
Stellar Blade is the latest must-play PS5 exclusive. While it gives you plenty of opportunities to feel like a kickass android, it’s also not afraid to cut you down to size with enemies that deal serious damage if you’re not paying attention and playing carefully.
Taking cues from notoriously challenging games like Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Stellar Blade can be a very unforgiving mistress. Even early-game enemies and bosses can present a stiff challenge, and there are a few useful mechanics that aren’t fully explained.