Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

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  1. no2ndchance2you
    Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Simply one of the best game out there. Amazing souls like game. Story, graphics, and most of all stunning gameplay.
  2. Shartrais
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the history. In the action RPG podium with TLOZ: BOTW, Bloodborne and Dark Souls. Just awesome. Play it and learn how to deal with your frustration and rewards mechanisms in this beautiful and fast game.
  3. Silverbow
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    What an incredible game, I haven't found that need to go back to a game when I'm not playing it since DS1.
    Combat feels so satisfying, it takes a while to get into, but once it clicks you are a master shinobi.
    The graphics aren't incredible, but the art style definitely is, the environments and enemy design is pure from software genius. In soulsborne you're always forced to get good    What an incredible game, I haven't found that need to go back to a game when I'm not playing it since DS1.
    Combat feels so satisfying, it takes a while to get into, but once it clicks you are a master shinobi.

    The graphics aren't incredible, but the art style definitely is, the environments and enemy design is pure from software genius.

    In soulsborne you're always forced to get good at the game, your stats and equipment won't carry you through. In this game that's truer than ever, you can grind out the skill tree, but the application of those skills is all you, the stat updates and equipment upgrades are contingent on your accomplishments. So you have to earn getting stronger by beating strong mini-bosses.

    I love it    … Expand
  4. mizhaer
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    TENCHU Z MEETS DARK SOULS 1, what the **** else do you need? go and play it.
  5. Allthat
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    FromSoftware have grown into one of those studios whose game releases are big events. And I'm really glad as they are one of the few companies out there devoted to strong singleplayer games and the Soulsbourne games are one of the reasons I got into gaming.

    That being said, Sekiro is a masterpiece. Its a natural evolution on the soulsbourne games and is different in all the right ways.    FromSoftware have grown into one of those studios whose game releases are big events. And I'm really glad as they are one of the few companies out there devoted to strong singleplayer games and the Soulsbourne games are one of the reasons I got into gaming.

    That being said, Sekiro is a masterpiece. Its a natural evolution on the soulsbourne games and is different in all the right ways. I bestow my highest praises on FromSoftware, they are true masters of the art of making videogames, and while I play Sekiro, I eagerly await their next game no matter how long it takes.    … Expand
  6. cesc_larenas
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is smart and kind of refreshing. It'd be a mistake to compare this game to Dark Souls as only the explorations and the idols sculptures are similar. The game instead is pretty similar to the old Tenchu from PS1 as it relies heavily on stealth mechanics. I just love this game and to be honest, I'm not sure if it's harder or easier than Dark Souls as it just seems different.The gameplay is smart and kind of refreshing. It'd be a mistake to compare this game to Dark Souls as only the explorations and the idols sculptures are similar. The game instead is pretty similar to the old Tenchu from PS1 as it relies heavily on stealth mechanics. I just love this game and to be honest, I'm not sure if it's harder or easier than Dark Souls as it just seems different. Don't be afraid and try this one… Expand
  7. IlyaHero
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    From software created Another masterpiece! Highly recommended! Miyazaki is a genius
  8. Schwammlgott
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Ich gebe eine 9,5 und runde auf 10 auf, gibt ja keine ,5 Stellen

    Zum Spiel: sehr schöne Grafik und sehr motivierendes Kampfsystem Bin kein Fan von Dark Souls, liegt nicht an der Schwierigkeit, sondern eben am Kampfsystem, aber Sekiro ist einfach nur geil, schnell und das japanische Setting ist super umgesetzt...ebenso das verschachtelte Leveldesign ist einfach nur genial, werde jetzt    Ich gebe eine 9,5 und runde auf 10 auf, gibt ja keine ,5 Stellen

    Zum Spiel: sehr schöne Grafik und sehr motivierendes Kampfsystem
    Bin kein Fan von Dark Souls, liegt nicht an der Schwierigkeit, sondern eben am Kampfsystem, aber Sekiro ist einfach nur geil, schnell und das japanische Setting ist super umgesetzt...ebenso das verschachtelte Leveldesign ist einfach nur genial, werde jetzt meinen 3tem Durchgang starten    … Expand
  9. Magma17
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Game design: 10/10
    Level design: 10/10
    Dificuldade: 10/10
    Gráficos: 10/10
    História: 10/10
    Ideia: 10/10
    Personagens: 10/10
    Bosses: 10/10

    Game of the year: Gears 5
  10. rafsh
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Es una obra maestra que mezcla las mecanicas de souls y tenchu con la mitologia japonesa. Muy divertido y altamente rejugable. Aunque las batallas pueden ser dificiles, tambien la sensacion de logro es tremenda cuando por fin derrotas a ese jefe que te tenia sufriendo. Altamente recomendado
  11. NumOfADevil
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Damn, i love this game, the difficultly and story made me in love with this game. Hope there is a second one.
  12. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a stylish stealth/action adventure that, emphasizes precision and skill based combat. It doesn’t require full on stealth while still allowing it, and includes break-neck melee combat against threats of massive proportions with a heightened excitement of a new IP. It’s sincerely imaginative and supports a focused experience that down sizes some of FromSekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a stylish stealth/action adventure that, emphasizes precision and skill based combat. It doesn’t require full on stealth while still allowing it, and includes break-neck melee combat against threats of massive proportions with a heightened excitement of a new IP. It’s sincerely imaginative and supports a focused experience that down sizes some of From Software’s previous senses without losing its new feel and mystery. Sekiro is an amazing new twist on a familiar set of ideas that can stand on its own alongside its predecessors. From the moment I began the game I knew I was in for a AAA giant game that was definitely in the running for Game Of The Year. Sekiro is a truly new expression of the designs philosophy that FromSoftware has spent years refining. Mega-Fans will rejoice in every second of tense combat, rich environments, challenging and puzzle based boss battling, and stealth-killing enemies to glory. This is a boss-battle focused game with a target lock-on and is pretty much ninja gaming perfection. If you’re into 50-60 hours of intense story telling and over the top balanced gaming, then you have found it. If you haven’t bought this game yet. Why? It’s going to be GOTY, and the year is still young...… Expand
  13. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    I was definitely sure it would be a great game. From Software never fails. I took a few hours to play and that's what I expected. I am in heaven ! Everything is amazing.
    Great atmosphere, graphics and story. You can fell the soul of previous games. I was really missing this world a lot. Finally got it.
  14. Alvz9
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Hago esta review un poco tarde la verdad, pero la sensación de estar jugando Sekiro no ha desaparecido de mi cuerpo y mi mente. He jugado casi todos los juegos de la saga soul desarrollado por From Software, y creo que este es el más "perfecto", o cercano a lo perfecto, a nivel jugable. El choque de las katanas y la sincronización para realizar "parrys" al ritmo los patrones de movimientosHago esta review un poco tarde la verdad, pero la sensación de estar jugando Sekiro no ha desaparecido de mi cuerpo y mi mente. He jugado casi todos los juegos de la saga soul desarrollado por From Software, y creo que este es el más "perfecto", o cercano a lo perfecto, a nivel jugable. El choque de las katanas y la sincronización para realizar "parrys" al ritmo los patrones de movimientos hacen que este juego tenga una relación oculta con juegos rítmicos (como la saga Rock Band o Guitar Hero). Logre terminar dos de los tres finales, y cada vez que volvía a jugar quería probar otras técnicas y otras formas de derrotar a cada uno de sus jefes finales. Fueron muchas horas de frustración por morir, pero la curva de aprendizaje es espectacular; es probablemente la mejor curva de aprendizaje en un juego de From Software.… Expand
  15. Drakeula
    May 3, 2019
    10
    They have hit it out of the park yet again!!! Stellar game and insanely good combat.
  16. AwfulThings
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    Imagine Dark Souls meets Shadows of Mordor. That's essentially what you have here. There is a HUGE emphasis on one-shot kills in Sekiro. Whether it be stealth based or just out smarting your opponents to get those satisfactory kills. Everything about this game makes me appreciate older itterations of the SoulsBourne series more. Unlike the previous titles, this game will KILL you.

