Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5159 Ratings

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  1. Janaina1
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da geração, combate perfeito, lutas épicas, inimigos formidáveis e uma história bem sombria e original.
  2. Lifthrasil
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Bit late with the review, as I finished the game within the same month of release. I even Platinumed the game twice on two seperate accounts.

    The story is very enjoyable and more easy to follow, than Dark Souls or Bloodborne. But to learn more about the world, talking, drinking Sake and reading item descriptions is important and adds to the story. The combat is so satisfying and    Bit late with the review, as I finished the game within the same month of release. I even Platinumed the game twice on two seperate accounts.

    The story is very enjoyable and more easy to follow, than Dark Souls or Bloodborne. But to learn more about the world, talking, drinking Sake and reading item descriptions is important and adds to the story.

    The combat is so satisfying and enjoyable. While is a "My way or the highway" style of combat, this combat is done perfectly. No other game has a better and more satisfying combat style.

    Paired with a good soundtrack, an amazingly beautiful world and in my opinion great characters, this game is to me the Game of the Year.

    I would have given a 9.5, but as there is no .5, I went with a full 10.

    A negative point I can think of, is, that the mini bosses do repeat and there's not great variety, but the main story bosses (and an optional main boss) all feel important and the battlefields are fitting to the specific boss.

    While it's not an easy game, once you get the combat style, the game will feel more easy, than while you're still struggling with the combat style    … Expand
  3. DainerRain
    Nov 17, 2019
    0
    Game of the year! Я обожаю творчество FromSoftware, являюсь фанатом. Если судить объективно, то эта игра является квинтессенцией различных эмоций. Вникнув в общую экспозицию, играющий не будет обделен отличными эмоциями, в том числе эйфарией от побед и азартом от дальнейших твистов. Боссы и неписи - отдушина игры. Новый шедевр с интересной концепцией ведения боя. Технически игра такжеGame of the year! Я обожаю творчество FromSoftware, являюсь фанатом. Если судить объективно, то эта игра является квинтессенцией различных эмоций. Вникнув в общую экспозицию, играющий не будет обделен отличными эмоциями, в том числе эйфарией от побед и азартом от дальнейших твистов. Боссы и неписи - отдушина игры. Новый шедевр с интересной концепцией ведения боя. Технически игра также великолепна.… Expand
  4. Mats2468
    Mar 24, 2019
    7
    To be honest, I loved Sekiro's setting, but that is not enough to make me liking this game. I played this game in about 11 hours until I randomly stoped playing, why? The difficulty destroyd my enjoment, aswell my progression was lost all the time when I died. I hate that when you die in the game, it has a impact to the world around you. Is 90 hour game full of frustration really worth theTo be honest, I loved Sekiro's setting, but that is not enough to make me liking this game. I played this game in about 11 hours until I randomly stoped playing, why? The difficulty destroyd my enjoment, aswell my progression was lost all the time when I died. I hate that when you die in the game, it has a impact to the world around you. Is 90 hour game full of frustration really worth the money? I don't think so. This is the last time I buying from devolper (From Software).… Expand
  5. Pate
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is the next evolutionary step for FromSoft's games. Most players will be turned off due to it's punishing difficulty. The combat is amazingly fleshed out and challenges you to master it for rewarding gameplay. The world in this game is dark and interesting and is sure to keep your interest. A very solid game with a story i'd argue is better than any of their other games.
  6. RafaelFelices
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Muy buena mecánica de combate.
    No es para todos pero con paciencia se hace disfrutable para todos.
  7. HopeOfAshina7
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The gameplay is top notch. The combat feels like something out of real life and the music is absolutely perfect!
  8. mustafaraj5
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    What an awesome game, its the first game I played which was developed by from software and I just loved it. The game is difficult for sure but never I felt with a single boss that it was unfair and everytime I died (I died a lot) it really motivated me to try for that boss again. I do like theno stamina bar rpg feature as it makes the game more combat focused and you need to grind a lotWhat an awesome game, its the first game I played which was developed by from software and I just loved it. The game is difficult for sure but never I felt with a single boss that it was unfair and everytime I died (I died a lot) it really motivated me to try for that boss again. I do like theno stamina bar rpg feature as it makes the game more combat focused and you need to grind a lot less. I agree that rpg feature is fun and you get to try new builds and ways to beat up bosses but this was a refreshing change… Expand
  9. cradel
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    cant say i was expecting any less from FS at this point , a game that although different from other FS games was just perfect , the music .. the graphics and the scenery .. but i owe it all to the combat ! , the combat style in this game is unique to say the least , it'll force you to adapt to it and harshly punish you if you didn't , and just the feeling when you go face to face clashingcant say i was expecting any less from FS at this point , a game that although different from other FS games was just perfect , the music .. the graphics and the scenery .. but i owe it all to the combat ! , the combat style in this game is unique to say the least , it'll force you to adapt to it and harshly punish you if you didn't , and just the feeling when you go face to face clashing with an opponent is a wonderful feeling ! .. no surprise here just another 10 !… Expand
  10. dnium122
    Nov 11, 2019
    3
    Well done production, controls, and overall gameplay. The difficulty design however creates needless 'grind' through repeating boss battles again and again and again until you finally get through it. Yes, your skills improve as you play, but the *way* in which the game is difficult is pointless. Specifically, overcoming most fights involve getting the timing of *that specific boss* down -Well done production, controls, and overall gameplay. The difficulty design however creates needless 'grind' through repeating boss battles again and again and again until you finally get through it. Yes, your skills improve as you play, but the *way* in which the game is difficult is pointless. Specifically, overcoming most fights involve getting the timing of *that specific boss* down - memorizing their moves and the reaction timings for each, through repeating the fight again and again. That is not skill, and it is not fun, and it does not mimic, for example, the learning of a martial art. Difficult for the sake of difficulty is not good design, it is lazy design.… Expand
  11. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This my first fromsoftware game i play first time i play it i thing it is very hard and it is i die a lot but evrey times i die i learn of my mistake i get platinum on this game and just yesterday i was in ng+7 and i end the game without dying once
  12. Dranguet
    Nov 10, 2019
    0
    Sekiro como juego es una basura y muy mediocre, es un juego para un pequeño publico en específico. Tiene gráficos malos y mediocres, su historia no es interesante, el protagonista el lobo no tiene carísima y llega hacer un juego aburrido!
  13. leandromiranda
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Mais um grande jogo da fromsoft..ótima jogabilidade estilo souls pra quem gosta se passar raiva
  14. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Wow I love this game, the only souls game which I platinumed which to be fair is because it is the easiest one out of the six souls games to get.

