- Beautiful and stunning graphics
- Fluid and satisfying combat
- Emotional and engaging story
- Gameplay becomes repetitive
- Side quests lack variety
- Open-world design feels formulaic
Emotions
Archetypes
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
1,358
89%
11%
381
85%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 76%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 24%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 85%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 15%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1626
- Negative points
- 578
- Gameplay points
- 909
- Perf. points
- 107
- Rec. points
- 85
- Misc points
- 1
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Beautiful and stunning graphics
| The game's graphics are consistently described as beautiful, stunning, and visually appealing. Players highlight the detailed landscapes, lighting effects, and overall artistic style, which contribute to an immersive and breathtaking visual experience. | 88% |
Fluid and satisfying combat
| The combat system is widely praised for being fluid, responsive, and satisfying. Players appreciate the depth and accessibility of the combat mechanics, which include various stances, parries, and a high level of precision. The combat is described as elegant, visceral, and rewarding, making it one of the standout features of the game. | 81% |
Emotional and engaging story
| The story is noted for being emotional, engaging, and well-constructed. Players appreciate the memorable characters, compelling narrative, and the emotional impact of the story. The storytelling is described as powerful, thought-provoking, and beautifully crafted. | 78% |
Beautiful and immersive world
| The game world is praised for being beautiful, immersive, and well-crafted. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the landscapes, the atmospheric design, and the overall immersive experience. The world is described as expansive, detailed, and breathtaking. | 53% |
Engaging and immersive gameplay
| The gameplay is described as engaging, enjoyable, and addictive. Players appreciate the diverse gameplay styles, rewarding progression, and the smoothness of the gameplay mechanics. The open-world design is also highlighted for its natural guidance and rewarding exploration. | 44% |
Memorable side quests
| The side quests are noted for being meaningful, well-integrated, and emotionally engaging. Players appreciate the depth and variety of the side quests, which add to the overall narrative and character development. | 17% |
Respectful cultural portrayal
| The game is praised for its respectful and detailed portrayal of Japanese culture and history. Players appreciate the authentic representation and the beautiful depiction of ancient Japanese society. | 12% |
Polished and bug-free
| The game is noted for being polished, well-finished, and free of noticeable bugs. Players appreciate the clean and flawless experience, with almost no bugs or crashes. | 11% |
Iki Island DLC content
| The Iki Island DLC is highlighted for adding rich, expanded content and new mechanics to the game. Players appreciate the additional content and the masterful execution of the DLC. | 10% |
Outstanding soundtrack
| The game's soundtrack is praised for being great, outstanding, and phenomenal. Players appreciate the musical accompaniment, which enhances the overall gaming experience. | 10% |
Intuitive and responsive controls
| The controls are noted for being intuitive, easy to configure, and responsive. Players appreciate the well-designed controls, which work well with various input methods. | 10% |
Good performance on Steam Deck
| The game is praised for running well on the Steam Deck, with good performance and minimal issues. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay experience on this platform. | 9% |