    In    Imagine Dark Souls meets Shadows of Mordor. That's essentially what you have here. There is a HUGE emphasis on one-shot kills in Sekiro. Whether it be stealth based or just out smarting your opponents to get those satisfactory kills. Everything about this game makes me appreciate older itterations of the SoulsBourne series more. Unlike the previous titles, this game will KILL you.

    In Souls I always thought starting with 5 flasks wasnt enough for healing. Boy, do I wish I had 5 damn flasks this time around. You start with 1. This game teaches you to play smarter more or less and how to time attacks.

    The boss design is among the best in the series (personally Bloodborne has the best design imo). Especially with the new "death mark" in any fight, it makes any encounter truly terrifying. You now know when a boss will one shot you and it adds for an all new level of infuriating gameplay.

    We all know these games are hard, they're not for the lighthearted. But goddamn, the feeling you get for finally overcoming a boss you've been stuck on for hours is the best feeling in the world. You push on to the next area (get immediately destroyed) and keep pushing on.

    FromSoft will forever remain one of the top dogs in the gaming industry for consistently putting out good games. ez 10/10 across the board from me.    … Expand
  17. sonofdavid
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Most negative reviews are by people who couldn't handle the difficulty. Personally, I find that a poor reason to review a game negatively when you could just own it and move along instead of bringing the score down to make yourself feel better.

    A slight shift from the normal souls game in combat, but the feel is retained. As someone who loves Japanese culture and architecture it was a    Most negative reviews are by people who couldn't handle the difficulty. Personally, I find that a poor reason to review a game negatively when you could just own it and move along instead of bringing the score down to make yourself feel better.

    A slight shift from the normal souls game in combat, but the feel is retained. As someone who loves Japanese culture and architecture it was a dream to have Miyazaki bring the souls style game to this setting.    … Expand
  18. Airufino23
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de Fromsoftware y en la One X a 1800p Nativos porque en este juego la resolucion hace que todo se vea mas nitido y con mi monitor de 120hz lo disfruto cantidad
  19. UncleBusty
    May 3, 2019
    10
    This was my first entry into the Soulborne series as I am fascinated with samurai and ninja and have heard from friends such good things about the soulborne series but I never tried any of them due to opinions of other friends calling them "only for masochists". Boy, were they ever so wrong. This game gave me a completely different understanding to the phrase "Git GuD". I found myselfThis was my first entry into the Soulborne series as I am fascinated with samurai and ninja and have heard from friends such good things about the soulborne series but I never tried any of them due to opinions of other friends calling them "only for masochists". Boy, were they ever so wrong. This game gave me a completely different understanding to the phrase "Git GuD". I found myself grinding for an hour on one boss only to have it finally "click" in my head and earn a very satisfying shinobi execution. There was no denying. I earned this.

    This game thoroughly rewards players that stick with it and learn the controls with shinobi arts and prosthetic arts, flashy skills to use mid-combat. These DO NOT make the enemies easier to kill however. Your skill as a player is the only thing that tips the scales in combat. The story is also excellent. It "really makes you feel" like a samurai that is slowly turning into shinobi.

    In conclusion, think about Sekiro as art. Wolf is your paintbrush, the skills are your colors, and the enemies are your canvas.    … Expand
  20. Kunray
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Where have I been? I was sad they had no plans for another Dark Souls, but this is pretty much another spiritual sequel that look pretty cool
    The way i see it. This game can go far and the way you play... ok 
  21. dantah
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!!
    A perfect accompaniment to the SoulsBorne series, with plenty of unique ideas of its own and some of the best combat of the generation.
  22. MrHugonautilus
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Shinobi, Ninjas, Jutsus, japanische Tempelanlagen… geht’s noch besser?

    „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ macht vieles richtig richtig gut. Das Game sieht klasse aus (ich spiele es auf der Xbox One X), hat ein schnelles und knackiges Gameplay, bockschwere Bosse – aber auch ein Belohnungssystem, was mich befriedigt. Doch nicht ganz so schnell… KÄMPFEN WIE EIN NINJA Unser einarmiger Held    Shinobi, Ninjas, Jutsus, japanische Tempelanlagen… geht’s noch besser?

    „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ macht vieles richtig richtig gut. Das Game sieht klasse aus (ich spiele es auf der Xbox One X), hat ein schnelles und knackiges Gameplay, bockschwere Bosse – aber auch ein Belohnungssystem, was mich befriedigt. Doch nicht ganz so schnell…

    KÄMPFEN WIE EIN NINJA

    Unser einarmiger Held startet nicht ganz so einarmig und verliert in einer Keilerei mit einem Samurai seinen Arm. Fortan ist es ihm jedoch möglich, Shinobi-Prothesen zu nutzen, die nützliche Gadgets mit sich bringen. Zu Beginn kann man Wurfsterne werfen, kleine Feuerwerke zünden oder eine Axt gegen feindliche Schilde schwingen. Es gibt eine ganze Reihe dieser Prothesen, die man im Laufe des Spiels findet. Für viele Bosse sind die richtigen Prothesen essenziell, um sie zu besiegen (geht auch ohne – ist aber ekelhaft schwer).

    Anders als in den Dark Souls Teilen, versucht man in „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ die Haltung des Gegners soweit zu bearbeiten, dass man ihn mit Finisher-Moves richtig eins über die Rübe geben kann. Meine gute alte Taktik (in Dark Souls) es mit Riesenschild und Streitkolben erstmal ruhig angehen zu lassen, ist in „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ völlig fehl am Platze bzw. nicht möglich. Angriff ist hier die beste Verteidigung und das Gameplay möchte perfektioniert werden. Wer die unterschiedlichen Kontermöglichkeiten drauf hat, braucht sich vor keinem Gegner mehr zu fürchten.

    Einen Punkt, den ich in „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ jedoch schmerzlich vermisse, ist das Gearfarming bzw. die Ausrüstung an sich. In den Souls-Teilen fand ich genau das total genial, für jeden Gegnertypen eine andere Waffe nutzen zu können, oder aber meine Ausrüstung abändern zu können (schwere Rüstung – leichte Rüstung, usw.). Das gibt es schlicht in „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ nicht. Auch ein Charakter-Level-System, wie in den Souls-Teilen, ist nicht vorhanden. Man sammelt sehr wohl eine Art “Erfahrungspunkte” und kann dann verschiedenste Fähigkeiten freischalten, aber man levelt nicht direkt den Charakter um stärker zu werden. Gameplay ist hier einfach alles! In den Dark-Souls-Teilen kann man sich wunderbar hinter gutem Equip verstecken, wohingegen der einarmige Wolf perfekte Konter- oder Parieraktionen benötigt.

    DAS FAZIT – GELUNGEN?
    Unabhängig der fehlenden Ausrüstung und der veränderten Charakterentwicklung ist „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ ein überragendes Spiel. In Sachen Level- und Bossdesign (mittelalterliches Japan, berittene Samurai, Riesenschlangen usw.), Atmosphäre (düstere Stimmung und MEGA Soundtrack) und Gameplay (schnell, aggressiv und reaktionsgeladen) legt „From Software“ nochmal einen dicken Batzen zu und setzt neue Maßstäbe.

    Für Casual-Gamer, die ein Game á la „Assassins Creed“ erwarten, wird „Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice“ definitiv viel zu schwer sein. Man sollte sich bewusst sein, dass es eine hohe Frustationsgrenze braucht, um nicht den ein oder anderen Controller gegen die Wand zu schmettern. Doch wenn der Boss nach dem Xten-Mal dann doch down geht – das Gefühl ist einfach klasse!