    The boss fights are amazing, on your first run you will get destroyed by them.....a lot but its the satisfaction of finally defeating them is perfect. The story although simple is effective and smart especially when you find out how to get    Wow I love this game, the only souls game which I platinumed which to be fair is because it is the easiest one out of the six souls games to get.

    The boss fights are amazing, on your first run you will get destroyed by them.....a lot but its the satisfaction of finally defeating them is perfect.

    The story although simple is effective and smart especially when you find out how to get each of the four endings. The lore is still there and interesting but not the best.

    The characters once again are perfect just like most of the souls games.

    The combat and stealth is smooth and satisfying, the prosthetic tools and skills although may be used only for certain enemies or bosses they all have their purpose which is what they where intended for.

    I'm sure all souls fans have played this game, but I definitely recommend this to people who have the patience to find out the enemies moves to give this a try as well.

    Best Game of 2019 so far.    … Expand
  15. Gabrelion
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Миядзаки как будто чувствует, какой аспект соулс игр даётся мне хуже всего. И, сначала, он приучает меня играть за ловкача в Bloodborne ( хотя я до этого боялся этого делать и играть в первом и втором Соулсах за мага. Ну а в Sekiro он приучает меня правильно ставить репосты ( они же парирования) - их я вообще до Sekiro не понимал и боялся делать.Миядзаки как будто чувствует, какой аспект соулс игр даётся мне хуже всего. И, сначала, он приучает меня играть за ловкача в Bloodborne ( хотя я до этого боялся этого делать и играть в первом и втором Соулсах за мага. Ну а в Sekiro он приучает меня правильно ставить репосты ( они же парирования) - их я вообще до Sekiro не понимал и боялся делать.
  16. nobcheese
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    GOTY,a difficult game but with patience and perseverance this is one of the most rewarding games I have played.Maybe only Death Stranding can knock it off now.
  17. tjk1984
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    My first "Souls Born" game was DS3. I was an amazing game. Thought nothing could come close to that experience..... Then I played Sekiro, and I can honestly say that Sekiro is the better of the two games. Its hard to express the emotional rollercoaster this game puts you through with its rewarding and punishing combat difficulty, but its fantastic. Anyone who is thinking about pickingMy first "Souls Born" game was DS3. I was an amazing game. Thought nothing could come close to that experience..... Then I played Sekiro, and I can honestly say that Sekiro is the better of the two games. Its hard to express the emotional rollercoaster this game puts you through with its rewarding and punishing combat difficulty, but its fantastic. Anyone who is thinking about picking up Sekiro, but hasn't yet, do yourself a favor and buy it right away.. Its extremely fun, and the level design is top notch. Worth every cent of the $60 it cost me.… Expand
  18. Shini-sensei
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Love the game so much. Spent over 600 hours playing it. Give it a try, you won't regret it!
  19. 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
  20. Insane_Joker233
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic game. Goty 2019

    Great music, great gameplay, great history, great graphics, great boss Battles, great character design.    … Expand
  21. Sinloth
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    I finally beat Sekiro, and I loved it.
    It took me a while, Sekiro is definitely a different kind of beast than its predecessors, but I must admit I had so much fun in failing over and over and over again, honing my skills, improving little by little... In the end, when I beat Demon of Hatred and Isshin, I felt like a god with katana.
    From Software is one of the best game developers of    I finally beat Sekiro, and I loved it.
    It took me a while, Sekiro is definitely a different kind of beast than its predecessors, but I must admit I had so much fun in failing over and over and over again, honing my skills, improving little by little... In the end, when I beat Demon of Hatred and Isshin, I felt like a god with katana.

