Nioh 2

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

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  1. Orfeas1989
    Mar 16, 2020
    0
    After having spend endless hours at Nioh 1 and all soul games, i was expecting Nioh 2 with a lot of hype. However the result for me is bittersweet. The developers did improve some things like the mindless block abuse of the revenants at the first game, is finally fixed here, revenants do more things than just block abuse. The bosses and levels from an artistic point of view, are phenomenalAfter having spend endless hours at Nioh 1 and all soul games, i was expecting Nioh 2 with a lot of hype. However the result for me is bittersweet. The developers did improve some things like the mindless block abuse of the revenants at the first game, is finally fixed here, revenants do more things than just block abuse. The bosses and levels from an artistic point of view, are phenomenal (lot of recycled content from the first game but i can swallow that for the sake of content ). However..the game's combat system is deeply flawed and i wonder why no one talks about it. The rules that apply to you , dont apply to the world, and thats the definition of unfair, for example the revenants and the bosses at the dojo always have more reach than you and attack faster no matter what kind of weapon you/they use, they will always attack faster and outzone you. Also when you try to deplete their KI, for some reason when they reach 5% KI or something (red condition) they somehow manage to still be able to move and attack and get resistant to KI depletion (some times not always), that mechanic is not explained why it happens, plus its random and it can leado to thinking that 1 more hit will stagger them, but nope.it wont, just like that randomly and you get exposed and die and its not your fault. Also, they randomly get stagger resistant, but if you do use the very same attacks that they do, you wont get the same stagger resistance. That 'random' factor is killing the combat . Another minus are the instant grabs and the instant special attacks with literally 0 reaction time. Some of them are well developed and enable you to counter them if you are fast. Some others, you cant. The only thing you can do is get KOed or hope to survive with some hp and try to heal up after. You have 0 iframes which means you cant dodge throught an attack only side ways, maybe. You cant block pretty much every heavy boss combo ,because at 2 hits you are staggered and then your dead. Plus you are 1-2 hits and you die anyway So whats the point of HP bar? Why not just use hearts like super mario, 1-2 hearts, and what is the point of block if it leads to stagger and then death? Yes that was the same system at Nioh 1, but it was more douable, you could work around it, Here its way over its head. Still...i somehow love this game , but always with that bittersweet taste and the thought of ' how great that game would truly be, with some more testing at the core mechanics of combat'… Expand
  2. Auligar
    Mar 16, 2020
    9
    Si te gustó el primero. Este te va a encantar. Mejora muchas cosas e incluye otras como los núcleos que dan riqueza a la jugabilidad.
  3. theburitodude
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Yes this game is hard but you have all the tools to beat it. This game is meant to be played multiplayer. I'm having a blast, best game all year!
  4. 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
  5. Dantebyura
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    Es una excelente secuela, es mucho mas exigente que el anterior juego. No esta hecho para atraer a nuevos jugadores esta hecho para los fans del primero, aquellos que buscan un desafió mayor.
    El apartado gráfico es el mismo, la historia no es su mayor fuerte y algunos escenarios pueden ser repetitivos pero la jugabilidad, los combates contra jefes, la banda sonora el diseños de personajes    Es una excelente secuela, es mucho mas exigente que el anterior juego. No esta hecho para atraer a nuevos jugadores esta hecho para los fans del primero, aquellos que buscan un desafió mayor.
    El apartado gráfico es el mismo, la historia no es su mayor fuerte y algunos escenarios pueden ser repetitivos pero la jugabilidad, los combates contra jefes, la banda sonora el diseños de personajes asi como el de los enemigos y las nuevas mecánicas (aunque pocas) hacen de este NIOH 2 un juego imprescindible para aquellos fans del primero y los que disfrutan de juegos difíciles, no lo recomiendo a los novatos solo se frustrarían por no poder avanzar.    … Expand
  6. The_BlueRose
    Mar 16, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 es muy continuista con respecto a su predecesor, lo que da una sensación buena y mala a la vez.

    - La historia sigue siendo interesante, aunque el contar con un protagonista mudo puede quitarle peso, aunque como contrapartida, el editor de personajes es bastante bueno - En cuanto a nivel técnico es prácticamente igual a la primera entrega, con un apartado gráfico que no    Nioh 2 es muy continuista con respecto a su predecesor, lo que da una sensación buena y mala a la vez.

