Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5159 Ratings

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  1. Buttcheese595
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    By far the best and most complex combat in the series. The exclusion of all but one weapon choice allows for a lot of combat mechanics to revolve around that weapon. Setting is much less grand than the previous games, but still engaging and well crafted. The game is difficult, but all encounters have a trick to beating them.
  2. Seriynyy82
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Бой Секиро плавный и динамичный, но все же имеет за собой вес, что приятно. В центре внимания "Поза" и "Смертельные удары". У каждого врага есть шкала осанки, которая заполняется, когда вы успешно парируете или ударяете по нему. Когда он заполнится, вы можете нанести им смертельный удар. Освоение этого позволяет вам без проблем проходить через игру, что приносит невероятное удовлетворениеБой Секиро плавный и динамичный, но все же имеет за собой вес, что приятно. В центре внимания "Поза" и "Смертельные удары". У каждого врага есть шкала осанки, которая заполняется, когда вы успешно парируете или ударяете по нему. Когда он заполнится, вы можете нанести им смертельный удар. Освоение этого позволяет вам без проблем проходить через игру, что приносит невероятное удовлетворение и вознаграждает.
    Еще одна механика - это воскрешение, которое вы можете активировать после смерти, чтобы сразу вернуться в бой. Вы можете активировать его один раз, в следующий раз, когда вы умрете, вы навсегда умрете и возродитесь у Идола скульптора. Эти вещи поощряют и поощряют агрессивный стиль игры, который будет держать вас в напряжении.    … Expand
  3. NeoSoper10
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Sekiro certainly is a great game I enjoyed a lot. I can wholeheartedly recommend this game to anyone who is in search of a challenge, enjoys a Japanese setting or tight gameplay.
    I hope I was able to help you with this review.
  4. Kargie3
    Jun 30, 2021
    10
    Gameplay wise, the game is excellent. The story is well told, and the lore surrounding the world already takes my interest. The world looks like feudal japan, a dark, gritty world. Full of blood, war and creatures you wouldn't expect. But in all its gritty, dark world building. In all of this, there are wonderful locations to be found. Secrets to discover.
  5. WhiteSymmetry5
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    FromSoftware know they are the kings of gameplay, and Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice is proof of their confidence. Fascinating Japanese lore, unforgiving combat and beautiful scenery blend into a perfect cocktail you will hate getting addicted to.
  6. Vinland353
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Hidetaka Miyazaki . It's another mater Masterpeace.
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
    aaaaah...elden ring....
    why , why can't you see...?
  7. Zenitsu44
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    One word : Masterpiece .For me this game is one of the best From Software Games.
    Even as a seasoned Dark Souls Veteran i had some trouble with bosses but once u learn the combat of this game it feels satisfying to play. When i went into this game i had the mindset that it was a similar game to Dark Souls. But the Combat is completely different. The Focus is not on dodging but rather on    One word : Masterpiece .For me this game is one of the best From Software Games.
    Even as a seasoned Dark Souls Veteran i had some trouble with bosses but once u learn the combat of this game it feels satisfying to play. When i went into this game i had the mindset that it was a similar game to Dark Souls. But the Combat is completely different. The Focus is not on dodging but rather on parry. I will continue to play this game for some time and i can recommend this game to anyone who seeks a challenge.    … Expand
  8. Mtwarr27
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Overall, love it. Bosses can be annoying but i've been finding a way to kill em! mobs are fun once u get the pace of it. ( and the upgrades )interesting game though. better than i expected. nioh+bloodbourne.
  9. Doggozor852
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Very challenging game with an in-depth story that honestly gave me ptsd. Soo difficult.
  10. Surtftr75
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Nothing feels better than learning fights like you were preping for an exam.
  11. 5Naelok
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Playing Sekiro is this bizarre dance between feeling utterly helpless and completely invulnerable.
    You first encounter a boss and the mops the floor with you. You struggle to stay ahead of his attacks, guzzling potions and cursing as you barely manage to shave off even 25% of a health bar in there before dying. You get smashed down and murdered by the bastards again and again. Then it    Playing Sekiro is this bizarre dance between feeling utterly helpless and completely invulnerable.
    You first encounter a boss and the mops the floor with you. You struggle to stay ahead of his attacks, guzzling potions and cursing as you barely manage to shave off even 25% of a health bar in there before dying. You get smashed down and murdered by the bastards again and again. Then it clicks, and you've got it. You know to jump right after the fury attack, back up and then counter when he raises his blade over his left shoulder and that he's wide open if you get behind him after the sword combo. All of a sudden you're blowing through the boss' first form (or maybe two) without taking a hit. I like that feeling. It's damn hard, but I'm not getting better at fights because I leveled up my sword power, I am getting better because I have mastered these immensely complicated patterns and am weaving between them to attain victory. For it is in that gap between helplessness and invulnerability where true beauty is to be found.    … Expand
  12. Jinrax7524
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    This game is great. I came into it expecting something a kin to dark souls and while the gameplay is totally different it has the same feeling which many other souls-likes lack. Its definitely a different game so those who wanted an RPG with stamina based combat will be disappointed but I implore anyone who has played and enjoyed a souls game to at least try it.
