Stellar Blade’s average user score on Metacritic was formed two days after the game’s release. The South Korean action game received a score of 9.1 out of 10 based on 509 reviews. For context, journalists have given the game an average score of 82 out of 100.
On the PS Store, Stellar Blade was rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 19 thousand ratings.
On Metacritic, Stellar Blade received high praise for its dynamic gameplay, superb combat system, intricate graphics, and compelling story. However, some negative reviews expressed dissatisfaction with the developers’ decision to make one of the main character Eva’s outfits less revealing in the final version of the game.
What they say in the reviews
Positive
I’ve played the game and I can say that it was interesting, it feels like something fresh by the standards of the current industry standards. Stellar Blade is clearly inspired by games like Bayonetta and NieR | Automata, but doesn’t abuse it. The combat system may seem slow and strange at first, but as Eve gains abilities, the combat becomes much more fun.
The game’s characters are a bit off-putting, but there’s nothing that can significantly affect the experience. The music is good, even if it’s a bit repetitive if you linger in the location for too long. I liked the graphics too. All in all, I totally recommend it.
Metacritic user
Great game | exceptional combat system and good story. One of the best games of the year so far.
Metacritic user
I’ve already played 33 hours in Stellar Blade, and I plan to spend even more in it. This is by far one of my favorite games. The combat system is a nice mix between Sekiro (or even Lies of P), NieR | Automata, and DMC as you unlock certain skills. […]
If you liked NieR | Automata and NieR Replicant, you like soulslikes, or you just want to play a beautiful action game with fantastic levels and an amazing soundtrack, then I can safely recommend this game to you.
Metacritic user
Sony did everything right | interesting characters, polished combat mechanics and difficulty, a great setting and beautiful landscapes. Such a game was not enough on the market!
Metacritic user
Negative
Stellar Blade has a great combat system and an exciting soundtrack, but it needs improvements in other areas. The plot is not memorable, the characters are unremarkable, and the main character looks more like a beautiful cover than a full-fledged character. In the game, it’s hard to feel emotionally involved in seemingly serious moments.
Metacritic user
The game was censored after the release of the first patch. For this, she does not deserve such high praise. Make a “snowflake” mode in which you censor everything, and for real gamers, leave the game as it is!
Metacritic user
I give it 1 out of 10 for the developers’ lies and censorship. The plot is also so-so, and the main character is sexy, but not charismatic at all. The gameplay and combat system are good.
Metacritic user
A dumb carbon copy of NieR | Automata. The game completely licked everything from NieR | Automata, including the music, gameplay, and characters.
Metacritic user
At the time of writing, Stellar Blade was in fourth place in the 2024 ranking of games with the highest user rating on Metacritic. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ranks number one with a score of 9 out of 10, based on over 3,000 reviews.
Stellar Blade was released on April 26 on PS5.
