Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Adillkhl
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Tout simplement sekiro est parmis les 5 meilleures jeux que j'ai jouer durant toute ma vie Merci from software merci myazaki
  2. saksoka
    May 24, 2021
    10
    Honestly s teir gameplay let's make this review a jojo reference muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda muda
  3. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Juego estilo Japonés demasiado bueno, que cuenta con una excelente jugabilidad, una buena IA, varios sets de movimiento muy variados, jefes memorables y una banda sonora estilo Japonés bastante buena. Lo único malo que tuve es que no sé porqué no lo disfruté tanto como Dark Souls III.
  4. DanielxDaniel
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Los fanáticos de souls me van a odiar pero este es el mejor. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, es realmente difícil y da un placer enorme derrotar a un boss sin ayuda. Pero no se queda en ello, los gráficos la música y la jugabilidad hacen imposible que te aburras con el. Lo he ganado 4 veces porque no te aburres de recorrerlo.
    Lo recomiendo sobre todo si te gusta el    Los fanáticos de souls me van a odiar pero este es el mejor. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, es realmente difícil y da un placer enorme derrotar a un boss sin ayuda. Pero no se queda en ello, los gráficos la música y la jugabilidad hacen imposible que te aburras con el. Lo he ganado 4 veces porque no te aburres de recorrerlo.
    Lo recomiendo sobre todo si te gusta el Japón feudal.    … Expand
  5. ltravis005
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    A privilege to play! Easily one of the best gaming experiences ever! . It's Dark souls perfected, without any of its flaws, in a more immersive, fantastic 16th century setting. Clunky RPG & stat mechanics have been scrapped without losing character customization through prosthetic enhancements and multiple schools of skill types. It's difficult but fair. It respects your intelligence &A privilege to play! Easily one of the best gaming experiences ever! . It's Dark souls perfected, without any of its flaws, in a more immersive, fantastic 16th century setting. Clunky RPG & stat mechanics have been scrapped without losing character customization through prosthetic enhancements and multiple schools of skill types. It's difficult but fair. It respects your intelligence & ability to figure things out for yourself. This game is brilliant is so many ways, you are hurting yourself by not buying it now & giving it a chance.… Expand
  6. Smashg
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego muy recomendable es uno de los mejores juegos de from software.
  7. KOSYAVCHIK
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This game gave me a bunch of emotions, true emotions. My favourite souls like game (i played Dark Souls Remastered, Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne and Sekiro), but in my opinion easiest souls game.
  8. Ichimaru
    Nov 15, 2020
    9
    Genial obra del maestro Miyazaki !
    Junto a Bloodborne son los dos juegos que más me gustan de From Software
  9. Altahir
    Nov 14, 2020
    10
    BEST GAME FROM SOFTWARE Sekiro>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>dark souls
  10. Ha1vy
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Оригинал обзора (который писался до добавления турниров силы и прочего) находится в стиме
    Обзор для тех кому лень читать:
    Чел...эта игра года и у неё очень положительные отзывы ВЕЗДЕ и у тебя всё ещё есть сомнения ? Если нет и ты не боишься что при первом прохождения прожечь свой стул смело покупай! Более подробный обзор(для тех у кого все ещё остались сомнения о покупке) : Для меня    Оригинал обзора (который писался до добавления турниров силы и прочего) находится в стиме
    Обзор для тех кому лень читать:
    Чел...эта игра года и у неё очень положительные отзывы ВЕЗДЕ и у тебя всё ещё есть сомнения ? Если нет и ты не боишься что при первом прохождения прожечь свой стул смело покупай!

