Nioh 2

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

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  1. lgndsgn
    Apr 23, 2020
    8
    Amazing game. Just got Platinum after 110 hrs. of play. Very well-balanced. Story was good, but a little confusing with all the characters, names, clans, etc. Story got more interesting about halfway through, but still fairly tame.

    The real shining aspect is the gameplay. Gameplay is superb. The weapons and variety are just right. The game is just FUN to play. I didn't find it that    Amazing game. Just got Platinum after 110 hrs. of play. Very well-balanced. Story was good, but a little confusing with all the characters, names, clans, etc. Story got more interesting about halfway through, but still fairly tame.

    The real shining aspect is the gameplay. Gameplay is superb. The weapons and variety are just right. The game is just FUN to play. I didn't find it that hard, but that's because I just played the first Nioh a couple months ago, so kinda knew what to do. Overall, they've definitely improved already great gameplay/fighting experience from the first Nioh.

    The reason I didn't give it a 10/10 is simply because it felt like Nioh 1.5 (or 1.75?) instead of a 2.0 brand new installment. They need to be a bit more brave on Nioh 3 and really try some new things. A lot of reused characters/enemies/locations/UI/story flow in this one.M any locations followed the same pattern... always a locked gate right by the first shrine...or ladder kicking down... that sort of thing. Locations need more uniqueness and variety. Take another lesson from From Software, Koei. :-) FromSoft levels are amazing. That said, all the upgrades and additions were well thought out and a big improvement. I just wish they pushed to be a little more unique and change up UI, locations, Story flow... but overall, it's a really fun experience.    … Expand
  2. tibzoid
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    This game is HUGE. There is so much content, so much to do. As for the game itself, there is a short learning curve but the mechanic becomes second-nature and as hugely satisfying as anything in the Dark Souls universe. Plus the boss fights are truly fair — challenging but not petty and infuriating. I am loving this game.
  3. Samyar91
    May 13, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game..everything you want from Nioh is here even more that you want..game is polished well enough..two thumbs up!
  4. Cjmojica
    Apr 22, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 is an excellent game for those who like challenging games that feel rewarding. Not for the average gamer, but for those who get satisfaction from playing at the edge of impossible and winning. Similar enough to Dark Souls but different enough from Dark Souls to get give you a familiar but fresh experience on this genre.
  5. MrMuppe
    May 1, 2020
    8
    First of, I have yet to finish the game. However I am on map 5 so to say.
    This is a game that easily would have been 10/10 if it was balanced.
    It looks great, it sounds great, it runs great, it plays great, the game controlls great. Yet it is draged down by poor balancing, and no I am not talking about how normal enemies early on can 1-shot you, I am fine with that. What I am talking    First of, I have yet to finish the game. However I am on map 5 so to say.
    This is a game that easily would have been 10/10 if it was balanced.
    It looks great, it sounds great, it runs great, it plays great, the game controlls great.
    Yet it is draged down by poor balancing, and no I am not talking about how normal enemies early on can 1-shot you, I am fine with that.
    What I am talking about is the bosses. 1st boss is difficult but beatable, so that is fine. 2nd boss is way, way, way to difficult to the point where you have to be a) really damn good b) grind until you cry c) be lucky. After the 2nd boss every single boss is easy until you end up in area 5 where you have yet another a b or c boss.
    There is however a way for them to fix it, and that is called balancing the damn bosses. Make some easier, make some more difficult, if done right this is a 10/10 game for many people. Done wrong, or left as is, this game will be a 1/10 and even 0/10 for far to many, and rightfully so since there are no need to beat people over the head with their difficulty as early in the game as they do.

