Nioh 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1157 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 873 out of 1157
  2. Mixed: 140 out of 1157
  3. Negative: 144 out of 1157
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  1. Paseomarty
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Increíble ambientación y variedad de enemigos, una dificultad sólo para los jugadores más hábiles un juegazo en toda regla
  2. Nixxon
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Great game solid as much as the first one. I prefer this series to all dark souls clones and even dark souls. Nioh is so smooth, faster paced and multiple combat moves / weapons makes it the best souls type game out their, in my opinion.
  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. lessacebola
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    Eu não posso dizer muita coisa já que não sou fã desse estilo de jogo de Nioh 2, entretanto nem a história do game conseguiu me prender. Também não sou muito de reparar em gráficos, mas esses não são lá grandes coisas. Apesar de tudo o jogo tem bons efeitos especiais.
  8. 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
  9. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    8
    If you liked Nioh 1, and DS series you probably gonna like this too. I think I liked Nioh 1 better. This monkey main character is just soooo f*ckin irritating, a real misarebla piece of sh*t from the start. Not to mention after he gets some power. I just don't understand how the developers thought anyone would like him. Whatever of course this is a fighting game, no one cares that aboutIf you liked Nioh 1, and DS series you probably gonna like this too. I think I liked Nioh 1 better. This monkey main character is just soooo f*ckin irritating, a real misarebla piece of sh*t from the start. Not to mention after he gets some power. I just don't understand how the developers thought anyone would like him. Whatever of course this is a fighting game, no one cares that about the story. Also I would say the theme that you transform into a half-omni is a bit off-puting too. But all in all. They give us several new weapons and enemy types (along with the old ones) so you can continue enjoy fighting as Nioh. (which is great)… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. GreatAshenSoul
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    At the beginning I started to feel like this game was a poor new addition to the first installment. Most secuels have similar mechanics in controls and gameplay. So does this game and it's nothing wrong with that. Take a look at Dark Souls franchise and other similar games. After finishing the story I started a coop and tried to level up some news weapons I really enjoy that and finishedAt the beginning I started to feel like this game was a poor new addition to the first installment. Most secuels have similar mechanics in controls and gameplay. So does this game and it's nothing wrong with that. Take a look at Dark Souls franchise and other similar games. After finishing the story I started a coop and tried to level up some news weapons I really enjoy that and finished some side stories as well. Very good graphics, Lore and history.… Expand
  13. MetaPhysicMeat
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    This game is like a glass cannon build that pumped all pts into a single stat.

    The storyline is pretty much negligible, and the characters are somewhat shallow due to the lack of opportunities to interact with them in-depth (although the interim improved upon this aspect quite a bit from the 1st game), the levels are passable, but nothing really extraordinary, and the soundtrack is    This game is like a glass cannon build that pumped all pts into a single stat.

    The storyline is pretty much negligible, and the characters are somewhat shallow due to the lack of opportunities to interact with them in-depth (although the interim improved upon this aspect quite a bit from the 1st game), the levels are passable, but nothing really extraordinary, and the soundtrack is decent. Where the game really shines is in its combat, fast and fluid with lots of custom builds, probably enough fun to last all 5 difficulty levels and more. Team Ninja also managed to keep things from becoming ridiculous like the 1st game.    … Expand
  14. Azerus
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Managed to snag this game for $19.90, and I have to say, I'm enjoying the customization options and improved frame rate. While I'm not really good at the combat system, I think it boils down to me having to practice as opposed to the game's mechanics. Regardless, it's a pretty good entry and I think if you can get it at a discounted price, go ahead.
  15. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My top PS4/PS5 list
    1. Ghost of Tsushima 9,7/10
    2. God of War 9,5/10
    3. Other for TOP3 Meme    … Expand
  16. jtk617
    Jan 14, 2021
    8
    Nioh 2 is a solid game.... don't expect your mind to be blown or anything, expect to have a pretty good time and nothing more
  17. Nikopro245
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. On my list of top ten games, story, graphics, enemies, combat. All very good.
