I've put two separate 60 hour weeks 5 years apart into this game. And by the end of both weeks, I was left thinking a game will not ever have a better gameplay system.
I am no FromSoft fanboy as I cannot stand games where dodging is the preferred method of avoiding damage, much prefer deflecting or parrying. Because of Sekiro I have gotten into other parry focused games like Fallen Order, Sifu and Stellar Blade but they still don't hold a candle in terms of a simple 1 vs 1 fight between two samurai with swords.
Like Celeste, the game does a near perfect job of teaching you how to play without making it too frustrating. And learning how to play this instrument is one of the best decisions I've made. (aside from spending 2020 new years in my room for 16 hrs straight including 8 of which I died to Ishiin)
I am no FromSoft fanboy as I cannot stand games where dodging is the preferred method of avoiding damage, much prefer deflecting or parrying. Because of Sekiro I have gotten into other parry focused games like Fallen Order, Sifu and Stellar Blade but they still don't hold a candle in terms of a simple 1 vs 1 fight between two samurai with swords.
Like Celeste, the game does a near perfect job of teaching you how to play without making it too frustrating. And learning how to play this instrument is one of the best decisions I've made. (aside from spending 2020 new years in my room for 16 hrs straight including 8 of which I died to Ishiin)