Nioh 2

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

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  1. Rafael021
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Muito boa continuação, continua da historia é muito boa mesmo. Jogabilidade muito boa mesmo.
  2. 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
  3. Thaksin
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    Отличная игра!
    Из плюсов для себя выделил:
    - быстрая динамика боя; - гибкая система прокачки; - больной спектр выбора оружия; - способность играть в ко-оп с другом без весомых заморочек (речь о колокольчиках из BB); Те кто сомневается в проекте и не решается брать, я вас понимаю, был из этого лагеря, но в итоге увлекло и затянуло, советую дать ей шанс вашему скептичному взгляду.    Отличная игра!
    Из плюсов для себя выделил:
    - быстрая динамика боя;
    - гибкая система прокачки;
    - больной спектр выбора оружия;
    - способность играть в ко-оп с другом без весомых заморочек (речь о колокольчиках из BB);

    Те кто сомневается в проекте и не решается брать, я вас понимаю, был из этого лагеря, но в итоге увлекло и затянуло, советую дать ей шанс вашему скептичному взгляду.
  4. Kal_Wardin
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível, muito melhor que o primeiro, não sei por que o 1 tem uma nota maior
  5. Clemontide
    Oct 23, 2020
    8
    Great Game like the first one! There are some new mechanics but not that many so for me maybe there is some room for improvement. Didn't like the menu map. But its a solid successor
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    8
    If you liked Nioh 1, and DS series you probably gonna like this too. I think I liked Nioh 1 better. This monkey main character is just soooo f*ckin irritating, a real misarebla piece of sh*t from the start. Not to mention after he gets some power. I just don't understand how the developers thought anyone would like him. Whatever of course this is a fighting game, no one cares that aboutIf you liked Nioh 1, and DS series you probably gonna like this too. I think I liked Nioh 1 better. This monkey main character is just soooo f*ckin irritating, a real misarebla piece of sh*t from the start. Not to mention after he gets some power. I just don't understand how the developers thought anyone would like him. Whatever of course this is a fighting game, no one cares that about the story. Also I would say the theme that you transform into a half-omni is a bit off-puting too. But all in all. They give us several new weapons and enemy types (along with the old ones) so you can continue enjoy fighting as Nioh. (which is great)… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. psycho1985
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best games of all time i played for 500hours you still become better and still playing just like every ps4 exclusive its a super game
  12. PHNTMRIDR
    Sep 12, 2020
    7
    Nioh 2 is a good game, but I found myself getting a bit bored after 10+ hrs of gameplay.
  13. Amunozrocha
    Sep 8, 2020
    8
    It's cool but easier than nioh 1, a good game anyway, nice multiplayer and fight system
  14. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Vraiment une super continuité avec le premier Nioh il n'apporte pas énormément de nouveautés mais si vous avez aimé le premier foncez !!
  15. sternone
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I platted Nioh2 and love it. It's a bit of a niche game but the gameplay is so good and rewarding. The co-op works perfect and it's so fun to run around with 2 randoms. I just love it, what a game.
  16. sinantos
    Aug 31, 2020
    9
    This game is more like Nioh 1.5. It seems like developers kept what worked in Nioh 1, fixed some issues like unfair bosses, introduced some new ideas like burst counter and character design. I think there are too many good ideas in both Nioh games: 2D art, 3D cutscenes, tea utensils, clan wars, reputation titles, a rich variety of weapons, complex upgrade trees for every weapon type,This game is more like Nioh 1.5. It seems like developers kept what worked in Nioh 1, fixed some issues like unfair bosses, introduced some new ideas like burst counter and character design. I think there are too many good ideas in both Nioh games: 2D art, 3D cutscenes, tea utensils, clan wars, reputation titles, a rich variety of weapons, complex upgrade trees for every weapon type, different stances, kodama locations and lots more... This is a very deep and complex game. I wish it was a bit less simple game like Sekiro because adding too many good ideas doesn't always add up to a perfect game. Another issue with this game is graphic resolution (I played it in Pro). I understand that they didn't want to sacrifice from frame rates but the resolution is like at least 5 years behind the competition. Other than if you are fan of Souls games or liked Nioh 1 you will certainly love this game. In some compartments Nioh games are even better than Souls games and Nioh 2 is the best Nioh game.… Expand
  17. 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.
