Nioh 2

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  1. Samheis
    Mar 29, 2020
    4
    Lowered my score to a 4 after playing through NG+. The game just gets worse the more you play. The flaws are numerous and in your face.

    I was really hopeful for Nioh 2. Nioh 1 was a solid, if messy game. The bones were there for something special, something that could rise up and give us a truly worthy souls-like that didn't come from... uh... From. Instead, Nioh 2 is pretty much more    Lowered my score to a 4 after playing through NG+. The game just gets worse the more you play. The flaws are numerous and in your face.

    I was really hopeful for Nioh 2. Nioh 1 was a solid, if messy game. The bones were there for something special, something that could rise up and give us a truly worthy souls-like that didn't come from... uh... From. Instead, Nioh 2 is pretty much more of the same, with some baffling inclusions that make it a generally frustrating experience (and not the good kind).

    First off: if anyone says this is better than Sekiro, go ahead and mentally file them away as unfit for gaming in general. Nioh 2 is inferior to Sekiro in nearly every meaningful way (unless you really, really have a thing for picking up loot you'll never use). Just figured I'd add that because I see people comparing the two, and there is no comparison. Sekiro is a much better game.

    So let's run down the list:

    Pros:

    -Graphics are fantastic.
    -There's a lot of level-up options.
    -Lots and lots of gear, I guess?
    -Story is a bit more interesting than Nioh 1.
    -The addition of random summons is... nice? Or would be, if the AI wasn't running on a playstation 1 processor
    -Some of the combat additions are good, like the burst counter and yokai shifts. They don't add a whole lot, when it comes down to it, but it is an improvement.
    -Levels, while often re-used, are much more enjoyable to look at. No more running across a dark, dingy coast for the 80th time. Now you get to explore beautiful vistas... for the 80th time.
    -Framerate is smooth, which is an accomplishment for how good the game looks.
    -The weapon/armor variation is very neat. Note, I'm not talking about how useful that is (that's a con) but how it looks visually. These guys are top notch artists.

    Cons:
    -Bosses suck. No, I don't mean bosses are hard, I mean they suck. There's almost no effort to them. They all boil down to roughly the same tactic (with a few gimick fights here and there): wait, wait, wait, slash, wait, wait, counter, wait, wait, break guard and go ham, repeat. The likely reason for that comes from the next con...
    - Combat feels like it's a decade old. Maybe it's the fact that I just recently finished playing Sekiro again (I don't think it is, as I just recently played Nioh 1 as well), but everything feels like it's moving at a glacial pace, including the response of your buttons. Want to block that attack coming in? I hope you hit the button well in advance, because the game needs to think about it for a bit. Remember hitboxes that extend out too far? Nioh 2 does! It's just so sub-par after Sekiro. And look, I get it, it's not Sekiro, Team Ninja never said it was, but Nioh 2 is inferior in essentially every aspect of combat and it does not feel nearly as satisfying to play.
    -Difficulty is... fake. The game can be difficult, it's true, but that really only lasts so long as you're trying to play aggressive. As soon as you start waiting out attacks and playing defensively, the game loses all challenge. Enemies never force you (which, I mean, they probably can't, due to the combat limitations), and they start to feel more like a chore than any sort of joy to fight. There's a spike when you reach an area with higher level enemies, but it quickly levels off. Bosses are never really hard, because almost none of them require you to learn any new skills, just keep repeating the strategy you've always used and you'll win.
    - Summoning ai sounds like a good idea in theory. It's hilariously bad in practice. No, seriously, I think i've died more often because my AI companion decided to get in my way or block my camera than I have to actual enemies.
    - Speaking of: how on earth do we still have this camera? Even Sekiro had the decency to finally give us a better (albeit, still iffy) camera than past souls offerings. This camera is sooooooooo bad. I cannot believe this was anything other than intentional to artificially increase difficulty, because it's amateurish.
    - FYI, Team Ninja, quantity does not equal quality. Picking up a hundred swords doesn't mean anything if 99 of them are useless to me. It's just early Diablo 3 syndrome all over. Deconstructing items isn't fun, folks. That's not a gameplay mechanic anyone should be jumping over. The skill trees fall into this trap as well, though to a lesser extent. I'm not sure why people are praising it as amazing. It's literally the same kind of skill tree as Nioh 1, but in a different UI. It's not a leap forward, it's a leap sideways.

    All in all, I don't recommend spending 60 bucks on this unless you're just dying for something to do while we're all stuck inside. I am regretting my purchase, not because it's some monumental challenge that I just can't beat (I can, did, and probably will one more time before I shelve it), but because it just doesn't live up to expectations. Sekiro happened, people. Like it or not, that's the standard now, and Nioh 2 doesn't even come close.    … Expand
  2. Soulsfetishguy
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Team Ninja made a great game with a few new touches to the old game.

    Great new yokai form vere large skill tree and Great boss desing
  3. Steyraus
    Mar 13, 2020
    4
    Ive been playing "Hard"/Challenging games since the 80s. Ive even beaten all the Ninja gaiden games by the same guys that made Nioh, all the souls game etc etc. I dont say this to brag, but to give a bit of relevance to my statement that, the Nioh games are unfair and unbalanced. Nioh 1 the third boss was the first boss that I played a tried a few times then just stopped, I could see howIve been playing "Hard"/Challenging games since the 80s. Ive even beaten all the Ninja gaiden games by the same guys that made Nioh, all the souls game etc etc. I dont say this to brag, but to give a bit of relevance to my statement that, the Nioh games are unfair and unbalanced. Nioh 1 the third boss was the first boss that I played a tried a few times then just stopped, I could see how BS it was and really couldn't muster the effort to try. A good challenging game will have you dying alot, but every time you die you learn something new and can adapt. Good bosses have a weakness to balance their strength eg, If they have a ton of health, they can be slow, or have weak points. If they are insanely fast there's useuall a trap move or AOE attack in your arsenal. Many of nioh bosses have no weakness, they have high health, high armor , do massive damage and have completely random attack patterns. Meaning the only way to beat them is to beat you head against the wall until after ages you have their movements and attacks burned into your memory, and the rest is luck, hopefully you will guess the right attack they will be about to do before you act, and hopefully your luck lasts the entire fight.
    There is many other issues I have with the Nioh game including an bland areas and stupid amount of time you have to spend in each area, to the painful grind.
    Unlike the Souls game where every death is a lesson , in Nioh every death feel like unlucky RNG. And the payoff for the time spent getting through a hard place is just more grinding. No beastly weapon, no massive bump in XP just another small area to go to.
    The game dose run at 60 fps and is great on a technical level, but everything else is the same as the first game with more irritation.    … Expand
  4. Zerfyx
    Mar 13, 2020
    3
    This game is the dark souls 2 of nioh. It follows up a great game with a subpar one. As someone with over 5 k hours in soulsbourne, i have to say that this is by far the hardest game in the genre I've played. You hit like a wet tissue while getting one shot by close to everything. It takes well over 2 full stamina bars to kill a basic bandit, not to even mention the yokai. Maybe I'm justThis game is the dark souls 2 of nioh. It follows up a great game with a subpar one. As someone with over 5 k hours in soulsbourne, i have to say that this is by far the hardest game in the genre I've played. You hit like a wet tissue while getting one shot by close to everything. It takes well over 2 full stamina bars to kill a basic bandit, not to even mention the yokai. Maybe I'm just not good at the game, despite beating nioh on way of nioh multiple times, but i can't figure out this game. The new skill tree is worse than the first one, doing nothing but make it seem fladhy while giving you less info.
    Yokai shift is just a worse version of living weapon and with it's lackluster customization (just the yokai form itself, not the yokai skills) things will be even more cookie cutter than before. Who thought it was a good idea to give every weapon in the game the same moveset? In short, the game's a mess, eorsecthan nioh 1 in ordtty much every way.    … Expand
  5. Alastor15
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Absolutely better than last year "GOTY". deep combat system, deep costumization system, and more stable FPS. Such an underrated game, with so much potential. A must-play game for hardcore gamer
  6. johanBjorn
    Jun 1, 2020
    5
    It feels like Nioh 1.5 more than a sequel. A lot of reused textures, music, and even some levels. I tried to get through it, but it just doesn't feel balanced and as fun as the original.
  7. SplitMind
    Jul 17, 2021
    6
    Nioh found its niche in an audience of Souls fans that were begging for more. Unfortunately I think a niche is where Nioh 1 and 2 belong, although it also seems happy to be there. My biggest gripe with Nioh 2 is probably how little has changed for the better, which may not be a popular opinion.

