Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. Bigmrbuck35
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    10/10 FromSoftware game. Bosses are somewhat easy tho but game is still dank as ****
  2. Arebased5213
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    While Sekiro maintains the spirit of FromSoft's magnum opus series with its inclusions of Dark Souls hallmarks like breathtaking vistas, tough but fair challenges, and spectacular boss fights; it adds a deep layer of flavor and immediacy to its every single encounter, making this game have its own unique take on combat that I have never seen before in my life.
  3. Smallchungus167
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Sekiro adds the posture system and making the constant attacking and pinpoint deflecting a must in every encounter - steel clashes on steel in a rhythmic, mesmerizing, and almost hypnotic manner.
    Another crucial element that makes this game such an enthralling experience to play is the inclusion of perilous attacks. When the enemy flashes a red kanji symbol, you have a second to determine    Sekiro adds the posture system and making the constant attacking and pinpoint deflecting a must in every encounter - steel clashes on steel in a rhythmic, mesmerizing, and almost hypnotic manner.
    Another crucial element that makes this game such an enthralling experience to play is the inclusion of perilous attacks. When the enemy flashes a red kanji symbol, you have a second to determine what they're doing and how you're supposed to react accordingly: will they thrust you? Step on their weapon the moment it launches. Will they perform a sweep? Jump over the sweep and counter them with an overhead attack. Will they attempt to grab you? Dodge towards their back to give yourself a big opening. This system feels daunting at first, but I guarantee it will click with you at some point in the game, and it will feel fantastic to counter perilous attacks, something no other video game has ever done yet.    … Expand
  4. Werido2019
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    If I have to describe the combat of Sekiro, it is a dance. And to be specific - Sekiro is a Waltz.
    It is a personal duet between you and your opponent. It is elegant as it is sophisticated. It is a melody of elegant movement and counters, it is a song of sword clashes. In order to best your opponent, you have to learn the steps of the waltz: Learn the timings, learn the counters, learn    If I have to describe the combat of Sekiro, it is a dance. And to be specific - Sekiro is a Waltz.
    It is a personal duet between you and your opponent. It is elegant as it is sophisticated. It is a melody of elegant movement and counters, it is a song of sword clashes. In order to best your opponent, you have to learn the steps of the waltz: Learn the timings, learn the counters, learn the dance. Only when you have mastered these, will you end the dance befitting a true shinobi: through a Shinobi Execution.    … Expand
  5. Sharists80
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    It's like the Turbo Pug of endless racers only a souls game. Great visuals.
  6. Ecrus3ar
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    An absolutely superb game and easily my favorite FromSoft game to date. Best combat I've seen.
  7. Weahpw785
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    "Must buy" If you want to repeatly die more than twice... It's a masterpiece beyond my words. Stop sitting there and buy it.
  8. Derfed82
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Now that I've beaten all 4 endings and done a no death run i can 100% recommend this game. When I first played it in 2020 I gave up before i even got to the first proper boss. I got extremely frustrated just because of a bigger enemy and I didn't think the parrying/deflecting and gameplay were for me. I played for 80 minutes and then got a refund. Fast forward to a few months ago, betweenNow that I've beaten all 4 endings and done a no death run i can 100% recommend this game. When I first played it in 2020 I gave up before i even got to the first proper boss. I got extremely frustrated just because of a bigger enemy and I didn't think the parrying/deflecting and gameplay were for me. I played for 80 minutes and then got a refund. Fast forward to a few months ago, between 2020 and this year, I had played through the souls series, so when I saw Sekiro on sale I picked it up again. The difference is, this time I was willing to make the effort to understand how to play the game and understand its mechanics, and I was rewarded with one of the most rich and fulfilling games I've ever played, even surpassing my high expectations after playing Dark Souls. So don't be like me last year, and don't be like Asmongold. I assure you, give the game a second or even third chance and you might be surprised by how good it feels to finally get a grasp of the combat system… Expand
  9. Cookingwith6
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    I've never written a game review before but now i had to because of this game, i played it a bunch of times when it first came out on console and will continue to do so now since i got it on pc.
    if there was a game that best describes a balance between fun and difficult it would 100% be Sekiro. usually a lot of difficult games tend to go with the most tedious and boring routes to make it    I've never written a game review before but now i had to because of this game, i played it a bunch of times when it first came out on console and will continue to do so now since i got it on pc.
    if there was a game that best describes a balance between fun and difficult it would 100% be Sekiro. usually a lot of difficult games tend to go with the most tedious and boring routes to make it self harder (boring) for the player, but this game is completely different, the gameplay is just perfect it honestly changed the way i look at other games drastically, its also the game that got me into the whole souls games. no matter how many times i play it or comeback to it, its always a blast, and never fails to give me the best time, the repetition of some mini-bosses might be a little annoying to some people but i've never really noticed it until someone mentioned it to me. To me this game is just a masterpiece, its a must try for everyone, who knows maybe it would end up affecting you the same way it did for me :)    … Expand
  10. Loehq20
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    I came here admiringly. At present, I have defeated Xianichiro in 10.6 hours, and now I go back to fight Madame Butterfly and then it should be Xianfeng Temple. The more you fight, the more addicted you are! The best of 2019 is worthy of the name! Super praise!
  11. Coconut332
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Its not dark souls, but damn is it fun. Well, if you have the patience and skill for it.
  12. Tookjonhosn796
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This game took the life out of me. it beat me down over and over but when i finally beat it, i ascended to the heavens. the story is amazing, the character arcs (in all endings) are great, it was worth every penny.
