be what you will be using all the time but you can use the skills if you want to look cool and spice it up from time to time.

    Also yeah i know f@#$ me for being a filthy console peasant but at least optimise the framerate a little bit so i don't fall to my death.
    Also the stealth gameplay is awsome and very useful in a lot of situations but it's a bit... wonky. Sometime the enemies can't detect you when you're running around right under their nose, other times they immediatly know your exact location because your a$$ hair was poking out of cover a bit.

    One last thing i loved about this game is the breathtaking world design! Except this time you can freely climb and jump around most of it thanks to the brilliant grapple hook mechanic. The soubdtrack is also as good as the soulsborne series, nuff said.

    Overall, fantastic game. Not flawless but well worth the money and time. Not exactly a soulsborne sequel but it doesn't have to be. Dark souls and bloodborne are not going anywhere, you can play them as much as you like. It was a good desicion for Fromsoft to try their hands at something new and fresh for a change, and diehard fans like me are better off for it.    … Expand
  4. fallacies
    Apr 7, 2019
    9
    I'm giving it a 9 but I' rounding up from 8.5. I'm admittedly a FromSoft fanboy and this is an incredible game so it paints me to not give a perfect score, but the game has some flaws.

    First off, it's too hard. I beat it so I can say that. Beating certain bosses involves a lot of what some people would call "practice" and "skill" but what I call "memorizing attack patterns". It's hard    I'm giving it a 9 but I' rounding up from 8.5. I'm admittedly a FromSoft fanboy and this is an incredible game so it paints me to not give a perfect score, but the game has some flaws.

    First off, it's too hard. I beat it so I can say that. Beating certain bosses involves a lot of what some people would call "practice" and "skill" but what I call "memorizing attack patterns". It's hard in ways that seem unfair too like enemies just one or two-shotting you despite having all the health power-ups you can find, or hitboxes not being accurate.

    One problem I have with the combat, which arguably is my own problem and not the game's is that there are multiple types of unblockable attacks that have different ways of defending against, but they all flash the same red symbol on top of the enemy. You're supposed to react by reading the enemy attack animation, but now there is a big bright red symbol to distract you from what you're supposed to be looking at. That symbol more often than not just caused me to panic and press the wrong button knowing that the game doesn't give you a much time to react. And if you respond too early, like after seeing the symbol but before the right time in the animation, it can cause you to run right into the enemy's weapon.

    Another unreasonable thing I find about the difficulty is that some fights are more about inventory management and knowing how and when to use certain items than they are about practicing and refining your skill. There is a mechanic called "Terror" which builds up like poison or burn, but instead of draining your health when your meter is full, you just die no matter how much health you have. Certain enemy attacks will take a lot of your health and most of your terror meter, so if you get hit twice and don't heal as well as sedate yourself in between, that's game over. And if the boss uses terror attacks, there's a good chance you'll need another special item to do a significant amount of damage to them, and it's still going to be a tough fight. That means you'll probably have to farm items once you've died enough times.

    Enemy AI is pretty bad. They don't notice bodies on the floor, and they completely forget about you once you've left their field of vision for a few seconds. This is how a lot of stealth games work, but it feels out of place here where everything else is so difficult. I suspect they had to dumb down the AI or the game would have just been impossible. Maybe if it weren't so hard to begin with then the stealth could have been balanced better. This is all just speculation. Maybe AI just is bad because this style game is completely uncharted territory for FromSoft. There are also parts where enemies will fight each other, which is really entertaining, but you can wander into areas where they are standing right beside each other and haven't seen each other yet. The AI is probably the most objectively flawed thing in the game whereas other things are perhaps just sour grapes from the difficulty.

    Traversal is fun but also feels unpolished at times. There are areas where you're supposed to access, and areas you're not, and it's hard to distinguish between them other than to just realize that your double jump or ledge grab isn't working. Sometimes you can reach areas you shouldn't which leads to other problems. Other time's you can't grab ledges that seem like the perfect thing to grab. I'm being a bit fickle here but I'm just trying to get all the bad stuff out of the way.

    As is to be expected from this developer the level design is unparalleled. Adding stealth mechanics to such a well thought out world is a brilliant combination. There is something very rewarding about finding the optimal path to take, and there is usually multiple ways to traverse.

    The storytelling is fantastic, all the bits of lore hidden and sprinkled throughout are so rewarding to discover. FromSoft knows they are good storytellers because they have you explore and complete quests, and reward you with items that do nothing more than unlock new dialogue from certain characters that provide a bit more insight into the story. Any other game you'd expect some weapon upgrade for your efforts, but Sekiro pulls it off because it is so immersive and wrapped in mystery that you want information more than anything.

    I know I had some bad things to say about the combat, but the posture system really is a creative approach and the timing based combat is really fun and rewarding to get good at, though not for the faint of heart or someone without a lot of time and energy to devote. There's a lot of really cool enemies with unique fighting styles. And there's a lot of fighting styles you can learn too. Fine upgrade content with the prosthetic arm as well.

    Visually, the game is breathtaking. The boss battles are so diverse and creative though i still have ptsd from some. The voice acting is really great too. This game should be an 11 out of 10 but the flaws I mentioned add up.    … Expand
  5. Dantecz78
    Feb 17, 2020
    9
    Sono un giocatore adulto, 42 anni, che aveva abbandonato il gamepad per ben vent'anni. Ho ripreso a giocare solo nel 2019 e ciò non mi ha impediato di accettare la sfida di Sekiro. Sì, perchè, va detto subito che il viaggio proposto nel periodo Sengoku giapponese da Fromsoftware è a tutti gli effetti una sfida! Bella, coinvolgente, profonda nel combat sistem e appagante. Le ambientazioniSono un giocatore adulto, 42 anni, che aveva abbandonato il gamepad per ben vent'anni. Ho ripreso a giocare solo nel 2019 e ciò non mi ha impediato di accettare la sfida di Sekiro. Sì, perchè, va detto subito che il viaggio proposto nel periodo Sengoku giapponese da Fromsoftware è a tutti gli effetti una sfida! Bella, coinvolgente, profonda nel combat sistem e appagante. Le ambientazioni sono magnifiche, le mappe attraverso cui ci si sposterà sempre diverse e originali così come i mob, i miniboss ed i Boss. Ognuno avrà una peculiarità diversa ed un diverso modo per combaterlo. I combattimenti con alcuni boss a volte potranno durare anche 3 o 4 ore, ed a scriverlo pare una follia, in realtà la follia sta nel fatto che quelle ore passate a battrli NON SONO FRUSTRANTI, come invece avveniva a volte con i vecchi giochi From... Anzi! Dopo ogni morte si ha subito voglia di riprovare ancora, ancora e ancora... Straconsigliato!!… Expand
  6. LikeaPisces
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    Sekiro reinvents the Souls formula. Excellent game, wonderful photography work, fantastic combat. And absurdly difficult bosses. A game that doesn't forgive anyone who doesn't accept to play the way it was meticulously planned to.
  7. jrskub
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loved Sekiro. In the from soft pantheon, I would it put it behind Bloodborne and Dark souls 1, but that is likely based on nostalgia. I truly enjoyed how this game forced me to learn. There are no summons, no over powering your character, and no obvious methods of cheesing tough encounters (they are definitely still there if you look though). I haven't felt this kind ofAbsolutely loved Sekiro. In the from soft pantheon, I would it put it behind Bloodborne and Dark souls 1, but that is likely based on nostalgia. I truly enjoyed how this game forced me to learn. There are no summons, no over powering your character, and no obvious methods of cheesing tough encounters (they are definitely still there if you look though). I haven't felt this kind of personal progression since my first encounter with dark souls 1.… Expand
  8. AceAscendus
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Absolute MASTERPIECE! One of the best games I've ever played in my life! Amazing combat, amazing exploration, amazing aesthetics, amazing boss fights, perfect difficulty and overall a fantastic product! All true gamers should buy and play this amazing game!
  9. inquisitor1009
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Fast enemies + slow controller signal (for such a game) = hours of pain and suffering. I think this game is not for PS4. I hardly jump, not to say about the fight with the bull.