    The graphics in Nioh 2 aren't that special unless you play the PS5 remaster, where the 60fps    Nioh found its niche in an audience of Souls fans that were begging for more. Unfortunately I think a niche is where Nioh 1 and 2 belong, although it also seems happy to be there. My biggest gripe with Nioh 2 is probably how little has changed for the better, which may not be a popular opinion.

    The graphics in Nioh 2 aren't that special unless you play the PS5 remaster, where the 60fps makes it much more appealing. You can tell that the detail and power is there for graphics, but like a common trend in modern games, Nioh 2 lets itself down by using bland, repetitive environments, especially dark ones such as caves and tunnels. The game could really benefit from things being a bit more vibrant and colourful. Add to this the uninspired enemy design that's highly copied from the previous game and it feels a lot more like an extension of Nioh 1.

    A big aspect of Nioh 2 is the Dark Realm, however this area irritated me more than anything as it can make the screen blurry and drained of colour. It's a nice gimmick but it should be used sparingly.

    The gameplay of Nioh is why we are here. Souls and Souls-likes are not famous for being casual and accessible games, however I think Nioh 2 may be the worst of them all with this. As soon as I met my first enemy and saw how much damage I did compared to how much I received, I was flabbergasted. I had to work quite hard to persevere until after the first boss where the game opened up a bit. I doubt most people will want to persist for that long, although mass appeal doesn't seem to interest Nioh to begin with.

    This brings me to a debate I had with myself until after the third boss where I stopped playing - is Nioh too unbalanced? I still haven't drawn a conclusion, but I think the game is more effort than it's worth at least. I don't believe that the changes made have been for the better. For example, the burst counter is an unnecessary gimmick that's too unreliable to consistently pull-off.

    There are also a plethora of systems to develop your character within. Between soul cores, guardian spirits, attributes and gear you can spend far too much time playing manager as opposed to actually exploring and combating your way through the game. Again this is extremely unfriendly to newcomers however the Nioh niche will likely love this due to how immersive it can become. For me it became tedious due to how much attention these systems needed.

    When you strip down to the core mechanics of Nioh 2, I found it quite protracted and tedious, leading to me eventually giving up on it. Just like the first game, you are exploring very similar environments with very similar enemies and bosses who are actually very similar too as you just need to identify a specific strategy for each one. This is a problem all Souls games have but Dark Souls has the atmosphere and interconnected world that Nioh does not.

    The story of Nioh 2 comes across as fairly light, but then again I didn't exactly get too far into it. I rate games well when they don't bore you with a tedious story and Nioh does well here since a Souls-like game allows you to dip into the story at your leisure without affecting gameplay.

    Overall, Nioh 2 is actually a decent game in its own right, however it's not on its own - even the first game does almost everything Nioh 2 does, and when you factor in all the other Souls games, I became very weary from the repetitive styles of gameplay. Nioh 2 isn't breaking much new ground, but it brings more of the same and that will appeal to most fans of the first.    … Expand
  8. Zakis1991
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Я не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдётЯ не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдёт
  9. snorkiss
    Apr 26, 2021
    8
    Extremely fun game with a lot of care given to player choice. The plot is throwaway, the amount of loot can be anxiety inducing and it can be ridiculously difficult - although the ability to summon help makes it a little less arduous than the original. If you need a game to devour your time and deliver some outstanding combat, this is for you - 8 stars
  10. Awanka
    Mar 5, 2021
    8
    I consider the original Nioh to be about an 8. A game with great gameplay, and an enormous assortment of missions to explore and finish. Well, Nioh 2 is bigger and better in every way. They've added large skill trees for pretty much everything, and have also greatly expanded the bestiary of Yokai you have to contend with, so it doesn't become repetitive.

    Just like the original Nioh    I consider the original Nioh to be about an 8. A game with great gameplay, and an enormous assortment of missions to explore and finish. Well, Nioh 2 is bigger and better in every way. They've added large skill trees for pretty much everything, and have also greatly expanded the bestiary of Yokai you have to contend with, so it doesn't become repetitive.

    Just like the original Nioh though, the story is of middling quality. I never really found it or the characters to be that engaging, and there are too many overlong cutscenes where people yammer on emotionally about political or military jargon. It reminded me of Phantom Menace in this regard, just way too much tedious yapping. The Souls series is the gold standard for cutscenes; short, meaningful, and awesome to watch. Like the original Nioh, there's also something inelegant about the combat. It's just kind of spammy and imprecise sometimes. Maybe that's the cost of having fights between these super-powered individuals. Going up against giant yokai with my character's own crazy abilities, I sometimes felt like I was playing a super-hero game, and not the grounded samurai combat which I love.

    Anyway, it's a good game, and a very good way to spend a large chunk of time.    … Expand
  11. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  12. Talitor
    Apr 1, 2020
    5
    Initially, Nioh 2 seems like a natural successor to Nioh 1. I was really enjoying my first 10 hours with the game, but the realization that I had already seen all the good things the game had to offer started sinking in. The new burst counter mechanic feels really nice to pull off, and it's cool that you get so many different types of burst moves. It's just too bad that most of them putInitially, Nioh 2 seems like a natural successor to Nioh 1. I was really enjoying my first 10 hours with the game, but the realization that I had already seen all the good things the game had to offer started sinking in. The new burst counter mechanic feels really nice to pull off, and it's cool that you get so many different types of burst moves. It's just too bad that most of them put you into animation lock that will most likely be the death of you. And that's really all the game becomes, eventually. Conquering your death. You will die, a lot. And very often it's a single hit that does you in. You will most likely need to pop elixir as soons as you took the smallest of nudge, because if you're not in full health, the amount of attacks that will finish you off only increases (it seems a huge amount of different kinds of enemy hits take 80%-100% of your health), which kinda defeat the purpose of any health upgrades you may get. Or armor, for that matter.

    You will notice that the hitboxes on certain moves are pretty bad. I got pretty far before I started noticing that I was nowhere near the hit enemy made when I took damage (this was especially apparent in a boss fight where said boss uses a laser. The hitbox is WAY larger than the actual laser on screen). It's a shame that your movement can't match the speed of most of your enemies, which seem to read your inputs and often are faster than you with their hits. It doesn't help that some enemies have excessively accurate lock on. The burst counter often results in you trading hits with the enemy you're facing, and sometimes, you will essentially stare down a red, rushing burst of energy at the speed of a bullet. Countering it is doable, but failing to do so may result in your death: I ran this issue with a certain huge boss in a pit, and in this case it was a move that is very hard to dodge unless you are very close to the boss. This is another unfair bit. There are times when you need to keep your distance, but this may trigger a move from a boss that you absolutely have no other chance to dodge than to burst counter it without getting hit. And as stated before you may very likely die from that hit, and you very often trade burst counter with the hit of the enemy.

    Another new addition is the acolyte system. Basically, people can leave a blue grave of their phantom, controlled by AI (like the red graves in original), but these ones are NPC's of your own that supposedly assist you in battle. Unfortunately, the programming of the assisting AI works nothing like the red grave AI, which handles aggressive and defensive play quite well. You will find the acolytes either refuse to attack enemies, or despite having 10 chances to heal themselves at the brink of death, they will very rarely do it. They will be useless in boss battles, since they die pretty fast, but scale boss health accordingly because you're now facing the boss with 2 players, essentially. Another weird thing is that summoning acolyte can cost anywhere between 1-5 Ochoko Cups, a relatively rare currency, while summoning an actual human player as a visitor always costs only 1. I don't think I need delve any further to get my point across why this is a horribly implemented system: the AI just doesn't work, and the price for it is way too high. Never, ever resort to these in boss battles.