  18. JuanJorgeperez
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Una mierda de juego mierda de graficos mierda de historia tiene bugs una basura.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Edb25
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! Enjoyed it more that actual dark souls or sekiro, I liked the fact that you can use any weapons without your stats affecting that, enjoyed every boss fight, can't remembered one that I didn't like.
  22. ponferap78
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Juegazo no apto para mancos! Mejor qué el primero en todos los apartados. Si, es continuista, justo lo qué esperaba
  23. Molec_man
    Aug 18, 2020
    7
    It's a solid Soulsbourne game with looter aspects that could keep you playing. It allows for many different builds, but none of them feel like they are overpowered. I like to feel rewarded by power for spending hours and hours in an RPG. I just don't get that feeling here. But its still a good RPG.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Rafarodfer
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 é na minha opinião um dos melhores jogos de 2020, possui um sistema de batalha viciante e frenético, trouxe algumas novidades como o revide impetuoso e alma essências e uma estoria bem legal acompanhadas com cenas gráficas muito bem feitas. Apesar de ter gostado do jogo ele possui alguns problemas principalmente na reciclagem de algumas áreas e chefes do primeiro jogo, porem issoNioh 2 é na minha opinião um dos melhores jogos de 2020, possui um sistema de batalha viciante e frenético, trouxe algumas novidades como o revide impetuoso e alma essências e uma estoria bem legal acompanhadas com cenas gráficas muito bem feitas. Apesar de ter gostado do jogo ele possui alguns problemas principalmente na reciclagem de algumas áreas e chefes do primeiro jogo, porem isso acontece em poucos momento. Com certeza Nioh 2 é um ótimo jogo pra quem curtiu o primeiro, curte cultura japonesa e está afim de um bom desafio.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. CriticalRiview
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This franchise is amazing! Just do your self a favor and play it! If you like the Souls games, this is most likely for you as well!
  29. Hij45g
    Jul 14, 2020
    0
    This game is nothing new it brought nothing new to the table it was same as the first one
  30. Metalhead-
    Aug 5, 2020
    1
    Das Spiel wurde eindrucksvoll kaputt genervt. Alles was man mit Nioh 1 aufgebaut hat, machte man mit Nioh 2 zu nichte. Den Enera nerv habe ich ja noch hingenommen obwohl ich von 18.000 K Schaden auf 500 K gesenkt wurde. Nur dieses Mal mache ich mit meiner Waffe auch noch deutlich weniger Schaden.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. wishbonebone
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    User score should be a bit higher. Great game that needs more attention. The first one may have been better in terms of story but Nioh 2 still holds its own. It more about the yokai and less about the humans. I did want more levels with all human battles but I guess that is not what they were going for in Nioh 2. But still great game and the customization of the main character is aUser score should be a bit higher. Great game that needs more attention. The first one may have been better in terms of story but Nioh 2 still holds its own. It more about the yokai and less about the humans. I did want more levels with all human battles but I guess that is not what they were going for in Nioh 2. But still great game and the customization of the main character is a welcomed edition to the franchise. I think they added plenty of features in the second one.… Expand
  34. Noxtheking
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Story 7/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Sound 10/10
    Multiplayer 10/10
    Design 10/10

    Total 47/50
  35. i_gomes
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    I liked the combat, a good evolution of powers and very challenging (I was angry sometimes kk).
    Cool story, with several elements of Japanese history and mythology, which I like a lot!
    The problem with the game are some repetitive stages and frustrating mechanisms and cameras.
  36. LuisHR
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    La verdad es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. El diseño del entorno, de los personajes y el arte en general es precioso. Jugabilidad muy entretenida y variada, acompañada de una fuerte dosis de dificultad que te invita a invertir muchas horas de juego poniendo a prueba la destreza del jugador
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. Poohead
    Jul 30, 2020
    7
    the gameplay was fun challenging for the most part is was great but started to drag near the end too many reused areas enemies and bosses could of used some more variety in the side missions
  40. rileykard
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Best souls-like game ever. The combat is amazing and the bosses are so fun to fight 10/10.