    But the game is good.
  10. Vanpire73
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    Hmmm, this is a tough one to review for me. Played all the Soulsbornes (including DeS) through NG+++ and through Way of the Demon on Nioh. I guess I would consider this one a natural progression of the formula for a stealth version of From's stuff with a different twist on the combat. That combat, along with said stealth and quick vertical world traversal was quite enjoyable and a niceHmmm, this is a tough one to review for me. Played all the Soulsbornes (including DeS) through NG+++ and through Way of the Demon on Nioh. I guess I would consider this one a natural progression of the formula for a stealth version of From's stuff with a different twist on the combat. That combat, along with said stealth and quick vertical world traversal was quite enjoyable and a nice change of pace. Overall I really enjoyed the game, but not quite as much as the others. It took me quite a while to complete, but kinda for the wrong reasons. Having to fight some bosses over and over and over (and over) again in order to progress at some points became more tiring than rewarding for some of the fights. I certainly don't want easy mode, but this particular game of From's seems to be much more trial and error than adapting mid-fight and overcoming. With deflecting, dodging, blocking, attacking, and jumping there is just too much to negotiate with some of these bosses until you memorize the patterns. Then you need to execute it near flawlessly to achieve victory. Now do that 3 or 4 times per boss with more movesets, higher aggression, lightning, poison, projectiles, fear, and/or fire tacked on each time. It can be very rewarding, but it can be very tedious and almost unfun. A bit of both, I guess. The system works well, it just feels like too much system sometimes. And that is AFTER it all clicks. The size of the game area-wise is not that big, and areas are repeated with different enemies after triggering certain events. This was not a big issue, but a few more areas would've been nice. The one thing I missed most was the risk/reward of pushing on at the expense of souls to get further. The "bonfires" are pretty close here and you just straight-up lose half experience upon death. It works, but the stakes just aren't as high in that department. Story was fine, but I do prefer the cryptic style of Souls. Overall I loved it and appreciate From doing something a bit different.… Expand
  11. Mikez14
    Dec 14, 2019
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR 2019!

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice shocked a lot of people by winning this years game of the year award, and it’s honestly well deserved. The game is extremely difficult with a steep learning curve. Many people and casual journalists will say this game is bad because of how hard it is. Many will be unable to complete this game due to its difficulty. However, if you have    GAME OF THE YEAR 2019!

    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice shocked a lot of people by winning this years game of the year award, and it’s honestly well deserved.

    The game is extremely difficult with a steep learning curve. Many people and casual journalists will say this game is bad because of how hard it is. Many will be unable to complete this game due to its difficulty. However, if you have the time and patience to master the phenomenal combat of this game, you’ll discover just how rewarding and satisfying this game is. Don’t give a game a negative score just because you’re not good at it. It’s a beautiful game, one of the best I’ve ever played and I can’t wait for a sequel.    … Expand
  12. Staabz
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This isn't even Fromsoft's final form. I suspect much more from them in the future from games like Elden Ring and beyond, but my god is this game perfect in every way.

    There were no glitches or bugs that I encountered. The combat was masterfully perfected and polished. Every perfect counter felt like I earned it. The difficulty fairly increased linearly with my character progression    This isn't even Fromsoft's final form. I suspect much more from them in the future from games like Elden Ring and beyond, but my god is this game perfect in every way.

    There were no glitches or bugs that I encountered.

    The combat was masterfully perfected and polished. Every perfect counter felt like I earned it. The difficulty fairly increased linearly with my character progression and personal skill. I almost felt from Fromsoft was reading my mind. They knew perfectly when to hand me the next challenge. That's not to say that I did not find this game challenging. IT WAS PROBABLY THE HARDEST FROMSOFT GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED. Mostly due to the fact that most Dark Souls games can over come difficulty by summoning. This game you are solo the entire time. you must overcome all challenges yourself.

    The narrative this game handed me was detailed enough to not feel like a Dark Souls game. They left some points unexplained to make room for the sequel, but handed me juicy bits of story to keep me interested in the unfolding of the narrative. Overall this was the most full fleshed out story I've seen from a Fromsoft game.

    The soundtrack beautifully complimented each area and encounter. It's one of the most impactful and memorable scores from their library I have played.

    The graphical detail was exquisite for a console title. I played this on the PS4 Pro and held 60fps most of the time. It will drop to 45fps in intense areas, but that did not impact my personal experience. The game looked beautiful throughout my entire playthrough.

    Overall I would say this game overwhelmingly deserves it's GOTY award. It's a masterpiece that Fromsoft has not achieved since the original Dark Souls. The gameplay, narrative flow, and difficulty curve perfectly flow together to make this an incredible title for their fan base.    … Expand
  13. kost91n
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Just another masterpiece from From Software. The game is difficult at the beginning but then you learn and find a keys to each enemies. You understand power of parry and power of prosthetic and fights become just spectacular and all these things in stylish atmospheric world like in all other Souls games
  14. ARHernandez
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After over 30 hours I finally completed this beast, and I can say I have not felt the extreme rush upon beating The Sword Saint since I first clashed with the likes of Gwyn and Orphan. Absolutely brutal, completely unforgiving, and super satisfying to best, Sekiro has takes the crown from Bloodborne as my favorite From Soft game. Absolutely perfect.… Expand
  15. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
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  16. Alastor15
    May 2, 2019
    8
    I already earned all the trophies. This will be a great game if we can customize our character not just changing the ninja tools. Nioh is deeper than this game. The boss fight is still amazing as usual just like other fromsoft game. But this game for me is still a half-baked game, the gameplay is not as deep as soulsborne series
  17. MikeKarat98
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely perfect game for me. I love everything in this game! The art direction, the 4 endings, the main character (Sekiro) and all others like Genichiro, Emma, Lord Isshin Father Owl, the japanese theme, the difficulty in this game, the combat style (more than bloodborne and dark souls 3) and for all these reasons i rate it 10 out of 10 and i have Platinum in this game!
  18. zer69
    Oct 22, 2019
    8
    Nice game 8/10 definitely maybe a bit more. Bloodborne for me was 10/10. The problem of Sekiro are frustrating and repetitive bosses (Demon of Hatred is a pure pain, also 2nd Isshin after Emma). With no ability to call for help or come a bit OP later, you just need to learn the boss and have a good patience. NG+ cycles are not so fun to play, also some achievements are pure grindNice game 8/10 definitely maybe a bit more. Bloodborne for me was 10/10. The problem of Sekiro are frustrating and repetitive bosses (Demon of Hatred is a pure pain, also 2nd Isshin after Emma). With no ability to call for help or come a bit OP later, you just need to learn the boss and have a good patience. NG+ cycles are not so fun to play, also some achievements are pure grind unfortunately. Jump+hang mechanics sucks. Very limited customization of the character, from the prosthetic tools I used 2 maximum 3. I did Platinum yesterday and I feel relieved that I don't need to play it anymore. :)… Expand
  19. Nameless2131
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
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  20. SkyTheUnknown
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    While I appreciate the tightness of gameplay in Sekiro, I think FromSoft should have been a bit more forgiving to the players. I cannot fathom, how many gamers are scarred for ever by quitting this game cuz of Genichiro or even Chained Troll. That unnecessary, a game can and should be hard like this, but the learning curve should habe been made less steep and more stretched out over the game.
  21. RafaelFelices
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Muy buena mecánica de combate.
    No es para todos pero con paciencia se hace disfrutable para todos.
  22. Generic01
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    The game is very good. She dragged me into the world of masochism, almost passed the game, emotion overwhelmed me. IMPOSSIBLE
  23. Carlos8103
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito bom recomendo a todos a jogarem, muito emocionante os chefes muito fortes
  24. Diego420
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Un juego con un sistema de combate adictivo y super frenetico nada tiene que ver con dark souls pues en sekiro el que sube de nivel eres tu como jugador y no tu personaje dentro del juego,sublime, para mi el juego del año 2019
  25. prayformojo33
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Gran juego , no es tan accesible cómo los souls pero hay que tener paciencia
  26. Hongz
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    No need to explain about this game. You have to play and will notice it’s the best game of this year!

    I like the way to keep using only one Katana with various skill styles and different sub-weapons... it is hard but made me to get over the difficulties.

