Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
FromSoftware
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is FromSoftware's 2019 action-adventure game, published by Activision outside Japan. It won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2019. You play as Wolf, a shinobi in late 16th-century Sengoku Japan, who is sworn to protect a young lord named Kuro. After Kuro is kidnapped and Wolf loses an arm, he is given a prosthetic arm that can be fitted with tools like a grappling hook, a flame vent and an axe.
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Sekiro is different from other FromSoftware games.
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There is no character creation, no classes and no online multiplayer. Combat is built around posture: instead of draining an enemy's health, you try to break their posture through attacks and well-timed deflections, then finish them with a single deathblow. It feels like a sword duel more than a brawl.
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The game also features stealth, letting you sneak around enemies and take them out quietly, and a resurrection mechanic that allows you to come back to life once after dying.
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The cafe angle
Sekiro is a single-player game, but it is a great one to watch and play with friends.
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Many players have stories of a boss they fought for hours, and the cheers when someone finally wins are part of the fun.
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Hardware
PS5, PS4 or PC, with a controller.
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A big screen and good sound help. Rated M.
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A few pointers
Deflect, do not dodge.
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Pressing block at the right moment is the key to the game. Use your prosthetic tools, especially against certain bosses. Sneak and use stealth kills to thin out enemies. Jump over sweep attacks (marked with a red symbol). Do not give up; every boss has patterns to learn.
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Planning your time
The main story takes about 30 hours.
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A two-hour session gets you through the opening and the first area.
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Is it for you?
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Fans of challenging games, samurai fans, and players who want a demanding, rewarding experience.
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