Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

March 22, 2019

ActionAdventureStealth PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

A lone shinja must reclaim his honor and rescue his master in feudal Japan.

Critic Score

86.4

57 critic reviews

User Score

8.5

2 user ratings

Community Breakdown

Gfx 8.0
Play 10.0
Story 6.0
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is poetry in motion.

8/10

I went in knowing FromSoftware makes tough games, but this one? It’s on another level. You play as Wolf, this shinobi bodyguard on a revenge quest in a twisted Sengoku-era Japan full of monsters, g...

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Critic Reviews (57)

Albert Manjón IGN Spain Mar 2019
77.0 /100
Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Mar 2019
90.0 /100
Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Mar 2019
88.0 /100
Anthony Mann ZTGD Mar 2019
90.0 /100
Asher Madan Windows Central Mar 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

93.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a captivating experience given its setting and lore. There are so many mysteries to uncover, and I can&s;t wait to play it even more."

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Brad Ellis Easy Allies Mar 2019
95.0 /100

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an exhilarating journey. Though it can feel daunting, overcoming each challenge it throws your way fills you with a triumphant sense of accomplishment."

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Brandin Tyrrel IGN Mar 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a stylish, focused stealth-action take on the FromSoftware formula that evolves in a different and refreshing direction. It may be a bit easier than a Souls game, but it&s;s something amazing all its own."

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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Sekiro is challenging, but fair—a game with the goal of allowing the player to grow, rather than the avatar. It blends mechanics and narrative in a way that is too rare in games today, allowing for a deep level of …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Mar 2019
90.0 /100

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice innovates to the point where people who are tired of the same old song and dance will find new mysteries to master, but still maintains that strong marriage of world building and sense of pride garnered …"

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Chris Shive Hardcore Gamer Mar 2019
80.0 /100
90.0 /100
88.0 /100
Dalton Cooper Game Rant Mar 2019
80.0 /100
Damien McFerran Nintendo Life Mar 2019
70.0 /100
Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Mar 2019
65.0 /100
Daniel Tack Game Informer Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Sekiro is a wild ride through narrative twists and shocking boss battles, and an amazing triumph or crushing defeat is only ever seconds away"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Mar 2019
82.0 /100
David Martinez Hobby Consolas Mar 2019
94.0 /100

"Sekiro refines the Dark Souls gameplay, adding stealth mechanics and a perfect combat system based on evading and parring attacks. The japanese setting, art style and open map design complete an amazing game, which, again, can be too difficult for …"

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Edwin Evans-Thirlwell GamesRadar+ Mar 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

73.0

"Heart-stopping swordfights and deft, panoramic stealth waged across another vast, gorgeously rancid From Software landscape."

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Erica Mura The Games Machine Mar 2019
92.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is not a soulsborne, and it&s;s not another Tenchu. However, the breathtaking landscapes of a war-torn Japan and a mysterious but compelling story make a perfect outline for a rhythmic, stimulating and particularly challenging gameplay."

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Eric Hall We Got This Covered Mar 2019
80.0 /100
Gabe Gurwin Digital Trends Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an uncompromising yet immensely satisfying action game."

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Gianluca Loggia IGN Italy Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"A qualitative level able to convince and let even those who, like me, soulslike still not feel full, enjoy it. Congratulations, From Software, once again."

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Jae Lee ZTGD Mar 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"The joyous sense of freedom in being able to engage and disengage a situation as I effortlessly transitioned between stealth and combat- the feeling of excitement as the awe-inspiring bosses and set pieces set the bar to new heights both …"

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James Paley COGconnected Mar 2019
80.0 /100
Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an incredible blend of story, gameplay and world design. I don&s;t think it trumps Bloodborne, personally, but it may well be the next best game that FromSoftware has created."

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Mar 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

64.0

"Sekiro is a great game. Despite my complaints with its boss fights and the elimination of the equipment system Dark Souls was known for, it was a challenging and exciting adventure through Feudal Japan. If you’re a From Software fan, …"

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Jeff Grubb GamesBeat Mar 2019
90.0 /100

"I’m here to see if Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice can click for someone who does not have the reverence for the “Soulsborne” games. If you are looking for validation of your tastes or how this game compares to Dark Souls, …"

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John Cal McCormick Push Square Mar 2019
90.0 /100
John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Mar 2019
90.0 /100
Juan García IGN Spain Mar 2019
93.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"An outstanding game that take the esence on the Soulsborne games and brings it forward to make one of the most compelling game experiences that we have played in a while."

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Mar 2019
90.0 /100
Kai Powell Wccftech Mar 2019
87.0 /100
Kevin Dunsmore Hardcore Gamer Mar 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"Death is one of many constants players have come to expect from a From Software title alongside a well-designed world, a gameplay loop that rewards risk and experimentation, and a fair challenge."

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90.0 /100
Keza MacDonald Guardian Mar 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

62.0

"This often breathtaking game of serial assassination in 16th-century Japan is a treasure chest for players able to commit to learning its secrets"

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Kirk McKeand TheGamer Mar 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"It’s Bloodborne but faster, with fewer crutches yet somehow more fair. It’s also one of the best games released so far in what’s already looking like a strong 2019."

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Kyle Hanson Attack of the Fanboy Mar 2019
90.0 /100

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a truly new expression of the design philosophy that FromSoftware has spent years refining. Shifting gears a bit in the setting, story, and gameplay, the spirit of Dark Souls is still clearly the driving factor …"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Mar 2019
80.0 /100
Logan Moore DualShockers Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice isn&s;t just another phenomenal action title by FromSoftware, it&s;s a game that I really needed over these past few weeks."

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Lucas White Shacknews Mar 2019
95.0 /100
Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Mar 2019
80.0 /100
74.0 /100
Mick Fraser God is a Geek Mar 2019
80.0 /100

"The introduction of new traversal ideas, proper stealth and a more focused narrative mark this out as different enough to warrant true merit, and prove that From Software still have a trick or two up their sleeves."

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Mar 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"You can tell From Software was happy to try something a little different with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game has a few mechanical issues, which can be largely chalked up to new series jitters, but its energy and excitement …"

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Sam Chandler Shacknews Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

80.0

"Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice stands tall among some of From Software’s most renowned titles. The challenge is clear and present, the story and mystery are equally intriguing, and the beautiful vistas and soundtrack work in perfect harmony."

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Samuel Horti GamesRadar+ Mar 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"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."

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Steve Boxer VGC Mar 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"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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Steve Watts GameSpot Mar 2019
60.0 /100
Suriel Vazquez GameSpot Mar 2019
85.0 /100
Tamoor Hussain GameSpot Mar 2019
90.0 /100

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

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60.0 /100
Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Mar 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"We&s;re only at the end of first quarter 2019, but Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is pulling out all the stops as a heavy hitter. Minor issues aside, Sekiro will occupy thousands of PlayStations for a long, long time."

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Mar 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

96.0

"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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Tom Senior PC Gamer Mar 2019
92.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"A brutal, uncompromising action game with sensational sword combat. From Software has done it again."

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Víctor Rodríguez Areajugones Mar 2019
95.0 /100

"A game absolutely essential for anyone who has enjoyed minimally the previous works of FromSoftware, but also for those who want to take the step with the study and have not dared; a masterpiece in every rule. Thanks, FromSoftware; Thanks, …"

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Will Greenwald PCMag Mar 2019
80.0 /100