    Thank you FronSoftware!!
  27. EduKDA_
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    From sofware consigue reinventarse haciéndote aprender de nuevo a jugar bajo sus normas.
    El mejor combate con espadas que se ha hecho en la industria nunca, un diseño de niveles soberbio y una dificultad medida al milímetro hace, si bien no el mejor juego de la marca, el mejor juego que han hecho a nivel de combate. Una de las pegas sobre los otros trabajos de la empresa es que apuestan    From sofware consigue reinventarse haciéndote aprender de nuevo a jugar bajo sus normas.
    El mejor combate con espadas que se ha hecho en la industria nunca, un diseño de niveles soberbio y una dificultad medida al milímetro hace, si bien no el mejor juego de la marca, el mejor juego que han hecho a nivel de combate. Una de las pegas sobre los otros trabajos de la empresa es que apuestan por la cantidad en vez de por la calidad en cuanto a jefes, los hay muy buenos pero abundan muchos jefes del montón que lo único que tienen de especial es que son duros de matar y ya. En resumen en un estilo que todos copian y podría tener síntomas de estancamiento Miyazaki consigue reinventarse e ir un paso más allá de lo que hacía hasta ahora, un juego imprescindible.    … Expand
  28. GalvusGalvoid
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. My only problems are that I wanted a little more content and that most of the abilities aren't really useful.
  29. 1anjeliy
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Игра топ 10 из 10 без минусов.Сюжет из игры в игру от фромов растет .Боевка-2000 из 10.Лучше боевку НЕЛЬЗЯ БЫЛО СДЕЛАТЬ.графика при бюджете выглядит иногда лучше дес стренджет,у которой бюджет намного лучше.Еще открытый мир с системами туннелей как в бладборне.И самое главное-тупым казуалам места нетгтупоголовым казИгра топ 10 из 10 без минусов.Сюжет из игры в игру от фромов растет .Боевка-2000 из 10.Лучше боевку НЕЛЬЗЯ БЫЛО СДЕЛАТЬ.графика при бюджете выглядит иногда лучше дес стренджет,у которой бюджет намного лучше.Еще открытый мир с системами туннелей как в бладборне.И самое главное-тупым казуалам места нетгтупоголовым каз
  30. dragonf1re98
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    un gran juego que genera que los jugadores de series como dark souls o bloodborne deban aprender de nuevo a jugar un titulo de FromSoftware.
  31. Rizzy203
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Sekiro is a solid game that offers a lot of replayability, variety, a fantastic cast of characters & a truly likeable protagonist. Emma is a character with autonomy, who makes her own decisions, Kuro is a child who accepts an energising responsibility, & Genichiro is a Well written, truly tragic villain. The weapons are beautifully crafted & fun. Don’t be fooled by some players complainingSekiro is a solid game that offers a lot of replayability, variety, a fantastic cast of characters & a truly likeable protagonist. Emma is a character with autonomy, who makes her own decisions, Kuro is a child who accepts an energising responsibility, & Genichiro is a Well written, truly tragic villain. The weapons are beautifully crafted & fun. Don’t be fooled by some players complaining about lack of variety; this game has plenty, as long as you’re willing to accept some changes. Sekiro wants you to forget what you know & embody Buddha; embrace simplicity. You have one sword & plenty of tools. Experimenting with them early game will help tremendously in the later game. From skills, prosthetics and combat arts, you can create seemingly endless variations of combos and develop a personal style that suits you. Each and every boss has a weakness that is extremely exploitable, with many also requiring patience. The movement is beautiful, the world is engaging and the Sengoku era wrapped in Japanese folklore is both aesthetically and culturally interesting. Sekiro manages to pull of something risky; removing levelling, weaponry/armour found throughout the world & asks the player to embrace a certain degree of simplicity from an aesthetic standpoint. The result is a clean & tight game. Thus, this game effectively clears the clutter of the previous games, trimming the fat and giving us the best parts of Souls. In short, Sekiro embodies the best of the best from previous titles and delivers the goods in a lovely & truly beautiful experience. The variety feels endless, the story is interesting & the characters are well written. The only reason I didn’t give it a 10, is simply because no game is perfect.… Expand
  32. Qoo88039
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a fantastic game, that both previous and newcomers to the game’s style will be able to hop in and enjoy. The game is marked for it’s intense combat, strategic thinking, and beautiful world design, while only suffering from some minor polishing issues as well as a questionable amount of replayability.
  33. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    근접 타격감, 칼싸움 게임의 최강자 게임. 세계의 모든 게임들 중 근접 타격감, 칼싸움 게임 1위는 세키로다. 검이 간지난다. 그 대신 프롬소프트웨어 근본 소울류라 난이도가 매우 어려움
  34. Raios-Rogue
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    the hardest best Fromsoftware game ever created with the best narrative story plot awesome endings phenomenal character development awesome NPC the mind of Miyazaki is so creative full with so much fantasy innovation i loved every second of this game this game will make you a much better gamer and hone your skills that transfer into other games as long as you have patience and i am stillthe hardest best Fromsoftware game ever created with the best narrative story plot awesome endings phenomenal character development awesome NPC the mind of Miyazaki is so creative full with so much fantasy innovation i loved every second of this game this game will make you a much better gamer and hone your skills that transfer into other games as long as you have patience and i am still playing it to this day this game is the hardest game ever made its not for everyone if for those games that are hardcore gamers that want to become god tier gamers its a game that pushes your brain capacity to the limit and the gamers that have the patience to beat this game to give back Kur's charm and play with demon bell and no kuro charm to master this game like me have my most utmost respect i even respect people that are not as good gamers but are stubborn and put effort into beating finishing this game even if they dont want to comeback and play more thats on them they will miss the other endings and secret boss fights. Sekiro is very punishing yer rewarding and requires you to get good at deflecting think of deflecting as rhythm getting your timing correct the combat is very good you have plenty of arts shinobi arts and your shinobi prosthetic arm to work with the combat is fast paced faster than bloodborne be aggresive on your attacks and you will need to have great reflexes being patient having good cordination and great timing dodging properly will get you a long way because later if you decide to futher punish yourself to master the game and improve your skills like me go without Kuro charm and + demon bell that means if you dont deflect perfectly you take damage bosses have so much more damage posture and health as do enemies and they break your posture very fast you gotta master deflecting and doding and using your prosthetic arm and shinobi tools and shinobi arts at the same time sometimes just perfect deflecting wont do you any good in NG + 2 you are already getting killed in one hit and bosses break your posture very fast as long as you dont give up and you have patience to continue dying and playing you will get better at the game you will build muscle memory faster reflexes your senses will sharpen it's a punishing game made for the soulsborne fans its made for the hardcore and god tier gamers which are at the top of skill in gaming this game is mength to test fully what you got it will push you to the limit you will either get better and push past your limit evolving your skills and enjoying how much better your getting and how much better you playing and you will enjoy the entire game or you will become the one thing in gaming disrespect the most a casul gamer that never wants to get stronger and improve and play games on easy or normal difficulty and when he clashes with a game like this he becomes a quiter a btch ass niga that will give up miss out on a phenomenal game and quit and run to play fortnite like a coward staying the same weakling casual scrub they always have been.My biggest disappointed is where is our Expansion The Lighting of tomoe i mean thank you Miyazaki for the DLC you gave us with the boss rush and new skills but all of us fromsoftware fans would have loved The lighting of tomoe Expansion i really hope this game gets a sequel because Wuchant Fallen Feathers from The Chinese are already stealing from Sekiro and Bloodborne i would Prefer Sekiro Sequel From Fromsoftware and Miyazaki which are talented Japanese developers rather than having to play A female Sekiro Wuchag The Fallen feathers where they are absolutely stealing all if your sounds and animations UI From Sekiro and Bloodborne.This is a must play game for gamers that seek to attain greater skills by striving to improve to enjoy a great narrative story and a fantastic semi open world filled with so much innovation fantasy and a fatanstic combat system dont give up become stronger acquire strength think of death not as annoyance but as a new begining for you to keep trying and keep getting better. Set your heart ablaze surpass your limits. Hesitation Is Defeat !… Expand
  35. GameforGamers
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    best game of 2019, this is another proof that, Fromsoftware are the leaders in game design, and challenging video games, the sound, and visuals are outstanding too.
    10/10
  36. Berzerk50
    May 14, 2021
    10
    It's one of those games that can get frustrating to the point where you just wanna quit and play something else. But when your adrenaline kicks in and you finally defeat the boss, It gives you very satisfying feeling executing that feels like crack.
  37. 24Kamspy
    May 14, 2021
    10
    I'd like to get this out there for people like me.

