Game reviews / Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade
2024 · PlayStation 5 · PC · Action · Action-adventure · Soulslike
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Stellar Blade is a polished, visually striking action-adventure built around demanding parry-and-dodge combat, memorable boss encounters, stylish abilities, and an excellent soundtrack. Critics consistently praised its responsive combat, monster design, presentation, and generous amount of optional content. Its weaker elements are a derivative and uneven story, lackluster English voice acting, repetitive side quests, restrictive level design, and occasional problems with platforming or combat responsiveness. While it does not surpass the games that inspired it, Stellar Blade successfully combines Soulslike tension with character-action spectacle and stands as an impressive console debut for SHIFT UP.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-16
Pros
- Deep, satisfying parry-and-dodge combat
- Excellent boss battles and enemy design
- Striking visuals and art direction
- Exceptional soundtrack
Cons
- Generic or uneven story and dialogue
- Repetitive side quests and linear exploration
- Finicky platforming and occasional combat stiffness
- Some sections suffer from pacing issues
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Destructoid · United States · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 80/100