Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. benn14dalas
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Great game . Miyazaki showed his genius again . I can't wait for the elden ring
  2. TREV0mortis
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor combate dentre todos os jogos que conheço, quem está chingando esse jogo ou veio proucurando um rpg, que não é o caso desse jogo ou ficou preso no primeiro chefe. O combate parece simples pois só tem dois botões, mas é perfeito, os chefes são muito bons, principalmente o último, e o combate é complexo, não é preciso usar todos os botões para ser complexo e esse jogo fazEsse é o melhor combate dentre todos os jogos que conheço, quem está chingando esse jogo ou veio proucurando um rpg, que não é o caso desse jogo ou ficou preso no primeiro chefe. O combate parece simples pois só tem dois botões, mas é perfeito, os chefes são muito bons, principalmente o último, e o combate é complexo, não é preciso usar todos os botões para ser complexo e esse jogo faz isso muito bem, você tem que regular bem entre o ataque e o parry além de saber a hora de desbiar e a hora de aparar, não dá pra explicar muoto bem o motivo do combate ser tão bom, mas talvez seja por ser você que controla o personagem, sem momentos que ele faz tudo sozinho e também não é só esqu… Expand
  3. LongNeck69
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Top game, nice lore, nice graphic, may Be a bit hard but not impossible! I loved it
  4. xSawada
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Mano Du céu, eu amei esse jogo, platinei e fiz mil G porque esse jogo foi incrível pra mim, os combates cada um foi uma história pra mim, sistema de parry incrível , parabéns aos produtores !!!!!
  5. Amer21
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games i have ever played.
    Never a game made me so excited during gameplay, and the posture mechanic add so much to the game.
    What i also like is the variety of ways you can kill an enemy, you can dodge and damage his health bar or you could go full on and deflect until his posture breaks, or you could use your prosthetic arm to break his posture and many other    Easily one of the best games i have ever played.
    Never a game made me so excited during gameplay, and the posture mechanic add so much to the game.
    What i also like is the variety of ways you can kill an enemy, you can dodge and damage his health bar or you could go full on and deflect until his posture breaks, or you could use your prosthetic arm to break his posture and many other ways.
    Fromsoftware really outdone themselves in this game.    … Expand
  6. Cystickeyblade
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    Great value of souls-like genre. This is not fun game. It's boring and tiring. Worst game of From Software.
  7. MishaChudo
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Сколько же дней я провёл, прокачивая Секиру))) и не надоелало же!))) На многих боссов уходило куча часов!) а этих доссов там дохрена!
    Нервы были на пределе)))
    Ох
    Супер игра! Наилучшие рекомендации
  8. El112119
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I'm on my NG+4 Run , didn't want to review this game till i almost 100% Everything, and i can say it's my 2nd Favorite of Miyazaki's title , and my favorite than dark soul, the sound of clanging of sword never gets old and the satisfactory for perfecting Deflects and Mikiri Counter at Every Boss is just a music into my ear, the story is more simple this time unlike Dark Souls but it'sI'm on my NG+4 Run , didn't want to review this game till i almost 100% Everything, and i can say it's my 2nd Favorite of Miyazaki's title , and my favorite than dark soul, the sound of clanging of sword never gets old and the satisfactory for perfecting Deflects and Mikiri Counter at Every Boss is just a music into my ear, the story is more simple this time unlike Dark Souls but it's fresh that the story is told in a simplier way, and the combat is so good, Unlike Dark Souls you don't win by spamming R1 , but you win by following the rhythm of swordplay by deflecting to destroy the enemies posture, and it's the best Combat Designed i have played, and yes it is more challenging to it's predecessor but the patience and overcoming it's mechanic is just satisfaction.....The Game of the Year Award that this game receive, it deserved it.....truly a Masterpiece, i can't wait for Miyazaki's next Project " Elden Ring"… Expand
  9. ZeroDeaths
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best games if not the best game this generation!
    Im a huge FromSoftware fan, i’ve played bloodborne, dark Souls remastered and dark souls 3 and platinum-ed them.
    This game has by far the best gameplay out of all of the souls games and might i even say every ps4 game! Don’t get me wrong, when i first played the game i was like ... damn this gameplay sucks! As i was playing it    One of the best games if not the best game this generation!
    Im a huge FromSoftware fan, i’ve played bloodborne, dark Souls remastered and dark souls 3 and platinum-ed them.
    This game has by far the best gameplay out of all of the souls games and might i even say every ps4 game!
    Don’t get me wrong, when i first played the game i was like ... damn this gameplay sucks! As i was playing it in a souls style.
    Then i started learning about the mechanisms of the game and how to reflect, dodge, mirki, jump or even run and when to do each of them.
    Believe me once you get a grasp of it you’ll absolutely love it!
    Beating a boss is the most satisfying experience in any souls game.
    Graphics are gorgeous And the story is fine.    … Expand
  10. oscarotti
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    The only thing that i don't like of this game is the lack of good responsiveness of the movements. When you press at some time doesn't work until the artifficial intelligence allows the caracter yo respond
  11. masshat
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    You are looking for a challenge, you want to call yourself a PGM? you just landed in the right spot. This game is amazing, it immerse you in the JAPAN feudal era. You will die a lot of times, you will swear a lot of time but man the satisfaction of the swords strikes sound effect is just stunning and when you kill a hard boss or do a crazy move because you've panicked and pressed all theYou are looking for a challenge, you want to call yourself a PGM? you just landed in the right spot. This game is amazing, it immerse you in the JAPAN feudal era. You will die a lot of times, you will swear a lot of time but man the satisfaction of the swords strikes sound effect is just stunning and when you kill a hard boss or do a crazy move because you've panicked and pressed all the buttons in the same time is so funny. I've played it with a PS4 back button controller, must have for this game if you want to really mastery the sword and the moves.

