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May 2019
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Gameplay makes good use of stealth and defense-oriented combat
Visually stunning environments
Multiple endings
Gorgeous visuals
Fluid combat
Responsive controls
Clearcut
Compelling storytelling
Vivid
Invigorating new world
Wellhoned battle system
Fantastic array of bosses
Satisfying progression
Hefty campaign
From Software's toughest game yet
Fantastic combat
Immersive and interesting setting
Great characters
Although it will take some practice
Sekiro has amazing combat that's incredibly precise. The game strongly emphasizes deflecting attacks (as opposed to blocking or dodging) and rewards those that are aggressive without being reckless. As mentioned before
Amazing depiction of Sengoku Era Old Japan
The combat system in the game is smooth and fresh
Players get to play as a Shinobi with a badass arm-weapon
The skills in the game is really cool and pretty broad
The story is very immersive
Great ‘Posture' system
Beautiful scenery
Good mixture of human and monster bosses
Gorgeous visuals and solid performance
Satisfying combat engine with tight controls
Seamless blend of stealth and action
Rewarding exploration
A beautiful enigmatic world
Blistering
Punishing combat
A wealth of ways to kill creatively
Stirring themes and images
Deep
Rewarding combat system
Tons of flexibility in how you navigate and approach enemies
Optional quests and hidden content galore
The editors didn't like
Controls can be a touch stiff and unforgiving at times
Some enemies are supernaturally aware of your stealth movements
The brutal From Software difficulty is starting to wear thin
Steep learning curve
Oppressive difficulty
Convoluted systems
Fantasy samurai setting has been done
Some camera and targeting hitches
Stealth is a touch underbaked
From Software's toughest game yet
Not being able to buy certain consumable items until very late in the game make some mini bosses a pain rather than a challenge
While you can pause during regular gameplay
You can't pause during cutscenes (always a gripe of mine). Playing the game on weaker hardware feels jagged when moving the camera around. It's as if the system can't keep up with everything it's rendering. It
The difficulty in the game is really hard
There's no multiplayer support in the game
Boss fight approachability can feel limited sometimes
Published: 2022-02-02, Author: Jordan , review by: destructoid.com
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Gameplay makes good use of stealth and defense-oriented combat, Visually stunning environments, Multiple endings
Controls can be a touch stiff and unforgiving at times, Some enemies are supernaturally aware of your stealth movements, The brutal From Software difficulty is starting to wear thin
Sekiro is an excellent action game that combines stealth, intense melee combat, and well-designed defensive options into an entertaining package. There are a few hiccups, but Sekiro is a title worth picking up if you're hungry for a challenge...
Although it will take some practice, Sekiro has amazing combat that's incredibly precise. The game strongly emphasizes deflecting attacks (as opposed to blocking or dodging) and rewards those that are aggressive without being reckless. As mentioned before
While you can pause during regular gameplay, you can't pause during cutscenes (always a gripe of mine). Playing the game on weaker hardware feels jagged when moving the camera around. It's as if the system can't keep up with everything it's rendering. It
For fans of the genre, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an automatic purchase. Newcomers will probably find it extremely challenging, but should be able to persevere. It;s an absolute treat to see FromSoftware find ways to challenge gamers again, again, and a...
Abstract: In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the thread between life and death is tenuous. As the One-Armed Wolf, a loyal shinobi seeking to save a young noble with a cursed bloodline, you traverse a feudal Japan so saturated with the remnants of war that the idea of mo...
Clearcut, compelling storytelling, Vivid, invigorating new world, Wellhoned battle system, Fantastic array of bosses, Satisfying progression, Hefty campaign, From Software's toughest game yet
Fantasy samurai setting has been done, Some camera and targeting hitches, Stealth is a touch underbaked, From Software's toughest game yet
You can tell From Software was happy to try something a little different with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game has a few mechanical issues, which can largely be chalked up to new series jitters, but its energy and excitement mostly make up for its flaw...
