"Stellar Blade: Director Promises No Microtransactions, Impressive PS5 Performance, and New Game Plus Mode"

The demo for the PS5 action-RPG Stellar Blade has garnered high praise for its excellent 60 FPS performance and satisfying gameplay, with Digital Foundry's analysis highlighting its rock-solid technical performance across different display modes. While the game's visuals have some minor drawbacks, its default balanced mode offers a clean, reconstructed 4K image and largely hits its 60 FPS target, with performance and resolution modes providing solid options for different player preferences. The demo's quality has generated significant interest in the game, despite initial focus on the main character's design.