Stellar Blade

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Top Critic Average

83%

Critics Recommend

Game Rant
4.5 / 5
IGN
7 / 10
Eurogamer
4 / 5
TheGamer
3.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
8.8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
VG247
4 / 5
Creators: Shift Up, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Release Date: Apr 26, 2024 - PlayStation 5

Stellar Blade Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Fluid, rewarding combat system

Engaging boss battles and combos

RPG mechanics feel underdeveloped

Stellar Blade is a fast-paced action RPG that critics have praised for its intense melee combat and stylish visuals. The game offers fluid, engaging combat mechanics reminiscent of titles like Bayonetta and Sekiro, with some critics noting its challenging difficulty spikes. However, the story and characters are less compelling, and specific RPG mechanics feel underdeveloped. While the game's sexualization of its protagonist has been divisive, the action and art direction stand out as strengths in this otherwise solid entry in the genre.


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Stellar Blade - Demo Teaser | PS5 Games thumbnail

Stellar Blade - Demo Teaser | PS5 Games

Stellar Blade - New Gameplay Overview | PS5 Games thumbnail

Stellar Blade - New Gameplay Overview | PS5 Games

Stellar Blade (previously Project EVE) - State of Play Sep 2022 Story Trailer | PS5 Games thumbnail

Stellar Blade (previously Project EVE) - State of Play Sep 2022 Story Trailer | PS5 Games


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Critic Reviews for Stellar Blade

There's a difficulty spike with the last couple of boss fights, but for the most part, Stellar Blade is like a breezier, sci-fi Sekiro. The near-naked main character is unsurprisingly stealing a lot of attention, but remove that element from the equation and what's left is an absolutely incredible action game that provides a satisfying challenge and rewarding melee combat. Simply put, Stellar Blade is the next great action game and one of the PS5's best exclusives.

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Stellar Blade is great in all of the most important ways for an action game, but dull characters, a lackluster story, and several frustrating elements of its RPG mechanics prevent it from soaring along with the best of the genre.

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Stellar Blade has a fair bit of weirdness, but its killer tunes and vibey, flow-state combat - plus a transformative hard mode - are enough to leave you entranced.

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I'm as conflicted about Stellar Blade as it seems to be about itself. It's competent and occasionally interesting with combat as unique and rewarding as it is repetitive and frustrating. Less style over substance than it is beauty over brains, there is a good time to be had in Stellar Blade, but it comes at the cost of knowing there are better versions of this game that will never be realised.

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Stellar Blade is more ambitious and varied than expected, but also about as clunky as expected, resulting in a stilted action RPG with a level of jank that you just have to accept. Meet it on its terms, and either tune out or embrace the odd sexual veneer, and it's a solid 20 to 30 hours of fun.

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The further I played into Stellar Blade, the more it surprised me with the depth of its action and the breadth of play experiences. The story never clicked for me, but the world-building, top-notch art, and silky animation certainly did. Even when certain devastating bosses made me curse, it was always because I made a mistake and was left eager to dive back in for another shot. I loved the gradual mastery I developed as I explored its many interlocking systems of combos and special moves. Stellar Blade is unabashed in its titillating approach to sex and violence, but unlike so many games that use those appeals as a crutch, it’s also a top-notch action experience that can easily stand with the big girls.

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A strong battle system and exciting moments make Stellar Blade more than just an imitator.

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If you can stomach that pesky cake-carrying elephant, Stellar Blade is well worth your time. It's not perfect - there's room for improvement, sure - but having experienced Shift Up's first venture into a triple-A console release I'm along for the ride from here on out.

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Industry Coverage

Stellar Blade Nier Automata DLC Crossover Launches Later This Year

Stellar Blade Nier Automata DLC Crossover Launches Later This Year

A photo mode has also been announced for Stellar Blade.

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PlayStation And Shift Up Are Being Sued By A Company Called Stellarblade

PlayStation And Shift Up Are Being Sued By A Company Called Stellarblade

Stellarblade is demanding PlayStation and Shift Up hand over all materials with "Stellar Blade" on them so they can be destroyed.

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Stellar Blade Gets Big Player Count Boost

Stellar Blade Gets Big Player Count Boost

The controversial action-adventure game Stellar Blade gains a big player count boost three months after its original release.

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Stellar Blade has Bad News for Fans

Stellar Blade has Bad News for Fans

Fans of Stellar Blade have been left disappointed after the reveal that an upcoming feature is not as close as they'd think.

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