  13. Dialectic2
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    This is a great game: Difficult, responsive controls, great level design, smooth performance.
  14. LLammo989
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    The intensity of the combat in this game makes my ..... rock hard. Would recommend it to anybody who likes a little challenge.
  15. Fedwan1935
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Prepare yourself for die 1 million time but its really fun to play. Hard as balls.
  16. Redmyst625
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    By far one of the most addicting games I've played in awhile; Having to unlearn the dodge instinct from Dark souls and replace it with parrying took awhile, but boyyy was it worth it, and the game got increasingly more fun when played without the Dark Souls mindset
  17. Miserakle48
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Hey, user! Do you want more transparent mechanics? Here is the very precisive tutorial.
    Do you want opportunity to kill this boss without run through the whole location? Here is your ressurection. Too many enemies? That's fine, you can just dissappear by rooftops.
    Do not want fight this mini-boss? Just pass him, by rooftops. And you can kill all enemies on level one by one without noise    Hey, user! Do you want more transparent mechanics? Here is the very precisive tutorial.
    Do you want opportunity to kill this boss without run through the whole location? Here is your ressurection. Too many enemies? That's fine, you can just dissappear by rooftops.
    Do not want fight this mini-boss? Just pass him, by rooftops. And you can kill all enemies on level one by one without noise like the true ninja. But yes, this is noise-making trap which you've just activated and yes the whole village of these non-friendly guys with medieval shotguns is already going too greet you. And then... And again...And again...Don't you happy that there is no deaths counter? That's really helpful to have an opportunity to pause the boss right before 'death screen', haven't it? This is very friendly game and yes, you just had been one-shotted by the lightning.    … Expand
  18. Rorik300
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    A fantastic game. After thousands of hours poured into Demon's and Dark Souls... Sekiro might just top them all. Between the gorgeous Japanese setting and the precise, rewarding combat, this is a phenomenal standalone game well worth your time.
  19. Zangato212
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Il put it simply Its not Sekiro Shadows Die Twice. Its Sekiro Shadows Die Over 9000 Times.
    Masochists will feel right at home xD.
  20. Soyoon61
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    You can actually pause in this game. Something that the Dark Souls series never done before (even Bloodborne). Still a top-notch game 10/10.
  21. Uglzorp579
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is what happens when you mix Tenchu with Dark Souls. You can sneak and backstab your way through most of the game but when it comes to bosses, you'll have to fight. As someone who was frustrated by certain elements of Dark Souls, I found Sekiro to be far more enjoyable. The biggest improvement is the shrine system (equivalent to the bonfires in DS). Unlike the bonfires in DS,Sekiro is what happens when you mix Tenchu with Dark Souls. You can sneak and backstab your way through most of the game but when it comes to bosses, you'll have to fight. As someone who was frustrated by certain elements of Dark Souls, I found Sekiro to be far more enjoyable. The biggest improvement is the shrine system (equivalent to the bonfires in DS). Unlike the bonfires in DS, shrines are always placed next to bosses. This greatly reduces the amount of backtracking you have to do whenever you get killed (which will happen a lot). In addition, using a shrine doesn't automatically respawn enemies unless you rest or fast travel. Finally, shrines are far more plentiful than bonfires were in DS. Throw in your grappling hook and rapid move speed and you'll never take long to get where you want to go. The bonfire system in DS always felt like it was designed to waste my time and the shrine system in Sekiro is a huge improvement.… Expand
  22. Britannia11
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    This game taught me the very hard way to fight masterly with the katana. Like in real life the katana here is more than just a sword; is has a soul of its own. You have to be one with it, if you want to master this game. In contrast to any Souls or Souls-like game the victory over an oppenent isn't the most rewarding, in Sekiro it is sword combat itself which has one of the best fightingThis game taught me the very hard way to fight masterly with the katana. Like in real life the katana here is more than just a sword; is has a soul of its own. You have to be one with it, if you want to master this game. In contrast to any Souls or Souls-like game the victory over an oppenent isn't the most rewarding, in Sekiro it is sword combat itself which has one of the best fighting systems I have ever known in a game so far. Thus, the combats against every minor or big boss are an extraordinary immersive and intensive experience. Like in a real sword duel everything – or in other words your victory or death - depends on whether you can „read“ the movements of your opponents or not; furthermore, if you can handle your katana the perfectly right way, especially to block and parry all of your opponent's attacks in the very right moment. And if you do so, you can decide the duel in your favour in a very brief moment, so that you kill your enemy and will be victorious … or you will be dead also in just a few seconds ;). Overall a great game from From Software, which has some similarities to their previous games (Dark Souls 1-3, Bloodborne), but in its way and style it is very unique and outstanding, especially because of its exceptional duels, which will make you tensed up and sweat like in no other game before. Yes, it is quite difficult, but everyone can handle it, who has the patience and passion to try a difficult and severe situation or boss fight over and over again - even if there will be only little progress at times - and is willing to learn from his/her own mistakes.… Expand
  23. TitanOfRage5
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    When I heard that Sekiro wasn't going to have character customization, weapon pick ups, armor pickups, and many other features that were in other Dark Souls games. I thought the game was going to be absolutely terrible. after playing it every day for the past few days I can honestly say that I enjoy the game. ya its lacking in those features but what it lacks, it makes up for in story,When I heard that Sekiro wasn't going to have character customization, weapon pick ups, armor pickups, and many other features that were in other Dark Souls games. I thought the game was going to be absolutely terrible. after playing it every day for the past few days I can honestly say that I enjoy the game. ya its lacking in those features but what it lacks, it makes up for in story, combat features, and a depth of free movement that makes you feel like a stealthy badass. The game is absolutely breathtaking in its visuals and it amps up what made the Dark Souls franchise so infamous, it takes Dark Souls difficulty pisses on it and ramps it up a notch. You trembled at sister friede well wait for what the Butterfly lady has in store for you!