    What makes a good souls-like game good is that it feels difficult but fair throughout the entire game. Where Nioh 2 therefor fail is that it has moments where it feels unfair instead of difficult.    … Expand
  6. KrolMyruh
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    This is a solid Souls-like game. Hell, I prefer it to actual dark souls and Sekiro. It's much more accessible and easier to get into, however... One thing Sekiro mastered was limiting backtracking to the boss room. This game does not have that and it's the worst thing ever. This might seem like a small bit pick but it's literally the only negative part of this game for me. I'll have to runThis is a solid Souls-like game. Hell, I prefer it to actual dark souls and Sekiro. It's much more accessible and easier to get into, however... One thing Sekiro mastered was limiting backtracking to the boss room. This game does not have that and it's the worst thing ever. This might seem like a small bit pick but it's literally the only negative part of this game for me. I'll have to run pass all the enemies and I get hit, so I have to run back to the shrine because I'm definitely gonna need all my health pick ups and it's just really, really annoying. If this seems like something that would really ruin your experience, then don't get this game, otherwise, this is a fantastic souls like worth playing.… Expand
  7. Skywise1987
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
    Great!!!!!! game, properly challenging. Some of the reviews apparently don’t understand what souls-like games entail
  8. Morty133
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    I'm not fan of first episode but this one is incredible good. I can recommend it for every soulsborne fan.
  9. Redbeard666
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Everything that I had an issue with from the first has been fixed, the new Yokai are beast, and the soul core and transformation system kicks ass!? I love it!
  10. PRODIGYwest
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Greatest game of nioh series ; cool graphics , awesome story , good AI level & attractive gameplay
  11. crisnakee
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Más de 80 horas jugadas, Nioh 2 mejora todo lo que hacia su predecesor y lo eleva al punto más alto, mejores ubicaciones, misiones mejor llevadas, gráficos ligeramente mejorados,más armas y un sistema de combate que roza la perfección, Nioh 2 es todo aquello que Nioh no consiguió.
  12. BenTheChase
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing! If you enjoyed the first game this is a must buy. The new mechanics keep it fresh, but combat and design very much like the first. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
  13. stm
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    If you enjoyed playing Nioh and the DLCs, this is a must. It is still challenging even if difficulty is downgraded (would suggest to avoid if you have not played sekiro/soulsborn or other masocore games and do not have time). The combat system/strategies you can develop /story are really interesting.
    Few of the things i did not like:
    -camera issues (you will probably die a few times    If you enjoyed playing Nioh and the DLCs, this is a must. It is still challenging even if difficulty is downgraded (would suggest to avoid if you have not played sekiro/soulsborn or other masocore games and do not have time). The combat system/strategies you can develop /story are really interesting.
    Few of the things i did not like:
    -camera issues (you will probably die a few times because you cannot see anything when you are cornered)
    -accidents (you will die because you accidentally fell off a cliff or in a river or a chimp jumped out of nowhere)
    -set bonuses (special sets of armors, especially the ones I found interesting, are either hard to gather or heavy, causing you to lose flexibility)
    -too much information (if you have not played Nioh before, then get ready to spend quite a few time trying to understand the various mechanics/combat systems/process useless armor etc)

    It is a game that requires you to think and develop strategies to finish the missions, which is very interesting.    … Expand
  14. Juanchito006
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    what a freaking amazing game! Team Ninja really did their homework with the Japanese mythology and the designs for the Yokai demons. the game play is the best one I´ve played with in a "souls" game. The music is phenomenal and the story and very emotional. i have dedicated more than 165 hours to the game, have the platinum trophy and will continue to play it! Can´t wait for the Dlc. Ifwhat a freaking amazing game! Team Ninja really did their homework with the Japanese mythology and the designs for the Yokai demons. the game play is the best one I´ve played with in a "souls" game. The music is phenomenal and the story and very emotional. i have dedicated more than 165 hours to the game, have the platinum trophy and will continue to play it! Can´t wait for the Dlc. If you are thinkink on buying this game, do it! give it the chance, it´s not THAT hard and once you learn the gameplay mechanics you´ll have a blast with it!… Expand
  15. KeirAndo
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    I should preface this by saying I've loved all the Souls games, Bloodborne and enjoyed Nioh.

    In terms of the difference between Nioh 1 and 2 this is definitely a better game. I think the combat system is much improved and I love the addition of the anima bar and special moves. The graphics and cut scenes are also much improved. What makes Nioh 2 not as good as a Souls game, to me at    I should preface this by saying I've loved all the Souls games, Bloodborne and enjoyed Nioh.

