Stellar Blade Dev Is Plotting Boss Rush Mode for PS5 Smash Hit

How about an easier mode as well, Story Mode is still brutal. Will pick up the game again if this happens.

I love that! I hope they add some trophies to that mode too and maybe make the bosses more challenging. I will be all over a story dlc in a while as well.

I finished my first playthrough last night. Such an enjoyable ride! Glad I played the game completely blind and spoiler free. Such a good overall experience. Gonna do a thorough guided second run now for the plat. Especially looking forward to finding all the cans because the way Eve picks them up is hilarious.

Also, the game deserve some props for giving me a bug free playthrough. Seriously, nothing, even the camera was on point the whole time. This is such a quality day one release, which I think is pretty rare these days. First time in a long time a game has actually lived up to my hype on all levels.

@UltimateOtaku91 how far dis you get through the game? Im on standard and although i die a few times im not finding it that bad at all. Did you use the akills to make parrying and dodging easier?
@BIG3 congrats, i dont know how far i am through but i will defenately be playing through for the plat after ive done it. A boss rush mode would be really good too as there are some good memorable bosses.

@Kidfunkadelic83 I'm about 3 hours in and according to the games page I'm 15% done, I haven't died a lot and normal enemies I can deal with but bosses are still quite brutal for me with their normal attacks. I've unlocked the special parry where it flashes blue and you can get behind the boss but I'm still using all my potions to do them. I just suck and parrying and dodging timing but even still story mode isn't what I was expecting compared to other games "easy" modes.

@Kidfunkadelic83 I found Perfect Parry/Dodge Exospine module. Straight away upgraded/put that on and it seems helped me a lot. Playing on Normal.

@UltimateOtaku91 But have you unlocked the skills that make the parrying window more forgiving? The skill is Focus Boost

What this game really needs is a photomode 🥸

@Icey664 Il have to check when I get home from work but I don't think I did I was focussing on the beta skill tree.

@UltimateOtaku91 Make sure you do, makes a world of difference. There's a similar skill for dodging, it's all in the survival tree. And as another user mentioned, there's a exospine you unlock later in the game that makes it even more forgiving.

@Icey664 Thanks for tips, I will play some more tonight then and see how I get on. Can you reallocate skill points?

@UltimateOtaku91 yeah the skill does mate it easier. I didnt bother with the beta skills and wen for the combat/parry and dodge skills first. Dont get me wrong, its still not a walk in the park tho and ive just recently beat a boss that took me about 7 attempts. Its about learning the patterns. If all else fails just block until you work out the pattern, lathough some enemies have an unlockable move. You can buy a skill reset from the vending machine and as stated above, you can get an exo spine that helps with dodging and parrying that can be upgraded.

Wish I had the cash to buy this rn

@Icey664 I think they plan to add it later.

This game's bosses kick my ass. Can't wait lol

@Kidfunkadelic83 I focused on the story only and it took me around 18 hrs.

@BIG3 i started doing the aide quests but i may just go story then clear everything up in NG+. Do skills carry over or do you start bare again as that would make the skill tree tutorial redundant. If ive got to start completely from scratch and my collectables and skills dont carry over i may just think twice.

This is refreshing.. a thread about the actual gameplay

Looking forward to the new costumes too, in particular
1. Sexy Nurse
2. Sexy Air Hostess
3. Sexy Traffic Warden
4. Full Burqa

@get2sammyb Shut up, really????

Can't find news for this, how do you know?

@UltimateOtaku91
Yes, you can reallocate points with an item form the camp shops

I was just saying I hope to get a bloody palace style mode for this game. Sure it's not exactly that but close enough. 😄

Very cool. I absolutely love the combat for this game so this is most welcome news!

The time window on those breach chests are insane. I'm just making them but oof. I cant imagine how someone with slower reaction times would do it, and if you were color blind

@get2sammyb Have they said when?

@LordAinsley yeah ive atruggled with a few of them, or when you find a locked chest but cant locate the code anywhere lol 🤬

Speaking of boss battles, I’m currently at the boss where I need to fight Malestorm. I haven’t fought it yet but I can only use the gun for this battle.

@Kidfunkadelic83 I think I may have a can obsession now.

@Kidfunkadelic83 All progress, material, suits, cans carries over.
All locked boxes and keys and humans can be found again. Sidequests can be done again.
Lillys meter that sometimes pops up in the top right corner resets.

@BIG3 nice. Thats wnough to warrant a 2nd replay.

@get2sammyb You really teased me with this one... I thought you were leaking some breaking news lol

@shonenjump86 just did that! Surprised by how easy it was!

Shift Up has absolutely killed it with Stellar Blade. I've been thoroughly enjoying the tight gameplay, cool combos and slick outfits in a game that is virtually bug free with excellent performance/visuals. Also, I love the sci-fi world design and in-game lore of tech/media's influence. With a launch day NG+ mode and now a boss rush mode incoming, we're feasting!

@Nei yeah, that was easy. Just finished it myself.