Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Smashg
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego muy recomendable es uno de los mejores juegos de from software.
  2. ltravis005
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    A privilege to play! Easily one of the best gaming experiences ever! . It's Dark souls perfected, without any of its flaws, in a more immersive, fantastic 16th century setting. Clunky RPG & stat mechanics have been scrapped without losing character customization through prosthetic enhancements and multiple schools of skill types. It's difficult but fair. It respects your intelligence &A privilege to play! Easily one of the best gaming experiences ever! . It's Dark souls perfected, without any of its flaws, in a more immersive, fantastic 16th century setting. Clunky RPG & stat mechanics have been scrapped without losing character customization through prosthetic enhancements and multiple schools of skill types. It's difficult but fair. It respects your intelligence & ability to figure things out for yourself. This game is brilliant is so many ways, you are hurting yourself by not buying it now & giving it a chance.… Expand
  3. TheKarterr
    Nov 1, 2020
    3
    Disclamer: I have plat in DS3 and BB and I know what I'm talking about. 1. Most important part of the game - fighting system was totally ruined. Not because it's not like SoulsBorne games, but because is bad:
    1.1. The game forces you to respond in a way IT wants YOU to respond to utilise the mechanics that we supposed to be fun: 3 unblockable attacks and 3 ways to avoid them: jump, dash    Disclamer: I have plat in DS3 and BB and I know what I'm talking about. 1. Most important part of the game - fighting system was totally ruined. Not because it's not like SoulsBorne games, but because is bad:
    1.1. The game forces you to respond in a way IT wants YOU to respond to utilise the mechanics that we supposed to be fun: 3 unblockable attacks and 3 ways to avoid them: jump, dash and "front-dash repost/parry". If you don't follow the rules - an attack will get you any way. 1.2. Bad indication- all 3 unblockables indicated the same way. For the "immediate player reaction" gameplay it's the worst way to do it. 1.3. Character is slow and not responsive. WTF?! How is that? The animations of taking damage are insanely long comparing to NPCs and bosses. Block animation as well: if you'll try to play the game "honestly" - parry just at the exact time once, without spamming the block button- you will fail because of the animations. Don't give me wrong, I love the idea of cool old style samurai 1v1 sword battle with all that sounds of clanking steel, but the way it is done in Sekiro - just ruining all that fantasy due to controls. 2. Plot, lore and setting - flat, no imagination, no mystery, no Japanese fantasy ((( Only the last location was "special", you know - something to remember. 3. Useless prosthesis. You just can't use all the gadgets you want all the time you want, because the game forces you to save it - because you have very little amount of amulets that consumes for every usage of every gadget. No build diversity. Hope, that Elden Ring won't have rubbish mechanics and the character will respond to PLAYER'S COMMANDS and not just only to game's rules.    … Expand
  4. SEKIRODNOGAME
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Тупое говно тупого гавна где чтобы играть с протезом и пользоваться скилами вам НАДО ФАРМИТЬ ФАРМИТЬ И ЕЩЕ РАЗ ФАРМИТЬ , хотите поиграть? НЕТ ИДИ ФАРМИ
    ХОЧЕШЬ ПОДРАТЬСЯ С БОССОМ? УБЕЙ СНАЧАЛА 5 НЕНУЖНЫХ ФАЗ, ХОЧЕШЬ УБИТЬ ФИНАЛЬНОГО БОССА ИСИНА? НЕТ СНАЧАЛА ПРОБЕГИ 30 СЕКУНД ДО НЕГО , ПОТОМ УБЕЙ ЛОУ СКИЛОВОГО БОССА, ПОТОМ УБЕЙ ЛОУ СКИЛЛОВУЮ 1 ФАЗУ А ПОТОМ УМРИ ЗА 10 СЕКУНД И ЗАНОВО БЕГИ    Тупое говно тупого гавна где чтобы играть с протезом и пользоваться скилами вам НАДО ФАРМИТЬ ФАРМИТЬ И ЕЩЕ РАЗ ФАРМИТЬ , хотите поиграть? НЕТ ИДИ ФАРМИ
    ХОЧЕШЬ ПОДРАТЬСЯ С БОССОМ? УБЕЙ СНАЧАЛА 5 НЕНУЖНЫХ ФАЗ, ХОЧЕШЬ УБИТЬ ФИНАЛЬНОГО БОССА ИСИНА? НЕТ СНАЧАЛА ПРОБЕГИ 30 СЕКУНД ДО НЕГО , ПОТОМ УБЕЙ ЛОУ СКИЛОВОГО БОССА, ПОТОМ УБЕЙ ЛОУ СКИЛЛОВУЮ 1 ФАЗУ А ПОТОМ УМРИ ЗА 10 СЕКУНД И ЗАНОВО БЕГИ УБИВАЙ НЕНУЖНЫЕ ФАЗЫ ПО 10 МИНУТ , СПАСИБО ИГРА    … Expand
  5. Agurzil
    Oct 13, 2020
    5
    You will enjoy the game fully till the last boss fight, it ruined the game, it's not a hard fight it is just broken, 4 phases will make you look for a way to cheat/cheese, Fromsoft will only react if they find out that someone managed to glitch the boss or discovered a way to turn off his AI to make your life a bit harder and not the opposite.