    In terms of the difference between Nioh 1 and 2 this is definitely a better game. I think the combat system is much improved and I love the addition of the anima bar and special moves. The graphics and cut scenes are also much improved.

    What makes Nioh 2 not as good as a Souls game, to me at least, is just how unfair some of the bosses seem to me. For numerous bosses, especially towards the end I found myself spending hours and hours, expending almost all of the elixir's and sacred rice that I'd built up just trying to beat a boss. Of the last 6 or so I think four of them must have taken me at least 3 or 4 hours each of dying. Something about the boss mechanics doesn't fair to me.

    If I played through it again I'd make sure to cash in more souls earlier to make sure I leveled up quicker, but that's a lesson learnt.

    So overall a great game that I'd recommend, but not as good as Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne or Sekiro.    … Expand
  16. Critical_Crint
    Apr 29, 2020
    8
    So it’s Nioh but with character customization and is better than the first
  17. mythicize
    May 3, 2020
    8
    I really like Nioh 2. I wish I could jump and that unlocking talents was straight forward instead of locked skills with tool tips that read 'clear mission: ?????" but those are my only complaints. This game has a lot of different armor and weapons, multiple fighting stances and mostly anything a fan of Japanese samurai games can ask for. It can be a bit difficult to progress until youI really like Nioh 2. I wish I could jump and that unlocking talents was straight forward instead of locked skills with tool tips that read 'clear mission: ?????" but those are my only complaints. This game has a lot of different armor and weapons, multiple fighting stances and mostly anything a fan of Japanese samurai games can ask for. It can be a bit difficult to progress until you learn the combat system but that makes the time invested feel rewarding.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. simopoz
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Ottimo gioco per ps4, una rivisitazione di un soulslike in chiave giapponese. Ambientazione fantastica e gameplay molto vario grazie alle stance e al ritmo ki. Per me il miglior soulslike in assoluto, unico difetto ambientazioni e nemici in parte riciclati dal primo episodio.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. Xelanak
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    Really a good game, i enjoyed it !
    New Yokai form is a bit weird but interesting.

    I recommand it
  28. Alex1010500
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Отличное продолжение шикарной первой части. Нововведений конечно не много, но все в тему.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. Hackslashshoot
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    The grind to become op so you can one shot enemies before they can one shot you. That’s nioh 1 and 2 in a nutshell. This will be the final Nioh game I purchase. . The grind is over
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. MUSTLOVEDOGS
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    SOOOOOOO much fun. Play it all night. Play it all day. Then play it again and again.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. BlackMikky15
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    A great follow up for a great game. With over 259 hours of gameplay in nioh, I can say that this sequel is definitely great and improves on the original significantly
  45. Darkness711
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Great game that builds off if the previous success of the first nioh. Only two new weapons but they're both great fun. Combat is fluid as ever, a much more refined soulslike combat that is more satisfying.
  46. 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.
  47. joshwkl
    Mar 18, 2020
    0
    Reusing many resources from Nioh, and the difficulty increased significantly compared to Nioh. Not worth buying.
  48. OuterEnt1ty
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Slicy slicy stab stab!! For the love of god buy this game.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  49. Wakys20
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Excellent challenge, sophisticated user interface combined with vibrant gameplay. Addicted to pain!!!
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. Wendel
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Ótimo jogo, mas bem dificil... tem que ter paciência. Para quem gosta de desafios é um prato cheio!
  53. HugeyBear
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    It’s BRUTAL. it often makes me want to smash my TV. BUT... It’s amazing.

    As a fan of Nioh 1, I’m really glad they haven’t reinvented the wheel here. More of the same with some better things added. The new areas are cool, the new enemies are great and frustrating and challenging all in one. The weapons have great variety and trying to master ki pulses and stance switching is really fun    It’s BRUTAL. it often makes me want to smash my TV. BUT... It’s amazing.

    As a fan of Nioh 1, I’m really glad they haven’t reinvented the wheel here. More of the same with some better things added. The new areas are cool, the new enemies are great and frustrating and challenging all in one. The weapons have great variety and trying to master ki pulses and stance switching is really fun and rewarding.

    The game is very rewarding when you pull off that clutch moment counter or the perfectly timed combo.