  13. Big_bum11
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Another fantastic addition to From Softs catalog, with sword play that far outpaces its predecessors and flows with more grace than Nioh could hope to have. A honest to goodness masterpiece.
  14. 9Tzitu58
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Might break a few things around your desk but it's worth it. Really fun stuff.
  15. Rekker289x
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Monkey samurais 10/10 New to souls like games? This game is going to be hell for you. Souls like god? This game is going to be even worse of a hell for you; because you gotta retrain yourself to not roll away from every attack. Instead you have to learn how to parry/deflect every attack at the perfect time. It'll take time, and patience to get the hang of it, but the game does a perfectMonkey samurais 10/10 New to souls like games? This game is going to be hell for you. Souls like god? This game is going to be even worse of a hell for you; because you gotta retrain yourself to not roll away from every attack. Instead you have to learn how to parry/deflect every attack at the perfect time. It'll take time, and patience to get the hang of it, but the game does a perfect job of helping you know how to react. Using perfect audio and visual clues to react to. Once you get the hang of it you'll look and feel like a god, and you'll look at dark souls combat as silly looking. Everything about this game is polished and perfected.… Expand
  16. BottomTextgang2
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This games the only game that i've played that actually sells the experience of being in a real fight, with how intense it is, how drastically numbers can effect a fight, how hurt you'll get from one slip up and how difficult it is to recover from it, and im referring to a fist fight, not sword fight since you'd just be dead, but i had the exact same feeling in this game that ive had inThis games the only game that i've played that actually sells the experience of being in a real fight, with how intense it is, how drastically numbers can effect a fight, how hurt you'll get from one slip up and how difficult it is to recover from it, and im referring to a fist fight, not sword fight since you'd just be dead, but i had the exact same feeling in this game that ive had in actual fights where i'd nearly avoid an attack by just dumb luck and instincts and think like "damn idk if imma be able to pull that off again" and feeling uncertain about how much longer i'd last (but since you can die endless times you eventually just learn everything, im just talking about your first few encounters)… Expand
  17. lucuwu
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    excelente juego! merecido el GOTY muy difícil pero mejor es la satisfacción de ir derrotando a poderosos enemigos que se encuentran a lo largo del juego
  18. Tg1riauio
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    I adore this games combat personally over all the souls games i would give the combat a 10/10 but the terror mechanic reminds me this is a FromSoft game.
  19. Hilkbarry5
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    its difficult but it just makes you want to get better. Shoving sword up an apes ass is amazing.
  20. Directive62
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Easily became one of my favorite games of all times.
    I'm still coming back to it from time to time just to experience incredibly satisfying combat and fight bosses. Best fighting mechanics ever existed!
  21. Banak28
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    If you have OCD and have to finish the game, your in for a long ride. Sick game.
  22. Drakebog15555
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Great game, quite hard but the story is good. some game mechanics during combat could have been better but its overall a great game.
  23. Nigemog77
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    This game has one of the best combat systems, and has easily become one of my favorite games of all time. Initially, the difficulty curve appears to be incredibly difficult and at some times nearly impossible; but, the main thing that drew me (and more than likely, the millions of other players) back was that overwhelming sense of accomplishment I felt after defeating a difficult boss forThis game has one of the best combat systems, and has easily become one of my favorite games of all time. Initially, the difficulty curve appears to be incredibly difficult and at some times nearly impossible; but, the main thing that drew me (and more than likely, the millions of other players) back was that overwhelming sense of accomplishment I felt after defeating a difficult boss for the first time.… Expand
  24. Msienif3
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    FUN AF BUT HARD AF. Combat is a lot better than dark souls combat IMO. I hope theres a sequel.
  25. Keyzbg654
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Wasn't sure if Fromsoft games were up my alley, turns out they are amazing!
  26. Kretizaor472
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    ive played through it like 3 times but havent actually finished it yet, i love this game
  27. Buttchunker5149
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    What a video game is supposed to be. best sword fighting game in existence. hesitation is defeat 11/10.
  28. 2Toothie
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    i died at least 400 times at the ogre. I need to git gud. This game is quite gud.
  29. Reems11
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Its better than bloodborne and that's saying a lot. Fantastic game. Thank you Hidetaka Miyazaki.
  30. Topher44
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Easiest game I have ever played. If you want a real challenge go play Hello Kitty Fun House Dream Time.
  31. Thanatos189
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    If you love dark souls you'll love this. Thought it wouldn't be my cup of tea cuz it was samurais instead of knights but that giant snake changed my mind.
  32. Venny963
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    This game is so good i have to take lots of breaks to jerk off. So good lol.
  33. TexasRed15
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Highly recommend this game. This game is like riddle and rhythm game, you might die a lot but if you get the hang of it and just play it calmly and relax it will be a great experience especially to those who play like other souls game (even though i never had any experience playing any other soul games).
  34. Jimomney7
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    It is a great game with great graphics. I recommend it . It is a great game with great graphics. I recommend it .
  35. MagiumPD4
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Had a good time. Make sure to note down the dialogue cause you might miss the story in between large fights. I liked the dragon fight (spoilers) the most. Mercury counter is super op!
  36. Expalin87
