Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5159 Ratings

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  1. Luxe1
    May 7, 2019
    10
    Ich verstehe nicht wie man als Bloodborne oder Dark Souls Fan dieses Spiel nicht leiden kann. Es ist auf seine eigene Art und Weise absolut ebenbürtig. Ich für meinen Teil habe dieses Feeling beim Zocken welches ich nur bei From Software Games bekomme, deshalb 10/10!!!
  2. theonlyone21
    May 3, 2019
    10
    really good game the grafix are att point! i dont get why people say it looks like ps2 graphics i mean have you ever played or seen a ps2 game i dont think a ps2 can run this game it will just crash people these days i swear anyway this game is really good the combat the bosses everything is great from software dont litsen to people this game is awesome keep it up!. also the game isreally good game the grafix are att point! i dont get why people say it looks like ps2 graphics i mean have you ever played or seen a ps2 game i dont think a ps2 can run this game it will just crash people these days i swear anyway this game is really good the combat the bosses everything is great from software dont litsen to people this game is awesome keep it up!. also the game is difficult but what do you expect from the people who made dark souls i mean hell it has prepare to die edition. im gonna tell you why these games are difficult the hidetaka miyazaki the idea of the souls series said that he wants to make players feel like they accomplished something big you know that hard boss that you keep dying to and then the satisfaction of finally beating the boss is so good it feels like you took herione. thats why these games are hard they are supposed to be hard thats why these games are so good… Expand
  3. christophmetv
    May 8, 2019
    10
    Also meiner Meinung nach das beste Spiel der FromSoftware Reihe.

    Kann ich nur empfehlen!
  4. Mothmann
    May 11, 2019
    8
    After playing all the From Software previous Demon Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne games I was expecting something quite special with this, and I wasn't disappointed! Sekiro is quite a different beast from its predecessors, so if you go in and play the game fresh you will be in for one fantastic adventure. It can be quite an unforgiving game at times, even when it gives you a chance toAfter playing all the From Software previous Demon Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne games I was expecting something quite special with this, and I wasn't disappointed! Sekiro is quite a different beast from its predecessors, so if you go in and play the game fresh you will be in for one fantastic adventure. It can be quite an unforgiving game at times, even when it gives you a chance to die twice, but the excitement and relief after beating another mini boss or a main boss is quite something. But I feel at times you do come to quite a hard wall with some bosses and only the most patient and persistent gamers will get through it.… Expand
  5. Mickepung
    May 10, 2019
    10
    I would give this game a 9 but i just can't. It is so rare to see a game this polished and playable today. Tried alot of them. ARK, PUBG, HUNT, TARKOV. Those were all Early-A games and the hype has been on that trail along time. It was just refreshing.

    Game might be hard, but everything is when you don't know how to handle things. It's still more forgiving to a new player than a Dark    I would give this game a 9 but i just can't. It is so rare to see a game this polished and playable today. Tried alot of them. ARK, PUBG, HUNT, TARKOV. Those were all Early-A games and the hype has been on that trail along time. It was just refreshing.

    Game might be hard, but everything is when you don't know how to handle things. It's still more forgiving to a new player than a Dark Souls game because Sekiro does not require as much setups. It requires you to undertand the mechanics and truly test you.

    Everything below a 7 in a rating on this game is clearly wrong. Expecting things to be something there not is a sin of your own mind. Rating a game is about you not comparing the title to others or your skill with what you managed in other situations.

    I will claim that the phasing in this game is so good it puts alot of games to shame.
    And like most things in life, if you just "Stay a while and listen" most things becomes obvious.
    The game even got a Tutorial were you can practice your mechanics with ease.

    My last words will be "Git Gud". People who can't stand knowing they have to become better sometimes to reach certain satisfactions will never accept that their not good enough either. You can't be good enough with everything in life, check out Tetris.
    So yeah...Git gud.    … Expand
  6. BFMSAND
    May 14, 2019
    10
    Ok , so, ... if you dont like hard and challenging games, please just stop reading.

    If you like hard and challenging games, keep going !
    If you like from software, keep going !
    If you like feudal japan, then 立ち止まるな !

    Truly a masterpiece !
    ( 本当に傑作！)
  7. Tempestx
    May 15, 2019
    10
    If you pay attention there are soo many details. The challenge is very satisfying to experienced gamers. From software should not change a thing. Currently I'm stuck but breaking that barrier is the point. Learn, grow and be the story
  8. TOFU_BNG
    May 20, 2019
    10
    Going into Sekiro I wasn't expecting the best I think it down to Activison being involved with the project that and I was alittle salty that it wasn't Bloodborne 2.
    But good lord I was so wrong about this game. Sekiro is a masterclass in both visual storytelling and satisfying melee combat with a progression system that whilst not as expansive as the Soulsborne games is still expansive    Going into Sekiro I wasn't expecting the best I think it down to Activison being involved with the project that and I was alittle salty that it wasn't Bloodborne 2.
    But good lord I was so wrong about this game. Sekiro is a masterclass in both visual storytelling and satisfying melee combat with a progression system that whilst not as expansive as the Soulsborne games is still expansive resulting in different skill combinations (At least in the first playthrough).
    But why should you play Sekiro ? simple, it provides a rush of thrills unlike any game From Software have created thanks to the reworked combat that is almost like a rhythm game as timing the parries is key and knowing when to attack is important also.
    Sekiro also contains a large variety of bosses with their own unique movesets and hazards to avoid and every victory I had was always satisfying giving me a feeling I hadn't felt since finishing the Soulsborne games for the first time moments like Making a God Tier build in Demon's Souls, Defeating Ornstein and Smough for the first time on 0 Estus, Getting the DLC crowns in Dark Souls II, The moment everything gets Tilted in Bloodborne, And the first time fighting Soul Of Cinder as a fan of the series. Moments like this will stay with me and Sekiro has plenty of moments like that if not topping those experiences at times.
    Sekiro is not without it's faults though a good example being how overpowered the "Shinobi Firecrackers" are as I believe most if not all bosses have a flinch effect when the player uses these. Tools like the Sabimaru or the Folded Umbrella feel borderline underpowered with very limited uses in fact I only used the Purple Folded Umbrella on NG+ to make short work of the Shichimen Warrior boss who's projectiles can be easily countered with this tool.
    Also some bosses are straight up bad like The Divine Dragon and The Mist Noble who are basically just obstacles in the way of the player similar to something like Allant in Demon's Souls or The Congregation in Dark Souls II.
    Ultimately though Sekiro is a masterpiece of immesurable scale and should be something in your game library before the end of this generation and I hope we can get some expansion to the lore of Ashina and the characters that inhabit it although a Bloodborne 2 would be nice before that.    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. mykechapman
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Listen... I am late to the whole to the whole Dark Souls thing and Im sorry I have no Dark Souls pedigree. I always avoided them due to their 'punishing' difficulty. Then I started with Bloodborne which slowly became one of my favorite games of all time. So I was excited about Sekiro. Um yeah.... its tough, unforgivably tough, more so than any game I've ever played. But I stuck with itListen... I am late to the whole to the whole Dark Souls thing and Im sorry I have no Dark Souls pedigree. I always avoided them due to their 'punishing' difficulty. Then I started with Bloodborne which slowly became one of my favorite games of all time. So I was excited about Sekiro. Um yeah.... its tough, unforgivably tough, more so than any game I've ever played. But I stuck with it remembering that Bloodborne started out like that for me (not to the same degree but in principle). I also assumed that the bosses in the first memory were chronologically the first bosses I were to encounter. So the Drunkard beat me down a dozen times but then I was able to finally defeat him. Virtually seconds away a heart attack I exhaled and continued. OH but what I didn't know i that the real stage boss was right around the corner. Madam Butterfly stomped my ass dozens of times. I tried again and again and again and FINALLY a final deathblow. It was possibly the most fist pumping jump up and down video game moment of my life. I almost passed out. Then I realized that wasn't supposed to be the first bosses. So yeah. Good story. But experiences like that are so rare in games and Ive had them in spades playing this game.… Expand
  11. retardinho
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, and for sure best game of From. Game mechanics are perfectly fit for me and I realy enjoy playing this game. The Mixture of difficult, rewarding system and stealth mechanics are my favorite in games, so this game couldnt've gone wrong. Although it has one disadvantage, its shorter than previous from games. I know its probably because this game was farOne of the best games I ever played, and for sure best game of From. Game mechanics are perfectly fit for me and I realy enjoy playing this game. The Mixture of difficult, rewarding system and stealth mechanics are my favorite in games, so this game couldnt've gone wrong. Although it has one disadvantage, its shorter than previous from games. I know its probably because this game was far too difficult for most of players, but for me it was just perfect.… Expand
  12. Armin4
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    one of the best from software games
    gameplay, story, music it fxxxing awesome
    graphics are ok but could be better
    it's my second favorite from someone game
  13. mrodsky
    Dec 3, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible game , my GOTY for 2019. From Software cannot lose. You ARE a shinobi, they nailed it! The world is wonderfully realized like From Software usually does. The combat is addicting. This is the best sword combat game ever!

