Stellar Blade is great in all of the most important parts for an action game, but dull characters, a lackluster story, and several frustrating elements of its RPG mechanics prevent it from soaring along with the greats of the action genre.
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For the most part, Stellar Blade is exactly what I was hoping for: a good action-RPG that I enjoyed a lot despite several issues. It can be clunky, inelegant, and laugh-out-loud stupid, but firing on all cylinders,
Movement mechanics in Stellar Blade clash, leaving gameplay feeling disjointed and lacking cohesion. Design elements borrowed from other games don't blend well, hindering the overall player experience.
We spoke with Shift Up about inspirations for Stellar Blade beyond Nier Automata (like the Bible and The Matrix), the approach to costumes and how they fit in the lore, and why having no minimaps in the game was a purposeful decision.
After spending the last decade developing mobile games, SHIFT UP is looking to forge a new path for itself with Stellar Blade, its first console game. Published by PlayStation Studios, this action adventure follows a woman sent back to Earth to reclaim it following a deadly alien invasion.
Dive into the action-packed world of Stellar Blade, a character action game with customizable protagonist Eve and extensive combat flexibility. Stellar Blade delivers masterclass gameplay, visuals, and a mesmerizing soundtrack,
Stellar Blade certainly takes notes from other action games and refines these elements into something all its own. The combat in Stellar Blade oozes with style and pulling off amazing feats in battle is always exhilarating.