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Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade

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Stellar Blade

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
46
DECENT
Official WebsiteWatch Gameplay

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

M
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).

18
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.

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