  41. InfamousGamer
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Wow super. Nice game. Great story. Great sequel. Hg kk dfifggjbggihbbhhb huhfgdg
  42. Anthor
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Si con el primer Nioh el Team Ninja ya marcó la diferencia con uno de los mejores Souls-Like de la historia y el mejor en muchos aspectos como en el jugable y el de Build setup, con Nioh 2 vuelven a hacerlo y se marcan un juegazo tan exigente como divertido, con las nuevas mecánicas Yokai y las transformaciones. Una joya. Como único punto en contra podría ser que emplea el mismo motor queSi con el primer Nioh el Team Ninja ya marcó la diferencia con uno de los mejores Souls-Like de la historia y el mejor en muchos aspectos como en el jugable y el de Build setup, con Nioh 2 vuelven a hacerlo y se marcan un juegazo tan exigente como divertido, con las nuevas mecánicas Yokai y las transformaciones. Una joya. Como único punto en contra podría ser que emplea el mismo motor que el primero. Nada demasiado grave teniendo en cuenta que debe correr a 60fps en una PS4 FAT también (y lo hace) No obstante, espero una evolución gráfica en PS5 con un posible Nioh 3. Por lo demás, Nioh es garantía de calidad.… Expand
  43. ferncai
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I absolut love this game, the mechanics, the gameplay, all the different weapons e armors. With almost 150 hours of gameplay I can say that if you like souls bourne games, you will like it. It is a hard game, extra punishing sometimes, but if you master it, you will become almost a god, with the right sets e moves. I liked this one more than Sekiro
  44. Nixxon
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Great game solid as much as the first one. I prefer this series to all dark souls clones and even dark souls. Nioh is so smooth, faster paced and multiple combat moves / weapons makes it the best souls type game out their, in my opinion.
  45. Paseomarty
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Increíble ambientación y variedad de enemigos, una dificultad sólo para los jugadores más hábiles un juegazo en toda regla
  46. 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!
  47. Bona2020
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Its everything that I wanted it to be . One of the few games that I got the platinum on .
  48. LeksBizo
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Отличное продолжение первой части игры , рассказывающее предысторию событий, графика стала значительно лучше чем в первой части , боевка в основном сохранила свои устои , из минусов , можно сказать что игра стала значительно проще , чтобы как можно больше казуальных игроков смогли ее пройти , глитчей и внутри игровых проблем за долгое время игры не было найдено совсем ! РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!Отличное продолжение первой части игры , рассказывающее предысторию событий, графика стала значительно лучше чем в первой части , боевка в основном сохранила свои устои , из минусов , можно сказать что игра стала значительно проще , чтобы как можно больше казуальных игроков смогли ее пройти , глитчей и внутри игровых проблем за долгое время игры не было найдено совсем ! РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!
  49. rain_gs
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    redundant system, limited improvement from Nioh 1, still worth to play if you like action game, and you could find certain points you may like it.
  50. tolkkipelto
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Extremadamente repetitivo. Parece un DLC del 1. Solo aporta la transformación yokai. La historia es poco memorable. Llevo 80 horas y ya no quiero continuar los jefes muy fáciles. Lo recomiendo solo si no tienes más que jugar y está en una rebaja de 20 dólares.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. yikjr-yujr-ttur
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    ce jeu est incroyable le seul truc qui m'embete c'est le fait que ton perso parle pas comme dans le 1
  54. JindoDog
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    주인공은 늑대, 독수리 중 하나를 고를수있다. 그리고 그 친구와 파트너가 되서 모험을 떠나는 검 액션 RPG 게임이다. 주인공이 굉장히 멋있다. 10대인 듯 하다.
    마치 이누야샤를 보는것같은 뛰어난 검 액션과 높은 타격감, 그리고 늑대로 변신하는 모습이 매우 멋있다.
    The main character can choose between a wolf and an eagle. And it's a sword action RPG game that partners with that friend and goes on an adventure. The main character is very cool. He seems to be a teenager. The excellent sword action,    주인공은 늑대, 독수리 중 하나를 고를수있다. 그리고 그 친구와 파트너가 되서 모험을 떠나는 검 액션 RPG 게임이다. 주인공이 굉장히 멋있다. 10대인 듯 하다.
    마치 이누야샤를 보는것같은 뛰어난 검 액션과 높은 타격감, 그리고 늑대로 변신하는 모습이 매우 멋있다.
    The main character can choose between a wolf and an eagle. And it's a sword action RPG game that partners with that friend and goes on an adventure. The main character is very cool. He seems to be a teenager.