    There are a few high notes for the game, but the overall experience was pretty unpleasant. While you do learn the bosses eventually, and find them to be much easier later on, the process is filled with poor game design and Ki mechanic that doesn't follow the same rules for you and the enemies. You might have easier time in Co-op, and I gave it a try. For me, it worked pretty badly, and the enemies either didn't take the damage that was given to them, they teleported all over the place or simply immediately regenerated the damage that wasn't given. It's hard to say whether this is connection related, since I seem to have no issues with other online games.

    Some people will find this kind of challenge appealing, and will think that the game is good as it is. I find these things to be issues that cannot be overlooked. It would be a much better game if the mechanics worked as perfectly as they seem on paper, or if the enemies were a little bit less punishing with their damage. It is kind of silly that a 90 foot demon hits you with an overhead hammer hit for the same amount of damage as a small, little pesky runt slaps you in the face with their most basic hit (I am not kidding). Every hit was designed to be able to kill you very easily, and I do mean EVERY hit. If this isn't the kind of thing that bothers you, then you will find a game with lots of content and tons of challenge. While my 60 hours have almost resulted in a platinum, I will not return to the game of Nioh 2, and I cannot recommend this over the better examples, like Dark Souls series or especially Bloodborne, which does difficulty miles better.    … Expand
  13. dangyosabyss
    Jun 2, 2021
    6
    Tldr : Basically pretty Dark souls for weebs with added 1-shotting. Playing this after Dark Souls, Sekiro or ghost of Tsushima shows just how limited it is.

    Good: Beautiful graphics and character designs. Weapon variety. Stance changing adds variety. Possession is an interesting mechanic. Bad: Too many instances of enemies 1-shotting you. Too many instances of light speed    Tldr : Basically pretty Dark souls for weebs with added 1-shotting. Playing this after Dark Souls, Sekiro or ghost of Tsushima shows just how limited it is.

    Good:
    Beautiful graphics and character designs.
    Weapon variety.
    Stance changing adds variety.
    Possession is an interesting mechanic.

    Bad:
    Too many instances of enemies 1-shotting you.
    Too many instances of light speed hitboxes killing you before you can react.
    Stop/Start battle dynamics.
    Poor level design.
    Looter sho...slasher mechanic is tired.    … Expand
  14. 18Xq8Rtutehc
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    As a fan of the SoulsBorne genre, what I disliked the most about this game in comparison to Nioh 2, is that the difficulty feels too artificial. Your hits do so little damage, that most bosses feel like a damage sponge. The game becomes about endurance rather than skill (unlike Souls and Borne games). Even Nioh and Lords of the Fallen did a better job.
    Still a good game to play while    As a fan of the SoulsBorne genre, what I disliked the most about this game in comparison to Nioh 2, is that the difficulty feels too artificial. Your hits do so little damage, that most bosses feel like a damage sponge. The game becomes about endurance rather than skill (unlike Souls and Borne games). Even Nioh and Lords of the Fallen did a better job.
    Still a good game to play while waiting for the Demons Souls remaster, though.    … Expand
  15. lur_
    Mar 26, 2020
    6
    Disappointing.

    Nioh 1 was an impressive achievement for a first entry in a new series. It had a lot of problems, but the foundation was there. Unfortunately, to a large degree Nioh 2 is a copy of the first game, both in terms of design and content. Pretty much all the problems from the first game are still here. Extremely bland and unmemorable level/area design. A lack of sensible    Disappointing.

    Nioh 1 was an impressive achievement for a first entry in a new series. It had a lot of problems, but the foundation was there. Unfortunately, to a large degree Nioh 2 is a copy of the first game, both in terms of design and content.

    Pretty much all the problems from the first game are still here. Extremely bland and unmemorable level/area design. A lack of sensible input queueing means needing to hammer buttons. Regular enemies having tons of HP makes encounters initially challenging, but once you learn the patterns it just makes for tedious fights. The delay between pushing the button to block and your character actually blocking combined with the generally high speed of swings from enemies results in many hits where you were holding the block button for what felt like the entire incoming swing. Too many ambush enemies, a bit too much useless loot and the odd system of "selling" loot to the kodama for elixirs.

    Some new problems are added. Performing a burst counter will quite often result in both you and the enemy getting hit simultaneously which just feels wrong. Similarly, you don't seem to be protected at all when using soul core / Yokai abilities; triggering a "super" and transforming into a giant beast only to immediately die from being poked by a puny skeleton warrior also feels wrong. Finally, it seems every human boss can be beaten using the same very basic strategy.

    On the positive side the cutscenes look really good and the game has plenty of moments when the combat flows really nicely. Having the three different stances is still good and somewhat unique. Some of the nonhuman bosses are fun and challenging.

    I don't regret my purchase but I don't think the game is worth full price. This isn't so much Nioh 2 as it is Nioh 1.2. Definitely wait for a sale.    … Expand
  16. Inhanzt
    Sep 21, 2020
    5
    The game has too many competing systems that serve to make the game less fun. It devolves at it's lowest level to "hit r1 to clean up monster poop". Unfortunately, nothing really saves it from that.
  17. asqr18
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very very nice game and we are the best games and I strongly recommend it. Thank you to all of those in charge of it, and I love you… Expand
  18. Number1k
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This was my first time playing a game like this and i have to say it was a challenge. This game made me a stronger player having to overcome hard obstacles it brought out the best of me haven't played a game yet this year that did that to me. I am happy with my improvements in hard games like this and that is why iam giving this rating a 10 well done nioh.
  19. Centrifikal
    Aug 9, 2021
    8
    To give my past experience, I have beat all souls games. Sekiro, Nioh 1, Bloodborne and as many soul likes as I can find on steam. I even bought Returnal and beat it even though it is nothing like these games other than people find it a challenge. Nioh 2 has clear upgrades from the first. You will find many new skills with Yokai abilities that '' in my opinion'' make the game much easier.To give my past experience, I have beat all souls games. Sekiro, Nioh 1, Bloodborne and as many soul likes as I can find on steam. I even bought Returnal and beat it even though it is nothing like these games other than people find it a challenge. Nioh 2 has clear upgrades from the first. You will find many new skills with Yokai abilities that '' in my opinion'' make the game much easier. Once you get down the timing of the burst counter then the mobs and bosses will drop. You have to ki pulse and change stances or you are not going to get anything much from the combat system. I like the challenge. I like making builds with all the gear. This is a good game for the genre. I just cant give it a 10. The levels and mobs still feel the same and I found myself feeling the repetitiveness after a few hours. I love the boss fights and how you can make about any build you want. The options are there to approach the game however you want. So if you are a souls vet or new to the genre, this game is one that should be in your library.… Expand
  20. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    best fan service game ever made,
    everything that made the 1st a masterpiece is back, +some new yokai skills that make the whole experience a lot easier than the first game
    the face creator is the best we've seen in a game so far, the body creator is just decent, i really wish there was also an armor creator/editor... the whole experience deserves a 9 but i'm giving it an 8 since it    best fan service game ever made,
    everything that made the 1st a masterpiece is back, +some new yokai skills that make the whole experience a lot easier than the first game
    the face creator is the best we've seen in a game so far, the body creator is just decent, i really wish there was also an armor creator/editor...
    the whole experience deserves a 9 but i'm giving it an 8 since it feels more like an expansion/fan-service of the 1st game, rather than a sequel that progresses the series forward. i wish that Nioh 3 will eventually do that    … Expand
  21. PHNTMRIDR
    Sep 12, 2020
    7
    Nioh 2 is a good game, but I found myself getting a bit bored after 10+ hrs of gameplay.
  22. dddl
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    i love this game so much .really better than nioh 1 in my personal opinion.
  23. superfields
    May 15, 2020
    5
    Basically they ruined it. going back to Nioh this abomination is buggy, feels weighty, i dont like you have to get help to beat bosses. some of the early creatures and design are kiddie. Hate the timing move breaker which is why i hate Sekiro. I have a rule if it ain’t broken don’t fix it. Man what a let down.
  24. Woahstrewth
    Apr 13, 2020
    7
    Nioh 2 is among the upper tier of Souls Like Action RPGS and is basically a better version of Nioh 1.
    Marginally better graphics, combat, story and presentation though still doesn't do much towards fixing alot of the glaring issues that Nioh 1 had, and adding a few more of it's own.
    After beating the final boss I can say that the game is wayyyyyyy too long and I was ready to be done    Nioh 2 is among the upper tier of Souls Like Action RPGS and is basically a better version of Nioh 1.
    Marginally better graphics, combat, story and presentation though still doesn't do much towards fixing alot of the glaring issues that Nioh 1 had, and adding a few more of it's own.

