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Gonna start Sekiro - How difficult is it?
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Gonpachiro Kamaboko
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My buddy and I both beat the game with the other person watching us during lockdown. I'm telling you, the best advice I can give is "don't get cute". The game is pretty brutal in some parts, but never unfair. If the game gives you 3 hits to deal, don't try and get 4 or 5 because it will punish you fairly quickly. Definitely one of my favorite games. Oh, and rolling and dodging is old news. It's parry season, yo.
V4skunk
Banned
It's harder because you can't really grind.
You have to parry everything.
First of all holding the parry button blocks and tapping it does a parry.
My only advice is hold the parry button to block attacks! And when hit start tapping the block in time with enemy attacks.
If your parry is unsuccessful aways go into block to avoid damage but watch out for stamina.
Also sound is very important in Sekiro because there are audio cues so you know when to stop beating down on an enemies defence.
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DeaconOfTheDank
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As others have already said, learn to deflect correctly and you'll be all set. Hardest part at that point is memorizing attack patterns. Utilize stealth to whittle down groups and focus on 1v1 combat. Prosthetic weapons are pretty situational (e.g. exploit a particular enemy weakness), but they can add flair to combos if you feel like showing off.
Enjoy it, OP. Sekiro has some of the best combat that Fromsoft games have to offer. Its gameplay feels tailor-made for dexterity builds.
Enjoy it, OP. Sekiro has some of the best combat that Fromsoft games have to offer. Its gameplay feels tailor-made for dexterity builds.
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Mr Branding
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'Never finished it' hard. Finished DS and BB
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SteadyEvo
Banned
Do yourself a favor and uninstall
Red Crayon Aristocrat
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Like Dark Souls 1, the game is split up into two things, traversing the levels and fighting regularly enemies and of course, the boss fights.
Outside of the boss fights I generally found the game tough but very fair, rarely did I get frustrated, but the boss fights on the other hand are often a nightmare, we're talking dozens and dozens of tries to beat some of them in my case, I also felt like there's way too many of them.
But it's worth sticking with since it's a fantastic game.
Outside of the boss fights I generally found the game tough but very fair, rarely did I get frustrated, but the boss fights on the other hand are often a nightmare, we're talking dozens and dozens of tries to beat some of them in my case, I also felt like there's way too many of them.
But it's worth sticking with since it's a fantastic game.
SkylineRKR
Member
Its hard at first but I ultimately found it easier than Soulsborne. Once you learn to actuallly go into enemy combos and deflect enemies and also bosses fall surprisingly fast. The problem I, and probably most first timers, had was that at first glance you're going to play evasive and wait it out. As you would usually do in most games. But you need to go on the offensive. This is why I like Sekiro a lot.
DevilMayFlyForAWhiteGuy
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Have you played Metal Gear Rising? If so like that you need to get parrying down ASAP. Unlike that game though there's also sweep attacks you have to counter by jumping, and stabbing attacks that can be countered with a separate parry (Mikiri Counter). The bosses are very Punch-out like in that they suck the first few tries but getting the pattern down let's you dominate them. Some dude just did a blindfolded run of it at the latest GDQ.
kyussman
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I just watched I guy on YouTube play through it blindfolded......so it must be pretty easy tbh,lol.
Haggard
Banned
I´m surprised that so many people here think it`s more difficult than other From games when you can literally parry and punish enemies for nearly all of their attacks, something you`d not survive in other From games.
It´s much more of a timing/rythm game than the others, but once you realize that this game becomes surprisingly easy imho...you can even cheese your way through a big portion of the game by simply parry-spamming.
It´s much more of a timing/rythm game than the others, but once you realize that this game becomes surprisingly easy imho...you can even cheese your way through a big portion of the game by simply parry-spamming.
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Muddy
Member
It is more difficult. Absolute Ballache.
Muddy
Member
OK guys an update
I have already given up.
Simply too much for me. Got my ass kicked by the Chained Ogre and honestly don't have the strength to keep playing because it doesn't have the conventional Souls level up system. For me the game is simply too hard to be enjoyable.
Decided to give Dark Souls 3 a chance and it is so much better to my liking. Just defeated the Curse rotted Greatwood. Perfect difficulty and a great level up system to reward grinding. Loving it so far.