    The excellent sword action, high batting sense, and transformation into a wolf, which is like seeing Inuyasha, is very cool.    … Expand
  55. Inuyasha1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    주인공이 간지나고 멋있다. 하지만 고스트 오브 쓰시마를 먼저 해서 그럴까.. 타격감은 고스트 오브 쓰시마보다 다소 낮다.. 고스트 오브 쓰시마가 워낙 타격감이 훌륭한 게임이란게 아쉽다.
    하지만 이 게임이 타격감이 결코 낮다는게 아니다. 다크소울3보다도 훨씬 타격감이 뛰어난 게임이다.
  56. 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
  57. DiGa0
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Mto show essa continuação que na vdd é o primeiro em ordem cronológica. Gameplay melhorada, gráfico melhorado, o jogo ta liso.
    Recomendadíssimo pra aquele jogador fã da série e tbm ora quem quer se aventurar em 1° viagem. Mto show
  58. finmat92
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    Nioh's DLC sold for 60/70 bucks. Boring, same graphic, same gameplay. What do you expect?
  59. AaronAction
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Just as great as the original with better better enemies and bosses. I love this game a ton, probably sank 200 hours into my build. Looking for a hard as hell game that’s rewarding pick this up
  60. 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
  61. lvhu227
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    有一定难度，打斗方式多样，趣味性也非常高～就是画面质量放到现在来说比较一般了。
  62. 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
  63. darkdjedi
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Так держать ! Именно то продолжение, которое я ждал !
  64. QuoNBM
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a person who has done the previous work, it feels like he has recycled the enemies of the previous work, and the graphics and UI improvements have made him feel unfeeling, so the sequel came out. I liked the addition of the new combat system and the equivalent of the previous one, but the problem with sloppy storylines and frequent framing remained, and, crucially, the first launch price of nearly $58 was hard to understand personally. However, I liked the action, including the additional content, just like the previous one.… Expand
  65. 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.
  66. Flamboyant223
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Absolutely fantastic, loved it all the way through. It's challenging, fun, has great combat, and it's filled with enough content to entertain you for many many hours
  67. Luiyoking
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    The game is good if you like darksouls games styles with more hard monsters and more fighting rpg and costumes with good graphics sound gameplay history play it
  68. Brandonc434
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is the sequel you want simply breathtaking, I played this on launch and have been blown away they took all to good from the first and just added more, map design, music, and ya eplay in my opinion is just about some of the cleanest most refined in any game, if you love souls like games or enjoyed the first or just want a fantastic game Nioh 2 is the one.
  69. Tastet55
    Mar 14, 2020
    9
    Another brilliant game from team ninja. I hate how people are bombing this game because casuals can’t play it because of the difficulty. This game isn’t for casuals. So get good or play madden
  70. spkahpang
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Great game, there are a lot of different builds player can try. It's really cool that you got owned by the boss at the beginning and then after 100 hours effort you can just cut them down easily.
  71. 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.
  72. SantiPar
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    NIOH 2 echoes suburban notions of containment through its masking of narrative.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. vuthom
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    wow this is surprisingly good! it is better than the Souls games by miles because of better characters and story.
  77. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Much more advanced graphics and action than Ni-oh 1 and a sense of hitting. And a lot of weapons and armor.
    Even more difficult than previous works Ni-oh1 and Dark Soul and Bloodborn. It's a perfect game.
    And overall, the game is cool. The main characters and characters that appear are cool, and the weapons and armor are cool. The sword fight as if it were actually a Japanese kendo is    Much more advanced graphics and action than Ni-oh 1 and a sense of hitting. And a lot of weapons and armor.
    Even more difficult than previous works Ni-oh1 and Dark Soul and Bloodborn. It's a perfect game.
    And overall, the game is cool.
    The main characters and characters that appear are cool, and the weapons and armor are cool.
    The sword fight as if it were actually a Japanese kendo is also cool.
    With pets such as wolves and eagles,
    It's cool to fight by transforming into a monster like Inuyasha.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Alex1010500
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Отличное продолжение шикарной первой части. Нововведений конечно не много, но все в тему.
  80. 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!
  81. PecosBill
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    The game is ok and has potential, but is also marred by flaws: the AI is terrible and most of the perceived difficulty is due to poorly designed and unfair mechanics.