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Estou adorando essa nova FromSoft, Sekiro eh bem diferente da frnquia Dark Souls, e espero q Elden Ring va ainda mais longe.
  37. Cz4Ck3
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    "Hesitation is defeat"
    Best combat in any Souls-like game ever IMO.
    10/10
  38. Foowe300
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    This is game has one of the best, most satisfying, and rewarding combat systems I've ever played, but it is HARD.
  39. Vernocia59
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Best combat system with a new flavor in Souls-like genes. I feel like a real Shinobi more than I can expect and Sekiro much better mood than Ghost of Tsushima.
  40. Dfint3506
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    God game,easier than dark soul,but challenging when 1st time encounter new enemy,enjoy when learning the move of enemy
  41. Pietnba59
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    The combat is challenging but rewarding and you get that souls-like rush whenever you a boss 10/10 (good story to).
  42. Nuyork29
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Very shinobi, many ninjutsu, the path is difficult. Epic game get this masterpiece.
  43. TacoriX77777
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games i've ever played insanely hard to learn but very rewarding and fun. if your thinking about getting it get it. I originally chose the "wrong ending" which ends your game a few hours short and makes you miss out on one of the best parts of the game but I chose to just replay and go for the new ending just because this game is so fun.
  44. Anectutus76
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Really fun game with a great combat system. The learning curve is rather steep. I almost considered dropping the game, thinking it just wasn't for me, until suddenly it just "clicked". It can take some time to get there, but it's worth it. The final boss is really quite memorable.
  45. House_Of_feg0
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    i'm just huge fan of Parry-Like game, this is the GOAT, and it's seem i can't find any game with better parry mechanics than this, Sekiro is extremely addictive with me. If you want to find another game with this Smooth and Parry/Dodge Mechanic, i can recommend the Metal Gears Rising, but the Smooth and Timings ? Like i said, no game except Sekiro, this game is a masterpiece level of Parryi'm just huge fan of Parry-Like game, this is the GOAT, and it's seem i can't find any game with better parry mechanics than this, Sekiro is extremely addictive with me. If you want to find another game with this Smooth and Parry/Dodge Mechanic, i can recommend the Metal Gears Rising, but the Smooth and Timings ? Like i said, no game except Sekiro, this game is a masterpiece level of Parry Mechanics.… Expand
  46. Leeva-sheeva266
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    It's just amazing, loved the bosses and all the endings. The combat was quite iffy at first but after getting used to it, it felt pretty good; The story is definitely my favorite part as compared to dark souls it's more in-your-face and you don't have to watch videos to understand what's going on.
  47. Keygrasm34
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Back in the days when I didn’t like the souls game but first when I tried bloodborne then dark souls 3 the frustration to kill a single boss and the satisfaction you receive after killing it. In Sekiro I didn’t encounter too many bosses only 3 now, but the game is good with its level of difficulty, I am really satisfied looking forward to more boss fights. In the end, it is a great game itBack in the days when I didn’t like the souls game but first when I tried bloodborne then dark souls 3 the frustration to kill a single boss and the satisfaction you receive after killing it. In Sekiro I didn’t encounter too many bosses only 3 now, but the game is good with its level of difficulty, I am really satisfied looking forward to more boss fights. In the end, it is a great game it is game of the year of 2019. If you are a fan of soul games and didn’t play this game, then you are missing a lot. The only thing that bothers me is the soundtrack in this game is meeeeeeh needed to be more enthusiastic to put you in the mood. ALL YOU NEED TO ENJOY THIS GAME IS TO “GIT GUDD”. 10.4hrs and still going to bleed more.… Expand
  48. Matsuda43
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Games with only one difficulty are always great just because of the comfort knowing that everyone else is getting absolutely demolished too.
  49. Hazzanborg835
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    This is Sekiro, everything dies more than twice. Dark Souls goes to Japan! *smiling...sweating*
  50. Bangerskeet3769
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    لعبة رائعة، قصتها مشوقه وطريقة اللعب فريدة من نوعها،
    في البداية تكون صعبة لكن مع الوقت تتعود على صد الضربات فيها،
    الصراحة تمنيت لو أتموا القصة، بس الظاهر في جزء جديد لها أنصح بها وبقوة للي يبي يجرب شي جديد غير عن دارك سولز.    لعبة رائعة، قصتها مشوقه وطريقة اللعب فريدة من نوعها،
    في البداية تكون صعبة لكن مع الوقت تتعود على صد الضربات فيها،
    الصراحة تمنيت لو أتموا القصة، بس الظاهر في جزء جديد لها
    أنصح بها وبقوة للي يبي يجرب شي جديد غير عن دارك سولز.
  51. RockingBox1585
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Very good game, enter as a soulsborne player, exit as a soulsbornekiro player.
  52. Ace_Gravity694
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    A very well crafted combat system which is fun to master. This game has great bosses as well.
  53. Jagakuremi305
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Review for casuals by a casual. You have to be aware that this is a niche game, in the same way that simulators are designed to be realistic, this game is specifically designed to be difficult. It requires a lot of patience, resilience and skill. So my advise is that unless you are a person who enjoy challenges you should not buy this game. If you really want to play the game you can justReview for casuals by a casual. You have to be aware that this is a niche game, in the same way that simulators are designed to be realistic, this game is specifically designed to be difficult. It requires a lot of patience, resilience and skill. So my advise is that unless you are a person who enjoy challenges you should not buy this game. If you really want to play the game you can just use an easy mod, it would be a weird experience because the game was not designed to be like that, but you can still enjoy the game and the rich lore, and who knows, maybe after that you can play the game for real.… Expand
  54. Minsoea974
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    As a big Dark Souls fan, I feel kinda ashamed saying that this game is like 10 times better than any souls.
  55. Dumbozimbo510
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    This is the best game Fromsoft has made imo. The story, combat and levels are fantastic.
  56. Sensou12
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Well well well, the best PS4 game in my opinion. Bought it on June and took me one month to reach Isshin and beat him.

