Attention all PS5 gamers! Today marks a fantastic opportunity to grab a critically acclaimed PS5 exclusive at a steep discount. Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up, is now available at Best Buy for just $39.99, reflecting a remarkable 43% off its original price. This deal slashes $30 off the regular $69.99, and it's even $10 cheaper than the lowest price seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While this offer is exclusive to Best Buy, keep an eye out as other retailers like Amazon might follow suit with price matching.

43% Off Stellar Blade (Save $30)

PlayStation 5 Exclusive### Stellar Blade

$69.99 save 43%$39.99 at Best Buy$69.99 save 29%$49.99 at Amazon

Stellar Blade marks Shift Up's first non-gacha game released in the U.S., and it has garnered attention for its challenging soulslike gameplay, stunning graphics, an electrifying soundtrack, and its provocative character design. In our review, IGN's Mitchell Saltzman noted that "Stellar Blade stands out as a gorgeous and well-crafted action game with very impressive strengths and very clear weaknesses." He highlighted the game's Sekiro-inspired combat system, a variety of formidable enemies, and rewarding exploration elements, despite some shortcomings in its story, character development, and certain RPG mechanics. While IGN gave it a 7/10, I personally found it to be an exceptional experience, worthy of a higher score. Although it didn't make it onto our list of the best PS5 games of 2024 due to its recent release, Stellar Blade is definitely a title to consider.

For those concerned about performance, Stellar Blade is a technically demanding game. I recommend running it in "Performance" mode to maintain a smooth 60fps. However, if you're lucky enough to own a PlayStation 5 Pro, you can enjoy the game in "Enhanced" 4K mode, achieving frame rates of 50fps or higher. According to the official PlayStation blog, "With PS5 Pro, players will be able to enjoy Stellar Blade in 4K resolution at 50fps or more, with smoother gameplay, and you’ll notice an improvement in grain and detail in the game in PSSR upscale mode. Plus, the HFR (high framerate) option is supported, allowing you to enjoy a fluid gaming experience at 80fps (120hz display support required)."

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