    There are many different shinobi tools and styles , two people could approach a combat situation completely differently! Parrying is an absolute    Absolutely incredible game , my GOTY for 2019. From Software cannot lose. You ARE a shinobi, they nailed it! The world is wonderfully realized like From Software usually does. The combat is addicting. This is the best sword combat game ever!

    There are many different shinobi tools and styles , two people could approach a combat situation completely differently!
    Parrying is an absolute joy and feels great when you nail it. There are cryptic NPC quests like in souls. Various endings. Death and respawning mechanics are great.

    I guess some people are mad they did not get another rehashed dark souls? They are mad its hard? there is no way you can give this game a 0 thats insulting.

    This is a masterpiece. I cannot wait for From Software's next game, another new IP!    … Expand
  14. Viizious
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    One big adrenaline rush, full of intense battles, and beautiful scenery. For those looking into overcoming a challenge, this is definitely a title that shouldn't be ignored. Surely, it can be difficult, but not in the sense that it feels "unfair". The difficulty itself, lies in observation, as in figuring out how to properly approach the current situation that you're facing.
    Simply put;    One big adrenaline rush, full of intense battles, and beautiful scenery. For those looking into overcoming a challenge, this is definitely a title that shouldn't be ignored. Surely, it can be difficult, but not in the sense that it feels "unfair". The difficulty itself, lies in observation, as in figuring out how to properly approach the current situation that you're facing.
    Simply put; this game is a pure blast from start to finish.    … Expand
  15. Jackthegamer
    Sep 13, 2022
    7
    Like it a lot. My favorite videogame from Fromsoftware, I recommend it if you like it
  16. DVitreous
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    From Software enterga un gran juego, con una mecánica muy interesante, el gancho; el combate y dificultad impuestas por la saga Souls está presente, pero quizás es un poco más retador ya que tendrás que ajustarte al combate y no aún grindeo/leveleo. La verticalidad de este juego hace que el sigilo valga verdaderamente la pena, ya que puedes llegar a más zonas si espías o estudias a tuFrom Software enterga un gran juego, con una mecánica muy interesante, el gancho; el combate y dificultad impuestas por la saga Souls está presente, pero quizás es un poco más retador ya que tendrás que ajustarte al combate y no aún grindeo/leveleo. La verticalidad de este juego hace que el sigilo valga verdaderamente la pena, ya que puedes llegar a más zonas si espías o estudias a tu oponente con antelación.… Expand
  17. bugjam
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Pedazo de juegazo de principio a fin. Un 10 en jugabilidad, un 10 en banda sonora, un 10 en la historia, un 10 en el doblaje, el juego en si es un 10.
  18. LioloucoPlays
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Althought its a FromSoft game at it´s core, it goes beyond what From´s games goes in aesthetic and challenge.

    The hardest part of the game is turn of the "From´s Games" button inside your head and open the heart to something all new, similar to something we fondly remember. Damn, it´s hard, but gets harder as you try to play as any other From game. The combat is truly engaging, and    Althought its a FromSoft game at it´s core, it goes beyond what From´s games goes in aesthetic and challenge.

    The hardest part of the game is turn of the "From´s Games" button inside your head and open the heart to something all new, similar to something we fondly remember. Damn, it´s hard, but gets harder as you try to play as any other From game.

    The combat is truly engaging, and turn out as a balanced and beaultifuly executed: it´s the cream a la cream of "git gud".

    As you are able to beat a tought boss fight (and some of my favorite ones ever are in this game) , watch a video of your own fight let you take note of how well are you playing and how the control of your character is absolute.

    It has it´s amount of flaws, as a large amount of repeated boss fights, some unbalanced areas and enemies and the sense of smaller and repetitive world, as it´s more grounded at real world. But as soon as dominate the combat, all became more fluid and cinematic.

    it´s at the same time one of the best and most innacessible game in the market, specially if you´re a veteran of From games. Or you learn it´s own ways (and die a lot) or you don´t go foward (dying a lot more).    … Expand
  19. uncle-scrooge
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Sekiro contains numerous recognizable elements from From Software's previous title, but they have proven themselves once again fully capable of going in other creative directions and coming out on top. Sekiro is a beautiful adventure game that draws you into a world that you are dying(!) to explore. It's without a doubt their most fantastic looking game to date (though purely as a matterSekiro contains numerous recognizable elements from From Software's previous title, but they have proven themselves once again fully capable of going in other creative directions and coming out on top. Sekiro is a beautiful adventure game that draws you into a world that you are dying(!) to explore. It's without a doubt their most fantastic looking game to date (though purely as a matter of taste I preferred the dark grittiness of Bloodborne), and the fact that Sekiro can use his grappel hook to travel vertically too makes it an entirely different adventure than its "predecessors".

