Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (rel. 22nd March)

[globalist]

Do we have a thread for this bad boy yet? If not, then let's get the party started! Or should I say Let the feast begin?

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https://store.steampowered.com/app/814380/Sekiro_Shadows_Die_Twice/

Winner of “Best of gamescom” and “Best Action Game” at gamescom 2018, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the next adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series. Carve your own clever path to vengeance in an all-new adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of the Dark Souls series.

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice you are the "one-armed wolf", a disgraced and disfigured warrior rescued from the brink of death. Bound to protect a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline, you become the target of many vicious enemies, including the dangerous Ashina clan. When the young lord is captured, nothing will stop you on a perilous quest to regain your honor, not even death itself.

Explore late 1500s Sengoku Japan, a brutal period of constant life and death conflict, as you come face to face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities while you blend stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head to head combat in a bloody confrontation.

Take Revenge. Restore your honor. Kill Ingeniously.

[Brainstew]

Day 1 purchase for sure.

[KAC]

I wish this game is not like Blood porn and Dark shite. As the premise and scenery was engaging.

[Progression]

At the beginning I was disappointed this game didn't seem to have as much intrigue as DS/Bloodborne but having watched a couple of plays... I think the stealth and traversal may make up for it, I am not sure.

I think the art direction of it (what has been shown) feels a little... old by now. Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, Ghost of Tsushima... etc.

I wish this game is not like Blood porn and Dark shite. As the premise and scenery was engaging.

You are the one who is probably shi-t at playing those games.

[KAC]

Oh I thought this was Ghost of Tushi.

[Silent-Runner]

hmm, Tenchu?

[Andy22]

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=34047578

[globalist]

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=34047578

Ah damn. Feel free to merge.

[Meteor_of_War]

Yes this is actually my most anticipated game right now. Big Souls fan as you can tell from my avatar.

Mods please merge with my original thread to avoid confusion.

[Meteor_of_War]

I wish this game is not like Blood porn and Dark shite. As the premise and scenery was engaging.

You will happy to know its actually quite different.

I have been on media blackout to avoid spoilers of any kind, but I do know it not at all a standard "Souls" type game. Its not even really an RPG with character building, from what I can tell. More like Zelda than Souls. I'm thinking the expected similarities that will remain constant as in most Miyazaki games are the advanced combat mechanics, and cryptic lore delivery.

[Drexion]

Copies are in the wild and there are players streaming this right now on twitch if anyone wants to check it out.

[Dungeoncrawler]

Copies are in the wild and there are players streaming this right now on twitch if anyone wants to check it out.

yeah if your computer believes it resides in japan, you can play it now

opening cinematic is pretty epic. make no mistake, this is definitely dark souls in japan with stealth.

[Mangler]

Looks like they've found a way to add mobility to the souls formula without making it sloppy like bloodborne.

It looks really neat.

[Dungeoncrawler]

I get the impression there might be a tab bit more hand-holding, regardless of what the devs are saying? And the combat is much more visceral - Off to work

[globalist]

Just asked for a Nioh refund (played less than 2 hours just yesterday, first time since Winter sale purchase) so I can buy Sekiro "25EUR cheaper", lol. But really, didn't enjoy Nioh all that much during the first couple levels. Nowhere near Souls quality. So I said damn it, I'd rather own the better "Nioh" if I have to.

Edit: Damn, didn't realize refunds only apply to less than 2 hours played AND less than 14 days since purchase. Oh well, Sekiro full price it is then.

[mercs2007]

This game looks easy. Can't wait to die over and over.

[Jaillum Malord]

Giggidy giggidy. Looking forward to this.

[Nunz]

Preordered for PS4. So hyped!! Preloaded and ready to go tonight

[Dungeoncrawler]

9.5 @ ign.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a stylish, focused stealth-action take on the FromSoftware formula that evolves in a different and refreshing direction. It may be a bit easier than a Souls game, but it’s something amazing all its own.

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/21/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-review

[KAC]

Any one enjoying this game?

[Silent-Runner]

Any one enjoying this game?

yep

[Mangler]

So, what is the new name for the From software titles, is it soulsbornekiro?

[Evileh]

Game is so brutal... I can't get past the first mini boss lol. Runs at a locked 60 fps at 4k for me!

[Evileh]

Yeah, this **** is waaay too hard.

[globalist]

Yeah, this **** is waaay too hard.

I'm a Souls veteran and still died to the first mini-boss a few times. He's there for a reason - to help you git gud at the combat mechanics. Don't give up, skeleton!

[globalist]

Any one enjoying this game?

Hell yes!

I'm only just scratching the fricking surface of this game - been mostly exploring the first few locations (a lot) and learning the combat mechanics (I still suck) - but OMG did From deliver already!

