Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
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A shinobi called Wolf serves a young lord in a dark, mythical Sengoku Japan. It traded stats and builds for pure sword-fighting skill, built around clashing blades and breaking an enemy's posture.
Kit's verdict · 9.2/10
The purest test of skill FromSoftware has made, and a thrill once it clicks.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Sword clashes feel like a rhythm duel
- A grappling hook makes exploring fun
- Bosses are tough but fair
Not so much
- No summons or easy mode to get past walls
- Early bosses can stop players cold
Play it if players who love mastering hard fights through pure practice.
Skip it if anyone who wants to grind levels to make bosses easier.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Deflect by tapping block just before hits land. Deflects fill the enemy's posture bar faster than attacks.
- When a red kanji appears, jump on sweeps and use the Mikiri Counter on thrusts.
- Use prosthetic tools: firecrackers scare beasts, and the umbrella blocks big attacks.
- Collect four prayer beads to make a necklace that raises your health and posture.
- Give Gourd Seeds to Emma to add more healing charges.
- Divine Confetti lets you hurt ghostly enemies, so save it for those fights.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It won Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2019.
- Activision published it instead of FromSoftware's usual partner Bandai Namco.
- The project started as an idea for a new Tenchu game.
- It has sold more than 10 million copies.
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