Nioh

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. KPS5
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    What an epic game. I enjoyed this game. This game is underrated. Got the plat.
  3. klausfiedler8
    Mar 15, 2023
    10
    jogo fantástico! 9,6........................................................
  4. SimonExMachina
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles + very deep and rewarding loot system + challenging without feeling cheap + great use of japanese lore + memorable boss fights - repetitive    + super fluid, responsive and satisfying combat
    + weapons types make for very diverse fighting styles each with their own moves, combos and skills
    + wide range of builds (armor/abilities/items/skills/) result in very different play styles
    + very deep and rewarding loot system
    + challenging without feeling cheap
    + great use of japanese lore
    + memorable boss fights

    - repetitive enemies
    - story is average    … Expand
  5. Moviegooner
    Mar 3, 2023
    10
    Nioh was a game like bloodborne I gave up on very quickly. After I played the soulsbourne games, I gave Nioh a try. Boy, this game is nearly as good as all the souls games. I've been playing this game non-stop. Nioh is not only addictive because of the difficulty, the challenging bosses, leveling up but the loot gathering is so satisfying. Selling, choosing, getting the right weapon,Nioh was a game like bloodborne I gave up on very quickly. After I played the soulsbourne games, I gave Nioh a try. Boy, this game is nearly as good as all the souls games. I've been playing this game non-stop. Nioh is not only addictive because of the difficulty, the challenging bosses, leveling up but the loot gathering is so satisfying. Selling, choosing, getting the right weapon, armor, charm. I love it. Also, the story is pretty good. At first, I wasn't that interested, but you become in love with the period, the culture, the characters.
    The DLC's are worth the money. With hard bosses beautiful landscapes, very interesting, compelling characters. Way of strong is mighty hard but never dull    … Expand
  6. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  7. shenkenhigh
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    To be fair it's 9/10, the dlc content is just very overpowered and kinda annoying to get at. Otherwise a great game
  8. superpyro296
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    I just finished Nioh yesterday and wow ! What a ride ! I completed the base game after a 119 hours playthrough. I completed all the main and side missions (except the twilight missions and post-game content).

    Nioh is a souls-like that is really difficult and challenging. The learning curve is steep but the feeling of satisfaction after you beat a tough boss is huge ! The game is super    I just finished Nioh yesterday and wow ! What a ride ! I completed the base game after a 119 hours playthrough. I completed all the main and side missions (except the twilight missions and post-game content).

    Nioh is a souls-like that is really difficult and challenging. The learning curve is steep but the feeling of satisfaction after you beat a tough boss is huge ! The game is super fun and engaging. The combat system is really deep and the ki system is a really nice implementation. Nioh has a lot of content. It is not a short game by any means. I think an experienced gamer in the soul-like genre may complete this game in the 50-60 hours range but for me, as a pretty average skilled gamer, I needed more than 100 hours which is fine for me because I enjoyed most of my time with Nioh

    However, after a certain point in the game, I felt exhausted and I needed to take a break. For 10 days, I switched to another game (Shadow of the Tomb Raider) which I completed easily. While I was playing the other game, I was already missing Nioh's super fun combat system. After, I continued my journey in Nioh really fresh and I spent a big part of my Christmas holidays completing the remaining missions until I beated the final boss yesterday after a few tries. So, in terms of pacing, it's possible that you find the game too intense (a lot of boss, some difficult side missions). The level design can be quite average and repetitive also...

    Nioh is a game that made me felt I was in a love & hate relationship with someone with a lot of passion. In 2022, that was the game I've felt the more engaged and passioned about even though that was not my game of the year    … Expand
  9. Zakis1991
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Я не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдётЯ не люблю серии игр Dark souls. Из-за отсутствия карты и не очень понятно куда идти. Абсолютно конченный кооператив. Но нио.... Нио я люблю. Отличный полноценный кооперав, прошел с другом , было весело. Как клоп игра отлично подойдёт
  10. hector_bcn98
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Como primera experiencia "Souls" que tuve, con todas sus diferencias y matices, la sensación de satisfacción fue impagable. Team Ninja está tocado por la varita cuando quiere, claro.
  11. kostokc
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    Very steep learning curve. Once you learn it the game becomes very enjoyable and not too hard anymore.
  12. Qoo88039
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    Esse eu tive que vir analisar.
    Nioh impressiona por sua qualidade tecnica e gameplay, o jogo que tem clara influencia na serie souls, mas prossui sua propria indetidade, historia, gameplay, drop-rate, farm, dificuldade, tudo nesse jogo esta plenamente ajustado para proporcionar uma experiencia viciante!
  13. RAILANDERSON
    May 28, 2022
    10
    Que grata supressa, pois um jogo que tem a capa e o protagonista igual ao Geralt do the witcher, copia claramente na cara dura os soulslike. mas que faz tudo isso de forma primorosa é se torna um dos melhores e mais desafiadores jogos da geração. Nioh é brutal, é sensacional. hoje posso dizer até que prefiro nioh do que Dark Souls, que baita jogo, pega a mitologia japoneza e mistura comQue grata supressa, pois um jogo que tem a capa e o protagonista igual ao Geralt do the witcher, copia claramente na cara dura os soulslike. mas que faz tudo isso de forma primorosa é se torna um dos melhores e mais desafiadores jogos da geração. Nioh é brutal, é sensacional. hoje posso dizer até que prefiro nioh do que Dark Souls, que baita jogo, pega a mitologia japoneza e mistura com uma jogabilidade fluida, muitos chefes, todos dificeis, mas não impossiveis. Nioh pra mim é o melhor jogo de 2017.… Expand
  14. SomeGamerRequal
    May 23, 2022
    9
    The game closest to From Software games, but here the story is more drawn we play William who is an Irish sailor who travels which under certain circumstances ends up in Japan to save his dear Saoirse from alchemist Edward Kelley
  15. Flounder
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    Es macht wirklich Spaß, mit vielen ungewöhnlichen Mechaniken und hat ein großartiges Setting. Der Kampf ist sehr ungeeignet für 2 gegen 1, was zum Glück größtenteils für das Nachspiel übrig bleibt.
  16. SuperClaudio64
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    Questo gioco è stato il mio primo souls like ed è stato brutale nella sua fase iniziale. Nioh è un gioco molto scorretto verso il giocatore e nella prima regione del gioco ci sono alcuni dei boss più forti del gioco base, uno in particolare in una missione secondaria. Ma con il proseguire dell'avventura, se si impara a capire il sistema di avanzamento del gioco e gestionale delQuesto gioco è stato il mio primo souls like ed è stato brutale nella sua fase iniziale. Nioh è un gioco molto scorretto verso il giocatore e nella prima regione del gioco ci sono alcuni dei boss più forti del gioco base, uno in particolare in una missione secondaria. Ma con il proseguire dell'avventura, se si impara a capire il sistema di avanzamento del gioco e gestionale del equipaggiamento, il gameplay diventerà sempre più facile. Per me è stato un ottimo battesimo del fuoco che poi mi ha portato a divorare Dark Souls1 qualche mese dopo, e sicuramente anche uno dei giochi più frustranti mai giocati. Ma lo adoro proprio perchè è un gioco molto teso e difficile a modo suo.… Expand
  17. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 14, 2022
    9
    Nioh is easily the best of the FromSoftware Souls imitators. It doesn't offer quite the same level of quality boss fights as FromSoft's classic, but its combat system is fast paced and challenging, with some high quality level and enemy design. It also features a more robust co-op mode than Souls games, which makes it a far more engaging game to play with a friend.