    I generally don't like hard games when it's not funny to progress but this one changed my vision on HARD games. Finishing this game in the first walk-trough and finishing it again after hitting the demon bells (surprise on what is this), you can clearly make a statement on your game-play skill :)

    In the top of that it promote exploration and you will never be disappointed while exploring new regions.    … Expand
  12. Fhdhmd
    Jul 10, 2020
    1
    The game may be the worst from software game I've played most bosses have the same gimic of coming back for a second phase or third and most of the game makes no sense for your character. You are a shinobi not a samurai yet in almost every boss or mini boss you can't use your shinobi element as a shinobi you should be able to do things to the enemy that are not honorable yet you play asThe game may be the worst from software game I've played most bosses have the same gimic of coming back for a second phase or third and most of the game makes no sense for your character. You are a shinobi not a samurai yet in almost every boss or mini boss you can't use your shinobi element as a shinobi you should be able to do things to the enemy that are not honorable yet you play as though you are just a guy with a sword and a arm with tools if you could just do more with the stealth it would make the game so much better but it feels like I'm just some guy with a sword with no concept of sneak attacks if it's any sort of major boss… Expand
  13. Vaeu
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Certainly, a different beast from FromSoftware's usual but Sekiro is a fantastic game. The combat is different from souls and so it may be hard to adjust, with a focus on perfect deflections instead of perfect rolls - and of course, positioning too. The movement is fluid and does well to make you feel like a shinobi. The graphics and music are great too, the SFX with the deathblows andCertainly, a different beast from FromSoftware's usual but Sekiro is a fantastic game. The combat is different from souls and so it may be hard to adjust, with a focus on perfect deflections instead of perfect rolls - and of course, positioning too. The movement is fluid and does well to make you feel like a shinobi. The graphics and music are great too, the SFX with the deathblows and deflections sound so satisfying, but the boss music isn't as compelling as the Soulsborne bosses. The characters are intriguing and their stories are more in the open than usual souls game.
    On balance, Sekiro is a pleasant breath of fresh air from FromSoftware and a marvellously unique experience.    … Expand
  14. Pale_Bl00d
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Fantastic combat, engaging story, and great value. My only complaint is with some reused areas and bosses, which is nothing new if you’re familiar with From Software’s previous titles.
  15. lucianobrantes
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Uma obra-prima que coroa de forma magistral o trabalho da lendária From Software. Um jogo que necessita de muita dedicação para começar, porém o prazer de vencer os desafios é único. Jóia rara!!!
  16. biggame
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing and addictive game! Great job from software. Every boss, area, challenge etc is well done and fair.
  17. Oldry
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Sekiro это - большой шаг в соулс лайк играх студии From Software. Я обожаю Dark Souls. И Sekiro не стала исключением. Как всегда интересный геймплей, мир, сюжет, персонажи и боссы. В Sekiro босс файты стали более красочными и динамичными. Главный герой быстр по сравнению с главным героем, а именно с безымянной проклятой нежитью в Dark Souls. В Sekiro также появился прыжок. From SoftwareSekiro это - большой шаг в соулс лайк играх студии From Software. Я обожаю Dark Souls. И Sekiro не стала исключением. Как всегда интересный геймплей, мир, сюжет, персонажи и боссы. В Sekiro босс файты стали более красочными и динамичными. Главный герой быстр по сравнению с главным героем, а именно с безымянной проклятой нежитью в Dark Souls. В Sekiro также появился прыжок. From Software привзошли себя… Expand
  18. archaim
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Сама продвинутая в плане механик игра Миядзаки. Абсолютно мастхэв.
  19. Storm02
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    Sekiro is a game that i tried my hardest to like. Im a huge dark souls and bloodborne fan and i loved the games for their challenge... I just cannot say the same for sekiro. To me, the game feels like assasins creed and dark souls mixed together with clunky and overreactive controlls. Sometimes when i try to grab a ledge thats clearly marked, my character falls down and wall hugs. JumpsSekiro is a game that i tried my hardest to like. Im a huge dark souls and bloodborne fan and i loved the games for their challenge... I just cannot say the same for sekiro. To me, the game feels like assasins creed and dark souls mixed together with clunky and overreactive controlls. Sometimes when i try to grab a ledge thats clearly marked, my character falls down and wall hugs. Jumps are hard to controll and i usually end up overshooting my enemy and getting spotted. The stealth kill mechanic sometimes dosent work and i strike my target instead, eventhough there is a red mark on them. The difficulty is more annoying than hard in my opinion and early game is a chore to play through the first time. If you dont play the way fromsoftware intended, you are not going to have fun, which in my opinion, kills all the fun and creativity in different playstyles. They could have done cool stuff with the setting. You could have been a stealthy ninja that could take out everything quickly or an awesome samurai that would dominate in combat. The lack of different weapons and attires just makes it feel boring imo. Fromsoftware has always let the player be who they wanted to be in their games, which is why i feel that sekiro is a step down from what i liked in their games. I know i have **** on the game for most og this review, now i want to state some positives.