    I LOVE the Dark Souls series, but I was never any good with the parry. Straight sword and shield tank. Never even tried a parry outside of the Undead Burg I was so bad. Bloodborne wasn't even an option for me (could have been the 22fps). So I finally picked up Sekiro expecting to get demolished, but figured I'd finally try it out. I    I'd like to get this out there for people like me.

    I LOVE the Dark Souls series, but I was never any good with the parry. Straight sword and shield tank. Never even tried a parry outside of the Undead Burg I was so bad. Bloodborne wasn't even an option for me (could have been the 22fps).

    So I finally picked up Sekiro expecting to get demolished, but figured I'd finally try it out. I put it off for so long because I was told it's all about the parry, and I was terrible at Dark Souls parry.

    But guess what? It's waaay easier. Just the game as a whole. Not in a "too easy" way. It's still Dark Souls hard, but the parry system is much more forgiving and I'm actually pretty good at it.

    The moral of this long post is; if you sucked at the parry in Dark Souls and are staying away from Sekiro because of it. Don't. It's awesome, and is completely different.    … Expand
  38. Ghostsauamri444
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    I adore this games combat personally over all the souls games i would give the combat a 10/10 but the terror mechanic reminds me this is a FromSoft game. Not a bad thing of course :)
  39. IamGroot1
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Its an amazing game, if you are keen into fighting bosses this is for you. It may have rage quits moments and feel that its unbeatable but the gameplay, graphics are truly an art. Even though i'm stuck at the boss stage before the new world i still high recommend this game.
  40. SolaireMengao
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    The FromSoftware formula risen to its best. Everything this game has to offer only confirms it's a truly masterpiece.
  41. Nighy
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Tense gameplay, beautifully designed bosses, amazing sound and motions. This is a must-buy game if you love action games.
  42. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Sekiro is the biggest departure for FromSoftware's Souls formula thus far, with a more focused combat system and added stealth. While players may not be able to customize their character as much as other Souls-like games, Sekiro does provide one of the best sword-based combat systems in any action game. Sekiro also offers the same elite quality level and enemy design as other FromSoftSekiro is the biggest departure for FromSoftware's Souls formula thus far, with a more focused combat system and added stealth. While players may not be able to customize their character as much as other Souls-like games, Sekiro does provide one of the best sword-based combat systems in any action game. Sekiro also offers the same elite quality level and enemy design as other FromSoft games, as well as some of their most challenging and greatest boss fights.… Expand
  43. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    Miyazaki made another game with revolutionary combat. You truly feel like you are dueling with somebody at every encounter especially at humanoid bosses. A must if you want to feel like a shinobi at mythological sengoku Japan.
  44. Jakoo
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Now I really want to learn world's history.
    GOTY your god damn right it is the GOAT
  45. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    The best combat in all of the souls games, but inferior in pretty much everything else compared to most of the other ones. Amazing, the hardest game I´ve ever played, but the fact that the combat is flawless makes it not frustrating (but it does have some bad bosses). Also, WHO IS ROBERT?
  46. RidleayRomero
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    The difficulty of this game is like having a ninja adventure, but the second you get in an actual sword fight; it's like it turns into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. Figuring out the rhythm to your opponent's attacks is crucial since the game's main gimmick for defeating enemies is parrying, without a stamina bar; the worst an opponent can do is stagger you (literally just two seconds of stayingThe difficulty of this game is like having a ninja adventure, but the second you get in an actual sword fight; it's like it turns into Mike Tyson's Punch-Out. Figuring out the rhythm to your opponent's attacks is crucial since the game's main gimmick for defeating enemies is parrying, without a stamina bar; the worst an opponent can do is stagger you (literally just two seconds of staying still). The best part is if you feel overwhelmed, the game does not punish you in any way for retreating and coming back with a better strategy. One of the best ways to learn how to "GIT GUD" is with the help of an undying soldier who lets you practice your Ninja techniques on him, giving you more then enough tips on fighting your foes. This game is yet another fantastic From Software game that captures the spirit of the original Tenchu games, 9/10!… Expand
  47. TheAtheist
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    From Software has outdone themselves and created the best melee combat system ever. The responsiveness, flow and spectacle of the combat is something to behold and a joy to master. No game has made me feel the exaltation that overcoming bosses does in this game.
  48. nostormo
    Apr 12, 2019
    10
    I have never been a hardcore gamer wanted to play on the hardest difficulty and do all what game have to offer. Played 4/5 Bloodborne, Finished Dark Souls 1 & 2 with a little grinding and work. Sekiro has changed my mind. Satisfaction, when I defeat a boss or hard sub-boss in Sekiro, is gratifying. Gives me a feeling of achievement and satisfaction. Even the mobs or when methodically II have never been a hardcore gamer wanted to play on the hardest difficulty and do all what game have to offer. Played 4/5 Bloodborne, Finished Dark Souls 1 & 2 with a little grinding and work. Sekiro has changed my mind. Satisfaction, when I defeat a boss or hard sub-boss in Sekiro, is gratifying. Gives me a feeling of achievement and satisfaction. Even the mobs or when methodically I pick and deathblow enemies one by one. Do not watch videos just play the game. The game is surprising, enemies inventive and requires thinking and strategy. If you can't beat some boss or enemy...try harder there is always the way and you got means to do that. Sekiro is all about skill, practice and finding the right way to do it. Gameplay is almost perfect and satisfying, the world is fantastic, graphics are excellent and perfectly accompanies atmosphere and tone of the game. The sound is brilliant and you can even relly to time deflect or attack on sound alone. As a seasoned player with playing games on a daily basis from 1986 (i know I am 47 old gamer and hope it will continue to be :) ) Sekiro has brought me to another level and made me the person that wants to hone skills until I am a Master of Sekiro. Hands down FromSoft - Sekiro for me is masterpiece!… Expand
  49. Harvo
    May 30, 2023
    8
    After 70 hours, I can confirm that this game is NOT a masterpiece but it sure is great! The word "masterpiece" has been tossed around too much lately and lost its meaning. I'm not a fanboy from FromSoftware's cult so I don't mind giving an unbiased opinion. In order for something to be a masterpiece, it has to be incredible in every aspect. As far as combat, exploration and music, SekiroAfter 70 hours, I can confirm that this game is NOT a masterpiece but it sure is great! The word "masterpiece" has been tossed around too much lately and lost its meaning. I'm not a fanboy from FromSoftware's cult so I don't mind giving an unbiased opinion. In order for something to be a masterpiece, it has to be incredible in every aspect. As far as combat, exploration and music, Sekiro definitely got it but everything else is kinda trash.

    Cons:
    -Massive input delay. The biggest problem of this game by far. Your timing needs to be impeccable to play this game - period. The fact that the input delay can over a second sometimes is literally crazy because then you'd really need shinobi reflexes to beat this game. Sometimes, the inputs don't even register. And no, you shouldn't need to go out of your way to connect your controller directly to the PS4 for faster inputs(it honestly doesn't seem to work). This is the developers' fault for not considering a simple "This game requires fast reactions, let's optimize it the very best we can so can that the inputs work as perfect as can be".
    -Frame rate issues. Once again, a precise game that requires literal shinobi reflexes needs to run as smoothly as possible. Not the case, this isn't much of an issue in the early game but frame rate drops alot in the late game bossfights, especially Glock Saint, and hard non-boss mobs such as the Interior Ministry.
    -Camera is very frustrating to say the least. If your fighting something in close quarters then just hope your not close to a wall, or else the camera will have a panic attack and have you looking in the most random direction possible. But considering how alot of fights are indoors or in tight spaces, this happens ALOT. Even in open areas, if you get pushed near a wall then consider yourself dead unless you can snap the lock-on back into place.
    -The story and characters are as mediocore as it get. A high school kid who spent two weeks learning about the Sengoku period and Japanese mythology could've written a better story. Wolf is the blanded, most boring protagonist. Throughout all the endings, the only real character development he goes through is upgrading the prosthetics and learning new skills. Thats it. Of all of the characters in this game, Genichiro actually has the most character development and is a really good antagonist.
    - Certain enemies are an actual real headache to fight against. It's not the difficulty, its what you need to just to fight them and live. Like the Headless monsters, you need several items that are very rare in the first playthrough just to fight them or they'll kill you in two swings even if you perfectly deflect everything.

