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@@timhigh5962 You're telling me Dark Souls 3 had grappling hooks, platforming, executions, a voiced protagonist and was set in a mythical Sengoku Japan? The only similarities I can see between this game and Dark Souls is the menu layouts and the camera.
@@alexmurphy5289 i haven't played Sekiro and BB is one of my all time favs, but Sekiro has no replayability due to the lack of pvp/coop and customization and variety of playstyles and builds... Unless you really really like a linear game with no rpg custimization it's hard to play it again.
The first 15 minutes of this game I was like "This ain't bad at all! Quite a bit easier than Bloodborne." 15 minute later the world was infested with the Dragonrot of dozens of deaths and the game was the bane of my existence. Highly recommended.
To be honest, taking away character customization will reduce replayability for die-hards but it will make this game 100x more approachable for everyone else. Not having to worry about whether you are irrevocably messing up your character build will allow the player to focus on getting good at the game and not spending time making mistakes or scouring build tutorials.
Yep 100% right. I enjoyed being able to just focus on the combat, the story, and sweet ass ninja skills rather then researching how to make the perfect build for the weapon or playstyle I want.
Im a die hard, and have 200 hours in sekiro already, "loot" and character customization is not needed in every game. For the most part games that try to implement "loot" and character customization end up being very empty and bland, at which point "loot" is purely superficial. The game should be good first. Then if you want a loot system go ahead, dont make getting re skins of the same shit over and over, the focus of the game, because they usually turn out bad. Lookin at you assassins creed.
@@skyrobotgamechannelyea6002 I agree, but I think Soulsborne didn't really suffer from this. Sure, the stat system looks like complete Hebrew the first time you play a Soulsborne game (which contributed to the feeling of complete mystery and helplessness that I've never felt since the amazing design of DKS1), but after that they're basically identical through all the games. It's not easily approachable, but I really liked it. At the same time, RPG elements are getting shoehorned into every single game nowadays, more like an afterthought, and people don't remember games like, I don't know, Crash Bandicoot or some of those early shooters where you literally start with every resource that will be available to you.
Just completed the game.. gotta say this - the " Sense of Satisfaction" that you get after beating the game is incomparable . The difficulty and the learning curve makes the game even more interesting
I've been playing it like blood borne in the 1st part of the game mostly using dodge instead of deflect until i meet the third main BOSS. He really taught me the true mechanics of the game.
If you can find any reviewers that review a game with out playing it...well I'd say report them but all reviewers play the game they review, maybe not as much as they should but they all play them. I'm of the mind that a game should be beaten before its reviewed, but there are some games that are so awful a small sample is enough to justifiably trash them. Vroom in the Night Sky I'm looking at you...
Uh no, it absolutely requires an apology. While people like you may make excuses, he apologizes. Another reason why I trust ACG for review games more than anyone else I know so far.
Yeah it really does serve is purpose well. Plus dodging is pretty viable if you want to spend the time practicing it, I honestly find it pretty easy to dodge around the chained ogre but I definitely didn’t beat him like that the first times lol
A lot of stealth/action games push you to spec into either stealth or combat and stick to one, but in Sekiro they complement each other and you're rewarded for using a mixture of both and I love it.
I got it on day one and it is fantastic. One interesting thing to me is how divisive this game is. There are a huuuge amount of “I am a pro souls player with 600 hours put in and this game is garbage, it’s not cause I’m dying a lot - the game is just bad” posts. I think it boils down to saltiness that the game isn’t Dark Souls 4 and they have too rigid expectations that the game would be something it isn’t. That is what makes this such a great game though - it is different. It is incredibly unforgiving and it feels very different than a Souls game. Anyway, great video here as always and thanks.
@@noctaeucta2994 Here come the elitists that like to jack themselves off. Everyone finds the difficulty different... congratulations for finding it easy, have a cookie/medal/certificate/something that gives you some validation.
Game kind of reminds me of a few different games. What a modern Tenchu could be similar too. Lil bit of MGS3 stealth/positioning. The high octane, intensity of metal gear rising and except more reactive and skill based from less OTT animations plus latter being hack and a slash. I think me dying more than I expected despite playing souls games for near 15 years. 4:01 in vid really hit home when that clicked when I’d played. For example, what the hell am I doing playing this way. This isn’t a standard Soulsbourne. With the fresh mechanics I got the sense they wanted you to use all that freedom you had available. Thanks for the review btw. You’re the goat for game reviews on UA-cam these past lock of years! Keep it going!!
I'm 47 hours in and simply loving it..it's my favorite From Software game. The PC version ran very well to me at max settings at 1080p compared to Dark Souls 3 where I had to turn down some settings to keep a steady 60. This is probably end up being my GOTY with DMC 5 trailing behind it and that's only if CDPR don't release Cyberpunk this year.
If any of you are on PC having problems with gysnc input delay or screen tearing, go into nvidia control panel. Go to manage 3d settings, program settings, and select the sekiro exe file. Set monitor technology to fixed refresh, preferred refresh rate to application controlled, and vertical sync to use the 3d application setting. I was having some nasty input lag and this fixed it for me without adding screen tearing.
Even thought this was a definite pre-order for me, and I do not regret it one bit, I still appreciate your review. Best reviewer out there! Keep it up ACG!
I have been playing Assassins Creed Odyssey a lot lately, wich isn't that difficult to play. I have problems getting into Sekiro. It so much harder. I''m not really a hardcore gamer. I guess the save system in Sekiro is more challenging, but for me it's very frustrating to start over every time I fail. I will stick with it though, and see if I can make progress .
If you can train yourself to excel at this game I can all but guarantee you'll get more out of the experience than you would from a thousand bland copypasted ubisoft titles. I was stuck on a certain midgame boss for like a week. I was angry. I thought about giving up, but I kept trying and trying and then FINALLY I nailed it. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the feeling was better than sex. If you're capable of learning from your mistakes and give it your all, this game is beyonddd rewarding. Stick with it!!
