Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Inculcinator
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is, at it's core, an updated publishing of Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. I hesitate to even compare it to Dark Souls, because it is so, so different. However, I will since I know that is on everyone's mind - including my own. I have played all of the Dark Souls games and have thoroughly enjoyed them. When taken in it's own light, Sekiro it is fairly close to perfect.Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is, at it's core, an updated publishing of Tenchu: Stealth Assassins. I hesitate to even compare it to Dark Souls, because it is so, so different. However, I will since I know that is on everyone's mind - including my own. I have played all of the Dark Souls games and have thoroughly enjoyed them. When taken in it's own light, Sekiro it is fairly close to perfect. It does have some blemishes, but the luster is almost blinding at this point. I think if players can stop trying to shoe horn it into the Dark Souls catalogue, they will learn to love it.

    Tenchu is one of my all time favorite games, it arrived on the market in 1998 for the PS1. To look at the graphics today and marvel at how it was even playable back then, is a demonstration of just how far game engines have come. Many games owe their success to Tenchu, being a pioneer of stealth tactical games. The unique play style is as engaging now as it was 20 years ago.

    The level design is incredible. This is one instance where sharing resources with Dark Souls is not a bad thing. I've only been playing for a few days, and I have not cleared very much of the game, but the environment so far is breath taking. It begs to be explored, and there are a plethora of corners to find and inspect. That cliff dropping into the bottomless chasm has a shelf to drop down to, provided you figure out the path to it. That rocky outcrop that seems unreachable actually is, and getting there is half the fun.

    I read so many complaints in this board that Sekiro is a poor excuse for a Dark Souls / Nioh love child. Yes, it is. However, that is not what this game is about. A Ferrari makes a poor work truck, and Sekiro is the Ferrari. I've played all the Dark Souls and I love them. They are great games. That doesn't mean this is a bad game. If you think it is a bad game because it's not Dark Souls, you're missing the point.

    I noticed right away that the controls are lightning fast and responsive, but not squirrely. Playing Dark Souls, I always feel like I'm moving with drag, even if I'm skinny rolling. There's just so much weight to the controls, albeit with very concise feedback; well, not Dark Souls 2, feedback was horrible in DS2. Sekiro is about maneuvering into an advantageous position with speed and then executing that advantage. A purpose that is succinctly delivered upon. I get excited when I see the opportunity to chain the grappling hook action to "Spider Man" my way around the area, and I achieve a great sense of accomplishment from stealth take downs.

    Unlike Dark Souls, this game has a coherent story which unfolds as you play. This doesn't have an esoteric lore that will take a community of YouTube streamers 3 years to unravel by reading item descriptions and hyper analyzing the fleeting lines of speech from NPCs. Sekiro's story It's woven into the progress of the game, the story will compel you to reach just a little farther to get the next verse and learn more about the protagonist and his charge.

    This game does share some common mechanics and story telling techniques with Dark Souls. I found it uncanny and unnecessary. There is a central hub where a female avatar will unveil story elements and upgrade your Sunny D, there's a crafts man who whiles away his time while you're not around by crafting items of his desire, there are fast travel points that act as leveling spots. These are all cosmetic, since the bedrock of Dark Souls is min - maxing your spec, playing fashion Souls and gitting gud.

    Another place where this game suffers is the heavy reliance on "hit and run tactics". Unfortunately, the enemy placement seems at times to be inconsiderate of this. Or they expect an assassin to barrel head long into groups of enemies. It's just not practical to fight an enemy head on while two or more take shots at you.