    First off, beautiful game, love the setting aswell. Story is a bit more straitforward which is nice for newer players. 1v1 combat is awesome! And i truly feel like a badass destroying an inferior foe. Other than that, i really didn't like the game. And i think that fromsoftware should stick to their souls formular. (btw english is not my first language so please forgive any spelling errors)    … Expand
  20. GABOTE
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Good atmosphere, good story, good combat system, good boss fights, good soundtrack.
  21. Multilox
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    My ass is broken. issin Pidoras ebaniy. I tried last boss eight months but otpizdil ego. The best game in the world ❤️❤️❤️
  22. St_Jimmy
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Сеттинг феодальной Японии вообще не моё, а криво реализованное отражение атак, на чем основан весь геймплей, ужасно раздражает.
  23. gnunes23
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    this is the most challenging game I've ever played and that made me like this style of play. impeccable controls and captivating history. deserving of Goty 2020.
  24. Zaratras
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Sekiro... surement l'un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai joué durant toute ma vie.
    il est, et il restera un incontournable du jeu vidéo,
    Apres plus de 60 heures de jeu pour le boucler intégralement une première fois, sans parler des NG+ qui apportent un lot presque infini de défis et plaisir, au même titre que "Dead Cells" Play Learn Die Repeat, et cela couplé a une écriture de personnage,    Sekiro... surement l'un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai joué durant toute ma vie.
    il est, et il restera un incontournable du jeu vidéo,
    Apres plus de 60 heures de jeu pour le boucler intégralement une première fois, sans parler des NG+ qui apportent un lot presque infini de défis et plaisir, au même titre que "Dead Cells" Play Learn Die Repeat, et cela couplé a une écriture de personnage, un univers qui nous absorbe une fois lancé, et une musique... ahhh la bande son... tout simplement.
    UN CHEF-D’ŒUVRE!    … Expand
  25. Skootly
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    I really loved this game and the different combat style that from software created. There were some very frustrating glitches/broken aspects that made the game annoying rather than challenging at time. Some of the ways to dodge attacks make no sense, for example there is an attack from the demon of hate that you need to jump to avoid but jumping makes you pass through the enemy's attackI really loved this game and the different combat style that from software created. There were some very frustrating glitches/broken aspects that made the game annoying rather than challenging at time. Some of the ways to dodge attacks make no sense, for example there is an attack from the demon of hate that you need to jump to avoid but jumping makes you pass through the enemy's attack sequence. However, if you completely side-step the attack completely you still take damage. There are a few of these dodges that make no sense and it really does take away from the experience but the game is still challenging and it had me wanting to finish each ending.
    Highly recommend if you enjoy challenging games and you don't have enough stress in your life.    … Expand
  26. IMishev
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Super hard at first, but the feeling of the combat clicking is so satisfying. No other game for me has been as fun as this, once the combat clicks. Once its clicked, the difficulty drops off of a cliff, the learning curve is just large.
