Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

- Gameplay: 10
- Story: 10
- Characters: 10
- Sounds: 9
- Graphics: 8
- Level Design: 10
- My Opinion: 10
- Device Played On: Playstation 4

I died so much, I got dragon rot in real life

A masterpiece. Mixing stealthy Tenchu-like mechanics into a souls-like game was a marriage made in heaven. I came in thinking it would be dark souls with some very basic stealth mechanics that wouldn't matter much. However, I was completely wrong. Stealth is an intricate part of the game. The game differs so much from souls games ranging from combat, movement, and story that this is wholly its own thing with only slight ties to previous games. Meaning you shouldn't play it like a souls game or you will get pummeled. But once the game clicks there is no turning back, you will be hooked from start to finish.

The sword combat alone is the best sword combat I have ever played in a game. The clashing of katanas in a boss battle is something you have to experience. Timing is key, parries matter. Which makes this game the most engaging game I have ever played. Your into every encounter almost engaging it in a rhythmic trance.

Look, I could go on and on. From setting to world-building. This game is just special. Very deserving of the game of the year title it won in 2019. It might even be the best game that decade. Miyazaki is a man that should be cherished. No other man can make games like this. This man's games are in the Mario and Zelda tier of magic.



*rant alert*
I just wish more people could get over the "it's too hard" thing. That's the point, it's meant to keep you engaged and not just mindlessly stumbling through it. You can't just run up and smash right bumper brainless while listening to a podcast and get rewarded. If you want that, go play Skyrim. Just remember everything is tough when you first start it. This is not like other games you've played. So it takes time to adjust and learn. You just have to stick with it, trust me, it's beyond worth it.

MY NAAMMMMEEE IS MASTAPEECE
(GOTY 2019)



This One was too hard at first but after beating First boss for the 58th time,i got the algorithm.
The Best Combat Gameplay,hands down.
The Whole Game Depends on ur Parry Once it clicks,theres no other game like this you'll think of,Trust me,its beautiful,its addictive to keep parrying instead of attacking,taking your time and Defecting like a Shinobi.
You get so many Prosthetic tools to use in combat and it works flawlessly with Katana,only if u know which enemy has weakness to each tool.
Very fluid movement,the dodge is quick,and sprint is like you're walking in heaven.
Every Mini Boss and Main Boss Fight was Masterpiece,you need to learn all of their moves they make and fit it perfectly at the right time.
The World is Beautiful until You get the picture.
Design is Handfully crafted.
The Lore is Original which was true back then Cocktailed in Miyazaki Way is so good to get lost into,its adventurous.
Learning Rich culture of Japan during Ninja and Shinobi era.
Every questions you have,you get answers indirectly and it makes you rethink.
This could go on and on and is exactly the reason why it is GOTY.
Theres so much details to describe. Fav game after a long time .

Anyways,
My Fav part-
Umbrella
Grapple Hook
Fresh Riceballs
You can drink Sake
Donkey Kong Samurai
Emma is my beautiful Mom who I visit often and yea she really makes me feel strong.
It Really does make you feel like a Lone-Wolf Shinobi.
This is not Soulslike,this is Sekirolike,a term that can give birth to new IPs.

RECOMMENDED MASTAPEECE

Gameplay-10
Story-10
Characters-10
Graphics-10
Sound-10
Design-10

My fav FROMSOFTWARE game alongside with Bloodborne
The idea of samurai mixed with fantasy is so amazaaaazing , the bosses , the aesthetics of the game and music and gameplay are MASTERPIECE
ALL HAIL ISSHIN SAINT SWORD 🫡🐐

I GUESS WE'RE SO BACK BABY, LESGOOO