Bloodborne vs Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Story
FromSoftware has made a name for themselves with their unique brand of storytelling; creating tragic worlds filled with fascinating lore and story that the player has to work to uncover. Sekiro still has that, to a degree, but also shows FromSoftware trying a much more direct approach.
Having a voiced main character in Sekiro helps make the main plot feel more cohesive, and the game makes fantastic use of its setting. Like we said earlier, Sekiro weaves its bosses into the main story to great effect, making their battles even more emotionally resonant.
At the heart of Sekiro’s story is the bond between Sekiro and his lord, Kuro, and the harrowing choices that his servitude commands.
By comparison, Bloodborne is probably the most mysterious of all of FromSoftware’s games, constantly making players question what’s going on and what the truth is. While the story there is fascinating, in order to really get as much as possible you’ll need to dive deep on item flavor text, chalice dungeons, and more.
Both Sekiro and Bloodborne have environmental storytelling in droves, but in terms of a story that’s easy to get invested in, we have to give this one to Sekiro.
Advantage: Sekiro
