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Review by
Ryan Thompson
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5
10%
4
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3
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6.2
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- More punishing than ever
- Shinobi's death strikes are satisfying
- Balance brutality with beauty
- Combat is smooth and rewarding
Cons
- Not for those without patience
- Accept that you may never finish it
3 Tricks for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Mikiri Counter Against Thrust Attacks | Use the Mikiri Counter to quickly break the posture of enemies with thrust attacks. Timing is crucial; press the dodge button right before the attack connects. |
2Stealth Blow on Bosses | Many bosses have an initial weakness allowing you to take a large chunk of their health with a stealth blow. Observe their patterns and look for openings. |
3Use Ninjutsu to Manipulate the Battlefield | Utilize Ninjutsu like Puppeteer or Bloodsmoke to confuse enemies or even turn them against each other. This can be particularly advantageous in tough fights. |
Direct competitor: Nioh 2
Nioh 2 is an action RPG that, like Sekiro, offers challenging combat and a dark fantasy world.
| Feature |  Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | Nioh 2 |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Clean and functional | More complex and detailed |
| Features | Focus on parrying and Ninjutsu | Wider variety of weapons and abilities |
| Performance | Optimized, runs smoothly | Can have performance issues on some systems |
| Price | Standard AAA game price | Similar price |
| Support | Good community and patches | Active community and regular updates |