    First, some good stuff
    The game is gorgeous. It's a breath of fresh air from the darkness of Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and it's inspiring to see the team being able to put their creativity to work in a very different direction. In the past, I've found the Dark Souls storytelling variant to be a bit too difficult to decipher, Bloodborne had a great story that required dedication and research, and Sekiro follows that up with an even more spelled out story, still with lots of room for interpretation. The enemy design is varied, ranging from clumsy swordsmen to magical creatures you want to stop and simply observe for their awesome look and moves, practically screaming for you to research their lore. The sneak mechanics may not offer a whole lot new to gaming in general, but it's still incredibly satisfying to successfully backstab an enemy, especially since some of them can be incredibly difficult if you fight them in a normal way. I like this approach of even the toughest enemies being open to a crushing backstab if that's your style. The fighting style is action-filled and very different from earlier From games, but that also brings me to the more negative points.

    It's hard to speak of these games without mentioning difficulty. Getting to the end of Sekiro is, of course, a challenge, to say the least. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has repeatedly stated that they try to make the games "tough, but fair", a description that fits the previous titles. And indeed, balancing the feeling of being challenging without being too hard to be fun is not an easy task, and one that most game developers simply sidestep by making their games easy by default or adding difficulty levels.

    Sekiro doesn't quite find that balance in the way its predecessors did, and there are several reasons for this.

    1) No From Software games have ever had an "easy mode", but they have still had ways to make the most challenging bosses doable, by letting you invite other players, summoning NPC's or simply grinding a few levels to power up your character. Sekiro doesn't let you do any of these things. If you're stuck, you're stuck. For a casual player like me, it would sometimes mean getting stuck on the same boss for weeks, which is too long for me.

    2) DS and Bloodborne allowed for different playing styles, letting you personalize your character in a way that fits how you want to play. Your particular style may make some bosses more difficult, and others easier. Sekiro wants you to play one way, and if you're not up for it... you're going to be frustrated. You better get used to timing your parrying down to milliseconds and learning each and every move of 30-40 bosses. I'll gladly admit this is not my playing style, and I find even regular enemies so frustratingly difficult to beat that I avoid battle whenever I can. The boss fights are... well... just not fun. That's my best way to describe it. They're too difficult to be enjoyed, and there's also my next point...

    3) Fights are LONG. I'm currently fighting the last boss of the game, and without spoiling much, I can say it's of course a multi-phase boss. The first two phases are not too difficult, but MAN do they drag out. You can easily spend 20 minutes reaching the third phase, and you'll feel the difficulty being cranked up to ridiculous amounts. So, basically, that's the phase that kills you. Which is all fine and dandy, except that you have to go through those long, tedious first phases EVERY time you try again. This is just an example of something that happens repeatedly throughout the game. Fights go on forever, and then you die from one simple mistake.

    Learning new skills and prosthetic tools are fun to watch, but only a few of them make any actual significance in battle. In the end, no matter how many skill points you've gathered during your adventures, your ability to time your parries is what determines the outcome. I'm sure some players love that, but... I don't. I found several boss battles to be a chore more than an enjoyment.

    My advice is... try it. I still loved it, despite my frustrations with the difficulty for my particular playing style. They didn't hit the difficulty balance perfectly in Sekiro in my opinion, but that doesn't take away the fact that it's still a beautifully made game with an interesting story, great overall design and mostly satisfying mechanics    … Expand
  20. Lifthrasil
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Bit late with the review, as I finished the game within the same month of release. I even Platinumed the game twice on two seperate accounts.

    The story is very enjoyable and more easy to follow, than Dark Souls or Bloodborne. But to learn more about the world, talking, drinking Sake and reading item descriptions is important and adds to the story. The combat is so satisfying and    Bit late with the review, as I finished the game within the same month of release. I even Platinumed the game twice on two seperate accounts.

    The story is very enjoyable and more easy to follow, than Dark Souls or Bloodborne. But to learn more about the world, talking, drinking Sake and reading item descriptions is important and adds to the story.

    The combat is so satisfying and enjoyable. While is a "My way or the highway" style of combat, this combat is done perfectly. No other game has a better and more satisfying combat style.

    Paired with a good soundtrack, an amazingly beautiful world and in my opinion great characters, this game is to me the Game of the Year.

    I would have given a 9.5, but as there is no .5, I went with a full 10.

    A negative point I can think of, is, that the mini bosses do repeat and there's not great variety, but the main story bosses (and an optional main boss) all feel important and the battlefields are fitting to the specific boss.

    While it's not an easy game, once you get the combat style, the game will feel more easy, than while you're still struggling with the combat style    … Expand
  21. kaz1q
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Another masterpiece from From Software. Epic gameplay and new revolution from dark souls.
  22. JoseofCatarina
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year. Sekiro effectively evolves the combat from Dark Souls to create a tense yet flawless combat system. The world is incredibly beautiful and detailed, and often times breathtaking. Sekiro is an absolute masterpiece. Definitely a must-play.
  23. okapee
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Арт-хаус текущего поколоения консолей. Поэтичная, философская, тонкая игра о поиске своего пути. Непревзойденный сеттинг, глубочайший геймплей, фантастический дизайн локаций, Эфимерный мир, линейная, но все равно абрстрактная история, все такая же загадочная, как и все миры Dark Souls. Необъяснимая сложность. Игра, которую вы долго не забудете - много контента заложено в повторноеАрт-хаус текущего поколоения консолей. Поэтичная, философская, тонкая игра о поиске своего пути. Непревзойденный сеттинг, глубочайший геймплей, фантастический дизайн локаций, Эфимерный мир, линейная, но все равно абрстрактная история, все такая же загадочная, как и все миры Dark Souls. Необъяснимая сложность. Игра, которую вы долго не забудете - много контента заложено в повторное прохождение (привет Nier:Automata). Смогут ли From Software переплюнуть себя в Elnden Ring, или это лучшая игра souls-like геймлпея?… Expand
  24. Sadias
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    HERMOSO,INCREÍBLE,BRUTAL Sin duda un juego que no debe faltar en tu culto de gamer
  25. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    10
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  26. 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!!!
  27. XxBiazattixX
    Oct 4, 2019
    10
    Bem desafiador muito bom! Espero que venha dlcs para poder jogar muito mais!
  28. Gmlxxx82
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Just finished this gem, what an amazing game, no way to cheat you got to learn how to play and improve your skills else there is no way you can beat the boss. It really bringed me back to a different era where you actually had to learn how to play to win. If you are a gamer buy and play this game, u LL get angry you LL swear But once u have beaten at least you have learned something!
  29. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This my first fromsoftware game i play first time i play it i thing it is very hard and it is i die a lot but evrey times i die i learn of my mistake i get platinum on this game and just yesterday i was in ng+7 and i end the game without dying once
  30. ALPHAH12
    Oct 15, 2019
    10
    Excellent, good game mechanics, quite a challenge even for experienced gamers. 100% recommended.
  31. MastaMinds
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing...
    The story, the scenes in-game, the boss fights, the enemies, and gameplay. If you have a PlayStation and up for a challenge, this is a must-have.
  32. 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.
  33. Insane_Joker233
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Epic game. Goty 2019

