Guide to mastering the parry mechanic in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Y’all, I gotta talk about something that’s been on my mind for a minute now. You ever played a game that just had you obsessed with its parry mechanic? Like, it’s so good that you feel like a freaking ninja when you pull it off? Well, let me tell you, I found some data on games that do parry mechanics right and those that, well… don’t.

Lies of P Could Revolutionize Sekiro’s Best Mechanic

Let’s start with a game that does parrying damn near perfectly - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. And when I say “damn near perfectly,” y’all know I’m not playing around. This game has a parry mechanic that is smooth like butter. And the data I found suggests that Lies of P, a new game that’s coming out soon, could revolutionize that mechanic even more.

Sonic Frontiers Proves Not Every Game Needs a Parry Mechanic

Now, let me switch gears for a sec and talk about a game that doesn’t quite get it right - Sonic Frontiers. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge Sonic fan. But this game just doesn’t need a parry mechanic. I mean, can you imagine Sonic pulling off a parry? It just doesn’t make sense, y’all. And the data supports that notion. Not every game needs a parry mechanic, plain and simple.

Sekiro - Centipede Giraffe “PARRY ONLY” (No Damage)

Lastly, let me show y’all some data on how good a game’s parry mechanic can be. Check out this video of someone doing a “parry only” run on Sekiro’s Centipede Giraffe boss. Y’all… I can’t even put into words how impressive this is. Like, I can barely parry one enemy consistently, let alone an entire boss battle. But this player? They’re straight up showing off.

Tips for Improving Your Parry Game

Now, I know not all of us are gonna be able to pull off parrys like the player in that Sekiro video. But that doesn’t mean we can’t improve our game. Here are some tips:

• Practice, practice, practice. You ain’t gonna get better if you don’t put in the time.
• Watch videos of skilled players. You can learn a lot just by watching how someone else does it.
• Don’t be afraid to experiment. Sometimes the best way to learn is by trying new things.

FAQ

Finally, let me answer some frequently asked questions about parry mechanics:

Q: What is a parry?

A: A parry is when you deflect an enemy’s attack by hitting your own attack button at the right time.

Q: Is a parry better than blocking?

A: It depends on the game and situation. Sometimes parrying can lead to a counterattack, while blocking just reduces damage.

Q: How do I know when to parry?

A: This is something that just takes practice. You’ll need to learn an enemy’s attack patterns and when the right time is to time your parry.

Hope y’all found this data and tips helpful! Now go out there and become parry ninjas!