    I really struggled early on. Be warned that you can’t just throw in a cup and be carried through by visitors. I waited for hours on some levels, trying as I may to beat a boss with no one coming in to help. This may have been because it was early after release. The ai summons are god awful and the lock on can be poor especially when there are multiple enemies on the screen. Item management can also be a bit tedious.

    None of the above matters though because Nioh 2 is a juicy looter game with hand to hand combat which is perfect for me. There’s tons of content and it’s really fun struggling solo or in a group.    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. stabbyman
    Mar 22, 2020
    0
    I really wanted to like this game but for all it's improvements on the first game and it's genunily really cool aspects it doesn't change what an absolute chore it is if you ever get stuck at all. Look forward to spending ages farming elixers because the kodama bazar won't let you stock your warehouse for some reason, look forward to bosses with next to no room for error because they willI really wanted to like this game but for all it's improvements on the first game and it's genunily really cool aspects it doesn't change what an absolute chore it is if you ever get stuck at all. Look forward to spending ages farming elixers because the kodama bazar won't let you stock your warehouse for some reason, look forward to bosses with next to no room for error because they will lock you into combos that will deplete your health in its entirety and most egregiously of all, look forward to losing because the game just didn't do what you told it to… Expand
  57. 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)
  58. OliBoboli0815
    Mar 19, 2020
    5
    The game is visually great and the gameplay feels even smoother than in Nioh 1.

    However, a lot of the bosses feel really cheap. They have respawning minions that attack you, which is super annoying. Especially, since the bosses are super easy without the minions. Furthermore, the introduction of the dark world does also not resonate well with the games chore mechanics. In this    The game is visually great and the gameplay feels even smoother than in Nioh 1.

    However, a lot of the bosses feel really cheap. They have respawning minions that attack you, which is super annoying. Especially, since the bosses are super easy without the minions.

    Furthermore, the introduction of the dark world does also not resonate well with the games chore mechanics. In this condition of the world your stamina (Ki in Nioh) regenerates much slower. However, you also lose ki, when you are getting hit. So in the dark realm you can get in really big problems regarding your ki. Not too mention that there is a boss that spawns a minion in his dark world phase that shoots projectiles that drain your ki.

    Overall the game is not bad, but far away from the FromSoft games. Also the whole design feels sometimes very much like DS2, where hoards of high damaging enemies are thrown at you, just for sake of artificial difficulty. What makes it worse are the grab attacks from Yokai that often one-shot you from full or nearly full health. Sometimes Yokai also use these grabs in their attack combo. That makes the game unnecessarily frustrating. Additionally, the grinding for gear is as annoying as in Nioh 1.

    I am now at the final boss and there the games flaws come even more apparent. The final boss has an attack that can easily one shot, if you don't burst counter it. Something like that is just frustrating and not a good boss design. Besides, in the final chapter are no Kodama (the little creatures that you need to find to get more elixier at the shrine). So after too many tries, you are stuck with just 3 elixiers or you need to farm them.