    KAUFEN!!!    … Expand
  23. KeT-LcB
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    Si eres un amante de la saga Souls este juego es un soplo de aire fresco con sus muchas nuevas mecánicas ya que es muy diferente a los anteriores títulos y tendrás que aprender a jugar de cero. Querrás perderte en su mundo como cuando jugaste los primeros títulos por primera vez.
    Si no eres fan de la saga pero te llama la atención dale una oportunidad porque puede que encuentres tu tipo    Si eres un amante de la saga Souls este juego es un soplo de aire fresco con sus muchas nuevas mecánicas ya que es muy diferente a los anteriores títulos y tendrás que aprender a jugar de cero. Querrás perderte en su mundo como cuando jugaste los primeros títulos por primera vez.
    Si no eres fan de la saga pero te llama la atención dale una oportunidad porque puede que encuentres tu tipo de juego perfecto.    … Expand
  24. Diech
    Mar 26, 2019
    10
    From Software lo ha vuelto a hacer.
    Juego dificil pero a la vez justo.
    Excelentes jefes
  25. rocco30
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    Game of the year!!
    A perfect accompaniment to the SoulsBorne series, with plenty of unique ideas of its own and some of the best combat of the generation.
  26. Stinger2900
    Mar 23, 2019
    10
    The game feels like a souls game from the very beginning however there are many differences although people who are familiar with the soul series can jump in relatively easily . While most people would see The fact that you play as a preset character and only have one weapon throughout the game as a negative however this is a positive such as you would want to master a specific weaponThe game feels like a souls game from the very beginning however there are many differences although people who are familiar with the soul series can jump in relatively easily . While most people would see The fact that you play as a preset character and only have one weapon throughout the game as a negative however this is a positive such as you would want to master a specific weapon instead of switching out on the fly. The combat is fast paced and that seems a lot more simpler than the previous outings from from software And the fact that there's an actual story this time is appreciated and the environmental storytelling is still there from the soul series which is greatly appreciated that they can do both. Boss fights are difficult as usual and you will die a lot of course as you would expect. As a person who would want to start in the series of souls born games I Think Sekiro Is an amazing point to start and is amazing game to boot. The graphics look great especially on the xbox 1X however there are some muddy textures here and there and on the 1080P television it looks great So it doesn't really matter what you play on its going to look great. I definitely commend fromsoftware for this great achievement in design and combat in video games.… Expand
  27. gamin_since_94
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    perfect game!!! does not need an easy mode casuals need to play an easier game like lego or minecraft.
  28. Emjay79
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    WOW, this is an awesome game... It's more action then Souls, but it's fantastic and more tactic.
    Stealth system it's great. This is a must have, fantastic.
    GOTY WILL BE GREAT!!!
  29. Ullke
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    This game is simply put an amazing game. It is very hard, but the feeling when you do finally overcome obstacles are second to none. After beating some of the bosses you really start to crack the code of the game and your confidence comes with it.
    Give the game a chance, and don't give up easily. I was stuck on an early boss for too long, but when I finally overcome it, my skill was so    This game is simply put an amazing game. It is very hard, but the feeling when you do finally overcome obstacles are second to none. After beating some of the bosses you really start to crack the code of the game and your confidence comes with it.
    Give the game a chance, and don't give up easily. I was stuck on an early boss for too long, but when I finally overcome it, my skill was so much higher than before it.    … Expand
  30. Dale_the_warrio
    Apr 21, 2019
    10
    I don't get why people are complaining. They say there's no customization or alternate play styles, that's bullcrap, with in the first 2 hours of my play through, i found several play styles (ie hack n' slash, hit and run, stealth, and distraction), and you get to CHOOSE what ninja tools you use, and what attacks you use.

    Fighting the same boss over, and over? Welcome to From Software.    I don't get why people are complaining. They say there's no customization or alternate play styles, that's bullcrap, with in the first 2 hours of my play through, i found several play styles (ie hack n' slash, hit and run, stealth, and distraction), and you get to CHOOSE what ninja tools you use, and what attacks you use.

    Fighting the same boss over, and over? Welcome to From Software.

    No armor? YOU'RE A NINJA!

    Not as fun as Dark Souls? F**k off, It's not Dark Souls.

    From Software was trying to tell a nonRPG style game for once, while still retaining the rage levels of difficulty, and i appreciate that. This game, while i miss roleplaying as an undead warrior in dark souls, Is way better at story telling and it's mix of stealth and hack n' slash gameplay is far better than DS3, and i love DS3.    … Expand
  31. AceAscendus
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Absolute MASTERPIECE! One of the best games I've ever played in my life! Amazing combat, amazing exploration, amazing aesthetics, amazing boss fights, perfect difficulty and overall a fantastic product! All true gamers should buy and play this amazing game!
  32. Vincent_edenel
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    best game ever, great parry system, the bosses are fun, the graphic and environment is so much fun to explore, more game should learn from Sekiro
  33. slim123br
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Jogo excelente, forte candidato a game do ano, a dificuldade como de costume dos jogos da FromSoftware é o ponto alto do game, é muito legal a gente conseguir passar um chefão que tentamos diversas vezes até finalmente aprendermos a mata-lo e nos superarmos, dá até orgulho ver como com muito treino, paciência e dedicação é possível superar qualquer desafio e melhorar cada vez mais nossasJogo excelente, forte candidato a game do ano, a dificuldade como de costume dos jogos da FromSoftware é o ponto alto do game, é muito legal a gente conseguir passar um chefão que tentamos diversas vezes até finalmente aprendermos a mata-lo e nos superarmos, dá até orgulho ver como com muito treino, paciência e dedicação é possível superar qualquer desafio e melhorar cada vez mais nossas habilidades. 10/10 :D… Expand
  34. RealJSCarpio
    May 3, 2019
    10
    Otra obra maestra por parte de From Software, jugablemente increíble es una delicia, gráficamente precioso al igual que en cuanto a sonido, incluso la historia esta a gran altura, un juego ademas largo, con un montón de jefes o mini jefes opcionales, varios finales alternativos, muchas cosas ocultas con un mapa enorme por explorar, la gente que lo vota negativo es simplemente por laOtra obra maestra por parte de From Software, jugablemente increíble es una delicia, gráficamente precioso al igual que en cuanto a sonido, incluso la historia esta a gran altura, un juego ademas largo, con un montón de jefes o mini jefes opcionales, varios finales alternativos, muchas cosas ocultas con un mapa enorme por explorar, la gente que lo vota negativo es simplemente por la exagerada dificultad, es cierto que es de los juegos mas difíciles que he jugado, por no decir el mas dificil la verdad, pero justamente esa es la gracia de este titulo, es lo que buscaban para diferenciarse, no es como para votarlo negativo por eso, practicamente todos los juegos del mercado son un paseo, asi que la gente que se queja de la dificultad simplemente que busquen otra cosa, pero que no voten negativo a tal obra maestra, con tanto trabajo detrás, el único pero que le puedo poner respecto a los DS, es que es un juego que tienes que estar siempre al 100%, no hay momento de descanso, incluso con los enemigos mas básicos, no te vale solo aporrear el botón de ataque, pero vamos que eso no quita la obra de arte que es, gracias de nuevo FS.… Expand
  35. theonlyone21
    May 18, 2019
    10
    amazing game story action and gameplay it doesnt deserve hate from salty dark souls bloodborne fans just enjoy it its fun and has cool skills and upgrades that you can use
  36. ColstonAUS
    May 14, 2019
    10
    This is a very good game and a fresh addition to the list of titles from From Software. It is difficult but for me significantly easier than any of the Dark Souls games ever were. It requires a lot of thinking on your feet and lateral thinking as it does not hold your hand at all, especially with the game progression, as crucial items and sections can be easily missed. I would give it an 8This is a very good game and a fresh addition to the list of titles from From Software. It is difficult but for me significantly easier than any of the Dark Souls games ever were. It requires a lot of thinking on your feet and lateral thinking as it does not hold your hand at all, especially with the game progression, as crucial items and sections can be easily missed. I would give it an 8 out of 10 but my score will sit at a 10 to weigh out the low scores. Just because you are bad at the game doesn't mean that it is a bad game itself. Git Gud… Expand
  37. HoushiShaman
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    One of the best games From Software ever made, combat is so good and fluent that I couldn't resist rerunning it at least few times, and those runs never felt boring or repetitive somehow, game is very balanced and fair, only your reaction or pattern knowing matters the most
  38. Faddi2017
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    My first fromsoftware game and I am now in love with their games. Finished it 3 times already and waiting for the DLC. Also about to platinum Bloodborne and started Dark souls3. For me Sekiro should be GOTY
  39. Anjin-San
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    All the **** are disappointed at the difficulty of the game, I get that. This is not a simple game, it is not a casual experience. This is a demanding, challenging, intense experience. Do you want to go easy? Buy another game. Do you want to test your reflexes and carefully mull over your tactics for the next enemy? Go for it. I personally love the game, the environment, the combat system.All the **** are disappointed at the difficulty of the game, I get that. This is not a simple game, it is not a casual experience. This is a demanding, challenging, intense experience. Do you want to go easy? Buy another game. Do you want to test your reflexes and carefully mull over your tactics for the next enemy? Go for it. I personally love the game, the environment, the combat system. I wanted to smash my controller some times, but this is part of its magic. Remarkable experience. Tough combats. Satisfaction when you win. The feeling of "I can do it better" when you lose.… Expand
  40. YEEB0
    Nov 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unlike many of the other people reviewing this game, I am not in fact a Souls veteran. I have completed Dark Souls 3 about 4 times, but that's it. Haven't played any of the other titles. This means that my overall opinion of the game should be fairly objective, since it won't be skewed in favor or against the new game design.