@@henlo1910 I made some progress. I don't have that much time to play, so my progress is kinda slow. I just finished Juzou the drunkard. On to the next :)
Hands down the best reviewer out there. I was on the fence about this game, but your review sealed the deal for me to pick up. Keep up the good work bro!
Someone who's a programmer and work with animators and simulation engine, the amount of ground work done must be staggering. Unbelievable attention to detail towards combat, especially when you met bosses like Genichiro, Owl, Ishin
Neutron Chicken it’s be wise your supposed to get the prosthetic set that emits fire. If you eavesdrop on the guards they even basically tell you he’s scared of fire
This game is phenomenal. That's it, that's my opinion. I dont have these incredibly high expectations people feel entitled to now a days. I dont nitpick a very good game for minor issues. Take it for what it's worth, it's just my opinion. 90% of the people I personally know who bought this game would recommend it.
I couldn't decide wether to buy it or not. I checked Metacritic and those 8.0, 8.2 and 8.3 i saw from users scared me a lot. The score from professional webs was about 93 and it decreased to 8.9. Most of the users complaints aside from frames and animations like giant's grabs were the "lack of customization, pvp/coop and rpg elements" that would make it replayable. But there were msny others who basically critized it just because it isn't a Soulsborne game despite those mechanics and details all Fromsoft games share. It looks like some folks expected more from Souls and couldn't handle changes even though it was clear from the begining this wasn't too similar. Thanks m8! Yoy are definitely the reviewer or one of the reviewers i trust the most. It's totally clear you finish games and you aren't scared of saying what the game does wrong. Many of tge reviewers don't mention defects or soften them and give higher notes so they keep sending them games. You are from what i can see free and honest.
@ffs Totally, but the difference of 9.3 and 8 was considerable and it was from the first day. Usually when they start with an 8 they go to 7 in the next days...
@@augustwest5356 everyone is not from your country so let's try you speak his/her language perfectly without ever living there. Not to mention you are on the internet
I’ve been subscribed to ur channel from 2 years now and especially this game i was waiting for you and jim sterling to review and you nail it every detail you pick to your review, actually this is how every reviewer should be.
Already 20hours in and its a breath of fresh air on one part and nerve wrecking o another. The game tries to encourage exploration and being sort of inventive. Replacing the stamina with the posture system only made me extremely aggressive and just attack while being patient and looking for that incoming parry/sweep or thrust. I like it. Perfection is bs.
@Tony Pettersson you should it's pretty natural but you need to first go to the option and change the layout of the tutorial from controller to mouse and keyboard. Because the game layout use controller by default.
This is an amazing game overall; but the progression system is kind of holding down the experience for me. There are a LOT of bosses around, I feel like I spend more time fighting with bosses than normal enemies. While some bosses really offer interesting fights, I'd say the most are pretty generic. Now the problem is that the only way to improve your character's attributes is behind killing bosses, so you can't really ignore them either. This turns the whole experience more about farming bosses than exploration.
yeah pretty much, farming is key. I spent like 2 hrs on the Orge boss, the dude that throws you across the room. I kept farming, upgrading my skillz, once I unlocked another ability, I was able to beat him. Now i'm stuck at 2 different bosses. Already spent 1 hour each on both bosses, now i'm learning their mechanics and might be them after 3 hrs lol
I picked up this game seeing as I never really play story line games anymore, I quickly found this is one of the most difficult titles I’ve ever purchased. Within a few hours of playing the game I named it “Sekiro smashed my controller twice”.This game is soooooooo difficult and the learning curve is unreal, it’s fun and all but holy FUCK it’s hard. Wish they woulda made it easier to kill enemies that you absolutely have to conquer to continue the story line. My girlfriend keeps telling me to return it after watching bang my controller over and over again after only having the game for 2 days (I rarely get mad at games and am pretty laid back about whatever goes on within my little virtual bubble) but I AINT NOOOOO BITCH, I REFUSE TO BACK DOWN!!!!! 10/10 tho no lie
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I probably won't be getting it anytime soon but from the gameplay and twitch streams I've seen, it's yet another solid entry in From's library. Now if only we could get a new-gen Armored Core so my friends can finally shut up...
I'm hoping to hear A.C.G. do a review of Avalanche Studio's "Generation Zero." I picked it up today since I have always been inexorably drawn to obscure titles, but I'd be sincerely interested to hear his thoughts on the first self-published title from the development studio responsible for Mad Max, Just Cause, and very soon, a sizeable portion of "Rage 2." As far as I'm concerned cerned, A.C.G. is the Roger Ebert of the gaming industry. Cheers mate . . .
Loved the review man. You do a great job. Everything sounded good and well researched. Just not having and online is what kills me. That’s the part that kept me playing DS3 for 3 years after release I just don’t see this game having that player base for that long.
“.. it feels like you trying to kill somebody by flicking pennies at them incredibly fast and hoping the other person gives up because they’re alergic to copper”. Actually laughed out loud at this, so funny yet perfectly capturing the feeling of near impotence. On top of a thorough reviewer, you’re a goddamn excellent writer. This is why we love you! Good work man.
Went from demons to depraved to escape the scrapping spear, then to hunter to attain the legendary gun parry, but ends build as a ninja to defeat my eternal enemy, gravity.
You hit the nail on the head with this one, my man! Great review for a great game. Definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but for people like me this is a godsend.
1;40, one of the coolest thing about the look of sekiro is how much fun they had with volumetrics, if you haven’t tried looking around with the volumetric settings set to max give it a shot it looks amazing
Lol'd at that Marty Jannetty line. The last thing I expected from a chained ogre was an elbow drop and a fucking dropkick. I was so amused, I couldn't take the fight seriously and kept on dying. :D
Love the game so far! Is it just me or does anyone else have a easier time with it than with DS? Don't know what is. Maybe I struggled with the stamina bar and here you can actually block a lot of hits without taking dmg.
dat secret stealth sauce lolll cant wait to get home. Just downloaded this and Battlefield V... ugh.. imma get lit AF and play away lolll thanks for a great review!