    Developers please adjust that nonsense.    … Expand
  59. DamyanDG10
    Mar 18, 2020
    6
    Its basically Nioh 1 with some new bosses... the game is flawless and without bugs simply cuz its the same game. People saying its groundbreaking and stuff like that are just frontin. Menu, gameplay, graphics, AI, level design, items, ⅔ of the yokai are the same as the first game. Its one giant DLC. Still had fun but cmon... thats why they made it that fast ...
  60. Darklordcreeper
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! The bad reviews are from jealous xbots review-bombing, so don't listen to them. The gameplay is comprehensive and complex. Graphics are great. Character diversity is outstanding. Very Souls-like. Definitely challenging.
  61. Jdbaker82
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    It's unfortunate that cry baby millenials that like everything handed to them on a platter ruin the user score for this game. Game is perfect the challenges are amazing however not for snowflakes that expect every game to be cakewalk.
  62. Esat
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game! Every detail and challange is great. First game is a masterpiece but second game makes it to the another level
  63. 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
  64. Felix34
    Apr 18, 2020
    0
    Not a good game. It is not dark souls 3....dont buy it, unless you want to waste your time
  65. mrode
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    I don't have a lot of time to play games, but I still love them, so I play many of them on normal difficulty. In a lot of games, I eventually end up killing all the baddies in the same way and it feels quite powerful if a game has done it right. I get the same feeling in this game, but for a different reason. You don't get to beat all the baddies in the same way. You have to get beat,I don't have a lot of time to play games, but I still love them, so I play many of them on normal difficulty. In a lot of games, I eventually end up killing all the baddies in the same way and it feels quite powerful if a game has done it right. I get the same feeling in this game, but for a different reason. You don't get to beat all the baddies in the same way. You have to get beat, figure out what you did wrong, figure out how to do it right and repeat. I need to set the controller down and walk away sometimes, but, in the end, it's a beautiful game and a break from the monotony of being too powerful in other games. It will humble you, but in a good way.… Expand
  66. elitegeek79
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    People keep saying, 'I beat dark souls, bloodborne,' but this game is just too hard; they are lying! If you can beat any Soulsborne games you can handle this and will love it! They really took some of the best elements of many of the games and the multiplayer is quick and easy. Don't believe the reviews. It is shameful that someone would disrespect the team that made this just becausePeople keep saying, 'I beat dark souls, bloodborne,' but this game is just too hard; they are lying! If you can beat any Soulsborne games you can handle this and will love it! They really took some of the best elements of many of the games and the multiplayer is quick and easy. Don't believe the reviews. It is shameful that someone would disrespect the team that made this just because you can't get gud. Love all of the customization and refinements they did over the first game. If you are a fan of the first get it for sure; people also say it's not much different or improved-more lies!… Expand
  67. MizoNozo
    May 3, 2020
    4
    This feels like an attempt to create an even more difficult game than Nioh without actually trying to make the game harder. Most of the difficulty here comes from exponential damage scaling and terrible enemy balance. Instant attacks and infinite tracking are very common amd most enemy encounters have at least one often two or three ranged enemies to harass you. Bosses are unfortunatelyThis feels like an attempt to create an even more difficult game than Nioh without actually trying to make the game harder. Most of the difficulty here comes from exponential damage scaling and terrible enemy balance. Instant attacks and infinite tracking are very common amd most enemy encounters have at least one often two or three ranged enemies to harass you. Bosses are unfortunately very easy in most cases, only made difficult due to their massive hp pools and ridiculous stamina bars. The few difficult bosses are usually very fast, with massive range and give few opportunities to burst counter. Some of these even regenerate stamina like you making life even harder. In many ways this feels like a dark souls 2 style of game design that plagues games of this ilk. There's very little fun to be had here and you will likely take dozens of breaks from the game before finishing it. It is easily my least favorite game of 2020.… Expand
  68. 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.
  69. queenprophet
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    One of the best game ever made. People who are complaining don't try to understand the mechanic and just want to cry.
  70. AceAscendus
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Extremely good combat and insane replay value with all the build variety that this game has to offer. Great sequel.
  71. 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
  72. Projectsergio
    Mar 16, 2020
    1
    It's the same game as Nioh 1. No innovation at all. Same gameplay, sound, menu... Not worthy
  73. 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
  74. alanzinhovenon
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    O jogo foi o que eu esperava e ainda teve alguns pontos onde me surpreendeu. A unica coisa que eu vejo como falha é o dano dos inimigos que eu vejo como mal implementado.
  75. Ghoster
    May 10, 2020
    4
    After first Nioh was pure 10/10 they broke everything possible. Repetative bosses, levels and bosses copy/paste from Nioh 1, annoying "sudden death" boss moves at the end of the fight. Story behind this game does have no any sense and characters apear and die wihout having any impact to the story. Platinm cleanup was annoying with ENDLESS side missions. They should never make this 2nd game!
  76. alexandermora
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Nioh 2 does everything a sequel should do, Improve over the fundations and add more, Honestly people that say "oh is just more nIoh or Is just another soulsborne game" Don t have any idea of what the heck are they talking about. Granted A 10 out 10 perhaps is way to high but that game is that good, is more balanced than the 1st one that also means is Easier and now is more easy toNioh 2 does everything a sequel should do, Improve over the fundations and add more, Honestly people that say "oh is just more nIoh or Is just another soulsborne game" Don t have any idea of what the heck are they talking about. Granted A 10 out 10 perhaps is way to high but that game is that good, is more balanced than the 1st one that also means is Easier and now is more easy to understand what stats, description and all Percentage on skills actually do, Give it a try. My main complain is that Team ninja leave out a lot of stuff nioh 1 added with their dlcs and now they are doing it again, There are only 2 difficulties settings instead of the 6 that you get by playing Nioh 1 complete, Thats it. Yes is MORE NIOH but thats what a sequel DoES, Megaman 2 was more megaman but better, Kingdom hearts 2 was KH but way better bigger and polished and so on.… Expand
  77. finmat92
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    Nioh's DLC sold for 60/70 bucks. Boring, same graphic, same gameplay. What do you expect?
  78. noonecarestho
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Improves on the first game and has a amazing character creator this time around, also let's you play with up to 3 players instead of 2.
