Testseek.co.uk have collected 107 expert reviews of the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
May 2019
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The editors liked
Sizzling combat that forces you to be aggressive
A branching world full of secrets to find
A clear story mixed with cryptic side quests
Beautiful ancient Japanese world
Unique battle mechanics
Stunning
Fluid graphics
Deep
Challenging combat system
A welcome twist on the Soulsborne games
Heart-pumping boss battles
Intricately designed game world
Visually stunning
Audio and Musical Score are sublime
New Combat system
Freedom of movement granted by new Agility
Makes me want to get better
The editors didn't like
Shoddy stealth with AI that's easy to fool
It's even harder than previous FromSoftware games (but we'll leave that up to you whether its a good thing or bad thing. )
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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...
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...
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...