  6. sebasra
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Sekiro... this is just an absolute masterpiece.
    The game is hard, but when you learn from the enemies and find how to defeat them it feels so good
    11/10 for sure
  7. DanielxDaniel
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Los fanáticos de souls me van a odiar pero este es el mejor. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, es realmente difícil y da un placer enorme derrotar a un boss sin ayuda. Pero no se queda en ello, los gráficos la música y la jugabilidad hacen imposible que te aburras con el. Lo he ganado 4 veces porque no te aburres de recorrerlo.
    Lo recomiendo sobre todo si te gusta el    Los fanáticos de souls me van a odiar pero este es el mejor. Es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida, es realmente difícil y da un placer enorme derrotar a un boss sin ayuda. Pero no se queda en ello, los gráficos la música y la jugabilidad hacen imposible que te aburras con el. Lo he ganado 4 veces porque no te aburres de recorrerlo.
    Lo recomiendo sobre todo si te gusta el Japón feudal.    … Expand
  8. mxnu54
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i ever played, FromSoftware is one of the few Studios left over that really want to make games for the people that are pure quality. Sekiro has one of the best Atmospheres of all games i ever played, it is easily the best Samurai Game, better then Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro is also a very very hard game, but it makes the whole thing interesting and rewarding. You justOne of the best games i ever played, FromSoftware is one of the few Studios left over that really want to make games for the people that are pure quality. Sekiro has one of the best Atmospheres of all games i ever played, it is easily the best Samurai Game, better then Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro is also a very very hard game, but it makes the whole thing interesting and rewarding. You just have to stick to it and learn to master the Katana. Beginners should open guides while playing it. FromSoftware has genius game designers.… Expand
  9. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    Juego estilo Japonés demasiado bueno, que cuenta con una excelente jugabilidad, una buena IA, varios sets de movimiento muy variados, jefes memorables y una banda sonora estilo Japonés bastante buena. Lo único malo que tuve es que no sé porqué no lo disfruté tanto como Dark Souls III.
  10. Kostasdio
    Oct 20, 2020
    3
    I tried again and again and again but i couldnt play it ... really difficult game and i hated the fact that there was no clear story you got lost in the game and you encountered boss after boss without clear info .. i played about 30 hours and couldnt figure out the story the graphics where really good but all in all i didnt like it at all ...
  11. Moviegooner
    Oct 20, 2020
    0
    What an experience. The greatest video game challenge and its after Bloodbourne the best From Soft game.
  12. Verbal_cz563
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    This game almost made me kill myself. But once you overcome the hardest of **** namely Genichiro, Guardian Ape and Isshin the Sword Saint, you will feel so much accomplishment, that it will be worth it. One of the best games i've ever played
  13. zxd56nhd
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    Truly an amazing experience that challenges you from the very beginning to the very end. One complaint that I have is the guardian ape part 2 fight with this bride but other than that it is a wonderful game.
  14. Lekestue
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Sharpest and cleanest combat o habe encountered. Takes some time getting used to and its well worth it
  15. danimart
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    Is FromSoftware, no more words are needed. Funny gameplay, good difficulty, great atmosphere... The story is brilliant and the bosses are amazing.
    Thank so much for this game FromSoftware. You must play.
  16. gai_kaligula
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    Plot/Lore - 8
    Dialogues / characters - 8
    Visuals / graphics - 8
    Optimization - 7
    Game mechanics - 10
    Combat system - 10
  17. Victari0n
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece game, it has all the good things that FromSoft games had; the amazing level design, amazing cryptic lore, amazing gameplay and characters. Above all, the combat in Sekiro is the best i have ever seen and is the best in any Souls game.