  79. AndreaM84
    Mar 28, 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
  80. 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.
  81. bloody9
    Apr 9, 2020
    0
    Sadly nioh 1.5 remarks are warranted. I loved the first game but never enjoyed how the developers thought adding a ton of ranged enemies in the back of every fight was fun. Yes you can usually shoot them before engaging but theres usually another hidden away and if not it's still a chore. Nioh 2 amplifies this, and the only challenge comes from the same minion u fought a 100 times but inSadly nioh 1.5 remarks are warranted. I loved the first game but never enjoyed how the developers thought adding a ton of ranged enemies in the back of every fight was fun. Yes you can usually shoot them before engaging but theres usually another hidden away and if not it's still a chore. Nioh 2 amplifies this, and the only challenge comes from the same minion u fought a 100 times but in new circumstances of annoyingly placed other minions uve fought a thousand times. You'll probably die alot but it wont feel fair like Fromsoft games, it will just be an annoyance. the bosses were easy and mediocre. I thought nioh 1 had a ton of potential. great combat system etc. but I shouldve known after only a year and a half this wasnt worth supporting with a purchase… Expand
  82. Doom1223
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Nioh 2 improves and builds upon everything the first game did and makes it surprisingly better With some cool new additions like the yo kai power and tons of new weapons but the star of this game is the difficulty it’s so hard that sometimes you just want to throw it away and never touch it again the bosses are brutal one hit can kill you one mistake can cost you so much even on theNioh 2 improves and builds upon everything the first game did and makes it surprisingly better With some cool new additions like the yo kai power and tons of new weapons but the star of this game is the difficulty it’s so hard that sometimes you just want to throw it away and never touch it again the bosses are brutal one hit can kill you one mistake can cost you so much even on the highest levels, this game from the difficulty element really but the souls/borne series to shame but in the end it’s is one of the most satisfying experiences gaming has ever offered.… Expand
  83. Vastaropoli
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    Nioh 2 is as close to the perfect game with the whole package as it gets. It is obvious they took the criticisms from Nioh 1 seriously and fixed literally every complaint. The level design and enemy variety in particular is leaps and bounds better and dare I say Soulsborne level of greatness and immersive and even beyond with the rpg elements. This game needs to be celebrated andNioh 2 is as close to the perfect game with the whole package as it gets. It is obvious they took the criticisms from Nioh 1 seriously and fixed literally every complaint. The level design and enemy variety in particular is leaps and bounds better and dare I say Soulsborne level of greatness and immersive and even beyond with the rpg elements. This game needs to be celebrated and encouraged and the future looks bright for Nioh as a series. Nioh 2 is more than I hoped for and it's a definitive 10 in my book. I truly hope Nioh 3 is a thing because this is one of those games that truly deserves continuation.… Expand
  84. Ghostking223
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played... I'm not a giant dark souls fan, and haven't yet beat sekiro... But so far I'm liking this a lot... I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a challenge, its not too hard as long as you actually spend time learning the mechanics properly.
  85. YagamiBrando
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Probably my favourite game of PS4 generation. Deep and vast gameplay and combat mechanics, fluid stable 60 fps gameplay, super fast and dynamic battles and probably the best character creator put even Souls games to shame.
    It is a huge improvement over the first Nioh game and overall a brilliant expirience, truly a quintessence of what a true masterpiece of videogames should be in my    Probably my favourite game of PS4 generation. Deep and vast gameplay and combat mechanics, fluid stable 60 fps gameplay, super fast and dynamic battles and probably the best character creator put even Souls games to shame.
    It is a huge improvement over the first Nioh game and overall a brilliant expirience, truly a quintessence of what a true masterpiece of videogames should be in my opinion. Bravo, Team Ninja. I wish you will achieve no less during the next generation of consoles.    … Expand
  86. Samervex555
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Team ninja did them self’s proud Because nioh 2 is a masterpiece of hardcore gaming.
    All of the bosses are extremely challenging but so rewarding after overcoming them and the design of all of the bosses are incredible. The game looks and plays just like the original game and Nioh 2 is much harder than nioh 1 in my opinion what I like. Each level is incredible all of the side missions are    Team ninja did them self’s proud Because nioh 2 is a masterpiece of hardcore gaming.
    All of the bosses are extremely challenging but so rewarding after overcoming them and the design of all of the bosses are incredible. The game looks and plays just like the original game and Nioh 2 is much harder than nioh 1 in my opinion what I like. Each level is incredible all of the side missions are interesting. I love how you can make your own ninja in the character creation and your not stuck with William because I didn’t really like William I found him annoying. I massively prefer this game to the 1st nioh game and sekiro. All in all Nioh 2 is an incredible game I absolutely love it. 10/10 from me    … Expand
  87. MrOmega
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I see people giving it a low score due to the difficulty. It doesn’t deserve those criticism. This game deserves a higher score.
  88. Darky1600
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    Loved number 1 and loving number 2 even more. Story great, plenty of fighting and action also the game has improved on its flaws from number one would HIGHLY recommend.
  89. 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.
  90. rileykard
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Best souls-like game ever. The combat is amazing and the bosses are so fun to fight 10/10.
  91. hamedbanaderi
    Mar 13, 2020
    9
    Another exciting game from the team ninja, the game has grown well than the first version, the gameplay retains the original version but has a lot of functionality added, the game has many new mechanics that these skills in The flow of the game is achieved, the narrative story of the game has enough appeal and charm, and also the good music of the game as a strength.
  92. 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.
  93. Descending23
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    The combat is the best is the Soulsborne genre. Incredibly in depth and fun. A must play for any hardcore Souls fan.
  94. Visheshraina
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Closest to soulsbourne by far. Better than codevein , combat mechanics and weapons are hit gameplay
  95. 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
  96. IIIAHMIII
    Apr 6, 2020
    5
    They upgraded the movies and character design. Some horrible lag. Bosses have way to much health sometimes so you have to grind. A bit better then nioh not much
  97. uncle-scrooge
    May 13, 2020
    6
    I feel this game needs more balance between the top and bottom levels of reviews (there are plenty of both). I'm in the middle; I don't think this game is a **** but I don't think it deserves the almost universal praise it has gotten from critics at all either.