    Should you play this game? If you expect it to be Dark Souls and wont forgive it for not being so, then no. Save yourself the trouble. However, if any of what I've said sparks an interest in you, then yes, you should.    … Expand
  2. Banuner
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is fantastic. It feels familiar to souls fans but it also manages to feel completely different. It has its own lore that is actually easier to understand than the souls games because there are many avenues to actually get some lore. The main bosses are all unique and offer many phases. The bosses will kill you a lot but like any good souls game from the past, conquering that bossSekiro is fantastic. It feels familiar to souls fans but it also manages to feel completely different. It has its own lore that is actually easier to understand than the souls games because there are many avenues to actually get some lore. The main bosses are all unique and offer many phases. The bosses will kill you a lot but like any good souls game from the past, conquering that boss that has killed you for hours will feel amazing and will give you a rush that simply cannot be felt from many other games. Where Sekiro falls a little short for me is with its prosthetic tools. A lot of them are far too situational and some are just not really worth using as it may get you hit if you try to use one and when you get hit you lose a lot of hp in this game. Overall the game is fantastic and worth picking up. There are 4 different endings and a new game plus to keep people playing even after the credits roll.… Expand
  3. laplace1969
    Mar 26, 2019
    9
    This is the worst game, not just by Fromsoft but in the history of games.
    There's no depth and skill involved in the combat, you just mash two buttons, unlike in Dark Souls where you mash one.
    Its just a **** rhythm game with no actual gameplay involved and you have to actually learn the bosses' patterns to defeat them. This is just a bad copy of Nioh and Soulsborne games. You can only    This is the worst game, not just by Fromsoft but in the history of games.
    There's no depth and skill involved in the combat, you just mash two buttons, unlike in Dark Souls where you mash one.
    Its just a **** rhythm game with no actual gameplay involved and you have to actually learn the bosses' patterns to defeat them.
    This is just a bad copy of Nioh and Soulsborne games.
    You can only use one main weapon to beat the game and that's bad because having lots of weapons and using five of them was much better.
    You have to play in the way that was intended by the developers, because breaking the game with unintended methods is clearly evidence of good game design.
    You're just fighting the same enemies and minibosses over and over again and of course them being placed in different environments changes nothing about the way you fight them.
    The only reason why this game is being praised is because its made by Fromsoft and if you disagree with me, your opinion is WRONG and you are a From fangay as well.    … Expand
  4. moromir0
    Mar 27, 2019
    9
    if you dont have the brain capability to locate your guard button, this game might be very difficult for you.
  5. beelzebubiii
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    While there are a far too many mini-bosses, the game-play and atmosphere is masterful. It's different enough from the Souls games, and a bit reminiscent of the Gaiden games. Players both old and new to From Software can enjoy this challenging, exciting, and at times frustrating title.
  6. SungeezSolaire
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    In a genre now becoming crowded with rip offs of the dark souls formula, Sekiro delivers a unique and unforgettable experience that takes the tropes of it and adapts them into something very new. The combat system will take a long time to master but when you have it is the most fluid and enjoyable combat in the menagerie of From Software games. My only complaint may be the slight lack ofIn a genre now becoming crowded with rip offs of the dark souls formula, Sekiro delivers a unique and unforgettable experience that takes the tropes of it and adapts them into something very new. The combat system will take a long time to master but when you have it is the most fluid and enjoyable combat in the menagerie of From Software games. My only complaint may be the slight lack of visual customization for sekiro hinself, but it serves as a reminder, that this isnt a Souls title. Its possible better.… Expand
  7. PhillusMaximus
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    So I bought this game the first time it came out and wasn't too happy with it. Was already hoping for elden ring at that time and sold it again after an initial playthrough. Rated it at around 6-7.

    I bought this game again a few weeks ago, put my already made opinions aside and completly let in on the experience. Mainly because I started replaying the souls games after elden rinf and    So I bought this game the first time it came out and wasn't too happy with it. Was already hoping for elden ring at that time and sold it again after an initial playthrough. Rated it at around 6-7.

    I bought this game again a few weeks ago, put my already made opinions aside and completly let in on the experience. Mainly because I started replaying the souls games after elden rinf and because I saw so many beatiful fight montages, that I wanted to play it again very badly.

    Now after the second time playing it I got to admit, I did this game so wrong!
    The story is great (told a bit different than other from titles); gameplay is super flashy, fast and action filled; many new mechanics (some would later find their way in elden ring).

    What bothered me the most in my initial experience, were the limited customizations (gameplay and character wise) as well as the ridiculously high difficulty.
    HOWEVER, if you accept that this not dark souls and commit to learning the mechanics of this game, you'll quickly get a hang of it and realize, that the game isn't that hard if you don't try to dodge roll everything. The amount of skills in the game is huge and they look fantastic! Even if you are always a shinobi without option to "switch your class", it still changes the way you play immensely.