  18. Solidwisdom
    Feb 6, 2021
    6
    This game couldev been great and enjoyable
    But its way too challenging. I don’t understand how so many rated this game high. Just its way too hard for me. I coulde not even get past the first level.
  19. Spinexprime
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    Nioh 2 is a Great improvement from The original Nioh with a new“Transformation” mode which allows you to transform into 3 different Yokai’s a bird, demon and a Fish which is quite the improvement but Other than that Nioh 2 looks and feels the exact same as the Original Nioh which i don’t think is a bad thing but the graphics could be better. And I’m quite surprised the dev team is stillNioh 2 is a Great improvement from The original Nioh with a new“Transformation” mode which allows you to transform into 3 different Yokai’s a bird, demon and a Fish which is quite the improvement but Other than that Nioh 2 looks and feels the exact same as the Original Nioh which i don’t think is a bad thing but the graphics could be better. And I’m quite surprised the dev team is still updating the game till this day.… Expand
  20. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    A differenza di Nioh 1, il secondo titolo è molto più bilanciato e meno scorretto verso il giocatore, specialmente per i danni subiti dai nemici e le nuove meccaniche della parata esplosiva e dei nuclei d'anima, che rendono gli scontri più semplici e danno al giocatore già da inizio gioco più opzioni per gestire la situazione. Tuttavia, personalmente sono stato più preso dal primo Nioh,A differenza di Nioh 1, il secondo titolo è molto più bilanciato e meno scorretto verso il giocatore, specialmente per i danni subiti dai nemici e le nuove meccaniche della parata esplosiva e dei nuclei d'anima, che rendono gli scontri più semplici e danno al giocatore già da inizio gioco più opzioni per gestire la situazione. Tuttavia, personalmente sono stato più preso dal primo Nioh, perchè nonostante fosse un gioco molto scorretto verso il giocatore, aveva boss fight più combattute al limite e memorabili. Inoltre Nioh 2 ha il difetto di ripetere continuamente le stesse locazioni (Foresta, Villaggio/castello spesso in fiamme e caverna) mentre nel titolo precedente avevamo missioni con ambientazioni più tematiche come il covo dei ninja, Honno-ji ricoperto di ghiaccio, il tempio delle acque con Umi Bozu ecc. Inoltre la difficoltà di Nioh 2 cala drasticamente già dalla seconda regione, e con mia sorpresa sono riuscito a sconfiggere al primo tentativo tutti i boss delle ultime 2 regioni.
    Un bel gioco ma un po troppo simile al primo e con boss fight poco memorabili.    … Expand
  21. VanCan72
    May 16, 2022
    8
    For $20 I had a lot of fun with this. Just felt like more Nioh, and I'm ok with that. Got a lot of time out of this, had loads of fun customizing my character and optimizing my build, died a lot, and didn't have a bad time with any of it. All and all, not that bad
  22. Koalakm
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    Jedna z najlepszych gier na PS4 i ps5. Wiele godzin zabawy, ogromną liczba misji.
  23. 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.
  24. Reekum
    May 30, 2021
    6
    Game has very good mechanics but stupid maze levels keep you wasting your time.
  25. 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
  26. Kamaji
    Jul 12, 2021
    9
    Team Ninja has done a fantastic job of evolving the baseline they established in Nioh. Nioh 2 plays incredibly smooth, while providing a medley of tools to tackle the challenging combat scenarios. Taking down hordes of enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and deep combat systems including yokai abilities and skill trees for each weapon and combat style. While the overall story feltTeam Ninja has done a fantastic job of evolving the baseline they established in Nioh. Nioh 2 plays incredibly smooth, while providing a medley of tools to tackle the challenging combat scenarios. Taking down hordes of enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and deep combat systems including yokai abilities and skill trees for each weapon and combat style. While the overall story felt a little lackluster, the gameplay was highly addicting in both single player and playing with friends.… Expand
  27. 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.
