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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
With Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, From Software has proven once again that has no qualms about pushing its own boundaries. The studio has made a name for itself by creating incredibly difficult games, but the breadth of innovation spread across the Dark Sou...
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Published: 2019-03-25, Author: Tom , review by: pcgamer.com
A brutal, uncompromising action game with sensational sword combat. From Software has done it again...
Abstract: Fanboy first paragraph time. I spent a lot of time prior to starting Sekiro preparing myself in two ways. First, I am without a doubt one of the biggest From Software fans out there, with the entire SoulsBorne series of games populating the top of any fav...
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
The difficulty in the game is really hard, There's no multiplayer support in the game
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a wonderful game where players get to experience what Sengoku Era is and FromSoftware did really well in producing it. The combats in the game are so clean and smooth that you'll have no problem with it except for the enemies...
Abstract: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a third-person action game from the acclaimed developers at FromSoftware. FromSoftware is the team behind games like Bloodborne and Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a major departure in terms of storytelling. You...
Published: 2019-03-21, Author: Jeff , review by: venturebeat.com
I'm going to keep playing. I'll make an attempt to beat Sekiro so I can finalize this review and come back with any new or changed thoughts.I'm definitely having more fun with this than any From Software game up to this point. And I'm going to try to keep...
Deep, rewarding combat system, Tons of flexibility in how you navigate and approach enemies, Optional quests and hidden content galore
Enemies and locations could be more varied, Occasional camera and control problems
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice manages to live up to its monstrously high expectations in nearly every way. Its high-risk combat system is as satisfying as it is punishing, and its level design begs you to explore every inch of the world. While its locations a...
Published: 2024-01-12, Author: Steven , review by: gamepro.com.au
Abstract: Undoubtedly, FromSoftware stands as a pinnacle in developing some of the finest video games of our generation. Leading this success are some of the best Dark Souls games. In contrast to many other developers, a FromSoftware release resonates like the impa...