    However, Nioh's    Nioh is easily the best of the FromSoftware Souls imitators. It doesn't offer quite the same level of quality boss fights as FromSoft's classic, but its combat system is fast paced and challenging, with some high quality level and enemy design. It also features a more robust co-op mode than Souls games, which makes it a far more engaging game to play with a friend.

    However, Nioh's greatest flaw is its inventory system. Nioh's action is constantly being interrupted by incrementally better loot drops and dull menuing.    … Expand
  18. Javier777777771
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkjkjjjjjjjjjkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk… Expand
  19. MatthewDavisMed
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    An epic souls like samurai experience that's full of content. It doesn't really make much sense to me how the protagonist speaks English while everyone else speaks Japanese. But that's just a nitpick. The game still has a lot to offer with it's brutal combat and epic bosses and side missions.
  20. serges17
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    An incredibly good combination of Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden and Diablo. This game has a lot to offer:

    - Durability: You can spend a lot of hours by completing the campaign which is huge with plenty submissions and is very challenging. - The possibilities to build your character are incredible huge. You have a lot of melee weapon types to choose from like Katanas, Odachis, Tonfas,    An incredibly good combination of Dark Souls, Ninja Gaiden and Diablo. This game has a lot to offer:

    - Durability: You can spend a lot of hours by completing the campaign which is huge with plenty submissions and is very challenging.

    - The possibilities to build your character are incredible huge. You have a lot of melee weapon types to choose from like Katanas, Odachis, Tonfas, Spears, Axes, Dual Swords, Kusarigama and ranged weapons like bows, rifles and cannos. Plenty of ninja skills like bombs, poisons, smoke bombs, shurikens, kunais, ninja scrolls which make you invisible, etc. Also you can use magic like elemental projectiles as fireballs, magic that cripple your enemies, attack with elemental damage, etc. And last but not least you have a Guardian Spirit that provides you with some special attacks, status and use it as a Living Weapon that improve your combat skills for a limited time. The possiblities are almost endless and they are overwhelming at first, but if you persevere you will learn the game mechanics and

    Runs at 60 fps, very smooth, the combat is very fast, you will need to use your reflexes a lot to avoid your enemies and to connect your attacks and that is a difference from other action rpgs like Diablo where you only click and click. In this game you have to think very fast prepare very well for battles, need to be very prudent (this is my best advice).

    The set of the game is great and very original. Your character, William is an european samurai who fights japanese demons, so you will invest a lot of time fighting in temples, japanese villages, caves, etc.

    The only negative aspect of the game is that it recycles some elements and makes it a little bit repetitive. For example, you can fight the first boss Onryoki several times in different missions...I have fought with the guy like 4-5 times in different missions.

    NIOH is a great game, I have spent about 60 hrs and the game is worth every penny invested because is very addictive and the combat is complex and very spectacular. I higly recommend to buy this game, As a player and person this game has changed my life for good be because I learned to be a more patient, prudent and more determined person.    … Expand
  21. Generalement
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    Une histoire imprévisible, un concept révolutionnaire. De divertissement en même temps que de l'apprentissage sur l'étude de l'univers du folklore Japonais Shintoisme. Un pure chef d'oeuvre.
  22. luminous15cf
    Feb 25, 2022
    9
    The critics score is somehow higher than the sequel, but I think if this game was 88 Nioh 2 is like 93 and most people would agree that the sequel is better than the original. Both amazing games though.
  23. EazyRyder99
    Feb 17, 2022
    8
    Nioh mi ha veramente stupito. Un combat sistem veramente appagante pieno di abilità che si possono sbloccare man mano che si progredisce nella storia. Consigliato a chi vuole affrontare una sfida impegnativa in cui il livello di difficoltà è abbastanza alto. La trama lascia un po a desiderare ma non mancano colpi di scena e momenti in cui sarete coinvolti con i fatti accaduti. NonNioh mi ha veramente stupito. Un combat sistem veramente appagante pieno di abilità che si possono sbloccare man mano che si progredisce nella storia. Consigliato a chi vuole affrontare una sfida impegnativa in cui il livello di difficoltà è abbastanza alto. La trama lascia un po a desiderare ma non mancano colpi di scena e momenti in cui sarete coinvolti con i fatti accaduti. Non lasciatevi influenzare dalle prime ore di gioco in cui morirete molte volte. Col passare del tempo padroneggiando il gameplay si farà molta meno fatica. Per chi è appassionato di souls-like questo titolo è assolutamente consigliato ma anche per chi non ama il souls perché la struttura di gioco è molto meno criptica. Gioco che va assolutamente provato!… Expand
  24. clairealcee77
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    The second one was definitely better, but this one is a classic and I highly recommend it to anyone who are into hard action games.
  25. beautifulforest
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    The second game is better, but the first game is still great. One of the best soul-likes.
  26. Fredavila
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Un digno juego estilo estilo soul, una historia un poco confusa en la manera de contar pero excelente jugabilidad.
  27. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    9
    There's a lot of Darksidephill's in this review section. Even a dude complain about bosses being impossible to kill without glitches? Bro check youtube and see people do them all Level 1 Naked legit.

    The only thing bad with this game is the uninspired locations and the absolute trash music it has.

    Other than that, it's flawless. And the best thing is, it only gets better in the sequel.
  28. houxh
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    I honestly think the second game is better than this one, but the part 1 is great game as well.
  29. Snowadian
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    I was happy to come across this Samurai gem on the PS4. I really enjoyed the combat and game mechanics, and world building was top notch. I absolutely hated the boss format. A hard game is fine, but unbeatable bosses take away from the whole experience for me. The inventory system was a nightmare too. I spent more time working on my stats then I ever wanted too. Brilliant game thatI was happy to come across this Samurai gem on the PS4. I really enjoyed the combat and game mechanics, and world building was top notch. I absolutely hated the boss format. A hard game is fine, but unbeatable bosses take away from the whole experience for me. The inventory system was a nightmare too. I spent more time working on my stats then I ever wanted too. Brilliant game that desperately needs a story mode. When games are this hard, I think its great that it provides hardcore gamers the challenge they are looking for, however I believe a large majority of us though would like a "boss skip" button.… Expand
  30. xRodge
    Sep 1, 2021
    9
    Nioh was my first "Souls-like" game, and it had me hooked very early. For a newcomer, the difficulty rating is "off the chart", as I REALLY struggled with the first level. If you're new to this kind of game, you have to throw away everything you know about gaming - "not getting hit" becomes your new goal in life. Healing is very limited and savepoints are few and far between - with evenNioh was my first "Souls-like" game, and it had me hooked very early. For a newcomer, the difficulty rating is "off the chart", as I REALLY struggled with the first level. If you're new to this kind of game, you have to throw away everything you know about gaming - "not getting hit" becomes your new goal in life. Healing is very limited and savepoints are few and far between - with even minor enemies doing huge amounts of damage to you. With this in mind, I can understand anyone who gets frustrated and gives up - maybe even writing a bad review of the game.

