Summary
- A new mod allows players to face Elden Ring's formidable boss Malenia in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, adding an exciting twist to the already difficult game.
- The fusion of these two games through the mod offers tough challenges for gamers who enjoy punishing difficulty in video games.
- Despite some inconsistencies in the adaptation of the boss fight, the mod's overall quality deserves praise and showcases the creative freedom of the Sekiro modding community.
A mod for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice now allows players to take on the formidable boss, Malenia, Blade of Miquella, from Elden Ring. This crossover between FromSoftware titles has introduced an exciting challenge for those who believed Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice couldn't get any more challenging.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is widely recognized as one of FromSoftware's most iconic creations, renowned for its punishing difficulty and captivating combat system. On the other hand, Malenia, Blade of Miquella, stands as a notorious Demigod Boss in Elden Ring, often considered one of the most challenging boss fights in the Soulslike genre. The fusion of these two entities through the mod offers an intriguing opportunity for gamers who relish tough challenges in video games.
The mod, created by Last孤影众, enables players to try to defeat Malenia within Sekiro's universe and using its gameplay mechanics. Although the fight seems enticing in a video shared by YouTuber ONGBAL, the player does note that it comes with its fair share of difficulties. The hitboxes and deflect timings can occasionally feel inconsistent, resulting in awkward interactions. It appears that the fight may not have been perfectly adapted for Sekiro, and the modder may have tweaked the deflect mechanics. Nevertheless, despite these challenges, the mod's overall quality deserves commendation.
Sekiro and Elden Ring are among the toughest Soulsborne games, which is why the comments on the video express the excitement and satisfaction players derive from battling Malenia in the Sekiro setting. The boss's moveset and style seem tailor-made for the world of Sekiro, with players imagining Malenia using Sekiro's lightning attacks or speculating that her moveset might have originally been designed for its universe.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice presents extremely challenging bosses, providing players with one of the finest combat systems and toughest trials in the FromSoftware universe. Now, Elden Ring's Malenia can stand as a formidable Sekiro boss, uniting two worlds known for their penchant for grueling battles.
The introduction of this mod underscores the creative freedom granted by the Sekiro modding community, enabling players to explore unique, challenging experiences that transcend the confines of individual titles. Even after more than four years since its release, Sekiro remains the highest-rated FromSoftware game on Steam, surpassing even Elden Ring. Recently, it achieved a significant milestone, with over 10 million copies sold since its launch, demonstrating the enduring passion of the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice fanbase and the strong bond it maintains with its players.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 96%
- Released
- March 22, 2019
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Violence
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
WHERE TO PLAY
Carve your own clever path to vengeance in the critically acclaimed adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of the Dark Souls series.
In Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice you are the 'one-armed wolf', a disgraced and disfigured warrior rescued from the brink of death. Bound to protect a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline, you become the target of many vicious enemies, including the dangerous Ashina clan. When the young lord is captured, nothing will stop you on a perilous quest to regain your honor, not even death itself.
Explore late 1500s Sengoku Japan, a brutal period of constant life and death conflict, as you come face to face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world. Unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities while you blend stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head to head combat in a bloody confrontation. Take Revenge. Restore Your Honor. Kill Ingeniously.
