Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Katsumon
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    Masterfully crafted world of ancient, mythological Japan. Brilliant fighting system and mechanics. Extremely satisfying game. Music is genius and very atmospheric. This isn't just a game, it's a work of high art.
  2. ferolajr
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has a good story, great cast of characters, solid level and art design, a not so good performance on last gen consoles (30 fps with drops) and the best gameplay in the history of videogames. The combat of this game alone makes it a masterpiece.
  3. Ginger_Avenger
    May 7, 2023
    9
    OK - It's a departure from the usual by Miyazaki- I get some people's disappointment. I love this game, and it's certainly not perfect, nor is it perhaps as replayable as the Souls games, but I understood from the start that It's an action game, not really an action RPG. Also, concerning one of its most talked about features: maybe I have just improved at this type of game in recent years,OK - It's a departure from the usual by Miyazaki- I get some people's disappointment. I love this game, and it's certainly not perfect, nor is it perhaps as replayable as the Souls games, but I understood from the start that It's an action game, not really an action RPG. Also, concerning one of its most talked about features: maybe I have just improved at this type of game in recent years, but I feel like there is a bit too much exaggeration about the game difficulty- it seems like some people were not adapting to the fight style available, and that might have added to the challenge and frustration.

    You have the one weapon, a few handfuls of skills, items, and tools, and that's it. It's the same familiar experience from From (see what I did there?) of getting better and surmounting the seemingly impossible, just with only one specific character build and fighting style. I liked the focus on deflect and posture as it allows two ways to defeat enemies, draining their life bar or filling their posture damage bar. If you don't like to deflect, then maybe you will not enjoy this game as much as I did, but it's an oversimplification to say that the game is only about deflecting as that strategy will not really work on some bosses (anyway, there is the usual cheese available for a lot of them). I also generally liked the addition of the stealth mechanics and also grappling hook and more vertical design of many levels. And the world of the game is very beautiful and well designed.

    Overall, I prefer the non-Souls From Soft games like this and Bloodborne and I didn't try this wanting to play Dark Souls in Sengoku Japan. Sekiro is its own type of game, and gave me mostly great fights and a decent challenge. Like any From Soft game, I feel there are some lower tier boss battles, so there were a couple of true peak and valley moments where a great and fun boss was followed soon after by a mini boss or boss that was head scratching or made obnoxious by an unreliable camera in closed quarters. Bloodborne is still the king of the From games for me, but this game often came close to taking that crown.    … Expand
  4. Soracifer88
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best action ever made...excellent level design, near perfect combat design easy to learn but with a lot to offer and master.
    The simple story but with extremely charismatic characters without having to be suffocating with cutscenes or a flood of dialogues (as often happens in many modern games), incredible boss fights among the best that can be found in a video game.
    Pro:    One of the best action ever made...excellent level design, near perfect combat design easy to learn but with a lot to offer and master.
    The simple story but with extremely charismatic characters without having to be suffocating with cutscenes or a flood of dialogues (as often happens in many modern games), incredible boss fights among the best that can be found in a video game.

    Pro:
    +Excellent combat design
    +Amazing boss fights
    + Perfect level design with a lot of emphasis on verticality
    +Great characters
    +Lots of secrets and areas to explore

    Con:
    -A certain amount of consumables rather superfluous
    -Unlocking some skills takes too much time
    -Having to buy Spirit Emblems can neuter some experimentation

    Sekiro is a true masterpiece, perhaps the greatest given to us by from software, an incredibly satisfying game and obviously highly recommended.    … Expand
  5. Memnochs
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Increíble giro en mecánicas clásicas ,de fromsoftware , un juego con mucha más acción sin perder su esencia.
  6. Blue9710x
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    Amazing combat, a beautiful atmosphere, and incredible bosses make sekiro a blast to play.
  7. MicStodd
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sekiro was a breath of fresh air in the soul-like. Where it has a lot of similarities, it's also very different. Personally for me, I found the game way harder than any other soul. I did the regular ending once and got to owl ( purification ending ) in new game +. The only reason why I rate it 8/10 is .. some boss were really disappointing and how hard it is to understand all the mechanics at the beginning .… Expand
  8. chernandez31
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    A very underrated Fromsoftware game. It’s only flaws are no online play and barely any customization/upgrades. Other than that it’s an amazing breath of fresh air.
  9. Taulf
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Outro grande jogo da from , gostei de mais do estilo de luta desse game , otimos graficos e historia , game bem otimizado, vale muito a pena jogar!!
  10. ezo_
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Sekiro might easily be one of the best game from Fromsoftware and the combat is so simple yet complex and the story which is understandable unlike other games and the bosses design are amazing, highly recommend you try it if you have the patience.
  11. MiguelGam
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time, fromsoft takes the dark souls formula and turns into a badass anime fight style that is extremely rewarding when getting used to, in my opinion this game has not only an Interesting story and amazing levels including some of the most epic boss fights I have ever experienced, it also has possibly one of the best combats in videogame history.
  12. Thegamesup
    Dec 15, 2022
    7
    Best spirits game in the game based on speed and response, I like this rating and the negatives. There are some bad worlds and some complexity Game rating 7.3
  13. randomgamer1917
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    10/10 This game is amazing. best from soft game ever and I've played them all. Its a MUST PLAY. some of the hardest and most satisfying boss battles ever. The entire game is so rewarding and fun. The combat is the best from soft has ever done and the graphics and frame rate on ps5 are flawless
  14. bebopi
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfection at its finest.

