Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Reviews

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
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Josh Wise
Top Critic
10 / 10
Mar 26, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the work of a studio at the height of its powers – beautiful, cruel, and moving.

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Mar 21, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a captivating experience given its setting and lore. There are so many mysteries to uncover, and I can't wait to play it even more.

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Mar 25, 2019

Few games task you so harshly or dare to drive you to such frustration, but few games are as rewarding or exhilarating when you succeed.

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Mar 26, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a beautifully crafted game. The combination of excellent story-telling and world-building, gorgeous visuals and sound design along with an outstanding combat system will make it one of 2019's best games. The one aspect that keeps it from being a must-play for everyone is the sheer level of difficulty that some players will find off-putting.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 28, 2019

FromSoftware proves yet again that they're masters of their craft. Every aspect of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is just so lovingly crafted that any flaw feels like a droplet in an ocean of brilliance. Sekiro is the full package with immensely satisfying combat and an intriguing world to explore and discover.

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Jordan Oloman
Top Critic
5 / 5.0
Mar 22, 2019

Sekiro is an electrifying power trip that demands a lot from the player, but if you let it grip you it will be hard to pull its rickety wooden hand from your wrist. Every time I put words to paper I’m emboldened once more to head back in there. I’m inspired and terrified thinking about the friends I’ve made, bereft with Rot Essence, praying for me to surpass the next fork in the road so I can bring them back to life.

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10 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2019

I really can’t get enough of the game, and I feel like it takes all the things I love from the Souls series but throws it within a new setting, with further refined mechanics. It’s a thoroughly refreshing take on the legacy Miyazaki and his team have established, and I really hope we can get more of it in the future. For now, I’m going to go try speed-running various regions in Sekiro again.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 21, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a welcome change for the developer solidifying FromSoftware's skills and expertise in tackling bigger challenges and improving on past successes. A superb effort all around; whether it's the intricate combat system, the world and how you explore it, or the relentless challenge by the world and its bosses, this is an epic journey that never lets go of you. If you're looking for a challenging game with blisteringly fast action that you'll have to work hard to conquer then Don't Think Twice.

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Mar 29, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is probably the best game From Software has ever made, and it's worth every second of your time playing.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 1, 2019

With “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” Hidetaka Miyazaki has once more succeeded in creating a genre-defining masterpiece which tells a fabulous story in a beautifully designed world. The masterful design of gameplay shines above all here and introduces the players to a whole new level of difficulty that creates an unforgettable experience.

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Mar 21, 2019

While Sekiro certainly shares DNA with the previous Soulsborne games, fundamental sword-fighting battle mechanic changes leave it feeling fresh. However, as the old saying goes, when you live by the sword, you die by the sword, and players need to be aware that this is a game that will see you die many, many times.

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Mar 28, 2019

After over 70 hours I still want more of Sekiro, and happily, there is more to be done in this world after the natural end. Once the systems clicked, I was dragged deep into the game, and it filled my thoughts every time I was away from it. Sekiro is a beautiful, brutal ballet of butchery. It enthralls not only with its magnificent game world, but with a combat system that continually thrills as your understanding and mastery of it grows.

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10 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

Sekiro has other features and functions that are best left for you to discover. It’s definitely a very challenging game and not a game that you’d get to complete in a day or two. Unless of course, you’re already that good. But it is definitely a fun game to get yourself immersed in, even if you feel like throwing the controller.

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William Haderlie
Apr 10, 2019

I have no complaints about this game. There is perhaps room for improvement in a sequel, but this is a masterpiece. It’s extremely unlikely that there will be a game to come out this year that will unseat this game for my game of the year. Of course, as a Soulsborne fan, that was a likely outcome. But even I was surprised at how well this turned out. Honestly it is pushing on Bloodborne to take my favorite FromSoftware game. But time will tell, I do still have 2 more endings to go before I have the Platinum trophy. For my first time through, exploring absolutely everything and defeating every single boss and mini-boss available, it took me just over 60 hours. Of course, the game can be finished in much less time than that if you know exactly where you are going and you don’t take the time to farm all the materials for every Prosthetic Tool upgrade (except two which will require NG+ to get more Lapus Lazuli). Either way that is a whole lot of game for the $59.99 asking price. I would have easily payed double for the game. But if difficult games are not for you, or if you are totally turned off by being a ninja, then this may not even be a game for you no matter the price. The game is punishing, but for those with the courage to put in the time and effort, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will reward you for it.

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VGC
Top Critic
May 1, 2019

Sekiro is the fabulous culmination of From Software’s modus operandi, honed relentlessly since 2009. While it plays like its predecessors, it also feels different and fresh.

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9.9 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2019

I feel bad for any other games releasing in 2019 because as far as I'm concerned, Sekiro Shadows Die Twice has game of the year, all sewn up.

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9.7 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice perfectly shows the solemn atmosphere of samurai fighting. It's much more difficult than any of the souls series games and offers a great challenge for your gaming ability.

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Thrash
Top Critic
9.7 / 10.0
Mar 22, 2019

Without fear of being wrong I can say that Sekiro is not only one of the best titles of this generation, but it is one of the best we have seen in many years and will be remembered as one of the great jewels of the decade.

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SomosXbox
Top Critic
9.7 / 10.0
Mar 29, 2019

In each scenario, with each enemy, you learn something new. It is not for everyone, but the player who likes challenges, will taste it as it deserves. Do not fool yourself. Shadows do not die twice but many more.

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9.7 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice easily stands as one of the best games of this generation, and a testament to From Software's continuing ability to surprise us, as well as reinvigorate their own style.

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