    Believe me, I hate the game as I keep saying that I will put the game down and forget about it as the difficulty is insanely hard. But decided to spend at least 1 hour with the game per day and all of sudden, for the last 2 week before I finish the game, I put down all    Well well well, the best PS4 game in my opinion. Bought it on June and took me one month to reach Isshin and beat him.

    Believe me, I hate the game as I keep saying that I will put the game down and forget about it as the difficulty is insanely hard. But decided to spend at least 1 hour with the game per day and all of sudden, for the last 2 week before I finish the game, I put down all my ps4 game and completely just playing Sekiro for 14 days straight.

    The reason for that is you are not levelling up your character but the game is levelling you up with each boss encounter which feel amazing. Sounds ridiculous but as I keep moving forward, it's just getting better and better. All the parry mechanic like normal parry, mikiri counter, etc is just a small example how the game successfully make you feel badass when you manage to execute it perfectly.

    Lack of customization? No big deal, I've never been a big fan of dark souls and bloodborne because of that as with Sekiro, the point is you just need to getting better learn every enemy attack pattern, sharpen your reflect and observation skills and I believe even you die a lot, you just keep coming back and said "Ok, i got it! I'll beat this monster this time"

    I'm on my 2nd play-through now and you'll just realize the fact that I just mentioned "The game is levelling you up" as I've reached and beaten Owl Ashina in only 3 hours of playing the game which it took me around 20 hours to reach him on my 1st play through and it's still took me around 20-30 tries but now it just took me 2 tries to beat him.

    CONCLUSION: Worth to try if you start to feel all games nowadays just focus on looking graphically stunning and make you feel overpower. This game is completely different and you'll not regret it (you might at the first few hours but just keep pushing and you'll know it)

    TIPS: Don't be afraid of dying, dying is part of the game as you might die to learn all the enemy tricks and attack pattern. It's common thing so don't dodge or running away, instead just keep on playing defense and learn all the attack patterns.

