“Stellar Blade is an immensely impressive game that presents slick, sublimely animated combat, jaw‑dropping environmental design, and one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard in years.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stunning enemy design
- Beautiful art direction
- Fluid and flashy combat
- Action Assist
- Loads of abilities
- Phenomenal soundtrack
Points of Contention
- Dull narrative
- Stiff platforming
- No way to rebind controls
- Story takes a while to get going
- Inconsistent auto‑save
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics90
Rhys Wood
TechRadar
90
Gabriel Zamora
PCMag
“Stellar Blade is an excellent PlayStation 5 action game that blends tight defense and stylish combat in an impressive post-apocalyptic package.”
60
Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“Stellar Blade is a masterclass in style, but it's lacking substance.”