    Pros
    -Combat is one of the best of any game you'll play. You have so many options, techniques, weapons andn items at your disposal. It's just a matter of your understanding of the enemies, your arsenal and your creativity. Learning to play this game is definitely hard but it's soooo rewarding once it clicks. It's even more rewarding once you start stringing together awesome combos and chopping down enemies with ease that were once problems to you.
    -Never gets boring. There's different areas of the game to explore and plenty of unique enemies in each area. These areas are very beautifully crafted and fun to explore, especially the Fountainhead Palace. You'll be fighting against new enemies up until the very end of the game.
    -Music is fantastic. Every theme perfectly matches the fight that it's paired with. Sometimes I like to listen some of the OSTs while working out.
    -Lots of replayability. No matter many times I may get mad at this game, I always come back. It's truly a one of a kind experience. So many ways to play it. So many different combinations of attacks and prothestics to use. New Game+ is always available and every new game gets easier and easier. The Reflections and Gauntlets of Strength are alot of fun to do.

    To wrap it up, is Sekiro a masterpiece? Nope, there's way too many technical issues, truly iresome mechanics, mediocore storytelling holding it back. Is it an incredible, one of a kind action-adventure experience that's worthy of trying? Absolutely. Just make sure you buy it when it's on sale LOL.    … Expand
  50. Ghoster
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    I needed a lot of time to get use on fight mechanics after a lot of Dark Souls. Completely different, but very well done! Decent SouldBorne installment. Only bad thing about it is repeating bosses all the time. There are bosses in game you fight 4-5 times.
  51. GaaraDDragon
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Sekiro is an absolutely amazing game. Some of the most responsive gameplay EVER. It's like playing naruto, metal gear and Spiderman at the same time. The eye candy of this game is jaw dropping. Probably the closest FROMSOFT has gotten to AAA appeal. But it doesn't quite reach the level of the trilogy: Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Bloodborne for one reason: the bosses. They are pedantic,Sekiro is an absolutely amazing game. Some of the most responsive gameplay EVER. It's like playing naruto, metal gear and Spiderman at the same time. The eye candy of this game is jaw dropping. Probably the closest FROMSOFT has gotten to AAA appeal. But it doesn't quite reach the level of the trilogy: Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Bloodborne for one reason: the bosses. They are pedantic, repetitive and frankly feel like "bullet sponges". They have insane health bars and deal insane damage. They completely break the flow of the game. And even when I beat them it feels like total fluke instead of skill because of all those random almost insta kill moves the bosses have. The bosses of the trilogy felt immensely satisfying to defeat. The bosses of Sekiro feel like a chore.… Expand
  52. pablobosa
    May 13, 2019
    10
    Just play this game, its THAT good. Ignore the haters and easymode askers. Game is a great challenge and completely beatable.
  53. Primbleshanks
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Punishing, gorgeous, and profound. Miyazaki and team managed to create another unique non-Souls masterpiece to stand alongside Bloodborne. I played this game four times through and yearn to jump right back in.
  54. coldasStone
    May 13, 2019
    10
    FromSoft you did it again im so glad to about this HARD game.
    it has more advanced battle system than Darksouls series.
    most slow physical users will telling dissatisfaction coz of this Great game is So Hard.
    If YOU go to get through it SEKIRO is Best of Best game
  55. Brotelho
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Sekiro feels like a modern Bushido Blade game with adventure mode. It's unfortunate that those who pre-ordered this game thinking it was like Samurai Souls were disappointed.

    Sekiro is a fantastic adventure sword fighting game. It doesn't try to dazzle you with easy to perform combos. It doesn't throw heaps of enemies at you to make you feel like a god. Sekiro is a sword fighting game    Sekiro feels like a modern Bushido Blade game with adventure mode. It's unfortunate that those who pre-ordered this game thinking it was like Samurai Souls were disappointed.

    Sekiro is a fantastic adventure sword fighting game. It doesn't try to dazzle you with easy to perform combos. It doesn't throw heaps of enemies at you to make you feel like a god. Sekiro is a sword fighting game that requires discipline and intentional inputs. Those who think this is just a button mashing fighting game clearly never took the time to learn the mechanics of the game.

    Sekiro focuses on raw sword fighting. Once you learn the true mechanics of the combat system (once it all starts to "click") it truly is something unlike most games out there. Combos are not just handed to you on a plate. You are in control of your own combos. You make those combos on-the-fly while you clash swords with your enemies. Sekiro gives you a utility belt of tools and it's up to you on how you use them.

    Sekiro ages like fine wine as you continue to play and get better at the mechanics. Long time Souls fans may have forgotten what that feels like. They've forgotten the uphill battle of learning a Souls game. Sekiro is no different.

    For those will to learn Sekiro's mechanics will be rewarded with a unique combat system that feels incredible, lore that's just deep enough to be thought provoking, and a sense of confidence that's hard to replicate anywhere else.