    2. Don't hesitate when you feel you can attack but don't rush or greedy, keep looking at the enemy attack motion as they tend to look slow but it's a complete trap    … Expand
  57. CHAR1TH
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Sword combat at its peak. this game has a godly combat, its very addictive, the story is also not bad. The bosses are the best in this game. Overall, highly recommended game to get.
  58. Darzv9
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Like Dark Souls but better in almost every factor, but Dark Souls still takes the cake on difficulty and janky ass mehcanics.
  59. Strafre4k
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Have you ever had childhood dreams of being a ninja samurai? I haven't! but this game created that dream and also fulfilled it.
  60. Rot3ez
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Best FromSoftware game in existence. Its that good. Hesitation is Defeat.
  61. N1uaian
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Took me 80 tries to beat the last boss. this felt harder than graduating from college.
  62. Anger2342
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    My first souls-like game. Just beat my first play-through. Honestly, it wasn't as difficult as I thought
    Obviously, had some difficult time trying to figure out how to fight. But it was still easy enough for a newbie to beat the final boss in 30 hours.
  63. MasterLigma5
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Game was Challenging but super addictive! even if you've never played a souls game but have played similar games (God of War, Jedi fallen order, ghost of tsushima, etc.) you should do fine! story and visuals are beautiful.
  64. Dawnejishon10
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Just spent 4 hours on genichiro... it was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ nightmare but it felt awesome to finally beat him
  65. Buttinjector390
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    I'm frustrated out of my mind, getting 3 shot by the weakest enemies in the game. Mini bosses are taking hours and many attempts to beat. Getting surrounded by 10 enemies all at once who can all 3 shot you from range while the only way to kill one of them is to perform frame-perfect parry while the rest kill you anyway. I hate this game. But I refuse to let it beat me, 10/10 worth smashingI'm frustrated out of my mind, getting 3 shot by the weakest enemies in the game. Mini bosses are taking hours and many attempts to beat. Getting surrounded by 10 enemies all at once who can all 3 shot you from range while the only way to kill one of them is to perform frame-perfect parry while the rest kill you anyway. I hate this game. But I refuse to let it beat me, 10/10 worth smashing my keyboard for.… Expand
  66. Jrdna75
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    "The brutal From Software difficulty is starting to wear thin.", I read this sentence on a critical site about this game. Personally I don't agree, Sekiro's difficulty compared to other games in the Soulborne franchise is definitely higher.
    From a mechanically more complete challenge, to scenarios that enable more than other games, in Sekiro scenario is not only figurative, it can be used    "The brutal From Software difficulty is starting to wear thin.", I read this sentence on a critical site about this game. Personally I don't agree, Sekiro's difficulty compared to other games in the Soulborne franchise is definitely higher.
    From a mechanically more complete challenge, to scenarios that enable more than other games, in Sekiro scenario is not only figurative, it can be used in most combats throughout the game. It all depends on the skill of the player and how he sees his possibilities.
    I liked so much the graphics, the story that is made possible for us and the game's unfolding in general, but there are few aspects in the unfolding that were too quick, like the "Shura" ending. The environment and scenarios are well developed, giving up to 1 a certain immersion in the game.
    Briefly, I recommend this game to anyone who is looking for 1 good challenge, 1 good graphic art, or who simply likes Feudal Japan.    … Expand
  67. Purepwnage90
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Sekiro makes me sad but very happy when i kill that stupid demon of hatred I never thought i could hate something so much but its a fun game and i would play again but will uninstall because of isshin.
  68. Bigsmaoil6t83
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    11 hours in and I still have no idea where the ♥♥♥♥ to go.
    Good game, Im just garbage. 10/10, would git gud again
  69. Bec4cki
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    And there was nothing that we could do about it. Wolf was a made man, and Isshin, The Sword Saint wasn’t. And we had to sit still and take it. It was among the Shurans. It was real greaseball .
  70. grimreapersims
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
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  71. Blahblahuser
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    I usually never rate games a 10 but this game deserves it.

    I was literally spellbound throughout my journey and I didn’t want it to end. I have only felt like this for a few games like BotW. Initially yes it did suck before I got the whole parry mechanic, but once it clicked nothing gave me much trouble as in the beginning. The locales and bosses are amazing I am a huge sword fight fan,    I usually never rate games a 10 but this game deserves it.

    I was literally spellbound throughout my journey and I didn’t want it to end. I have only felt like this for a few games like BotW.

    Initially yes it did suck before I got the whole parry mechanic, but once it clicked nothing gave me much trouble as in the beginning.

    The locales and bosses are amazing I am a huge sword fight fan, and this game let me live my fantasy of sword fight to the death.

    The music works ok for the game even though it’s not my favorite type of music.

    There are no builds and no traditional leveling. Skills don’t do much as such the game is very balanced. It’s you, your sword and skills.

    The game honestly doesn’t require super ridiculous quick reflexes like most claim, but it does require observation. Noticing enemy animation and knowing that one thing the enemy does comes before something else.

