SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE Xbox1 (Xbox One)

Edit to the below. I bought it again on sale and have now completed 3 times. I got good as it were. Upped to 5 stars. Careful planning it turns out, was more important than skill... The game is beautiful in every way. Design, aesthetics, gore, fluidity and the deep sense of accomplishment. For me as a gamer it just took the boss difficulties too high in latter stages. At this point on a DS/BB game you might grind but not so here. No stats or levels just upgrades to the arm. So if you can’t do it (namely split frame parrying) you really can’t do it. People will tell you to get good but they can swivel, I play games for enjoyment, escape and challenge, not pain, frustration and suffering. So I got 60% through then sold it. Sad because the game is so beautifully made, unique and well executed. I think they will learn for the next one, well I blooming hope so! Mix this new Sekiro freedom and agility with the DS levelling formula and tone the latter bosses down just a tickle... well that would be a treat.

A lot of discussion around this game has revolved around it's difficulty. And while it does present the sort of challenge you'd expect from From Software, there is far more to Sekiro than "git gud". For starters, the developers have created a gorgeous world for us to traverse. Although its more real-world take lacks the variety of areas seen in Dark Souls or Bloodborne, we still get to clamber through blood-soaked battlefields, burning villages, lush forests, steep mountain passes and much more. The sound design is also incredibly satisfying. The music is once again superb, hitting that sweet spot between exhilarating and sublime; and the sound of swords clashing together when you hit that critical deflect never fails to excite. And this brings us to the combat. It's hard. You will die, and die, and die again until you're able to learn timings to hit every deflect and learn when to dodge or jump. With an array of tools at your disposal, there is always going to be a strategy that works for you. And when you find it, the combat flows together seamlessly. Then you get to a boss and have to learn this all over again. Arguably From Software's best game to date, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the kind of ruthless challenge and thoughtful outing you'd expect from the developer that never loses its edge.

This game is pretty cool but it's super hard to play! took me some time to complete it. but fight scenes and graphics are cool

When I started the game I really struggled and thought I would never grasp the combat. But once I learnt to time my deflects and counters you really do appreciate how amazing the combat is. Where as from the souls series and Bloodborne I found myself endlessly dodging waiting for that moment to strike, Sekiro I find I can stand toe to toe with all enemies, which can make for some quite epic battles. Additionally it teaches you not to spam block, as spamming can lead to your posture being broken and being sliced down in a few hits. The game itself is visually stunning and I found myself sometimes standing and just looking around or just taking it all in while grappling around. Additionally the bosses visual move sets and look are something to behold too. FromSoftware have done a wonderful job with this game, so much so I actually went and completed all the achievements on xbox. I enjoyed it that much I had to go in to ng+ and I ended up enjoying it even more. If you put the time in to learn the combat and mechanics you will absolutely love this game.

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The price of the game at 29.99 is definitely worthy. This will not go down any lower as Argos had it at that price but increased it recently. If you are into games like Dark Souls or Bloodborne, all developed by From Software, then you will like Sekiro. It is based on the Sengoku period of Japan. The visuals are great . The game is quite difficult though and requires skill to get through it. I am still early on and my advice would be to learn how to counter and buy as many skills as possible by grinding kills. Makes it much easier. Be prepared to die quite a lot.

A different approach to the soulsbourne formula that ticks all the right boxes. Another smash hit from From soft

I should first mention that I have played, and completed all Dark Souls games, Demons souls and Bloodborne, so this is not a case of me being a beginner and not knowing what From software is all about. I looked forward to Sekiro ever since announcement ( samurai souls,how can it not be awesome!). When I heard there were no stats to customise or new weapons to find I admit to being concerned but I bought it anyway. Unfortunately I found the experience to be frustrating in a way that none of the previous From games ever were. Enemies will constantly one-shot you before you even begin to formulate a tactic, and also regenerate health if you don't constantly engage with them. Much of this may be me needing to "git gud" as the kids like to say, and whilst I am no expert gamer I have always managed to persevere and beat these games before . I just have to admit to myself that as much as I wanted to love this, I all too often rage quit and go back to bloodborne or ds1 remastered instead. Those games are hard but fair , Sekiro just seems stupidly difficult and as such will have a very niche market, more so than usual for From software. After playing it for a week I have decided to sell it while it still has some value as I just cannot see myself ever completing it, something I've never done with a From game before. I'm sure if you have the twitch reflexes of a teenager this would be great but as a 48 year old gamer I just haven't the skills to play this. There is a lovely game in there, spoiled ( at least for me) by overly punishing mechanics with little room to utilise a plan B. Recommend trying before spending 50 quid on it.

In this game, you will die a lot more than twice, yet it is so good that it’s fun to just keep on trying again and again. Btw, be aware stealth is a big part of the game. I love it.

Sekiro is a hard game, it's taken weeks for my kid to get through it. Good game. Well made.

Una pasada. Videojuego amplio, duradero. Difícil, pero muy satisfactorio a la hora de jugar. Los entornos son preciosos y la jugabilidad es fluida. Me lo volvería a comprar. No envidia nada a los videjuegos de nueva generación.

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This is the best game ever made. Kudos to FromSoft for this masterpiece. Disc is alright.