    I still think, that a few other katanas (even if it were only skins) or character skins (3 found their way into the game with a free dlc) wouldn't have hurt the game.
    But overall, this is an incredible game and I would love to see a sequel (or prequel?)    … Expand
  8. Sincere_Doomguy
    Apr 3, 2019
    9
    Sekiro is what you would come to expect from such a consistent developer, the world is a joy to explore, enemy design and animations are great and the difficulty is high (more than ever). Seriously, if you are interested in buying this game, know that some segments, specially bosses, can be soul-crushing at times. But then, overcoming this obstacles is just so satisfying and addicting,Sekiro is what you would come to expect from such a consistent developer, the world is a joy to explore, enemy design and animations are great and the difficulty is high (more than ever). Seriously, if you are interested in buying this game, know that some segments, specially bosses, can be soul-crushing at times. But then, overcoming this obstacles is just so satisfying and addicting, that you can only ask for more. The story is solid, with multiple endings as well, and gameplay feels very good to play. I'm not giving it a 10/10 only because replay value is not as high on this one as in previous FromSoft works. Don't get me wrong, you can easily sink dozens of hours in this game (your first playthrough you take around 30-60 hours, a hell of a lot more than the average game for sure!), maybe just not hundreds as it did in previous soulsborne games. FromSoftware set out to create an action game with RPG elements this time around, and they did a damn good job at that.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Anersan
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    This game might not be for everyone, but I'm really enjoying it. The difficulty definitely requires some getting used to, but once it clicks and you understand the mechanics it makes the fights so much more enjoyable. It's one of the few recent games that rewards patience and practice very well.
  12. OKE27
    Apr 11, 2019
    9
    I love soulborne series, I can be very bias on this one. The disappointing part for me is it does not have multiplayer mode. It isn't like someone say the hardest game ever made, honestly I think Mario is harder than this game.
  13. C4rn4ge
    Aug 22, 2019
    9
    All in all not my favorite FromSoft game but it´s definetly worth playing. Plays much different than the Souls-Series but in terms of difficulty it might be even harder.
  14. Senzy96
    Apr 17, 2019
    9
    I dont give the 10 cos its true that you cant replay it like a darks souls, but the thing is that THIS IS NOT A DARK SOULS and it bothers me see lot of negative coments saying that they dont like the game because they wanted a dark souls like instead of this masterpiece of combat
  15. TheArchivist
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    I made an account just to review this game. Honestly one of the most satisfying games I have played because I could just feel myself improving. Yes, there are times when you will feel frustrated and would want to delete the game, but the send of immense victory you feel on overcoming a particular boss that has been giving you a hard time is unparalleled. Miyazaki has done it again!
  16. PuppetOfFate
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    Another amazing FromSoft game. Difficult but tons of hidden lore and tidbits. Great swordplay and action as well.
  17. Honest_Xavi17
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    El juego es genial, con mecánicas muy interesantes y bien logradas y exigentes que dan una gran satisfacción saber dominar.
  18. Raphaell94
    May 2, 2019
    9
    Lo mejor que ha conseguido From Software con Sekiro es diferenciarse enormemente de sus otros productos. Tienen cosas muy parecidas y se nota que es su juego, pero es tan diferente de Dark Soul y Bloodborne. Ha conseguido un estilo propio y unas mecánicas muy precisas y que sienten como si fueras un verdadero shinobi. Tiene unas "mecanicas sencillas" (usa la katana para atacar, defiéndete,Lo mejor que ha conseguido From Software con Sekiro es diferenciarse enormemente de sus otros productos. Tienen cosas muy parecidas y se nota que es su juego, pero es tan diferente de Dark Soul y Bloodborne. Ha conseguido un estilo propio y unas mecánicas muy precisas y que sienten como si fueras un verdadero shinobi. Tiene unas "mecanicas sencillas" (usa la katana para atacar, defiéndete, rompe la defensa del objetivo...), pero que necesitas de mucha práctica y de morir mucho para poder dominarlo a la perfección (y no tanto porque llega un jefe que crees que controlas pero te mata). Puede llegar a ser frustrante a veces cuando no consigues derrotar a ciertos jefes pero la satisfacción al empezar a entender sus movimientos y ver que lo estás consiguiendo creo que merece mucho la pena. Un juego que merece la pena.… Expand
  19. Necrosophist
    May 2, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This wonderfully difficult game is one that I enjoyed immensely. I've been a fan of Souls games and thought I would take off like a beast, and I was wrong. The combat of Dark Souls and Bloodborne are not how this works. Sekiro became a challenge and one that I love. I came, I saw, I got slammed into Hades by an albino King Kong. I chopped his head off and... he got up and screamed me into oblivion. Over and over until I finally got the skills built up and knowledge of the match-up down. Victory felt victorious!

    The fantasy shinobi atmosphere is a nice change and the FromSoft world-building without words is in full force again (show, don't tell). If the industry could use a shot of anything right now it's how to do more of this.

    My only criticism is also unfortunately necessary for Sekiro to work. This is a tale, so character building and customization is pretty light, and I've always liked those options in previous FromSoft titles. There's no point in doing a run with another build without builds.