Edit: only thing I'm not liking so far is no backstabs, and you have to hold a fricking button down to collect enemy "souls" (the new currency is called Sen).

[Meteor_of_War]

I am still away on business but want to pick this up soon so I can play it when I get home. Still looking for the best deal from legit sites, best I've seen so far is 8% off from Gamesplanet. Anyone seen a better deal?

[globalist]

3 hours in, taking it very slow, dying a lot even to regular mobs. I have a feeling I'm still approaching the combat as a souls game, and that's costing me. And I played nothing but Souls games the last 6 months. Muscle memory is a biatch and I'm old too.

But I remember I had similar issues when I first played Dark Souls almost 10 years ago - I was quite terribad, and realizing it. It wasn't until I got to Blighttown that I started to actually get good. So there.

[Nunz]

The tracking in this game is pretty awful, far worse than what I remember from Souls. It frustrates me at times.

[ozzy1]

Anyone know what the two circles above the health bar are for. Thought it was a clock of some sort but there are no day[night cycles so I'm clueless

[Dungeoncrawler]

Anyone know what the two circles above the health bar are for. Thought it was a clock of some sort but there are no day[night cycles so I'm clueless

They are your resurrects you have available.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/814380/discussions/0/1850323802576809813/

Regarding difficulty, I'm a novice playing soul games. But 1v1 I do pretty well in this game. The addition of the grappling hook makes the game easier imo. But if you get surrounded, and you don't retreat via the grappling hook, you are going to die. Speaking of...

Sekiro tips and tricks for beginners and returning experts

Unlearn what you have learned
Observe and Attack
Items are significantly more important now
Descend
Be unseen for as long as possible

Be careful when you resurrect
Check for other paths
Don't be afraid to run
Master the basics of Posture
Parry and Riposte

Check in at the temple
Dip, Dive, Deflect, Dodge

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-03-22-sekiro-tips-and-tricks-6009

[ozzy1]

Sweet....thanks,
Felt like an animal playing DMC5.
Now I feel like a hamster playing this....very humbling experience.
Appreciate the tips for us struggling (first boss demo's me everytime)

[Meteor_of_War]

The master of From Software environmental storytelling analysis has started his playthrough:

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[Drexion]

Played for a few hours, and no doubt this game's difficulty is off the charts, even for a From software game. Some of the mini-bosses scattered around the world feel more difficult than some Soulsborne bosses. I'd wager less than 10% of the people who buy this game will complete it. Even seen some streamers rage quit a couple times. I always thought that there was no need for a difficulty slider in Soulsborne games, but this game is getting me to think differently about that, as I love everything else about it.

You can modify the game's FoV (and some other tweaks like ultra wide screen support), instructions are in the wsgf thread (link).

Default, and +40% FoV:

[Meteor_of_War]

I still haven't played it yet but I'm not worried about the harder difficulty. My guess is a lot of it may be due to players trying to play it like a Souls game and need to unlearn that style and get used to the gameplay mechanics of Sekiro. If anything I'm happy to hear they've got new challenges for us rather than same old same old.

I'd suggest to anyone struggling with the difficulty to look up some current playthroughs to gather strategies from the community. Just like all From's other games I'm sure this one is also just a matter of learning its intricacies.

[Drexion]

I'd suggest to anyone struggling with the difficulty to look up some current playthroughs to gather strategies from the community.

This advice would work with other Souls-like games, but not with this one. It's like saying "watch some videos of 'guitar hero expert through the fire and flames' and you will eventually be able to do it too". Reality is no matter how much you research/watch/learn, only maybe 5% of the playerbase will have the reaction time and rhythm to pull it off.

I read someone say that Sekiro feels like a combination of a Soulsborne and a Rythm game, I can see how that comparison makes sense. We're in the honeymoon stage of this game, it's going to be interesting to see if the playerbase opinion changes as time goes by.

[KAC]

I saw a video of a streamer trying to kill one of the early chained Ogres. It took him like 9 tries and then he did kill the idiot. Was enough to remove this game off my wishlist.

[SD-[Inc]]

This video seems helpful:

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[Meteor_of_War]

This advice would work with other Souls-like games, but not with this one. It's like saying "watch some videos of 'guitar hero expert through the fire and flames' and you will eventually be able to do it too". Reality is no matter how much you research/watch/learn, only maybe 5% of the playerbase will have the reaction time and rhythm to pull it off.

I read someone say that Sekiro feels like a combination of a Soulsborne and a Rythm game, I can see how that comparison makes sense. We're in the honeymoon stage of this game, it's going to be interesting to see if the playerbase opinion changes as time goes by.

OK I'll wait and see. From the videos I've been watching it seems fun as hell. I'm hoping to start it one night this week.

[Brainstew]

I've beaten every From game since Demon's multiple times and I have to say this is by far their hardest game yet. The boss and "mini-boss" fights are ridiculously punishing.