    I absolutely love this game.

    The most common criticism I see against Sekiro is the lack of customization, and when I first began playing the game, I was in agreeance. Coming from DS3, I found it rather odd that I was only picking up consumable items rather than actual loot. But, a couple hours in, it cliqued.

    This is NOT an RPG. Despite the elements derived from Dark Souls (such as idols/bonfires, gourds/estus, etc.) this isn't a RPG. In fact, it's more akin to that of an action adventure game. If you are looking for in depth character customization and build creation, this isn't the game for you. But that doesn't make it bad.

    Sekiro is a game where you follow the events of a particular character. The events are already laid out for you, and it's your job to overcome them. Unlike the souls games, Sekiro only has 2 optional bosses, which are put in specifically designated parts of the game to serve as an extra challenge for an attack upgrade before tough fights (Headless Ape with Owl, and Demon of Hatred with Sword Saint Isshin). This adds linearity to the game, which is perfectly fine because that's what Sekiro is based on.

    I just obtained every achievement in Sekiro. Through the countless deaths and hours I have put in to this game, it has become my favorite of all time. Yes, the combat is somewhat repetitive, but it is immensely satisfying. Exploring a bright and unique world based on Japan was breathtaking, especially incorporated with the amazing audio. The use of movement is exciting, the story is fun to see play out, and it is so enjoyable to achieve the different endings.

    Objectively speaking, this game is fantastic. I highly recommend this game to anyone that won't be offended by FromSoft branching out and creating a new IP well deserved of its current praise.    … Expand
  41. Ampliato
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    O jogo não é perfeito, porque não existem jogos perfeitos, talvez o mais próximo da perfeição é Red Dead Redemption 2. Mas Sekiro, me envolveu muito, como poucos jogos o fizeram. Pessoal reclama da dificuldade do jogo, mas isso que o faz diferente da maioria. Eu consegui os 1000G com muita dedicação e experimentando os 4 finais, jogando todo o jogo então posso avaliar bem e para mim, é umO jogo não é perfeito, porque não existem jogos perfeitos, talvez o mais próximo da perfeição é Red Dead Redemption 2. Mas Sekiro, me envolveu muito, como poucos jogos o fizeram. Pessoal reclama da dificuldade do jogo, mas isso que o faz diferente da maioria. Eu consegui os 1000G com muita dedicação e experimentando os 4 finais, jogando todo o jogo então posso avaliar bem e para mim, é um jogo que merece, sem dúvidas, nota máxima.… Expand
  42. SgtBuddhaBR
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Jogo que desafia até os melhores, jogabilidade incrível e enredo digno de aplausos! Com certeza está entre meus top 5 jogos da vida! Torcendo para levar o GOTY!
  43. JoseofCatarina
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everything from the world design to the incredible boss fights is absolutely breathtaking. To all of the disgruntled people who claim this isn't an RPG, well.. It's not. It's an action game, and a wonderful one at that. If you want customizable weapons and armor sets, go play Skyrim and stop complaining. If you play this game and have trouble with a boss, just keepAn absolute masterpiece. Everything from the world design to the incredible boss fights is absolutely breathtaking. To all of the disgruntled people who claim this isn't an RPG, well.. It's not. It's an action game, and a wonderful one at that. If you want customizable weapons and armor sets, go play Skyrim and stop complaining. If you play this game and have trouble with a boss, just keep trying. I promise you, when you finally overcome and beat that boss that has been wrecking you, you will feel an incredible rush of endorphins that you simply cannot get from another game. Sekiro is a masterpiece by every meaning of the word.… Expand
  44. Mostafa89c
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    Awesome i love it.. It may be better than bloodborne.. And gameplay is very good
  45. OntoVoros
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Um jogo incrivel, jogabilidade totalmente diferente dos jogos Souls Like, historia completamente imersiva com otimos NPC's, Chefes e Inimigos, com certeza melhor jogo do ano!
  46. HopeOfAshina7
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Such a great game! It has some of the best bosses with the best lore and music. The combat is quite smooth and responsive and the emphasis on reflections is absolutely great! As for replay value, there are four endings each with unique boss encounters for those looking to beat the whole game.
  47. MagicalSHOW
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Supero mis espectativas Es mejor de lo que esperaba Hermoso gameplay una historia facil de llevar y unos grandes escenarios
  48. DainerRain
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Амбиции оправдались. Game of the year! Я обожаю творчество FromSoftware, являюсь фанатом. Если судить объективно, то эта игра является квинтессенцией различных эмоций. Вникнув в общую экспозицию, играющий не будет обделен отличными эмоциями, в том числе эйфарией от побед и азартом от дальнейших твистов. Боссы и неписи - отдушина игры. Новый шедевр с интересной концепцией ведения боя.Амбиции оправдались. Game of the year! Я обожаю творчество FromSoftware, являюсь фанатом. Если судить объективно, то эта игра является квинтессенцией различных эмоций. Вникнув в общую экспозицию, играющий не будет обделен отличными эмоциями, в том числе эйфарией от побед и азартом от дальнейших твистов. Боссы и неписи - отдушина игры. Новый шедевр с интересной концепцией ведения боя. Технически игра также великолепна.… Expand
  49. FadingSkies
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I think this game became one of my favourite games the moment I started playing it. The way From Software drops you into their world design is perfection. From Software games aren't something you can just pick up and play for a couple of minutes and then go to work/school, Sekiro is no different. Sekiro is a world so brilliantly crafted to a masterful degree. Everything this game throws atI think this game became one of my favourite games the moment I started playing it. The way From Software drops you into their world design is perfection. From Software games aren't something you can just pick up and play for a couple of minutes and then go to work/school, Sekiro is no different. Sekiro is a world so brilliantly crafted to a masterful degree. Everything this game throws at you comes in all colours, and bathes you in something you know the scent of, but its different, and your nose knows it. This game is and always will be, a masterpiece.… Expand
  50. Angramainyu
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    Sekiro es de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mucho tiempo, tanto su pulido gameplay como atrapante historia me fascina, hace mucho que un juego no me hacía sentir tanta emocion a la hora de derrotar a un sub jefe o jefe, sin duda un juego muy recomendado mis 10
  51. Nerdcast
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    This was my first From Software game. At first I hated it, It kicked my ass, I was furious and didnt wanted to continue, I even bought Ghost of Tsushima thinking that it would be a more suitable samurai game. But I kept playing and... got good. By the mid game I was a beast, I was deflecting blows and controlling my characters like a actual ninja. I LOVED this game so much that I had toThis was my first From Software game. At first I hated it, It kicked my ass, I was furious and didnt wanted to continue, I even bought Ghost of Tsushima thinking that it would be a more suitable samurai game. But I kept playing and... got good. By the mid game I was a beast, I was deflecting blows and controlling my characters like a actual ninja. I LOVED this game so much that I had to finish it to complete my love.
    I usually dont like hard games but this one its just for me. An amazing experience that was with me in a very dark time that helped me to raise against adversity. I learned to persevere from this game.    … Expand
  52. gil2711
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    Curto mas brutal... Mais uma vez um excelente trabalho da From software... Tudo no jogo é cativante, o duelo de espadas e a iniciativa de ataque é o que o faz diferente dos jogos passado da produtora...
  53. LenonBlackBeard
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A From Software esta trazendo novamente a honra de jogos nipônicos, da época quando lançou os primeiros games da séria Tenchu, este foi realmente uma redenção adicionando a dificulta da série soulsbourne.… Expand
  54. Filmanwalt
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So after 34 hours, achieved 560 gamerscore and with values ​​of 18 vitality and 15 attack power, I finished Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (188 Deaths). First of all, it remains to say that Fromsoftware has once again delivered a great game and I am now finally putting the developers in the Olympics. I had a lot of frustration, but all the more fun.