    From Software is one of the best game developers of this time, hands down. The craftsmanship is apparent at every corner, the game looks great, moves great, animations are seriously state of the art. Mechanically the game takes a bit from the Souls series, but not quite as much as Bloodborne did, it's a breath of fresh air and I cannot wait for their next title, Elden Ring at this point.

    At times ridiculously punishing and difficult, but ultimately satisfying experience. Now that I have finished it once, I already plan to run an NG+ run with all my hard earned perks and I sincerely believe it will not be my last playthrough of the game. Personally I think Sekiro is the second best game released in 2019 (for me it actually comes very close after Resident Evil 2 Remake) and one of the best games we've seen in a while.    … Expand
  22. antipaladino
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Sekiro is a really good game in practically all the aspects that make an excellent from software game, the story is told way better than the previous games, is actually really inviting to see all the cutscenes, endings and know more about lore of this world , the gameplay this time focus on a single weapon that makes you want to dominate this sword close to perfection in order to have theSekiro is a really good game in practically all the aspects that make an excellent from software game, the story is told way better than the previous games, is actually really inviting to see all the cutscenes, endings and know more about lore of this world , the gameplay this time focus on a single weapon that makes you want to dominate this sword close to perfection in order to have the most beautiful boss fights in a video game, the main character is reliable if understand the way of Japanese character, this opinion is from someone that played and finish Bloodborne, Dark souls 2 and Dark souls 3 and I know that I am a veteran in this type of game but I highly recommend for those who really enjoy Japanese culture or a really hard and well-crafted game… Expand
  23. ALPHAH12
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Excellent, good game mechanics, quite a challenge even for experienced gamers. 100% recommended.
  24. MastaMinds
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing...
    The story, the scenes in-game, the boss fights, the enemies, and gameplay. If you have a PlayStation and up for a challenge, this is a must-have.
  25. CRUELGERM
    Oct 12, 2019
    0
    Совершенно не интересный для меня сеттинг, хоть и атмосферный. Но больше всего разочаровала боевка - это какой-то стритфайтер с мечом, не иначе.
    Один лязг оружия в ушах - удовольствия 0.
    Жаль потраченных денег. прошел с читами - сберег нервы    Совершенно не интересный для меня сеттинг, хоть и атмосферный. Но больше всего разочаровала боевка - это какой-то стритфайтер с мечом, не иначе.
    Один лязг оружия в ушах - удовольствия 0.
    Жаль потраченных денег.
    прошел с читами - сберег нервы
  26. Gmlxxx82
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Just finished this gem, what an amazing game, no way to cheat you got to learn how to play and improve your skills else there is no way you can beat the boss. It really bringed me back to a different era where you actually had to learn how to play to win. If you are a gamer buy and play this game, u LL get angry you LL swear But once u have beaten at least you have learned something!
  27. Bryan_Madriz
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Like fan of From software I must to say I love it, the gamplay, story and difficulty are amazing, I recommend this game to 100%.
  28. Johnny_Wong
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    I must say that this game is not for casuals if you look at reviews and found some negative reviews because they can't play this game properly this game needs a lot of skills so you should think before buying this game, The player needs to parry every attack from enemies and more than that enemies have dangerous attacks that you need skill call Mikiri counter that you must use them inI must say that this game is not for casuals if you look at reviews and found some negative reviews because they can't play this game properly this game needs a lot of skills so you should think before buying this game, The player needs to parry every attack from enemies and more than that enemies have dangerous attacks that you need skill call Mikiri counter that you must use them in right times
    Overall this is game is perfect for people that love challenges I give this 10/10 but if you are a casual player this is not game that you looking for I give to casual players 3/10 - 0/10    … Expand
  29. 666Game666
    Oct 5, 2019
    7
    Disappointing game for fans of the souls genre. Most bosses and subs feel artificially difficult rather than tough-but-fun. If you can get past the cons mentioned below, there is excitement to be had.

    Pros: visually remarkable, gameplay works well with the stooges, firecrackers and grappling hook impressed me mightily, exploring is fun, music and ambient sound are fitting, the horse    Disappointing game for fans of the souls genre. Most bosses and subs feel artificially difficult rather than tough-but-fun. If you can get past the cons mentioned below, there is excitement to be had.

    Pros: visually remarkable, gameplay works well with the stooges, firecrackers and grappling hook impressed me mightily, exploring is fun, music and ambient sound are fitting, the horse dude boss fight was fun.

    Cons: every other boss/sub-boss seem boring or grindy, most of the arm gadgets are worse than useless, no multiplayer co-op, the rpg elements are forgettable at best, i can't be polite when describing the entire death mechanics (shockingly terrible), the rpg elements are weak mostly due to the dull actions you can learn (honestly feels like they were added to fill out button mapping).    … Expand
  30. XxBiazattixX
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Bem desafiador muito bom! Espero que venha dlcs para poder jogar muito mais!
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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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