    Great music, great gameplay, great history, great graphics, great boss Battles, great character design.    … Expand
  34. Shini-sensei
    Oct 23, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Love the game so much. Spent over 600 hours playing it. Give it a try, you won't regret it!
  35. 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
  36. nobcheese
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    GOTY,a difficult game but with patience and perseverance this is one of the most rewarding games I have played.Maybe only Death Stranding can knock it off now.
  37. Mjn88
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    What a ride! From software has been a such a solid developer in the past and it’s nothing new here because this game is incredible! I was able to sink in over 40 hours into this game and boy was it fun/frustrating at times. Took me a minute to get the partying down but once I did. Chopping enemies and bosses down like cake was so satisfying! This games story isn’t anything to write homeWhat a ride! From software has been a such a solid developer in the past and it’s nothing new here because this game is incredible! I was able to sink in over 40 hours into this game and boy was it fun/frustrating at times. Took me a minute to get the partying down but once I did. Chopping enemies and bosses down like cake was so satisfying! This games story isn’t anything to write home about but the combat and gameplay is what keeps you locked in and invested. All the bosses were of dark souls quality and I’m glad this game is very different from what other titles they make. Sekiro has its highs in its gameplay and lows in the story and graphics. I feel they could have done better with the animations and graphical fidelity but the satisfaction of the gameplay loop keeps the player engaged. I loved this game and I would recommend anyone who likes action RPGs and who is looking for a challenge to try it out.… Expand
  38. Patrick73
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    Sekiro: shadow die twice è il canto del cigno di un autore capace come il maestro Miyazaki e di uno studio talentuoso come From Software. Gameplay ed ambientazione inarrivabile.
  39. Gamer1465
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Wow I love this game, the only souls game which I platinumed which to be fair is because it is the easiest one out of the six souls games to get.

    The boss fights are amazing, on your first run you will get destroyed by them.....a lot but its the satisfaction of finally defeating them is perfect. The story although simple is effective and smart especially when you find out how to get    Wow I love this game, the only souls game which I platinumed which to be fair is because it is the easiest one out of the six souls games to get.

    The boss fights are amazing, on your first run you will get destroyed by them.....a lot but its the satisfaction of finally defeating them is perfect.

    The story although simple is effective and smart especially when you find out how to get each of the four endings. The lore is still there and interesting but not the best.

    The characters once again are perfect just like most of the souls games.

    The combat and stealth is smooth and satisfying, the prosthetic tools and skills although may be used only for certain enemies or bosses they all have their purpose which is what they where intended for.

    I'm sure all souls fans have played this game, but I definitely recommend this to people who have the patience to find out the enemies moves to give this a try as well.

    Best Game of 2019 so far.    … Expand
  40. cradel
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    cant say i was expecting any less from FS at this point , a game that although different from other FS games was just perfect , the music .. the graphics and the scenery .. but i owe it all to the combat ! , the combat style in this game is unique to say the least , it'll force you to adapt to it and harshly punish you if you didn't , and just the feeling when you go face to face clashingcant say i was expecting any less from FS at this point , a game that although different from other FS games was just perfect , the music .. the graphics and the scenery .. but i owe it all to the combat ! , the combat style in this game is unique to say the least , it'll force you to adapt to it and harshly punish you if you didn't , and just the feeling when you go face to face clashing with an opponent is a wonderful feeling ! .. no surprise here just another 10 !… Expand
  41. mustafaraj5
    Nov 11, 2019
    8
    What an awesome game, its the first game I played which was developed by from software and I just loved it. The game is difficult for sure but never I felt with a single boss that it was unfair and everytime I died (I died a lot) it really motivated me to try for that boss again. I do like theno stamina bar rpg feature as it makes the game more combat focused and you need to grind a lotWhat an awesome game, its the first game I played which was developed by from software and I just loved it. The game is difficult for sure but never I felt with a single boss that it was unfair and everytime I died (I died a lot) it really motivated me to try for that boss again. I do like theno stamina bar rpg feature as it makes the game more combat focused and you need to grind a lot less. I agree that rpg feature is fun and you get to try new builds and ways to beat up bosses but this was a refreshing change… Expand
  42. HopeOfAshina7
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. The gameplay is top notch. The combat feels like something out of real life and the music is absolutely perfect!
  43. GameplayShinobi
    Dec 29, 2020
    5
    It's not Tenchu, it's not Dark Souls.... it's Sekiro but sadly Sekiro did not resonate with me. From linear combat approach to cryptic and uninteresting characters and worst of all horrible stealth mechanics ( which are easily abused ) the game is at best average.

    Sure the world is pretty and its big, music is ok but it is the gameplay that will either pull or push the player away. This    It's not Tenchu, it's not Dark Souls.... it's Sekiro but sadly Sekiro did not resonate with me. From linear combat approach to cryptic and uninteresting characters and worst of all horrible stealth mechanics ( which are easily abused ) the game is at best average.

    Sure the world is pretty and its big, music is ok but it is the gameplay that will either pull or push the player away. This is probably the only game where I can safely say I am being biased and didn't enjoy the combat and the last boss was a test of my patience. In most other games you have at least a choice on how to deal with enemies, whether it will be different choice of weapons, range combat, different skills, stealth or just simply character / armor builds.... but not in Sekiro.

    Because of that the game really closes itself to a lot of players and you either like it or not.    … Expand
  44. ElasticDion
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games of 2019. The challenge, the amazing combat system and the art style are unparalleled.
  45. Gustavofpa
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Jogo épico, fases muito bem construidas, seguindo o estilo souls, jogo incrível.
  46. Janaina1
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da geração, combate perfeito, lutas épicas, inimigos formidáveis e uma história bem sombria e original.
  47. Thayne
    Nov 18, 2019
    9
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the natural evolution of Soulsborne games, taking two steps towards the Tenchu series.

    Sekiro is a ninja redemption story set in a more fantastic version of feudal Japan. Unlike FromSoftware's previous franchises Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Sekiro takes a more direct approach to storytelling. Rather than creating your own character the player controls a    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the natural evolution of Soulsborne games, taking two steps towards the Tenchu series.