    Once you get past the frustration, the game is actually easy and the second playthrough is so easy it feels like a "victory lap"... which would be fine, if it wasn't for the fact that as of over three months after the    The game is ok and has potential, but is also marred by flaws: the AI is terrible and most of the perceived difficulty is due to poorly designed and unfair mechanics.
    Once you get past the frustration, the game is actually easy and the second playthrough is so easy it feels like a "victory lap"... which would be fine, if it wasn't for the fact that as of over three months after the release there's no DLCs available, multiplayer or any repeatable content worth mentioning: all you can do is farm gear in a handful of missions.
    Also, while it's clear that the devs have tried to improve and innovate after the first chapter, the game is lacking in enemy diversity and several levels have been copy & pasted from the first Nioh!
    I'm a fan of Soulsborne games and, without going too much in depth, those games have better mechanics and way more re-playability thanks to invasion mechanics and the beautiful dungeon system Bloodborne has.
    We can only wait and see what the DLCs will bring and we'll hopefully get something like dungeons/the abyss soon.

    Nioh 2 really feels like a game that "could have been", but unfortunately it isn't.    … Expand
  82. MUSTLOVEDOGS
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    SOOOOOOO much fun. Play it all night. Play it all day. Then play it again and again.
  83. ereshkigal
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2? More like Nioh 1.5. Still very solid, very fun game.

    I only wished they had more enemy variety and they limited enemy types and placement in specific levels.
  84. iSelim11
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I want to start off by saying this. if you LOVED Nioh 1 you gonna like this game. It's really good game but not perfect.
    Every review will say different thing because the experience is different if I'm not mistaken there are 9 weapons to choose some of them old and some of them are new, each weapon has bounch of builds that's why don't judge just by playing with a single weapon, I have    I want to start off by saying this. if you LOVED Nioh 1 you gonna like this game. It's really good game but not perfect.
    Every review will say different thing because the experience is different if I'm not mistaken there are 9 weapons to choose some of them old and some of them are new, each weapon has bounch of builds that's why don't judge just by playing with a single weapon, I have tried all of them I loved some I hated some so I suggest everyone to try every single weapon. And also please don't expect combat like Dark Souls or Bloodborne. Nioh has much more faster combat compared to FromSoftware games.
    Story was kind of weird but toward the end it just kept getting better and better.
    I don't want to talk about story a lot because the main product is gameplay. It's kind of similar to Nioh 1 but improved version, a lot of new combos btw your are creating combos by aquairing skills speaking of skills skill tree is huge it is good but I don't think it was necessary. HERES THE GAME CHANGER The Burst Counter, Burst Counter is just awesome it made me to memorize every single enemies move set I have to calculate the delay of burst counter when executed if I done it successfully it makes my day much more easier but if I fail. Oh boy. It can get me killed or damage me so bad overall it's a good addition.
    Maps designs are different but same only some of them felt unique.
    Loots, smithing, soul matching and ex.. are same as Nioh 1.
    Character Creation is really really good ( So much better than Dark Souls ) and you can download character that made by other players.
    Yokai soul cores are good idea that allows us to use the powers of the Yokai we've defeated even bosses, most of them are weak maybe some of them are good for end game.
    The only thing that I disliked is Yokai Shift. The concept of Yokai Shift is amazing you turn into cool looking Yokai, but you're weak as hell, most of the time I didn't even had to use Yokai Shift, in my 84 hours of playtime completed the game and the New game plus I just used the Yokai Shift 42 times. Living weapon was much more better because it made me feel like I can kill everything that is on my way but not with Yokai Shift.    … Expand
  85. Skyagunsta
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    More of the same excellence that was in Nioh. I love the mix between dark souls and diablo. Better level up system for skills. Character creation is excellence, maybe the best I’ve seen so far. Good amount of content for the game. Improvements to the coop system were appreciated.
    Keep up the good work Team Ninja!!! Looking forward to the dlc and to future games in the Nioh universe.
  86. Gutsukyo
    Mar 13, 2020
    7
    Just another in a long line of Dark Souls wannabes. The game isn't even ashamed of its blatant thievery of ideas from Dark Souls. Though it's not entirely a fresh idea, it's at least fun to play.
