Stellar Blade

this game is definitely not just about outfits and giggle physics and gooning… at least not for me. people focus too much on that, but the game has way more to offer, and that’s what i really liked. [h1] COMBAT [/h1] the best thing about the game is the combat. that was the main reason i started playing it. the hack and slash feels really satisfying and you have a lot of moves to use like beta attacks, burst attacks, different combos, tachy mode, parry and counterattacks + diff burst attack . in the beginning, combat feels hard to manage because enemy attack animation sometimes feels slow but the actual attack is fast. so sometimes you try to parry but you do it at the wrong time mostly after being attacked. same with dodge. i struggled a lot at first, but after some time i got used to it. once it clicks, the combat feels smooth and very satisfying. also, being able to parry almost every attack makes it even more fun. you also have ranged attacks like rockets, shotgun shells, slugs and lasers, but they are limited so you can’t use them too much. [h1] MUSIC [/h1] music is another thing i really loved. the bgm in this game is amazing. every area has different music and most of them are actual songs, not just background sounds. even though i didn’t understand the lyrics, the vibe is really good. when the music is good, the whole experience feels better. now i understand why people say the ost is 10/10 [h1] STORY [/h1] when it comes to story, i didn’t have high expectations cause of reviews online , but it turned out pretty good for me. at the start, the mission is just saving humanity and you don’t really know what’s happening or why. as you progress, more information gets revealed and that’s when it becomes interesting and makes you want to continue. one important thing... don’t skip the legion information form REVEN , it’s important to understand what’s going on. you will understand the full plot slowly. the game has 3 endings, and somehow i got the secret or best ending. for that, you need to complete lily’s quest. this ending is more connected to the main objective of saving the remaining human race in another ending, the final boss himself tells you that your decision was wrong and doesn’t even attack you in the 1st phase. that’s when you realise you messed up and got the bad ending overall the story is good, but don’t expect something crazy or peak [h1] VOICE ACTING [/h1] i also feel the english voice acting was kind of mid. even game like where wind meets, which is free, had better english voice acting. since this game is made by koreans and i actually like the korean language, i switched the in-game language to korean and honestly it felt much better than english. [h1] DIFFICULTY [/h1] there are 3 difficulty modes, so it depends on how you want to play. but the difficulty increases a lot in the endgame. bosses have long combos and can kill you very quickly compared to early and mid games bosses even when you have a lot of heals. but the game also gives you many healing items and you can revive yourself two times during a fight using consumables, which are easy to get in mid game. So game is pretty easy except last..3.. 4 bosses. [h1] EXPLORATION [/h1] exploration is okay. there are 2 big maps to explore while the rest are more linear. some maps feel very similar, especially wasteland and great desert, they have almost the same design. they could have made them more different, but it’s not a deal breaker. one tip... don’t explore the maps as soon as they unlock. first accept the quests, then explore. some boss fights and items only appear after accepting quests, so this saves time and you don’t have to visit the same area again. exploration doesn’t offer much apart from cans, outfits, crates, corpses and cores to upgrade hp and beta energy. if you want to save time, you can skip exploring wasteland and great desert and just focus on the main objectives. If u want to Platinum the game then u will need to explore. also don’t miss fishing… somehow you can catch shark as well. [h1]FINAL [/h1] overall it’s a pretty good game. not perfect, but definitely worth playing. for me it’s a solid 8/10 👍

This is slowly creeping into the list of my favorite games ever. Full review will follow once I finish my first playthrough. But so far I am absolutely baffled by this absolute beauty of a game. What a treat to go through.. ♡

Stellar Blade turned out to be way better than I expected. It’s a genuinely great game with excellent optimization everything runs incredibly smooth, even during intense combat sequences. The gameplay is where it really shines, there’s a huge variety of flashy skills, attacks, and combos that feel both responsive and deeply satisfying to execute. Every fight feels engaging, and once you get into the flow. The combat system has a great balance between style and challenge, rewarding timing and precision while still letting you experiment with different playstyles. The visuals and animations make every move feel impactful, and the overall polish of the game really stands out. The character design also deserves a mention the attention to detail, elegance, and stylish outfits add an extra layer of visual appeal that complements the fast-paced action perfectly. On top of that, the atmosphere, design, and pacing keep you hooked throughout. Whether you’re exploring or fighting, the game consistently keeps your attention and maintains a strong sense of excitement. The combination of fluid gameplay and visually striking presentation makes the entire experience feel refined and immersive. Overall, Stellar Blade exceeded my expectations in almost every way. I’m already eagerly waiting for Stellar Blade 2.