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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
2019 · PC · PlayStation 4 · Stadia · Xbox One · Action-adventure · Stealth · Soulslike
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a focused, demanding action game that replaces traditional Souls-style builds with intensely precise swordplay. Its posture-and-deflection combat rewards aggression, timing, and close study of enemy patterns, producing exceptionally satisfying duels and some of the genre’s strongest boss encounters. Stealth, vertical exploration, prosthetic tools, and resurrection mechanics add flexibility without diluting the central challenge. Critics consistently praised its beautiful environments, atmospheric Sengoku-era setting, and exhilarating sense of mastery. Its severity, limited character customization, occasional enemy behavior inconsistencies, and punishing repetition can frustrate, but the consensus is that perseverance yields an unusually rewarding experience.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-18
Pros
- Exceptional posture-and-deflection combat that rewards skill and aggression
- Outstanding boss fights with highly satisfying victories
- Atmospheric world design, vertical exploration, and effective stealth
- Strong sense of progression through mastery rather than grinding
Cons
- Extremely demanding difficulty and repeated trial-and-error
- Limited weapon, armor, and character-build customization
- Some enemy behaviors and stealth encounters can feel inconsistent
- Repetition after failed attempts can become frustrating
Review sources
3 sources found across 3 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 92/100
- GameSpot · United States · 90/100