    The only bad negative that I can give is that the camera doesn’t play nice particularly when you are in an arena that has obstructions like poles and doors. Often times you will end up in one of these places and the camera goes berserk and you trying to find the boss, because anytime you cannot view the boss your lock on targeting turns off. Sometimes I ended up between a door and the boss with no way to see what the hell was going on and difficulty in escaping this situation. Thankfully this doesn’t happen too often, but it is rather irritating. You will die a lot in your journey but this journey will be worth it.    … Expand
  72. Raiin
    Sep 15, 2021
    10
    The Best Samurai Game I've played, One of my favorite Games of all time. Just like From Software's other titles; a true masterpiece. I'm in love.
  73. Jason0507
    Jan 11, 2022
    2
    This games starts off well with its introductory sequence. However the story ends there and becomes an endless sequence of boss fights. Once you defeat one boss you have to navigate through one small section just to fight another. This formula repeats itself through out the whole game. With little to no story and just rinse and repeat gamplay this game is almost unplayable.The game looksThis games starts off well with its introductory sequence. However the story ends there and becomes an endless sequence of boss fights. Once you defeat one boss you have to navigate through one small section just to fight another. This formula repeats itself through out the whole game. With little to no story and just rinse and repeat gamplay this game is almost unplayable.The game looks amazing but it is just like putting lipstick on a pig. This game tries to mask its flaws with its difficulty. It's very challenging until you determine the attacks of the bosses then it's just a matter of time before you defeat them. It's a poor excuse for a game.… Expand
  74. Terra241
    Sep 18, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Бета тест за полную цену. Вся "сложность" игры — это её кривизна. Криво в этой игре почти всё(в плане геймплея) начиная от уклонений, заканчивая хитбоксамис, которые, за 7 лет, так и не научились делать, например: босс файт с Обезьяной стражем: рука босса достаёт тебя даже когда ты находишься сзади босса; бой с генитиро: его выпад вперёд достаёт даже сверху(такое есть и у шиноби в замке асина). Почти все бои с боссами — это выжидание окна для удара, которое бывает не часто. Анимации в игре медленные, чтобы парировать атаку, нужно нажимать до удара противника, что,как по мне, для слэшера не совсем хорошо.… Expand
  75. alagharrr
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    10/10. Sekiro Shadows Die Twice- одна из лучших игр в которую я играл! Сюжет. Тут я не буду останавливаться надолго, в двух словах: средний сюжет про самураев, но это тут не самое главное.
    Боевка. Несмотря на то что ты всю игры бьёшься с одной катаной, делать это супер приятно, если преодолеть себя и научится парировать, то можно получить невероятный экспириенс от этой игры, также тут    10/10. Sekiro Shadows Die Twice- одна из лучших игр в которую я играл! Сюжет. Тут я не буду останавливаться надолго, в двух словах: средний сюжет про самураев, но это тут не самое главное.
    Боевка. Несмотря на то что ты всю игры бьёшься с одной катаной, делать это супер приятно, если преодолеть себя и научится парировать, то можно получить невероятный экспириенс от этой игры, также тут есть инструменты шиноби (хотя за всю игру я от силы использовал 5 из них). В общем боевка 10/10.
    Боссы. В этой игре боссы по настоящему не простые, я как человек который до секиро прошёл дс3 и 3 раза бб, тратил на изучение большинства минимум 3-5 попыток, один из здешних боссов вообще дался мне самым трудным(~25~ попыток). Боссы в секиро 10/10
    Одна из лучших слэшер рпг в которую я играл, с супер крутыми боссами, и наверное одна из если не самая сложная и любимая игра в которую я играл. 10/10    … Expand
  76. Killabrar
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is such an amazing game and it is definitely one of my favorites of all time. The combat is sooo fun and gameplay is smooth. Great graphics with a killer soundtrack and an interesting story. It is extremely difficult but is in no way unfair there are plenty of different ways to kill enemies and different skills to use against certain enemies. The world design is beautiful and a andSekiro is such an amazing game and it is definitely one of my favorites of all time. The combat is sooo fun and gameplay is smooth. Great graphics with a killer soundtrack and an interesting story. It is extremely difficult but is in no way unfair there are plenty of different ways to kill enemies and different skills to use against certain enemies. The world design is beautiful and a and fells like a souls game… Expand
  77. Strifewalker07
    Oct 14, 2021
    10
    OMG amazing and amazing and maybe more amazing everything in this game is amazing and...so hard
  78. wwwzzzzz
    Oct 20, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting and new mechanisms...........................................!!!… Expand
  79. Dibalin
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Отсутствует полная русская локализация. Нет озвучки!
  80. THRAAKOS
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    HOW SEKIRO HAS AN 8.5. Personally, this is THE best FS game ever released. The mechanics, the music, the ambientation, the bosses, the post-game challenges, IT'S PERFECT. Haven't you wanted, after beating a souls fight against the bosses again Astorias, Ornsteinn & Smough, Sir Alonne, GAEL??? In Sekiro you can (+ you unlock character skins that are sick af and new abilities). The only badHOW SEKIRO HAS AN 8.5. Personally, this is THE best FS game ever released. The mechanics, the music, the ambientation, the bosses, the post-game challenges, IT'S PERFECT. Haven't you wanted, after beating a souls fight against the bosses again Astorias, Ornsteinn & Smough, Sir Alonne, GAEL??? In Sekiro you can (+ you unlock character skins that are sick af and new abilities). The only bad thing may be it's difficulty (that difficulty is based on your skills 100%) for some players, but when you start understanding the parry and all other abilities, this game becomes a river, and you, you are JESUS. You start flowing with the bosses and you cum with every parry vs 2nd & 3rd fase Isshin. Just a masterpiece, I don't care you don't like soulslike games, if you dislike Sekiro, you dislike masterpieces, works of art, perfection and lastly, Miyazaki.… Expand
  81. Riann87
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    The truth is just one, people who are giving grades lower than 7 is because they couldn't play, they must not even have passed the first Boss! LOL
  82. vjb4
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Obra de arte sobre todo los jefes excelentes combates y gráficos .no decepciona el goty 2019… Expand
  83. jfrance10
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game with incredible characters and bosses. You can really feel yourself getting better at the game as you play it. Combat is very smooth. So creative.
  84. Anti-ReviewBomb
