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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - Game of the Year Edition for PlayStation 4 is an action-adventure game set in a dark, fantastical version of 1500s Sengoku Japan. Players take on the role of a disgraced shinobi, tasked with rescuing a young lord and exacting revenge. The game features intense, visceral combat, strategic use of ninja abilities and prosthetic tools, and a focus on stealth and vertical traversal.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Setting: The game is set during the Sengoku period of Japan, a time of constant conflict and warfare. However, it features a fictional, dark, and twisted world with fantastical elements rather than historical accuracy.
Gameplay:
Third-person action-adventure:
The game is played from a third-person perspective, focusing on action and exploration.
Visceral combat:
Sekiro features a challenging and rewarding combat system with a focus on parrying, dodging, and utilizing prosthetic tools and ninja skills.
Stealth and Verticality:
Players can utilize stealth to their advantage and navigate the environment with grappling hooks and other tools.
Resurrection:
A key mechanic is the ability to resurrect on the spot after death, adding a tactical layer to combat.
Story:
Players take on the role of a shinobi who is tasked with protecting a young lord.
The shinobi is attacked, losing his arm, and embarks on a quest to rescue the lord and avenge those who wronged him.
The game explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.
GOTY Edition:
The Game of the Year Edition includes the base game and additional content like new boss challenge modes (Reflections and Gauntlets of Strength) and Remnants, which allow players to leave messages and recordings of their actions for others to view and rate.
Some physical versions of the GOTY edition may also include a sticker or new cover art.