  87. stylish-tank
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    很棒的动作系统
  88. MidoDaDon
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Team Ninja is continuing on creating one of the best JRPG's to date. Nioh 2 is a must play for fans of the first game, better graphics and and immerse gameplay with lots of endgame content makes this game one of the best I played. The story is fine and I think the first Nioh nailed the story better but it is not bad at all. The coop mode is easier to access with 90% of missions availableTeam Ninja is continuing on creating one of the best JRPG's to date. Nioh 2 is a must play for fans of the first game, better graphics and and immerse gameplay with lots of endgame content makes this game one of the best I played. The story is fine and I think the first Nioh nailed the story better but it is not bad at all. The coop mode is easier to access with 90% of missions available for coop especially it could be challenging at times for casual players. With 3 major DLC's on the horizon I guess this game will be much better and more enjoyable in the near future. 9/10… Expand
  89. Chenailuoding
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    The act part is excellent, and the map design is still choking.............
  90. 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.
  91. Andoryuu7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Another Nioh, great boss fights. I loved the few new mechanics. I had some troubles with some axe moves missing which never happened in Nioh 1. So the combat brought some good changes but also some rare but weird bugs. Still 10/10 for me.
  92. Txamin
    Jun 8, 2020
    4
    Way too difficult and frustrating to be enjoyable, this is not difficult in the 'Dark Souls' sense. Very little innovation.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. lucasman85
    May 21, 2020
    4
    the fast nioh had a lot of faults but they could have all been improved upon in the sequel. Unfortunately the developers didn't try here. Cheap deaths every where. Horrible enemy placement that exists just to kill you. Lazy recycled bosses and stages. Incoherent upgrade syste that doesn't improve your armor or stats. This game is the definition of artificial difficulty. Any game is hardthe fast nioh had a lot of faults but they could have all been improved upon in the sequel. Unfortunately the developers didn't try here. Cheap deaths every where. Horrible enemy placement that exists just to kill you. Lazy recycled bosses and stages. Incoherent upgrade syste that doesn't improve your armor or stats. This game is the definition of artificial difficulty. Any game is hard when the bosses have hundreds of thousands of hp points while you only have10 percent of that and they can kill you in one or two hits. Didn't even bother finishing the game. Uninstaller and will trade in… Expand
  98. HRR2
    May 21, 2020
    0
    I've played, and loved, a lot of tough games in this genre. Why? Because they offer a great challenge and, as frustrating as they have all been at times, you learn, you get better, you figure out a strategy and way to beat the boss.
    Unfortunately this game has taken a cheap and easy approach to ramping up difficulty by just giving many of the bosses ridiculous combos and moves that can't    I've played, and loved, a lot of tough games in this genre. Why? Because they offer a great challenge and, as frustrating as they have all been at times, you learn, you get better, you figure out a strategy and way to beat the boss.
    Unfortunately this game has taken a cheap and easy approach to ramping up difficulty by just giving many of the bosses ridiculous combos and moves that can't be blocked or avoided. Or, if you avoid the first onslaught, the boss (even with next to no stamina) can somehow chain power attacks. Meanwhile you have had all the stamina removed by blocking or dodging once and are left bent over panting and are then pancaked!
    As another reviewer pointed out, good games at least have a consistent set of mechanics applying to the player and the enemies. That is not the case here. Moves that whittle down most of the bosses stamina suddenly stop working on the last 5-10% and the boss then suddenly blocks your moves and immediately follows up by chaining three or 4 massive moves. When the player has 5-10% stamina he can hardly move and is one-hit killed by an attack with a limp lettuce leaf.
    With most bosses I felt I had them figured out pretty quickly but no matter how well i nailed he strategy (way, way) more often than not I ended up dead anyway.
    The weapon skill trees are also largely pointless - once you have a base set of moves there then just a pointless array of additional moves that rarely add any power or damage to your move set.
    The result of all this is an entirely unsatisfying game. Yes you can eventually beat each boss, but only through repeated rolling of the dice and stubborn refusal to give up. At some point though only one question remains - Why waste your time on this #$%&!
    Play Bloodborne (or Darksouls 1 or 3, or even Sekiro) instead. Hell, even if you've already played them, play them again rather than waste your energy on as badly designed and balanced game as Nioh2    … Expand
  99. 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
  100. tec
    May 16, 2020
    9
    It´s Nioh with a few QoL improvements as well deeper mechanics and more enemies.
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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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