Players Like...

❤ Fluid and Aggressive Gameplay

Players praise the game's fast-paced, unrelenting combat, which is heavily inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The lack of a stamina system allows you to freely dodge, attack, and parry without resource management constraints, encouraging an intense playstyle where you must master the timing and rhythm of combat to succeed.

❤ Dual Health Bars and Plague Weapons

Enemies have a dual health system, with a white "health" bar and a green "wound" bar. Your sword attacks damage the white bar, while claw attacks target the green wound bar. You must fully deplete both bars to defeat enemies, promoting a strategic approach as you carefully balance sword and claw attacks to maximize damage output. You can also equip powerful "plague weapons" that come with a variety of specialized abilities and playstyles, which can be swapped out at any time, allowing you to adapt your approach to different enemy types and situations.

❤ Mastering Parrying and Dodging

Parrying is a core mechanic and is essential for success. The parry timing is stricter than in Sekiro, requiring you to carefully study and memorize enemy attack patterns. Successful parries stagger enemies, opening them up for devastating counterattacks. While parrying is highly rewarding, the game also offers a viable dodge-focused playstyle. Dodging grants temporary invincibility frames and can be chained together for increased mobility, allowing you to avoid damage and punish enemies.

❤ Customizable Progression and Playstyles

The skill tree allows you to tailor your character's abilities to your preferred playstyle. You can invest upgrades in areas such as saber damage, claw damage, and plague weapon proficiency, enabling a wide range of viable builds. This, combined with the versatility of the plague weapons, gives you substantial flexibility in how you approach the game's challenges.

❤ Challenging but Satisfying Combat

The combat is widely praised for its high-intensity, skill-based nature. While the game can be challenging, especially for new players, mastering the mechanics and learning enemy patterns is immensely satisfying. The feeling of successfully parrying a boss's onslaught or executing a well-timed combo is a core part of the game's appeal.