    Более подробный обзор(для тех у кого все ещё остались сомнения о покупке) :
    Для меня эта игра- лучшие творение From Software
    После этой игры я не могу играть в дс 2 из за того что она кажется медленным говном
    Я выбил платину(4 прохождения на разные концовки) и прошёл её лишний раз с дебаффом амулета и колокола
    Мой предыдущий опыт в играх от From Software составляет даже на половину не пройденный DS 2
    Плюсы:
    +Локации (Дворец первоисточника с его красивейшим видом- это лучшая реализация особенности японской архитектуры в играх )
    +Саундтрек (очень хорошо синергирует с происходящим во круг игрока и вписывается в сеттинг игры)
    +Сюжет (Конечно, не венец голивудского творения, но для жанра соулс лайк он более открыт для игрока и не вся история сокрыта в описании предметов в отличии предыдущих игр разработчика)
    +Боевая система(Не так проста в освоении (если для вас это первая игра в жанре SL) , но при её полном изучении вознаграждает приятной визуальной реализацией боя, чувство что это не битва, а танец) (очень сильно это видно в битве с госпожой бабочкой)
    +Боссы (имеют свои тактики, но при первом прохождении жопу вам порвут точно)
    +Турниры силы и дуэли с боссами (невероятно штука, которая выбьет все дерьмо из любого чела вне зависимости от его способности и знания механик игры, ибо боссы в этом режиме имеют слегка измененный мув сет. Под "слегка" я имею ввиду ключевые удары и фишки самого босса из за которых иногда вообще складывается ощущение что его пройти нельзя. Генетиро например может за 1 секунду пройти расстояние во всю арену и нанести 2 удара не заблокировав которые можно умереть имея полное хп)
    Минусы:
    -Начальное управление (LB и RB при блоке и ударе (играю на геймпаде от хуана) просто не удобны и лучше забиндить на LT и RT (на самом деле исключительно моя придирка и минус не имеет право на объективность т.к. управление- дело вкуса и вообще некоторые на барабанах бонго игру проходят и им норм
    -Боевые стили( большая часть бесполезна и вообще не используется в прохождении (кроме микири или удара тени в некоторых местах)
    Итог: Игра очень качественная и полностью оправдывает свою цену в 2000 руб. Я могу порекомендовать игру поклонникам игр From Software и рекомендую новичкам жанра повременить с прохождением Sekiro и пройти трилогию Dark Souls, потому что есть вероятность что динамика DS вам покажется очень медленной после прохождения Sekiro
    Оценка: 10 семечек тыкв из 10    … Expand
  11. rikaru1858
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Zerei no PS4 pro , Xbox one S e digo que o jogo é digno de terno goty na sua conta , jogasso! Super recomendo
  12. spotlessmind55
    Sep 7, 2021
    6
    I can never understand that this is the game of the year.

    First of all, it's annoyingly difficult because lack of instructions and practical tutorials. And even if you'd found a way to beat a enemy, it would've never varied. It must be fun when you can find ways to improve your skills or strategies with some hints even if the difficulty is super high. Second of all, the voice of    I can never understand that this is the game of the year.

    First of all, it's annoyingly difficult because lack of instructions and practical tutorials. And even if you'd found a way to beat a enemy, it would've never varied.
    It must be fun when you can find ways to improve your skills or strategies with some hints even if the difficulty is super high.

    Second of all, the voice of characters are awful.
    It's like the ones of Nintendo 64 or PS1.
    Non- native persons might not be bothered but for me as Japanese, it's hideous.
    And also the design and move of characters are not entirely fashionable or smooth.
    Again it's like the ones of PS2 or Wii.

    After all, personally, it felt old-fashioned.
    Not an antique.    … Expand
  13. reytor25
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Simplemente Obra Maestra
    El juego siempre se siente justo. Los combates contra los jefes son épicos en todo sentido(música,escenarios)
    Es tan bueno que aunque te maten 100 veces no te va a aburrir y vas a querer seguir jugando. En fin mi videojuego favorito
  14. Ben_ben
    Jun 30, 2021
    2
    Already Get Platinum trophy
    This kind of forcibly increasing difficulty should not be an example worthy of the game industry to follow. A lot of time is just for remember enemy action. Why not use high difficulty as an achievement trophy. Simple difficulty can also be experienced. I think this soul series design puts the core goal in Become the capital of the pass players to show off    Already Get Platinum trophy
    This kind of forcibly increasing difficulty should not be an example worthy of the game industry to follow. A lot of time is just for remember enemy action. Why not use high difficulty as an achievement trophy. Simple difficulty can also be experienced. I think this soul series design puts the core goal in Become the capital of the pass players to show off their complacency.
    However, this game bases on certain rules, practiced continuously according to some summed up styles of play, formed muscle memory, and finally defeated powerful enemies. The idea is actually the same as sports. The key is the satisfaction of winning. But the repetitiveness of the process is what I hate.    … Expand
  15. Primebear
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Fromsoft made a perfect action in a different direction from the perfect previous work. It is not easy to melt a different tempo while maintaining the company's own style.
  16. Avocado17
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Contrary to popular belief you in fact die way more than twice.
  17. Ardiffaz22
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Clashing of swords at its finest.
    It was a bit overwhelming in the very beginning for me (and I've never played a Souls game before) but after some time I got used to the flow. And when you get the rhythm, it becomes the dance.
    Fast-pacing engaging combat which requires your concentration and punishes you for your every mistake. It plays fair and teaches you to fight perfectly and if    Clashing of swords at its finest.
    It was a bit overwhelming in the very beginning for me (and I've never played a Souls game before) but after some time I got used to the flow. And when you get the rhythm, it becomes the dance.

    Fast-pacing engaging combat which requires your concentration and punishes you for your every mistake. It plays fair and teaches you to fight perfectly and if you learn your lesson it will be the most satisfying combat ever. Very fluid animations and clashing sounds which become the music. But katana is not your only weapon, you can use tons of tools fit into the prosthetic arm, both offensive and defensive. Or you can ignore them completely and only use your sword. It doesn't have the variety of customization like in an RPG, but what it has, it is made perfect.

