Stellar Blade PS5 – Digital Foundry Tech Review – An Ultra-Polished Action Game

Stellar Blade has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 and we’re delighted to say that this is an ultra-polished, highly enjoyable action game. Based on Unreal Engine 4, developer Shift Up isn’t rewriting the technological rulebook in any way – but what is delivered is nigh-on flawless within its ambition. It’s something of a tonic in a world where so many games ship with issues, requiring multiple patches to address. John Linneman has the DF tech review for you.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – A Strong Presentation
04:01 – Graphics Options
04:29 – HDR Settings
05:13 – Stunning Visual Design
06:18 – Visual Flourishes
10:04 – Mode Comparisons
11:52 – Frame-Rate Analysis
13:49 – Final Thoughts