    There are good things to say about this game for sure, but judging from the number of positive reviews, you've probably heard    I feel this game needs more balance between the top and bottom levels of reviews (there are plenty of both). I'm in the middle; I don't think this game is a **** but I don't think it deserves the almost universal praise it has gotten from critics at all either.

    There are good things to say about this game for sure, but judging from the number of positive reviews, you've probably heard it; nice, varied combat style, lots of loot, enough stats to make your head spin and of course there's the difficulty level, if that's your thing.

    This is written from the perspective of a casual gamer, who's beat and NG+'ed DS 1, 3, Bloodborne and Sekiro, so that gives you a comparison. I'm by no means pro, but not a completely newbie to difficult Japanese games either.

    So, to the negative stuff, which is why you read a lower review:

    The difficulty is mainly based on three things:
    - ridiculous enemy damage (almost any puny attack will one-shot you if you don't have 100% health)
    - enemies hiding in places where they are near impossible to know about, one-shotting you by jumping down from a tree or shooting you in the back from afar
    - preposterous health bars, especially on bosses. Difficult, yes, but frankly, mostly extremely tedious and boring. Expect boss fights to drag out past 20-30 minutes of very limited move-sets, and then you die from exhaustion from a one-shot move that you know well, but missed the 398th time he threw it at you.