    Sekiro is a ninja redemption story set in a more fantastic version of feudal Japan. Unlike FromSoftware's previous franchises Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Sekiro takes a more direct approach to storytelling. Rather than creating your own character the player controls a nameless shinobi sworn to protect his master, a young prince of Ashina, armed (no pun intended) with a katana and an increasing arsenal of tools attached to a prosthetic arm. The story is carried by conversations between the characters rather than picking up scattered pieces of lore from item descriptions and vague references. Although Sekiro still manages to leave the more obscure mysteries for the player to solve on his own - or at least look it up later on a YouTube channel dedicated to FromSoftware lore.

    Sekiro's gameplay consists of equal parts sneaking around, ambushing enemies and epic sword fights. Nearly all enemies in the game can only be defeated by a shinobi deathblow, an instant kill ability that triggers once the player fills the enemy's stagger bar by landing blows and deflecting attacks in swift succession. Sekiro also introduces a vertical element to the combat where the correct answer to certain situations is to jump above the enemy attacks rather than simply dodging out of the way. More importantly, it relies very heavily on mastering the deflection mechanic similiar to parrying in the Soulsborne games. A last second block of your katana awards you with an opening to go on the offensive as well as building up a significant amount of stagger. Once the mechanics click for the player the combat turns into a fast, satisfying clash of swords where the shortest path to victory is perfecting the correct set of inputs required to stagger your foe. Additionally the player has access to a variety of upgradeable tools and consumable items that offer unique interactions with different types of enemies from shattering shields with an axe to scaring the hell out of beasts with firecrackers. Especially when dealing with the more challenging enemies like bosses you are almost expected to find a weakness to exploit for an easier victory.

    Much to the dismay of the more casual players (and certain professional game critics) Sekiro doesn't only not have a difficulty settings, it also removes the option to grind for experience and overlevel the game's content by not having character attributes. On the other end of the spectrum, however, the news are much better: Sekiro has not one but two different ways to increase the challenge (and rewards) even further.

    While Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice lacks the sheer build variety of Dark Souls, mastering the almost rock-paper-scissors like combat is much, much more satisfying than ever before in a Soulsborne game. Even though Bloodborne holds a special place in my heart as the greatest FromSoftware game made so far, I might consider Sekiro its equal.    … Expand
  48. Messias_neno
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    the game mechanics is just outstanding, the fight is so emersive that sometimes you can forget the breath. The characters moves are just perfect. The music, the voices sound (in Japanese) are so well projected. English is not my strong so I'm gonna stop right here
  49. Jam1cks
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    Красивая графика, динамика боёв, битвы с гуманоидными врагами вообще каеф……….
  50. EXALTED_REVERSE
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    The best game I have played this generation. The game tests your skill. It's so satisfying to parry and kill bosses. Learning the moves and destrying the boss your next turn is just amazing. The story is fantastic and the combat is just the best I've seen in years.
  51. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    10
    Improves the combat formula from previous games, making it more dynamic. More forgiving 'bonfire' placement. Best action game out there.
  52. ali1234aria
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    You love bloodborne?
    Dark souls? If you want a very hard f*cking game this game is for you and it's ready to make you f*cking cry when you saw genihchiro say hi from me and be ready to have a good s*x
  53. Tennocritic
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Игра очень манит своим жестоким стелсом, игра прекрасна, пейзажи,гейплей, все сделано с любовью, игра по настоящему сложная, в целом From Software постарались.
  54. Hardlyonhere123
    Nov 30, 2019
    8
    (Very short/simple review) Learn how to hit that L1 , LB, button at the right time, and you will have a good time. Simple and very plain.
  55. massage_richard
    Dec 4, 2019
    10
    В этой игре прекрасно всё: боёвка, сеттинг, лор. 1000/10. Парирование на кончиках пальцев.
  56. oonabe
    Aug 5, 2021
    0
    This is the worst ninja/samurai game I've ever played, and yes, I know Sekiro is a shinobi but I put it on that more general genre so I can compare to a wider range of games that have similar settings and contents as this.

    Sekiro is a game that many people seem to think is hard and many players are proud to beat and speak about it with a big mouth, if there is a term likes souls veteran    This is the worst ninja/samurai game I've ever played, and yes, I know Sekiro is a shinobi but I put it on that more general genre so I can compare to a wider range of games that have similar settings and contents as this.

    Sekiro is a game that many people seem to think is hard and many players are proud to beat and speak about it with a big mouth, if there is a term likes souls veteran it's exactly because of that, they think souls games are hard and if they come back alive from that experience it's comparable to a war veteran or something. Well, let me tell you something, these games are not hard at all, their difficulty is mostly faked and the way to beat them often very very simplistic, which is why the games get so popular at the end, because there isn't really much to them, it doesn't really need skills or intelligence to beat any FromSoftware game, it only needs a little bit of patience to find out how they work and when you find out they're a piece of cake.

    With Sekiro this formula has been taken to the max, the game is not hard at all, it's only inflexible, it only lets you beat it by using a very limited range of moves, but if you have a little patience and learn those (I'm talking about basically four moves, it isn't that much) you can beat the game easily and you can see what a piece of crap and lazy work this game actually is.

    The game lives from a couple of ohs and ahs moments like some big snake boss or a moneky that keeps fighting after being beheaded and of course also of horde of vehement fans of this company who would buy anything as long as they see the FromSoftware logo on it, if you don't believe go see what they are doing with upcoming Elden Ring, all of them wetting their pants everytime someone sneezes and it sounds similar to the words elden ring, it's just like Justin Bieber hysterical fans at this point.

    The thing is that this game is so simple that it becomes boring after a couple of boss fights because anyone with a brain can see that no matter the boss design, if it's a samurai on a horse or an old lady or big snake... at the end you always do the same three moves and every fight feels the same. The story is crap, I've seen a lot of FS fans criticizing the story of other games when they're no different from Sekiro's then they don't do the same with this one or even say Sekiro's story is good. Also the NPC's AI is one of the dumbest I've seen since the 90s, just try throwing a shuriken to some enemy who's aware of you, you will see one single animation that you could looping forever if you had endless shuriken - lazy work, as I said.

    The difficulty is completely faked, most of it is hidden behind a terible input lag (if you compare this game's speed and responsiveness to most japanese games it feels like a bad joke, like someone telling you you have to run very fast and at the same time puts heavy weights on your shoes) and also the long animations. From the moment you push the button to hit with your sword to the moment your sword actually hits there is often a long animation that gives the NPC enough time for an input read and react to what you have pushed without being noticed, unless you have a brain of course, then you only need to use your logic to find out this game is no hard, it's only cheating you in a very cheap way. And the proof of it is the existence of an "invisible help" in the game, which as the name says it's not visible, there is nothing like a ghost helping you in battle, it is only that they give you a little bit more of random values in your favor when tricking you in such a blatant way.

