Stellar Blade

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Stellar Blade

SHIFT UP Corporation

PlayStation 5; Windows (PC)Paid (premium single-player title; developer has stated no general microtransactions and many cosmetics/updates are free; occasional paid crossover/licensing items possible)

Health Score

MIXED

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About This Game

Stellar Blade is a single-player, story-driven action-adventure/hack-and-slash where you play as EVE, a super-soldier reclaiming a post‑apocalyptic Earth. The tone mixes fast, skill-based melee combat and boss encounters with mature themes, graphic violence, and highly sexualized character presentation.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

1/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

5/5

Negatives

•Graphic dismemberment and gore plus sexualized/ revealing character designs that make it unsuitable for children
•Some controversy around costume content and regional differences

Positives

•Highly polished
•responsive single-player combat and boss design
•Strong visual presentation and photo-mode/costume customization for creative expression

Gameplay Videos

STELLAR BLADE PC Gameplay Walkthrough FULL GAME [4K 60FPS ULTRA] - No Commentary

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Blood and GoreSuggestive ThemesLanguageViolence

ESRB listing: No Interactive Elements (retailer/PC storefront pages may note 'In-Game Purchases' / Steam Points or cross-promo items).

PEGI

ViolenceSexual/Suggestive Content

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not appropriate. Contains graphic violence, blood, and sexualized imagery.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Not appropriate. Mature visual gore and suggestive content make this unsuitable for younger children.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Not recommended. Game includes decapitation/dismemberment and sexualized character presentation; parents should deny access.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Generally not recommended. Contains graphic violence and sexualized costume choices; if allowed, require parental supervision and discuss mature themes first.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for many older teens (ESRB M = 17+) if mature enough to handle graphic violence and sexualized imagery; parental guidance advised for borderline 16-year-olds.