    story

    For me it was exciting and felt more like classic storytelling than in the games before. I was excited about the story of the Dragonblood, Kuro-Sama, Immortality, and so on. The setting, the atmosphere is wonderfully captured and conveyed through cut scenes, dialogues, etc. Plus the Japanese voice acting and some cool characters, told really well.

    My end: I have severed immortality.

    Graphics / atmosphere

    The game looked just great and had some breathtaking scenes e.g. the divine dragon
    It's atmospheric and brings the setting across just right, plus great music that I enjoyed listening to. I actually have nothing to complain about here, performance was also good, I only had two game crashes at the end, but otherwise only isolated glitches (opponents are stuck, etc.), but that was all very marginal.

    Gameplay

    Here you can really draw back. On the one hand, the game has continued elements of the previous games (Dark Souls, Bloodborne): beacons, backtracking, re-spawning opponents, shortcuts and boss fights. On the other hand, Sekiro was something completely different for me.

    You really had to audition yourself in part: It's not Dark Souls!

    On the one hand, the game has a more open world character and stands out due to its verticality in the gameplay. The very open areas even offer the possibility of playing a shinobi stealth (but the game cannot be played purely by stealth).

    The combat system is so different and I was really amazed at the different gameplay Fromsoftware showed. Parry, play aggressively, be patient and, in addition to the sword, a prosthesis with many different tools to survive in combat. In addition, there is a double-edged system of killing the opponent: Either you get the opponent's posture bar up or you defeat his or her life bar.
    Of course, you have to pay attention to your own posture here, which also requires very tactical gameplay. It feels really unique and it's an extremely rewarding feeling to kill opponents flawlessly. In general, chopping through the trash mob areas can create a dynamic that makes you feel like a god when you have it out.

    Practice makes perfect is the keyword here. But you also have to make it very clear that the game is a really difficult number and drives you to the extreme limit of frustration, here it is decided whether you want to muster the patience to learn it or just desperate about it or "give up" and me can understand anyone who didn't feel like it anymore.

    In particular Genishiro will probably decide whether to continue or not, but this particular fight is an important lesson.

    Backtracking was also really fun, because there is so much to discover again and in some cases you are literally made to go back again. The recognizability of side quests is also much better, even if the conclusion is sometimes really difficult (some things I didn't think of, but at least I finished some).

    Sekiro only has two attributes, but this narrowing of the role play didn't bother me, I was happy about every memory or prayer pearl. For the most part, I also enjoyed fighting the mini-bosses and there were some cool fights among the bosses, but apart from the final boss and the monkey, nothing really "knocked me out". I just found the final boss awesome and this showed me that I understood the game (he was pretty quick).

    What I didn't like so much, that some fights were just more persistent and that made the kills feel less great, it felt more like stupid work. On the other hand, it was just really awesome with many other bosses, especially when you noticed that you were playing well. And this is the feeling that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice conveys best.

    In some passages far too many shooters had been installed for me, which sometimes made it extremely difficult if you didn't kill everything stealth beforehand (e.g. poison area). Also with some mini bosses the only difficulty was that there were 2 or more opponents, I always find that a bit lame. When it comes to the prosthesis modules, I didn't really understand some of the prosthesis modules, or I didn't really use them, especially the fireworks are extremely strong in comparison.

    Conclusion

    One can only say: it is worth sticking to it. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an outstanding game and it got more and more into my heart. In the end, an all-round successful game is on the play-through list! For me and I can hardly believe it, again 10/10 pumpkin bottles. Fromsoftware has apparently become my favorite developer .... Dark Souls 3 is still on the throne for me!    … Expand
  55. Trbaan
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    a masterpiece , one of the most enjoyable games that i played in my life . thank you miyazaki-san , thank you fromsoftware
  56. 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!
  57. 1anjeliy
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Игра топ без минусов.Сюжет растет с каждой игрой от фромов.Боевка лучшая сторона игры.Графика при бюджете топовая.И,самое главное-тупоголовым казуалам места нет
  58. RomeoOBravo
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Never played souls games. Didn’t know this was by the same creator...and would be comparatively difficult. Very challenging and equally gratifying. The combat mechanics are unique and some of the best I’ve ever seen. Multiple endings that offer different boss battles depending on how you play. Enjoyed this game more than any for quite some time..highest possible score from me
  59. Calahan860
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Tengo que decir que siento pena por quienes argumentan su mala calificación para el juego por ausencia de elementos que les hagan mas facil pasar los jefes, me dan lastima niños llorones, no pueden con su frustración, la verdad ese el apartado mas atractivo de este juego, los que somos de la vieja escuela sabemos que es sufrir y pelear con un juego que te de problemas por no ser simple,Tengo que decir que siento pena por quienes argumentan su mala calificación para el juego por ausencia de elementos que les hagan mas facil pasar los jefes, me dan lastima niños llorones, no pueden con su frustración, la verdad ese el apartado mas atractivo de este juego, los que somos de la vieja escuela sabemos que es sufrir y pelear con un juego que te de problemas por no ser simple, sekiro es una obra maestra del ritmo en un videojuego de pelea con armas, ningun juego tiene eso, eso lo hace diferente, complejo y atractivo, si calificas el juego mal porque no eres capaz con el, pues siento pena por ti, yo aun lo disfruto, no tiene que gustarte pero no digas que es malo porque te quedo grande jugarlo.… Expand
  60. edgar14
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played. It sure is challenging, but the challenge makes it even more beautiful.
  61. Sanek2018ru
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Even despite a ton of grind, the game gave a lot of unforgettable experience, which was impossible to give in the realities of the souls series.
  62. Hozuki
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Sem duvida alguma uma obra de arte, um jogo que te desafia o tempo todo, te dando uma motivação para querer praticar, melhorar e tentar de novo.
    uma verdadeira lição de narrativa e jogabilidade para a industria de jogos atuai, um sistema de aparar completamente novo, que te dá satisfação visual de ver em pratica, algo que chega a beirar o cinematográfico em seus combates.
    Sekiro: Shadows    Sem duvida alguma uma obra de arte, um jogo que te desafia o tempo todo, te dando uma motivação para querer praticar, melhorar e tentar de novo.
    uma verdadeira lição de narrativa e jogabilidade para a industria de jogos atuai, um sistema de aparar completamente novo, que te dá satisfação visual de ver em pratica, algo que chega a beirar o cinematográfico em seus combates.
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice é um dos poucos jogos em que tive vontade de fazer 100% de tudo o que tem a oferecer, o jogo conta com seu audio original em japones, e a atuação e relação dos personagens é incrivelmente detalhada, retratando um Japão em período de guerra, onde as pessoas quase não possuem mais emoções ou esperanças, e você sendo o Lobo de um braço só, precisa fazer o que lhe foi confiado a fazer, proteger seu mestre a todo custo, seguindo sua honra como um shinobi e se guiando por sangue com um poder desconhecido.
    Parabéns From Software.    … Expand
  63. thomas_9797
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    in challenging gameplay, anyone who has the patience to learn how to fight and finish it will realize why it is game of the year 2019. it is not unfairly difficult as some people acclaim it simply invites you to plan a strategy instead of running towards all enemies as if you are indestructible.
  64. KusaMH
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Fromsoftware hace de la dificultad un arte. Sentirás cosas que otros videojuegos no llegan. Y es que en situaciones tan limite donde el mínimo error significa la muerte, te hará vibrar de emoción! Un videojuego que brilla con luz propia, un estilo de combates de altísimo factura y un apartado artístico que te dejara sin aliento
  65. Balugasnap
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game is so much better than starfield and jedi fallen order. If you like those crappy games give this great game a shot!
  66. Rhysboard
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    This is truly an incredible game. From the amazing Japanese art style to the incredibly detailed combat system. A lot of people disagree with the uncompromisingly difficulty this game brings with it. But nonetheless I do believe that this game is for everyone. Skill is a factor of time and if you give this game your time it will defiantly pay you back. In my case it payed me back with oneThis is truly an incredible game. From the amazing Japanese art style to the incredibly detailed combat system. A lot of people disagree with the uncompromisingly difficulty this game brings with it. But nonetheless I do believe that this game is for everyone. Skill is a factor of time and if you give this game your time it will defiantly pay you back. In my case it payed me back with one of my personal favourite games of all time. Up there with Minecraft and Bloodborne at least in my opinion. In conclusion this masterpiece is defiantly worth the money but be prepared to give this game you time and patience.… Expand
  67. Dunpow25
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    What a masterpiece. Sekiro is excellent. From its combat, world and story this is Miyazaki magnum opus.
  68. Faknord90
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is amazing. Probably the best third person action game I've played. I loved the story and world as well.
  69. Koorle
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    FromSoftware's installment of its incredible collection of games Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice doesn't let you down. This game was wonderful tightrope walk between infuriating difficultly and the sweet feeling of success after every fight. The beautifully crafted story was a pleasure to complete due to every boss uniquely different from the last, always keeping you on your toes.
  70. Fatbastard19
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    "Git Gud" - These words have never rang truer.
    As a long time soulsbourne veteran I will begin by saying that Sekiro is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, of the genre. It is also one of the best.
  71. 1Andonly
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game play, lore and overrall difficulty - it's quite fair TBH, This gem has to be experienced and talked more about. Absolutely recommend if you like a bit of a learning curve and a super rewarding Git gud-feeling.
  72. AdrikD
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. I enjoyed it much more then dark souls. Waiting for new sekiro game)
  73. Avocado17
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Contrary to popular belief you in fact die way more than twice.
  74. Sara988
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Don't go in expecting a Soulsborne game.
    You don't get to customize your character.
    You don't get to just use any weapon.

