PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews

Consolidating its success in the market, the DLC Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory: Nikke adds even more quality to the base game. The new shooting missions are a lot of fun, fitting perfectly into Eve's arsenal. The same goes for the new cosmetics, which are among the most beautiful in her closet. Even though it takes a while for us to be able to access such attractions, we have here a collaboration that is practically mandatory for fans of these two games.

The Stellar Blade × Nikke DLC is a stylish, high-energy injection of variety into a game that, for many of us, was starting to feel settled into its post-launch comfort zone. It’s not a massive expansion, there’s no sprawling new story arc or map to explore, but it’s a fun replay-able chunk of content that blends flashy fan service with genuine gameplay change, with a very small price tag. If you loved Stellar Blade but have been waiting for something to break up the melee grind, this crossover is worth a look. If you were hoping for hours of new narrative, you might find it thin. Either way, it’s an encouraging sign that Shift Up is willing to experiment beyond cosmetics and seasonal fluff.

This collaboration between Stellar Blade and GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE brings a bit more than just extra outfits for Eve. It introduces a minigame that recreates the third-person shooter mechanics of the Nikke universe, with five shooting phases, search challenges, and a new, difficult Boss Challenge encounter. It’s a crossover made especially for fans, though it doesn’t feel as ambitious as it probably should.