    If you can get by the extreme learning curve, you'll find a masterpiece of a game. You can learn what enemies do, and can predict their behaviour (though fighting groups of enemies is never advisable!). Boss fights are, pretty much, all unique and are all difficult in their own way. If you go into boss fights "blind", it's always a challenge to win without at least one death! Still, as mentioned, that's how you learn!

    The graphics are dark and forboding, but do look good throughout. The story is decent, though not overly gripping - I doubt you'll end up caring too much about the main character, throughout. Voice acting is done well enough, though nothing exceptional to report here. Game performance was great, I experienced no performance issues and no bugs worth mentioning.

    Overall, this starts as a frustrating game which evolves into a truly amazing experience, if you stick with it!    … Expand
  31. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Graphics 7/10
    Playability 8/10
    Entertainment 8/10
    Overall 8/10
    I was not able to finish the game but I enjoyed it.
  32. licemetr
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра с восточной философией. Графика отличная. Большое разнообразие оружия поражает
  33. VanCan72
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    This game is gonna hit for some and miss for others. I really like the stance system with different specialties, as well as the ki pulse system as a quick stamina recovery and a way to combat zones made by yokai. From there its standard Soulsborne fare in mechanics and whatnot. Beyond that it's very Diablo-esque with its need for number crunching and grinding for loot. Your mileage isThis game is gonna hit for some and miss for others. I really like the stance system with different specialties, as well as the ki pulse system as a quick stamina recovery and a way to combat zones made by yokai. From there its standard Soulsborne fare in mechanics and whatnot. Beyond that it's very Diablo-esque with its need for number crunching and grinding for loot. Your mileage is definitely gonna vary on that aspect alike. I personally enjoyed it very much, from its setting, combat mechanics and and its multitude of bosses that all provide a fantastic challenge… Expand
  34. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    One of them 'git gud' games. Unlike a lot of souls games, it's nice to look at. Exciting and challenging gameplay. Weird having a white guy as a protagonist in feudal(?) Japan.
  35. Raios-Rogue
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal game the story is so good the characters are all great you learn a lot about the Japanese culture the fluid responsive combat switching stances making builds all the guardian spirits are awesome with this game tons of replayability diablo loot style hack slash with the dark souls bloodborne formula team ninja did a great job the smithing all the crafting options are great i feelPhenomenal game the story is so good the characters are all great you learn a lot about the Japanese culture the fluid responsive combat switching stances making builds all the guardian spirits are awesome with this game tons of replayability diablo loot style hack slash with the dark souls bloodborne formula team ninja did a great job the smithing all the crafting options are great i feel like the guardian spirits where very op in Nioh 1 so they kinda toned that down a bit in Nioh 2 and added yokai abilities and transformation to compensate for that the enemies where repetitive the boss fights where not that great the music wasn't the best the game provides great challenge and it's a great action game to play i suggest you pick up the Nioh Remastered collector edition on PS5 it's major fun and the pvp is not that bad either in Nioh 1… Expand
  36. Red-Eyes
    Jul 20, 2021
    8
    Simply put this is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Although I have a lot to b*tch about it I really liked Nioh experience and already put the second game in my queue.

    Even though this is Dark Souls set in an Onimusha-esque world, Nioh differs in some key aspects. First of all: stats don’t really mean much in the long run, most people tell you to put every stat at level 20    Simply put this is the best soulslike not made by FromSoftware. Although I have a lot to b*tch about it I really liked Nioh experience and already put the second game in my queue.

    Even though this is Dark Souls set in an Onimusha-esque world, Nioh differs in some key aspects. First of all: stats don’t really mean much in the long run, most people tell you to put every stat at level 20 first and then you specialize your build since the weapon scaling is not very strong. The caveat is to prioritize the stats required for the type of armor you’ll be using since Nioh is all about armor.

    Each piece of equipment has some random perks. Let’s say you’re using the Brawler Armor Helmet with a “Toughness +2” perk, you kill an enemy that drops the same equipment however his is 4 levels higher and comes with “Omnyo Magic +10,7% (for the Fire Shot Talisman)” and “Damage against electrified enemies +5,3%”; this happens constantly and by the end of each level it’s mandatory to go through your equipment list and sort what to keep and what not because there is a limit. I f*cking hate this mechanic! Leave this sh*t for Diablo or something! The looting is way too much; is not uncommon for a regular enemy to drop 4 or 5 items and 90% of them are pure garbage! Oh and for the effects used as examples: I’m not making those up, this is how specific they are; needless to say most of them are useless, just keep an eye for the more general damage buffs.

    Imagine equating all those perks (midgame gear can have 6 perks per piece alone) for 5 pieces of armor plus the 2 melee weapons and the 2 ranged, the Spirit buffs and the useless statuses (I don’t know wtf is Tenacity and I couldn’t care less)… it makes up for a deranged math game. The only sane thing to do is ignore everything except the chosen few effects that matter, namely Close Combat increase.

    It sure is a mouthful and getting your ass kicked left and right surely doesn’t help. The beginning of the game is freaking insanely hard, bosses are absolute sponges and 4 out of the first 6 have a one shot kill move (Nue’s lighting storm OHKs… so much fun!). You’ll bang your head against the wall until you reach Region 2 and gain easy access to breaking the game with the Bonus Set Armors. These armors gain passive boosts most of the good ones give you flat out 20% attack boost for 4 pieces equipped; so it’s a no brainer! There is absolutely no reason to wear a non-bonus set armor, throw 90% of game’s equipment in the trash right away. Warriors of the West is prominent in Region 2, giving you f*cking 25% close combat damage increase for the full set; you can easily use it to beat the game only shifting the pieces to the higher leveled ones you end up looting along the way.

    Nioh revamped the Bloodstain mechanic from Souls (AKA let’s see how this idiot died) letting you summon the dude to fight him as an NPC, succeeding yearn the chance for looting his equipment and since everybody and their grandma is using the aforementioned Warriors you’ll easily complete the set. The game also shoots itself in the foot by favoring the most popular playstyle, you’re more likely to fight Katana phantoms than Axe ones for example. Katana is heavily favored offline too since most bonus sets and special weapons are for Katanas.

    With Bonus Set Armors by my side and better understanding of the Guardians the game becomes a breeze and I defeated most bosses first try. I had little to no trouble until the final boss but it never felt like I became a helluva lot better as a player (as it happens in Dark Souls) but rather I was proper geared.

