Replayed from – to: (2023-11-16 – 2023-11-20) – PC controller.
‣ 10/10 – The best souls-like rhythm game.
‣ Thoughts: Each time I remembered my time with Sekiro, I feared ever attempting the game again due to how difficult the experience was. I always felt like the way I beat the game first time around was cheap and cheesy and since then I always wanted to test my skills again. So, I did. And it is crazy how similar playing Sekiro is to riding a bike. What I mean by that is: once you’ve learned how to ride a bike, you will never have problems doing it again. Same can be said with Sekiro.
This game has a steep learning curve and is most probably the hardest From software game to master and enjoy. The boss fights are unforgiving and ask you to learn a lot before being fair. However, if you understand how to parry and that this is your only response to any attacks the game becomes as easy as it can be. Last time I beat Sekiro was 4 years ago, and I have never touched it again since today. And with that said, I beat every boss in the game in just under 17 hours and died about 30 times in total. Last time around, Saint Sword Isshin took me 5 hours alone and here I am first trying most feared and respected samurai cuties. What I’m trying to say is, if you understand the parry instructions and visual ques the game throws at you Sekiro becomes the easiest From software game in the list. I was genuinely surprised how forgiving the parry window and mikiri counter is. Half of the time I thought the game was blocking for me because it kept doing it without me even holding the block button.
Overall, we all know how beautiful and fun Sekiro is. And I am just happy to confirm my memories about how great the game is were still true. If you have never played this game, you might get your ass whopped but seeing your skill improve overtime to the point where Genishiro becomes an obstacle you remove in half a minute is very rewarding. It’s also the most narratively understandable experience which I respect highly and hope From software makes more one-off games like Sekiro.
‣ 10/10 – The best souls-like rhythm game.
‣ Thoughts: Each time I remembered my time with Sekiro, I feared ever attempting the game again due to how difficult the experience was. I always felt like the way I beat the game first time around was cheap and cheesy and since then I always wanted to test my skills again. So, I did. And it is crazy how similar playing Sekiro is to riding a bike. What I mean by that is: once you’ve learned how to ride a bike, you will never have problems doing it again. Same can be said with Sekiro.
This game has a steep learning curve and is most probably the hardest From software game to master and enjoy. The boss fights are unforgiving and ask you to learn a lot before being fair. However, if you understand how to parry and that this is your only response to any attacks the game becomes as easy as it can be. Last time I beat Sekiro was 4 years ago, and I have never touched it again since today. And with that said, I beat every boss in the game in just under 17 hours and died about 30 times in total. Last time around, Saint Sword Isshin took me 5 hours alone and here I am first trying most feared and respected samurai cuties. What I’m trying to say is, if you understand the parry instructions and visual ques the game throws at you Sekiro becomes the easiest From software game in the list. I was genuinely surprised how forgiving the parry window and mikiri counter is. Half of the time I thought the game was blocking for me because it kept doing it without me even holding the block button.
Overall, we all know how beautiful and fun Sekiro is. And I am just happy to confirm my memories about how great the game is were still true. If you have never played this game, you might get your ass whopped but seeing your skill improve overtime to the point where Genishiro becomes an obstacle you remove in half a minute is very rewarding. It’s also the most narratively understandable experience which I respect highly and hope From software makes more one-off games like Sekiro.