  18. liost5oul
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    It was a great andventure ans I like gameplay and mechanichs a lot. One of a very few games that dont treat players like they are retardos
  19. Linkdani20
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo en todo el sentido. Con zonas memorables y jefazos épicos. Comparado con los títulos de fromsoftware es un 9/10. Pero comparado con los otros títulos triple A es un 10/10. Cabe destacar que es un juego que requiere paciencia y tiempo. Si no estás dispuesto a dedicarle un buen tiempo lo mejor será que no lo compres, pero si si lo estás prepárate para uno de los mejores juegos deUn juegazo en todo el sentido. Con zonas memorables y jefazos épicos. Comparado con los títulos de fromsoftware es un 9/10. Pero comparado con los otros títulos triple A es un 10/10. Cabe destacar que es un juego que requiere paciencia y tiempo. Si no estás dispuesto a dedicarle un buen tiempo lo mejor será que no lo compres, pero si si lo estás prepárate para uno de los mejores juegos de la última generación.… Expand
  20. Nyber
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Das beste Spiel dieser Konsolengeneration.
    Wunderschöne und gut durchdachte Spielewelt.
    Bei dem Schwierigkeitsgrad fällt mir eigentlich nur "Hart aber Unfair" ein. Das Kämpfen mit dem "Kusabimaru" fühlt sich einfach unglaublich gut an und jeder beseigte Boss macht lust auf noch mehr . Fazit: Lass dich auf das Spiel ein und es ist jeden Cent wert, kein Game zum gelegentlichen    Das beste Spiel dieser Konsolengeneration.
    Wunderschöne und gut durchdachte Spielewelt.
    Bei dem Schwierigkeitsgrad fällt mir eigentlich nur
    "Hart aber Unfair" ein.
    Das Kämpfen mit dem "Kusabimaru" fühlt sich
    einfach unglaublich gut an und jeder beseigte Boss
    macht lust auf noch mehr .
    Fazit: Lass dich auf das Spiel ein und es ist jeden
    Cent wert, kein Game zum gelegentlichen zocken.
    Good Luck :)    … Expand
  21. Danikosman
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    My first fromsoft game and it was amazing even though punishing as hell in the begining but once u master the combat its pretty awesome
  22. Svartruun
    Sep 26, 2020
    3
    It was my game of 2019. But now I realise that this game is mostly pure RNG. If the game does not want you to win, you will not win. You are suddenly much slower, your enemy is suddenly out of your reach or you slash through him without making damage, or you are not able to move. The final boss and the last optional boss are the best examples. The game is not hard enough, let us make itIt was my game of 2019. But now I realise that this game is mostly pure RNG. If the game does not want you to win, you will not win. You are suddenly much slower, your enemy is suddenly out of your reach or you slash through him without making damage, or you are not able to move. The final boss and the last optional boss are the best examples. The game is not hard enough, let us make it harder with pure RNG! Good idea, From Software. Let us show the gamers that we don't give a damn on them. With the words of many Youtubers: this game is garbage!
    Definetely my last From Software game.    … Expand
  23. SAJILI1212
    Sep 25, 2020
    5
    When you are happy that you hit the boss twice completely, it comes alive again and you have to hit it two more times while you have no means to fill the blood
  24. Markusjayar
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Incredibly rewarding and completely different feel on NG+
  25. jindann
    Sep 17, 2020
    3
    This game has certainly one of the best graphics. However control wise its really bad, much of the difficulty is made out of bad control and cameras and rigging to kill you in 2 hits. Most of the so called master skills are as well like retard, a lot are completely useless, like having a execution time of 1 sec that you already got hit, think of it in a battle when you execute a skillThis game has certainly one of the best graphics. However control wise its really bad, much of the difficulty is made out of bad control and cameras and rigging to kill you in 2 hits. Most of the so called master skills are as well like retard, a lot are completely useless, like having a execution time of 1 sec that you already got hit, think of it in a battle when you execute a skill would anyone wait you for a whole second for you to execute a master skill on them? the best skill in the game is actually basic normal attack that attacks instantly, which is completely stupid, and i dunno why spending a ton of time getting the skill sets for. I know its a tradition from the games of this company, but its just hilarious when the character is shinobi but its actually like a controlling a retard with stamina of a baby. he has to stick his ass as close to an enemy for an execution, otherwise it performs a normal hit and fail, and easily get killed by some pawn. Much of the time dying is from bad controls this game forces on players, losing