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Im a huge From fan but I have to admit putting this game down twice and almost writing it off forever. I can't explain why but on my third attempt everything seemed to click in a way it hadn't before and instead of another rage quit I got to enjoy another From Masterpiece. When youre fighting massive Bosses in the Souls series, at times it can feel very iffy when trying to roll your wayIm a huge From fan but I have to admit putting this game down twice and almost writing it off forever. I can't explain why but on my third attempt everything seemed to click in a way it hadn't before and instead of another rage quit I got to enjoy another From Masterpiece. When youre fighting massive Bosses in the Souls series, at times it can feel very iffy when trying to roll your way out of eating a 20 foot long sword with a 100 foot long swath area. Not so with Sekiro. The game can definitely be Brutal at times but there was never a moment where I died and blamed it on the game. The combat is so clean and precise that it leaves no doubt that every failure is user error. It's clear what you did wrong and you know what you need to work on. Hang in there. And if you do quit, keep it lying around where you can see it. Let it taunt you until you give it another go. It's too good to give up on entirely.… Expand
  85. CnPx98
    Aug 14, 2023
    7
    Must have been a dry year for games for this to get game of the year. It's just got so many hateable aspects for what could have been a much better game. Bossing in this game just isn't that fun. They go on for a boringly long time and it's the same from start to finish. Remnants weren't their at launch at so people just turn them off. This leaves you with empty remnants of people justMust have been a dry year for games for this to get game of the year. It's just got so many hateable aspects for what could have been a much better game. Bossing in this game just isn't that fun. They go on for a boringly long time and it's the same from start to finish. Remnants weren't their at launch at so people just turn them off. This leaves you with empty remnants of people just running round in a circle as if they were trying to work out what it does. You mite get the odd useful one but you'll skip over these because you have to select loads of useless ones to find the useful ones. By then you can just work out where it would take you anyway. Crosses what restore the prosthetic arm are a bootable and not restoring with the bonfire is stupid. Healing items in this game are basically non existent and it relies more on not getting hit at all. Which is fine but getting hit once by a boss is either 1 or 2 hit death. Basically making this game a 0 room for error type deal. Again this would be fine if every boss instance was just a boss but 10 enemies aswell. Some ranged, melee, boss charging at you. But your ranged attack is basically like throwing marshmallows. I've completed a few of From Softs souls games and sekiro is not really souls bourne but it's still difficult. But I find the difficulty in Sekiro more of an unfair kind. Stealth keeps breaking. You get a backstab indicator but il go to press it when it's on and il just them with my sword alerting everyone. Enemies follow you when they didn't see you go there rather then following the route you took. Say I run round a building threw some bushes and grapple onto a tree. They will skip over everything and lock onto where I am. Like how they know that? It's really immersion breaking. Or you kill an enemy 5 miles away in a noisy area and everyone will turn around and look at you? They will walk over their best mates dead corps like meh there goes another one. Why they not go into a search mode? For a game that revolves around stealth there isn't very much stealth options and the stealth is terrible. The skill tree sucks and has nothing interesting out of the 10 things on it. The map design feels extremely fake and un-interesting. It's like an extremely long and narrow cliff everywhere you go in this game. Its like 10 steps to the left is 1 side and to the right is the other side. For a from software game there is literally 0 exploration. Sometimes you'll get the odd jump down onto platform area and that's about it. Think in Demon Souls or Dark souls 1 all the shortcuts leading back to the bonfire and it's awesome to see how the map felt like a giant spider web. Nope Sekiro is just 1 narrow path everywhere. Sekiro is great for is the story. But that's to be expected with these devs. And the core combat is pretty good outside of stealth and most bosses. I also love the way how everyone in the world is there for a reason. This is something From have always done that's awesome. No one just ignores you. I just felt the game could have used a little more polish in certain areas but I would imagine Activision being the publishers they had strict deadlines and had to have a meeting about what colour an NPCs clothes were. From Software have never gone back to them since so I'm guessing Bandai Namco is better to work with.… Expand
  86. harthiaf
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I played and finished this game it’s Amazing need part2 of this game or new game like this from this studio
  87. GameWorldGR
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    It’s a game for the gamers! It demands loyalty and devotion. If you complete it, it will give you an enormous reward. If you can’t complete it, you shouldn’t even start it. Miyazaki brought us another perfection at the level designing, a superior lore and a delightful gameplay. But Miyazaki’s achievement isn’t that he gave as a masterpiece. His achievement is that it’s the 5th masterpieceIt’s a game for the gamers! It demands loyalty and devotion. If you complete it, it will give you an enormous reward. If you can’t complete it, you shouldn’t even start it. Miyazaki brought us another perfection at the level designing, a superior lore and a delightful gameplay. But Miyazaki’s achievement isn’t that he gave as a masterpiece. His achievement is that it’s the 5th masterpiece we play because of him. We can’t wait for the 6th (Elden Ring).… Expand
  88. KirillV
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    My favorite game and the best From Software game for me. Passed in one breath.
  89. minatore_albino
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    The gameplay is my favourite GamePlay of all game in all times. An action RPG that is also a perfect and original rhythm game. The esthetic of this game is unrivaled, the lore and the environment is interesting and beautiful, the game is a great challenge especially for souls player. There are a lot of things to do and explore. There will be not many games like this in history.
  90. heringer
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Sekiro was a game that really challenge my patience and skills in years, the learn curve are huge and gratificated, the game are incrediblypretty, the combat is perfect and the history tottaly deep.
    If you are fan of souls games and want some challenge, Sekiro is for you.
    Game have great bosses, enemys, maps, skills, characters and history, is a dignity title of FromSoftware
  91. UrsinhoPoohFoda
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Eu gastei mais de 100 horas da minha vida nesse jogo, e valeu a pena.
    Ps: Se você acha que esse jogo precisa de modo fácil, você não quer realmente jogar o jogo.
  92. Aconnor105
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another 10/10 really fun challenging game and getting better. Love it can't wait for some of the final bosses.… Expand
  93. Sensou
    Dec 16, 2021
    10
    Best game ever, definitely my number 1 game of all time.