    Ive platinumed it, which I've never done before. Honestly could be my favourite game of all time in terms of the gameplay. So fast, opposite    Amazing game. Super hard at first, but the feeling of the combat clicking is so satisfying. No other game for me has been as fun as this, once the combat clicks. Once its clicked, the difficulty drops off of a cliff, the learning curve is just large.
    Ive platinumed it, which I've never done before. Honestly could be my favourite game of all time in terms of the gameplay. So fast, opposite of a button masher, hitbox is so clean. Ugh, just the best game.
    Also the story is pretty nice for a Fromsoft game. I enjoyed this game a lot more the Bloodbourne, and its made me a life long Fromsoft fan. Brilliant game    … Expand
  27. Croly
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    a Great Game. Finally Fromsoftware got the Game of the Year Award.
    The Game is not too hard ,but also not too easy. Perfectly balanced. The graphics are nice the combat system is very innovative.
    Overall just a very good game. i didnt like some of the areas though. thats the most common mistake video game developer make. the dont design it in a way that it seems believable for the npcs    a Great Game. Finally Fromsoftware got the Game of the Year Award.
    The Game is not too hard ,but also not too easy. Perfectly balanced. The graphics are nice the combat system is very innovative.
    Overall just a very good game.
    i didnt like some of the areas though.
    thats the most common mistake video game developer make. the dont design it in a way that it seems believable for the npcs to live there.

    so i would actually give this game a 9/10 ,because i dont like giving 10 out of ten cuz nothing is perfect. but i want the user score to get higher so i give 10 points.    … Expand
  28. lhtepi10
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    훌륭한 전투 시스템과 속도감!!

    더하여, 아름다운 아트웍 덕분에 눈이 즐겁다.

    다만 난이도가 다소 높아, 유저 접근성이 낮은점에서 감점.

    다크소울과는 다른 매력과 로망이 넘친다. 프롬의 새로운 도전을 응원한다.
  29. edtks
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece by Fromsoftware with new fast-paced combat and gameplay mechanics, such as stealth option, shinobi prosthetic tool and combat arts which are well designed based on the world setting and characters. One of the reason Fromsoftware delivered such good game is they always willing to try something new and not just stick to the same style of previous succeeded title. The npcAnother masterpiece by Fromsoftware with new fast-paced combat and gameplay mechanics, such as stealth option, shinobi prosthetic tool and combat arts which are well designed based on the world setting and characters. One of the reason Fromsoftware delivered such good game is they always willing to try something new and not just stick to the same style of previous succeeded title. The npc of the game is rich in lore and exist with reason, which means the developers always had a clear picture in mind for what they are doing. Definitely a must-play and worthy GOTY title.… Expand
  30. ERRORCODE-20
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Most Souls fan will view Sekiro in a bubble. The souls bubble. And since it doesnt have many of the rpg mechanics that souls-fans have come to expect they immediately write it off. But Sekiro isnt an RPG nor is it trying to be.
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#4 Best 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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