I have already given up.
Simply too much for me. Got my ass kicked by the Chained Ogre and honestly don't have the strength to keep playing because it doesn't have the conventional Souls level up system. For me the game is simply too hard to be enjoyable.
Decided to give Dark Souls 3 a chance and it is so much better to my liking. Just defeated the Curse rotted Greatwood. Perfect difficulty and a great level up system to reward grinding. Loving it so far.
JusticeForAll
Gold Member
I finished every souls game and Bloodborne, but didn't get very far in this one. It just didn't click for me and I found it frustrating.
Tschumi
Member
In all of these games i have a similar mantra. Have a speed limit. If you try to rush through trash a weee bit faster than you can comfortably handle, you'll risk going in to boss fights half cocked.
As for the boss fights, yes, as others have said, back yourself, be mindful with dodging, value jumping, and parry.
As for the boss fights, yes, as others have said, back yourself, be mindful with dodging, value jumping, and parry.
Haggard
Banned
It wasn`t for me.
But I´ve heard it a lot, so I guess this game really either clicks or kicks you in the balls without a whole lot of middle ground.
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DrJamesOxford
Neo Member
If he is 50 and has time to beat it 10 times, he beats his meat far more than most and perhaps that is the hidden advantage.
Well_Of_Souls
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I found the levels fairly straightforward - much easier than the levels in the Soulsbourne games - but I struggled with alot of the boss fights. As others have said, get used to the parry system, get into the rhythm and master the mikiri counter and you'll have an easier ride.
Wildebeest
Member
The stats show that more people give up on Sekiro faster than Souls games, but I don't know if that is because it is genuinely really hard or because it is a spectacle fighter that was mis-sold to RPG fans. Not played it.
Roberts
Banned
It is my favourite FS game - mostly because I feel like I'm invested in the story (DS is way too cryptic for me). Like people here said, if you can handle parry system, I think it is somewhat easier than DS games. Funny, but I got some of the bosses from the first or second try and yet some took me probably around 50 failed attempts.
Ladioss
Member
Sekiro is difficult as long as you keep using the same reflex actions the Dark Souls games taught you, ie trying to defend by blocking or evading - it will bring you a world a pain.
The game becomes surprisingly easier as soon as you realize that you need to be perpetually on the offense, quickly closing any gap with your foe, always directly in the face of the enemy and deflecting its strikes. That, and exploring/finding all the ninja tools, and experimenting with tactics to exploit the game and get that free first deathblow against most if not all bosses.
The game becomes surprisingly easier as soon as you realize that you need to be perpetually on the offense, quickly closing any gap with your foe, always directly in the face of the enemy and deflecting its strikes. That, and exploring/finding all the ninja tools, and experimenting with tactics to exploit the game and get that free first deathblow against most if not all bosses.
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Muddy
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Probably because it doesn't have an orthodox levelling up system from what I observed.
Reason why I have given up.
Struggled with RPGs in the past and grinded to get my character stronger. This game is purely about improving your skill level as you play. As opposed to getting your character stronger as you play.
GermanZepp
Member
I get all the trophies in the game. You got to learn how to parry or evade the bosses move sets, they usually have many attacks, then you way for an opening. There is enough room to try different skills and tactics. The first 3 or 4 hours are pure joy and pain.
Kacho
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ViolentP
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I recently played through this for the first time. It is challenging for sure, but rewarding. It also doesn't hesitate to punish your mistakes.
That last fight however took me 3 days of trying.
Sekiro isn't for quitters.
That last fight however took me 3 days of trying.
Sekiro isn't for quitters.
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Sleepwalker
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Juzou the drunk fat bitch is ass fucking me holy hell
Sleepwalker
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Managed to cheese this guy only to go straight into lady butterfly, games brutal
Braag
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For me it was way more difficult than DS 1-3 or Bloodborne. The game really wants you to get the enemy attack patterns memorized perfectly so you can parry their attacks. I died more in Sekiro than any other soulsborne game and it took me a long ass time to finally push myself to beat it.
Naked Lunch
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Beyond difficulty, Sekiro is simply not a fun game to play - even when you understand how to play it. It takes alot of effort for a game that isnt fun.