I failed many times at hanging onto the ledges too, but then I realized that whenever I held the x button (square) Sekiro would stick his hand out in a sort of animation style, as if he was getting ready to hang onto the ledge. And so instead of pressing the x button quickly by the ledge (And failing miserably) I now hold the x button as i'm about to touch the ledge and I don't seem to be failing anymore. Give it a try and see if that works for you. I've only grabbed on to a couple of ledges since I found that out so I don't know if I just got lucky or if this is how this particular mechanic works
This game allows to make use of combos and special attacks, combining your grappling hook and your prostheric weapons. Blocking not only allows to interrutp your own attacks (saving you from enemy countering), but also restoring your posture faster (unlike DS3). Rolling and dogging is not as important. The key is parrying, blocking and jumping (you no longer need a ledge to lunge attacks). And you have more options to counter, via your own skills and timing. No, Sekiro is not the same as Dark Soul's games and thats someting good. It puts veterans of the series and new members to the same level.
Homestly havent been struggling with this game too badly. I find it easier to deal with then the souls games as parrying has always been my strong suit. The past 5 or so games ive played have focused heavily on parrying so ive come prepared.
Na man I wouldn’t really say it’s tenchu , I mean the only stealth mechanic in the game is hiding and bushes . Ye you could hang from ledges or jump down on enemies but the stealth mechanic here just feels like a gimmick , you can’t really be hiding in shadows all the time and clearing levels with stealth because end of the day it’s not really a stealth game, it’s a frontal aggressive combat system that’s the main thing here
As a Shinobi/Ninja Gaiden/Tenchu fan, I would NOT hesitate to pick this up. There's unexplained depth to this title that must be seen as it is played. So many surprises. I could see how this started as a Tenchu and became something else. And it is INDEED something else... something amazing.
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Review '' Buy, ...... '' Yeah just buy it !! After 7 hours of game just killed the 1st boss and the feeling is amazing ! Also i killed him 1st time but daaaamn that fight was amazing
I've thought about doing that, but the instant button press of the bumper compared to the slide motion of the triggers seems like it could have an impact on timing. Have you not noticed an issue with timing?
No, unless I got use to it lol. But I use a lot of stealth so I rarely fight multiple enemies at the same time unless they show up with a boss. It just didn’t feel right on my fingers on the bumpers
@@ricothomas381 Tell me about it dude. I'm still on Hirata Estate and I just kept aerial killing dudes then running away and coming back one by one. I don't mind taking my time doing that, until I fucking die and they all respawn and you have to do it again.
Game is solid but I would rate it below all the other souls games and Nioh. I'm a guy that just likes customization and different builds and how those builds can tackle content differently.
Had to switch my notifications on again. Not sure why this channel got removed. Great video ACG. Cant wait to start this game. Getting some Neo vibes here and very keen to master another samurai themed title.
This is the first From Software game I've played properly after trying Dark Souls 1 (stopped because of bad PC port) and Dark Souls 3 (gave up lol), I absolutely love this game. I've put 20 hours in so far, and it's definitely GOTY for me. Soulsbourne players, I get it now.
@@HCLSalt Unfortunately as a PC gamer I can't. I'll eventually buy a console for the exclusives when I'm financially settled. But, I hope all From Software games come out on PC.
Through my whole play through I have a thought reoccurring: "Is this what Assassin's Creed series would have been if it actually evolved into a good game?"
Hey Kevin......hahahahaha I get it, because every time someone dislikes something you have to dismiss it with “it’s cool to hate on it” because people aren’t allowed to have their own opinions. Honestly bro, that’s lit of you. Kids still say lit right?
Absolutely loving it. So far my only problem with it is the locked onto edges part. So used to the souls series where you can walk off of an edge and with this one I’m getting cornered at an edge trying to walk off. Minor complaint but it’s still there enough to notice.
I ran Sekiro at 60 fps, all settings maxed out at 1440p with gtx 1080 and ryzen 7 1700, not overclocked. I only had a couple of FPS drops during some early game cutscenes. So, as for me the game was smooth as butter. And I already started doubting my system when games such as Ass Creed Odyssey run so poorly.
Personally, (and although I really enjoyed my playthrough of Sekiro), I don't agree with your verdict. I would recommend that you wait for a sale to buy Sekiro, not because it's a bad game, but because it utterly lacks replayability. It has a really strong combat system, but once you've mastered that system, there's no impetus to go back and play the game again, unlike previous FromSoft games. Maybe I just have high expectations, having logged 150+ hours on each of the souls games and bloodborne, but I expect more from a Soulslike than a single (albeit strong) 25-hour playthrough, and the lack of ANY real options that would entice me to go back and do another playthrough is a real turn-off. the Skill trees are largely superfluous (and there's no shortage to skill points, either), the prosthetic upgrades are weirdly gated to prevent you from focusing on just a few tools, and NG+ is a joke. I feel like this is game I would be comfortable recommending that someone drop 30-40 bucks on, but not the full retail price.
same here. playing through souls games with alternating routes and builds is something heavily replay able. here I think the moment to moment combat is more intricate at times, but the progression is quite stale... the prayer beads and memory upgrades are the worst offender here, basically giving you the impression of progress to just keep up with inflating enemy numbers
A game that, though it does have some problems for sure, is still a good time for sure.
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I played it but put it back in the mail. Was WAAAYYY to much like DS3. Much of it seemed nearly identical. But great review man. Keep them coming!
Can we expect a outward review? Kinda want to know if its worth to buy.
This is random but, I've never played or built a pc but I'm planning on building a expensive maybe 2000 dollar pc. I was just gonna follow a UA-cam guide. Any advice or tips?