    The repetitive nature of the game doesn’t help either. There are only 22 different enemies in a 40-50 hours long game for NG alone. Yes, tongued Yokai was hard but after dealing with him 50 times I kind know his tells. Most sub-missions happen in a section of a main mission map; maps used solely for sub-quests are reused further on in other sub-missions even though you are in another geographic region. The game is repetitive. Period.

    After b*tching this much I must say: I loved the game. The flow of the combat with the amazing Stance Change mechanic that cleverly synergizes with the Stamina Recovery move is fantastic! Weapons have different skills for purchase, there are only five yes (plus 2 more types in the DLC) but they feel very different and there is a lot of thought with each one. You can make a mage ranged build specialized in Omnyo Magic, a Glock build (guns and bows are powerful af) or the lackluster Ninja one. There is even the journalist mode abusing the Sloth Talisman but we don’t talk about that; “I pLaY GaMeS fOr tHe sToRy” players item only.

    What really seals the deal is the atmosphere. The graphics are so beautiful and so colored playing through most main levels is a joy. Despite its problems Nioh is way worth it for soulslike aficionados.    … Expand
  37. waleed_shihada
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    This game is awesome on everything, the story, graphics,music,length and of course the gameplay. you can’t judge it from the 1st play throughout, as you play the DLC and NG pluses you’ll have more and more fun and addiction to it.
  38. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    9
    Amazing gameplay, probably even better than Dark Souls in that regard.(Not for level design, lore ecc though)
  39. SanchePanche
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    The phenomenal writing will touch every player and won't leave an eye dry of tears. Combat and exploration are challenging and lead the player to use creativity and improvisation
  40. Volyros
    Mar 1, 2021
    8
    Excellent souls like game with fantastic japan art! 160 hours of pleasure! Fantastic combat system, challenging mission and very good music!
  41. Mr1
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    10 горящих сидалищ из 10
    Очень нравится вариативность боевки.
    Очень атмосферная игра. И с таким сеттингом игр комфортных для меня мало.
  42. David101618
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    amazing game, it is not a dark souls clone, this game has a deep amazing combat, and hard as balls but amazing, not for casuals (Fornite, Fifa, call of duty fans stay away)
  43. Guados
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    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
  44. memokmo
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    good game.
    Gameplay is so satisfying and fast. Bosses are really good too.
    But area designs are no way near dark souls games. Mission areas are isolated. That is not good for a souls-like game. And enemy designs repeat too much. Side missions are really bad and extremely hard.
  45. Arya977
    Jan 10, 2021
    8
    Gameplay..............Amazing
    Graphics................Great
    Story.......................Good
    Score.....................Amazing
  46. Maxgames12
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Vaya juego mas increible la dificultad se adapta a mis gustos,los graficos son geniales,la intro es increible,la historia es complicada pero lo puedo dejar pasar,los soundtracks son hermosos en especial la de la intro xd,los jefes son muy entretenidos y la jugabilidad es muy facil exelente juego
  47. JohnTargaryen
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, a temática e a jogabilidade são muito boas, fortemente recomendado para fãs de dark souls
  48. TheRagingReject
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    It's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of yourIt's basically basically perfect. But it's unfair. Yes you can master this game. But..... You HAVE to play a specific way. Otherwise you'll die. Skill ain't really the name of the game. It's learning how the game needs you to play to beat the enemy. It's frustrating a lot of times. The only reason it's not a 10 is it doesn't respond to certain button presses and you die at no fault of your own. Definitely isn't enough to learn the enemy and be well leveled and know the area like in Dark Souls. So that's the major set back… Expand
  49. Maad
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    Excellent game in all aspects except for the story which is meh. Combat is a lot of fun, bosses are not too difficult (except for the DLC - Maria is crazy OP) but still demanding and interesting, there is a lot of replayability here and looting is also very pleasant. Various mechanics can be implemented depending on your play style.
  50. Ekul
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Nioh successfully takes Fromsoftware's Dark Souls formula and adds a dark feudal Japan aesthetic too it. While there are plenty of Dark Souls clones out on the market, very few of them come close to capturing what makes that series so special. Nioh doesn't QUITE reach those heights, but it comes pretty damn close.
  51. Jajooka
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    It is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh canIt is Dark Souls 2.0 imo. It builds ( / steals / copies whichever you prefer ) on everything that is good in dark souls, and improves it in several places and also let go some of the 'harder to like parts'. For example I really don't mind that I dont have to cross half of the map every time to reach a boss. In Nioh there is always a shrine near the bosses. ( I feel like thats why Nioh can afford to have more difficult bosses then DS, because you don't have to spend 50% of your efforts just to reach them after they killed you again ) Also the stance system ( low stance when you have faster, but weaker attacks, and best dodge - mid stance with superior blocking - high stance with powerful but slow attacks ) is a definitely a great improvement. The other aspects like story and music are also fine.… Expand
  52. joel_tdl
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    No es un sistema de combate, es EL sistema de combate.

    JUGABILIDAD: Así, tal cual el titulo. Los combates son excelentes: los ataques y defensas, el esquivar, el "bailar" con tu oponente. El sistema de posiciones no es solo funcional, sino fantástico y le da una variedad al combate, al tener que decidir con cuál posición es conveniente atacar a cada enemigo en específico. El    No es un sistema de combate, es EL sistema de combate.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Así, tal cual el titulo.

    Los combates son excelentes: los ataques y defensas, el esquivar, el "bailar" con tu oponente. El sistema de posiciones no es solo funcional, sino fantástico y le da una variedad al combate, al tener que decidir con cuál posición es conveniente atacar a cada enemigo en específico.
    El clásico sistema de stamina (Ki) está bien implementado, además de que la recuperación del mismo usando R1 en el momento indicado es un buen toque. Además, la gran cantidad de ítems, y objetos utilizables dan aun más complejidad.

    En Nioh, la asignación de botones se siente más perfecta de lo que había experimentado en mucho tiempo. Es muy orgánico. El control se siente espectacular y hace que cada batalla se convierta e una delicia de jugabilidad.

    Las batallas contra espectros le dan un buen sabor al gameplay, y terminan por volverse adictivas para probar las mejoras de nuestro personaje.

    El esquema de las sub misiones está también bien implementado y, contrario a lo que podría parecer, no se siente repetitivo en ningún momento.
    La reutilización de los Boss no me molesta puesto que ocurre únicamente en las sub misiones y misiones crepúsculo. Así que es totalmente opcional: una especia de New Game+ adelantado.

    Como puntos negativos tenemos que la AI aveces es un poco torpe, y que el manejo del inventario es un poco caótico. Pero nada que no podamos tolerar.

    GRÁFICOS:
    Nioh no pretende sorprender por su hiperrealismo sino por su gran diseño artístico visual. Los escenarios, cinemáticas y personajes son piezas que encajan perfectamente una con otra.

