Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

Item: Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Rating: 87
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-12-19

Summary

Unmatched combat system with deep mechanics
Satisfying parry mechanics enhance gameplay
Memorable boss fights with skill-based progression
Steep learning curve frustrates beginners
Camera and controls hinder gameplay experience
Death penalties feel overly punitive

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition header

Emotions

Frustration25%Satisfaction16%Excitement7%Joy5%Admiration5%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 32%
Unhelpful reviews: 68%
Protest reviews: 0%

87%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
13%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 590
Negative points: 293
Gameplay points: 542
Perf. points: 23
Rec. points: 105
Misc points: 16

Point	Description	Importance
Unmatched Combat System Description The game's combat is widely praised for its fluidity, depth, and unique mechanics like parrying and the posture system. Players highlight its responsiveness, rhythm-based gameplay, and rewarding mastery of swordplay, setting it apart from other action games. Importance 99%	The game's combat is widely praised for its fluidity, depth, and unique mechanics like parrying and the posture system. Players highlight its responsiveness, rhythm-based gameplay, and rewarding mastery of swordplay, setting it apart from other action games.	99%
Satisfying Parry Mechanics Description The parry system is a standout feature, described as highly satisfying, engaging, and well-balanced. Players appreciate its precision, feedback, and the skill-based challenge it introduces, making combat feel like a rhythmic dance. Importance 93%	The parry system is a standout feature, described as highly satisfying, engaging, and well-balanced. Players appreciate its precision, feedback, and the skill-based challenge it introduces, making combat feel like a rhythmic dance.	93%
Memorable Boss Fights Description Boss fights are frequently cited as highlights, offering dynamic, challenging, and emotionally impactful encounters. Specific bosses like Isshin and Genichiro are praised for their design, narrative integration, and the sense of accomplishment they provide. Importance 54%	Boss fights are frequently cited as highlights, offering dynamic, challenging, and emotionally impactful encounters. Specific bosses like Isshin and Genichiro are praised for their design, narrative integration, and the sense of accomplishment they provide.	54%
Deep Story and Atmosphere Description The game features a compelling narrative with tragic depth, well-developed characters, and a richly immersive world. The soundtrack and art direction enhance the emotional impact, creating a cohesive and engaging experience. Importance 52%	The game features a compelling narrative with tragic depth, well-developed characters, and a richly immersive world. The soundtrack and art direction enhance the emotional impact, creating a cohesive and engaging experience.	52%
Prosthetics and Mobility Tools Description Prosthetic tools and the grappling hook add variety to combat and exploration, introducing verticality and creative strategies. These mechanics are praised for their versatility and impact on gameplay. Importance 52%	Prosthetic tools and the grappling hook add variety to combat and exploration, introducing verticality and creative strategies. These mechanics are praised for their versatility and impact on gameplay.	52%
Stunning World Design Description The game's world is lauded for its beauty, atmosphere, and immersive level design. The environments are visually striking, with strong Japanese cultural influences that enhance the overall experience. Importance 25%	The game's world is lauded for its beauty, atmosphere, and immersive level design. The environments are visually striking, with strong Japanese cultural influences that enhance the overall experience.	25%

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

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