Activision won't be sending out early Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice review copies

You're probably not going to see many reviews ahead of the launch of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice later this month.

[Bluemaster77]

Wow I had no idea activision was publishing this

[Nitrowolf2]

And of course we’re going to see some real salty reviewers over not getting the game early

The game looks like it’s going to be good because it’s essentially a from software game, But who knows at the same time there could be a reason for not sending copies, like it’s to short or something

[_SilverHawk_]

Lol. I wonder what most people will do without knowing what others thinks about a game. I'll be buying this day one no matter what others say just like I know days gone is a first day buy.

[Bluemaster77]

Yea... hopefully people can remain unbiased as the game looks really original and good. Too bad its attached to a loathed publisher.

[n1kki6]

It's most likely because they don't need traditional games media any more. Who cares what IGN or Game Informer thinks any more? We can wait for footage and decide for ourselves day 1. I find viewing streams or a giant bomb quick look to be far more beneficial than the word vomit most of these websites spit out as a review. Large media sites barely have competent writers, let alone people that are actually willing or know how to write and review critically.

[Nitrowolf2]

IDK the reason, but we will still probably see early reviews since Fromsoftware is self publishing in Japan so they handle the codes there

[NapalmSanctuary]

@Silverhawk You can't blame someone for wanting to read /watch reviews before buying a game. $60 dollars is not chump change.

[Phi39582]

No doubt that it will be a great game being from From....that length point that you make has me a bit scared. They are used to making a slow game, wonder if the faster gameplay of this one makes it a short play

[indysurfn]

First thing I thought of was micro transactions. So I look it up and they say NO PLANS for them.
(just like STAR WARS HAD NO PLANS INITIALLY FOR THEM)
"no plans" .. to include micro transactions. hello warning sign. I hope since it is from FROM it
actually means it this time.....wait published by who? Salt pleasel....pass the salt.

Even multiple console launches have used these EXACT same words. And then surprised people.
I hope I'm wrong (some how)

Saying: "NO PLANS" does not mean anything with legal consequences.

How many times on earth will people fall for this trick?

[indysurfn]

Wait what? Some of you guys have not seen game play footage? here is 40 minutes worth of it.
https://www.bing.com/videos...

[Stanjara]

Yeah, I totally forgotten about this. Crap!

[ziggurcat]

It's From, and Miyazaki, though... I think it' going to be a very solid game, and I can't wait to play.

[Christopher]

Well, glad Adam Sessler isn't reviewing games professionally anymore at least.

[Kostche]

good, sick and tired other people getting play it before gamers

[thatguyhayat]

And leaking the whole thing online. Some jack*ss posted a final boss of Devil May Cry5 with a title spoiling the whole lot.

[Redrex7000]

lmao i already seen the whole game of devil may cry cuz of leaks
so... cant blame them for this approach

[Baza]

Yup this came across my recommended videos. I was like WTF.

[TK-66]

Yup it's showing up in my Youtube feed and it's pissing me off. Never before have I ever been tempted to false flag someone but this really pushed me. Irritates me to this day that YouTube hasn't implemented a spoiler tag for videos.

[Codedan]

Feel the same way about movies? How about game testers?

[Kostche]

go back to sleep

[thedr904]

Just so you know, reviewers are gamers too.

[Felix_Argyle_Catbro]

Day 1 buy, going in as blind as possible. The only thing I've watched about this has been the E3 reveal trailer.

[Tapani]

Same here, saw some gameplay, but trying hard to forget it. It was enough to pre-order the game, though!

[isarai]

Word, they keep uploading bosses to youtube and i keep ignoring them like the plague

[stefd75]

shame i wanted reviews before it came out so i knew if to preorder it cheaper. I just hope the preorder price is still around post launch

[Rambokind]

The game will be awesome. Preorder away.

[stefd75]

you say that but it might not be

[AizenSosuke]

From Software are amazing, Activision Not

[Seraphim]

it's definitely a shame Activision is publishing it. With all those layoffs after a record year I was tempted to not pick this up. But it is From Software and I love their games so support I must. Hopefully in the future From Software goes back with Bandai Namco or Capcom will show interest in publishing their games in North America.

[Chaosdreams]

Activision makes me skeptical, but From Software gives me confidence. Since this is the first game with their partnership, I'll remain optimistic - as nothing shown so far has given way for doubt.

Though if this were a live service game, lol, yeah, we know how that tends to go.

[salmonade]

The track record of From Software is Top Tier level. I'm buying day one. Screw the reviews. Game is going to be amazing

[Kostche]

just enjoy and play what you want, reviews are for weak minded people that need led through life for every choice they make

[NapalmSanctuary]

Bullshit. Spending $60 on a game is a risk. Reviews help to mitigate the risk, especially for consumers who do not have a ton of money to be spending on games.

[Kostche]

@napalm

then get better job, i know when i buy games if i am going to like them or not

[Skuletor]

I bought No Man's Sky knowing I'd enjoy it but then it wasn't what had been advertised and wasn't that enjoyable after all. Not all of us are psychics like you.

[Kostche]

@sick i have had nml since it released on ps4/pc i have both versions, the game is what i watched him play, not what video they had on steam store, so what i seen is what i got, the majority of people that bought the game because they never researched the game, they bought it on hype, or because some muppet on youtube or twtich was talking the game up

[NapalmSanctuary]

"i know when i buy games if i am going to like them or not"

No, you don't. You wont know that until you've played it, just like the rest of us.