    No game is without its faults and Sekiro is no different. Would be great to have a 1-on-1 PvP mode to challenge friends, but without PvP it is still a stellar game for those willing to learn and put in the work.    … Expand
  56. chr1so
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Up there with my fav games of all time. Like all soulsborne games it's just epic and the combat is spot on. Challenging but fair. Cannot recommend it enough
  57. mrwarcriminal
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Ok. WOW! What a fantastic game. There’s only a few game series I play as soon as they release. Dead Space, God of War, many of the Lego Games & now From Software games. Bloodborne was my first & after that i started playing the backed up games. Dark Souls, DSIII, didn’t like DSII then Elden Ring & recently Sekiro. At first it’s incredibly difficult. I played through the game twice beforeOk. WOW! What a fantastic game. There’s only a few game series I play as soon as they release. Dead Space, God of War, many of the Lego Games & now From Software games. Bloodborne was my first & after that i started playing the backed up games. Dark Souls, DSIII, didn’t like DSII then Elden Ring & recently Sekiro. At first it’s incredibly difficult. I played through the game twice before becoming what I would consider to be proficient. If you want to cheese many bosses there are ways but that is cheating yourself out of a lot of satisfaction & fun. The game can be finished w/4 endings. One ending is about 60% if the full game the typical ending is about 95% of the game. There’s a lot of fighting techniques Sekiro can learn to make fights more difficult, easy, interesting & easy. Attack power is upgraded after defeating major bosses & using the memory to upgrade. So grinding for attack power doesn’t work. You have to learn the fight. Maybe a skill can help & that can be a grind objective; along w/Sen (gold). A very different From Software game that feels right at home because of the excellent boss, character, level & fight designs. I do think Sekiro is the most difficult From Software game I’ve played but it’s fair & that’s most important. Don’t skip this game & if you do play don’t give up. I’m on NG+6 & some fights are still difficult. I still die a couple times or more to some bosses.… Expand
  58. Pathfinder37
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    People who buy this need to understand that it's a story-driven action game, not an rpg. It's a story about a shinobi with the power of resurrection, saving his master. That means there is no character creation, no character builds, and you must play as one person in the same clothes all game. Imagine ninja gaiden iwith a souls twist. Blocking, while it works, is much less effective thanPeople who buy this need to understand that it's a story-driven action game, not an rpg. It's a story about a shinobi with the power of resurrection, saving his master. That means there is no character creation, no character builds, and you must play as one person in the same clothes all game. Imagine ninja gaiden iwith a souls twist. Blocking, while it works, is much less effective than parrying, LIKE AN ACTION GAME WOULD DO. This is an action game. not an rpg. You get permanent damage buffs when you beat main bosses, so don't worry about dying. Your healing flasks are permanant so don't worry about dying. Your skill points and money that level up skill trees can be grinded back in 5 minutes SO THERE IS NO REAL PENALTY FOR DYING. you know why? BECAUSE IT'S AN ACTION GAME. LIKE NINJA GAIDEN. IF YOU GOT YOUR BUTT KICKED IN NINJA GAIDEN THEN YOU DO THE RUN AGAIN. yes, this game is an endurance test. like ninja gaiden. the action game.… Expand
  59. Ryhelia
    Apr 9, 2019
    10
    Another home run from From Software. Some of these negative reviews are absurd. One person complained that there are no "wall stealth kills" and rated the game a 0. There ARE wall stealth kills. You have to hug the wall and wait for the exact moment the red dot flashes.
  60. Goalzzz
    May 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I finished it last week through all endings and I am on my way to platinum the game through NG+. From the creators of the Souls and Bloodborne shows an epic tale of japan in the 16 century. A young Shinobi named Seikro is tasked by his foster father to protect a young boy who serves as an integral part of the story. The game introduces a newOne of the best games I have ever played. I finished it last week through all endings and I am on my way to platinum the game through NG+. From the creators of the Souls and Bloodborne shows an epic tale of japan in the 16 century. A young Shinobi named Seikro is tasked by his foster father to protect a young boy who serves as an integral part of the story. The game introduces a new gameplay mechanic unlike any that has been done by the souls series or bloodborne. If you play the game like those games then you will have a hard time completing the game. Whatever those game taught should be best forgotten because in this game enemies here will frustrate you hard and their attacks are stronger since this game does not have an upgrade in defense mechanic. The gameplay mechanic relies on attacking and deflection with those two on hand will help you win the battle easily and should be timed fast to counter your enemies. Your main character has a great speed movement with unlimited stamina which can be an advantage. People who will play the game as souls games must understand that your main focus is vitality and postures not stamina. Use prosthetics equipment overcome enemies and you will best bosses using those techniques.… Expand
  61. DrZomboid
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    Lot of stuff in game is usless like exp and martial arts on bosses. Bosses are really anoying, save points are on spot. But great game...
  62. Wardrobechaos
    May 9, 2022
    10
    This is a masterpiece if you accept the challenge and have the patience to play through and learn the fights. In my opinion the best and most skillbased combat system of all the from soft games. Boss battles once you have learned them are a beautiful sword dance and to finally get the kill is so satisfying.
  63. hokido
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Interesting story, great visuals and engaging combat that is slightly let down by repetitive enemy encounters towards the last third of the game.
  64. LooTheLou
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    Sekiro is a definite different type of FromSoft game. Simultaneously it is one of their best as well.
    To start with, this is by far the hardest FromSoft game imo. Some bosses are so intense and difficult that it took me a long time to beat some of them.
    The stealth element is a great new way of gameplay, the prosthetic tools give rise to endless combos and even more so with the    Sekiro is a definite different type of FromSoft game. Simultaneously it is one of their best as well.
    To start with, this is by far the hardest FromSoft game imo. Some bosses are so intense and difficult that it took me a long time to beat some of them.
    The stealth element is a great new way of gameplay, the prosthetic tools give rise to endless combos and even more so with the unlockable skills. And the aesthetics plus world building is once again incredible.
    I study Japanese language and culture so this was going to be very interesting to see from the beginning and they delivered. The Sengoku period is portrayed differntely and beautifully.
    Dark souls character creation compared to the set character, was kind of a missed opportunity. But that is the single and only downside of this game.    … Expand
  65. darkwings13
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    I came into this game not liking it very much. It was soooo different from the other souls game. But after some time in and beating lady butterfly, I finally understood how I was supposed to play. I felt the swordplay so keenly once I got into rhythm and improved on deflecting and posture damage. When I finally understood the gameplay, I began to enjoy the world more. Sekiro and the peopleI came into this game not liking it very much. It was soooo different from the other souls game. But after some time in and beating lady butterfly, I finally understood how I was supposed to play. I felt the swordplay so keenly once I got into rhythm and improved on deflecting and posture damage. When I finally understood the gameplay, I began to enjoy the world more. Sekiro and the people he interacts with hold a lot of meaning. You genuinely care about them. I haven't felt that way for a long time, which was back in demon souls and in ds1 .

    The world is not only beautiful but detailed and interactive. Sooo many ways to explore as a shinobi. Crawling under spaces or soaring through the air by grappling. I love how much it feels like you're an actual shinobi. Especially when you have so many arm upgrades to choose from too. The best thing is you can literally beat any boss without them but they're still there if you want to fight a certain way. Customizing your playstyle is very appealing. My favorite was the umbrella and mist feathers since I resort to being defensive to contain my panic moments. Music was ok. I probably only liked about 5 tracks and so that's a little disappointing for me because I care very much about the ost of every souls game. And I only didn't like the fact that they reused a lot of bosses and areas. Wish I could have explored more places and fight some more different bosses. Ptsd of a certain giant ape... Solid game. Loved it very very much. Close second to my favorite souls game which is still BloodBorne. Although I'd pick sekiro gameplay over any other souls game. And this is coming from someone who initially hated it. I'd give it 8.5/10 but since I can only pick whole numbers it'll be a 9 on metacritic.    … Expand
  66. PJMZdanowski
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! My story with Sekiro is complicated. I bought it when it won GOTY but I played for maybe 2 hours and sold the game. It seemed brutal and not well designed. Some time later with PS5 I bought Demon Souls for launch. I played the **** out of it. It's a beautiful remake if you haven't played it. I went through most of the game, I advanced much more then the first time I played itAmazing game! My story with Sekiro is complicated. I bought it when it won GOTY but I played for maybe 2 hours and sold the game. It seemed brutal and not well designed. Some time later with PS5 I bought Demon Souls for launch. I played the **** out of it. It's a beautiful remake if you haven't played it. I went through most of the game, I advanced much more then the first time I played it on PS3. I think it because of the fact the loadings are so much faster now, so when you die you don't have to go and make a tea, before you can jump right back. Still did not finish it, because I was distracted by Returnal. OMG Returnal is perfect. Mind bending SF lore and hard fights that made my heart pumping adrenaline like nothing before... and then there was Elden Ring. By that time Returnal made me thirsty for a challange, so Elden Ring was excellent. Zelda like exploration, but better??? How is it even possible!? You stumble on to the lift and you spend next 3 days killing Dragon God who lives under the monster-ant kingdom in a long forgotten underground human civilnization. Amazing! And hard fights! Emotions so powerful, impossible really to describe. Once it ended I had to finish Demon Souls, which suddenly became extremely easy:) Once I got back to it, not only I killed the boss I was stuck on in second try... I basically sprinted through the rest of the game almost without dying. The final boss I got on my first try:) I got gud ;) Then Jedi Knight quickly which gave me a fix of FS... and Kena that contrary to her looks is a challenge with some bosses.... but I needed more... so I bought Dark Souls Trilogy... :D DS1 - cool, but to old... I will probably finish it after Sekiro... where I'm going... But DS3? This is the next level **** Great bosses, better then ER and really good graphics and fluency in 60fps. Loved it! I tried Bloodborne... it's ok but too old and clunky... same with DS2 - clunky as hell, actually looks worse then DS1 remaster... so after DS3 and all it's DLCs I bought Sekiro again, because many people say it's the best FS game... What can I say? iI you read all the way to this worlds and your journey and tastes, at least partially, align... then I think you will be enchanted by it. It's not that hard and you will have a blast with exploration, rythmic combat and cool lore. It's all so nicely packed into so many cool and tight mechanics... and there so cool secrets and suprises along the way... even the smallest details are really cool. Yeah. it's an almost perfect game! As close as game can be... I don't know yet if this is better then DS3... will see:) but the time spent with it, is definetely worth it.… Expand
  67. Cmmcfreire
    Apr 7, 2021
    9
    almost gave up on this one, had a hard time adjusting to the fighting mechanics and couldn't progress. while it shares much of it's DNA with dark souls, its a completely different experience and once i started to appreciate it for what it is i started to really enjoy it. you don't have the freedom you had to build a character to your liking like in other soulsborne games but thealmost gave up on this one, had a hard time adjusting to the fighting mechanics and couldn't progress. while it shares much of it's DNA with dark souls, its a completely different experience and once i started to appreciate it for what it is i started to really enjoy it. you don't have the freedom you had to build a character to your liking like in other soulsborne games but the prosthetics and the way you approach a fight still allows you to express yourself.… Expand
  68. Hugodrummer
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Only for those that are strong, Sekiro has a very steep learning curve but once you get it, the combats and explorations are unique.
  69. noblescion
    May 9, 2020
    10
    The highest height FromSoft has ever reached in any base release of them. So good that an expansion to über complete it could have made it Miyazaki’s magnum opus.
  70. waleed_shihada
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    It’s a masterpiece and for sure a must play game , yes it’s difficult but can be managed with alot of practice and reading professional notes . The uniqueness of it’s gameplay and the mechanics make you fall in love with it . You don’t have to compare it with other games cause it’s special, I’m glad to see such kind of games .
  71. rkbig
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    People continue to compare this to Dark Souls. This is not Dark Souls or Bloodborne, never wanted to be. It must be judged as a game apart from the usual Souls games.