    Eso sí: la falta de mayor detalle gráfico me resultó especialmente molesta tratándose del agua, ya que cuesta un poco de trabajo verificar su profundidad para saber si podemos o no caminar por la costa (esto en misiones muy específicas, pero hay que mencionarlo) Y hay algunas áreas con una visibilidad reducida por culpa de un mal trabajo en zonas de niebla.
    Por tanto, tenemos algunos escenarios muy buenos y otros mas bien regulares.

    La narrativa es... extraña. Por llamarla de cierta forma. Honestamente, la trama no me ha quedado nada clara.

    SONIDO:
    Probablemente su apartado más descuidado.
    Si bien, la música que suena al enfrentarnos a los temidos Jefes es épica, aquella presente en los niveles es todo lo contrario.

    Los efectos de sonido están bien, así como las voces.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    El juego toma prestado elementos de otras franquicias, pero su sistema de combate es tan increíble y bien realizado que no queda duda de que es la piedra angular de Nioh. Ninguno de los juegos con que Nioh ha sido comparado tiene un sistema ten pulido, adictivo y sólido.    … Expand
  53. MaxPayneIsGod
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    After taking my time to learn the systems (not the combat but pretty much everything else) I've learnt to absolutely love Nioh.
    It is part Darks Souls, part Bloodborne but moreso its own beast.
    The combat is smooth and rewarding, the loot/grind works well when you understand it.
    Nioh is difficult but a hell of a lot of fun, and neigh on impossible to fault
  54. NazgulPrime
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I love this game. I scored it when I finished it a 9 and now that I've finally played the DLCs, I'm upping the score to 10.

    I'll keep buying iterations of this game, as long as Sony is making them.

    I enjoyed this more than Dark Souls, please don't hate me guys.
  55. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    عالم غريب وقصة غريبه وقدرات غريبة أضافت طابعا جميلا للعبة ومع الصعوبة القوية تكون اللعبة جميلة
  56. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    No início fiquei com receio porque achei que era mais um jogo tentando copiar o Demon's Souls, porém quando fui jogá-lo, percebi que é muito bom quanto, achei incrível e amei o visual, super recomendo para quem gosta do estilo.
  57. And1801
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, одна из двух, а которых я выбил платину
  58. Harvo
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Tons of fun when it lasts. I'm glad i gave this game a second chance, first time i tried I got wrecked but a year later i got good and gave it a another try. Combat is very engaging and challenging but it's fair. It got to the point where I rarely died getting through a level until I got to the boss for a nice challenge.

    Map design could've been better, I understand they want to test    Tons of fun when it lasts. I'm glad i gave this game a second chance, first time i tried I got wrecked but a year later i got good and gave it a another try. Combat is very engaging and challenging but it's fair. It got to the point where I rarely died getting through a level until I got to the boss for a nice challenge.

    Map design could've been better, I understand they want to test people's ability to fight in small spaces and on ledges but it can get very frustrating dying because you fell in water or off a cliff especially after you killed the enemy in your way.

    However it got really boring by the third region(for me at least) the enemies stayed the same, their attack patterns never changed. They just set you up against the mutiple enemies to make it a bit more challenging but not interesting.    … Expand
  59. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    amazing game that is based on Soulborne philosophy, exceeds the combat one step further with the low-mid-high stance
  60. Yugasami
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Для удобства разделю мнение на разделы.

    1) Геймплей: Глубокий, быстрый, разнообразный. Те, кто критикуют механику ки-пульс и ки-флакс, просто не смогли её освоить, эта механика делает игру ещё динамичнее и позволяет хардкорным игрокам выделывать ещё более крутые финты(а не бегать и ждать регенерации стамины...) В соулс серию не играл, но играл в бладборн(без длц) и точно могу сказать, что    Для удобства разделю мнение на разделы.

    1) Геймплей:
    Глубокий, быстрый, разнообразный. Те, кто критикуют механику ки-пульс и ки-флакс, просто не смогли её освоить, эта механика делает игру ещё динамичнее и позволяет хардкорным игрокам выделывать ещё более крутые финты(а не бегать и ждать регенерации стамины...) В соулс серию не играл, но играл в бладборн(без длц) и точно могу сказать, что игра сложнее, но глубокая боевая система и отзывчивое управление(в следствии очень низкого инпут лага за счёт наличия 60 фпс) дают вам возможность задействовать максимум своих возможностей и получать от боев максимум удовольствия. Если вы умерли, то вы умерли не потому что не отзывчивое управление, не потому что вас ограничивают медленные анимации и уж точно не потому что фреймрейт просел, а потому что вы что-то сделали не так.
    Также в игре система лута из дьяблы. 2)Дизайн окружения и атмосфера:
    Тут игра, как по мне, сильно проигрывает последним играм от From Software.
    Помимо всего прочего, у фромов локации связаны в один ветвистый мир, а здесь просто отдельные локации, хоть внутри этих локаций и есть шорткаты, скрытые пути и т.п. Ещё напрягает то, что в Нио почти все локации очень тёмные, если ваш телевизор/монитор повернут к окну, вы вряд-ли сможете нормально поиграть при дневном свете. 3)Графика:
    Я играю на стандартной ПС4 и хоть играть с 60 фпс очень приятно, но разрешение 720р(динамическое) иногда мозолит глаза, это если вы играете в "Экшн решиме", если же вы играете в "режиме фильма" мозолить глаза вам будет куда менее отзывчивое управление из-за инпут лага(видно, что игра делалась под 60фпс, как и все остальные игры от Team Ninja), а также полное отсутствие моушн блюра, которое и призвано делать 30 фпс более плавными для глаза, обидно то, что порт для ПК получил моушн блюр...
    Возвращаясь к "Экшн режиму" ещё сильнее смущает количество игр, которые на стандартной ps4 выдают 60 фпс при нативном 1080р ну или хотя бы 900р(динамическом), тот же МГС 5(а ведь там открытый мир), все игры от капком(дмс и резиденты) ремастеры старых эксклюзивов сони, а также практически все шутеры от первого лица.

    4)Сюжет:
    Он тут максимально японский, порой даже слишком. Даже "брифинг" перед заданиями выполнен в стиле японских игр вроде серии "Dynasty Warriors". Для меня непривычно, но удовольствия от игры не портит.

    5)Звук/саундтрек:
    Ниже среднего, ничего особо не запомнилось, иногда один трек повторяется при сражении с разными боссами и это прям вообще не очень.

    Вердикт:
    Играть очень приятно, глубина и отзывчивость боевой системы, а также её разнообразность, вызывают зависимость и забываешь обо всех недостатках игры.
    Рекомендую фанатам соулс игр и слэшеров, а также фанатам темы самураев и ниндзя.    … Expand
  61. elaguyin
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    He de decir que la primera vez que lo jugué no me gustó nada, me pareció muy repetitivo y algo aburrido así que lo dejé, y no ha sido hasta 2020 que volví a darle una oportunidad y ¡madre mía! Nioh es un juegazo desafiante con unas mecánicas buenísimas, y no solo en combate, el árbol de habilidades, las magias, el sistema de kodamas y el armamento tan variado hacen este juego el mejorHe de decir que la primera vez que lo jugué no me gustó nada, me pareció muy repetitivo y algo aburrido así que lo dejé, y no ha sido hasta 2020 que volví a darle una oportunidad y ¡madre mía! Nioh es un juegazo desafiante con unas mecánicas buenísimas, y no solo en combate, el árbol de habilidades, las magias, el sistema de kodamas y el armamento tan variado hacen este juego el mejor souls like que he jugado después de dark souls, obviamente.… Expand
  62. StrohNamiX
    Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Story / Character.: Things were happening. i don't know why and I don't care. The star of this game is the gameplay. Please don't buy it for the story...

