The launch of Stellar Blade on PC has been absolutely outstanding, breaking every single-player record for concurrent players on Steam and receiving glowing reviews as well. Even former Sony Interactive Entertainment president Shuhei Yoshida believes it’s the combat that has gamers eager to play, but the numerous appealing mods hint at a different driving factor.
In a chat with Game Watch (translated via Automaton), Yoshida expresses his opinion that the difficult, soulslike-style combat in Stellar Blade is what has contributed significantly to its success. He also notes that the game boasts impressive technical aspects, graphics, and character designs, but it’s the combat system that has played the crucial role in its triumph.
Back when the game was being developed, Yoshida tested a demonstration version, and he was deeply captivated by the combat system, leading him to propose an exclusive partnership for PlayStation to Shift Up.
In contrast to numerous positive reviews about the game’s combat, I personally felt it was somewhat underwhelming compared to other popular soulslikes, yet the visual spectacle of its boss fights was captivating. Nexus Mods sheds light on the true activities of PC gamers with Eve.
Currently, out of the 231 mods available on the site, a total of 95 are labeled as “Adult.” This number has increased by 15 compared to yesterday. The most popular mod among all is titled “Eve with no clothes on (original proportions).” It’s not only the most downloaded adult mod but also the most popular overall, boasting a staggering 68,500+ downloads.
Among the popular mods, one is titled “Eve Bigger Natural,” and its description reads as “Indeed, another nude version of Eve.” This helps the community understand the content. By the way, which Stellar Blade mods have you added to your game?
Eve is not the first character created by Shift Up that has drawn the interest of many enthusiastic gamers, particularly those with a penchant for visual appeal. Previously, their project Goddess of Victory: Nikke also featured scantily dressed female characters. In jest, creator Yoko Taro expressed regret over collaborating with this game, explaining that it led to “an influx of Nier cosplayers – especially those in more revealing costumes – abandoning their Nier character cosplays in favor of Nikke.
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2025-06-13 15:09