    It's absolutely awesome as a game if you consider it as Sekiro and not as a "Worse Dark Souls".
  72. tmillet2017
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    From Software has done it again. In my opinion, no developer better delivers the tense, heart-pounding, yet rewarding action that From Software has provided in each of its major titles over the last decade. Is it challenging? Absolutely. However, at the same time it is extremely fair. If you die, it wasn't due to bad luck, it was due to your poor performance. The game requires you toFrom Software has done it again. In my opinion, no developer better delivers the tense, heart-pounding, yet rewarding action that From Software has provided in each of its major titles over the last decade. Is it challenging? Absolutely. However, at the same time it is extremely fair. If you die, it wasn't due to bad luck, it was due to your poor performance. The game requires you to brush yourself off, get back up, and try again with the knowledge you just gained. I prefer games that respect my intelligence and ability, while making available all the tools and hints I need to piece together a strategy to overcome a difficult situation. Sekiro does exactly that.

    I've spent approximately 30 hours or so in the game and have achieved one of several endings. I'm already looking forward to jumping back in for a second run to find everything I may have missed the first time around. Since this is not a full-fledged RPG like previous titles, customization is not at as high, which may hurt replay value some. However, it still provides excellent enemy variation, skill trees, and prosthetic tool upgrades to spice things up. The story is much more defined. The world and level design is incredible, as you'd expect from From Software.

    Ultimately, it's an incredible game. However, if you don't like challenging games or are a person that gets frustrated easily, you might be better off steering clear of this game. Or i'd at least make sure you have Youtube handy to find tutorial videos as needed.    … Expand
  73. Jonny5784
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game although it is very hard to get to grips with especially at the start, I still managed to get the platinum trophy however, very good but also very hard in my opinion
  74. Domswii
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Fromsoft does it again, another masterpiece in its catalogue. Superb gameplay with the tightest mechanics I've ever seen. The story is pretty good as well and has decent replayability. Next up is Elden Ring!
  75. yamanhasaki
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outstanding, complex and challenging. Very technical and well written story which engages and etegrate all elements in a Devin manner.… Expand
  76. Catalyst13
    May 23, 2020
    8
    In comparison to other souls-borne games, Sekiro is differently flavoured yet certainly enjoyable. I played immediately after playing Bloodborne and while both are fluid and action-filled, Sekiro stands out as you could almost feel the swords clashing. Few developers make you feel the weight of your character and weapon like From Software do. As many other reviews have stated, you have toIn comparison to other souls-borne games, Sekiro is differently flavoured yet certainly enjoyable. I played immediately after playing Bloodborne and while both are fluid and action-filled, Sekiro stands out as you could almost feel the swords clashing. Few developers make you feel the weight of your character and weapon like From Software do. As many other reviews have stated, you have to unlearn everything the souls-borne games taught you about dodging and learn how to parry. I took a while for me until it clicked, but once it did this fights were enjoyable and challenging. Anyone could kill you if you don't play as the game wants you to play.

    On the other hand, this is no longer an RPG. Gameplay-wise, there are more elements of an action game like Tomb Raider than an RPG like Dark Souls which is not necessarily bad, but it is certainly quite different than previous games.

    The story is Ok and the storytelling is direct this time. I didn't need to dig through the forums or youtube to understand what was going on or why I was killing this boss.

    Graphics are good and the world is beautiful at certain points. Nothing special though.

    Level design is the standard From Software recipe, interconnected areas that separate the boss fights but the checkpoints are placed in at a more reasonable distance from boss fights which is good since you will die.. a lot.

    Overall, a great polished experience and enjoyable challenging game. Bloodborne is still my favourite though!    … Expand
  77. EROCKQ
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    I've played and beaten every From game since Demon's Souls and Sekiro is tied for my favorite next to Bloodborne. It is frustrating that the gaming community is so toxic that people arbitrarily will review bomb such a flawless game as Sekiro, but unfortunately there are a lot of bad reviews that fall into one of two camps:
    1) The wrong person bought this game. Someone who isn't interested    I've played and beaten every From game since Demon's Souls and Sekiro is tied for my favorite next to Bloodborne. It is frustrating that the gaming community is so toxic that people arbitrarily will review bomb such a flawless game as Sekiro, but unfortunately there are a lot of bad reviews that fall into one of two camps:
    1) The wrong person bought this game. Someone who isn't interested in a very challenging game that requires resourceful attention and application of all of the game mechanics and practice. This game will exercise your wits, strategy, reflexes and patience. If that sounds unenjoyable then why buy it?
    2) People who have become overly attached (obsessed) with one particular title in the Souls series and doesn't want From to stray from the formula. We've already had 4 incredible souls games that adhered to the same mechanics. Sekiro is extremely refreshing in this regard, and allows you to focus more on the action and the story than navigating confusing menus. The new movement options are excellent.
    If you don't fall into either of the two camps above you will enjoy this game. If you do you shouldn't blame From for creating a game tailored to a specific audience.    … Expand
  78. wrinklysword
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    One of the best game of this decade..period..I dont know why period giving this negative review..
  79. Instable
    Feb 10, 2022
    9
    The satisfaction that comes after defiting the boss is unforgatable. You really are getting better while playing the game.
  80. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Apr 12, 2019
    10
    Best Fromsoft game I have played! I really enjoyed the Japanese sitting, and i was happy to see that they decided to add story cut scenes compared to BB that left me wanting more story. The graphics are the best I've scene from fromsoft, alot of the environments are beautiful to look at and I enjoyed discovering every book and cranny. The gameplay is tight and fluid, was nice not toBest Fromsoft game I have played! I really enjoyed the Japanese sitting, and i was happy to see that they decided to add story cut scenes compared to BB that left me wanting more story. The graphics are the best I've scene from fromsoft, alot of the environments are beautiful to look at and I enjoyed discovering every book and cranny. The gameplay is tight and fluid, was nice not to worry about stamina. The cam was good enough there was times that it got wonky on me which was probably my biggest complaint. I really like the fact that they let let you remap the button layout which made it alot easier to customize my playstyle. Sekiro is definitely a hard ass but very rewarding, but not impossible to beat. The only real hangups I had was with the final boss which probably took me 10 hours to beat so definitely **** that jerk. Overall the game took me like 50 hours to finish and i beat most the bosses and got 3 of the endings. If you want a challenge pick up sekiro!… Expand
  81. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    It is ridiculous how good this game is. I am certainly not a From game player but they managed to make a world that was thematically and aesthetically interesting for me and while I certainly am not a fan of From's "Learn the hard way or don't play it" philosophy because I think casual players should also have the chance to play the game just for being interested in stuff like its worldIt is ridiculous how good this game is. I am certainly not a From game player but they managed to make a world that was thematically and aesthetically interesting for me and while I certainly am not a fan of From's "Learn the hard way or don't play it" philosophy because I think casual players should also have the chance to play the game just for being interested in stuff like its world and story, I just cannot be too mad about it because this game is so engaging and rewarding that maybe even a casual player finds the motivation to get through it.… Expand
  82. Moish
    Nov 20, 2019
    8
    Because of the thematic and atmosphere, this game is my From Software favorite a hard and for some frustrating game that when accomplished it's very fulfilling, you level up your skills and weapons instead of just your stats being more about techniques that a power measure, semi open world with backtracking adjusted to your level as you come back around after certain story points talkingBecause of the thematic and atmosphere, this game is my From Software favorite a hard and for some frustrating game that when accomplished it's very fulfilling, you level up your skills and weapons instead of just your stats being more about techniques that a power measure, semi open world with backtracking adjusted to your level as you come back around after certain story points talking of the story it haves bifurcations that change the end and a new game plus that keep things interesting and doesn't make the game become tedious.… Expand
  83. DrDjango
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece from From Software. Not really Soulslike, but still very very good.
  84. arthasmenethil8
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    I hate games based on Japan but for this game I have to make an exception because everything feels so good: learning how to deflect blows with your sword and getting down proper counters for the bosses has never been so satisfying! This is the actual peak of FROM SOFTWARE's games. Bloodborne is their second best followed closely by Dark souls 3. Then we have Elden Ring and Dark SoulsI hate games based on Japan but for this game I have to make an exception because everything feels so good: learning how to deflect blows with your sword and getting down proper counters for the bosses has never been so satisfying! This is the actual peak of FROM SOFTWARE's games. Bloodborne is their second best followed closely by Dark souls 3. Then we have Elden Ring and Dark Souls remastered... and Dark souls 2... what were they thinking for that game.… Expand
  85. MetalRobot69
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    As a Souls series veteran, I was really surprised how good is the gameplay of this game. It is a lot faster than DS and has a three different types of dodges and those things make de combat system a lot more fun.

