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
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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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