    After being burnt on a recent pre-order from another company (MK11), I considered never pre-ordering a game again. I may make an exception for FromSoft.    … Expand
  20. Envock
    May 2, 2019
    9
    Jogo muito bom, mantendo a dificuldade e boss fights de costume, e muitos cenários para exploração, como qualquer Dark Souls ou até mesmo Bloodborne. O que peca é a história, que como de costume, não é o foco nesse estilo de jogo da From Software, mas mesmo assim é super divertido (pra quem é fâ desse gênero de jogo, e está ciente da dificuldade). Uma coisa que senti falta, foi aJogo muito bom, mantendo a dificuldade e boss fights de costume, e muitos cenários para exploração, como qualquer Dark Souls ou até mesmo Bloodborne. O que peca é a história, que como de costume, não é o foco nesse estilo de jogo da From Software, mas mesmo assim é super divertido (pra quem é fâ desse gênero de jogo, e está ciente da dificuldade). Uma coisa que senti falta, foi a envolvência das quests secundárias no game, achei meio fraco comparado ao Dark Souls e BloodBorne.

    Game design: 10/10
    Level design: 10/10
    Dificuldade: 9/10
    Gráficos: 10/10
    História: 8/10
    Personagens: 9/10
    Boss Fights: 10/10    … Expand
  21. Eneas_frazao
    May 7, 2019
    9
    I have finished all Fromsoftware RPG´s since Demons Souls, and Sekiro, regardless of not being a "real rpg", but a hack and slash game with litle RPG elements, maintains the quality level of previous games, with many and many dark souls elements, like the "bonfire" checkpoints and extremely hard and rewarding boss fights. It´s definetly an addictive game and will not disappoint theI have finished all Fromsoftware RPG´s since Demons Souls, and Sekiro, regardless of not being a "real rpg", but a hack and slash game with litle RPG elements, maintains the quality level of previous games, with many and many dark souls elements, like the "bonfire" checkpoints and extremely hard and rewarding boss fights. It´s definetly an addictive game and will not disappoint the Fromsoftware fans.… Expand
  22. sinuhelopez
    May 16, 2019
    9
    It is a very good game. Very challenging and entertaining. Their mini bosses reach levels of demand even higher than some bosses. Very good game. 100% recommended
  23. TheLoneMemer
    May 29, 2019
    9
    Sekiro :shadows die twice is one of the best gaming experiences I have had till date,it easily reaches my top 5 of most satisfying games.
    The combat is fluid responsive and hectic,you truly feel like a shinobi fighting against everything else to save your master at all costs,the game brings out the best from 'from softwares' level design,the world feels interconnected and cohesive,with    Sekiro :shadows die twice is one of the best gaming experiences I have had till date,it easily reaches my top 5 of most satisfying games.
    The combat is fluid responsive and hectic,you truly feel like a shinobi fighting against everything else to save your master at all costs,the game brings out the best from 'from softwares' level design,the world feels interconnected and cohesive,with each deathblow you get to feel the mechanics of the game tightening itself around you if that makes sense,the game latches itself on to you and the feeling of satisfaction that comes from beating a 'from software' game is still there and it plays a good part in giving you the ultimate shinobi experience.    … Expand
  24. explicter
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Incredible like other Fromsoftware games :
    Gamplay is faster now in sekiro and story is good too but camera is bad in small location its the only sekiro proplem however enemys are not as good as the other Fromsoftware games . Sekiro is somthing else and you shouldnt look at this game like soulsborne series . From my idia sekiro was harder than bloodborn but not darksouls 3 . Sekiro is    Incredible like other Fromsoftware games :
    Gamplay is faster now in sekiro and story is good too but camera is bad in small location its the only sekiro proplem however enemys are not as good as the other Fromsoftware games . Sekiro is somthing else and you shouldnt look at this game like soulsborne series . From my idia sekiro was harder than bloodborn but not darksouls 3 . Sekiro is much abut combat system and skills and the amazing posture system and there is no vitality system .
    Just go and play this amazing game . And in the end : 1 ) bloodborne
    2 ) sekiro 3 )dark souls 3 My top 3 Fromsoftware games .    … Expand
  25. Demondsoulss
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    It’s a very good game but is it a very difficult it’s a challeng for hardcore gamer
  26. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Absolutely stunning gameplay, the combat system is the best one I've played. In the rest of areas, being a great game, falls under most FROM's titles, but the combat system itself is enough of a reason to give this a 9/10.
  27. 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
  28. SideSlip
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Although it feels impossible time to time, the satisfaction of delivering that last deathblow is amazing! There are some missing point which i cannot fully tell, but overall it’s a great experience!
    Note: It better be played in Japanese!!
  29. Vichexx
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    This game is a master piece, I´m still playing it, the battles are awesome and some of them very difficult, lots of skills to learn, lots of exploration and very good gameplay. If you like a challenge, this game is a must
  30. 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.
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 77 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 76 out of 77
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  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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