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: Simply put, the graphics are mediocre. There is nothing special about it. The level design is fine. Gameplay.: The combat is amazing. There are so many different combat styles, skills, weapons, tools    Story / Character.: Things were happening. i don't know why and I don't care. The star of this game is the gameplay. Please don't buy it for the story...

    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: Simply put, the graphics are mediocre. There is nothing special about it. The level design is fine.

    Gameplay.: The combat is amazing. There are so many different combat styles, skills, weapons, tools to play with. I played through the main game + dlcs + NG+ and NG++ and still never got bored. The combat is by far the shining star of the game.

    Conclusion.: If you want/need immersive atmosphere and an interesting lore with good combat, then I would rather recommend the souls games. Nioh on the other hand can be an absolute blast too if you don't mind the run of the mill story and mediocre graphics.

    Story / Character Development.: 5/10
    Graphics / Sound / Atmosphere.: 5/10
    Gameplay.: 10/10

    Result.: 8 / 10. The story and graphics don't impact the rating as much as they aren't really that important for this kind of game.    … Expand
  63. Vaeu
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Nioh is a samurai Souls-like, and it was an important game that helped me developed my passion for the Soulsborne games.

    The gameplay with the different weapon types and stances is fantastic integrating the agile combat, and while Nioh hosts a fair share of fun and challenging bosses, most can be trivialised with MVP sloth talisman, so I'd advise against the use of it to keep the    Nioh is a samurai Souls-like, and it was an important game that helped me developed my passion for the Soulsborne games.

    The gameplay with the different weapon types and stances is fantastic integrating the agile combat, and while Nioh hosts a fair share of fun and challenging bosses, most can be trivialised with MVP sloth talisman, so I'd advise against the use of it to keep the experience challenging. The atmosphere the music provides isn't to the level that Soulsborne game does and the story and characters, unfortunately, pales in further comparison.

    Nevertheless, Nioh is still a great game that can be enjoyed by Soulsborne veterans and newcomers alike.    … Expand
  64. KasaethaN
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game was very special to me for many reasons. I LOVED it in so many aspects. Thanks, Team Ninja
  65. arPod
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Наиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнениеНаиграв 600 часов в эту игру имею очень странные чувства, с одной стороны игра в 2020 уже почти не актуальна, во многих смыслах Nioh многим не понравиться, есть моменты из-за которых я не хочу возвращаться (лучше уж в Nioh2). Ну все таки это хорошая игра заслуживающая своих денег, к тому же щас можно взять неказистый порт на PC за 900р со всеми dlc, будь они не ладны, на дополнения мнение я писать конечно не буду, в принципе 8.4 вполне заслужено.… Expand
  66. legendarybad
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Nioh has good gameplay with a simple story and narrative, an evolution of the status of characters, equipment and skills that are evident. The game is fun. With evolved skills, it’s easier to kill enemies. But it's a lot of fun. The graphics and soundtrack are nothing special. What draws the most attention in the game is to drop items and skills what you can conquer.

    Nioh possui uma    Nioh has good gameplay with a simple story and narrative, an evolution of the status of characters, equipment and skills that are evident. The game is fun. With evolved skills, it’s easier to kill enemies. But it's a lot of fun. The graphics and soundtrack are nothing special. What draws the most attention in the game is to drop items and skills what you can conquer.

    Nioh possui uma jogabilidade boa com uma historia e narrativa simples, a evolução do personagem em status,equipamentos e habilidades é evidente o que torna divertido, conforme a evolução o jogo se torna mais fácil. Porém é muito divertido. Os gráficos e trilha sonora são bons nada de especial. O que mais chama atenção no jogo é o drop de itens e as habilidades que você pode conquistar.    … Expand
  67. Uniqe
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Not a particular fan of the genres because it will leave me frustrated for the duration of the game, although the story is nice and I love the idea that you can use different types of weapon, enemy are challenging and the system is straightforward and simple to understand.
  68. Clemontide
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Great Game, but very hard, if you are not used to soul-like games. Loved the graphics and the music
  69. Burattix54
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A nice Soulsklike, with deep build variety, a good story and a combat system hard to master but rewarding. The rpg aspect also allows you to minmax your build and break the game, if you want to.

    However, the difficulty is not perfectly balanced there are way too many oneshots, and some enemies are too spongy.
  70. stillfeedom
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Nioh it's a great game, based on souls like type of game it will be provide you with a challenging but rewarding experience , different locations and great set o weapon to choose I give 8/10 solely cus the movement are bit sluggish so they impact the experience but overall a solid game
  71. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Juegazo con identidad propia, dificil hasta romper el mando. Personalmente de lo poco que no me gusta es el sistema de loot, por lo demas genial.
  72. Manicpowers
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is HARD! But EXCELLENT! Never been more frustrated at playing a game. It’s like God of War battle with the Valkyrie Queen where you need perfect timing, except here it’s with a lot of the bosses! I’ve never relied on YouTube as much before to get through a game. It really makes you study and strategize game play. It is a sophisticated game. Really wished there was a cheatThis game is HARD! But EXCELLENT! Never been more frustrated at playing a game. It’s like God of War battle with the Valkyrie Queen where you need perfect timing, except here it’s with a lot of the bosses! I’ve never relied on YouTube as much before to get through a game. It really makes you study and strategize game play. It is a sophisticated game. Really wished there was a cheat code....
    Then eventually I finished the game and wanted more! So I played the New Game Plus and OMG it was such a better experience having mastered the game play and having better equipment to beat the bosses. Summary: MORE ENJOYABLE THE SECOND TIME AROUND    … Expand
  73. Amunozrocha
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Brillant, challenging at it's best, can be frustrating at times, but it Is how supposed to be. A real gem.
  74. Jonasluas
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Un juego con una historia muy rara, de ahi en fuera la dificultad es muy retadora con agregados para el personaje bastos, bueno y con gran jugabilidad
  75. superfields
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of design, gameplay and multiplayer play. Missions are extremely difficult and boss fights can leave you frustrated. Good news there’s always help to be found even in 2020 as the audience is still there, a testament to the quality of the game and replay value. Replay is good to fair, at some point i felt i had done enough and spend countless hours helping other players ratherA masterpiece of design, gameplay and multiplayer play. Missions are extremely difficult and boss fights can leave you frustrated. Good news there’s always help to be found even in 2020 as the audience is still there, a testament to the quality of the game and replay value. Replay is good to fair, at some point i felt i had done enough and spend countless hours helping other players rather than replay the levels. All in all unlike its successor, this game stands apart from many others even if it borrows from the Dark Souls series.… Expand
  76. OtisMoses
    May 27, 2020
    10
    Not a Souls-like! It's hard, but very different. The best game you can play, every mission is amazing and the bosses are so good. 70+ hours of great fun.
  77. TanjReview
    May 25, 2020
    9
    A great alternative to the famous Dark Souls franchise, Nioh provides an interesting plot with a likeable protagonist and a variety of characters along the way.