    After beating the final boss I can say that the game is wayyyyyyy too long and I was ready to be done with it about ten hours before I actually reached the end. While there is greater yokai variety this time around it still borrows Nioh 1's habit of bland and uninteresting level design. After the 10th derelict castle with a forest on the side it just gets old.

    The Bosses are also very hit and miss, with some tougher bosses in the beginning of the game and some ridiculously easy bosses later on, if the boss quality were a line chart it would be all over the place.

    It also retains and even enhances Nioh 1's penchant for cheap BS, with alot of bosses just straight up one shotting you with most of their abilities no matter how you build your character, Nioh has never been as concerned with tough but fair balance like FromSoft games have, it will just straight up kill you sometimes because RNG said so.

    Basically a marginally better Nioh 1 but still pales in comparison to any of the Dark Souls, Bloodborne, or Sekiro.    … Expand
  25. mrvertigo89
    Oct 3, 2020
    3
    Just too much going on, I really enjoyed Nioh as my favourite Souls-like game outside of the Soulsborne series. Really suffers from feature bloat to the point the core game mechanics are much less fun.
  26. Chenailuoding
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The act part is excellent, and the map design is still choking.............
  27. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Nioh 2 ciertamente no es para los débiles, y requiere mucha resiliencia, entrenamiento y voluntad. Es rápido, feroz, brutal y tiene uno de los sistemas de combate más complejos y profundos dentro de su género. Es perfecto para aquellos que aman un buen desafío y, tal vez, para aquellos que no quieren jugar nada más hasta el final de esta generación.
  28. darknightserg
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    Nioh 1 was an incredible souls like game. The sequel looks pretty and I love how you can customize your character. The biggest issue is how unfair and frustrating the game is. Unless you cheat and watch youtube ultra build videos your character does fair damage but enemies 1-2 shot kill you in a second at many parts of the game. Not fun at all.
  29. JAX85
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    The best balance hardcore game , better than nioh 1 , dark souls and other hardcore games !! amazing gameplay and awesome sound !! all music in this game is amazing !!! all bosses is perfect
  30. Armin4
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Well Compared to the first game..the second game really improved
    Everything is better
    Have a deep Combat system
    Have a deep skill tree
    Better music and story
    It's more balanced and not too hard
    But still it's not memorable
  31. scamp20
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely love this game. This game improved tremendously from it's predecessor. Also love the addition of cute Scampuss. Definitely Game of the year.
  32. LasseRon
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Amazing game
    + Combat is amazing
    + Level design is wastly improved over first game.
    + Intense fun boss battles & challenges
    Highly recommend
  33. stylish-tank
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    很棒的动作系统
  34. waynesep
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    An excellent soulslike that improved almost everything of its predecessor, mainly in diversity of gameplay, with a very welcome extension of the Yokai skill tree. For me one of the best games of the year, recommended especially for those who enjoy soulslike and samurai themes!
  35. Darkridler31
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    I love games who are mixed with some anime some Japanese some horror and some dark souls mode by the way I didn't played the first one and the boss fight and intro cut scenes are awesome well done great game
  36. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    This game, as its name clearly implies, is a sequel. Some people prefer it when sequels completely change the game and offer something new. I however, prefer it when they IMPROVE on the original one's design without losing what made it good in the first place.

    This is what Nioh 2 does, to such an extent that I consider it the best game of the decade. If I try really, REALLY hard to    This game, as its name clearly implies, is a sequel. Some people prefer it when sequels completely change the game and offer something new. I however, prefer it when they IMPROVE on the original one's design without losing what made it good in the first place.

    This is what Nioh 2 does, to such an extent that I consider it the best game of the decade.
    If I try really, REALLY hard to come up with flaws from the original game, all I can say is that it doesn't have Guardian Spirit leveling up, and soul matching can't get your equipment from +0 to +1.
    That's all.

    Everything has been improved, from little things to bug fixes and being able to see your character when fashioning them, to the magnificent (the best even) character creation I've ever seen. Everything from the old one is here, and more, all the gear, the sets, the weapons, most of the guardian spirits. But Team Ninja just keeps on adding more and more, more weapons, more sets, more equipment, the story is longer, some of the music is actually good this time, more missions while having 1's older levels as side quests sometimes, the difficulties are improved, there are more mechanics like the Stone of Penance and the Scrolls to make your stat customization even deeper, graces, remodeling gear to better suit your playstyle. Everything is executed perfectly.

    My only complaint about this game is the god awful netcode it has. Besides that, it's perfection. I was fully immersed, and still am to this day after putting in a full year into this game. I haven't even finished the last difficulty yet because the underworld is so satisfying and fun to do. The gear can go to +120 now and the underworld has 999 floors. It's an endless joyride, from start to finish, from the beginning of the story to the impressively handled continuation of 1's story. Everything is in here, you don't even need to play 1 besides for its story because Nioh 2 does everything, but better.

    Truly one of the best games of the decade, and definitely the best of this generation of video games.    … Expand
  37. FoxDude
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Not a lot of prequels do a good job, but this one just flat out takes the cake! Awesome characters, addicting gameplay, and gives you a customizable character! Lots of skills to learn, and weapons to choose from. Basically, the old Nioh, but with a few improvements! I absolutely love it!

    Side note: Foxes!
  38. Bokstar
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game, the story isnt the best but it makes up for it with the combat it's equipment system and skills tree are complex and unique its very difficult so you are going to die alot of times but you will keep coming for more and more action
  39. Replicaaa
    May 22, 2020
    10
    I put 200 hours into Nioh 2 and a had a ton of fun with it, If you find yourself getting frustrated try and use different strategies and take time to really learn enemies patterns and abilities.

    Make sure not to rush things and just button mash, because It really encourages learning the right moment to go all in on your offense and when to stay defensive until an enemy leaves itself    I put 200 hours into Nioh 2 and a had a ton of fun with it, If you find yourself getting frustrated try and use different strategies and take time to really learn enemies patterns and abilities.

    Make sure not to rush things and just button mash, because It really encourages learning the right moment to go all in on your offense and when to stay defensive until an enemy leaves itself open even if for a brief moment.