    This game is pure crap and many people might say then why was it game oif the year 2019? Well, did you remember Activision put some money on it? Again, use your logic and don't be fooled by gaming companies like these.

    Sekiro is the worst game in this genre and anyone with a little bit of intelligence and analytical thinking can see it, don't let vehement fanboys tell you what you have to like or dislike, even when that seems to be the trend in the internet era. Don't even listen at me with this critic play the game but be critical to what you see and be honest to yourself when talking about it, that's what I'm doing here if you like what you hear or not. Cheers.    … Expand
  57. Vegeta777
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    me he pajeado tantas veces con los graficos que he tintado la play de blanco, maremia que pasada de juego wa chuparsela al ke lo inbentò pork es la poia
  58. UnityTrash
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Норм игра меня вштырила на процентов 80 . П.С кабан бесит я ему рога на жопу натяну когда его убью !!!
  59. Anivice
    Dec 28, 2019
    7
    First, this is a good game.
    1) Best art design I can expect from Fromsoftware. The art design is absolutely breath-taking, both graphic and music.
    2) Very interesting combat system. Some may say this isn't like previous soulborne games. However, basically those games are all about when to dodge and when to hit, and sekiro changed it into when to deflect, when to jump, when to use your    First, this is a good game.
    1) Best art design I can expect from Fromsoftware. The art design is absolutely breath-taking, both graphic and music.
    2) Very interesting combat system. Some may say this isn't like previous soulborne games. However, basically those games are all about when to dodge and when to hit, and sekiro changed it into when to deflect, when to jump, when to use your umbrella, etc. I think this is some kind of upgrade.
    3) There's no level system. You spend skill points on actual skills. Some people may not happy about this, but the level design will actually ruin the difficulty design of a game. And here I'm actually fighting instead of farming XP for 3 hours.
    4) The story is always astonishing, and I can gather more info in this game now. After the first playthrough, I can tell the basic events happened in this game. But there's still more info requires my attention. While in Dark Souls or Bloodborne, I need to watch YouTube videos to help me figure out what the heck had happened.

    Bad:
    1) Frame drop on PS4. This is absolutely a demanding game or they just did't do enough tweaks. The frame drop is a big problem. On ps4 sometimes the frame drops down below 40 and most of the time it's fixed between 40 - 60. Don't worry there's no dramatic frame drop in any boss fight but this is annoying.
    2) Stealth system doesn't work as I expected. This stealth system is not bad, but sometimes enemies can hear you through any kinds of walls. Sometimes enemies can see you thousands miles away. Even though you hit them while hanging at the cliff, they won't attack. I know this is the first time FS actually put the stealth system into a game, but dude it's lame.
    3) This game is QTE after multiple playthrough. Enemy attack is not THAT various. Once you figure out what enemy will do and what is exactly helpful, this game is QTE to you. It's still tough I admit, but way more easier. But this only happens after multiple playthrough and this is not really a big deal.
    4) Useless skills. As I mentioned you spend XP on actual skills. However, there's a lot of skills actually unhelpful. They are useless. You may find them helpful but in the end I unequipped all the skills and tools except my umbrella.

    TL;DR: Sekiro preserves the all the advances in the previous soulsborne games and sometimes exceeds them, but frame drop on PS4, lame stealth system and tons of useless skills disappointed me.    … Expand
  60. painava
    Dec 10, 2020
    9
    Got the platinum trophy for this one. The game becomes a lot easier in subsequent play-throughs and acquiring all skills required too much mindless grinding. Super fun to play if not as memorable as Bloodborne or Dark Souls III.
  61. Darkuriael
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Jedną z najlepszych gier w jakie grałem. Niesamowity klimat 10/10 Polecam
  62. nurfedx
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best Games known to mankind.
    From Software is a safe heaven for the Gaming community.
    Especially in times where big Developers dissapiont us with theyr fraudulent intent.
    Praise the sun!
  63. lc0403092
    Mar 19, 2022
    4
    Not a fan of the style of battle system, wont play any similar game anymore.
  64. YourDad
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible theme style, incredible and one of a kind combat mechanism, which you get much better and games becomes much easier when you learn it or kind of practice it.
    Not like other games, where you just spam the hit button and dodge button and the animation does allkind od things.
    In this game you have to play smart and cthink about every move. Its simply a masterpiece. In my opinion    Incredible theme style, incredible and one of a kind combat mechanism, which you get much better and games becomes much easier when you learn it or kind of practice it.
    Not like other games, where you just spam the hit button and dodge button and the animation does allkind od things.
    In this game you have to play smart and cthink about every move.
    Its simply a masterpiece.
    In my opinion its the best game ever made.    … Expand
  65. the0ne
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played in the last 3 years. Perfection from narrative to gameplay to lore
  66. AhmedJM
    Apr 20, 2020
    10
    As good as it gets when it comes to truly great gameplay on the PS4
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 7/10
    Graphics 9/10
    OST 8/10
  67. JMAIII
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hardest, yet most rewarding game experience I've ever had. Best of the souls series here. Do NOT GIVE UP! It's worth the effort to git gud.… Expand
  68. CRM03
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Sekiro is one of the most unique games in the Souls series. There are stealth sections and a grappling hook and a lot of other tools. The parry system is unlike any other combat in the series. My first time through this game I had a tough time. No like really tough. I even said that this game was the hardest in the series. After my second playthrough though, I had a change of heart. ISekiro is one of the most unique games in the Souls series. There are stealth sections and a grappling hook and a lot of other tools. The parry system is unlike any other combat in the series. My first time through this game I had a tough time. No like really tough. I even said that this game was the hardest in the series. After my second playthrough though, I had a change of heart. I found the game significantly easier than my first time. When you know what you are doing and you hit all of your parries, the game feels amazing. The style is awesome. Not a lot of negative things to say here. I guess stealth killing enemies can get really repetitive since its the exact same animation. Amazing game.… Expand
  69. Xoriatis71
    Feb 10, 2021
    8
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is From Software's most polished and refined project to date. From Software's staple difficulty level is here, with the game mixing an exhilarating combat system, albeit a sometimes unfair and rough around the edges one, with beautifully crafted areas, with the end result being a memorable experience teeming with adrenaline spikes.
  70. Mautilius
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The best game of the generation. After great Bloodborne, Feom Software went even further with focus on attack and its tremendously involving and fun.
  71. sethguyhill
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Super hard, but that's what made is so rewarding. Also, love the lore, love all the characters.
  72. Yusuke98
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Greatest feudal Japan experience yet

    Fromsofts Magnum Opus and one of the greatest games of all time

    A must play for any action game fan
  73. reread
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    at this point I don't think fromsoftware can screw up all their games are a must play
  74. Ma_Sou
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    The game is real masterpiece! Everything in the game is at the best quality.