Your jokes were on point
@@timhigh5962 You're telling me Dark Souls 3 had grappling hooks, platforming, executions, a voiced protagonist and was set in a mythical Sengoku Japan? The only similarities I can see between this game and Dark Souls is the menu layouts and the camera.
I cant help but think about a little guy who begs grandma to buy this for him, cause ninjas are cool, and get absolutely stomped
The pre-teen who gets bullied at Middle School?
little guy has to git gud
Git rekt noob
😂😂😂😂😂
Tats me
Was literally just thinking to myself, “man, it would be nice if ACG posted a review of Sekiro before I buy it.”
You never disappoint bro, keep it up!
definitely worth it if you enjoy souls game
It's better than any souls game and almost as good as Bloodborne imo
@@MrCholoPants3415 Let's calm down golden God, BB is still being played today by tons of people. Let's see if this one has the same longevity
@@alexmurphy5289 i haven't played Sekiro and BB is one of my all time favs, but Sekiro has no replayability due to the lack of pvp/coop and customization and variety of playstyles and builds...
Unless you really really like a linear game with no rpg custimization it's hard to play it again.
@@davidf2676damn I thought I restocked the tampons, guess not
The first 15 minutes of this game I was like "This ain't bad at all! Quite a bit easier than Bloodborne." 15 minute later the world was infested with the Dragonrot of dozens of deaths and the game was the bane of my existence. Highly recommended.
I was ROLLIN til I met Lady Butterfly. Then FromSoft reminded me that they were gonna destroy my soul....and maybe a controller or two along the way~
@@erikhendrickson59 I defeated her on my third try. Something clicked. You have to be aggressive in this game. I love this game
@@erikhendrickson59 I've had more problems with Shinobi Hunter than Lady Butterfly lmao
Can’t complain tho. Love em hard. Hard enough that you know you fucked up and how. Can only get better.
To be honest, taking away character customization will reduce replayability for die-hards but it will make this game 100x more approachable for everyone else. Not having to worry about whether you are irrevocably messing up your character build will allow the player to focus on getting good at the game and not spending time making mistakes or scouring build tutorials.
Yep 100% right. I enjoyed being able to just focus on the combat, the story, and sweet ass ninja skills rather then researching how to make the perfect build for the weapon or playstyle I want.
Addition by subtraction
Im a die hard, and have 200 hours in sekiro already, "loot" and character customization is not needed in every game. For the most part games that try to implement "loot" and character customization end up being very empty and bland, at which point "loot" is purely superficial. The game should be good first. Then if you want a loot system go ahead, dont make getting re skins of the same shit over and over, the focus of the game, because they usually turn out bad. Lookin at you assassins creed.
I'm sure they just wanted to tell a story is all
@@skyrobotgamechannelyea6002
I agree, but I think Soulsborne didn't really suffer from this. Sure, the stat system looks like complete Hebrew the first time you play a Soulsborne game (which contributed to the feeling of complete mystery and helplessness that I've never felt since the amazing design of DKS1), but after that they're basically identical through all the games.
It's not easily approachable, but I really liked it. At the same time, RPG elements are getting shoehorned into every single game nowadays, more like an afterthought, and people don't remember games like, I don't know, Crash Bandicoot or some of those early shooters where you literally start with every resource that will be available to you.
Sekiro is special for the game industry nowadays.a great single player game without microtransactions and no day one dlc.I love from software.
God of War. Spider-man, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Breath of the Wild, Divinity: Original Sin 2, The Witcher 3....
@@MrScrawnjuan eh Spiderman...
@@MrScrawnjuan spiderman and hzd are bore fests. Rest, i agree. Great games.
@@velvetcrowe5548 you didn't enjoy swinging around as spiderman?
@@MrScrawnjuan I did, for 2 hours. It got boring real fast.
Just completed the game.. gotta say this - the " Sense of Satisfaction" that you get after beating the game is incomparable .
The difficulty and the learning curve makes the game even more interesting
The sense of satisfaction I got from finally beating the final boss was immense. Felt like a god eventually deflecting everything
I allready had an amazing feeling when i defeated the first boss yesterday. I can only imagine how great it feels to beat the final boss
I've been playing it like blood borne in the 1st part of the game mostly using dodge instead of deflect until i meet the third main BOSS. He really taught me the true mechanics of the game.
@@OldHunters alot of enemies actually kill themselves with consecutive deflects.
@@OldHunters I get you man.. the third phase is like hell.. I must have died 20-30 times already
Thanks for the review mate. Already own the game, but always enjoy watching the breakdowns.
SEKIRO: Should've bought twice.
more like: Will buying twiice
Buy it once for me, then. Kappa
YES!!!!!
My brother bought it twice, got it free for my birthday
not worht to buy twice there is no rward take your katana sword and kill all bosses game ends nothing! ng+ same garbage!
That is what I love about you man ..You actually play these games and then tell us about it..Keep doing the good work man
If you can find any reviewers that review a game with out playing it...well I'd say report them but all reviewers play the game they review, maybe not as much as they should but they all play them. I'm of the mind that a game should be beaten before its reviewed, but there are some games that are so awful a small sample is enough to justifiably trash them. Vroom in the Night Sky I'm looking at you...
Its a crew i think
"Sorry about this being late..."
Spending the time to get the review right shouldn't require an apology.
Uh no, it absolutely requires an apology. While people like you may make excuses, he apologizes. Another reason why I trust ACG for review games more than anyone else I know so far.
@@mopnem Are you for real ?
Most of the time, the enemy's crazy attack tracking is intended to teach the player to deflect rather than dodge. There is a method to the madness
Yeah it really does serve is purpose well. Plus dodging is pretty viable if you want to spend the time practicing it, I honestly find it pretty easy to dodge around the chained ogre but I definitely didn’t beat him like that the first times lol
A lot of stealth/action games push you to spec into either stealth or combat and stick to one, but in Sekiro they complement each other and you're rewarded for using a mixture of both and I love it.
