Nioh 2

 PlayStation 4
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 873 out of 1157
  2. Mixed: 140 out of 1157
  3. Negative: 144 out of 1157
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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!
  5. Rafael021
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Muito boa continuação, continua da historia é muito boa mesmo. Jogabilidade muito boa mesmo.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. Uncl3s4mbr
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have played this year.
    The combat system is awesome and the is even more difficult than the first one as expected.
  9. Ozzy-
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Excellent game! The combat is exceptional. Idky I was iniitally put off by the combat gameplay I'd originally seen... [but then again, I initially didn't like bloodborne & I love that too].

    Combat - S rank
    Performance - S Rank
    Fun - S Rank
    Enough Narrative to make it all gel - S Rank
    Variety of Loot & upgrades - S Rank
    Character Creation - S Rank

    TLDR: S Rank for fun!
  10. Raios-Rogue
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    my top 9 favorite game of the century easily entered my top 10 list combining the diablo loot style witih hack and slash + the soulsborne formula a phenomenal game made by team Ninja the yokai forms where a great idea to add to the game the boss designs are fantastic very memorable one of the best boss designs out there on par with Sekiro Dark Souls 3 DMC 5 Bloodborne the enemies also havemy top 9 favorite game of the century easily entered my top 10 list combining the diablo loot style witih hack and slash + the soulsborne formula a phenomenal game made by team Ninja the yokai forms where a great idea to add to the game the boss designs are fantastic very memorable one of the best boss designs out there on par with Sekiro Dark Souls 3 DMC 5 Bloodborne the enemies also have variety Team ninja learned their lesson from Nioh 1 that variety is important great skill tree i wish Omnyo magic had more crazy stuff magic going in there except just talismans even Ninjutsu has better magic skills than Omnyo and that's a Ninja tree they could have totally went crazy and create jutsu's like in naruto shippudden ultimate ninja storm just create better magic skills in general and the fact that they nerfed Otakamaru's Yokai ability to the point where it's no longer usable was a mistake he is the last boss of the game the ability is supposed to be powerful they nerfed it from super powerful to useless that's not how you nerf things you don't make things useless the online mode co op is great the more players the better easy to connect to people the combat is amazing switching styles feels unique something i feel like Sucker punch with ghost of tsushima where inspired from team ninja's Nioh stylish combat mechanics there is tons of replayability and content to play the weapons are all fantastic i love the switchglaive my favorite weapon the story writing characters are fantastic bringing back fan favorites characters from nioh 1 was a smart move this game takes a great game like Nioh 1 and further improves it to be one of the best action games ever made that is Nioh 2… Expand
  11. Nikopro245
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. On my list of top ten games, story, graphics, enemies, combat. All very good.
  12. clairealcee77
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    This game is really good, both as soul-like and hack and slash. really good sequel
  13. dddl
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    i love this game so much .really better than nioh 1 in my personal opinion.
  14. Koalakm
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych gier na PS4 i ps5. Wiele godzin zabawy, ogromną liczba misji.
  15. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    10
    A good improvement on the first Nioh, it's kinda of a more of the same but the addings are good.
  16. KingOfDragon777
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Nioh 2 is probably the best souls game I've played, and my personal favourite game. The combat is incredibly satisfying, boss and enemy designs are unique and brilliant, and the graphics are gorgeous. The replay value is nearly limitless with the amount of customization you are allowed and the game is long already so you'll get more than your money's worth. The only thing I disliked aboutNioh 2 is probably the best souls game I've played, and my personal favourite game. The combat is incredibly satisfying, boss and enemy designs are unique and brilliant, and the graphics are gorgeous. The replay value is nearly limitless with the amount of customization you are allowed and the game is long already so you'll get more than your money's worth. The only thing I disliked about this game was the learning curve, the first 5-8 hours are incredibly infuriating, until the combat system clicks and you stop playing like dark souls.… Expand
  17. N_1Vybinn
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    This game rules so hard everyone who's a fan of soulslikes should give this a whirl. it's faster paced than anything other than maybe sekiro but theres a better emphasis on blocking and combos.
  18. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I think everyone would agree that this game is such a improvement over the first game which was already great. The gameplay is really addicting… and the story is solid enough. One of the best soul-like games.
  19. CrystalWeed420
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    This is one of those few sequels out there that actually surpass its first title on everything (and Nioh 1 its badass already).

