Nioh 2

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. dddl
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    i love this game so much .really better than nioh 1 in my personal opinion.
  12. Chenailuoding
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The act part is excellent, and the map design is still choking.............
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. stylish-tank
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    很棒的动作系统
  19. 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!
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. SydTheDog
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best action games ive played , tje combat is pretty flawless and the bosses are a challange
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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85

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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