I got it on day one and it is fantastic. One interesting thing to me is how divisive this game is. There are a huuuge amount of “I am a pro souls player with 600 hours put in and this game is garbage, it’s not cause I’m dying a lot - the game is just bad” posts. I think it boils down to saltiness that the game isn’t Dark Souls 4 and they have too rigid expectations that the game would be something it isn’t. That is what makes this such a great game though - it is different. It is incredibly unforgiving and it feels very different than a Souls game. Anyway, great video here as always and thanks.
Preach
Paul Hofreiter dude, this game is even harder than nioh
kinda the reason i didn't like it as much as if it was made by another company. not the best game to go in completely blind like i did.
Not Shareblue
No. It’s actually even easier than souls.
That's because pepole act like the first game from ever made was demon souls. Even tho they have been around since the 90 making games closer to this.
The game is very hard. Everyone got the Dragonrot disease before I even installed the game. *feelsbadman*
Stay with it, these games go from hating it to loving them forever
U r a Shinobi there is no honor ONLY victory .
Is this game harder than bloodborne and dark souls?
Yoboi Boy oh hell ye
Yoboi Boy oh hell ye
Admit it, you struggled like the rest of us...hence the late review :D
ScribbleDribble right? Or used a trainer for god mode on pc, like l am doing
@@navarrolevel7 git gud scrub
It’s reeeeeaaaally not that hard.
@@noctaeucta2994 Here come the elitists that like to jack themselves off. Everyone finds the difficulty different... congratulations for finding it easy, have a cookie/medal/certificate/something that gives you some validation.
@@OfARisenFall hahahaha
Damn what a great review. I’m so glad I found this channel a few weeks ago. Keep up the great work, ACG.
Game kind of reminds me of a few different games. What a modern Tenchu could be similar too. Lil bit of MGS3 stealth/positioning. The high octane, intensity of metal gear rising and except more reactive and skill based from less OTT animations plus latter being hack and a slash.
I think me dying more than I expected despite playing souls games for near 15 years. 4:01 in vid really hit home when that clicked when I’d played. For example, what the hell am I doing playing this way. This isn’t a standard Soulsbourne. With the fresh mechanics I got the sense they wanted you to use all that freedom you had available.
Thanks for the review btw. You’re the goat for game reviews on UA-cam these past lock of years! Keep it going!!
I'm 47 hours in and simply loving it..it's my favorite From Software game. The PC version ran very well to me at max settings at 1080p compared to Dark Souls 3 where I had to turn down some settings to keep a steady 60.
This is probably end up being my GOTY with DMC 5 trailing behind it and that's only if CDPR don't release Cyberpunk this year.
You're specs ?
By any chance have you played Metro Exodus? If so, thoughts? I'm thinking about playing after I finish Sekiro
3 months in and it’s goty? Ok...
i5 2500k @ 4.2 Ghz OC, 16GB ram and GTX 980 @@chillhour6155
Yea I did play it and I would put it at Nr3. @@A7OldRscplayer
If any of you are on PC having problems with gysnc input delay or screen tearing, go into nvidia control panel. Go to manage 3d settings, program settings, and select the sekiro exe file. Set monitor technology to fixed refresh, preferred refresh rate to application controlled, and vertical sync to use the 3d application setting. I was having some nasty input lag and this fixed it for me without adding screen tearing.
Even thought this was a definite pre-order for me, and I do not regret it one bit, I still appreciate your review. Best reviewer out there! Keep it up ACG!
12:20 That's the most rekt everyone has ever been in history.
One if the only games I bought before your review. Absolutely amazing game
Honestly I'm not impressed at all. I dislike the new formula that From Software is making.
@@cosmancho2959 Probably because you're fucking trash.
@@A7OldRscplayer I think it's his opinion. Lol
@@cosmancho2959 get good
@@cosmancho2959 Git gud
I’ve died so many fucking times and I’m only at the chained ogre. Never played any souls game before though so I’m doing okay. Gotta keep practicing
I hope that you finished Sekiro and started playing the Souls games!
Man how did it go, I'm considering buying it but I have only played a bit of dark souls, so I don't know if it's worth it
I have been playing Assassins Creed Odyssey a lot lately, wich isn't that difficult to play. I have problems getting into Sekiro. It so much harder. I''m not really a hardcore gamer. I guess the save system in Sekiro is more challenging, but for me it's very frustrating to start over every time I fail. I will stick with it though, and see if I can make progress .
If you can train yourself to excel at this game I can all but guarantee you'll get more out of the experience than you would from a thousand bland copypasted ubisoft titles. I was stuck on a certain midgame boss for like a week. I was angry. I thought about giving up, but I kept trying and trying and then FINALLY I nailed it. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the feeling was better than sex. If you're capable of learning from your mistakes and give it your all, this game is beyonddd rewarding. Stick with it!!
@@henlo1910 I made some progress. I don't have that much time to play, so my progress is kinda slow. I just finished Juzou the drunkard. On to the next :)
@@henlo1910 Odyssey is a lot better than most other Assassins Creed games. In fact I would say it might be my preferred game to play out of the two.
@@joshuamills1296 bro like rubbish 💀💀
Was the hardest game I have ever played, but also one of the most fun games. The feeling when you defeat the end boss...priceless!
Hands down the best reviewer out there. I was on the fence about this game, but your review sealed the deal for me to pick up. Keep up the good work bro!
Someone who's a programmer and work with animators and simulation engine, the amount of ground work done must be staggering. Unbelievable attention to detail towards combat, especially when you met bosses like Genichiro, Owl, Ishin
The amount of rage this game has caused me ...
Best Git gud then
The combat is super satisfying. Ape was a bitch though
@@radmallery617 or just not waste time on a video game
@@jackoblllllllll What are you on a video game review for if you say games are a waste of time?