[Kostche]

@NapalmSanctuary

ofc i do, i am not hype buying gamer, i know the type of game i like to play and enjoy, i know the genres i play, i dont ask in twitch or youtube to some random nobody if the game is good or if they think i would enjoy it

maybe someone like you dont know what you like or do not like, or buy games that you would not normally buy because you seen it on ya favourite streamer or youtube nobodys site

[Seraphim]

@Napalm

there are most definitely some us who do know what we enjoy & can make good decisions w/o relying on reviews. Value and enjoyment are both subjective but we understand what we enjoy and what is worth our $60. That is the key. Understanding what YOU enjoy and whether or not a game is in your wheelhouse.

I quit looking at reviews and scores to influence my decision in the PS2 era and I've yet to buy a turd. Of the 100+ retail PS4 games and [guessing] 20+ digital games I've bought this gen all have been great. PS360 I'm guessing I probably bought over 200 games; again, all great games. I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one. Once in a while, with games I didn't feel were worth $60 I'd wait a few months to buy them once they were priced at $40-50.

[starchild]

I don't need the reviews. With From Software's track record and what I've already seen and read about the game I know it's for me.

[carcarias]

Hmm, that's a shame and also somewhat suspicious.

I mean it's not always the case that a game without pre-release reviews is bad but on the other hand it has been the case a few times and doesn't exactly signal confidence from the publisher.

I trust From Software but this is a new IP so I guess I'll wait to see what the playerbase thinks.

[DaDrunkenJester]

Did they forget to process some early codes during the staff firing and giving the CEO a $15mil bonus?

[Hroach616]

I have no opinion on the whole reviewers getting copies early bs a lot of people seem to. It’s just a little worriesome. You don’t see review copies being held back on genuinely good games that often. It happens obviously for one reason or another. But as a good rule of thumb if no review copies get sent out or there is a review embargo till day of release there’s usually a good (or bad) reason for that.
Def something to keep an eye on. Game looks good. But I never trust anything from Activision 100%

[Rambokind]

We've seen enough evidence that the game is awesome; being From, I highly doubt there is anything to worry about from a design or combat perspective. The game is a must buy for Souls fans.

[jon3sy9]

guaranteed to have loot boxes and grind mechanics to ruin the game

[DrumBeat]

Shadows die late. :(

[sprinterboy]

Whatever happened to buying a game from just looking at the front cover and some screenshots on the bk case

[NapalmSanctuary]

I love how you say that as if it almost always didn't go wrong.

[sprinterboy]

Actually I know what genres and games I like so actually very rare. Who would have thought.

[NapalmSanctuary]

Its not just about genre, its also about the quality of the individual games. Even games within the same franchises can have extreme diversions in terms of quality. The NES was littered with shit games within genres that I absolutely loved.

[Thundercat77]

Those were the NES days.

[shammgod]

Damn! We have to form our own opinions about the game for a few days!?!?!

[NapalmSanctuary]

You have to buy a game and play it to properly form an opinion on it. Reviews don't form opinions for us, they just give hints as to whether or not we'll like the final product. I'm happy for you that losing $60 on a bad purchase doesn't equate to much of a risk for you, but that's not true for all of us.

[shammgod]

Huh?

[sprinterboy]

So wait 24hrs after release and watch a stream, fuck me virgin

[shadowraiden]

so all the gameplay that is out isnt enough to get a good idea on whether you will like the game or not? there must be like 3+ hours of gameplay easily on youtube for you to make an informed decision.

if you need some nobody to go "oh you must buy this game" then i pitty for you in the fact you cannot make informed decisions yourself

[sprinterboy]

I know right, 3rd world problems

[TheGamez100]

What I hate is that companies allow gameplays and even spoilers to exist days before we can get our hands on the game. But what I do like is to know the review scores ahead of time to make a final decision on buying a game day 1. Reviews should be the only thing we see and spoilers should strictly be forbidden for at least a week after launch so we dont need to rush the game. I realllly hate that you always have to be careful surfing the net and especially youtube when these big and especially single player story driven games come out

[isarai]

Was waiting for Activision to put their shitty mark on this game somehow, almost made it to the release without it but they managed to sneak in a WTF moment right at the end there. lol

All things considered if this is all they managed to fuck up as far as being involved with the game, that's good? i mean at least the game itself is untouched by them.

[bluefox755]

Weird, wonder why? Game looks pretty good. You'd think they'd welcome the free publicity.

[shadowraiden]

because reviews do fuck all for publicity now. Activision has already flown out all the big Dark Souls, Bloodborne youtuber's and streamers and they have given their reviews on 6+ hours of the game they could play at the private event.
they offer way more insight then any random reviewer can give anyway.

[DafunkyRebel]

Somehow this game doesn’t seem to interest me and I love From Software games. Gonna wait till actually reviews come out

[ShadowWolf712]

That... is concerning.

[PiNkFaIrYbOi]

it has both good and bad points doing that.

[pyroxxx]

Entitled little fucks.

[Germaximus]

Not a big deal. There's tons of actual video gameplay footage already out there. Looks amazing.

[tonyjames404]

uhoh... Activision pubing something else is bad news

https://cogpoweruppodcast.p...

[AK91]

From Software usually make good products so no surprises here but why would Activision do this.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

Anytime I've seen that happen, it's not a good sign, same with Day 1 review embargos.

Hope I'm wrong on that but slightly worried.

[Elda]

I have bought 6 new 2019 games that I have not finished including some games from fall 2018 & I'm getting DMC5 tomorrow & The Division 2 next week I'm going to wait & get Sekiro,I want to complete at least 3 games then I'll buy. I'm quite sure by then there will be reviews though I'm optimistic that Sekiro is a good game knowing From Software's track record.

[Blu3_Berry]

Not worried in the slightest, I have confidence that this game will deliver.