    Firstly it's not a souls game. It removes character customization, class building, completely uproots and changes the combat, and still delivers something amazing. If you expected anything I listed I still think you should try this game out, just try to enter it with a different mindset of expecting another Soulslike.

    Despite not being Dark Souls, it still has that Fromsoftware challenge and difficulty. There were bosses i'd try fighting for hours before I finally beat them, but that entire time I never felt like it was unfair or unbalanced, I just felt like I needed to get better, and once you do the feeling of conquering a boss is unparallel.

    The combat system is also newly made, favoring to have you constantly in the fray parrying and counter attacking as opposed to rolling through attacks. It feels much more engaging and enjoyable, especially when you get the system down. it turns into an epic duel between two equally matched swordsman.

    The story is magnificent to. I think not having character customization helps, as it lets Fromsoftware truly make a story thats driven by the characters including your own. The tragic nature of Fromsoftwares stories really blooms here, as its less depressing on a grand scale but still invokes the sense of never being able to get the truly perfect ending. I'll go more into detail at the end to avoid any accidental click ons by people who haven't played this game yet.

    The setting and graphics are absolutely stunning. Every new area felt unique, and there were some areas that when I first entered I honestly was awestruck with how spectacular the game felt. If I could buy a plane ticket to go to Sekiro's Ashina, I would.

    About to dive into story again, so turn away if you haven't played or care about spoilers.

    Ok are you gone?

    The story is by far my favorite. Its less depressing on the grand scale cause the entire world hasn't shattered. You're in the lands of a Clan on its last breathe, and the motives between characters aren't fully evil. Genichiro only wants to protect his homeland and is willing to do anything to save it, Wolf wants to protect Kuro and serve him as his Shinobi, and Kuro wants to end the corruption of his divine blood. Everyone has different motives that collide, not out of a seat of evil but out of a sense of duty or twisted good-nature. Even when Ashina falls theres still a world that's alive and breathing outside, it isn't as permeant as snuffing out the flame in Dark Souls, or seeing the absolute ruined state of the world of Bloodborne. What i'm trying to say is the game feels much more alive and human, which I think helps the Fromsoft Tragedy even more.