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. Majoody90
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    Amazing lovely wow beautiful oh god its good 75 its too much guys i just wabt to ra
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. Fredavila
    Dec 29, 2021
    7
    Mejoro gráficamente, misma jugabilidad que nioh 1, y mucho dificultad injusta para alargar el juego
  34. CottonyJohny
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    nioh is garbage souls like ripp off that does everything worst
    -trash bosses
    -trash level design
    -trash plot
    -trash graphics
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. CharlieDouler
    May 15, 2022
    4
    The movement and the combat in this game are as stiff as a brick. The environments are really, REALLY, ugly. I understand this game wants to set itself apart from Dark Souls, but it sure took a lot of inspiration from the series and it doesn't do a good job at all. The only real thing this game has going for itself is the how fast paced the combat is, but it's still really clunky and to meThe movement and the combat in this game are as stiff as a brick. The environments are really, REALLY, ugly. I understand this game wants to set itself apart from Dark Souls, but it sure took a lot of inspiration from the series and it doesn't do a good job at all. The only real thing this game has going for itself is the how fast paced the combat is, but it's still really clunky and to me doesn't feel fluid at all.… Expand
  38. 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
  39. Midian00
    Jun 10, 2022
    6
    This game could've been amazing if not for 2 major things.
    1. Insane amount of copy-pasted enemies throughout entire goddamn game. You fight same mobs endlessly. And they didn't stop there. They decided that it would be great idea to cope-paste bosses gadzilion times too.
    2. Endless looting. It just gets really tiresome. In all other aspects game is pretty good made. Definitely try it    This game could've been amazing if not for 2 major things.
    1. Insane amount of copy-pasted enemies throughout entire goddamn game. You fight same mobs endlessly. And they didn't stop there. They decided that it would be great idea to cope-paste bosses gadzilion times too.
    2. Endless looting. It just gets really tiresome.

    In all other aspects game is pretty good made. Definitely try it and play it until you brain goes "wait! I killed this **** thing like 80000 times already!? wtf?!"    … Expand
  40. nebirosity
    Dec 1, 2022
    0
    A total failure of game design. Enemies rarely provide an honest challenge and instead rely on arbitrary, overwhelming difficulty to extend the length of the title by forcing the player to grind to have even the barest chance of progressing. Incredible production value totally undercut by the game itself being borderline unplayable.
  41. Tomplexthis
    Nov 19, 2022
    4
    Theres a difference between Challenging balanced fun, and utter nonsense cheap bs.
    This game seems fine for a bit, but its not hard to be hard challenging.
    Its hard to be cheap, unfun garbage. i liked nioh 1, but nioh 2 just sucks.
  42. frisbi666
    Nov 2, 2022
    1
    You can remap every control except dodge, making this an inaccessible piece of garbage for anyone who prefers a different control scheme than the developers.
  43. Crimson9
    Dec 26, 2022
    5
    Nioh 2 improves on Nioh 1's combat, but not much else. The thing is, Nioh 1's combat was its strongest point. Its atmosphere, lore, story, polish, level design, world design, all were lacking. Nioh 2 doesnt make any improvements here.
  44. DixonsRevange
    Jan 2, 2023
    0
    have these critics even played this game?!! just garbage that not worth attention. Bad parody of froms software games. Play elden ring instead
  45. niohisgarbage
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    This game is real rubbish, so unfair, also looks like game for ps3, level design is ridiculous, developers lazy bastards, balance equals 0, I don't wat eat this ****
  46. ThiefBrRj
    May 30, 2023
    9
    I don't have any criticism against this game. This title is a must play for any souls-like enjoyer. I did it 100% with pride.
  47. Phoenix_d_Ash
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Big improvement to the first title, on critical parts. One of my most favorite games.
  48. FuvkGhayStation
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Never Played IT, but since PS people give Microsoft Excl. Games a 0 for Not Beeing on Ghaystation, im rating every Ps only Game 0. ❤️
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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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