    -Story
    -Graphics
    -Gameplay
    -Difficulty
    -Customization
    -Endame content

    I have to admit that I waited around 6 months after it came out due to all those bugs on PC, but they are all fixed and was worth it.
  20. GDwyvern
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Best combat out of any souls game. Loot system is cool. Character creator is good. Difficulty is crazy sometimes but your character has so many tools and resources to conquer anything once you learn the fight.
  21. Peppermint_Tea
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Nioh 2 is my second most played game ever, I have spent a thousand hours in this game and I believe it is a masterpiece.
    The learning curve is very steep, with 49 different enemy types and A LOT of bosses. At the start of the game (Dream of the Samurai) you will be welcomed to the simpler mechanics and get to habituate yourself with the weapon type of your choice. But once your reach the    Nioh 2 is my second most played game ever, I have spent a thousand hours in this game and I believe it is a masterpiece.
    The learning curve is very steep, with 49 different enemy types and A LOT of bosses. At the start of the game (Dream of the Samurai) you will be welcomed to the simpler mechanics and get to habituate yourself with the weapon type of your choice. But once your reach the Dream of the Nioh playthrough you can play with all the diversity of playstyles you can imagine. Want to play with a YOUR BARE HANDS? YOU CAN. Want to play around like you're the Avatar by mastering all the six elements? YOU CAN. Want to be a ninja who's pretty much untouchable? YOU CAN.    … Expand
  22. houxh
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I know this game is widely praised but it deserves more love and appreciation, Nioh 2 is just a perfect experience for those who seek for difficult games I think.
  23. beautifulforest
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    Why the critics score is lower than the first game?? I think almost everyone can agree that this game is better than the first game.
  24. Generalement
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    L'immensité de possibilité revient avec un second opus auant révolutionnaire que permettant au protangoniste une multitude de créativité. Pemettant de créer son propre protangoniste. Cette fois-ci, l'implication d'une nouvelle mécanique plus élaborée de la forme Yokai.

    L'histoire du pouvoir des cristaux nous appre da plus sur les personnages et l'identité du protagonistes mi-homme,    L'immensité de possibilité revient avec un second opus auant révolutionnaire que permettant au protangoniste une multitude de créativité. Pemettant de créer son propre protangoniste. Cette fois-ci, l'implication d'une nouvelle mécanique plus élaborée de la forme Yokai.

    L'histoire du pouvoir des cristaux nous appre da plus sur les personnages et l'identité du protagonistes mi-homme, mi-yokai. Une quête immersive avec des ennemis e et Boss resdoutable et immenses. La possibilité de lecture est toujours présente avec l'aspect de mieux conprendre ce fameux spécialiste de tasse de thé. Le multijoueur est intense et l'aide dea autres joueurs aide à la nouveauté, l'exaltation devant les joueurs qui ont buildé leurs protagonistes de façon impressionnante.    … Expand
  25. sovg1998
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    new age of ACT.some crying **** may said too hard.
    by the way i am so sick in killing that black **** samurai
  26. MickeyFinn
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Best build variety i've ever seen in a game. In the last ng+ that is. Not sure why the player is forced to struggle with sticks and stones until there but it's their problem. Kept me busy for months all in good fun so thumbs up. Added 2 points after playing elden ring :p The king is dead, long live the king
  27. 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.
  28. Phoenix_d_Ash
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Big improvement to the first title, on critical parts. One of my most favorite games.
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#14 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#22 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
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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