@@TheSectric I like video games but they are just time wasters
Oh. My. God. That chained ogre was the bane of my existence for about 5 hours.
Right there with you man. This was the first enemy that just took over 25 tries for sure
Neutron Chicken it’s be wise your supposed to get the prosthetic set that emits fire. If you eavesdrop on the guards they even basically tell you he’s scared of fire
As always its my continuous mission to wait for your review ♥
Sekiro: Try To Stealth Every Enemy Cause Killing Them Is Harrrrd
This game is phenomenal. That's it, that's my opinion. I dont have these incredibly high expectations people feel entitled to now a days. I dont nitpick a very good game for minor issues.
Take it for what it's worth, it's just my opinion. 90% of the people I personally know who bought this game would recommend it.
I thought you weren’t reviewing this lol a few days late but glad you did it definitely looked promising
Pre-ordered a week before release, but your reviews are great and I respect your opinion so I wanted to see what you had to say. Awesome video.
I couldn't decide wether to buy it or not. I checked Metacritic and those 8.0, 8.2 and 8.3 i saw from users scared me a lot. The score from professional webs was about 93 and it decreased to 8.9. Most of the users complaints aside from frames and animations like giant's grabs were the "lack of customization, pvp/coop and rpg elements" that would make it replayable. But there were msny others who basically critized it just because it isn't a Soulsborne game despite those mechanics and details all Fromsoft games share. It looks like some folks expected more from Souls and couldn't handle changes even though it was clear from the begining this wasn't too similar.
Thanks m8! Yoy are definitely the reviewer or one of the reviewers i trust the most. It's totally clear you finish games and you aren't scared of saying what the game does wrong. Many of tge reviewers don't mention defects or soften them and give higher notes so they keep sending them games. You are from what i can see free and honest.
@ffs Totally, but the difference of 9.3 and 8 was considerable and it was from the first day. Usually when they start with an 8 they go to 7 in the next days...
This game is so awesome. Definitely up there with Bloodborne for me
It's not my favorite game from them but it's probably the best game they have made if that makes sense. LOL
@@slapthekillswitch makes sense i also think of it's the best looking and well optimized one but bloodborne is still my fav lol
David Hernandez I slightly prefer bloodborne due to the it's victorian/gothic settings. The atmosphere in bloodborne was something else.
@@maxjavaid9443 Agreed, Bloodborne is on another level.
bloodborne is their best, the world alone is amazing but I think Gothic settings generally looks great
hell yes! don't be sorry for being late my man. we are all patiently waiting for your take on this beast and goddamn it was worth the wait!
Hey. This one is monetized. Happy to see that. You deserve it. Always a well produced product.
I dont come on your channel often but you are one of the only reviewers i trust
In some games dying during tutorial is pathetic, here if you die over and over during tutorial, it's normal.
Hell, you *have* to die at one point in the tutorial
15:00 prayer beads to enhance both your attributes, only vitality (health bar), while boss memories increase your strength (attack power).
12:20 when from 0 to 死 real quick
Went. Not when. Went is the word you should have used.
@@augustwest5356 everyone is not from your country so let's try you speak his/her language perfectly without ever living there. Not to mention you are on the internet
I’ve been subscribed to ur channel from 2 years now and especially this game i was waiting for you and jim sterling to review and you nail it every detail you pick to your review, actually this is how every reviewer should be.
And I thought I was the only one who remembered Marty Jannetty...
Already 20hours in and its a breath of fresh air on one part and nerve wrecking o another. The game tries to encourage exploration and being sort of inventive. Replacing the stamina with the posture system only made me extremely aggressive and just attack while being patient and looking for that incoming parry/sweep or thrust. I like it. Perfection is bs.
Nice review! I never played any dark souls or bloodborne but I'm currently loving sekiro. I'm up to owl father and having so much fun!
thanks
Don't forget that the keyboard and mouse control are fantastic they are just the right buttons perfect you don't need controller.
@Tony Pettersson you should it's pretty natural but you need to first go to the option and change the layout of the tutorial from controller to mouse and keyboard. Because the game layout use controller by default.
Too late I already bought it. Really enjoying the game!This game makes me feel like spider-man
This game is the dark souls of Spiderman games
or a Samurai
@@VincenzoNardelli You mean a shinobi.
Toke Asaurus420 he clearly didn’t tag the guy that said spider man
Naruto*
Can I still use mouse and keyboard?
If you like to be stuck on a mini boss for 6 month def buy
My go-to place for video game reviews.
Thanks for your hard work.
This is an amazing game overall; but the progression system is kind of holding down the experience for me. There are a LOT of bosses around, I feel like I spend more time fighting with bosses than normal enemies. While some bosses really offer interesting fights, I'd say the most are pretty generic. Now the problem is that the only way to improve your character's attributes is behind killing bosses, so you can't really ignore them either. This turns the whole experience more about farming bosses than exploration.
yeah pretty much, farming is key. I spent like 2 hrs on the Orge boss, the dude that throws you across the room. I kept farming, upgrading my skillz, once I unlocked another ability, I was able to beat him. Now i'm stuck at 2 different bosses. Already spent 1 hour each on both bosses, now i'm learning their mechanics and might be them after 3 hrs lol
*beat them
@@omari6184 was it Lady Butterfly and Seven Spears?
@@MrScrawnjuan it was Lady Butterfly and the other was the Samurai at the top of the hill protecting Kuro by the cliff.
@@MrScrawnjuan mybad your right. Yup 7 spears dude
Love those Lone Wolf and Cub blood geysers. Oh, and your Marty Jannetty reference. Well done.
You don't need a 2080 ti for 4k. My 1070 runs the game on 4k at 40fps. I'm sure 1080 would be enough.
6:36 "Snuck isn't a word, you want to Hardvard and you should know that"
let me correct someone else grammar while typing incorrect grammar, O thy irony, i know you well....
