Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Eurogamer

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Mar 28, 2019

Critic100/100

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"I see you're no stranger to cruelty," observes a character later on in From Software's predictably astonishing Sekiro:…

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Mar 27, 2019

Critic80/100

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a fiercely challenging, yet highly compelling action adventure. The posture-based combat is tricky to learn but wonderfully rewarding to master, and all the nips and tucks to From Software's usual tropes make for a game that's surprisingly accessible for new players. Despite some slightly ropey traversal and occasionally dodgy performance, this game will keep you hooked from start to finish with its built-in "one more go" death mechanic and a bleak yet gorgeous world to explore. This is a fresh new spin on From's formula that fans and newcomers alike should definitely give a stab.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Brendan Caldwell·Mar 27, 2019

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Yes, Sekiro hurts. But look at this smile as well. Shadows Die Twice is a beautiful, masochistic misadventure. Some of its boss fights are so stupendous, I dare not speak about them. It is a test of mettle and nerve that proves From Software are still winning the arms race against us cheesey rats.

Kotaku

Natalie Degraffinried·Mar 27, 2019

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In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the thread between life and death is tenuous. As the One-Armed Wolf, a loyal shinobi seeking to save a young noble with a

GamesRadar+

Samuel Horti·Mar 26, 2019

Critic80/100

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Sekiro has the best swordfights in any video game. It leans too heavily on its mediocre stealth, but its satisfying combat will keep you going through hundreds of brutal deaths.

PC Gamer

Tom Senior·Mar 25, 2019

Critic92/100

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Swords clash in outstanding high-stakes combat.

GameSpot

Tamoor Hussain·Mar 25, 2019

Critic90/100

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From Software takes its unique brand of challenging gameplay to the stealth-action genre, and delivers something unforgettable.

Game Informer

Daniel Tack·Mar 21, 2019

Critic90/100

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An intense, challenging realization of the ninja fantasy comes to life in From Software's latest offering.

IGN

Brandin Tyrrel·Mar 21, 2019

Critic95/100

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a stylish, focused stealth-action take on the FromSoftware formula that's something amazing all its own.

Polygon

Dave Tach·Mar 21, 2019

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Shadows die more than twice, over 50 hours in