    The ambientation is incredible with gorgeous scenarios (Fountainhead Palace) and the variety of enemies and especially bosses is incredible there are bossies of different types    As a Souls series veteran, I was really surprised how good is the gameplay of this game. It is a lot faster than DS and has a three different types of dodges and those things make de combat system a lot more fun.

    The ambientation is incredible with gorgeous scenarios (Fountainhead Palace) and the variety of enemies and especially bosses is incredible there are bossies of different types and shapes, and all are very cool to face.

    The story when I played I really liked but after that, I forgot. It has some good plot twists but is a forgettable story because you don't have the same attachment to the characters as the games with really good stories that work on the characters that build up your attachment over time, like Atreus and Kratos relationship on God of War or the relationship among Arthur and his gang on RDR2. Here in Sekiro, I don't know exactly the protagonist and his Master (Kuro) and the game doesn't build up either, so the plot twists are cool, the story is cool but is forgettable because you don't really like the characters.    … Expand
  86. Prenner
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Easily the best souls-like ever made, the combat is finally the way I wanted it, bosses are **** dope, aesthetic is amazing, story is way better than anything before it, traversal is awesome, the best souls-like to date. People giving this game a low score are just bad at it, how can you judge a game by YOUR skill rather than what the game brings? Doesn't make sense, its not a review ofEasily the best souls-like ever made, the combat is finally the way I wanted it, bosses are **** dope, aesthetic is amazing, story is way better than anything before it, traversal is awesome, the best souls-like to date. People giving this game a low score are just bad at it, how can you judge a game by YOUR skill rather than what the game brings? Doesn't make sense, its not a review of your personal skills, its a review of the game.… Expand
  87. leandromiranda
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Mais um grande jogo da fromsoft..ótima jogabilidade estilo souls pra quem gosta se passar raiva
  88. El112119
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I'm on my NG+4 Run , didn't want to review this game till i almost 100% Everything, and i can say it's my 2nd Favorite of Miyazaki's title , and my favorite than dark soul, the sound of clanging of sword never gets old and the satisfactory for perfecting Deflects and Mikiri Counter at Every Boss is just a music into my ear, the story is more simple this time unlike Dark Souls but it'sI'm on my NG+4 Run , didn't want to review this game till i almost 100% Everything, and i can say it's my 2nd Favorite of Miyazaki's title , and my favorite than dark soul, the sound of clanging of sword never gets old and the satisfactory for perfecting Deflects and Mikiri Counter at Every Boss is just a music into my ear, the story is more simple this time unlike Dark Souls but it's fresh that the story is told in a simplier way, and the combat is so good, Unlike Dark Souls you don't win by spamming R1 , but you win by following the rhythm of swordplay by deflecting to destroy the enemies posture, and it's the best Combat Designed i have played, and yes it is more challenging to it's predecessor but the patience and overcoming it's mechanic is just satisfaction.....The Game of the Year Award that this game receive, it deserved it.....truly a Masterpiece, i can't wait for Miyazaki's next Project " Elden Ring"… Expand
  89. ricardolaizo
    Jun 20, 2022
    9
    This is not a 10 just because the only perfection is Dark Souls 3 - Fire Fades Edition.

    Sekiro is a masterpiece and deserved the GOTY. Even with a high difficult (for those who not know the souls series, do a search before play) it gives you fun from the beggining to the end.
  90. ahmed4pro
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Without shadow of a doubt sekiro is one of the greatest Video Games I have Ever Played. Though its tough & painful in many ways , yet there is so much beauty in it once you understand The brilliance of its Combat System .
    this game has Revolutionized the Combat system that depends on Swords or Katana with Introducing The New Mechanic which consider to be one of the greatest of this    Without shadow of a doubt sekiro is one of the greatest Video Games I have Ever Played. Though its tough & painful in many ways , yet there is so much beauty in it once you understand The brilliance of its Combat System .
    this game has Revolutionized the Combat system that depends on Swords or Katana with Introducing The New Mechanic which consider to be one of the greatest of this generation which is the Posture Bar Meter alongside a lot of Handful tools at your disposal once you found it exploring the world of the re-imagined 17th century Japan following the Sengoku period.    … Expand
  91. KasaethaN
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Hard. Hard. Hard. Hard. Hard. Rewarding. Hard again. And again. Rewarding. You feel like a master of the sword when you defeat a boss. The speed and mechanics of combat have never been so amazing on every game. Masterpiece.
  92. FarhadSurd
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Great game from a mastermind
    I was consistently frustrated playing Sekiro, but when something clicked, everything sort of fell into place and there was an incredible sense of accomplishment. My frustration was at my own lack of patience or understanding in how a fight worked. I often found that when things clicked with me, I could go from dying early on in an encounter, to beating it    Great game from a mastermind
    I was consistently frustrated playing Sekiro, but when something clicked, everything sort of fell into place and there was an incredible sense of accomplishment. My frustration was at my own lack of patience or understanding in how a fight worked. I often found that when things clicked with me, I could go from dying early on in an encounter, to beating it barely taking any damage at all. Pushing through to discover the next location was stunning and always worth the perseverance. Unraveling the next thread of the story was fascinating.
    Read more at https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2019/03/21/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-review/#hlT2bb0GoodT9Urk.99    … Expand
  93. biggame
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing and addictive game! Great job from software. Every boss, area, challenge etc is well done and fair.
  94. mythiiix
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    FromSoftware are masterminds for making this game, Thank You Hidetaka Miyazaki for this masterpiece!
  95. Amunozrocha
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This Is a truly Masterpiece, gameplay Is challenging, bosses are epic, soundtrack make you feel goosebumps, tech specs área awesome too, a must play even if you don't like the souls style.
  96. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    I was definitely sure it would be a great game. From Software never fails. I took a few hours to play and that's what I expected. I am in heaven ! Everything is amazing.
    Great atmosphere, graphics and story. You can fell the soul of previous games. I was really missing this world a lot. Finally got it.
  97. archaim
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Сама продвинутая в плане механик игра Миядзаки. Абсолютно мастхэв.
  98. Jrodmd1
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    The best combat rpg game ever made. This game is tough, very tough. But once you slow down and realize that this isn’t going to be a cake-walk (just because you beat all the other souls-borne games) it becomes what is probably one of the most rewarding experiences in gaming you’ll have. Fromsoft is aware of their fan base and really delivered with this game--a fresh new challenge.
  99. eded9999
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    I replay it on PS4 from PC.
    The same excellent game, with probably the best melee system of any action-adventure game.
    Challenging, fast and beautiful. Nice characters and good story. A LOT of mini-bosses. Not that full of options like previous FromSoftware games (weapons, outfits, builds, etc) but still and amazing game. Final boss it's super hard but awesome to master. Only    I replay it on PS4 from PC.
    The same excellent game, with probably the best melee system of any action-adventure game.
    Challenging, fast and beautiful.
    Nice characters and good story.
    A LOT of mini-bosses.

    Not that full of options like previous FromSoftware games (weapons, outfits, builds, etc) but still and amazing game.

    Final boss it's super hard but awesome to master.

    Only caveat on PS4 is the bad framerate, specially on Ashina Castle.    … Expand
  100. ERRORCODE-20
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Most Souls fan will view Sekiro in a bubble. The souls bubble. And since it doesnt have many of the rpg mechanics that souls-fans have come to expect they immediately write it off. But Sekiro isnt an RPG nor is it trying to be.
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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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