    The difficulty is, unlike their FromSoftware rivals, adequate and less punishing than you may expect. The level boss fights are challenging but not frustrating, giving a sense of reward when defeated, with with additional aspect    A great alternative to the famous Dark Souls franchise, Nioh provides an interesting plot with a likeable protagonist and a variety of characters along the way.

    The difficulty is, unlike their FromSoftware rivals, adequate and less punishing than you may expect. The level boss fights are challenging but not frustrating, giving a sense of reward when defeated, with with additional aspect of an AI companion for certain levels adding another dimension to combat. The controls take time to get used to, but once mastered make the game very enjoyable.

    The art-style rings true to the aesthetic of the game the developers were going for, with the samurai/ninja emphasis and the range of levels is fairly diverse, with each level incorporating their own "quirks" that make them unique. Levels are not too long and if you are feeling "short changed" with a level, Nioh provides sub-missions that let you take on further challenges to hone in your skills as a samurai.

    While I usually struggle with vast amounts of item-collecting and typically caring about the rarity of items, this does probably speak to those "scavenger" type players who love to collect and understand the lore of the items within the game, matching the items to the clear Japanese aesthetic the developers were aiming for. I appreciated the blacksmith options to "soul match" items to level up familiar weaponry ad armour, and the "refashion" option to style your protagonist to your suiting. While to some this may seem over the top, it allows for a broad range of options and likely enhances the "replay-ability" should you choose to explore all aspects of the game.

    I was fortunate enough to get this in the PS Plus monthly free games, and I consider myself lucky for this! I am thoroughly enjoying the game and I feel the story, the challenge/reward elements, as well as the possibility of options available make this a fantastic game for anyone who is wanting something along the "Dark Souls" lines but with possibly less frustration, a perhaps clearer narrative and a unique aesthetic.    … Expand
  78. bugjam
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo de principio a fin, no tiene desperdicio, unos gráficos impresionantes, una historia cautivadora, una banda sonora flipante, no te arrepentirás si lo compras.
  79. Sinloth
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Now that Nioh 2 was about to release, I dived deep into Nioh 1 in preparations for its successor. Strangely, having played both games recently, I must say that Nioh 1 is probably still my favourite of the two.

    Don't get me wrong, Nioh 2 is an excellent game, but Nioh 1 has better opening in my opinion, so far more interesting characters and the combat was already satisfying enough for    Now that Nioh 2 was about to release, I dived deep into Nioh 1 in preparations for its successor. Strangely, having played both games recently, I must say that Nioh 1 is probably still my favourite of the two.

    Don't get me wrong, Nioh 2 is an excellent game, but Nioh 1 has better opening in my opinion, so far more interesting characters and the combat was already satisfying enough for me...
    While certainly inspired by Souls series, Nioh is very much its own thing. It has possibly the best combat system of any Soulslikes, I can wholeheartedly recommend it to any fan of challenging action RPGs.    … Expand
  80. Zmetekk
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Not as polished as dark souls, not as clever as bloodborne, but best not from software game and amazing experience as a game that use soulborne system, but still stands as a completely different game. Only big let down is the story... Non interesting and badly voice acted. Really, japanese dont be so loud and wierd
  81. Molec_man
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    I love Souls games and this game nailed it. I love the story and background. The gameplay is good and progressing is fun.

    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Controls: 9
    Replayability: 5
  82. MaximumD
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    I recently picked up this game on my PS+ account for free and decided to give it a shot. I also want to say that I have never played any of the Souls type games before, so I really didn't have any preconditions or preconceptions of this genre.

    I was a little bit worried about the dying part. I died a lot in the beginning. Especially the first two levels. But the game only really takes    I recently picked up this game on my PS+ account for free and decided to give it a shot. I also want to say that I have never played any of the Souls type games before, so I really didn't have any preconditions or preconceptions of this genre.

    I was a little bit worried about the dying part. I died a lot in the beginning. Especially the first two levels. But the game only really takes away your experience points and only if you die again before reclaiming them. I found that the gameplay itself is so good that I didn't mind the repetition so much. It's a lot like the save system in Alien Isolation, which is a game that also forced you to get better and really understand the mechanics before proceeding far on your own merits.

    Meanwhile, you are constantly upgrading gear and skills and getting better at the game itself. You only lose exp points after you die and then die again before reclaiming the points at the spot you died. At some point though the gameplay clicks and you can really breeze by some of the lesser enemies or avoid them altogether if you choose. I'm actually surprised by the wealth of options the game gives you to use from melee to ranged to magic, and stealth too. Managing the death and rebirth cycle actually turns into a type of strategy all on it's own. Do you push ahead and risk death in a new area, or do you circle back and cash in your points which resets the enemies? It's like a game within a game sort of.

    Now for my biggest pet peeve in this game. The amount of items you can collect in this game is just too much. It's takes too much time to sort through and manage all this stuff and becomes quite annoying. It's loot overload. I typically donate everything to the shrine for more exp. points.

    However, I do really like the way they copied the MGSV mission structure which allows you to play at your own pace and tackle previous areas doing challenges and side missions.

    However this does kind make the story feel wonky but honestly the story is second fiddle. It's your standard Samurai fantasy stuff with demons and guardians and what not. Not terribly interesting and pretty much a carbon copy of every type of game ever made in the ninja action genre.

    This is not a game for everybody but at the 20 dollar or less price point, it's a steal. It's a full game offering hours of action but there is some stiff difficulty at times and that can get frustrating. But you can play at your own pace and if an area proves too difficult you can always hit up a previous level and try to grind for a little bit. There are also plenty of items that speed things up as well and honestly the constant dying and difficulty is a little overblown in some of the reviews. Just have patience in the first two levels and then things really open up. Bottom line, gameplay is top notch and will keep you coming back. If you like action games give it a try.    … Expand
  83. nnevill
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    Nioh is a fresh breath of air in souls-like genre. Lore is not so great as in e.g. Bloodborne but at least hit boxes are not broken as in Sekiro :) Would recommend this game to all who likes souls-like gameplay.
  84. mainman665
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    A supremely awsome game with quick load times and way too many machanics which could get a little overwhelming but thank you internet. Only gripe being low res. on action mode.
  85. OvoxRubenxovO
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.
    Nioh ist schwer und knackig, es bietet viel Raum seinen eigenen Spielstil zu finden und ein nettes Item/Lootsystem. Das Setting ist für mich top auch wenn es an den meisten Orten doch zu dunkel ist. Story ist anfangs etwas sehr konfus aber mit den Stunden    Wie soll man dieses Game bewerten?!?
    Es ist eine Art Souls/Borne Game, es mit diesen Monumenten zu vergleichen wäre jedoch nicht fair.