    Really looking forward to the DLC expansions.    … Expand
  40. Milidante
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Best souls-like of the history!! I think Nioh 2 is the only game that have equal quality as souls-borne series. Perfect game but wish have more story plot-twists. Also graphic was outdated some how. All and all no one play any soulslikes for story are graphics. The only and only important thing is gameplay and team ninja did their perfect job at this.
  41. Legend3994
    Aug 14, 2020
    4
    Giving this game half of what it would be if it didn't give you half the HP that you should have for it to be enjoyable. Want to survive more than 1 hit? Spend dozens of hours leveling up 20 beyond the chapter. Meticulously maintain different armor sets and soul match them. It's probably easiest to instead just repeat a mission with a gem of inspiration to cheese living weapon while yourGiving this game half of what it would be if it didn't give you half the HP that you should have for it to be enjoyable. Want to survive more than 1 hit? Spend dozens of hours leveling up 20 beyond the chapter. Meticulously maintain different armor sets and soul match them. It's probably easiest to instead just repeat a mission with a gem of inspiration to cheese living weapon while your benevolent spirit is a human meat shield. I may play again on PC if there's still COVID-19 and I'm bored and can use cheat engine to correct the player stats. See other reviews between 0 and 5 stars for more eloquent explanations, but this game is hot garbage. I get more reward doing chores.… Expand
  42. Bonfera
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    Unbalanced.... just unbalanced. Im a huge fan of the souls series and this can never be related to any from software game. Played the 1st one and was ok. Nioh 2 is just unfair and unbalanced. A Gaki hits you harder than any boss in the game. 2hit KO or even 1 hit KO is not by any means whats supposed to be hard. Go learn something with myiazaki
  43. Kaioh
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous game. A perfect sequel - improves everything gameplay wise from a previos Nioh and adds even more mechanics like yokai abilities, more armor and weapons variety, enemies etc. The only flaw it has is PS4 performance - but that's more of a Sony fault, not Team Ninja. Picture is just too ugly on base PS4 compared to Pro. I really hope stupid Sony won't blueball us likeAbsolutely gorgeous game. A perfect sequel - improves everything gameplay wise from a previos Nioh and adds even more mechanics like yokai abilities, more armor and weapons variety, enemies etc. The only flaw it has is PS4 performance - but that's more of a Sony fault, not Team Ninja. Picture is just too ugly on base PS4 compared to Pro. I really hope stupid Sony won't blueball us like this in next gen..
    *inb4 pepelaugh    … Expand
  44. SydTheDog
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best action games ive played , tje combat is pretty flawless and the bosses are a challange
  45. aosan
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This is a great. The game is so exciting that you can’t tear yourself away from it. Yes, the game is difficult, perhaps you'll wanted to throw gamepad into wall, lul. But overcoming difficulties is always nice.
  46. Edgard86
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso pra quem curte Souls Like, uma evolução sútil do primeiro, porém que torna o jogo bem melhor que o antecessor. Dificuldade boa em quase todo o game, Chefe épicos, Coop Bom, jogabiliade redonda...
    Pontos Negativos: Gráficos poderiam ter evoluido mais.. Ultimo mapa em especial com níveis de missão um pouco acima do normal e desiquilibrado. PSN: Edgard_1986
  47. NazgulPrime
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    I love this game. Amazing experience, the setting, story, graphics and gameplay are all amazing! I would have given this a 10 if it had done more to differentiate itself from its predecessor. That said, I'll keep buying iterations of this game, as long as Sony is making them.

    I enjoyed this more than Dark Souls, please don't hate me guys.
  48. Wweald
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I hated Nioh 1, I never even made it past the second boss. This game however is great. It feels much more fair than the first, you still get 1 shot but less often and with better tells. The addition of the Yokai counter made this game so much better than the first. The story is pretty good as well.
  49. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    O jogo é bacana e muito bom para quem curte passar um leve estresse. XD
    Nioh 2 consegue ser bom em muitos aspectos, desde de sua história cativante até sua arte extraordinária. Tirando isso, não vi nada de inovador e diferente se comparar com outros jogos do estilo ou até mesmo com o próprio ''Nioh'', por isso recomendo somente para quem curte o estilo e saiba que provavelmente tu irá    O jogo é bacana e muito bom para quem curte passar um leve estresse. XD
    Nioh 2 consegue ser bom em muitos aspectos, desde de sua história cativante até sua arte extraordinária. Tirando isso, não vi nada de inovador e diferente se comparar com outros jogos do estilo ou até mesmo com o próprio ''Nioh'', por isso recomendo somente para quem curte o estilo e saiba que provavelmente tu irá passar algumas horas de raiva.    … Expand
  50. SenpaiJake
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 takes the high difficulty and fast-paced combat of the original and expands upon it with tweaks and new features to make you feel like the most badass yokai slayer of all of Japan. The addition of slotting Yokai abilities and having three different transformation forms to affect your overall build and play-style opens up the ability to replay the game in different ways and styles.Nioh 2 takes the high difficulty and fast-paced combat of the original and expands upon it with tweaks and new features to make you feel like the most badass yokai slayer of all of Japan. The addition of slotting Yokai abilities and having three different transformation forms to affect your overall build and play-style opens up the ability to replay the game in different ways and styles.

    Combat is fast paced and feels amazing and much more smoother than the original games. Yokai abilities and burst move counters add strategic moves to your play style to make combat flow differently and help the player explore new combos and builds. The story, while not something life changing, is more honed in on historic Japan and seats you in a real historic period with the fantastical and eerie atmosphere of yokai and demons. Enjoyable characters and decent story.

    This title adds an immense amount of new Yokai and enemies to fight, and almost half of the missions of the game will always keep you on your toes by introducing a new enemy type and weaving them into the mission map in a clever way. Nioh 2 is your standard Nioh package, but with so much more polish, possibility, gameplay and content. This game is a must have on the PS4 - it is worth every cent!    … Expand
  51. SantiPar
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    NIOH 2 echoes suburban notions of containment through its masking of narrative.
  52. Aa12345
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    As someone who beat nioh one i say that the improvements are a welcome change! The game is harder, but there is reward in fighting some of the bosses and its not impossible, as someone who beat all the sekirodarkborne franchise, i happily say buy this game!
  53. carlosmacieljrp
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's a great game. I have never played a hard souls like game before and after spending hours, trying and pushing myself I finally get good. The community in reddit is amazing, everyone ready to give tips and support new players.
    10/10 One of the best games of PS4, I'd put it together with Witcher 3, Persona 5, Horizon and God of War.
    Update: after playing for 200 hours I have my first    It's a great game. I have never played a hard souls like game before and after spending hours, trying and pushing myself I finally get good. The community in reddit is amazing, everyone ready to give tips and support new players.
    10/10 One of the best games of PS4, I'd put it together with Witcher 3, Persona 5, Horizon and God of War.

    Update: after playing for 200 hours I have my first platinum trophy! Looking forward to play the DLC's    … Expand
  54. JoaoLeal
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Nioh 2 entrega o que tem de melhor num jogo Souls like. A dificuldade elevada confrota os jogadores a entender ainda mais o sistema de builds e suas mecânicas. Nioh 2 tem a mesma fórmula que seu antecessor, que ao me ver é um ponto positivo porque o sistema de combate do Nioh é um dos melhores que eu já joguei e na continuação mantiveram com a mesma fórmula mas com algumas pequenasNioh 2 entrega o que tem de melhor num jogo Souls like. A dificuldade elevada confrota os jogadores a entender ainda mais o sistema de builds e suas mecânicas. Nioh 2 tem a mesma fórmula que seu antecessor, que ao me ver é um ponto positivo porque o sistema de combate do Nioh é um dos melhores que eu já joguei e na continuação mantiveram com a mesma fórmula mas com algumas pequenas mudanças. Jogo é excelente.… Expand
  55. Afmarcov
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    It just feel like a expansion of the Nioh 1, with the same graphics, mechanics, enemies, spirits. The new counter mechanic and yokai transformation is amazing, have a good history and you play in a important era of Japan with famous characters (even more than Nioh 1), the character customization is fine but you will be in a full armor almost the entire game so is not that important.
  56. darkdjedi
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Так держать ! Именно то продолжение, которое я ждал !
  57. ToMMeko
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This Game is insane good! I am a souls fan and those game makes many things betta than dark souls. No searching for possible new ways (i can remember hours of just searching where to go next on dark souls) since the areas r in form of missions with a navigator, may not the best one but at least anything.
  58. Erfan11
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Underated amazing game tbh is just thr learning curve too steep for most ppl same with the story its too much deep japanse history for avarage joe.
  59. shynepo3
    Aug 23, 2020
    8
    So I played Nioh 1 to death, platinum trophy and all. Did all the DLC. So just wanted to let that be known. I’d prob give part 1 a 9.5 - close to perfect, but a boring story has to affect the score.

    With Nioh 2, I was a bit let down. On its own, it probably is a 9.5 as well (again same issue with the story). The yokai abilities were an awesome addition but besides that, it just felt    So I played Nioh 1 to death, platinum trophy and all. Did all the DLC. So just wanted to let that be known. I’d prob give part 1 a 9.5 - close to perfect, but a boring story has to affect the score.