Should be 'snook.'
Seems like you either get the reference or you make à fool of yourself 😎
I picked up this game seeing as I never really play story line games anymore, I quickly found this is one of the most difficult titles I’ve ever purchased. Within a few hours of playing the game I named it “Sekiro smashed my controller twice”.This game is soooooooo difficult and the learning curve is unreal, it’s fun and all but holy FUCK it’s hard. Wish they woulda made it easier to kill enemies that you absolutely have to conquer to continue the story line. My girlfriend keeps telling me to return it after watching bang my controller over and over again after only having the game for 2 days (I rarely get mad at games and am pretty laid back about whatever goes on within my little virtual bubble) but I AINT NOOOOO BITCH, I REFUSE TO BACK DOWN!!!!! 10/10 tho no lie
😂😂😂 my girlfriend would tell me to calm down
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I probably won't be getting it anytime soon but from the gameplay and twitch streams I've seen, it's yet another solid entry in From's library. Now if only we could get a new-gen Armored Core so my friends can finally shut up...
I'm hoping to hear A.C.G. do a review of Avalanche Studio's "Generation Zero." I picked it up today since I have always been inexorably drawn to obscure titles, but I'd be sincerely interested to hear his thoughts on the first self-published title from the development studio responsible for Mad Max, Just Cause, and very soon, a sizeable portion of "Rage 2."
As far as I'm concerned cerned, A.C.G. is the Roger Ebert of the gaming industry.
Cheers mate . . .
11:55 where is that ?? I'm at NG+++ and I feel like I explored as much as I could on my first playthrough and never noticed that secret passage !
It's in Mibu village.
@@Suolattava holy shit I got into that house with some parkour, never noticed the trap door.
2:22 I KNEW I WASN'T IMAGINING THINGS!
I haven’t bought this game majorly because I was waiting for ACG’s review that’s how much I trust this guy now
Loved the review man. You do a great job. Everything sounded good and well researched. Just not having and online is what kills me. That’s the part that kept me playing DS3 for 3 years after release I just don’t see this game having that player base for that long.
“.. it feels like you trying to kill somebody by flicking pennies at them incredibly fast and hoping the other person gives up because they’re alergic to copper”. Actually laughed out loud at this, so funny yet perfectly capturing the feeling of near impotence. On top of a thorough reviewer, you’re a goddamn excellent writer. This is why we love you! Good work man.
I love the souls games, but sekiro is easily my favorite game FS has ever made. This game is my spirit animal.
Went from demons to depraved to escape the scrapping spear, then to hunter to attain the legendary gun parry, but ends build as a ninja to defeat my eternal enemy, gravity.
You hit the nail on the head with this one, my man! Great review for a great game. Definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but for people like me this is a godsend.
1;40, one of the coolest thing about the look of sekiro is how much fun they had with volumetrics, if you haven’t tried looking around with the volumetric settings set to max give it a shot it looks amazing
Can confirm that a 1060 can do 1080p 60fps. Also, great review as usual.
same here. 1060 6gb, all highest details and I get constant 60fps
As can a 970, as I've discovered.
As can a 1660ti
Lol'd at that Marty Jannetty line.
The last thing I expected from a chained ogre was an elbow drop and a fucking dropkick. I was so amused, I couldn't take the fight seriously and kept on dying. :D
Love the game so far!
Is it just me or does anyone else have a easier time with it than with DS?
Don't know what is. Maybe I struggled with the stamina bar and here you can actually block a lot of hits without taking dmg.
Its Onimusha, its Bionic Commando, it's Tenchu. It's this 40 somethings gaming nirvana. Really digging it.
dat secret stealth sauce lolll cant wait to get home. Just downloaded this and Battlefield V... ugh.. imma get lit AF and play away lolll thanks for a great review!
cheers homie
I failed many times at hanging onto the ledges too, but then I realized that whenever I held the x button (square) Sekiro would stick his hand out in a sort of animation style, as if he was getting ready to hang onto the ledge. And so instead of pressing the x button quickly by the ledge (And failing miserably) I now hold the x button as i'm about to touch the ledge and I don't seem to be failing anymore. Give it a try and see if that works for you. I've only grabbed on to a couple of ledges since I found that out so I don't know if I just got lucky or if this is how this particular mechanic works
Already own it and love it...but I still watched this whole video because these reviews are the ONLY reviews that matter
Same Karak is the one reviewer I trust.
This game allows to make use of combos and special attacks, combining your grappling hook and your prostheric weapons.
Blocking not only allows to interrutp your own attacks (saving you from enemy countering), but also restoring your posture faster (unlike DS3).
Rolling and dogging is not as important. The key is parrying, blocking and jumping (you no longer need a ledge to lunge attacks). And you have more options to counter, via your own skills and timing.
No, Sekiro is not the same as Dark Soul's games and thats someting good. It puts veterans of the series and new members to the same level.
This game JUST FEELS GOODMAN. Miyazaki is gaming's saving grace.
Homestly havent been struggling with this game too badly. I find it easier to deal with then the souls games as parrying has always been my strong suit. The past 5 or so games ive played have focused heavily on parrying so ive come prepared.
Same I use longsword in monster hunter very parry centric so this is probably easier for me than the average player.
How about from the perspective of some one who was hoping for a new Tenchu?
Na man I wouldn’t really say it’s tenchu , I mean the only stealth mechanic in the game is hiding and bushes . Ye you could hang from ledges or jump down on enemies but the stealth mechanic here just feels like a gimmick , you can’t really be hiding in shadows all the time and clearing levels with stealth because end of the day it’s not really a stealth game, it’s a frontal aggressive combat system that’s the main thing here
As a Shinobi/Ninja Gaiden/Tenchu fan, I would NOT hesitate to pick this up. There's unexplained depth to this title that must be seen as it is played. So many surprises. I could see how this started as a Tenchu and became something else. And it is INDEED something else... something amazing.