    That doesn't mean it is bad. In fact, I think it's a brilliant move. FromSoft has set a narrative with this that makes for a -real- story to be told with the player, rather than AT the player like in other FromSoft titles.
  75. Ardiffaz22
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Clashing of swords at its finest.
    It was a bit overwhelming in the very beginning for me (and I've never played a Souls game before) but after some time I got used to the flow. And when you get the rhythm, it becomes the dance.
    Fast-pacing engaging combat which requires your concentration and punishes you for your every mistake. It plays fair and teaches you to fight perfectly and if    Clashing of swords at its finest.
    It was a bit overwhelming in the very beginning for me (and I've never played a Souls game before) but after some time I got used to the flow. And when you get the rhythm, it becomes the dance.

    Fast-pacing engaging combat which requires your concentration and punishes you for your every mistake. It plays fair and teaches you to fight perfectly and if you learn your lesson it will be the most satisfying combat ever. Very fluid animations and clashing sounds which become the music. But katana is not your only weapon, you can use tons of tools fit into the prosthetic arm, both offensive and defensive. Or you can ignore them completely and only use your sword. It doesn't have the variety of customization like in an RPG, but what it has, it is made perfect.

    Yes, it's hard, it requires you to 'git gud', and you will die a lot and suffer. I had so much rage during some of the fights, yet I have never even considered a rage quit. The learning curve of the difficulty is quite balanced: once you start to feel comfy, it gives you another challenge. So you'll never get bored, even after beating the game: you can go for additional NG+ playthroughs and make the game harder (yes, harder). Just give up Kuro's charm and ring the demon bell ;D

    But besides the combat, this game has some more to offer. The stunning visuals of mountainous Japan, filled with gorgeous castles and temples, detailed armor of human warriors and fascinating creatures, which, as I suspect, are inspired by Japanese mythology. The game on the whole feels very Japanese, but it doesn't require you to know almost anything about their culture beforehand. The story is clear and quite linear, yet you can have 4 different endings. There are not so many characters, but each one of them has a story to tell. Plus some pieces of lore can be found in item descriptions and environment. If you pay attention the lore becomes more deep and complex.

    Easily one of the best (or even the best) game I've ever played. Well done, FromSoftware.    … Expand
  76. Berzerk50
    May 14, 2021
    10
    It's one of those games that can get frustrating to the point where you just wanna quit and play something else. But when your adrenaline kicks in and you finally defeat the boss, It gives you very satisfying feeling executing that feels like crack.
  77. Zombiecat47
    May 14, 2021
    10
    In an era where full-priced games are filled to the brim with microtransactions, locked out content, or boring open worlds with equally boring cut-and-paste content, occasionally a gem like SEKIRO™: SHADOWS DIE TWICE comes along and reminds us why we play games in the first place.
  78. 24Kamspy
    May 14, 2021
    10
    I'd like to get this out there for people like me.

    I LOVE the Dark Souls series, but I was never any good with the parry. Straight sword and shield tank. Never even tried a parry outside of the Undead Burg I was so bad. Bloodborne wasn't even an option for me (could have been the 22fps). So I finally picked up Sekiro expecting to get demolished, but figured I'd finally try it out. I    I'd like to get this out there for people like me.

    I LOVE the Dark Souls series, but I was never any good with the parry. Straight sword and shield tank. Never even tried a parry outside of the Undead Burg I was so bad. Bloodborne wasn't even an option for me (could have been the 22fps).

    So I finally picked up Sekiro expecting to get demolished, but figured I'd finally try it out. I put it off for so long because I was told it's all about the parry, and I was terrible at Dark Souls parry.

    But guess what? It's waaay easier. Just the game as a whole. Not in a "too easy" way. It's still Dark Souls hard, but the parry system is much more forgiving and I'm actually pretty good at it.

    The moral of this long post is; if you sucked at the parry in Dark Souls and are staying away from Sekiro because of it. Don't. It's awesome, and is completely different.    … Expand
  79. Mirukahia0207
    May 14, 2021
    10
    PROS:
    - Story / Samurai / Shinobi folclore
    - Stealth is not boring
    - Better dynamic combat than other Souls
    - Fast , agressive combat
    - Bosses
    - Enviroment / Landscapes / Map transitions
    - Weapons / Sub-weapons / skills
    - Combos
    - Deflection / Parry system that works and feels damn good
    - Choices matter

    CONS:
    - The Headless
    - The headless
    - The headless
    - The headless
  80. DrStrangelove1
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Don't buy it. It's so good that it has ruined other games for me. Now, any other game feels like garbage in comparison.
  81. Chulepa7
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Understandable story, really good gameplay, actually interesting characters, no ***king spooky giant skeletons in pitch-dark caves. Solid 10/10, hoping for a sequel some day.
  82. Evisicrator13
    May 14, 2021
    10
    After finally beating Sekiro I only feel one emotion, satisfaction. Satisfaction that I pushed through the odds and got "gud." This game isn't like a Souls game, in fact its nothing like it. If people say Dark Souls is hard, then Sekiro is unbeatable. After beating Sekiro it really put into perspective how "easy" the souls games are. People take for granted how many tools and assist's youAfter finally beating Sekiro I only feel one emotion, satisfaction. Satisfaction that I pushed through the odds and got "gud." This game isn't like a Souls game, in fact its nothing like it. If people say Dark Souls is hard, then Sekiro is unbeatable. After beating Sekiro it really put into perspective how "easy" the souls games are. People take for granted how many tools and assist's you get throughout the souls games, magic for being able to cheese bosses, buffs to speed up kills, leveling stats to close the gap, summoning help from other players. All of these tools to help you beat any obstacle thrown at you and people still call those games hard, I was one of them, but after beating Sekiro that has all changed.