    Dark Souls always gave you a difficult first boss to rumble with before you entered the world of bend over and take it. Well Sekiro gives you a boss so tough that even if you manage to beat him, he is still going to cut off your arm and do horrible things to it.    … Expand
  24. DatDude404
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    After a long time playing through Dark Souls 1,2&3 over and over again, slowly hollowing, FromSoftware rekindles my joy with the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and finally restores my humanity. Jokes aside. This game is beautiful, visually and gameplay wise. Love it.
  25. PA1ker56
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Such a great game and so satisfying. Unlearn the dodge/roll technique from Dark Souls/Bloodborne cause it won't help you here as this game requires mainly patience and a lot of deflecting skills. Combat is fluid and bosses are difficult but not impossible. Keep at it and it does get easier as you learn the enemy's moves and learn to utilize your tools properly. Exploration is fun and thereSuch a great game and so satisfying. Unlearn the dodge/roll technique from Dark Souls/Bloodborne cause it won't help you here as this game requires mainly patience and a lot of deflecting skills. Combat is fluid and bosses are difficult but not impossible. Keep at it and it does get easier as you learn the enemy's moves and learn to utilize your tools properly. Exploration is fun and there are many ways to play the game as you aren't forced into one linear path so you can go off and do side bosses before the main bosses if you wish. Overall very fun and definitely one of the best challenging games to come out in a while.… Expand
  26. Gaspipe80
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    This is a phenomenal game. fromsoft perfected sword-based combat and raised the bar for videogame boss fights and world building. sekiro is easily better than all of the souls games by a long-shot and is only matched by bloodborne. this is from's magnum opus and will be very hard to top. it's difficult in the most fair way possible. there's really no game like this. very immersiveThis is a phenomenal game. fromsoft perfected sword-based combat and raised the bar for videogame boss fights and world building. sekiro is easily better than all of the souls games by a long-shot and is only matched by bloodborne. this is from's magnum opus and will be very hard to top. it's difficult in the most fair way possible. there's really no game like this. very immersive representation of feudal Japan complete with mythical entities, similar to bloodborne. It's like it took all the best parts from all from games and put it into one. no dumb gimmicks like pvp, co-op, or whack rpg elements. it's a pure videogame. anyone that says sekiro is too hard and needs an easy mode is a little b1tch that should kill themself. This game is godly.… Expand
  27. Rorrocop
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    ES EL MEJOR JUEGO QUE HE TENIDO DESDE HACE MUCHOS AÑOS LAS PELEAS CON LOS JEFES OSN LO MEJOR
  28. Mahmood_Yusuf
    Jun 25, 2021
    10
    From Software and another masterpiece. Enjoyed every bit of a it. Took the fighting to another level after Dark Souls series. In terms of fighting mechanics. it is the best From Software game.
  29. Dr_Unk
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    This was the first game from "From Software" that I played and HOLY **** that was hard! I would play the game, get frustrated because of the difficulty, and quit. Then every time I turned on my PS4, I felt as if the game was taunting me. So, I ended getting "GUD" and was able to beat the game. Despite the difficulty, This is still a great game! Very creative gameplay as well as someThis was the first game from "From Software" that I played and HOLY **** that was hard! I would play the game, get frustrated because of the difficulty, and quit. Then every time I turned on my PS4, I felt as if the game was taunting me. So, I ended getting "GUD" and was able to beat the game. Despite the difficulty, This is still a great game! Very creative gameplay as well as some very creative boss fights that keep you on your toes. A couple of things I didn't care for was the plot being very dialogue-heavy and the dragonrot. Every time you talked to one of the main NPC's, I felt like it would go on forever, and it got boring real quick. And as for the dragonrot portion, I understand why it's there but I think it could have been done better. All and All, I recommend this game but be forewarned that you will get your ass kicked (unless you're a professional gamer)… Expand
  30. Trent-razor4
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    It's a really difficult game, but it doesn't stop you enjoying from its great design and satisfying combat. Combat and boss fights are best parts. Unfortunately Sekiro is not a perfect game because of it stupid stealth mechanics and enemies AI.
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2019
5
#5 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2019
5
#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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