    Yes, it's hard, it requires you to 'git gud', and you will die a lot and suffer. I had so much rage during some of the fights, yet I have never even considered a rage quit. The learning curve of the difficulty is quite balanced: once you start to feel comfy, it gives you another challenge. So you'll never get bored, even after beating the game: you can go for additional NG+ playthroughs and make the game harder (yes, harder). Just give up Kuro's charm and ring the demon bell ;D

    But besides the combat, this game has some more to offer. The stunning visuals of mountainous Japan, filled with gorgeous castles and temples, detailed armor of human warriors and fascinating creatures, which, as I suspect, are inspired by Japanese mythology. The game on the whole feels very Japanese, but it doesn't require you to know almost anything about their culture beforehand. The story is clear and quite linear, yet you can have 4 different endings. There are not so many characters, but each one of them has a story to tell. Plus some pieces of lore can be found in item descriptions and environment. If you pay attention the lore becomes more deep and complex.

    Easily one of the best (or even the best) game I've ever played. Well done, FromSoftware.    … Expand
  18. DrStrangelove1
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Don't buy it. It's so good that it has ruined other games for me. Now, any other game feels like garbage in comparison.
  19. Evisicrator13
    May 14, 2021
    10
    After finally beating Sekiro I only feel one emotion, satisfaction. Satisfaction that I pushed through the odds and got "gud." This game isn't like a Souls game, in fact its nothing like it. If people say Dark Souls is hard, then Sekiro is unbeatable. After beating Sekiro it really put into perspective how "easy" the souls games are. People take for granted how many tools and assist's youAfter finally beating Sekiro I only feel one emotion, satisfaction. Satisfaction that I pushed through the odds and got "gud." This game isn't like a Souls game, in fact its nothing like it. If people say Dark Souls is hard, then Sekiro is unbeatable. After beating Sekiro it really put into perspective how "easy" the souls games are. People take for granted how many tools and assist's you get throughout the souls games, magic for being able to cheese bosses, buffs to speed up kills, leveling stats to close the gap, summoning help from other players. All of these tools to help you beat any obstacle thrown at you and people still call those games hard, I was one of them, but after beating Sekiro that has all changed.

    Sekiro rips away all of those tools to help you succeed and leaves you with only one thing, raw skill. The only way to beat Sekiro is to familiarize yourself with the mechanics and master them. No summons to help you fight the boss, no magic to cheese from far away, just your raw skill and determination. This game will push you to the limit, it will break you over and over again until you either push past your limits, or crumble from defeat. This game will make you relearn all over again how to play, in all honesty you'd be better off playing this game before any other souls games.

    If you're like me and so many others that have put hundreds of hours into the souls series then you will have an especially hard time with this game. All of those hours perfecting the mechanics and getting in the play-style of playing defensively, staying back and waiting will completely and utterly ruin you with this game. This game will force you to forget all of your previous knowledge and relearn everything. If you don't master the art of deflecting, counterattacking, and taking advantage of enemies you will not be able to finish this game. But once you do master those arts, oh my lord is it satisfying. Finally hitting that moment where you perfectly deflect a bosses entire chain and get the deathblow is one of the most satisfying things I have ever done in a video game. Getting to that point where you completely and utterly destroy a boss with perfect deflects and counterattacks will never cease to make me feel like a badass. This game is a master of making you feel like you are truly good at it, as well as making you feel like you are truly god awful at it. It will test your will, and if you pass, will make you feel like you can take on anything.

    It's hard, but try to not go into this game thinking its going to be another Dark Souls experience, because you will be sorely mistaken and frustrated. This is not Dark Souls, this is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and if you don't come to terms with that then you will not enjoy this game. Great game over all though, and the combat is really satisfying, performance is good but not great, try it if you like being actually challenged and tested with all of your skill.    … Expand
  20. Despresso9
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is the type of game that pushes you to your limits, you hate it, but then you realize you've been falling in love with it. It's one of the greatest experiences gaming has to offer, overcoming the impossible, not because of an XP system or leveling up, but because you grew up as a shinobi, your skills got better, you started getting the hang of the game, you became the shinobi.

    +    Sekiro is the type of game that pushes you to your limits, you hate it, but then you realize you've been falling in love with it. It's one of the greatest experiences gaming has to offer, overcoming the impossible, not because of an XP system or leveling up, but because you grew up as a shinobi, your skills got better, you started getting the hang of the game, you became the shinobi.