    With Nioh 2, I was a bit let down. On its own, it probably is a 9.5 as well (again same issue with the story). The yokai abilities were an awesome addition but besides that, it just felt more of the same. The combat obviously didn’t need to change much, but a lot of the enemies seemed just like rehashes of old ones. I still enjoyed it, but on my 2nd play through it felt more like a chore. I was just gunning for the platinum trophy and wanted to get it out of the way. Regardless, still worth playing.    … Expand
  60. Kurty
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 is the sequel (or prequel, actually) to one of my favorite PS4 games, so I was obviously looking forward to its release. And I can't say I'm disappointed, although it didn't bring many novelties to the table. To be honest, Nioh 2 could nearly be considered as a Nioh 1.5, being so similar to the original game. The new additions - mainly the Soul Cores, Yokai Abilities and BurstNioh 2 is the sequel (or prequel, actually) to one of my favorite PS4 games, so I was obviously looking forward to its release. And I can't say I'm disappointed, although it didn't bring many novelties to the table. To be honest, Nioh 2 could nearly be considered as a Nioh 1.5, being so similar to the original game. The new additions - mainly the Soul Cores, Yokai Abilities and Burst Counter mechanism, along with a couple of new weapons) are very interesting, and everything else follows in the footsteps of the first Nioh. And since it was so great, what's not to enjoy about this ?

    Nioh 2 is a great game, just like its predecessor. However its impact is obviously slightly smaller than the first Nioh, being so similar to it. Awesome game nonetheless. Must have.    … Expand
  61. njp500
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite Souls game since Dark Souls. This game expands not only on the first one, but on the From games they copied as well. It is a return to form for Team Ninja too; having made the masterpiece Ninja Gaiden Black but unable to repeat that originality or quality. It accomplishes what the genre and Team Ninja have been struggling to do:

    - Remain challenging without being    This is my favorite Souls game since Dark Souls. This game expands not only on the first one, but on the From games they copied as well. It is a return to form for Team Ninja too; having made the masterpiece Ninja Gaiden Black but unable to repeat that originality or quality. It accomplishes what the genre and Team Ninja have been struggling to do:

    - Remain challenging without being unbalanced / unfair.
    - Bring tighter faster paced combat requiring focus and reflexes.
    - Create new ideas / gameplay elements
    - Be a fun game that is original and not stale

    Nioh 2 has mediocre reviews, has dreadful character creation/tutorials/1st level, and the first one was an unremarkable Souls knockoff. There's a lot of things that could dissuade you from playing it. I almost didn't buy it and I didn't like it at first. I understand the bad reviews. However, once I got past all that, I realized there was more to this game that meets the eye.

    Make no doubt about it, the game is challenging. The new gameplay elements are hard to understand and poorly explained. The game is fair though, and captures what was good about DS, I think. Though unforgiving and unaccommodating, it gives you the tools to completely slaughter everything in your path once you have mastered them. A seemingly endless improvement to your skills and huge learning curve that pays off. The gameplay has a lot of depth to it and is satisfying.

    The weak inventory system, unremarkable and random items, lam story, chore like side missions of the first Nioh are still here and i find them cons. No game builds beautiful dream like horror/fantasy worlds like dark souls, and Nioh isn't close.

    On the other hand, never have QTEs (in the form of ki and demon parrys) been implemented so well and the action-rpg elements are great.    … Expand
  62. awokengenius
    Apr 22, 2020
    10
    An improvement over the original in every sense, one of the best Koei Tecmo games I've played outside of Ninja Gaiden and (personal favourite) Kessen. I just wish this level of care was put into some of their other titles. Also I was a fan of William in the first game, but the character creator is a good addition which makes the game feel a bit more personal. Bosses were fun though someAn improvement over the original in every sense, one of the best Koei Tecmo games I've played outside of Ninja Gaiden and (personal favourite) Kessen. I just wish this level of care was put into some of their other titles. Also I was a fan of William in the first game, but the character creator is a good addition which makes the game feel a bit more personal. Bosses were fun though some were a bit BS, what can you expect though aye. Builds and weapons continue to be fun to play around with, characters were decent.… Expand
  63. tt225132
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    I like nioh2, especially the boos battle in Nioh2 is much better than the pervious game. If Team ninja could improve their map design and the enemy arrangement, then I could give nioh2 a 10.
  64. Alvo
    Aug 25, 2020
    3
    I just couldn’t get into this game. They kind of throw you into the deep end and there is minimal direction for why you’re doing things. Overall just too complicated.
  65. SlanderPander
    Aug 17, 2020
    2
    I've been putting a lot of time in to the soulsborne type games again, and thought i might as well give nioh 2 the chance since i did play the first one and really enjoy it...
    now on that note lets get down to where this game lacks.... (no i wont be talking about the good parts cause they are so outweighed by the bad parts) now i don;t know how launch was but the newest update has made    I've been putting a lot of time in to the soulsborne type games again, and thought i might as well give nioh 2 the chance since i did play the first one and really enjoy it...
    now on that note lets get down to where this game lacks.... (no i wont be talking about the good parts cause they are so outweighed by the bad parts) now i don;t know how launch was but the newest update has made timing off, (Trust me i did a no death run in a few of these) This is lack luster When the combat, if it is all about timing you cannot mess it up which Team-Ninja did, from the time you press an attack or dodge it seems to only happen 1.5 seconds later this game is TRASH IMO.    … Expand
  66. Felix15
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    Very unbalanced, everything just more, no good battle system. Please just harder doesnt makes a soul game 3 ....
  67. JonnyMenthol
    Mar 15, 2020
    7
    Yeah, i can't do this anymore. I loved Nioh, love souls games and beaten the nine, I've played except for Dark Souls 2. This is another Dark souls 2, they took the difficulty to far it looses the fun factor but not only that, it's often cheap. The systems are a bit over involved and the story is weak but there is a good game under here somewhere, it'll just take the insanely dedicated toYeah, i can't do this anymore. I loved Nioh, love souls games and beaten the nine, I've played except for Dark Souls 2. This is another Dark souls 2, they took the difficulty to far it looses the fun factor but not only that, it's often cheap. The systems are a bit over involved and the story is weak but there is a good game under here somewhere, it'll just take the insanely dedicated to find the full breath of it. 12 hours gameplay and i can't find fun past the difficulty but I can respect how well the game is made and how great everything feels. I just can't be bothered inching my way through it. It's hard to score the game as i've not finished it so take it for what it is worth.… Expand
  68. dyeah
    Mar 22, 2020
    2
    Painfully Overrated. Worst souls-like I have ever played.

    Start with Dark Souls and Sekiro, take away all the fun, elegant gameplay mechanics, and responsive controls. What's you are left with is the tedious uninspired gameplay that is Nioh 2. Positives: Good Graphics +Interesting World +Sometime fun to play, in the rare instance that it is not being cheap, confusing and    Painfully Overrated. Worst souls-like I have ever played.

    Start with Dark Souls and Sekiro, take away all the fun, elegant gameplay mechanics, and responsive controls. What's you are left with is the tedious uninspired gameplay that is Nioh 2.

    Positives:
    Good Graphics
    +Interesting World
    +Sometime fun to play, in the rare instance that it is not being cheap, confusing and tedious.

    Negatives:
    -Inputs occasionally don't register and will get you killed. How is this not a widely discussed issue?!?!?!?
    -Overly complicated gear and upgrade system
    -Obtuse controls
    -Tedious boss fights with huge health pools and damage that drag on way too long, wasting the players time. When I beat a boss, I feel totally unsatisfied. I feel like I was conned into wasting too much of my free time. The game appears to take pride on how much it can waste your time.

    Don't buy this game. If it was free, don't download it. You won't get back the lost time. There are hundreds of better games to get over this one.    … Expand
  69. Kyoraku
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Like Nioh 1 but more polished. Fantastic game, also the creations of the characters is impresive . If you like samurais this is your game.
  70. Feels64
    Mar 17, 2020
    8
    It's Nioh, but better. An overall improvement to the game. I feel the first game was more difficult but it may just me being experienced with this game style now. There's a lot of new things like more weapon types and now you are part Yokai and can enter "Yoaki Shift" and thrash around. You can take enemy moves and use them. Graphics and art are overall better. Story is much deeper thanIt's Nioh, but better. An overall improvement to the game. I feel the first game was more difficult but it may just me being experienced with this game style now. There's a lot of new things like more weapon types and now you are part Yokai and can enter "Yoaki Shift" and thrash around. You can take enemy moves and use them. Graphics and art are overall better. Story is much deeper than the first game, a lot of it is hidden in text so look for it if you want it. I really like that. Overall great.… Expand
  71. Dizzy_69
    Mar 18, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, possibly let down by not being friendly to newcomers of the genre
  72. shirekerling
    May 4, 2020
    0
    Honestly, I tried for about 10 hours to pass the first 10 minutes of the game and couldn't. Literally, I couldn't advance more than 10 minutes into the game.