focus, bad walled cameras, got cornered by multi enemy, or evasions blocked by wall, this is not fun, as much as a lot of players enjoying it, its actually quite a mess. Boss fighting again requires you to remember all his patterns its more of a memory game than action, and they are rigged to kill you in 2 hits most of the time, and mostly the battles are like chicken run fleeing from hits more than real battle. As a seasoned gamer certainly I dont enjoy a game when the control of the character is like a retard, with the stamina of a baby that dies in 2 hits, although its better doing it in game pad but in pc its just lame. the company should learn from action games like metal gear rising or zoe2, where it has much better speed and balance and the battles are certainly a lot more enjoyable than sekiros suffering.… Expand
  26. daikengo
    Sep 16, 2020
    8
    천주인 척 했는데 알고보니 아니더라고... 란 느낌. 클리어하긴 했지만, 패링을 강요받는 보스전이 굉장히 스트레스였다. 제작자의 에고가 지나치게 강요되었단 느낌. 대신 스토리와 캐릭터는 후기 프롬 게임 중에서는 가장 괜찮았다. 싱글 모드만 존재하는 것도 아쉬운 점. 항상 소울 시리즈를 같이 플레이하는 방향치인 친구와 PVP&코옵을 하고 싶었는데 말이지.천주인 척 했는데 알고보니 아니더라고... 란 느낌. 클리어하긴 했지만, 패링을 강요받는 보스전이 굉장히 스트레스였다. 제작자의 에고가 지나치게 강요되었단 느낌. 대신 스토리와 캐릭터는 후기 프롬 게임 중에서는 가장 괜찮았다. 싱글 모드만 존재하는 것도 아쉬운 점. 항상 소울 시리즈를 같이 플레이하는 방향치인 친구와 PVP&코옵을 하고 싶었는데 말이지.
  27. Adillkhl
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Tout simplement sekiro est parmis les 5 meilleures jeux que j'ai jouer durant toute ma vie Merci from software merci myazaki
  28. sinantos
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    Very subtle story telling, as you expect from Fromsoftware games the story is hidden and distributed into different pieces, you have to uncover it yourself. brutal and punishing game play again as expected. I liked the prosthetic arm, vertical movement it brings and the fast paced fighting. graphics are beautiful but the resolution doesn't look good on ps4 pro. I liked the level design andVery subtle story telling, as you expect from Fromsoftware games the story is hidden and distributed into different pieces, you have to uncover it yourself. brutal and punishing game play again as expected. I liked the prosthetic arm, vertical movement it brings and the fast paced fighting. graphics are beautiful but the resolution doesn't look good on ps4 pro. I liked the level design and the Japanese atmosphere, even though Bloodborne still represents the peak of Fromsoftware games in terms of design and atmosphere. boss fights are extremely difficult but as you memorize their move sets you can beat them at the end.… Expand
  29. Awanka
    Sep 11, 2020
    9
    The most incredible and challenging gameplay I've experienced in some time. Probably the first game that feels like real epic swordfighting. Very hard game. If Bloodborne is a 7 for difficulty, than Sekiro is an 8. The game is so fast-paced, you can die in a seconds with a few wrong moves. Interesting Eastern world setting. It reminded me a lot of the Blade of the Immortal manga, butThe most incredible and challenging gameplay I've experienced in some time. Probably the first game that feels like real epic swordfighting. Very hard game. If Bloodborne is a 7 for difficulty, than Sekiro is an 8. The game is so fast-paced, you can die in a seconds with a few wrong moves. Interesting Eastern world setting. It reminded me a lot of the Blade of the Immortal manga, but with a strong supernatural theme. The game can be quite frustrating. This is the first FromSoft game that made me actually question if I actually could defeat certain bosses. When this game is at it's best though, and the perfect parries are ringing and blades are flying about, there is nothing like it. It reminds me of the intro for Ninja Gaiden 1 on the NES. Imagine that short and perfect intro as a ballet of sword-fighting, and you have the best of Sekiro.… Expand
  30. massivexploder
    Sep 9, 2020
    6
    Has anyone been in the defiled chalice lately? No? Stop saying this game is the hardest game ever .it's not. If anything I think it was easier than Bloodborne. More than half the bosses can be cheesed. It's a good game not " the best from software game" The graphics good ...combat good.... there really is nothing great about this game. same freaking sword throughout the entire game and aHas anyone been in the defiled chalice lately? No? Stop saying this game is the hardest game ever .it's not. If anything I think it was easier than Bloodborne. More than half the bosses can be cheesed. It's a good game not " the best from software game" The graphics good ...combat good.... there really is nothing great about this game. same freaking sword throughout the entire game and a bunch of worthless trick weapons. by your third play through you will only use fire crackers. I'm not hating on this game but please people it's difficult that doesn't make it the greatest game ever… Expand
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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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