    + Awesome OST
    + Top tier gameplay
    + Shinobi boy
    + Difficult
    + Japanese lore, and setting, LOVE IT!
    + Long, but not long enough to fill the void that IT will create :(

    - The monk is using hax I swear
    - You won't find a game quite like it, so the hollow feeling will last. Forever.
    - not long enough to fill the void of finishing it :(

    10/10 a Masterpiece    … Expand
  21. Superbolonio
    May 20, 2021
    10
    El juego más difícil de From, con probablemente el gameplay más pulido e impresionante que han hecho y una ambientación y combates espectaculares. Mis únicas pegas son su historia, que no es tan buena como las de los Soulsborne, y la poca rejugabilidad. Si te gustaron las anteriores obras está también lo hará.
  22. Anjuar200
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This game was incredibly difficult and it's for sure one of the hardest games I've ever played. Unless you're an absolute beast, you'll struggle with this game. Still, this game is beatable as long as you put up with how ridiculously hard it is. Despite having struggled to beat it, I still think it's a great game worth playing (even if everyone won't enjoy it) and in regards to itsThis game was incredibly difficult and it's for sure one of the hardest games I've ever played. Unless you're an absolute beast, you'll struggle with this game. Still, this game is beatable as long as you put up with how ridiculously hard it is. Despite having struggled to beat it, I still think it's a great game worth playing (even if everyone won't enjoy it) and in regards to its quality, it's definitely up there with Dark Souls 1 and Bloodborne.… Expand
  23. DickLucious
    Jun 22, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is ridiculously hard. Only low self esteem people scoring high the autism spectrum could give this a high rating. Seriously? Spending hours figuring out how to beat a single boss? I’m done. My patience has come to an end. My money wasted. Lesson learned.… Expand
  24. KxngMikk1888
    Jun 22, 2021
    10
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, A 16th century supernatural ARPG from the legendary studio FromSoftware and mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki, the man that gave us the phenomenal Bloodborne and Dark Souls franchise. Sekiro is based in a fictional version of 16 Century Japan where you play a Shinobi called Sekiro meaning One-Armed Wolf. The game starts with an opening cinematic about the conflict inSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, A 16th century supernatural ARPG from the legendary studio FromSoftware and mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki, the man that gave us the phenomenal Bloodborne and Dark Souls franchise. Sekiro is based in a fictional version of 16 Century Japan where you play a Shinobi called Sekiro meaning One-Armed Wolf. The game starts with an opening cinematic about the conflict in Ashina coming to an end, You see Sekiro as a child, as a man (Owl) walks up to him and asks the "Starving Wolf" to join him, He trains the child "relentlessly" to become a master Shinobi.
    You start the game of in a cell pit as someone throws down the clue to your escape, this first chapter is sort of a way to help you get a feel for the game and it's controls, if your used to the typical Dark Souls gameplay you're going to have to adjust your playstyle as Sekiro is all about posture, at the bottom of the screen your posture is displayed and at the top your enemies, you have to deflect to build up posture, blocking works but not as well, you have a very small time frame to deflect so your reflexes have to be on point as that could lead to death. In previous FromSoftware games dying was the worst thing that could happening, in Sekiro they took a different approach as you can resurrect once after each death, some enemies have this as well, above their health there is a red indicator so you know how many times they can resurrect.    … Expand
  25. Trilbly7148
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    My personal game of the year so far and one of the best I've played in recent years. For any fan of Souls games and Japanese mythology.
  26. Fedwan1935
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Prepare yourself for die 1 million time but its really fun to play. Hard as balls.
  27. Jenkem9999
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Really love this one!
    Sekiro is far away from other souls-like games and doesn't try to be one of them.
    Actually, there's no need to. Just plain and simple as it is.
    The gameplay perfectly fits the storyline and visuals.
    If you're one of those that like watching more than anything, I'm sure you'll like this game as well!
  28. Xannic796
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Sekiro I died more than twice is a hardcore game for a hardcore gamer. Stranger beware of danger.
  29. Emliyblunts420
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Sekiro isn't exactly a true souls like game, it has a very unique combat system in combination with both stealth/parkour gameplay. This gives players many options in how they want to approach each level in the game and also gives players more tools in terms of how they want to approach mini bosses. However, the way that true boss fights work in this game forces you to master theSekiro isn't exactly a true souls like game, it has a very unique combat system in combination with both stealth/parkour gameplay. This gives players many options in how they want to approach each level in the game and also gives players more tools in terms of how they want to approach mini bosses. However, the way that true boss fights work in this game forces you to master the fundamentals of its combat system in order to progress. Although there are plenty of cheese strategies you can search up and use, certain bosses are there as skill checks and will bend you over their knee to spank you for sucking.… Expand
  30. Johndaoe24
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The FS games are literally an institution of "git gud" with sekiro being the dean of admissions.
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

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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.
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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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