    I understand that the point of this game is to be hard, and I appreciate a challenge. I've played most other games (Witcher 3, Horizon, GOW, AC, even DOS 2) on the hardest difficulty, in my honest opinion, this one is something out    Honestly, I tried for about 10 hours to pass the first 10 minutes of the game and couldn't. Literally, I couldn't advance more than 10 minutes into the game.

    I understand that the point of this game is to be hard, and I appreciate a challenge. I've played most other games (Witcher 3, Horizon, GOW, AC, even DOS 2) on the hardest difficulty, in my honest opinion, this one is something out of nightmares and unfortunately, not in a good way.

    "Give Me God Of War" is super challenging and gets you to die super often, the devilish smart Divinity Original Sןמ 2 NPCs are a hell of a challenge. Horizon Zero Dawn on Ultra Hard makes you sweat on the couch. But Nioh2? this is no challenge. This is a waste of money.

    This game should have an easier difficulty for people who aren't souls game freaks. I've never thought I'd write such a thing on someone's hard work, but when your audience spends full price on a game they can't play, you get reviews like this one.    … Expand
  73. RestlessDreams
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    I started my journey with Demon Souls and ever since been fan of the sub-genre. With that said I am very skeptical of new imitations or clones not because I despise the idea but because of poor execution. Nioh 1 controls were bad however to my surprise in Nioh 2 all issues and annoyances has been fixed as well as great improvements to game mechanics which is deeper tha Dark SoulsI started my journey with Demon Souls and ever since been fan of the sub-genre. With that said I am very skeptical of new imitations or clones not because I despise the idea but because of poor execution. Nioh 1 controls were bad however to my surprise in Nioh 2 all issues and annoyances has been fixed as well as great improvements to game mechanics which is deeper tha Dark Souls series. Simply love it.… Expand
  74. nating51
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Gameplay diversity and improvements over the previous chapter. Tecnically more of the same though.
  75. tophatman
    Mar 28, 2020
    1
    terrible game don't play.
    Combat system is **** enemies and bosses are completly broken and unfair, story is **** if you want a good game play Dark Soul instead
  76. Campeon
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Loved both Nioh games. Easily the best souls-like series out there. I have played all of the Dark Sould games, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and other souls like games like Lords of the Fallen, The Surge, and Code Vein. I have to say that Nioh 2 is outstanding.
  77. Springhi
    Mar 18, 2020
    6
    I'm glad to face the challenge in any 1 on 1 fight with a strong enemy. But in this game, only the intense BOSS fights could give me good feelings. NIOH 2 lacks new designed enemies, but embedded too many conspiracies. Always surrounded by the enemies that I have fighted many many times. Nothing changes since NIOH 1. Nothing changes in level design. Far behind Soul's series, notI'm glad to face the challenge in any 1 on 1 fight with a strong enemy. But in this game, only the intense BOSS fights could give me good feelings. NIOH 2 lacks new designed enemies, but embedded too many conspiracies. Always surrounded by the enemies that I have fighted many many times. Nothing changes since NIOH 1. Nothing changes in level design. Far behind Soul's series, not interesting at all.… Expand
  78. Parkway_Drive21
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    It's Nioh 1 with more quality of life, smoother combat, and slightly better graphics. If you liked Nioh 1 and wanted more, you're going to like Nioh 2.
  79. birdoggydog
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    bloodborne+fighting game combat, Diablo style loot, Mario style world map, tons of complex interwoven systems and that's juts 6 hours in. This game is fantastic!
  80. Shaylo
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    With the addition of the new skill trees trees, and ability to respec individual skill trees or all skill trees makes experimenting much more efficient than first Nioh. Very challenging but fair combat that can be made easier with the use of blue graves that summon player based NPCs or you can summon up to two players to join in the level. New weapon types and addition of Yokai Shift andWith the addition of the new skill trees trees, and ability to respec individual skill trees or all skill trees makes experimenting much more efficient than first Nioh. Very challenging but fair combat that can be made easier with the use of blue graves that summon player based NPCs or you can summon up to two players to join in the level. New weapon types and addition of Yokai Shift and Burst counters adds more variety to already challenging gameplay system.

    The help system on stats and such on armor and weapons is a nice feature as it makes it so all information needed about the game is in the game.    … Expand
  81. MrsTaken89
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Just like the first Nioh it's difficult starting out until you get into a rhythm with the different combat styles. All in all, as a 'casual player' I'm enjoying the challenge of it and loving the changes they've made in Nioh 2. IMO even if I hadn't liked it I can still appreciate the work that went into making the game, but I'm sure all the crybabies wouldn't know anything about that.
  82. Blightninja
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    An improvement in every way . Nioh 1 had some issues but nioh 2 has addressed them and gone further with a better skill system new enemies and a revamped online system. Combat is punishing but fair and at times will make you sit back and think what can i learn from that death. The character creator is top notch and will absorb a lot of your time
  83. kensan
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    You died simulator and I like every death as it makes me better at the game.
  84. PicklRick
    May 15, 2020
    0
    I loved Sekiro, dark souls and bloodborne but this game is just missing the joy in advancement. What really remains is just simple no-fun grinding. It like mowning the lawn you kinda happy that it's done, but had no fun getting it done.
  85. movinshadow
    Mar 17, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 is improved second part of Nioh 1 almost in every aspect. Its bigger with lots of new mechanics. Team Ninja has a great game again, waiting for Nioh 3, thank you guys.
  86. Ryu-Hayabusa
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    The game improved everything that was already good in the first one, including the difficulty that this is much more punk! of course playing without help! and add lots of new and useful things in battle.
  87. Siddey1994
    Mar 16, 2020
    8
    Nioh 2 doesn't warrant a perfect score; there are several issues with the game which need addressing. It does not, however, deserve the hyperbolic bashing it has gotten thus far on Metacritic.

    Nioh 2 treads a lot of the same ground as the original 2017 game. You play through several missions, defeating an array of human and Yokai enemies, culminating in a final challenge in the form of    Nioh 2 doesn't warrant a perfect score; there are several issues with the game which need addressing. It does not, however, deserve the hyperbolic bashing it has gotten thus far on Metacritic.

    Nioh 2 treads a lot of the same ground as the original 2017 game. You play through several missions, defeating an array of human and Yokai enemies, culminating in a final challenge in the form of one of the game's many challenging boss battles.
    The missions themselves are somewhat linear; there isn't a lot of room for exploring off the critical path, though you'll find no shortage of shortcuts to make traversing areas easier. The boss battles are varied and each offer a unique, often vexing challenge.

    The game's main drawback in my opinion, and what seems to be a source of much of the criticism on display in the user ratings, is the especially cruel barrier to entry, even by the standards of a souls-like game. Whilst the challenges never quite rise to the difficulty of the original game (in my opinion at least), there isn't a well defined difficulty curve and the game certainly pulls no punches from the offset.

    If you go in knowing this, and you're able to battle frustration long enough to push through without throwing in the towel and eating Nioh 2 a zero, the experience can be considerably rewarding.    … Expand
  88. gq_foine
    Mar 18, 2020
    9
    If you liked NIOH 1 you will like this game! Same basic play style and setup. It has same basic Diablo equipment looting system. The boss fights are fun! The major difference in game play is the CORES - I am not a really a big fan of this game setup since it's really confusing on how it all works. I have no clue after 15hrs how to manage or utilize this CORE system.

    What I still    If you liked NIOH 1 you will like this game! Same basic play style and setup. It has same basic Diablo equipment looting system. The boss fights are fun! The major difference in game play is the CORES - I am not a really a big fan of this game setup since it's really confusing on how it all works. I have no clue after 15hrs how to manage or utilize this CORE system.