    Nioh ist schwer und knackig, es bietet viel Raum seinen eigenen Spielstil zu finden und ein nettes Item/Lootsystem.
    Das Setting ist für mich top auch wenn es an den meisten Orten doch zu dunkel ist.
    Story ist anfangs etwas sehr konfus aber mit den Stunden immer packender.
    Das Gameplay war 2 Durchläufe lang ohne Fehler und immer flüssig, mit einer präzisen Steuerung.

    Ich finde es ist dem Hype gerecht.

    PS: es ist kein Vergleich zu Dark Souls usw. soll und muss es aber auch nicht sein.    … Expand
  86. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    I picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game isI picked up nioh for free off ps+ and finally got around to playing, what a challenging but rewarding game. Levels are creative and beautiful to look at. Fighting system is deep and different from any game I've played before. The loot system is extensive and overwhelming. The story is a little convoluted but is definitely not the main focus of the game. The difficulty on this game is hard but gets more manageable once you unlock talisman. Skill tree is deep and can be confusing. Boss fights are all rememberable and unique. This is a long ass game if you try and do all quests. Nioh was worthy of my time and I'll be looking forward to nioh 2.… Expand
  87. MikhailSilva
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    This is a very complex RPG game that has a huge gap on dificulty beetwen regular enemies and bosses. You have to be prone to study boss fights on youtube, have good reflexes for dodging and be a calm and pacient person. This game may cause stress and anger wich can lead to heart problems and cancer.
  88. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Pensava que seria apenas mais uma cópia de Dark Souls, mas ele conseguiu ser original e ter sua identidade própria.

    Bem desafiador e repetitivo. O maior ponto positivo dele foi um modo de game que permite dois players progredirem juntos a campanha inteira, diferente do método tradicional de ser invocado que existe desde Dark Souls, que por sinal também esta presente aqui.
  89. Viracocha
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    At the beginning I was thinking it was quite a "normal" game but once you see the level design and the huge variety of skills I felt in love. The only things that they should focus on Nioh2 are improving the story and reducing the number of objects.
  90. VTL
    Dec 21, 2019
    8
    Un gran souls like con mecanicas diferentes y una historia buena. En ocasiones más dificil que los souls sin los amuletos magicos claro... si no es algo mas sencillo. ahun asi es un gran gran titulo.
  91. MadnessisRising
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Nioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into allNioh is a really great game but it is not perfect. I really liked the overall look of the game. The story was ok and entertaining but it could be better. Gameplay and combat couldn't be better! That's what makes this game so great. All the options and skilltrees were way too much in my opinion. I barely used nothing of all that stuff. On the one hand it's simply too much reading into all of that on the other hand it makes the game extremely easy with slowing the enemys or revive after death. Looking back the magic and ninja-skilltree is a great way for people who don't want a soulslike-game.
    What I absolutely don't like is the looting in the game. Every weak enemy drops around 2 clothes or a weapon... it's super confusing and unnecessary. (that's exactly what I don't like in Diablo 3) The second big point which bothered me were all those side-quests. I would be fine with it, if they aren't necessary for beating this game. If you don't play them you are extremely underleveled. Why I don't like them? Because they are the same areas which i played some minutes before in the main quest... Without story or a special boss, really boring!    … Expand
  92. Top_Yozhik
    Nov 13, 2019
    8
    Harder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" andHarder then "Souls", similar to sekiro due to setting, stamina system and killing strikes. Graphics is poor even for 2012, not to mention 2019. Cut-scenes are terrible too. But all these weaknesses are nothing against this lovely gameplay. You WILL die, you HAVE TO remember laxities of your enemies, you MUST tryhard and you will be REWARDED for that. A "must-have" project for "Souls" and Senghoku period fans. All the others may bypass.… Expand
  93. bil128
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Nioh is everything you would want from a soulslike game and more!! Dark RPG world, really deep Japanese-Oriental lore, easy camera movement, mesmerising sound and moves, moves, moves, literally endless moves to cut down your enemies.The graphicks are better than dark souls games with good art direction. Not as good as bloodborne but they support the game enough.The gameplay really standsNioh is everything you would want from a soulslike game and more!! Dark RPG world, really deep Japanese-Oriental lore, easy camera movement, mesmerising sound and moves, moves, moves, literally endless moves to cut down your enemies.The graphicks are better than dark souls games with good art direction. Not as good as bloodborne but they support the game enough.The gameplay really stands out in this game it… Expand
  94. BryanRJ
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good story, good gameplay and very hard! And I love games that challenge me to the extreme!...
    The only thing I didn't like was the giant spider ... these things give me the creeps >.    … Expand
  95. enemycamper
    Nov 9, 2019
    8
    Strong core mechanics with plenty of versatility and room for mastery.
    Varied and engaging level design.
    Lacking in enemy variety compared to its length.
    Loot mechanics overburden you with too many items.
  96. Undertuto
    Nov 7, 2019
    9
    Juego difícil pero genial. Darksouls con samurais. No sé cuántas horas le metí al juego pero fueron muchas. Juego largo, divertido, y con mucha acción.
  97. Scebol
    Nov 7, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, one of the best I've played on playstation 4. I especially love the equipment customization and the unique combat style.
  98. ty92
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    I really like this game so far. I will update when I'm done but so far so good. Only thing I dont like is the save points are too far from each other. Its better than Dark Souls though. The combat is amazing.
  99. hknyrbkn
    Oct 16, 2019
    8
    Nioh is a fun game with each quest feeling like a beginning of a new adventure. It is hard, I died to Onryoki for a hundred times, until I figured out how to play. It is relentless but gives you so many tools to work with. Your blondie Dutch character does feel like he's getting better at things "Japan", unlike Sekiro, who just dies twice and nothing more.
  100. WilkerKof
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Melhor Jogo do PS4, lembra muito Onimusha3 do Playstarion 1.
    Muitas Builds, jogabilidade fluida, muitos combos e tem bons gráficos.
    Joguei mais de 400 horas.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 100 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 100
  3. Negative: 0 out of 100
  1. games(TM)
    May 26, 2017
    80
    Challenging, beautiful and unique. [Issue#105, p.82]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 11, 2017
    90
    The small, scattered levels live in the shadows of the Souls/Bloodborne worlds. Otherwise, Nioh matches - and occasionally surpasses - FromSoftware's genre giants. [Apr 2017, p.77]
  3. CD-Action
    Apr 5, 2017
    85
    After a series of letdowns Team Ninja returns to form it displayed with Ninja Gaiden Black. Nioh is a variation on the Souls series, and although it is not as intriguing story wise, its gameplay is much more enjoyable. [04/2017, p.46]
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