[Megathread] Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

[hellhamster]

Initial reports from people who got it early and played it are above expectations. Seems to be really, really hard, way harder than any From game so far, hp seems very low, parry is a must, and the game/area size reports are also obsolete.

We may have another Bloodborne on our hands. 1 more day lads.

[dope_danny]

Well its not like parrying can be some totally different thing. And I dont mean to just compare it to dark souls.

But parrying is essentially about telegraphing attacks, its no surprise that creature with incredible speed also has very long arms, so you can see the first attack combo and then you will need to learn what combos they do and the timing of that combo.

Im not gutted or anything. I like that this game will be a challenge. I will die twice thats for sure.

I wonder if theres folks that never even noticed the 'from parry telegraph' of "its the moment the limb/weapon begins to arc in to your character" guaranteed parry window thats in all their games. I was guilty of it in my first Hollow Knight playthrough but these twitchy reactive mechanics only show up in games where theres an animation to learn that makes it obvious over time. I remember playing demons back in the day and noticing the whole "okay human enemy raised weapon upppp and theres the height of the arc, down it starts, hit parry and bam!" deal and it was like seeing the code in the matrix when everything that did it became inconsequential compared to the usual caster bullshit

[Cattleya]

There is a monstrous amount of enemies in bloodborne designed to be parried with the regain system to overcome any hit trading but there are still plenty of people that consider the game hard only because they went through the entire game panic dashing instead. If From designed one game with parry and ripostes in mind i dont see why they would make it easier here when its meant to be fast paced action in the same vein.

Case in point, parrying was easier in Bloodborne than in Souls games

Then again, I'm apparently in the minority that thinks Bloodborne is easier than every Souls game except Dark Souls 3

[Super Kami Dende]

Uggh I really hope this game isn't stupidly punishing. I enjoy a challenge, but I also enjoy being able to just have fun. Been waiting for a good Ninja game for years since the last Tenchu and Ninja Gaiden games.

[Jtbrig7390]

We may have another Bloodborne on our hands. 1 more day lads.

Oh Stop please I can only get so hard......lol

Sadly I won't really be able to go ham on the game until Sunday since now I am working both Friday and Saturday.

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Uggh I really hope this game isn't stupidly punishing. I enjoy a challenge, but I also enjoy being able to just have fun. Been waiting for a good Ninja game for years since the last Tenchu and Ninja Gaiden games.

Are you new to Form Software games?

Also both of those games was quite punishing.

[Super Kami Dende]

Are you new to Form Software games?

Also both of those games was quite punishing.

Nah, I play DS3 often nowadays and played through Demon's Souls a lot back on PS3. It just sounded like people were saying the Sekiro was made to be even harder than them. Which even those games at points become frustrating more than fun as a challenge.

[Kathandira]

Are you new to From Software games?

Hey, Armored Core wasn't nearly as hard as the Souls games. =)

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Cheat? Cheat!

I need a Game Genie for my PS4, lol.

[Jtbrig7390]

Nah, I play DS3 often nowadays and played through Demon's Souls a lot back on PS3. It just sounded like people were saying the Sekiro was made to be even harder than them. Which even those games at points become frustrating more than fun as a challenge.

If you haven't you should check out NioH.

With that said I honestly don't expect Sekiro to be any harder then BB and even if it is you will have the tools you need to deal with it.

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Hey, Armored Core wasn't nearly as hard as the Souls games. =)

I should have said more recent FS games lol, I haven't played AC in ages and even when I did it was very little.

[Kathandira]

I should have said more recent FS games lol, I haven't played AC in ages and even when I did it was very little.

I highly recommend Armored Core For Answer. Easily my favorite in the series. Absolutely amazing game.

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Play on PC, problem solved

lol, true. Maybe one day I'll re-enter the world of PC gaming.

[Jtbrig7390]

I highly recommend Armored Core For Answer. Easily my favorite in the series. Absolutely amazing game.

ill check it out someday.

I do plan to at some point grab all the From Software games I can and play them lol.

[Kathandira]

ill check it out someday.

I do plan to at some point grab all the From Software games I can and play them lol.

Can't go wrong = ) They are a great team and put out quality games.

[Jtbrig7390]

Can't go wrong = ) They are a great team and put out quality games.

Agreed at lease from what I have played.

Really hope the rumors of PS5 being fully BC is true cause then ill be grabbing the Kings Field series and giving it a go.

[RobertoCarlos]

Ladies and gentlemen we are on the eve of greatness.

Cant you feel it?

Glad I got my pre-order in early and will be getting that very tasty steel case. Artwork on it looks sick.

Also get some beads for a bracelet. Winning.

[hellhamster]

When are we getting it in Europe? This evening or tomorrow?

So that I can cancel all appointments

[Cairhiin]

When are we getting it in Europe? This evening or tomorrow?

So that I can cancel all appointments

My steam says (no clue is that correct though - seems an odd time):
Available: 22 March
This game will unlock in approximately 1 day and 7 hours

[hellhamster]

My steam says (no clue is that correct though - seems an odd time):
Available: 22 March
This game will unlock in approximately 1 day and 7 hours

Do we get anything by preordering? Cause I'll probably buy it on release.

[Cairhiin]

Do we get anything by preordering? Cause I'll probably buy it on release.

Digital Art Book, and Digital Mini Soundtrack as far as I'm aware.

[D3athsting]

Do we get anything by preordering? Cause I'll probably buy it on release.

a katana so you can do harakiri irl when you die too many times in game

[dope_danny]

a katana so you can do harakiri irl when you die too many times in game

Thats an actual thing in Nioh, i'm gonna be interested to see which i enjoy more. The games moreso than the ingame committing sudoku.

[D3athsting]

Thats an actual thing in Nioh, i'm gonna be interested to see which i enjoy more. The games moreso than the ingame committing sudoku.

That's called seppuku, sudoku is a puzzle game