    The music, graphic, combat style, boss fight design, story, everything is perfect. The only problems in the game are some camera issues during boss fights and some framedrops that I experienced on PS4 Slim with 1.04 update. They could make the game more optimized but I'm not gonna reduce the score for these. It    The game is real masterpiece! Everything in the game is at the best quality.

    The music, graphic, combat style, boss fight design, story, everything is perfect.

    The only problems in the game are some camera issues during boss fights and some framedrops that I experienced on PS4 Slim with 1.04 update. They could make the game more optimized but I'm not gonna reduce the score for these.

    It was fun and I loved it!    … Expand
  75. SaintP178
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Зачем слова, хидетака делает шедевры в которых мне всегда хочется сделать платину!!!! Но бладборн все равно вне всякой конкуренции!
  76. Chaunceyy
    May 29, 2022
    10
    第一个宫崎老贼的游戏，入了魂系列游戏的坑。在弦老师的教导下，体验了武侠的感觉
  77. Dimas5363
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    SEKIRO Превосходная игра, самое приятное парировать удары боссов, платина не сложная, а долгая. Кто играл тот поймёт
  78. Richyrik
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Ambientacion brutal, accion sin descanso, una historia que te engancha y dificil, muy dificil, pero a la vez muy muy satisfactorio. Hay que sudar sangre para terminarlo, pero la sensación de superación que te otorga este juego, no te la va a dar ningun otro.
  79. Polimoli
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Игра отличная, в ней прекрасно все, кроме одной вещи и это естественно камера( кароче как всегда) Сюжет отличный, прошел 4 раза на все концовки. Не вижу проблемы в том что у Секиро всего один меч, это с лихвой компенсируется огромным количеством оружия в противников, каждый из которых имет свою тактикуИгра отличная, в ней прекрасно все, кроме одной вещи и это естественно камера( кароче как всегда) Сюжет отличный, прошел 4 раза на все концовки. Не вижу проблемы в том что у Секиро всего один меч, это с лихвой компенсируется огромным количеством оружия в противников, каждый из которых имет свою тактику
  80. benn14dalas
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Great game . Miyazaki showed his genius again . I can't wait for the elden ring
  81. GITGOOD
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Sekiro is amazing. It is, by far, my favorite game. And I’m not biased, this is my first time ever playing a FromSoftware game, and it is amazing. I think there are a few main complaints about this game. 1. It’s too hard. The answer is that it’s not supposed to be. It’s not made for good players, it’s made for persistent players, which I love. I actually kinda suck at video games, it tookSekiro is amazing. It is, by far, my favorite game. And I’m not biased, this is my first time ever playing a FromSoftware game, and it is amazing. I think there are a few main complaints about this game. 1. It’s too hard. The answer is that it’s not supposed to be. It’s not made for good players, it’s made for persistent players, which I love. I actually kinda suck at video games, it took me upwards of 50 tries to beat some bosses, but it feels so rewarding when you do. Also, I think people need to understand that this isn’t a dark souls game. Stop leaving negative reviews comparing it to dark souls. It’s not an rpg, stop leaving negative reviews complaining about it not being an rpg. Just accept that it’s it’s own game and you will enjoy it a lot more.… Expand
  82. AQbornking
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    What make this game Great? The answer of this question is not that simple. Let discuss the unique factor of it. Just forget about dark souls for a moment. Protagonist starts with very low health, which will increase as you lean forward with the hardness of game and your decisions. This game have several mini bosses, bosses and several ways to slay them. Story of Sekiro is up to the markWhat make this game Great? The answer of this question is not that simple. Let discuss the unique factor of it. Just forget about dark souls for a moment. Protagonist starts with very low health, which will increase as you lean forward with the hardness of game and your decisions. This game have several mini bosses, bosses and several ways to slay them. Story of Sekiro is up to the mark too. And gameplay is massive. Items use in this is also make it unique.
    I have initially complain with the enemy respawn when you rest in sculptor. But that make sense for farming. Like pokemon when you go to the grass and wild pokemon appear or trainer in routes. For gold or level. It deserve 10/10.    … Expand
  83. Bog_v
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра из серии соулс да и вообще в принципе!! Каждому своё, но мне зашло на 10 из 10. Да, она сложная и должна стоять не в списке первых игр, но очень крутая. Понравилось, что тут нужно учиться драться и ни шмот (которого тут и нет), ни фарм не нужен. Учись играть, драться, парировать, определяй атаки противников, соображай - и будешь тащить. А перекат - перекат удар, неосознанныйЛучшая игра из серии соулс да и вообще в принципе!! Каждому своё, но мне зашло на 10 из 10. Да, она сложная и должна стоять не в списке первых игр, но очень крутая. Понравилось, что тут нужно учиться драться и ни шмот (которого тут и нет), ни фарм не нужен. Учись играть, драться, парировать, определяй атаки противников, соображай - и будешь тащить. А перекат - перекат удар, неосознанный спам ударами и снова перекат - тут не прокачают. Пройдя один раз игру ты будешь знать все атаки каждого война и вполне легко можно пробежать и второй и третий раз. Лично мне далась игра очень сложно, на некоторых боссов уходило по несколько дней, но я вставал и ложился с мыслью их убить. Короче шедевр. После этой игры мне все не мило. Дтолько какие нибудь гоночки и жду елден рин.… Expand
  84. Waldini
    May 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!. One of the BEST Game ever. … Expand
  85. tuanchuong789
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Although I still think either Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne is the best FROMSOFTWARE game so far, Sekiro is still an awesome, solid game and in my opinion, the game has the most satisfying combat system as they got rid of stamina and wanted players to go all out, but the game is still a challenging experience. To me, the game was super hard at first and could have been the most difficult outAlthough I still think either Dark Souls 3 or Bloodborne is the best FROMSOFTWARE game so far, Sekiro is still an awesome, solid game and in my opinion, the game has the most satisfying combat system as they got rid of stamina and wanted players to go all out, but the game is still a challenging experience. To me, the game was super hard at first and could have been the most difficult out of all FROMSOFTWARE games, but the more familiar I got with the combat system, the less challenging the game became. Overall, it's a great game… Expand
  86. Sebasvinueza
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Bellísimo e increíble más que todo en su modo de combate ya que es el juego que me ha provocado combates más fuertes, entretenidos y habilidosos.
  87. manurodac
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Top 3 video game combat system of all time. Can’t put this game down even after Platinum.
  88. 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
  89. Andoryuu7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    My first ever souls game. Intense feeling. Lots of fun. Best game. Some people don't like they can't have very different approach of style like in Dark Souls. I have to say I like the fact of all of us playing similar because it makes it more fair to me.
  90. SynStark
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    From Software never disappoints. Amazing game, gameplay, story... GOTY and deserved it.
  91. PowerOfTheCell
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sekiro has probably the best game play mechanics I've come across in 30 years when it comes to pure dueling mechanics. Upon mastery and execution it is clearly peak action game play, Fromsoft has never produced anything mechanically better.

