15 More Difficult Hack and Slash Games You Need To Experience

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

A list like this would be incomplete without a FromSoftware game but even more so when that game is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Death can often come swiftly and the resurrection mechanic feels like it allows for a mistake or two instead of succeeding through sheer endurance. Properly mastering deflection and learning the patterns for each boss and sub-boss is key, along with how to exploit their weaknesses. It’s all easier said than done though and for the most part, Sekiro will push you to the edge (and that’s without activating “Hard” mode).