This was supposed to be Tenchu, but the director canned it in production, he wanted it more into a Soul game.
Thank you guys! Glad they're going in that direction at least.
Ghost of Tsushima is next on my watch list
Man, your videos are so awesome, i instantly click the like button without even watching first. Haven't regretted it yet.
Sekiro Shadows Die Twice Review '' Buy, ...... '' Yeah just buy it !! After 7 hours of game just killed the 1st boss and the feeling is amazing ! Also i killed him 1st time but daaaamn that fight was amazing
Genichiro or Gyuobu the Demon?
@@Brazziel_ Talking about the Demon mate ! Yesterday i also killed Lady Butterfly, another awesome fight but was hard af :D
@@Shevchenkocss Did you kill the demon of hatred? XD that's another kind of "hard" lol
what area is that door at 11:54? Can someone tell me? I'm pretty sure I missed it
I spend the majority of my time doing stealth kills until I'm left with no other options but to confront the enemy.
@17:46 look at the giant fish in the distance
I switched the attack and deflect to the triggers and moved the prosthetic to the bumpers. Worked so much better.
I've thought about doing that, but the instant button press of the bumper compared to the slide motion of the triggers seems like it could have an impact on timing. Have you not noticed an issue with timing?
No, unless I got use to it lol. But I use a lot of stealth so I rarely fight multiple enemies at the same time unless they show up with a boss. It just didn’t feel right on my fingers on the bumpers
It’s not like you can button mash so the timing has to be methodical regardless. Like a momentum game
@@ricothomas381 Tell me about it dude. I'm still on Hirata Estate and I just kept aerial killing dudes then running away and coming back one by one. I don't mind taking my time doing that, until I fucking die and they all respawn and you have to do it again.
I did the same exact thing and found the game much more satisfying.
Game is solid but I would rate it below all the other souls games and Nioh. I'm a guy that just likes customization and different builds and how those builds can tackle content differently.
I think it learnt from Nioh and did a lot of good things!
Combat, I'd give above any of them aside from Nioh.
The only reviewer I take into consideration. 👍🏻🦄
Had to switch my notifications on again. Not sure why this channel got removed. Great video ACG. Cant wait to start this game. Getting some Neo vibes here and very keen to master another samurai themed title.
Great review as per usual thanks karak
This is the first From Software game I've played properly after trying Dark Souls 1 (stopped because of bad PC port) and Dark Souls 3 (gave up lol), I absolutely love this game. I've put 20 hours in so far, and it's definitely GOTY for me. Soulsbourne players, I get it now.
astrojeet do bloodborne next.
@@HCLSalt Unfortunately as a PC gamer I can't. I'll eventually buy a console for the exclusives when I'm financially settled.
But, I hope all From Software games come out on PC.
Great review like always, love this game, FromSoftware never let me down!
Dark Souls 2 though...
12:20 I lol'd hard. What a beautiful torture device of a game. Great video, Karak.
Through my whole play through I have a thought reoccurring: "Is this what Assassin's Creed series would have been if it actually evolved into a good game?"
The last two AC were great. You may not like them, that's alright, but they weren't bad games at all, especially Odyssey.
H Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a pretty great game, though.
Hey Kevin......hahahahaha I get it, because every time someone dislikes something you have to dismiss it with “it’s cool to hate on it” because people aren’t allowed to have their own opinions. Honestly bro, that’s lit of you. Kids still say lit right?
@@fastica dude the only way I could enjoy oddesy is by forgetting that it's an assassin's Creed game.
@@poopmatt lol 😂😂😂 right assholes kill me when they act like you can't have an opinion of your own.
Great review man, you always do so well. And that little blurp about the double leg like Marty Jannety about made me soit my coffee out
I agree so heavy with animations. They're Ninja Gaiden
Absolutely loving it. So far my only problem with it is the locked onto edges part. So used to the souls series where you can walk off of an edge and with this one I’m getting cornered at an edge trying to walk off. Minor complaint but it’s still there enough to notice.
That’s why there’s a jump button broadie
Lol no shit “broadie”. But I’d rather be able to walk off ledges broadie. But again broadie, it’s just a small complaint broadie.
16:09 but they are all drunk celebrating the spoils of war.
The miniboss after them is even called 'The Drunkard'
I ran Sekiro at 60 fps, all settings maxed out at 1440p with gtx 1080 and ryzen 7 1700, not overclocked. I only had a couple of FPS drops during some early game cutscenes. So, as for me the game was smooth as butter. And I already started doubting my system when games such as Ass Creed Odyssey run so poorly.
Sekiro rise of the demon roosters
Hey, I like them. They're basically free health regen with that one latent skill.
YES!
The chicken on the later part of the game kick my ass couple of time since I thought they were just a weakling like the previous one lol
Personally, (and although I really enjoyed my playthrough of Sekiro), I don't agree with your verdict. I would recommend that you wait for a sale to buy Sekiro, not because it's a bad game, but because it utterly lacks replayability. It has a really strong combat system, but once you've mastered that system, there's no impetus to go back and play the game again, unlike previous FromSoft games. Maybe I just have high expectations, having logged 150+ hours on each of the souls games and bloodborne, but I expect more from a Soulslike than a single (albeit strong) 25-hour playthrough, and the lack of ANY real options that would entice me to go back and do another playthrough is a real turn-off. the Skill trees are largely superfluous (and there's no shortage to skill points, either), the prosthetic upgrades are weirdly gated to prevent you from focusing on just a few tools, and NG+ is a joke.
I feel like this is game I would be comfortable recommending that someone drop 30-40 bucks on, but not the full retail price.
same here. playing through souls games with alternating routes and builds is something heavily replay able. here I think the moment to moment combat is more intricate at times, but the progression is quite stale... the prayer beads and memory upgrades are the worst offender here, basically giving you the impression of progress to just keep up with inflating enemy numbers