    - La historia sigue siendo interesante, aunque el contar con un protagonista mudo puede quitarle peso, aunque como contrapartida, el editor de personajes es bastante bueno

    - En cuanto a nivel técnico es prácticamente igual a la primera entrega, con un apartado gráfico que no desagrada pero tampoco impresiona y un modo a 60 fps que es casi indispensable para este juego.

    - Jugablemente añade varias mecánicas como la contra-Yokai que se convierte en algo vital para progresar en el juego o el Mundo Oscuro, en donde la regeneración de Ki se ralentiza y obliga al jugador a planificar mejor sus movimientos.

    Por el resto, sigue siendo fiel al primer Nioh, pulsos de ki, habilidades y progresión con armas, builds, loot, etc.
    Una vez terminado el juego se desbloquea una dificultad mayor para conseguir mejor equipo y más nivel. Pudiendo así crear la mejor build para tu estilo de juego. Hay que recordar que esta es una mecánica muy importante en el postgame de Nioh.

    - Por ultimo hablemos de la dificultad, he visto otras reviews en las que tachan al juego de "increiblemente dificil", incluso mas difícil que el primero. Lo cual no es para nada cierto.
    La dificultad en si es practicamente la misma. El problema viene cuando el jugador ignora todo lo que el juego quiere enseñarle y plantearle y únicamente juega como sabe, en otras palabras, como si jugara a Dark Souls. Y Nioh no es un Dark Souls. Ese es el problema, aunque claro, es más fácil culpar al juego que culparse a uno mismo y aprender de los errores.

    En definitiva, si te gustó Nioh, esta segunda entrega es muy similar. Si nunca has jugado, puedes probarlo si tienes la mente abierta y quieres que el juego te enseñe, si no, ni te acerques.    … Expand
  7. AJO112
    Mar 15, 2020
    5
    Graphics: The amount of Fog,blur,film filter and draw distance is just awful for a sequel of nioh 1 that came in february of 2017.

    Gameplay: almost identical to nioh 1, no improvements. The only good thing worth mentioning is skill tree. Not like nioh 1 with some random scroll picture on every skill. I will give it 5* only for the respect of nioh1, they should just release another DLC    Graphics: The amount of Fog,blur,film filter and draw distance is just awful for a sequel of nioh 1 that came in february of 2017.

    Gameplay: almost identical to nioh 1, no improvements.

    The only good thing worth mentioning is skill tree. Not like nioh 1 with some random scroll picture on every skill.

    I will give it 5* only for the respect of nioh1, they should just release another DLC instead of a new game.    … Expand
  8. ecimir
    Mar 15, 2020
    5
    Too much of the same from first game. And what a great idea to add one attack kills to almost every enemy. I am not stuck but have very little will to continue playing.
  9. Wakys20
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Excellent challenge, sophisticated user interface combined with vibrant gameplay. Addicted to pain!!!
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. OtisMcduff
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    After spending a ton of time in the first game and getting to max level 750, I’m happy to say that this game is far better. The graphics, sound and gameplay including fluidity of movements is amazing and much improved. I understand what people are saying about the dark realm and how hard (unfair) if can be, you just have to be more offensive and use you Yokai skills. You will dieAfter spending a ton of time in the first game and getting to max level 750, I’m happy to say that this game is far better. The graphics, sound and gameplay including fluidity of movements is amazing and much improved. I understand what people are saying about the dark realm and how hard (unfair) if can be, you just have to be more offensive and use you Yokai skills. You will die defensively. Don’t forget you can now summon NPCs with Ochoko cups to assist in sticky points. The game is hard but all of the new gameplay elements offset that hardness once you know how to use them. Highly recommended if you are a fan of the first game. No doubt there will be some awesome DLC and updates in the future.… Expand
  13. SirReal83
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    So far I ain't got nothing but love Nioh and Nioh 2. I like the new fighting mechanics, the new enemies, and that they didn't scale back on the hardness of it. Really the challenge is what makes me love the game even more. It's not a game for everyone, but if you don't at least try to get into you'll never know whether you'll love it or hate it.
  14. 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.
  15. nating51
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Gameplay diversity and improvements over the previous chapter. Tecnically more of the same though.
  16. 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.
  17. TuffinUp
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Takes everything the first game did very well and improves on it. Like the character creator. Looking forward to messing around the the new weapons (went with sword for first play through)
  18. 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
  19. DracoCross
    Mar 14, 2020
    6
    It's difficult for the sake of being difficult.

    Nioh 1 had its challenges as well but it felt like you could actually progress and become powerful. Here? Not at all. I enjoy a good challenge but the game is poorly balanced. Weapons feel underwhelming, skills are still mostly useless. The suggested level for missions is pointless as even if you are more than double the level, you will    It's difficult for the sake of being difficult.