    The game's production feels incredibly cheap
    I get that re-use is a part of game design, but seriously... ten minutes into the game, you've met most of the monsters there are, and you'll fight the same ones again. And again. And again. And again. They evolve throughout the game simply by increasing their damage and HP more or less in perfect tandem with your own level. So there. You could have skipped leveling altogether and just played at level 1 throughout.
    Give the game a few hours, and you've seen every asset they've bothered to design, and you'll see those same assets thrown about in different ways throughout the game. Every wall, every barrel, every wooden box, every rock, every tree – it all seems familiar no matter what area you're in, because it's all the same models and textures used.
    And then there are the bosses. I finally beat one of them, learning his five moves until I could easily sidestep him without losing any hp, and still needing 35 minutes to surgically scrape single molecules of his HP meter. I go on the next quest, and whaddyaknow – it ends with the same boss! You have got to be kidding me. The exact same boss one more time, same arena, all the same moves, straight after the previous one. I mean, it's just weird. Give me a few hours to forget his five moves at least! I wasn't angry because he was difficult, but because I was ridiculously tired of him the first time around, to the point of not even feeling happy when I beat him. Then, they throw him at me again, literally less than 20 minutes later. *sigh* I lost the will to keep playing at that point. Cheap.

    Quest difficulty level is completely random
    Go on a level 30 quest with a level 12 character and eat the boss and his friends for breakfast. Then go on a level 30 quest with a level 60 character, and get one-shotted by the first pathetic skeleton soldier you meet. The quest leveling seems completely random, and I honestly have no idea why it's even there.

    My expectations for this game were probably off, and I get that a more dedicated player will enjoy this game more than I did by really digging into items, moves, smithing, etc. which, is something I simply don't have time or patience to do. Still, it's silly to give the game a perfect 10 and tell everyone else to git gud, when the game HAS obvious flaws. If I needed to sum up the negative parts of my review in one word, it would be CHEAP. Cheap difficulty, cheap production values, cheap, synthesized 60 seconds music score on repeat and constantly re-used assets. Designing a difficult game is an art that involves more than impossible-to-predict jump attacks, ludicrously high damage and health bars the length of the great wall of China.

    Does it suck? No, it doesn't, and it's not impossible you might like it more than I did. By all means, try it. But once the feeling of being thrown a hastily put together, low-cost-at-any-price game that you pay a full price for, it's harder to enjoy it. At least for me.    … Expand
  98. Duoraime
    Nov 29, 2020
    4
    Yeah, game is beautiful, has some new mechanics, but it's absolutely unplayable. Almost everything one shot you. It's not hardcore, it's stupidity
  99. Stoys
    Mar 17, 2020
    1
    im gonna give this game a 1. beucase the entire game is copy paste! and this game does not feel like a new game. it feels like a huge DLC for nioh 1.. except im missing endgame content!!!! i have finished the entire game on Dream of the samurai and dream of the strong the entire game is SHORT... and EASY!!!. and it suddenly stopped. there is no more difficulties left!!! in the menu itim gonna give this game a 1. beucase the entire game is copy paste! and this game does not feel like a new game. it feels like a huge DLC for nioh 1.. except im missing endgame content!!!! i have finished the entire game on Dream of the samurai and dream of the strong the entire game is SHORT... and EASY!!!. and it suddenly stopped. there is no more difficulties left!!! in the menu it says rarity 1-6 but 6 ( ethereal items) has not been added! there is soo much copy paste through the entire game that its disgusting. side missions and bosses have same mechanic. skeleton boss from nioh 1, snakes on the roof. so on and so forth!! the have implemented the same **** in this game! and when i buy i new game. i expect new stuff. thats why they could finish this game soo quick because its copy paste with different textures all over! same weapons and gear! ALOT of the same armor sets!! im super dissapointed!! when the made nioh 1. we had abyss and alot of difficulties at least. and now we have NOTHING!… Expand
  100. 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
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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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