Just under two months ago, critics and players received Stellar Blade with moderate success. This PlayStation-exclusive game gained immense popularity in the days leading up to its release. Players who are still experimenting with this title have noticed a specific feature that sets it above average.
A user posted a video on Reddit showing the game’s hitbox, impressing everyone who watched it. In terms of this particular feature, it appears to be superior to games like Elden Ring or Lies of P. The studio did an stunning job with the combat design.
Stellar Blade Excels in Another Aspect of Combat Design
Shortly before its release, this particular game received a lot of attention due to controversies surrounding the character design itself. However, following the release of Stellar Blade, the majority of players and critics unanimously praised the game’s gameplay and storyline.
Players continue to discover new details in this title’s design that surprise them to this day. One specific detail has to do with the combat.
A user on Reddit posted a video delving into a specific feature that surprised them when seen in slow motion. The player emphasized the excellent combat design and, most importantly, the remarkable hitbox the studio achieved.
The hit boxes in the game are amazing
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Shift Up Corporation, a small South Korean studio primarily focused on combat, designed the title. Games such as Elden Ring or Lies of P bear similarities to this particular feature.
On Par With Major Representatives Like Elden Ring or Lies of P
In the video, the protagonist jumps just before the enemy hits, narrowly avoiding her foot by mere centimeters. The extreme refinement of this feature ensures the most robust gameplay possible.
In terms of this type of feature, Stellar Blade far surpasses the combat of others in the genre, from Elden Ring to Lies of P, with both (and many more) having moments where players are inexplicably hit without even being near the enemy’s weapon. Due to the superior hitboxing of Stellar Blade, this is definitely not a problem here.
The comments on this video were all praising the gameplay and the great work the studio did to achieve this level of detail in combat.
In this short video posted by the user, you can observe how the protagonist hits the enemy precisely where she is aiming, demonstrating the exceptional work this studio has put into the combat. Fans of the genre highly appreciate these kinds of details.
The release of Stellar Blade on April 26th received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Currently, the PS5 is the exclusive platform for the game, and the studio has not disclosed any plans for its release on other platforms.
The title has garnered numerous fans who are likely waiting for a sequel in the coming years. The studio has not yet talked about a possible DLC or additional content for the coming months.
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