    I would love to give the game a 10/10 but unfortunately it has flaws, flaws that take you out of the fun and moment to moment action.

    Boss dueling is a true gem and boss collision works great! But I think boss grabs have frustratingly huge hitboxes, so. It's rather annoying that many bosses have grab and throws that have movement tracking. So if a boss dives or jumps and throws something, you dodge right, the dive or thing tracks right with you. Just annoying.

    But the real design flaws I think is the moment to moment game play. Many of the world enemies further in are not the most thing to fight, rather annoying if anything. Aggroing anything more then 1 enemy becomes a real chore to deal with. The game is clearly built around 1 v 1 encounters.

    Also in my personal opinion much like all triple A games they try to create "depth" by creating options, such as firecrackers, Kunai and several others. They can be very clumsy to use and create dozens of options as every item has like 3-5 versions creating super cluster. Honestly I would of preferred if only the option between Kunai + 2 other key choices would exist, the rest coming from special techniques from "leveling".

    In summary, challenging with some of the best boss fights and dueling in games. But suffers from AAA bloat and does not excel in anything that isn't one v one boss duel, often leading to frustrating game design.    … Expand
  92. Rampagesmithy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    brilliant and challenging not from softwares best game but still a fantastic experience all round
  93. Lotex
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Pro:
    - Great story
    - Great characters - Good pace unless you go the wrong way too early - Good balance between stealth and combat - Great mix of bosses - Replay and Gaunlet option - Great boss variety, although some of them are somewhat recycled Cons: - EXTREMELY steep learning curve - Some enemies just deal obscene amounts of damage and take too much of a beating for being    Pro:
    - Great story
    - Great characters
    - Good pace unless you go the wrong way too early
    - Good balance between stealth and combat
    - Great mix of bosses
    - Replay and Gaunlet option
    - Great boss variety, although some of them are somewhat recycled

    Cons:
    - EXTREMELY steep learning curve
    - Some enemies just deal obscene amounts of damage and take too much of a beating for being just regular guys
    - Tracking that is sometimes borderline infuriating (Chained Ogre for example)

    Overall I REALLY wanted to love the game from the beginning and in a way I did, I just couldn't get into the combat, so I played it a bit until I had to fight Genichiro and then dropped it, picked it up again a year later and dropped it again. This year I finally stayed on top of things, got gud and collected the last platinum for a From Soft game.
    Due to the missing co-op I'd say it is a great game for people that are either resistant to to frustration, that are good a both Soulsborne and rhythm games as the combat is kind of like a dance or that have a natural talent for anything new as Sekiro WILL force you to adept to this playstyle, unlike Dark Souls you can't hide behind a shield or get away with dodge all the time, you pretty much HAVE to parry/counter/deflect things.
    One thing I really didn't like all that much was the fact that you often had to seperate adds from their mini bosses which basically means you sneak up to them, kill the add, run away and wait for the boss to reset which is viable, but annoying when you die to them and you will over the span of the game. Some of these mini bosses have like 4 or more adds which gets old really quickly if you die to them.    … Expand
  94. Aksoy
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Çok sağlam oyun fazlasıyla beğendim eğer zor boss dövüşleri seviyorsanız direk alın
  95. 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
  96. Daichigo
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This, this is a true videogame, interesting story and characters you can care about. Game play fun as hell. I cant wait to see what fromsoftware does next.
  97. Realness_g
    Feb 3, 2021
    7
    Disfruté mucho de Bloodborne y del Demons Souls, por eso pensé que este estaría a la altura. La ambientación y escenarios son geniales, los combates duros y desafiantes, sobretodo los jefes, pero la história....insulsa....no le veo sentido y no me enganchó, me pasé un 80% del juego y lo dejé, porque se me hacía repetitivo y la história no motiva a seguir.
    Es un buen juego, pero no para un    Disfruté mucho de Bloodborne y del Demons Souls, por eso pensé que este estaría a la altura. La ambientación y escenarios son geniales, los combates duros y desafiantes, sobretodo los jefes, pero la história....insulsa....no le veo sentido y no me enganchó, me pasé un 80% del juego y lo dejé, porque se me hacía repetitivo y la história no motiva a seguir.
    Es un buen juego, pero no para un GOTY.
    Esperando Elden Ring a ver.    … Expand
  98. ff9alex
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    This game is hard I will begin with that, it's not exactly a soul like game but it is if you think just rolling and attacking its going to cut it it wont

    I liked the game so much I platined it in playstation beat every boss, love every second of it The story is alright nothing cinematic or dramatic but the game is beautiful, give it a try it a must play. And if you like ninja kind of    This game is hard I will begin with that, it's not exactly a soul like game but it is if you think just rolling and attacking its going to cut it it wont

    I liked the game so much I platined it in playstation beat every boss, love every second of it

    The story is alright nothing cinematic or dramatic but the game is beautiful, give it a try it a must play. And if you like ninja kind of scenarios this is your game    … Expand
  99. Mohamed_Bahr
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    This game pushed the boundries of gameplay mechanics to a new high with this parry focused fight system. I moved from almost declaring it not doable first when trying it out, to then become so good at it and enjoy my montage worthy captured replays. This is a new genre of fight system in my opinion mainly because the game almost doesn’t approve of enemy health depletion by continuousThis game pushed the boundries of gameplay mechanics to a new high with this parry focused fight system. I moved from almost declaring it not doable first when trying it out, to then become so good at it and enjoy my montage worthy captured replays. This is a new genre of fight system in my opinion mainly because the game almost doesn’t approve of enemy health depletion by continuous striking. It can only be done through stagger meter depletion by continuous well timed parries. The lack of resources in the game and farming ability is clear but it greatly pours over to the need of getting better at the game rather than rely on charms and enhancement items. It also creatively pours over to the game’s replayability. Speaking of which, the replayability on this game is also great. I’m currently on my second play through, and I already see my self going for a third one. I’m just having so much fun going back to the before hard enemies with my newly gained expertise and beating them with style. I also love the idea of over powering some of them. To me gaming is all about empowering the player. I find Sekiro to be at the top of this standard. Sekiro is a gaming phenomenon to me. Gameplay innovation at its best and it needs to be appreciated by all gamers.… Expand
  100. Inuyasha17
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is a very perfect game.
    It is a difficult game that boasts a very high level of difficulty.
    However, excellent graphics, high-quality action, hitting sense, and cool weapons are the advantages.
    And of all the games that exist, the sword fight was the best embodiment.
    This game is worth 100 points for Metasco.
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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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