    Sekiro rips away all of those tools to help you succeed and leaves you with only one thing, raw skill. The only way to beat Sekiro is to familiarize yourself with the mechanics and master them. No summons to help you fight the boss, no magic to cheese from far away, just your raw skill and determination. This game will push you to the limit, it will break you over and over again until you either push past your limits, or crumble from defeat. This game will make you relearn all over again how to play, in all honesty you'd be better off playing this game before any other souls games.

    If you're like me and so many others that have put hundreds of hours into the souls series then you will have an especially hard time with this game. All of those hours perfecting the mechanics and getting in the play-style of playing defensively, staying back and waiting will completely and utterly ruin you with this game. This game will force you to forget all of your previous knowledge and relearn everything. If you don't master the art of deflecting, counterattacking, and taking advantage of enemies you will not be able to finish this game. But once you do master those arts, oh my lord is it satisfying. Finally hitting that moment where you perfectly deflect a bosses entire chain and get the deathblow is one of the most satisfying things I have ever done in a video game. Getting to that point where you completely and utterly destroy a boss with perfect deflects and counterattacks will never cease to make me feel like a badass. This game is a master of making you feel like you are truly good at it, as well as making you feel like you are truly god awful at it. It will test your will, and if you pass, will make you feel like you can take on anything.

    It's hard, but try to not go into this game thinking its going to be another Dark Souls experience, because you will be sorely mistaken and frustrated. This is not Dark Souls, this is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and if you don't come to terms with that then you will not enjoy this game. Great game over all though, and the combat is really satisfying, performance is good but not great, try it if you like being actually challenged and tested with all of your skill.    … Expand
  83. Despresso9
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is the type of game that pushes you to your limits, you hate it, but then you realize you've been falling in love with it. It's one of the greatest experiences gaming has to offer, overcoming the impossible, not because of an XP system or leveling up, but because you grew up as a shinobi, your skills got better, you started getting the hang of the game, you became the shinobi.

    +    Sekiro is the type of game that pushes you to your limits, you hate it, but then you realize you've been falling in love with it. It's one of the greatest experiences gaming has to offer, overcoming the impossible, not because of an XP system or leveling up, but because you grew up as a shinobi, your skills got better, you started getting the hang of the game, you became the shinobi.

    + Awesome OST
    + Top tier gameplay
    + Shinobi boy
    + Difficult
    + Japanese lore, and setting, LOVE IT!
    + Long, but not long enough to fill the void that IT will create :(

    - The monk is using hax I swear
    - You won't find a game quite like it, so the hollow feeling will last. Forever.
    - not long enough to fill the void of finishing it :(

    10/10 a Masterpiece    … Expand
  84. Equalizenear98
    May 17, 2021
    10
    10/10. if you are a hardcore dark souls fan you are going to love it. Amazing combat.
  85. The4headgenius
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. very challenging and rewarding when you overcome the challenge.
  86. Manz_kingz6
    Jun 7, 2021
    10
    Best FROM game in terms of pure gameplay. Doesn't have a lot of replayability but its pure action throughout.
  87. Loiii2
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    The best and most difficult game I ever played. Amazingly difficult which is what i like.
  88. Razee1
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Sekiro is not a Souls game. This can't be stressed enough. Attempt to i-frame dodge through the game and you will get your ass slapped all the way back to Lordran. While it borrows certain elements from Souls, like the checkpoint system or cryptic NPC questlines, it's pretty much its own beast. And what a beast it is.

    It's one of those good news, bad news situations. Good news: the days    Sekiro is not a Souls game. This can't be stressed enough. Attempt to i-frame dodge through the game and you will get your ass slapped all the way back to Lordran. While it borrows certain elements from Souls, like the checkpoint system or cryptic NPC questlines, it's pretty much its own beast. And what a beast it is.

    It's one of those good news, bad news situations. Good news: the days when you needed to keep an eye on your stamina for every attack, block or dodge are over. Bad news: that doesn't mean the game is any less challenging. Quite the opposite, actually. Wolfie goes down in two hits tops, and at all times he's either heavily outnumbered or he gets crushed in the health bar measuring contest. And the absence of stats, gear and online co-op means there are no shortcuts. You won't be able to overlevel, no Solaire will come to your aid. It's either nut up or shut up.

    Luckily, there are ways to put you at a lesser disadvantage. Sekiro features a rudimentary stealth system and enough freedom to thin out your enemies' ranks one by one. Most of the times you can clear entire areas just by being sneaky. Apparently, Sekiro started out as a Tenchu game and I totally believe it, considering how far stealth will get you. But eventually a direct confrontation will be unavoidable. And where Souls games required you to only land that one parry, Sekiro demands that you time your blocks near perfectly several times per exchange. Combat is fast, fluid and demanding enough to make you break a sweat.

    While the areas are open and generally well-designed, they are not exactly eyecandy. Souls games are known for their sinister beauty, but that is largely absent in Sekiro. Some areas look flat-out rough. Only rarely will you get the urge to stop and soak in the atmosphere. A missed opportunity, really. And while the environments leave room for exploration, the absence of cool gear makes it feel strangely unrewarding. Also, due to the nature of combat you will see the same instakill moves and finishers quite often. A bit of variety would have been nice.

    Like the player, Sekiro faces its own set of challenges. Developer From Software has been around for over three decades, but only since the release of Demon's Souls the studio has gained a larger recognition in the West. Ever since, most of their games have been Souls games either directly or in spirit. Being widely known as the developer of Souls games came with the issue that they were expected to make nothing but Souls games - a curse, if you will. Sekiro marks the first time in a while that a major From Software title branches out far enough to be called its own thing - and be accepted by a large audience. With that leap of faith out of the way, it'll be exciting to see what they will come up with next.    … Expand
  89. Mathew453
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I was bored, and saw that this game won game of the year, so I bought it.

    After playing this game for two and a half hours, dying repeatedly to the game's first mini-boss, I contacted steam and demanded a refund for a game I simply couldn't play. ...but I couldn't get it out of my head. I got the game again for Christmas, and after finally killing that first mini-boss, I couldn't    I was bored, and saw that this game won game of the year, so I bought it.

    After playing this game for two and a half hours, dying repeatedly to the game's first mini-boss, I contacted steam and demanded a refund for a game I simply couldn't play.

    ...but I couldn't get it out of my head.

    I got the game again for Christmas, and after finally killing that first mini-boss, I couldn't get over how I felt. I kept going, perfecting the fighting style until I reached the game's first real boss. It knocked me down again. I fought that boss over and over again until the swordplay became a lethal kind of dance. I felt invincible. After the first boss, I went onto the next one, and the next, until I completed the game's first ending. Then I played it all again, exploring the abilities, fighting styles, and story arcs that I hadn't tried before. I reached the game's truly final boss and killed it in one try because the game had trained me to fight so well. It was by far the most rewarding experience any video game has ever given me. After over 150 hours, I earned every single achievement.

    From someone who refunded this game the first day they played it, from someone who would have never been remotely interested in Japanese culture otherwise, let me tell you that Sekiro is one of a kind. Not only is the combat an art-form in and of itself, but the story is moving and the characters compelling.