    Nioh 1 had its challenges as well but it felt like you could actually progress and become powerful. Here? Not at all. I enjoy a good challenge but the game is poorly balanced. Weapons feel underwhelming, skills are still mostly useless. The suggested level for missions is pointless as even if you are more than double the level, you will still get destroyed by damage sponge enemies that deal ridiculous damage to your over-leveled and over-armored character. The NPC summons are more often than not useless as well unfortunately. They only serve to be a enemy distraction for a short period of time or to help clear out some of the weaker enemies while you endlessly grind in hopes of finding something that will actually make a difference. For any of the more dangerous enemies, its over quickly. Again, even if they are overleveled. Finding actual players to summon becomes difficult in later levels as it seems not many people have been able to make progress to those levels.

    You can block basically everything without consequences except for grapples which takes away from the combat but its required since enemy tracking is often excessive which makes dashing/dodging a game of rng at best. Every encounter with yokai becomes a battle of attrition and drags each mission into excessive lengths of time for how small the maps actually are.

    Apart from the imbalance, combat/controls are fast and responsive. Customization is fairly in depth and the soundtrack is pleasant to listen to. The story isn't great but it isn't terrible either, though the voice acting choices for some characters are a bit distracting. The new systems, such as the yokai shiftling forms are a great addition to the formula but felt like they could have taken them a little further. Only a couple new weapon types but they add some new flare to the game. Technically, it is a well made and polished game. No bugs, frame rate drops, or crashes have been encountered thus far.

    Overall, a decent game but the difficulty spike will probably keep it from being a fully enjoyable experience for many new and old players.    … Expand
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. Kullinimija
    Mar 14, 2020
    6
    Nothing has really changes from the first chapter. This should have been a dlc
  23. adelzamzami
    Mar 14, 2020
    0
    outdated garbage mechanics horrible game engine team ninja should get back to ninja gaiden or quit developing games that's it.
  24. Wendel
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Ótimo jogo, mas bem dificil... tem que ter paciência. Para quem gosta de desafios é um prato cheio!
  25. Iamthecell
    Mar 14, 2020
    0
    This game is WAY too hard for the casual gamer. The game looks and plays really good but the punishing difficulty is just too much to overlook. For someone who is not a professional gamer and had split second reflexes the game is just untouchable. You can be killed instantly by a single enemy without any warning whatsoever. Why can there not be a casual mode for people who don't want to beThis game is WAY too hard for the casual gamer. The game looks and plays really good but the punishing difficulty is just too much to overlook. For someone who is not a professional gamer and had split second reflexes the game is just untouchable. You can be killed instantly by a single enemy without any warning whatsoever. Why can there not be a casual mode for people who don't want to be punished for playing the game?… Expand
  26. cosguy91
    Mar 14, 2020
    0
    The game is completely unapproachable for someone who isn’t skilled in these kinds of games. For a casual gamer the game is simply too hard. A small enemy hitting you once will take out 50% of your health and sometimes you are killed in a single hit from a bigger enemy. Any and all mistakes you make are punished and when you die you have to retread so much ground and every enemy responds.The game is completely unapproachable for someone who isn’t skilled in these kinds of games. For a casual gamer the game is simply too hard. A small enemy hitting you once will take out 50% of your health and sometimes you are killed in a single hit from a bigger enemy. Any and all mistakes you make are punished and when you die you have to retread so much ground and every enemy responds. The game seems like it was given cheap tactics to amp up the difficult and the result is a game that is so hard it’s not fun.… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. OuterEnt1ty
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Slicy slicy stab stab!! For the love of god buy this game.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. DarkenedMatter
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Only improved on a very solid foundation they set with Nioh 1. Character Creation, more combat depth and awesome new mechanics. If you loved Nioh 1 then this is for you. Pick it up!

    I'm just here to review the game and counter the trolls leaving 1 star reviews.
  30. vitorpolegato
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nossa nunca vi um jogo tão incrivel como a franquia Nioh conserteza Sekiro se inspirou em nioh pra ser um jogo daquele e conserteza ghost of tishuchima vai ter oque puxar . Consereteza THe last of us 2 sera 98 + Porque so a sony sabe fazer jogos incriveis diferente da microsoft e nintendo que so traz porcaria pro mercado playstation wins 98+ The last of us 2 #Ellie lesbica sony wins… Expand
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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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