    If you haven't played this game, it's a must play.    … Expand
  15. Mamuths85
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    Um dos games mais difíceis da fronsoftware junto com bloodbourne bem desafiador e gameplay bem fuida
  16. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Sekiro is a game full of skill checks and probably one of the hardest final bosses in all od gaming. Harsh but fair.
  17. blobbruhblob
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Baboons attacked me whats poppin brand new whip just hopped in
    i got options, i could pass that **** like stocked in
  18. Kadaz
    Mar 29, 2022
    9
    Amazing game for the most part. Only a few bosses were reused and all of them were minor ones. Amazing sword play. Only thing that felt grindy and wore out the experience a bit was the final push for the platinum with the farm to unlock every skill.
  19. Svengarf7
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Metal gear rising revengeance if it took place in feudal japan. Top notch game.
  20. M1ikey
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    Not Souls gmae ):
  21. zach_grech
    May 3, 2022
    8
    Sekiro is a flawed masterpiece. This game has the most consistent boss lineup of any game. Incredible locations and excellent combat that is challenging and hard to master. The replayability of the game is a flaw as there is no build variety. Enemies are too frequent in many locations making combat not fun.
  22. SekiroIsMyPassi
    May 15, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can’t wrap my bloody head around that absolute nonsense of a **** up. Made by **** for ****… Expand
  23. anemotaxis
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    切れない刀でポコポコ殴るチャンバラが楽しい。
    はじめ、DARK SOULS や Bloodborne のつもりでプレイしてうまくいかず、本当にコントローラーを投げようと思うくらい死んだ。
    みんなが好きなあの人を倒せるくらいでようやくルールが理解できてチャンバラができるようになってきた。理解ができてからは本当に楽しい。やっぱり死ぬけど。 アクションがうまくないので『DARK SOULS』、『Bloodborne』と違ってレベル制ではないことが非常につらく感じた。エンディングを見るためにはたくさんの死が必要だった。    切れない刀でポコポコ殴るチャンバラが楽しい。
    はじめ、DARK SOULS や Bloodborne のつもりでプレイしてうまくいかず、本当にコントローラーを投げようと思うくらい死んだ。
    みんなが好きなあの人を倒せるくらいでようやくルールが理解できてチャンバラができるようになってきた。理解ができてからは本当に楽しい。やっぱり死ぬけど。
    アクションがうまくないので『DARK SOULS』、『Bloodborne』と違ってレベル制ではないことが非常につらく感じた。エンディングを見るためにはたくさんの死が必要だった。
  24. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    10
    Another game similar to Dark Souls and from the same studio, but here we have a more delineated plot and their heroes combat system is also completely different. Our hero is the bodyguard of a young lord Kuro who quickly becomes the target of the mighty warrior Genichiro Ashina
  25. RAILANDERSON
    May 27, 2022
    10
    Obra Prima. A perfeição em forma de jogo. Tem o melhor combate de todos os tempos, nenhum jogo consegue chegar perto do combate de Sekiro. Sua dificuldade é alta, mas na verdade tudo vai depender da sua habilidade com o jogo, pois quando fechar o jogo vai perceber o quão bom ficou naquilo, ele é incrível, pois não deixa o jogador burlar para matar chefes, a única forma será ficandoObra Prima. A perfeição em forma de jogo. Tem o melhor combate de todos os tempos, nenhum jogo consegue chegar perto do combate de Sekiro. Sua dificuldade é alta, mas na verdade tudo vai depender da sua habilidade com o jogo, pois quando fechar o jogo vai perceber o quão bom ficou naquilo, ele é incrível, pois não deixa o jogador burlar para matar chefes, a única forma será ficando habilidoso nisso, por isso Sekiro ainda é um jogo único e incomparável. Mereceu o premio de melhor jogo de 2019 sem sombra de duvidas.… Expand
  26. shin777
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Best game i played of my life, sad they did an open world boring game next instead a sekiro 2
  27. amechudo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece!

    As long as you leave your gaming preconceptions at the door, and open yourself to the combat mechanics that From Software carefully crafted on this title, you will have a blast! Initially, I tried to play this game with my usual approach: keep dodging, have patience, mind your position, and look for an opening to punish your adversary… And doing this just brought me    A masterpiece!

    As long as you leave your gaming preconceptions at the door, and open yourself to the combat mechanics that From Software carefully crafted on this title, you will have a blast!

    Initially, I tried to play this game with my usual approach: keep dodging, have patience, mind your position, and look for an opening to punish your adversary… And doing this just brought me pain, anger and frustration… I kept dying and dying and dying. I did not understand what was happening!

    Sekiro took me out of my comfort zone, and forced me to change the way I usually approach games like this… I had to be aggressive, set the tempo of the fight, and properly learn and rely on new or rarely used mechanics… And it was a wonderful experience.

    It is funny how as soon as you embrace Sekiro’s combat system, everything clicks. You really feel like a ninja, dominating parries, mikiri counters, and jumps, while also throwing yourself right in the face of bosses and dominating them… At some point you feel that is the boss the one that should be worried because you are unstoppable!

    Less flexibility is the price to pay to have such a refined combat experience. Thank you From Software for pushing the genre and bringing such unique experiences for us to enjoy.

    Have patience, learn the mechanics, and be aggressive… And you will have a wonderful time with Sekiro.    … Expand
  28. HaykCrafter
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game was epic one of the best games i even got a platinum trophy its a must play game if you like elden ring or dark souls its not a souls game but it was still epic. In my opinion Sekiro is one of the greatest fromsoftware game definitely must play.… Expand
  29. IDlkcvjasd
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Best FS game ever. It really pushes yourself to the limit to hone your skills.
  30. Boywithpants1
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    Best combat in the series, no bad bosses. Good graphics, what more could I ask for
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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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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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