    If you buy Sekiro, don't get frustrated when you hit a wall. Don't look up cheese strategies or try to savescum the game. Get back up, watch a walkthrough or two if you really need to, and vault over that wall like a f***ing shinobi. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  90. Beeps3
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Sekiro has an extremely brutal design philosophy that defies conventional wisdom. When I heard people complaining about the difficulty of the game and how you apparently needed to "flawless" bosses/memorize movesets in order to beat them, I instinctively shrugged such complaints off. Similar statements were made about all of the previous games, and they were never true.
  91. Tominator10
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I fought Genichiro and boom baby, there's that feeling I had back in the day playing DS1 for the first time, learning a boss, improving with every death, finally breezing through phase 1 only to repeat the process for phase 2 and so on. What an epic fight that was. Finally beat him and decided to put my excitement into a review. Love this game.
  92. Sergantsl1piner
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I normally don't write reviews about games especially critically acclaimed games such as this one. Sekiro, however really deserved something to be said about it. I have never been a fan of the souls series but i respect what they done for gaming and the difficulty they presented so i expected to be frustrated while figuring out the initial learning curve. The first playthrough of this gameI normally don't write reviews about games especially critically acclaimed games such as this one. Sekiro, however really deserved something to be said about it. I have never been a fan of the souls series but i respect what they done for gaming and the difficulty they presented so i expected to be frustrated while figuring out the initial learning curve. The first playthrough of this game was one of the most challenging experiences I have ever had in gaming, but when I finally understood the game mechanics and practiced them i truly understood what a work of art it actually is. It reminded of actual fighting and how a split second opening can make or break a battle.… Expand
  93. Immunium720
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Every other action game seems kinda bad after playing this. Masterpiece of a game.
  94. Flound4er
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Playing through Sekiro for the first time was the greatest gaming experience of my life. Never has a game meant so much to me. Like all the Souls, this game is pure immersion--It speaks to you in every detail. And the difficulty drives you deep into the this immersive experience, where you find yourself gritting your teeth, riveted to the screen and fighting with all your might to justPlaying through Sekiro for the first time was the greatest gaming experience of my life. Never has a game meant so much to me. Like all the Souls, this game is pure immersion--It speaks to you in every detail. And the difficulty drives you deep into the this immersive experience, where you find yourself gritting your teeth, riveted to the screen and fighting with all your might to just stay in it a little longer. To deflect and to dodge and to land just one more hit! Time and again, Sekiro had me falling out of my chair, stunned with the realization of what I must do... Twice! The resurrection mechanic just further enriches the experience, forcing you to become the ultimate shinobi master and and not only beat a boss, but completely to annihilate it... or at the very least to just barely out-live it, surviving and succeeding by the tiniest of margins. What a game! As a Souls fan (both dark souls and various other souls-like games), this game is just a treasure. It excels in areas Dark Souls cannot. Being provided with only one main weapon means makes for a finely tuned PVE combat experience that is much more immersive than the other Souls games... and you don't have any choice about it! You are forced to master these new mechanics, and quickly find yourself grappling around, sprinting, dodging, deflecting, and then destroying enemies and bosses that will leave your breathless with their magnificence. I could say more, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. I implore you to not watch any videos of anyone else playing this game. No streams, no youtube, no reading about it. Just play the game. You just stumbled upon the greatest 1-player game of all time. Immerse yourself in it. Enjoy the experience.… Expand
  95. Afrodizactz2
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I've never played Dark Souls so I have nothing to compare Sekiro to, It was hard to understand the mechanics at first but once I got the rhythm and patterns of bosses, it was actually really REALLY fun. It was quite the challenge for me, I'm not gonna lie but it felt amazing beating the game for the first time; I achieved nothing in life, but I'm proud of myself xD.
  96. Coldrolnal7
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    As someone that has poured many, many hours into the previous FromSoft titles, dying repeatedly until I was able to either get lucky or I was able to "git gud", I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the only real thing Sekiro has in common with those games. You will die. A lot. Way more than twice. Just..a lot. This is not a Soulsborne game. You are not some powerful knightAs someone that has poured many, many hours into the previous FromSoft titles, dying repeatedly until I was able to either get lucky or I was able to "git gud", I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the only real thing Sekiro has in common with those games. You will die. A lot. Way more than twice. Just..a lot. This is not a Soulsborne game. You are not some powerful knight capable of face-tanking every entity you come across. You are a ninja. The game will remind you constantly of this fact. You are free to play as dirty as you know the enemies will. Poison them, set them on fire, stab them in the butt when they are not looking and then Spider-Man away. Who cares! Just kill them before they kill you. If there is anything to take away from my rambling, it is simply this. You are shinobi. You are not a samurai or knight. So don't expect to play as one and you and this game will get along well! But you are gonna die way more than twice. The game is a gat dang liar.… Expand
  97. Bukikha9
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This is a game about fighting through a supernaturally tinged recreation of 16th-century Japan as a deathless assassin with a sharp blade and a weaponized prosthetic arm, but there are plenty of moments when the sword is sheathed and the game shows a quiet cinematic discipline.
    + The visuals. Really immersive and well detailed, the artistic direction is gorgeous
    + The combat is extremely    This is a game about fighting through a supernaturally tinged recreation of 16th-century Japan as a deathless assassin with a sharp blade and a weaponized prosthetic arm, but there are plenty of moments when the sword is sheathed and the game shows a quiet cinematic discipline.
    + The visuals. Really immersive and well detailed, the artistic direction is gorgeous
    + The combat is extremely satisfying and fair
    + Graphics are really beautiful.
    + Customizable controls
    + Good character personalization with skills and prosthesis tree
    + Soundtrack is delicious
    + High learning curve
    + Good environment    … Expand
  98. TheAutist62
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    When you thought Sekiro would not be too hard because you finished:

    Demon's Souls
    Dark Souls 1
    Dark Souls 2
    Dark Souls 3
    Bloodborne

    Think again. It's quite challenging, and the gameplay feels different and refreshing.
  99. Lexnextdex21
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i've played so far. As a fan of soulsborne series i must say i love this game! It's without a doubt both easier and harder in different aspects than the previous souls games. The general enemies are easier than they have ever been because you can stealth kill everybody in the level if you choose to but then the mini bosses and actual bosses come along... They aren'tOne of the best games i've played so far. As a fan of soulsborne series i must say i love this game! It's without a doubt both easier and harder in different aspects than the previous souls games. The general enemies are easier than they have ever been because you can stealth kill everybody in the level if you choose to but then the mini bosses and actual bosses come along... They aren't the most difficult bosses but they are very challenging and there are very few options to power up and brute force your way through a boss. You can farm xp and money to buy new skills and other things but you can't raise your base stats. If you aren't sure of yourself or willing to improve you could hit a brick wall after a few hours and give up. Combat is very responsive and nearly all the problems like phantom hits, delayed actions after button presses, and unresponsive controls from the souls series have been fixed. On my 1650 at 1080p I get a solid 60fps on a mixture of max and high settings so the game runs well also much better than previous Fromsoft games.The soundtrack beautifully complimented each area and encounter. It's one of the most impactful and memorable scores from their library I have played. I'm an explorer and love finding secrets. Trust me, there are tons of those as you progress and you're rewarded for going off the beaten path. So the game will most likely satisfy you about that. I also don't recommend using any guides on your first playthrough and experiencing everything first hand. Try not to get too angry when you sit back and enjoy ancient castles, bamboo forests, acid swamps, mountain side temples, forsaken villages, and more in this journey you're about to take. Also keep in mind that you will die a lot more than twice.… Expand
  100. Cezar_Augusto3
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    The closest to an actual sword fight a game can feel. Epic samurai game 10/10
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  1. GameGrin
    Dec 2, 2019
    90
    It’s certainly not a game for those looking for a more relaxing trip through mythical Japanese inspired locales, but whoever decides to stick with Sekiro through its hardships are bound to experience one of the most rewarding and memorable titles of the year.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 22, 2019
    90
    The corollary of its obsessive refusal to countenance even a hint of compromise is the vast amount of satisfaction it provides when you do finally make those breakthroughs and progress to a new area. If you fancy yourself as a hardcore gamer, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the embodiment of what games are all about. [Issue#177, p.77]
  3. Cubed3
    May 3, 2019
    90
    Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the breath of fresh air the "Soulsborne" sub-genre needed. It proves that stats, levelling-up, and equipment, is not what makes this kind of games. Instead, what matters is how death is treated, what sort of consequences there are for choices the player makes, and really big doors that open dramatically slow. The verticality of the level design, grappling hook, jumping and almost Zelda-style progression makes this one stand out in an ever increasing sea of imitators. Ultimately, this is more than just a sum of its parts; it's full of mystery, jaw-dropping spectacle and intense satisfaction.
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