    What I still don't like about the game is still there - endless grinding loot, the story is god awful, and the music is just average. I think if it had better music, amazing storyline, and tweak the equipment and better management system it would be a lot more fun!! I have skipped the story since its really dumb and boring. Unlike Dark Souls and Bloodborne - their stories are more unique and interesting with AMAZING SOUND TRACKS and much easier and manageable equipment system. I think this is what separates it from a Masterpiece vs. A great game!    … Expand
  89. Bokillamora
    Mar 17, 2020
    9
    Todo un reto, te dara muchisimas horas ya que es bastante largo, a mi me esta encantabdo, probadlo!
  90. Labeebthefirst
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Significant improvement over the first game. Ive played very souls game. Ds1-3. Nioh, bloodborn, sekiro. This is the best one. This isn't a souls clone. This is ninja gaiden, with rpg elements. And it's amazing.
  91. gcs202
    May 20, 2020
    0
    Terrible game. Bosses that have unavoidable combos that one hit even levelled up characters are just badly designed. A lot of reviews mention need for patience and being prepared to try again and again against bosses. This would be fair enough if that processes was about learning move sets and strategy (like soulborne games or sekiro). Here though, in far too many boss fights, it is simplyTerrible game. Bosses that have unavoidable combos that one hit even levelled up characters are just badly designed. A lot of reviews mention need for patience and being prepared to try again and again against bosses. This would be fair enough if that processes was about learning move sets and strategy (like soulborne games or sekiro). Here though, in far too many boss fights, it is simply waiting for the lucky run where you are not caught by unstoppable/unavoidable combos. That is just lazy game design. There are so many better games in this genre - don't waste your time and money.… Expand
  92. wunshot
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Might be my favorite souls type game of all time. So much fun and the build options are incredibly deep.
  93. ZoltanZero
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Just as great as the predecessor! Team Ninja is a master in this kind of game!
    Stunning in all aspects, more weapons, more yokai and another complicated story. Technically perfect and most important of all, VERY AMUSING, and not frustrating like other games of this kind.
    I think From Software should have a lesson from them!
  94. kwstas
    Apr 11, 2020
    6
    Looking some super high scores on this game was quite expected and understandable . If anyone would vote on the games design and the variety of options that it offers then it should be a very high score indeed . However the game as also expected is tremendusly difficult to the point that frastration is overwhelming . This difficulty could not be such a huge problem if the combat mechanicsLooking some super high scores on this game was quite expected and understandable . If anyone would vote on the games design and the variety of options that it offers then it should be a very high score indeed . However the game as also expected is tremendusly difficult to the point that frastration is overwhelming . This difficulty could not be such a huge problem if the combat mechanics and leveling system of the game was smooth and approachable like those of surge 2 , bloodborne or Dark souls 3 . In this game starting in a dark place where you barely see , where levels begin to seem huge after level 5 and with so little to exp yourself in an area where you have no other choice than follow one path and with a boss wich you face twice and he has a damn lot of hp . You find yourself helpless in the first area where you should actually still learning the game . This only seem to me like an unproffesional or either thoughtless approach from the developers . This game is trying to be a dark souls 3 alternative but using some linear and outdated elements and with combat mechanics similar to toukiden 2 despite some good graphics and design is still ain't working from my point of view . Also looking on the first bosses difficulty level i find myself without motivation knowing that even if i manage to kill him then eventually some of the other bosses of the game will be either impossible to defeat or a waste of my time if i will have to face them 50 times each to kill them and i am not sure why a person would want to just waste their time on this when there are so many other games or even other things to do in this world . Finally lets say that you pay the price of an AAA game which is made by a studio that has neither the skills or experience to produce a true AAA game… Expand
  95. D3NGZ
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 expands on Nioh 1 in great ways.

    The Combat is phenomenal. the sountrack is amazing. and the bosses are a joy to fight and behold ( aside from 1 or two) + Story is actually pretty good? not amazing but a good one for a souls type game usualy. be aware that some of it is in the character description so make sure to read it when it updates throughout the game. + The Combat    Nioh 2 expands on Nioh 1 in great ways.

    The Combat is phenomenal. the sountrack is amazing. and the bosses are a joy to fight and behold ( aside from 1 or two)

    + Story is actually pretty good? not amazing but a good one for a souls type game usualy. be aware that some of it is in the character description so make sure to read it when it updates throughout the game.

    + The Combat is so Varied and fun and responsive its one of the best i have played.

    + The Bosses (other than one or two that sucked ) are incredible.

    + The Soundtrack especially the boss ost's is amazing.

    + lenghty

    Mixed : Graphics at times look amazing and at times look okayish, The inventroy management can be overwhelming at times.

    minor con: some of the upgrades can be explained better

    Overall : a really good game that demands you put in the time to enjoy it properly.    … Expand
  96. Masterofstorms1
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    As someone who beat nioh one i say that the improvements are a welcome change! The game is harder, but there is reward in fighting some of the bosses and its not impossible, as someone who beat all the sekirodarkborne franchise, i happily say buy this game!
  97. Johnnyj77
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed the first Nioh and love the Soulsborne series. I thought they really ramped up the difficulty until after getting past boss #3 I think. I swear that level scaled with your level even though it had a very low recommended level and made me dread things to come. Luckily, it became challenging but not overwhelmingly difficult once you passed that zone. While I haven't finishedI really enjoyed the first Nioh and love the Soulsborne series. I thought they really ramped up the difficulty until after getting past boss #3 I think. I swear that level scaled with your level even though it had a very low recommended level and made me dread things to come. Luckily, it became challenging but not overwhelmingly difficult once you passed that zone. While I haven't finished the game (Some of the main missions are very long without dying), I can't stop playing when I'm off work.

    Great music, atmosphere, new skill changes, and story if you like that in these type of games. Giving a 10/10 for gameplay, sound, multiplayer and customization. The only thing that is kind of disappointing is the Yokai are the basically the same as the first game with a few additions.

    So for those who claim it's too hard, be patient and it gets better. The beginning is harder than the rest of the game. Like most games, you start as a weakling and later achieve god-like status.    … Expand
  98. gsc999
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Really immersive and deep gaming experience. A breath of fresh air compared to the most run n gun games.
  99. Magicaldreams2
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    A righteous sequel from the first Nioh
    The combat is miles ahead of what soulborne offers but the story still pretty mediocre and there no sense of exploration on the maps and missions
    The depth of the combat and items management is pretty intense and fan though. So let's talk about the difficulty I have seen a lot of people complaining about it being too difficult and unforgivable but    A righteous sequel from the first Nioh
    The combat is miles ahead of what soulborne offers but the story still pretty mediocre and there no sense of exploration on the maps and missions
    The depth of the combat and items management is pretty intense and fan though.

    So let's talk about the difficulty
    I have seen a lot of people complaining about it being too difficult and unforgivable but that is due to people trying to play this game like dark souls.
    It is not a from software game, do not go play this game thinking that you are playing the same type of game, it is more similar to an action character game than a soulborne game .
    and it's pretty satisfying after you get the grips of how it works.    … Expand
  100. Gredge
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    I had alot of fun with the game, visually the game is sunning. Early do I enjoy a game enough to 100% it. But Nioh 2's kept me coming back. The battle system is fun and menu scrolling isn't cumbersome. The story however leaves you wanting. I found it difficult to care about any of the charecteyrs. I would say though that they knocked it out if the park with this one
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 91
  3. Negative: 0 out of 91
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 23, 2020
    100
    The second Nioh is more than just a continuation of the legacy. The authors have been able to learn from the mistakes of the first game, and thanks to that this is an excellent action RPG that will not let you rest and you will want to keep playing. [Issue#303]
  2. GameCritics
    Jun 23, 2020
    85
    I love a great third-person actioner, and I’m hard-pressed to think of one that nails the formula as perfectly as Nioh 2 does. The systems are pleasantly crunchy and there are a ton to dig into, the moment-to-moment fights get my blood pumping, and the artwork and theming are all spot-on. Too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing, but Nioh 2 is exactly the right amount.
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  3. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 1, 2020
    85
    Nioh 2 does what a good sequel should. It capitalizes on the best parts of its predecessors while providing new content and mechanics to advance the franchise. While the story structure and level design are largely the same, added weapons, more build depth, and new combat mechanics all enhance what the game has to offer. It doesn't always hit the mark perfectly, but it's a solid addition to the series. And let's face it, being a samurai is awesome.
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