    Tried Dark Souls and Bloodborne but just can't feel the excitement that all people have but Sekiro is different. The major factor might be the stamina bar which not exist in Sekiro so no more stamina management which affects the pacing of the gameplay, not a grinding game so I need to completely learn all the enemy pattern and    Best game ever, definitely my number 1 game of all time.

    Tried Dark Souls and Bloodborne but just can't feel the excitement that all people have but Sekiro is different.

    The major factor might be the stamina bar which not exist in Sekiro so no more stamina management which affects the pacing of the gameplay, not a grinding game so I need to completely learn all the enemy pattern and experiment with all the prosthetic tools. The last is a satisfying parry mechanic which is the charm of this game.

    Story are also wonderful which you unlock and explore about it by yourself instead of the game leads you to the storyline. So, your decision and action will one way or another affect the story.

    Gameplay is no doubt the best game I've ever played as I've defeated this game 6 times now. Repetition is quite high to get all the story endings and of course to show how much you've improved throughout your gameplay.

    In conclusion, Sekiro completely change my mind of gaming nowadays in every aspects. Thank you FromSoft for the incredible journey you've created within this game.

    I know they are making another masterpiece right now which is Elden Ring but I do hope they didn't stop here with Sekiro type of game as I completely loving it.

    The Greatest and Coolest game I've ever played.    … Expand
  94. Sawnsong87
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    Awesome game for those who like challenging games and quick reflexes! Love it soo much.
  95. Joyasanactofres
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    I love this game. The combat in this game is the most thrilling, invigorating, and engaging combat systems I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. It doesn't feel like a fight but rather a duel with enemies.
    The bosses are well-designed, high-octane, and brutal - which is what I expect out of Fromsoftware - but they really outdid themselves in this game. Highly recommend.
    PS: learn the    I love this game. The combat in this game is the most thrilling, invigorating, and engaging combat systems I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. It doesn't feel like a fight but rather a duel with enemies.
    The bosses are well-designed, high-octane, and brutal - which is what I expect out of Fromsoftware - but they really outdid themselves in this game. Highly recommend.

    PS: learn the deflect mechanic and this game will stop feeling too hard.    … Expand
  96. Catharsiuse
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, from the writing, to the graphics, it's some of the best
  97. HazeV7
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    O jogo é incrível, os cenários são interessantes, a historia é envolvente, cada chefe é único e definitivamente se tornou um dos meus jogos favoritos.
  98. LeMerluche
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best from software games with bloodborne. Sekiro is a little much difficult of other from software game bacause you only can farm your skill, not your stats. They crêate a new mechanic with block. The world is really well designed and the possibility to use grappe fit really well with the world and the sensation of liberty. Its a must have
  99. Little_Unicorn
    Jan 29, 2022
    0
    This is the most disgusting game From Software, Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team are probably witches who feed on hatred, anger and despair of people, I can't imagine any other reason to make this piece of **** The game is made for hundreds of perverts who pass DS and BB without leveling and with a broken sword in their hands, but it does not give me any pleasure to learn to play in thisThis is the most disgusting game From Software, Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team are probably witches who feed on hatred, anger and despair of people, I can't imagine any other reason to make this piece of **** The game is made for hundreds of perverts who pass DS and BB without leveling and with a broken sword in their hands, but it does not give me any pleasure to learn to play in this manner for 50 hours, do not buy this garbage made by sadists for perverts spending thousands of hours playing their games, if the PSN policy would be like Steam, I would definitely return the money. Spare your time and money.… Expand
  100. Adelo
    May 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played

    Perfect Gameplay and combat

    Nice characters
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#4 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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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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