I enjoy most of From Software's entire library, from Armored Core, to Otogi, to Souls - but for some reason Sekiro lacks a funfactor and is ultimately not worth the time required to learn.
I enjoy most of From Software's entire library, from Armored Core, to Otogi, to Souls - but for some reason Sekiro lacks a funfactor and is ultimately not worth the time required to learn.
YukiOnna
Member
That is a shame... you hesitated. Welp, Sekiro's wonders are only for those who can look inward and improve. I don't know why people expect grinding in an action game though.
That said, I never knew people had trouble with Chained Ogre of all things.
yansolo
Member
with a stupid reply like that i think the only dude that beats it constantly is you, have a break and get some vitamin D
Danjin44
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That surprised me as well, usually people have hard time with Genichiro boss but with Chained Ogre!?
Ladioss
Member
Speaking about Bloodborne - I've never ever succeeded to beat Orphan. But I've beaten all the bosses in Sekiro 
To this day, I still find him harder to deathblow than beating Genichiro into the dust
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balls of snow
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Imo if you dont get gud in parrying you will never beat the game.
nikolino840
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I have rage quitted in the First hour
Kaachan
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It's pretty brutal. You'll realise it's a lot less moving around enemies compared to other Souls games. Once you get used to the parry timing system things will go a bit better with the regular enemies/mini bosses but the regular bosses are darn hard. You'll have to master the new timing movements that appear on spot.
But being able to beat them is a great feeling!
But being able to beat them is a great feeling!
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RafterXL
Member
This.
I love the Souls games and I love Sekiro, but the major difference is that you have to improve in Sekiro. You have to learn the mechanics and get them down or you are in for a rough time. For as hard as people think Souls games are, there are 50 different ways to get past any given challenge. In Sekiro there is one ...get better.
The first time I played Sekiro I had just finished Dark Souls 3, and the game was kicking my ass. Playing DS actually made Sekiro harder because I was using tactics that actually get you killed. Playing slow, methodical, and defensive is the absolute worst way to play. Fast, decisive and agressive are how you play Sekiro.
Anyway. If you can't pick up how to use parry, special attacks and move sets of enemies, Sekiro is by far the hardest Soulslike. If you can do those things it quickly becomes the easiest. I went from getting my ass kicked over and over at early stages of a fresh run to completing NG+7 demon bell/no charm runs without an issue.
MMaRsu
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Dont forget she's totally optional
MMaRsu
Member
I let my buddy buy this. He's not really into difficult games, does not dare try the souls games. I got him to get this for PS5 since it was on sale. He's having a good time with it, he likes ninja and fighting games. He already beat Juzou and the bull too. Guy is going on a rampage in the game.
Varteras
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Punch yourself in the dick. Then rub habanero peppers on it. Punch yourself in the dick again. Insert junk into a colony of fire ants. Clean the wounds with rubbing alcohol and a blowtorch. Douse your genitals in salt water and lay them on a block of ice for 15 minutes. Quickly rip your frozen man-bits off the ice. If you do not feel the need to go to the hospital at this point, your are man enough to play. Enjoy!
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
It's difficult...but man...once it clicks...I think there is probably only a handful of games that come close to making you feel as much of a bad ass.
Incredible game and one of froms best. Without a shadow of a doubt.
..what I would do for a sequel.
Incredible game and one of froms best. Without a shadow of a doubt.
..what I would do for a sequel.
Fools idol
Banned
once I realised it was just guitar hero souls it became a lot easier.
kubricks
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It's no harder than other souls games, it's just different and people find it hard to adjust.
Just remember;
1. Parrying is attacking. Don't feel discouraged when enemy constantly attacks you, they are in fact giving tons of chance for doing posture damage.
2. Learn Mikiri counter asap.
3. It's a rhythm game.
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Oh OP has given up, nevermind then.
Dark Souls 3 a great game too, enjoy.
Just remember;
1. Parrying is attacking. Don't feel discouraged when enemy constantly attacks you, they are in fact giving tons of chance for doing posture damage.
2. Learn Mikiri counter asap.
3. It's a rhythm game.
EDIT
Oh OP has given up, nevermind then.
Dark Souls 3 a great game too, enjoy.
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